Developing pre-service teachers’ intercultural communication competence: Learning through extracurricular informal digital learning of English by Nur Arifah Drajati, Lynde Tan, Surya Agung Wijaya, Agustina Tyarakanita

“…Intercultural communication and language proficiency have become increasingly essential in preparing Indonesian EFL pre-service teachers (PSTs) for cultural diversity. Indonesian EFL PSTs only communicated English to people with the same majors or educational background. …”
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Integrasi Pendidikan Islam Multikultural dalam Sistem Sosial Pesantren Hidayatullah Bengkulu dan Implikasinya terhadap Pelestarian Budaya Lokal by Putra Yopande, Rendi Rendi, Rahmad Dedek, Asiyah Asiyah

“…The study promotes respect for cultural diversity and appreciation for local traditions amidst globalizations. …”
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Food manipulation and processing in wild western gorillas of Central African Republic: implications for studying behavioural variability by Shelly Masi, Ellen JM Meulman, Françoise Aubaile, Sabrina Krief, Angelique Todd, Emanuelle Pouydebat

“…Such manipulative abilities may induce fine-grain inter-individual variability in food-manipulation techniques and, when such techniques are socially transmitted, greater cultural diversity. Frame by frame video analysis (31 hours; 10 months during 2008–2009) of a habituated group (Number of individuals = 13) of western gorillas at Bai Hokou, Central African Republic, was used to investigate, food-manipulation strategies for different food types (e.g. leaves, stems, fruits), for the first time in this species. …”
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Communication barriers between gen Z and alpha in the cultural digitalization era by Bambang Wibisono, Titis Rizka Yusnita, Akhmad Haryono

“…Nevertheless, communication barriers from a cultural aspect need to be seen as the complexity of cultural diversity that exists in Indonesia, both language differences and other differences. …”
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Leishmaniasis and Climate Change—Case Study: Argentina by Oscar Daniel Salomón, María Gabriela Quintana, Andrea Verónica Mastrángelo, María Soledad Fernández

“…Therefore, from the perspective of public health and state policy, and taking into account the current nonlinear increased velocity of climate change, we concluded that discussing the uncertainties of large-scale models will have lower impact than to develop-validate mitigation strategies to be operative at local level, and compatibles with sustainable development, conservation biodiversity, and respect for cultural diversity.…”
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The schematic structure of folk discourses of Toba Caldera Geosites as the collective memory for tourist destinations at lake Toba area by Robert Sibarani, Toshiaki Kimura, Peninna Simanjuntak

“…These discourses encompass various elements, including administrative geography, legend toponymy, geo-diversity, biodiversity, cultural diversity, local people, ecosystems, and scenic panoramas, culminating in a tourist appeal. …”
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The Role of Reflection in Doctoral Education: An Integrative Review of Approaches to Supporting Well-Being and Developmental Growth by Kamilla Klefbeck

“…Challenges include managing conflicting expectations, navigating cultural diversity, and addressing stress within supervisory relationships. …”
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Exploring the role of cultural values, trust and empathy on satisfaction: Research on hotel customers by Aybike Tuba Özden, Olcay Özışık Yapıcı, Mehdi Korjani

“…The current literature on Hofstede’s five-dimensional cultural values, cognitive and affective dimensions of empathy, trust and customer satisfaction were used to develop the research model and present recommendations. To ensure cultural diversity, a face-to-face survey was administered to 553 tourists from six countries. …”
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AI for chemistry teaching: responsible AI and ethical considerations by Blonder Ron, Feldman-Maggor Yael

“…The UNESCO framework on GenAI in education provides a comprehensive guide to controversies around generative AI and ethical educational considerations, emphasizing human agency, inclusion, equity, and cultural diversity. Ethical issues include digital poverty, lack of national regulatory adaptation, use of content without consent, unexplainable models used to generate outputs, AI-generated content polluting the internet, lack of understanding of the real world, reducing diversity of opinions, and further marginalizing already marginalized voices and generating deep fakes. …”
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The Process of Translation and Cross‐Cultural Adaptation of Functional Assessment Tools for Dementia: A Systematized Review by Freddie O'Donald, Clara Calia

“…Abstract Background and Aims A decline in function related to impairment in cognitive abilities is required for diagnosing dementia. Cultural diversity influences everyday functioning, suggesting that functional assessment tools need to be culturally dependent. …”
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Truly emergent? A critique of ‘third space’ in cross-cultural context by Michael Begun

“…The three most significant of these are: 1) the key distinction, introduced by Bhabha, between cultural difference and cultural diversity; 2) the broader concepts of identity and identification upon which Whitchurch and Bhabha rely; and 3) their respective relations to the history of colonialism and corresponding commitments to divergent neo-colonial and postcolonial projects. …”
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Doing Church Differently by Clementine Nishimwe

“…Second, their experiences of inclusion in the church would shape how cultural diversity is handled. Third, migrant women’s “individualized” experiences of God would inform the church’s communal approach to living together and promote sisterhood among migrant women and between migrant and host community women. …”
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Inter-university cooperation between France and Bosnia and Herzegovina: Student mobility and the role of the French education system in strengthening higher education in Bosnia and... by Lazić Nikola, Perišić Nikola

“…Cooperation between different universities and educational institutions at the international level is important for enriching the educational experience of students, sharing knowledge and innovation, and promoting cultural diversity. This scientific paper examines the scope of the influence of the French Republic and its educational model on the development of higher education in the Federation of Bosnia and Herzegovina. …”
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Effect of Immigration on Uganda's Labour Market: A Case Study of Northern Division Kabale Municipality. by Akampurira, Jonath

“…The findings reveal that immigration contributes positively to cultural diversity and economic growth, bringing valuable skills and expertise to the local labor market. …”
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Boekresensies by Acta Theologica

“…Halfway House: NG Kerkboekhandel Kultuurverskeidenheid in Afrika - verleentheid of geleentheid? Cultural diversity in Africa - embarresement or opportunity? …”
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Implementasi pendidikan multikultural di sekolah menengah atas by Liana Astuty Siregar, Indah Rahmadani Putri, Yona Riska Amelia, Khaerani Harahap

“…The results showed that multicultural education at SMA Negeri 1 Angkola Timur has been implemented through teaching diversity values in the Civic Education (PPKn) subject and extracurricular activities that support cultural diversity. However, significant challenges are found in students' understanding of the importance of diversity, especially in responding to social issues that develop in the community. …”
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Interacting with Compatriots in Russian Regions: the Experience of Tatarstan by R. R. Gimatdinov, I. R. Nasyrov

“…Work with compatriots promoting the cultural presence of Russia in the world becomes an important element of "soft power" Supporting the preservation and development among compatriots the cultural traditions of the Tatar people as components of ethnic and cultural diversity of Russia, Tatarstan participates in the implementation of the national foreign policy. …”
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Computer Technology and Students’ Social Cultural Values in Selected Secondary Schools in Kabale District. by Ninsiima, Comfort

“…The findings have potential implications for educational policies, curriculum design, and teaching methodologies, aiming to achieve a balanced integration of technology that respects cultural diversity and ethical considerations.…”
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Computer Technology and Students’ Social Cultural Values in Selected Secondary Schools in Kabale District. by Ninsiima, Comfort

“…The findings from this research endeavor have the potential to inform educational policies, guide curriculum development, and influence teaching practices, with the overarching aim of promoting a harmonious integration of technology that upholds cultural diversity and ethical considerations.…”
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How speculative culture shapes green innovation performance: A dual regional and institutional lens by Hao Ji, Lingling Suo, Yuanxin Yu

“…Traditional ecological culture, trust culture and cultural diversity mitigate this negative effect, while local clan culture exacerbates it. …”
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