Consequently, from a cultural perspective, aluminum is considered a symbol of modernity. Technological breakthroughs generate economic growth and social benefits. Present applications of aluminum include new choices, such as 3D , composite materials, nano-rods, biomedicine devices and aerospace uses.
This chapter uses a cultural ecosystem services framework (Daniel et al. 2012, Hernández-Morcillo et al. 2013) to synthesize the literature on cultural uses of NTFPs by
The multiple uses of livestock also include their cultural roles in many societies. Consequently, the use of animal resources varies considerably in different parts of the world, as the social, environmental and other conditions for …
The presence of different agroclimatic zones, cultural uses, cultural importance, and cultural value of the species are central to conserving plant species in the area. ... Egeru A, Salako KV, Agbangla C, Adomou AC, et al. Species richness, cultural importance, and prioritization of wild spices for conservation in the Sudano-Guinean …
From Rosa Parks' refusal to take the back seat to the courageous Freedom Riders, Alabama is home to some of the most pivotal moments in history. Here, visitors can encounter an era of triumph ...
Culture. The culture of Alabama is intricately tied to Old Dixie, its lost hope for a separate nation of its own. The Confederate flag is a common sight and the white locals tend to have strong opinions about their plight in the …
Alabama's landscape is dotted with historic sites that reflect its diverse past. Antebellum mansions, such as the Gaineswood and Magnolia Grove, offer a glimpse into the state's pre-Civil War history.
Alabama's original inhabitants included Cherokee, Chickasaw, Choctaw, and Creek peoples; evidence of their activity can be found near Tuscaloosa. Hernando de Soto …
This paper explores the importance of elements of the natural world, and particularly plants, among people of different religious affiliations in western Africa. Plants play an overriding role in African folk religions, which in turn are closely associated with health practices and influence management decisions concerning natural resources. In …
Discover the rich history, cultural significance, and therapeutic properties of lavender. Learn about its origins, ancient uses, culinary applications, and skincare benefits.
By exploring different approaches of understanding cultural diversity, and the relationship between culture and identity, this entry shows that cultural diversity is a vast pool where different (and sometimes contradictory) approaches toward it …
We will also examine the cross-cultural uses of honey in milestone celebrations, shedding light on the diverse ways in which this natural sweetener is incorporated into traditional and modern practices. Finally, we will explore the modern adaptations of honey in ceremonial foods and the efforts to preserve its cultural …
Group-shared attributes, coded in cultural systems, heavily influence how land is used. Despite recent advances in behavioural theory, the central role of culture in land-use decision-making and ...
Folk geographers, specialists who study spatial patterns and the cultural ecology of folklife, have traditionally divided Alabama into two cultural regions: the Midland Traditional Culture Region, which covers …
Augmented reality is a mature technology that uses the real world as a substrate and extends it by overlaying computer-generated information. It has been applied to several domains. In particular, the technology was proven to be useful for the management and preservation of Cultural Heritage. This study provides an overview of …
It goes without saying that tomatoes are near and dear to our hearts. After all, we couldn't do what we love—bringing you delicious, authentically prepared Italian pasta sauces—without the mighty tomato!
Background In the Himalayas, traditional knowledge and biodiversity are strongly linked due to the symbiotic interaction between plant and cultural diversity, as well as the support provided by cultural memories, ecological awareness, and social norms. Our study was focused on documenting the vanishing knowledge in the Kashmir …
Download Citation | Cultural Diversity in People's Understanding and Uses of Time | The global economy and international business ventures have brought many occasions for the development of ...
Practices of indigenous and local communities around the world were passed down from generation to generation and adapted to local culture and environment (Convention on Biological Diversity, 2011). Despite its many uses for millennia, now Cannabis is most famous for its psychoactive recreational use. The cannabinoid …
Offers a corrective to the imbalance of attention paid to the French Protectorate, while elucidating the depth of cultural cross-over that made possible the differing uses of al-Andalus…Calderwood's thesis is so original, his proof so wide-ranging.
The inventory of medicinal plants for most countries is still incomplete. Traditional knowledge of their uses is held by indigenous peoples and by rural communities, whose very existence is threatened by many cultural, social, and economic factors. Only a portion of this information has been documented comprehensively and systematically …
Indigenous uses of enset Cultural identity crop. The enset plant and its cultivation has special cultural meaning and value for the Wolaita. The cultivation of enset also bears a cultural symbol for the communities and it is an expression of their identity.
Speaking, writing and reading are integral to everyday life, where language is the primary tool for expression and communication. Studying how people use language – what words and phrases they ...
Alabama, known as the "Heart of Dixie" and the "Cotton State," has a rich history and vibrant culture marked by its transformative role in American civil rights and …
Studies on the processes of cultural transmission and cultural evolution have been at the center of archaeological research and debate for the first two decades of the twenty-first century (García Rivero 2016; Lipo et al. 2006; Mace and Jordan 2011; Richerson and Christiansen 2013; Shennan 2009; Whithen et al. 2011).During this time, …
There are 46 Aloe species identified from Ethiopia out of which 67.3% are endemics but comprehensive data on their ethno-medicinal and bio-cultural values are lacking.
Value can be seen from three different perspectives. As an exchange value, meaning the price of a good in the market; as a utility, in other words the use value of a good or service; and finally, importance …
Religious and cultural uses of plants promoting agroecological transitions in rural . ... farming systems (Altieri, 2002; Altieri, et al., 2015) that may, in the future, be the key to the .
Here in Alabama, we're family oriented and take traditions very seriously. Many Alabamians do the same traditions. However, there are a few that would rather …
