2026 March - 6 articles
Yam (Dioscorea rotundata) is a major staple crop in West Africa and plays a central role in regional food security, rural livelihoods, and cultural identity. Its wide ecological adaptation, diverse maturity periods, and in-ground storage capacity mak...
The dialectical relationship between national culture and civic culture has become central to understanding the cultural foundations of modern nation-states. Under conditions of globalization and intensified international competition, culture operate...
Beykoz Leather and Shoe Factory is an important industrial heritage site in Istanbul because of its cultural, social, historical, and symbolic value. Reusing it as a filming location has created a long-running controversy about its suitability. There...
In globalized markets, traditional Chinese furniture must strike a balance between cultural authenticity and modern consumer appeal. This study introduced the first comprehensive scale to measure Confucian–Daoist value expressions in Ming-style...
Deindustrialization has left many industrial buildings inactive, raising questions about their role in contemporary urban life. This article explores how semiotics and psychogeography can reframe such structures as dynamic architectural happenings, s...
The notions of disability and accessibility have been the object of thorough revision over the past few decades, spurred by the actions and documents set forth by international institutions and organizations. Accessibility for people with disabilitie...
