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The Middle Ages in Computer Games: Ludic Approaches to the Medieval and Medievalism by Robert Houghton (D. S. Brewer, 2024): Book review
No full textA review of Robert Houghton’s book The Middle Ages in Computer Games: Ludic Approaches to the Medieval and Medievalism. Published by D. S. Brewer, 2024. ISBN: 978-1-84384-729-8, 355 pages
The charcoal pit at Løvdal: Arkeologisk undersøking i Gratangen i Troms
No full textEi enkelt kolgrop vart i 2025 undersøkt på garden Løvdal i Gratangen, som del av ein nydyrkingssak. Gropa målte 2,8 meter i diameter, og med vollane 5 meter i diameter. Den blei nytta til produksjon av trekol, og størrelsen tilsier at det kan ha vore produsert inntil 160 liter kol per brenning i gropa. Trekol i bunnen av gropa vart datert til 1300-talet, mens ei mogleg dreneringsgrøft rundt gropa vart datert til 1200-talet. A single charcoal pit was investigated in 2025 on the Løvdal farm in Gratangen. The pit measured 2.8 meters in diameter, and with the embankments 5 meters in diameter. It was used to produce charcoal, and the size indicates that up to 160 liters of charcoal may have been produced per burning in the pit. Charcoal at the bottom of the pit was dated to the 14th century, while a possible drainage ditch around the pit was dated to the 13th century
Klimaøkologi, en integrasjon av klimatologi og økologi
No full textI Arktis skjer oppvarmingen om lag tre ganger raskere enn noe annet sted på jorden. Å dokumnetere og forstå konskevensene for arktiske økosystemer er helt nødvendig for at politikk og adaptiv forvaltning gjennomføres med et solid kunnskapsgrunnlag
Adaptiv overvåking og forvaltning av fjellrev
No full textStadig flere arktiske dyrearter blir rødlistet etter som klimaet blir varmere. Vil det være mulig å hindre at disse artene etter hvert forsvinner fra faunaen vår? Dette vil avhenge av hvordan artene blir påvirket av klimaendringene og om det finnes forvaltningstiltak som er effektive på lang sikt. Her eksemplifiserer vi disse problemstillingene med over 20 års adaptiv overvåkning og forvaltning av fjellrev i Finnmark og på Svalbard
Framleis medborgar? Erfaringar frå personar som lever med demens i tidleg fase i utkantstrøk
No full textOur study shows how people with dementia in rural areas are experiencing various factors which affect their ability to engage in relationships and participate in society. The interviews with eight informants were summarized in five main themes pointing at different areas of importance for the informants\u27 independence and control of life. These are: Factors which affect the ability to be mobile and travel independently (1), the ability to manage one\u27s own financial matters (2), the ability to participate in informal arenas (3), the ability to participate in the working and social life (4), and factors that can promote independence and participation in general (5). Our findings show that various digital factors may limit participation: Among other things, informants experience that a complicated login to online banking may prevent the disposal of the informants\u27 own money. Also, complicated graphical interfaces in social media may make it difficult to communicate with friends and family. Such difficulties may contribute to a deterioration of the condition of such individuals, with more exclusion as the result. Based on this study, we argue that the proper digital accommodation and facilitation are important measures to improve access to digital social arenas, with the ultimate goal to reduce digital exclusion.Studien viser korleis personar med demens i eit ruralt område opplever ulike faktorar som påverkar høve til å ivareta relasjonar og deltaking utanfor heimen. Data frå åtte intervju er oppsummert i fem tema som identifiserer ulike områder med betydning for sjølvstende og kontroll over eige liv: Faktorar som påverka høve til transport og mobilitet (1), høve til disponering av eigen økonomi (2), høve til deltaking på uformelle arena (3), høve til deltaking i yrkes- og samfunnsliv (4) og faktorar som kan fremja høve til sjølvstende og deltaking (5). Funna viser at digitale faktorar set grenser for deltaking; blant anna opplever informantar at komplisert innlogging i nettbank hindrar disponering av eigne pengar og komplisert brukslogikk i sosiale medium vanskeleggjer kommunikasjon med både venner og familie. Slike faktorar kan dermed forsterka konsekvensane av lidinga, og ytterlegare ekskludering kan bli resultatet. Men denne studien gir og grunnlag for å tru at betre tilrettelegging kan gi auka tilgang til ulike samfunnsarena
Origen y desarrollo de los valores del presente en el español temprano
No full textEl presente de indicativo se caracteriza por ser temporalmente indeterminado. Así, las formas de presente pueden expresar diferentes valores tempo-aspectuales, p. ej.: un presente habitual, "Ella trota a diario", valores pretéritos, "Colón llega a Santo Domingo en 1492", o imperativo, "Tú te callas". Existen estudios sobre la adquisición temprana de los tiempos y aspectos verbales, por ejemplo, Veneziano, (2001) sostiene que el habla de los niños está anclada en el aquí y el ahora, y que se desplaza gradualmente. Sin embargo, no existen estudios sobre los valores del presente en el español temprano. El objetivo de esta investigación es examinar cómo se produce el mapeo forma-función de los valores del presente en el desarrollo temprano del lenguaje. Este es un análisis longitudinal de corpus de dos niños monolingües hispanohablantes (2;00-3;00; N = 3,035 enunciados), videograbados en interacción natural con sus principales cuidadores una vez al mes. Las formas de presente de cada niño fueron etiquetadas y analizadas según sus valores temporales. En la primera etapa identificada aparecen protoformas con valores asociados a la inmediatez, junto con otros que cumplen propósitos comunicativos infantiles. En la segunda etapa, los niños asignan formas presentes a valores futuros, habituales y normativos. Los valores futuros aparecen lentamente en esta etapa, expresando valores inmediatos, pero también un futuro indefinido a través de amenazas y los retos. Los niños mapean en presente valores tempo-aspectuales relacionados con su presente inmediato y funciones genéricas que les permiten identificar su entorno y las normas sociales.El presente de indicativo se caracteriza por ser temporalmente indeterminado. Así, las formas de presente pueden expresar diferentes valores tempo-aspectuales, p. ej.: un presente habitual, "Ella trota diario", valores pretéritos, "Colón llega a Santo Domingo en 1492", o imperativo, "Tú te callas". Existen estudios sobre la adquisición temprana de los tiempos y aspectos verbales, por ejemplo, Veneziano, (2001) sostiene que el habla de los niños está anclada en el aquí y el ahora, y que se desplaza gradualmente. Sin embargo, no existen estudios sobre los valores del presente en el español temprano. El objetivo de esta investigación es examinar cómo se produce el mapeo forma-función de los valores del presente en el desarrollo temprano del lenguaje. Este es un análisis longitudinal de corpus de dos niños monolingües hispanohablantes (2;00-3;00; N = 3,035 enunciados), videograbados en interacción natural con sus principales cuidadores una vez al mes. Las formas de presente de cada niño fueron etiquetadas y analizadas según sus valores temporales. En la primera etapa identificada aparecen protoformas con valores asociados a la inmediatez, junto con otros que cumplen propósitos comunicativos infantiles. En la segunda etapa, los niños asignan formas presentes a valores futuros, habituales y normativos. Los valores futuros aparecen lentamente en esta etapa, expresando valores inmediatos, pero también un futuro indefinido a través de amenazas y los retos. Los niños mapean en presente valores tempo-aspectuales relacionados con su presente inmediato y funciones genéricas que les permiten identificar su entorno y las normas sociales
Pinnipeds in New York (1996–2021) are stranding less frequently but human interaction cases are increasing
No full textEvery year pinnipeds from five different species—gray (Halichoerus grypus), harbour (Phoca vitulina), harp (Pagophilus groenlandicus), hooded (Cystophora cristata), and ringed (Pusa hispida) seals—haul out on New York’s beaches. The locations of these animals are often in areas with high human density, resulting in negative interactions between humans and pinnipeds. These human interaction (HI) cases can include harassment, entanglement, and vessel trauma. Live pinniped strandings in New York, U.S.A., from 1996 through 2021 were examined to summarise characteristics, quantify the frequency and types of HI cases and assess overall spatiotemporal stranding trends. Of the 1,407 live strandings, 135 HI cases (55% involving gray seals) were documented. Notably, half of the HI cases involved entanglement in fishing gear or debris. The frequency of HI cases increased significantly over the study period, with more than one-third of cases occurring within the last 4 years. A significant positive correlation (p < 0.05) was observed between pinniped strandings (non-HI and HI) and boat access points, such as ramps and marinas, along a west-to-east gradient on Long Island. Understanding both non-HI and HI strandings is crucial to support the conservation of pinnipeds, as it provides essential insights into population trends, habitat changes, and the impact of human activities. These findings can inform targeted initiatives, such as training procedures for stranding response staff and volunteers, as well as the development of directed outreach materials, to foster greater awareness and proactive measures for species protection
iC3 Research Data Management Plan
No full textThe iC3 DMP\u27s purpose is to provide clear guidance to iC3 members, to ensure that data is proficiently managed at all stages of the project and that it remains accessible, secure and sustainable in the long term. Furthermore, it will ensure better project implementation by providing a clear overview of all data management activities. To achieve these goals the DMP includes measures to comply with FAIR principles and OpenScience by Sikt
Strengthening Open Science Expertise: National RDM Training Network of Finland
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Increasing data volumes, rapid digitisation and the demands for open science and responsible research data management (RDM) — driven by research organisations, funders and policymakers — have created a growing demand for RDM services. This complex and ever-changing field requires that RDM specialists continuously adapt and develop new competencies in order to support scholars practising open science.
The National research data management (RDM) Training Network in Finland addresses the specific challenges faced by RDM specialists in the country, where the small population size limits the number of RDM specialists, leading to a reliance on cross-organisational collaboration. Often, these specialists are the only experts in their organisations, tasked with diverse responsibilities across disciplines. Additionally, they face time constraints, high staff turnover and a lack of formal RDM training.
Recognising these challenges, Finland\u27s National RDM Training Network was established to support and bridge gaps in resources and expertise, and to have a significant impact on the wider academic and research community by enhancing competencies and reducing disparities between institutions. Another goal is to produce publicly available training materials and resources on platforms such as Zenodo to promote transparency and sharing.
Originally a modest assembly under the National Open Science and Research Coordination (AVOTT), the network has matured under a broad cooperation network Finn-ARMA, bringing together professionals from some 30 organisations. It is open to both open science professionals and scholars.
The network strengthens the Finnish RDM landscape, offering solutions to meet growing demands and resource limitations, and contributing to a sustainable knowledge ecosystem.
In this presentation we will explore the origins, development and activities of the Finnish RDM Training Network and discuss its role in bridging expertise gaps and its impact on the wider research community and how working together with shared resources can speed up the transition to open science
Who gets to decide what counts? Analysing public responses to Croatia’s national criteria for academic promotion
No full textCroatia is among the minority of European countries where criteria for academic promotion are determined centrally, by national legislation, rather than delegated to individual institutions. While universities may introduce additional conditions, they cannot modify the core framework. This makes the National University, Scientific and Artistic Criteria a powerful instrument for shaping academic priorities at the system level.
A new draft of these criteria, published in 2025, was subject to public consultation. Although the document lacks clearly articulated strategic objectives and includes no mechanisms for evaluating its long-term impact, it nonetheless reflects normative positions, by specifying which forms of academic work are recognised and rewarded. The public consultation, therefore, offers valuable insight into how academic values are constructed, contested, and negotiated in policy settings.
The submitted comments, from both institutions and individual researchers, exhibit a wide range of perspectives on what constitutes academic quality and merit. They also reflect differing orientations towards the policy process itself: some contributors assume an active role, providing constructive feedback and expressing an expectation of influence; others reject the process entirely, either through direct political opposition or a more passive stance of frustration and disengagement.
Of particular interest are the contributions addressing Open Science and the reform of research assessment, such as those advanced by the Coalition for Advancing Research Assessment (CoARA). Despite the fact that only one Croatian institution is currently a signatory, many researchers reference CoARA principles and express support for more transformative changes than those envisioned in the draft criteria. This suggests a tension between the reform-minded segments of the academic community and more traditional and metric-based policy approaches.
By analysing the content, tone, and implicit assumptions found in the public responses, this paper contributes to a better understanding of the dynamics of academic policymaking in a centralised system. While grounded in the Croatian context, it also points to broader questions about agency, participation, legitimacy, and the extent to which research policy reforms align with the evolving values and expectations of academic communities across Europe