The recent devastation caused by natural calamities in the Philippines has prompted the government to initiate programs that might not altogether prevent but at least minimize the dire effects of future disasters. Amo...The recent devastation caused by natural calamities in the Philippines has prompted the government to initiate programs that might not altogether prevent but at least minimize the dire effects of future disasters. Among these programs are the information campaigns to promote awareness among the communities in calamity-prone areas Several symposia that provide venue for the discussion of environmental ＂bads＂ have been conducted, but none yet has explored the perceptions of the indigenous peoples, staunch ＂defenders＂ and protectors of the environment who themselves are victims of such calamities. This paper seeks to highlight the perceptions of the indigenous people on the causes and impact of environmental ＂bads＂ through literature inspired by their experiences. When Gods Cry is an unpublished anthology of fiction inspired by the author＇s interaction with indigenous communities in southern Philippines while doing research on oral traditions. Three works of fiction are discussed in this paper, namely： The OldMan andthe Mountain （2012）, Loom of Dreams （2012）, and Waterfall （2012）. Each of these works highlights the indigenous people＇s struggle to protect their ancestral domains and the environment, their home, against external factors. Thematic literary analysis is used in the discussion of the contents of each work.展开更多
The peer review policy of the World Journal of Gastroenterology （WJG） states that all articles received are subjected to peer review. Normally, three experts are invited to review each article. Decision for acceptan...The peer review policy of the World Journal of Gastroenterology （WJG） states that all articles received are subjected to peer review. Normally, three experts are invited to review each article. Decision for acceptance is made only when at least two experts recommend. Otherwise, the article is rejected. This is to ensure that high standards are maintained and the work is original. In medical sciences, there is a tendency for work to be incremental, ideas being developed gradually, with major breakthroughs being relatively rare. Consequently there tends to be significant overlap in which a field already investigated is researched from a different angle or using alternative methods.展开更多
文摘The recent devastation caused by natural calamities in the Philippines has prompted the government to initiate programs that might not altogether prevent but at least minimize the dire effects of future disasters. Among these programs are the information campaigns to promote awareness among the communities in calamity-prone areas Several symposia that provide venue for the discussion of environmental ＂bads＂ have been conducted, but none yet has explored the perceptions of the indigenous peoples, staunch ＂defenders＂ and protectors of the environment who themselves are victims of such calamities. This paper seeks to highlight the perceptions of the indigenous people on the causes and impact of environmental ＂bads＂ through literature inspired by their experiences. When Gods Cry is an unpublished anthology of fiction inspired by the author＇s interaction with indigenous communities in southern Philippines while doing research on oral traditions. Three works of fiction are discussed in this paper, namely： The OldMan andthe Mountain （2012）, Loom of Dreams （2012）, and Waterfall （2012）. Each of these works highlights the indigenous people＇s struggle to protect their ancestral domains and the environment, their home, against external factors. Thematic literary analysis is used in the discussion of the contents of each work.
文摘The peer review policy of the World Journal of Gastroenterology （WJG） states that all articles received are subjected to peer review. Normally, three experts are invited to review each article. Decision for acceptance is made only when at least two experts recommend. Otherwise, the article is rejected. This is to ensure that high standards are maintained and the work is original. In medical sciences, there is a tendency for work to be incremental, ideas being developed gradually, with major breakthroughs being relatively rare. Consequently there tends to be significant overlap in which a field already investigated is researched from a different angle or using alternative methods.
