Historical Events Research Articles

Study and analysis of National Museum of Ras Al Khaimah collection for future generations accessibility

The National Museum of Ras Al Khaimah reflects an eventful history, displaying a rich diversity of traditional architecture. Today, the 'Late Fort’ exhibits historical, ethnographical, and archaeological material relating to the emirate of Ras Al Khaimah and provides an interesting insight into the history and traditions of this area. The formulation of history through the study and preservation of the museum collection is a dynamic and collaborative process that applies a multidisciplinary approach, ethical considerations, and a commitment to sharing the richness of human history with current and future generations. The research focuses on and sheds light on the role of technology in studying, investigating, and preserving collections, which can extract information that formulates their history. Different cases here represent different time periods: the Daggers, two cases of the Khanjar/dagger, specifically of the Jambiya type, herbarium collections, and pottery from the National Museum of Ras Al Khaimah are valuable resources and crucial evidence for formulating and understanding the history, culture, and for research, education, and inspiration when studying and preserving it. The research offers different methodologies used to approach the three cases. the study of daggers shows that examination prior to treatment can help to understand the historical significance of the objects and their technology. the digitization of the herbarium, allow data sharing of images and make them accessible to botanists and others around the world. two potteries from a modern excavation, has being subjected to different. analyses if the sediment found inside them. By adopting integrated study and preservation approaches, using technology and the correct methodology, we can extract more information, extend the lifespan of collections, and make them more accessible and sustainable.

Phylotranscriptomic analyses reveal the evolutionary complexity of Paris L. (Melanthiaceae), a morphologically distinctive genus with significant pharmaceutical importance.

Previous phylogenetic studies on the pharmaceutically significant genus Paris (Melanthiaceae) have consistently revealed substantial cytonuclear discordance, yet the underlying mechanism responsible for this phenomenon remains elusive. This study aims to reconstruct a robust nuclear backbone phylogeny and elucidate the potential evolutionarily complex events contributing to previously observed cytonuclear discordance within Paris. Based on a comprehensive set of nuclear low-copy orthologous genes obtained from transcriptomic data, the intrageneric phylogeny of Paris, along with its phylogenetic relationships to allied genera were inferred, using coalescent and concatenated approaches. The analysis of gene tree discordance and reticulate evolution, in conjunction with an incomplete lineage sorting (ILS) simulation, was conducted to explore potential hybridization and ILS events in the evolutionary history of Paris and assess their contribution to the discordance of gene trees. The nuclear phylogeny unequivocally confirmed the monophyly of Paris and its sister relationship with Trillium, while widespread incongruences in gene trees were observed at the majority of internal nodes within Paris. The reticulate evolution analysis identified five instances of hybridization events in Paris, indicating that hybridization events might have recurrently occurred throughout the evolutionary history of Paris. In contrast, the ILS simulations revealed that only two internal nodes within sect. Euthyra experienced ILS events. Our data suggest that the previously observed cytonuclear discordance in the phylogeny of Paris can primarily be attributed to recurrent hybridization events, with secondary contributions from infrequent ILS events. The recurrent hybridization events in the evolutionary history of Paris not only drove lineage diversification and speciation but also facilitated morphological innovation, and enhanced ecological adaptability. Therefore, artificial hybridization has great potential for breeding medicinal Paris species. These findings significantly contribute to our comprehensive understanding of the evolutionary complexity of this pharmaceutically significant plant lineage, thereby facilitating effective exploration and conservation efforts.

Reinventing the Wheel? On the Production and Acquisition of Knowledge in Politics

Reinventing the Wheel? On the Production and Acquisition of Knowledge in Politics The US Declaration of Independence’s opening claim – «We hold these truths to be self-evident» – is unjustified. Historical events and present circumstances internationally do not bear it out either. Why has the ‹sustainability› of knowledge about democracy, rule of law, and human rights proven so difficult to ensure, including in world’s oldest liberal democracies? Answering this question requires us to examine how knowledge is produced and acquired in the political context today. More specifically, we must study the widespread phenomena of populism and truthiness and their effects on the respective epistemic processes. Finally, it is imperative to consider what remains, what should remain, and how that might remain in the (re-)formation of political systems over space and time. The societal significance of this investigation should at least be ‹self-evident› in this the biggest election year in history.

­Soviet ‘Easterns/Osterns’ of the 1920s: Adventure Films on the Caucasian Frontier of Russia

The article elucidates the issue of representation in Soviet cinema of historical events that transpired during the formation of the Caucasian frontier and the interactions that emerged between the indigenous population and the tsarist troops. The term “Eastern” is analogous to the term “Western” which refers to films about the exploration of the Wild West. This is a useful way of conceptualizing Soviet silent films created on Caucasian material from the 19th–early 20th centuries. This article aims to examine feature films from the 1920s that depict Russia’s advance into the Caucasus. It seeks to identify similarities and differences between these films and the first Soviet “Easterns/Osterns” and “Westerns,” as well as to analyze the influence of ideological attitudes in historical science on the interpretation and depiction of events that took place on the Caucasian frontier. The visual sources utilized in this study include the silent films ‘Abrek Zaur’ (1926), ‘The Law of the Mountains’ (1927), and ‘Zelimkhan’ (1929). Additionally, published materials from the 1920s, including periodicals such as newspapers and magazines, were consulted. The study yielded insights into the stylistic similarities between classic Westerns and the first Soviet Easterns, including the portrayal of protagonists, the use of action and stunts, and the incorporation of jumps. The content of the films is correlated with real historical events, but they reflect the Bolshevik paradigm of history in the study of ethnosocial conflicts in the Caucasus. In films about highlanders, masculine culture is a dominant feature due to gender attitudes and the national cultural identity of the peoples of the Caucasus. Films about mountaineers were instrumental in shaping perceptions of the Caucasus during the early decades of the twentieth century. They illustrate the attributes of traditional culture, daily life, customs of mountain village inhabitants, the characteristics of the landscape, and architectural features. In general, films of an adventurous nature created on Caucasian material are of interest to those with an affinity for classic cinema, particularly the earliest Soviet Eastern films, as well as to researchers seeking to gain insight into significant historical and cultural information. This article is intended for those engaged in the study of the history of Soviet cinema.

The Oriental Aesthetic Conception in the Animated Film Chang An

As an art form, film and television works are not only intended to entertain the public, but also a medium to convey ideas, emotions and aesthetic concepts, containing aesthetic value and artistic atmosphere, which can trigger the audience s emotional resonance and thinking. Chang An, a theatrical animation, reconstructs the narrative of historical animated films based on real characters and historical events. With the rhyme of poetry and the melody of music, it embodies the essence of shape dispersing but spirit concentrating in the Oriental aesthetic thought, cleverly constructs a unique Oriental implication of Chinese animated films, and innovatively constructs a new aesthetic paradigm of domestic animated films. It is not only a tribute to cultural inheritance and tradition, but also an exploration of innovation and the pursuit of beauty. This paper analyzes the expression of Oriental aesthetics from the aspects of film narration and art design with examples, in order to provide reference for domestic animation creators.

Modeling Population Dynamics in the Indian Context: A Differential Difference Equation Approach

The study of population dynamics is of paramount importance in comprehending the evolving demographics and socioeconomic structure of a country. The task of modelling population dynamics in the Indian context poses distinct challenges and opportunities owing to the extensive and heterogeneous nature of the country's population. This research paper utilises a differential difference equation (DDE) methodology to comprehensively model population dynamics in India. The study seeks to enhance comprehension of population dynamics by considering various factors, including birth rates, death rates, migration patterns, and seasonal variations. The study employs Delay Differential Equations (DDEs) as a mathematical framework to effectively model the dynamic characteristics of population systems. These equations account for time delays, historical events, and discrete factors that play a significant role in shaping population dynamics, whether it be growth or decline. Numerical techniques, such as Euler's method and the Runge-Kutta method, are utilised in order to solve Delay Differential Equation (DDE) models and effectively simulate the dynamics of populations over a given time period. The evaluation of each method involves a comparative analysis of its accuracy, smoothness, convergence properties, and computational efficiency. The research findings presented in this study enhance our comprehension of population dynamics in India and offer significant insights that can be utilised by policymakers, urban planners, and researchers in the fields of demography, public health, and social sciences. The results have the potential to provide valuable insights for evidence-based decision-making and the development of effective policies aimed at addressing the various challenges and opportunities related to population dynamics in the Indian context.

Unravelling the tectonic evolution of the Dinarides—Alps—Pannonian Basin transition zone: insights from structural analysis and low-temperature thermochronology from Ivanščica Mt., NW Croatia

A comprehensive study, including geological mapping, structural and thermochronological analysis, has been carried out on Ivanščica Mountain (NW Croatia), with the aim to reconstruct the tectonic history of the Dinarides, Southern/Eastern Alps and Pannonian Basin transitional zone. Implementation of structural and thermochronological methods enabled a subdivision of Ivanščica Mt. into two structural domains (from bottom to top): Ivanščica Parautochthon and Ivanščica Imbricate Fan and Cenozoic sedimentary cover. In addition, a sequence of deformational events in tectonic history of this transitional zone is proposed, comprising three extensional and four contractional events starting from Middle Triassic until present times. The two oldest deformational events indicate Middle Triassic (D1) and Early Jurassic (D2) extensional pulses and only occur in volcano-sedimentary successions of the Ivanščica Mt. The oldest contractional event (D3) is related to the obduction of a Neotethyan ophiolitic mélange over an Upper Triassic to Lower Cretaceous succession of the eastern margin of the Adriatic microplate, which resulted in thermal overprint of the Ivanščica Imbricate Fan structural domain in Berriasian—Valanginian times (~ 140 Ma). This event was soon followed by a second contractional event (D4), which resulted in thrusting and imbrication of the Adriatic passive margin successions together with previously emplaced ophiolitic mélange, thermal overprint of the footwall successions, fast exhumation and erosion. Apatite fission track data together with syn-tectonic deposits indicate an Hauterivian to Albian age of this D4 event (~ 133–100 Ma). These Mesozoic structures were dextrally rotated in post-Oligocene times and brought from the initially typically Dinaridic SE striking and SW verging structures to the recent SW striking and NW verging structures. The following extensional event (D5) is associated with the formation of SE striking and mostly NE dipping normal listric faults, and ENE striking dextral faults accommodating top-NE extension in the Pannonian Basin. Deformations were coupled with hanging wall sedimentation of Ottnangian to middle Badenian (middle Burdigalian to upper Langhian; ~ 18–14 Ma) syn-rift deposit as observed from the reflection seismic and well data. A short-lasting contraction (D6) was registered in the late Sarmatian (late Serravallian; ~ 12 Ma). The youngest documented deformational event (D7) resulted in reactivation of ENE striking dextral faults, formation of SE striking dextral faults as well as the formation of E to ENE trending folds and reverse faults. This event corresponds to late Pannonian (late Messinian; ~ 6 Ma) to Present NNW-SSE contraction driven by the indentation and counterclockwise rotation of Adriatic microplate. Recognized tectonic events and their timings indicate that Ivanščica was mainly affected by deformational phases related to the Mesozoic evolution of the Neotethys Ocean as well as Cenozoic opening and inversion of the Pannonian Basin. Therefore, the Mesozoic tectono-sedimentary evolution of Ivanščica Mountain proves the paleogeographic affiliation of its non-ophiolitic Mesozoic structural-stratigraphic entities to the Pre-Karst unit of the Dinarides.

A tight coupling model for urban flood simulation based on SWMM and TELEMAC-2D and the uncertainty analysis

The urban flood of rainstorm has posed a major threat to human life and property in recent years, seriously affecting the sustainable development of society. The numerical model can simulate how an urban flood develops and moves, and then guide how to reduce the disaster's impact. This study develops a tight coupling model named STUFMS based on Storm Water Management Model (SWMM) and TELEMAC-2D for urban flood simulation. Theoretical and practical cases were respectively applied to verify the reasonability and accuracy of the model. The theoretical case demonstrates that the STUFMS can better simulate the process of water exchange between the surface and rainwater drainage systems while the practical case suggests that the change in water level and the flooded area simulated by the STUFMS are basically consistent with the typical historical rainfall events. The uncertainty analysis revealed that terrain resolution and temporal resolution of rainfall series have a significant impact on the inundation scopes. Generally, the STUFMS model behaved well in simulating the urban flood process, offering a novel tool for numerical modeling of urban flood.

Can Multiscale Thermal Infrared Imaging Help Validate and Monitor Water Stress in Alluvial Forests?

ABSTRACTAlluvial forests are sensitive to drought induced by climate change and exacerbated by altered flow regimes. Our ability to detect and map their sensitivity to drought is crucial to evaluate the effects of climate change and adjust management practices. Therefore, we explore the potential of multiscale thermal infrared imagery (TIR) to diagnose their sensitivity to droughts. In summer 2022, we sampled leaves and phloem on Populus nigra trees from two sites with contrasted hydrological connectivity along the Ain River (France) to investigate the seasonality of water stress and act as ground truth for airborne TIR images. To map forest sensitivity to drought, we used TIR data from four airborne campaigns and Landsat archives over a larger spatial and temporal extent. Field data showed that stress conditions were reached for both sites but were higher in the site with lower groundwater connectivity, which was also the case for individual tree crown temperatures. At the forest plot scale, canopy temperature was linked to forest connectivity for two of four TIR campaigns, with higher values in the more degraded reaches. Landsat data were used to locate the areas of the riparian forest impacted by a historical drought event and monitor their recovery and proved useful to identify trends. TIR data showed promising results to help detect and map tree water stress in riparian environments. However, stress is not detected in all TIR campaigns, demonstrating that one‐shot TIR acquisitions alone are not enough to diagnose stress and complementary in‐field eco‐physiological measurements are necessary.

Historical Memory and Personal Trauma in Yu Hua s Novels

This paper explores the intertwining of historical memory and personal trauma in Yu Hua s novels and their profound impact on individual and societal interactions. By analyzing works such as To Live and Brothers, the paper reveals how Yu Hua intricately integrates historical memory into individual lives, demonstrating how historical events leave imprints on the inner world of characters and form psychological trauma. Historical memory not only alters individuals material conditions but also shapes their emotions and behaviors on a psychological level. The paper further delves into how individuals cope with these traumas amidst societal changes and how social environments shape individual destinies. Yu Hua s works illustrate the complex interaction between individuals and society, revealing the deep impact of social structures and cultural values on personal lives. Through detailed depictions, this paper provides profound insights into individual and societal interactions, highlighting the significant role of historical memory and personal trauma in literary narrative and offering a rich perspective on understanding the impact of social change on individual lives.

Analisis Perbandingan Konsep Pendidikan Islam dan Barat

This paper presents a comparative analysis of Islamic and Western concepts, focusing on their philosophical, cultural, and social dimensions. The study examines the underlying principles and values that shape each conceptual framework, highlighting similarities, differences, and areas of convergence. Through a comprehensive review of literature and historical perspectives, the paper explores key themes such as ethics, governance, justice, and human rights within both Islamic and Western traditions. Additionally, the analysis delves into the influence of historical events, religious beliefs, and cultural norms on the development and interpretation of these concepts in each tradition. By critically examining the similarities and differences between Islamic and Western concepts, this study aims to contribute to a deeper understanding of the diverse philosophical and cultural perspectives that shape global discourse and facilitate dialogue between different civilizations.

Merging modelled and reported flood impacts in Europe in a combined flood event catalogue for 1950–2020

Abstract. Long-term trends in flood losses are regulated by multiple factors including climate variation, demographic dynamics, economic growth, land-use transitions, reservoir construction and flood risk reduction measures. The attribution of those drivers through the use of counterfactual scenarios of hazard, exposure or vulnerability first requires a good representation of historical events, including their location, their intensity and the factual circumstances in which they occurred. Here, we develop a chain of models that is capable of recreating riverine, coastal and compound floods in Europe between 1950 and 2020 that had a potential to cause significant socioeconomic impacts. This factual catalogue of almost 15 000 such events was scrutinized with historical records of flood impacts. We found that at least 10 % of them led to significant socioeconomic impacts (including fatalities) according to available sources. The model chain was able to capture events responsible for 96 % of known impacts contained in the Historical Analysis of Natural Hazards in Europe (HANZE) flood impact database in terms of persons affected and economic losses and for 81 % of fatalities. The dataset enables the study of the drivers of vulnerability and flood adaptation due to a large sample of events with historical impact data. The model chain can be further used to generate counterfactual events, especially those related to climate change and human influence on catchments.

The influence of follower reactions on political leaders’ environmental policy communication: toward a social-mediated dynamic influence framework

ABSTRACT This study proposes that social-mediated leadership communication is a dynamic influence process, involving visible leader communications, follower emotional responses, and subsequent leader actions. These interactions form a feedback loop, where follower reactions influence leaders' strategic communication. We tested this framework by analyzing U.S. political leaders' engagement with the Green New Deal during the 2020 Presidential campaign. Using Facebook posts from congressional politicians and data on follower reactions, we applied longitudinal network models, natural language processing, and multilevel event history models to examine factors behind leaders' decisions to co-share content and discuss specific policy topics. Our findings support the dynamic influence framework, showing that follower reactions, especially those indicating support and boosting message virality, are most likely to prompt shifts in leaders’ communication strategies.

Ideological and methodological foundations of the «idea of law» by Gustav Radbruch

The famous German legal philosopher G. Radbruch has gone through a complex scientific path which influenced both his worldview and methodological foundations of the concepts proposed by him. The study traces the evolution of Radbruch’s philosophy of law, which was formed under the influence of representatives of neo-Kantianism, in particular G. Simmel, H. Rickert, E. Lask and the school of «free law” – G. Kantorovich, as well as historical events – the domination of Nazism in Germany. The authors reveal the peculiarities of G. Radbruch’s methodology; his position is based on the neo-Kantian methodology of distinguishing between “what is” and “what ought to be”, on the methodology of the philosophy of values and the principle that it is logically impossible from what is to derive what is valuable, what is right, what ought to be. G. Radbruch viewed law as a cultural phenomenon, a value fact that differs from other normative systems by a special value that is important for the realization of justice. The law as a phenomenon has a positive form ( statute, custom, international agreement) and social significance (regulates human behaviour and relations). But law also has a normative character (it is an evaluation and a requirement for reality), it also has a social purpose (which is to achieve the public good), it has an individual purpose (which is to realise and ensure human rights) and a nature of universality, and therefore equality and it should embody justice. The authors examine the well-known and fundamental concept of the “idea of law” which is fundamental to Radbruch’s philosophy and consists of three elements: justice, expediency (sustability), and legal certainty. The idea of law is an essential requirement for positive law; it legitimizes it, makes it “correct law” and “lawfull law (statute)”. Legislation that does not embody the idea of law essentially loses its legal nature. Justice is the formal equal treatment of equals and unequal treatment of unequals. Legal certainty reflects the social and individual purpose of law and justifies human freedom, equality and uniqueness on the basis of human value. Expediency (sustability) is the clarity, certainty, and comprehensibility of the law and should be understood as a basis for ensuring justice. G. Radbruch’s concept of the “idea of law” is essentially a modern theory of the legitimation of positive law.

The Cultural Ostracism Of Indian Nepalis And Their Crusade For Identity In The Indian Landscape

India is a land of diverse cultures, witnessing a massive influx of people from all ages. Many historical events in the past led to the migration of various ethnicities from the neighbouring countries in India. One of the significant events was the 'Anglo-Nepalis war' of 1814 followed by the acquisition of Darjeeling by the British in the year 1835, which led to the massive migration of Nepalis1 into India. The large-scale influx resulted from the 'British colonial' demand for brave soldiers and plantation workers for tea estates. Later in 1950, the 'open border' concept in the India-Nepal Treaty of Peace and Friendship, added to the migration history. Since then, the Nepalis have dispersed and become a part of the social structure of Indian society. In the early 19th century, the influx was mainly of the janajatis2 (indigenous people) from Nepal and a few groups geographically belonging to the Himalayan areas. The immigrants geographically dispersed themselves in the areas bordering India and Nepal. Their diaspora resulted in a shift in their lifestyle and culture. At present, they are widespread in various parts of India, struggling to create a niche identity for themselves. Though they belong to India, they are not socially recognized as Indian. To an extent, the contribution of Indian-Nepalis to the military is prevalent but what remains unknown is the question of their identity of being 'an Indian'. Therefore, this paper intends to explore the Indian Nepali community’s contribution to India, the intercultural exchange, their influence on Indian cuisine and culture, and their fight for acceptance as true Indians in their own nation. Further, by examining the socio-cultural dynamics, the community’s migration pattern, and processes of cultural assimilation, this study aims to highlight the community’s efforts to overcome marginalisation and assert their identity within the broader Indian landscape

Proust before Fascism

Abstract This article analyzes readings of Proust from the 1930s to the 1950s, a period when his work was supposedly forgotten. The first section examines passages by Céline, Kurt Wais, and Curzio Malaparte, for whom Proust’s fiction was symptomatic of the dissipation of the dominant classes. The second part of the essay turns to Benjamin, Bataille, and Blanchot, for whom his novel altered conventional notions of justice, desire, figural language, and the structure of time through the experience of writing. Across the political spectrum, readings of Proust pit the rhetoric of decadence against experience and experiment. The essay concludes that although the Recherche records political, social, and historical events—from the Dreyfus affair and a morphing class structure to the onset of the war—none of these readers saw it as an announcement of disasters to come.

Cartographic Narratives of Human Settlements: The Origin and Transformations of 'Pete' in Petta Area of Bangalore, India

Bangalore Petta, also referred to as Bangalore Pete or City Market area has garnered considerable attention from urban researchers across numerous dimensions. The name "Pete" has been a recurring identifier across diverse cultures and languages, yet its origin remains enigmatic. These dimensions encompass the spectrum from morphology to perception and from visual to sensory, allowing for the exploration of diverse characteristics within this historical part of the city. Examining these settlements through various lenses is necessary to understand the significance of multiple dimensions of the city and Cartography, though a predominant tool for assessment, seldom explored in this context. Delving into the study of one of Bangalore’s oldest vernacular settlements through Cartography can unearth the visual and geographical aspects that reveals the historical layers, linguistic roots, and cultural stories woven into the fabric of the area. This method allows the tracing of the evolution of place names and uncover the narratives that have shaped the region's identity over time, offering a deeper understanding of the etymology that defines its character. Through maps, insights can be gained into how the landscape has been interpreted, inhabited, and transformed, enriching our appreciation of the area's rich and multifaceted history. Utilizing mapping tools and through analysis of these maps, the study provided visual representations of the name's dispersal, including its shifts in morphology taking into consideration the sociocultural contexts, trade routes, and historical events that have contributed to the diffusion of the name. Comparative analysis of linguistic structures reveals the relationships between different iterations of the name, “Pette”, once a prominent commercial center which has evolved significantly over time. Its transformation reflects the influence of surrounding developments and shifts in urbanism.

Abstract P112: Modifiable Factors Associated with Elevated Mean Arterial Pressure after Lower-Limb Loss

Introduction: Adults with lower-limb loss (LLL) have increased risk of cardiovascular disease even after accounting for risk factors such as physical inactivity and comorbidity burden. Increased risk of cardiovascular mortality may be driven by structural adaptations following LLL, such as increased peripheral vascular resistance. Elevated mean arterial pressure (MAP), the steady component of blood pressure, is a clinical indicator of increased peripheral vascular resistance. Additionally, MAP >100mmHg is known to lead to cardiovascular damage. However, factors associated with elevated MAP among individuals with LLL remain unknown. We aimed to identify factors associated with elevated MAP among adults with LLL, while considering non-modifiable factors. Hypothesis: We hypothesized that LLL-specific non-modifiable variables (e.g., amputation level) and modifiable variables (e.g., prosthesis use) would be significantly associated with elevated MAP presence. Methods: From 2013 to 2023, community-dwelling adults, aged ≥18 years, with LLL and no history of a major adverse cardiac event, who attended a multidisciplinary LLL clinic, underwent standardized evaluations that included medical history review and blood pressure assessment. MAP was calculated using the equation: MAP = diastolic blood pressure + (0.466 × pulse pressure), with a MAP >100mmHg classified as elevated. Variables that were significantly different between-groups, i.e., MAP ≤ 100mmHg and MAP >100mmHg, were input in a forward stepwise logistic regression. Associations between modifiable factors and MAP status were evaluated after controlling for non-modifiable factors. Results: Of 206 participants (54.5±14.1 years old; 74.3% male; 72.8% Caucasian; 81.1% unilateral LLL; 59.2% transtibial; 42.2% dysvascular etiology), n=107 (51.9%) presented with elevated MAP. MAPs >100mmHg were associated with upper extremity pain [odds ratio (OR)=2.74, 95% confidence interval (CI)=1.31-5.74, p=0.008], assistive device use (OR=2.05, 95%CI=1.12-3.74, p=0.020) and elevated pulse rate (OR=1.02, CI=1.00-1.04, p=0.045). Conclusions: More than 50% of adults with LLL and no major adverse cardiac event history present with elevated MAP, indicating a maladaptive increase in peripheral vascular resistance. Identified factors that were significantly associated with elevated MAP may suggest subclinical cardiovascular disease and/or sympathetic overactivity, warranting closer evaluation of cardiovascular risk among adults with LLL.

Extreme solar storms and the quest for exact dating with radiocarbon.

Radiocarbon (14C) is essential for creating chronologies to study the timings and drivers of pivotal events in human history and the Earth system over the past 55,000 years. It is also a fundamental proxy for investigating solar processes, including the potential of the Sun for extreme activity. Until now, fluctuations in past atmospheric 14C levels have limited the dating precision possible using radiocarbon. However, the discovery of solar super-storms known as extreme solar particle events (ESPEs) has driven a series of advances with the potential to transform the calendar-age precision of radiocarbon dating. Organic materials containing unique 14C ESPE signatures can now be dated to annual precision. In parallel, the search for further storms using high-precision annual 14C measurements has revealed fine-scaled variations that can be used toimprove calendar-age precision, even in periods that lack ESPEs. Furthermore, the newly identified 14C fluctuations provide unprecedented insight into solar variability and the carbon cycle. Here, we review the current state of knowledge and share our insights into these rapidly developing, diverse research fields. We identify links between radiocarbon, archaeology, solar physics and Earth science to stimulate transdisciplinary collaboration, and we propose how researchers can take advantage of these recent developments.

Didaculturation and Themes of History and Politics

The objective of this article is to make a didactic proposal based on cultural studies for various university courses. The project addresses three axes: knowledge through literature, creation through historical and political events, and innovation through forms of artistic expression. In this study, history and politics are addressed as teaching and learning approaches based on accumulated knowledge and culture. This is used so as to bring realities closer to learners and relate media texts to reality, which encourages learners to reflect on issues of great interest for the evolution of society, through what we will call "Didaculturation". A syllabus proposal can then be adapted to the needs of modern society and to address university failure.