A First Reading of the Anhui University Bamboo-Slip Shi Jing

2021 ◽  
Vol 4 (1) ◽  
pp. 1-44
Author(s):  
Edward L. Shaughnessy (夏含夷)
Keyword(s):  
Warring States ◽  
Bamboo Slips ◽  
Preliminary Study ◽  
Textual Variants ◽  
The University

Abstract In September, 2019, Anhui University published the first volume of Warring States bamboo-slip manuscripts in its collection. The bamboo slips were purchased by the university in 2015 on the antique market. This volume contains ninety-three slips that correspond with all of or portions of fifty-seven poems in the Guo feng 國風 (Airs of the States) section of the Shi jing 詩經 (Classic of Poetry). The manuscript is written in the script of the ancient state of Chu 楚, and thus presumably was robbed from a tomb somewhere in the territory of that state. This preliminary study of the manuscript presents close readings of six representative poems, comparing the versions in the manuscript with those of the received text. It concludes with consideration of how to understand the textual variants apparent in the manuscript, and also the significance of the manuscript for the composition and especially the transmission of the Shi jing in the pre-Qin period.

Explanation of the Term cuo shu 蔖疋 on Strip No. 1 of the Yangtianhu 仰天湖 Bamboo Manuscript

2020 ◽  
Vol 3 (2) ◽  
pp. 193-205
Author(s):  
Wu Zhenwu
Keyword(s):  
Warring States ◽  
Bamboo Slips ◽  
Shoe Insoles

There have been different explanations of the text written on strip no. 1 of the Chu bamboo slips excavated from Yangtianhu 仰天湖, Changsha 長沙, Hunan. Based on a newly published Warring States private seal inscription containing a two-word first name as well as the ancient habit of using loan graphs, this article suggests that the expression cuo shu 疋in the bamboo manuscript should be read as cuo ju 蔖苴, meaning “shoe insoles made of straw.”

scholarly journals THE HAN RIVER AS THE CENTRAL AXIS AND THE PREDOMINANCE OF WATER: QUESTIONING THE CLAIM OF “NO CHU-RELATED TRAITS” IN THE VIEW OF TERRESTRIAL SPACE IN THE RONG CHENG SHI MANUSCRIPT (FOURTH CENTURY B.C.E)

Early China ◽  
2021 ◽  
Vol 44 ◽  
pp. 143-235
Author(s):  
Vera Dorofeeva-Lichtmann
Keyword(s):  
Wide Spectrum ◽  
Fourth Century ◽  
Central Axis ◽  
Spatial Concepts ◽  
Warring States ◽  
Han River ◽  
Bamboo Slips ◽  
Visual Aid ◽  
Chinese Texts ◽  
Manuscript Description

AbstractThe description of the “Nine Provinces” (Jiu zhou 九州) found in the Rong Cheng shi 容成氏 (Mister Rong Cheng?, late fourth century b.c.e.) manuscript from the Shanghai Museum Bamboo Slips Collection (Shangbo cangjian 上博藏簡) is the only manuscript version of it known to date. Its discovery immediately raised the question of its relation to the cluster of descriptions on the “Nine Provinces” transmitted from the late Warring States to the early Western Han periods. There is general consensus that the manuscript description of the “Nine Provinces” has close affinity with the transmitted descriptions, as well as with a wide spectrum of transmitted early Chinese texts in general. It is distinguished by the eclectic combining of known spatial concepts, rather than manifesting any radically new or specifically Chu traits. In this study I reassess this impression with respect to the reference to the Han River in the manuscript, which up to now has been noted only in passing as an unsolved puzzle. I argue that the Han River is referred to here as the central axis that divides terrestrial space into southern and northern halves, something that implies a shifting of the mapped area to the South and thus conveys a Chu view of space. Together with philological analysis of the descriptions of terrestrial space, I apply an innovative method of investigation of these descriptions through landmarks, using as a visual aid traditional Chinese historical maps. In addition, I explore the predominance of waters as the distinguishing feature of the representation of terrestrial space in the Rong Cheng shi manuscript and demonstrate its difference from the structuring of terrestrial space proceeding from mountains to waterways to be seen in the majority of transmitted early Chinese texts.

scholarly journals Salt intake and blood pressure in the university of Asuncion-Paraguay youths: a preliminary study

2012 ◽  
Vol 34 (4) ◽  
pp. 361-368 ◽  
Author(s):  
Tania Campagnoli ◽  
Lorena Gonzalez ◽  
Francisco Santa Cruz
Keyword(s):  
Blood Pressure ◽  
Salt Intake ◽  
Preliminary Study ◽  
The University

Some Minor Insights from Reading the Anhui University Warring States Bamboo Slips of the Classic of Poetry

2021 ◽  
Vol 4 (1) ◽  
pp. 172-188
Author(s):  
Hung-sen Chen (陳鴻森)
Keyword(s):  
Warring States ◽  
Bamboo Slips

Abstract This article discusses three topics. First, it discusses the line “I could not fill my slanting basket” 不盈頃筐 in the poem “Juan er” 卷耳. The Anhui University Bamboo Slip version’s qing 頃 (slanting) is written . This, as with the Chu Silk Manuscript character, should be explained as qi 攲 (lopsided). Second, regarding the line “Do you not understand me?” 不諒人只 in the poem “Bai zhou” 柏舟 of the Yong Airs 鄘風 section, the Anhui University Bamboo Slip version of liang 諒 (understanding) is written jing 京. This character should be understood as qiang 強 in the sense of “coerce/force” 強迫. In the line “Supporting King Wu” 涼彼武王 in the poem “Da ming” 大明 of the Major Elegantiae 大雅, liang 涼 is similarly explained as 強 in the sense of “coerce” 威強. These two characters have always been traditionally glossed as either “trust” 信 or “assist” 佐. Third, regarding the line “… it cannot be recited” 不可讀也 of the poem “Qiang you ci” 牆有茨, du 讀 (reciting) in the Han Poetry 韓詩 is glossed in the sense of “record and narrate” 記述, which is superior to the traditional gloss.

scholarly journals Correlation Between Dysphagia and Malocclusion in Rett Syndrome: A preliminary study

2019 ◽  
Vol 18 (4) ◽  
pp. 489
Author(s):  
Serena Cocca ◽  
Massimo Viviano ◽  
Michele Loglisci ◽  
Stefano Parrini ◽  
Giovanni Monciatti ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Rett Syndrome ◽  
Epileptic Seizures ◽  
University Hospital ◽  
Severe Dysphagia ◽  
Feeding And Eating Disorders ◽  
Craniofacial Dysmorphism ◽  
The Mean ◽  
Preliminary Study ◽  
The University ◽  
Mild Dysphagia

Objectives: Rett syndrome (RS) is a severe neurological developmental disorder characterised by stereotypical hand movements, epileptic seizures, craniofacial dysmorphism and digestive dysfunction. This study aimed to examine the correlation between the severity of malocclusion and dysphagia in patients with RS. Methods: This preliminary study was conducted at the Ear, Nose & Throat Clinic of the University Hospital of Siena, Siena, Italy, from January 2014 to December 2017. A total of 56 patients with RS were examined and grouped according to the severity of dysphagia (absent, mild, moderate or severe) and malocclusion (<2 mm, 2–3 mm, 3–4 mm or >4 mm). Results: All of the patients were female and the mean age was 11.3 years. Eight (14.3%) patients had mild, 18 (32.1%) had moderate and 30 (53.6%) had severe dysphagia. Four (7.1%) patients had <2 mm occlusion, 10 (17.9%) had 2–3 mm occlusion, 26 (46.4%) had 3–4 mm occlusion and 16 (28.6%) had >4 mm occlusion. Mild dysphagia was observed in 100% and 40% of patients with <2 and 2–3 mm malocclusion, respectively, while moderate dysphagia was present in 60% and 38.5% of patients with 2–3 and 3–4 mm malocclusion, respectively. Severe dysphagia was observed in 28.6% and 87.5% of patients with 3–4 and >4 mm malocclusion, respectively. There was a significant correlation between dysphagia and malocclusion severity (P <0.001). Conclusion: A higher degree of malocclusion was associated with more severe dysphagia among a cohort of patients with RS.Keywords: X-Linked Mental Retardation; Rett Syndrome; Dysphagia; Malocclusion; Feeding and Eating Disorders of Childhood.

PRELIMINARY STUDY OF RIVER WATER IN GOLD MINING AREAS OF CAMBODIA

2004 ◽  
Vol 14 (03n04) ◽  
pp. 109-114
Author(s):  
SATOSHI MURAO ◽  
FUMITAKA NISHIYAMA ◽  
SOTHAM SIENG
Keyword(s):  
Gold Mining ◽  
Mineral Resources ◽  
Computer Code ◽  
External Beam ◽  
Social Concern ◽  
Mining Site ◽  
Mining Sites ◽  
Mining Areas ◽  
Preliminary Study ◽  
The University

In Cambodia, artisanal mining has recently come to a social concern because of the possibility to cause environmental degradation and human health problems. The General Department of Mineral Resources of Cambodia is collecting environmental specimens in mining sites to watch the situation. This time, four water samples from Sampov Loon and one from Memong mining site were sent from the Department to Hiroshima University, Japan, and the samples were analyzed by means of PIXE at the University. A volume of 10 μl from each sample was separated and dropped onto 4 μm polypropylene backing foil. The measurement was carried out by using 2.5 MV single-ended Van de Graaff accelerator. A Si(Li) detector (active area, 80mm2; sensitive depth, 5mm; Be -window's thickness, 25 μm; resolution, 167 eV fwhm at 5.9 keV) was used for both of in vacuo PIXE and non-vacuum external beam PIXE measurement. A computer code PIXS was used for the quantification. The result indicates that there are at least two kinds of water in Sampov Loon and one of them possibly represents polluted condition.

scholarly journals Laparoscopic Appendectomy in Children: Preliminary Study in Pediatric Hospital Albert Royer, Dakar

2015 ◽  
Vol 2015 ◽  
pp. 1-5 ◽  
Author(s):  
Mbaye Fall ◽  
Doudou Gueye ◽  
Ibrahima Bocar Wellé ◽  
Faty Balla Lo ◽  
Aloise Sagna ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Acute Appendicitis ◽  
Complicated Appendicitis ◽  
University Hospital ◽  
Male Predominance ◽  
Average Production ◽  
Radiological Data ◽  
The Mean ◽  
Preliminary Study ◽  
The University ◽  
Douglas Pouch

Appendiceal pathology’s management has benefited in recent years from the advent of laparoscopic surgery. This study is to make a preliminary assessment of laparoscopic management of acute and complicated appendicitis in children after a few months of practice at the University Hospital Albert Royer, Dakar. This is a retrospective study of 22 cases of patients, all operated on by the same surgeon. The parameters studied were age, sex, clinical data and laboratory features, radiological data, and results of surgical treatment. The mean age of patients was 9.5 years with a male predominance. The series includes 14 cases of acute appendicitis and 8 complicated cases. Appendectomy anterograde is practiced in 81% of cases. Appendectomy was associated with peritoneal wash in 17 patients including 9 cases of acute appendicitis. Drainage of Douglas pouch is performed in 2 patients with complicated appendicitis; the average production was 300 cc of turbid liquids and any complications were not founded. An abscess of Douglas pouch is noted in 2 patients with complicated appendicitis undrained. These Douglas abscesses were treated medically. No conversion of laparotomy was performed in the series. After an average of 8 months no other problems were noted.

Cross-Cultural Differences in Female University Students' Attitudes toward Homosexuals: A Preliminary Study

2003 ◽  
Vol 92 (2) ◽  
pp. 565-572 ◽  
Author(s):  
Sherry A. Span ◽  
Lourdes A. Vidal
Keyword(s):  
Cultural Differences ◽  
Gay Men ◽  
Hispanic Students ◽  
Cross Cultural ◽  
Asian Students ◽  
Cross Cultural Differences ◽  
Caucasian Students ◽  
Preliminary Study ◽  
Students Attitudes ◽  
The University

62 Caucasian, 61 Hispanic, and 44 Asian female undergraduates completed the Index of Homophobia by Hudson and Ricketts, seven items from the Attitudes Toward Lesbians and Gay Men Scale by Herek, and three questions on Affectional Orientation toward homosexuals from D'Augelli and Rose. Overall, familiarity with homosexuals as measured by self-reported number of homosexual friends correlated negatively with scores on the homophobia measures, but there were no significant differences among the groups' reported number of homosexual friends. Asian students scored signiftcantly higher on the homophobia measures than Caucasian students. Both Asian and Hispanic students endorsed the statement significantly more often than Caucasian students that the university would be better if only heterosexuals attended. No significant differences in scores were found regarding attitudes toward lesbians versus gay men.

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