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The art of blacksmithing in Uneme is an artistic genre that has spanned centuries. There is at least a smithy in every family compound and every adult male is considered a blacksmith. These blacksmiths operates in an environment where their ironwo...

The present research paper seeks to analyze Annie Baker's Infinite Life (2023) as a well-known contemporary play in light of Rollo May's significant existential perceptions. The chosen play revolves around five women, four of whom are in their 60s...

This article examines the historical development of pottery in the Ferghana Valley and analyzes the role of the master–apprentice tradition in preserving and transmitting this craft. The study explores the mechanisms of knowledge transfer, stages ...

Ceramic art of Uzbekistan developed as an independent branch of national decorative and applied arts. This article examines the evolution of the Tashkent ceramic school and craft production in the 20th century. Traditional craftsmanship, developme...

The present article studies the historical roots, developmental stages and socio-cultural significance of the art of bakhshi in Uzbekistan. Particular focus is placed on the methodological underpinnings of incorporating bakhshi performance into pr...

Jordan is situated in an arid to semi-arid climatic zone, where a growing population, industry, and agricultural endeavors are all necessitating more water resources. The nation focused on maximizing rainwater collection, particularly in reservoir...

This study explores the influence of 21st-century pop culture and social media on gender representation in Africa, examining how these platforms challenge or reinforce traditional gender roles. The study aims to investigate how digital platforms c...

In the context of urbanization and an increasing ecological awareness in modern landscape architecture, such a way to organize small open spaces “in the courtyard” echoes the requirements of the 21st century developed towns where impacts on open s...

The significance of the development trend of urban environment restoration is closely linked with urbanization, climate change, ecological crisis and growing population in cities today. Cities are expanding at an accelerated pace, outpacing demogr...

This paper examines the Māʾāsir-i ʿĀlamgīrī, the major chronicle authored by Mirza Muḥammad Ṣāqī Mustaʿid Khān (d. 1136/1723–24), as a foundational source for the political, administrative, military, and cultural history of the Baburid Empire duri...