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While archives have traditionally attracted little publicity, this situation is in flux: things that were hidden away – from precious objects to curiosities – are now being made available not only to scholars but to a broader public audience as well. This volume addresses questions related to the accessibility, representation, and dissemination of institutionally preserved cultural heritage.

In der deutschen Bauwirtschaft haben die Sozialpartner in der Nachkriegszeit mit ihren Sozialkassen ein vorbildliches System der Finanzierung der Berufsausbildung und der sozialen Sicherung aufgebaut. Zusätzlich wurde mit dem Saisonkurzarbeitergeld ein arbeitsmarktpolitisches Instrument zur Beschäftigungssicherung entwickelt. Dieses Buch untersucht die Entwicklungen der Bauwirtschaft und ihrer besonderen Arbeitsmarktinstitutionen der vergangenen Jahrzehnte. Ein besonderes Augenmerk liegt auf den Versuchen der Sozialpartner und der Politik, die Erosion der bauspezifischen Arbeitsmarktinstitutionen durch Reformen zu verhindern, um auch in Zukunft den Fachkräftebedarf der Branche zu sichern. https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-nc-nd/4.0/

"Catastrophes and natural disasters lead to numerous problems in the education of children and teenagers, who present as the most vulnerable subjects in the communities affected. Often, in these circumstances, adults (educators, teachers, parents) do not know how to respond to their needs, reactions and feelings. What do we need to know about childhood trauma? What answers should we give to children exposed to the effects of catastrophes (mourning, destruction, widespread fears)? What educational activities might support them in their resilience? This book, born from experiences gained in the aftermath of the Amatrice earthquake in Italy in 2016, offers paths, through guidelines and educational activities, to confront together with children and teenagers post-catastrophe situations, the return to school, the intelligent management of emotions, and the maintenance of a sense of community."

L'influence exercée par l'antiquité classique sur la personnalité et l'œuvre de Henry de Montherlant est clairement révélée par l'analyse de sa biographie, et surtout par l'étude des thèmes principaux de l'œuvre ainsi que des écrits consacrés par l'auteur à l'antiquité, si on les confronte à leurs sources antiques. Henry de Montherlant apparait alors comme l'un des écrivains contemporains qui auront le plus manifestement prouvé la permanence dans les lettres françaises de la civilisation gréco-romaine.

This book on human gut microbiota presents original ideas and the results of new research conducted in experimental and clinical scientific laboratories worldwide. The research results obtained convincingly demonstrate the great importance of the problem under study, not only in terms of new data on the fundamental mechanisms of the human body's interaction with the microcosm inhabiting it, but more importantly, in terms of identifying genuine opportunities to manage these mechanisms and subsequently implement them in clinical practice, which will contribute to improving the survival rates of patients with various diseases and pathological conditions, including critically ill patients at the highest risk.

Xinjiang and the Modern Chinese State views modern Chinese political history from the perspective of Han officials who were tasked with governing Xinjiang. This region, inhabited by Uighurs, Kazaks, Hui, Mongols, Kirgiz, and Tajiks, is also the last significant “colony” of the former Qing empire to remain under continuous Chinese rule throughout the twentieth century. By foregrounding the responses of Chinese and other imperial elites to the growing threat of national determination across Eurasia, Justin Jacobs argues for a reconceptualization of the modern Chinese state as a “national empire.” He shows how strategies for administering this region in the late Qing, Republican, and Communist eras were molded by, and shaped in response to, the rival platforms of ethnic difference characterized by Soviet and other geopolitical competitors across Inner and East Asia.This riveting narrative tracks Xinjiang political history through the Bolshevik revolution, the warlord years, Chinese civil war, and the large-scale Han immigration in the People’s Republic of China, as well as the efforts of the exiled Xinjiang government in Taiwan after 1949 to claim the loyalty of Xinjiang refugees.

Mitochondrial disease constitutes a complex and heterogeneous group of disorders resulting from a defect in mitochondrial respiratory chain (MRC) enzyme activity. In view of the dual regulation of the MRC, exercised by both the mitochondrial and nuclear genome, mutations in either mitochondrial or nuclear DNA can result in a MRC deficiency. Whilst a single organ can be affected, MRC disorders often result in a multi-organ system presentation with prominent neurological and myopathic features. The diagnosis of MRC disorders can be complex, and requires a coordinated interplay of a number of disciplines. However, biochemical determination of metabolites in blood, cerebral spinal fluid (CSF) and/or urine are generally considered to be first-line investigations for the diagnosis of these disorders, although they lack sensitivity and specificity. Furthermore, there is a lack of consensus on the overall utility of monitoring other biochemical parameters, which may be of diagnostic value. For example, although oxidative stress may contribute to the pathogenesis of mitochondrial disorders, few centers monitor this as part of their diagnostic repertoire. Therefore, the purpose of this Special Issue was to highlight potential biomarkers of mitochondrial disease and to discuss the appropriateness of biochemical markers to monitor disease progression and therapeutic intervention.

Este guia didático da morfologia do tecido uretral de ratas tem como objetivo último melhorar o atendimento às mulheres gestantes, enquanto procura elucidar os mecanismos fisiopatológicos que conduzem a distúrbios do assoalho pélvico feminino. É fruto de iniciativa do grupo de pesquisa acadêmico “Diabete e Gravidez – Clínico e Experimental” da Faculdade de Medicina da Unesp, no âmbito de seus estudos dos aspectos translacionais da hiperglicemia gestacional relacionada à incontinência urinária. Destinado a alunos de graduação e pós-graduação em treinamento na pesquisa experimental, bem como a pesquisadores envolvidos na área de uroginecologia e obstetrícia, a obra pode ser fonte útil na avaliação das estruturas que compõem a uretra em modelos experimentais. Seus tópicos incluem as análises morfológicas utilizando diversas colorações no intuito de verificar os componentes estruturais e ultraestruturais da uretra.

The field of Syriac medicine is perhaps one of the least investigated and explored domains within Syriac intellectual culture. Yet owing to its decisive role during the late antique period for the transfer of Greek medical knowledge to the Islamic world, it should occupy a very special position, and the results of its study are appealing to both Classicists and historians of Greek and Islamic medicine. The study of Syriac medicine deals predominantly with medical literature, but also with theory and practice as they evolved over centuries within changing social and historical contexts (the surveys available differ in perspective and scope: Gignoux 2001a ; Habbi 2001 ; Muraviev 2014 ; Pormann and Savage-Smith 2007 : 17–21; Strohmaier 1994 ; on the Syriac scholarly milieu more broadly: Debié 2014 ).

The quality assessment of artistic expressions will always need to be discussed, because while it is challenging to articulate what makes art good or bad, being evaluated is an essential part of an artist's career. For many, this begins long before they apply for higher education in an art discipline. During their education, students are trained to assess what is good about their own and others' performances and artistic expressions, while also being systematically evaluated throughout their educational journey. The research group InOvation at UiT The Arctic University of Norway's Academy of Music has investigated assessment and feedback methods through practice and systematic studies in the field of arts education. In this anthology, you will find texts that explore various aspects of assessment methods and feedback in the education of musicians and art educators. We have studied what assessment methods and situations entail for students, teachers, educational programs, and the art itself. The articles address topics such as: what is assessed and how it is assessed, the learning potential of assessment practices, entrance exams as assessment arenas, student participation as feedback in practical training, the role of examiner guidelines and curricula, students' self-assessment, and how innovative assessment practices can be developed in arts education today. The anthology responds to a growing need to discuss and safeguard the unique characteristics and unpredictability of art in an educational field where measurability and clear assessment criteria hold a central place. Readers will gain research-based insights into the landscape of assessment and feedback in artistic disciplines, and the articles also provide a solid foundation for greater awareness and critical reflection on art and quality on a more general level. The authors of the articles all have backgrounds in performing and pedagogical music and drama education.

This volume presents the proceedings of an interdisciplinary workshop at Braunschweig University of Technology in a collection of English and German articles (English summaries are provided for all German articles). Focusing on biotechnology, experts from biology, biotechnology, ethics, philosophy, theology, education, and social sciences investigated how metaphors shape the language of life science. The authors examined conceptual, absolute, and hidden metaphors (e.g., “genetic scissors,” “genetic code,” “antibodies,” and “life”) in molecular biology and biotechnology. By exploring their roles in describing phenomena, guiding research, and influencing public perceptions, the authors investigate how metaphors generate and transform knowledge, affect views of life and therapy, and inspire innovation. This volume integrates systematic metaphor analysis with ethical, philosophical, and pedagogical perspectives on the significance of metaphors in biotechnology research and dissemination. Special attention was paid to metaphors’ role in public communication, potentially determining acceptance or rejection of biotechnological advances. Ultimately, the workshop underscored how metaphors influence scientific progress in multiple ways and therefore require critical reflection.

This guide sets out results from four years of research into how public sector organisations can better fulfil their missions, maintain their integrity and value their employees by adopting a current best-practice approach to the management of whistleblowing. This guide focuses on: the processes needed for public employees and employees of public contractors to be able to report concerns about wrongdoing in public agencies and programs; and managerial responsibilities for the support, protection and management of those who make disclosures about wrongdoing, as part of an integrated management approach. The guide is designed to assist with the special systems needed for managing ‘public interest’ whistleblowing-where the suspected or alleged wrongdoing affects more than the personal or private interests of the person making the disclosure. As the guide explains, however, an integrated approach requires having good systems for managing all types of reported wrongdoing-including personal, employment and workplace grievances-not least because these might often be interrelated with ‘public interest’ matters.

Hermeneutics remains a divisive and polarizing topic within scholarly and ecclesiastical communities in South Africa. These tensions are not limited to theoretical differences but often crystallize on a grassroots level when local churches and church assemblies have to make important decisions on controversial ethical topics such as ordaining women in church offices, assessing the ethics of gay marriages, and taking a stance on the land debate in South Africa. This book makes a unique contribution in two ways: firstly, it focuses on the uniquely South African hermeneutical landscape; secondly, it relates theories to practical ethical application. The unique scholarly contribution of this consists in it relating hermeneutics to ethics within the South African landscape. A diverse group of scholars have been invited to partake in the project and the views expressed are often quite diverse. This allows readers to develop an understanding and sensitivity of the various angles employed and the interests at stake in addressing difficult societal problems.

Available Open Access digitally under CC-BY-NC-ND licence. The year 2023 marks 50 years of mass incarceration in the United States. This timely volume highlights and addresses pressing social problems associated with the US’s heavy reliance on mass imprisonment. In an atmosphere of charged political debate, including ""tough on crime"" rhetoric, the editors bring together scholars and experts in the criminal justice field to provide the most up-to-date science on mass incarceration and its ramifications on justice-impacted people and our communities. This book offers practical solutions for advocates, policy and lawmakers, and the wider public for addressing mass incarceration and its effects to create a more just, fair and safer society.

Vulnerable examines the vulnerabilities and interconnections brought to light by the pandemic, as well as the legal, ethical and public policy responses. This book exposes the vulnerabilities of individuals, institutions, governance and legal structures, in several countries and worldwide.