Psychological science tends to treat subjective well-being and happiness synonymously. We start from the assumption that subjective well-being is more than being happy to ask the fundamental question: What is the ideal level of happiness? From a cross-cultural perspective, we propose that the idealization of attaining maximum levels of happiness may be especially characteristic of Western, educated, industrial, rich, and democratic (WEIRD) societies but less so for others. Searching for an explanation for why \"happiness maximization\" might have emerged in these societies, we turn to studies linking cultures to their eco-environmental habitat. We discuss the premise that WEIRD cultures emerged in an exceptionally benign ecological habitat (i.e., faced relatively light existential pressures compared with other regions). We review the influence of the Gulf Stream on the Northwestern European climate as a source of these comparatively benign geographical conditions. We propose that the ecological conditions in which WEIRD societies emerged afforded them a basis to endorse happiness as a value and to idealize attaining its maximum level. To provide a nomological network for happiness maximization, we also studied some of its potential side effects, namely alcohol and drug consumption and abuse and the prevalence of mania. To evaluate our hypothesis, we reanalyze data from two large-scale studies on ideal levels of personal life satisfaction-the most common operationalization of happiness in psychology-involving respondents from 61 countries. We conclude that societies whose members seek to maximize happiness tend to be characterized as WEIRD, and generalizing this across societies can prove problematic if adopted at the ideological and policy level.

Artificial intelligence (AI) is affecting global societies and reshaping the status quo. AI technologies possess great potential to tackle some of mankind\'s most pressing problems, although much of what can be achieved is still a matter of imagination and critical discussion (e.g., AI might also be a source of harm). In the present short communication, we outline AI\'s potential for addressing several core issues in global mental health including its application in psychotherapeutic settings.

A Translational Sociology-Interdisciplinary Politics and Society by Esperança Bielsa in 2023 has aroused our great interest, as the title has explicitly indicated a further fulfillment and development of Translational Sociology from the perspective of interdisciplinary politics and society. The recent decade witnesses how Translational Sociology is well-received in China, the further exploration of translation and society, translation and politics, translation and experience in this book enables more teachers, researchers, and postgraduates in translation study to be fully aware of the diversity, complexity, and modernity of translation as a social practice. Moreover, by reinforcing the core role of translation in mediating language differences in all aspects of social life, questioning simplistic views of cultural homogenization, probing into the identity and transformation, politics and democracy, and the nature of modern experience in translating, this book updates our comprehension of the global characteristics of contemporary society from the perspective of translation study.

Guided by the ecosystem theory model framework, we aimed to explore the influence of three ecological dimensions (social, family and psychological factors) on suicidal intention in people with severe mental illness (SMI). We hypothesized that three factors influence suicidal intention, and that psychological factors may play a mediating role in the influence of social and family factors on suicidal intention.
We collected 994 patients with SMI aged 18 and above from May 2021 to March 2022 in the Fourth Hospital of Fuzhou City. We used logistic regression to analyse the association between social, family, psychological factors and suicidal intention. Furthermore, we explored the mediating effects among the influencing factors.
Younger male patients with schizophrenia were more likely to have suicidal intention due to psychosocial family factors (p < .05). Social factors (poor interpersonal relations, social retreat, social activities outside the home), family factors (parental functions, activities within the family, family functions), psychological factors (anxiety, depression, interest in the outside world, overt aggression, lack of accountability and planning) were all independent risk factors for suicidal intention in patients. Mediation analysis showed anxiety and depression mediated the role of social and family factors on suicidal intention (p < .05).
Social, family and psychological factors were important risk factors for suicidal intention, with anxiety and depression being partial mediators for suicidal intention. Therefore, interventions that enhance family and social functioning and reduce anxiety and depression may be effective in reducing suicidal intention in SMI.

To understand the synergetic features of economy, society, and ecology in cities, we established an urban ecological-economic-social synergetic index evaluation system from three aspects (per capita green area, per capita GDP, and life expectancy per capita) and created an urban ecological-economic-social synergetic index eva-luation method. We analyzed the synergetic features by comparing the ecological-economic-social synergetic index and comprehensive function scores of 35 typical cities in China. The differences in ecological-economic-social synergy and function score for different city sizes and administrative divisions were investigated, while the synergy level of cities were classified. The results showed that the average ecological-economic-social synergetic index of 35 cities in China was 28.79, with the highest of 3.83 and the lowest of 63.04 in 2016. The synergetic index, urban econo-mic function, and social function were significantly positively correlated with urban population sizes and economic sizes. There were significant differences in synergetic index among cities with different population sizes, economic sizes, and administrative functions. The urbanization in China was still in the status of functional imbalance. Urban development was conducive to improve cities\' function, but did not effectively improve the synergy of ecology, economy, and society. The ecological function of cities significantly affected urban synergy, which indicated that the poor urban ecological function was the main restrictive factor for urban synergy in China.
为认识城市经济社会和生态的协同特征,本研究基于城市人均绿地面积、人均GDP和人均期望寿命等构建城市生态与经济社会功能协同性指标评价体系,建立城市生态与经济社会协同性指数评价方法。通过比较中国35个典型城市的协同性指数与功能综合得分,分析了中国城市协同性特征,并按照城市规模、行政区类型分析城市协同性差异和城市功能综合得分差异,对协同水平进行分类。结果表明: 2016年,中国35个城市生态与经济社会平均协同性指数为28.79,协同性最强城市的协同性指数为3.83,最弱的城市为63.04,表明中国城市协同性不高且城市间差异较大。协同性指数、城市经济功能、社会功能与城市人口规模、经济规模呈显著正相关。不同人口规模、经济规模、不同行政职能城市之间协同性指数差异具有显著性。中国城市化总体仍处于功能失衡的发展阶段,城市发展有利于各城市功能性提高但并未有效提升协同性,生态功能的高低显著影响城市协同性,城市生态功能不高是当前中国城市协同性高低的主要制约因素。.

Despite the surge of interest in digital globalization, its social dimensions have received far less attention than deserved. The lack of conversation between the two prominent areas of IB research, digitalization, and corporate social responsibility, presents a valuable opportunity for extending the agenda Ioannou and Serafeim (J Int Bus Stud 43(9):834-864, 2012) pioneered a decade earlier. We briefly depict the organizational differences between multinational enterprises (MNEs) and multinational platforms (MNPs), followed by a closer look at how social responsibility of digital platforms might depart from our conventional understanding derived from MNEs. We then propose the notion of ecosystem social responsibility emphasizing social value co-creation before categorizing the main areas of social issues specific to MNPs. Based on these ideas, we derive several new insights into the social challenges faced by firms governing global platforms versus multidomestic platforms, respectively, as they serve international markets. Lastly, we discuss future research directions and, in particular, the implications for ecosystem sustainability.
Malgré le regain d\'intérêt pour la globalisation numérique, ses dimensions sociales ont reçu beaucoup moins d\'attention qu\'elles ne le méritent. L\'absence de conversation entre les deux principaux domaines de recherche en affaires internationales, à savoir la numérisation et la responsabilité sociale des entreprises, constitue une occasion précieuse d\'étendre le programme que Ioannou et Serafeim (2012) ont lancé une décennie plus tôt. Nous décrivons brièvement les différences organisationnelles entre les entreprises multinationales (Multinational enterprises - MNEs) et les plates-formes multinationales (Multinational platforms - MNPs). Puis, nous examinons de plus près comment la responsabilité sociale des plates-formes numériques pourrait diverger de notre compréhension conventionnelle dérivée des MNEs. Nous proposons ensuite la notion de responsabilité sociale de l\'écosystème en mettant l\'accent sur la cocréation de valeur sociale, et ce avant de catégoriser les principaux domaines de problèmes sociaux propres aux MNPs. Sur la base de ces idées, nous élaborons plusieurs nouveaux renseignements sur les défis sociaux auxquels sont confrontées les entreprises qui régissent des plates-formes multidomestiques vs globales durant leurs exploitations des marchés internationaux. Enfin, nous discutons de futures directions de recherche et, en particulier, des implications pour la durabilité des écosystèmes.
Pese al auge del interés por la globalización digital, sus dimensiones sociales han recibido mucha menos atención de la que merecen. La falta de conversación entre las dos áreas prominentes de la investigación de negocios internacionales, la digitalización y la responsabilidad social corporativa, presenta una valiosa oportunidad para ampliar la agenda que Ioannou y Serafeim (2012) iniciaron una década antes. Describimos brevemente las diferencias organizacionales entre las empresas multinacionales (EMN) y las plataformas multinacionales (MNPs por sus iniciales en inglés), seguidas de un análisis más detallado de cómo la responsabilidad social de las plataformas digitales podría apartarse de nuestra comprensión convencional derivada de las empresas multinacionales. A continuación, proponemos la noción de responsabilidad social del ecosistema, que enfatiza la co-creación de valor social, antes de clasificar las principales áreas de los asuntos sociales específicos de las plataformas multinacionales. Sobre la base de estas ideas, derivamos varios aportes nuevos sobre los retos sociales a los que se enfrentan las empresas que dominan las plataformas globales versus las plataformas multidomésticas, respectivamente, cuando sirven a los mercados internacionales. Por último, discutimos las direcciones futuras de la investigación y, en particular, las implicaciones para la sostenibilidad del ecosistema.
Apesar do aumento do interesse pela globalização digital, suas dimensões sociais receberam muito menos atenção do que merecem. A falta de diálogo entre as duas proeminentes áreas de pesquisa em IB, digitalização e responsabilidade social corporativa, apresenta uma oportunidade valiosa para estender a agenda que Ioannou e Serafeim (2012) introduziram uma década antes. Descrevemos brevemente as diferenças organizacionais entre empresas multinacionais (MNEs) e plataformas multinacionais (MNPs), seguidas de um olhar mais atento sobre como a responsabilidade social de plataformas digitais pode se afastar do nosso entendimento convencional derivado de MNEs. Em seguida propomos a noção de responsabilidade social ecossistêmica enfatizando a cocriação de valor social antes de categorizar as principais áreas de questões sociais específicas de MNPs. Baseados nessas ideias, derivamos vários novos insights sobre os desafios sociais enfrentados pelas empresas que governam plataformas globais versus plataformas multidomésticas, respectivamente, ao atender mercados internacionais. Por fim, discutimos futuras direções de pesquisa e, particularmente, as implicações para a sustentabilidade ecossistêmica.
尽管人们对数字全球化的兴趣激增, 其社会维度受到的关注却远远少于应得的关注。国际商务(IB)研究的数字化和企业社会责任这两个突出领域之间对话的缺乏为扩展Ioannou和Serafeim (2012) 十年前所开创的研究议程提供了宝贵的机会。我们简要描述了跨国企业 (MNE) 和跨国平台 (MNP) 之间的组织差异, 然后仔细研究了数字平台的社会责任可能会如何偏离我们对MNE的传统理解。我们然后提出了生态系统社会责任的概念, 强调社会价值共同创造, 然后对 MNP 特有的社会问题的主要领域进行了分类。基于这些想法, 我们提出了一些关于管理全球平台对比多国内平台的公司在服务国际市场时所面临的社会挑战的新见解。最后, 我们讨论了未来研究方向, 特别是对生态系统可持续性的启示。.

BACKGROUND: Despite many significant advances in treatment and management, cardiovascular disease remains the main cause of the global disease burden. Nutrition-related disease is a modifiable cardiovascular risk factor. However, few studies have examined the relationship between nutrition-related diseases and cardiovascular mortality.
OBJECTIVE: We aimed to investigate the association of nutrition-related diseases with cardiovascular mortality based on a large nationally representative community population.
METHODS: We analyzed data from the National Health and Nutrition Examination Survey (NHANES) 1999-2006 with mortality follow-up through December 31, 2015. Finally, 12,469 participants were analyzed. Each participant was assigned to one of four groups: normal nutrition without sarcopenia, sarcopenia with normal nutrition, malnutrition without sarcopenia, and malnutrition-sarcopenia syndrome. Survival curves and Cox regressions based on the NHANES recommended weights were used to assess the association between nutrition-related diseases and cardiovascular mortality.
RESULTS: Of the 12,469 patients included in the study and divided into four groups, malnutrition-sarcopenia syndrome had the highest 5- and 10-year cardiovascular mortality rates. After adjustment for related factors, sarcopenia with normal nutrition (hazard ratio [HR]: 1.62, 95% confidence interval [CI]: 1.28-2.06; P < 0.001), malnutrition without sarcopenia (HR: 1.28, 95% CI:1.03-1.58; P = 0.024), and malnutrition-sarcopenia syndrome (HR: 2.66, 95% CI:1.89 - 3.74; P < 0.001) were significantly associated with increased risk of all-cause mortality. Malnutrition-sarcopenia syndrome remained associated with an increased risk of cardiovascular mortality (HR: 3.56, 95% CI: 1.17 - 10.84; P < 0.001).
CONCLUSIONS: Malnutrition-sarcopenia syndrome was highly prevalent among community-dwelling adults in the United States and was a strong prognostic factor for cardiovascular mortality in the community setting. Randomized clinical trials are needed to demonstrate whether prevention or treatment of malnutrition-sarcopenia syndrome in community populations can reduce global cardiovascular mortality.

The introduction of new technology, such as the Internet of Things (IoT), entails a growth in digital devices, which could ultimately result in a high amount of electronic trash (e-waste) production if they are not appropriately managed. Apart from that, the regulation on possible \"IoT E-waste\" generation is yet to be regulated, probably due to the new development and implementation of IoT globally. Hence, this paper proposed a Sustainable IoT E-waste Management guideline for households. This guideline could assist government agencies and policymakers in their strategies, planning, development, and implementation of a sustainable household IoT e-waste management initiatives in Malaysia. This study is an exploratory study that adopts a qualitative case study research method. The guideline was developed based on the Integrated Sustainable Waste Management (ISWM) Model. This guideline contributes to Malaysia\'s sustainability agenda in reducing carbon emissions intensity towards 2030 by 45 percent.

Maintaining the subjective wellbeing of the elderly people is one of the major concerns in promoting health aging. This study concerned the influence of multi-level social capital on subjective welling and explored the affecting path among the elderly.
A total of 1,078 elderly individuals anonymously and effectively surveyed in 2018, data was collected including their family, workplace, community, society social capital and subjective wellbeing, we used the structural equation modeling to test the hypothesis relationships among the variables.
We found that the total score of subjective wellbeing among the aging participants was 72.36 ± 10.08 on a range of 0-100. Family (β = 0.151, P < 0.001), workplace (β = 0.090, P < 0.001), community (β = 0.163, P < 0.001) social capital had a direct positive effect on subjective wellbeing. Society social capital had a direct positive effect on family (β = 0.253, P < 0.001), workplace (β = 0.585, P < 0.001), community (β = 0.438, P < 0.001) social capital. And society social capital had an indirect positive effect on subjective wellbeing through the mediating role of family, workplace, and community social capital.
The research demonstrated that all the micro, meso and macro levels of social capital have protective effects for subjective wellbeing through direct or indirect way, inspiring to provide continuous improvement measures for multi-level social capital aimed at the elderly people.

The study aims to assess and analyze the social outcomes of the COVID-19 pandemic. The study uses the discourse of comprehensive literature review to identify the outcomes, Interpretive Structural Modeling (ISM) for developing a structural model and Matrices\' Impacts Cruise\'s Multiplication Appliquée a UN Classement (MICMAC) for analysis, classification of societal outcomes, and corroboration of results of ISM. Data from fifteen experts was collected through a survey questionnaire. As a result of the literature review, a list of sixteen outcomes was generated and verified by a panel of experts. Results of ISM revealed that the outcomes, namely, \"emotional instability,\" \"mental health self-harm,\" loneliness reduced recreational activities, obesity, and \"increased screen time\" come at the top of the model; therefore, they are less vital outcomes, whereas the most significant outcome which is at the bottom of the model is \"employment instability\"; hence it has a major impact on the society. The remaining outcomes fall in the middle of the model, so they have a moderate-severe impact. Results of MICMAC validate the findings of ISM. Overall findings of the study reveal that \"employment instability\" is the crucial social outcome of the COVID-19 pandemic. It is an original attempt based on real-time data, which is helpful for society at large, researchers, the international community, and policymakers because this study provides a lot of new information about the phenomenon. The study includes understanding society at large, policymakers, and researchers by illustrating the complex relations and simplifying the connections among a wide range of social outcomes of COVID-19.