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2026 Vol.5 No.1

Open Access Article

The Wine Route in Argentina: History, Culture and Sustainable Contributions to the Economy and the Environment

Noemí Gómez, Patricia Vazquez

January 2026: 1-17 DOI: 10.55121/nc.v5i1.786

590 (Abstract) 756 (Download) PDF

The Mendoza Wine Route can be conceived as a Latin American benchmark for the articulation of history, oenology, and culture, which embodies SDG 11 (Sustainable Cities and Communities) in several of its goals. From a historical and heritage perspective, the network of irrigation ditches and public trees protects and manages an urban-productive oasis landscape that makes the Andean desert habitable... more
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Harnessing Traditional Knowledge for Circular Livestock, Environmental Resilience and Its Perspectives from Odisha, India

Abhijeet Das, Satchidananda Mishra

January 2026: 18-41 DOI: 10.55121/nc.v5i1.783

398 (Abstract) 398 (Download) PDF

The article explores the role of traditional knowledge systems (TKS) in creating circular livestock economies and fostering environmental stewardship. The study focuses on Pathe Pathshala, a mobile, community-led education initiative led by grassroots veterinarian Dr. Balaram Sahu, and shows how locally embedded practices in animal care, ethno-veterinary medicine, and adaptive breeding can serve a... more
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Techno-Economic Assessment of Rice Seedling-Raising Trays in Northern Iran

Alireza Allameh

January 2026: 42-52 DOI: 10.55121/nc.v5i1.440

302 (Abstract) 235 (Download) PDF

Mechanized rice transplanting has become an essential practice in modern rice cultivation due to its economic advantages, reduced labor requirements, and shorter operation time compared with manual transplanting. However, successful mechanized transplanting depends on the provision of high-quality mat-type seedlings, which are produced in specially designed plastic trays. These trays play a critic... more
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Philippine Food Security Paradoxities Exposed: Exploring Structural Inequities and Pathways to Sovereignty

Alvin Servaña, Katya Manalastas

January 2026: 53-68 DOI: 10.55121/nc.v5i1.806

648 (Abstract) 357 (Download) PDF

This essay critically examines the persistent food security challenges in the Philippines, a nation paradoxically rich in agricultural resources yet plagued by hunger and malnutrition. Through a comprehensive four-part analysis, it systematically unpacks the complex milieus: historical, economic, political—factors shaping this crisis. Part 1 explores the historical and contemporary dynamics drivin... more
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Optimizing Snail Farming: Predictive Modelling of Terrestrial Snail Output Using Machine Learning

Konstantinos Apostolou, Marianthi Hatziioannou, Dimitris Klaoudatos

January 2026: 69-88 DOI: 10.55121/nc.v5i1.643

1462 (Abstract) 187 (Download) PDF

Heliciculture, the cultivation of edible land snails, is gaining prominence as a sustainable and economically viable agricultural sector. Despite this growth, productivity in snail farming remains inconsistent due to variable environmental conditions and empirical management practices. This study applies machine learning (ML) techniques for the first time to predict production outcomes in Cornu as... more
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Natural Resources Management, Sustainability, Production and Consumption in the Agricultural Sector in the Cilento National Park (Italy)

Antonio Bertini, Tiziana Vitolo

January 2026: 89-108 DOI: 10.55121/nc.v5i1.589

240 (Abstract) 183 (Download) PDF

To contribute to the overall environmental and socio-economic rebalancing of Italy, the paper proposes to identify policies, strategies, and tools useful to local communities that intend to pursue the valorisation of Campania’s inland protected areas. Starting from an in depth analysis of the territories using the territorial method, from listening to the positions of the local communities that in... more
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Strengthening Maternal Health through Targeted Prenatal Class Promotion in Rural Indonesia

Ratna Dwi Wulandari, Agung Dwi Laksono

January 2026: 109-119 DOI: 10.55121/nc.v5i1.1021

243 (Abstract) 185 (Download) PDF

Prenatal classes are a key component of antenatal health promotion, supporting maternal knowledge, confidence, and preparedness for childbirth. However, evidence on determinants of prenatal class participation in rural settings remains limited, particularly from nationally representative data. This study aimed to identify sociodemographic determinants of prenatal class participation among rural wo... more
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Marriage Risk Avoidance and Resource Transformation among Rural Women with Disabilities

Lihua Xu, Xiaoming Tian, Xiongbang Hu

January 2026: 120-136 DOI: 10.55121/nc.v5i1.1055

526 (Abstract) 331 (Download) PDF

This study investigates the marital choices of rural women with disabilities within a town located in Northwest China, a population positioned at the intersection of gender, disability, and rural disadvantage. Grounded in Bourdieu’s theoretical insights on capital, the study theorizes marriage as a strategic social field in which vulnerable women assess risks, mobilize resources, and convert diffe... more

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