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Arianna's Palette: A Diagnostic Study of the Painting Walls of the Domus of Arianna in Pompeii
Archaeometry, EarlyView.ABSTRACT The House of Arianna, also known as the House of Colored Capitals, represents, with its 1700 m2 of floor space, one of the most majestic examples of a residence within the Pompeii archaeological site. The research developed within the project “Cultural Heritage Active Innovation for Sustainable Society—CHANGES” reports the outcomes of the ...
Maria Verde +9 more
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Egyptology in the service of learning chemistry in industrial engineering [PDF]
, 2014 Ancient cultures or civilizations carried out different technological improvements without the knowledge of the scientific processes involved. At the Escola Tècnica Superior d’Enginyeria Industrial de Barcelona (ETSEIB), some courses deal with the ...
Giménez Izquierdo, Francisco Javier
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Archaeometry, EarlyView.ABSTRACT This study presents the first GC‐MS–based analyses of wide horizontal rim vessels with well‐defined funerary contexts, from Middle Bronze Age Portugal (Quinta do Amorim 2 and Pego). Organic residues from two vessels revealed ruminant fats and plant oils, alongside molecular markers of heat exposure.
João Vinícius Back +5 more
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Teaching mathematics in ancient Egypt [PDF]
Sinteze, 2012 There exists no science the history of which begins with its official promotion into a new discipline. The sources of a science accumulate through numerous activities interwoven with other sciences in the preceding period.
Živanović Milan V.
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Medicine for the Material World
Archaeometry, EarlyView.ABSTRACT It is clear that many of the inorganic materials of antiquity have been used both as medicines for human ills and also as agents in technological processes. This paper speculates that there might have been a stronger link between these two functions in the past, based on the concept of “active agents”—materials that are efficacious at curing ...
A. M. Pollard
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A dialogic theoretical foundation for integrating generative AI into pedagogical design
British Journal of Educational Technology, EarlyView.Generative AI presents a profound challenge to the existing structures and purposes of education. It forces us to reconsider not only how we teach and learn but also, more fundamentally, what education is for. This conceptual paper argues that, in order to integrate AI into education in a way that can meet the major challenges facing humanity, ranging ...
Rupert Wegerif, Imogen Casebourne
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Conservation Science and Practice, EarlyView.Static boundaries of protected areas failed to capture the Canary Islands stonechat's shifting distribution patterns. Abstract Protected areas represent cornerstones of biodiversity conservation on oceanic islands, yet their effectiveness for endemic species remains poorly evaluated. We assessed how various territorial protection categories conserve an
Luis M. Carrascal +2 more
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Reframing Justice in Healthcare AI: An Ubuntu‐Based Approach for Africa
Developing World Bioethics, EarlyView.ABSTRACT There is an ongoing debate on how to balance the benefits and risks of artificial intelligence (AI), especially in healthcare. In resource‐constrained settings, such as Africa, where access to quality care remains a challenge, AI has the potential to improve efficiency, accessibility, and patient outcomes.
Aloysius Ochasi +3 more
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Golden weapons and golden fetters: From the gold standard to the new geopolitics
The Economic History Review, EarlyView.Abstract This paper explores the historical relationship between monetary regimes, security concerns, and geopolitical tensions, particularly focusing on the role of gold. Throughout history, monetary systems have been deeply intertwined with international state systems and security provisions.
Harold James
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