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Journal of Quaternary Science, EarlyView.ABSTRACT This study presents a high‐resolution, multi‐proxy reconstruction of environmental and land‐use change from Lake Dojran over historical times (last 2500 years), combining pollen, biomarkers, radiocarbon dating, Ottoman taxation records and other historical data.
Alessia Masi +15 more
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The compilation of multilingual concept literary glossaries at the University of Cape Town: a lexicographical function theoretical approach [PDF]
, 2011 This article proposes a lexicographical approach to the compilation of multilingual concept literacy glossaries which may play a very important role in supporting students at institutions of higher education.
Nkomo, Dion, Madiba, Mbulungeni
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Southern Portugal hydroclimate of the last millennium from near‐annually resolved speleothem records
Journal of Quaternary Science, EarlyView.ABSTRACT Hydroclimate in Portugal is influenced by the North Atlantic subtropical high‐pressure system (the Azores High) and by internal climate modes, most prominently the North Atlantic Oscillation, which may shift in position and/or intensity due to anthropogenic climate change.
Alaina Chormann +10 more
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The effect of fires on the development and appearance of medieval towns [PDF]
Urbani Izziv, 2003 The occurrence of fires was one of the main dangers, which slowed down development of medieval towns. Frequent fires, whether they occurred due to carelessness, poorly maintained fireplaces and chimneys or military attacks, caused damage, particularly to
Domen Kušar
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Constructions in Space: Framing Similarities between Medieval Churchyards and Towns
Current Swedish Archaeology, 2001 The symbolism present in medieval church buildings and church interiors has been extensively studied. The aim of this article is to draw attention to the less considered space surrounding the churches, that is the churchyards.
Anna Hed Jakobsson
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International Journal of Osteoarchaeology, EarlyView.ABSTRACT The frequency of tobacco use during the postmedieval period is widely underexplored; this has repercussions for our understanding of the intoxicant's health impacts during this time. Our study assesses the frequency rates of tobacco consumption in different social groups in England and the Netherlands, two countries in which tobacco use became
Anna M. Davies‐Barrett +1 more
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Religious competition, Creole identities, and economic development : foundations of competitive diversity in early Victorian Cape Town [PDF]
, 2010 Includes abstract.Includes bibliographical references (p. 242-276).What kind of economic development trajectory can be expected in cosmopolitan cities that display a high degree of cultural, religious, ethnic and social diversity?
Jechoutek, Karl G
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British Journal of Management, EarlyView.Abstract Foreign entrants may threaten and, at the same time, present local companies with opportunities for favourable spillovers. Building on the awareness‐motivation‐capability framework, this paper aims to provide empirical evidence for a positive co‐location or spatial proximity effect of foreign presence on local peer companies’ exports.
Pierre‐Xavier Meschi +2 more
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Exploring the risk factors associated with youth offending behavior in Cape Town [PDF]
, 2013 Includes bibliographical references.The study explored the risk factors associated with youth offending behaviour in Cape Town, in order to suggest, from a social development point of view, preventive measures that address the risk factors from an outset.
Mohajana, Lintle
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Saeculum ChristianumThis study explores the mutual influences between two East-Central European medieval royal cities, Košice and Kraków, focusing on the adoption of specific models in urban administration and economic organization.
Drahoslav Magdoško
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