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Examining the Relational and Symbolic Aspects of Poverty: Insights from the Narratives of Single Mothers

Sheng CHEN

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In Japan, a narrow view of poverty as primarily income and material deprivation continues to prevail, while relational and symbolic harms such as shame, humiliation, and stigma arising in everyday interactions remain insufficiently recognised. As a result, these harms remain largely invisible and unaddressed, undermining the dignity of people experiencing poverty. This study examines the relational and symbolic as...

28 May 2026 pp. 1–22 10.38173/RST.2026.1.20

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The primary aim of “Research and Science Today (ISSN 2285-9632)” is to provide a high-quality, international platform for researchers and scientists across various disciplines to share their latest findings, insights, and analyses. The journal is dedicated to fostering a multidisciplinary approach, understanding that today’s most pressing challenges and exciting discoveries often lie at the intersection of multiple fields. We strive to bridge the gap between different scientific areas, encouraging cross-disciplinary collaboration and communication.

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Examining the Relational and Symbolic Aspects of Poverty: Insights from the Narratives of Single Mothers

Sheng CHEN

DOI: 10.38173/RST.2026.1.20

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Stability Evaluation of Confidence Features Across Model and Data Variants in Large Language Models

Vishwaas NARASINH, Oleksandr KONDRATIUK

DOI: 10.38173/RST.2026.1.4

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Study on Statistical Parameters in Basketball for Junior Female Players in The Age Categories Under 13, Under 14, Under 15 and Under 16 Years Old

Adrian Gheorghe PETREANU, Manuela PETREANU

DOI: 10.38173/RST.2026.1.5

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Enhancing Reading Comprehension through Strategy Instruction: A Study with Adult EFL Learners in a Professional Training Context

Maria CIOCAN

DOI: 10.38173/RST.2026.1.6

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La gestion des conduites dépressives chez les adolescentes victimes du traumatisme lié au harcèlement sexuel en milieu scolaire

Pie-Leon II NDOMBOL NLOGA, Joachen BANINDJEL

DOI: 10.38173/RST.2026.1.7

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