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Praying for Peace: Family Experiences of Christian Conversion in Bhaktapur [PDF]

open access: yes, 2019
In Nepal’s public discourse, Christianity is often described as a divisive force, perhaps a plot by foreign powers to undermine the cohesion of Nepali society. In this article, I present ethnographic material from Bhaktapur suggesting that, at least with
Gibson, Ian
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Sustainable curriculum innovation through educational design research in conservatoire education

open access: yesThe Curriculum Journal, EarlyView.
Abstract This study reported a four‐year educational design research (EDR) project at a Dutch conservatoire, where researchers and practitioners collaboratively redesigned the Bachelor of Music curriculum. Through iterative, practitioner‐led cycles of exploration, prototyping, implementation, and evaluation, the intervention produced a shared ...
Tamara Rumiantsev   +2 more
wiley   +1 more source

Pentecostalism and schisms in the Reformed Church in Zambia (1996–2001): Listening to the people

open access: yesHTS Teologiese Studies/Theological Studies, 2011
This article is descriptive in nature and a practical theological assessment of the schisms that took place in the Reformed Church in Zambia (RCZ) between 1996 and 2001.
Lukas Soko, H. Jurgens Hendriks
doaj   +1 more source

Macedonian Orthodox Church in the Context of Balkan and European Orthodoxy

open access: yes, 2017
The aim of this paper is to examine the recent history and actual position of the Macedonian Orthodox Church – Archbishopric of Ohrid (MOC-AO), which is still not accepted by the Balkan Orthodox churches.
Gjorgjevski, Gjoko
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Strengthening urban resilience in China through underground infrastructures management: Addressing global climate challenges with technological solutions

open access: yesDeep Underground Science and Engineering, EarlyView.
This paper explores how climate‐resilient technologies, such as smart grids, digital twins, and self‐healing materials, can enhance urban resilience. It highlights the urgent need for proactive planning, public‐private collaboration, and data‐driven innovation to future‐proof underground infrastructure amid accelerating climate and urban pressures ...
Kai Chen Goh   +12 more
wiley   +1 more source

An Empirical Look at the Ecumenical Diaconate in the United States

open access: yes, 2003
The growth of interest in the escalating phenomenon of the diaconate in a number of denominations- predominantly in the North Atlantic region - has been well-documented in ecumenical dialogues, denominational reports, and scholarly publications.
Hartley, Benjamin L.
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A Place for the Church within Professional Psychology

open access: yes, 2010
There are various reasons why Christian psychologists may resist fully participating in a church community. Among these are historic tensions between science and religion, the complexity of multiple role relationships, cynicism related to clients\u27 ...
Heyne, Laura K.   +2 more
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Sustainable Live Sound Monitoring and Classification System Enabled by a Triboelectric Nanogenerator and Machine Learning Techniques

open access: yesENERGY &ENVIRONMENTAL MATERIALS, EarlyView.
A high‐performance Triboelectric Nanogenerator (TENG) acoustic sensor using polyimine/graphite polypropylene (PI/GP) was developed for real‐time, sustainable sound monitoring and classification. The self‐powered device delivers 25.67 μW output power, 92.7% accuracy with MobileNet V1, and powers a wireless transmission circuit, demonstrating dual ...
Majid Haji Bagheri   +8 more
wiley   +1 more source

Together towards life and mission: A basis for good governance in church and society today

open access: yesVerbum et Ecclesia, 2015
In this research, important policy decisions by the 2013 General Synod of the Dutch ReformedChurch on the missional nature of the church were investigated in dialogue with the newmission affirmation of the World Council of Churches Together towards life:
Cornelius J.P. Niemandt
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Non‐State Regulators? Civil Society as Extension of the State in a Context of a Regularization Scheme for Undocumented Migrants

open access: yesEuropean Policy Analysis, EarlyView.
ABSTRACT “Opération Papyrus” was implemented in the Swiss Canton of Geneva between 2017 and 2018 with the aim of granting residence permits to undocumented migrants who met pre‐established criteria. This program serves as an exemplary case of involving nongovernmental actors to facilitate what were originally state‐controlled procedures.
Jan‐Erik Refle   +3 more
wiley   +1 more source

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