Recensione a Montañés, maestro de maestros, catalogo della mostra a cura di Ignacio Cano Rivero, Ignacio Hermoso Romero e María del Valme Muñoz Rubio

Storia della critica d'arte: annuario della S.I.S.C.A. ◽

10.48294/s2020.001 ◽

2020 ◽

Vol 1 ◽

pp. 9-23

Author(s):

Raffaele Casciaro

Keyword(s):

Critical Review ◽

17Th Century ◽

Critical Tradition ◽

Artistic Production ◽

Wood Sculpture ◽

Contextual Meaning ◽

Biographical Profile

The critical review, recent restorations and an excellent photographic campaign have allowed a new reading of the work of Juan Martínez Montañés, the greatest wood sculptor of the Andalusian Renaissance. The Seville exhibition and its catalog explored themes such as the role of the wood arts in 16th and 17th century Andalusia, the contextual meaning of the art of the retable and the importance of polychromy in Montañés’s sculpture. Some attributions appear less convincing and a summary biographical profile that would have facilitated the reading of the essays and catalog entries is missing. This paper takes its cue from the theme of the exhibition to compare the Italian and Spanish critical tradition on polychrome wood sculpture. In Spain the high consideration for this sector of artistic production has always kept it at the center of the interests of the client and critics, unlike what has happened in Italy.

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Faculty Opinions recommendation of The complex role of the serotonin transporter in adult neurogenesis and neuroplasticity. A critical review.

Faculty Opinions – Post-Publication Peer Review of the Biomedical Literature ◽

10.3410/f.718665867.793528414 ◽

2017 ◽

Author(s):

Donatella Marazziti

Keyword(s):

Serotonin Transporter ◽

Adult Neurogenesis ◽

Critical Review

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THE ROLE OF BRACHYTHERAPY IN TREATMENT FOR ESOPHAGEAL CANCER

Problems in oncology ◽

10.37469/0507-3758-2017-63-4-660-665 ◽

2017 ◽

Vol 63 (4) ◽

pp. 660-665

Author(s):

Yelena Tyuryaeva

Keyword(s):

Esophageal Cancer ◽

Critical Review ◽

Palliative Treatment ◽

Combined Treatment ◽

Neoadjuvant Treatment ◽

Early Esophageal Cancer ◽

Separate Section ◽

Treatment Regimens ◽

Contradictory Data

The article is devoted to various aspects of the use of intraluminal brachytherapy (IB) in treatment for esophageal cancer (EC). A critical review of the use of IB as a component of combined radiotherapy/chemoradiotherapy in neoadjuvant treatment regimens, for definitive CRT, as well as in palliative treatment of non-operable tumors of this localization is given. The contradictory data on the effectiveness of brachytherapy with locally distributed, inoperable EC are summarized. A separate section relates to the prospects for incorporating brachytherapy into combined treatment of early esophageal cancer. Carried out analysis testifies to the necessity of standardization of summary and daily doses of irradiation depending on the indications to the IB.

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Therapeutic role of vegetables in Respiratory Diseases – A critical review from Ayurvedic classics.

Journal of Ayurveda and Integrated Medical Sciences (JAIMS) ◽

10.21760/jaims.v1i3.4429 ◽

2016 ◽

Vol 1 (3) ◽

Author(s):

Dr. Raghavendra Naik ◽

Shweta Vekariya ◽

R. N. Acharya ◽

Sneha D. Borkar

Keyword(s):

Clinical Practice ◽

Respiratory Disease ◽

Respiratory System ◽

Critical Review ◽

Critical Analysis ◽

Respiratory Diseases ◽

Unique Contribution ◽

Pharmacological Activities ◽

The Family

The concept of Pathya (wholesome diet) is an unique contribution of Ayurveda, which plays an important role in prevention and management of many diseases. “Shakavarga”, a category under dietetics in classical texts of Ayurveda enlisted different vegetables with their properties and indications in different disease conditions. These vegetables can be prescribed as Pathya (wholesome diet) in clinical practice. In the present review, plants described under Shakavarga, indicated as Pathya in different diseases related to Pranavaha Srotas (Respiratory system) were compiled from 15 different Ayurvedic classical texts. Critical analysis of the compiled data reveals that out of 332 vegetables described under Shakavarga, 44 are indicated in respiratory disease like Shvasa (Dyspnoea/Asthma), Kasa (Cough), Peenasa (Chronic rhinitis) and Hikka (Hiccup). Among them, botanical identity of 42 classical plants has been established and maximum number of vegetables belongs to the family cucurbitaceae (10) followed by solanaceae (4). Some of these vegetables have been reported for their various pharmacological activities related to prevention and management of diseases related to Pranavaha Srotas (Respiratory system). These vegetables are reported for their anti-inflammatory (16), antioxidant (14), anti-allergic (6) and antitussive (3) activities. The observed result may be helpful in use of vegetables as Pathya (wholesome diet) and planning further scientific studies about the efficacy of these plants on prevention as well as management of respiratory diseases.

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A Critical Review of Computational Creativity in Built Environment Design

Buildings ◽

10.3390/buildings11010029 ◽

2021 ◽

Vol 11 (1) ◽

pp. 29

Author(s):

Ning Gu ◽

Peiman Amini Behbahani

Keyword(s):

Built Environment ◽

Critical Review ◽

Contemporary Literature ◽

Research Interest ◽

Future Research ◽

Computational Creativity ◽

Environment Design ◽

Supporting Tool ◽

Definition Of

Computational creativity in built environment (BE) design has been a subject of research interest in the discipline. This paper presents a critical review of various ways computational creativity has been and can be defined and approached in BE design. The paper examines a comprehensive body of contemporary literature on the topics of creativity, computational creativity, and their assessment to identify levels of computational creativity. The paper then proceeds to a further review of the implications of these levels specifically in BE design. The paper identifies four areas in BE design where computational creativity is relevant. In two areas—synthesis (generation) and analysis—there is considerable literature on lower levels of computational creativity. However, in two other areas—interfacing and communication—even the definition of computational creativity is not as defined and clear for the discipline, and most works only consider the role of computers as a supporting tool or medium. These open up future research opportunities for the discipline.

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