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3.1. Function of GuthiThe Guthi Corporation Act of 1976 defines a “guthi” as a socio-religious institution established by a philanthropist through the donation of movable or immovable property, income-producing assets, or funds. This…

2.1. Literature ReviewSustainable development is an ideal pathway as it aims to balance economic progress and environment protection while being mindful of social interests . It is commonly acknowledged that sustainability is built upon…

     This month, we honor the rich heritage, history, and hopes of the more than 3.5 million Arab Americans across our country who have helped write the American story and move our Nation ever forward embodying the truth that…

4.2. The Impact of COVID-19 on Heritage Sites and Associated AdjustmentsThe COVID-19 pandemic impacted both visitor counts and annual revenues of heritage sites. Private and non-profit entities experienced a sharper decrease in their…

This is an early access version, the complete PDF, HTML, and XML versions will be available soon. Submission received: 30 January 2024 / Revised: 7 March 2024 / Accepted: 21 March 2024 / Published: 27 March 2024 Abstract Renovating…

This is an early access version, the complete PDF, HTML, and XML versions will be available soon. Open AccessArticle 1 Restoration Technology Division, National Research Institute of Cultural Heritage, Daejeon 34122, Republic…

Australia lost one of its national institutions last weekend, almost without warning. The National Cartoon Gallery, at the Bunker, Coffs Harbour, closed its doors. The non-profit gallery held more than 23,000 originals and prints…

This is an early access version, the complete PDF, HTML, and XML versions will be available soon. Open AccessArticle Department of Landscape Architecture, Faculty of Forestry, Çankırı Karatekin University, Çankırı 18200,…

by Brigitte Vézina, Jocelyn Miyara, Connor Benedict Uncategorized In February, we hosted a webinar in our Open Culture Live series titled “Maximizing the Value(s) of Open Access in Cultural Heritage Institutions.” In this blog…

New York —  Six years ago, Nachiket Chanchani visited Angkor Wat for the first time. Inspired, the architectural historian began thinking about the relationship between the complexities of modern post-genocide Cambodia and the ancient…

Enhancing professional opportunities for Hispanic individuals across the National Institutes of Health (NIH) and removing barriers for disabled employees were some of the issues addressed during two recent talks in the NIEHS Diversity…

In this We Are Stanford Med series, meet individuals who are shaping the future of medicine. They hail from all over the globe and come to Stanford Medicine carrying big ideas and dreams. For Christopher Lopez, currently a…

Cabin built at Ethel around 1888 A free fun day for all the family We are delighted to partner with the Wekiva Wilderness Trust in launching this exciting historic trail as part of our 10th annual Heritage Festival activities.”—…

An examination of the distribution characteristics of Italy’s industrial heritage indicates a predominant concentration of sites in the northern areas, while the southern regions have a comparatively lower number of sites. Within these…

Systematization of Methodologies for Developing Tools and Indices for Climate Vulnerability and Risk AssessmentThis section identifies, through a review of the current panorama of the scientific literature, the main methodologies, and…

1. IntroductionSustainability has inspired fervent discussions since 1987 and has gradually developed into an inclusive and integrated concept, covering environmental, economic, and social dimensions .Since inappropriate urban renewal…

LatinX/Hispanic Heritage Month is a month-long national celebration recognizing the accomplishments and influences of Hispanic Americans in the history, culture, and achievements of the United States. Today, on the final day of this…

1. IntroductionThe tourism industry, a fundamental pillar of the global economy, has provided employment and sustenance to many. However, this sector has faced unprecedented challenges due to the COVID-19 pandemic, which has generated…

“June marks the seventh annual celebration of Immigrant Heritage Month, which honors the individual and collective contributions made by immigrants in communities across the United States. In keeping with President Biden’s Executive…

3. Plant ExtractsHistorically, tannic acid has been the most commonly used corrosion inhibitor obtained from plant extraction . Tannin is found in various types of plant materials and is extracted from sources such as oak galls, as well…

Upcoming Open Culture Live Webinar: "Maximizing the Value(s) of Open Access in Cultural Heritage Institutions" - Creative Commons Skip to content by Brigitte Vézina, Jocelyn…

Showing how different forms of knowledge can contribute to reducing disaster risk, as well as how to conserve and manage cultural heritage against natural hazards.By living in hazard-prone areas and experiencing natural hazards over…

Sustainability, Vol. 16, Pages 1626: Identifying Rural Landscape Heritage Character Types and Areas: A Case Study of the Li River Basin in Guilin, China Sustainability doi: 10.3390/su16041626 Authors: Zizhen Hong Wentao Cao Ying…

Originally posted in The Daily Star on 13 February 2024 Say speakers on GI tag of products; blame lack of coordination for Tangail sari debacle Due to a lack of coordination among government departments,…

1.1. Research ContextThe current article explores how the embracement of cultural heritage in education through the adoption of digital technology can cultivate learners’ skills and further contribute to sustainable education (Figure…

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1. IntroductionTourism is seen as one of the most significant economic sectors in many countries , characterized by a constant increase in the number of tourist destinations and a large number of other parameters . Its multiple…

Delaware 250: Grants for Museums, Heritage Groups, and Non-Profits - State…

3.1. Materials from Previous Virtual Reconstruction Modelling with HBIMThe immersive learning prototype was created first by analyzing prior research results conducted by students of an HBIM course undertaken within the context of a…

1. IntroductionNatural and cultural environments have gradually become viewed as a holistic entity with the emergence of cultural ecology in the early 20th century . In 1972, the United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural…

Posted by Tony Craddock, Jr., Public Affairs Specialist, USDA Food and Nutrition Service in…

Happy National Hispanic Heritage Month! This year’s theme is “Latinos: Driving Prosperity, Power and Progress in America.”  That theme has made me reflect upon my own family’s history in this country and how far we’ve come. As many of…

In honor of Hispanic Heritage Month, NIEHS hosted a lecture by University of Central Florida (UCF) sociologist Fernando Rivera, Ph.D., titled “The Intersection Between Biography and Research: My Academic Journey.” He discussed how…

The United States and the Kingdom of Cambodia reaffirmed their commitment to protect Cambodian cultural property.

1. IntroductionCultural heritage is a direct reflection of the material and spiritual life of various social classes at that time, with extremely rich cultural connotations and precious academic value. With time, the amount of cultural…

Dating back to 1929, every January 1st, the officer of the deck or another designated individual on a U.S. Navy vessel, may write the normally customary deck log entry in poetic style of a to mark the…

Gender-inclusive language can help reduce minority stress, according to Patricia Sauceda Kramer, principal strategist of the National Institutes of Health (NIH) Office of Equity, Diversity, and Inclusion (EDI) Hispanic Employment…

By Hunter Whitehead, Marine Archeologist, AerAqua Project (501c) and Amy Borgens, State Marine Archeologist, Texas Historical Commission Often when thinking of underwater archeology, one conjures images of mysterious and…

Convened in the town of Kasane, the Intergovernmental Committee is considering new entries to UNESCO’s Lists of Intangible Cultural Heritage and on Tuesday night they unveiled dozens of different entries which have made the cut already,…

Credit: Unsplash/CC0 Public Domain Nearly a quarter of U.K. heritage organizations are using artificial intelligence (AI) tools,…

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A rare image of a landing ship (LST-1078) putting troops and tractors ashore, Mā`alaea Bay. (Bishop Museum)…

Today, following input from tribal nations, state and federal agencies, Indigenous communities, and the public, NOAA released a proposal to designate a 5,617-square-mile area offshore of San Luis Obispo and Santa Barbara counties in…

By Elizabeth Moore May 2017 In 1919, scholar Abraham Fornander recorded a Hawaiian mele, a chant, that included the lines: Ke pua…

By Elizabeth Moore November 2017 In a 1985 column for the New York Times, indigenous author Louise Erdrich asks “f not a shared sense of place, what is it then that currently…

This National Minority Health Monthexternal icon focuses on being active and healthy. Find out what you and your family can do to be more active from home. Being physically active is one of the most important things you can do to…

By Emma Skelley December 2017 Monitor National Marine Sanctuary, located 16 miles off of Cape Hatteras in the Outer Banks, was the first sanctuary to be designated in the National…

National marine sanctuary offices and visitor centers closed to the public; waters remain open NOAA's national marine sanctuary offices and visitor centers are currently closed to the public, and in accordance with …

ALEXANDRA AVILA Dr. Nancy Foster Scholar What does the National Marine Sanctuary System mean to you? Imagine if we had no Yellowstone or its…