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The keys to the garden: Capital, class, and the repurposing of Persian mystical poetry in Los Angeles

Journal of Linguistic Anthropology, Volume 36, Issue 3, December 2026.
Abstract This article traces the social life of medieval Persian poetry as it is repurposed within Los Angeles's Iranian diaspora. Based on 5 years of immersive ethnography in private erfān classes and mystical assemblies, I argue these gatherings function as contemporary diasporic courts, mobilizing core texts within a spiritual marketplace structured
Zia Khoshsirat
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US Influence in Post‐Assad Syria and the Limits of Turkey's Leverage

Middle East Policy, Volume 33, Issue 4, Winter 2026.
Abstract In early 2026, the post‐Assad government in Damascus weakened the Kurdish‐led Syrian Democratic Forces (SDF) and began integrating the group through phased incorporation and gradual reassertion of state authority. While this advanced some Turkish objectives, it demonstrated the limits of Ankara's influence: Kurdish fighters were incorporated ...
Barış Çağlar
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“An ox sitting on One's chest”: Experiences and understandings of common mental health conditions of Turkish‐speaking immigrants with lived experience in the UK

Psychology and Psychotherapy: Theory, Research and Practice, Volume 99, Issue 4, Page 1416-1441, December 2026.
Abstract Objectives Exploring how Turkish‐speaking immigrants understand and express common mental health conditions is crucial, as discrepancies in this area have real‐life consequences for treatment. Some key concepts to examine within this are the long‐standing belief that Turkish‐speaking immigrants somatise emotional difficulties and cannot ...
Ayse Akan, Gill Green, Frances Blumenfeld, Danny Taggart, Susan McPherson   +4 more
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Aziz Gardi's world view of Kurdish culture and literature

Zanco Journal of Humanity Sciences
Aziz Gardi's world view of Kurdish culture and literature
Rzgar Umer Fattah , Sakar Akram Hama Saleh   +1 more
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Second Generation and Migrant Capital in the Transnational Space: The Case of Young Kurds in France

Social Inclusion, 2019
Transnational ties, networks, and mobilities can constitute a social resource for diaspora communities. Resources available as a result of the migration process or transnational ties can potentially become capitalised by diaspora members.
Mari Toivanen
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Between reconciliation and peace making and brutalization: The Israeli case

Political Psychology, Volume 47, Issue S1, December 2026.
Abstract This article examines the relationship between peacemaking, reconciliation, and brutalization in violent conflicts. It argues that these processes are deeply interconnected: effective peacemaking and reconciliation can interrupt or reverse brutalization, whereas unsuccessful or incomplete peacemaking may allow brutalization to persist, deepen,
Daniel Bar‐Tal
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Challenges in Collecting and Transporting Biological Samples From the Field to the Lab: A Retrospective View

American Journal of Human Biology, Volume 38, Issue 11, November 2026.
ABSTRACT In this paper, I take stock of past field research and DNA sample collection conducted in different parts of the world to elucidate how this work was undertaken and the knowledge of human biological diversity it produced. Drawing upon firsthand experiences, I discuss some of the challenges involved in collecting and transporting biological ...
Theodore G. Schurr
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Ethno‐National and Religious Identifications, Identity Compatibility, and Trust in Leaders: A Two‐Study Investigation in a Politically Fragmented Society

Journal of Community &Applied Social Psychology, Volume 36, Issue 6, November/December 2026.
ABSTRACT Social identities, such as ethno‐national and religious identities, can shape group cohesion, trust in leadership, and societal stability in politically fragmented contexts. A key factor influencing these dynamics is identity compatibility—the extent to which individuals perceive their multiple identities as harmonious or conflicting.
Magdalena Skrodzka, Piotr Sosnowski, Jenny Roth   +2 more
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Decision regret following rapid genetic testing at the time of breast cancer diagnosis

Cancer, Volume 132, Issue 21, 1 November 2026.
ABSTRACT Introduction Genetic testing is increasingly being offered at the time of breast cancer diagnosis to help women guide their treatment decisions. The objective of the current study was to measure decision regret 1 year after genetic testing and to evaluate the factors associated with regret.
Ling‐Fang Hsu, Andrea Eisen, Aletta Poll, David W. Lim, Frances C. Wright, Renee Hanrahan, Alana Hosein, Tuya Pal, Steven Narod, Kelly Metcalfe   +9 more
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Association of SDF‐1β (rs1801157) and TCF7L2 (rs12255372) Gene Polymorphisms With Type 2 Diabetes Mellitus in the Bangladeshi Population: A Case‐Control Study

Health Science Reports, Volume 9, Issue 11, November 2026.
ABSTRACT Aims Type 2 diabetes mellitus (T2DM) has a strong genetic component and variations in specific gene alleles can significantly influence individual susceptibility. Stromal cell‐derived factor‐1 beta (SDF‐1β) plays a crucial role in inflammatory responses, glucose regulation, and the maintenance of pancreatic β‐cell function, while TCF7L2, a key
Md. Abdullah Al Mobin, Shahriar Alam Shanto, Eamin Hasnayan, Sumaiya Zaman Prome, Obontika Das, Armin Afsar, Jarin Tasmin Ahmed Rechi, Asmaul Hosna Shaika, Fayejun Nesa, Mehedi Mala Mitu, Ferdous Khan, Md. Hasanuzzaman Shohag   +11 more
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