Positive Microbiology in the Movies. [PDF]
How ‘Positive Microbiology’ is portrayed in commercial movies and its potential as a tool for education and engaging general audiences to counteract germaphobia. Image done with freepik. ABSTRACT Microbes are essential for sustaining life in our planet.
Sánchez-Angulo M.
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Intravenous Versus Oral Iron After Gastrointestinal Bleeding: A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis of Randomized Controlled Trials. [PDF]
ABSTRACT Background & Objective Few trials have compared the efficacy of intravenous (IV) iron repletion to oral repletion for patients with gastrointestinal bleeding (GIB). We aim to guide clinical decision‐making and optimize treatment strategies through the findings from these studies to provide a step closer to a consensus on the most effective ...
Abuelazm M +7 more
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Book Review of Tolkien, J. R. R. 2024. “Sir Gawain y el Caballero Verde” junto con “Perla” y “Sir Orfeo” editado por Christopher Tolkien. Translated by Jorge Luis Bueno Alonso. Barcelona: Minotauro. Pp. 445. ISBN 9788445009802.
Rafael
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On the ambivalence of fire in J.R.R. Tolkien’s The Silmarillion and The Lord of the Rings [PDF]
Especially since the 1990s, the ecological significance of J.R.R. Tolkien’s work has been increasingly analysed. Despite the growing body of secondary literature on the topic, however, the problematic role of fire in Tolkien’s cosmos still remains to be
Traian-Ioan Geana
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Tolkien’s Phonoprint in Character Names Throughout His Invented Languages
J. R. R. Tolkien claimed to create names based on sound symbolism and invented languages. Previous studies revealed that Tolkien had his own phonoprint (tendency to use the same phonemes repeatedly for character names) regardless of his claims that they
Brad Wilcox +3 more
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Dido and Éowyn: two sides of the same coin
This article aims to show the influence that the Latin poet Virgil had on Tolkien’s work, especially in one of his heroines. This will be demonstrated through the analysis and comparison between the two most influential female characters in their ...
Estibaliz Sanmartín García
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Affirmational and Transformational Values and Practices in the Tolkien Fanfiction Community [PDF]
Fanfiction based on the legendarium of J.R.R. Tolkien has existed for at least six decades and has been, within the past two, one of the most consistently active online fanfiction communities. Despite this, the fandom has been relatively unstudied by fan
Walls-Thumma, Dawn M.
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Nature vs. “Reality” in Fantasy Fiction: The Potential for Ecocritical Imaginings
Despite being prominently associated with its supernatural qualities, nature also features prominently in fantasy fiction, an aspect of the genre that is often overlooked.
Reyyan Bal
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Verdunde Tolkien vir die kinders
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Mariëtte van Graan
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Diet, Physical Activity and Depression: Does Gastrointestinal Health Help Explain the Relationship Between Lifestyle Factors and Depression? [PDF]
ABSTRACT Lifestyle factors such as diet and physical activity are involved in the development and maintenance of depression, but the mechanism by which these factors influence mental health remains unclear. The aim of this study was to investigate whether gastrointestinal health helps explain some of the relationship between these lifestyle factors and
Sinimeri D, Childs C, Golm D.
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