Creativity for sustainable development? by Polynczuk-Alenius Kinga

“…The focus is placed on the two theoretical possibilities: manifestation of environmental citizenship and means of self-expression. Drawing on the ideas of individualisation of responsibility and political consumerism, the article explores the creative input of consumers in the zero-waste brand community as a potentially political form of advocacy for sustainable consumption and development. …”
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Unexamined faiths and the public place of religion: emerging insights from the law by Iain T. Benson

“…It examines some writings of recent popularist authors such as Richard Dawkins and Christopher Hitchens, and is critical of the authors’ claims that they do not have faith or beliefs. Drawing on legal decisions in Canada and South Africa the article suggests that this sort of terminological looseness has legal and political implications when it comes to whether or not beliefs of all sorts (religious and non-religious) are treated fairly in the public sphere. …”
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Territorial Rivalries in Humanitarian Work and Nursing: Critical Examination of Professional Identities and Delivery of Care by Janaka Jayawickrama, Jordan Lindekens

“…This article suggests that drawing on ideas from ancient philosophies beyond the Euro-North American perspective could help to improve learning. …”
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The Theory of Fairness with Integrity in Indonesia’s Electoral Justice System by Sahran Raden

“…This paper describes the concept of a fairness theory of justice with integrity applied in elections in Indonesia, drawing on the transformation of John Rawls' fairness theory. …”
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Is fides quaerens intellectum a scholarly enterprise? Some thoughts on confessional theology at a public university by Gerrit Brand

“… In the context of reflection in South Africa about the place of confessional theology at public universities, and in critical conversation with positions defended by thinkers like Hans Albert, Gerhard Ebeling, Ben Vedder, Vincent Brümmer and Gijsbert van den Brink, a case can be made for a legitimate place at public universities for a theology that goes beyond merely describing and analysing faith to evaluate religious points of view and suggest new ways of expressing faith drawing from a specific faith tradition, thereby serving not only the academy and broader society in general, but also specifically a faith community. …”
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"The personal is political": faith and religion in a public university by Isabel Apawo Phiri, Sarojini Nadar

“…They illustrate how the great rallying cry of the early feminist movement to make the personal political can help in ensuring that religion does not become a “private” matter. Drawing on empirical research with religious women who experience gender-based violence in various forms, the authors argue that when religious beliefs are put into practice without critical introspection, religion becomes dangerous at both the personal and public levels. …”
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Design and Construction of a Hydraulic Lift. by Ndahura, Dickens

“…The design is performed by considering a hydraulic lift as a portable, compact, and suitable for medium type of load application. Drafting and drawing a hydraulic lift system is done using solid works with suitable modeling and imported to any workbench for meshing and analysis. …”
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Up-to-date approaches to treatment of the functional constipation at children by V. F. Privorotsky, N. Ye. Luppova

“…Rome criteria of IBS are applicable only in relation to children of middle and senior school age. At drawing up medical programs for children with functional constipation, it is advisable to take into account its type (spasmodic or hypotonic), degree of compensation, age of a child. …”
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Podążając śladem dziecięcego rozumienia świata społecznego. Uwagi na marginesie badań mozaikowych by Agnieszka Nowak-Łojewska

“… The text is about social education of children and it presents an approach related to a new paradigm of a child and childhood as well as solutions drawing on constructivism. It highlights the sense of children’s exploration and their active participation in creating knowledge about themselves, others and their social background. …”
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Critical Literacy Sustainability: What Pedagogical Practices? Whose Role? by Thamae Lipolelo, Matee Lihotetso Gloria

“…The study employed a mixed-methods approach, drawing on two theoretical frameworks: Legitimation Code Theory and Constructivism. …”
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The role of community education in training program services for the elderly by Imbar Novansyah, Eko Sulistiono, Nuri David Maria Veronika, Irfan Ardi

“…Data were analyzed through reduction, presentation, and conclusion drawing with patterns of data analysis findings. This research involved four informants and one program manager. …”
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The multifaceted Montessori movement, and its pioneers by Christine Quarfood

“…This article explores some aspects of the Montessori movement’s early history, drawing on social movement theories. In the first part, I argue that the Montessori movement of the interwar era should be conceptualized as a social movement organization (SMO) with AMI as its social movement infrastructure (SMI) and with its own specific cognitive praxis. …”
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What’s going around? A social network explanation of youth party membership by Emilien Paulis

“…A homogeneous composition matching with a high social and political profile is a pattern that has a considerable impact on their odds of joining a party, stressing that social networks can work in reproducing social and political inequalities, confining recruitment targets to the national population’s most “usual suspects”, and thereby explaining some difficulties faced by party organisations. Drawing on these findings, the conclusion discusses strategic considerations for Belgian parties. …”
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Co-Designing Future-Based Partnership for a University-Affiliated Organization Using a Futuristic Approach by Anne Namatsi Lutomia

“…By examining current practices and envisioning future dynamics, the paper provides insights into the role of partnerships in fostering sustainable development, particularly in education, agriculture, and governance. Drawing inspiration from systems learning and the cultural concept of reciprocity, the paper underscores the importance of mutual respect, trust, and collaboration in creating impactful, non-domination partnerships. …”
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Analysis of Patristic Interpretation of the “Shema” in Deuteronomy 6:4-5 by Isaac Boaheng

“…A historical approach was used where the views of selected theologians were explored within their socio-cultural and political settings. Drawing from African perspectives, the study reflected on the enduring relevance of these theological inquiries for contemporary society. …”
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Experts on the defensive: The Tsiganologue versus Romani activism (1959-1973) by Begoña Barrera López

“…The article draws on a wide range of sources from the French Ministry of the Interior and the Ministry of Health and Population. …”
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Antenatal corticosteroids in Singapore: a clinical and scientific assessment by Arundhati Gosavi, Zubair Amin, Sean William David Carter, Mahesh Arjandas Choolani, Erin Lesley Fee, Mark Amir Milad, Alan Hall Jobe, Matthew Warren Kemp

“…The dexamethasone regimen used in Singapore today affords a very high maternofetal drug exposure over a brief period of time. Drawing on clinical and experimental data, we reviewed the pharmacokinetic profile and pharmacodynamic effects of dexamethasone treatment regimen in Singapore, with a view to creating a development pipeline for optimising this critically important antenatal therapy.…”
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Christian and secular values for sale: the religious apostasy of celebrity and Disney's "Hannah Montana" star Miley Cyrus by Sanchez Sabate, Gelabert Santané, Badilla Briones, Del Valle Rojas

“…A paradigmatic case is that of American singer Miley Cyrus, who went from being a famous religious role model for conservative American evangelical Christians to becoming a secular and liberal celebrity, playing in highly sexualized live shows and videos. Drawing on a complementary use of sociological, economic and language theories of value, this paper explores Cyrus’ religious apostasy as a transformation from a Christian commodity to a secular one. …”
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Community Media 2.0: A Report from the ‘Co-Creative Communities’ Forum by Edmond Maura

“…It considers examples of participatory digital media that have emerged from the community broadcast sector, but it also considers local, collaborative, community-interest media projects developed by public broadcasters and organisations involved in arts, social justice and development. Drawing on forum transcripts and follow-up research the essay describes some of the key trends shaping how community-interest media organisations and independent producers are working with participatory digital culture, and with what success.…”
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