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The physiology of survival: From the third man to placebo escape hatch?

Experimental Physiology, EarlyView.
Frank E. Marino, Alexander F. Marino
wiley   +1 more source

The Tapu–Noa Matrix for Determining Whether the Use or Registration of a Trade Mark Is Likely to Offend Māori

Journal of the Royal Society of New Zealand, Volume 56, Issue 4, August 2026.
In Aotearoa New Zealand, the Māori Trade Marks Advisory Committee advises the Commissioner of Trade Marks on whether trade mark applications that are, or appear to be, derivative of a Māori sign, are likely to be offensive to Māori. The Committee uses a Tapu–Noa Matrix to help ascertain offensiveness.
Jayden Houghton (Rereahu Maniapoto)
wiley   +1 more source

Reimagining Rural Spaces: Cultural Practices and Aesthetic Design for Active Ageing in Northern Thai Community

Asia Pacific Viewpoint, Volume 67, Issue 2, Page 269-281, August 2026.
ABSTRACT This study investigates the role of rural aesthetics and cultural practises in promoting active ageing amongst older adults in Baan Pong Nuea Village, Northern Thailand. Addressing a critical gap in the literature, it examines how the residential environment influences elderly well‐being in a rural context.
Alisa Nutley
wiley   +1 more source

Navigating the Flames: Comparative Analysis of Cremation Practices in the Roman and Early Medieval Periods at Gbely‐Kojatín (SK) and Přítluky (CZ)

Archaeometry, Volume 68, Issue 4, Page 818-830, August 2026.
ABSTRACT Cremation became the dominant funerary practice in the Middle Danube Region during the Roman Period (RP) (1st–4th century) and reappeared in the Early Medieval Ages (EMA) (6th/7th–8th century). This study aims to reconstruct differences in cremation conditions from the Gbely‐Kojatín site (Slovakia, RP and EMA) and the Přítluky site (Czech ...
Katarína Hladíková, Anna Pankowská, Marek Hladík, Pavla Kučerová, Rastislav Milovský   +4 more
wiley   +1 more source

An Archaeometric Approach to Reveal Organic Compounds via GC‐MS Analyses of Two Discovered Incense Burners at Daba Al‐Bayah

Archaeometry, Volume 68, Issue 4, Page 804-810, August 2026.
ABSTRACT This study focuses on two terracotta incense burners discovered in the Daba Al‐Bayah necropolis in the Musandam Peninsula (Oman), associated with an Iron Age collective tomb (LCG‐2). Through gas chromatography–mass spectrometry (GC‐MS), the organic residues preserved within these artifacts were analyzed to investigate their use and ...
Francesco Genchi, Federica Spagnoli, Vittorio Vinciguerra, Stefania Garzoli   +3 more
wiley   +1 more source

Early Christian Funeral Ceremonies and Germanic Funeral Rites

SELIM, 2019
doaj   +1 more source

Return to Nature: Sacred Plants in the Azerin Funerary Rite of Candomblé Nação Angola. [PDF]

Plants (Basel)
Azevedo TS, Ramos YJ, Silva NCBD.
europepmc   +1 more source

Support in the Shadows: Findings From a Qualitative Study Exploring Fathers’ and Non‐Birthing Partners’ Perceptions and Experiences of Support During a Termination for Medical Reasons

Health Expectations, Volume 29, Issue 4, August 2026.
ABSTRACT Background Termination for medical reasons (TFMR) is an essential aspect of reproductive healthcare. While physical and emotional care of the birthing parent is central within healthcare systems, less is known about the experiences and support needs of non‐birthing partners during this process.
Sarah Fogarty, Kirstin Tindal, Alexander E. P. Heazell, Niki Munk, Frances M. Boyle, Phillipa Hay   +5 more
wiley   +1 more source

Risk behaviour associated with contracting the Ebola virus at funerals: a study of Liberians attending the funerals of individuals deceased from Ebola. [PDF]

Front Public Health
Stephens MT, Tangmunkongvorakul A, Kosashunhanan N, Fallah M, Gilayeneh JSM, Kie T, Srithanaviboonchai K.   +6 more
europepmc   +1 more source

Hunting and Hauora: Pig Hunters and Poaka in Aotearoa New Zealand

New Zealand Geographer, Volume 82, Issue 2, August 2026.
ABSTRACT Though invasive, wild pigs (poaka) were fundamental to the survival of both Māori and Pākehā during colonisation, and they remain an essential source of kai (sustenance) today. Utilising a Whanganui case study, 24 participants, semi‐structured interviews, and thematic analysis guided by Kaupapa Māori principles, describe hunters' interests in ...
Claire Kuuii Adeline Dowsett, Anna Carr, Brent Lovelock   +2 more
wiley   +1 more source