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Intersemiotic translation and transformational creativity [PDF]

open access: yes, 2015
In this article we approach a case of intersemiotic translation as a paradigmatic example of Boden’s ‘transformational creativity’ category. To develop our argument, we consider Boden’s fundamental notion of ‘conceptual space’ as a regular pattern of ...
Aguiar, Daniella   +2 more
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A FORMAL CONCEPT OF CULTURE IN THE CLASSIFICATION OF ALFRED L. KROEBER AND CLYDE KLUCKHOHN [PDF]

open access: yes, 2016
The objective of this article is to analyse definitions of culture gathered by Alfred L. Kroeber and Clyde Kluckhohn and published in Culture. A Critical Review of Concepts and Definitions in 1952.
Robert, Boroch
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On the analogy between the evolution of thermodynamicand bibliometric systems: a breakthrough or justa bubble? [PDF]

open access: yes, 2011
This paper presents an in depth study of an interesting analogy, recently proposed by Prathap (Scientometrics 87(3):515-524, 2011a), between the evolution of thermodynamic and bibliometric systems.
Franceschini, Fiorenzo   +1 more
core   +1 more source

The The potential of words to become swearing: an ethno semantic study

open access: yesBahastra
This research aims to describe the potential of words as swear words through an ethno semantic study. This research differs from other swearing studies examining the form and meaning of swear words.
Fitri Amilia   +3 more
doaj   +1 more source

Arrow of time in a recollapsing quantum universe

open access: yes, 1994
We show that the Wheeler-DeWitt equation with a consistent boundary condition is only compatible with an arrow of time that formally reverses in a recollapsing universe. Consistency of these opposite arrows is facilitated by quantum effects in the region
A. Higuchi   +39 more
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Flourishing Across Europe: Application of a New Conceptual Framework for Defining Well-Being

open access: yesSocial Indicators Research, 2011
Governments around the world are recognising the importance of measuring subjective well-being as an indicator of progress. But how should well-being be measured? A conceptual framework is offered which equates high well-being with positive mental health.
F. Huppert, Timothy T. C. So
semanticscholar   +1 more source

Classification of Conceptual Variation of Terms Based on the Semantic Discursive Modulation

open access: yesIkala: Revista de Lenguaje y Cultura, 2011
This paper describes a proposal to classify the conceptual variation of terms represented by regular and irregular polysemic processes to which terms as lexical units are subjected in discourse.
Irina Kostina
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The Problem of the Meaning of Life: Philosophical and Psychological Content and Research Perspectives

open access: yesКультурно-историческая психология, 2015
The paper analyzes the problem of the meaning of life in a single conceptual framework grounded in philosophical/religious and psychological knowledge. It reveals the philosophical/religious and psychological content of the problem: the former is defined
Kubarev V.S.
doaj   +1 more source

Educative evaluation: conceptualization, extensions and meaning

open access: yesJournal of Science and Research: Revista Ciencia e Investigación, 2021
En la presente investigación se abordan diferentes definiciones del concepto evaluación educativa. Se comentan algunos de los tópicos comprendidos en las direcciones asociadas con esta categoría. Se defiende la idea de la evaluación desde un enfoque integral por su complejidad; ya que presupone subprocesos que van desde el establecimiento de los ...
Campi Cevallos, Cumandá Fanny   +3 more
openaire   +1 more source

Distinguishing between Theory, Theoretical Framework, and Conceptual Framework: A Systematic Review of Lessons from the Field

open access: yesInternational Journal of Higher Education, 2018
Across many years of teaching Research Methods and assessing many applications for admission into higher degree studies which require an understanding of theories, principles, strategies and skills needed to complete a higher degree such as a Masters or ...
C. Kivunja
semanticscholar   +1 more source

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