The surname is a cultural trait that is extremely useful for historical and linguistic studies and can effectively be used as a genetic marker. In many human populations the surname is inherited in the paternal lineage, and can therefore be considered a marker for the Y chromosome. In this study, surnames were recorded from the white pages of telephone directories in current use in Corsica in 1...

In recent decades, Iranian villages have experienced an increasing transformation culturally and environmentally due to the social changes. In pre-modern period (about half a century ago), villages were known as the production sources and had an important social and economic credit as cities foundation. However, a number of changes occurred in the rural “lifestyle” resulting from development of...

Recent growth in the tourism sector has promoted emergence of alternative types tourism, such as rural tourism. Located low-density territories, Historical Villages Portugal are one best examples regarding regional development from perspective sustainability. Although it is an important topic today and gives longevity to destinations, its approach conscious still little valued. This article dis...

in recent decades, iranian villages have experienced an increasing transformation culturally and environmentally due to the social changes. in pre-modern period (about half a century ago), villages were known as the production sources and had an important social and economic credit as cities foundation. however, a number of changes occurred in the rural “lifestyle” resulting from development of...