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Blueprint for a Universal Theory of Learning to Read: The Combinatorial Model

open access: yesReading Research Quarterly, Volume 60, Issue 2, April/May/June 2025.
The Reading Tree. Abstract In this essay, I outline some of the essential ingredients of a universal theory of reading acquisition, one that seeks to highlight commonalities while embracing the global diversity of languages, writing systems, and cultures.
David L. Share
wiley   +1 more source

Akkadian magic, tablet concordance KUB XXXVII 67 - CTH 812 [PDF]

open access: yes, 2015
Transcription of the tablet concordance KUB XXXVII 67, also published as KBo XXXVI 34 (inventory no. 321/a +254/e) related to the Akkadian magic. Emmanuel Laroche translated this text as "Autres conjurations,” and classified in the category of Sumero ...
Gonnet-Bağana, Hatice
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Tummali ajalugu. Mõningaid märkusi muistsete Sumeri kuningate ja nende kuningavõimu ideoloogia kohta [PDF]

open access: yesMäetagused, 2013
The current short but very important Sumerian literary text, which was written in the Sumerian language at the end of the reign of Ur III (2112–2004 BCE) or at the beginning of the Isin-Larsa epoch (ca 21st or 20th century BCE), consists of only 33 lines.
Vladimir Sazonov
doaj  

Material Profiling of Mesopotamian Cylinder Seals by Raman Spectroscopy

open access: yesJournal of Raman Spectroscopy, Volume 56, Issue 3, Page 228-242, March 2025.
Mesopotamian cylinder seals (fourth ‐ first millennium bce) from the collection of Museum für Kunst und Gewerbe, Hamburg were non‐destructively studied by Raman spectroscopy were non‐destructively studied by Raman spectroscopy. The Raman spectral analysis identified the mineral constituents and quantitatively determined the chemical compositions of the
Stylianos Aspiotis   +5 more
wiley   +1 more source

Mõiste giš-hur tähendusest sumeri ja akkadi kirjanduslikes ja rituaaltekstides [PDF]

open access: yesMäetagused, 2009
The aim of this article is to interpret the meaning and concept of the word ‘plan’ or ‘drawing’ in Sumerian and Akkadian written sources and to give a brief summary of this phenomenon in Mesopotamia in the 3rd–1st millennium BC. The Sumerian word ĝiš-hur
Liina Ootsing-Lüecke
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Nonverbal Clause Constructions

open access: yesLanguage and Linguistics Compass, Volume 19, Issue 2, March/April 2025.
ABSTRACT There are about a dozen well‐recognised types of nonverbal clause constructions, but the terminology by which these subtypes are known varies widely. This paper gives an overview of the major types and defines each term carefully, from the perspective of general syntax.
Martin Haspelmath
wiley   +1 more source

_Hamsukkān_ in Isaiah 40:20: Some Reflections

open access: yesTyndale Bulletin, 2003
_Hamsukkān_ in Isaiah 40:20 has been linked with Akkadian _musukkannu_, a type of wood. This article examines the geographical spread of the wood in antiquity in order to determine what implications the acceptance of this reading has for the dating of ...
Simon Sherwin
doaj   +1 more source

Exploring the neuroprotective benefits of phytochemicals extracted from indigenous edible fruits in Bangladesh

open access: yesAnimal Models and Experimental Medicine, Volume 8, Issue 2, Page 239-265, February 2025.
This review showed the therapeutic potential of Bangladeshi medicinal fruit plants in neurological diseases. We focused on traditional uses of medicinal fruit plants. We discussed the phytochemicals present in the fruit plants. The toxicological profile of these plants is also highlighted. Abstract The increasing incidence of neurodegenerative diseases
Sumon Roy   +13 more
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What are ʾElilim?

open access: yesJournal of Hebrew Scriptures, 2020
The Hebrew word ᵓĕlīlîm is usually explained as the plural of the Hebrew adjective ᵓĕlīl (“useless, vain”), hence a dysphemism describing idols. However, the ancient versions did not understand the word this way.
Mark W. Hamilton
doaj   +1 more source

Ancient and historical cooking pots and food: an eternal communion. A topical review

open access: yesArchaeometry, Volume 67, Issue 1, Page 219-234, February 2025.
Abstract This contribution provides a topical view at and review of traditional clay‐based utilitarian cooking pots that were used for millennia to prepare, serve, display, and distribute foodstuff. Key mechanical and thermal properties of ceramic cooking vessels will be discussed and strategies of property optimization outlined.
Robert B. Heimann
wiley   +1 more source

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