Decoding the Enigmatic Synoptic Problem: An In-Depth Academic Analysis of Pentecostal Hermeneutics Applied to the Genealogy of Jesus Christ in Matthew 1:1-17 and Luke 3:23-38 by Kwasi Atta Agyapong

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Trends and determinants of exclusive and predominant breastfeeding practices for two decades (2000–2019) in Ethiopia by Hailemariam Mamo Hassen

“…Regional state, place of residence, and religion were significantly (p < 0.001) associated with the likelihood of practicing exclusive or predominant breastfeeding.ConclusionThese inconsistent trends and the complex interplay of various factors suggest the limited success of previous policies and strategies and highlight the need for further investigation and revisiting current policies for a more nuanced and targeted approach in future interventions.…”
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Interview as an Act of Seduction: Analysing Problems I Have Met during My Fieldwork on the Camino de Santiago and in Glastonbury by Tiina Sepp

“…Apart from discussing fieldwork-related problems, I am also going to describe some expressions of vernacular religion and contemporary spirituality on the Camino de Santiago and in Glastonbury.…”
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Finding oneself? Contemplating on paintings with a religious theme in clinical pastoral care by F. Herm, V. Kessler, E. Kloppers

“…Aspects of aesthetics, biography, religion, and emotion are also observed. The evaluation of the aesthetic reception shows two types of reactions, namely identification with a person or a theme of the painting. …”
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Code switching and the so-called “assimilation narrative” by Tamás Vraukó

“…Assimilation, however, means melting up in the majority nation by adopting all the values, customs and way of life characteristic of the majority, and abandoning, leaving behind, giving up the original traditional values, ethics, lifestyle, religion etc. of the minority. Assimilation means disappearing without a trace, continuing life as a new person, with new values, language, a whole set of new cultural assets. …”
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Features of reproductive behaviour of students on the example of the Tambov region of the Russian Federation by V. A. Filippenko

“…A person’s commitment to religion can have a strong impact in the case of unplanned pregnancy and the decision to have an abortion. …”
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Forum: Attempting a dialectical reconciliation of the concept truth in the objectivism of evangelical Christianity and the relativism of postmodernism by E. K. Foshaugen

“…Truth, knowledge, reality, right and wrong are all concepts that are relative to a specific conceptual scheme, framework, or paradigm founded in a society, religion and culture. This article represents an endeavour to dialogically reunite the two perspectives by arguing for the seeking of the “truths” in both perspectives. …”
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Hoe Christenonderwysers ’n bydrae kan maak tot die morele herstel binne Suid-Afrikaanse Skole by Ruan Lambrechts

“…Contribution: Attention is given to current legislation regarding religion and education, as well as the unique characteristics of the South African youth, to determine how a Christian lifestyle that promotes better moral values, manifests in South African schools.…”
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Sufism and Religious Moderation: The Internalization Process in Thoriqoh Syadziliyah Al Masudiyah Jombang by Moch. Sya'roni Hasan, Mujahidin Mujahidin

“…By internalizing the values ​​of Sufism, it is hoped that the congregation will develop a moderate attitude toward religion, reflected in a simple lifestyle, optimism, sincere quality of worship, strong fighting power, not easily provoked, grateful, loving others, and tolerant of diversity. …”
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Community Participation in Programme Planning for Universal Health Coverage in India: An exploratory study by Yogesh Chandra, Ajai Kumar Jain

“…Traditional Indian society is cut across by rigid religion and caste lines, and the appropriate role for each caste group has been a serious obstacle in securing complete community participation. …”
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Nourrir les morts ou « Celui qui fait vivre », les différents régimes de commensalité rituelle chez les Mixe (Oaxaca, Mexique) by Perig Pitrou

“…Whereas the anthropology of religion has often studied the symbolism of the elements transferred during ritual food offerings, the angle of analysis I use here focuses on the interactional dynamics through which the acceptance of such an offering may be staged by these recipients. …”
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Midwives' Experiences in Providing Care and Counselling to Women with Female Genital Mutilation (FGM) Related Problems by Elisabeth Isman, Amina Mahmoud Warsame, Annika Johansson, Sarah Fried, Vanja Berggren

“…The main findings of the present study were how midwives are challenged by culture and religion when providing FGM counselling. The most prominent challenge is the perception that FGM is an important part of the culture and from this point of view the midwives work is apprehended as interfering and subverting the Somali culture. …”
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Structured Teaching Programme on Knowledge Regarding Management of Obstructed Labor Among Final Year GNM Students by Noorjan K S, Preethi D’Souza

“…The remaining variables such as age religion and source of information were found to be non-significant.Conclusion The findings of the study revealed that educating the students was effective in updating the knowledge and skills regarding management of obstructed labour. …”
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Metaphors we grow old by: A study of gocalıq (old age) metaphors in Azerbaijani Turkish poetry by Mostafa Shahiditabar

“…Moreover, some metaphors are shared between cultures, especially metaphors related to deterioration which are based on bodily experiences, while other metaphors are more based on the Azerbaijani culture of the poets and highly influenced by customs, traditions, religion, and economy. Also, physical deterioration rather than mental deterioration is an ideal source domain, since it is clearly delineated and people believe that they know it well.…”
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The Confession of King Gälawdewos (r. 1540–1559): A Sixteenth-Century Ethiopian Monophysite Document against Jesuit Proselytism by Solomon Gebreyes Beyene

“…The paper will show that this important literary work was instrumental in defending the indigenous Orthodox religion and local customs. …”
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„Sprache macht den Freigang der Gedanken möglich“. Zu den sprichwörtlichen Aphorismen von Franz Hodjak by Wolfgang Mieder

“…He employs formulaic linguistic structures and deals with such themes as truth, lie, love, religion, morality, politics, and much more. At all times he is concerned about human behavior in modern existence. …”
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IMPACT OF SOCIO-CULTURAL FACTORS ON DEMAND FOR INSURANCE POLICY AND PRODUCT IN NIGERIA by Rukayat Bukola ADEJARE, Ismaila Daudu ALIU

“…The potential of the insurance industry in emerging countries like Nigeria is being hampered by socio-cultural attributes of the customers which include many dimensions such as language, education, ethnic background and religion. These factors make customers to be skeptical in deciding on insurance policies which consequently lead to poor penetration and poor performance of the insurance sector. …”
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From Dusting to ‘Deening’ by Quraisha Dawood

“…This paper also explores gendered bonds shared between employers and domestic workers, as mothers and wives, and how religion and remuneration influence this dynamic. …”
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Relações entre prioridades de valores de adolescentes e posições sociais de renda e escolaridade by Joao Wachelke

“…Esta relación se discute en términos de las funciones motivadoras, conformistas e ideológicas de la religión.…”
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«It is necessary to bring sincere thanks to the donators who willingly responded to the call of the church to help in difficult times...»: report on activities of the Parish Counci... by A. V. Sushko

“…It denotes a change in government policy from struggle with religion, which consisted in the transition from taxation turned out to be insufficiently effective pressure on the community, to political repression against its leaders. …”
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