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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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Integrating Underwater Cultural Heritage with Museum Displays Using Artificial Intelligence Techniques Case study: Thonis - Heraklion [PDF]
Journal of Tourism, Hotels and HeritageEgypt possesses a vast treasure of underwater archaeological sites—among the largest worldwide, particularly in Alexandria—making their protection and management essential.
Dina Beltagy
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Government Financial Reporting: A Study of Nested Controversy
Financial Accountability &Management, EarlyView.ABSTRACT There are two schools of thought on government financial reporting: one emanating from societal values and accountability to citizens; and one based on investment decisions and a business approach. There are staunch proponents of these different perspectives, which are rooted in economic thought and values.
Sheila Ellwood, Rhoda Brown
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Sounds of war: Historical, chronological and literary implications of military vocabulary in exodus 15, judges 5 and 1 Samuel 17 [PDF]
, 2008 The trend in linguistic studies in the mid-to-late 20th century has been towards establishing dates of composition for an archaic layer of Biblical Hebrew attested in the Massoretic Text.
Nikkel, Paul N
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Ibis, EarlyView.Detailed knowledge about bird migration patterns can enhance our understanding of the evolution of migration and temporal changes in space use throughout the annual cycle. Additionally, as many migratory bird species are experiencing population declines, understanding the connectivity between their spatial distributions during breeding, migration and ...
Yosef Kiat +3 more
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Journal of Fish Biology, EarlyView.Abstract Knowledge on the ecology and life‐history traits of coastal marine species is vital to inform their conservation and management, especially as their coastal habitats come under increasing threats. However, such data have never been collated for four of the five families in the suborder Syngnathoidei—the close relatives of the better‐studied ...
Syd J. Ascione +3 more
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Journal of Anatomy, EarlyView.The evaluation of the endocranial anatomy of 43 crocodylian species reveals several differences, including variation in the curvature of the encephalic endocast, the size of the endosseous labyrinth and paratympanic sinuses, and the presence of additional snout sinuses.
Paul M. J. Burke, Philip D. Mannion
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Fungal deterioration of limestone false-door monument
Heliyon, 2019 Unfortunately, monuments all over the world may become discolored and degraded as a result of the growth and activity of fungi. Biodeterioration is an irreversible damage that is caused by microbial colonization on the surface of buildings.
Tarek M. Abdel Ghany +4 more
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, 2009 Includes bibliographical references (pages 247-248).California academy of sciences: green vision takes root -- Connecticut science center: flying carpet to learning destination -- California science center: 170,000 Sq. Ft.
Jacob, George
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Western Adoption of Ancient Egyptian Art and the Narratives it Perpetuates
, 2021 Ever since Napoleon’s late eighteenth-century conquest of Egypt, Western collectors, both institutional and private, have looked upon its ancient material culture with admiration and desire. Acquisitions were robust throughout the brief French occupation
Berkowitz, Aaron
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