Cosmovision as Cognitive Technology: The Case of Mesoamerican Medicinal Knowledge
Topics in Cognitive Science, EarlyView.Abstract We examine the use of cognitive technologies in the acquisition and retention of botanical and medicinal knowledge. We focus on the Cruz‐Badianus codex, a 16th‐century Nahua (Aztec) herbarium which discusses the use of plants for a range of illnesses.
Johan De Smedt, Helen De Cruz
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Lightning-strike induced acute injury: A case report
Nigerian Journal of PaediatricsLightning strike injury is a rare but a devastating lifethreatening condition affecting virtually all tissues and solid organs of the body. This can be attributed to the various energy transmission mechanisms from lightning strikes.
Osarogiagbon Wilson Osaretin +2 more
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Kajian Perancangan Sistem Penangkal Petir Eksternal pada Gedung Pusat Komputer Universitas Riau [PDF]
, 2014 Pekanbaru City is a city located in an area that has a large enough lightning density is equal to 136 days per year with thunder, lightning strikes the ground density (Ng) reached 19.5128 strike/km2/year.
Ervianto, E. (Edy) +2 more
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Voltages Induced on an Overhead Wire by Lightning Strikes to a Nearby Tall Grounded Object [PDF]
, 2006 Yoshihiro Baba, Vladimir A. Rakov
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Can Bayesian Networks Improve Ground-Strike Point Classification?
AtmosphereStudying cloud-to-ground lightning strokes and ground-strike points provides an alternative method of lightning mapping for lightning risk assessment. Various k-means algorithms have been used to verify the ground-strike points from lightning locating ...
Wandile Lesejane +3 more
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High current pulse testing for ground rod integrity [PDF]
A test technique was developed to assess various grounding system concepts used for mobile facilities. The test technique involves applying a high current pulse to the grounding system with the proper waveshape and magnitude to simulate a lightning ...
Walko, Lawrence C.
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Evaluating the Potential of ChatGPT to Support Climate Risk and Adaptation Assessment
Climate Resilience and Sustainability, Volume 4, Issue 2, December 2025.Scaling up adaptation is essential for addressing climate risks, but there are no globally applicable, sector‐based inventories of adaptation options. Assistive technologies like ChatGPT can help with the rapid scoping of climate risks, adaptation actions, costs and benefits and flag potential maladaptation. Adaptation measures identified for national (
Robert L. Wilby
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Lightning Strike Presenting as Fatal Lung Contusion: A Case Report. [PDF]
Cureus, 2022 Patel S +7 more
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New methods and results for quantification of lightning-aircraft electrodynamics [PDF]
The NASA F-106 collected data on the rates of change of electromagnetic parameters on the aircraft surface during over 700 direct lightning strikes while penetrating thunderstorms at altitudes from 15,000 t0 40,000 ft (4,570 to 12,190 m).
Lee, Larry D. +3 more
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Preliminary Studies on the Characteristics of the Induced Currents in Simple Down Conductors Due to a Nearby Lightning Strike [PDF]
, 2006 Udaya Kumar +2 more
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