https://hspublishing.org/ASSM <p><strong>Advances in Social Sciences and Management (ASSM)</strong> is an open access and double blind peer-reviewed international journal published on a bimonthly basis. Our journal aims to provide a platform for scholars and practitioners to share their innovative ideas, methods, and findings in the field of social sciences. In this edition, we have assembled a diverse collection of research articles that cover a broad range of topics within the social sciences. Our contributors come from different parts of the world, and their research draws on a range of theoretical perspectives and methodological approaches. We hope that our readers will find these articles informative and thought-provoking.</p> Headstart Publishing - United Kingdom en-US Advances in Social Sciences and Management 3049-7108 https://hspublishing.org/ASSM/article/view/1481 <p>This study examines how Quality of Work Life (QWL) shapes service outcomes by influencing Quality of Life (QOL) among cabin crew in the Indian aviation industry. Drawing on an interpretivist approach, the study employs reflexive thematic analysis of in-depth interviews with cabin crew across domestic and international airlines. The findings reveal a structured experiential chain in which demanding work conditions—characterized by temporal compression, emotional labour, and limited organizational support—erode employee well-being, which in turn influences the Quality of Experience (QOE) delivered to passengers. The analysis identifies QOL as a critical mediating mechanism linking work conditions to service outcomes. By integrating the Job Demands–Resources model with the Service-Profit Chain, the study develops a QWL–QOL–QOE framework that extends existing theory into a service-mediated experiential context. The findings contribute to aviation and HR literature by demonstrating how employee well-being functions as a dynamic process shaping customer experience, with implications for workforce design, fatigue management, and service strategy in high-intensity service environments.</p> LRK Krishnan Shreya Krishnan Sashreek Krishnan Copyright (c) 2026 LRK Krishnan, S Shreya Krishnan, Sashreek Krishnan http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0 2026-05-06 2026-05-06 4 03 01 15 10.63002/assm.403.1481 https://hspublishing.org/ASSM/article/view/1483 <p>Hospital libraries constitute a critical component of modern healthcare systems, supporting clinical decision‑making, medical education, and evidence‑based practice. This article examines the historical evolution of hospital libraries in the United States and Europe, compares their organizational structures and functions, and analyzes their contemporary roles in the digital era. Drawing on primary literature, historical sources, and statistical data from medical library associations, the paper highlights convergences and divergences across regions and evaluates comparative advantages that shape their future trajectories. The study reveals a strong shared mission of promoting clinical excellence, yet the U.S. model tends to emphasize accreditation-driven standards, while the European landscape reflects greater structural diversity shaped by national health policies. The paper concludes by underscoring the strategic importance of hospital libraries in improving patient care quality and supporting lifelong medical learning.</p> Eleni Semertzidou Copyright (c) 2026 Eleni Semertzidou http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0 2026-05-06 2026-05-06 4 03 16 20 10.63002/assm.403.1483