The intellectual paradigm and scientific mapping of brand image in International Researches by Maryam Najafi Yazdi, Seyed Hassan Hataminasab, Shahnaz Nayebzadeh

“…Theoretical foundations Brand image Studying the literature and the background of the research around various research variables can provide a selected framework for the research, and by applying different theories in the field of brand, it can develop consumer behavior in relation to the concept of brand. …”
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Medical Assistance in Dying for Persons Suffering Solely from Mental Illness in Canada by Chloe Eunice Panganiban, Srushhti Trivedi

“…Many Canadians are concerned with the interaction between mental health and other social determinants of health, such as the lack of medical, disability, financial, housing, and social support and resources.[23] As a result, another layer to the ethical issue arises: Does permitting MAiD for mental illness treat the symptoms of the issue rather than the root problem itself (social, economic, and systemic inequities)? …”
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Current problems of civil participation in the implementation of local government in Russia by S. S. Hamidov

“…Based on the study of processes, taking place in the country, as well as the analysis of scientific literature on civil pariticpation issue, the author highlights the factors, influencing the level of public confidence in the activities of local governments and the decision-making process by actors in the process of interaction between the authorities and society, in terms of ensuring the democratic nature of the local power.The aim of the analysis of the process of building the system of local government, under which social activity and civil participation in the implementation of the local government requires an interdisciplinary approach - to develop effective solutions and technologies of work with citizens, local authorities, that will lead to increased transparency in decision-making and enhance public confidence in the local authorities. …”
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Productization of carbon handprint – A product management perspective by Pukar Jung Kunwar, Janne Harkonen, Harri Haapasalo, Iqra Sadaf Khan, Jukka Majava

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Translation Ideology: An Analysis of Cultural Words in “Educated” Memoir by Tara Westover by Syarifah Robiatul Munawaroh, Zulfi Zumala Dwi Andriani

“…The research finding demonstrates four categories of cultural words in the memoir, such as ecology, material culture (artifact), social culture, and organization, custom and ideas. …”
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Explaining the Factors Affecting the Distribution of Land Use Change Interests Using the Communicative Planning Framework by Mohsen Abdehkolahchi, Abdehkolahchi Ghalehnoee

“…But the point that has been overlooked in various studies is that the analysis of different aspects of land use change is not limited to classical and spatial factors, and because of the various interest of land use change, many stakeholders aim to derive interest from this process in urban land developments. Accordingly, this paper aims to apply the communicative planning framework in identifying and explaining the factors affecting the distribution of land use change interests, because communicative planning as one of the major urban planning theories has focused on proper distribution of interests among stakeholders. …”
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On $ \left(\mathit{p}, \mathit{q}\right) $-fractional linear Diophantine fuzzy sets and their applications via MADM approach by Hanan Alohali, Muhammad Bilal Khan, Jorge E. Macías-Díaz, Fahad Sikander

“…Reducing the supply chain's overall environmental impact is the main objective in order to improve corporate connections and the social, ecological, and economic ties with other nations. …”
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The impact of welfare technology on care ethics: a qualitative analysis of healthcare professionals and managers’ experiences with welfare technologies by Brita Gjerstad, Ragnhild Gjerstad-Sørensen, Inger Lise Teig

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Editorial by Ann-Kristin Kölln, Antony Mason, Maria Lenk, Jörg Tremmel, Markus Rutsche

“…The book’s central argument is that parties are developing or have already developed into cartels, driven by a desire to maintain their position in the face of declining political participation. …”
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