When this work – one that contributes to both the history and anthropology fields – first appeared in 1982, it was hailed as a landmark study of the role of folklore in nation-building. It has since been highly influential in reshaping the analysis of Greek and European cultural dynamics. In this expanded edition, a new introduction by the author and an epilogue by Sharon Macdonald document its importance for the emergence of serious anthropological interest in European culture and society and for current debates about Greece’s often contested place in the complex politics of the European Union.
Andrés Alegría, Elvira Poloczanska, Sina Loeschke
et al.
Abstract Climate risk assessments are crucial in quantifying and communicating risks in a clear and concise manner. In light of the rapidly proceeding climatic changes, there is a growing need for a more comprehensive integration and a more effective overview of available and relevant data that go into these assessments, particularly on the temporal and spatial dynamics of risk. In this paper, we describe the advantages, challenges and opportunities for increasing the accessibility of temporal and spatial data needed to support climate risk assessments through the development of an Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change (IPCC) Atlas, integrated across IPCC Working Groups. We propose that using a climate risk framework to organise this Atlas will result in a more practical resource for understanding and informing risk assessments undertaken by the IPCC, and also make methodologies and results more accessible to a wider audience.
Abstract This study elucidates the transformative influence of data integration on talent management in the context of evolving technological paradigms, with a specific focus on sustainable practices in human resources. Historically anchored in societal norms and organizational culture, talent management has transitioned from traditional methodologies to harnessing diverse data sources, a shift that enhances sustainable HR strategies. By employing a narrative literature review, the research traces the trajectory of HR data sources, emphasizing the juxtaposition of structured and unstructured data. The digital transformation of HR is explored, not only highlighting the evolution of Human Resource Information Systems (HRIS) but also underscoring their role in promoting sustainable workforce management. The integration of advanced technologies such as machine learning and natural language processing is examined, reflecting on their impact on the efficiency and ecological aspects of HR practices. This paper not only underscores the imperative of balancing data-driven strategies with the quintessential human element of HR but also provides concrete examples demonstrating this balance in action for practitioners and scholars in sustainable human resources.
Shekhar Sharan Goyal, Raviraj Dave, Rohini Kumar
et al.
Abstract Intensive agricultural practices have powered green revolutions, helping nations attain self-sufficiency. However, these fertilizer-intensive methods and exploitative trade systems have created unsustainable agricultural systems. To probe the environmental consequences on production hubs, we map the fate of Nitrogen and Phosphorus in India’s interstate staple crop trade over the recent decade. The nation’s food bowls, while meeting national food demand, are becoming pollution-rich, sustaining around 50% of the total surplus from trade transfer, accounting for 710 gigagrams of nitrogen per year and 200 gigagrams of phosphorus per year. In combination with water balance analysis, surplus nutrient conversion to a graywater footprint further highlights an aggravated situation in major producer regions facing long-term water deficits. Given India’s role in global food security, identifying the nation’s environmental vulnerability can help in designing appropriate policy interventions for sustainable development.
Hendra Hendra, Widodo Setiyo Pranowo, Choirul Umam
et al.
The Malacca Strait is a strategic waterway for Indonesia as it serves as an international shipping route connecting East Asia with the Middle East and Europe. In addition, the Malacca Strait also has great potential for natural resources, such as oil and gas as well as fish and other marine products. This study aims to describe the Thermocline Layer in the Malacca Strait based on Marine Copernicus Data in 2020 with a depth of up to 1000 meters. The temperature data was visualized using ODV 5.5.2 software. The results of processing the Marine Copernicus Temperature Data in 2020 in the Malacca Strait with a depth of up to 1000 meters show that the thermocline boundary varies each season. In the western season, the thermocline boundary is at a depth between 11 meters to 131 meters, in the first transitional season, it is at a depth between 22 meters to 131 meters, in the eastern season, it is at a depth between 56 meters to 156 meters, and in the second transitional season, it is at a depth between 78 meters to 131 meters.
Bagian Selat Malaka adalah perairan yang strategis bagi Indonesia karena menjadi jalur pelayaran internasional yang menghubungkan Asia Timur dengan Timur Tengah dan Eropa. Selain itu, Selat Malaka juga memiliki potensi sumber daya alam yang besar, seperti minyak dan gas bumi serta ikan dan hasil laut lainnya. Penelitian ini bertujuan untuk mengidentifikasi dan menganalisis Lapisan Termoklin di Perairan Selat Malaka berdasarkan Data Marine Copernicus tahun 2020 dengan kedalaman sampai 1000 meter. Data Temperatur diolah dan dianalisis menggunakan software ODV 5.5.2. Hasil pengolahan Data Temperatur Marine Copernicus tahun 2020 di Perairan Selat Malaka dengan kedalaman mencapai 1000 meter dengan batas termoklin setiap musim dimana pada Musim barat batas termoklin berada pada kedalaman antara 11 meter sampai dengan 131 meter, Musim Peralihan I batas termoklin berada pada kedalaman antara 22 meter sampai dengan 131 meter, Musim Timur batas termoklin berada peda kedalaman antara 56 meter sampai dengan 156 meter dan Musim Peralihan II batas termoklin berada pada kedalaman antara 78 meter sampai dengan 131 meter.
Abstract Based on the emergency rescue, the subsequent disposal, and the development and utilization projects of the Hongshiyan Landside Dam in Ludian, Yunnan, China, research has been conducted on key technical issues facing the development and utilization of landside dams, including the possibilty evaluation of development and utilization, structure analysis of wide gradation material, performance evaluation, investigation and design, dam seepage control, construction technology and equipment, and safe operation assessment. And innovative results has made in all seven aspects mentioned above, writing the history in this field. The achievements were directly applied to the development planning, investigation and design, construction, and operation and maintenance of the Hongshiyan Landside Dam, a comprehensive water conservancy project that integrates flood control, water supply, irrigation, and power generation, with significant comprehensive benefits.
Oceanography, River, lake, and water-supply engineering (General)
I concorsi dell’Accademia dei Virtuosi al Pantheon scandiscono la vita della stessa istituzione a partire dal 1837. La documentazione presente in archivio e le opere lasciate dai concorrenti rappresentano, nonostante le lacune e la qualità discontinua, un nucleo significativo e sostanzialmente inedito del patrimonio accademico. Recentemente l’accademia ha inventariato e catalogato il patrimonio documentale e grafico della sezione di architettura: questo studio, seguendo e provando a implementare i criteri metodologici già utilizzati, si focalizza sulla parte documentale dell’area scultura.
Abstract Novel analysis of in situ acoustic and optical data collected in a shallow, wave‐ and current‐driven environment enabled determination of (1) particle characteristics that were most affected by near‐bed physical forcing over seasonal scales and (2) characteristic shear stress, τchar, at which the rate of change to particle characteristics was most pronounced. Near‐bed forcing and particle responses varied by season. Results indicated that moderate τchar values of 0.125 Pa drove changes in particle composition during summer. In winter, particle concentration effects were most affected at τchar of 0.05 Pa, suggesting dominance of fluff layer resuspension. Changes to particle size were most relevant during a biologically productive springtime period, with initiation of particle disaggregation occurring most commonly at τchar of 0.25 Pa. These results suggest that it may be more important to parameterize τchar, as opposed to critical shear stress for erosion, for sediment transport models.
<p>Near-surface air temperature (<span class="inline-formula"><i>T</i><sub>a</sub></span>) is highly important for
modelling glacier ablation, though its spatio-temporal variability over
melting glaciers still remains largely unknown. We present a new dataset of
distributed <span class="inline-formula"><i>T</i><sub>a</sub></span> for three glaciers of different size in the
south-east Tibetan Plateau during two monsoon-dominated summer seasons. We
compare on-glacier <span class="inline-formula"><i>T</i><sub>a</sub></span> to ambient <span class="inline-formula"><i>T</i><sub>a</sub></span> extrapolated
from several local off-glacier stations. We parameterise the along-flowline
sensitivity of <span class="inline-formula"><i>T</i><sub>a</sub></span> on these glaciers to changes in off-glacier
temperatures (referred to as “temperature sensitivity”) and present the results
in the context of available distributed on-glacier datasets around the
world. Temperature sensitivity decreases rapidly up to 2000–3000 <span class="inline-formula">m</span>
along the down-glacier flowline distance. Beyond this distance, both the
<span class="inline-formula"><i>T</i><sub>a</sub></span> on the Tibetan glaciers and global glacier datasets show
little additional cooling relative to the off-glacier temperature. In general,
<span class="inline-formula"><i>T</i><sub>a</sub></span> on small glaciers (with flowline distances <span class="inline-formula"><1000</span> <span class="inline-formula">m</span>) is highly sensitive to temperature changes outside the
glacier boundary layer. The climatology of a given region can influence the
general magnitude of this temperature sensitivity, though no strong
relationships are found between along-flowline temperature sensitivity and
mean summer temperatures or precipitation. The terminus of some glaciers is
affected by other warm-air processes that increase temperature sensitivity
(such as divergent boundary layer flow, warm up-valley winds or debris/valley
heating effects) which are evident only beyond <span class="inline-formula">∼70</span> <span class="inline-formula">%</span> of the
total glacier flowline distance. Our results therefore suggest a strong role
of local effects in modulating temperature sensitivity close to the glacier
terminus, although further work is still required to explain the variability
of these effects for different glaciers.</p>
The setting of farmland prices in the market not only reflects existing agricultural activities but also expected potential for development. This study decomposes farmland prices into values representative of current agricultural production and the prospective development potential at the county level in South Korea. The income value of farmland is derived by analysing agricultural revenue and production cost, and the sale value of farmland is estimated by reviewing transaction prices filed with the administrative authority. The difference between income value and sale value is adopted as the development value in this study. The results of the estimation show that the proportion of development value in the price of farmland is remarkably high, with a median proportion of 0.78, indicating that the threat of converting land to non-agricultural use is non-trivial because it remains a financially attractive alternative. In addition, the magnitude of the portion of the development value in the price of farmland varies considerably across counties depending on the distance to nearby metropolitan cities. This implies that agricultural policy should be designed in a locally optimised manner to effectively restrain the conversion of farmland for urban use.
Depth estimation is a computer vision technique that is critical for autonomous schemes for sensing their surroundings and predict their own condition. Traditional estimating approaches, such as structure from motion besides stereo vision similarity, rely on feature communications from several views to provide depth information. In the meantime, the depth maps anticipated are scarce. Gathering depth information via monocular depth estimation is an ill-posed issue, according to a substantial corpus of deep learning approaches recently suggested. Estimation of Monocular depth with deep learning has gotten a lot of interest in current years, thanks to the fast expansion of deep neural networks, and numerous strategies have been developed to solve this issue. In this study, we want to give a comprehensive assessment of the methodologies often used in the estimation of monocular depth. The purpose of this study is to look at recent advances in deep learning-based estimation of monocular depth. To begin, we'll go through the various depth estimation techniques and datasets for monocular depth estimation. A complete overview of multiple deep learning methods that use transfer learning Network designs, including several combinations of encoders and decoders, is offered. In addition, multiple deep learning-based monocular depth estimation approaches and models are classified. Finally, the use of transfer learning approaches to monocular depth estimation is illustrated.
Farzana Kastury, Silvia Placitu, John Boland
et al.
In this study, an in vitro in vivo correlation (IVIVC) between Pb in vitro bioaccessibility (IVBA) and relative bioavailability (RBA) was explored to determine whether the efficacy of Pb immobilization in phosphate amended soils could be predicted using an in vitro approach. Mining/smelting impacted soil from Broken Hill, Australia (582–3536 mg/kg of Pb in the <250 μm soil particle fraction) was amended with Phosphoric Acid (PA), Mono Ammonium Phosphate (MAP) or Triple Super Phosphate (TSP) at Pb:P molar ratios of 1:1–1:5. Pb speciation in pre- and post-treated soil was assessed using X-ray Absorption Spectroscopy (XAS), Pb IVBA was measured using the Solubility Bioaccessibility Research Consortium (SBRC) assay (gastric and intestinal phases), and Pb RBA was determined in mice using blood Pb concentration as the bioavailability endpoint. XAS analysis revealed a 3.75–6.00 fold increase in the weighted % of Pb phosphates in soil containing >1000 mg/kg Pb while treatment effect ratios of 0.89–0.99 (SBRC-G), 0.09–0.71 (SBRC-I) and 0.27–0.80 (RBA) were observed in PA amended soil (Pb:P = 1:5). Although significant (p < 0.05) correlation were obtained between Pb RBA and IVBA (%) determined using SBRC-G (r = 0.64) and SBRC-I (r = 0.67), the strengths of the relationships were weak (r2 = 0.41–0.45). This research highlights the complexities associated with the prediction of Pb RBA in phosphate amended soil. Keywords: Pb immobilization, Bioaccessibility, Relative bioavailability, Phosphate amendment, In situ remediation, In vitro in vivo correlation
W artykule zaprezentowano autorskie ujęcie hipertrofii turystyki miejskiej, jak i genezę tego zjawiska w kontekście przemian współczesnego miasta. Przedstawiono, na podstawie literatury, logikę włączania i wykorzystywania turystyki w transformacji miejskiej gospodarki i przestrzeni oraz przypisane jej role w polityce miejskiej. Pokazano ponadto w różnych kontekstach geograficznych procesy i zjawiska towarzyszące współczesnej turystyfikacji miasta, w tym zyskującą na znaczeniu finansjalizację zasobów mieszkaniowych.
Book details Herrera, PM; Davies, J and Manzano Baena P The Governance of Rangelands: Collective action for sustainable pastoralism Routledge, London and New York, 2014 298 pages, ISBN 9781138785144