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The integration of social science with computer science and engineering fields has produced a new area of study: computational social science. This field applies computational methods to novel sources of digital data such as social media, administrative records, and historical archives to develop theories of human behavior. We review the evolution of this field within sociology via bibliometric analysis and in-depth analysis of the following subfields where this new work is appearing most rapidly: (a) social network analysis and group formation; (b) collective behavior and political sociology; (c) the sociology of knowledge; (d) cultural sociology, social psychology, and emotions; (e) the production of culture; (f) economic sociology and organizations; and (g) demography and population studies. Our review reveals that sociologists are not only at the center of cutting-edge research that addresses longstanding questions about human behavior but also developing new lines of inquiry about digital spaces as well. We conclude by discussing challenging new obstacles in the field, calling for increased attention to sociological theory, and identifying new areas where computational social science might be further integrated into mainstream sociology.

Résumé Courgeau (Daniel), Baccaini (Brigitte). -Analyse multi-niveaux en sciences sociales L'approche multi-niveaux permet d'aborder les comportements humains, en tenant compte non seulement des caractéristiques individuelles, mais également du fait que ces individus font partie d'unités géographiques plus larges telles que les communes ou les régions. Une présentation détaillée et critique est faite ici des objectifs et des diverses formulations de ces modèles. Cet article va des modèles les plus simples, qui font intervenir la multiplicité des niveaux sous la forme de caractéristiques individuelles et agrégées, à des modèles plus complexes mettant en oeuvre des aléas propres à chaque niveau, pour aboutir à des modèles biographiques multi-niveaux. Il ouvre à une réflexion épistémologique plus générale sur l'apport de ces modèles.

This textbook presents ethical guidelines for conducting research in the social sciences, focused on Indonesia. As a country with a fast-growing research environment, the real-life cases of ethical issues that arise in Indonesia can teach both aspiring and established researchers how to approach the complexity of research ethics and dilemmas. With technological advancement affecting how research is conducted, the necessary ethical guidelines for research are also evolving. The instantaneous nature of information movement has made confidentiality in research data more critical than before, and any negligence in protecting research participants has an unprecedented scope of damage. The methods book synthesises hundreds of worldwide ethical guidelines and past issues that social science researchers will find highly relevant. Arranged chronologically to represent each research stage-from research preparation to post-research-the book prepares researchers to mitigate ethical crises. Relevant to all social scientists, both emerging and established, conducting research in Indonesia, this co-published textbook between Springer and OBOR is also relevant to researchers beyond the archipelago. It is also an indispensable teaching resource for lecturers in research methods and ethics across social science disciplines.