Emile Littré and the death of Alexander the Great by Ernesto Damiani

“…The 1927 version published in Æsculape was preceded by a preface in which the anonymous author arbitrarily introduced the new word “paludisme”, giving rise to the erroneous belief that has been handed down to date. …”
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Sanctity and Theatricality. Exploring the Conversion and Representations of Saint Thaïs through Hagiography, Literature, and Art post the Council of Trent by Massimo Leone

“…Furthermore, it allows a general reconsideration of the semiotic value of saints, highlighting how their portrayals reflect and influence the interrelation between religious belief and cultural narratives. This comprehensive examination sheds light on the intricate interplay between religious doctrine and cultural expression in shaping the legacy of Saint Thaïs.…”
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La Franc-maçonnerie, entre cité céleste et cité terrestre : divisions et équilibrages internes au sujet du théisme, de la religion et des questions sociétales by Céline Bryon-Portet

“…First, the author shows that Freemasonry contains some religious aspects because it cultivates the sacred through an initiation and ritual practices, even if it can’t be considered as a religion: in fact, it is non-dogmatic, and many obediences refuse to evocate God during their ceremonies and the question of belief in a Superior Being is source of disputes between the lodges. …”
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« Penser base-ball » by Peter Marquis

“…A weapon against “juvenile delinquency” and communism, baseball was thought to shape the minds of future citizens and to convey the values the country embraced in its post-1945 reconstruction years. This belief, shared by a small group of Brooklyn youth experts, reflected and shaped attitudes and representations, especially regarding young African-Americans, the first to be passed over in the club’s charity work.…”
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PARENTING SELF-EFFICACY BASED ON STIFIN AS INTELLEGENCE MECHINE OF LEARNING by Eka Diana, Siti Wardatus Sholehah

“…Self-confidence in this case is more about the students' belief in their ability to deal with something. This is certainly very influential on the development of its potential in the future. …”
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Personality's Time Perspective as a Resource for Overcoming the Identity Crisis at Different Stages of Life Realization by E.M. Meshcheryakova, A.V. Seryy, M.S. Yanitskiy

“…<br><strong>Results. </strong>Belief in a just world increases political trust; belief in a dangerous world reduces it. …”
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A critical evaluation of religious syncretism among the Igbo Christians of Nigeria by E.C. Anizoba

“…This is observed in the double allegiance of faith among many of them who, interestingly, are devotees of both Christian and African traditional beliefs/systems. Besides the belief in ritualistic charms, many Igbo/Igbo-speaking Christians consult diviners for various reasons, including security and prosperity, causes of illness and death, ways of preserving life, as well as to discern the mind of God about one’s future and destiny. …”
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Inner and outer weather: Creative practice as contemplative ecological inquiry by Zuzana Vasko

“…Through the process of walking and making drawings of the bark of trees in a local ecosystem, attention was given also to the dynamics of weather and how we might be more conscious of its role in everyday life, with the belief that such caring attentiveness is necessary in a time of critical climate change. …”
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Bonhoeffer’s understanding of state-church relationship in context by Stephen Phiri

“…A man imbued with unfathomable passion and belief in Christ confronts a merciless regime, which he believed has acted beyond the bounds of divine mandates. …”
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Betumbang Apam Tradition as a Medium of Islamic Education: Clifford Geertz's Interpretative Analysis by Muhammad Ikhsan Fadil, Zulfa Jamalie, Asikin Nor

“…This tradition embodies faith values, such as belief in Allah, gratitude, and the early introduction of children to the mosque; moral values, such as respect for scholars and parents; and social values, such as togetherness and friendship. …”
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Sequential Uniformly Reweighted Sum-Product Algorithm for Cooperative Localization in Wireless Networks by Wei Li, Zhen Yang, Haifeng Hu

“…The proposed algorithm combines the distributed nature of belief propagation (BP) with the improved performance of sequential tree-reweighted message passing (TRW-S) algorithm. …”
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DER MUSIKALISCHE SPRACHE DES KOMPONISTEN PIERRE VILLETTE IN DEN „A CAPPELLA MOTETTEN HYMNE A LA VIERGE (OP. 24) UND PANIS ANGELICUS (OP. 80)“ by Miklós FEKETE

“…The musical analysis proposes to identify and exemplify a few procedures, compositional techniques of Villette, which – on the one hand – do define the structure, the melodic and harmonic aspects of the musical discourse, and – on the other hand – aim to express the religious belief of the composer. …”
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The Idea of Civil Society in the Enlightenment Age by E. S. Karsanova, O. S. Volgin

“…The last condition was substantially developed in the Enlightenment Age, when the belief that civil society was a counterbalance to the state became widespread. …”
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Paylater as The Millennial Payment: Theory Planned Behavior by Susan Fatmawati, Eko Suwardi

“…Social pressure from relatives, the environment, and social media influences this motivation, along with their belief in their control over Paylater. However, Millennials also perceive risks such as spontaneous purchases, financial difficulties, and default, which raises doubts about using this service. …”
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Probati auctores by Christoph H. F. Meyer

“… This article deals with the so-called probati auctores, i.e. those canonists and theologians who are commonly regarded as reliable and faithful interpreters of the doctrine of the Catholic Church in regard to canon law, belief and morals. The respective category originated both from a personalization of the doctrine of communis opinio which was developed in the late medieval Ius Commune, and from older theological notions such as the ideal of the holy Church Father and the Doctor of the Church. …”
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The ideal as a pedagogical category by Piotr Magier

“…The term "ideal" refers to the Platonic category of ideas, which indicates that it is an ideal state that is also difficult to achieve. Despite the belief in universality, ideals may change depending on the era, type of culture, and level of civilization development. …”
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A Mall Intercept Survey on Religion and Worldview in the Cape Flats of Cape Town, South Africa by Thomas J. Farrar, Khanyisane A. Falake, Adriel Mebaley, Mandisi D. Moya, Ivor I. Rudolph

“… This study analyzes worldviews and religious beliefs and practices in the Cape Flats area of Cape Town, South Africa, using a mall intercept survey of n=513 visitors to five shopping centers. …”
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Stratégies argumentatives dans les discours politiques américains sur la législation des substances psychoactives : quel emploi du pathos à l’ère de la post-vérité ? by Sarah Bourse

“…Even though this word initially relates to lies at the core of political scandals (Iran-Contra scandal, Persian Gulf war), it recently has taken on another meaning, referring to a situation where objective facts have less impact than appeals to emotion and personal belief to influence public opinion (https://en.oxforddictionaries.com/word-of-the-year/word-of-the-year-2016).In this post-truth era where emotions take center stage the study of pathos in political discourse has never been more relevant. …”
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Education in ideological perspective by Masoud Khanjarkhani

“…In fact, the polarized schemas of the special group will control the knowledge and social attitude of the activists in the field of education, and by presenting and implementing mental models, it will guide the discourse and actions of the activists in this field, and in case of disharmony, Incompatibility has formed and education is doomed to stagnation.In this regard, the demonstration of the teacher and inclusive of dissent in order to protect himself in the system, and the cost of identifying and keeping him on the manifest rail by the government, will take the energy of the activists in the field of education, and our polarized belief (positive…”
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Polyphonic Echoes of Memory: Between Revolutions (2023), an Affective Epistolary Film by Yasaman Baghban

“…The author aims to explore the relationship between individual and collective memories, emphasizing how these narratives, free from media dominance, challenge prevailing belief about revolutions in Iran and Romania. This polyphonic approach – where multiple, independent voices and perspectives coexist within the narrative – allows the film to interweave personal and historical narratives through a diverse array of voices, both female and male, public and private. …”
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