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Loanwords and Linguistic Phylogenetics: *pelek̑u‐ ‘axe’ and *(H)a(i̯)g̑‐ ‘goat’1

open access: yesTransactions of the Philological Society, Volume 123, Issue 1, Page 116-136, March 2025.
Abstract This paper assesses the role of borrowings in two different approaches to linguistic phylogenetics: Traditional qualitative analyses of lexemes, and quantitative computational analysis of cognacy. It problematises the assumption that loanwords can be excluded altogether from datasets of lexical cognacy.
Simon Poulsen
wiley   +1 more source

المراسلات السومرية ودورها في توثيق الحياة السياسية والاجتماعية في بلاد الرافدين: دراسة تحليلية في ضوء النصوص المسمارية [PDF]

open access: yesMaǧallaẗ Kulliyyaẗ Al-ādāb Ǧāmiʿaẗ Būrsaʿīd
استنادًا إلى أن التاريخ لا يمكن أن يُكتب دون وثيقة تبرز الوثائق كمصدر رئيسي لتوثيق الأحداث التاريخية، وتعد المراسلات إحدى أرقى الإبداعات الإنسانية التي استخدمها الإنسان القديم للتواصل وتبادل المعرفة.
حسام محمد عبدالفتاح هلال حجازي
doaj   +1 more source

THE ROLE OF RELIGION IN THE FORMATION AND DEFINITION OF SUMERIAN IDENTITY

open access: yesگۆڤارا زانستێن مرۆڤایەتی یا زانكۆیا زاخۆ
Religion was a foundational pillar in constructing the identity of the Mesopotamian peoples, particularly the Sumerians, who were among the earliest nations to develop a complex religious system. This system continues to exert a significant influence on
Karookh Kareem
doaj   +1 more source

Mõiste giš-hur tähendusest sumeri ja akkadi kirjanduslikes ja rituaaltekstides [PDF]

open access: yesMäetagused, 2009
The aim of this article is to interpret the meaning and concept of the word ‘plan’ or ‘drawing’ in Sumerian and Akkadian written sources and to give a brief summary of this phenomenon in Mesopotamia in the 3rd–1st millennium BC. The Sumerian word ĝiš-hur
Liina Ootsing-Lüecke
doaj  

The Sumerian Takeoff [PDF]

open access: yesStructure and Dynamics: eJournal of Anthropological and Related Sciences, 2005
Economic geographers correctly note that regional variations in economic activity and population agglomeration are always the result of self-reinforcing processes of resource production, accumulation, exchange, and innovation. This article proposes that essentially similar forces account for the emergence of the world’s earliest cities in the alluvial ...
openaire   +3 more sources

Error detection is not necessary for representation

open access: yesMind &Language, EarlyView.
Some philosophers have recently proposed an error detection condition (EDC) for representation, such that for R$$ R $$ to be a representation for system S$$ S $$, S$$ S $$ must be capable of detecting errors in tokenings of R$$ R $$. We argue that this condition is unmotivated, and that it is too strong. We show that theories of representation that are
Ori Hacohen, Kenneth Aizawa
wiley   +1 more source

Three Unpublished Cuneiform Texts from Ur III Period (2112-2004 B.C) in Slemani Museum

open access: yesZanco Journal of Humanity Sciences, 2018
This paper  presents the study of three unpublished cuneiform tablets, which are texts of receipt with economic implications related to pricing; small loans, loan with short maturity carry higher interest rates than other loans.
ئاری خليل كامل
doaj   +1 more source

Rosemary metabolite carnosic acid opens Kv1.1 via its voltage sensor and corrects Kv1.1‐linked episodic ataxia in mice

open access: yesBritish Journal of Pharmacology, Volume 183, Issue 20, Page 6179-6198, October 2026.
Background and Purpose Episodic ataxia type 1 (EA1) is an autosomal dominant neurological disorder caused primarily by loss‐of‐function mutations in the voltage‐gated potassium channel Kv1.1 (KCNA1). Small molecules that restore Kv1.1 activity hold promise as targeted therapies for EA1, yet current pharmacological strategies remain limited ...
Rían W. Manville   +6 more
wiley   +1 more source

Migraine in the cradle of civilization: Evaluating ancient Mesopotamian texts through the lens of ICHD‐3

open access: yesHeadache: The Journal of Head and Face Pain, Volume 66, Issue 8, Page 1878-1889, September 2026.
Abstract Background Migraine is a neurological disorder with well‐established diagnostic criteria. In its current formulation, migraine is a modern‐day diagnosis, whereas descriptions consistent with migraine may date back to ancient civilizations. Objective This study aimed to investigate whether symptoms consistent with migraine without aura, as ...
Bulent Diri   +5 more
wiley   +1 more source

The soul of the soil: Unearthing a Nation's eco‐empathy through 1200 years of Persian poetry

open access: yesPeople and Nature, Volume 8, Issue 6, Page 1987-2002, June 2026.
Abstract Cultivating a profound sense of connection with the natural world, conceptualized as eco‐empathy, is increasingly recognized as a vital precursor to effective environmental stewardship. While scientific data frame ecological crises, literary traditions offer a unique archive for tracing the history of this empathetic bond. This study positions
Isa Esfandiarpour‐Boroujeni   +7 more
wiley   +1 more source

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