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Open AccessPublished: 28 March 2026

Self-Compassion and Physical Activity in Relation to Women’s Experiences with Breast Cancer

Kim A. Rogers, Erin Mitchell, Bradley J. Cardinal

Applied Behavioral Health and Psychology · 1–14 · 10.55121/abhp.v2i1.1094

An understudied phenomenon in behavioral health is the role of self-compassion in relation to physical activity among women with breast cancer. Therefore, this study aimed: (a) to understand sources of suffering in the context of managing breast cancer, including issues associated with, and opportunities afforded by, physical ac

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Open AccessPublished: 27 March 2026

From Dal’s Dictionary to Miyazaki’s Screen: A Comparative Analysis of Somatic Metaphors in Russian and Japanese Paremiology

Aida R. Nurutdinova

Linguistic Exploration · 59–85 · 10.55121/le.v3i1.1202

This study investigates cultural identity formation through comparative analysis of somatic metaphors in Russian and Japanese proverbs and their transformation in animated film. Drawing on 347 Russian proverbs from Vladimir Dal's dictionary and 298 Japanese proverbs from the Nihon Kokugo Daijiten, the research examines how bodil

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Open AccessPublished: 27 March 2026

Cultural and Aesthetic Agency at the Intersection of Art and Economics

Robert Gordon

Philosophy and Realistic Reflection · 188–198 · 10.55121/prr.v3i1.651

An important element in understanding human life and history is how market forces and economic development relate to the creation and distribution of the significant artifacts of culture. The relationship between art and economics is important because commercial activity is a primary means by which humans sustain life amid the v

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Open AccessPublished: 25 March 2026

Recent Developments in Urban Wastewater Management—Insights, Recommendations, and Future Perspectives

Anshul Jain, Hridayesh Varma, Madhu Kushwaha

Urban Planning and Construction · 1-11 · 10.55121/upc.v4i1.1085

Rapid population growth and intensified human activities such as mining operations, industrial discharge, ore smelting, fossil fuel combustion—particularly coal—along with the agricultural use of arsenic-contaminated water, pesticides, herbicides, and fertilizers have significantly compromised freshwater resources intended for h

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Open AccessPublished: 25 March 2026

Effect of Different Drying Methods on the Chemical and Antioxidant Properties of Avocado Seed Powder

Rebecca Olajumoke Oloniyo, Blessing Abeni Ekele, Jabiru Daddy Aliyu, Mary Anuoluwapo Ajatta, Opeyemi Banke Abiodun

Food and Drug Safety · 1-11 · 10.55121/fds.v3i2.1045

Avocado fruits are considered the healthiest fruit in the world due to their high nutritional value. It is rich in valuable bioactive compounds that could be used in the treatment of degenerative diseases, but its seeds remain underutilized. This study investigates the effect of three different drying methods on the chemical and

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Open AccessPublished: 24 March 2026

Audience Responses and Gendered Paratexts in Film Title Translation: Evidence from Chinese Social Media

Xiaoming Tian, Xuduo Gao, Fei Wu

Cultural Conflict and Integration · 72-86 · 10.55121/cci.v3i1.1090

This study investigates translated film titles as ideological sites in contemporary Chinese media discourse, where gender identities are erased, objectified, misrepresented, or reclaimed. It examines how such paratextual choices trigger cultural conflict and negotiation during cross-cultural circulation. Guided by paratext theor

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Open AccessPublished: 20 March 2026

Values as Phenomena of Truth: The Mythopoetic Aesthetics of Thought as Highest Act

Siyana Vitalievna Shchepanovskaya

Cultural Arts Research and Development · 70-86 · 10.55121/card.v6i1.1020

This theoretical-philosophical investigation proposes a synthesis of mythopoetic, phenomenological, and ethical discourses to reconceptualize value-formation. It posits that the “Other” (alterity) operates in a dual capacity: as the radical unknown challenging the Self, and as the elevated dimension within communication where th

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Open AccessPublished: 20 March 2026

What Clinicians Should Listen for in the Speech of Latino Families: Communicative Concordance

Otto Santa Ana, Evelyn Aldapa, Clarissa Cisneros, Ashley Corral, Evelyn Quintero, Tniztney Reyes, Gabriela Robles

Linguistic Exploration · 41–58 · 10.55121/le.v3i1.787

Language is a critical consideration for practitioners working with Latino children and their families. These families display a wide range of linguistic backgrounds—from recent immigrants with limited English proficiency, to extended families who speak only Spanish, to bilingual households, to those who primarily speak non-stan

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Open AccessPublished: 17 March 2026

Superelevation of Road Curves: Influence on Vehicles Fuel Consumption

Alex Coiret, Pierre-Olivier Vandanjon

Transportation Development Research · 27-39 · 10.55121/tdr.v4i1.1052

Transport systems are primarily designed to address mobility and safety concerns. Today, energy consumption must also be taken into account in infrastructure design and operation, as environmental issues and tensions in oil production continue to intensify. For road transport, infrastructure requires energy for its construction,

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Open AccessPublished: 17 March 2026

Employment Alignment and Salary Satisfaction among Doctoral-Level High-Skilled Talent in Taiwan

Yih-chyi Chuang, Yung Lin Chen Hsueh

Journal of Education and Learning Environments · 93–114 · 10.55121/jele.v2i1.895

Taiwan has invested substantially in doctoral education to maintain competitiveness in technology-intensive industries, yet empirical evidence reveals a significant puzzle: while 73% of doctorate holders report high education-employment alignment, only 38% express satisfaction with their salaries, and approximately one-third int

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