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The paper presents different forms of circumambulations in traditional societies, classifies them according to their functions and offers a possible interpretation of its symbolism.
Mirjam Mencej
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PROGNOSES AND ANOMALY OF 24TH CYCLE OF SOLAR ACTIVITY
Development of solar activity in 24th cycle has specific peculiarity – non-monotonous increasing of solar activity on grown phase which occurs for 1/3 number of all cycles.
V. G. Lozitsky, V. M. Efimenko
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Climatic tale. In this article, the author made an attempt to analyze the causes and consequences of climate warming on Earth. How real are the threats and what is the deadline for the response of mankind to them.
Аnatoliy Zhukov
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Observing And Measuring Sunspots In VIS And NIR Regions [PDF]
This study is dedicated for observing and studying sunspots in the visible andnear infrared regions. Visible and near infrared CCD solar imaging system employing5 inch reflecting telescope is used.
Mohamed Saleh Ahmed, Layale Yahya Salih
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Digging into Axion Physics with (Baby)IAXO
Dark matter searches have been ongoing for three decades; the lack of a positive discovery of the main candidate, the WIMP, after dedicated efforts, has put axions and axion-like particles in the spotlight.
Theopisti Dafni, Javier Galán
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A Comparative Study of Various Effects of the Sun Based on Ancient Astronomy in the Poems of Nezami and its Reflection in the Khamseh of Shah Tahmasb [PDF]
For prolonged ages, attention to the sky and celestial phenomena has amazed mankind and encouraged him to discover the secrets and mysteries of the unknown as inquisitively as possible.
Behnaz Shahnavazi
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The swan chariot of a solar deity: Greek narratives and prehistoric iconography
Literary testimonies for the Greek concept of Apollo’s swan chariot and the accompanying set of ideas were often discussed alongside some comparable Central and North European iconographic representations.
Tomislav Bilić
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The Sun Symbol and Its Associated Concepts in Mesopotamian Art and Myths [PDF]
The design of the sun, as one of the traditional symbols, has always been the centre of attention since the ancient time. The sun has been represented in various forms, including four-winged stars and humanoid shapes, in the art works survived from the ...
Mahtab Mobini, Roxana Hakimi
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The Importance of Nest Box Placement for Barn Owls (Tyto alba)
Nest boxes have been used for years to increase breeding bird numbers for conservation and also in biological pest control projects. Barn owls (Tyto alba) have been used as biological pest control agents for rodents for years, and since nest boxes are ...
Motti Charter, Gabe Rozman
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Recent research has linked some forms of skin cancer with ultraviolet radiation from constant sun exposure. Outdoor workers represent an ‘at risk’ group as daily exposure to the sun’s harmful rays is a necessary part of their occupations.
Lesley E. Pain, Marie L. Caltabiano
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