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The basic veterinary histology atlas was born as a simple didactic resource to help remember the students of veterinary special pathological anatomy, a subject that in the current curriculum of the Veterinary School of the University of Murcia is in the third year. But at the request of Professor Bernabé-Salazar, the Atlas project became broader and freely accessible. A young person, Professor Párraga-Ros, joined the project, thinking about the future with the intention of perpetuating the introduction of new images to the iconographic catalog of the basic veterinary histology atlas. The basic veterinary histology atlas is divided into 20 chapters, which treat the three sections of histology: cytology, histology itself and special histology or microscopic organography. Cytology is housed in chapter one, generalities, and develops in 10 pages. This same chapter makes the four basic fabrics (one page) a quick look and the formation of the organs (six pages) as a preamble to the following pages.Six chapters deal with tissues: epithelial (chapter 2), connectives (chapter 3, 4 and 5), muscle (chapter 6) and nervous, which includes the nervous system (chapter 7). Special histology or microscopic organography is shown in 13 chapters, starting with the cardio-circulatory system (chapter 8), hematopoietic and lymphoid system (chapter 9), skin and its annexes (chapter 10), endocrine system (chapter 11), Respiratory system (chapter 12), digestive system (chapters 13, 14, 15 and 16-liver and pancreas-), urinary apparatus (chapter 17), genital apparatus of the female (chapter 18), genital apparatus of the male (chapter 19)and chapter 20 dedicated to the eye and ear. We wanted to use the routine, fixing techniques -10% formol -, processed in paraffin and staining -hematoxylin and eosins and trichromic of Masson-, so that the preparations were like when it is done daily in the Histology and Pathological Anatomy Laboratoryof the Veterinary Faculty of the University of Murcia. The images have been obtained in a photo-metal with digital camera and, sometimes, with the camera of a mobile phone to obtain a panoramic photograph. Also, they have improved with an image processor. We have used the Apaisada page format because the computer has the rectangular screen and in this way, we also give prominence to the image, in detail. The text has become almost telegraph, in many occasions there is no verb, but it is totally understandable.

The work presents a systematic analysis of a large-scale integration of electric and autonomously controlled vehicles with corresponding infrastructure in cities. A framework is formulated assessing transport-related, electrotechnical and economical parameters of the operation of a highly efficient but comfortable road traffic based on renewable energies. Simulation results show potential to replace local motorized individual transport entirely and to reach the targets of the energy transition.

Designing Learning Experiences for Inclusivity and Diversity stands out as a crucial guide for educators and learning designers committed to creating equitable learning environments. Grounded in the Australasian higher education experience, this book delves into the principles of universal design for learning (UDL), offering practical strategies to ensure that every student, regardless of their background or abilities, has the opportunity to succeed. This unique edited text offers a blend of theoretical insights and real-world examples. You can select from a wide range of topics including socially just pedagogy, open educational practices, the role of third-space academics and professionals, Indigenous-led learning design, designing for equity and cultural responsiveness, lived experience of disability, and working with students and staff in inclusive learning design. The book also explores the potential of digital tools and platforms to transform the learning experience. Readers will learn how to leverage technology to create interactive and engaging content that enhances learning outcomes for all students. The authors provide practical advice on integrating these technologies into the curriculum, making learning more accessible and enjoyable. Designing Learning Experiences for Inclusivity and Diversity addresses the critical role of assessment in the learning process. The book offers a comprehensive overview of various assessment methods, from formative assessments that provide ongoing feedback to summative assessments that measure overall achievement. By aligning assessment strategies with learning objectives, educators can create a more coherent and effective learning experience. Readers will find a wealth of resources, including case studies, practical tips, and reflective exercises. Whether you are a seasoned learning designer or a newcomer to the field, Designing Learning Experiences for Inclusivity and Diversity provides the knowledge and inspiration needed to create impactful and meaningful learning experiences.

While the multilingualism of the medieval world has been at the forefront of research agendas across medieval studies in recent years, there nonetheless remain many questions to answer. What, for example, were the stakes and consequences of multilingualism for literary culture? And how do these change if we think of multilingualism through cultural, social, artistic, or material lenses? Taking such concerns as their starting point, the essays in this volume address a variety of aspects of medieval literature and literary culture related to multilingualism. They deal with multilingualism in relation to manuscripts, literary contexts, and historical contexts. The chapters gathered together here address considerations that have been overlooked in previous scholarship, and ask where the future of the study of medieval multilingualism lies. Contributions to the volume are grouped thematically, rather than by date or period, in order to draw out comparative perspectives, with the aim of encouraging innovative new approaches to future research in the field.

Alors qu’elle fait partie des premiers exportateurs mondiaux de main d’œuvre, l’Indonésie reste en marge de la sociologie des nouvelles migrations internationales. En proposant une socio-anthropologie des migrations de travailleurs indonésiens vers la Malaisie et Singapour, cet ouvrage montre qu’elles jouent pourtant un rôle clé dans la transformation des sociétés du Sud-Est asiatique et la globalisation des économies régionales. À partir d’une approche ethnographique, Loïs Bastide saisit ces...

The subject of this study are depictions of Heracles and Theseus on Roman terracotta reliefs, also called Campana reliefs. It is based on 16 different motifs, which were established during the middle of the 1st century B.C. The aim of the study is to show how these motifs were received and what meaning lies behind these reliefs regarding the historical background of the late Republic and early imperial period.

Accessibility to art and cultural activities is a topic with increasing attention. Most municipalities in the Scandinavian countries have kulturskoler (extra curricular schools of music and performing arts) that offer training and experiences in – and through – art and culture subjects for children and young people. But the users of these institutions are not representative for the society around them. The majority of the children and young people who actually use the kulturskole come from middle-class homes and have well-educated parents. There is therefore an increasing and absolutely necessary attention in the municipalities on how kulturskoler can reach new target groups, ensure more fair representation and develop as institutions being inclusive forces in the local community. The development project ""Kulturskolen as an inclusive force in the local community (KIL)"" had this focus. In this anthology, there are nine independent peer-reviewed research articles with topics that are relevant for those municipalities wanting to develop their potential as inclusive forces further. The book is suitable for both researchers, students or teachers associated with the didactic field of art, but also kulturskole leaders, elementary school teachers and others who are interested in how the kulturskole can function as an inclusive force in the local community

This Special Issue Book, “Marine Bioactive Peptides: Structure, Function, andTherapeutic Potential"" includes up-to-date information regarding bioactivepeptides isolated from marine organisms. Marine peptides have been found invarious phyla, and their numbers have grown in recent years. These peptidesare diverse in structure and possess broad-spectrum activities that have greatpotential for medical applications. Various marine peptides are evolutionaryancient molecular factors of innate immunity that play a key role in host defense.A plethora of biological activities, including antibacterial, antifungal, antiviral,anticancer, anticoagulant, endotoxin-binding, immune-modulating, etc., makemarine peptides an attractive molecular basis for drug design. This Special IssueBook presents new results in the isolation, structural elucidation, functionalcharacterization, and therapeutic potential evaluation of peptides found inmarine organisms. Chemical synthesis and biotechnological production of marinepeptides and their mimetics is also a focus of this Special Issue Book.

Das föderale Alte Reich gilt heute wie auch im zeitgenössischen Frankreich in Vielem als vorbildlich. Guido Braun befasst sich mit seinem Bild bei den französischen Staatsmännern, Diplomaten, Juristen, Historikern und Philosophen vom Westfälischen Friedenskongress (1643/48) bis zur diplomatischen Revolution (1756). Im Mittelpunkt steht ihr Verständnis seiner politischen Strukturen. Methodisch betritt das Buch Neuland, da Übersetzungen als Geschichtsquelle herangezogen und vor dem Hintergrund einer Kulturgeschichte der Diplomatiesprachen interpretiert werden. Die französischen Übersetzungen von Reichsgrundgesetzen und Friedensverträgen stellen Dokumente ersten Ranges zur Erforschung der Vorstellungen dar, welche die Franzosen mit dem Reich verbanden und die Aufschluss über deren Selbstbild bieten. Diese Vorstellungswelten werden durch eine Analyse der zeitgenössisch in französischer Sprache publizierten Bücher über das Reich noch tiefer gehend interpretiert. Dabei werden auch umfangreiche archivalische Quellen sowie ausgewählte Propaganda- und Zeitschriften herangezogen. Möglichkeiten und Grenzen der französischen Deutschlandpolitik werden zu bestimmten Schlüsselmomenten deutlich.

Chapter 9 EPDF available Open Access under CC-BY-NC-ND licence. Drawing on affect theory and research on academic capitalism, this book examines the contemporary crisis of universities. With 11 international and comparative case studies, it offers a unique exploration of the contemporary role of affect in academic labour and the organisation of scholarship and explores diverse features of contemporary academic life, from the coloniality of academic capitalism to performance management and the experience of being performance-managed.

General relativity and quantum mechanics are the twin pillars of modern physics, yet their unification remains one of the deepest open problems in science. This volume explores the fertile territory where these frameworks meet, the semiclassical frontier, asking what can be reliably calculated when quantum fields propagate on curved spacetime and when gravity affects quantum systems. The contributions survey quantum field theory in curved spacetime, black hole thermodynamics, and the black hole information paradox, including recent work on entanglement islands and Page curves. They analyze gravitational phase shifts in matter-wave interferometry, quantum effects in realistic black hole environments, and the role of entropy and entanglement in semiclassical gravity. The book also reviews theoretical extensions such as extra-dimensional models of the hierarchy problem and supersymmetric systems that illuminate vacuum energy cancellations and the structure of quantum spectra. A recurring theme is that entropy and entanglement appear across seemingly disparate contexts, including Hawking radiation, quantum extremal surfaces, interferometry, and supersymmetric toy models, suggesting that these concepts lie at the heart of any future theory of quantum gravity. Throughout, the chapters emphasize explicit, worked calculations such as phase-shift formulas, entropy prescriptions, and partition functions that readers can follow, modify, and apply in their own research. Aimed at advanced students and researchers, this volume offers a rigorous, self-contained overview of current tools at the quantum–gravity interface. It does not claim a final theory, but it does provide a clear map of the questions that can now be posed precisely, the methods available to address them, and the experimental and observational arenas, from atom interferometry to black hole imaging, where semiclassical ideas can be tested.

Hokum!, the first book to take a comprehensive view of short-subject slapstick comedy in the early sound era, challenges the received wisdom that sound destroyed the slapstick tradition. Author Rob King explores the slapstick short’s Depression-era development against a backdrop of changes in film industry practice, comedic tastes, and moviegoing culture. Each chapter is grounded in case studies of comedians and comic teams, including the Three Stooges, Laurel and Hardy, and Robert Benchley. The book also examines how the past legacy of silent-era slapstick was subsequently reimagined as part of a nostalgic mythology of Hollywood’s youth.

Structural health monitoring (SHM) is a new engineering field with a growing tendency, based on technology development focused on data acquisition and analysis, to prevent possible damage in man-made structures and land's natural faults. The data are obtained from sensors and monitoring systems that allow detecting damages on structures, space vehicles, and land natural faults, to model their behavior under adverse scenarios, in order to search the detection of anomalies. Currently, there are many SHM systems with sensors based on different technologies like optical fiber, video cameras, optical scanners, wireless networks, and piezoelectric transducers, among others. In this context, the present book includes selected chapters with theoretical models and applications, to preserve infrastructure and prevent loss of human lives.

The book is written for active learners ñ those keen on cutting their own path through the complex and at times hardly comprehensible world of THEORY in International Relations. To aid this process as much as possible, this book employs the didactical and methodical concept of integrating teaching and self-study. The criteria for structured learning about IR theory will be derived from an extensive discussion of the questions and problems of philosophy of science (Part 1). Theory of IR refers to the scientific study of IR and covers all of the following subtopics: the role and status of theory in the academic discipline of IR; the understanding of IR as a science and what a "scientific" theory is; the different assumptions upon which theory building in IR is based; the different types of theoretical constructions and models of explanations found at the heart of particular theories.

The birth and development of disciplines, as organized knowledge that guides the interpretation of reality, are inscribed in the heritage of the knowledge of our species. These follow the triple regulating principles of the historical flux of the meanings of feeling and thinking: cognitive potential, mental processing, intangible and tangible products. The flow from the indistinct feeling of the origins evolves through the archaic forms of the magic thought; to the ancient forms of declarative thought up to the modern forms of demonstrative thought. The latter with the separation between disciplines does not recognize the interconnection inherent in reality, loses the scientific revolution character and generates the unsustainable human development on the planet. From the global interconnection experience of the contemporary world, a new paradigm comes to life: transdisciplinarity, whose epistemology recomposes the knowledge and reality’s unity and diversity beyond the barriers between disciplines.