ABSTRACT This introductory article explores pious donations in the medieval North. The purpose of the article is twofold. Firstly, it provides a historiographical overview of donations to highlight the importance of studying donor culture and practices from a Scandinavian perspective. Our aim is to introduce this specific field of research and emphasize the necessity of examining Scandinavian donations within the broader framework of European donations. Secondly, the article outlines the historical context of donations in Northern Europe and presents key concepts and themes that recur throughout the various contributions to this special issue. Notably, we introduce and explain the concepts of chantry, proventa, jus presentandi and fabrica discussing how these terms were used in their historical context and how they are applied in the articles featured in this issue.

Attention to climate- and nature-related issues is largely absent from systemic practice and the field of Couple and Family Therapy (CFT). The effects of climate change and the consequences of living as if humans are separate from and dominate over the natural world are compromising health and driving planetary degradation. Ecological distress (including ecological anxiety, grief, and depression) is rising alongside increasing disconnection from nature. As a result, the demand for clinicians competent in addressing these issues is growing. This review examined climate- and nature-related content in 17 peer-reviewed systemic and relational therapy journals published from January 1, 2009 through September 7, 2025. Less than 1% (n = 102) of the total published original articles (N = 14,116) included climate- or nature-related content. These articles addressed seven broad themes: eco-informed thinking and practice; disaster effects and therapeutic responses; environmental and social justice challenges; reproductive and family planning decision-making; migration, immigration, and refugee experiences; cultural and historical contexts; assessment tools and validation. Over half (n = 55) of the included articles at least partially included social justice issues and over a third (n = 35) included diverse samples. Although publications have increased, climate- and nature-related concerns remain under-explored in the CFT literature. Anthropocentrism and the dominant practice of systems theory are discussed as contributing factors to the ongoing inattention to ecological topics. Researchers, educators, and clinicians are encouraged to integrate an eco-centric approach by utilizing eco-informed assessments to screen for ecological distress and facilitating discussions about climate- and nature-related topics.

Cognitive safety evacuation modeling framework: pedestrian behavioral dynamic and route decision-making in historic urban contexts

Stolen babies in Spain: The long and winding search for an illegally adopted daughter.

Participation and co-production are increasingly framed as methodological and ethical imperatives across mental health research, policy and clinical practice. Despite this, lived experience is often incorporated through procedural or individualised models that strip it of the relational, cultural and historical contexts through which it is formed. This paper draws on relational ethics, participatory scholarship and reflexive illustration from the author's lived experience to examine the epistemic and ethical consequences that can arise when participation is treated as an individualised or decontextualised act, rather than as a situated practice shaped by place, language, power and institutional norms.The analysis is developed through the Welsh concept of 'cynefin', a term that resists direct translation into English but is associated with belonging, situatedness and relational identity. Used here as an ethical orientation rather than a framework to be implemented, cynefin affords the author a lens to examine what is lost when participation is abstracted from lived context, drawing attention to the wider conditions that shape how people participate, whose voices are recognised and how processes of co-production unfold. The paper concludes by considering the implications of this perspective for research, policy and clinical practice, arguing that sustained attention to context is not an optional enhancement but a necessary condition of meaningful co-production across the mental health field.

This article explores the importance of fostering intentional antiracism in social work supervision, emphasizing the need for supervisors to address and challenge racism within the supervisory process. As members of a profession rooted in social justice, supervisors must confront systemic inequalities, particularly racial inequities that affect service delivery, student learning, and workforce dynamics. Supervision is critical in shaping values, perspectives, and practices, making it an ideal space to cultivate antiracist frameworks. Intentional antiracism in supervision requires a proactive approach, where supervisors address individual and structural racism within current and historical contexts. Open dialogues about race, power, and privilege can help social workers develop the cultural sensitivity and self-awareness necessary to combat racial injustice in their own practice with individuals, families, and communities, as well as in their decision making. The article also highlights existing frameworks for integrating antiracist principles into supervision reflective practice, continuous professional development, and the use of antioppressive models. Through these efforts, social work supervision can serve as a transformative process, equipping practitioners to engage in culturally responsive, equitable, and just practices that better serve diverse populations. Ultimately, the authors endorse intentional antiracism in supervision using skilled dialogue to promote accountability, inclusivity, and ethical practice in the profession.

The article presents a review of literary and scientific sources from the MEDLINE database on PubMed, Web of Science, Scopus, and Google Scholar platforms, focusing on hypertrophic cardiomyopathy and its treatment aspects. In accordance with the recommendations of leading experts, a modern definition of hypertrophic cardiomyopathy is shown with a description of the classification of structural and functional cardiac abnormalities, associated symptoms, and generalized risk factors for sudden cardiac death in patients. A ranking of patients related to the left ventricular outflow tract obstruction and clinical manifestations is submitted. Based on international guidelines, the main principles for treating patients are given, depending on hemodynamic and clinical characteristics, including pharmacotherapy and invasive methods. Pathophysiological reasoning and clinical justification for prescribing drugs to correct complications are provided. The use of septal myectomy and alcohol septal ablation to correct morphological cardiac abnormalities and improve the clinical status of patients is outlined in a historical context. The results of one’s own experience in surgical treatment of patients with hypertrophic cardiomyopathy are presented.

Arne Laurin (1889–1945), a journalist and editor-in-chief of the Prager Presse, devoted nearly his entire life to book collecting, a pursuit that he continued until his emigration in 1939. He became particularly renowned for his collection of journalism-related literature, which — following wartime upheavals and Laurin’s death — was incorporated into the holdings of the library of the present-day Faculty of Social Sciences of Charles University. During its time, the journalism library gained considerable recognition, notably through seven printed catalogues issued by Laurin between 1931 and 1937 as bibliophilic editions. The library as a whole — and especially its historical holdings of printed works up to 1860 — consists predominantly of foreign literature. This study traces the remarkable trajectory of the collection, examines provenance markers within the historical holdings, and addresses key librarianship themes such as acquisitions, cataloguing, collection development, and accessibility. From the perspective of book collecting, Laurin’s activities are situated within a broader cultural and historical context.

In this article, the knowledge involved in the stonemason’s craft is analyzed in relation to a specific historical, social, and territorial context. The ejido of Escalerillas, in the municipality of San Luis Potosí, is a community where this craft has been passed down for at least three generations. In-depth interviews with artisans, field visits to their workshops, the material extraction sites, and the places where they install their works, together with a review of the literature, made it possible to understand that artisans’ knowledge is not limited to the production of handicrafts, as they combine it with other forms of expertise. Furthermore, it was identified that cultural and professional institutions linked to architecture and archaeology value this craft and rely on its artisans to the extent of involving them in the restoration of buildings, sculptures, and monuments.

Greece exhibits a continuous and exceptionally well-documented tradition of water management extending from prehistoric times to the modern era. This review critically examines the evolution of Greek hydro-technologies within their historical, environmental, and socio-political contexts, highlighting their enduring relevance to contemporary water resource management. Beginning with the advanced hydraulic systems of the Minoan civilization, the study traces the development, transformation, decline, and rediscovery of water management practices across successive periods, including the Mycenaean, Classical, Hellenistic, Roman, Byzantine, Venetian, Ottoman, and modern Greek eras. The analysis is based on a synthesis of archeological evidence, historical sources, and technical studies from approximately 200 documented sites throughout Greece. Particular emphasis is placed on water supply, drainage, sanitation, irrigation, and governance systems, as well as on periods during which hydraulic knowledge was partially lost and later reintroduced or adapted. Representative case studies illustrate the spatial and technological diversity of Greek hydro-technological solutions, ranging from monumental aqueducts and dams to decentralized cisterns, wells, and communal irrigation systems. The review demonstrates that Greek hydro-technologies consistently integrated technical innovation with environmental adaptation, social organization, and institutional regulation. This diachronic synthesis provides transferable lessons for modern water governance, infrastructure resilience, and climate adaptation, offering a conceptual framework for addressing contemporary challenges related to water scarcity, climate variability, and sustainable water management in Mediterranean and semi-arid regions.

This paper presents a comprehensive and practice-oriented framework for integrating Indian Knowledge Systems (IKS) into engineering education in alignment with NEP 2020 and India’s developmental vision of Viksit Bharat @2047. India possesses a vast scientific heritage rooted in mathematics, metallurgy, architecture, ecology, linguistics, and astronomy. Despite these contributions, contemporary engineering programs rely primarily on Western models. This paper reviews historical contexts, analyzes scholarly works, identifies implementation challenges, and presents an eight-stage roadmap integrating technology-enabled learning, policy alignment, faculty development, research pathways, and industry collaboration. The findings highlight the transformative capacity of IKS in shaping culturally grounded, sustainable, and innovation-driven engineering graduates while offering actionable strategies for academic institutions and policymakers nationwide.

Rotavirus is a significant global health concern, causing severe diarrhea in young children and imposing a substantial economic burden on healthcare systems. To tackle this and improve public health, the development of effective rotavirus vaccines as well as quality control testing of vaccines are crucial. This comprehensive review explores the historical context of rotavirus vaccine development, the various vaccine types and approaches in use today, and the critical selection of vaccine strains. It also delves into the formulation of rotavirus vaccines, the role of epidemiological studies in tracking disease prevalence and transmission patterns, and the essential quality control measures for vaccine production. Analytical methods for quality control, such as antigen characterization, potency assays, identity testing, sterility and safety testing, and stability studies, are discussed. Before being released onto the market, a quality control evaluation should be completed at national control laboratories, as this ensures the vaccine’s safety and quality. The review highlights the challenges associated with rotavirus detection, including sample handling, cross-reactivity, and specificity issues. Additionally, it addresses the impact of rotavirus vaccines on public health and emphasizes the importance of continued surveillance and monitoring as according to the latest WHO and national regulatory guidelines, these vaccines are closely monitored for their safety and effectiveness. The review concludes by outlining current challenges, innovations, and future perspectives in the field of rotavirus vaccination, underscoring the ongoing commitment to combat this pervasive and dangerous pathogen.

Abstract This study provides some remarks on the localisation of Seleucia-on-the-Hedyphon, a pivotal city in ancient Elymais during the Seleucid and Parthian period (ca. 3rd century B.C. –2nd A.D. ) in Khuzestan (southwestern Iran). Despite its historical importance, Seleucia-on-the-Hedyphon has received limited scholarly attention. Employing a multifaceted approach, combining Remote Sensing analysis and ground visits, this contribution explores archaeological sites, such as Jan-e Shin, Tell Tendy, and the newly identified Tell Tabareh in order to propose a plausible location for this ancient site. While Jan-e Shin exhibits evidence of extensive occupation, Tell Tendy and Tell Tabareh also present archaeological potential. The study emphasizes the need for systematic archaeological exploration and urgent preservation efforts against illegal excavations to safeguard these historical contexts.

The inconsistent interpretation of regulations concerning construction qualifications in the architectural specialty results in a systemic privilege for civil engineers. Existing legal provisions effectively limit architects’ ability to manage construction works, despite their qualifications. This legal framework violates the constitutional principle of equality and leads to discrimination against one professional group. A dogmatic legal analysis, taking into account the historical context and the results of the equality test, indicates the need for legislative intervention to eliminate the identified inequality in access to independent technical functions in the construction sector.

Yama, originally transmitted to China as a Buddhist deity presiding over postmortem judgment, underwent a profound transformation through sustained engagement with indigenous Chinese ethical, cosmological, and cultural traditions. Rather than a process of passive assimilation, this study conceptualizes the Sinicization of Yama as an active form of cultural translation, through which Buddhist moral authority was selectively reconfigured within familiar frameworks of Confucian ethics, Daoist cosmology, and vernacular religious imagination. Drawing on historical texts, religious narratives, and popular cultural representations, this article demonstrates how Yama functioned as a symbolic mechanism of moral governance that extended ethical regulation beyond formal legal institutions and into everyday life. The bureaucratization of the underworld, the circulation of moral narratives, and the incorporation of indigenous sacred geographies collectively contributed to the legitimation and internalization of moral norms. From a contemporary perspective, the continued re-signification of Yama in modern cultural forms complicates linear narratives of secularization. Even when detached from explicit religious belief, Yama persists as a symbolic resource for reflecting on moral responsibility, justice, and human agency. This study thus highlights the enduring social functions of religious symbolism within both historical and modern contexts of moral regulation.

Abstract The energy transition in Africa is characterized by a paradox of abundant natural resources juxtaposed with energy insecurity. Despite the continent’s abundance of fossil fuels and its renewable energy potential, millions of people lack reliable electricity access. This article examines why the renewable energy agenda has not translated into electricity accessibility. It posits that energy governance is largely influenced by global agendas that ignore the historical, geopolitical, and sociocultural contexts that shape the energy landscape in Africa. The discourse surrounding energy transition often prioritizes decarbonization over lived realities. Furthermore, the top-down governance structures that dominate policymaking processes exclude grassroots participation, which perpetuates a cycle of neocolonialism. The extraction of critical minerals for renewable technologies has resulted in environmental injustices, particularly in regions with extensive mining activities. By interrogating these dynamics, the article argues for a decolonized approach to an energy transition in which local needs, environmental protection, and energy justice are prioritized.

ABSTRACT The focus in this article is on the study, not the practice, of Public Administration; that is, on British academics and their descriptions and explanations of how British government administration works. ‘Presentism’ refers to a bias toward current events and values—interpreting the past through a modern lens—and as an excessive focus on the present, neglecting historical context or future consequences. The article counters this bias by identifying the main intellectual stands of the postwar period, arguing that every narrative is ‘interbedded’ and each continues to influence the evolution of the discipline. The main narratives between 1945 and 2000 are described: Traditional Public Administration (TPA), New Public Management (NPM), and New Public Governance (NPG). For the 2000s to date, a plurality of approaches is identified that contend for our attention: New Public Service (NPS), Digital Era Governance (DEG), and Behavioural Public Administration (BPA). Finally, a new approach is recommended and explained: ‘Interpretive Public Governance’. In conclusion, Public Administration scholars need to: Set our own research agenda. Interrogate our own traditions and not focus exclusively on the present day. Celebrate the plurality of our field, not look for the Holy Grail of an agreed disciplinary core, and explore the interdisciplinary opportunities for yet more diversity. Develop the radical research agenda of Interpretive Public Governance, which uses ethnographic methods to study the knaves practicing court politics.

ABSTRACT This conceptual paper considers the expansion of heritage within sport tourism by introducing the concept of fictional sport heritage through the examination of Knightstown, Indiana’s Hoosier Gym and Milan, Indiana’s Milan ‘54 Hoosiers Museum, two basketball sport venues that directly reference the 1986 film Hoosiers. Resultantly, the Hoosier Gym and the Milan ‘54 Hoosiers Museum present the opportunity for sport heritage and sport tourism researchers to consider the role of fiction in establishing heritage. The paper utilizes a multiple holistic case study with the historical methodology and is informed by the recent trajectory of the sport heritage typology. Ultimately, the paper advocates for fictional sport heritage and compares the use of a fictional sporting location with a traditional sport museum with ties to sport fiction within the broader historical context of high school boys basketball as a cultural phenomenon in the state of Indiana.

ABSTRACT This article challenges the conventional reading of Ibn Taymiyya’s Al-Risāla al-qubruṣiyya as an apologetic work. This interpretation marginalizes the letter’s purpose and overlooks its structural coherence. By re-examining the text in light of its historical context and rhetorical strategy, the article argues that the letter should be understood as a ‘diplomatic-like’ appeal – a carefully crafted request aimed at persuading its recipient to release a group of Muslim captives held in Cyprus. This situates the letter within Ibn Taymiyya’s broader experience in negotiating with the Mongol authorities, highlighting his ‘diplomatic’ undertakings in moments of acute military and political crisis. Shaped by the letter’s dense, cross-confessional language, polemics and persuasion are part of the same intended message. Ibn Taymiyya grounds his request in the dialectical truth of Islam, which is theologically at odds with Christianity but in line with Jesus’s ethical teachings. He crafts his requests as a sincere piece of advice (naṣīḥa), an act of moral concern according to which kindness to captives is both a religious duty and a path to future benefit. The article also offers new insights into the likely identity of the letter’s recipient.

PurposeHospice care is a patient- and family-centered approach to end-of-life care that prioritizes comfort, symptom management, and psychosocial support while foregoing curative treatment. Hospice care improves quality of life and care at the end of life. Despite its benefits, hospice remains underutilized by racially and ethnically diverse people, sexual and gender minorities, and socioeconomically marginalized populations.FindingsGuided by the Social Ecological Model, the objectives of this narrative review are to (a) discuss disparities in hospice care use, (b) explore multidimensional levels and factors contributing to such disparities, and (c) outline implications and imperatives for improving access to and use of hospice care. This review revealed that hospice care disparities are shaped by interacting factors across societal, structural, healthcare system, interpersonal, and individual levels. Historical context, policy design, geographic and socioeconomic constraints, clinician communication, and cultural beliefs collectively influence patterns of access, timing, and utilization of hospice care. System-level solutions include integrating hospice referrals into routine care workflows, improving hospice-related policies, strengthening partnerships with community organizations, and transitional care research. Clinicians are uniquely positioned to identify care preferences, advocate for timely referrals and support the hospice transition, and build trust with patients and families at the end of life.ConclusionsEfforts across clinical settings, policy, and research are critical to improving hospice care use, and ensuring that all seriously ill individuals benefit from goal-concordant, high-quality hospice care. Reducing hospice care disparities will require coordinated, multilevel interventions that address policy and healthcare system factors while strengthening hospice-related communication and care.