Management of Metadata in Linguistic Fieldwork: Experience from the ACLA Pro...Baden Hughes
This document discusses the management of metadata in linguistic fieldwork projects. It describes the development of a metadata creation and management tool for a longitudinal child language acquisition research project involving multiple fieldworkers. The tool was designed to address metadata creation best practices and support both online and offline data collection in challenging fieldwork scenarios. Key requirements included managing relational participant data and media files, as well as generating reports, conducting searches, and synchronizing data across devices.
The document discusses the Hubble Space Telescope, noting that it orbits Earth in space which allows it to observe space without interference from the atmosphere and provide clearer images. It explains how Hubble has helped scientists determine the age of the universe and discover dark energy by providing pictures of exploding stars and distant galaxies. Placing telescopes in space provides advantages over land-based telescopes like the ability to observe continuously without day and night cycles and collect energy from more of the electromagnetic spectrum.
The document provides information about the author Tishani Doshi and summarizes her journey to Antarctica. It discusses how Antarctica can be studied to learn about the Earth's past when India and Antarctica were part of the same landmass. It also touches on the impact of climate change and humanity's responsibility to protect the environment for future generations. The summary highlights key lessons about geology, climate change, and the importance of safeguarding the planet.
The document discusses several topics related to space exploration:
1. It describes 3753 Cruithne, an asteroid that shares Earth's orbit.
2. It mentions the James Webb Space Telescope, scheduled for launch in 2018 as the successor to the Hubble Space Telescope.
3. It asks the reader to identify Pluto based on clues about its discovery and classification.
This document provides a history of astronomy from ancient times through to the modern era. It describes how early civilizations made basic observations and developed calendars based on the stars. The Greeks made major advances by distinguishing planets from fixed stars and proving the Earth is spherical. Copernicus challenged the Earth-centered Ptolemaic model in 1543 by proposing a Sun-centered model, though his ideas faced opposition. Galileo was an early proponent of the Copernican model through telescopic observations. Kepler developed the first two laws of planetary motion based on Tycho Brahe's accurate observations. Newton's Principia in 1687 marked the beginning of modern astronomy by explaining Kepler's laws through gravitation.
What the Ancient Maya Actually Tell Us About the End of the WorldOMSI Science Pub
The document discusses the Maya Long Count calendar date of 13.0.0.0.0, which corresponds to December 21, 2012, and what may have occurred during the previous occurrence of this date according to the Quirigua Stela C. It describes four events from the previous cycle, including the planting of stones representing thrones by mythological figures to establish the corners of creation. The document aims to provide context about what the Maya may have expected by examining the narrative of the last 13.0.0.0.0 date.
Charles Darwin was passionate about both biology and geology. As a young man, he studied with leading geologists and served as secretary of the Geological Society of London. His opportunity to travel aboard the HMS Beagle as a naturalist allowed him to extensively explore and make important geological observations around the world, though some phenomena remained unexplained given the knowledge of his time. During the voyage, Darwin amassed geological evidence that would later contribute to his theory of evolution by natural selection.
Indigenous Australians have observed the night sky for thousands of years, using constellations, planets and stars as calendars, compasses and to pass down cultural knowledge through stories. Different groups developed distinct systems to track seasons and navigate across vast distances based on stellar patterns. The night sky continues to be deeply ingrained in Aboriginal spirituality, history and cultural practices.
Management of Metadata in Linguistic Fieldwork: Experience from the ACLA Pro...Baden Hughes
This document discusses the management of metadata in linguistic fieldwork projects. It describes the development of a metadata creation and management tool for a longitudinal child language acquisition research project involving multiple fieldworkers. The tool was designed to address metadata creation best practices and support both online and offline data collection in challenging fieldwork scenarios. Key requirements included managing relational participant data and media files, as well as generating reports, conducting searches, and synchronizing data across devices.
The document discusses the Hubble Space Telescope, noting that it orbits Earth in space which allows it to observe space without interference from the atmosphere and provide clearer images. It explains how Hubble has helped scientists determine the age of the universe and discover dark energy by providing pictures of exploding stars and distant galaxies. Placing telescopes in space provides advantages over land-based telescopes like the ability to observe continuously without day and night cycles and collect energy from more of the electromagnetic spectrum.
The document provides information about the author Tishani Doshi and summarizes her journey to Antarctica. It discusses how Antarctica can be studied to learn about the Earth's past when India and Antarctica were part of the same landmass. It also touches on the impact of climate change and humanity's responsibility to protect the environment for future generations. The summary highlights key lessons about geology, climate change, and the importance of safeguarding the planet.
The document discusses several topics related to space exploration:
1. It describes 3753 Cruithne, an asteroid that shares Earth's orbit.
2. It mentions the James Webb Space Telescope, scheduled for launch in 2018 as the successor to the Hubble Space Telescope.
3. It asks the reader to identify Pluto based on clues about its discovery and classification.
This document provides a history of astronomy from ancient times through to the modern era. It describes how early civilizations made basic observations and developed calendars based on the stars. The Greeks made major advances by distinguishing planets from fixed stars and proving the Earth is spherical. Copernicus challenged the Earth-centered Ptolemaic model in 1543 by proposing a Sun-centered model, though his ideas faced opposition. Galileo was an early proponent of the Copernican model through telescopic observations. Kepler developed the first two laws of planetary motion based on Tycho Brahe's accurate observations. Newton's Principia in 1687 marked the beginning of modern astronomy by explaining Kepler's laws through gravitation.
What the Ancient Maya Actually Tell Us About the End of the WorldOMSI Science Pub
The document discusses the Maya Long Count calendar date of 13.0.0.0.0, which corresponds to December 21, 2012, and what may have occurred during the previous occurrence of this date according to the Quirigua Stela C. It describes four events from the previous cycle, including the planting of stones representing thrones by mythological figures to establish the corners of creation. The document aims to provide context about what the Maya may have expected by examining the narrative of the last 13.0.0.0.0 date.
Charles Darwin was passionate about both biology and geology. As a young man, he studied with leading geologists and served as secretary of the Geological Society of London. His opportunity to travel aboard the HMS Beagle as a naturalist allowed him to extensively explore and make important geological observations around the world, though some phenomena remained unexplained given the knowledge of his time. During the voyage, Darwin amassed geological evidence that would later contribute to his theory of evolution by natural selection.
Indigenous Australians have observed the night sky for thousands of years, using constellations, planets and stars as calendars, compasses and to pass down cultural knowledge through stories. Different groups developed distinct systems to track seasons and navigate across vast distances based on stellar patterns. The night sky continues to be deeply ingrained in Aboriginal spirituality, history and cultural practices.
This document summarizes the current understanding of the assembly and break-up of the late Neoproterozoic supercontinent Rodinia based on geological, geochronological, and paleomagnetic evidence. Key points include:
- Rodinia assembled between 1300-900 Ma through worldwide orogenic events involving nearly all continental blocks. It lasted around 150 million years before breaking up.
- Laurentia is considered the core of Rodinia, with other continents proposed to have been located along its margins. However, the configurations of these continental connections remain controversial.
- The break-up of Rodinia occurred diachronously between ca. 825-740 Ma, associated with episodic mantle plume events
1. The document describes the motions of objects in the sky and our location in the universe, including a description of the Milky Way galaxy and our solar system.
2. Key concepts covered include the coordinate systems used to locate celestial objects, precession of the Earth, and the causes of the seasons due to the tilt of the Earth's axis.
3. Motions of objects like the sun and stars are explained, including how the sun appears to move along the ecliptic and causes the seasons as the Earth orbits around it.
This document outlines various pieces of evidence that support the theory of plate tectonics, including: matching fossil distributions between continents; matching glacial striations; matching coal deposits and coral reef fossils in ancient climate zones that no longer match present climates; and paleomagnetic evidence showing continental positions have changed over time based on the orientation of magnetic minerals in ancient lava flows. The learning objectives are to understand these evidences of plate movements and summarize the development of the plate tectonics theory.
The document discusses evidence for and against the Islamic belief that Prophet Muhammad split the moon. It examines pictures from NASA missions that some Muslim researchers say show proof of the splitting. However, the structures pointed to actually have scientific explanations as lunar rilles and one picture shows Ariadaeus Rille, not a crack across the moon. The document also discusses accounts of the event from other cultures but notes scientific data today is inconclusive. It concludes that while the splitting was a miracle, we may never find proof due to miracles defying physics.
The natural setting and it's people - Social StudiesMarkhill Tiosan
Content:
1. The beginning of Earth
2. Geological Foundation
3. The Archipelago`s name
4. Geography and Resources
5. Country`s Climate
6. The Filipino People
7. Theories on the Origin of the Filipinos
The document discusses the ancient Greek philosophers' views on the shape of the Earth. It explains that some Greek philosophers like Pythagoras and Anaxagoras believed the Earth was spherical based on observations of lunar eclipses casting circular shadows on the Moon. It also describes Aristotle's arguments that the positions of the North Star and shapes of the Sun and Moon supported a spherical Earth. The document then provides key findings and contributions from several major Greek astronomers such as Aristarchus, Eratosthenes, Hipparchus, Ptolemy regarding the structure of the universe and size and shape of the Earth.
The document is about the Earth's movements and its position in space as taught in a 4th grade social studies class. It discusses key concepts like the Earth's shape, its revolution around the sun, rotation, axes, seasons, hemispheres, and day and night. It aims to explain these concepts and have students understand the Earth's location in space.
Astronomical event before the advent of telescopeoryzasativa0720
- Ancient Babylonian and Egyptian civilizations systematically observed and recorded the motions of the sun, moon, and planets without telescopes. They noted the sun rises in the east and sets in the west, and its rising and setting points varied over the course of a year.
- They observed the moon's changing appearance over 29.5 days in its phases from a thin crescent to a full circular disk. Lunar eclipses where the Earth casts its shadow on the moon were also noticed.
- Constellations were patterns of visible stars that helped with navigation, timekeeping of calendars, and recognizing stars. Five planets - Mercury, Venus, Mars, Jupiter, and Saturn - could be seen without telescopes
The document discusses constellations and their use for navigation, timekeeping, and storytelling throughout history. It notes that the International Astronomical Union standardized 88 constellations in 1922, some based on Greek mythology and others reflecting other cultures. While the standardization made constellations better reference points, it reduced their sizes. The document advocates restoring the original, larger constellations and interpreting the night sky as it was understood before the 1930s boundaries were established.
This presentation explains Present Simple by using facts related to the Solar System. Adverbs of frequency are also explained.
For more information go to
http://englishverywell33.blogspot.com.co/2017/03/welcome.html
The document discusses constellations and how they are groupings of stars that form patterns in the night sky. It describes how constellations got their names from ancient civilizations and how the modern constellations were standardized by the IAU. It provides examples of famous constellations like Orion, Ursa Major, and the zodiac constellations. The document also explains that while stars appear close together in constellations, they can actually be very far apart in real space.
The document provides information about the natural setting and people of the Philippines. It discusses the country's geology, beginning with theories on the formation of Earth. It then covers the geological history of the Philippines and the archipelago's name. The document also describes the geography, climate, and natural resources of the Philippines. It highlights several indigenous plants and animals. In addition, the document summarizes theories on the origins of the Filipino people.
Venetia Burney, an 11-year-old girl, suggested the name "Pluto" for the newly discovered planet; Nicolaus Copernicus' book started modern astronomy by proposing that Earth and other planets revolve around the Sun; the Cassini-Huygens mission objectives included determining the composition of Saturn's rings and moons and studying Saturn's atmosphere and Titan's surface.
The document provides information about the transits of Venus that will occur on June 8, 2004, including the dates of past and future transits, how observations of previous transits helped establish estimates of the Earth's distance from the Sun, and plans for observing and broadcasting the upcoming 2004 transit globally. Key historical transits discussed are those of 1639, 1761, 1769, 1874 and 1882 which helped refine measurements of the astronomical unit through observations of Venus's changing apparent size.
We are in the middle of one of the most exciting moments in history of Astronomy and maybe of mankind. Any minute we will discover our next home. Learn more about the Exoplanet Revolution in this presentation that includes spectacular pictures.
A presentation I did for my son's 2nd grade class in very basic geological terms and concepts. I brought in numerous fossils I have collected over the years for a visual and interactive teaching aids. I concluded the talk with a mock science experiment displaying the chemical reaction of a volcano erupting.
This document discusses the interrelated topics of evolution, astronomy, and paleontology. It provides an overview of how our understanding of these fields has changed over time as evidence and new discoveries have accumulated. Examples are given of astronomical phenomena like galaxy classification and the expanding universe. The document also notes how impacts from asteroids and comets have shaped the evolution of life on Earth and continue to pose risks. Links are provided for exercises to explore related topics in more depth.
This chant describes Hawaiian cosmology and the birth of the Hawaiian islands from the union of Papahānaumoku (Earth Mother) and Wākea (Sky Father). It details the births of Hawaiʻi, Maui, Molokaʻi, Lānaʻi, Oʻahu, Kauaʻi, and Niʻihau, with Kahoʻolawe representing the placenta. The chant refers to Kahiki-kū (upright Kahiki/east) and Kahiki-moe (prostrate Kahiki/west) to define the order of birthing from southeast to northwest. Key terms like Molo
Beyond Degrees - Empowering the Workforce in the Context of Skills-First.pptxEduSkills OECD
Iván Bornacelly, Policy Analyst at the OECD Centre for Skills, OECD, presents at the webinar 'Tackling job market gaps with a skills-first approach' on 12 June 2024
This document summarizes the current understanding of the assembly and break-up of the late Neoproterozoic supercontinent Rodinia based on geological, geochronological, and paleomagnetic evidence. Key points include:
- Rodinia assembled between 1300-900 Ma through worldwide orogenic events involving nearly all continental blocks. It lasted around 150 million years before breaking up.
- Laurentia is considered the core of Rodinia, with other continents proposed to have been located along its margins. However, the configurations of these continental connections remain controversial.
- The break-up of Rodinia occurred diachronously between ca. 825-740 Ma, associated with episodic mantle plume events
1. The document describes the motions of objects in the sky and our location in the universe, including a description of the Milky Way galaxy and our solar system.
2. Key concepts covered include the coordinate systems used to locate celestial objects, precession of the Earth, and the causes of the seasons due to the tilt of the Earth's axis.
3. Motions of objects like the sun and stars are explained, including how the sun appears to move along the ecliptic and causes the seasons as the Earth orbits around it.
This document outlines various pieces of evidence that support the theory of plate tectonics, including: matching fossil distributions between continents; matching glacial striations; matching coal deposits and coral reef fossils in ancient climate zones that no longer match present climates; and paleomagnetic evidence showing continental positions have changed over time based on the orientation of magnetic minerals in ancient lava flows. The learning objectives are to understand these evidences of plate movements and summarize the development of the plate tectonics theory.
The document discusses evidence for and against the Islamic belief that Prophet Muhammad split the moon. It examines pictures from NASA missions that some Muslim researchers say show proof of the splitting. However, the structures pointed to actually have scientific explanations as lunar rilles and one picture shows Ariadaeus Rille, not a crack across the moon. The document also discusses accounts of the event from other cultures but notes scientific data today is inconclusive. It concludes that while the splitting was a miracle, we may never find proof due to miracles defying physics.
The natural setting and it's people - Social StudiesMarkhill Tiosan
Content:
1. The beginning of Earth
2. Geological Foundation
3. The Archipelago`s name
4. Geography and Resources
5. Country`s Climate
6. The Filipino People
7. Theories on the Origin of the Filipinos
The document discusses the ancient Greek philosophers' views on the shape of the Earth. It explains that some Greek philosophers like Pythagoras and Anaxagoras believed the Earth was spherical based on observations of lunar eclipses casting circular shadows on the Moon. It also describes Aristotle's arguments that the positions of the North Star and shapes of the Sun and Moon supported a spherical Earth. The document then provides key findings and contributions from several major Greek astronomers such as Aristarchus, Eratosthenes, Hipparchus, Ptolemy regarding the structure of the universe and size and shape of the Earth.
The document is about the Earth's movements and its position in space as taught in a 4th grade social studies class. It discusses key concepts like the Earth's shape, its revolution around the sun, rotation, axes, seasons, hemispheres, and day and night. It aims to explain these concepts and have students understand the Earth's location in space.
Astronomical event before the advent of telescopeoryzasativa0720
- Ancient Babylonian and Egyptian civilizations systematically observed and recorded the motions of the sun, moon, and planets without telescopes. They noted the sun rises in the east and sets in the west, and its rising and setting points varied over the course of a year.
- They observed the moon's changing appearance over 29.5 days in its phases from a thin crescent to a full circular disk. Lunar eclipses where the Earth casts its shadow on the moon were also noticed.
- Constellations were patterns of visible stars that helped with navigation, timekeeping of calendars, and recognizing stars. Five planets - Mercury, Venus, Mars, Jupiter, and Saturn - could be seen without telescopes
The document discusses constellations and their use for navigation, timekeeping, and storytelling throughout history. It notes that the International Astronomical Union standardized 88 constellations in 1922, some based on Greek mythology and others reflecting other cultures. While the standardization made constellations better reference points, it reduced their sizes. The document advocates restoring the original, larger constellations and interpreting the night sky as it was understood before the 1930s boundaries were established.
This presentation explains Present Simple by using facts related to the Solar System. Adverbs of frequency are also explained.
For more information go to
http://englishverywell33.blogspot.com.co/2017/03/welcome.html
The document discusses constellations and how they are groupings of stars that form patterns in the night sky. It describes how constellations got their names from ancient civilizations and how the modern constellations were standardized by the IAU. It provides examples of famous constellations like Orion, Ursa Major, and the zodiac constellations. The document also explains that while stars appear close together in constellations, they can actually be very far apart in real space.
The document provides information about the natural setting and people of the Philippines. It discusses the country's geology, beginning with theories on the formation of Earth. It then covers the geological history of the Philippines and the archipelago's name. The document also describes the geography, climate, and natural resources of the Philippines. It highlights several indigenous plants and animals. In addition, the document summarizes theories on the origins of the Filipino people.
Venetia Burney, an 11-year-old girl, suggested the name "Pluto" for the newly discovered planet; Nicolaus Copernicus' book started modern astronomy by proposing that Earth and other planets revolve around the Sun; the Cassini-Huygens mission objectives included determining the composition of Saturn's rings and moons and studying Saturn's atmosphere and Titan's surface.
The document provides information about the transits of Venus that will occur on June 8, 2004, including the dates of past and future transits, how observations of previous transits helped establish estimates of the Earth's distance from the Sun, and plans for observing and broadcasting the upcoming 2004 transit globally. Key historical transits discussed are those of 1639, 1761, 1769, 1874 and 1882 which helped refine measurements of the astronomical unit through observations of Venus's changing apparent size.
We are in the middle of one of the most exciting moments in history of Astronomy and maybe of mankind. Any minute we will discover our next home. Learn more about the Exoplanet Revolution in this presentation that includes spectacular pictures.
A presentation I did for my son's 2nd grade class in very basic geological terms and concepts. I brought in numerous fossils I have collected over the years for a visual and interactive teaching aids. I concluded the talk with a mock science experiment displaying the chemical reaction of a volcano erupting.
This document discusses the interrelated topics of evolution, astronomy, and paleontology. It provides an overview of how our understanding of these fields has changed over time as evidence and new discoveries have accumulated. Examples are given of astronomical phenomena like galaxy classification and the expanding universe. The document also notes how impacts from asteroids and comets have shaped the evolution of life on Earth and continue to pose risks. Links are provided for exercises to explore related topics in more depth.
This chant describes Hawaiian cosmology and the birth of the Hawaiian islands from the union of Papahānaumoku (Earth Mother) and Wākea (Sky Father). It details the births of Hawaiʻi, Maui, Molokaʻi, Lānaʻi, Oʻahu, Kauaʻi, and Niʻihau, with Kahoʻolawe representing the placenta. The chant refers to Kahiki-kū (upright Kahiki/east) and Kahiki-moe (prostrate Kahiki/west) to define the order of birthing from southeast to northwest. Key terms like Molo
Similar to East is not a Big Bird: Altair and the Carolinian sidereal compass (20)
Beyond Degrees - Empowering the Workforce in the Context of Skills-First.pptxEduSkills OECD
Iván Bornacelly, Policy Analyst at the OECD Centre for Skills, OECD, presents at the webinar 'Tackling job market gaps with a skills-first approach' on 12 June 2024
Philippine Edukasyong Pantahanan at Pangkabuhayan (EPP) CurriculumMJDuyan
(𝐓𝐋𝐄 𝟏𝟎𝟎) (𝐋𝐞𝐬𝐬𝐨𝐧 𝟏)-𝐏𝐫𝐞𝐥𝐢𝐦𝐬
𝐃𝐢𝐬𝐜𝐮𝐬𝐬 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐄𝐏𝐏 𝐂𝐮𝐫𝐫𝐢𝐜𝐮𝐥𝐮𝐦 𝐢𝐧 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐏𝐡𝐢𝐥𝐢𝐩𝐩𝐢𝐧𝐞𝐬:
- Understand the goals and objectives of the Edukasyong Pantahanan at Pangkabuhayan (EPP) curriculum, recognizing its importance in fostering practical life skills and values among students. Students will also be able to identify the key components and subjects covered, such as agriculture, home economics, industrial arts, and information and communication technology.
𝐄𝐱𝐩𝐥𝐚𝐢𝐧 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐍𝐚𝐭𝐮𝐫𝐞 𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝐒𝐜𝐨𝐩𝐞 𝐨𝐟 𝐚𝐧 𝐄𝐧𝐭𝐫𝐞𝐩𝐫𝐞𝐧𝐞𝐮𝐫:
-Define entrepreneurship, distinguishing it from general business activities by emphasizing its focus on innovation, risk-taking, and value creation. Students will describe the characteristics and traits of successful entrepreneurs, including their roles and responsibilities, and discuss the broader economic and social impacts of entrepreneurial activities on both local and global scales.
This document provides an overview of wound healing, its functions, stages, mechanisms, factors affecting it, and complications.
A wound is a break in the integrity of the skin or tissues, which may be associated with disruption of the structure and function.
Healing is the body’s response to injury in an attempt to restore normal structure and functions.
Healing can occur in two ways: Regeneration and Repair
There are 4 phases of wound healing: hemostasis, inflammation, proliferation, and remodeling. This document also describes the mechanism of wound healing. Factors that affect healing include infection, uncontrolled diabetes, poor nutrition, age, anemia, the presence of foreign bodies, etc.
Complications of wound healing like infection, hyperpigmentation of scar, contractures, and keloid formation.
Gender and Mental Health - Counselling and Family Therapy Applications and In...PsychoTech Services
A proprietary approach developed by bringing together the best of learning theories from Psychology, design principles from the world of visualization, and pedagogical methods from over a decade of training experience, that enables you to: Learn better, faster!
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আমাদের সবার জন্য খুব খুব গুরুত্বপূর্ণ একটি বই ..বিসিএস, ব্যাংক, ইউনিভার্সিটি ভর্তি ও যে কোন প্রতিযোগিতা মূলক পরীক্ষার জন্য এর খুব ইম্পরট্যান্ট একটি বিষয় ...তাছাড়া বাংলাদেশের সাম্প্রতিক যে কোন ডাটা বা তথ্য এই বইতে পাবেন ...
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Communicating effectively and consistently with students can help them feel at ease during their learning experience and provide the instructor with a communication trail to track the course's progress. This workshop will take you through constructing an engaging course container to facilitate effective communication.
LAND USE LAND COVER AND NDVI OF MIRZAPUR DISTRICT, UPRAHUL
This Dissertation explores the particular circumstances of Mirzapur, a region located in the
core of India. Mirzapur, with its varied terrains and abundant biodiversity, offers an optimal
environment for investigating the changes in vegetation cover dynamics. Our study utilizes
advanced technologies such as GIS (Geographic Information Systems) and Remote sensing to
analyze the transformations that have taken place over the course of a decade.
The complex relationship between human activities and the environment has been the focus
of extensive research and worry. As the global community grapples with swift urbanization,
population expansion, and economic progress, the effects on natural ecosystems are becoming
more evident. A crucial element of this impact is the alteration of vegetation cover, which plays a
significant role in maintaining the ecological equilibrium of our planet.Land serves as the foundation for all human activities and provides the necessary materials for
these activities. As the most crucial natural resource, its utilization by humans results in different
'Land uses,' which are determined by both human activities and the physical characteristics of the
land.
The utilization of land is impacted by human needs and environmental factors. In countries
like India, rapid population growth and the emphasis on extensive resource exploitation can lead
to significant land degradation, adversely affecting the region's land cover.
Therefore, human intervention has significantly influenced land use patterns over many
centuries, evolving its structure over time and space. In the present era, these changes have
accelerated due to factors such as agriculture and urbanization. Information regarding land use and
cover is essential for various planning and management tasks related to the Earth's surface,
providing crucial environmental data for scientific, resource management, policy purposes, and
diverse human activities.
Accurate understanding of land use and cover is imperative for the development planning
of any area. Consequently, a wide range of professionals, including earth system scientists, land
and water managers, and urban planners, are interested in obtaining data on land use and cover
changes, conversion trends, and other related patterns. The spatial dimensions of land use and
cover support policymakers and scientists in making well-informed decisions, as alterations in
these patterns indicate shifts in economic and social conditions. Monitoring such changes with the
help of Advanced technologies like Remote Sensing and Geographic Information Systems is
crucial for coordinated efforts across different administrative levels. Advanced technologies like
Remote Sensing and Geographic Information Systems
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Changes in vegetation cover refer to variations in the distribution, composition, and overall
structure of plant communities across different temporal and spatial scales. These changes can
occur natural.
How to Setup Warehouse & Location in Odoo 17 InventoryCeline George
In this slide, we'll explore how to set up warehouses and locations in Odoo 17 Inventory. This will help us manage our stock effectively, track inventory levels, and streamline warehouse operations.
How to Make a Field Mandatory in Odoo 17Celine George
In Odoo, making a field required can be done through both Python code and XML views. When you set the required attribute to True in Python code, it makes the field required across all views where it's used. Conversely, when you set the required attribute in XML views, it makes the field required only in the context of that particular view.
Temple of Asclepius in Thrace. Excavation resultsKrassimira Luka
The temple and the sanctuary around were dedicated to Asklepios Zmidrenus. This name has been known since 1875 when an inscription dedicated to him was discovered in Rome. The inscription is dated in 227 AD and was left by soldiers originating from the city of Philippopolis (modern Plovdiv).
Strategies for Effective Upskilling is a presentation by Chinwendu Peace in a Your Skill Boost Masterclass organisation by the Excellence Foundation for South Sudan on 08th and 09th June 2024 from 1 PM to 3 PM on each day.
Your Skill Boost Masterclass: Strategies for Effective Upskilling
East is not a Big Bird: Altair and the Carolinian sidereal compass
1. Gary Holton
University of Alaska Fairbanks
University of Hawai‘i at Mānoa
Calistius Hachibmai
Yap State Dept of Education
Alicius Haleyalur
Yap Traditional Navigation Society
East is a Big Bird:
Altair and the Carolinian sidereal compass
Hawaiian,
Oceanic
and
Global
Cultural
Astronomy
Hilo,
16-‐20
August
2015
2. Toward
an
interdisciplinary
approach
to
cultural
astronomy
The
following
is
a
cauConary
tale
of
the
dangers
of
disciplinary
research.
For
the
past
35
years
a
misunderstanding
regarding
the
meaning
of
the
Carolinian
star
Mailap
has
persisted.
Unraveling
this
mystery
requires
delving
into
the
boundaries
between
the
fields
of
astronomy
and
linguisCcs.
3. Thomas
Gladwin
(1970)
“on
Puluwat
the
cardinal
direcCon
is
east,
under
the
rising
of
Altair,
the
‘Big
Bird’”
(p.
148)
4. David
Lewis
(1972)
“The
cardinal
compass
point
and
basis
of
the
Carolinian
navigaConal
system
is
the
posiCon
where
Altair
rises
in
the
eastward....
If
an
island
has
a
bearing
of
81.5°
from
the
navigator,
he
will
describe
it
as
being
'under
the
Big
Bird',
the
rising
Altair.”
(p.
64)
5. Stephen
Thomas
(1987)
Altair
is
“the
cardinal
direcCon,
east,
under
Mailap,
the
‘Big
Bird’”
(p.
83)
6. Finney
(2007)
“the
compass
is
not
oriented
on
due
east,
but
on
rising
Altair
(Mailap:
'Big
Bird')”
(p.
160)
9. Mailap
‘the
big
bird’
mai
+
lap
?
+
‘main,
primary,
big’
maan
‘bird’
(Puw,
Stw)
mal
‘bird’
(Woe)
<
PMc
*manu
‘living
creature
of
land/air’
10. Another
Big
Bird
• Mannap
‘big
bird’,
or
simply
Mal
‘bird’,
spans
an
arc
of
58
degrees
across
the
southeastern
sky
(mannap
=
?maliulap
<
maliu+lap)
Mannap
looking
south
from
Yap
(9°31’
N,
138°08’
E)
on
February
15,
2015
at
8:00
PM
local
Cme
(UTC+10)
11. Mannap
vs.
Mailap
• Could
Gladwin
and
other
observers
have
confused
these
two
constellaCons?
• Mailap
rises
26
deg
to
the
east
of
Sirius,
the
primary
star
in
Mannap
• Mailap
rises
13
hours
ajer
Sirius
14. Confusion
with
Aquila
‘the
bird’?
• Could
Gladwin
have
based
the
‘bird’
gloss
on
the
western
constellaCon
Aquila?
• páá
‘arm,
wing’
Pááyefáng
(Tarazed)
Pááyéér
(Alshain)
Mááylap
(Altair)
15. Or
a
linguisCc
misunderstanding?
• “In
a
short
Cme
I
regained
the
fluency
in
Trukese
which
I
had
acquired
twenty
years
earlier,
but
the
combinaCon
of
minor
dialecCcal
differences
and
the
fact
that
Trukese
was
a
second
language
for
both
me
and
my
Puluwat
informants
made
it
more
difficult
to
talk
with
some
people
than
with
others.”
(Gladwin
1970:134)
• “Samuel
H.
Elbert
prepared
a
dicConary
and
syntax
of
the
Puluwat
language
which
among
other
things
relieves
me
of
the
need
to
reproduce
naCve
terms
and
phoneCcs.
Accordingly,
I
use
only
English
equivalents
for
Puluwat
terms.”
(Gladwin
1970:vi)
• The
‘big
bird’
gloss
is
the
“English
equivalent”
of
Puw
Mááylap
16. Reflexes
of
PCk
*l
and
*n
Proto-‐
Chuukic
Chuuk
Puluwat
Satawal
Woleai
‘bird,
living
being’
*manú
maan
maan
maan
maliu
‘big,
main’
*lapa
nap
lap
nap/lap
lap
‘big
bird
*manú-‐
lapa
mannap
mallap
mannap
mannap
‘Altair’
*maati-‐
lapa
Máánap
Mááyláp
Mainap
Mailap
Chk
Máánap
shows
irregular
loss
of
original
*i
with
*a
>
áá
17. Some
authors
more
circumspect
• Goodenough,
from
whom
Gladwin
draws
heavily
for
both
star
names
and
the
layout
of
the
sidereal
compass,
says
merely
that
“the
meaning
of
the
name
is
obscure.
It
is
the
main
*maa,
….”
(1953:
12
• Alkire
(1970:
44)
does
not
offer
a
translaCon
for
the
star
Mailap
but
does
suggest
that
the
companion
stars
Tarazed
and
Alshain
in
the
constellaCon
Mailap
have
names
which
translate
as
‘line
to
the
north’
and
‘line
to
the
south’,
respecCvely.
• Riesenberg,
who
was
with
Gladwin
in
Puluwat
in
1967,
makes
no
asempt
to
gloss
Altair
in
his
detailed
study
of
Puluwat
navigaConal
knowledge
(1972).
18. So
what
is
*maC?
• Woi
mai
‘breadfruit’
<
PMc
*mai
• Woi
mmaiye
‘taut,
sail
into
the
wind’
(ojen
east,
i.e.,
toward
rising
Altair)
<
PCk
*mai(a)
• Woi
mailap
denotes
a
region
below
the
umbilicus
which
is
treated
in
a
certain
kind
of
tradiConal
massage.
In
this
pracCce
the
term
mailap
is
used
to
refer
to
a
central
area
of
the
abdomen
under
the
umbilicus
which
is
massaged
as
a
part
of
healing.
• Mortlokese
mailap
is
both
(i)
an
alternate
term
for
‘navel’;
and
(ii)
‘a
certain
form
of
massage’
(Odango,
p.c.)
• Meilap
is
a
place
name
on
the
west
coast
of
Pohnpei
(Sohl,
p.c.;
Panholzer
&
Mauricio
2003)
19. Why
does
the
‘Big
Bird’
survive?
• Gladwin
provided
an
otherwise
compelling
and
accurate
descripCon
of
Puluwat
navigaCon
• The
etymology
was
encapsulated
in
a
catchy
Ctle
• ConflaCon
of
two
important
concepts
– The
big
bird
Mannap
(i.e.,
the
constellaCon
centered
on
Sirius)
– Mailap,
the
central
point
of
the
Carolinian
sidereal
compass
• Linguists
and
astronomers
don’t
talk
to
each
other
20. Selected
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21. Acknowledgements
• Ali
Haleyalur
• Calistus
Hachibmai
• Jerry
Lipka
• Don
Rubenstein
• Ken
Rehg
• Bob
Blust
• Emmerson
Odango
• Damian
Sohl
This
material
is
based
upon
work
supported
by
the
NaConal
Science
FoundaCon
under
Grants
No.
OPP-‐1203194,
OPP-‐1317245.