Academic Articles & Research Papers

The method for the treatment of pastels of the Instituto Português de Conservação e Restauro

A method is presented for the treatment of pastels, which has been developed at the Instituto Português de Conservação e Restauro (IPCR) since 1992. It consists of blotter washing in a humid environment (using ultrasonic humidification) and...

Morphological features of the Eneolithic — Early Bronze population as a result of adaptation to the geographical and bioclimatic conditions of the Altai highlands

This paper is aimed at scrutinizing the dependence between the morphological features of the Eneolithic — Early Bronze population and the geographical and bioclimatic conditions in the Altai valleys and intermountain basins. Across the terr...

Agency in Archaeology

Agency in Archaeology is the first critical volume to scrutinise the concept of agency and to examine in-depth its potential to inform our understanding of the past. Theories of agency recognise that human beings make choices, hold intentio...

Archaeology as Anthropology

Abstract It is argued that archaeology has made few contributions to the general field of anthropology with regard to explaining cultural similarities and differences. One major factor contributing to this lack is asserted to be the tendenc...

Archaeology as Human Ecology

Archaeology as Human Ecology is a new introduction to concepts and methods in archaeology. It deals not with artifacts, but with sites, settlements, and subsistence. Karl W. Butzer's goal is to interpret the ecosystem of which an archaeolog...

Handbook of Archaeological Sciences

List of Contributors. Foreword: Martin Aitken FRS. Acknowledgements. Introduction: Archaeological Science: A current Perspective (D. Brothwell & A. Pollard). DATING.Overview -- Dating in Archaeology: Past, Present and Future (R. Hedges). Qu...

The Archaeology of Personhood

Bringing together a wealth of research in social and cultural anthropology, philosophy and related fields, this is the first book to address the contribution that an understanding of personhood can make to our interpretations of the past Ap...

Core Scouring Dynamics and Gravitational Wave Consequences: Constraints on Supermassive Black Hole Binary Hardening

We present a multimessenger investigation of supermassive black hole binary (SBHB) hardening by jointly comparing models to the observed stellar mass deficits of nearby core galaxies and to nanohertz gravitational-wave background measuremen...

Cusp of Non-Gaussian Density of Particles for a Diffusing Diffusivity Model

We study a two state “jumping diffusivity” model for a Brownian process alternating between two different diffusion constants, D+>D−, with random waiting times in both states whose distribution is rather general. In the limit of long measur...

FEAST: JWST Uncovers the Emerging Timescales of Young Star Clusters in M83

We present JWST NIRCam observations of the emerging young star clusters (eYSCs) detected in the nearby spiral galaxy M83. The NIRcam mosaic encompasses the nuclear starburst, the bar, and the inner spiral arms. The eYSCs, detected in Pa α a...

Astrophysics of Dust

Abstract. Currently ∼36 different absorption bands have been detected in the infrared spectra of cold, dense interstellar and circumstellar environments. These are attributed to the vibrational transitions of ∼17 different molecules frozen ...

Drivers of municipal waste generation in Nordic countries: panel evidence

Municipal waste generation remains a persistent sustainability challenge, even in countries with strong environmental governance and circular economy ambitions. Yet it remains unclear how affluence, household final consumption expenditure a...

A Software Quality Model Combining Demand and Delivery Perspectives to Ensure Quality in IT Implementations

In this paper we describe a model which fosters the quality of the artefact within software development projects via defined quality gates. In combination with defined roles these quality gates facilitate communication and transparency rega...

Geographic patterns and dimensions of poverty in the Indian Himalayan region

Despite India's progress in reducing national poverty rates, pockets of severe poverty persist in the mountainous states comprising the Indian Himalayan Region (IHR). This paper examines the geographic patterns and dynamics of consumption a...

Digital Transformation and Climate ChangeAwareness: Mediated Impact on Financial Performance via Green Technology SMEs

This study investigates the direct and indirect effects of digital transformation and climate change awareness on SME financial performance, with green technology adoption serving as a mediating variable. Drawing from stakeholder theory and...

To the question of foreign-language training of undergraduates of power specialities in technical establishments of higher education of Ukraine

In the article the current state of foreign linguistic preparation of future power-engineering specialists in technical institutions of higher education is investigated and analysed. On the basis of the theoretical review of scientific and ...

Social Loafing and Job Performance in Hotels: Does Transactional Leadership Matter?

Employees are crucial resources for organizations, and their job performance is highly important for their success, especially in the hotel industry. The study investigated the impact of social loafing (SL) on hotel employees' job performan...

A Data-Driven Approach for Enhancing Customer Loyalty through Strategic Business Innovations and Technology Integration

Background: Customer trust and loyalty are critical in today’s competitive business environment. Integrating technology, sustainability, and omnichannel approaches has been recognised as a key factor in enhancing customer experience. Howeve...

ESG performance and corporate labor investment efficiency: Evidence from China

This paper investigates the impact of ESG (Environmental, Social, and Governance) performance on corporate labor investment efficiency in the Chinese market. We find that ESG performance can enhance labor investment efficiency. Additionally...

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