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Open AccessPublished: 10 April 2026

Religious Tourism and Rural Tourism, an Alternative for Development in Isolated Regions

Paula Gabriela Nuñez

New Countryside · 50-65 · 10.55121/nc.v5i2.1116

This paper problematizes and critically examines rural development research carried out in Argentina, especially in the Andean region of northern Patagonia. The study focuses on the steppe, one of the nation’s most sparsely populated regions, adjacent to the Andean region, which is known for being one of Argentina’s most attract

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Open AccessPublished: 10 April 2026

A Metalinguistic Judgmental Analysis of Pakistani English Phonology by Odki Native Speakers

Abdul Basit Bughio, Abdul Malik Abbasi

Linguistic Exploration · 103–114 · 10.55121/le.v3i1.1109

The study aims to explore the metalinguistic judgments of English syllable structures and lexical stress patterns perceived by Odki English as a Second Language (ESL) adult learners. The paper lays emphasis on phonological adjustments in Pakistan English spoken by the native Odki speakers and especially in their word stress and

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Open AccessPublished: 6 April 2026

A Systematic Review of the Diverse Applications of Alfalfa and Its Role in Sustainable Agriculture

Muhammad Adil, Usama Shoukat, Muhammad Daud, Isma Gul, Rifqa Afzal, Muhammad Aqib, Sajjad Shafeeq

New Countryside · 35-49 · 10.55121/nc.v5i2.1114

This comprehensive review synthesizes literature from scientific databases, including ScienceDirect, SpringerLink, and Google Scholar, to critically assess the diverse applications of alfalfa (lucerne; Medicago sativa L.). Renowned as a premier forage crop for silage, hay, and grazing, alfalfa delivers exceptional nutritional qu

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Open AccessPublished: 3 April 2026

Design and Implementation of an Automated Toll Collection System

Moses Kwasi Torkudzor, Stephen Andoh Baffoe, Gabriel Senyah, Micheal Gyamfi Opoku, Yitzak Ofori, Patrick Atsu Agbemabiese

Transportation Development Research · 64-77 · 10.55121/tdr.v4i1.1139

Manual toll collection systems exacerbate traffic congestion, economic inefficiency, and environmental pollution, particularly in rapidly urbanizing regions. Several technologies were introduced over the years to address problems associated with manual toll collection. Despite these developments, challenges remain in making the

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Open AccessPublished: 3 April 2026

Perception of Mobile Street Food Vendors in Osun State, Nigeria on Some Operational Issues and Their Exposure to Health Hazards

Soladoye Sunday Asa, Kehinde Adekunbi Taiwo, Titilayo Olubunmi Olaposi

Food and Drug Safety · 24-37 · 10.55121/fds.v3i2.1025

Street food vending plays a critical role in urban food access and livelihood generation in Nigeria, yet empirical evidence on vendors’ socio-economic conditions, health experiences, and regulatory interactions remains limited. This study assessed mobile street food vendors in selected towns of Osun State using a cross-sectional

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Open AccessPublished: 2 April 2026

Impact of Technological Treatments on the Hygienic Quality of Local Milk from the Niamey Region

Hamza Seydou Korombé, Ibrahim Djibo, Mahaman Maaouia Abdou Moussa, Mariama Gagara Hima, Amadou Morou Madougou, Aicha Mahamadou Kona, Aminatou Aliou Baraz, Abdoulaye Soumana Gouro

Food and Drug Safety · 12-23 · 10.55121/fds.v3i2.1172

This study evaluates the effectiveness of three technological treatments, including spontaneous fermentation (T1), fermentation with inoculum (T2), and filro-fermentation (T3), in improving the microbiological quality of raw milk (T0) collected in the municipality of Kollo (Niger). A total of 31 milk samples were collected and s

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Open AccessPublished: 1 April 2026

Mapping the Role of Millet Mission in Localising SDGs: Evidence from the Indian States with Special Reference to Odisha

Mohit Kumar Bhatter, Arindam Laha

New Countryside · 17-34 · 10.55121/nc.v5i2.1151

Climate change is one of the biggest challenges of the twenty-first century, necessitating adaptation to climate resilient agricultural practices (e.g., millet cultivation) to withstand shocks. The Odisha Millet Mission (OMM) is a unique flagship programme launched by the Government of Odisha in 2017–2018 to improve the entire m

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Open AccessPublished: 30 March 2026

The Geographies and the Temporal Trends/Dynamics of Urban Sprawl in a Suburban Area

Guwani Erangi Kavirathna, Ananda Y Karunarathna

Urban Planning and Construction · 12-32 · 10.55121/upc.v4i1.1128

Urban sprawl refers to the expansion of cities towards the countryside, associated with developed infrastructure facilities and transportation networks. Thus, this study aims to analyze the geospatial patterns/dynamics of the urban sprawl, examine the temporal patterns/dynamics of the urban sprawl, and investigate the causative

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Open AccessPublished: 30 March 2026

Inclusive Net-Zero Framework for Assessing Urban Transport Policies and Programmes—Case of India

Darshini Mahadevia, Saumya Lathia, Talat Munshi

Transportation Development Research · 40-63 · 10.55121/tdr.v4i1.1011

India’s Net-Zero commitment, announced at the COP26 held in Glasgow, underscores the critical role of urban transport in achieving long-term climate goals. This paper examines the adequacy of existing transport policies and programmes at both macro (national and state) and city levels in advancing Net-Zero readiness. This paper

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Open AccessPublished: 29 March 2026

Humor Construction through Metaphor in a Stand-Up Comedy under Conceptual Blending Theory: A Case Study of The King of Comedy

Lian Liu, Hui Chen, Honggang Liu

Linguistic Exploration · 86–102 · 10.55121/le.v3i1.1194

Humor is essential in daily life and as linguistic research advances, its mechanisms have attracted increasing scholarly attention. Metaphor as a fundamental way humans conceptualize the world plays a key role in constructing humor. And stand-up comedy, combining verbal artistry with social critique, offers rich naturalistic dat

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