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The purpose of the study was to describe how the best interest of the child is realized in the context of customary law of guddifachaa. The study findings revealed that guddifachaa is a customary adoption, whereupon the best interests of the child were entertained.

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Traditional Crafts. A Literature Review Focused on Sustainable Development

2023

Author(s): Zbuchea A

Traditional crafts are compatible with the concept of sustainable development, which gives them another boost. The present paper represents one of the very few literature reviews in the field of traditional crafts aiming to map the knowledge we possess on traditional crafts.

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Communication and Dissemination of India's Traditional Knowledge

2023

Author(s): Mahesh G

The paper looks at TK communication and its challenges. The paper also discusses the recent Indian initiative on communicating scientifically validated TK. It is concluded that for a sustainable future, nations should deeply study the TK and TK practices. Nations such as India that have a rich knowledge base should leverage on the TK. Effective communication of the TK is a vital step towards this end.

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Extraction and Characterization of various Unconventional Natural Fibres

2023

Author(s): Devi YS, Annapoorani SG, Yuvaraj H, Prakash C

In this study, various unconventional fibres have been successfully extracted from crop residue of Canna indica, Areca catechu sheath, Caryota urens spadix petiole, and Abelmoschus esculentus, and their physical, chemical, thermal, and mechanical properties are studied.

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This article study the initiative of the Cultural and Health Tribal institutional review boards (IRBs) for the Eastern Band of Cherokee Indians (EBCI) in reviewing academic research among the Tribe.

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The Indigenous Knowledge of Camel Husbandry in Kalkooyi Nomads Territory

2023

Author(s): Sarvestani AA, Barani H, gooya A

The study aimed to identify the indigenous knowledge of camel husbandry in the territory of Kalkuyee nomads in Masileh plain of Qom province, who have a long history of camel husbandry in this region.

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Indigenous Knowledge in Creating and Benefiting from Zagheh in Bisotun Plain

2023

Author(s): Khanmoradi M, azizi N

This research aimed to answer in which period did the construction of troglodytic architecture begin in Bisotun and how long did their use continue? What were the components and architectural structure of these handholds?.

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Indigenous Technical Knowledge on the Medicinal Uses of Natural Resins and Gums in India

2023

Author(s): Thombare N, Kumari U, Sakare P, Chowdhury AR, Lohot VD, Prasad N

This review discusses the medicinal benefits of important natural resins and gums to highlight their potential and popularity as a medicine.

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Traditional Methods of Performing the Art of Balochi Embroidery in Non-Native Clothing Design

2023

Author(s): Saedi F, Ghasemi M

The study used analytical-descriptive method to understand the division of patterns and techniques of Baloch sewing and how to implement the techniques according to the background fabric.

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Comparison of Nutritional Values of Cookies Produced from Enset Bulla Fortied with Soybean Flour

2023

Author(s): GeremewHirbo H , Kuse KA

However, small differences were observed between cookies  produced  from all bulla in  terms  of  minerals.The studied results showed that produced cookies had high amounts of protein in 30% and 20% fortified cookies.