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F3) Religious Heritage At The Crossroads: Planning The 2038 Saint Stephen Memorial Year In Székesfehérvár, Hungary, Tamara Rátz, Isilda Leitão Jun 2026

F3) Religious Heritage At The Crossroads: Planning The 2038 Saint Stephen Memorial Year In Székesfehérvár, Hungary, Tamara Rátz, Isilda Leitão

International Religious Tourism and Pilgrimage Conferences

The designation of 2038 as Saint Stephen Memorial Year in Székesfehérvár, Hungary presents an unparalleled opportunity to leverage the legacy of Hungary’s first king, Saint Stephen I, as a catalyst for sustainable religious and heritage tourism development. Székesfehérvár, historically a coronation and burial site of Hungarian monarchs, possesses rich material and immaterial cultural assets linked to Saint Stephen that remain underutilized within contemporary tourism narratives. This study investigates the current role of Saint Stephen’s heritage in the city’s tourism profile, identifies key challenges in planning a landmark memorial year, and examines the cooperative networks essential for delivering a cohesive, impactful …


F2) Sacred Spaces And Mountain Communities: Regenerative Strategies In A Tourism Context, Carlos Fernandes, Isilda Leitão Jun 2026

F2) Sacred Spaces And Mountain Communities: Regenerative Strategies In A Tourism Context, Carlos Fernandes, Isilda Leitão

International Religious Tourism and Pilgrimage Conferences

A buffer zone between Portugal´s only national park and the more populated towns is comprised of mountain landscape with rich and abundant, generally well-preserved religious heritage. Moreover, a common spiritual practice among mountain communities is the act of pilgrimage to certain sacred sites, particularly during the annual ceremony. The honouring of the local patron saint is rooted in a community´s way of life and serves an important role in preserving the local cultural heritage, with elders playing a decisive role in preserving and transmitting this sacred knowledge to younger members of the community. Such ceremonies attract diverse types of participants, …


F1) Walk Of Mutual Repair: Pilgrimage In The Context Of Peirce's Triadic Philosophy, Tadeja Jere Jakulin, Dane Munro Jun 2026

F1) Walk Of Mutual Repair: Pilgrimage In The Context Of Peirce's Triadic Philosophy, Tadeja Jere Jakulin, Dane Munro

International Religious Tourism and Pilgrimage Conferences

Pilgrimage and pilgrim tourism are recognised in reductionist everyday thinking as phenomena that occur in the context of belief or tourism, among other things, and are also researched from this perspective. In our research, we will present pilgrimage as a complex system that requires an in-depth, systemic approach to understanding. In doing so, we will draw on Charles Sanders Peirce's triadic philosophy to present the evolution of the pilgrim, who travelled as a believer and passive participant, to the pilgrim who experiences regeneration and actively cares for sacred spaces. The contribution examines the historical development of pilgrimage studies from Turner's …


Mathematical Modeling And Simulation Of Wheel Hub Stresses Using Finite Element Analysis In Light Military Trainer Aircraft, Alysson Sousa Rabelo, José Aécio Gomes De Sousa, Feliciano José Ricardo Cangue, Luiz Leroy Thomé Vaughan Jun 2026

Mathematical Modeling And Simulation Of Wheel Hub Stresses Using Finite Element Analysis In Light Military Trainer Aircraft, Alysson Sousa Rabelo, José Aécio Gomes De Sousa, Feliciano José Ricardo Cangue, Luiz Leroy Thomé Vaughan

Journal of Aviation Technology and Engineering

The landing gear of modern aircraft accounts for approximately 20% of the structural weight and 5% of the total weight. Among its components, the wheel hub endures particularly high loads during landing, often leading to cracks and porosity associated with casting-induced micro-voids in magnesium and aluminum alloys. Over time, cyclic stresses enlarge these voids, converting them into critical stress concentrators. Differences in alloy properties, such as yield strength, fracture toughness, and corrosion resistance, further influence how cracks propagate, underscoring the importance of rigorous manufacturing methods and regular nondestructive inspections. To investigate these vulnerabilities, stress analyses were performed on a military …


An Approach To Sacred Spaces From The Perspective Of The Connection Between Nature And Health, Ricard Fernàndez Molinet, Sílvia Gili Olmeda Jun 2026

An Approach To Sacred Spaces From The Perspective Of The Connection Between Nature And Health, Ricard Fernàndez Molinet, Sílvia Gili Olmeda

International Religious Tourism and Pilgrimage Conferences

In a context marked by an increasing search for meaning and well-being, sanctuaries are re-emerging as significant spaces within contemporary spiritual tourism. This work proposes an approach to sanctuaries located in natural environments as liminal spaces, in the anthropological sense developed by Victor Turner, where processes of passage, transformation, and the reconfiguration of personal experience are facilitated. Historically, many sanctuaries have been established in places of strong symbolic and ecological significance, often linked to singular natural elements such as mountains, springs, forests, or caves which have been perceived as sites of connection with the numinous. These spaces have functioned not …


Developing Machine Learning Models For Sorption Of Pharmaceuticals To Soils And Sediments, Eyad Mohammed Al Salem Jun 2026

Developing Machine Learning Models For Sorption Of Pharmaceuticals To Soils And Sediments, Eyad Mohammed Al Salem

Thesis/ Dissertation Defenses

The growing environmental presence of pharmaceutically active compounds (PACs) creates a critical need for rapid, cost-effective methods to predict their movement through soils and sediments. Traditional laboratory batch experiments are time-consuming, and previous predictive models often relied on limited data or ignored complex chemical behavior. The primary objective of this thesis is to develop robust machine learning models for predicting the sorption distribution coefficient of PACs. The study aims to determine whether separating data by ionic state improves predictive accuracy and to identify the key physical and chemical factors governing the sorption of PACs onto soils and sediments. A large …


How Gyms Should Use Commitment Devices: The Role Of Deposit Contracts In Attracting Consumers, Zehua Hei, Alan Morse Jun 2026

How Gyms Should Use Commitment Devices: The Role Of Deposit Contracts In Attracting Consumers, Zehua Hei, Alan Morse

Global Sport Business Journal

Amid growing health concerns, increased competition among fitness centers, and declining staff-to-customer ratios, gym operators are seeking effective ways to reduce customer attrition. Drawing on Prospect Theory, this study examines how commitment devices in gym promotions (e.g., deposit contracts and transformation challenges) influence consumers’ intentions to join a gym. Two experiments with 609 participants (Study 1 = 204; Study 2 = 405) investigated the mediating role of perceived attractiveness and the moderating role of contractual flexibility. Results indicate that membership options incorporating a commitment device were perceived as more attractive, leading to stronger registration intentions. However, this effect was observed …


The Shorthorn: October 29, 1982 Jun 2026

The Shorthorn: October 29, 1982

The Shorthorn Newspaper Collection: 1980s

No abstract provided.


The Shorthorn: October 28, 1982 Jun 2026

The Shorthorn: October 28, 1982

The Shorthorn Newspaper Collection: 1980s

No abstract provided.


The Shorthorn: October 27, 1982 Jun 2026

The Shorthorn: October 27, 1982

The Shorthorn Newspaper Collection: 1980s

No abstract provided.


The Shorthorn: October 26, 1982 Jun 2026

The Shorthorn: October 26, 1982

The Shorthorn Newspaper Collection: 1980s

No abstract provided.


The Shorthorn: October 22, 1982 Jun 2026

The Shorthorn: October 22, 1982

The Shorthorn Newspaper Collection: 1980s

No abstract provided.


The Shorthorn: October 20, 1982 Jun 2026

The Shorthorn: October 20, 1982

The Shorthorn Newspaper Collection: 1980s

No abstract provided.


The Shorthorn: October 21, 1982 Jun 2026

The Shorthorn: October 21, 1982

The Shorthorn Newspaper Collection: 1980s

No abstract provided.


The Shorthorn: October 19, 1982 Jun 2026

The Shorthorn: October 19, 1982

The Shorthorn Newspaper Collection: 1980s

No abstract provided.


The Shorthorn: October 14, 1982b Jun 2026

The Shorthorn: October 14, 1982b

The Shorthorn Newspaper Collection: 1980s

No abstract provided.


The Shorthorn: October 15, 1982 Jun 2026

The Shorthorn: October 15, 1982

The Shorthorn Newspaper Collection: 1980s

No abstract provided.


The Shorthorn: October 13, 1982 Jun 2026

The Shorthorn: October 13, 1982

The Shorthorn Newspaper Collection: 1980s

No abstract provided.


The Shorthorn: October 14, 1982 Jun 2026

The Shorthorn: October 14, 1982

The Shorthorn Newspaper Collection: 1980s

No abstract provided.


The Shorthorn: October 12, 1982 Jun 2026

The Shorthorn: October 12, 1982

The Shorthorn Newspaper Collection: 1980s

No abstract provided.


The Shorthorn: October 7, 1982 Jun 2026

The Shorthorn: October 7, 1982

The Shorthorn Newspaper Collection: 1980s

No abstract provided.


The Shorthorn: October 8, 1982 Jun 2026

The Shorthorn: October 8, 1982

The Shorthorn Newspaper Collection: 1980s

No abstract provided.


The Shorthorn: October 6, 1982 Jun 2026

The Shorthorn: October 6, 1982

The Shorthorn Newspaper Collection: 1980s

No abstract provided.


The Shorthorn: October 5, 1982b Jun 2026

The Shorthorn: October 5, 1982b

The Shorthorn Newspaper Collection: 1980s

No abstract provided.


The Shorthorn: October 5, 1982 Jun 2026

The Shorthorn: October 5, 1982

The Shorthorn Newspaper Collection: 1980s

No abstract provided.


The Shorthorn: October 1, 1982 Jun 2026

The Shorthorn: October 1, 1982

The Shorthorn Newspaper Collection: 1980s

No abstract provided.


The Shorthorn: September 30, 1982 Jun 2026

The Shorthorn: September 30, 1982

The Shorthorn Newspaper Collection: 1980s

No abstract provided.


The Shorthorn: September 29, 1982 Jun 2026

The Shorthorn: September 29, 1982

The Shorthorn Newspaper Collection: 1980s

No abstract provided.


The Shorthorn: September 24, 1982 Jun 2026

The Shorthorn: September 24, 1982

The Shorthorn Newspaper Collection: 1980s

No abstract provided.


The Shorthorn: September 28, 1982 Jun 2026

The Shorthorn: September 28, 1982

The Shorthorn Newspaper Collection: 1980s

No abstract provided.