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This book brings together the results of a research focused on the quality and satisfaction on primary school canteens and, above all, on the impact they have on the eating habits of the children in Rimini and also their families. For many years, Rimini has been a virtuous city in the field of promoting healthy lifestyles, starting from primary school. Indeed, there are many acknowledgements obtained by Rimini school canteens for the quality of the food offered and its 'bio-respectability'. Rimini Municipality promotes the use of organic food in school canteens. A cutting-edge service that does not end at the moment of food consumption. Rimini's children present fewer eating disorders compared at the other children of the Emilia-Romagna area. Their well-being, therefore, is also analysed on the basis of 'secondary' effects such as the time of exposure to obesogenic factors that affect the future life course and the 'family space' which, through a socio-economic conditioning, affects opportunities for healthy growth. The results are encouraging, however it is crucial to maintain a high focus on this delicate and vulnerable period of life, in which it is necessary to create the context for healthy and virtuous choices that will release their effects throughout the child life.

« Patrie en danger », « vaincre ou mourir », évoque immédiatement l'épopée révolutionnaire. Pendant une dizaine d'années, de 1789 à 1799, la France a vécu intensément la Révolution, placée sous le signe du patriotisme et de la lutte pour la liberté. La guerre, en effet a eu un impact considérable dans le quotidien des Français, à tous les niveaux : politique, économique, culturel. Ses effets ne sauraient se limiter aux seules levées d'hommes. Au-delà du légendaire républicain sublimant les «...

In 2010, teachers from the B.A. in English Teaching at Universidad Católica Luis Amigó formed CILEX (Construcciones Investigativas en Lenguas Extranjeras). Research and teaching in the program have grown synergistically ever since, but ten years down the road it was time to take stock of our research to project the direction in which we wanted to move forward. This book is the result of that effort to recognize our shared history and thus propel our upcoming academic endeavors. The book starts out by presenting the epistemological foundations of CILEX, which is based on the threefold notion of the language teacher as an intellectual, an academic, and an educator. It thereon explains the system that arranges our academic production within five thematic nodes: cultural studies, language policy, literacies, language teacher education, and language assessment. Each chapter reports on one or two studies in which the authors participated as leading researchers or advisors. Hence, the book also reflects the formative research tradition that characterizes most of our practice. Having language teacher education as a binding thread that cuts across the entire volume, authors present their particular perspective on topics as varied as college academic performance, early childhood literacy, language policy appropriation, teacher educators’ assessment literacy, student teachers’ practicum identity crisis, research training in teacher education, and critical reading instruction. This book condenses the work of a group of teacher educators who believe in the power of research to galvanize teaching and inspire positive educational change. As readers go through its pages, it is our hope they will be able to recognize not only the singular value of each individual chapter but also the richness of our collaboration, which constitutes the fabric of our identity as an academic community.

Reflexion wird als notwendig für die professionelle Entwicklung von Lehrer:innen und die Verbesserung von Unterricht angesehen, wenngleich aus theoretischer Sicht große Uneinigkeit über den Begriff selbst, den Reflexionsprozess und die damit verbundenen Kompetenzen herrscht. Ziel dieser Arbeit war die Entwicklung, Untersuchung und Weiterentwicklung eines Reflexionsmodells mit einem theoriebasierten, klaren Konzept des Reflexionsprozesses und einem passenden Anspruch an die Reflexionsleistung der Reflektierenden. Grundlage für die empirische Untersuchung waren N = 132 Selbstreflexionstexte von N = 22 Studierenden aus dem Praxissemester Physik. Zur Codierung der Texte wurden vier mittels qualitativer Inhaltsanalyse entwickelte Manuale angewandt. Mit quantitativen Methoden wurden Zusammenhänge zwischen strukturellen Elementen, Begründungen, Inhalten und dem Qualitätsmerkmal Reflexionstiefe überprüft. Es zeigte sich ein "Überhang an Negativität": negative Bewertungen, negative Reflexionsauslöser und negative Inhalte hängen signifikant positiv mit größerer Reflexionstiefe zusammen. Auf Grundlage der empirischen Ergebnisse wurde das Reflexionsmodell mit externaler und internaler Zielorientierung (REIZ) entwickelt. Zudem wurde darauf aufbauend eine Definition für Reflexionstiefe in vier Argumentationsclustern formuliert. Für die Lehrkräftebildung wird der in REIZ dargestellte differenzierte Ansatz der Zielorientierung von Reflexion empfohlen.

This open access book provides an analysis of human actors and their capacity to explore and conceptualise their own agency by being curious, gathering knowledge, and shaping identities in their travel reflections on Asia. Thus, the actors open windows across time to present a profound overview of diverse descriptions and constructions of Asia. It is demonstrated that international and transnational history contributes to and benefits from analyses of national and local contexts that in turn enrich our understanding of transcultural encounters and experiences across time. The book proposes an actor-centred contextual approach to travel writing to recount meaningful constructions of Asia’s physical, political and spiritual landscapes. It offers comparative reflections on the patterns of encounter across Eurasia, where from the late medieval period an idea of civilisation was transculturally shared yet also constantly questioned and reframed. Tailored for academic and public discussions alike, this volume will be invaluable for both scholars of Global History and interested audiences to stimulate further discussions on the nature of global encounters in Asia.

"Geschichte der Philologien" is the only academic journal worldwide dedicated to modern comparative philology, comparative in the sense of historical comparison and philosophical reflection on philological practice. The subjects represented include Sinology, Indology, Classical Philology, Arabic Studies, Romance Studies, German Studies, and many others. The international editorial board actively supports the journal, with renowned scholars representing the various subjects. The articles are published in three languages: German, English, and French. Contributors include Sabine Collé, Beatrice Gruendler, Michael Lackner, Na Schädlich, Martin Strauss, Denis Thouard, and Michael Woll.

Situés près de Thonon-les-Bains (Haute-Savoie), les châteaux des Allinges font partie des principales places fortes qui contrôlaient la rive méridionale du lac Léman au Moyen Âge. Site archéologique exceptionnel composé de deux châteaux partagés entre les comtes de Savoie et les sires de Faucigny, les châteaux des Allinges sont l’un des symboles de l’affrontement de ces deux lignages princiers, puis des guerres qui ont déchiré le territoire du Chablais pendant près de cinq siècles, accompagnant la construction de l’État savoyard. Trouvant leurs origines peu après l’An Mil, Château-Vieux a connu la ruine et l’abandon dès le milieu du xive siècle, tandis que Château-Neuf n’a cessé d’être un gardien du bassin lémanique jusqu’à son démantèlement en 1703 à l’approche des troupes françaises. Les châteaux des Allinges ont fait l’objet de nouvelles recherches historiques et archéologiques, ainsi que de campagnes de restauration et de mise en valeur régulières entre 2010 et 2019, accompagnant leur classement en intégralité au titre des Monuments historiques en 2011. Ces dix années d’études ont permis de faire le point sur l’organisation et l’architecture des deux sites, mais aussi de mettre au jour une partie du village castral perché édifié entre les xiie et xive siècles à Château-Vieux. Elles offrent aujourd’hui un nouveau regard sur ces ruines majestueuses, révélant la genèse, l’évolution et l’architecture de ces deux grands châteaux montagnards.

Language plays an essential role both in creating law and in governing its implementation. Providing an accessible and comprehensive introduction to this subject, Language and Law:describes the different registers and genres that make up spoken and written legal language and how they develop over time; analyses real-life examples drawn from court cases from different parts of the world, illustrating the varieties of English used in the courtroom by speakers occupying different roles; addresses the challenges presented to our notions of law and regulation by online communication; discusses the complex role of translation in bilingual and multilingual jurisdictions, including Hong Kong and Canada; and provides readings from key scholars in the discipline, including Lawrence Solan, Peter Goodrich, Marianne Constable, David Mellinkoff, and Chris Heffer. With a wide range of activities throughout, this accessible textbook is essential reading for anyone studying language and law or forensic linguistics.

El Semillero de Investigación en Estudios Culturales CONUCO presenta sus primeras indagaciones en torno a fenómenos sociales, culturales y económicos, todos ellos centrados en el eje de la identidad. En este primer año de trabajo, hemos buscado entender y profundizar en temas que no solo generan preguntas, sino que tocan fibras sensibles y viscerales, revelando la conexión entre la biografía personal y el entramado social, siguiendo la escuela de Zemelman. El resultado de este proceso es una serie de reflexiones que buscan incomodar, cuestionar y provocar nuevas indagaciones. En el primer capítulo, Héver Míguez, docente de la UNAD, propone la identidad como proyecto en una sociedad cada vez más globalizada, donde lo íntimo se desdibuja y la vida se vuelve antisocial. Míguez examina cómo eventos como el conflicto armado colombiano generan rupturas profundas en el tejido social, activando valores alejados del bien común. Ante este panorama, resalta la importancia de reconstruir la cohesión social y reconfigurarnos como comunidad. Diana Marcela Viera Castrillón, en el segundo capítulo, nos ofrece un análisis lleno de vida sobre el encuentro entre música, comida e identidad en el barrio San Antonio de Cali. A través de su narrativa vibrante, explora cómo el intercambio gastronómico —sancocho de pescado, ceviche de piangua, pizza y hamburguesas— genera diálogos interculturales que reflejan transformaciones identitarias. Este acercamiento nos lleva a considerar cómo la comida se convierte en un lenguaje común que trasciende fronteras, tanto en Cali como en otras ciudades cosmopolitas del mundo. El tercer capítulo, escrito por Vanessa Estefanny Uribe Sánchez, aborda la relación entre arte y mujer desde una perspectiva de los estudios culturales. Vanessa revela cómo la historia del arte femenino en Colombia ha servido para cuestionar y resignificar los valores de una sociedad marcada por la violencia y la desigualdad. A través de figuras como Débora Arango, Beatriz González y Marta Rodríguez, nos muestra cómo las mujeres han moldeado la cultura y la identidad nacional, retando las narrativas conservadoras y luchando por la dignificación de su lugar en el arte y la sociedad. Sthepany Parra Castillo, docente de Humanidades y Magíster en Educación Intercultural, en el cuarto capítulo, nos invita a explorar el impacto de la interculturalidad en el ámbito educativo. Su análisis revela cómo, a pesar de las discontinuidades, el proceso intercultural ha transformado las dinámicas de convivencia y aprendizaje en espacios donde interactúan diversas culturas y saberes. Basándose en las reflexiones del Semillero CONUCO, este capítulo destaca la importancia de la educación como herramienta para la inclusión y el entendimiento en un mundo cada vez más plural. Finalmente, en el quinto capítulo, Wilmer David Peña Rodas aborda uno de los temas más urgentes de nuestra era: la migración. Con una mirada crítica, Peña Rodas examina cómo los discursos de poder moldean la identidad de los migrantes en América Latina y cómo la desconexión entre la teoría y la práctica dificulta soluciones reales. Subraya la necesidad de que la ciudadanía participe activamente en la formulación de políticas públicas que reconozcan la diversidad cultural, respeten los derechos naturales y preserven la memoria histórica, todo con miras a la inclusión social. Identidad-es, Perspectivas para su estudio Glocal, es una invitación a reflexionar y a tomar acción frente a los retos que nos plantea la identidad en un mundo en constante transformación.

This is the first volume of the complete publication of the research carried out in the two undecorated shaft tombs KV 40 and KV 64 in the Valley of the Kings, near Luxor, Egypt. This volume presents all the inscribed material from the Eighteenth Dynasty (ca. 1400–1350) together with the pottery and the jar stoppers. Inscribed wooden tags, hieratic inscriptions preserved on pottery jars, canopic vessels, and different types of sealings yield precious information on the large group of people buried in KV 40. The material attests the names, titles and sometimes institutional affiliations of over 30 individuals, a majority of women, all belonging to the family and entourage of pharaoh Amenhotep III. Only one unidentified woman was buried in the much smaller tomb KV 64. These findings represent the first substantial information on the use of undecorated tombs in the royal necropolis. They give insight into little know categories of objects and almost unknown techniques of jar inscription. They also reveal very specific practices performed for the funerals and burials of members of the royal family and entourage.

"Alkaloids" is intended for by chemistry, biochemistry, pharmacy, and other medical students, biologists, chemists, biochemists, and other professionals involved in the field of alkaloids. All chapters in this book are written by professionals in the areas of alkaloid chemistry, biology, pharmacy, and other interesting applications. The chapters cover interesting and less obvious information about different groups of alkaloids.

Bamboo - Recent Development and Application offers a comprehensive overview of recent developments in bamboo production and application. Chapters address such topics as research and development of bamboo, the physical and mechanical properties of bamboo, advances in bamboo composites, and more.

The problems, struggles, and triumphs of twentieth-century Chinese women are the subject of the nineteen short stories of this anthology. Spanning over fifty years of Chinese history, these works reflect a period of tumultuous upheaval, national division, and radical social change. The contemporary writers represented, both the prominent and the little known, come from the People's Republic of China and from Taiwan; a few are immigrants to the United States. All the stories focus on the personal and social aspects of women's lives, without imposing solutions to the negative situations exposed. Those stories written in the PRC (where the Communist regime's control over literature has been absolute) are perhaps an exception to the rule, since they do not so much depict reality as hold up for emulation a model of ideal behavior.

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