Information Technology Utilization in the Practice of Shamanism during Covid-19" by Pardamean Dame Daulay, Momy A. Hunowui

“…The research method used is qualitative, using modernization theory. The results show the existence of shamanic practices utilizing information technology during the Covid-19 pandemic. …”
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Privatization Policy and Rural Development: An Assessment of Power Holding Company of Nigeria in Ijumu Local Government of Kogi State by Raji Abdulwasiu Adeyemi, Mohd.Haniff Jedin, Muhammed Subhan, Nurhaizal Azam Arif

“…Thus, this paper investigated the privatization policy of the power sector and how it affects development in the rural areas of the Ijumu local government of Kogi State, Nigeria. The modernization theory was adopted in this paper. Data acquired from 120 respondents selected with the use of the three-stage sampling procedure, was analyzed with Statistical Packages for Social Sciences (SPSS/PC) Version 20. …”
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Sweden's image in the world: still a ‘model’? by Schroeder, R

“…Positive models for societal development have existed in the past and included the United States during the heyday of modernization theory. This paper argues that positive models are useful, partly to crystallize options among the much-debated varieties of capitalism, and partly as ideals which can be held up by social thinkers and publics as aspirations for the good society. …”

Privatization Policy and Rural Development: An Assessment of Power Holding Company of Nigeria in Ijumu Local Government of Kogi State by Adeyemi, Raji Abdulwasiu, Jedin, Mohd. Haniff, Subhan, Muhammed, Arif, Nurhaizal Azam

“…The state of electricity supply in Nigeria is nothing to write home about.The situation has resulted in the government adopting the privatization policy as the elixir to the affliction of inadequate power supply in the country.Thus, this paper investigated the privatization policy of the power sector and how it affects development in the rural areas of the Ijumu local government of Kogi State, Nigeria. The modernization theory was adopted in this paper. Data acquired from 120 respondents selected with the use of the three-stage sampling procedure, was analyzed with Statistical Packages for Social Sciences (SPSS/PC) Version 20.The study revealed that privatization of the power sector has not transformed into a significant improvement in electricity supply.Consequently, the study recommends that there is need for the government to ensure that the policy adopted should be of optimum form to achieve the desired results.…”
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Why do Informal Sector Competitors Hinder Formal Entrepreneurs More in Some Countries? by Colin C Williams

“…Theoretical background: These theories variously explain such cross-country variations as determined by: economic under-development (modernization theory); government over-interference and high taxes (neo-liberal theory); too little government intervention (political economy theory), or the asymmetry between the laws and regulations of formal institutions and entrepreneurs’ views on the acceptability of participating in the informal economy (institutional theory). …”
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Linkage between Foreign Direct Investment, Domestic Investment and Economic Growth: Evidence from Nigeria by Hasan Güngör, Salim Hamza Ringim

“… Foreign direct investment (FDI) in the words of Rutherford (1992) spurs economic growth in less developed countries; which is in alignment with the modernization theory. However, the dependency theorist contends that dependence on foreign investment is expected to affect growth and income distribution negatively. …”
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DETERMINANTS OF THE GENESIS OF HISTORICAL EDUCATION AND SCIENCE IN THE FRAMEWORK OF THE SIBERIAN SCIENTIFIC-EDUCATIONAL COMPLEX: SYNTHESIS OF METHODOLOGICAL APPROACHES by Dmitry V. Khaminov

“…In relation to the object of study three approaches were used: modernization theory, the theory of internal colonization and the concept of centre-periphery relations. …”
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Linkage between Foreign Direct Investment, Domestic Investment and Economic Growth: Evidence from Nigeria by Hasan Güngör, Salim Hamza Ringim

“… Foreign direct investment (FDI) in the words of Rutherford (1992) spurs economic growth in less developed countries; which is in alignment with the modernization theory. However, the dependency theorist contends that dependence on foreign investment is expected to affect growth and income distribution negatively. …”
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Linkage between Foreign Direct Investment, Domestic Investment and Economic Growth: Evidence from Nigeria by Hasan Güngör, Salim Hamza Ringim

“… Foreign direct investment (FDI) in the words of Rutherford (1992) spurs economic growth in less developed countries; which is in alignment with the modernization theory. However, the dependency theorist contends that dependence on foreign investment is expected to affect growth and income distribution negatively. …”
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THE PUBLIC EDUCATION AS A SYSTEM OF STRUGGLE AGAINST ISLAMIC EXTREMISM by Y. A. Bortnikova, O. N. Naumenko, E. A. Naumenko

“…In the article on the basis of modernization theory and civilizational approach examines the historical and contemporary experiences of the impact on the religious consciousness of students through the education system in the territory of theTyumenregion, to prevent extremist views, on the basis of the conducted in 2009 – 2014 the experiment. …”
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Police Reform of 1862 in the Urals by Sergey M. Ryazanov

“…Methods and materials. The modernization theory was chosen as an average level methodology. …”
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Specificity and types of modernization in the context of linearity and alternative theories: the vector of Russian economy development by Margarita Romanovna Makareykina

“…The study highlights two directions of the development of the modernization theory – linear and alternative. As a result, the conceptual frameworks of the process of economic modernization have been defined. …”
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The Influence of Religious Identity, Culture, and Values on the Practice of American Muslim Physicians by Wahiba Abu-Ras, Farid Senzai, Lance Laird, Eliza Decker

“…This paper also discusses how complex lives may not be adequately addressed by theories of value derived from modernization theory and more normatively conceived Muslim ethical principles. …”
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Iron marketing and modernisation in the Urals in XIX century: evident and implicit links by Vladimir Leonidivich Bersenyov, Nataliya Gennadiyevna Surovtseva

“…Modernization theory, interpreted as a civilizational shift from traditional agrarian to a modern industrial society, allows considering innovations as the conditions necessary and sufficient for this transformation. …”
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Elective affinities by Acuña, J, Jairo Acu�a - Alfaro

“…Contrary to standard modernization theory, both processes are intertwined in an endogenous relationship, hi principle, both have the same logic of inference: the promotion of individual freedoms and the expansion of well-being, both political and economic.…”

Digital-Based Care Support and Treatment for People with HIV/AIDS: Challenges and Opportunities by Demartoto Argyo, Murti Bhisma, Hilmi Pujihartati Sri

“…This research aims to explore challenges and opportunities in digital-based CST implementation for people with HIV/AIDS (PWHA) using Parsons’ modernization theory. Informant of research consisted of Surakarta City’s Health Service Office, medical workers, nurses, administrative staffs, patients, NGO Caring for AIDS, Peer Support Group, and Citizens caring for AIDS. …”
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Patterns of change in the justifiability of euthanasia across OECD countries by Raül Tormos, Maksim Rudnev, Edurne Bartolomé Peral

“…These consistent increases in the justifiability of euthanasia were verified by the multilevel models.DiscussionOur results were in line with modernization theory, observing a gradual change in attitudes between cohorts due to generational replacement. …”
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THE WAY TO THE COMPULSORY EDUCATION (VSEOBUCH): ACHIEVEMENTS AND CHALLENGES IN THE DEVELOPMENT OF PUBLIC EDUCATION IN RURAL AREAS OF PERM PROVINCE IN THE SECOND HALF OF THE XIX – E... by Svetlana V. Golikova

“…Education is observed in terms of institutional and systemic approaches, and the post-reform stage of its development is analyzed in the context of the modernization theory. Historical-dynamic analysis and comparative-historical method are mostly used when systemizing factual data.Results. …”
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The Impact of Nasser al-din shah's Personality Characteristics on Iran's Underdevelopment by rahele rohani, ali akbar amini, Malek Taj Khosravi

“…Researcher whitphenomemology method has analyzed Naser AlDinshah’s character and it’s influence on his political behavior based on Abraham Maslow’s theory;and aswell analyzed the reflection ofking’s decisions on Iranian society based on Inglehart’s post-modernization theory,andthefactors influencinghuman underdevelopment in IranThe hypothesis of this research is that life environment of Qajar court were a barrier to NaserAl-Dinshah’s basic needsand coused his tyrant character to be shaped.The longterm reign of NaserAl-Dinshah led to his influence on all aspects of socity, so politics and government were fully influenced by the king’s personality traits in that period.The person who,due to various short comings and mistalcen decision, was an obstacle to modernization in the country,and as a result, he mode human development in Iranian culture in Naseri era concealed.…”
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Evidence from 43 countries that disease leaves cultures unchanged in the short-term by Gian Luca Pasin, Aron Szekely, Kimmo Eriksson, Andrea Guido, Eugenia Polizzi di Sorrentino, Giulia Andrighetto

“…We draw on Evolutionary Modernization Theory, Parasite Stress Theory, and the Behavioural Immune System, and existing evidence, to make an overarching prediction: the COVID-19 pandemic should increase collectivism, duty, traditionalism, conformity (i.e. pro-fertility), and outgroup prejudice. …”
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