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Garrett, Alex, Karla Straker, and Cara Wrigley. "Digital channels for building collaborative consumption communities." Journal of Research in Interactive Marketing 11, no. 2 (June 12, 2017): 160–84. http://dx.doi.org/10.1108/jrim-08-2016-0086.
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Purpose Collaborative consumption firms leverage networked peers, communicating, collaborating and even delivering services to one another through a central marketplace channel. This raises questions as to the nature of this new form of digital channel strategy and deployment from a firm’s perspective. As a first step, this research seeks to help bridge the gap in knowledge by establishing an understanding of the digital channel usage of collaborative consumption firms. Design/methodology/approach A qualitative content analysis of 30 collaborative consumption firms was conducted using multiple data sources and coded into typologies against a predetermined coding scheme. These results were then compared against existing literature on digital channel usage in regards to a wider company usage. Findings This study identifies the digital channel usage and digital channel typology of each of the 30 firms associated within the collaborative consumption domain. The study shows a distinct increase in the use of social and community digital channels between traditional firms and collaborative consumption firms. As a result of this study, a concise definition of a collaborative consumption firm is provided, the digital channel usage of collaborative consumption firms is detailed and insights are provided for each sub-type of collaborative consumption. Research limitations/implications This study contributes to the understanding of the collaborative consumption phenomena, the business model of collaborative consumption firms and digital channels. This study assists in describing the shift from traditional firms to peer-to-peer systems. Finally, a theoretical model is provided that demonstrates the nuance of collaborative consumption channel choice within each subcategory for future researchers to test and reflect upon. Practical implications This study demonstrates how collaborative consumption firms are allowing customers to drive interaction rather than traditional business-to-customer messages. A theoretical model is provided which shows contemporary marketers how to best dictate a digital channel strategy for a collaborative consumption style initiative. Originality/value Contributions include: a definition of what a collaborative consumption firm and its channels pertain to and how to design a collaborative consumption digital channel strategy. This study presents a digital channel comparison between collaborative consumption firms and traditional organisations.
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Meyer, J. P., and M. Tshimankinda. "Domestic hot water consumption by developing communities in South African traditional houses." Energy 21, no. 12 (December 1996): 1101–6. http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/0360-5442(96)00063-1.
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Hacon, Sandra de Souza, Marcelo Oliveira-da-Costa, Cecile de Souza Gama, Renata Ferreira, Paulo Cesar Basta, Ana Schramm, and Decio Yokota. "Mercury Exposure through Fish Consumption in Traditional Communities in the Brazilian Northern Amazon." International Journal of Environmental Research and Public Health 17, no. 15 (July 22, 2020): 5269. http://dx.doi.org/10.3390/ijerph17155269.
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Artisanal small-scale gold mining (ASGM) is the main source of anthropogenic mercury emissions and contamination in Latin America. In the Brazilian northern Amazon, ASGM has contaminated the environment and people over the past century. The main contamination route is through fish consumption, which endangers the food security and livelihoods of traditional communities. Our study aims to assess the potential toxicological health risks caused by the consumption of Hg-contaminated fish across five regions in Amapá State. We sampled 428 fish from 18 sites across inland and coastal aquatic systems. We measured the total mercury content in fish samples, and the results were applied to a mercury exposure risk assessment targeting three distinct groups (adults, women of childbearing age, and children). Mercury contamination was found to exceed the World Health Organization’s safe limit in 28.7% of all fish samples, with higher prevalence in inland zones. Moreover, the local preference for carnivorous fish species presents a serious health risk, particularly for communities near inland rivers in the region. This is the first study to provide clear recommendations for reducing the mercury exposure through fish consumption in Amapá State. It builds scientific evidence that helps decision-makers to implement effective policies for protecting the health of riverine communities.
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Marushka, Lesya, Malek Batal, Donald Sharp, Harold Schwartz, Amy Ing, Karen Fediuk, Andrew Black, Constantine Tikhonov, and Hing Man Chan. "Fish consumption is inversely associated with type 2 diabetes in Manitoba First Nations communities." FACETS 2, no. 2 (September 1, 2017): 795–818. http://dx.doi.org/10.1139/facets-2017-0023.
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Consumption of fish and n-3 fatty acids (n-3 FAs) has been postulated to prevent type 2 diabetes (T2D).Objective: To explore the association between self-reported T2D and fish consumption, dietary n-3 FAs, and persistent organic pollutants (POP) intake in a regionally representative sample of First Nations (FNs) in Manitoba.Design: Data from the cross-sectional First Nations Food, Nutrition and Environment Study (FNFNES) collected from 706 members of 8 Manitoba FNs in 2010 were used. Household interviews were used to collect social and lifestyle data. The consumption of fish was estimated using a traditional food frequency questionnaire. Fish samples were analyzed for the presence of POP. Multiple logistic regression models adjusted for potential risk factors for T2D were developed.Results: A negative, dose–response relationship was found between fish intake and self-reported T2D. Fish consumptions of 2–3 portions per month and ≥1/week were inversely associated with T2D with odds ratio (OR) values of 0.51 (95% CI: 0.28–0.91) and 0.40 (95% CI: 0.19–0.82), respectively, compared with no fish intake. Similarly, intake of n-3 FAs was negatively associated with T2D (OR = 0.48 (95% CI: 0.30–0.77). Dietary POP intake was not associated with T2D.Conclusion: These findings suggest that the consumption of traditionally harvested fish may have a beneficial effect on T2D in Manitoba FNs.
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Lee, Kyuho, Melih Madanoglu, Steve W. Henson, and Jae-Youn Ko. "The gateway to consumption freedom through a communal glass of wine." International Journal of Wine Business Research 31, no. 3 (August 19, 2019): 303–26. http://dx.doi.org/10.1108/ijwbr-11-2017-0070.
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Purpose Confucian philosophy emphasizes gender roles that place significant restrictions on the consumption of non-traditional products. The authors use wine to advance our understanding of how South Korean female consumers have established a new female gender role and identity by adopting new communities that allow non-traditional consumption while still accepting gender roles. This paper aims to examine how South Korean female consumers create a unique consumption culture with respect to wine consumption. Design/methodology/approach A hermeneutic approach was adopted to understand what motivates South Korean female consumers to join a wine consumption community and their perceptions about consuming wine. Researchers conducted 26 semi-structured face-to-face interviews that ranged from 45 to 120 min, with an average duration of 1 h. Findings The results of the study suggest that wine can be a medium for emancipating women from traditional gender roles and social images of women embedded in South Korean society that call for women to sacrifice themselves for their families. In addition, the study’s findings suggest that Western wine marketers need to understand the power of wine consumption communities that are a unique consumption ritual among South Korean female wine consumers. Originality/value South Korean female respondents drink wine as both a way to seek pleasure through a Western alcoholic beverage and to consume and experience Western culture and lifestyles. However, South Korean female respondents tend to drink wine within consumption communities, which are a powerful consumption ritual in South Korea. In other words, although South Korean female respondents consume wine to experience and learn about Western culture and lifestyles, they have entirely not abandoned their traditional consumption rituals.
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Ratelle, Mylène, Kelly Skinner, Sara Packull-McCormick, and Brian Laird. "Food frequency questionnaire assessing traditional food consumption in Dene/Métis communities, Northwest Territories, Canada." International Journal of Circumpolar Health 79, no. 1 (January 1, 2020): 1760071. http://dx.doi.org/10.1080/22423982.2020.1760071.
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Ferguson, Megan, Clare Brown, Claire Georga, Edward Miles, Alyce Wilson, and Julie Brimblecombe. "Traditional food availability and consumption in remote Aboriginal communities in the Northern Territory, Australia." Australian and New Zealand Journal of Public Health 41, no. 3 (March 28, 2017): 294–98. http://dx.doi.org/10.1111/1753-6405.12664.
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Ratelle, Mylene, Xinci Li, and Brian D. Laird. "Cadmium exposure in First Nations communities of the Northwest Territories, Canada: smoking is a greater contributor than consumption of cadmium-accumulating organ meats." Environmental Science: Processes & Impacts 20, no. 10 (2018): 1441–53. http://dx.doi.org/10.1039/c8em00232k.
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Asi, Lilian Nkengla, Deli Tize Teri, and V. Benno Meyer-Rochow. "Influence of food taboos on nutritional patterns in rural communities in Cameroon." International Review of Social Research 8, no. 1 (June 1, 2018): 2–6. http://dx.doi.org/10.2478/irsr-2018-0013.
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Abstract Food taboos are observed in all traditional societies. In Cameroon, various taboos ranging from food to religious and social have significant impact on the diet of the people. Specific food items are regarded differently by different communities. While in certain communities, some food items are seen as fit for consumption, others deem it unfit. Although food taboos related to culture are more subject to change due to the level of literacy that prevails in the society and due to cultural contacts, violators of taboos suffer grievous consequences. Methods used included key informant interviews, focus group discussions and observations in all studied communities. The objective of the study is to understand how culture (food taboos) influences consumption patterns in traditional communities and the impact of disobedience on the people. This study of Cameroon food taboos has showed that dietary rules and regulations govern particular phases of life and is associated with special events like pregnancy, childbirth, lactation etc. In traditional societies, festivities such as hunting, wedding, and funeral are marked by specific food items. Punishments to violation of food taboos vary across food items and communities as what are considered a taboo in one community is not a taboo in another. Food taboo in some communities is considered as a way to maintain identity creating a sense of belonging.
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Asi, Lilian Nkengla, and Deli Tize Teri. "Influence of food taboos on nutritional patterns in rural communities in Cameroon." International Review of Social Research 6, no. 1 (May 1, 2016): 35–39. http://dx.doi.org/10.1515/irsr-2016-0005.
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AbstractFood taboos are observed in all traditional societies. In Cameroon, various taboos ranging from food to religious and social have significant impact on the diet of the people. Specific food items are regarded differently by different communities. While in certain communities, some food items are seen as fit for consumption, others deem it unfit. Although food taboos related to culture are more subject to change due to the level of literacy that prevails in the society and due to cultural contacts, violators of taboos suffer grievous consequences. Methods used included key informant interviews, focus group discussions and observations in all studied communities. The objective of the study is to understand how culture (food taboos) influences consumption patterns in traditional communities and the impact of disobedience on the people. This study of Cameroon food taboos has showed that dietary rules and regulations govern particular phases of life and is associated with special events like pregnancy, childbirth, lactation etc. In traditional societies, festivities such as hunting, wedding, and funeral are marked by specific food items. Punishments to violation of food taboos vary across food items and communities as what are considered a taboo in one community is not a taboo in another. Food taboo in some communities is considered as a way to maintain identity creating a sense of belonging.
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Jorge, Rodríguez T., Maria Fernández Ana, Valdés C. Macarena, Hernández A. Enrique, Ramírez P. Sergio, and Román Q. América. "A Comparison of the Peers Method and Traditional Methodologies, and Risk Behaviors in Studies of the Prevalence of Drug Consumption in a Population of Female, Chilean Students." Spanish Journal of Psychology 11, no. 2 (November 2008): 564–72. http://dx.doi.org/10.1017/s113874160000456x.
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The present study investigates drug consumption and risk behaviors among female students between 8th and 12th grade in two communities in the city of Santiago, Chile. Based on studies of university populations, we hypothesize that the students' reports of their consumption of licit drugs will tend to be consistent with their actual use of said drugs using two methods to investigate consumption, while their consumption of illicit drugs will be susceptible, and will tend to be under-reported when evaluated through traditional self-report measures. In order to compare the two methods, a cross-sectional study was designed that would compare reported drug consumption, first using the peers method, and then by means of traditional self-report in a group of 350 students. The results show that women's reports of licit drug consumption converge using the two methods, while as earlier suggested, women's illicit drug consumption was found to be under-reported when traditional methodologies were used.
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Tiitii, Ulusapeti, Nicholas Paul, Sarah Burkhart, Silva Larson, and Libby Swanepoel. "Traditional Knowledge and Modern Motivations for Consuming Seaweed (Limu) in Samoa." Sustainability 14, no. 10 (May 20, 2022): 6212. http://dx.doi.org/10.3390/su14106212.
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Seaweeds are a traditional food throughout the Pacific. In Samoa, the edible seaweeds limu fuafua (sea grapes, Caulerpa racemosa and C. chemnitzia) and limu a’au (red seaweed, Halymenia durvillei and Halymenia sp.) are hand-harvested and consumed fresh or cooked, respectively. However, there is limited scientific or traditional documentation of these commodities. Here, we assess the traditional use and cultural value of edible seaweeds and explore modern consumer preferences and perceived nutritional benefits. Structured enumerator-administered questionnaires were used to examine the relationship between consumption and demographics and subsequently to assess the key motivators for consumption, including perceived nutritional benefits. A total of 320 participants were surveyed across 20 village communities, with 95% reporting consumption of Caulerpa and 40% of Halymenia. Consumption was primarily on a weekly to monthly basis, and even once a day. Motivators and barriers for consumption were then assessed in 320 village participants with an additional 203 intercept interviews at fish markets. A content analysis of the open-ended questions revealed the key motivators for eating limu were health and taste (positive), whereas the key barriers were taste (negative) and availability. We identify opportunities to develop a nutrient evidence base for Samoan seaweeds to aid in marketing, especially for youth.
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Chipungahelo, Monica Samuel. "Knowledge sharing strategies on traditional vegetables for supporting food security in Kilosa District, Tanzania." Library Review 64, no. 3 (April 13, 2015): 229–47. http://dx.doi.org/10.1108/lr-10-2014-0105.
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Purpose – The purpose of this paper is to examine knowledge sharing on traditional vegetables for supporting food security among farmers and other communities in Kilosa district, Tanzania. Design/methodology/approach – A case study design was employed. Semi-structured questionnaires with both open- and closed-ended questions were used to collect quantitative data in three wards of Kilosa District in Tanzania. Interviews were used to collect qualitative data from three heads of farmer groups, and direct observation was used to validate findings obtained from questionnaires. Findings – The results showed that farmers used a socialisation approach to share indigenous knowledge about traditional vegetables on production, consumption and preservation. Research limitations/implications – The study necessitates a need to conduct regular studies on sharing knowledge of traditional vegetables among different communities for supporting food security. Practical implications – The paper provides a framework for agricultural development planners on how to improve the management of indigenous knowledge on traditional vegetables with scientific knowledge in local communities for improving food security in Tanzania. Social implications – The paper has an implication for improving knowledge-sharing strategies on traditional vegetables in supporting food security in Tanzania, and other parts of Africa and developed countries. There is a need for knowledge intermediaries to develop knowledge database on production, consumption and preservation of traditional vegetable to increase the dissemination of this knowledge and, hence, improve nutrition and food security. Originality/value – The paper provides appropriate knowledge-sharing strategies which are needed to improve sharing of indigenous knowledge about traditional vegetables in Tanzania and other developed and developing countries.
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Gómez, B., C. Junghans, E. M. Aldasoro, and J. R. Grehan. "The ghost moth (Lepidoptera: Hepialidae) as food of indigenous people in Mexico." Journal of Insects as Food and Feed 2, no. 1 (March 19, 2016): 53–59. http://dx.doi.org/10.3920/jiff2015.0092.
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We review the anthroentomophagy of Hepialidae with respect to the culinary practice of various indigenous groups in Mexico. The principal genera involved in human consumption are Phassus and Schausiana. Similarities in the morphology and ecology of these insects have led to confusion among those who have made ethnobiological studies of this group. We clarify the taxonomy, life cycle, traditional knowledge, consumption and other uses made of Hepialidae by rural and indigenous communities in Mexico. Bromatological studies show that Phassus and Schausiana represent a significant source of nutrients for some indigenous communities.
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Bermudez, Odilia I., Liza Hernandez, Manolo Mazariegos, and Noel W. Solomons. "Secular Trends in Food Patterns of Guatemalan Consumers: New Foods for Old." Food and Nutrition Bulletin 29, no. 4 (December 2008): 278–87. http://dx.doi.org/10.1177/156482650802900404.
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Background Food patterns of population groups change and adapt under the influence of several factors, including those related to globalization, urbanization, and the nutrition transition. Objective To document changes in food consumption and dietary patterns of Guatemalans, based on food surveys from the middle of the 20th century and the beginning of the 21st century. Methods We accessed archival dietary data from surveys conducted in nine rural or semirural traditional Guatemalan communities in the 1950s and from two studies of nonindigenous Guatemalans and Guatemalans of Mayan descent conducted after 1998. The total number and types of food items and the nutrient intakes from the two eras were compared. Results We identified 210 distinct food items across time, including 108 items consumed in traditional indigenous and nonindigenous Guatemalan communities (“old” foods), of which 72% were still consumed by nonindigenous Guatemalans and 76% were still consumed by Mayan Guatemalans. Processed foods represented only 11% of the items consumed in traditional Guatemalan communities but 30% of those consumed by nonindigenous Guatemalans and 25% of those consumed by Mayan Guatemalans. The proportions of carbohydrates, fats, and proteins as percentages of total energy were 79:9:12 among traditional Guatemalan communities, 67:20:13 among nonindigenous Guatemalans, and 61:27:12 among Mayan Guatemalans. Conclusions Changes in Guatemalan food patterns and in nutrient intakes are marked by increased food variety, at the expense of reduction in the consumption of nutrient-dense foods and increase in the consumption of processed foods. Such changes are consistent with those observed in other societies, where a combination of forces associated with demographic, epidemiologic, and nutritional transitions is occurring within the dynamics of urbanization and globalization phenomena that characterize contemporary times.
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Hanemaayer, Rebecca, Kimberley Anderson, Jess Haines, Kitty RLynn Lickers, Adrianne Lickers Xavier, Kelly Gordon, and Hannah Tait Neufeld. "Exploring the Perceptions of and Experiences with Traditional Foods among First Nations Female Youth: A Participatory Photovoice Study." International Journal of Environmental Research and Public Health 17, no. 7 (March 26, 2020): 2214. http://dx.doi.org/10.3390/ijerph17072214.
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Traditional foods contribute to the health and well-being of Indigenous Peoples. Many Indigenous Peoples within Canada have expressed a desire to consume more traditional foods; however, there are a number of barriers to doing so. Southern and urban communities face unique challenges associated with traditional food consumption. To address these concerns and build on community interests in a Haudenosaunee community in Southern Ontario, a participatory research project was initiated. This community-based study utilized Photovoice methodology to explore the perceptions of and experiences with traditional foods among local youth. Participants ranging in age from 15–22 (n = 5) took photos of their local food environments, including locations where foods were acquired, consumed, prepared, or shared during two seasons of the year. Semi-structured interviews were conducted to collect participants’ stories behind 8–10 self-selected images. A thematic analysis was subsequently utilized to identify patterns and themes illustrated by the photos and interview content. The youth conveyed contextual understandings of traditional foods and a preference for these items, despite their limited consumption, preparation or harvesting of these foods. The youth also identified the important influence of families and communities on their individual perceptions and experiences with traditional foods. Recommendations to reduce barriers to traditional food choices among youth are made.
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Dako, Fransiskus Xaverius, Fabianus Ranta, Yudhistira A. N. R. Ora, Adrin, Flora Evalina Ina Kleruk, Laurentius DW Wardhana, Yakub Benu, and Abraham Manek Luan. "Portrait of welfare of mountain communities applying traditional agroforestry model in Ajaobaki Village District of South Central Timor." IOP Conference Series: Earth and Environmental Science 1107, no. 1 (December 1, 2022): 012079. http://dx.doi.org/10.1088/1755-1315/1107/1/012079.
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Abstract Mountain communities in Mutis commonly work as farmers, and farm is used as physical capital to provide all life necessities such as food, housing, clothing, and services. Fulfillment of their life necessities depends heavily on income generated from agriculture, farming, forestry, animal husbandry, and other small business products. This research aims to understand the level of welfare of mountain communities applying the traditional agroforestry model in Ajaobaki Village, District of South-Central Timor. The study was conducted from May to July 2021, with the number of respondents being 41 households. The method used in this research was survey methods with descriptive analysis. Community welfare is measured through respondents’ expenditures for one year (2020) to meet the needs of food, housing, and clothing compared to expenditures to meet the needs/consumption of services such as education, health, electronic goods, recreation, and so on. The result of the research showed that the value of consumption of the basic necessities per year to meet comunities’ needs for food was IDR 9,352,902.439 on average, the board was IDR 1,696,341.463 on average, and clothing was IDR 783,902.439 on average. Meanwhile the average expenditure for service consumption per year was IDR 9,916,439.024. Analysis of the level of community welfare through the analysis of the good services ratio (GSR) in Ajaobaki Village showed that the percentage of people who are not prosperous are 56.11%, prosperous 29.26%, and more prosperous 14.63%. The people who are not or less prosperous generally prioritize primary needs such as food, housing, and clothing rather than consumption of service values, while prosperous people are oriented towards the value of consumption of services (services) in the form of education, health, communication, social, and so on.
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Roggema, Rob, Ana Elena Mallet, and Aleksandra Krstikj. "Creating a Virtuous Food Cycle in Monterrey, Mexico." Sustainability 15, no. 10 (May 11, 2023): 7858. http://dx.doi.org/10.3390/su15107858.
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This article focuses on the connection between health, food, and social wellbeing. Several health problems are caused by the types of food consumed. At the same time, traditional ingredients are increasingly less used. The potential of healthy, traditional foods, locally grown ingredients, and preparation in local quality restaurants could decrease health problems, especially in disadvantaged communities. The methodology focuses on developing the missing links between traditional recipes, the growth of local food, and the preparation and consumption of healthy food. The main finding of this article is the interconnected model and the definition of the components that link the abovementioned separate fields. Major components are a collection of traditional recipes from the elderly in local communities, establishing an urban farm in disadvantaged communities, local quality chefs who use the recipes and ingredients in their menu, and pop-up restaurants in the local communities where residents have access to healthy dishes. The main conclusion is that by connecting the fragmented fields of investigation, the most vulnerable residents gain access to healthy food options.
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Arias Hidalgo, David, and Víctor Hugo Méndez Estrada. "Differences in housing, lodges, language, kinship and perception of tourism in Bribri communities with varying levels of geographic isolation (Talamanca, Costa Rica)." UNED Research Journal 7, no. 2 (December 15, 2015): 119–29. http://dx.doi.org/10.22458/urj.v7i2.1135.
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Tourism is an economic, social and cultural activity that exerts positive and negative influences on communities and ecosystems where it is implemented. Tourism is occurring in the Talamanca valley communities of Yorkín, Bambú and Shiroles (Costa Rica), where there is developing infrastructure and high tourist demand. Our aim was to analyze the environmental and socio- cultural influence of tourist lodges and homes in Talamanca Bribri territory. We visited ten communities in Bratsi and Telire, six with lodges and four without lodges. We interviewed those responsible for the tourist lodges and heads of households in communities with or without lodges. A conical type of construction dominates the tourist lodges, while wooden houses on stilts dominate communities without tourism. In communities with tourist lodges, there is significant, predominant use of non-traditional raw materials in the construction of stilts, walls and doors. In geographically-isolated communities traditional materials dominate, compared to the use of non-traditional materials in communities with greater connectivity. In communities with lodges, the breed- ing of domestic animals for meat consumption is a stronger tradition. In geographically-isolated communities, the native language and the kinship system is preserved. In the territory 21 clans according to the matrilineal kinship system were identified. There are no differences in the perception of the impact of tourism on communities. In communities with lodges or without them, the same socio-cultural practices are mentioned.
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Diarti, Maruni Wiwin, Yunan Jiwintarum, and Ida Ayu Reka. "TOTAL KOLESTEROL CONDITIONS ON CONSUMPTION OF BLACK POWDER COFFEE (Traditional) WITH PATIENT PREPARATION." Jurnal Kesehatan Prima 12, no. 1 (July 24, 2018): 73. http://dx.doi.org/10.32807/jkp.v12i1.95.
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Abstract: A traditional black coffee powder is one of the beverages that excessively consumed by communities. The increasing of total cholesterol level in blood is influenced by the habit of consuming coffee. Coffee has chemicals that can cause some health problems, namely cafestol and kahweol. The objective study was to determine the effect of patient preparation against the result of total cholesterol levels examination on the consumers of traditional black coffee powder. This research was analytic observational. The sample was capillary blood of consumers’ a traditional black coffee as many as 30 people. Statistical analysis utilized Mann-Whitney U Test with 95% confidence level (α = 0,05). The findings indicated the average deviation of total cholesterol level after fasting 12,86 mg / dL and mean difference after giving coffee 7 cups 18,46 mg / dL. Mann Whitney Test found significant value 0.001 <α = 0.05 which means there is an influence of patient preparation against the result of total cholesterol levels examination on the consumers of traditional black coffee powder.Keywords: Total Cholesterol Level; Consumers of Traditional Black Coffee Powder.
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P, Nithya Jeniffer, Manish Kumar, and Logan Kumar K. "ETHNO-ECOLOGICAL STUDIES ON THE MEDICINAL PLANTS OF WESTERN GHATS REGION WITH SPECIAL REFERENCE TO VALPARAI TRIBES." Kongunadu Research Journal 1, no. 2 (December 30, 2014): 68–71. http://dx.doi.org/10.26524/krj41.
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Traditional knowledge on plant has a long-standing history in many indigenous communities, and continues to provide useful tools for treating various diseases. Tribal communities living in biodiversity rich areas possess a wealth of knowledge on the utilization and conservation of food and medicinal plants. They are well versed in the usage of plant for treating various diseases. The present study carryout by survey method aimed to identifying the plants used for the general health of the tribal communities such as Kadar, Muthuvar and Malai Malasars of Western Ghats region. Ethno medicinal information was gathered throughquestionnaire from the majority of tribal people of Valparai hills Coimbatore, Tamil Nadu. All the traditional and other knowledge related to the collection and consumption of the medicinal plants, their environment on which communities depends was documented. The present study observed that, the tribal peoples from valparai having knowledge of 29 species on the traditional medicine. These tribes are one of the major conservators of environments. Their traditional knowledge can be utilized for the breeding technology of variety of threatened species and develop for the biodiversity conservation as well as for pharmacological research in various dimensions.
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Guillemot, Samuel, and Hélène Privat. "The role of technology in collaborative consumer communities." Journal of Services Marketing 33, no. 7 (December 12, 2019): 837–50. http://dx.doi.org/10.1108/jsm-12-2018-0361.
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Purpose While some collaborative consumption activities are underpinned by commercial logics and dispositions, local collaborative consumer communities are organised around non-commercial values and driven by the desire to organise social relationships differently. These communities are based on the notions of a commons, sharing and reciprocity. However, because they make little use of digital tools (internet to coordinate the exchange of services, social media to communicate), they are not very visible to consumers. This paper aims to identify these non-commercial organisations’ relationship to digital tools and determine how these organisations can generate individual and/or collective well-being. Design/methodology/approach This study examined the case of the local exchange trading system (LETS), a local collaborative consumer community that practices a moneyless exchange of services. A qualitative study was conducted based on 23 in-depth interviews with LETS managers. Findings Due to the communities’ local roots and regular face-to-face meet-ups, there did not seem to be a pressing need to use an online platform to coordinate the exchange of services. However, the results showed that the use of digital tools increased these communities’ well-being potential (e.g. development of social ties, solidarity and social equality) while reducing their negative effects (e.g. fatigue due to community involvement and difficulty integrating new members). They also introduce the notions of generation, founder’s personality and management team’s dynamism into the collaborative consumption literature. Originality/value It is important to focus on how these “alternative” markets function. Consumers use them but without abandoning more traditional markets. Understanding how they work improves the understanding of the competition they pose to traditional services and how the different ecosystems complement one another.
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Kapoor, Ridhima, Manisha Sabharwal, and Suparna Ghosh-Jerath. "Diet Quality, Nutritional Adequacy and Anthropometric Status among Indigenous Women of Reproductive Age Group (15–49 Years) in India: A Narrative Review." Dietetics 2, no. 1 (December 22, 2022): 1–22. http://dx.doi.org/10.3390/dietetics2010001.
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In India, indigenous communities are nutritionally vulnerable, with indigenous women suffering the greater burden. Studies and surveys have reported poor nutritional outcomes among indigenous women in India, yet systematic documentation of community-specific nutrition data is lacking. We conducted a narrative review of 42 studies to summarise the nutritional profile of indigenous women of India, with details on their food and nutrient intakes, dietary diversity, traditional food consumption and anthropometric status. Percentage deficits were observed in intake of pulses, green leafy vegetables, fruits, vegetables, flesh foods and dairy products when compared with recommended dietary intakes for moderately active Indian women. Indices of diet quality in indigenous women were documented in limited studies, which revealed poor dietary diversity as well as low consumption of diverse traditional foods. A high risk of nutritional inadequacy was reported in all communities, especially for iron, calcium, and vitamin A. Prevalence of chronic energy deficiency was high in most communities, with dual burden of malnutrition in indigenous women of north-eastern region. Findings from this review can thus help guide future research and provide valuable insights for policymakers and program implementers on potential interventions for addressing specific nutritional issues among indigenous women of India.
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Kumalić, Ismet. "Traditional Home Slaughtering of Animals in the Framework of EU Legislation. Evidence from Bosnia and Herzegovina." Südosteuropa 66, no. 4 (December 19, 2018): 532–53. http://dx.doi.org/10.1515/soeu-2018-0040.
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Abstract Traditional home slaughtering of animals is a widespread social practice in the Western Balkans, bringing together families, neighbours, and friends, and contributing to the rise of social capital. Bosnia and Herzegovina is a multicultural country where traditional home slaughtering of animals is mostly practised as seasonal slaughtering by Christian communities and as religious slaughtering by Muslim communities. In the framework of existing EU legislation, meat that comes from home slaughtering can be used for private consumption only. However, these rules are not fully aligned with the practices existing on the ground. This article argues that the Western Balkans’ integration into the EU can affect the sustainability of these practices, and it is therefore necessary to amend the relevant legislation and policies to ensure the implementation of EU regulations while respecting the traditional way of communal meat sharing.
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Singhal, Poonam, Ranjay Singh, Santosh Satya, and S. N. Naik. "Changing Consumption Patterns of Bamboo shoots: A Case Study of Traditional Food-Related Knowledge Systems." International Journal on Food, Agriculture and Natural Resources 3, no. 3 (December 28, 2022): 1–4. http://dx.doi.org/10.46676/ij-fanres.v3i3.66.
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Bamboo shoots form an integral part of the local diet of the Northeastern states of India. Fermented shoots have been consumed by tribal communities since ancient times. However, with increasing globalization and fast-food consumption, the traditional knowledge and skills of processing bamboo shoots seem to be changing. This paper highlights the changes in processing ways over the years in the younger generation. Data were collected using an unstructured interview schedule and observation through home visits from Adi women of four villages namely Balek, Sibut, Runne, and Mirbuk in Pasighat Block of Arunachal Pradesh. It was observed that some newer practices of processing bamboo shoots had been adopted while ignoring the traditional practices which emphasized eliminating toxicity in bamboo shoots.
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Katz, Yaron. "Technology Use in the Religious Communities in Israel: Combining Traditional Society and Advanced Communications." Journal of Religion, Media and Digital Culture 1, no. 2 (December 6, 2012): 1–30. http://dx.doi.org/10.1163/21659214-90000014.
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The technological development of the electronic media and the changes in their role create a process of transition to using alternative modes of communication, which combine mass media and inter-personal communication. These means are alternative to traditional media; they serve segments of the population which do not receive a suitable expression in the institutionalized media, and provide them with information and advertisement which bypass the limitations imposed on the media. The largest alternative activity taking place in Israel is targeted to the orthodox and Haredi (ultra-orthodox) population, mainly through advanced technological means, such as the internet and satellite transmissions. This study explores the ideological dilemma of using advanced communications technology by the religious public, while trying to avoid its cultural hazards and still using it effectively. It examines the characteristics of technology consumption and the use of new media among the religious target group in Israel.
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Kuhnlein, Harriet V. "Benefits and risks of traditional food for Indigenous Peoples: focus on dietary intakes of Arctic men." Canadian Journal of Physiology and Pharmacology 73, no. 6 (June 1, 1995): 765–71. http://dx.doi.org/10.1139/y95-102.
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A variety of community and external pressures on Indigenous Peoples are leading to increased use of food that is available through industrialization and market economies; food in traditional food systems derived from local, natural environments is declining in use. This report focusses on dietary intake of Arctic men. While nutrient density of Arctic traditional food systems is superior to that of the composite of market food consumed in the North, the percentage of men's daily energy derived from market food is more than double that from traditional food in some communities. Older members of communities consume more traditional food than younger members; men consume more traditional food than do women. In addition to providing excellent nutrition and opportunities for physical exercise, Indigenous Peoples identify many sociocultural benefits to the harvest and use of traditional food. Evaluation of environmental accumulation of organochlorines in wildlife animal food species shows that risk of organochlorine consumption is higher in food systems containing sea mammals, and that tolerance levels for some organochlorines may be exceeded.Key words: Indigenous Peoples, traditional food, contaminants, nutrition.
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Jeambey, Zeinab, Timothy Johns, Salma Talhouk, and Malek Batal. "Perceived health and medicinal properties of six species of wild edible plants in north-east Lebanon." Public Health Nutrition 12, no. 10 (October 2009): 1902–11. http://dx.doi.org/10.1017/s1368980009004832.
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AbstractObjectivesWild edible plants (WEP) play the dual role of securing food diversity and promoting health in traditional societies. Current simplified dietary habits contribute to increasing population health risks. Since WEP are integral to the diet of traditional communities, identifying their significance as foods to people provides further evidence to conserve them and promote their consumption. Six species of WEP were identified as integral to the diet of rural Lebanese communities. We investigated their patterns of consumption and knowledge regarding their health and medicinal properties.DesignAn ethnobotanical survey, employing a qualitative questionnaire, was conducted among thirty informants. The identified species were Cichorium intybus, Eryngium creticum, Foeniculum vulgare, Malva sylvestris, Thymus syriacus and Gundelia tournifortii.ResultsMost informants consumed the six plants as a regular part of their diet. Seasonal variability in consumption was evident. C. intybus was renowned for its digestive and blood strengthening properties. F. vulgare was used as a digestive stimulant. M. sylvestris was distinguished for its anti-inflammatory qualities. T. syriacus was popular for its digestive and anti-poisonous properties. E. creticum was attributed less pronounced health benefits. G. tournifortii was considered a nutritious food.ConclusionsAll six species were popular for their edible uses as well as their health and/or medicinal benefits. These properties are supported by scientific evidence. Our results highlight the importance of these plants for local people and support efforts for their conservation. However, we noticed a decline in indigenous knowledge. We encourage efforts to record it for other plants and in other communities.
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Kumar, Ajay, Sushil Kumar, Komal, Nirala Ramchiary, and Pardeep Singh. "Role of Traditional Ethnobotanical Knowledge and Indigenous Communities in Achieving Sustainable Development Goals." Sustainability 13, no. 6 (March 11, 2021): 3062. http://dx.doi.org/10.3390/su13063062.
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The sustainable development goals (SDGs) are a set of 17 goals with 169 targets. The Agenda 2030 of the United Nations envisages a holistic approach to achieve these goals by focusing on humankind and the planet. In this review, we analyzed the scientific literature and technical reports of international bodies such as the United Nations and Food and Agriculture Organization relating to traditional ethnobotanical knowledge (TEK). The literature on TEK was mapped with the targets of the SDGs to determine the role of traditional knowledge in the realization of selected goals and targets. Our extensive and systematic reviewing of available literatures suggests that, of the 17 goals, at least seven goals are associated with TEK. To achieve these seven goals, a thorough understanding is required to disentangle the intricacies involving TEK, indigenous people holding TEK, and their future role in achieving the SDGs. Our review points towards the role of TEK in achieving goals linked to poverty, health and wellbeing, responsible consumption and production, climate action, life on land, and partnerships. In summary, we argue that achieving the intended outcomes of the SDGs and the targets requires concerted efforts of all relevant stakeholders, including indigenous communities, common citizens, scientists, policy makers, and world leaders.
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Downs, Shauna M., Ridhima Kapoor, Emily V. Merchant, Tamara Sullivan, Geetanjali Singh, Jessica Fanzo, and Suparna Ghosh-Jerath. "Leveraging Nutrient-Rich Traditional Foods to Improve Diets among Indigenous Populations in India: Value Chain Analysis of Finger Millet and Kionaar Leaves." Foods 11, no. 23 (November 23, 2022): 3774. http://dx.doi.org/10.3390/foods11233774.
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Many indigenous foods are nutrient-rich but are often underutilized even among populations at high risk of malnutrition. The aims of this study were to conduct value chain analysis of one cultivated crop (finger millet among the Munda tribe) and one wild green leafy vegetable (Koinaar leaves among the Sauria Paharia tribe) of two Indigenous communities in Jharkhand state, India and to identify entry points for interventions aimed at supporting production and consumption. Semi-structured interviews were conducted with stakeholders among each tribal group and transcripts were open coded and organized based on key themes across the steps of the value chain for each food independently. Improved storage techniques and infrastructure, machinery for processing and improved cooking fuel would help reduce barriers across the finger millet supply chain related to postharvest losses, processing labor and safety concerns related to cooking. For Koinaar leaves, improving drying techniques to increase consumption across seasons and providing training and support to increase opportunities for selling leaves in local markets, where participants mentioned potential language barriers, could strengthen the supply chain. Improving extension services and focusing beyond production has potential to improve the production and consumption of both nutrient-rich crops among Indigenous communities in India.
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Grève, Zacharie De, Jérémie Bottieau, David Vangulick, Aurélien Wautier, Pierre-David Dapoz, Adriano Arrigo, Jean-François Toubeau, and François Vallée. "Machine Learning Techniques for Improving Self-Consumption in Renewable Energy Communities." Energies 13, no. 18 (September 18, 2020): 4892. http://dx.doi.org/10.3390/en13184892.
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Renewable Energy Communities consist in an emerging decentralized market mechanism which allows local energy exchanges between end-users, bypassing the traditional wholesale/retail market structure. In that configuration, local consumers and prosumers gather in communities and can either cooperate or compete towards a common objective, such as the minimization of the electricity costs and/or the minimization of greenhouse gas emissions for instance. This paper proposes data analytics modules which aim at helping the community members to schedule the usage of their resources (generation and consumption) in order to minimize their electricity bill. A day-ahead local wind power forecasting algorithm, which relies on state-of-the-art Machine Learning techniques currently used in worldwide forecasting contests, is in that way proposed. We develop furthermore an original method to improve the performance of neural network forecasting models in presence of abnormal wind power data. A technique for computing representative profiles of the community members electricity consumption is also presented. The proposed techniques are tested and deployed operationally on a pilot Renewable Energy Community established on an Medium Voltage network in Belgium, involving 2.25MW of wind and 18 Small and Medium Enterprises who had the possibility to freely access the results of the developed data modules by connecting to a dedicated web platform. We first show that our method for dealing with abnormal wind power data improves the forecasting accuracy by 10% in terms of Root Mean Square Error. The impact of the developed data modules on the consumption behaviour of the community members is then quantified, by analyzing the evolution of their monthly self-consumption and self-sufficiency during the pilot. No significant changes in the members behaviour, in relation with the information provided by the models, were observed in the recorded data. The pilot was however perturbed by the COVID-19 crisis which had a significant impact on the economic activity of the involved companies. We conclude by providing recommendations for the future set up of similar communities.
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Gomna, Ahmed, and Krishen Rana. "Inter-household and intra-household patterns of fish and meat consumption in fishing communities in two states in Nigeria." British Journal of Nutrition 97, no. 1 (January 2007): 145–52. http://dx.doi.org/10.1017/s0007114507201734.
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Fish is generally regarded as a primary source of protein for many poor African fishing communities. The present study compared the relative importance of fish as a high-quality dietary protein source with meat in fishing communities in two states in Nigeria. Fifty fishing households in which active fishing was the primary activity and fifty non-fishing households (agriculture being stated as primary activity) in traditional fishing communities were randomly selected in the coastal state of Lagos and the inland state of Niger. A simple weighing balance was designed and given to each household to measure fish or meat entering the household for consumption. A comparison of consumption using this method against the 24 h recall method revealed that the recall method accounted for only one third of actual fish consumed. Overall, the price of fish was higher and consumption lower in Lagos compared with Niger State. At the household level in both states, the consumption of fish in fishing households was twice that of non-fishing households, whereas meat consumption was similar. A total of thirty-nine different fish species were consumed, with Tilapia contributing 24 % by weight of the fish consumed. In both states, beef was the most frequently consumed meat, followed by goat meat. The study revealed a high preference for fresh fish. The highest fish consumption occurred in March, corresponding to the period of lowest meat consumption. On a unit weight basis, heads of households consumed 59 % more fish than their wives or children.
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Achigan-Dako, Enoch Gbenato, Sognigbe N’Danikou, Francoise Assogba-Komlan, Bianca Ambrose-Oji, Adam Ahanchede, and Margaret W. Pasquini. "Diversity, Geographical, and Consumption Patterns of Traditional Vegetables in Sociolinguistic Communities in Benin: Implications for Domestication and Utilization1." Economic Botany 65, no. 2 (April 13, 2011): 129–45. http://dx.doi.org/10.1007/s12231-011-9153-4.
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Marushka, Lesya, Malek Batal, Constantine Tikhonov, Tonio Sadik, Harold Schwartz, Amy Ing, Karen Fediuk, and Hing Man Chan. "Importance of fish for food and nutrition security among First Nations in Canada." Canadian Journal of Public Health 112, S1 (June 2021): 64–80. http://dx.doi.org/10.17269/s41997-021-00481-z.
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Abstract Objective To investigate the relationships between fish/seafood consumption patterns and food security status among First Nations (FN) communities in Canada. We estimated the contribution of fish/seafood to daily nutrient requirements. Barriers to traditional food (TF) access including fish were summarized. Methods Data were collected by the First Nations Food, Nutrition and Environment Study (2008–2018). The sample of this participatory study comprised 6258 randomly selected FN adults. Fish/seafood consumption was estimated with a food frequency questionnaire. Food security status was assessed with the Household Food Security Survey Module. The contribution of fish/seafood to protein, n-3 fatty acid, vitamin (A, B12, D, niacin) and mineral (selenium, zinc) requirements was assessed by comparison to Dietary Reference Intakes. Results Regional differences were observed in fish/seafood consumption patterns and their relationship with food security status. In the eastern regions (Ontario, Quebec/Labrador and the Atlantic region), consumption of fish/seafood and other TF was significantly higher among food insecure compared with food secure FN participants. Severely food insecure men (particularly in British Columbia, Alberta, Quebec/Labrador and the Atlantic region) tended to eat a higher amount of TF, including fish/seafood, compared with food secure and moderately food insecure men, while no difference was observed in women. Fish/seafood provided good sources of selected nutrients. However, the high cost of harvesting equipment, industry-related activities and climate change reduce access to fish/seafood and other wildlife. Conclusion Fish/seafood continues to be vital to the diet of FN communities. Focusing on policies that support FN increased access to fish/seafood has the potential to decrease food insecurity and support sustainable livelihoods. Future policies should focus on socio-economic determinants of food insecurity and support traditional harvesting and sustainable fisheries among FN communities.
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Golbraikh, Vladimir B. "News Consumption by Members of Virtual Environmental Protest Communities (On the Example of the Conflict Over a Landfill in Arkhangelsk Oblast)." Vestnik Tomskogo gosudarstvennogo universiteta, no. 472 (2021): 56–63. http://dx.doi.org/10.17223/15617793/472/7.
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The growing influence of social media has significantly affected various aspects of sociopolitical life, including social movements and protest activity. Social networks are becoming a part of everyday life, influencing the processes of media consumption. Traditional media are no longer the main source of news, being replaced by social media. Users of social networks largely build their individual agenda setting, forming their own news feed, subscribing to a particular virtual community (media, parties, etc.). Realizing this, the latter are trying to make use of it by creating virtual communities on social networks. Over the past decade, observers have noted that social networks are beginning to play a significant role in public life in Russia. In this regard, the problem of user behavior in various social networks seems to be important for research, including such an important component of everyday life as news consumption. This work analyzes news consumption patterns of members of virtual communities created on the VKontakte social network in connection with one of the most noticeable socio-ecological conflicts of the last decade around the construction of a landfill in Shies. In this study, the author planned to compare members of “anti-garbage” communities and members of territorial communities (Arkhangelsk Oblast and the Komi Republic) in relation to news consumption. He decided to limit the scope to two areas of news consumption by community members: environmental and political agendas. Interest in the environmental agenda could be expressed by joining virtual environmental communities. Similarly, interest in the political agenda could be expressed by joining communities offering political news. In addition, members of “anti-garbage” communities were surveyed in relation to the extent to which they followed the most notable protest events of the past year, not related to the environmental agenda. The study revealed the difference between members of communities created in connection with the Shies landfill project from members of territorial communities in their interest in various federal virtual communities offering political news. The analysis showed that the agenda setting of members of “anti-garbage” communities, in comparison with the agenda setting of members of territorial communities, formed by an individual news feed, is more alternative to the official agenda. Users interested in news in connection with an acute socio-ecological conflict are more interested in news provided by “independent” media and opposition political movements. In this regard, we can speak about the greater politicization of citizens concerned about the acute environmental conflict. The analysis also revealed a connection between the agenda setting formed by virtual communities and the interest of members of “anti-garbage” communities in protest events that go far beyond the environmental agenda.
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Royer, Marie-Jeanne S., and Thora Martina Herrmann. "Socioenvironmental changes in two traditional food species of the Cree First Nation of subarctic James Bay." Cahiers de géographie du Québec 55, no. 156 (April 17, 2012): 575–601. http://dx.doi.org/10.7202/1008895ar.
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Abstract Socioenvironmental changes in Canada’s northern regions are likely to have wide-ranging implications for the health of its residents. Aboriginal communities are among the first to face the direct impacts of changes, as their lifestyles tend to be more closely tied to and reliant upon the natural environment. Based on field research, this paper documents observations of socio-environmental changes made by members of the Cree Trappers Association (CTA) of the Cree of Eeyou Istchee (the traditional homeland of the Cree located in the eastern James Bay area). It also analyses their impact on hunting behaviour and consumption levels associated with two traditional food species – the Canada Goose and the woodland caribou. CTA members are witnessing changes in animal behaviour and the migration patterns of species. These in turn are affecting the consumption of traditional food, causing dietary changes at the society level, and, ultimately, impacting on human health and overall well-being.
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Chileshe, Justin, Joost van den Heuvel, Ray Handema, Bas J. Zwaan, Elise F. Talsma, and Sijmen Schoustra. "Nutritional Composition and Microbial Communities of Two Non-alcoholic Traditional Fermented Beverages from Zambia: A Study of Mabisi and Munkoyo." Nutrients 12, no. 6 (June 1, 2020): 1628. http://dx.doi.org/10.3390/nu12061628.
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Traditional fermented foods and beverages are common in many countries, including Zambia. While the general (nutritional) benefits of fermented foods are widely recognised, the nutritional composition of most traditional fermented foods is unknown. Furthermore, fermentation is known to add nutritional value to raw materials, mainly by adding B-vitamins and removing anti-nutritional factors. In the case of traditional fermentation, the composition of microbial communities responsible for fermentation varies from producer to producer and this may also be true for the nutritional composition. Here, we characterized the nutrient profile and microbial community composition of two traditional fermented foods: milk-based Mabisi and cereal-based Munkoyo. We found that the two products are different with respect to their nutritional parameters and their microbial compositions. Mabisi was found to have higher nutritional values for crude protein, fat, and carbohydrates than Munkoyo. The microbial community composition was also different for the two products, while both communities were dominated by lactic acid bacteria. Our analyses showed that variations in nutritional composition, defined as the amount of consumption that would contribute to the estimated average requirement (EAR), might be explained by variations in microbial community composition. Consumption of Mabisi appeared to contribute more than Munkoyo to the EAR and its inclusion in food-based recommendations is warranted. Our results show the potential of traditional fermented foods such as Mabisi and Munkoyo to add value to current diets and suggests that variations in microbial composition between specific product samples can result in variations in nutritional composition.
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Leterme, Pascal, and L. Carmenza Muũoz. "Factors influencing pulse consumption in Latin America." British Journal of Nutrition 88, S3 (December 2002): 251–54. http://dx.doi.org/10.1079/bjn/2002714.
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In Latin America, pulse consumption ranges from 1 kg/capita per year (Argentina) to 25 kg/capita per year (Nicaragua). Common beans account for 87% of the total. The differences between countries, regions or groups of population within the same country can be explained by the following factors: (1) beans are very nutritious; (2) beans and maize are traditional foods and the habit of consuming them is deeply rooted in many people and communities; (3) the rural population eats more pulses than the urban population, due to geographical constraints that limit exchanges and favour consumption of locally produced foods; (4) income level, beans are still the poor man's meat; and (5) other factors, such as consumers' taste, the constraints on cooking beans, etc. The evolution of the consumption level in the future will depend on the urbanization of the population, access to processed foods and income level. Health issues would be an argument for maintaining or increasing the current consumption level.
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Batal, Malek, Hing Man Chan, Karen Fediuk, Amy Ing, Peter Berti, Tonio Sadik, and Louise Johnson-Down. "Importance of the traditional food systems for First Nations adults living on reserves in Canada." Canadian Journal of Public Health 112, S1 (June 2021): 20–28. http://dx.doi.org/10.17269/s41997-020-00353-y.
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Abstract Objective To describe the traditional food (TF) systems of First Nations in Canada, including intake, barriers and promoters. Methods The First Nations Food, Nutrition and Environment Study is a cross-Canada participatory study of First Nations adults below the 60th parallel that obtained data for communities excluded from other national studies. A food frequency questionnaire was used to establish frequency of TF intake (number of days in a year) to allow comparisons across ecozones/regions in Canada. Grams of TF intake were also calculated using frequency multiplied by average portions from 24-h recalls. Closed- and open-ended questions attempted to identify some of the key barriers and concerns regarding TF access and use. Multivariable analyses were run to determine what factors are associated with increased TF consumption. Results Across communities, there is a strong preference by adults to have TF in the diet more often. Consumption of land animals was most frequently reported in most ecozones except for the Pacific Maritime and Mixedwood Plains, where fish and plants, respectively, were more frequently consumed. First Nations identified structural and environmental challenges such as development, government regulations and climate change, along with household barriers such as insufficient capital for equipment and transportation, lack of time and absence of a hunter in the household. Multivariable analyses revealed that the highest intake of TF occurred in the Taiga Plains ecozone, and for older individuals and men. Conclusion Identifying solutions that empower First Nations at all levels is required to overcome the multiple challenges to the inclusion of TF in the diet.
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Rebelo, Sérgio Roberto Moraes, Carlos Edwar de Carvalho Freitas, and Maria Gercilia Mota Soares. "Fish diet from Manacapuru Big Lake complex (Amazon): a approach starting from the traditional knowledge." Biota Neotropica 10, no. 3 (September 2010): 39–44. http://dx.doi.org/10.1590/s1676-06032010000300003.
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In the Amazon fishing is one of the main economic activities and higher value to traditional riverine communities of the region. Considering this importance is to suppose that the riverine populations have knowledge about fish fauna explores for them, because their forming culture that maintain a strait relationship with natural resources. This study aim to elevate the traditional knowledge of the fishermen from the riverine communities in the Big Lake Complex about the fish alimentary diet caught for commercialization and consumption. This study was realized in the Manacapuru Big Lake Complex through interview jointed with 62 fishermen. The results presents a detailed knowledge about the tambaqui, tucunaré, pacu, acará-açú, curimatã, aruanã, matrinxã, piranha and pirapitinga fish feeding compatible with the laboratory analyzes and with the specifics literature. Finally the traditional ecological knowledge from the fishermen about the fish ecology in the Big Lake must be used as a subsidy study of lakes management, establishing in this way, an information resource for scientific works at the same time to minimize the cost with a long research.
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Saupi, Noorasmah, Ainul Asyira Saidin, Muta Harah Zakaria, Shahrul Razid Sarbini, and Nurul Aisyah Yusli. "An Ethnobotanical Study of Indigenous Leafy Vegetables Among Local Communities in Bintulu, Sarawak, Malaysia." Borneo Journal of Resource Science and Technology 10, no. 2 (December 31, 2020): 155–65. http://dx.doi.org/10.33736/bjrst.2623.2020.
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The consumption of indigenous leafy vegetables (ILV) is a common practice among local people in Bintulu. It serves as an important food resource for local communities in rural areas. However, these traditional practices were declining in urban areas and among younger generations. Therefore, the study aimed to record the ILV consumed by the local people, and mode of consumption of the ILV. A field survey was carried out with two phases; phase one was the distribution of structured questionnaires and the second phase was the interview session with 20 respondents from each of the three native markets located in Bintulu Division; Bintulu, Tatau, and Sebauh market. The study has identified 20 species of ILV from 18 different families: Agavaceae, Anacardiaceae, Athyriaceae, Blechnaceae, Brassicaceae, Compositae, Euphorbiaceae, Flacourtiaceae, Gnetaceae, Leguminosae, Limnocharitaceae, Menispermaceae, Myrtaceae, Olacaceae, Ophioglossaceae, Piperaceae, Smilacaceae and Verbenaceae. Identified ILV were consumed in many ways by the natives. The plant parts used also differ from one species to another and had different taste. A further study should be carried out to analyse the plant nutritional values and agronomy factors for commercialization of the potential ILV.
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Kiromah, Naelaz Zukhruf Wakhidatul, and Tri Cahyani Widiastuti. "Level of use and public awareness in consumption of traditional medicines in work area of Health Center Gombong I." International Journal of Health Science and Technology 1, no. 3 (March 28, 2020): 26–31. http://dx.doi.org/10.31101/ijhst.v1i3.1207.
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Indonesia has 20,000 types of plants where 300 species have been used as traditional medicines. The use of traditional medicine as an alternative treatment in Indonesia that has been used by both rural and urban communities. The use of traditional medicine is considered safer than modern medicine. The purpose of this study was to identify the level of use of traditional medicine and public awareness in the use of traditional medicine in work area of Health Center Gombong 1 which consists of 5 villages. This research is a non-experimental and descriptive research that uses a questionnaire. Respondents who participated in this study were 140 people. The characteristics of respondents who participated in this study were the majority of men (50,71%), last educated of elementary school (41,43%), as housewives (27,86%). The majority of people in work area of Health Center Gombong choose treatment with modern medicine (64,29%). In addition there are 35,71% using traditional medicine and the majority use rhizome species (46%) for the treatment of minor ailments. In this study also showed that the majority of people do not know the safety of traditional medicines (50%) due to lack of information so that information is needed on the benefits and safety and the use of good and appropriate traditional medicines.
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Li, Yangluxi, Lei Chen, and Li Yang. "CFD Modelling and Analysis for Green Environment of Traditional Buildings." Energies 16, no. 4 (February 16, 2023): 1980. http://dx.doi.org/10.3390/en16041980.
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With the enhancement of people’s awareness of heritage protection, research communities focusing on the natural ventilation of the layouts of ancient buildings have paid more attention to the planning and protection of these buildings. Based on the relationship between the natural ventilation environment and the layout of the building, we can reduce the adverse effects of energy consumption and outdoor wind, improve the environment and quality around the building, and achieve harmony between humans and nature. In this study, Fluent software was used to simulate the wind environment of Xingguo Temple. The advantages of combining computer simulation software with ancient building protection planning are illustrated by comparing the wind environment before and after the temple reconstruction with Fluent software. Through the simulation of the building’s wind environment, some suggestions are put forward for the early layout of the outdoor environment in the ancient building reconstruction planning area.
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oswami, Bijoy S. G., Purnima Borgohain, Puja Updhya, and Manoj Barthakur. "Assessment of Traditional Rice Beer Quality Manufactured by Different Ethnic Tribes of Assam, India." Asian Journal of Chemistry 32, no. 12 (2020): 3029–34. http://dx.doi.org/10.14233/ajchem.2020.22883.
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Ethnic communities of North-East India consume various traditional beverages which are mostly prepared by fermentation of rice of their own. Many ethnic communities reside in Assam, India and the consumption of fermented drinks is always considered to be their culture and existence of the ethnic tribes. In present work, eight different rice beer samples are collected from different parts of Assam representing Ahom, Mising and Karbi community. The samples are characterized with respect to various physico-chemical analysis and microbiological parameters. In present work, the methodologies for the process of preparation of rice beers by different ethnic communities are also carefully observed and properly documented. It has been observed that all the samples are acidic in nature and the pH values are ranged from 2.83-5.05, while conductance ranged from 0.028-1.86 ms/cm. The amount of free carbon dioxide varies from 0.105 g/L to 6.81g/L. The amount of hardness varied from 0.012 g/L to 0.38 g/L. The sugar content of various rice beers ranged from below detection limit (BDL) to 4.4 g/100 mL while the percentage of ethanol varies from 2.2 to 5.7 g/100 mL. The correlation matrix study also shows a good positive correlation between conductance and TDS, hardness, free CO2 and bicarbonate alkalinity. In this study, no coliform bacterial contamination appeared while the colony forming unit ranged from 0.3 × 105 to 1.68 × 105 cfu mL-1.
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Jhamta, Rinku, Richa Puri, Manohar Lal Sharma, Sana Khan, and Harsimran Kaur. "Traditional knowledge and ways of consumption of wild edible plants by rural communities of Shimla District, Himachal Pradesh (India)." Plant Science Today 6, no. 2 (May 10, 2019): 201–7. http://dx.doi.org/10.14719/pst.2019.6.2.507.
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Wild edible plants are used as a source of food by local people where they still rely on natural resources to meet their daily needs. The study was conducted in the rural communities of the Shimla district to document wild edible plants and their edible uses known to local people. The study documented 103 wild edible plant species belonging to 75 genera and 46 families. Rosaceae is the most dominant family with 18 species occupying 17 % of the total use reports. Of the reported plants 43% were used as fruits, 42% as vegetables and remaining have used as juice, gums, spices and condiments. As many as 74 ways of consumption methods shows a Fidelity level (FL) of more than 80%. The use category of vegetables shows highest degree of consensus factor followed by fruit category. Horticultural land expansion is the major threat to the natural habitat of wild edible plants followed by overgrazing. Field visits to various villages in 16 regions of the study area were carried out in different phases from May 2015- September 2018. A total of 102 informants were involved in field investigation and a semi-structured questionnaires and participatory rural appraisal method were used to analyze and study the traditional wild edible plants.
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Maurice, Anne-Claire, Jacques Philip, and Andrea Bersamin. "Yup’ik identity and socioeconomic status are associated with child consumption of traditional food and weight in rural Yup’ik communities." Ethnicity & Health 24, no. 3 (May 25, 2017): 312–22. http://dx.doi.org/10.1080/13557858.2017.1331338.
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Martikaien, Tuomas. "Consuming a Cathedral." Fieldwork in Religion 2, no. 2 (April 12, 2008): 127–45. http://dx.doi.org/10.1558/fiel2008v2i2.127.
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The article is a case study of activities taking place in the most important church of Finland, the Cathedral of Turku. The article seeks possibilities to understand contemporary religious change by using theoretical ideas developed in the sociology of consumption. This is done through analysing four cases of how the cathedral has been commodified in different situations. The cases are a celebrity wedding, a dance performance, a marketing brand and a city festival. The results show that even traditional Christian communities have adapted to consumer society and that the ideas developed in the sociology of consumption are useful in understanding current religious change.
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Wilson, R. T. "Poultry Production in Sub-Saharan Africa." Outlook on Agriculture 15, no. 3 (September 1986): 121–27. http://dx.doi.org/10.1177/003072708601500304.
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The importance of poultry as a source of meat and eggs in developing countries is generally recognised, but present levels of production and consumption in Africa are disappointing. This article reviews the factors involved and concludes that there is a need for research designed to improve the traditional methods of small producers rather than seeking to impose modern Western methods on communities too backward to make effective use of them.
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De Guzman Centeno, Dave. "Parasociality and Habitus in Celebrity Consumption and Political Culture." Asian Journal of Social Science 44, no. 4-5 (2016): 441–84. http://dx.doi.org/10.1163/15685314-04404002.
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This paper characterises the celebrity culture in the Philippines as a symbolic function of parasociality (“illusionary intimacies”) where interpersonal meanings are constructed upon celebrities in the context of consumption and political endorsements. By looking into accounts of focus groups and online social media communities, it qualitatively elaborates such sociocultural and political inclinations of celebrity parasociality that characterise the Philippine political and commercial systems. Through the discourses on how ordinary people, industry actors and celebrities themselves interact to negotiate the celebrity social meanings, the paper concludes that celebrification is an embedded trait of Philippine democracy and consumption ideals. Furthermore, such parasociality is nuanced by the notion of habitus where celebrities mirror spaces of social classification. The study implies that while celebrity culture is an important element in social connection and social identity sustained by traditional and social media use, it is also a component in citizens’ own accounts to issues of public concern, democratic exercise on political election matters, and in the everyday consumption decisions.
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Luo, Jingwen, Jia Wu, and Yuzhou Wu. "Advanced Data Delivery Strategy Based on Multiperceived Community with IoT in Social Complex Networks." Complexity 2020 (February 11, 2020): 1–15. http://dx.doi.org/10.1155/2020/3576542.
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With the advent of 5G communication standards, the number of 5G base stations increases steadily, and the number of mobile terminals and IoT (Internet of Things) devices increases sharply, which sharps a large number of IoT devices and forms a complex network. These devices can take as nodes of a community in the opportunistic social network. However, in the environment of traditional opportunistic network algorithm and mass data transmission, information transmission is only carried out at several source nodes in the community, which usually leads to transmission delay, excessive energy consumption, and source node death. Therefore, we propose an effective data delivery based on the multiperceived domain algorithm, which recombines communities based on the correlation degree of nodes, and new communities assist source nodes to transmit information in solving these problems. The comparison between the experiment and the classical opportunistic network algorithm shows that the method has outstanding performance in reducing the resource consumption of data transmission and improving the efficiency of information transmission.