A textual research on Chos-kyi Seng-ge, the Xixia State Preceptor

2018 ◽  
Vol 2 (3) ◽  
pp. 185-193
Author(s):  
Bojun Sun
Keyword(s):  
Valuable Data ◽  
Textual Research ◽  
Relevant Section

Based on the colophons and relevant records in Tangut scriptures, the present paper investigates the dharma dissemination, teaching lineage and the relevant section of the Xixia bla-ma Chos-kyi seng-ge. It is pointed out that the appellations of Chos-kyi seng-ge, Yar-klongs-ba and Chos ma ge indicate one and the same figure who gave Xixia various scriptures transmitted by his preceptor Kun-dga’ snying-po (1092–1158) and Zhang Rin-po-che (1123–1194). The investigation in this paper provides valuable data for defining the relevance of the Śrīvajrayogīnisiddhi in Xixia with early Tibetan Tantrism and clarifying the appearance of Xixia Buddhism.

Campania, Latium, and Rome

2018 ◽  
Author(s):  
Simon Hornblower
Keyword(s):  
Middle Point ◽  
Full Treatment ◽  
The Dead ◽  
Relevant Section

Campania receives very full treatment by Kassandra. Naples is especially prominent, and the relevant section ends at the poem’s exact middle point. This is a deliberate emphasizing device: Naples was of maritime importance in the Roman war against Hannibal and earlier. Hannibal’s visit to the oracle of the dead at Campanian Aornos is hinted at by Kassandra. The important narrative about Aineias and the twins Romulus and Remus is examined for topicality in the 190s. Dido’s surprising absence from the Alexandra is noted and explained.

scholarly journals IRTS: Infrared Telescope in Space

1990 ◽  
Vol 123 ◽  
pp. 215-222
Author(s):  
Toshio Matsumoto
Keyword(s):  
Focal Plane ◽  
Near Infrared ◽  
Space Shuttle ◽  
Spectroscopic Measurement ◽  
Small Space ◽  
Valuable Data ◽  
Infrared Telescope ◽  
Wide Wavelength Range ◽  
Infrared Sources ◽  
Very High

AbstractIRTS is a small cryogenically cooled telescope onboard the small space platform SFU (Space Flyer Unit). SFU will be launched with the new Japanese HII rocket on January 1994 and retrieved by the space shuttle.The IRTS telescope has an aperture of only 15 cm diameter, but is optimized to observe diffuse extended infrared sources. Four focal plane instruments are being developed under collaboration between Japan and the U.S.A. IRTS covers a wide wavelength range from near-infrared to submillimeter region, and has a capability for the spectroscopic measurement. Due to newly developed detectors, the sky will be surveyed with very high sensitivities. IRTS will provide valuable data on cosmology, galactic structure, cosmic dust, etc.

scholarly journals Anger stinks in Seri: Olfactory metaphor in a lesser-described language

2020 ◽  
Vol 31 (3) ◽  
pp. 367-391 ◽  
Author(s):  
Carolyn O’Meara ◽  
Asifa Majid
Keyword(s):  
Lexical Resources ◽  
States Of Affairs ◽  
Hunter Gatherers ◽  
Valuable Data ◽  
Metaphor And Metonymy

AbstractPrevious studies claim there are few olfactory metaphors cross-linguistically, especially compared to metaphors originating in the visual and auditory domains. We show olfaction can be a source for metaphor and metonymy in a lesser-described language that has rich lexical resources for talking about odors. In Seri, an isolate language of Mexico spoken by indigenous hunter-gatherers, we find a novel metaphor for emotion never previously described – “anger stinks”. In addition, distinct odor verbs are used metaphorically to distinguish volitional vs. non-volitional states-of-affairs. Finally, there is ample olfactory metonymy in Seri, especially prevalent in names for plants, but also found in names for insects and artifacts. This calls for a re-examination of better-known languages for the overlooked role olfaction may play in metaphor and metonymy. The Seri language illustrates how valuable data from understudied languages can be in highlighting novel ways by which people conceptualize themselves and their world.

The Development of Balance Retraining: An Online Intervention for Dizziness in Adults Aged 50 Years and Older

2015 ◽  
Vol 24 (3) ◽  
pp. 276-279 ◽  
Author(s):  
Rosie Essery ◽  
Sarah Kirby ◽  
Adam W. A. Geraghty ◽  
Gerhard Andersson ◽  
Per Carlbring ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Primary Care ◽  
Development Process ◽  
Controlled Trial ◽  
Online Intervention ◽  
Intervention Design ◽  
Development Phase ◽  
Think Aloud ◽  
Valuable Data ◽  
Randomized Controlled ◽  
Phase Data

Purpose This article outlines the rationale and development process for an online intervention based on vestibular rehabilitation therapy (VRT). The intervention aims to assist adults aged 50 years and older to self-manage and reduce dizziness symptoms. Method The intervention was developed according to the person-based approach to digital intervention design focused on accommodating perspectives of target users. A prototype version of the intervention was provided to 18 adults (11 women, 7 men) aged 50 years and older with dizziness. These adults were invited to use the intervention over a 6-week period and, during this time, took part in a think-aloud session. This session sought to understand users' perceptions of how acceptable, engaging, and easy to use they found the online intervention. Results Users were extremely positive regarding how easy to navigate, visually appealing, and informative they found the intervention. Think-aloud sessions provided valuable data for informing small amendments to further enhance acceptability of the intervention for target users. Conclusions Informed by these development-phase data, a finalized version of the intervention is now being investigated in a primary care–based randomized controlled trial. Results should provide an understanding of whether VRT can be effectively—especially, cost-effectively—delivered via an online intervention to adults aged 50 years and older.

The Experiment on Soil Water Characteristic Curve Considering the Effect of Urea Concentration

2014 ◽  
Vol 919-921 ◽  
pp. 795-799
Author(s):  
Gai Qing Dai ◽  
Dong Fang Tian ◽  
Yao Ruan ◽  
Lang Tian ◽  
You Le Wang
Keyword(s):  
Water Content ◽  
Soil Water ◽  
Characteristic Curve ◽  
Urea Concentration ◽  
Test Method ◽  
Materials Selection ◽  
Valuable Data ◽  
Soil Water Characteristic Curve ◽  
Concentration Test ◽  
The Impact

A new soil water characteristic curve (SWCC) experiment contemplating urea concentration is presented in the paper. We focus on the impact of the SWCC considering urea concentration test method for materials selection and introduction, experimental results, and finally, we have conducted some experiments of SWCC and obtained some valuable data which could affect urea concentration. By using linear fitting, an exponential function between water content and suction and urea concentration is established.

Ethnobotanical survey of an -diabe c plants applied in West of Algeria

2019 ◽  
Vol 8 (2) ◽  
pp. 57-62
Author(s):  
W Kouadri Boudjelthia ◽  
K Hammadi ◽  
M Kouidri ◽  
A Noui ◽  
N Djebli
Keyword(s):  
Medicinal Plants ◽  
Traditional Medicine ◽  
Data Base ◽  
Broad Spectrum ◽  
Western Region ◽  
Ethnobotanical Survey ◽  
Valuable Data ◽  
Berberis Vulgaris ◽  
Aerial Parts ◽  
Set Up

This study was carried out in order to set up an inventory list of medicinal plants used in traditional medicine to treat diabetes for which an ethnobotanical test was carried out on 670 diabe c subjects in the Western region of Algeria (Chlef, Mostaganem, Mascara, Oran, Sidi-bel-Abbes, Saida and Tiaret) using a survey. 24 an hyperglycemic medicinal plants were listed of which Berberis vulgaris, Zygophyllum geslini, Erythraea centaurium and Olea eu- ropea represented a broad spectrum of use. Likewise, the an hyperglycemic recipes were prepared mainly in decoc on (45.37%) and infusion (39.62%), and from leaves (42%) and aerial parts (16%). A very valuable data base has been reported for further research, especially for some elds such as phytochemistry and phytopharmacology that aim to identify new natural principles.

The Books of Samuel

2021 ◽  
pp. 215-224
Author(s):  
Anneli Aejmelaeus
Keyword(s):  
Hebrew Text ◽  
Greek Text ◽  
Masoretic Text ◽  
Textual History ◽  
History Of ◽  
Books Of Samuel ◽  
Textual Research

The textual history of the books of Samuel, both in Greek and in Hebrew, is laden with problems that the researcher needs to be acquainted with, whatever the focus of textual research. The Septuagint translation shows a close word-for-word correspondence to its Hebrew Vorlage, however, not without occasional freedom of translation, especially in lexical choices and grammatical forms, as well as erroneous translation due to defective knowledge of Hebrew. The Hebrew Vorlage used by the translator differed at times substantially from the later Masoretic Text, used for comparison during the early textual history of the Septuagint text as well as in research today. Not only is the Masoretic Text corrupted but it underwent editorial changes until the turn of the era. Textual differences caused by both the translator and the editors of the Hebrew text must have occasioned the repeated revisions of the Greek text by Jewish and Christian scribes.

scholarly journals Photocatalytic Activity: Experimental Features to Report in Heterogeneous Photocatalysis

Materials ◽  
2018 ◽  
Vol 11 (10) ◽  
pp. 1990 ◽  
Author(s):  
Md. Hoque ◽  
Marcelo Guzman
Keyword(s):  
Reaction Rate ◽  
Monochromatic Light ◽  
Heterogeneous Photocatalysis ◽  
Research Articles ◽  
Quantum Yields ◽  
Characterization Methods ◽  
Valuable Data ◽  
Photocatalytic Activities ◽  
Scientific Papers

Heterogeneous photocatalysis is a prominent area of research with major applications in solar energy conversion, air pollution mitigation, and removal of contaminants from water. A large number of scientific papers related to the photocatalysis field and its environmental applications are published in different journals specializing in materials and nanomaterials. However, many problems exist in the conception of papers by authors unfamiliar with standard characterization methods of photocatalysts as well as with the procedures needed to determine photocatalytic activities based on the determination of “apparent quantum efficiencies” within a wavelength interval or “apparent quantum yields” in the case of using monochromatic light. In this regard, an astonishing number of recent research articles include claims of highly efficient (photo)catalysts or similar terms about materials with superior or enhanced efficiency for a given reaction without proper experimental support. Consequently, the comparison of the efficiencies of photocatalysts may result as being meaningless, especially when reports are only based on expressions determining (1) a reaction rate per weight of catalyst or its surface area, (2) quantum efficiencies or quantum yields, and (3) turnover frequencies or turnover numbers. Herein, we summarize the standards needed for reporting valuable data in photocatalysis and highlight some common discrepancies found in the literature. This work should inform researchers interested in reporting photocatalysis projects about the correct procedures for collecting experimental data and properly characterizing the materials by providing examples and key supporting literature.

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