Diverse Cultural Landscape Research Articles

A HISTORICAL OVERVIEW OF WAQF

This research delves into the historical evolution of Waqf, an Islamic philanthropic institution with centuries-old roots. Tracing its origins to early Islamic societies, the study examines how Waqf has adapted to diverse cultural landscapes and contributed to social welfare. Through an interdisciplinary approach, it explores legal frameworks, socio-economic impacts, and the role of Waqf in shaping communities. This historical overview aims to deepen understanding of Waqf's enduring significance and implications for contemporary socio-economic structures. The main objective of this research is to undertake an overall relevance of the historical Waqf in the Islamic Economic system. It will elaborate on Waqf juristically, classically and modernly. The study explored various aspects such as Waqf's meaning, different definitions by several religious schools of thought, historical origins, and legitimacy of the Waqf based on Quranic Verses and Hadith of the Prophet (PBUH). Throughout Islamic civilization, Waqf played a vital role in Muslim society, given that the needs of the Muslim Ummah were complex and growing. The objective of Waqf is to promote social welfare and to contribute to economic development. The potential of the institution of Waqf is excellent; it can assist the government in countless state responsibilities.

The future of research on sustainable food systems: Building an early‐career network of agricultural economists in Europe

AbstractThe agricultural economics profession plays an essential role in the transition towards more sustainable and resilient food systems. The interdisciplinary perspective of the profession, the rapidly evolving methods and new data, as well as the diverse agricultural, climatic, and political and cultural landscapes of the European Union member states and associated countries pose specific challenges. In this study, we summarize what this implies for Early‐Career researchers and how the European Network of Early Career Agricultural Economists (AgEconMeet) tries to support these youngsters in their career development. Finally, we introduce the articles of this special issue that represent the diverse landscape of agricultural economics in Europe. [EconLit Citations: A11, Q1, Q18].

MALAYSIA’S PRIMARY SCHOOL MUSIC TEACHERS' READINESS ON MULTICULTURAL MUSIC EDUCATION

This study explores the readiness of Malaysia’s primary school music teachers to implement multicultural music education in their classrooms. With Malaysia’s diverse cultural landscape, integrating various musical traditions into the education system is essential for fostering cultural understanding and national unity. The purpose of this study is to determine the level of readiness among primary school music teachers by analysing data from a survey conducted with 232 respondents. The survey included constructs measuring teachers’ perspectives on the multicultural curriculum and their knowledge and skills related to implementing such a curriculum. The first construct, which focuses on teachers' attitudes toward the multicultural curriculum, showed a high mean score (3.93), indicating positive attitudes toward multicultural education. The second construct, which assesses teachers' knowledge and skills, also scored high (3.93), suggesting that teachers feel reasonably prepared, but there are areas for improvement. These results indicate that while there is a solid foundation for implementing multicultural music education in Malaysia, there is a need for continuous professional development and resource allocation to ensure that all teachers can effectively deliver a diverse and inclusive music curriculum. The study concludes with recommendations for enhancing teacher readiness and fostering a more inclusive educational environment that reflects Malaysia’s rich cultural diversity.

Death and Grief in Indonesian Culture During the COVID-19 Pandemic

<p class="Abstract">The COVID-19 pandemic has presented significant challenges to
 societies worldwide, imposing unprecedented restrictions on the way people
 grieve and commemorate their departed loved ones. In the context of Indonesia,
 a country renowned for its rich and expressive cultural and religious mourning
 practices, these restrictions have profound implications. This study explores
 the intricate relationship between death, grief, and the limitations imposed by
 pandemic-related protocols within Indonesian religious culture. Indonesia’s
 diverse cultural landscape encompasses a myriad of religious traditions and
 religious rituals that offer solace and support during times of loss. However,
 stringent safety measures, including restrictions on funerals and burial
 practices, have disrupted these customs. This paper delves into the emotional
 and psychological impact of these restrictions on the Indonesian population,
 examining the tension between the deep-rooted religious and cultural practices
 surrounding death and mourning, and the necessity of adhering to public health
 measures. The results of this study unveil the silent sorrows experienced by
 Indonesians, who have been forced to adapt their grieving process. It explores
 the innovative ways in which individuals and communities have sought to
 maintain their religious and cultural identities while adhering to pandemic
 protocols. Furthermore, it reflects the resilience and adaptability of
 Indonesian society in the face of unprecedented challenges. By shedding light
 on this unique intersection of religious and cultural traditions, pandemic
 restrictions, and grief, this article contributes to a deeper understanding of
 how societies cope with losses during times of crisis. It emphasises the
 importance of preserving religious-cultural identity and mental well-being even
 amidst adversity and calls for a more nuanced approach to pandemic management
 that respects the cultural tapestry of a nation while safeguarding public health.<o:p></o:p></p>

해외선교사의 상호문화역량 영향 요인

With the recent emphasis on the need for effective intercultural communication and the expansion of missionary activities across diverse cultural landscapes, understanding the dynamics of cross-cultural interactions has become pivotal. Previous research has highlighted various factors influencing intercultural competence, yet a comprehensive exploration of how human rights, social distance, and self-efficacy impact this competence in the context of missionary work has been limited. Therefore the purpose of this paper is to examine the factors that affect on intercultural competence of overseas missionaries focusing on human rights, social distance, and self-efficacy, and come up with how to enhance their intercultural competence based on the results of the study. A survey was conducted in which 93 overseas missionaries participated; SPSS ver. 25.0 was used for data analysis. The results revealed the following. First, Human rights, social distance, and self-efficacy of overseas missionaries showed a positive correlation with intercultural competence. Second, social distance and self-efficacy were statistically significant factors in intercultural competence. Third, the relative effects were self-efficacy and social distance in order. These results suggested the significance of designing a educational program and activities to enhance overseas missionaries’ self-efficacy and intercultural competence, and to reduce their social distance.

Fostering Cross-Cultural Excellence: Crafting A Comprehensive Peacekeeping Mission Culture Handbook with Insights from Military Experts on Mission

Military Experts on Missions (MEoMs) deployed by their respective nations for United Nations (UN) Peacekeeping missions require comprehensive training and knowledge to effectively fulfill their roles. A crucial aspect of this preparation is an intense understanding of the culture and cultural norms prevalent among the local populace in the mission area. The current training program at the Malaysian Peacekeeping Centre (MPC) falls short in this regard, as it imparts only generic cultural information. Such a broad approach proves insufficient for adequately supporting MEoMs during deployment to specific mission areas, often necessitating on-the-job learning from already deployed colleagues or through firsthand experiences. Former MEoMs emerge as valuable repositories of detailed cultural insights acquired through direct involvement in mission areas. Possessing tacit knowledge derived from their personal experiences, these individuals offer a nuanced understanding of cultural dynamics and challenges encountered in the mission locale. Failure to comprehend the local culture exposes MEoMs in UN peacekeeping missions to potential difficulties in engaging with the local population and collaborating effectively with mission attendees, including civilian personnel. Systematic extraction of this tacit knowledge through appropriate qualitative methods is imperative. The resulting insights should be disseminated among upcoming MEoMs allocated for similar mission areas, ensuring they are equipped with comprehensive information prior to deployment. This approach aims to fortify their cultural preparedness and enhance their ability to navigate and engage successfully within the diverse cultural landscapes encountered during UN Peacekeeping missions.

Cultural landscape characteristics and zoning of traditional villages in Huizhou City

Traditional villages and cultural landscapes harbor rich historical information, representing a crucial agricultural heritage. This systematic categorization of these zones is essential for scientifically identifying their distinctive characteristics and values, thereby focusing protection efforts effectively. This paper focuses on Huizhou City, a typical multicultural area, examining its rich traditional villages and cultural landscapes through a comprehensive index system covering four levels and 22 factors. To categorize the city’s diverse cultural landscape, K-means cluster analysis is employed, resulting in the identification of five traditional village cultural landscape zones, namely the northern mountain valley, the central plain of the Dongjiang River basin, the south-central plain of the Xizhi River basin, the southern coastal area, and the eastern mountainous hills. Each zone exhibits different spatial patterns and landscape characteristics. While this paper offers a preliminary analysis, future research should integrate advanced data analysis methods to comprehensively examine the cultural landscape to guide dynamic protection strategies and facilitate the adaptive reuse of traditional villages.

Community and motivation among tennis officials: a cross-cultural multilevel analysis.

Sport officials are pivotal to the development of the game at every level. Yet, the exploration of these officials' job satisfaction and turnover intentions, especially within tennis, remains largely neglected. This study undertakes a cross-cultural adaptation and validation of the Referee Retention Scale (RRS) in a Chinese context (RRS-CN) and uses multilevel models (MLM) to explore the influence of perceived administrator consideration, mentoring, continuing education opportunities, remuneration, stress, and ecological factors on tennis officials' sense of community and officiating motivation. Data from 523 tennis officials across 26 provinces in China were gathered via an online survey. Through exploratory and confirmatory factor analyses, the RRS-CN was validated as a culturally adaptive 25-item scale. In the following, MLM results revealed that officiating levels, socioeconomic status, perceived administrator consideration, mentoring, and levels of continuing education significantly predict officials' sense of community. Additionally, we identified that continuing education, mentoring, and remuneration significantly influences officiating motivation. These findings underscore the importance of fair assignments, mentorship, and ongoing professional development in enhancing job satisfaction and retention. Future explorations are encouraged to extend the analysis to more ecological variables and further investigate their potential effects on systematic partial nesting, enhancing the generalizability and precision of measurement in job satisfaction and turnover studies across diverse cultural landscapes.

Cultural landscape as heritage: proposals for Ukraine from the experience of certain European countries

Formulation of the problem. Ukraine has a vast and uniquely diverse cultural landscape potential. However, the state of the landscapes, which has long been a matter of public concern, has deteriorated many times over as a result of russia's full-scale armed aggression against Ukraine. At the same time, Ukraine is far behind in implementing the commitments made by the European and international community in a number of international documents on the preservation of cultural landscapes. The purpose of the article. The purpose of this publication is to develop proposals for the implementation of the concept of cultural landscape in the field of protection and preservation of cultural and natural heritage on the basis of fulfilling Ukraine's relevant international obligations and introducing the best mechanisms and practices of European countries. Methodology and results. The research methodology is based on a descriptive qualitative and comparative approach, which made it possible to reveal the peculiarities of the experience of preserving the cultural landscape as a heritage in certain EU countries - representatives of the “old Europe” (Italy and Spain), post-socialist (Poland, Slovakia, Czech Republic) and post-Soviet (Latvia and Lithuania) space. The European experience was studied through the prism of meeting the requirements of the European Landscape Convention and the possibilities of its practical application in Ukraine. The analysis of examples of practical implementation of the concept of cultural landscape by European countries in comparison with domestic practice in Ukraine made it possible to identify the main problems in this area and to outline indicative directions of a possible strategy for their solution, the main mechanisms, tools and specific measures for their implementation. The first step in the development of such a strategy could be the development and adoption by government decree of a National Action Plan for the Protection and Preservation of the Cultural Landscape Heritage of Ukraine. The overall goal of this plan for the next 5-10 years should be to ensure the protection, preservation and careful use of the country's cultural landscapes by: bringing the country's legislation into line with the EU system of legal and regulatory standards for landscape protection, regulation and planning; taking these issues into account in the formulation and implementation of state cultural, environmental and urban planning policies and including them as an integral part of the strategy for Ukraine's post-war reconstruction; raising public awareness and involving communities. Scientific novelty and practical significance. The novelty of the study is the identification of the main areas of action for the protection and preservation of the cultural landscape heritage of Ukraine and the development of concrete proposals for their filling with appropriate measures. Acknowledgement. The research is financed by the European Union NextGenerationEU from the funds of the Recovery and Resilience Plan mechanism within the project "Scholarships for outstanding researchers threatened by the military conflict in Ukraine" No. 09І03-03-V01-00021. This article is one of the results of the research within the framework of grant no. 2/0043/23 "Identification of landscape diversity and its changes in Slovakia based on remote sensing data in the context of the European Green Deal" supported by the Slovak Scientific Grant Agency VEGA.

The Use of Nasi Pelleng Local Wisdom as Social Science Teaching Material

Local knowledge and traditions have a lot of potential as a result of Indonesia's diverse cultural landscape. Several regional Indonesian proverbs have been used in the classroom as teaching aids. Nasi pelleng, a form of indigenous knowledge, is still hardly ever acknowledged or utilized in the classroom. Making Nasi Peleng traditional knowledge into a tool for teaching social science is thus novel. The purpose of this study is to evaluate the viability of including Nasi Pelleng traditional knowledge in the social science curriculum. Data collection methods for the qualitative approach adopted in this study include observations, recordings, interviews, and other sources that are connected to Nasi Peleng traditional knowledge. Additionally, content analysis is utilized to examine the data gathered. Based on its practical qualities and local wisdom values, the research's findings—which take the form of a presentation of Nasi Peleng's local knowledge—are appropriate for use as social sciences teaching materials. The religious, austere, and cooperative principles found in the Nasi Pelleng heritage can be used as a guide for how to behave in society, and this integration can be one of the attempts.maintaining communal knowledge that is beginning to be lost. Consequences of According to this study, children can learn to live simply and form communities by cooperating and showing respect for one another through the use of educational materials based on the Nasi Peleng tradition. Keywords: Nasi Pelleng, Local Wisdom, Social Science Teaching Material

Social Integration of Immigrant Communities in a Multicultural Context: A Case Study of Migrant Domestic Workers in Hong Kong

This paper focuses on the diverse cultural landscape of Hong Kong and examines the social integration of Filipino and Indonesian domestic workers to the local society. It analyzes the challenges they face in achieving social integration, the underlying factors contributing to their integration issues, and the measures taken by the Hong Kong government and non-governmental organizations to enhance immigrants social integration. The study reveals that Filipino and Indonesian domestic workers experience lower levels of social integration, requiring further improvements in personal safety and employment protection.

A comparative assessment of digital platform worker protection in the EU and ASEAN

The rapid rise of the digital platform economy, connecting workers with employers, has transformed labor markets globally. This paper explores the regulatory approaches and policies safeguarding digital platform workers in the European Union (EU) and the Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN). While the EU demonstrates comprehensive labor protections, ASEAN's diverse economies present a tapestry of approaches. This analysis aims to provide valuable insights for policymakers, scholars, and stakeholders, shedding light on the evolving landscape of labor rights and the future of work in the digital age. This study uses a comparative research design to assess digital platform worker protection in the EU and ASEAN, highlighting differences, similarities, and emerging trends. It involves reviewing official documents and legislative texts from both regions to identify relevant policies and initiatives. This paper found that "digital labor" extends beyond the vast digital landscape, impacting various activities and transforming traditional tasks into digital processes managed by algorithms and automation. Platform workers in regions like the EU and ASEAN face challenges, including extended unpaid waiting times, lack of social security access, unpredictable earnings, and the downside of flexibility. The EU addresses these issues through comprehensive legislative efforts, emphasizing transparency, algorithmic oversight, and clear employment status definitions. In contrast, ASEAN's structure, based on consensus and voluntary cooperation, poses challenges. A binding regional agreement is challenging due to diverse socio-economic and cultural landscapes. Therefore, a non-binding declaration, supported by comprehensive guidelines, may offer a more practical approach. This declaration, symbolizing collective commitment, along with guidelines on best practices, could guide member states in tailoring their national policies to protect platform workers better.

Estímulos económicos del Ministerio de Cultura del Perú: ¿La mejor manera de fomentar el crecimiento económico de las industrias creativas en Perú?

The article examines Peru’s Ministry of Culture’s economic stimulus mechanism as a catalyst for cultural growth. It breaks down its functioning, emphasizing it’s support for independent projects, diversity, and innovation. Challenges like complex application processes are addressed, with potential solutions. It also explores the option of subsidizing cultural demand over supply, democratizing access, attracting new audiences, fostering diverse experiences, erasing economic barriers, and empowering consumers. In conclusion, the article underscores the significance of economic stimuli and demand-side policies, calling for enhancements to enrich Peru’s inclusive and diverse cultural landscape.

Decolonizing the curricula of an English teacher preparation program: An exploration of U.S. short stories in the Global South

AbstractLiterature in English as a Foreign Language (EFL) contexts is used for language development and intercultural understanding. However, the role of literature, specifically short stories (SSs), in shaping cultural representations of the U.S. in EFL teacher preparation programs (TPPs) remains unclear. This study examines how U.S. SSs in an English TPP in Argentina portray sociocultural and racial groups and challenge colonial worldviews. Through critical discourse analysis, 21 SSs were analysed. The findings revealed that the curriculum prioritizes white dominant groups. Although there are few stories featuring people of colour and less privileged white individuals, the overall selection of SSs collectively creates a limited and outdated portrayal of U.S. society. To avoid misinterpretations, it is essential to provide additional context and contemporary stories to accurately reflect the diverse cultural landscape of the U.S., thereby challenging dominant narratives.

Cultural Influences on Saccadic Patterns in Facial Perception: A Comparative Study of American and Japanese Real and Animated Faces

This study investigated the influence of saccadic eye movements and emotions on real and animated faces to enhance a detailed perception of facial information. Considering the cross-cultural differences in facial features, animated faces also influence visual preferences due to their unique visual appeal. Since there are differences in facial features across cultures, animated faces can also impact visual preferences due to their unique visual appeal. This study involved 60 participants and utilized four stimulus conditions, including real and animated faces from America and Japan. A five-point Likert scale was employed to measure participants’ subjective emotional pleasure and arousal levels, while eye-tracking equipment was used to analyze participants’ saccadic eye movements. The results revealed that, in comparison to Japanese real faces (JT), American real faces (AT) exhibited significantly greater average saccadic distances (AT: 113.03 ± 46.26, JT: 110.78 ± 45.55, p < 0.05). However, there was no statistically significant difference in the average saccadic distance between Japanese and American animated faces (109.88 ± 45.73 and 110.85 ± 45.31, respectively). Additionally, evaluating the mediating role of pleasure and arousal levels among these facial stimuli did not impact saccadic behavior. Our observations suggest that cultural factors wield a pronounced impact on saccadic behavior within real-life scenarios. However, these cultural nuances appear to attenuate in virtual and abstract animated environments. This study’s findings shed new light on the dynamic relationship between saccadic eye movements, emotions, and cultural dimensions, unraveling complexities in facial perception across diverse cultural landscapes. The implications of our research extend to animation, serving as a catalyst for further exploration in this burgeoning field.

Developing and Validating a Self-Care Self-Efficacy Scale for Oral Anticoagulation Therapy in Patients With Nonvalvular Atrial Fibrillation: Protocol for a Mixed Methods Study.

Oral anticoagulation therapy (OAC) is the cornerstone treatment for preventing venous thromboembolism and stroke in patients with nonvalvular atrial fibrillation (NVAF). Despite its significance, challenges in adherence and persistence to OAC regimens have been reported, leading to severe health complications. Central to addressing these challenges is the concept of self-efficacy (SE) in medication management. Currently, there is a noticeable gap in available tools specifically designed to measure SE in OAC self-care management, while such tools are crucial for enhancing patient adherence and overall treatment outcomes. This study aims to develop and validate a novel scale aimed to measure self-care self-efficacy (SCSE) in patients with NVAF under OAC, which is the patients' Self-Care Self-Efficacy Index in Oral Anticoagulation Therapy Management (SCSE-OAC), for English- and Italian-speaking populations. We also seek to assess patients' SE in managing their OAC treatment effectively and to explore the relationship between SE levels and sociodemographic and clinical variables. Using a multiphase, mixed methods observational study design, we first conceptualize the SCSE-OAC through literature reviews, patient focus groups, and expert consensus. The scale's content validity will be evaluated through patient and expert reviews, while its construct validity is assessed using exploratory and confirmatory factor analyses, ensuring cross-cultural applicability. Criterion validity will be examined through correlations with clinical outcomes. Reliability will be tested via internal consistency and test-retest reliability measures. The study will involve adult outpatients with NVAF on OAC treatment for a minimum of 3 months, using both e-surveys and paper forms for data collection. It is anticipated that the SCSE-OAC will emerge as a reliable and valid tool for measuring SE in OAC self-care management. It will enable identifying patients at risk of poor adherence due to low SE, facilitating targeted educational interventions. The scale's validation in both English and Italian-speaking populations will underscore its applicability in diverse clinical settings, contributing significantly to personalized patient-centered care in anticoagulation management. The development and validation of the SCSE-OAC represent a significant advancement in the field of anticoagulation therapy. Validating the index in English- and Italian-speaking populations will enable personalized patient-centered educational interventions, ultimately improving OAC treatment outcomes. The SCSE-OAC's focus on SCSE introduces a novel approach to identifying and addressing individual patient needs, promoting adherence, and ultimately improving health outcomes. Future endeavors will seek to extend the validation of the SCSE-OAC across diverse cultural and linguistic landscapes, broadening its applicability in global clinical and research settings. This scale-up effort is crucial for establishing a universal standard for measuring SCSE in OAC management, empowering clinicians and researchers worldwide to tailor effective and culturally sensitive interventions. ClinicalTrials.gov NCT05820854; https://tinyurl.com/2mmypey7. PRR1-10.2196/51489.

TANTANGAN DAN STRATEGI DALAM MENGATASI PERBEDAAN BUDAYA DAN AGAMA DI INDONESIA

This article provides an in-depth analysis of the key factors that impact communication, specifically cultural variances, linguistic disparities, and religious distinctions. Thus, in order to establish proficient intercultural communication, a comprehensive comprehension of these variances is imperative. This research provides a valuable contribution by highlighting the challenges of developing a comprehensive comprehension, particularly within the diverse cultural landscape of Indonesia. The present article highlights the significance of comprehending the context of intercultural communication to surmount cultural and religious disparities in Indonesia. Enhancing comprehension of cultural and religious disparities, mitigating conflict and misinterpretation, and fostering amicability, acceptance, and multiplicity within society are potential benefits of this approach. This article endeavours to examine the intercultural communication dynamics in Indonesia, encompassing various topics such as the challenges and strategies involved in addressing cultural and religious disparities in the country. The research employed library research analysis, utilizing an intercultural communication approach.

Confessional aspects of the architecture of wooden protestant churches in Eastern Europe in the 17th –18th centuries

The article deals with the unique phenomenon of Protestant churches of the Peace, as well as «articular churches» of the middle of the 17th–18th centuries, built after the end of the Thirty Years’ War (1648) and the Sopron Seim (1681) in the Slavic lands of the Holy Roman Empire. Relative religious tolerance, on the one hand, and the harsh conditions in which the Protestant communities were placed among the Catholic majority, dictated the special specifics of the architecture of the wooden Protestant churches of the 1650–1770s in Swidnica, Jawor, Kežmarok, Hronsek, Leštiny, Istebne, Svätý Kríž. The main result of the study is the conclusion that the fundamental difference between «churches of the world» and «particular churches» from Catholic wooden churches lies not only in the cross-planned solution dictated by the well-known differences in the order of worship, but also in the very technique of wooden construction, which is unusual for the local East Slavic tradition. and more characteristic of North German wooden architecture. As a result, «articular» churches became a prominent phenomenon in the colorful and diverse cultural landscape of Eastern Europe. Having largely broken with local building traditions, these outstanding buildings significantly enriched the panorama of monuments of Protestant architecture of the 17th–18th centuries, which became a noticeable alternative to Catholic and Greek Catholic wooden construction. At the same time, they served the purposes of self-identification, when ethnic Poles or Slovaks who professed Protestantism and were in a minority, in every possible way through a different «architectural language», expressed in German or Scandinavian building technologies, tried to present their temple as a grandiose wooden «Noah’s Ark», on which members of the community together they make their voyage among the storms, anxieties and upheavals that filled the history of modern Europe.

Cubanness and Americanness: Identity Negotiations in Learning to Die in Miami: Confessions of a Refugee Boy by Carlos Eire

This article explores emerging identities in the memoir Learning to Die in Miami: Confessions of a Refugee Boy by Carlos Eire. The narrator experiences multiple exiles during his voyage into the diverse cultural landscapes of the USA and treats those transitions as symbolic deaths leading to cultural renewal. The character interprets everything through his selective recollections from Cuba, and the constant critique of his antiquated roots diminishes the value of past experiences. The process of Eire’s Americanisation is inevitably linked with his anti-nostalgia. The essay emphasises the moments when the narrator reproduces himself through transformation, and his reminiscences of Cuba tend to be more positive. Although this journey takes place within the American environment, Eire experiences the “nearness” of Cubanness, which lessens his attachment to Americanness. Ethnic foodways and ties of kinship are the primary elements bridging Carlos with Cubanidad. Negotiating the narrator’s identity is a fluid process of cultural renewal when he struggles with “in-betweenness” and attempts rejection of his Cuban self. However, life experiences change his approach, giving him a greater appreciation for his ethnic roots.

Evaluating the climate change adaptation barriers of critical infrastructure in rural Alaska

ABSTRACT As climate change impacts intensify, communities in rural Alaska are undergoing and adapting to changes to infrastructure from increased permafrost thawing, flooding, and erosion. Climate change adaptation is needed to address structural failures and safety concerns. Despite recognizing the need for support from stakeholders and adaptation of infrastructure, the level of adaptation activity remains limited and inconsistent across regions and communities in rural Alaska. We address this need by identifying barriers to community-wide adaptation of infrastructure based on stakeholder perspectives who make adaptation decisions for government agencies, nonprofits, engineering firms, or academic institutions in rural Alaska. Barriers were identified qualitatively through interviews (N = 25) and validated quantitatively through surveys (N = 30). Qualitative and quantitative results identified and validated 17 barriers to adaptation of infrastructure – spanning sociocultural, institutional, economic, physical, and environmental dimensions based on the Sustainable Livelihoods Framework (SLF). Results demonstrate the need for national adaptation funding and policy that is specific to the diverse cultural landscapes, extreme weather, rural locations, limited transportation, and high costs in rural Alaska. Adaptation funding and policy is needed that supports the collaboration of Alaska-based institutions, such as nonprofit organizations and engineering firms, Tribal entities, and rural Alaska community representatives in adaptation.