scholarly journals The environmental control of urban planning in the Syrian desert cities

2019 ◽  
Vol 91 ◽  
pp. 05008
Author(s):  
Muhammad Mahdy Alsous
Keyword(s):  
Urban Planning ◽  
Environmental Changes ◽  
Environmental Control ◽  
Harsh Environment ◽  
Surrounding Environment ◽  
Planning Concepts ◽  
The Impact ◽  
Modern Era ◽  
Traditional Communities

Analysis the changes on the city’s image of the traditional desert communities and the principles of urban planning in their cities as a result of technical and environmental changes which achieved in the modern era. It was concluded, that It was necessary to research and emphasize the concept of urban sustainability in overcoming the development problems in these cities by maximizing and activating the role of desert cities, revealing their development potentials and the best way to exploit them. It was concluded defining planning principles for desert cities adapted to the harsh environment, by examining the impact of the environmental content on the planning concepts of the Syrian desert cities (Palmyra city as an example), defining principles and criteria for environmental control in the planning of these cities and evaluating the existing planning of the traditional communities in the Syrian desert and the degree of its interaction with the surrounding environment.

scholarly journals Self-managing socialism and urban planning: The case study of general plan of Belgrade 1972

2018 ◽  
Vol 10 (1) ◽  
pp. 81-94
Author(s):  
Jelena Radosavljević
Keyword(s):  
Urban Planning ◽  
Planning Process ◽  
Local Level ◽  
Institutional Arrangements ◽  
Planning Practice ◽  
General Plan ◽  
Managing System ◽  
The Impact

This paper aims to open up a discussion about relations between former Yugoslavia's socialism and planning practice resulting from self-managing system established in early 1950s. Although this system was applied through a top-down approach, it implied, at least allegedly, coordination, integration and democratic harmonisation of particular interests with common and general ones on local level. The paper will briefly review the history and concept of socialist ideology and consider the impact that it had on institutional arrangements evolution and planning practice in Serbia. It will then touch on the role of ideology for urban planning process at the local level, understanding self-managing planning principles, their benefits, role and significance in planning practice.

Listening between the Lines: Alexander’s Musical Legacy in Italy (13th–15th Centuries)

2019 ◽  
pp. 87-100
Author(s):  
Donatel Restani
Keyword(s):  
Music Education ◽  
Significant Role ◽  
Medieval Literature ◽  
Musical Performance ◽  
Human Voice ◽  
Early Modern Era ◽  
Alexander Romance ◽  
The Impact ◽  
Modern Era

This chapter consists of three examples of sound and music tales in Alexander’s life as transmitted in Italian medieval literature, and a coda pertaining to the early modern era. It deals with the Italian segment of Alexander’s musical legacy in medieval European literature, elaborated from vulgarisations and adaptations of the so-called Alexander Romance. Three main topics are focused on: human voice vs non-human voice, music education for a king and sonorous mirabilia. Two features are introduced: the significant role of music in shaping Alexander’s knowledge and his image as a chivalric king; the impact of the literature on Alexander upon 13th–14th century travellers by Europeans in Asia. The coda concerns the possibility that Alexander was imitated as idealised patron of the sciences and arts in the musical performance (intermedi) organised for the 1589 Florentine wedding of Ferdinand I de’ Medici and Christina of Lorraine.

scholarly journals THE REASONING BEHIND THE USE OF PRACTICAL ACTIVITIES IN THE EDUCATION OF STUDENTS WITH MODERATE/SEVERE DISABILITIES

2015 ◽  
Vol 2 ◽  
pp. 201
Author(s):  
Ilga Prudņikova ◽  
Ilona Bruveris
Keyword(s):  
Cognitive Development ◽  
Experiential Learning ◽  
Severe Disabilities ◽  
Learning Theories ◽  
Making Sense ◽  
Surrounding Environment ◽  
Education Of Students ◽  
Development Of Attitudes ◽  
The Impact

This paper examines the background to the use of experiential learning with students with moderate/severe disabilities. The role of practical tasks and activities in the education of these students is an important one. There has been a change in the concept of learning, away from the behaviourist notions of teachers as purveyors of knowledge and students as passive receivers. Cognitive, humanistic, social and constructivist learning theories stress the importance of making sense or meaning from experiences. A review of current and past theories of cognitive development focusing on the role of experiential learning, the impact of the surrounding environment, active participation, scaffolding support for learning, the impact of emotions and the development of attitudes as well as the place of interaction, reflection and feedback is linked to implications for practice.

scholarly journals Peran Pendidikan Bahasa Jawa dalam Pelestarian Budaya Jawa

2020 ◽  
Author(s):  
Charismananda Prasdi Piesa
Keyword(s):  
Young People ◽  
Language Education ◽  
Study Approach ◽  
Qualitative Descriptive ◽  
The Impact ◽  
Modern Era ◽  
Descriptive Method ◽  
People Today

In the modern era, Javanese culture began to be swept aside by foreign cultures, besides that Javanese also began to be forgotten because many young people lacked much Javanese language, this was due to lack of Javanese language education being applied in schools. The purpose of this study is to provide a way for young people to better understand the importance of Javanese in preserving Javanese culture. The method used in this research is a qualitative descriptive method using an observation and case study approach. The results obtained in this research based on descriptive qualitative methods are increasing the sensitivity of the community, especially young people, about the role of Javanese language education in the preservation of Javanese culture, especially in the modern era. Considering that many young people today do not understand the importance of Javanese language education in preserving Javanese culture. This research is also intended to preserve Javanese culture itself. Through the research objectives, the impact that occurs is the sensitivity of young people to the role of Javanese language education and the preservation of Javanese culture itself.

scholarly journals The Impact of Evolutionary Driving Forces on Human Complex Diseases: A Population Genetics Approach

Scientifica ◽  
2016 ◽  
Vol 2016 ◽  
pp. 1-10 ◽  
Author(s):  
Amr T. M. Saeb ◽  
Dhekra Al-Naqeb
Keyword(s):  
Genetic Diversity ◽  
Environmental Changes ◽  
Driving Forces ◽  
Complex Diseases ◽  
Human Movement ◽  
Human Populations ◽  
Historical Origin ◽  
The Impact ◽  
Human Complex

Investigating the molecular evolution of human genome has paved the way to understand genetic adaptation of humans to the environmental changes and corresponding complex diseases. In this review, we discussed the historical origin of genetic diversity among human populations, the evolutionary driving forces that can affect genetic diversity among populations, and the effects of human movement into new environments and gene flow on population genetic diversity. Furthermore, we presented the role of natural selection on genetic diversity and complex diseases. Then we reviewed the disadvantageous consequences of historical selection events in modern time and their relation to the development of complex diseases. In addition, we discussed the effect of consanguinity on the incidence of complex diseases in human populations. Finally, we presented the latest information about the role of ancient genes acquired from interbreeding with ancient hominids in the development of complex diseases.

Virtual currency schemes – the future of financial services

foresight ◽  
2015 ◽  
Vol 17 (4) ◽  
pp. 365-377 ◽  
Author(s):  
Alicja Mikołajewicz-Woźniak ◽  
Anna Scheibe
Keyword(s):  
Financial Services ◽  
Service Sector ◽  
Environmental Changes ◽  
Virtual Currency ◽  
Content Type ◽  
Market Growth ◽  
Starting Point ◽  
The Future ◽  
The Impact

Purpose – The purpose of the paper is to determine the future role of virtual currencies. This paper indicates their pros and cons as alternatives to “real” money and explains their appearance as the reflection of the present trends. It also presents the possible scenarios of their development. Design/methodology/approach – The paper is based on the former foresight research results and literature review. It highlights the main trends in contemporary economy and their impact on financial services. The Bitcoin case is the starting point for the virtual currencies’ market analysis and construction of possible market changes scenarios. Findings – Virtual currency schemes are the reflection of present trends. They are just ahead of our times but may become a common means of payment, changing the way of providing financial services, eliminating intermediaries and marginalizing the role of financial institutions. Research limitations/implications – The multiplicity of virtual currencies and ceaseless introduction of innovations impede the presentation of the complete market picture. The lack of reliable statistical data makes the estimation of the market growth difficult. Practical implications – This paper indicates influence of technology development, virtualization and networking on payment systems’ functioning. Social implications – This paper shows the impact of environmental changes on consumers’ acceptance of virtual currencies. Originality/value – The virtual currency as a payment system is quite new and still a marginalized phenomenon. Nevertheless, the pace of virtual currency market growth after its recent introduction and appearance of Bitcoin successors seems to be the signs of future changes in financial service sector.

scholarly journals MANAGING RELIGIOUS CONSCIOUSNESS AND CREEDS IN THE MODERN ERA

2016 ◽  
Vol 10 (1) ◽  
pp. 121-134
Author(s):  
Alexey G. Chernyshov
Keyword(s):  
Ethnic Group ◽  
Modern World ◽  
Religious Consciousness ◽  
Religious Identification ◽  
The People ◽  
Role Of Religion ◽  
The Impact ◽  
Modern Era

This article will present some historical cases, some ancient, some very recent of how the processes of globalization, resulting in the endless subconscious movement of the people, put on the agenda not only the issues of ethnic and religious identification of a particular ethnic group, but also the impact of waves of migration on the existing local societies. For many countries, this was not just a test of strength, but also on survival, to retain their original start. Therefore, it is important to understand the role of religion in the modern world. The question is what the “substance” of this process is, how to understand the religious consciousness and how to manage it.

scholarly journals Institutions at the Interface of Urban Planning and Real Estate

2019 ◽  
Vol 27 (3) ◽  
pp. 17-30
Author(s):  
Tom Kauko
Keyword(s):  
Urban Planning ◽  
Literature Review ◽  
Real Estate ◽  
Institutional Effects ◽  
Symbiotic Relation ◽  
A Site ◽  
The Impact ◽  
Property Markets ◽  
Critical Literature

Abstract While being largely confined to different realms, planning and real estate also have a symbiotic relation. The logic of this relation varies in time and space, which makes the analysis of the balance between the two fields challenging. When we define these actions as institutions, potentially powerful analytic tools become available. This critical literature review examines some of the most relevant of them, in various specific institutional arenas, including the impact of planning on property markets and prices. The aim is to examine the role of institutions at the interface of urban planning and real estate. In other words, to see what kind of institutional effects are identifiable, whenever planning and property interests overlap. The conclusions suggest that a change in the urban fabric is likely to impact the possibility to use a site, and thereby also the value of land and built property.

Induced Positive Affect Reduces the Magnitude of the Startle Response and Prepulse Inhibition

2021 ◽  
Vol 35 (1) ◽  
pp. 51-60
Author(s):  
Juan C. Ruiz-Salas ◽  
Luis G. De la Casa
Keyword(s):  
Positive Affect ◽  
Prepulse Inhibition ◽  
Startle Response ◽  
Environmental Changes ◽  
Affective State ◽  
Number Of Factors ◽  
Adult Humans ◽  
The Impact ◽  
Startling Stimulus

Abstract. The startle response is a reflex that represents a form of adaptation to environmental changes potentially relevant to survival. Startle magnitude can change depending on a number of factors such as the affective state of the organism during the presentation of the startle-inducing stimulus, or the so-called Prepulse Inhibition (PPI) that occurs when the startling stimulus (or Pulse) is preceded by a low-intensity stimulus (or Prepulse). This paper describes an experiment designed to analyze the impact of an induced positive affect on the magnitude of the startle response and PPI in adult humans. Specifically, each participant received alternating exposures to a picture of a face of a loved person (positive affect condition) or to a picture of a face of an unknown person (control condition) while the startle response and PPI were recorded. The results showed a decrease in both the magnitude of the startle response and percent PPI on the positive affect trials when compared with the control trials. These results are interpreted from psychophysiological and psychological perspectives considering the role of emotions in adaptive behavior.

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