Pharmaceutical Humanities and Narrative Pharmacy: An Emerging New Concept in Pharmacy by Mita Banerjee, Thomas Efferth

“…In this context, we discuss aspects related to traditional herbal medicine, fair access and benefit sharing of indigenous knowledge about medicinal plants, post-traumatic stress syndrome, the opioid crisis, stress myocardiopathy (broken heart syndrome), and global environmental pollution with microplastics. …”
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Breeding practices of indigenous chickens in the Liban Jawi District of the West Shewa Zone, Ethiopia: A qualitative and quantitative analysis by Desalegn Begna, Teferi Bacha, Shambel Boki, Kasahun Bekana

“…By combining qualitative and quantitative analyses, the study emphasizes the significance of indigenous knowledge, identifies challenges, and underscores the implications for sustainable rural livelihoods. …”
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A systematic review and meta-analysis of the farmers\' attitudes towards the use of climate information by leyla sharifi, saeed bazgeer, hosain mohmmadi, alireza darbaneh astaneh, mostafa karimi

“…For this purpose, the following keywords, including climate, climate change, climate changes, meteorological information, global warming, drought, flood, chilling, frost, climate hazard, precipitation, temperature with the aid of the following keywords namely, farmer, farmerchr('39')s attitude, farmerchr('39')s perception, farmerchr('39')s knowledge, and indigenous knowledge were used in both languages, Persian and English, among the articles published between the year of 2000 and 2019. …”
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Vie et œuvre d’Eugène Poilane (1888-1964) by Ariadna Burgos, Benoît Carré

“…He was interested in the local and documented indigenous knowledge, uses and methods of exploitation of the local flora, while drawing a very precise portrait of the life, customs and colonial spirit of the time. …”
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Climate change impacts on shoreline migration and community livelihood resilience: evidence from coastal Bangladesh by Md. Tariqul Islam, Md. Tariqul Islam, Md. Monabbir Hossain, Nur Mohammad Ha-Mim, Md. Zakir Hossain, Sujit Kumar Sikder

“…The findings also highlighted the urgent need for an adaptation plan for the sustainability and resilience of coastal communities, considering indigenous knowledge with local cultural orientation and incorporation of scientific standards.…”
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Dynamic adaptive pathways planning for adaptation: lessons learned from a decade of practice in Aotearoa New Zealand by Judy Lawrence, Shari L. Gallop, Lisa Marquardt, Rob Bell, Paula Blackett, Nicholas A. Cradock-Henry, Anita Wreford

“…Opportunities for supporting and extending the DAPP process for adaptation decision making through governance, engagement and indigenous knowledge and values are suggested.…”
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Farmers’ adaptation practices in climate-stressed coastal Bangladesh: a systematic review by Md Ashik Ur Rahman, Sadhon Chandra Swarnokar, S M Nayem Ahasan, M Mohibbullah, Sadia Islam Mou, Animesh K Gain

“…Local communities in Bangladesh have used Indigenous knowledge and practices to adapt, but there is a lack of systematic examination of these strategies. …”
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The effect of traditional agricultural practices on the food consumption of households facing extreme weather events in Tanzania by Tim Wegenast, Niklas Hänze, Roos Haer, Marcel Birulés

“…In light of climate change and weather variability, it underscores the need to better integrate indigenous knowledge into farming systems. Our results call for greater dissemination of traditional diversification strategies and more reliance on indigenous, drought-tolerant crops. …”
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Understanding the Impacts of Recurrent Peat Fires in Padang Island – Riau Province, Indonesia by Ari Susanti, Oka Karyanto, Agus Affianto, Ismail Ismail, Satyawan Pudyatmoko, Trias Aditya, Haerudin Haerudin, Hendra Arditya Nainggolan

“…Moreover, the monoculture farming on peat lands tends to be unsustainable since it demands peat drainage, provides less options for sources of income and tends to marginalize indigenous knowledge about farming on peatland (paludiculture) which have been practiced for centuries in the island.…”
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Farmers’ Perception about the Use of Sorghum (Sorghum bicolor (L.) Moench) Landraces and Their Genetic Erosion in South Wollo Administrative Zone, Ethiopia by Silamlak Birhanu Abegaz, Faris Hailu Tessema

“…Therefore, attention should be given to conservation of farmers’ varieties in which involving farmers’ participation is very important in order to use their indigenous knowledge for conservation of FVs and on-farm conservation strategies should be practiced for FV sustainable use. …”
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Effect of Manganese Ions on Spectroscopic and Insulating Properties of Aluminophosphate Glasses by B. Kassa, J. Leta Tesfaye, B. Bulcha, R. Kiran, T. Deepak, Dayanand Lal, S. Venkatesh, R. Krishnaraj

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Intersection between individual, household, environmental and system level factors in defining risk and resilience for children in Kenya's ASAL: A qualitative study. by Esther Jebor Chongwo, Barack Aoko, Martha Kaniala, Moses Esala, Phillis Magoma, Eunice Njoroge, Susan Nyamanya, Joyce Marangu, Anil Khamis, John Ng'asike, Anja C Huizink, Amina Abubakar

“…However, there is limited comprehensive data on sources of risks and resilience in these children, particularly research that incorporates community perspectives and indigenous knowledge. Systematic documentation of factors influencing child outcomes is crucial for understanding the overall burden, informing policy and implementing targeted interventions. …”
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Climate change impacts, adaptation and mitigation in the agricultural sector by Imelda ., R. Hidayat

“…Social adaptation encompasses utilizing indigenous knowledge, enhancing interpersonal connections, and supporting agricultural or fishing communities. …”
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Exploring the antioxidant and antimicrobial properties of five indigenous Kenyan plants used in traditional medicine by Virginia Gichuru, Irene Sbrocca, Michela Molinari, Teodora Chiara Tonto, Vittoria Locato, Sara Cimini, Laura De Gara

“…Abstract Defined by the World Health Organization (WHO) as indigenous knowledge and practices used for maintaining health and treating illnesses, traditional medicine (TM) represents a rich reservoir of ancient healing practices rooted in cultural traditions and accumulated wisdom over centuries. …”
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Conceptualising cultural safety at an Indigenous-focused midwifery practice in Toronto, Canada: qualitative interviews with Indigenous and non-Indigenous clients by Michelle Firestone, Sara H Wolfe, Cheryllee Bourgeois, Janet K Smylie, Mackenzie E Churchill, Helle Moeller

“…Each domain included several themes: Relationships and Communication (respect and support for choices; personalised and continuous relationships with midwives; and being different from past experiences); Sharing Knowledge and Practice (feeling informed about the basics of pregnancy, birth, and the postpartum period; and having access to Indigenous knowledge and protocols), and Culturally Safe Spaces (feeling at home in practice; and having relationships interconnected with the physical space). …”
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From paternalism to self-determination: examining evolving tribal-federal relationships and co-management arrangements through three case studies by Clarita Lefthand-Begay, Lauren Redmore, Christopher Armatas, Jesse Brisbois, Kunsang Choden, Dara Craig, Angelo Baca, Jaime Martin, Michael Ross, Regina Lopez-Whiteskunk, Alfred Lomahquahu, Monte Mills

“…These strategies promote power-sharing, resource distribution, trust-building, and the integration of Indigenous knowledge with Western science. Nonetheless, failure to recognize and account for the weight of broken treaties, discriminatory laws and policies, and the historical trauma caused by these injustices emphasizes the importance of understanding the dynamics surrounding Tribal land management. …”
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Unlocking the genetic potential of Ethiopian fenugreek (Trigonella foenum-graecum L.) genotypes for future breeding by Zebib Berhe, Tesfaye Awas, Asmare Dejen, Metadel Adane, Baye Akele, Musa Adal, Faris Hailu

“…Generally, the study indicate that indigenous knowledge held by fenugreek farmers has to be documented and preserved in appropriate formats including in databases and the fenugreek can be improved through selection easily with considering the traits that show high variation with genetic advance for future breeding.…”
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Reproductive Diseases and Disorders of Female Camels: An Assessment and Pathological and Bacteriological Study in Eastern Ethiopia by Dinaol Belina, Amare Eshetu, Sisay Alemu, Bekyad Shasho, Tajudin Mohammed, Ahmedin Mohammed, Bahar Mummed, Dereje Regassa

“…On the other hand, a majority of camel herders had poor to no information and access to modern veterinary services; nevertheless, they had good indigenous knowledge on how to manage reproductive abnormalities. …”
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Editorial by Editor

“…We hope this issue inspires researchers, educators, policymakers, and professionals to explore and appreciate the relevance of Indigenous Knowledge in contemporary society. We also invite feedback from our readers to enhance the journal’s impact in the field of interdisciplinary research. …”
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New Information and Communication Technologies for climate services: Evidence from farmers in Ada East District, Ghana by Rebecca Sarku, Famous Addi, Emmanuel M.N.A.N. Attoh

“…Using data from document reviews, interviews, and focus group discussions, findings show that farmers predominantly rely on local or indigenous knowledge and traditional ICTs like radio and television for CIS, 7 New ICTs including: Website on weather information, Bulletin on social media: Facebook, WhatsApp weather forecast presented as a flyer, YouTube video on weather information, Short message service (SMS), Audio WhatsApp weather forecast and Weather apps were identified, providing daily, weekly and seasonal forecasts outlooks. …”
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