From Archetype to Stereotype: a Postmodern Re–reading of the American South by Gabriela Dumbrava

“…Relying on fictional and non–fictional representations, the paper follows the trajectory of the plantation as an epitome of the South from the status of archetypal model to that of stereotype, showing how the latter ironically acquires the power of the former, and becomes the very source of misconceptions or simplifying perceptions. Ultimately, as we are going to show, this shift is part of the continuous process of negotiation supported by the basic human need to assimilate otherness and define ourselves in relation with it. …”
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Writing, rewriting and revisiting the Cold War in Tom Stoppard’s Squaring the Circle. Poland 1980-81 (1984) by Jean Du Verger

“…Hence, I show how Stoppard’s play relies on a certain number of metatheatrical features perceptible in this play which are akin to those found in docudramas or verbatim plays. …”
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Historiciser les langues en classe de français langue étrangère à travers des démarches de croisement de récits by Hara Papasαϊκα

“…On the one hand, they aim to highlight that comprehension, especially in one’s first language, emerges from perceptions steeped in history, either in the narrower sense of disciplinary knowledge or in the broader sense of collective and memorial experience. …”
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Female social media influencers in the Arab Gulf: shaping marketing and advertising on Instagram by Afrah A. Alsalloum, Jason Gainous

“…This dual approach not only enhances brand perceptions but also drives consumer behavior. Using a qualitative analysis of five prominent female influencers, the study highlights how emotional appeals like storytelling and self-expression are complemented by rational strategies emphasizing product attributes and benefits. …”
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‘Do they care?’: a qualitative examination of patient perspectives on primary care clinician communication related to opioids in the USA by Leif I Solberg, Katrina M Romagnoli, Anthony W Olson, Andrei Bucaloiu, Clayton I Allen, Lorraine D Tusing, Hillary A Henzler-Buckingham, Christina M Gregor, Laura A Freitag, Stephanie A Hooker, Rebecca C Rossom, Eric A Wright, Irina V Haller

“…Objectives This substudy’s objectives were to (1) examine the transferability of a four archetype framework (simplified pattern of prototypical features) for patients at high risk for opioid use disorder (OUD) developed from a previous study with a similar population; (2) explore how patient preferences for terminology can inform clinician communication strategies for patients with OUD across archetypes and (3) explore how patient perceptions of opioid risks can inform clinician communication strategies across patient archetypes.Design This qualitative study collected data via semistructured phone interviews with patients about views on opioid-related discussions with primary care clinicians. …”
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Improving antibiotic utilization in West Africa: enhancing interventions through systematic review and evidence synthesis by Eric S. Donkor, Abdul-Halim Osman, Bill Clinton Aglomasa, Aaron Awere-Duodu, Alex Odoom, Bismark Opoku-Asare, Gilbert Lazarus

“…Five key domains of antibiotic use were focused on: (1) antibiotic consumption; (2) appropriate antibiotic prescription; (3) indicators or key drivers of antibiotic use; (4) antimicrobial stewardship (AMS) interventions; (5) knowledge, attitudes and perceptions of antibiotic consumers and providers. Data were extracted from eligible papers for all the five domains under consideration and random-effects model meta-analysis was carried out for antibiotic consumption. …”
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Changes in the menstrual hygiene management facilities and usage among Bangladeshi school girls and its effect on school absenteeism from 2014 to 2018 by Farjana Jahan, Noshin Sayiara Shuchi, Abul Kasham Shoab, Mahbub-Ul Alam, Sk. Md. Kamrul Bashar, Khairul Islam, Hasin Jahan, Mahadi Hasan, Md. Masud Alam, Mahbubur Rahman

“…Objectives This paper examines the changes over time in school MHM facilities, knowledge and perceptions among adolescent girls, in relation to school absenteeism between 2014 and 2018 in Bangladesh. …”
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Analisis Sentimen Berbahasa Inggris Dengan Metode Lstm Studi Kasus Berita Online Pariwisata Bali by Ngakan Made Krisna Sedana, I Nyoman Saputra Wahyu Wijaya, I Ketut Resika Arthana

“…Abstract As tourism in Bali continues to grow, perceptions of news circulating about tourism have become an important factor influencing the image of the tourist destination. …”
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Water, sanitation, and hygiene insecurity and disease prevention behaviors during the COVID-19 pandemic in low-income neighborhoods of Beira, Mozambique. by Rebecca S Kann, Jedidiah S Snyder, Courtney Victor, Zaida A Cumbe, Joshua V Garn, Sandy McGunegill, Rassul Nalá, Matthew C Freeman, Karen Levy

“…<h4>Methods</h4>We investigated the relationship between WASH-related factors and disease prevention behaviors (handwashing, physical distancing, and masking), and the role of demographic characteristics and risk perceptions in influencing these relationships in low-income neighborhoods of Beira, Mozambique during the COVID-19 pandemic. …”
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Cocoa farmers' characteristics on climate variability and its effects on climate change adaptation strategy by I. Idawati, N.A. Sasongko, A.D. Santoso, M. Septiani, T. Handayani, A.Y.N. Sakti, B.D. Purnamasari

“…The low productive age of farmers (44.63), along with their non-formal education, including training in climate field schools and integrated pest management field schools, as well as the number of dependents and their perceptions of climate change, emerged as significant parameters impacting farmers'''' decision-making processes. …”
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Comparing Virtual Reality–Based and Traditional Physical Objective Structured Clinical Examination (OSCE) Stations for Clinical Competency Assessments: Randomized Controlled Trial... by Tobias Mühling, Verena Schreiner, Marc Appel, Tobias Leutritz, Sarah König

“…Apart from some hesitancy toward its broader application in future practical assessments (mean 3.07, SD 1.37 for VRS vs mean 3.65, SD 1.18 for PHS; P=.03), there were no other differences in perceptions between VRS and PHS. Thematic analysis highlighted the realistic portrayal of medical emergencies and fair assessment conditions provided by the VRS. …”
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PARADIGMA FISIKA QUR’ANI DALAM TRIDHARMA PERGURUAN TINGGI KEAGAMAAN ISLAM by Muslimah Susilayati, Mufiq Mufiq, Barid Syamsiyah

“…Based on the qualitative-descriptive approach, the results of thisstudy suggest that the need for three stages to be carried out in the process of implementing the 'Qur'ani Physics' paradigm; First, the preparation phase, which begins with the equating of perceptions which the output is in the form of a decree on the integration team. …”
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A Review of Successful Construction Project Managers’ Competencies and Leadership Profile by Ali Ghorbani

“…Among the most important elements for a successful project manager, there are combination of knowledge, skill, leadership, ability and personal attitude which are necessary for successful project completion. So, to percept these combinations in detail it is the main purpose of this paper, to review project manager’s competencies and leadership constituents for construction projects throughout lifecycle.…”
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“3D Cladistics”: a new perspective for phylogenetic analyses and a tool for citizen science by Márcia Venâncio, Carlos Antunes, Dimítri de Araújo Costa

“…Since morphological cladistics presently is less used, we intend to innovate this analysis, so it becomes more perceptible visually, which may awaken interest in phylogenetic studies. …”
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Biometric Technologies from the Anthropocentric and Nonanthropocentric Perspective by Barbora Baďurová, Marta Húšťava Šipulová

“…The authors also base the analysis on relevant empirical data, presenting their own research on consumers’ subjective perceptions of the risks and benefits of biometrics. …”
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Les dépossessions du paysage. Injustices paysagères, clivages locaux et mécanismes d’exclusion dans le géoparc de Sitia (Crète) by Patrick Moquay, Kalliope Pediaditi

“…The examination of the perceptions of landscape injustices expressed by the inhabitants allows us to shed new light on polarisation and conflict in a local community. …”
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Fatigue after Stroke: The Patient's Perspective by Victoria Louise Barbour, Gillian Elizabeth Mead

“…Our aims were to explore patients' perceptions of post-stroke fatigue, including the causes of fatigue and the factors that alleviate fatigue, in a mixed methods study. …”
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Viajes, comercio y cultura corsa en el noreste venezolano (S. XIX): aproximación histórica a los estereotipos de viaje a través del documental De navíos, ron y chocolate by Edda O.  Samudio Aizpurúa, Johnny V. Barrios-Barrios

“…This exercise is based on the renowned documentary De navíos, ron y chocolate (Roncayolo, 2011), where it is possible to observe the context of this historical period and the economic and sociocultural aspects about the  Corsican presence in eastern Venezuela, which allows a historical approach to the theme of travel through documentation, oral testimonies, dramatization, imaginary perspectives and evocation of historical images, elements that bring the observer closer to narratives,  representations, socio-symbolic aspects and perceptions of Venezuelan culture. The interest in this documentary lies in the fact that it allows us to claim before the new generations how in the process of emigration much of the homeland is lost, but it is gained in the host land. …”
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Examination of Secondary Students' Visual Images about Climate Change by Melehat Gezer

“…In this study, it was aimed to examine the perceptions of secondary school students about climate change. …”
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Evaluation of Project P.A.T.H.S. in Hong Kong: Utilization of Student Weekly Diary by Daniel T. L. Shek, Rachel C. F. Sun, Ching Man Lam, Daniel W. M. Lung, Sui Chung Lo

“…After completion of the Tier 1 Program, Secondary 1 students in the participating schools were invited to write a reflective journal in the form of a weekly diary in order to reveal their perceptions and feelings regarding the Tier 1 Program and the related benefits. …”
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