Symbiosis Mechanism of Academic Journals and Discipline Construction in Chinese Colleges by Weiling Li, Hong Gao

“…The symbiotic theory provides a new research perspective for the cooperation mechanism between college academic journals and discipline construction. Drawing on the symbiotic theory, this paper explores the root causes and interactive logic of the collaboration between college academic journals and discipline construction, from the angles of the symbiotic unit, symbiotic environment, and symbiotic model. …”
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Decolonizing Literary Studies: Unveiling Postcolonial Narratives in Post-Yugoslav Academic Curricula* by Sara Vukotić, Darko Ilin

“…The study contextualizes postcolonial studies as a hybrid space for theoretical discourse, tracing its roots to anticolonial critique and contemporary Western theories. Drawing on the anticolonial heritage of socialist Yugoslavia and its involvement in the Non-Aligned Movement, the paper navigates the complexities of (post)colonial dynamics in the Balkans. …”
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Comparison of the Chemical Properties of Forest Soil from the Silesian Beskid, Poland by Maria Zołotajkin, Adam Smoliński, Jerzy Ciba, Joanna Kluczka, Monika Skwira

“…Implementation of hierarchical clustering to experimental data analysis allowed drawing a conclusion that the two forest areas vary significantly in terms of content of aluminium extracted with solutions of barium chloride (Alexch), sodium diphosphate (Alpyr), and pHKCl and in the amount of humus in soil.…”
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الکتب التى صادرتها محاکم التفتیش فى اوربا 1834 – 385 میلادیة : دراسة تاریخیة ببلیومتریة by د. محمد خمیس الحباطى

“…A study aimed at dealing with books confiscated by the Inquisition inEurope, This is by drawing on the historical method, to determine the impact ofthe intellectual renaissance on the Church in Europe, In addition, the Inquisitionwas dealt with in terms of its concept, origin, composition, and Places of itsspread, As well as using the method of bibliographic research to determine thegeneral features of books confiscated by the Inquisition in Europe, In addition todefining the role of the Inquisition in controlling intellectual production, As well aslearn about lists of prohibited books, The fate of the Inquisition, The resultsindicated that the Inquisition paralyzed the scientific movement of the entirenation, Also, the books confiscated by the Inquisition amounted to 209 books for(137) authors during the period from the twelfth century until the twentieth centuryA.D. in various subjects, including: Religious writings and books that offend publicmodesty, and political writings focused on freedoms, Philosophical writings,literary and artistic writings in poetry, music, novels and plays, In addition to theproliferation of the Inquisition in various places in Europe, such as: Spain 1478,France 1329, Portugal 1547, and in Italy in the late sixteenth century CE inAquileia, Naples and Venice, Also in Andalusia, beginning in 1501 CE, when thedecree issued to burn all Islamic books was issued.…”
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I santi degli altri. Devozione, mutamento e rituali tra i singalesi cattolici a Messina by Giovanni Cordova

“…In the last years they have been progressively institutionalized their religious belonging through stable connections (although subject to continuous negotiation) with Messina’s Catholic diocese. Drawing on an ethnographic research focused on home-making processes activated through ritual practices and activities, I will take into account two examples of ritual complexes that are centered on saint figures that the Sinhalese meet and discover during their transnational mobility (as in the case of Saint Elia) or towards whom devotion is not so much rooted in Sri Lanka, being rather fed by the Messina’s Church (as in the case of Saint James). …”
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THE ROLE OF MYTHOLOGICAL CREATURES IN THE C.S LEWIS’ THE LION, THE WITCH, AND THE WARDROBE: EXPLORING SYMBOLISM AND THEMES by Adinda Yuniawan, Anggita Prameswari, Fitriyah Fitriyah

“…The benefit of the research is to provide a greater knowledge of how mythology continues to impact modern literature and our understanding of human nature by evaluating the ways in which Lewis creates the characters and shapes the plot by drawing on mythical traditions.…”
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POVERTY ERADICATION AND NATIONAL DEVELOPMENT: AN APPRAISAL OF TELEVISION JINGLES by DORCAS BABA, AYODELE B. JOSEPH, MENDOS B. DOGO

“…This study therefore examines the role of television jingles in poverty eradication and national development. Drawing on the principle of Media Development theory, the study investigates the impact of television jingles on raising awareness about poverty, shaping public perceptions, and motivating behavioral change. …”
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After visibility: Data as a factor of production in Douyin e-commerce by Shuaishuai Wang

“…This strategy, which restricts organic growth, compels sellers to make additional investments in traffic. Drawing from Douyin walkthroughs and the company's business development presentations, this article analyzes how audience attention and platform traffic are manufactured and integrated with retail in the context of China's recent national policy that positions data as a factor of production equal to labor, land, technology, and capital. …”
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Thermal-Hydraulic System Codes in Nulcear Reactor Safety and Qualification Procedures by Alessandro Petruzzi, Francesco D'Auria

“…In this context, the existence of qualified procedures for a consistent application of qualified thermal-hydraulic system code is necessary and implies the drawing up of specific criteria through which the code-user, the nodalization, and finally the transient results are qualified.…”
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Economic Activities of German Local Authorities – Critical Notes from a Public Finance Perspective by Thomas Döring, Birgit Aigner-Walder

“…The aim of the paper is to examine this trend from the perspective of public finance by drawing on the theory of public goods, the theory of fiscal federalism and some aspects of new political economy. …”
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“One of the most prolific smut writers on Tumblr” by Khaliah Reed

“…By analysing the reactions of three groups—One Direction fans, subscribers to the "Larry Stylinson" narrative, and non-One Direction fanfiction writers—this article demonstrates how fans perform contested fan practices and (attempt to) mediate which aspects are visible to the mainstream and other fans through specific fan personas. Drawing on scholars like Christopher Moore, Mark Stewart, CarrieLynn D. …”
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Oscillation Between Resist and to Not? Users’ Folk Theories and Resistance to Algorithmic Curation on Douyin by Hui Lin

“…This article adopts a walk-through method and a diary-interview approach with 31 participants to investigate user resistance to algorithmic curation in different sociocultural circumstances. Drawing on the theoretical framework of folk theories and user resistance to algorithms, this study reveals a paradox in users’ algorithmic awareness and resistance behaviors: although respondents said they expressed annoyance with algorithmic simplification, commercial exploitation, and political agenda-setting, they often behaved in ways that contradict those claims with oscillated resistance to algorithmic curation. …”
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ELEMENTAL MUSIC-MAKING AS A HEALTH SAVING PHENOMENON IN THE SYSTEM OF GENERAL EDUCATION by N. V. Golubeva

“…The paper aims at drawing the attention of teaching community to the health promoting potential of music making disregarded nowadays by educational establishments. …”
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Empowering church leaders for service in Africa: Situational Holistic Pastoral Ministry paradigm by Rabson Hove

“…A key issue identified is the tendency to idolise clergy, placing them at the centre of ministry, rather than fostering their role as models who empower others. Drawing on insights from SHPM theory, this article evaluates the empowerment of church leaders for transformative action within the African context. …”
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Without Pictorial Detour: Benjamin, Mies and the Architectural Image by Lutz Robbers

“…In the second part of this essay, I will attempt to elaborate such a designation for the specificity of the architectural image by analysing a number of Ludwig Mies van der Rohe’s drawings and collages from the 1920s as architectural images in the Benjaminian sense.…”
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Deprofessionalization of teachers’ occupation: sociological analysis by Jūratė Litvinaitė

“… Drawing on various sociological theories on the characteristics of work, profession, and service, the paper analyses the validity of the classification of teachers’ occupation as a profession, raising the question of what teaching is if not a profession. …”
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Investigation of STEM Supported Engineering and Design Experiences of Students Participating in Design and Innovation Workshop in the Context of Situational Interest Theory by Ibrahim Benek, Ismail Donmez, Sahin Idil

“…Semi-structured interview form, student diaries, field notes and STEM product drawing form were used as data collection tools. The research findings showed that students' participation in design and engineering-based STEM activities enhanced their problem-solving skills, creativity and teamwork. …”
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Sustainable tourists, generous consumers, lifestyle inspirers: the attitudes and expectations of Zadar’s local authorities vis-à-vis digital nomads by Aris Dougas Chavarria

“…This article aims to fill this research gap by drawing on ethnographic research, mainly consisting of eight open-ended interviews with local stakeholders and participant observation in digital nomad gatherings. …”
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OPTIMIZING STUDENT LEARNING QUALITY THROUGH DIFFERENTIATED INSTRUCTION APPROACHES by Fathi Hidayah, Eny Susiani, Ana Aniati, Bannaga Taha Hussen

“…The data analysis technique for this study was carried out through three stages, namely data reduction, data presentation, and drawing conclusions. The results of the study indicate that monitoring and feedback in differentiated learning strategies in madrasahs are very important to improve the quality of learning. …”
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Everyday inclusive Web design: an activity perspective by Shaun K. Kane

“…</b> Activity theory is used to provide a model of the activities of non-professional, 'end-user' designers. Drawing from the author's experiences with technology learners, a holistic model of end-user Web design is produced. …”
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