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What is Peer Review in Research? Process with Examples
In the world of research and publication, peer review is one of the most popular and most followed practices. The article discusses peer review as a means of improving the quality of academic papers. In addition, it explains peer-reviewed journals and articles, as well as how to identify them. The article also discusses the requirements…
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An Interview with Umar Siddiqui – Weightless, Woven Words
Recently, we interviewed author Umar Siddiqui about his recent book Weightless, Woven Words, Umar Siddiqui resides in Riverside, CA, where he was born and raised. His passions are reading, writing, reading, cooking, dabbling in working out and fitness, Disney, and fashion. He enjoys the TV show, “Friends”, and alternative music. He loves going to Disney…
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“I don’t follow the rules, I break them”: An Honest Conversation with Maheen Mazhar
Recently, we interviewed author Maheen Mazhar about her recent book “Through Her Eyes”, Maheen Mazhar was born in Lahore, Pakistan and moved to New York with her parents at the age of three. Growing up as Pakistani-American there was always a clash between both of her identities. She graduated from New York University in 2019…
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Sociology of Money: Explained in Simple Words
Synopsis: This article discusses the traditional economic understanding of money and then expands to the lesser-understood social-cultural dimensions. The article describes market-based economies and some of the societal challenges associated. Through this article, readers are invited to re-think Capitalism as we know it and to challenge the notion that what we have now is our…
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Sociology of Indian Daily Soaps
Television plays a significant part in entertaining the masses yet it also goes beyond being mere form of entertainment, for it can help bring social changes in society. Nonetheless, the social changes might be positive as well as negative. India, has the world’s largest television system, here, serials not just serve as the mode of…
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Verstehen -Types, Examples, Characteristics, Criticism
The article gives an insight into the concept of Verstehen and how it was developed by eminent sociologist Max Weber. Further, it elaborates on the importance of Verstehen in understanding society and various social actions. The article also mentions different types and methods of verstehen. It also highlights the characteristics and importance of verstehen in…