Positive Appreciation Research Articles

Islamic Communication: One Persuasive Step to Spread Da’wah Among Korean Lovers (Critical Discourse Analysis of Fuadh Naim's Youtube)

Making people closer to Islam is one of da'wah's primary goals. So, it takes creativity to package da'wah messages so that they can be accepted by the object of da'wah, which is increasingly diverse today. One of the interesting da'wah objects studied is Korean Lovers, a community of Korean culture lovers. A negative stigma has been pinned on Korean Lovers, that they are a community far from Islam and live with hedonistic nuances. Meanwhile, with the right da'wah approach, Korean Lovers can be touched and become part of Islamic da'wah. This study aims to analyze how da'wah content includes or removes actors from a central discourse. Furthermore, the analysis results are linked to the concept of Islamic communication. This is where the novelty lies. This research makes the Never Drowned video on Fuadh Naim's YouTube channel the main discourse (object of research). Fuadh Naim's YouTube channel discusses Korean culture and gets positive appreciation. The PernahTenggelam video can reference the style of delivering da'wah messages among Korean Lovers. To elaborate on the #PernahTenggelam video, the most appropriate method used is qualitative analysis with Theo van Leuween's critical discourse analysis model. The results showed that 18 data were analyzed. Of the 18 data, 3 showed an exclusion strategy, and 15 showed an inclusion strategy. After being analyzed, the results show that content creators do not intend to discredit Korean Lovers. Instead, the exclusion and inclusion made the delivery more elegant and persuasive. The strategy is connected with Islamic communication, including qaulan sadida, qaulan ma'rufa, qaulan baligha, qaulan maysura, and qaulan layyina.

Weight bias internalization statistically mediates the association between positive body image and intuitive eating: A cross-sectional study.

Two facets of positive body image, body appreciation and functionality appreciation, are positively associated with an adaptive eating style known as intuitive eating. Little is known about the mechanisms underlying the association between positive body image and intuitive eating, although it is well established that weight bias internalization is associated with unfavorable views of the self and body and interferes with health behavior engagement. The present cross-sectional study examined weight bias internalization as a statistical mediator of the association between positive body image (i.e., body appreciation and functionality appreciation) and intuitive eating. An online cross-sectional survey was conducted with a convenience sample of adults who were recruited through social media from February to April of 2019. The final sample included 178 participants (120 women, 55 men, 2 gender non-binary; Mage = 26.34 years, SD = 9.53) who completed the study online. Participants completed the Intuitive Eating Scale-2 as the main outcome measure. The PROCESS macro was used to conduct two mediation analyses with body appreciation and functionality appreciation as the antecedents, intuitive eating as the outcome, and weight bias internalization as the mediator. As expected, body appreciation (b = 0.34, SE = 0.06, p < .001) and functionality appreciation (b = 0.13, SE = 0.06 p = .043) had significant positive associations with intuitive eating. Weight bias internalization statistically mediated the association between body appreciation and intuitive eating (b = 0.24, SE = 0.07, 95% CI: 0.114, 0.376), and functionality appreciation and intuitive eating (b = 0.04, SE = 0.03, 95% CI: 0.004, 0.104). These findings contribute to better understanding the mechanisms connecting positive body image and intuitive eating. Results from this cross-sectional study indicate weight bias internalization statistically mediates the associations between body appreciation and intuitive eating and functionality appreciation and intuitive eating.

Assistance for Village Communities through the Nutrition Garden Program as an Effort to Reduce Stunting

This assistance activity focuses on efforts to reduce stunting through the nutrition garden program in Sumberdawesari Village, Grati District, Pasuruan Regency. The method used is Participatory Action Research with data collection techniques including interviews and Focus Group Discussions. The subjects of this community service activity include toddlers experiencing malnutrition or stunting, their parents, Posyandu cadres, farmer groups, and Family Welfare and Empowerment Organization. The results of the community service activities regarding the creation and management of the nutrition garden show that the program received positive appreciation from the community. The nutrition garden program has proven to have a significant impact on improving clean and healthy living behaviors, particularly in vegetable consumption habits, as well as providing economic benefits, food security, and enhancing community participation. Additional activities include providing supplementary food to support the growth of stunted toddlers. To support the sustainability and improvement of community nutrition, a nutrition garden group named Bhakti Bumi was established. Furthermore, the community was educated on nutritious food management through the presence of a nutrition expert from the Grati Pasuruan Health Center.

Associations Between Body Appreciation, Body Weight, Lifestyle Factors and Subjective Health Among Bachelor Students in Lithuania and Poland: Cross-Sectional Study.

Background/Objectives: Positive body image is linked to improved mental and physical well-being, healthier lifestyles, and fewer unhealthy weight control behaviors. Cultural factors also play a role in influencing body appreciation. This study investigated the associations between body appreciation, body weight, lifestyle factors, and subjective health among bachelor's students in Lithuania and Poland. Methods: A cross-sectional online survey was conducted with 1290 students from universities in both countries. The Body Appreciation Scale-2 (BAS-2) measured body appreciation, while participants provided self-reported data on their dietary habits, physical activity, sleep, health perceptions, and body weight and height. Linear regression models explored associations between BAS-2 scores, actual and perceived body weight, lifestyle habits, and subjective health. Results: Gender and country-based differences in body appreciation were observed. Lithuanian female students reported a higher median BAS score of 33 compared to 32 among Polish female students (p = 0.02), despite having a higher median BMI (22.3 kg/m2 vs. 21.1 kg/m2, p = 0.001). Positive body appreciation was linked to healthier dietary behaviors, such as higher consumption of fruits, vegetables, fish, and regular breakfasts. Additionally, greater physical activity and sufficient sleep were associated with higher body appreciation, while higher intake of sweets, sugary drinks, and fast food correlated with lower BAS-2 scores. Both BMI and perceived weight were negatively associated with body appreciation, particularly among females. Conclusions: Body appreciation is closely linked to body weight, healthier lifestyle, and positive health perceptions, suggesting that promoting healthier habits may improve body appreciation.

Superdiversity and the Quest for Complexity Thinking

Complexity thinking is proposed as a crucial approach for understanding and managing superdiversity in modern societies. Drawing from complexity science, I argue that increased numbers, differentiation, and interdependence of elements in social systems lead to complex dynamics and emergent phenomena. Reductionist approaches to migration and integration are critiqued, advocating instead for a nuanced understanding of multiple, changing variables in migration dynamics. The importance of recognizing individual and societal complexity is emphasized, highlighting how Social Identity Complexity theory demonstrates that awareness of one's own multiplicity can improve interactions with others. A shift in public policy and understanding is called for, moving away from groupist and linear thinking towards an appreciation of non-linear trajectories, diverse networks, and multiple modes of belonging. It is concluded that fostering complexity thinking is vital for constructive societal views, positive appreciation of others, and a fuller self-understanding in superdiverse contexts.

Pelatihan Penyusunan RPP dan Modul Proyek P5 Digital Terintegrasi Kurikulum Merdeka: Upaya Mendukung Sekolah Adiwiyata Mandiri

Sustainable education is one of the main pillars in facing global challenges such as environmental degradation and climate change. The Adiwiyata program, initiated by the Indonesian government, aims to integrate environmental values into the school curriculum, helping students not only understand environmental concepts theoretically, but also apply them in everyday life. SMPN 1 Kolaka, as a community service partner, is working to achieve the Adiwiyata Mandiri award and needs strengthening in the implementation of the Adiwiyata concept, especially in the preparation of learning tools based on environmental values. The training program includes five main stages, namely the planning, implementation, technology application, mentoring, evaluation, and program sustainability stages. In the training process, teachers are invited to be more skilled in preparing Learning Implementation Plans (RPP) and Project Modules for Strengthening the Pancasila Student Profile (P5) which are integrated with environmental values. The results of this training showed a significant improvement in teachers' abilities, as evidenced by the difference in pretest and posttest scores by 20%. In addition, feedback from participants showed that this activity received positive appreciation, with a satisfaction rate of 90%. The success of this training not only improves teachers' competence in developing environment-based learning, but also strengthens teachers' capacity in developing environment-based learning.

Psychological testing in the profession of psychology: an Australian study

ABSTRACT Objectives In Australia, psychological measurement and testing is a core competency for all registered psychologists. This study aimed to provide a current perspective on the views of Australian psychologists in the use of psychological testing given the lack of recent Australian research. Method Psychologists (N = 821) completed online a demographic form and the European Federation of Psychologists’ Associations (EFPA) questionnaire on Test Attitudes of Psychologists – Modified (EQTAP-M), refined for the Australian setting. Constructs addressed in the survey included test appreciation, training, technology-based testing, attitudes to test use, and self-rated competence. The sample mean age was 50 years, with 84% over 34 years and 20% being males. Results Attitudinal differences, based on demographics and practice endorsement area, were examined. Partial support was obtained for the factorial model of previous EFPA studies. There was no difference in attitudes based upon the gender of the psychologists, but older psychologists reported less favourable attitudes and lower competence for psychological testing. Psychologists holding endorsements in organisational psychology, neuropsychology, and educational and developmental psychology indicated more positive testing attitudes and appreciation than other areas of practice. The application of technology in assessment was identified as an area that warrants further investigation and training. Conclusions The outcome has theoretical and practical implications for professional bodies and educational institutions that develop policies and training programs relevant to psychological measurement and testing.

Feasibility, Experiences and Short-Term Outcomes on Challenging Behaviour and Well-Being of a Partially Online Music Intervention Pilot Study for Adults With Intellectual Disabilities.

During the COVID-19 pandemic we implemented a partially online music intervention to examine the feasibility, experiences and short-term outcomes on the challenging behaviour and well-being of adults with intellectual disabilities. This mixed-methods study included 10 participants with mild or moderate intellectual disabilities who received 16 one-hour individual music sessions in 10 weeks, either face-to-face or online. Data on feasibility and experiences from participants and music workers were collected and analysed using inductive thematic analysis. Challenging behaviour and well-being were measured before and after intervention. Overall experiences were positive and concerned appreciation, positive feelings, musical abilities, attention span, relatedness and personalisation. Online experiences varied, but most participants preferred face-to-face over online sessions. After the intervention, challenging behaviour scores were better than before. Engaging in a partially online music intervention is feasible for people with intellectual disabilities and seems to improve challenging behaviour. Experiences are discussed and recommendations for future online sessions are provided.

Public preferences for edible invasive alien marine species - The Atlantic blue crab in southern Italy

Since 2014, the provision of the aquatic ecosystem services has been gradually affected due to the biological invasion of Callinectes sapidus (Rathbun, 1896, Crustacea, Decapoda, Portunidae), commonly known as Atlantic blue crab, across several lagoon-like locations in Italy. In addition, this serious aquatic invasive species, native of North American coasts, has already inflicted economic damage of about EUR 100 million to the Italian fishing and farming communities over the past year. To counter their severe and rapid spread, the Italian Government has encouraged the fishing communities to catch as many as possible and commercially exploit them for human consumption in an attempt to manage their expansion. Since there is an ongoing promotion for the consumption of blue crab by forging novel food businesses in Italy, this paper aims to predict the public preferences and their willingness to pay (WTP) towards this biological invader. For this purpose, a discrete choice experiment approach is used, by means of a multinomial logit model (MNL) and latent class model (LCM). The social field survey involves a representative sample of 440 valid respondents in Apulia Region, southern Italy. The descriptive statistics results reveal that 67.50% of the local citizens interviewed know about the blue crab invasion, while 29.09% of them have already consumed this seafood species. In addition, the MNL results show that the most appreciated attributes of the blue crabs by respondents are freshness and large size. Further, the LCM findings reveal two representative classes of Apulian consumers; the first group of citizens (70.9% of total respondents) expresses positive appreciation for consuming blue crabs, while the second group (29.1% of total respondents) is not willing to pay a premium price regarding this potential commercial activity. Furthermore, the econometric results show that the average value that Apulian’s (i.e. those belonging to Class/Group I of respondents) WTP for blue crabs’ consumption is about EUR 18 per kilogram. In this regard, this research has public and private implications and may reasonably promote the commercial exploitation of blue crabs, enhancing the reduction of its population density through human consumption as a promised management control strategy and forging a novel profitable business mainly for local small-scale artisanal fisheries.

THE EXPRESSION OF EVALUATION IN “THE ULTIMATE GUIDE TO MUST-TRY INDONESIAN FOOD”: AN APPRAISAL ANALYSIS

Appraisal, under Systemic Functional Linguistics (SFL) especially interpersonal meaning, concerns with evaluation of language that is negotiated through the text (Martin and White, 2005; Martin and Rose, 2007). Briefly, appraisal is used to assess things, situation, or people. This study investigates the Journalist’s evaluation towards ten of most popular Indonesian savory foods across Indonesia from the perspective of appraisal system. Indonesia is a home for 300 ethnic groups, and it offers a wide range of culinary. In this study, the researcher limits the study on one type of attitudes subsystem namely appreciation. Appreciation is our evaluation about ‘things’, particularly thing we make and actions we give, and it also includes natural phenomenon (Martin and White, 2005; Martin and Rose, 2007, Santosa, et.al, 2023). This study employs qualitative research using a criterion-based sampling technique known as purposive sample and content analysis for the technique of data analysis (Santosa, 2017). The source of data in this study was a document that consists of 10 must-try savory Indonesian foods which was retrieved from an Indonesia travel website https://www.indonesia.travel/sg/en/home. Thus, the data were segmented into types of appreciation such as reaction: impact and quality, composition: balance and complexity, and valuation. Furthermore, in analyzing the data, the researcher applies appraisal theoretical framework developed by Martin and White (2005). The results of this study show that the most dominant type of appreciation exploited by the journalist is positive valuation. It is used to show the journalist’s appreciation and critics to the foods he reviewed. The following clause is the example of the finding ‘Rendang, an authentic Indonesian dish from Padang’. The bold lexis is used by the journalist to show his appreciation towards the typical food from Pandang, West Sumatra, Indonesia called Rendang. It indicates that the journalist expresses his positive valuation to some foods he reviewed to evoke people’s appetites and to invite them to try some authentic Indonesian foods. Moreover, the result of this study is in line with the research conducted by Daniarsa &amp; Ningsih (2023) about tendency in Indonesian newspaper editorials. The result of the study indicates that the tendency of using positive appreciation is to give implicit and explicit praise and assessment to Jokowi and his vice’s leadership. Meanwhile, the finding also supports research carried out by Wu &amp; Pan (2021) who also stated that the use of positive appreciation is to express the journalist’s wishes or appreciation towards the ‘things’ he wrote about.

Entrenamiento de habilidades clínicas en Kinesiología: implementación de una estrategia mediada por tecnología en un contexto de retorno al aprendizaje presencial

IntroductionDuring the COVID-19 pandemic, remote teaching provided valuable insights into technology use, applicable on return to in-person education. Hybrid education emerges as a solution to limitations in faculty resources and practical experiences for acquiring clinical competencies in Health Sciences. This study describes a clinical skills training strategy using a feedback oriented platform, following the return to in-person education in Physiotherapy. MethodsThe methodology involves autonomous training sessions with asynchronous feedback, where students are assessed and provided feedback by an instructor through video demonstrations of skills. The extent of student training, performance, learning strategy appreciation, skill improvement and skill transfer to in-person exams were analyzed. ResultsIn total, forty-two undergraduate Physical Therapy clinical skills were trained. Results emphasize individualized feedback delivery to all students, significant performance improvement, and positive strategy appreciation. ConclusionsRemote training facilitated deliberate practice of clinical skills in students, offering opportunities for autonomous, peer-guided training prior to faculty supervision.

Penghijauan Lingkungan melalui Program Penanaman Pohon: Gerakan Bersama Masyarakat Desa Cirumpak

Environmental problems do not only occur in urban areas, but in rural areas environmental problems also often occur. Greening is an alternative effort to prevent environmental problems. The aim of reforestation activities in service is a form of land restoration to improve damaged environmental conditions and support the local ecosystem of Cirumpak Village. The methods used in this activity include (1) socializing the importance of reforestation, (2) Handing over tree seedlings to the people of Cirumpak Village who are assisted by the Village Secretary and chairman of KKM group 75 at Bina Bangsa University. The handover of tree seedlings was carried out at 03.00 WIB, (3) technical assistance for planting. Planting tree seedlings is divided into several places, namely, the area around the Village office, the river bank area and the area of ​​residents' homes. Based on observations, when greening was carried out, this activity received positive appreciation from the sub-district, RT, RW, and the Cirumpak Village community because this greening was an effort to prevent environmental problems in Cirumpak Village.

Soil microbiota resilience in a two-decade long-term experiment comparing an organic and a conventional cropping system

The effect of conventional and organic management in agriculture impacts not only economic and food quality aspects but potentially all biological components of the environment where these activities occur, including soil microorganisms. While there is generally positive appreciation for organic agriculture's role in organic matter accumulation, its beneficial effects on soil microbiota are a matter of debate, mostly due to the varying conditions in which the comparisons are made. To minimize the impact of distant locations, soils were sampled from nearby fields managed separately with the same rotation schemes for 18 years with conventional low-impact and organic agriculture methods. Samples from six different crops were compared using metabarcoding and metabolomic fingerprinting. The major differences were found between late summer and spring, whereas the variations between the beginning and the end of the spring were neither large nor significant. Some significant differences were found between the microbiota of organic vs. conventional management, particularly between r- and k-strategist microorganisms. While other studies found very little differences between microbiota of differently managed soils after shorter time periods, this work highlights that nearly two decades of separate management are necessary to induce significant variations in the microbiota. This suggests a strong resilience of soil populations and the need for very long-term strategies in agriculture to effect significant changes in soil quality.

They Never Left: Drivers of Memory of Dictatorship and Impressions of Ferdinand E. Marcos as President After February 1986

Between 1972 and 1986, Ferdinand E. Marcos of the Philippines headed an autocratic system that allowed him to rule with little to no accountability. Some 36 years after FM (as he is popularly called) and family were driven from power into exile in Hawaii, his son, Ferdinand ‘Bongbong’ Marcos, Jr., was overwhelmingly elected President in the May 2022 general elections. This turnaround seemed puzzling to many, but others saw a long-term deliberate process of rehabilitation after the family returned to the Philippines. Our paper explores how Filipinos remembered FM in the years after his ouster. What drives the memory of dictatorship in the Philippines? Using time series data on public opinion about FM post-ouster, we find that a generally positive appreciation of Marcos as former president had crystallised early on across nearly all the major variables of age, sex, education, location and ethnicity.

Appreciation of multilingual teaching activities by secondary school students in Germany: findings from a quasi-experimental intervention study on teaching French

ABSTRACT Recognising and appreciating linguistic diversity and different cultural identities is an important educational goal for the development of our societies [Council of Europe 2007. From Linguistic Diversity to Plurilingual Education: Guide for the Development of Language Education Policies in Europe. Council of Europe Publishing; 2020. Common European Framework of Reference for Languages: Learning, Teaching, Assessment – Companion Volume. Council of Europe Publishing]. This paper presents the results of a quasi-experimental pre–post control-group study on the implementation of multilingual teaching activities in teaching French as a second foreign language at secondary grammar schools in Germany (in total n = 221 students, a convenience sample of 207th grade classes). Results of analysis of questionnaires and interviews with students show a positive appreciation of multilingual teaching activities, especially among students with migration background who have been raised plurilingually, and an increase in the appreciation of multilingual teaching activities among students who have been raised monolingually in the lingua franca German. Furthermore, the results indicate that the intervention was relevant to students’ intercultural learning in terms of fostering their appreciation of multilingual teaching activities, even though the teaching materials prepared for the study were not implemented consistently in all participating classes.

Integrasi Nilai-Nilai Karakter Dalam Pembelajaran Pendidikan Jasmani, Olahraga, Dan Kesehatan (PJOK) Di Jenjang Sekolah Dasar

Character education is a fundamental element in the educational process, especially at the elementary school level where students are at the critical stage of forming values ​​and principles. At this age, students are experiencing rapid physical, mental, emotional and social development. Therefore, character education is very important to help students build strong moral and social foundations. In the context of Physical Education, Sports and Health (PJOK) subjects, the integration of character values ​​not only enriches the curriculum but also strengthens students' moral and social foundations. PJOK's diverse and dynamic activities, such as games, sports and other physical activities, provide an ideal platform for instilling important values ​​such as honesty, discipline, cooperation, responsibility and sportsmanship. Through a systematic and reflective approach, this research identifies effective methods for integrating these values ​​into daily PJOK activities. This includes developing a curriculum designed to promote positive social interactions, increased self-awareness, and appreciation for diversity and inclusion. For example, in team games, students can learn about cooperation, communication, and mutual respect. In individual activities, students can develop self-discipline, responsibility, and sportsmanship. Additionally, teachers can facilitate reflective discussions after activities to help students understand and internalize the values ​​they have put into practice. By systematically integrating character education in PJOK subjects, this research aims to help students not only develop physical abilities, but also build strong character, which will be the foundation for their future development. And thus, PJOK learning does not only focus on physical development but also on strengthening character, which ultimately forms students who are holistically healthy - both physically and socially-emotionally. This research provides new insights into the potential of PJOK learning as a tool for character education, offers concrete strategies for educators to implement these values ​​effectively, and highlights the importance of integrated character education in the elementary school curriculum.

Russian Ballet School on the Screen as a Mythologeme of the Modern Socio-Cultural Paradigm

The article examines the mythology in two films dedicated to ballet: “Bolshoi” (2017) by V. Todorovsky and “After You” (2017) by Anna Matison. The author highlights a conspicuous trend in modern Russian cinema towards positive appreciation of Soviet achievements. One of these is the national ballet school. This is an apparent proof that the existing post-Soviet socio-cultural paradigm is starting to change. The objective of the article is to consider the typology of representing the mythologeme associated with Soviet ballet.

Cognitive flexibility's role in shaping self-perception of aging, body appreciation, and self-efficacy among community-dwelling older women

BackgroundCognitive flexibility, the capacity to adjust to new information, affects how aging is perceived. In Egyptian culture, older women’s views on aging are shaped by societal gender roles and expectations. These views influence their body image and belief in their abilities, all melded by cultural standards and values.AimInvestigate the mediating role of cognitive flexibility in the relationship between self-aging perception, body appreciation, and self-efficacy among community-dwelling older women. MethodsA correlational analytical design was used on 200 women aged 60 years or older using the Cognitive Flexibility Inventory, Self-Perceptions of Aging, General Self-Efficacy Scale, and Body Appreciation Scales. Structural equation modeling was used in the analysis.ResultsThe study found that cognitive flexibility is positively related to self-perception of aging and body appreciation and is also significantly related to general self-efficacy. However, no significant relationship was found between body appreciation and general self-efficacy. Additionally, the study found that cognitive flexibility partially mediates the relationship between self-perception of aging and body appreciation and fully mediates the relationship between body appreciation and self-efficacy.ConclusionCognitive flexibility is vital in the relationships between self-perceptions of aging, body appreciation, and self-efficacy among older women. Therefore, nursing interventions targeting cognitive flexibility are recommended to promote positive self-aging perceptions, body appreciation, and self-efficacy in this population.

Corporate Mission Statements: An Appraisal-Based Study

A corporate mission statement aims to communicate the established goals of a company internally and externally. In this type of statement, attitude plays an important role in the expression of interpersonal linguistic meanings. Therefore, following Martin and Rose’s (2007) systemic functional linguistics (SFL) approach, this paper qualitatively analyzed the mission statements of the companies that hold the top seven spots in Fortune’s corporate reputation rankings in 2021, namely Apple, Amazon, Microsoft, Walt Disney, Starbucks, Berkshire Hathaway, and Alphabet, from the perspective of the appraisal system. The results indicate that the most common sub-system of attitude found in these corporate mission statements was positive appreciation. However, it was also found that the distribution patterns of evaluation resource words of the selected mission statements are not quite similar. Further, given the functions of this particular genre, that is, shaping the identity of the company and its employees, it was found that the selected corporate mission statements employ attitudinal resources that are all positive in orientation.

Legumes on the Rise: The Impact of Sustainability Attributes on Market Prices

Despite their environmental value and important role in human nutrition and food security, legumes, including lentils, have been underestimated. Nevertheless, nowadays there is a renewed interest in their consumption due to regional specialization, varietal diversity and their role in the transition towards sustainable production and consumptions systems. Recent years have also witnessed a rise in consumer awareness regarding sustainable food, healthier and plant-based diet and regional or local food systems. The aim of this paper is to evaluate the influence of attributes linked to sustainability, such as biodiversity, organic certification, origin indication, and packaging type, on lentils’ market prices in Italy. Based on the Hedonic Price Model, and following a review of scientific literature, eight lentil characteristics are defined. Data were collected on 228 valid observations of dry and precooked lentils across 20 different retail stores. Results indicate that Italian consumers have a positive appreciation for lentils with organic certifications and references to geographic and territorial characteristics. Some lentil varieties hold unique market positions, suggesting opportunities for diverse product offerings. Packaging materials influence consumer valuation, reflecting trends towards healthy and convenient food options. These insights will aid stakeholders in fostering sustainable practices and enhancing market competitiveness in the Italian lentil market.