Overview on Proboscis Monkeys (Nasalis Larvatus ) as a nature tourism product: Klias Peninsula, Sabah by Frankie A. Patrick

“…Some (19 respondents) of the local people stated that Proboscis monkey has its own tale, myth and aphorism. They also stated that they are involved with business based on Proboscis monkey and their involvement in the industry increases their profitability and livelihood. …”
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A Study of Female Immortal Images in the "Chaoyuan Xianzhang Tu"（朝元仙仗图) From the Perspective of The Mythic-archetypal Criticism by Lang Qianwen, Lee, Lilian Shiau Gee

“…Frequently, the symbolic, artistic, and meaningful aspects of Taoist art surpass the literal intent of the surface. The "myth-archetype" theory can be used to interpret these images, thereby guiding contemporary viewers to obtain insights into themselves through Taoist visual arts and providing a potential solution to death anxiety. …”
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Joseph Conrad's new paradigm for modern man in search of a soul by Koohestanian, Farhang

“…However, unlike the heroes of myth and classical epic, Conrad’s more or less down-to-earth protagonists represent modern man with his modern concerns and hardships. …”
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Editor's welcome, PORTAL, Vol. 4, No. 2, July 2007 by Paul Allatson

“…As the editors’ opening essay emphasises, this issue is not concerned to perpetuate myths of a Europe united or federated, or even cohered by shared values. …”
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Mythical Idealism in Semiotics Analysis of Hoshangshahi Rugs of the Qajar Era by Iman zakariaee kermani, Majid Jafari Goujani

“…Conclusion The findings of this study indicate that each of these signs, mysteries or myths, is a diagram of great and wonderful phenomena. …”
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За „приятелите на Сократ“ и прабългарите при Балчик (по повод една рецензия) by Maria Hristova-Penkova

“…The paper aims at debunking the “Caucasian myth” through a critical analysis of the arguments set in the book and is essentially a review of the monograph. …”
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Domestication Strategies in the Poem "Let Us Believe in the Beginning of the Cold Season" Based on Lotman's Theory by Akbar Shayanseresht, Zahra Khoshamen

“…In most cases, Forugh has preferred to create an artistic image suitable to domestic culture for the concepts imported from the meta-system. She adapted the myth to her personal feelings as well as the Islamic tradition, and sometimes she made a personal myth that was symmetrical with the myth that came from the meta-system. …”
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Innovative Technologies for Information Resources Management / by Khosrow-Pour, Mehdi, 1951-, editor 188632, Gale Group (Online service) 651863

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Osteopontin activates the diabetes-associated potassium channel TALK-1 in pancreatic β-cells. by Matthew T Dickerson, Nicholas C Vierra, Sarah C Milian, Prasanna K Dadi, David A Jacobson

“…Therefore, we employed a membrane-specific yeast two-hybrid (MYTH) assay to identify TALK-1-interacting proteins in human islets, which will assist in determining signaling modalities that modulate TALK-1 function. …”
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There’s no smoke without fire: Smoking in smoke-free acute mental health wards by Gabrielle Jenkin, Jacqueline McIntosh, Janet Hoek, Krishtika Mala, Hannah Paap, Debbie Peterson, Bruno Marques, Susanna Every-Palmer

“…Solutions may include myth-busting education for service users and staff, local champions, and strong managerial support and leadership, with additional resourcing during transition phases. …”
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The Great Patriotic War in Russian history textbooks by Dagmara Moskwa

“…I examine the GPW, in turn, as a fundamental myth of the Russian society which—without any doubt—constitutes one of the main pillars of identity of modern Russians. …”
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Análisis iconográfico preliminar de fragmentos de las vasijas estilo códice procedentes de Calakmul A preliminary iconographic analysis of codex style vessels from Calakmul by Ana García Barrios

“…Between the subjects recognized in the fragments of Calakmul, it can be found different episodes from the myth of God of maíz, as well as the launching of "baby jaguar" or Unen B'ahlam, along with other subjects where the Old God participates, and the title widely used in these vessels designates a group of power known as chatan winik.…”
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Empiryczna weryfikacja hipotezy o przenośności modelu Altmana na warunki polskiej gospodarki oraz uniwersalności sektorowej modeli by Tomasz Iwanowicz

“…The findings overturned the myth of mechanical transferability of the Altman model to Polish economy and the sectoral univer- sality of models. …”
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Ficciones posapocalípticas ambientales en la literatura argentina reciente. Sobre "Un futuro radiante" de Pablo Plotkin y "El sistema de las estrellas" de Carlos Chernov by Agustina Giuggia

“…Unlike other manifestations of the apocalypse, these fictions stage natural catastrophes that put aside the religious configurations of the myth to focus on human responsibilities in the face of the destruction of the world. …”
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Nothing Could Put Me Off: Assessing the Prevalence and Risk Factors for Perceptual Barriers to Improving the Welfare of Brachycephalic Dogs by Rowena M. A. Packer, Anna Wade, Johanna Neufuss

“…These findings highlight the pervasiveness of perceptual barriers that inhibit campaigning regarding brachycephaly and the need for targeted interventions to address misconceptions (e.g., ‘myth busting’ laziness as a positive trait), while being mindful of the heterogeneity of beliefs within the brachycephalic-owning population, particularly the intractable sub-population to whom shifting preferences away from flat-faced conformations may prove impossible without stronger measures, e.g., legislative change.…”
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The journalist’s identity in the social media: discursive practices and subjectification = A identidade do jornalista na midia: as práticas discursivas e a subjetificação by Vinícius Durval Dorne, Pedro Navarro

“…Further, in the enunciations, the ‘ability myth’, as an innate and/or acquired factor received throughexperience in the exercise of the profession, also produces effects on identity. …”
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STORYTELLING DALAM KEMASAN KOPI JANJI JIWA by Atria Nuraini Fadilla, Patra Aditia

“…In addition, the meaning of content creative development of Janji Jiwa coffee is a myth about texts that can fill spare time, have the ability to generate reflective thoughts, have a kind and friendly approach, and have sincere intentions.   …”
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REFLEKSI SOSIAL INDONESIA DALAM CERPEN “MERDEKA” KARYA PUTU WIJAYA: PERSPEKTIF ALAN SWINGEWOOD by Martha Lusiana

“…The results found in this study are (1) fake diplomas in Indonesian education, (2) commercialization of positions, (3) society’s demand for men to be married, (4) wealth and position as a source of success and happiness, and (5) the myth of "burdened by name". This research shows that the condition of the people in the short story "Merdeka" is still relevant today. …”
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Between Polygyny and Monogamy: Marriage in Saudi Arabia and Beyond by Sumanto Al Qurtuby

“…Based on interviews and conversations with a number of young Saudis as well as outcomes of survey findings, this article tries to debunk the myth of polygyny in the Kingdom and attempts to understand the rationales and logics behind monogamy choice among male (and female) youths of contemporary Saudi Arabia. …”
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National and cultural identity crisis of Bosnia and Herzegovina Serbs within Austro-Hungarian Empire (1878–1908) by Z. Šarac, E. V. Voevoda

“…Sava sacred tradition and the Kosovo myth, a half-historical, halflegendary event that formed the heroic and spiritual code of values and serves as a gospel in preserving Serbian cultural identity. …”
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