scholarly journals The rôle of planetaria: The Library of Alexandria Planetarium Science Center

2009 ◽  
Vol 5 (S260) ◽  
Author(s):  
Hoda S. El-Mitaky
Keyword(s):  
Public Interest ◽  
Public Awareness ◽  
Light Pollution ◽  
The Moon ◽  
Science Center ◽  
The World ◽  
Ancient Times

AbstractIn ancient times the stars and the Moon were humans' only guide to cross the seas and explore the depths of the deserts. With the use of modern technological gadgets, and the increasingly light pollution, citizens of the world stopped looking at the heavens. How can planetaria play a rôle in reviving public interest in astronomy? How can the beauty of astronomy play a rôle in luring the youth to pursue a career in science? How can astronomy play a rôle in raising public awareness about preserving the environment? Moreover, how can astronomy play a rôle in the dialogue among civilisations?

The Emerging Field of Internet Governance

2013 ◽  
Author(s):  
Laura DeNardis
Keyword(s):  
Public Interest ◽  
Freedom Of Expression ◽  
The Internet ◽  
Net Neutrality ◽  
Internet Governance ◽  
The Public ◽  
The World ◽  
Key Issues ◽  
Policy Arenas

This chapter demonstrates the significance of the emerging field of Internet governance, highlighting issues over standards, names and numbers, and net neutrality, which are unfolding in a variety of contexts around the world, including the Internet Governance Forum. It describes how technology could bias outcomes across policy arenas, such as privacy or freedom of expression. Internet governance generally refers to policy and technical coordination issues related to the exchange of information over the Internet. Governance has had immediate implications for freedom of expression online. Despite the significant public interest implications, Internet governance is largely hidden from public view. A crucial role of Internet governance research is to evaluate the implications of the tension between forces of openness and forces of enclosure, examine the implications of the privatisation of governance, and bring to public light the key issues at stake at the intersection of technical expediency and the public interest.

scholarly journals The Effective Role of Indian Texts in Management Studies

2018 ◽  
Vol 14 (1) ◽  
Author(s):  
Nidhi Kaushal ◽  
Sanjit Mishra
Keyword(s):  
Ancient Text ◽  
Modern Education ◽  
Strong Belief ◽  
The World ◽  
Effective Role ◽  
Ancient Times

Management studies have been seen always a discipline based on western theories of the world. It has a prominent place in all kind of modern education. Since it has been explored so much and there are numerous philosophies and researches available on the topics related to the management, but Indian texts and philosophies available on them by great scholars have dominance over modern theories and practices. They have written the lessons for the management of complexities in life and business. Those rules and values have been practiced since the ancient times and proved to be successful and fruitful in every aspect. Even the modern entrepreneurs have a strong belief over them and they have accepted as the best and more useful alternative over modern concepts of studies. Thirukkural is one of such ancient text on wisdom and ethics. The scholars from the contemporary fields admitted and respected the Indian texts because the wisdom and intellectually never shades due to changes and advancement. It has a bright shine for its existence ever.

scholarly journals Role of Flavonoids against COVID-19

2021 ◽  
Vol 9 (1) ◽  
pp. 47-55
Author(s):  
Ambreen Fatima ◽  
Yasir H. Siddique
Keyword(s):  
Treatment Strategy ◽  
Protective Role ◽  
The Novel ◽  
Loss Of Life ◽  
The World ◽  
Health Promoting ◽  
Ancient Times ◽  
Novel Coronavirus ◽  
Old Drugs

The novel coronavirus disease (COVID-19) has entered a threatening stage all over the world. Many lives have been lost, and many more are in need of treatment. The mild symptoms may include fever and dry cough, but in severe cases, it could lead to pneumonia and ultimately death in some instances. Though medical scientists all over the globe are working hard to develop a treatment for this disease, yet no definite cure has been found. To date, the treatment strategy is based on adopting strategies to break the transmission of the virus and repurposing of the old drugs to prevent the loss of life. Among the various potent candidates, flavonoids may play a protective role in these times. Studies have already proven various health-promoting properties of flavonoids in earlier viral diseases, like SARS and MERS. Since ancient times, been plants have used to treat a number of human diseases. Different phytoproducts have been previously described to inhibit the replication of numerous viruses. Despite the positive reports for plant-based medications, no successful clinical trials on phytoproducts as anti-COVID agents have been conducted to date. This review highlights the efficacy of flavonoids as a treatment strategy either alone or in combination with other drugs.

The Laws of Thermodynamics Tell You What Is and What Is Not Possible

2017 ◽  
Author(s):  
Avelino Corma ◽  
Adolfo Plasencia
Keyword(s):  
Molecular Design ◽  
Scientific Discovery ◽  
The World ◽  
Laws Of Thermodynamics ◽  
Ancient Times ◽  
Research Chemist ◽  
Distinguished Research ◽  
Relationship Of ◽  
The Relationship

Avelino Corma, the distinguished research chemist explains why scientific discovery is difficult. He then explains how ‘molecular recognition’ is achieved in nanochemistry, how molecular design and creating nanoreactors with zeolites is carried out in the laboratory to trap nanoparticles and make them react selectively, and what is meant by the ‘sociology of nanoparticles’. The relationship of chemistry with brain function or genome evolution is also considered. He then reflects on the role of chemistry from ancient times, when the discovery and synthesis of ammonia enabled the development of agriculture and societies, to the world as we know it today. The reason why chemistry is a fundamental discipline for balancing our ‘energy basket’ is also discussed, particularly with regard to achieving sustainable development of our planet.

A ‘means of distribution’: Federico Fellini and Italian television1

2021 ◽  
Vol 9 (1) ◽  
pp. 27-43 ◽  
Author(s):  
Damiano Garofalo ◽  
Angela Mancinelli
Keyword(s):  
The Moon ◽  
The World ◽  
Federico Fellini ◽  
The Voice

This article will examine both the Fellinian imagery of television that is present in his films and the role of Fellini as a television ‘critic’. In the first part, we consider Federico Fellini’s entire filmography, focusing on the main cinematic texts that deal most explicitly with the world of television: Il bidone (The Swindle) (1955), La Dolce Vita (1960), Prova d’orchestra (Orchestra Rehearsal) (1979), Ginger e Fred (Ginger and Fred) (1986), Intervista (1988) and La voce della luna (The Voice of the Moon) (1989). In order to define Fellini’s thoughts on television and to compare this intellectual assertiveness to traces of his own involvement with several Italian television productions, we connect the analysis of his filmography with the study of Fellini’s comments, interviews and articles published in several Italian journals and magazines between the 1970s and 1980s. The aim of this article is to trace an organic relationship between Fellini and television, from the production of his films to his notes as an intellectual.

scholarly journals ROLE OF HEMANT RITU (EARLY WINTER) FOR MAINTEINANCE AND ENHANCEMENT OF BALA (STRENGTH)

2021 ◽  
Vol 9 (4) ◽  
pp. 829-832
Author(s):  
Shilpa Kachhawaha ◽  
Rajesh Kumar Sharma ◽  
Dinesh Chandra Sharma
Keyword(s):  
The Body ◽  
The Sun ◽  
Heating Effect ◽  
Human Beings ◽  
The Moon ◽  
Review Of Literature ◽  
The Earth ◽  
Body Strength ◽  
The World

Seasons (Ritus) are the inherent global earth clock and the rhythm of the world. As per Ayurveda year is divided into six seasons, in which three season Shishira, Vasanta and Greeshma are known as Aadanakala . Other three seasons Varsha, Sharad and Hemanta are said to be Visargakala. In Visarga kala, as the Sun is located in southwards position, its heat reduces or slows down due to the effect of time and its position with respect to the Earth, wind, cloud and rain. The power of the Moon is predominant. Rainwater decreases the heating effect of nature. All of these lead to the predominance of non- dryunctuous, amla (sour), lavana (salty), and madhura (sweet) rasa respectively and step by step rise of body strength in human beings during these three seasons. Out of all the Ritus, Hemanta Ritu is a unique Ritu in terms of having uttam bala. Falling in Dakshinayana, moon is very powerful than sun, Madhur rasa is predominant in this Ritu, so the strength (Bala) of person enhances during this period. This article focuses to disclose thorough review of literature of Hemant ritucharya and its implication towards maintenance and enhancement of Uttam Bala. In Ayurveda oja, veerya, prana, kapha etc terms are considered as synonyms of Bala. Besides prakruti(genetic), sara(physiological) and aahar(diet), kala (season) is one of the prime factors to govern the Bala of the person. Bala stands for the strength of the body in terms of physical, mental, immunological and resistance to the body, the word Bala is being used in different contexts to denote various aspects accordingly. Keywords: Visarga kala, Hemant ritu, Bala

scholarly journals Heritage Management at the Local Level: Heritage Communities and Role of Local Authorities

2020 ◽  
Vol 15 (3) ◽  
Author(s):  
Jelka Pirkovič
Keyword(s):  
Public Interest ◽  
Local Level ◽  
Social Systems ◽  
Participatory Approach ◽  
Heritage Management ◽  
Local Authorities ◽  
The Public ◽  
World Heritage Convention ◽  
The World

Heritage management at the local level benefits heritage properties and serves the public interest. By using comparative and interpretative analyses, we argue for the use of the “heritage community” term in current heritage management, and analyse what this expression brings for the role of local authorities. We upgrade this definition with attributes that characterize heritage communities. The paper presents the evolution of the concept of participatory heritage management in the context of the Operational Guidelines for the Implementation of the World Heritage Convention. It tests the relevance of the participatory approach in the heritage field against the theory of social systems. Conclusions comprise principles defining the role of local authorities in facilitating direct participation of heritage communities in heritage management.

scholarly journals ANIMISM AND MYTHOPOETICS OF ZHANAT ASKERBEKKYZY'S LYRICS

2020 ◽  
pp. 449-458
Author(s):  
B. Kelgembayeva ◽  
◽  
A. Tanzharykova ◽  
Keyword(s):  
Literary Criticism ◽  
Historical Review ◽  
Literary Analysis ◽  
The Moon ◽  
European Literature ◽  
The World ◽  
Poetic Function ◽  
National Poetry

The article deals with the problems of mythopoetics based on the lyrical works of the famous poetess Zhanat Askerbekkyzy, included in the collection of her poems “AI-tamgyˮ. The authors make a historical review of the formation of mythopoetics as an independent section of literary criticism. The role of the moon cult in the worldview and life, customs and folklore of the Kazakh people is analyzed. Their points of contact with traces of the chemical worldview in the folklore and traditions of the peoples of the world are revealed. The poetic function of the moon cult in Kazakh literature is compared with fragments of poetic works of famous romantics of European literature. The author reveals the mythological origin of the image of the moon and the specifics of the interpretation of the image of the moon and lunar motifs in the poet's lyrics. An attempt is made to determine the stylistic originality and individuality of the poetic perception of this author. a literary analysis of the mythopoetic tradition in national poetry and artistic and aesthetic searches in modern Kazakh poetry is Carried out.

scholarly journals King Yima — Jam — Jamshid: From Mythological Hero to Literary Image

2020 ◽  
Vol 12 (3) ◽  
pp. 348-367
Author(s):  
Marina L. Reisner ◽  
Keyword(s):  
Middle Ages ◽  
Social Order ◽  
Golden Age ◽  
Persian Literature ◽  
The World ◽  
Classical Poetry ◽  
Ancient Times ◽  
Middle Persian ◽  
Cultural Hero

The article is devoted to the evolution of the mythological personage, ancient king, and cultural hero Yima in Persian literature of the Muslim period. With the help of translations of the Avesta as well as commentary and theological texts of Middle Persian literature, the work depicts Yima’s main creative functions as the keeper and protector of living beings, ruler of the world in the “Golden Age,” grantor of corporeal immortality, upholder of the cosmic and social order, and savior of the world from a natural catastrophe. These functions are opposed by the role of Yima as the first sinner, through whose fault the “Golden Age” was lost. The rudiments of the complex of mythological legends that have developed around Yima are reflected in Shahnama, the great epos that continued the Iranian narrative tradition of ancient times and the early Middle Ages. All the motifs based on Jam-Jamshid’s legends in different genres of lyric and lyric-epic poetry of XI–XIV centuries can be divided into three groups and they reflect the dual attitude towards this hero. The choice of a motif of a certain group in Persian classical poetry directly depended on genre context (panegyric, didactic, mysticallegoric, anacreontic). In lyric-epic and lyric poetry (qasida and qhazal), the circle of motifs connected with Jam-Jamshid are concentrated around Jamshid’s Throne and Jamshid’s Cup. Some similarities of Jamshid and Suleiman stories led to a merging of the two heroes in the Iranian tradition and even to a contamination of their roles and attributes. Sufi poets often used the motif Jamshid’s Cup showing the entire Universe (jam-i giti-nama) as a symbol of mystical knowledge.

scholarly journals The Role of Science Centres and Planetaria

2005 ◽  
Vol 13 ◽  
pp. 1065-1067
Author(s):  
Nick Lomb
Keyword(s):  
School Curriculum ◽  
The Moon ◽  
Science Center ◽  
Astronomy Education ◽  
Science Centres ◽  
The Subject ◽  
Phases Of The Moon

The school curriculum in many countries includes astronomical topics such as the seasons, phases of the moon, planets and stars. Yet most teachers at all school levels do not know any astronomy and have difficulty teaching that part of the curriculum. Even if they have some knowledge of the subject they may not have the resources to illustrate it and enthuse their students. One solution is to take them to a place specializing in astronomy education – a suitable science center or museum or planetarium or public observatory.

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