scholarly journals Soil Scientific Research Methods Used in Archaeology – Promising Soil Biochemistry: a Mini-review

2015 ◽  
Vol 63 (4) ◽  
pp. 1417-1426 ◽  
Author(s):  
Valerie Vranová ◽  
Theodore Danso Marfo ◽  
Klement Rejšek
Keyword(s):  
Soil Phosphorus ◽  
Soil Science ◽  
Future Research ◽  
Distinctive Features ◽  
Scientific Methods ◽  
Carbon 14 ◽  
Soil Biochemistry ◽  
Biochemical Analyses ◽  
Geochemical Analyses ◽  
Soil Magnetism

This work seeks to review soil scientific methods that have been used and are still being used in archaeology. This review paper aims at emphasising the importance of soil science practice to archaeology thus adding a scientific analytical nature to the cultural nature of archaeology. Common methods (physical, chemical and biochemical) used to analyse archaeological soils and artefacts is touched on and their strengths and shortcomings duly noted to become the base for future research. Furthermore, the authors made emphasis on distinctive excavating/sampling methods, biochemical analyses focused on distinctive features of plough-land and soil organic matter mineralization, Counter Immunoelectrophoresis (CEIP) method by the presence of proteins testing, carbon analyses such as carbon-14 dating techniques, soil phosphorus studies and geochemical analyses of hematite Fe2O3 and cinnabaryte HgS contents. It is obvious that, the future of archaeology is in the soil because the soil harbours information of the past hence the synergy between soil and archaeological research has to be strengthened and archaeology made a prime agenda by soil scientists by expanding the analyses scope of total phosphorus extraction and giving attention to soil magnetism.

scholarly journals Music, Politics, and History: An Introduction

2021 ◽  
Vol 60 (2) ◽  
pp. 362-374
Author(s):  
David Kennerley
Keyword(s):  
Sound Studies ◽  
The Body ◽  
Future Research ◽  
Short Article ◽  
Distinctive Features ◽  
Music And Politics ◽  
Introductory Article ◽  
History Of ◽  
Eighteenth And Nineteenth Centuries ◽  
The Relationship

AbstractMusic has been steadily rising up the historical agenda, a product of the emergence of sound studies, the history of the senses, and a mood of interdisciplinary curiosity. This introductory article offers a critical review of how the relationship between music and politics has featured in extant historical writing, from classic works of political history to the most recent scholarship. It begins by evaluating different approaches that historians have taken to music, summarizes the important shifts in method that have recently taken place, and advocates for a performance-centered, contextualized framework that is attentive to the distinctive features of music as a medium. The second half examines avenues for future research into the historical connections between music and politics, focusing on four thematic areas—the body, emotions, space, and memory—and closes with some overarching reflections on music's use as a tool of power, as well as a challenge to it. Although for reasons of cohesion, this short article focuses primarily on scholarship on Britain and Ireland in the eighteenth and nineteenth centuries, its discussion of theory and methods is intended to be applicable to the study of music and political culture across a broad range of periods and geographies.

scholarly journals Three Types of Architectural Educational Strategies (AES) in Sustainable Buildings for Learning Environments in Canada

2021 ◽  
Vol 13 (15) ◽  
pp. 8166
Author(s):  
Jean-Pierre Chupin ◽  
Morteza Hazbei ◽  
Karl-Antoine Pelchat
Keyword(s):  
Learning Environments ◽  
Formal Language ◽  
Quantitative Approach ◽  
Practical Approach ◽  
Future Research ◽  
Educational Strategies ◽  
Sustainable Buildings ◽  
Sustainable Architecture ◽  
Distinctive Features ◽  
Advanced Knowledge

This article explores a trend provisionally called “eco-didacticism” observable for nearly 15 years in art, design and architecture. The corpus concentrates on learning centres as buildings meant to diffuse advanced knowledge in the field of sustainable architecture. We found evidence of additional educational intentions to the pedagogical or scientific programs that these buildings have already been mandated to host and support. A variety of practices or devices have sometimes been added to the architecture, sometimes integrated, while others determine the overall structuring of these educational buildings. Seven cases of “learning centres” built in Canada between 2004 and 2018 have been screened through three epistemological filters distinguishing forms of “architectural didactics”: 1—a labeling often quantitative approach, 2—an experiential or practical approach, 3—a visually narrative or iconic approach. While outlining definitions of these Architectural Educational Strategies (AES), we offer initial explanations for their distinctive features. It appears that architects, designers and critics altogether operate on the belief that forms of architectural communication can operate as elements of a language that would be accessible to non-experts. Our conclusion indicates how future research could question the very possibility of giving lessons through formal language and aesthetic features.

scholarly journals Review on Magnetohydrodynamic flow of nanofluids past a Vertical plate under the influence of Thermal Radiation

2021 ◽  
Vol 850 (1) ◽  
pp. 012037
Author(s):  
J ShanthaSheela ◽  
A David Maxim Gururaj ◽  
Mohammed Ismail ◽  
S Dhanasekar
Keyword(s):  
Thermal Radiation ◽  
Vertical Plate ◽  
Physical Nature ◽  
Industrial Applications ◽  
Future Research ◽  
Nano Materials ◽  
Governing Equations ◽  
Distinctive Features ◽  
Highly Nonlinear ◽  
Nano Fluids

Abstract Nanofluids are the fluids containing nano materials, with interesting properties, and the distinctive features have shown unprecedented potential for many Industrial applications. Nano fluids have been receiving great attention in recent years for heat transfer applications in industrial processes. In literature, the highly nonlinear governing equations involved in the study of MHD nanofluids flow with thermal radiation past a vertical plate under varying physical nature are solved using numerical and analytical schemes. It is noted that due to the complexity of the governing equations, numerical schemes are more preferable than analytical schemes. The authors have taken effort in registering various forms of governing equations involved in the above studies, its impact on velocity and temperature field. This paper also tries to identify the research gaps and pave way for future research.

Mechanistic insights into the allosteric regulation of Pseudomonas aeruginosa aspartate kinase

2018 ◽  
Vol 475 (6) ◽  
pp. 1107-1119 ◽  
Author(s):  
Chang-Cheng Li ◽  
Mei-Jia Yang ◽  
Li Liu ◽  
Tao Li ◽  
Cui-Ting Peng ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Pseudomonas Aeruginosa ◽  
Amino Acid ◽  
Amino Acid Biosynthesis ◽  
Aspartate Kinase ◽  
Inhibitory Mechanism ◽  
Acid Biosynthesis ◽  
Distinctive Features ◽  
Open Conformation ◽  
Biochemical Analyses ◽  
Aspartate Family

In plants and microorganisms, aspartate kinase (AK) catalyzes an initial commitment step of the aspartate family amino acid biosynthesis. Owing to various structural organizations, AKs from different species show tremendous diversity and complex allosteric controls. We report the crystal structure of AK from Pseudomonas aeruginosa (PaAK), a typical α2β2 hetero-tetrameric enzyme, in complex with inhibitory effectors. Distinctive features of PaAK are revealed by structural and biochemical analyses. Essentially, the open conformation of Lys-/Thr-bound PaAK structure clarifies the inhibitory mechanism of α2β2-type AK. Moreover, the various inhibitory effectors of PaAK have been identified and a general amino acid effector motif of AK family is described.

Future Research Directions in E-Tourism Studies

Big Data ◽  
2016 ◽  
pp. 2368-2387
Author(s):  
Hajime Eto
Keyword(s):  
Big Data ◽  
Future Research ◽  
Research Directions ◽  
Scientific Methods ◽  
Tourism Studies ◽  
The Future ◽  
Future Research Directions ◽  
And Behaviors ◽  
Public Voice

As this book has the limited numbers of chapters and pages, many important issues remain unanalyzed. This chapter picks up and roughly discusses some of them for the future analyses in more analytical ways. The focuses are placed on how to apply the data scientific methods to the analyses of public voice, claims and behaviors of tourists, customers and the general publics by using the big data already acquired and stored somewhere.

scholarly journals Ultrastructural and biochemical analyses reveal cell wall remodelling in lichen-forming microalgae submitted to cyclic desiccation–rehydration

2019 ◽  
Vol 125 (3) ◽  
pp. 459-469 ◽  
Author(s):  
María González-Hourcade ◽  
Marcia R Braga ◽  
Eva M del Campo ◽  
Carmen Ascaso ◽  
Cristina Patiño ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Cell Wall ◽  
Close Contact ◽  
Freeze Substitution ◽  
Water Soluble ◽  
Hot Water ◽  
Cell Shrinkage ◽  
Distinctive Features ◽  
Biochemical Analyses ◽  
Species Specific ◽  
Environmental Sem

Abstract Background and Aims One of the most distinctive features of desiccation-tolerant plants is their high cell wall (CW) flexibility. Most lichen microalgae can tolerate drastic dehydration–rehydration (D/R) conditions; however, their mechanisms of D/R tolerance are scarcely understood. We tested the hypothesis that D/R-tolerant microalgae would have flexible CWs due to species-specific CW ultrastructure and biochemical composition, which could be remodelled by exposure to cyclic D/R. Methods Two lichen microalgae, Trebouxia sp. TR9 (TR9, adapted to rapid D/R cycles) and Coccomyxa simplex (Csol, adapted to seasonal dry periods) were exposed to no or four cycles of desiccation [25–30 % RH (TR9) or 55–60 % RH (Csol)] and 16 h of rehydration (100 % RH). Low-temperature SEM, environmental SEM and freeze-substitution TEM were employed to visualize structural alterations induced by D/R. In addition, CWs were extracted and sequentially fractionated with hot water and KOH, and the gel permeation profile of polysaccharides was analysed in each fraction. The glycosyl composition and linkage of the main polysaccharides of each CW fraction were analysed by GC–MS. Key Results All ultrastructural analyses consistently showed that desiccation caused progressive cell shrinkage and deformation in both microalgae, which could be rapidly reversed when water availability increased. Notably, the plasma membrane of TR9 and Csol remained in close contact with the deformed CW. Exposure to D/R strongly altered the size distribution of TR9 hot-water-soluble polysaccharides, composed mainly of a β-3-linked rhamnogalactofuranan and Csol KOH-soluble β-glucans. Conclusions Cyclic D/R induces biochemical remodelling of the CW that could increase CW flexibility, allowing regulated shrinkage and expansion of D/R-tolerant microalgae.

scholarly journals Soil Security in Sustainable Development

Soil Systems ◽  
2019 ◽  
Vol 3 (1) ◽  
pp. 5 ◽  
Author(s):  
Johan Bouma
Keyword(s):  
Sustainable Development ◽  
Science Research ◽  
Soil Science ◽  
Research Progress ◽  
Future Research ◽  
Climate Mitigation ◽  
Clear Guideline ◽  
Development Goals ◽  
Five Cs ◽  
Definition Of

The United Nations (UN) Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) provide an excellent channel to demonstrate the significance of soils when considering e.g., food production, water availability, climate mitigation and biodiversity preservation. For environmental sciences, including soil science, the SDGs provide “a point at the horizon” for future research. Progress to achieve the SDGs by 2030 will bureaucratically be monitored by targets and indicators but questions as to how effective research should be organized remain unanswered so far. The soil security concept, based on the five Cs (capability, condition, capital, connectivity and codification) can provide a clear guideline for soil science research, defining soil functions contributing to interdisciplinary ecosystem services that, in turn, can define measures to reach SDGs. A “storyline” is proposed linking the five Cs, emphasizing connectivity that becomes increasingly important in our modern “fact-free” world. The traditional linear research model does not apply when characterizing SDGs because of many conflicting interests that don’t allow definition of specific “solutions”. But different action-perspectives can be defined as a basis for decision making, creating much needed transparency in the decision process. Soil contributions are most effective when framed in the context of soil-water-atmosphere-plant models. Proper codification, including clear and candid communication with stakeholders, is essential to link science with society, a link that needs improvement.

scholarly journals Toward Psychoinformatics: Computer Science Meets Psychology

2016 ◽  
Vol 2016 ◽  
pp. 1-10 ◽  
Author(s):  
Christian Montag ◽  
Éilish Duke ◽  
Alexander Markowetz
Keyword(s):  
Computer Science ◽  
Online Social Network ◽  
Large Data ◽  
Research Field ◽  
Large Data Sets ◽  
Future Research ◽  
Data Sets ◽  
Psychological Traits ◽  
Scientific Methods ◽  
Insight Into

The present paper provides insight into an emerging research discipline calledPsychoinformatics. In the context ofPsychoinformatics, we emphasize the cooperation between the disciplines of psychology and computer science in handling large data sets derived from heavily used devices, such as smartphones or online social network sites, in order to shed light on a large number of psychological traits, including personality and mood. New challenges await psychologists in light of the resulting “Big Data” sets, because classic psychological methods will only in part be able to analyze this data derived from ubiquitous mobile devices, as well as other everyday technologies. As a consequence, psychologists must enrich their scientific methods through the inclusion of methods from informatics. The paper provides a brief review of one area of this research field, dealing mainly with social networks and smartphones. Moreover, we highlight how data derived fromPsychoinformaticscan be combined in a meaningful way with data from human neuroscience. We close the paper with some observations of areas for future research and problems that require consideration within this new discipline.

Comparison of Mehlich 3, AL and artificial root exudates containing extractants for soil phosphorus analysis

2020 ◽  
Author(s):  
Tonu Tonutare ◽  
Gert Kaldmae ◽  
Tiina Köster ◽  
Kadri Krebstein ◽  
Ako Rodima
Keyword(s):  
Root Exudates ◽  
Soil Phosphorus ◽  
Extraction Methods ◽  
Solution Chemistry ◽  
Soil Science ◽  
Available Phosphorus ◽  
Plant Analysis ◽  
Soil P ◽  
Fertilizer Recommendations

<p>Due to increase of fertilizers prices and tightening of environmental protection requirements the need for efficient use of fertilizers has increased. At moment over the word huge number of different methods for determination of soil plant available phosphorus (PAP) are in use. Due to unequal extraction ability of extractants have each method own specific gradation to evaluate the soil P class. Allmost all widely used PAP extraction methods are developed in last century, mostly more than fifty years ago and often there is not possible to found information how the P status classes and fertilizer recommendations are determined for each method is determined.</p><p>The content of PAP in soil is difficult to estimate because soil pH has a strong effect to soil  - solution chemistry. Therefore extracting  soils with higly buffered solutions as for example Mehlich 3 can give overestimated results. The acidic Mehlich  3 extactant can solubilize relatively insoluble Ca- Fe- and Al phosphates. Also the AL (acetate-lactate) method uses the buffered extraction solution and may influence the amount of extracted PAP. The most realistic conditions for PAP extraction can give the extraction solution which mimic the soil environment that has actively growing roots. </p><p>The aim of our research was to investigate the extraction of PAP with extragent similar by chemical composition to soil solution with root exudates proposed by Haney et al (2010).  The obtained results were compared with Mehlich 3 and AL methods results.    </p><p>Ref.: Haney, R.L., Haney, E.B., Hossner, L.R., Arnold, J,G. 2010. Modification to the New Soil Extractant H3A-1: A Multinutrient Extractant. Communications in Soil Science and Plant Analysis, 41:1513-1523.</p>

scholarly journals Research methodology for the emotion concepts reproduction of the English artistic works in Ukrainian translations

2021 ◽  
Vol 2021 (3 (136)) ◽  
pp. 111-119
Author(s):  
Maryna Rudina ◽  
Anna Kopera
Keyword(s):  
Complex Analysis ◽  
Structural Features ◽  
Distinctive Features ◽  
Scientific Methods ◽  
Conceptual Structures ◽  
Great Gatsby ◽  
The Great Gatsby ◽  
General Scientific ◽  
Effective Use ◽  
Emotion Concepts

The paper explores the distinctive features of the study related to the specific representation of the emotion concepts. Several well-known approaches to the analysis of concepts based on the implementation of different research material are highlighted. The paper proposes a comprehensive methodology for the study and analysis of the linguacultural emotion concept of HAPPINESS, its artistic dynamics, based on the principles of integration of various scientific methods. The study enabled us to carry out a multifold description of the analyzed linguistic expression of the concept and to identify the specific features of the concepts in the English artistic discourse as well as in the Ukrainian translations. The complex and systematic approach to the study of an emotional concept is justified to serve as a characteristic feature of this methodology that attempts to identify textual functioning, structural features, emotive and valuable features of the concept. The study demonstrates that the effective use of provided methodology for the study of an artistic concept requires a special algorithm for the application of scientific methods in order to isolate and characterize the verbal expression of the content of the emotion concept. We consider the implementation of general scientific and empirical methods based on the principles of verbalization, objectification and interpretation of the linguacultural emotional concept for a systemic study of the conceptualization features of the concept. The methodology is represented by the example of a complex analysis of the specific features of the key components of the concept HAPPINESS, a verbal embodiment in a Fr. Sc. Fitzgerald’s piece of art ‒ “The Great Gatsby”. The proposed methodology contributed to the identification of 6 dominant conceptual structures in percentage terms and distinctive features of their artistic translation.

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