Editorial introduction, Religions special issue, Peace, politics, and religion. Volume II by Haynes, Jeffrey

“…Religion’s increased prominence can be seen both in the context of conflict and as a tool of conflict resolution, peace-making and peacebuilding. …”
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A comprehensive survey on ‘‘various decoupling mechanisms with focus on metamaterial and metasurface principles applicable to SAR and MIMO antenna systems’’ by Alibakhshikenari, Mohammad, Babaeian, Fatemeh, Virdee, Bal Singh, Aïssa, Sonia, Azpilicueta, Leyre, See, Chan, Althuwayb, Ayman Abdulhadi, Huynen, Isabelle, Abd-Alhameed, Raed, Falcone, Francisco, Limiti, Ernesto

“…Such techniques include the use of defected ground structure (DGS), parasitic or slot element, dielectric resonator antenna (DRA), complementary split-ring resonators (CSRR), decoupling networks, P.I.N or varactor diodes, electromagnetic bandgap (EBG) structures, etc. …”
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An outdoor festival by Kilkenny Association, KILK

“…The Kilkenny Association banner and other banners can be seen over the heads of the crowd. Photographer unknown.…”
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Vase of flowers by London Irish Women's Centre, LIWC

“…Terraced houses can be seen in the distance. Photographer unknown.…”
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"What was the meaning of this theatre of absurdity": public shaming meetings in the late USSR by Stephenson, Svetlana

“…In recent years, we have seen a resurgence in the practice of public branding, a process in which members of a society express moral indignation at the views or behaviour of an individual or a group. …”
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Priest talking at a meeting by London Irish Centre, LIC

“…Black and white photograph of a priest in clerical dress standing and talking at a meeting with his finger raised. Six other men can be seen looking at him. Photographer unknown.…”
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Kilkenny Association stall by Kilkenny Association, KILK

“…The Leitrim Association stall can be seen in the background. Photographer unknown.…”
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Building work at the London Irish Centre, Camden Town, London by London Irish Centre, LIC

“…Black and white photograph of concrete beams being lifted by a crane behind the London Irish Centre. Four men can be seen guiding a beam into position whilst a fifth supervises. …”
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Jumble sale clothes stall by London Irish Centre, LIC

“…Black and white photograph showing a lady holding up a petticoat; another lady looks at her over a table covered in clothes. Other people can be seen in the background. A handwritten note on the back reads 'Jumble sale 1985'. …”
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Rag doll at a jumble sale by London Irish Centre, LIC

“…Two other women at a stall can be seen in the background. Photographer unknown.…”
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Group of eight people sitting at a table by London Irish Centre, LIC

“…The man on the right keeps his arms around the woman at his left and the couple at his right. Other people can be seen in the background. Black and white photograph.…”
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An Irish parade in Parliament Square, London by Kilkenny Association, KILK

“…The banners of the Laois and Leitrim Associations and a black-and-tan flag can be seen behind them. Photographer unknown.…”
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An Irish parade in Victoria Street, London by Kilkenny Association, KILK

“…The banners of the Laois and Leitrim Associations and black-and-tan flags can be seen behind them. Photographer unknown.…”
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An Irish parade in Victoria Street, London by Kilkenny Association, KILK

“…Bagpipers and other banners can be seen behind them. Photographer unknown.…”
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An Irish parade in Victoria Street, London by Kilkenny Association, KILK

“…The banners of the Laois and Leitrim Associations and black-and-tan flags can be seen behind them. Mounted in a card folder. Photographer unknown.…”
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Massive open online course adoption model among instructors in Malaysian public higher education institution by Ahmad, Muhammad Aliif

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Lean manufacturing and Internet of Things - a synergetic or antagonist relationship? by Anosike, Anthony, Alafropatis, Konstantinos, Garza-Reyes, Jose Arturo, Kumar, Anil, Luthra, Sunil, Rocha-Lona, Luis

“…The results suggest that this can be attributed to the general perception about IoT, which despite the support and benefits it provides to people, is seen to be reducing human involvement whereas Kaizen is seen to be more people-focused. …”
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Appropriation and resistance in Philippine Marian devotion by Aguilar, Maria Gloria C.

“…As a specific example of this kind of religiosity, Marian devotion may also therefore be seen as a site of appropriation and resistance. Although the methods of appropriation, resistance and subversion are quite subtle, they may in fact be seen in the ambivalent attitudes to Mary that can be found among Filipinos in general: while people seemingly subscribe to the Marian stereotypes perpetuated by the Philippine Catholic Church and the dominant social classes, there is nevertheless a subversion of these stereotypes through an active re-situating or re-contextualizing of Marian symbolism. …”
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The role of behavioural change theory in social marketing interventions on HIV/AIDS in Ghana by Tweneboah-Koduah, Ernest Yaw

“…The research further found that majority of Ghanaians have seen or heard social marketing interventions on HIV/AIDS, know what they can do to prevent HIV/AIDS new infection, and have seen or heard interventions on HIV/AIDS for a long period of time. …”
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Calling time on responsible drinking: a qualitative study of perceptions of information on alcohol product labels by Davies, Emma L., Cooke, Richard, de Visser, Richard O., Conroy, Dom

“…Conclusions: Responsible drinking messages were seen by our sample as an alcohol industry ploy. Although health messages about cancer were seen as potentially impactful, the ability of consumers to position themselves as unproblematic drinkers means that they may not see the information.…”
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