scholarly journals Forensic Archaeometry Applied to Antiquities Trafficking: The Beginnings of an Investigation at the Frontiers of Knowledge

Arts ◽  
2018 ◽  
Vol 7 (4) ◽  
pp. 98 ◽  
Author(s):  
Ignacio Rodríguez Temiño ◽  
Ana Yáñez ◽  
Susana Jorge Villar ◽  
Álvaro Reyes Mateo ◽  
Javier Rufino Rus ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Government Intervention ◽  
Primary Response ◽  
Research Projects ◽  
Current State ◽  
Antiquities Trafficking ◽  
Shed Light

For most of its history, archaeology has too often taken an indulgent attitude toward looting and antiquities trafficking. The primary response to these dangers has been to publish the main findings made outside of academia. As a result of this approach and the prominent role played by police techniques in investigating such crimes, investigations are primarily based on documentary research. This approach makes it harder to determine such essential factors in this field as an object’s collecting history or discovery date. This paper proposes new ways of studying collecting history, drawing on research projects on the use of archaeometry to shed light on cases of looting or trafficking involving police, court, or government intervention; hence, its qualification as “forensic”. Although the current state of knowledge does not enable the presentation of novel research, we believe that researchers and interested institutions should be made aware of the advisability of using archaeometry more directly in the fight against these scourges.

scholarly journals Forensic Archaeometry Applied to Antiquities Trafficking: An Investigation at the Frontiers of Knowledge

2018 ◽  
Author(s):  
Ignacio Rodríguez Temiño ◽  
Ana Yáñez ◽  
Susana Jorge Villar ◽  
Álvaro Reyes Mateos ◽  
Javier Rufino Rus ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Government Intervention ◽  
Primary Response ◽  
The State ◽  
Research Projects ◽  
Current State ◽  
Antiquities Trafficking ◽  
Shed Light

For most of its history, archaeology has taken an indulgent attitude toward looting and antiquities trafficking. The primary response to these dangers has been to publish the main findings made outside of academia. As a result of this approach and the prominent role played by police techniques in investigating such crimes, investigations are primarily based on documentary research. This approach makes it harder to determine such essential factors in this field as an object’s collecting history or discovery date. This paper offers an overview of the state of the research on the fight against antiquities trafficking. It then proposes new ways of studying collecting history, drawing on research projects on the use of archaeometry to shed light on cases of looting or trafficking involving police, court, or government intervention; hence, its qualification as “forensic.” Although the current state of knowledge does not enable the presentation of novel research, we believe that researchers and interested institutions should be made aware of the advisability of using archaeometry more directly in the fight against these scourges.

scholarly journals Current State of Japanese Language Education in Serbia and Proposal for Future Solutions

2018 ◽  
Vol 8 (1) ◽  
pp. 77-89
Author(s):  
Divna TRIČKOVIĆ
Keyword(s):  
Education System ◽  
Language Education ◽  
National Guideline ◽  
Japanese Language ◽  
Educational Institutions ◽  
Current State ◽  
Language Studies ◽  
Textbook Writing ◽  
Teaching Programs ◽  
Shed Light

The purpose of this paper is to address the state of the education system in Serbia in relation to Japanese language studies, with a particular focus on primary and secondary educational institutions. To start off, I will introduce the institutions where the Japanese language is being taught in Serbia, before turning my attention to the teaching programs (i.e. course guidelines as an accredited national guideline). Following that, I will present our Japanese language textbook writing projects. Finally, I will shed light on the problems we have faced and propose a number of potential solutions.

The History and Current State of Japanese Zen Buddhism in Europe

2021 ◽  
Vol 10 (2-3) ◽  
pp. 195-221
Author(s):  
Shūhei Fujii
Keyword(s):  
Zen Buddhism ◽  
The Other ◽  
European Countries ◽  
Eastern Religion ◽  
Current State ◽  
Other Hand ◽  
Contemporary Situation ◽  
East West ◽  
Shed Light

Abstract This paper will shed light upon the history and current state of Japanese Zen Buddhism in Europe. Japanese Zen has mainly been transmitted in two ways among European countries: via the group founded by Deshimaru Taisen, and through Christian Zen. Deshimaru went to Europe and taught Zen. His teaching represented Zen as a wholistic, scientific, and peaceful Eastern religion. Though his group initially expanded greatly, it split into several subgroups following Deshimaru’s death. On the other hand, Sanbō Kyōdan promoted ecumenical integration between Christianity and Zen. The longstanding interest in Zen among Christians can be seen in the contemporary “spiritual exchange of the East-West.” Concerning the current state of Zen in Europe, data show that there are more than 270 Zen centers in Europe, located in 24 countries. An analysis of the contemporary situation thus demonstrates that European Zen is mobile, has various forms, and has influenced Japanese institutions.

Transport Infrastructures Safety and Security

2020 ◽  
pp. 31-62
Author(s):  
Zdenek Dvorak ◽  
Bohus Leitner ◽  
Lenka Mocova
Keyword(s):  
Comparative Analysis ◽  
Slovak Republic ◽  
Scientific Research ◽  
Transport Infrastructure ◽  
European Level ◽  
Research Projects ◽  
Sources Of Information ◽  
Current State ◽  
Introductory Part

The chapter focuses on explaining the causal links between security and safety within the transport infrastructure. The chapter presents the current state of protection and resilience of the transport infrastructure in Europe. The introductory part will focus on comparative analysis of the latest information on transport infrastructure. In addition, an overview of current European transport infrastructure directives and legal acts will be included. This will be followed by an analysis of the results of scientific research projects at European level. As a case study, the state of security and safety in the transport infrastructure of the Slovak Republic will be presented. The following will be a generalized set of recommendations to improve security and safety in the transport infrastructure. The chapter will be supplemented by relevant sources of information on the issues addressed.

ONTOLOGY LEARNING and the HUMANITIES

2011 ◽  
pp. 186-199
Author(s):  
Toby Burrows
Keyword(s):  
Research Agenda ◽  
Best Practice ◽  
Research Projects ◽  
Ontology Learning ◽  
Specific Domain ◽  
Current State ◽  
The Future ◽  
Future Potential

This chapter reviews the current state of play in the use of ontologies in the humanities, with best-practice examples from selected disciplines. It looks at the specific domain problems faced by the humanities, and examines the various approaches currently being employed to construct, maintain, and develop humanities ontologies. The application of ontology learning in the humanities is discussed by reviewing a range of research projects in different disciplines. The chapter concludes with an assessment of the future potential of ontology learning in the humanities, and an attempt to set out a research agenda for this field.

scholarly journals Making rainfall features fun: scientific activities for teaching children aged 5–12 years

2016 ◽  
Vol 20 (5) ◽  
pp. 1751-1763 ◽  
Author(s):  
Auguste Gires ◽  
Catherine L. Muller ◽  
Marie-Agathe le Gueut ◽  
Daniel Schertzer
Keyword(s):  
Environmental Science ◽  
State Of The Art ◽  
Scientific Output ◽  
Pedagogical Practices ◽  
Research Projects ◽  
Scientific Culture ◽  
Children's Book ◽  
Current State ◽  
High Level ◽  
Rainy Days

Abstract. Research projects now rely on an array of different channels to increase impact, including high-level scientific output, tools, and equipment, but also communication, outreach, and educational activities. This paper focuses on education for children aged 5–12 years and presents activities that aim to help them (and their teachers) grasp some of the complex underlying issues in environmental science. More generally, it helps children to become familiarized with science and scientists, with the aim to enhance scientific culture and promote careers in this field. The activities developed are focused on rainfall: (a) designing and using a disdrometer to observe the variety of drop sizes; (b) careful recording of successive dry and rainy days and reproducing patterns using a simple model based on fractal random multiplicative cascades; and (c) collaboratively writing a children's book about rainfall. These activities are discussed in the context of current state-of-the-art pedagogical practices and goals set by project funders, especially in a European Union framework.

scholarly journals Tobacco farming and current debt status among smallholder farmers in Manicaland province in Zimbabwe

2020 ◽  
pp. tobaccocontrol-2020-055825
Author(s):  
Rutendo Chingosho ◽  
Chengetai Dare ◽  
Corné van Walbeek
Keyword(s):  
Government Intervention ◽  
Smallholder Farmers ◽  
Regression Analyses ◽  
Tobacco Leaf ◽  
Face To Face ◽  
Strong Case ◽  
Current State

IntroductionZimbabwe is the largest producer of tobacco leaf in Africa and the sixth largest globally. Tobacco leaf is a mainstay of the economy, accounting for about 10% of the country’s GDP in 2018.MethodsWe use descriptive and regression analyses from a face-to-face survey of 381 smallholder farmers in three major tobacco-farming areas in Manicaland province to determine the prevalence of tobacco-related debt and some of its covariates. The survey was conducted in June and July 2019.Results74% of respondents are contract farmers and 26% are independent farmers. 57% of respondents indicated that they were in tobacco-related debt. The likelihood of being in tobacco-related debt is significantly more than average for farmers with the following characteristics (holding other characteristics constant): being a contract farmer, having a larger farm, employing only family labour and not recording expenses (as a proxy for financial sophistication). 91% of contract farmers would prefer to be independent farmers, while 63% of independent farmers would prefer to be contract farmers.ConclusionThere is no evidence to suggest that tobacco growing, in its current state, has benefited the tobacco farmers in Manicaland province. Tobacco farmers are largely victims, rather than beneficiaries, of the sector. There is a strong case for government intervention to improve the conditions of tobacco farmers, either through direct intervention in the tobacco-growing sector, or by encouraging and promoting crop substitution.

scholarly journals The Bible in Arabic: Digital Resources and Future Challenges

Open Theology ◽  
2019 ◽  
Vol 5 (1) ◽  
pp. 217-226 ◽  
Author(s):  
Sara Schulthess
Keyword(s):  
Full Potential ◽  
Digital Resources ◽  
Bible Studies ◽  
The Bible ◽  
Current State ◽  
Digital Scholarship ◽  
The New Testament ◽  
Future Challenges ◽  
Manuscript Collections ◽  
Shed Light

Abstract The aim of this article is to discuss the current state of Arabic Bible studies from a Digital Humanist perspective. It presents an overview of the current existing digital resources, such as digital manuscript collections, and underlines the importance of developing digital projects for the study of Arabic versions of the Bible with a focus on the New Testament. It will also shed light on future challenges and the urgent needs of the scientific field in order to harness the full potential of digital scholarship.

scholarly journals A Study on the GIS Professional (GISP) Certification Program in the U.S.

2020 ◽  
Vol 9 (9) ◽  
pp. 523
Author(s):  
Dapeng Li ◽  
Yingru Li ◽  
Quynh C. Nguyen ◽  
Laura K. Siebeneck
Keyword(s):  
New York ◽  
Spatial Patterns ◽  
Urban Areas ◽  
The United States ◽  
Washington Dc ◽  
Certification Program ◽  
Managerial Role ◽  
Current State ◽  
Shed Light ◽  
The U.S

This study examines the characteristics of the members in the most popular Geographic Information Systems (GIS) Professional (GISP) certification program in the United States as well as the spatial patterns of the certified GISPs. The results show that the majority of GISPs (97.3%) are located in urban areas. About 75% of the GISPs are male. Among all the GISPs, 3971 GISPs (43.3%) play a managerial role, while 4983 individuals (54.5%) assume a non-administrative role. Among the GISPs with a non-administrative role, 348 GISPs (7%) fall within the GIS Developer group, 3392 GISPs (68%) belong to the GIS Analyst group, and 1243 GISPs (25%) play other roles. Additionally, in our analysis of spatial patterns, we identified two hotspots and two coldspots. The first hotspot is centered around Idaho and Wyoming, while the second hotspot includes Virginia, Washington DC, and Maryland. One coldspot is along Iowa, Missouri, Arkansas, and Louisiana in the central U.S., while the other coldspot includes states such as Connecticut, New Jersey, and New York on the east coast. The information presented in this study can help GIS educators and practitioners develop a better understanding of the current state of this certification program in the U.S and shed light on how to further improve the GISP certification program.

scholarly journals The Capabilities Approach: A Future Alternative to Neoliberal Higher Education in the MENA Region

2018 ◽  
Vol 7 (3) ◽  
pp. 36
Author(s):  
Ranya S. ElKhayat
Keyword(s):  
Higher Education ◽  
Future Study ◽  
Liberal Education ◽  
Capabilities Approach ◽  
Mena Region ◽  
Current State ◽  
Conceptual Paper ◽  
Attention To Diversity ◽  
Near Future ◽  
Shed Light

This conceptual paper is a future study aiming to shed light on the current state of higher education in the MENA region. The neoliberal agenda for higher education in the region presents a form of education that is commodified, corporatized and focused on STEM rather than on humanities. The paper further speculates on the state of higher education in the near future under the same ideology. As an alternative, the study proposes the implementation of Martha Nussbaum’s Capabilities Approach. This approach is capable of re-balancing the tipped scale in the commodification of higher education and will serve in developing well-rounded individuals. The Capabilities Approach can reform higher education through critical thinking, liberal education, and attention to diversity.        

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