<?xml version="1.0" encoding="UTF-8"?><rss version="2.0"><channel><title>Universe Publishing Group (UniversePG)</title><link>https://universepg.com/</link><description>Universe Publishing Group (UniversePG) is An Independent International Academic Publisher with an editorial team comprising many of the world's leading academicians and researchers. UniversePG provides journal publishing, special issue publishing, book publishing, and conference paper publishing services.</description><language>en-us</language><pubDate>Thu, 17 Sep 2026 04:34:21 +0600</pubDate><item><title>&amp;lt;p&amp;gt;Early Marriage and Family Disputes in Dhaka City: A Socio-legal Analysis regarding Legal Protections and Enforcement Issues&amp;lt;br&amp;gt;&amp;lt;/p&amp;gt;</title><link>https://www.universepg.com/cjbis/early-marriage-and-family-disputes-in-dhaka-city-a-socio-legal-analysis-regarding-legal-protections-and-enforcement-issues</link><description>This-paper-mostly-focuses-about-the-early-marriage-that-remains-a-persistent-socio-legal-problem-in-Bangladesh-particularly-within-urban-contexts-such-as-Dhaka-city-Despite-legislative-measures-like-the-Child-Marriage-Restraint-Act-2017-enforcement-gaps-continue-to-undermine-legal-protections-This-study-examines-the-relationship-between-early-marriage-and-family-disputes-focusing-on-legal-safeguards-and-implementation-challenges-Employing-a-qualitative-doctrinal-and-empirical-approach-the-research-analyzes-statutory-frameworks-judicial-responses-and-socio-economic-factors-influencing-early-marriage-The-authors-attempted-to-draw-attention-of-the-findings-indicate-that-poverty-social-norms-weak-enforcement-mechanisms-and-institutional-inefficiencies-contribute-to-the-persistence-of-early-marriage-and-subsequent-family-conflicts-Finally-the-study-concludes-that-strengthening-enforcement-awareness-and-institutional-accountability-is-essential-to-mitigate-early-marriage-and-related-disputes-in-a-developing-and-democratic-country-like-Bangladesh</description><pubDate>Mon, 14 Sep 2026 00:00:00 +0600</pubDate></item><item><title>&amp;lt;p&amp;gt;Keeping the Tradition Alive: The Socio-Cultural Influences, Work Practices, Production Processes, and Livelihood Experiences of Balut Makers and Vendors&amp;lt;br&amp;gt;&amp;lt;/p&amp;gt;</title><link>https://www.universepg.com/cjbis/keeping-the-tradition-alive-the-socio-cultural-influences-work-practices-production-processes-and-livelihood-experiences-of-balut-makers-and-vendors</link><description>Balut-making-and-vending-remained-as-important-traditional-livelihood-that-contributes-to-the-cultural-identity-and-local-economy-of-many-Filipino-communities-This-study-analyzed-the-socio-cultural-influences-work-practices-production-processes-livelihood-experiences-and-challenges-and-opportunities-faced-by-balut-makers-and-vendors-in-the-Municipality-of-Dao-This-aimed-to-understand-the-sustained-practices-of-balut-making-and-vending-balancing-both-the-economic-and-cultural-aspects-of-the-practices-A-qualitative-phenomenological-research-design-guided-by-the-constructivist-methodological-perspective-was-employed-The-participants-were-the-15-balut-makers-and-vendors-in-the-Municipality-of-Dao-Data-were-gathered-through-a-researcher-made-semi-structured-interview-guide-using-in-depth-interviews-Data-were-analyzed-using-Braun-and-Clarkes-thematic-analysis-to-identify-organize-and-interpret-recurring-patterns-and-themes-from-the-participants-responses-The-results-showed-that-balut-making-and-vending-were-socio-culturally-influenced-by-family-lineage-cultural-identity-and-community-Participants-exhibited-work-practices-of-discipline-and-commitment-and-establishment-of-effective-daily-routines-Production-process-was-described-as-involving-the-selection-of-fertilized-duck-eggs-incubation-and-constant-quality-control-and-preparation-Participants-livelihood-experiences-were-described-as-demonstrating-resilience-and-flexibility-The-challenges-and-opportunities-were-increasing-production-costs-fluctuating-market-demand-support-from-institutions-and-the-community-seasonal-demand-and-the-establishment-of-livelihood-learning-experiences-all-contributed-to-the-sustainability-of-the-balut-making-and-vending-The-sustainability-of-balut-making-and-vending-was-sustained-through-the-preservation-of-socio-cultural-traditions-consistent-work-practices-organized-production-processes-resilient-livelihood-experiences-and-community-support</description><pubDate>Sun, 13 Sep 2026 00:00:00 +0600</pubDate></item><item><title>&amp;lt;p&amp;gt;Labour Policies and Industrial Relations in School of Health Technology&nbsp;&amp;lt;br&amp;gt;&amp;lt;/p&amp;gt;</title><link>https://www.universepg.com/cjbis/labour-policies-and-industrial-relations-in-school-of-health-technology</link><description>This-study-examined-labor-policy-and-industrial-relations-at-School-of-Health-Technology-with-particular-focus-on-staff-welfare-related-labor-policies-The-study-investigated-the-extent-to-which-employee-remuneration-and-retirement-plans-influence-industrial-relations-within-the-College-of-Health-Technology-The-paper-also-argues-that-if-Labaour-policies-are-professionally-designed-and-formulated-to-protect-the-employee-rights-employees-conflicts-will-be-amicable-resolved-to-promote-industrial-harmony-and-built-a-better-interaction-without-hostility-A-mixed-methods-research-design-was-adopted-involving-a-total-population-of-245-staff-members-from-which-a-census-sampling-technique-was-employed-The-research-paper-was-limited-to-primary-and-secondary-data-and-the-research-instruments-were-subjected-to-validity-and-reliability-tests-Pearson-Product-Moment-Correlation-PPMC-supported-by-SPSS-version-27-was-used-to-analyze-the-data-and-test-the-hypotheses-at-the-005-significance-level-The-findings-revealed-a-significant-positive-relationship-between-employee-remuneration-retirement-plans-and-industrial-relations-in-the-College-The-study-recommends-timely-payment-of-wages-and-allowances-as-well-as-the-establishment-of-a-proactive-and-well-structured-retirement-plan-for-prospective-retirees-to-enhance-harmonious-industrial-relations-The-study-also-highlights-important-practical-implications-for-policy-by-emphasizing-the-need-for-timely-and-adequate-payment-of-wages-and-allowances-as-well-as-the-establishment-of-proactive-transparent-and-well-structured-retirement-plans-Such-policy-measures-are-critical-in-fostering-trust-reducing-industrial-disputes-and-ensuring-sustainable-industrial-harmony-within-public-health-institutions-and-similar-organizations</description><pubDate>Fri, 25 Sep 2026 00:00:00 +0600</pubDate></item><item><title>&amp;lt;h3 style=&amp;quot;text-align:justify;line-height:115%&amp;quot;&amp;gt;&amp;lt;span style=&amp;quot;font-size: 16px;&amp;quot;&amp;gt;&amp;lt;font color=&amp;quot;#000000&amp;quot;&amp;gt;﻿﻿&ldquo;Saks in Movement&rdquo; Contemporary Movement Research Methodology&amp;lt;/font&amp;gt;&amp;lt;/span&amp;gt;&amp;lt;br&amp;gt;&amp;lt;/h3&amp;gt;</title><link>https://www.universepg.com/cjbis/saks-in-movement-contemporary-movement-research-methodology</link><description>This-paper-introduces-Saks-in-Movement-a-contemporary-movement-research-methodology-that-translates-the-embodied-physical-culture-of-Central-Asian-nomadic-civilizations-particularly-the-Saka-Scythian-tribes-into-a-structured-framework-for-contemporary-choreography-While-classical-ballet-Western-contemporary-dance-and-codified-Central-Asian-national-dance-traditions-each-possess-established-movement-vocabularies-the-embodied-logic-of-steppe-nomadic-life-shaped-by-horseback-mobility-migration-and-ritual-practice-has-rarely-been-systematized-into-a-contemporary-dance-methodology-Drawing-on-archaeological-ethnographic-and-cultural-historical-sources-this-study-identifies-six-core-movement-principles-grounded-mobility-circular-spatial-orientation-continuous-travel-animal-inspired-dynamics-a-mobile-postural-base-and-a-structured-hand-and-arm-vocabulary-comprising-five-foundational-gestures-Rather-than-reproducing-traditional-folk-choreography-or-staged-national-dance-repertoire-the-methodology-extracts-underlying-spatial-postural-and-symbolic-principles-from-nomadic-cultural-memory-and-reformulates-them-as-an-adaptable-pedagogical-and-choreographic-system-The-paper-situates-this-methodology-relative-to-classical-ballet-Western-contemporary-dance-Kazakh-folk-dance-and-Soviet-era-national-stage-dance-clarifying-its-distinct-analytical-approach-It-further-connects-this-work-to-broader-precedents-of-cultural-heritage-informing-contemporary-movement-research-such-as-the-practices-of-Isadora-Duncan-and-Martha-Graham-The-methodology-contributes-a-new-framework-to-dance-studies-by-offering-a-systematic-teachable-model-for-engaging-Central-Asian-nomadic-movement-philosophy-within-contemporary-performance-and-dance-education-contexts-positioned-as-a-movement-research-tool-rather-than-a-fixed-repertoire</description><pubDate>Wed, 09 Sep 2026 00:00:00 +0600</pubDate></item><item><title>&amp;lt;p&amp;gt;Measuring the Sustained Creator&ndash;Audience Relationship on Direct-Support Platforms: A Mixed-Methods Study of Independent Cultural Production&amp;lt;br&amp;gt;&amp;lt;/p&amp;gt;</title><link>https://www.universepg.com/cjbis/measuring-the-sustained-creatoraudience-relationship-on-direct-support-platforms-a-mixed-methods-study-of-independent-cultural-production</link><description>Independent-creators-increasingly-reach-supporters-through-direct-support-platforms-that-remove-the-traditional-gatekeeper-the-publisher-gallery-or-label-that-once-decided-who-could-reach-an-audience-A-practitioner-intuition-holds-that-lasting-independence-depends-less-on-raw-talent-than-on-cultivating-the-audience-as-ongoing-work-Testing-that-intuition-has-been-limited-by-the-absence-of-a-measure-that-separates-a-lasting-relationship-from-a-one-time-burst-of-support-This-study-introduces-a-sustained-audience-relationship-score-which-summarizes-how-well-a-creator-keeps-its-recurring-supporters-over-time-on-a-scale-from-0-to-1-The-score-is-computed-for-381-independent-creator-and-community-projects-using-public-Open-Collective-data-and-is-then-related-to-the-behaviors-a-creator-can-be-observed-performing-holding-the-quality-of-the-work-constant-A-mixed-methods-layer-codes-the-text-of-101-communicating-projects-against-an-eight-category-practice-framework-The-score-tracks-ongoing-retention-closely-rho--075-yet-is-only-weakly-related-to-the-size-of-one-time-funding-rho--013-separating-relationship-from-transaction-Observable-cultivation-behaviors-did-not-explain-sustained-retention-beyond-work-quality-in-either-the-full-sample-or-the-coded-projects-This-pattern-is-read-as-absence-of-evidence-rather-than-evidence-of-absence-the-practices-the-intuition-names-are-relational-and-largely-unreadable-from-public-artefacts-The-contribution-is-a-transferable-measure-of-the-sustained-creatoraudience-relationship-and-a-transparent-reproducible-protocol-for-studying-cultivation-on-open-platform-data</description><pubDate>Tue, 08 Sep 2026 00:00:00 +0600</pubDate></item><item><title>&amp;lt;p&amp;gt;Climate Governance and Local Sustainable Development: Institutional Capacity and Policy Implementation in Bangladesh&amp;lt;br&amp;gt;&amp;lt;/p&amp;gt;</title><link>https://www.universepg.com/cjbis/climate-governance-and-local-sustainable-development-institutional-capacity-and-policy-implementation-in-bangladesh</link><description>Climate-change-is-a-serious-problem-associated-with-sustainable-development-especially-in-vulnerable-developing-countries-like-Bangladesh-The-study-investigates-the-institutional-capacity-in-strengthening-local-climate-governance-and-local-sustainable-development-while-looking-into-the-condition-of-the-implementation-of-climate-policy-The-study-is-conducted-using-the-qualitative-institutional-case-study-approach-and-has-involved-30-key-informant-interviews-six-focus-group-discussions-and-documentary-analysis-with-local-government-officials-government-officials-development-practitioners-climate-experts-and-community-stakeholders-Deductive-and-inductive-themes-were-used-in-the-analysis-of-the-data-Administrative-technical-financial-and-coordination-capacities-are-shown-to-be-important-influences-on-the-effectiveness-of-local-climate-governance-Though-Bangladesh-has-extensive-national-level-climate-policy-frameworks-the-gaps-between-policy-commitments-and-local-implementation-are-large-stemming-from-limited-resources-technical-capacity-inter-institutional-coordination-and-community-involvement-The-results-also-indicate-that-good-climate-governance-plays-a-role-in-building-community-resilience-in-safeguarding-livelihoods-and-in-enhancing-sustainable-development-which-is-dependent-on-institutional-capacity-and-effectiveness-in-implementing-climate-governance-The-study-underscores-the-importance-of-building-institutional-capacities-for-long-term-enhancing-access-to-climate-finance-strengthening-multi-level-collaboration-decentralizing-and-involving-the-communities-in-a-meaningful-way-to-build-sustainable-and-locally-rooted-climate-governance-in-Bangladesh</description><pubDate>Tue, 08 Sep 2026 00:00:00 +0600</pubDate></item><item><title>&amp;lt;p&amp;gt;Comparative Analysis of Surgical Sanation Methods for Pyo-Necrotic Foci in Diabetic Foot Syndrome&amp;lt;br&amp;gt;&amp;lt;/p&amp;gt;</title><link>https://www.universepg.com/cjbis/comparative-analysis-of-surgical-sanation-methods-for-pyo-necrotic-foci-in-diabetic-foot-syndrome</link><description>The-article-examines-surgical-sanation-methods-used-for-pyo-necrotic-foci-in-diabetic-foot-syndrome-with-emphasis-on-the-clinical-logic-of-debridement-drainage-staged-necrosectomy-negative-pressure-wound-therapy-skin-coverage-minor-amputation-and-selected-adjunctive-physical-modalities-The-topic-remains-clinically-relevant-because-diabetic-foot-infection-often-combines-tissue-necrosis-ischemia-neuropathy-microbial-contamination-and-delayed-repair-The-novelty-of-the-article-lies-in-interpreting-sanation-as-a-staged-surgical-pathway-where-each-technique-has-a-defined-indication-profile-and-a-clear-technical-limit-The-aim-was-to-compare-current-methods-of-local-source-control-and-wound-bed-preparation-without-presenting-the-work-as-an-experimental-study-The-material-base-consisted-of-ten-recent-peer-reviewed-publications-and-guidelines-Comparative-source-analysis-typological-classification-and-conceptual-synthesis-were-applied-The-analytical-section-defines-method-specific-indications-sequence-logic-and-closure-readiness-criteria-for-practical-surgical-planning</description><pubDate>Sun, 06 Sep 2026 00:00:00 +0600</pubDate></item><item><title>&amp;lt;p&amp;gt;Microloans and Financial Inclusion in Bangladesh: Recent Evidence on Outreach, Gender Gaps, and Digital Integration&amp;lt;br&amp;gt;&amp;lt;/p&amp;gt;</title><link>https://www.universepg.com/cjbis/microloans-and-financial-inclusion-in-bangladesh-recent-evidence-on-outreach-gender-gaps-and-digital-integration</link><description>Currently-Bangladesh-has-one-of-the-worlds-largest-microfinance-systems-yet-a-widespread-system-does-not-automatically-translate-to-a-deep-financial-inclusion-program-The-approach-used-in-this-study-is-descriptive-secondary-data-design-with-the-purpose-of-analyzing-the-contribution-and-the-limitation-of-microloans-Official-data-from-the-Microcredit-Regulatory-Authority-Bangladesh-Bank-and-the-World-Bank-is-triangulated-with-the-peer-reviewed-Bangladeshi-studies-published-primarily-between-2022-2025-Between-FY2019-20-and-FY2023-24-MFI-branches-increased-by-2475-members-by-2477-and-borrowers-by-2306-During-the-same-time-period-disbursement-of-loans-increased-by-9192-annually-while-the-outstanding-loan-balance-grew-by-7939-on-an-annual-basis-This-shows-that-credit-intensity-grew-significantly-faster-than-the-number-of-clients-during-this-period-As-of-December-2024-there-were-724-licensed-MFIs-that-had-4156-million-members-served-in-26071-branches-with-approximately-90-of-the-members-being-women-According-to-World-Bank-2024-indicators-the-percentage-of-adult-women-with-an-account-at-a-financial-institution-was-333-while-the-percentage-of-men-was-535-Further-at-the-end-of-2024-there-were-3756-mobile-financial-service-accounts-that-were-active-The-results-indicate-that-there-is-a-gap-between-the-extent-of-microcredit-access-in-Bangladesh-and-its-autonomous-use-saving-and-digital-engagement-as-well-as-the-level-of-consumer-protection-and-the-integration-with-the-broader-formal-financial-system-The-study-suggests-that-outcome-based-inclusion-indicators-more-rigorous-affordability-testing-and-sharing-of-credit-information-digital-linkages-of-repayment-and-savings-financial-inclusion-initiatives-for-women-disability-inclusive-financial-services-flexible-agricultural-products-and-better-grievance-and-consumer-protection-should-be-strengthened</description><pubDate>Fri, 04 Sep 2026 00:00:00 +0600</pubDate></item><item><title>&amp;lt;p&amp;gt;Phytochemical and Biological Activities of Ulva intestinalis from the Red Sea, Sudan&amp;lt;br&amp;gt;&amp;lt;/p&amp;gt;</title><link>https://www.universepg.com/cjbis/phytochemical-and-biological-activities-of-ulva-intestinalis-from-the-red-sea-sudan</link><description>Marine-macroalgae-have-attracted-increasing-scientific-attention-because-of-their-rich-nutritional-composition-and-diverse-bioactive-compounds-with-potential-pharmaceutical-and-nutraceutical-applications-This-study-aimed-to-investigate-the-physicochemical-characteristics-phytochemical-composition-mineral-profile-and-biological-activities-of-Enteromorpha-Ulva-intestinalis-collected-from-the-Red-Sea-The-dried-algal-samples-were-subjected-to-proximate-composition-analysis-phytochemical-screening-gas-chromatographymass-spectrometry-GCMS-and-inductively-coupled-plasma-optical-emission-spectrometry-ICPOES-to-determine-their-nutritional-value-bioactive-constituents-and-mineral-content-The-antioxidant-activity-of-the-algal-extracts-was-evaluated-using-standard-free-radical-scavenging-assays-while-antimicrobial-activity-was-assessed-against-selected-pathogenic-microorganisms-using-established-microbiological-techniques-The-results-demonstrated-that-U-intestinalis-contains-valuable-nutritional-components-including-carbohydrates-proteins-lipids-ash-and-dietary-fiber-together-with-several-essential-minerals-Phytochemical-screening-confirmed-the-presence-of-biologically-active-secondary-metabolites-including-phenolic-compounds-flavonoids-tannins-alkaloids-and-saponins-GCMS-analysis-identified-several-bioactive-compounds-that-may-contribute-to-the-observed-biological-activities-The-extracts-exhibited-considerable-antioxidant-capacity-and-inhibitory-effects-against-selected-bacterial-strains-indicating-promising-antimicrobial-potential-These-findings-suggest-that-U-intestinalis-represents-a-valuable-natural-source-of-nutritional-and-pharmacologically-active-compounds-with-potential-applications-in-food-pharmaceutical-and-nutraceutical-industries-Further-studies-are-recommended-to-isolate-characterize-and-evaluate-the-therapeutic-efficacy-and-safety-of-the-identified-bioactive-constituents-through-in-vivo-and-clinical-investigations</description><pubDate>Thu, 03 Sep 2026 00:00:00 +0600</pubDate></item><item><title>&amp;lt;p&amp;gt;Assessing the Influence of Local Taxation on the Sustainability of SMEs&amp;lt;br&amp;gt;&amp;lt;/p&amp;gt;</title><link>https://www.universepg.com/cjbis/assessing-the-influence-of-local-taxation-on-the-sustainability-of-smes</link><description>This-article-examines-the-influence-of-local-taxation-on-the-sustainability-of-SMEs-in-Cameroon-where-eight-out-of-ten-firms-disappear-within-two-years-of-their-creation-The-starting-point-is-a-local-tax-burden-perceived-as-excessive-complex-and-poorly-incentivizing-set-against-a-backdrop-of-weak-local-governance-and-pervasive-economic-informality-The-authors-draw-on-three-complementary-theoretical-frameworks-transaction-cost-theory-positive-regulation-theory-and-social-capital-theory-to-shed-light-on-the-relationship-between-taxpayers-and-the-local-tax-administration-Methodologically-the-study-adopts-a-qualitative-approach-based-on-semi-structured-interviews-with-five-SME-managers-in-Douala-varied-sectors-ranging-from-5-months-to-25-years-in-operation-analyzed-through-manual-coding-of-the-discourse-Two-research-propositions-are-tested-and-validated-the-tax-burden-negatively-affects-workforce-size-crowding-out-effect-and-local-taxes-and-duties-hinder-the-growth-of-revenue-and-net-income-The-findings-confirm-Laffers-theory-beyond-a-certain-threshold-taxation-becomes-counterproductive-pushing-SMEs-toward-fraud-tax-evasion-or-the-informal-sector-The-article-concludes-with-recommendations-aimed-at-easing-the-local-tax-burden-in-order-to-foster-SME-survival-and-growth</description><pubDate>Sat, 29 Aug 2026 00:00:00 +0600</pubDate></item><item><title>&amp;lt;p&amp;gt;Beyond Regional Borders: The Cold War, International Diplomacy, and the Global Geopolitics of the 1971 Bangladesh Liberation War&amp;lt;br&amp;gt;&amp;lt;/p&amp;gt;</title><link>https://www.universepg.com/cjbis/beyond-regional-borders-the-cold-war-international-diplomacy-and-the-global-geopolitics-of-the-1971-bangladesh-liberation-war</link><description>The-Bangladesh-Liberation-War-emerged-from-a-constitutional-crisis-within-Pakistan-but-it-developed-within-the-wider-strategic-structure-of-the-Cold-War-This-paper-examines-how-the-United-States-the-Soviet-Union-the-Peoples-Republic-of-China-India-Pakistan-and-the-Provisional-Government-of-Bangladesh-shaped-the-international-course-of-the-conflict-It-uses-qualitative-process-tracing-and-source-triangulation-across-official-diplomatic-records-United-Nations-proceedings-treaties-memoirs-contemporary-reporting-and-established-historical-scholarship-The-analysis-identifies-three-mechanisms-strategic-constraint-through-which-great-power-priorities-restricted-policy-choices-diplomatic-shielding-through-which-alliances-and-vetoes-changed-the-risks-and-timing-of-action-and-legitimation-through-which-Bangladeshi-political-organisation-diplomatic-dissent-journalism-and-humanitarian-advocacy-challenged-Pakistans-account-of-an-internal-crisis-The-evidence-shows-that-Cold-War-calculations-constrained-international-responses-and-shaped-the-timing-of-diplomatic-pressure-They-did-not-create-Bengali-nationalism-or-determine-the-outcome-by-themselves-Bengali-political-mobilisation-armed-resistance-the-refugee-crisis-and-Indias-military-intervention-remained-decisive-The-paper-contributes-an-integrated-multi-level-explanation-that-treats-superpower-strategy-and-Bangladeshi-agency-as-interacting-causes-rather-than-competing-narratives</description><pubDate>Sat, 31 Aug 2024 00:00:00 +0600</pubDate></item><item><title>&amp;lt;p&amp;gt;Recycling of Plant Nutrients (Phosphorus) from Human Excreta&amp;lt;br&amp;gt;&amp;lt;/p&amp;gt;</title><link>https://www.universepg.com/cjbis/recycling-of-plant-nutrients-phosphorus-from-human-excreta</link><description>Human-excreta-contain-substantial-amounts-of-essential-amounts-of-essential-plant-nutrients-Particularly-Phosphorus-P-nitrogen-N-and-potassium-K-which-can-be-recovered-and-reused-to-support-sustainable-agriculture-This-study-aims-to-quantify-phosphorus-recovery-from-human-excreta-and-evaluate-its-potential-as-an-alternative-to-chemical-fertilizers-along-with-assessing-community-awareness-and-practices-regarding-excreta-management-A-field-based-survey-was-conducted-among-50-households-in-Patharghata-Upazila-Barguna-Bangladesh-using-a-structured-questionnaire-to-assess-sanitation-practices-waste-disposal-behavior-and-perceptions-toward-resource-recovery-Laboratory-analysis-was-performed-using-the-struvite-precipitation-method-to-recover-phosphorus-from-wastewater-Results-showed-that-phosphorus-concentration-significantly-decreased-from-an-initial-high-value-of-2148-to-as-low-as-082-after-treatment-indicating-effective-nutrient-recovery-Survey-findings-revealed-that-50-of-respondents-use-improved-pacca-latrines-while-60-discharge-waste-directly-into-rivers-posing-serious-environmental-risks-Additionally-44-of-households-desludge-septic-tanks-after-more-than-one-year-and-70-of-respondents-are-unaware-of-the-role-of-human-excreta-as-a-recyclable-source-and-the-majority-expressed-negative-perceptions-toward-its-use-in-agriculture-The-study-highlights-that-despite-the-high-potential-for-nutrient-recovery-through-struvite-precipitation-limited-awareness-inadequate-sanitation-practice-remain-significant-barriers-Therefore-prompting-public-awareness-improving-sanitation-infrastructure-and-adopting-safe-nutrient-recycling-technologies-are-essential-for-sustainable-water-management-environmental-protection-and-agricultural-development</description><pubDate>Thu, 27 Aug 2026 00:00:00 +0600</pubDate></item><item><title>&amp;lt;p&amp;gt;Fishing Implements of the Vernacular Tradition of Ramshil, Gopalganj: Diversity, Craftsmanship and Functional Heritage&amp;lt;br&amp;gt;&amp;lt;/p&amp;gt;</title><link>https://www.universepg.com/cjbis/fishing-implements-of-the-vernacular-tradition-of-ramshil-gopalganj-diversity-craftsmanship-and-functional-heritage</link><description>This-study-explores-the-vernacular-fishing-implements-of-Ramshil-Gopalganj-focusing-on-their-diversity-craftsmanship-and-functional-heritage-These-traditional-tools-represent-a-rich-indigenous-knowledge-system-closely-linked-to-the-regions-riverine-ecology-and-rural-livelihoods-However-rapid-environmental-change-declining-fish-resources-and-the-spread-of-modern-fishing-technologies-have-led-to-their-gradual-decline-A-qualitative-research-approach-was-used-based-on-field-observations-and-interviews-with-30-local-artisans-and-fishers-supported-by-secondary-literature-and-archival-sources-The-findings-reveal-a-wide-range-of-fishing-implements-such-as-chhaidahir-gara-jhupi-polo-and-barshi-constructed-mainly-from-bamboo-cane-thread-and-iron-Their-design-and-use-reflect-deep-ecological-adaptation-and-seasonal-fishing-practices-The-study-shows-that-while-these-tools-remain-culturally-significant-many-are-disappearing-due-to-environmental-degradation-and-reduced-economic-viability-The-research-highlights-the-need-for-documentation-cultural-preservation-and-integration-of-traditional-knowledge-into-sustainable-fisheries-management</description><pubDate>Wed, 26 Aug 2026 00:00:00 +0600</pubDate></item><item><title>&amp;lt;p&amp;gt;Uncertainty in the Global Pork Market in the Context of Demographic Change over the Next Fifteen Years&amp;lt;br&amp;gt;&amp;lt;/p&amp;gt;</title><link>https://www.universepg.com/cjbis/uncertainty-in-the-global-pork-market-in-the-context-of-demographic-change-over-the-next-fifteen-years</link><description>The-article-analyses-the-uncertainties-surrounding-the-development-of-the-global-pork-market-amid-the-demographic-environmental-and-geo-economic-transformations-anticipated-over-the-next-fifteen-years-It-reviews-key-demand-and-supply-trends-and-emphasises-the-growing-importance-of-emerging-economies-in-Asia-Africa-and-Latin-America-as-the-principal-drivers-of-pork-consumption-fuelled-by-population-growth-urbanisation-and-rising-incomes-Particular-attention-is-given-to-the-risks-posed-by-epizootics-eg-African-swine-fever-environmental-constraints-and-religious-cultural-barriers-which-together-create-a-complex-and-highly-sensitive-global-meat-market-structure-Methodologically-the-study-employs-a-meta-analytical-approach-drawing-on-data-from-international-organisations-OECD-FAO-UNIDO-and-specialist-centres-combined-with-statistical-aggregation-of-regional-consumption-scenarios-The-findings-indicate-rising-demand-in-developing-regions-and-stagnation-in-high-income-countries-set-against-growing-environmental-awareness-and-shifting-dietary-preferences-The-conclusions-highlight-the-need-for-the-industry-to-adapt-through-sustainable-practices-innovation-and-strategic-management-of-trade-flows---an-imperative-given-the-sectors-high-production-concentration-and-exposure-to-politico-economic-and-biological-shocks-This-article-will-be-of-interest-to-scholars-of-agricultural-economics-food-policy-and-international-trade-as-well-as-analysts-and-strategists-engaged-in-forecasting-and-the-sustainable-development-of-livestock-markets</description><pubDate>Wed, 26 Aug 2026 00:00:00 +0600</pubDate></item><item><title>&amp;lt;p&amp;gt;Searching for Visual Ideas Through Associative Thinking and Illogicality in Circus Directing and Performing Arts&amp;lt;br&amp;gt;&amp;lt;/p&amp;gt;</title><link>https://www.universepg.com/cjbis/searching-for-visual-ideas-through-associative-thinking-and-illogicality-in-circus-directing-and-performing-arts</link><description>The-development-of-original-visual-concepts-is-a-central-challenge-in-contemporary-circus-directing-and-performing-arts-While-technical-mastery-remains-essential-the-artistic-impact-of-a-performance-also-depends-on-visual-imagery-physical-expression-spatial-relationships-and-the-ability-to-transform-familiar-actions-into-unexpected-stage-meanings-This-article-examines-associative-thinking-and-illogicality-as-practical-methods-for-generating-visual-ideas-in-circus-directing-and-other-forms-of-visually-oriented-performance-It-proposes-a-structured-creative-approach-in-which-an-initial-stimulus-produces-associations-that-are-then-transformed-through-movement-objects-scale-space-sound-contrast-and-altered-functions-Illogicality-is-understood-not-as-meaningless-absurdity-but-as-a-deliberate-disruption-of-conventional-logic-that-allows-familiar-elements-to-acquire-new-artistic-meanings-The-article-also-presents-practical-exercises-designed-to-develop-associative-flexibility-and-support-the-creation-of-original-stage-imagery-These-methods-are-intended-to-help-performers-directors-choreographers-and-other-creators-move-beyond-purely-technical-construction-and-develop-acts-in-which-movement-visual-metaphor-character-and-stage-composition-work-together-as-a-unified-artistic-concept</description><pubDate>Mon, 24 Aug 2026 00:00:00 +0600</pubDate></item></channel></rss>