An Interactive Immersive Serious Game Application for Kunyu Quantu World Map

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.

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

Viruses ◽

10.3390/v13071240 ◽

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.

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

BMJ Open ◽

10.1136/bmjopen-2015-008160 ◽

2015 ◽

Vol 5 (8) ◽

pp. e008160 ◽

Cited By ~ 8

Author(s):

J MacRae ◽

B Darlow ◽

L McBain ◽

O Jones ◽

M Stubbe ◽

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Keyword(s):

Primary Care ◽

Big Data ◽

The Rich ◽

Rich Content

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Empowering Aboriginal Families as Their Children’s First Teachers of Cultural Knowledge, Languages and Identity at Galiwin’ku FaFT Playgroup

Australasian Journal of Early Childhood ◽

10.1177/18369391211038978 ◽

2021 ◽

pp. 183693912110389

Author(s):

Dorothy Gapany ◽

Marilyn Murukun ◽

Jessica Goveas ◽

Jonica Dhurrkay ◽

Verity Burarrwanga ◽

...

Keyword(s):

Young Children ◽

Sign Language ◽

Educational Program ◽

Learning Experiences ◽

Self Esteem ◽

Early Learning ◽

Cultural Knowledge ◽

Daily Interactions ◽

The Rich ◽

Aboriginal Children

Embracing and embedding the rich cultural knowledge, languages, concepts and skills that Aboriginal families and children bring to playgroup is key to empowering families as their children’s first teachers and strengthening young children’s self-esteem, pride, confidence and identities. In this article, we share our story of how we have explored and upheld the strengths of Yolŋu identity, cultural knowledge and language in the Galiwin’ku Families as First Teachers (FaFT) playgroup early educational program. We highlight the ways we have supported mothers to embed gesture, sign language, Yolngu Matha language conventions, Yolŋu kinship, clan concepts and dance into their daily interactions with their children at FaFT. We reflect on what has empowered mothers to feel agentic in their children’s learning in these playgroups and to build strong Yolŋu identities in young children and argue that playgroup is a vital educational platform through which to deliver culturally meaningful early learning experiences for Aboriginal children prior to preschool.

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Identity Meanings and Categorical Inequality

Identities in Everyday Life ◽

10.1093/oso/9780190873066.003.0013 ◽

2019 ◽

pp. 267-288 ◽

Cited By ~ 2

Author(s):

Kimberly B. Rogers

Keyword(s):

Social Action ◽

Cultural Beliefs ◽

Social Groups ◽

Cultural Knowledge ◽

Cultural Meanings ◽

Affect Control Theory ◽

Affect Control ◽

The People ◽

Race Ethnicity ◽

The Rich

I use affect control theory (ACT) to show how we apply cultural knowledge to classify and form impressions of the people we encounter, producing inequality as widely shared cultural beliefs are translated into predictable patterns of social action. I apply ACT measurement dimensions (evaluation, potency, and activity) to show that cultural beliefs about social groups, known as “social identity meanings,” convey groups’ relative positions within systems of inequality such as race/ethnicity, national origin, gender, sexuality, religion, and social class. I find that privileged groups (e.g., whites, the rich, heterosexuals, Americans, and Christians) are higher in power (potency) but lower in status (evaluation) than other groups across dimensions of inequality. This meaning profile is shared by roles, traits, and behaviors that signify authority across diverse social domains. I consider the implications of these findings and of ACT more broadly for understanding how inequalities reflected in cultural meanings are often reproduced through interactions.

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Big Data Management for Cloud-Enabled Geological Information Services

Scientific Programming ◽

10.1155/2018/1327214 ◽

2018 ◽

Vol 2018 ◽

pp. 1-13 ◽

Cited By ~ 1

Author(s):

Yueqin Zhu ◽

Yongjie Tan ◽

Xiong Luo ◽

Zhijie He

Keyword(s):

Big Data ◽

Data Processing ◽

Data Management ◽

Information Services ◽

Cloud Platform ◽

Application Development ◽

Geological Information ◽

Technology Applications ◽

Massive Scale ◽

Application Requirements

Cloud computing as a powerful technology of performing massive-scale and complex computing plays an important role in implementing geological information services. In the era of big data, data are being collected at an unprecedented scale. Therefore, to ensure successful data processing and analysis in cloud-enabled geological information services (CEGIS), we must address the challenging and time-demanding task of big data processing. This review starts by elaborating the system architecture and the requirements for big data management. This is followed by the analysis of the application requirements and technical challenges of big data management for CEGIS in China. This review also presents the application development opportunities and technical trends of big data management in CEGIS, including collection and preprocessing, storage and management, analysis and mining, parallel computing based cloud platform, and technology applications.

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Cross Cultural Knowledge, Ethno-Conservation, and Sustainability Pragmatism

Management of Sustainable Development ◽

10.2478/msd-2018-0009 ◽

2018 ◽

Vol 10 (1) ◽

pp. 61-72 ◽

Cited By ~ 1

Author(s):

Nosayaba O. Oka

Keyword(s):

Management Practices ◽

Cultural Knowledge ◽

Cross Cultural ◽

Small Scale ◽

Political Actors ◽

Common Path ◽

Perceptions And Attitudes ◽

The Rich ◽

Cultural Ecological ◽

Natural Ecology

Abstract Local conservative knowledge cut across small-scale ecological natural resource management practices, whilst scientific innovations generates extensive solutions using key principles of empirical study. Assessing tribal peoples’ lifestyles, disposition and the preservation of the rich cultural endowments and vegetation fertility, shows linkages of strict enforcement of customary environmentalism to secure livelihood sources. This qualitative study uses descriptive comparison of cross-cultural conservation practices to underscore the reconciliation of cultural knowledge, natural ecology sustainability. Data and case studies from cultural behaviours, perceptions and attitudes of certain tribal groups were processed and presented as strategies and solutions for inclusive propositions. Theories and dataset from previous journals, reports, books and conference communique from multilateral agencies, non-political actors, research institutes were resourceful in arriving at conclusions that will provide a common path that accentuates cultural ecological practices to broaden the campaign for sustainability.

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Digital Indigenous Craft: Expressing Māori Culture through Computational tools in Architecture

10.26686/wgtn.17060384 ◽

2021 ◽

Author(s):

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James Durcan

Keyword(s):

Indigenous Communities ◽

Computational Design ◽

Digital Fabrication ◽

Cultural Knowledge ◽

Architectural Discourse ◽

Computational Tools ◽

Local Material ◽

Architectural Framework ◽

The Rich ◽

Design Skills

<p>Within present architectural discourse, there is universal concern that contemporary architectural processes efface the culture of indigenous communities, resulting in the homogenisation of architecture globally. The imminent question therefore is; how can the assimilation of digital tools and indigenous culture be a catalyst to empower culturally embodied architecture that responds to our indigenous Māori identity and spirit, without falling into architectural homogeneity? Working in direct conjunction with Ngai Tāmanuhi-ri Iwi (tribal group), on the poignant site, Te Kurī-a-Pāoa (Young Nicks Head), this thesis initiates dialogue to investigate the amalgamation of progressive digital fabrication techniques and the rich cultural identity and Mātauranga Māori (cultural knowledge) of Ngai Tāmanuhiri. Subsequently, a pavilion, incorporatinga locally inspired ‘whai’ (stingray) motif has been designed providing an architectural framework to facilitate design-led research. One-uku (clay), has been identified early as an indigenous material with enormous potential and led to the development of custom-built additive fabrication tools that can elevate this abundant local material for use within the architectural sphere. A secondary focus of this research is the development of computational (parametric) and analogue workflows to enable the production of architectural scale ceramic modules. Ultimately, this thesis argues that when computational design skills are ulilised alongside indigenous knowledge, digitally produced artefacts are capable of becoming meaningful for all.</p>

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Research Concerning the Efficiency of Aronia Melanocarpa for Pharmaceutical Purpos

European Journal of Interdisciplinary Studies ◽

10.26417/ejis.v4i1.p115-121 ◽

2016 ◽

Vol 4 (1) ◽

pp. 115 ◽

Cited By ~ 2

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.

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Representation of Heaven and Beyond

Asian Studies ◽

10.4312/as.2019.7.2.115-151 ◽

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.

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YouTube as a source of information about orthodontic clear aligners

The Angle Orthodontist ◽

10.2319/072419-491.1 ◽

2020 ◽

Vol 90 (3) ◽

pp. 419-424 ◽

Cited By ~ 2

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 > .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.

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