Local perceptions of forest, conservation and logging in Papua New Guinea by Paul Sillitoe

“…This accords with current participatory development approaches to consult ‘grassroots’ opinion, as in indigenous knowledge (IK) research, which aims to facilitate interventions by promoting partnership and an awareness of local perspectives. …”
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Regime Change: The Need for Scientific Critical Consciousness by Usama Javed Mirza

“…These misleading ideas include Eurocentrism, viewing religion as irrational and Western science as superior to indigenous knowledge systems. In an effort to identify how to inculcate the dispositions in students to counter oppressive ideas taught under the guise of science, this paper presents a theoretical framework and curriculum for inculcating a scientific critical consciousness (SCC). …”
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Vie et œuvre d’Eugène Poilane (1888-1964) by Ariadna Burgos, Benoît Carré

“…He was interested in the local and documented indigenous knowledge, uses and methods of exploitation of the local flora, while drawing a very precise portrait of the life, customs and colonial spirit of the time. …”
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Farmers’ adaptation practices in climate-stressed coastal Bangladesh: a systematic review by Md Ashik Ur Rahman, Sadhon Chandra Swarnokar, S M Nayem Ahasan, M Mohibbullah, Sadia Islam Mou, Animesh K Gain

“…Local communities in Bangladesh have used Indigenous knowledge and practices to adapt, but there is a lack of systematic examination of these strategies. …”
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Unlocking the genetic potential of Ethiopian fenugreek (Trigonella foenum-graecum L.) genotypes for future breeding by Zebib Berhe, Tesfaye Awas, Asmare Dejen, Metadel Adane, Baye Akele, Musa Adal, Faris Hailu

“…Generally, the study indicate that indigenous knowledge held by fenugreek farmers has to be documented and preserved in appropriate formats including in databases and the fenugreek can be improved through selection easily with considering the traits that show high variation with genetic advance for future breeding.…”
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Editorial by Editor

“…We hope this issue inspires researchers, educators, policymakers, and professionals to explore and appreciate the relevance of Indigenous Knowledge in contemporary society. We also invite feedback from our readers to enhance the journal’s impact in the field of interdisciplinary research. …”
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Conducting research “in a good way”: relationships as the foundation of research by Heather Sauyaq Jean Gordon (Iñupiaq), Deana Around Him

“…This approach draws on the strength of Indigenous cultures, centering Indigenous Knowledges, and working toward Indigenous goals. …”
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