Au cœur de la guerre du Việt Nam : herbicides, napalm et bulldozers contre les montagnes d’A Lưới by Amélie Robert

“…Because of the fighting, mountain-dwellers belonging to minority ethnic groups changed their practices and then left the area, thus leading to forest recovery on the disused land. …”
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Religião de matriz africana em São José de Ribamar/MA e a experiência de visitação acadêmica by Linda Maria Rodrigues, Elizandra Rocha

“…The Terreiros were identified as spaces of memory, which bring identity traits of cultural resistance of peoples and ethnic groups in Maranhão, as a real possibility of visibility and balanced conduction of future markets for the sector.…”
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<i>The Woman as Wolf</i> (AT 409): Some Interpretations of a Very Estonian Folk Tale by Merili Metsvahi

“…While in almost all the Estonian versions the main protagonist is transformed into a wolf, in most of the versions written down in other areas and ethnic groups, another animal or bird replaces the wolf. …”
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Do higher educated people feel happier?-Evidence of Han and minority nationalities from China. by Yuanyuan Wang, Zhenyi Hu, Jiameng Yuan, Kun Zhang

“…Based on the data of China General Social Survey (CGSS), this study adopts empirical analysis method to explore the impact of education on residents' subjective well-being and its differentiated mechanism in different ethnic groups. The results show that, first of all, education significantly improves residents' subjective well-being, and the conclusion is still robust after controlling for endogenous problems. …”
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ETHNO-RELIGIOUS CONFLICT: A THREAT TO BENEVOLENT INTERGROUP RELATIONS IN WUKARI METROPOLIS, TARABA STATE, NIGERIA by Rosemary Onchi Daniel, Ajiyitu Bako

“… Globally, there are variant patterns of intergroup relations that determines when interaction and contact between individuals and groups in the society produces benevolent or malevolent outcomes.In recent times, the growing interest for political and economic domination among the major ethnic groups has resulted in power tussle.This study examines the ethno-religious conflict and its effects on intergroup relations in Wukari Metropolis, a multi-ethnic society in Nigeria. …”
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CULTURAL MEANINGS OF FORWARD AND REVERSE PERSPECTIVES IN FINE ART by Maxim S. Lytov

“…The aim of the study: in the conditions of increasing trends of standardization and unification of the global society – to substantiate the cultural meanings of including the forward and reverse perspectives in the content of teaching drawing – to master the cultural heritage of Old Russian art, to study and preserve the diversity of visual techniques of small ethnic groups of the country, to develop the creative potential of self-expression in drawing “as I see it”. …”
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Writing systems: political and bibliological issues by Krzysztof Migoń

“…The following spheres are of primary significance: (1) The creation of scripts for languages and ethnic groups whose languages are unwritten; (2) The alterations of writing systems introduced by state, religious authorities, and/or intellectual elites; (3) The quantity of writings used in one language; (4) The great number of writings used in one state; (5) Writing as the means of upholding national and religious heritage; (6) The national and local variants of "universal" writings as a form of political manifestation. …”
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The Diversity of Edible Flowers and Its Biocultural Role in Local Food System in Dali, Southwest China by Qing Zhang, Jihai Zhang, Congli Xu, Xianjin Wu, Chunlin Long

“…Dali, renowned for its rich biocultural diversity, is home to various ethnic groups with unique traditions regarding the consumption of EFs. …”
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Medicinal Plant Use in North Karelia, Finland, in the 2010s by Renata Sõukand, Natalia Kuznetsova, Julia Prakofjewa, Sabira Ståhlberg, Ingvar Svanberg, Baiba Prūse, Giulia Mattalia, Raivo Kalle

“…Finnish North Karelia is a region with a rich cultural history of ethnomedicinal plant use, shaped by centuries of interactions among various ethnic groups. This study identified both similarities and divergences between local Finns, Karelians war refugees, and individuals of mixed origin compared to historical records. …”
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Role of Forest Resources to Local Livelihoods: The Case of East Mau Forest Ecosystem, Kenya by D. K. Langat, E. K. Maranga, A. A. Aboud, J. K. Cheboiwo

“…Absolute forest income and relative forest income (%) were not significantly different across study locations and between ethnic groups. However, absolute forest income and relative forest income (%) were significantly different among wealth classes. …”
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North Sumatera Ethnic-Based Decision-Making Model to Develop Leadership Abilities for Student Communities by Aman Simaremare, Yasaratodo Wau, Trisnawati Hutagalung, Husna P Tambunan

“…With use approach qualitative and studies case, research This involving student active from various ethnic groups, namely Batak, Malay, and Minangkabau. …”
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Understanding The Scope of Regional Geography: A Perspective from Indonesia’s Geographic Region by Astari Annisa Joviani, Aliyan Silmi Afina, Bratanegara Alnidi Safarach, Muslim Ahmad Bukhori, Nurawaliyah Vira Islami, Mohamed Assem Abdelmonem Ahmed

“…The results of this study shown the scopes have been identified including the territorial boundaries, continent boundary, administrative border, and its position; physical and landscape; biodiversit y and natural resources; marine resources; the culture: ethnic groups, languages, arts, customs; natural disasters and tourism. …”
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Pancreatic Function, Type 2 Diabetes, and Metabolism in Aging by Zhenwei Gong, Radhika H. Muzumdar

“…Of the reported 25.8 million Americans estimated to have diabetes, 26.9% are over the age of 65. In certain ethnic groups, the proportion is even higher; almost 1 in 3 older Hispanics and African Americans and 3 out of 4 Pima Indian elders have diabetes. …”
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Droits fonciers coutumiers et autonomie régionale à kalimantan-est (Indonésie) by Patrice Levang, Nicolas Buyse

“…On the one hand, the indigenous ethnic groups always showed a strong spatial mobility, on the other hand, the province has welcomed migrants in numbers largely superior to the natives. …”
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Analysis of the role of packaging design on brand identity with a case study of Sukabumi souvenirs “MOCHI” lampion by Pratama S Mohammad Iqbal Faiz, Nugraha Rifky, Istianah Raray

“…Among these variations, one of the interesting cultures is the diversity of traditional foods from various ethnic groups in Indonesia. All regional tribes in Indonesia have their own characteristics in traditional types, technology, and food packaging. …”
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PARTY POLITICS AND ELECTIONS IN KOGI STATE BETWEEN 1999 AND 2015: A CASE STUDY OF THE PEOPLES DEMOCRATIC PARTY by ADAVIZE EMMANUEL JATTO, SUBERU OCHI ABDULRAHMAN

“…The paper argues that the major factor that influenced politics in Kogi state are ethnic issues or what is known as ethnic politics between the three major ethnic groups of Ebira, Igala and Okun. Intra-party squabbles and struggle for hegemony is also a factor among other factors. …”
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Food resilience and adaptation on the move: the importance of fostering studies on the Romani local knowledge systems by Andrea Pieroni, Naji Sulaiman, Mousaab Alrhmoun

“…Abstract This analysis explores the food local knowledge of the Romani people in Italy, one of the most significant and historically marginalised ethnic groups in Europe. Despite their centuries-long presence across European countries, the Romani community’s culinary and herbal practices have often been overlooked. …”
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Clinical Relevance of HLA Gene Variants in HBV Infection by Li Wang, Zhi-Qiang Zou, Kai Wang

“…A better understanding of HLA polymorphism relevance in HBV infection outcome would enable us to elucidate the roles of HLA SNPs in the pathogenesis and clearance of HBV in different areas and ethnic groups, to improve strategies for the prevention and treatment of chronic HBV infection.…”
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AN EXAMINATION OF GOVERNANCE AND SECURITY IN KADUNA STATE SINCE 1999 by SABO Anche Ugah, Sunday Vincent Akwashiki, Aminu Davidson Bowo

“… Kaduna State is a heterogenous society with over forty (40) ethnic groups, hence; making it a peculiar State with a lot of security challenges thereby making governance a task. …”
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Acculturation in the Professional Activities of Specialists in International Relations by N. Romanenko

“…The author writes that ethno-cultural component brings together many cultures, ethnic groups and nationalities of Russia, forms a common multicultural ground and brings about the need for cross-cultural awareness in international relations. …”
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