The Alawis – Worshippers of the Sun or the Highest God? [PDF]
, 2017 This article presents that numerous unorthodox syncretic groups, which are composed of the elements of various religions, and emerged from Islam over the centuries.
Rzym, Magdalena
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Chromosomal diversification and karyotype evolution of diploids in the cytologically diverse genus Prospero (Hyacinthaceae) [PDF]
, 2013 This is an Open Access article distributed under the terms of the Creative Commons Attribution License (http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0), which permits unrestricted use, distribution, and reproduction in any medium, provided the original work ...
Andrew R Leitch +7 more
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Triblock Polymer Engineering Enables Hydration‐Rich, High‐Performance, Fouling‐Resistant Interfaces
Advanced Functional Materials, EarlyView.A molecularly engineered triblock polymer (PHZ) rapidly reorganizes into a hydration‐rich interfacial layer on diverse surfaces, strongly suppressing hydrophobic attraction and fouling. The triblock polymer provides robust energy and steric barriers to oily foulants, enabling high‐performance antifouling at ultralow dosage.
Chenyu Qiao +6 more
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Monuments of the cult of Telesfor discovered in the territory of Serbia [PDF]
Baština, 2019 In this paper, monuments dedicated to Telesfor, discovered in the territory of today's Serbia were mentioned. With the cult of Telesfor four findings may be connected originating from three localities.
Vasiljević Ljubiša B.
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[Review of] Clyde Holler. Black Elk\u27s Religion: The Sun Dance and Lakota Catholicism [PDF]
, 1997 Few, if any, American Indian individuals are more widely known in the United States than the Lakota holy man, Black Elk (1863-1950). His story, particularly as presented by John Neihardt in Black Elk Speaks, has been required reading for legions of ...
Gradwohl, David M.
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Judean Pillar Figurines and Ethnic Identity in the Shadow of Assyria [PDF]
, 2012 An examination of Judean Pillar Figurines in relation to cultural discourse and identity construction in the late Iron-Age ...
Ian Wilson
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The impacts of biological invasions
Biological Reviews, EarlyView.ABSTRACT The Anthropocene is characterised by a continuous human‐mediated reshuffling of the distributions of species globally. Both intentional and unintentional introductions have resulted in numerous species being translocated beyond their native ranges, often leading to their establishment and subsequent spread – a process referred to as biological
Phillip J. Haubrock +42 more
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Symbolic or Substantive Action: Intent, Effort, and Results
Business Strategy and the Environment, EarlyView.ABSTRACT Many firms have made ambitious climate pledges since the Paris Agreement of 2015. These pledges may be symbolic or substantive, but the literature is fragmented in defining these two terms. We propose a conceptual framework with three frames to delineate symbolic from substantive action: Intent—underlying motivations for engaging in climate ...
Vincent Xinyi Gu +1 more
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Relics of Ancient Sun Cult in Folklore and Ritual Traditions of Kalmyks
Научный диалогThis article explores the remnants of the ancient sun worship cult that have persisted within the myths, fairy tales, and ritual practices of the Kalmyk people.
K. V. Chalbanova, B. A. Bicheev
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Experimental and Numerical Investigation of Cedar Façade Flame Spread With Respect to Sidewall
Fire and Materials, EarlyView.ABSTRACT In response to growing energy conservation and carbon neutrality efforts, façade systems incorporating wooden materials have attracted increasing attention, which in turn raises concerns about their combustibility. This study presents a combined experimental and numerical investigation of flame spread along cedar façades.
Xukun Sun +6 more
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