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Sounds Of Battle And Battle Of Sounds: Belliphonic In Tolkien, Ali Mirzabayati

Journal of Tolkien Research

This paper explores the concept of the belliphonic—a term denoting the acoustic dimensions of warfare—within the context of J.R.R. Tolkien’s The Hobbit, focusing on the Battle of the Five Armies. While modern war studies have mainly centered on the mechanized soundscapes of twentieth-century conflict, this study engages with recent scholarly efforts to recover the sonic textures of medieval battle. Drawing on theories of wartime acoustics and examples from medieval literature, the paper examines how Tolkien, informed by his expertise in Old and Middle English texts and his lived experience in World War I, crafts a dynamic and psychologically …

Detection And Quantitation Of Drugs And Pesticides In Food Products Of The Uae (Dates And Camel Milk) By Liquid Chromatographic Techniques, Afnan W. Alanqar

Thesis/ Dissertation Defenses

In this thesis the detection and quantification of the traces of multi-residue pesticides in 26 dates samples as well as the presence of the anthelmintic drug thiabendazole in pasteurized commercial milk consumed in the United Arab Emirates is examined. The main objective of this thesis is two folds. First is to determine whether a selected group of 12 pesticides of 8 different groups- in the case of dates- and the drug thiabendazole-in case of camel milk- exists in the randomly collected samples of corresponding matrices. Second, is to quantify these compounds and compare their amount to the established maximum residue …

Study Of Falaj Paths And Their Unknown Extension In Al Ain City Using Geophysical Methods, Saud Mohammed Alsenaani

Thesis/ Dissertation Defenses

Historically, the city of Al Ain has relied on its Falaj systems for freshwater, which is vital for drinking and irrigating its oases. These historic water resources have been essential for supporting life in the region for centuries, providing the foundation for communities and farming. The remarkable rainfall in 2024 uncovered several hidden ancient Falaj systems, and newly enlarged versions of previously recorded ones, highlighting the importance of ongoing research for their preservation. The research project aims to examine the current Falaj systems in Al Ain, particularly Falaj Mazyad, by applying geophysical methods to identify uncharted extensions. The aim of …

How Taste Shaped The Use Of Botanical Drugs, Marco Leonti

Oxford ICSB

The perception of taste and flavour (a combination of taste, smell and chemesthesis) also referred to as chemosensation, enables animals to find high-value foods and avoid toxins. Humans have learned to use unpalatable and toxic substances as medicines, yet the importance of chemosensation in this process is poorly understood. We generated tasting-panel data for botanical drugs and applied phylogenetic generalised linear mixed models to test whether intensity and complexity of chemosensory qualities as well as particular tastes and flavours can predict ancient Graeco-Roman drug use. We found chemosensation to be strongly predictive of therapeutic use: botanical drugs with high therapeutic …

Intersectional Experiences Of Stem Students With Disabilities, Sandy Heath, Jade Metzger, Tarah Loy-Ashe

Journal of Science Education for Students with Disabilities

Students with disabilities experience barriers to accessing Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics (STEM) careers during academic preparation for these careers. This pilot project explored the experiences of postsecondary STEM students who have a disability. The six students interviewed gave their insights into the need to further diversify who has access to STEM careers by describing that cultural and structural barriers posed more of a barrier than the course content during their STEM education. Academic preparation often starts in early childhood education with exposure to STEM topics and continues through postsecondary education. The implications impact both the individual student and society. …

Study Of The Extension Of Cavities In Jebel Hafeet By Implementing Geophysical Methods, Mai Rashed Alkaabi

Thesis/ Dissertation Defenses

Subsurface cavities pose challenges to the buildings and their stability, leading to ground instability and subsidence. In Al Ain City, UAE, particularly in Jebel Hafeet, cavities within carbonate formations and sedimentary rocks present risks to infrastructure and urban development. This study employs Electrical Resistivity Tomography (ERT) and Gravity Surveys to detect, locate, and determine the depth of these cavities, enhancing geological understanding and geohazard assessment. The ERT survey, using a pole-dipole array, was conducted along eight lines to identify subsurface anomalies. It revealed high-resistivity anomalies (> 45 Ω·m), indicative of air-filled cavities, and low-resistivity zones (< 6 Ω·m), corresponding to water-saturated or clay-rich deposits. The ERT survey detected resistivity variations, highlighting anomalies ranging from 45 to 120 Ω·m at depths between 1 m and 17 m. The gravity survey, conducted at 28 stations, detected low-density anomalies, whichaligned with high-resistivity ERT zones, confirming subsurface cavities at depths between -20 m and -200 m (a.s.l.). Five 3D gravity inversion models visualized density variations, revealing cavities at different depths from 50 m to 250 m. The integration of ERT and gravity methods significantly improved cavity detection accuracy, demonstrating a strong correlation between low-density gravity anomalies and high-resistivity features. This study recommends increasing gravity station density and avoiding heavy infrastructure in cavity-prone areas. The findings contribute to the geological understanding of Jebel Hafeet, providing insights for sustainable urban planning, risk mitigation, and infrastructure safety in Al Ain City.

Ligo Mirror Birefringence Testing, Ambroise Juston, Ari Chai

Discovery Day - Prescott

Ever since the discovery of lasers in 1958, measurements - most notably those that use interferometry - have greatly advanced. Interferometry is the process of measuring or observing certain quantities/qualities through the use of interference of waves. Since light is a wave and lasers are simply and very focused and directed source of light that is very well characterized and controlled, the use of lasers in interferometry was quickly used as the new standard wave source. Laser Interferometer Gravitational-Wave Observatory (LIGO), as its name implies, is an interferometry device that uses the interaction of lasers with itself to observe the …

Determination Of The Effects Of Biogenic Metal Nanoparticles Concentrations On Soil Properties, Vicia Faba Growth And The Toxicity On Black Aphid, Ayoub Sabir Karim, Halala Rahman Qadr, Sakar Abdulqadr Saeed, Nashmeel Saeed Khudhur

Karbala International Journal of Modern Science

The development of nanomaterials could support more extensive agricultural uses, including nano-pesticides. Current study was conducted to observe the effects of different concentrations (25, 50, 75, 100, 150 and 200 ppm) of biosynthesized zinc oxide nanoparticles (ZnO NPs) and aluminum oxide nanoparticles (Al₂O₃ NPs) on soil, faba bean and toxicity on black aphid (Aphis fabae). The synthesized ZnO NPs from Musa paradisiaca L. characterized by ultraviolet (UV)-visible spectroscopy, Fourier Transform Infrared Spectroscopy, X-ray diffraction and Transmission electron microscopy. Al₂O₃ NPs was prepared by calcination of Iraqi kaolin via evaporation process. Highest pH …

The Relevance Of Gut Microbiota For The Activity Of Herbal Drugs, Rudolf Bauer

Oxford ICSB

Despite intensive research, the active principles and mechanisms of action of many herbal drugs are still not clear. Moreover, the bioavailability of many polar plant constituents is rather limited, why they are not likely to act systemically. Therefore, alternative approaches to explain their activity have to be considered. Gut microbiota and the human body form a symbiosis which is essential for our health and well-being. Dysbiosis can lead to various diseases, like inflammation, obesity, asthma, diabetes, and even cancer. Therefore, gut microbiota are a relevant target for herbal drugs, and may help to understand their effects. For example, Faecalibacterium prausnitzii …

Insights From Ethnobotanical Research In North America, Latin America, And West Africa Into The Phytochemical Quality, Pharmacokinetics, Pharmacodynamics, And Toxicology Of Botanicals, Robin Marles

Oxford ICSB

Insights perhaps worth sharing have been gained over a career spanning 50 years of ethnobotanical and pharmacognostic research on botanicals of Canada, Mexico, Ecuador, and Togo, and the development of standards on the quality, safety, and evidence-based uses of botanicals in health products and foods. Perspectives provided by traditional healers in these countries have informed approaches to a better understanding of, and possible goals for future research on traditionally used plants. This includes their phytochemical quality; absorption, distribution, metabolism, and excretion; possible mechanisms of action; and potential safety concerns. These insights will be illustrated by specific examples from research conducted …

Korea Ginseng Corporation: Ginseng Expertise Since 1899, Joanne Lee

Oxford ICSB

Ginseng has been cultivated in Korea for over 1,000 years, and Korea Ginseng Corporation has been at the forefront of developing Red ginseng as a core ingredient since 1899. Over 126 years, KGC has become the world's leading ginseng brand, holding a 43% share of the global ginseng market. This success is driven by more than $2M in annual investment in R&D and over 100 clinical studies, which have built trust with customers. KGC secures high-quality raw materials through a 100% contracted cultivation system and supports farmers with financial and technical support. The company also maintains rigorous quality standards, conducting …

You're Fake News. How Irish Political Journalists Manage In The Post-Truth Era, Niamh Thorton, John Hogan

Level 3

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Human Error, Human Factors And Production Ergonomics. A Discussion From The Perspective Of Biopharmaceutical Manufacturing, Ann Ryan

Level 3

No abstract provided.

The Dublin Fusiliers And Grangegorman Military Cemetery, Murphy Thomas

Level 3

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Cost-Effective Photogrammetry Techniques For Surveying, Recording And Documenting Stone Circles In County Wicklow, Maurice Murphy, Garrett Keenaghan, Alain Chenaux, Petra Kajacic

Level 3

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The Plan-It-Play Project: Where The Circular Economy And The Toy Industry Meet, Janet Mckennedy, Siobhan Enright, Michael Durand

Level 3

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The Virtual Events Initiative To Facilitate Cpd In Professional Practice For Engineers, John Heffernan, Kevin Delaney, John Coleman, Barry Lowe, Diarmaid Cowhie, Pat Donnellan, Sean Lenihan, Paddy Sheridan

Level 3

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Is A Hackathon A Good Use Of My Time? Reflections On The Efficacy Of Hackathons For Adult Learners Across Multi-Disciplinary Boundaries, Elaine Edmonds

Level 3

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Report On Optimal Methodologies For The Education Of Regulatory Assessors, Naomi Beard

Level 3

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Heavy Metals In Healthy Water Samples Used By Newborn In Al-Najaf Governorate, Iraq, Ban Hussein Ali, Ali Abid Abojassim

Al-Bahir

Water is essential for life, so monitoring water quality is important. This research focuses on measuring heavy metals (Lead, Pb; Cadmium, Cd; Chromium, Cr (in 14 healthy water samples of two types; bottled water and filtered water used by newborn children in Al-Najaf governorate, Iraq. Atomic absorption spectroscopy (AA-7000, Japan) was used to conduct the experimental analysis. Also, health risks parameters (non-carcinogenic and carcinogenic) due to Pd, Cd, and Cr concentrations were calculated. The results of Pb, Cd, and Cr concentrations in mg/L for bottled water samples were ranged 0.03-0.83, 0.01-0.69, and 0.01-0.76, respectively, while the range values for filter …

Solid State Forms Of 2-[[5-(3-Chlorophenyl)-3-Hydroxypyridine-2-Carbonyl]Amino]Acetic Acid And Processes For Preparation Thereof., Srinivasan Thirumalai Rajan, Sagyam Rajeshwar Reddy, Kammari Bal Raju, Garai Abhijit, Msn Laboratories Private Limited, R&D Center, Hyderabad, India.

Defensive Publications Series

The present invention relates to solid state forms of 2-[[5-(3-chlorophenyl)-3-hydroxypyridine-2-carbonyl]amino]acetic acid represented by the following structural formula-1 and processes for preparation thereof.

Formula-1

Passport Personalization All In One Station, Anonymous

Defensive Publications Series

“All in one” station gathering all the different modules for passport personalization in one single machine.

Some Characterizations Of Weakly Pseudo Semi 2-Absorbing Submodules In Terms Of Some Types Of Modules, Omar H. Taha, Omar A. Abdullah, Ali Sh. Ajeel

Al-Bahir

The purpose of this paper is to investigate characterizations of weakly pseudo semi-2-absorbing submodules in terms of some types of modules. We provide characterizations for the class of multiplication modules with the help of some types of modules such as faithful, non-singular, Z-regular, and projective modules. Furthermore, we add some conditions to proof the residual of a weakly pseudo semi-2-absorbing submodule is a weakly pseudo semi-2-absorbing ideal.

Preparation Of Nanoparticles And Study Of The Effect Of Some Of Their Physical Properties On Epoxy Polymer, Aya N. Abdullah, Niran F. Abeduljabbar

Al-Bahir

Nanoparticles were prepared by the laboratory thermal method from copper, magnesium, and zinc oxides. Different nanoparticles were added to epoxy at weight fractions of (0, 2, 4, 6, 8, 10) wt. %. The structural results from X-ray diffraction showed the appearance of epoxy in a random system, and when reinforced with nanopowders at higher addition ratios, we find the appearance of nanoparticles in a clear crystalline form, while the SEM results showed an increase in consistency and homogeneity with each increase in the proportions of nanoparticles, which appeared clearly during the EDX examination. The hardness of Shore type D was …

Effect Of Adding Nano Silica On Some Structural And Thermal Properties Of Aluminum, Salih Y. Darweesh, Ghazi F. Mahal

Al-Bahir

The powder metallurgy method was employed to fabricate aluminum-based composite samples reinforced with nano silica at varying weight fractions of 2, 4, 6, 8, and 10 wt.%. The powders were mixed, dried, and compacted using a hydraulic press at 7 tons of pressure for one minute, followed by thermal sintering in an oven at 600°C for two hours. Structural characterization was conducted using scanning electron microscopy (SEM) and X-ray diffraction (XRD), while thermal analysis included thermal conductivity, heat capacity, thermal diffusivity, thermal flux, and thermal resistance. The results revealed that the optimal nano silica reinforcement ratio was 10%, yielding notably …

A Likely Story: The Differing Narratives Between The Anglican And Catholic Presentation Of The Reformation, Cecilia Broxon

Scholars Week

The story of the Anglican reformation is often simplified to the result of King Henry VIII's desire for a divorce; however, this paper argues that it was a complex and prolonged process marked by differing Anglican and Catholic narratives. By exploring primary sources, including letters and interviews, as well as secondary analyses, this paper discusses misconceptions surrounding the Reformation, such as its speed and primary motivations. It further examines the formation of early Anglican doctrine and the contrasting presentations of the Reformation, revealing instances of resistance, the destruction of Catholic art, and the mistreatment of churches, which are frequently downplayed …

Harnessing The Phi-Transform For Early Warning Of Neutron Star-Black Hole Binary Events, Jaxson Mitchell, Lara Ortelli, Casey Haavind

Discovery Day - Prescott

Gravitational waves are ripples in the fabric of spacetime that occur from astrophysical events such the merger of two compact stellar objects. Using ground base detectors, we can measure these events and their gravitational waves. In the new era of multi-messenger astronomy, astronomy using multiple sources such as gravitational waves and electromagnetic radiation, it is vital to determine the validity of these events before their occurrence. We introduce a new method for extracting gravitational waves, specifically neutron star black hole binaries (NSBH), using the $n transform and its chirp extraction techniques. We show that noise behaves differently in this new …

Glidr - Guided Landing Instrument For Descent And Recovery Capstone, Luke Pierce, Thomas Sly, Cody Hawes, Jameson Shockley, Jason Davis, Josiah Lincoln, Kaylee Mason, Jasmyn Mcbeth, Bruce Willey

Discovery Day - Prescott

The Guided Landing Instrument for Descent and Recovery (G LIDR) system designed to address the challenges of recovering data from high-altitude Su per Pressure Balloons. The project has outlined the limitations of conventional data col lection methods-specifically, the uncontrol led descent and recovery of data payloads-and establishes the need for a more reliable, safe, and cost-effective solution. Three design concepts are investigated: the Ballistic Paraglider, the Folding Rogallo Wing, and the Lifting Body. Each concept was rigorously analyzed against stringent safety, structural, and performance requirements established by NASA, NIA, and academic standards. Aerodynamic simulations and structural analyses have been employed …

Advantages, Disadvantages, And Factors Influencing The Reproductive Performance Of Gilts And Sows Raised In Gestational Group Housing And Free-Farrowing Systems, Natchanon Dumniem Dr., Thomas D. Parsons, Padet Tummaruk

The Thai Journal of Veterinary Medicine

In the modern global pig industry, there is a growing interest in animal-friendly agriculture, encouraging farmers to prioritize humane practices and meet the welfare needs of their animals. In developed countries, consumers are increasingly concerned about animal welfare, particularly regarding pigs as social animals, advocating for their housing in groups that reflect their natural behaviors in the wild. There is significant societal pressure to eliminate the use of crate systems, which cause discomfort to animals in commercial farming. In these systems, breeding females are often restricted in movement throughout the reproductive cycle. As a result, alternative husbandry and housing systems …

Methods And Systems For Cooling Cryogenic Fluid Stored In A Reservoir, Claus Rarup Lund

Defensive Publications Series

On a shipping vessel, where methane is used as fuel, the fuel is stored as liquid at cooled condition due to the properties of methane. The tank storing the fuel (methane) must be isolated to ensure that methane stays as a liquid. A general challenge with such tanks is that they cannot carry high pressures and due to heat transfer from surroundings to the tank, the methane temperature will begin to rise and boil off, which in terms will increase the pressure in the tank. The gas from this process is called “boil off gas” or just BOG.