2026 Vol.5 No.1

This study investigates the marital choices of rural women with disabilities within a town located in Northwest China, a population positioned at the intersection of gender, disability, and rural disadvantage. Grounded in Bourdieu’s theoretical insights on capital, the study theorizes marriage as a strategic social field in which vulnerable women assess risks, mobilize resources, and convert di... more

Prenatal classes are a key component of antenatal health promotion, supporting maternal knowledge, confidence, and preparedness for childbirth. However, evidence on determinants of prenatal class participation in rural settings remains limited, particularly from nationally representative data. This study aimed to identify sociodemographic determinants of prenatal class participation among rural... more

To contribute to the overall environmental and socio-economic rebalancing of Italy, the paper proposes to identify policies, strategies, and tools useful to local communities that intend to pursue the valorisation of Campania’s inland protected areas. Starting from an in depth analysis of the territories using the territorial method, from listening to the positions of the local communities that... more

Heliciculture, the cultivation of edible land snails, is gaining prominence as a sustainable and economically viable agricultural sector. Despite this growth, productivity in snail farming remains inconsistent due to variable environmental conditions and empirical management practices. This study applies machine learning (ML) techniques for the first time to predict production outcomes in Cornu... more

This essay critically examines the persistent food security challenges in the Philippines, a nation paradoxically rich in agricultural resources yet plagued by hunger and malnutrition. Through a comprehensive four-part analysis, it systematically unpacks the complex milieus: historical, economic, political—factors shaping this crisis. Part 1 explores the historical and contemporary dynamics dri... more

Mechanized rice transplanting has become an essential practice in modern rice cultivation due to its economic advantages, reduced labor requirements, and shorter operation time compared with manual transplanting. However, successful mechanized transplanting depends on the provision of high-quality mat-type seedlings, which are produced in specially designed plastic trays. These trays play a cri... more

The article explores the role of traditional knowledge systems (TKS) in creating circular livestock economies and fostering environmental stewardship. The study focuses on Pathe Pathshala, a mobile, community-led education initiative led by grassroots veterinarian Dr. Balaram Sahu, and shows how locally embedded practices in animal care, ethno-veterinary medicine, and adaptive breeding can serv... more

The Mendoza Wine Route can be conceived as a Latin American benchmark for the articulation of history, oenology, and culture, which embodies SDG 11 (Sustainable Cities and Communities) in several of its goals. From a historical and heritage perspective, the network of irrigation ditches and public trees protects and manages an urban-productive oasis landscape that makes the Andean desert habita... more