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Unveiling the role of artificial intelligence applied to clear aligner therapy: A scoping review.

To conduct a scoping review on the application of artificial intelligence (AI) in clear aligner therapy and to assess the extent of AI integration and automation in orthodontic software currently available to orthodontists. A systematic electronic literature search was performed in the following databases: PubMed, Embase, Web of Science, Cochrane Library, and Scopus. Also, grey literature resources up to March 2024 were reviewed. English-language studies on potential AI applications for clear aligner therapy were included based on an independent evaluation by two reviewers. An assessment of the automation steps in orthodontic software available on the market up to March 2024 was also conducted. Out of 708 studies, 41 were included. Sixteen articles focused on tooth segmentation, four on registration of digital models, 13 on digital setup, and eight on remote monitoring. Moreover, 13 aligner software programs were identified and assessed for their level of automation. Only one software demonstrated complete automation of the steps involved in the orthodontic digital workflow. None of the 13 identified aligner software programs were evaluated in the 41 included studies. However, AI-based tooth segmentation achieved 98% accuracy, while AI effectively merged CBCT and IOS data, supported digital measurements, predicted treatment outcomes, and showed potential for remote monitoring. AI applications in clear aligner therapy are on the rise. This scoping review enables orthodontists to identify AI-based solutions in orthodontic planning and understand its implications, which can potentially enhance treatment efficiency, accuracy, and predictability.

Exploring family models and SDG number five in picture books. Dialogical alternatives for secondary education

IntroductionThis contribution addresses the controversy that often surrounds the educational treatment of new family models. The literature, as a medium of fiction based on reality, reflects social changes, including the organization of families. Promoting gender equality—Sustainable Development Goal (SDG) number five (United Nations)—is closely linked to understanding these new family structures. In this context, picture books—powerful literary resources that combine images and words—should be used to expose students to new realities and raise awareness of diversity, thereby fostering tolerance and respect.MethodThis study analyzes several picture books, including classics like King and King and more recent titles like Well done Mummy. The analysis will focus on their format and content to determine their suitability for secondary school classrooms, discuss family models, and raise awareness, potentially changing attitudes. Following the analysis, we explore how to incorporate these books into educational sequences, highlighting the use of dialogical discussions to promote critical thinking.ResultsThe results of this contribution will include a list of suggested picture books, an evaluation of their suitability, and proposed didactic strategies.DiscussionThese aspects will strengthen the classroom treatment of this controversial topic, helping students grow holistically through axiological aspects and the development of SDG number five: gender equality. Additionally, this study will confirm the relevance of using picture books in the classroom within the context of liquid modernity, where audiovisual elements are key motivators for students.

Gender Integration in Islamic Politics: Fiqh Siyasah on Women's Political Rights since Classical to Contemporary Interpretations

This study examines the controversy surrounding gender equality in women's political rights in the public sphere. This discussion arises from differing interpretations of existing texts, which have persisted from the classical era to the contemporary period. This study employs normative legal research, utilizing library materials and secondary data as primary sources. It involves reviewing literature, including articles, books, and other relevant resources. The collected data, comprising primary and secondary legal materials, is analyzed qualitatively and presented descriptively. The study finds that Islam upholds gender equality by placing women in a noble and honorable position and affirming their rights and roles as stated in the words of Allah. Among classical Islamic scholars, there is debate about whether women are permitted to hold leadership roles. Imam Malik, Imam Shafi'i, and Ahmad Ibn Hanbal prohibited it, while Imam Abu Hanifah allowed women to lead if they possessed adequate capability and competence. Scholars like Ibn Jarir Al-Tabari and Ibn Hazm also allowed women to assume leadership positions without any conditions. Contemporary scholars, including Ibn Ashur, Yusuf al-Qaradawi, and Quraish Shihab, support women's participation in politics, both in voting and being elected. Yusuf al-Qaradawi, however, set conditions, emphasizing that women must adhere to Islamic ethics, fulfill their duties as wives and mothers, and not violate Sharia principles. If the exercise of women's political rights leads to harm, it is prohibited based on the principle of sadd al-zari'ah. This study contributes to the understanding of Islamic perspectives on gender equality in politics, examining viewpoints from both classical and contemporary scholars. It also provides a discourse on the conditions required for women to exercise their political rights within the framework of Islamic law.

Участие обучающихся во внеаудиторной деятельности как педагогическое условие формирования профессионального общения

Introduction. The modern development of future police officer's personality is impossible without understanding the essence of professional communication. The article deals with the organisation of educational environment by including students in extracurricular activities. These activities are considered to be a pedagogical condition as an organised set of activities that solve a special task of forming professional communication of a future police officer. The author indicates the main directions of extracurricular activities taking into account the specifics of the educational environment of the educational organisation of the Ministry of Internal Affairs of Russia (various types of practice, research extracurricular activities, professional and moral education and cultural development, work of lecture groups). Research methods: analysis of scientific and methodological literature and documentary resources, survey (based on A. A. Rukavishnikov's questionnaire of interpersonal relations, testing of students according to the method “Social Distance Scale” (E. Bogardus), questionnaire survey). Results of the research. According to the results of including students in extracurricular activities as a pedagogical condition for forming professional communication the author obtained data indicating the factor “self-orientation”, which showed the tendency to decrease this indicator from 58,18 % to 37,18 % (p=0,01), the change to “orientation to interaction” from 17,44 % to 29,79 % (p=0,01) and “orientation to the task” from 24,54 % to 32,78 % (p=0,05). The positive result in the formation of professional communication was expressed in specially organised directions, forms and methods of work of extracurricular activities, where students had to understand the essence of quality problem solving in interaction and cooperation. The basis included intellectual creativity, ideas and knowledge of the theoretical foundations of the communication process, teamwork with regard to individual preferences. The students who participated in extracurricular activities more often showed initiative in communication, took responsibility (“proactive type”), and controlled emotional and behavioural manifestations from 40,22% to 64,89% (p≥0.01) in communication with different categories of subjects. Thus, among the students included in various directions of extracurricular activities, the effectiveness in the building professional communication, initiative, ability to respond more adequately to changes in the communicative situation with different categories of citizens, to prevent conflict reactions were noted.

Students’ vocal and performing culture development by means of educational innovative technologies

Importance. The modern educational system is focused on various types of activities, which is associated with the use of innovative technologies. Pedagogical technology is a set of psychological and pedagogical attitudes that determine a special set and arrangement of forms, methods, ways and techniques of teaching, educational means. The relevance of the problem of using innovative educational technologies to develop students’ vocal and performing culture is associated with the need for a harmonious combination of old and new teaching methods in order to ensure sustainable development and disclosure of the potential of young performers. The purpose of the study is to reveal the features of the formation of students’ vocal and performing culture by means of educational innovative technologies.Materials and Methods. Scientific literature and educational resources are analyzed. Information is systematized and organizational and pedagogical conditions for innovative forms and techniques of teaching students vocal and performing culture are substantiated.Results and Discussion. Educational innovative technologies are the most promising to develop students’ vocal and performing culture if the curriculum contains new disciplines aimed at the latest research in the field of musical culture and vocal art; the use of interactive technologies, mobile apps and online-resources allows to create a flexible educational environment and creates access to more information and materials for studying vocal art; the application of virtual reality technologies allows to immerse in the musical composition and feel like a performer on stage.Conclusion. The process of developing students’ vocal and performing culture by means of educational innovative technologies is complex and multifaceted and requires a comprehensive approach. Simultaneous use of traditional and innovative approaches allows students to gain a complex comprehension of vocal art, develop creative abilities in theatre art, and adjust to contemporary conditions

Reputation and Image from the Perspective of Management Sociology

Introduction. The digital world is reshaping established realities by enabling social entities to manifest in the online world. Within this evolving framework, reputation increasingly detaches from the individual being assessed, influencing both the dynamics of social interactions and the norms that develop through these exchanges. Concurrently, an individual’s virtual identity has gained prominence, often rivaling the importance of their real-world image. As research interest in concepts of image and reputation grows, the tendency to use these terms interchangeably becomes notable. This convergence highlights the need to clarify and differentiate the meanings of these abstractions under examination.Methodology and sources. This study employs sociological, socio-psychological, linguistic, and interdisciplinary methodologies, drawing on specialized literature, scientific research, and online resources. These sources facilitate an examination of the concepts of image and reputation within the digital society, analyzed through the lens of management sociology.Results and discussion. The analysis of the concept of “image” reveals its intrinsic connection to visual perception and its role as a purposefully constructed and relatively stable phenomenon, based on stereotypes of mass consciousness. Image, as an artificially created symbolic construct, is directed at a specific audience, aiming to guide the perception of that audience in a predetermined manner. Its function is to distinctly define and differentiate an object, while simultaneously shaping audience expectations. In contrast, reputation is not entirely within the subject’s control and cannot be deliberately crafted. It emerges organically from the exchange of opinions and public discourse, serving primarily as an evaluation based on comparing expectations and the outcomes of interactions with individuals or organizations.Conclusion. A sociological examination of the concepts of image and reputation has uncovered intersections across multidisciplinary research and highlighted the distinct sociological dimensions of each. An image, in essence, functions as a simulacrum crafted by the subject to position its object as desirable and engaging for the public. In contrast, reputation emerges as a verbalized evaluation shaped through social interaction within a pragmatic context, acting in the digital society as a tool for modulating control. The image functions as an “entry point”, drawing attention from audiences unfamiliar with its subject. Within a culturally and pragmatically relevant context, image and reputation can synergize effectively to advance the agent's interests. However, conflicts between symbols that image conveys, the expectations it constructs, and the experiences informing reputation may undermine the latter.

Critical Analysis of International Collaboration, Crisis Management, And Policy Development In Global Health

As it is witnessed in pandemics, natural disasters, and other outbreaks of diseases, health management has necessitated international cooperation. To achieve the above objective, this paper critically evaluates international collaboration, crisis management, and policy in global health. Devoted to the analysis of present and previous global dangers like COVID-19, the paper investigates the performance of multiple international health frameworks and the difficulties in implementing them. In addition, the study looks into the specified context to review the contribution of policymaking in such crises and the remaining voids in international health administration. In an attempt to make practical suggestions on how international relations in health should be enhanced to accommodate future crises, this paper presents a synthesis of the resources of literature, data, and case studies available on the subject.

Jason’s cloak in Apollonius Argonautica

Jason’s shining arrival at Myrine, in Apollonius’ Argonautica, wearing a purple cloak and with a spear in the hand, highlights a glamorous heroic excellence that has its origin in Alexander the Great and evokes the military ceremonial mantles displayed during the Ptolemaic processions. Jason is so seductive that the Lemnian women feel ravished at his sight. He evokes Achilles at the gates of Troy sparkling with his armour (Il. 22.25-32). But the battlefield will be the bed in women’s arms. He and almost all of his crew are going to be married to the Lemnians, just as Alexander and his officers did at Susa in 324 BCE. Through a literary resource cherished by Hellenistic poets, an ecphrasis, Apollonius challenges the epic canon, suggesting readings that merge fiction with historical facts, through two opposite cosmic forces φιλότης and νεῖκος. The seven scenes embroidered in the cloak embody them in its tension. Aphrodite, who holds the shield of Ares and sees herself on it, represents those two forces that give the plot, as well as history, its dynamics.

Investments in Renewable Energy in Rural Communes: An Analysis of Regional Disparities in Poland

Although energy transformation is a widely discussed topic, there is a dearth of research on the role of rural communes in implementing that concept in Poland, a country where rural areas account for more than 90% of the total landmass. Most research projects are focused on larger local government units, such as cities, whereas rural communes’ role in the development of local energy policies and impact on the development of renewable energy sources (RESs) is often disregarded. Therefore, this study extends the existing literature resources with a view to bridging that gap by assessing rural communes’ investment activity in the context of the Polish energy transformation, with particular emphasis on regional differences in RES investments financed with Union funds. Therefore, the main purpose of this study is to assess the contribution of rural communes to the Polish energy transformation process, with a particular focus on regional differences in renewable energy investments financed with European Union funds in the successive seven-year financial perspectives 2007–2013 and 2014–2020. The study aimed to answer the following key research questions: how does the level of rural communes’ investment activities related to renewable energy development compare to that of other commune types? What are the regional differences in rural communes’ investment activities related to renewable energy? What are the main factors affecting rural communes’ investment activity in regions most involved in the development of renewable energies? The study relies on data from the Ministry of Development Funds and Regional Policy and from the Local Data Bank of the Central Statistical Office. The dataset was processed with the use of descriptive statistics methods and Ward’s method with a view to identifying regional patterns and conditions for the development of renewable energy investments. This study focuses on the investment activities of rural communes in Poland related to RESs financed with European Union funds. The empirical research results highlight rural municipalities’ crucial role in developing RES, emphasizing their high investment activity and significant regional differences. Municipalities from the eastern Polish provinces of Lublin and Podlasie have successfully secured EU funds for RES development. They have implemented numerous projects, primarily related to solar energy.

Empowering Diversity by Building Inclusive Software Engineering Projects with Large Language Models

The integration of emerging AI technologies, particularly Large Language Models (LLMs), is fundamentally reshaping the landscape of software engineering. LLMs offer a wide array of capabilities that can enhance various aspects of software development, including design assistance, automated code analysis and synthesis, and testing. Consequently, their integration into software engineering practices holds the potential to greatly improve efficiency and code quality, marking a notable paradigm shift towards the creation of more intelligent and adaptive systems. This allows the definition of an extended perspective when establishing requirements for building software engineering solutions by incorporating evidence from literature resources and practice. By synthesizing requirements and evidence from scholarly and practitioner sources using LLMs, software engineers can ensure that their solutions are not only technically sound but also align with best practices in fostering social norms and values like inclusivity. Adopting such an approach supports the creation of responsible and inclusive educational software that caters to diverse learning needs and promotes equitable access to educational resources. Moreover, by using LLMs to inform decision-making throughout the software development lifecycle, software engineers can iteratively refine and enhance their solutions based on emerging research findings, thereby ensuring continuous improvement in fostering inclusive educational environments. Hence, this research aims to develop a novel evidence-based software engineering method informed by insights from scientific literature. As a use case, we design and implement a dyslexia-oriented educational software application that supports children in learning to read, guided by this new methodological approach.

Analysis of tumor treatment under interventional ultrasound through structural and temporal dynamics: a bibliometric visualization.

Ultrasound is considered one of the most crucial tools for image-guided tumor ablation, and provides a vital alternative approach to tumor treatment. This study used bibliometric methods to characterize the development history of tumor treatment under interventional ultrasound and explore future research hotspots. In this study, we retrieved and selected publications on tumor treatment under interventional ultrasound from the Web of Science Core Collection (WoSCC) database published from 1960 to 2023. In total, 2,588 articles were included in our study. A bibliometric analysis was conducted to explore various aspects of this field, such as global publication trends, institutional and author collaborations, high-impact journals, highly cited publications, and the evolution of research hotspots. Our results revealed that the global publication output in this field has continuously increased over the past few decades with China and the United States emerging as the most active contributors and maintaining close collaborative relationships. Several institutions and authors, including Chongqing Medical University, had a high publication volume, high citation counts, and a high number of collaborations in this field. Journals like the "Journal of Urology" and "Ultrasound in Medicine and Biology" have enriched the literature resources and fostered developments in this field. In addition, a keyword analysis revealed the main focus areas in this field. Based on our analysis, we found that the focus of research on tumor treatment under interventional ultrasound has shifted from the exploration of clinical applications to technological advancements and safety. This study also revealed the historical trajectory and identified future trends in this field.

Research of Gate-All-Around Field-Effect Transistors

This report provides an overview of GAA FETs also known as Gate-All-Around FETs, focusing on their introduction and limitations, based on a comprehensive review of current literature and online resources. GAA FETs represent an evolution of FinFET technology, which itself was developed from traditional MOSFET designs. Each iteration has aimed to improve performance and overcome limitations of its predecessor. The GAA architecture offers superior electrostatic control, resulting in higher drive currents, reduced leakage, and improved subthreshold swing, making it ideal for high-performance, low-power applications. Despite these advantages, GAA FETs still face challenges with short-channel effects (SCEs) as device dimensions shrink. Gate-All-Around (GAA) is a transistor architecture designed to address the limitations of the FinFET design. Unlike FinFET, where the channel is surrounded on three sides by the gate, GAA surrounds the channel on all four sides by turning the FinFET structure sideways, making the channels horizontal. This design provides enhanced control over the transistor switch. The fabrication of GAA transistors involves a series of highly precise processes, which enable improved transistor scaling with reduced variability, resulting in increased performance and lower power consumption.

Serious Games for Improving Mental Health: Status and Prospects

With the rapid development of time and technology, the significance of digital game development cannot be underestimated. In today's era, games have permeated thousands of households, encompassing a wide range of genres. They are no longer solely entertainment products but also can be applied in education, medical care, learning, scientific research, and other fields. Research indicates that serious games (games designed to teach knowledge and skills or provide professional training and simulation) can effectively improve mental health. This review discusses the current status and future prospects of serious games in promoting mental health. It presents a comprehensive classification of serious games by integrating several literature resources, synthesizing information and data analysis to investigate their effectiveness in improving mental health outcomes. The findings show that serious games play a certain role in the treatment of mental illness. However, the current body of research is not without limitations, as there exists a dearth of controlled experiments comparing the efficacy of serious games to other types of games and investigating the effectiveness of gamification techniques. To address these gaps, researchers and designers should further prioritize approaches such as emotional design and participatory design. Additionally, leveraging emerging technologies like virtual reality can facilitate the development of adaptable game designs and methodologies that align with evolving societal needs.

Studying technical sciences without borders: We use the navigator for open educational resources. Part 1. The Russian experience

Introduction. The introduction of information and communication technologies into learning processes expands the possibilities of using information resources and becomes one of the priorities of the transforming higher education system. These changes are reflected in the trends in the development and application of open educational resources. However, the scale and fragmentation of data on the Internet, as well as the lack of open educational resources standards, makes the information retrieval process a difficult task and requires professional skills.Purpose setting. To determine the relevance and prospects for the development of sectoral open educational resources, it is necessary to analyze their role in the modern educational system. It is important to identify the possibilities of using open access research in technical sciences as one of the tools to eliminate social inequality in higher education. To identify and present arguments for the purpose of justifying the need to develop an industry-specific «Navigator on OER of Technical Sciences» (hereinafter referred to as the «Navigator»).Methodology and methods of the study. The research methodology covers the study and analysis of scientific papers devoted to the development of tools and initiatives in the field of open educational resources in technical sciences both in Russia and abroad. This study is also based on the method of oral questioning of students, postgraduates and teachers of technical disciplines at universities in Novosibirsk. Results. An array of scientific literature and web resources has been studied, providing free access to scientific and educational information in the field of research under consideration. Taking into account empirical data, the necessity of developing a «Navigator» on open educational resources in the system of higher technical education is justified (http://lib-os.ru/issledovatelyam/resursy/obrazovatelnye- resursy/navigator-oor-techn-nauk/).Conclusion. The study of technical sciences using open educational resources contributes to the effective improvement of professional level and allows you to be aware of current solutions to innovative activities in the field of knowledge under consideration.

Estimates of life-history and growth parameters of exploited fish species in lakes Edward and George: Implications on exploitation status, population dynamics, management, and conservation of native species.

Adequate knowledge is essential for responsible inland fisheries. However, many inland fisheries lack monitoring, and therefore, decision-making for fisheries management is not reliable. In this paper, we used data from surveys and literature to estimate the life-history and growth parameters of 16 exploited fish stocks in the Ugandan part of Lake Edward and Lake George (East Africa). The estimated parameters are pivotal indicators of fish stock status, particularly in data-poor fisheries. The estimated parameters included maximum length (Lmax) and mean length (Lmean) as indicators of size structure in experimental and commercial catches, coefficients of length-weight relationships, length at 50% maturity (Lm50), fecundity, von Bertalanffy parameters, total mortality (Z), and natural mortality (M). These parameters were estimated using empirical formulae, statistical methods, and analyses of length frequencies. Only two stocks of semutundu Bagrus docmak exhibited significant and increasing trends in Lmax (Lake Edward) and Lmean (Lake George). The estimates for the remaining parameters were consistent with those in FishBase and other literature resources, either for the same species or related species. This consistency indicates their reliability for application in decision-making and further assessments. Some parameters showed evidence of unsustainable fishing. For example, estimates of Lm50 for four of the assessed stocks belonging to two species (Nile tilapia Oreochromis niloticus and marbled lungfish Protopterus aethiopicus) were lower than baseline estimates in the studied waterbodies. Furthermore, the Lmean in catches for all the stocks were less than the optimum lengths (Lopt), which maximize catches with a minimal impact on biomass and size structure. No significant changes in Lmean, length-frequency distributions, and size at maturity could be attributed to the management changes implemented in 2018, probably because it is too early to observe changes in these parameters. However, there are positive signs attributable to the changes in management as shown by a high proportion of mature individuals in commercial catches for most of the stocks for which the proportion was calculated, and an increase in Lmean and Lmax for some stocks, such as B. docmak, in commercial or experimental catches. New estimates from this study will enhance decision-making and further assessments of fisheries. Routine monitoring is recommended to update and improve the estimates.

Fish Species Assemblages and Diversity in Water Body Infested by Alien Species

Human is one of the mediators for non-native species invasion, especially in the aquatic ecosystem. Aquaculture and sport fishing activities are the main reasons for non-native fish introduction, especially in man-made habitats. In the present study, we determined the fish community between the invaded as opposed to pristine ecosystems in north Terengganu, Malaysia. The primary data was collected using hook and line, hand-held push net, cast net and gills net while secondary data were also utilised from published and unpublished data. The fish general information including functional traits and prey-predator relationship were obtained from literature and reliable online resources. The data were used to construct hypothetical diagrams and analyzed using taxonomic distinctness index. The fish community between the two habitats differ significantly in which the non-native fish invaded habitat has much lesser fish species richness than that of the pristine habitat. Taxonomic diversity between the two habitats also was markedly different. The non-native Cichla ocellaris added predation pressure to fish community in the lacustrine habitat as the apex predator and were proven to feed on the native fish fauna in the lake. We discuss the community structure in both habitats and explore the further impact of invasion by this invasive alien species on the native fish species. We conclude that the presence of Cichla ocellaris amplify pressure to native fish community in the man-made lake.

Commanders Requirements: What Do New Zealand Commanders and their Staffs Expect of Military Intelligence Officers in the 21st Century

Military intelligence supports commanders, operations and planning staffs, and their evolving needs. With few foundations for what is expected of military-intelligence officers in scholarly literature, this article attempts to determine what military-intelligence soldiers, planning officers, operational staff, and commanders expect of military-intelligence officers in the 21st century operating environment. Literature, training doctrine, and public resources provide no data or succinct analysis justifying how New Zealand military-intelligence officers comprehend what their roles required of them. This research surveyed New Zealand Defence Force personnel to determine what they believe is best military-intelligence practice. While commanders’ preferences differ, doctrine indicates military-intelligence officers should train for the most likely situations, and therefore commanders’ most likely expectations.2 This article presents analysis of what is required to be a good military-intelligence officer.

Commanders Requirements: What Do New Zealand Commanders and their Staffs Expect of Military Intelligence Officers in the 21st Century

Military intelligence supports commanders, operations and planning staffs, and their evolving needs. With few foundations for what is expected of military-intelligence officers in scholarly literature, this article attempts to determine what military-intelligence soldiers, planning officers, operational staff, and commanders expect of military-intelligence officers in the 21st century operating environment. Literature, training doctrine, and public resources provide no data or succinct analysis justifying how New Zealand military-intelligence officers comprehend what their roles required of them. This research surveyed New Zealand Defence Force personnel to determine what they believe is best military-intelligence practice. While commanders’ preferences differ, doctrine indicates military-intelligence officers should train for the most likely situations, and therefore commanders’ most likely expectations. This article presents analysis of what is required to be a good military-intelligence officer.

Conjunctive use in water resource management: current trends and future directions

ABSTRACT Water scarcity and the nееd for sustainable water management practices are pressing global challenges. Conjunctive use, a united management of both surface water and groundwater resources, is being progressively considered as one of the fundamental approaches to solving these issues. This paper gives a detailed overview of the conjunctive use in water resource management considering the present tendencies and directions of development in this sphere. The present study relies on a diverse variety of literature resources which integrate the new techniques, equipment, and policies in respect to conjunctive use. It covers important issues like hydrological modeling, innovative groundwater recharge methods, and integrating conjunctive use techniques into adaptive management system. Moreover, the review also evaluates the roles of different parties, such as government agencies, communities, and industries, involved in the conjunctive use approaches and the promotion of collaborative governance mechanisms. This review identifies that while the conjunctive use approaches are very promising for solutions to water security, fragmented management and poor data integration constrain them. The paper conducts an all-embracing analysis that pinpoints the upcoming problems and solutions, and discovers the need for extensive research and innovation to make the conjunctive water resources management more efficient and resilient.

‘Standing with Each Other’: Indigenous-Muslim Relation-Making on Turtle Island

Within the context of the northern part of Turtle Island, the space of relationships between Indigenous and Muslim communities is one intertwined within the history and geopolitical realities of settler-colonialism and immigration. This paper is an exploration of the theme of space, and relationship formation from the perspective of Muslim and Indigenous peoples in Canada who have engaged in building relations over the past two decades. This article is based on a wider qualitative semi-structured interview-based research project, supported by content analyses of existing literature and online resources produced by relevant organizations and initiatives. The research analysis has led me to thematically organize these spaces into four general types of spaces: 1) organization-led spaces of relationship building; 2) spaces of conviviality as pathways to relationship building; 3) relational spaces defined through acts of documentation; and 4) spiritually and emotionally bonded spaces that transcend a secular framework. This analysis led to identifying practices of relational meaning-making that form a preliminary understanding of what characterizes Indigenous-Muslim relations on Turtle Island.