Social Sciences Journal

Autocratic Leadership and Authority: A Comparative Analysis of Max Weber and Michel Crozier's Concepts

2025-12-05T07:57:43+00:00

This research aims to explore the concepts of autocratic and authoritarian leadership through a comparative analysis of the theories of Max Weber and Michel Crozier. Weber's model highlights bureaucratic authority within a rational-legal framework, while Crozier emphasizes the role of organizational dynamics and the management of uncertainty in power relations. Comparing these two theorists demonstrates differing perspectives on leadership authority. Weber’s bureaucratic model enhances efficiency and predictability, whereas Crozier underscores the significance of informal dynamics and the need for adaptability and responsiveness. By integrating these two perspectives, we gain a more nuanced understanding of authoritarian leadership that acknowledges both the strengths and limitations of each approach. This comprehensive perspective is significant for contemporary leaders navigating complex organizational landscapes, where traditional hierarchies may not always apply.

Professional identity and representations of the organization's values - A socio-organizational approach to the system of identity action

2025-12-05T08:02:53+00:00

This article aims to address the issue of professional identity and the mechanisms of its construction and formation within the heart of work organizations. This topic has become one of the most discussed subjects in the field of sociology in general and the sociology of organizations in particular, due to its importance and impact on individuals and actors within the organization, considering the individual as a being who influences and is influenced through social relationships and interaction with others, according to what is imposed by the work culture in the organizational environment. This contributes to building individuals and influencing their individual and collective behavior. Through the work field or organizational socialization, the individual recognizes and evaluates the self and acquires a professional identity that adds to the trajectory of their previously acquired identity from primary socialization. According to sociologists, identity is not given in one go; it is a long and complex process, and the individual does not build it alone but relies on others. The self is a mirror of society, and organizations are merely a reflection of society in a more rational and organized manner. Thus, professional identity is a reproduction of social identity through self-construction and behavior modification within the organizational system.

The Role of Human Capital Investment in Developing Individual Performance - A Field Study at Hihayi Abdelmajid Qais Hospital, Khenchela Province

2025-12-05T08:04:57+00:00

This study examines the role of investment in human capital in enhancing individual performance within healthcare institutions, with a particular focus on the Haihi Abdelmajid Kaïs Hospital in Khenchela Province. The research aims to explore the relationship between human capital investment—through training, professional development, and motivation—and the performance of individuals within the healthcare institution. The descriptive-analytical method was employed by distributing questionnaires to 150 employees from various categories within the hospital, in addition to conducting interviews with administrators. The results revealed a positive relationship between training and professional development and individual performance, as well as between motivational strategies and individual performance. Moreover, the findings showed that increased investment in training and development enhances staff efficiency and leads to improved quality of healthcare services. The study recommends increasing investment in training programs, developing innovative motivational strategies, and integrating technology into training processes.

Satirical content on social media platforms - An analytical study of a sample of the satirical videos of the Zanga Crazy group on the TikTok application

2025-12-05T08:09:50+00:00

This study attempts to shed light on the phenomenon of satirical content across social media platforms by addressing the most important basic points about the concept of satire and the methods of its creation and production across virtual sites, by selecting videos on the TikTok application for the Zanga Crazy group as a group active in the production of satirical content in Algeria.

This is to apply the content analysis method to three selected videos for three different Algerian issues: a social issue, a sports issue, and an economic issue, relying on the content analysis form for the study sample. The study concluded that satirical content has become a widespread phenomenon across social media, especially on the TikTok application, in addition to the fact that the videos selected for the study sample highlight the great ability to convey the idea of the content in a funny, satirical way, but it carries meanings for the lived Algerian reality

Manuel Castells: A critical approach to the sociology of the city

2025-12-05T08:16:22+00:00

This research paper aims to examine the critical approach formulated by Manuel Castells in the sociology of the city, and seeks to clarify the nature of the criticism that Castells directed at the ecological perspective of the Chicago School in studying the modern city, and his criticism of urban culture as a subject of research in urban sociology, and addressed the concept of urbanization as the social production of social formations. The paper also revealed the relationship between the urban issue and urban policies and showed the impact of political and economic factors on city planning. It explained how the city was transformed into a space for urban protest movements, and the research paper referred to the empirical studies and research that Castells completed, testing his hypotheses and research concepts

Socialization institutions and their role in immunizing the school environment from the scourge of drugs

2025-12-05T08:16:57+00:00

Drug addiction in the school environment constitutes one of the most significant challenges threatening the educational and formative process, due to its negative effects on students’ behavior and academic trajectory. This article aims to shed light on the role of various socialization institutions in preventing this scourge, through a theoretical approach based on the descriptive-analytical method. The study concludes that the functional integration of the family, school, media, religious and cultural institutions, as well as health and security agencies, represents a fundamental factor in raising awareness about the dangers of drugs and in creating a safe and supportive school environment that helps curb the spread of this phenomenon

Educational curricula and the intellectual security industry: a theoretical and analytical study

2025-12-05T08:17:43+00:00

Intellectual security is a fundamental element in the stability and cohesion of societies, as it aims to guide individuals' thoughts toward a balanced path that reinforces positive values and protects against ideological deviations. Educational curricula are among the most essential tools for achieving this goal, as they not only transmit knowledge but also contribute to shaping awareness, enhancing critical thinking, fostering cultural identity, and building conscious generations capable of confronting extremist ideas with awareness and understanding.

This study aims to highlight how educational curricula contribute to achieving intellectual security by providing a theoretical perspective on both variables and emphasizing this role. The findings confirm that educational curricula have a clear and significant impact on intellectual security, provided they are utilized appropriately.

Training needs of newly integrated schools and guidance counselors for developing counseling skills

2025-12-05T08:18:07+00:00

The study aims to identify the level of training needs of newly integrated school and vocational guidance counselors for the development of counseling skills. To achieve the objectives of the study, a questionnaire was prepared, consisting of 49 items distributed across four skills, and administered to a sample of 57 newly integrated school and vocational counselors. After verifying the validity and reliability of the questionnaire, the results revealed that the level of training needs was high across all skills. The findings also indicated that counselors need training in the following order: case management and follow-up skills, program development skills, counseling relationship-building skills, and diagnostic skills

Contribution of communication technology in achieving the conditions of communicative action in the university environment - The Progress University Platform as a model

2025-12-05T08:18:37+00:00

The goal of this study revolves around analyzing Habermas's theory of communicative action and the conditions for its realization through the Progress platform, as one of the products of communication technology, by referring to the critical school starting from Marxism to Habermasiancommunicativeism.

There is no doubt that Habermas’s theory, with its combination of philosophy and sociology, is considered one of the most important socio-communicative theories in the twenty-first century. It aims to establish dialogue, consultation and understanding in various fields through communication. Through communication technology via the Progress platform, communicative action appears through the open and permanent communication it allows. Through the concepts of theory, and the common understanding it provides between the parties participating in the dialogue.

With the results we have reached, it becomes clear to us what the Progress platform can provide as a working tool and support for producing effective communicative action by providing an environment that increases the strength and effectiveness of meaningful dialogue, which contributes to building a civilized and cohesive society based on mutual understanding among its members.

The Level of Professional Belonging and Its Influencing Factors - A Field Study on a Sample of Career Guidance Advisors at the Directorate of Education in Laghouat

2025-12-05T08:19:04+00:00

The study aims to determine the level of professional belonging among guidance and career counseling advisors at the Directorate of Education in the city of Laghouat, and to reveal differences in the level of belonging between school and career guidance advisors according to the variables of professional seniority and educational qualification.

The research adopted a descriptive method, using a comprehensive survey of all school and career guidance advisors in Laghouat, totaling 83 advisors, which allowed for the collection of comprehensive data on their level of professional belonging. A questionnaire designed by the researchers was used for data collection.

The results showed that the advisors’ level of professional belonging is generally high, reflecting a positive work environment that provides a sense of integration and appreciation. The study also revealed differences according to educational qualification, with those holding a Bachelor’s or Master’s degree showing greater professional belonging than those holding a Doctorate. Furthermore, the findings indicated that professional seniority positively influences the level of belonging, as more experienced advisors demonstrated stronger attachment compared with newcomers.

The role of social entrepreneurship projects in empowering housewives economically and socially

2025-12-05T08:20:50+00:00

This study sought to identify the role of social entrepreneurship in achieving economic and social empowerment for women staying at home, in addition to identifying the concept of social entrepreneurship, its importance, objectives, and sources of funding for social entrepreneurship projects. The most important challenges facing women social entrepreneurs were also addressed, the concept of economic and social empowerment and their importance for women were also addressed. The study relied on two types of secondary sources, represented by collecting bibliography related to the study variables, and primary sources represented by using the interview tool, which included a set of questions related to the study variables and their dimensions, and other questions in order to collect data related to the study problem and its objectives. The study also relied on the faithful analytical approach to achieve the study objectives. Accordingly, the study reached a set of results, the most important of which are: Social entrepreneurship has contributed significantly to empowering many women who are social entrepreneurs and stay-at-home mothers from a social and economic perspective. They have become more self-reliant in obtaining money and improving the financial situation of their families, in addition to their contribution to providing work for some unemployed women, especially university graduat

Alienation and its correlation with examination anxiety among a cohort of students at the University of Laghouat

2025-12-05T08:21:20+00:00

This study investigates the relationship between test anxiety and alienation among a sample of students at Ammar Tlidji University of Laghouat. It also aims to identify potential differences in the levels of alienation and test anxiety based on variables such as gender, academic major (specialization), and type of residence.

The research involved a sample of 70 students (23 males and 47 females) and employed a descriptive correlational methodology. Data collection utilized an alienation measure attributed to "collective Salahuddin," which consists of 80 items across six dimensions, and a test anxiety scale, likely based on Spielberger's criteria, containing 20 items divided into two dimensions.

Statistical analysis included the Pearson correlation coefficient to examine the relationship between test anxiety and alienation, and t-tests to assess the significance of differences based on the demographic variables.

The main findings of the study are as follows:

There was no significant correlation found between test anxiety and alienation among the participating students at Ammar Tlidji University of Laghouat.

No significant differences were observed in the level of alienation among students when analyzed by gender.

No significant differences were found in the level of alienation based on the students' academic major.

No significant differences in alienation levels were attributable to the students' type of residence.

Similarly, no significant differences were found in the level of test anxiety among students based on gender.

No significant differences in test anxiety levels were observed based on academic major.

Finally, no significant differences in test anxiety were found related to the students' type of residence

connective media technologies and hate speech

2025-12-05T08:21:50+00:00

It is not possible to understand the dynamics of social changes without understanding the development of media and communication. The spread of connective media and the accompanying fluidity of hate speech as a fundamental actor in effecting change have imposed a reconsideration of the concepts used to analyze and interpret the societal changes and their connections to new communication structures. The latter imposes a search for linguistic and conceptual harmonization of them. In order to gain a deeper understanding of hate speech carried through these connectives, we must investigate the mechanisms of operation and reinforcement practiced by connective media as independent institutions that mediate social actions, provide an understanding of reality, and influence user perceptions and behaviors.

our research aims to analyze and interpret the mechanisms of connective media in enabling hate speech, relying on the descriptive-analytical approach given the inability of classical linear models of media effects coupled with audiences to understand and explain the phenomenon of hate speech amplified through connective media, it is necessary to adopt linguistic and conceptual frameworks that accommodate social changes and can interpret them-which is what the concept of connective media signifies.

Participatory culture across digital spaces between ethics and practical transgressions - A field study of a sample of students from Setif 2 University and Kasdi Merbah Ouargla University

2025-12-05T08:23:20+00:00

The study investigates the topic of participatory culture among university students within digital spaces, focusing on the interplay between ethical commitment and observed transgressions in practice. This inquiry is based on a field study involving students from Setif 2 University and Kasdi Merbah Ouargla University, aiming to delineate the characteristics and dimensions of this culture while monitoring any moral infractions. The ultimate goal is to enhance awareness among the target demographic regarding the potential risks associated with digital spaces, particularly those pertaining to ethical considerations.

The results from the field research indicate a positive participatory culture among university students, characterized by its diverse components and dimensions. However, this culture is impeded by moral risks and violations that restrict positive interactions and the constructive exchange of ideas, experiences, and cultural perspectives.

Interdisciplinary studies are an entry to the development of psychological and educational research - (the establishment of startups and inventions in Algeria)

2025-12-05T08:23:39+00:00

The scientific research in Algerian higher education institutions is facing competitive challenges stemming from the characteristics of the society to which it belongs, as a result of the witnessed developments in the recent period in various economic and social sectors, which insisted on using technology, innovation, creativity, and the transformation into a fourth-generation university. In order to enhance the outputs of the university and to generalize the benefit from the student and the professor to society, and reaching new solutions for phenomena that require invention in aspects where old solutions have failed.

And because establishing startups and the patent in scientific research have become the reflective mirror of the originality of various scientific researches, we sought through this study to do an analytical approach about what interdisciplinary studies provide for psychology and educational sciences research in their integration with other sciences, of development that leads them to the establishment of startups and patents. The study concluded that psychology and educational sciences research are among the fertile studies that are capable of being integrated with other studies as well as openness to spaces of creativity and advancement by establishing startups, with the existence of obstacles limiting this research integration, represented in placing these studies among theoretical research, as well as the weakness of the culture of innovation and entrepreneurship in psychological and educational research

The impact of the corona pandemic covid 19 on the economic situation of families, a study of the economic situation of the Algerian family in light of the spread of the corona pandemic

2025-12-05T08:24:02+00:00

This research paper aimed to identify “the impact of the corona pandemic covid 19 on the economic situation of families، a study of the economic situation of the Algerian family in light of the spread of the corona pandemic.” The study focused on determining the reality of the economic situation in the Algerian family in light of the spread of the corona pandemic covid 19، and determining the effects of those The pandemic affected the economic situation in the Algerian family and in families that witness a decrease in their income through the differences in those repercussions that are due to the variables (the Corona pandemic،the economic situation).

Faculty Attitudes Toward Distance Learning via the Moodle Platform - A Field Study on a Sample of Faculty Members at the Faculty of Social Sciences, Amar Telidji University of Laghouat

2025-12-05T08:24:26+00:00

This study aims to identify the perspectives of professors who use the Moodle platform in the educational process, based on the educational content they provide on the platform, and to attempt to understand their opinions and the difficulties and challenges they face while designing and processing the content, This study belongs to the descriptive analytical studies, as the study used the descriptive method on a purposive sample of professors from the Faculty of Social Sciences at Amar Al-Talidji University in Laghouat. The electronic questionnaire was used as a tool for the current study and was distributed to the sample members via professional email. The results of the questionnaire were analyzed using the Statistical Package for the Social Sciences (SPSS) program, This study also yielded results indicating that the teacher faces difficulties when creating lessons on the Moodle platform, represented by the multiplicity and repetition of stages, which leads him to spend long hours in front of the computer screen, In addition to students' reluctance to use the platform and their lack of interaction with the course, this data opens the door to further research and studies in the future.