Mid-20th Century Research Articles

“If You Want to Get Rid of Filth Diseases, You Must First Get Rid of the Filth”—The “Economic” Decision by a City Corporation to Collect Household Waste

ABSTRACT The collection of household waste is now taken for granted. Such services have a cost, borne by local/central government or householders. Literature highlights such costs, also noting how householders can reduce them by recycling. Waste collection was not always a service offered to householders, with the first such services appearing from the mid-19th century. Although accounting history literature has explored accounting in cities and the public sector, research on how costs featured in the introduction of services such as waste removal appears scarce. This paper explores the decision to introduce waste collection to every household in an Irish city and the role of accounting and costs therein. Events around this decision are analyzed using a dual meaning of economic. The findings suggest a substantivist meaning of economic was paramount and costs were considered within a public health framing. JEL Classifications: M4; N9; R0.

Crafting culture in the Adriatic: a case of woodcarvers and painters in Quattrocento Dubrovnik

The well-preserved archival documentation in Dubrovnik provides valuable insights into various subjects, including production of art. This study delves into the collaboration between woodcarvers and painters in late medieval Dubrovnik, focusing on the mid-15th century, when artistic production was greatly influenced by the exceptional stability of the commune. Contribution challenges conventional assumptions regarding artist specialization during this era. Contracts from this period often delineated the responsibilities of painters in supervising carpentry work during artwork fabrication, while some documents suggest woodcarvers executed basic painting tasks. Discoveries are consistent with the knowledge of Italian art production, affirmed through meticulous examination of exceptionally well-preserved archival sources.

A Comparative Analysis of Dramatic Structure in Lorraine Hansberry’s A Raisin in the Sun (1959) and August Wilson’s Fences (1986)

This paper conducts a comparative analysis of the dramatic structures in Lorraine Hansberry’s A Raisin in the Sun and August Wilson’s Fences, utilizing Freytag’s Pyramid as a framework. Despite differences in scene and act composition, both plays share a similar narrative structure marked by multiple climactic points rather than a single one. Each play presents the lives of African American families in mid-20th century America, grappling with themes of racial oppression, economic hardship, and personal aspirations. Hansberry’s work primarily addresses the relationship between African Americans and White society, while Wilson’s focuses on intergenerational conflicts within a Black family. Both playwrights weave moments of heightened tension throughout the narratives, surprising audiences with new inciting incidents just as the action seems to be falling. This study reveals that although Fences was written nearly 30 years after A Raisin in the Sun, the two plays mirror one another in their exploration of socio-economic struggles and racial dynamics. Ultimately, the paper illustrates how both works encapsulate a continuous struggle for dignity and self-actualization within the constraints of a racially discriminatory society.

Treatment Classification by Intent in Oncology-The Need for Meaningful Definitions: Curative, Palliative and Potentially Life-Prolonging.

Realistic cancer treatment goals should be used by health care professionals and communicated to patients, families, and the public. The current nomenclature on this subject is outdated and has not been changed since the advent of modern oncology in the middle of the 20th century. Based on the literature we propose a three-tier system composed of curative, palliative, and potentially life-prolonging (PLP) therapies, instead of the current two-tier system of only curative and palliative treatment. The new system introduces the notion of prolonged survival. Furthermore, the negative connotation linked to palliative care is also eliminated in this setting. The current terminology used to describe cancer treatment goals has not been updated since the mid-20th century and it is time for a more modern approach. We propose a three-tier system: (1) curative treatment, (2) palliative care, and (3) potentially life-prolonging therapy.

PERLUKAH KRIMINALISASI TERHADAP PERILAKU AMORAL? PERDEBATAN PATRICK DEVLIN DAN H.L.A. HART

The famous debate in the mid-20th century between Patrik Devlin and H.L.A. Hart about the relationship between law and morality in discussing the limits of criminal law in matters of individual behaviour that are considered contrary to public morality, a debate which was sparked by the Report of the Wolfenden Committee on Homosexual Offenses and Prostitution (The 1957 Report of the Wolfenden Committee on Homosexual Offense and Prostitution) for decriminalize private male homosexual activity. Although the focus of the initial debate was limited by the framework of the debate about criminal law in general and homosexual offenses in particular with the harm principle from John Stuart Mill to illustrate the sharp distinction between law and morality and a static conception of the relationship between the two, this article seeks to explore how Devlin developed the application of moral standards in areas of law other than criminal law. Regarding the debate between the two thinkers, the author will decontextualize the debate within the framework of enforcing Indonesian criminal law against sexually immoral behaviour.

Differing Land Use Strategies and Effects in Preexisting Livelihood Systems and Natural Environments of Lower Didessa Valley, Western Ethiopia

The continuous encroachment of highland cultivators into the lower Didessa River Valley in west Ethiopia since the mid-20th century has brought environmental, economic, and social changes. This study aimed to depict land use changes and their subsequent impacts on preexisting livelihoods and the environment. The travelers’ records, structured interviews with the local communities, and various documents were collected and analyzed qualitatively. The study revealed that the intensified systems of surplus production since 1950 have remarkable and distinct historical political ecology features and impacts by displacing preexisting livelihood systems and reshaping the social and environmental settings in the valley. Thus, (re)considering policies and programs is important to realize sustainable development in the valley. Moreover, further multi-disciplinary research is necessary to understand land use systems and the ecological situations of the Mecha Oromo and Nilotes when planning interventions in the valley.

곡교천 주변지역 신라고분의 전개양상과 영역사적 의미

Most of the Silla tombs in the Gokgyo Stream basin are small stone tombs. Based on the chronology of the excavated pottery, the development process of the tombs can be explained by dividing it into four stages, and the Silla transformation process in the Gokgyocheon basin can be specified according to the distribution and evolution of the tombs. The first stage is from the late 6th century to the early 7th century. Contrary to the existing perception, Silla advanced into the Gokgyocheon basin around the end of the 6th century and came into contact with Baekje, which occupied the west coast. The second stage corresponds to the mid-7th century. After the first stage, the construction of Silla tombs was suspended for a period of time and then resumed. In the first quarter of the 7th century, Baekje crossed Gokgyo Stream and advanced to the vicinity of Jiksan in northern Cheonan to confront Silla. Afterwards, Silla re-entered the Gokgyocheon basin in the mid-7th century and expanded its area starting from Phase I. When they reached the central Asan region, they crossed the Charyeong Mountains and faced Baekje. The third stage corresponds to the late 7th to early 8th centuries. After the annexation of Baekje, counties and prefectures were established in the Gokgyocheon basin, and tombs were spread throughout the Gokgyocheon basin. Stage Ⅳ is a stage in which the construction of tombs rapidly decreases and can be seen as the period from the late 8th century to the early 10th century. Earthen mounds were built along with stone mounds, and from the 9th century, the end of this stage, standardization collapsed, and along with this, Tang-style tombs began to be built during the recession period, which lost regularity. get around.

The Dongjung and Its Role in Sea Villages from the Mid-19th Century to the Colonial Period : A Case Study of Dadae-ri in Geoje Island

The Dongjung and Its Role in Sea Villages from the Mid-19th Century to the Colonial Period : A Case Study of Dadae-ri in Geoje Island

분청사기 가마의 연대에 대한 고고지자기학적 연구

Baked earth samples were collected from 15 kilns at 9 sites among the surveyed Buncheong kiln sites. Afterwards, archaeomagnetic analysis was conducted to estimate the age of the kilns. Except for one kiln, reliable data with an error range of about 10 to 20 years were obtained. Since the margin of error is relatively narrow, the time difference between the kilns is not expected to be large, but the relative order of the Buncheong kilns was organized through the date of archaeomagnetic measurement data in this paper. The range of dates established based on archaeomagnetic measurements is from 1340 to 1410 (the early 14th to mid-15th centuries, including the error range), which is older than estimates from the late 14th to mid-15th centuries (about 1390 to 1480) based on archaeological investigations. Although some of the kilns showed little difference in archaeomagnetic and archaeological dating, many others were dated to about 50 years earlier than the archaeological survey suggested. In considering the causes of this discrepancy, the possibility of raising archaeological dating estimates by about 50 years and the possibility of age errors that can occur when dating is estimated through the Japanese standard curve were discussed. If the accumulation of archaeomagnetic data on various contemporary baked earth remains and comparison with other natural scientific dating methods are made, the archaeomagnetic data presented in this paper can be used to complete a more detailed Korean archaeomagnetic standard curve of the construction period of the Buncheong kiln.

Trade of Nepal During the Mid-20th Century

Trade of Nepal During the Mid-20th Century

The Reception of Hamka's Tafsir Al-Azhar within Social Religious Issues in the Malay World

This study explores the reception and impact of Hamka's Tafsir Al-Azhar across the Malay world, particularly in Indonesia, Malaysia, Brunei Darussalam, and Singapore. Tafsir Al-Azhar, written by the renowned Malay scholar Hamka, is a significant work of Qur'anic exegesis that has influenced Islamic thought in Southeast Asia. By employing a qualitative research method, specifically a case study with phenomenological analysis, this research investigates how Tafsir Al-Azhar has been received, interpreted, and utilized by various Muslim communities in these regions. The study examines the historical context in which Hamka's work was produced, focusing on its dissemination and its pivotal role in addressing socio-religious issues from the mid-20th century to the present day. By applying reception theory, the analysis highlights the dynamic interaction between the text and its readers, revealing how interpretations of Tafsir Al-Azhar have evolved in response to shifting social, political, and cultural landscapes. The research also explores the influence of external religious streams, modernity, and globalization on the Malay Muslim identity, and how these factors have shaped the adaptation and reception of traditional tafsir practices. The findings suggest that while Tafsir Al-Azhar has become a central reference in the religious life of Malay Muslims, its reception varies significantly across different countries. These variations are influenced by local cultural, religious, and political contexts, as well as by Hamka's personal interactions with these communities. This study contributes to a deeper understanding of Qur'anic interpretation in Southeast Asia, emphasizing the importance of contextualizing tafsir to address the diverse needs and challenges of Muslim communities in the region.

Conservative Management of Vulvar Cancer-Where Should We Draw the Line?

Vulvar cancer is a rare disease, and cure rates were low until the mid-20th century. The introduction of an en bloc radical vulvectomy and bilateral groin and pelvic lymph node dissection saw them rise from 15-20% to 60-70%. However, this very radical surgery was associated with high physical and psychological morbidity. Wounds were usually left open to granulate, and the average post-operative hospital stay was about 90 days. Many attempts have been made to decrease morbidity without compromising survival. Modifications that have proven to be successful are as follows: (i) the elimination of routine pelvic node dissection, (ii) the use of separate incisions for groin dissection, (iii) the use of unilateral groin dissection for lateral, unifocal lesions, (iv) and radical local excision with 1 cm surgical margins for unifocal lesions. Sentinel node biopsy with ultrasonic groin surveillance for patients with node-negative disease has been the most recent modification and is advocated for patients whose primary cancer is <4 cm in diameter. Controversy currently exists around the need for 1 cm surgical margins around all primary lesions and on the appropriate ultrasonic surveillance for patients with negative sentinel nodes.

The Emergence of Anthroposophical Curative Education in Israel

Abstract This paper tracks anthroposophical social initiatives in Israel in the mid-20th century. It follows the migration of people involved in the anthroposophical movement, the transfer of anthroposophical ideas and the transnational translation of social work knowledge and practice from Europe to Mandatory Palestine and Israel. Archival material was collected from official, institutional, and private archives in Israel, Switzerland, Britain, and Germany and some data was obtained through oral history interviews. Transnational correspondence between anthroposophists in Palestine, later Israel, and those in Europe and Britain up to the late 1960s reveals efforts to tackle the newly founded state’s most burning struggles to adjust, realize, and embed an anthroposophical care practice. The paper suggests that the transnational translation of anthroposophical curative education played a significant role in the reception of anthroposophy in Israel through a process in which European cultural aspects of anthroposophy were adjusted, and its universal human aspects were prioritized.

The Ilizarov Technique: A Dynamic Solution for Orthopaedic Challenges.

The Ilizarov technique is one of the most important tools that is currently employed in bone reconstruction surgeries. Its inception dates back to the mid-20th century and involves various bone reconstruction methodologies implemented using a circular external fixator system devised by G. A. Ilizarov. The key advantages of this approach include the generation of viable new bone via distraction osteogenesis, high union rates, and the functional utilization of the limb during the treatment process. The exploration of distraction osteogenesis phenomenon triggered by tensile stress with the Ilizarov device served as a catalyst for progress in bone reconstruction surgery. Subsequently, the original technique has been utilized alongside several adaptations resulting from the introduction of novel fixation tools and methods of their application, such as hexapod external fixators and motorized intramedullary lengthening nails. It is crucial to possess a precise comprehension of the Ilizarov principles of deformity correction in order to effectively utilize this fixation system. In this article, we will discuss the history of Ilizarov frame, the basic sciences behind it, the mechanical principles governing its use, and the clinical application of the fixation system in our daily practice.

Articulation of Hadith in Minangkabau Socio-Religious Contexts: A Study on the Collection of Speeches by Sheikh Abdul Lathif Syakur (1882-1963)

The collection of speeches (CoS) written by Sheikh Abdul Lathif Syakur (SALS), a scholar who experienced both the colonial and old-order eras, serves as a thematic compilation of hadith reflecting the mid-20th century Minangkabau writing tradition. Through this collection, SALS demonstrated his expertise as a hadith scholar by analyzing the context of his era and interpreting social realities based on hadiths pertinent to society. This article aims to delve into the socio-religious vision that SALS constructs through the themes articulated in his speeches. Using a descriptive-historical method and thematic analysis, this article reveals that SALS founded his socio-religious vision on four main pillars: renewal, community integrity, moderation, and the roles of women in public life. SALS's ability to adapt hadith to his time, combined with his inclusive and human-centered approach, portrays him as a progressive scholar, challenging the rigid stereotype of hadith scholars.

Ecuadorian Quechua and Quechuan classification

Abstract According to the traditional Quechuan classification which has dominated Andean historical linguistics since the 1960s, the Ecuadorian Quechua group (Andean Quichua, Amazonian Quichua, Colombian Ingano, and lower Pastaza Inga in Peru) belongs to the “Quechua II” branch, supposedly including all northern and southern Quechuas, and to the “Quechua IIB” sub-branch, said to also include the Chachapoyas-Lamas Quechua group and the “coastal” Quechua documented by Domingo de Santo Tomás in the mid-16th century. This study evaluates the traditional classification of Ecuadorian Quechua and shows that it does not meet the basic standards of subgrouping based on shared innovations. Special attention is given to the historical status of contrastive complex stops, traditionally claimed to be an Aymara-influenced innovation in Cuzco Quechua, supposedly transferred to Ecuadorian Quechua through “superstrate” influence; instead, it is demonstrated that these sounds have correspondences across the Quechuan family, confirming them as retentions that are uninformative for classification. The study goes on to individually evaluate all proposed criteria for the traditional classification of Ecuadorian Quechua, finding that none hold up as shared innovations, leading to the conclusion that Ecuadorian Quechua is an independent branch of the Quechuan family. Historical records document how this branch originated in Ecuador when Quechua was first introduced by the Incas, then was adopted by the Spanish as a colonial standard, and then became fragmented into four modern languages, all within a period of about 500–600 years.

Trends in sedimentary Cladocera and metal(loid)s from Williams Lake (Washington, USA) track ∼125 years of trans-boundary contamination from smelter emissions in the upper Columbia River valley

The lead‑zinc smelter at Trail (British Columbia, Canada) has operated continuously for ∼125 years, with long-standing concerns that transboundary metal(loid) and sulphur emissions have contaminated water bodies in both western Canada and Washington (WA), USA. To assess aquatic ecosystems affected by over a century of industrial contamination requires an understanding of pre-smelting conditions. Here, we use a dated sediment core from Williams Lake (WA), downwind of both the Trail and the short-lived LeRoi (Northport, WA) smelters, to track regional contaminant history and other environmental stressors. Specifically, we examine a selection of chemical elements, cladoceran assemblages, visible range spectroscopy-inferred chlorophyll a (VRS-Chl a) and visible near-infrared spectroscopy-inferred lake-water total organic carbon (VNIRS-TOC). Sedimentary proxies recorded the onset of smelting in 1896 CE, peak periods of aerial emissions in the early to mid-20th century, and the history of emission controls. With a few exceptions, sedimentary metal(loid)s exceeded Canadian Interim Sediment Quality Guidelines during the height of the smelting era and have declined substantially since ca. 2000 CE. The loss of metal-sensitive Cladocera and declines in primary production (VRS-Chl a) at the onset of the regional smelting era indicate a strong biological response to airborne industrial contamination. The largest cladoceran change in the sediment record was concurrent with accelerated mitigation efforts at the Trail facilities following the 1960s; however, this compositional shift was between ecologically similar daphniid taxa. Steep declines in VNIRS-TOC concentrations during the period of peak emissions at Trail suggested an increase in sulphur deposition on the landscape that reduced terrestrial carbon supply. However, the persistence of calcium-sensitive daphniids throughout the record indicates that alkaline Williams Lake had not acidified. Current cladoceran assemblages remain substantially distinct from pre-industrial communities, demonstrating how paleoecotoxicological approaches can be used to track the effects of multiple stressors in a temporally appropriate context.

Looking Back, Moving Forward: Challenges and Opportunities for Global Cervical Cancer Prevention and Control.

Despite the introduction of Pap testing for screening to prevent cervical cancer in the mid-20th century, cervical cancer remains a common cause of cancer-related mortality and morbidity globally. This is primarily due to differences in access to screening and care between low-income and high-income resource settings, resulting in cervical cancer being one of the cancers with the greatest health disparity. The discovery of human papillomavirus (HPV) as the near-obligate viral cause of cervical cancer can revolutionize how it can be prevented: HPV vaccination against infection for prophylaxis and HPV testing-based screening for the detection and treatment of cervical pre-cancers for interception. As a result of this progress, the World Health Organization has championed the elimination of cervical cancer as a global health problem. However, unless research, investments, and actions are taken to ensure equitable global access to these highly effective preventive interventions, there is a real threat to exacerbating the current health inequities in cervical cancer. In this review, the progress to date and the challenges and opportunities for fulfilling the potential of HPV-targeted prevention for global cervical cancer control are discussed.

The Involvement of the Pechenegs in the Ethnopolitical Processes of the Southern Russian Steppes

Examining the involvement of the Pechenegs in the ethnopolitical processes of the Southern Russian steppes is crucial for understanding the formation of the ethnic and political map of Eastern Europe during the 10th and 11th centuries. The impact of the Pechenegs on the political situation in this region remains significant for historians and ethnologists. The purpose of this study is to analyze the role of the Pechenegs in the ethnopolitical processes of the Southern Russian steppes from the mid-10th century to the mid-11th century. The research focuses on the Pechenegs' contributions to ethnopolitical changes and their interactions with other peoples and states in the region. The study utilizes the works of prominent historians such as N. M. Karamzin, P. A. Golubovsky, S. M. Solov'ev and G. Manuku-Adameshteanu, as well as research by Turkish and Hungarian scholars. The analysis is based on primary sources, including chronicles and archaeological data, as well as secondary historical materials. The study addresses the origin of the name "Pecheneg" and their early homeland. Historians like Tatishchev, Karamzin, and Solovyov present different views on the origins and initial territories of the Pechenegs. Tatishchev associates the Pechenegs with the Sarmatians, while Karamzin and Solovyov identify them as Turkic peoples. The research examines the Pechenegs' influence on ethnopolitical processes in the Southern Russian steppes, including their conflicts with the Bulgars, Hungarians, Khazars, and the Rus state. Golubovsky and Manuku-Adameshteanu highlight the Pechenegs' significant impact on the Hungarians and other regional peoples. The article also explores the Pechenegs' settlement in modern Hungary and their roles as both vassals of the Kievan state and independent political actors in the region's political life. The article concludes that the Pechenegs played a significant role in the ethnopolitical processes of the Southern Russian steppes during the 10th and 11th centuries. Despite losing their political power by the mid-11th century, they had a considerable impact. Further research is needed to fully understand their role in the history of Eastern Europe.

Decoding the Baltic Sea’s past and present: A simple molecular index for ecosystem assessment

Marginal sea ecosystems, such as the Baltic Sea, are severely affected by anthropogenic pressures, such as climate warming, pollution, and eutrophication, which increased in the course of the past century. Biodiversity monitoring data and assessment of environmental status in such systems have typically been carried out only for the past few decades, if at all, and knowledge on pre-impact stability and good ecological status is limited. An extension of monitoring time series can potentially be achieved through analyses of paleoecological records, e.g. for phytoplankton, which form the base of the food web and are highly susceptible to environmental changes. Within the phytoplankton community, dinoflagellates and diatoms play a significant role as primary producers, and their relative dominance in the spring bloom, calculated as Dia/Dino index, is used as an indicator for the environmental status of the Baltic Sea. To extend time series on the dominance patterns and include non-fossilized dinoflagellates, we here establish a simple droplet digital PCR (ddPCR) reaction on ancient DNA from sediment cores that decodes phytoplankton dynamics. We focus on two common spring bloom species, the diatom Skeletonema marinoi and the dinoflagellate Apocalathium malmogiense, for which we evaluate a DNA based dominance index. It performs very well in comparison to DNA metabarcoding and modern monitoring and can elucidate past species dominance across the past century and across millennia in different basins of the Baltic. For the past century, we see a dominance shift already starting before the mid-20th century in two of the Baltic Sea basins, thus substantially predating current monitoring programs. Shifts are only partly coeval among the cores and the index shows different degrees of stability. This pattern is confirmed across millennia, where a long-term stable relationship between the diatom and the dinoflagellate is observed in the Eastern Gotland Basin, while data from the Gulf of Finland bear testimony to a much more unstable relationship. This confirms that good ecological status based on the dominance pattern of diatoms and dinoflagellates must be established locally and exemplifies how sediment core DNA can be employed to extend monitoring data.