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23 articles for “cultural beliefs”
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Psychological Determinants of Farmers’ Adoption of Sustainable Practices: A Behavioural Approach to Agricultural Extension
Abstract: Sustainable agriculture has emerged as a global priority to balance productivity with environmental conservation. Yet, adoption of sustainable practices by farmers remains uneven, shaped not only by economic incentives but by underlying psychological and behavioural factors. This review explores the psychological determinants influencing farmers’ willingness to adopt sustainable agricultural practices across traditional and modern contexts. Drawing upon behavioural theories such as the Theory of Planned Behaviour and the Diffusion of …
Published in Research & Reviews : Journal of Agricultural Science and Technology · Vol. 15, Issue 1, 2026 · pp. 101–109 Read article
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A Cross-cultural Analysis of the Utilization and Efficacy of Traditional Herbal Medicine to Cure High Blood Pressure Among People of Rawalakot
Abstract: Safety and efficacy of herbal medicines have not yet been established in treating hypertension. The current study examined the prevalence of herbal medicine use among hypertensive patients in Rawalakot, Poonch, Azad Jammu and Kashmir. The study included 100 hypertensive patients using systemic random sampling. The independent variables were herbal medicine and conventional medicine, while the dependent variable was hypertension. The most known and used herbal medicine was garlic followed by …
Published in International Journal of Biochemistry and Biomolecule Research · Vol. 2, Issue 1, 2024 · pp. 21–32 Read article
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The Economic Essence of Ayurveda
Abstract: According to Hindu mythology, Lord Dhanwantari was created with nectar during sea churning means Samudra Manthan. He is regarded as the ruler of medicine. Following that, Ashwani Kumar, Lord Sun's son, was regarded as a medical science conservative. In the reference of different Sanskrit literature and in Ram Charit Manas, Sri Tulsi Das described about formation of human body. He used five essential ingredients to describe the creation of human …
Published in Journal of AYUSH: Ayurveda, Yoga, Unani, Siddha and Homeopathy · Vol. 13, Issue 2, 2024 · pp. 39–47 Read article