Abstract Effective land–lake management for resilience requires an integration of knowledge mobilization, capacity building, and collaborative partnerships that bridge science, policy, and community practice. This study aims to enhance understanding of land–lake socio-ecological linkages and to strengthen how geochemical evidence and participatory knowledge are translated into action among diverse actors. The paper draws on outcomes from a series of multi-stakeholder workshops implemented under the Royal Society International Collaboration Grant, “Dynamics of Environmental Geochemistry and Health in a Lake-Wide Basin,” held at the Kenya Marine and Fisheries Research Institute (KMFRI) in Kisumu, Kenya, between 2023 and 2024. The workshops brought together government agencies, researchers, extension officers, private sector representatives, and community groups from across the Lake Victoria Basin. Collectively, participants identified critical knowledge and capacity gaps limiting the application of geochemical data to inform management and policy. Through participatory discussions, the workshops emphasized the need to integrate sediment fingerprinting, nutrient mapping, and catchment monitoring into county-level planning. Key themes included hotspot identification, restoration, and evidence-based decision-making to reduce land-to-lake sediment transfers that degrade both terrestrial and aquatic productivity. Participants co-developed pathways for climate-smart and regenerative agri-industries, policy briefs, and communication tools tailored for multiple audiences, including low-literacy and disability-inclusive formats. The process also led to the proposal of a multi-agency coordination committee to oversee ongoing collaboration, data sharing, and monitoring of land–lake activities within the Winam Gulf basin. Anchored in social–ecological resilience and adaptive knowledge mobilization frameworks, the study demonstrates that sustained interaction between scientific diagnostics and community engagement can foster adaptive learning and institutional linkages essential for resilience. The findings underscore the importance of early stakeholder inclusion, transparent data exchange, and participatory governance as foundations for sustainable land–lake management and long-term ecosystem health in the Lake Victoria Basin.

This community service activity was held by the joint collaboration of English Education Department of Universitas Sulawesi Barat with The Practitioners Community of SD Negeri 035 Bussu, Polewali Mandar. The purposes of this activity were to enhance the strategy of teaching English as well as to build up the motivation to teach English for elementary school students for the teachers who were members of The Sharing Good Practices Community that was organized by a number of teachers in Bussu village, Tapango district of Polewali Mandar regency. This activity was held online on December 11, 2024 and had several ideas to increase the strategies of teaching English for elementary school students as the result. A few of the proposed strategies were the use of internet-based platforms to teach English for elementary school students and the use of audio-visual media to encourage students to learn English more actively.

As generative AI becomes integrated into software development, this paper explores how developers adopt and make sense of it—not as a rational choice but as a socially learned and interpretive process. We examine how developers become AI users through social exposure, peer learning, and shifting perceptions of usefulness and risk. The study combines netnography of Reddit communities with interviews with software developers. Using Becker’s three-step model—learning to use, recognise effects, and enjoy—we trace how developers move from experimentation to integrated AI use. Contrasting with models like the Technology Adoption Model (TAM), we argue that Generative AI adoption is not a binary of acceptance or resistance, but a culturally embedded process shaped by evolving norms and community practices. This perspective “de-exceptionalizes” AI and offers a more grounded, human-centred understanding of how professional practices evolve with emerging technologies.

Background Despite substantial efforts to eliminate onchocerciasis, the disease remains a significant public health problem in endemic communities in Ghana. We investigated the suitability of an educational intervention as an effective tool to strengthen onchocerciasis knowledge, attitudes, and prevention (KAP) among residents in endemic communities in southern Ghana. Methods The intervention consisting of a pre-test, a PowerPoint presentation covering the agent, vector, symptoms, groups at risk, treatment, prevention practices, and misconceptions of onchocerciasis, and a post-test was conducted in nine communities of three districts from June to August 2024. Results Four hundred and eighty residents participated in the study. Comparison of pre-test with post-test scores showed significant improvement in KAP for 17 of the 21 questions. Scores related to the organism and vector for onchocerciasis increased from 11.0% and 35.2%, respectively, on the pre-test to over 95.0% for both on the post-test. Regarding symptoms, while 69.4% reported itching of the skin, only 6.3% knew that eye disease and blindness was a major symptom; these responses increased to 97.0% and 86.6%, respectively, on the post-test. No respondent knew the correct breeding places of blackflies on the pre-test compared to 92.0% on the post-test. Participants’ scores also improved significantly regarding attitude and prevention questions, such as whether they would try to prevent onchocerciasis, methods to prevent blackfly bites, and willingness to participate in the next mass drug administration (MDA) of ivermectin. On the post-test, the majority of participants felt they were better prepared in preventing onchocerciasis (99.1%), and in educating others (98.5%). Conclusion This educational intervention improved the KAP of residents and seems to be an effective tool for strengthening onchocerciasis literacy and prevention practices in vulnerable communities. Follow-up of the intervention along with timely MDA of ivermectin should lead to a decrease in onchocerciasis transmission and eventual elimination of the disease.

The role of academics who remain professionally active in Myanmar is often overlooked compared to the role of the Civil Disobedience Movement (CDM). By focusing on how academics maintained academic communities and international connectivity, this research aims to explore how academics position themselves amidst political pressure. Two concepts employed as frameworks are liminal agency in peacebuilding and safe discursive space. To attain data on the position and practices of academic communities in Myanmar, a qualitative method is applied by conducting interviews, group discussions, and a 3-month direct and indirect observation. This research argues that academics can function as a liminal agency and create a safe space for peaceful communication, as findings show that, despite their uncritical stance, academics play the role of a liminal agency. This position allows peace communications to emerge in the unconventional and subtle form of academic discourse.

Purpose This study aims to examine the relationship between life satisfaction, occupational competence and occupational value, as well as the determinants of life satisfaction among Syrians under temporary protection in Türkiye. Design/methodology/approach A cross-sectional design was used with a sample of 189 Syrian refugees, and the data were collected through an online survey. Data were collected using a sociodemographic form, the Contentment with Assessment Life Scale (CLAS) and the Occupational Self Assessment (OSA), which includes measures for occupational competence and occupational value. Findings The results showed a significant positive correlation between CLAS and OSA-competence (r = 0.193, p = 0.008), and between OSA-competence and OSA-value (r = 0.173, p = 0.017). In the hierarchical regression analyses, significant predictors of CLAS included not speaking other languages (β = −2.47, p = 0.011), divorced (β = −3.64, p = 0.062) or being widowed (β = −9.85, p = 0.032) and OSA-competence (β = 0.14, p = 0.001). OSA-competence was found to be lower among women (β = −3.57, p = 0.034) and positively associated with life satisfaction (β = 0.31, p = 0.003). OSA-value was not significantly predicted by any variable. Research limitations/implications The cross-sectional design limits causal inference, and factors like economic hardship or discrimination were not included. Practical implications Therapeutic and community interventions should not only address performance but also support activities that individuals value and wish to regain. Social implications The findings highlight the need for a holistic approach that considers cultural context and social participation. Originality/value This study adds to the limited research on refugees’ well-being and underscores the importance of competence and value in shaping life satisfaction.

ObjectivesSystemic lupus erythematosus (SLE) is an autoimmune rheumatic disease with a highly heterogeneous presentation. Thrombocytopenia (TP) is an uncommon manifestation in SLE patients and is often associated with major organ involvement and poor prognosis. In this study, we aimed to evaluate the prevalence of TP in SLE patients and analyze its association with demographic and clinical factors.MethodsWe utilized data from the ACR's Rheumatology Informatics System for Effectiveness (RISE) registry, a large, electronic health record-enabled database that collects data as part of routine clinical care. The study included patients who were ≥18years old, had ≥2 SLE diagnostic codes recorded ≥30days apart between 2016 and 2022, and had a valid complete blood count (CBC) recorded within 1year of the second SLE code. Thrombocytopenia (TP) was classified based on the lowest platelet count within 1year of the second SLE code: mild: 100,000-150,000/µL, moderate: 50,000-99,000/µL, and severe: <50,000/µL. We reported the frequency of TP by demographic and clinical characteristics. To identify factors associated with moderate-to-severe TP, we employed multi-level logistic regression models, controlling for covariates and accounting for clustering by practices.ResultsThe study included 30,062 patients (91.2% female; mean age: 56years, SD: 16). The frequencies of TP and severe TP were 9.3% and 0.5%, respectively. Patients with moderate-to-severe TP had significantly higher frequencies of male sex, African-American and Hispanic ethnicity, lupus nephritis, leukopenia, anemia, hypocomplementemia, anti-dsDNA positivity, end-stage renal disease, thrombosis, hemolytic anemia, antiphospholipid syndrome, and multiple comorbidities compared to other SLE patients. Multivariable logistic regression analysis demonstrated persistent independent associations of sex, race/ethnicity, multiple comorbidities, positive dsDNA, and hypocomplementemia with an increased risk of moderate-to-severe TP in SLE.ConclusionsThe RISE registry revealed that severe TP was less common in SLE patients from community practice compared to previously reported data from selected tertiary centers. Serologically active SLE, multiple comorbidities, male sex, and non-white race were identified as independent factors associated with TP in this database. Further studies are needed to elucidate the exact mechanisms and clinical significance of TP in SLE.

Reliability of Electronic Medical Record to Assess Patient's Eligibility for Lung Cancer Screening: Analysis of Two Pilot Trials.

ABSTRACT In this article we introduce the concept of Heritage Practice Communities (HPCs), a term intended to assist researchers and others with better understanding how people engage with heritage beyond the formal institutional frameworks in Galleries, Libraries, Archives and Museums (GLAM) and other heritage-focused institutions. Public participation is often shaped by top-down models that primarily serve the institutions; even academic research has previously often aimed at providing training or instruction, or otherwise modifying, correcting or harnessing the ways in which the public uses, accesses and works with heritage. HPCs, however, independently produce and share heritage knowledge, starting from a range of motivations. The goals and interests of HPCs may at times align with or be influenced by those of heritage institutions, while at other times their interests and ways of generating knowledge may differ from and even be at odds with them. We call for a shift away from institutional perspectives on heritage practice and communities. We propose a ‘heritage galaxy’ metaphor, where HPCs, institutions, and other actors form dynamic, ever-shifting constellations, capturing the fluidity of these relationships. This view supports more respectful, non-interventionist engagement strategies that recognise HPCs’ autonomy and intrinsic value, not just their usefulness to institutions.

Waste burning remains a common practice in many communities despite its negative impacts on health and the environment. This topic was chosen due to its urgency in the context of air pollution, particularly following the 2022 fire at the Antang landfill in Makassar, which highlighted weaknesses in waste management systems. This study aims to explore how low risk perception and strong social norms are associated with the persistence of waste burning behavior. This research employed a qualitative approach with a phenomenological method, involving five informants consisting of both perpetrators and those affected by waste burning. Data were collected through in-depth interviews and participatory observation, and analyzed using thematic techniques. The findings indicate that waste burning behavior is influenced by habits, limited waste collection services, and social norms that support the practice. Although the community is aware of health risks such as respiratory problems, stress, and decreased quality of life, the lack of alternative waste management methods reinforces this behavior. In conclusion, waste burning practices are primarily driven by psychological factors and inadequate environmental conditions. This study recommends improving waste management services, increasing public education about pollution hazards, and strengthening social norms that encourage environmentally friendly practices.

The palm oil industry plays a vital role in global economies but simultaneously raises pressing concerns regarding sustainability due to its environmental impacts. This systematic literature review examines the consequences of palm oil cultivation, particularly deforestation, biodiversity loss, and pollution. The review employed a systematic literature review approach adhering to PRISMA guidelines, searching two major databases (Scopus and Web of Science) using a single-line search string that included keywords like "Oil Palm," "Environmental Sustainability," and "Deforestation". Out of 75 initial records from various sources, 49 studies were ultimately included in the review. The rapid growth of oil palm plantations causes deforestation, disrupts ecosystems, increases carbon emissions, and leads to severe biodiversity loss, threatening ecological balance and placing numerous plant and animal species at risk Industrial activities cause pollution through chemical waste, worsening environmental damage. Sustainability initiatives like the RSPO promote responsible palm oil production that balances economic growth with conservation. However, socio-economic challenges including labor shortages, land disputes, and resource conflicts continue to hinder fair development and the achievement of sustainable and equitable palm oil practices. The meaningful participation of local communities in sustainable practices is also vital in ensuring long-term benefits and social inclusivity. Overall, the findings emphasize the urgency of collective responsibility and collaborative action among governments, industries, and civil society to mitigate the negative consequences of palm oil cultivation. Strengthening stakeholder cooperation is critical to safeguarding biodiversity, addressing environmental degradation, and ensuring that economic benefits are achieved without undermining global sustainability goals.

This article provides a comprehensive examination of Albania’s religious coexistence from both socio-political and legal perspectives, highlighting how historical experiences, legal frameworks, and community practices collectively shape interfaith relations. Drawing on case studies from urban centers such as Tirana and Shkodra, as well as rural communities where traditional interfaith networks have persisted, the article explored how legal pluralism, allowing religious communities to manage personal matters like marriage, inheritance, and education, interact with grassroots social engagement to sustain harmony among Albania’s diverse religious groups. The article also analyzed institutional policies, including the role of the State Committee on Cults, municipal interfaith programs, and the Interreligious Council of Albania (IRCA), demonstrating how coordinated initiatives between government bodies and civil society promote dialogue, joint cultural events, and collaborative social projects. By tracing the historical trajectory from the Ottoman millet system through the challenges of the communist period to contemporary reforms, the article illustrates the resilience of interfaith tolerance in Albania. This experience provides a distinctive model of religious coexistence, offering valuable lessons for other pluralistic societies in the Balkans and beyond, emphasizing the importance of combining legal recognition, social cooperation, and community-led initiatives to foster enduring interfaith harmony.

This study examines the community’s understanding and practice of sunnah-based supplements during the COVID-19 pandemic, now classified as an epidemic. Using a quantitative approach, data were collected via randomly distributed questionnaires administered to individuals with varying educational backgrounds and analysed descriptively. Findings provide insight into the continued use of sunnah-based supplements for maintaining health and wellness. The study contributes to ethical and nutritional recommendations from an Islamic perspective and enriches social science knowledge by highlighting community health practices during outbreaks. It also offers guidance on disease prevention and health preservation through sunnah-based dietary approaches.

ABSTRACT Folk psychology, or the everyday practice of interpreting each other’s behavior in terms of mental states, is a common feature of many social communities. The existence of such practices in which people ascribe for example beliefs, desires and intentions to each other, raises important philosophical questions. For example, what is the purpose of ascribing mental states to another person or to oneself? And: do folk psychological practices in different social communities have any necessary features in common? Even though recent work in experimental philosophy provides valuable information on differences between folk psychological practices, we will show that the methods of experimental philosophy are not fully suited to answer such questions. Instead, we will argue that to understand the aims of folk psychology and to map out similarities and differences between various practices, we need what Gilbert Ryle called thick descriptions of the particularities of folk psychological practices found in different communities. More specifically, in order to develop such thick descriptions, philosophical research on folk psychology should engage more seriously with the discipline of anthropology, which employs methods specifically geared toward generating thick descriptions of “ordinary life” in various social practices.

Marriage in the Christian tradition has undergone a historical development, from a simple community practice in the ancient Roman world, where a personal declaration of commitment between the prospective bride and groom was considered valid, to becoming a sacred and legal institution elevated as a sacrament of the church. The 11th-century Reformation of the Catholic Church and the 16th-century Council of Trent strengthened the sacramental status of marriage, requiring its publication and solemnization before the church community to avoid disputes and ensure legal and theological validity. In Indonesia, the practice of church marriage was influenced by the colonial legal system, which required civil registration in addition to a church blessing. Today, a church blessing is considered to fulfill the spiritual aspect, while registration at the Civil Registry Office is an absolute prerequisite for legal recognition and protection of the constitutional rights of Christian families. This research uses a normative juridical method with a study of regulations, doctrines, and implementation practices. The research results show that there is a dualism of recognition—a valid church marriage may not be legally recognized by the state without civil registration, which has an impact on the legal status, inheritance, and administration of children. Analysis of church legal theory, formal state legality, constitutional rights, and legal certainty emphasizes the importance of harmonization between positive law and the sacred values of the church so that the rights of Christian families are comprehensively protected. The research recommendations emphasize the need for public education, church advocacy, and inclusive state services so that church marriages receive full spiritual and legal recognition in Indonesia.

Conflict-related sexual violence against men in the Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC) has profound psychological, emotional, relational, and spiritual consequences. Nevertheless, male survivors can achieve post-traumatic growth through processes that rebuild fractured identities, foster resilience, and cultivate renewed purpose. This article adopts a comparative framework by combining (a) original Canadian qualitative data—an Interpretative Phenomenological Analysis (IPA) study entitled “Silent No More: Surviving Male Rape,” conducted with survivors and trauma-informed practitioners—and (b) a phenomenologically informed synthesis of peer-reviewed studies, NGO/UN reports, and survivor testimonies from the DRC. The Canadian component focuses on the journey from victimhood to survivorship, demonstrating how breaking silence, being believed, and receiving compassionate, trauma-informed care foster meaning-making, resilience, and post-traumatic growth. The DRC component foregrounds culturally rooted pathways to recovery—especially communal and music-based practices—within conflict-affected settings. Across contexts, we identify convergent themes: beauty as a relational and embodied experience that regulates affect and restores safety; creative practices (music, visual arts, storytelling, ritual, and nature-based activity) as vehicles for dignity, connection, and purpose; and self-transcendent emotions (awe, gratitude, and wonder) that support the transition from threat to contemplation and agency. Divergences reflect cultural and structural conditions: in the DRC, healing often unfolds through community-embedded practices amid insecurity and stigma; whereas in Canada, clinical resources are more accessible, but masculine norms and isolation can impede disclosure. We argue that aesthetic and communal practices can complement clinical care and propose practice implications for arts-based, culturally grounded interventions, as well as a comparative research agenda.

Groundwater represents an essential resource for domestic and agricultural use, and its physicochemical and microbiological quality directly affects public health. This study assessed the bacteriological quality of untreated well water in the province of Fez-Meknes, specifically in the Aïn Tawjdate area, and evaluated seasonal variations in bacterial contamination. During the spring and summer of 2023, groundwater samples were collected from several wells. A total of 139 bacterial strains were isolated and identified using API biochemical galleries. The most frequently detected species were Aeromonas hydrophila gr.1 (6.47%), Aeromonas hydrophila gr.2 (9.35%), Enterobacter cloacae (7.19%), Pseudomonas aeruginosa (10.07%), and Flavimonas oryzihabitans (6.47%), among others. Genetic variability among ten E. cloacae isolates was further explored using ERIC-PCR profiling; the strains differed by more than three fragments and showed less than 80% similarity; therefore, they were considered as distinct ERIC types. Statistical analyses (Chi-square, Fisher’s exact, Tukey HSD, one-way ANOVA, and two-sided Dunnett tests) revealed no significant differences in bacterial load between wells within the same season, with p-values &gt; 0.05 according to ANOVA. However, a significant increase in contamination levels was observed in summer compared with spring. These findings highlight the potential health risks associated with the consumption of untreated groundwater and underline the need for regular microbiological monitoring and improved water treatment practices in rural communities.

Introduction Rabies is a fatal yet preventable zoonotic disease that disproportionately affects underserved communities in endemic regions. Understanding community-level Knowledge, Attitudes, and Practices (KAP) is essential for designing effective rabies control programs, particularly in remote pastoralist settings where access to healthcare and information is limited. This study assessed community knowledge, attitudes, and practices regarding rabies and dog ownership among pastoralist communities in Marsabit County, Kenya. It aimed at evaluating levels of rabies knowledge and dog care practices across demographic groups to identify gaps that could inform locally appropriate prevention strategies. Methods A cross-sectional KAP survey was conducted in May 2023 among 411 households using a structured questionnaire, with stratified random sampling employed to ensure village-level representation. Results Overall, 86.1% of respondents demonstrated adequate knowledge of rabies, with slightly higher knowledge among dog owners (87.0%). However, only 18.8% of dog owners met the threshold for responsible ownership. Among dog owners, rabies vaccination coverage was just 22%, highlighting a significant knowledge-practice gap. Willingness to pay for dog sterilisation surgery was a significant predictor of rabies knowledge (aOR 2.95, 95% CI: 1.33–7.22, p = 0.0110), while gender was the only significant predictor of responsible dog ownership, with females having lower odds (aOR 0.50, 95% CI: 0.25–1.02, p = 0.0495). Discussion Despite high levels of rabies knowledge, preventive practices such as vaccination, deworming, and responsible dog ownership remain suboptimal in Loiyangalani town. A multifaceted, community-based approach is urgently needed to close the knowledge–practice gap and advance rabies elimination goals in remote pastoralist communities.

The article investigates the factors affecting state law compliance in Cham minority communities in Vietnam. Using a legal pluralism framework, a cross-section survey was conducted with 200 adult respondents, and the study looked at five parameters: the role of Luật tục(custom legal system), cultural and religious traditions, socio-economic factors, local governance and mediation, and legal recognition and state policy. Data reliability was examined using Cronbach’s alpha, the construct validity was established using factor analysis, and the hypotheses were tested using Pearson correlation and multiple regression analysis. The findings indicate that the five factors appear to be variables that have a significant and positive influence on state law compliance. The customary legal system and cultural traditions acted as facilitators for compliance by embedding ideas of legality into community practices. Socio-economics were weaker, but provided the option of the use of formal institutions. Local governance and mediation were strong intermediaries acting between the community and the state, while legal recognition and a state policy were the strongest predictors. The findings underscore important issues concerning recognition, inclusion of traditional forms of governance in current and future state policy across multi-ethnic contexts, and participatory governance.

Palembang is closely associated with its historical past, dating back to the Srivijaya Kingdom. Historically, the Srivijaya Kingdom rise to prominence was driven by the vital role of rivers in transportation, economic development, and the spread of religion. However, over time, many rivers have been covered, converted, or completely disappeared from the city’s physical landscape. However, street names, or odonyms come from tributaries name, can represent the identity of the Palembang community. This situation prompted this study to document street, lane, and alley names derived from tributaries in Palembang using an onomastic study approach. This is because river names are important from both linguistic and historical perspectives. This study aims to explore the dominant meaning and form of odonyms in street, lane and alley names derived from tributaries in Palembang. Furthermore, this study also aims to reveal the representation of the identity of the Palembang community through their odonyms. The research method used a qualitative method with data collection techniques in the form of interviews with 10 informants representing various community stakeholders to explore their lexical meaning and linguistic construction. This study analyzes 44 odonyms in Palembang City, South Sumatra Province, Indonesia. The data source for the odonyms is taken from the names of rivers recorded on the Palembang City map in 1922. The data is analyzed using a semantic approach for identity representation and a morphological approach for linguistic construction. In semantic analysis, odonyms are interpreted etymologically, while morphological analysis includes zero derivation and affixation. The results show that the dominant etymological meaning of odonyms in Palembang is the category of plants, history, rivers, and geographical conditions. In addition, there are nine odonyms formed through the zero-derivation process, namely Gang Rengas, Lorong Gayam, Lorong Manggis, Lorong Sawah, Lorong Palembang, Lorong Sintren, Jalan Blabak Jalan Mahameru and Jalan Sekanak. For affixation construction, odonyms in Palembang City have affixes in the suffix -an, confix ke-an/pe-an and there is no prefix attested. This shows that the representation of identity from the community is more inclined towards maritime with the socio-economic practices of coastal communities.