ON THE SPECIFICS OF TEACHING, SCHOOLS AND INTELLECTUAL CENTERS OF PALESTINE OF LATE ANTIQUITY by Zhanna M. Sukhova, Irina Yu. Vashcheva

“…This concept reviews those events and processes as changes required by the time, which cannot be assessed in a one-sided negative way, and emphasizes the importance of studying the cultural aspects of the era. Results. …”
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Are Emirati consumers in United Arab Emirates open to alternative proteins? Insights into their attitudes and willingness to replace animal protein sources by Sajid Maqsood, Feyisola Fisayo Ajayi, Hussein Mostafa, Kehinde Ganiyat Lawal, Juliet Mubaiwa, Noora Alantali, Maryam Alshihhi, Meera Aldhaheri

“…The successful shift to alternative proteins will depend on enhancing consumer sensory satisfaction, cost, doubts, health, and cultural significance. This study indicates that Emiratis consume animal proteins on a regular basis, leading us to classify them as individuals with a high meat intake. …”
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Drzewa – pomniki przyrody jako element krajobrazu kulturowego by Agnieszka Affek-Starczewska, Krzysztof Starczewski, Zbigniew Pawlonka, Janina Skrzyczyńska

“…There are plenty of reasons why old trees are protected, but their popularity as tourist attractions varies widely. !is study was an attempt at determining the attractiveness of monumental trees as monuments and a part of the cultural landscape. !…”
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Raphaëlle Décloître, Le récit allégorique de la fin du Moyen Âge : poétique d’un effacement inévité by Raphaëlle Décloître

“…Dissociating themselves from the critical filiation inaugurated by Jean de Meun, they thus revive the non-confrontational allegorical-narrative proposals of Guillaume de Lorris, whom they honor with a certain conservatism. If the study of the last manifestations of a genre requires, in addition to focusing on poetic considerations, placing late works in literary history (to understand their state of posterity and finality), it seems that, in the case of the last allegorical narratives, the poetics of the texts is revealing of their positioning: beyond the cultural upheavals of the turn of the 16th century, the peaceful relationship of these works to their filiation seems to have encouraged little renewal of the practice.…”
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Values associated with Nordic Walking: An international cross-sectional survey among individuals practicing walking with poles. by Wioletta Szymczak, Krzysztof Jurek, Monika Dobrogowska

“…<h4>Methods</h4>A cross-sectional quantitative study with convenience sampling study was performed among 416 Poles, 132 Europeans from 11 countries (Germany, the UK, Spain, France, Italy, Portugal, Ireland, Denmark, Austria, Sweden, and Norway), and 212 participants from 5 non-European countries (the USA, Canada, Australia, New Zealand, and Japan). …”
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La notion de société civile dans les politiques et pratiques du développement by Gautier Pirotte

“…As an empty envelop filling with particular senses according to the actors and specific social and cultural contexts, the new “non western civil society” must be above all studied as “projects”, realities in gestation, in the junction of dynamics appropriate for the local societies where they appear and of dynamics outside societies which privilege certain actors (in particular non-governmental organizations), a particular meaning of the concept (in a perspective close to a third sector) and also supply a consequent part of the resources necessary for the vitality of these projects. …”
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Film Industry at the Service of EU Identity Politics by E. V. Khakhalkina, A. V. Vyachistaya

“…This article explores the thesis that national cinema, as an element of a common cultural code, plays a significant role in the formation and reinforcement of collective (socio-cultural) identity. …”
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Online purchase intentions of affluent women: blending African beliefs, consumer vanity and luxury beauty products online purchase intentions by Divaries Cosmas Jaravaza, Paul Mukucha, Lucy Nhidza, Forbes Makudza

“…With the growing popularity of online shopping and the increasing demand for luxury beauty products, understanding the underlying cultural factors influencing consumer behaviour becomes crucial for marketers and researchers alike. …”
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AI-Driven Management of Type 2 Diabetes in China: Opportunities and Challenges by He Z, Li W

“…Despite challenges in data privacy, technology popularization, standardization, and regulation, AI technology&rsquo;s continuous maturation and expanded application suggest its increasingly pivotal role in T2D management. …”
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Rethinking Urban Greening: Implications of Crime Prevention Through Environmental Design for Enhancing Perceived Safety in Baitashan Park, Lanzhou by Fei Hou, Massoomeh Hedayati Marzbali, Mohammad Javad Maghsoodi Tilaki, Aldrin Abdullah

“…It is an iconic urban park with significant cultural and recreational value. Despite the park’s popularity, it faces challenges such as uneven accessibility, maintenance discrepancies, and perceived safety concerns, especially among users from the lower socioeconomic status (SES) group. …”
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Exploring Embodiment Form Factors of a Home-Helper Robot: Perspectives from Care Receivers and Caregivers by Katherine M. Tsui, Rune Baggett, Carol Chiang

“…We conducted a cross-cultural study with 24 CR and CG focus groups in both the United States and Japan to understand OAs’ preferences and expected functionality for continued independence in their homes. …”
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Analysis of Foreign Tourists’ Behavioral Patterns and Perceptions in Rural Destinations by Hamdollah Sojasi Gheidari, Zahra Soleymani

“…One prominent type of data that has gained popularity is tourist-generated photos taken at different destinations and tourist attractions. …”
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Immanuel Wallerstein's Theory of the Capitalist World-System by Darius Žiemelis

“…This theory was formulated in opposition to Eurocentrism, which is characterized by a belief in the endless (linear) progress of European civilization and which discounts other (non-European) cultures. Wallerstein's popularity and influence in Western social sciences reached its zenith in the 1970s and 1980s, so that while perhaps coming late in the game, nonetheless knowledge and acquaintance with the ideas of this author can be useful for the conceptual renewal of modern Lithuanian historiography and for the investigation of problems in the socio-economic history of Central and Eastern Europe. …”
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Reasons for decline and measures to promote Nili Ravi buffalo in its breeding tract by M. Gururaj, Krishan Ahuja, F..C. Tuteja, N. Saxena

“…Although both the Murrah and Nili Ravi breeds have similar productive and reproductive parameters, the Murrah buffalo breed is gaining popularity due to its higher resale value and a lack of associated cultural constraints. …”
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Traditional Chinese medicine trade among RCEP countries: structural characteristics and determinants by Yue Fang, Yue Fang, Meng Xue Tang, Xu Liu

“…Influencing factors are studied through the Quadratic Assignment Procedure (QAP) model. …”
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SCIENTIFIC PARADIGM SHIFT AS THE BACKGROUND OF LANGUAGE EDUCATION by V. D. Tabanakova

“…At a time of global changes in domestic higher education the linguistic education is considered to be a display of the convergence process of natural sciences, technology and humanities. The philosophical study of the scientific paradigms – classical, non-classical and post-non-classical has revealed the regularities of the linguistic scientific paradigms – structural, communicative and cognitive. …”
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A Model for Implementing New FinTechs in the Banking Industry (Peer-to-Peer Lending) by Hosein Mohammadi, Narges Mohammadalipour, Noroz Norollahzadeh, Ghanbar Abbaspour asfadan, Mahnaz Rabie

“…This trend has confirmed the decreasing popularity of banks, and according to statistics, the average use of fintech globally has reached 33% (Hill, 2018). …”
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