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Lunpia Semarang: History, Distribution, Ingredients, and Production Process as a Culinary Heritage of Chinese-Javanese Acculturation on the North Coast of Java

This study explores Semarang lunpia as a dynamic culinary heritage born from Chinese-Javanese acculturation, detailing its historical origins, diverse production traditions, unique ingredient sourcing, and the strategic adaptation to halal standards that have ensured its enduring cultural significance and economic sustainability.

Wasino Wasino, Endah Sri Hartatik, Ema Kartika, Nina Witasari, Xiao Jing, Fitri Amalia Shintasiwi2026-09-08
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Artificial Intelligence literacy training for rural primary and secondary school teachers from the perspective of complex dynamic systems theory: What do teachers really need?

Guided by Complex Dynamic Systems Theory and the Unified Theory of Acceptance and Use of Technology, this mixed-methods study reveals that while rural Chinese teachers possess strong motivation and positive attitudes toward AI, their literacy development is hindered by fragmented training and systemic barriers, necessitating a shift toward systematic, flexible, and practice-oriented professional learning environments tailored to their authentic needs.

Huijun Ma, Charuni Samat, Beibei Ren, Suchat Wattanachai, Yueyang Dong, Jining Han2026-09-08
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De-fragmenting the Historiography for Chinese Migrants in Cuba: Private Biographies in Lei Family Letter Series as a Case Study

This paper utilizes the Lei Family Letter Series—a collection of private biographies, family letters, and oral histories compiled by a descendant—to de-fragment the historiography of Chinese migrants in Cuba by reconstructing their individual experiences and social connections, thereby filling the gaps left by grand historical narratives from the mid-nineteenth century to the 1960s.

Baojie Li, Jianrong Gao2026-09-08
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Towards compassionate justice: recognition, invisibilization, and the institutions of justice

This article argues that the persistence of unreported injustices in liberal democracies stems from "institutional invisibility"—a failure of recognition that can be overcome by integrating the Ethics of Care, Martha Nussbaum's account of compassion, and Axel Honneth's critical theory to cultivate compassion as a virtue at both individual and institutional levels, as illustrated by the contemporary crisis of migration.

Cecilia Coronado, Montserrat Salomón2026-09-08
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Shared Book Reading in a Sinhala-English Bilingual Family: Parent-Child Engagement Across Languages and Text Formats

This study examines shared book reading in a Sinhala-English bilingual family in Australia, revealing that while English sessions fostered more extensive dialogue, Sinhala sessions utilized code-switching and translation as scaffolding, with both languages and formats (print and digital) contributing uniquely to children's cognitive and social literacy development.

SUMALI SAMINDA KURUPPU KURUPPU ACHCHIGE2026-09-08
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An Extended Theory of Planned Behaviour framework on the purchase decision towards gari and beans dish among undergraduates

This study reveals that among undergraduates at the University of Education, Winneba, the purchase decision for 'gari and beans' is significantly driven by pricing, attitude, location, and perceived behavioural control, with pricing emerging as the strongest predictor, while packaging was found to be statistically insignificant.

Isaac Kwasi Asante, Yaw Sarfo, Auswell Amfo-Antiri, Mavis Akor Teye, Justice Ako-nai Mensah2026-09-08
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Dark Personality Traits and the Big Five Personality Traits of Fathers in Relation to Sons’ Self-Confidence, Self-Esteem, and Attachment Style: The Moderating Role of Fathers’ Life Strategy and Reproductive Value

This study of 200 male participants reveals that fathers' personality traits, particularly neuroticism and conscientiousness, and their supportive behaviors significantly influence sons' self-esteem and attachment styles, with these relationships further moderated by the fathers' mate value.

Diana Iordache2026-09-08