scholarly journals Representation of Heaven and Beyond

Asian Studies ◽  
2019 ◽  
Vol 7 (2) ◽  
pp. 115-151
Author(s):  
Hau-ling Eileen Lam
Keyword(s):  
Han Dynasty ◽  
Neolithic Period ◽  
Mural Paintings ◽  
The Rich ◽  
Pictorial Representations ◽  
Rich Content

The bi (“disc”) is an object that was originally made from jade, and became an independent motif that appeared widely in different pictorial materials during Han times. The bi disc is considered one of the earliest jade forms, and has been used for ritual purposes or as an ornament from the Neolithic period until today. This paper focuses on the Han Dynasty (202 BCE–220 CE), a period in which jade bi discs were extensively used and placed in burials of different ranks. Present finds show that images of bi discs also appeared widely in Han burials, in which they were depicted on coffins, funerary banners covering coffins, and mural paintings, and were also engraved on pictorial stones and pictorial bricks, these practices becoming more ubiquitous in the later Han period. By studying various images of bi discs in different burials throughout the Han period, this paper will explore the development and significance of different pictorial representations of bi disc in Han burial context, and also attempt to reveal the rich content and thoughts embedded in the form of bi discs during this period of time.

scholarly journals PhaLP: A Database for the Study of Phage Lytic Proteins and Their Evolution

Viruses ◽  
2021 ◽  
Vol 13 (7) ◽  
pp. 1240
Author(s):  
Bjorn Criel ◽  
Steff Taelman ◽  
Wim Van Criekinge ◽  
Michiel Stock ◽  
Yves Briers
Keyword(s):  
Protein Sequence ◽  
Early Research ◽  
Learning Approaches ◽  
Specific Design ◽  
Starting Point ◽  
Community Of Researchers ◽  
The Rich ◽  
Rich Content ◽  
Broad Community ◽  
High Diversity

Phage lytic proteins are a clinically advanced class of novel enzyme-based antibiotics, so-called enzybiotics. A growing community of researchers develops phage lytic proteins with the perspective of their use as enzybiotics. A successful translation of enzybiotics to the market requires well-considered selections of phage lytic proteins in early research stages. Here, we introduce PhaLP, a database of phage lytic proteins, which serves as an open portal to facilitate the development of phage lytic proteins. PhaLP is a comprehensive, easily accessible and automatically updated database (currently 16,095 entries). Capitalizing on the rich content of PhaLP, we have mapped the high diversity of natural phage lytic proteins and conducted analyses at three levels to gain insight in their host-specific evolution. First, we provide an overview of the modular diversity. Secondly, datamining and interpretable machine learning approaches were adopted to reveal host-specific design rules for domain architectures in endolysins. Lastly, the evolution of phage lytic proteins on the protein sequence level was explored, revealing host-specific clusters. In sum, PhaLP can act as a starting point for the broad community of enzybiotic researchers, while the steadily improving evolutionary insights will serve as a natural inspiration for protein engineers.

scholarly journals Accessing primary care Big Data: the development of a software algorithm to explore the rich content of consultation records

BMJ Open ◽  
2015 ◽  
Vol 5 (8) ◽  
pp. e008160 ◽  
Author(s):  
J MacRae ◽  
B Darlow ◽  
L McBain ◽  
O Jones ◽  
M Stubbe ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Primary Care ◽  
Big Data ◽  
The Rich ◽  
Rich Content

scholarly journals An Interactive Immersive Serious Game Application for Kunyu Quantu World Map

2015 ◽  
Vol II-5/W3 ◽  
pp. 221-227 ◽  
Author(s):  
S-T. Peng ◽  
S-Y. Hsu ◽  
K-C. Hsieh
Keyword(s):  
Cultural Knowledge ◽  
Serious Game ◽  
Ancient World ◽  
Biological Knowledge ◽  
National Palace Museum ◽  
Geological Information ◽  
Technology Applications ◽  
The Rich ◽  
Physical Spaces ◽  
Rich Content

In recent years, more and more digital technologies and innovative concepts are applied on museum education. One of the concepts applied is “Serious game.” Serious game is not designed for entertainment purpose but allows users to learn real world’s cultural and educational knowledge in the virtual world through game-experiencing. Technologies applied on serious game are identical to those applied on entertainment game. Nowadays, the interactive technology applications considering users’ movement and gestures in physical spaces are developing rapidly, which are extensively used in entertainment games, such as Kinect-based games. The ability to explore space via Kinect-based games can be incorporated into the design of serious game. The ancient world map, Kunyu Quantu, from the collection of the National Palace Museum is therefore applied in serious game development. In general, the ancient world map does not only provide geological information, but also contains museum knowledge. This particular ancient world map is an excellent content applied in games as teaching material. In the 17<sup>th</sup> century, it was first used by a missionary as a medium to teach the Kangxi Emperor of the latest geologic and scientific spirits from the West. On this map, it also includes written biological knowledge and climate knowledge. Therefore, this research aims to present the design of the interactive and immersive serious game based installation that developed from the rich content of the Kunyu Quantu World Map, and to analyse visitor’s experience in terms of real world’s cultural knowledge learning and interactive responses.

scholarly journals Research Concerning the Efficiency of Aronia Melanocarpa for Pharmaceutical Purpos

2016 ◽  
Vol 4 (1) ◽  
pp. 115 ◽  
Author(s):  
Naliana Lupascu ◽  
Emin Cadar ◽  
Melat Cherim ◽  
Cristina Luiza Erimia ◽  
Rodica Sîrbu
Keyword(s):  
Varicose Veins ◽  
Pharmaceutical Research ◽  
Iodine Content ◽  
Medical Studies ◽  
High Iodine ◽  
Research Orientation ◽  
Aronia Melanocarpa ◽  
The Social ◽  
The Rich ◽  
Rich Content

The major impact of many types of disease on the human body have generated medical research orientation toward biotechnology identification and extraction of active principles from natural resources. The social problem to improve the health of the population, to maintain social balance of a healthy society oriented medical-pharmaceutical research for the use of other sources of pharmaceuticals from natural sources and not synthetic chemistry. On this line of work is also included the research wich orientates pharmaceutical medical studies by using new sources of bioactive compounds such as: anthocyanes, flavonoids, phenolic acids, chlorogenic acid, tannins, vitamin P,C, B2, B6 from the shrub Aronia Melanocarpa. Besides these compounds are also found in the fruits different cyanidin glycosides: 3-galactoside, 3-glucoside, 3-arabinoside and 3-xyloside. The rich content in bioactive forms makes possible the use in treating certain diseases by using internal use in household. For internal use are used by diabetics having hypoglycemic effect, astringent properties and very strong diuretics, they are cardiac tonic, regulates blood pressure and blood glucose, treatment of varicose veins and hemorrhoids, it has a good hepatoprotective effect due to its high iodine content , are effective in hyperthyroidism and can be consumed by sufferers of Alzheimer's disease and relieving symptoms slowig the aging processes.

scholarly journals YouTube as a source of information about orthodontic clear aligners

2020 ◽  
Vol 90 (3) ◽  
pp. 419-424 ◽  
Author(s):  
Gokay Ustdal ◽  
Ayca Ustdal Guney
Keyword(s):  
Pearson Correlation ◽  
Correlation Coefficients ◽  
Search Term ◽  
Sources Of Information ◽  
The Poor ◽  
Significant Difference ◽  
The Rich ◽  
Video Group ◽  
Rich Content

ABSTRACT Objectives To evaluate the content, reliability, and quality of videos about orthodontic clear aligners on YouTube. Materials and Methods Researchers used the Google Trends website to determine that the most frequently used search term for orthodontic clear aligners on the Internet was: “Invisalign.” A search was then conducted on YouTube using the key word “Invisalign.” From the first 140 results, 100 videos were selected for analysis. A 13-point content score was used to classify poor-content and rich-content videos, and the global quality scale (GQS) was used to examine quality of the videos. To evaluate reliability of the information, a five-question scale was used. The Mann-Whitney U-test, χ2 test, and Pearson correlation coefficients were used for statistical evaluations. Results Of the YouTube videos, 33 were classified as rich content and 67 as poor content. Most videos (73%) were uploaded by laypeople, and most uploaders (71%) were women. The most commonly discussed content was instructions (65%), followed by procedure (57%) and pain (52%). Regarding the GQS, most of the videos were evaluated as moderate quality (51%). Compared with the poor-content video group, the rich-content video group had a significantly higher GQS score (P = .004). There was no significant difference between the poor-content and rich-content groups regarding information reliability (P &gt; .05). Conclusions Video content on YouTube relating to aligner orthodontics was generally insufficient. The quality of videos was moderate, but the reliability of information was generally poor. Specialists should refer patients to reliable sources of information.

Philippi

2003 ◽  
Author(s):  
Clyde E. Fant ◽  
Mitchell G. Reddish
Keyword(s):  
Gain Control ◽  
Archaeological Site ◽  
Julius Caesar ◽  
Neolithic Period ◽  
Philip Ii ◽  
Gold Mines ◽  
Early Christian ◽  
The Rich ◽  
Roman Province ◽  
The City

An important city in the Roman and early Christian period, Philippi exists today only as an archaeological site. The impressive remains of this once flourishing city on the Via Egnatia, the important Roman highway in the area, are frequently visited by modern pilgrims retracing the steps of the Apostle Paul, who started a Christian church in the city. The ruins of ancient Philippi are easy to find. The archaeological site is located in the region of Macedonia, alongside highway 12 between Kavala and Drama, next to the village of Krenides. Settlement in the area occurred as early as the Middle Neolithic period (ca. 5000 B.C.E.). In 360 B.C.E., Greek colonists from the island of Thasos, led by the exiled Athenian politician Kallistratos, founded the colony of Krenides on the site of what later became Philippi. The colony at Krenides (which means “spring,” because of the abundant streams in the area) provided the Thasians with access to the rich resources of the area, particularly its silver and gold mines. Threatened by the Thracian tribes in the area, the colonists at Krenides asked Philip II of Macedonia for military assistance in 356 B.C.E. Eager to gain control of the area, and particularly its rich resources, Philip conquered the city and renamed it Philippi in his honor. Philip fortified the city with new walls, increased the city’s population with Macedonian mercenaries, and extracted large amounts of gold and silver from the mines in the area. Although little is known of the city during the Hellenistic period, this was apparently a prosperous time for Philippi. In the 2nd century B.C.E., the Romans occupied Macedonia and turned the area into a Roman province. During the Roman period, the most i important event associated with Philippi took place. In 42 B.C.E. the forces of Octavian (later known as Augustus) and Mark Antony defeated the armies of Brutus and Cassius (the murderers of Julius Caesar) on the plains just outside the west wall of Philippi. This battle brought to an end the Roman Republic.

scholarly journals FT-IR Characterization of Pollen Biochemistry, Viability, and Germination Capacity inSaintpauliaH. Wendl. Genotypes

2015 ◽  
Vol 2015 ◽  
pp. 1-7 ◽  
Author(s):  
Erzsebet Buta ◽  
Maria Cantor ◽  
Răzvan Ștefan ◽  
Rodica Pop ◽  
Ioana Mitre ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Biological Processes ◽  
Germination Capacity ◽  
Spectroscopic Result ◽  
High Viability ◽  
Ft Ir ◽  
The Rich ◽  
Solid Nutrient Medium ◽  
Rich Content ◽  
Absorbance Band

FT-IR characterization of pollen biochemistry was analyzed to detect possible connection with the viability (by staining with potassium iodide, 25%) and the germination capacity (on solid nutrient medium), in 15Saintpauliagenotypes. Vibrational spectroscopy indicates that the pollen ofS. ionanthagenotype “Red Velvet” is rich in proteins, lipids, triglycerides, and esters and has a viability of 88.4% and a low germination capacity (27.16%). ForS. ionantha“Jolly Red” and “Lucky Ladybug” genotypes, pollen showed high viability (88.81–91.49%) and low germination capacity (23.02–9.17%), even though the pollen is rich in carbohydrates.S. ionantha“Aloha Orchid” genotype has the highest percentage of viability (94.32%) and germination capacity (45.73%) and a rich content of carbohydrates and polygalacturonic acids. InS. rupicolaandS. ionanthagenotypes, the rich content of polygalacturonic acids, lipids, and carbohydrates favourably influenced the germination capacity. Spectroscopic result indicates, through different absorbance band intensity, a possible link between biochemical composition, viability, and germination capacity ofSaintpauliapollen. To determine exactly the relation between biochemistry and biological processes, it is necessary to initiate quantitative researches.

scholarly journals Prospects for the Production of Aromatized Wines Enriched with Biologically Active Compounds

2021 ◽  
pp. 11-28
Author(s):  
Marine Demetrashvili ◽  
◽  
Mariam Khomasuridze ◽  
Guram Tkemaladze ◽  
◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
High Performance Liquid Chromatography ◽  
High Performance ◽  
Biologically Active Compounds ◽  
Biologically Active ◽  
Total Phenols ◽  
Active Compounds ◽  
The Rich ◽  
Rich Content ◽  
Positive Effect ◽  
Control Samples

Within the experiment, for preparation of the aromatized wines, enriched with biologically active compounds, were used the endemic medicinal plants and fruits. In the control and trial samples, by application of high performance liquid chromatography, were determined the content of total phenols, resveratrol, quercetin, myricetin and micronutrients. Compared to the corresponding control samples – sweet fortified wine, Saperavi and Hawthorn Red Aromatized Wine contents 21%, and Rkatsiteli, Kiwi and Elecampane White Aromatized Wine, 18.25% more total phenols. Based on conducted analyses, the trial samples contain twice more antioxidants, than they are typically identified in wines: Saperavi, Blackberry, Plum and Leonurus Red Aromatized Wine is characterized with the rich content of resveratrol, while, Rkatsiteli, buckthorn and balm with - quercetin and myricetin. These compounds are widely used in pharmaceutical industry. The enrichment of wines with these antioxidant is achieved by the usage of plants and herbs. Besides, the selected materials influenced on micronutrients, their content is also significantly increased. The obtained results confirm, that the selected materials and worked out recipes are effective for the production of beverages that have a positive effect on the human health.

scholarly journals Research Concerning the Efficiency of Aronia Melanocarpa for Pharmaceutical Purpos

2016 ◽  
Vol 2 (1) ◽  
pp. 115
Author(s):  
Naliana Lupascu ◽  
Emin Cadar ◽  
Melat Cherim ◽  
Cristina Luiza Erimia ◽  
Rodica Sîrbu
Keyword(s):  
Varicose Veins ◽  
Pharmaceutical Research ◽  
Iodine Content ◽  
Medical Studies ◽  
High Iodine ◽  
Research Orientation ◽  
Aronia Melanocarpa ◽  
The Social ◽  
The Rich ◽  
Rich Content

The major impact of many types of disease on the human body have generated medical research orientation toward biotechnology identification and extraction of active principles from natural resources. The social problem to improve the health of the population, to maintain social balance of a healthy society oriented medical-pharmaceutical research for the use of other sources of pharmaceuticals from natural sources and not synthetic chemistry. On this line of work is also included the research wich orientates pharmaceutical medical studies by using new sources of bioactive compounds such as: anthocyanes, flavonoids, phenolic acids, chlorogenic acid, tannins, vitamin P,C, B2, B6 from the shrub Aronia Melanocarpa. Besides these compounds are also found in the fruits different cyanidin glycosides: 3-galactoside, 3-glucoside, 3-arabinoside and 3-xyloside. The rich content in bioactive forms makes possible the use in treating certain diseases by using internal use in household. For internal use are used by diabetics having hypoglycemic effect, astringent properties and very strong diuretics, they are cardiac tonic, regulates blood pressure and blood glucose, treatment of varicose veins and hemorrhoids, it has a good hepatoprotective effect due to its high iodine content , are effective in hyperthyroidism and can be consumed by sufferers of Alzheimer's disease and relieving symptoms slowig the aging processes.

scholarly journals SfM for Orthophoto to Generation: A Winning Approach for Cultural Heritage Knowledge

2015 ◽  
Vol XL-5/W7 ◽  
pp. 91-98 ◽  
Author(s):  
F. Chiabrando ◽  
E. Donadio ◽  
F. Rinaudo
Keyword(s):  
Cultural Heritage ◽  
Structure From Motion ◽  
Image Matching ◽  
Accuracy Assessment ◽  
Low Cost ◽  
Survey Techniques ◽  
Large Sets ◽  
The Rich ◽  
Rich Content ◽  
Digital Survey

3D detailed models derived from digital survey techniques have increasingly developed and focused in many field of application. The high detailed content and accuracy of such models make them so attractive and usable for large sets of purposes in Cultural Heritage. The present paper focuses on one of the main techniques used nowadays for Cultural Heritage survey and documentation: the image matching approach or Structure from Motion (SfM) technique. According to the low cost nature and the rich content of derivable information, these techniques are extremely strategic in poor available resources sectors such as Cultural Heritage documentation. <br><br> After an overview of the employed algorithms and used approaches of SfM computer vision based techniques, the paper is focused in a critical analysis of the strategy used by two common employed software: the commercial suite Agisoft Photoscan and the open source tool MicMac realized by IGN France. The experimental section is focused on the description of applied tests (from RPAS data to terrestrial acquisitions), purposed to compare different solutions in various featured study cases. Finally, the accuracy assessment of the achieved products is compared and analyzed according to the strategy employed by the studied software.

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