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Syntax of Hungarian
No full textSyntax of Hungarian aims to present a synthesis of the currently available syntactic knowledge of the Hungarian language, rooted in theory but providing highly detailed descriptions, and intended to be of use to researchers, as well as advanced students of language and linguistics. As research in language leads to extensive changes in our understanding and representations of grammar, the Comprehensive Grammar Resources series intends to present the most current understanding of grammar and syntax as completely as possible in a way that will both speak to modern linguists and serve as a resource for the non-specialist. The current volume discusses the internal make-up as well as the distribution of infinitival constructions. Topics that are covered include complementation and modification. The volume also provides a brief description of other non-finite constructions in Hungarian, such as different types of participle and converbs
Lern- und Arbeitsprozesse im Wandel
No full textDer vorliegende Sammelband dokumentiert die 23. gtw-Herbstkonferenz, die am 10. und 11. Oktober 2024 an der Universität Siegen stattfand. Unter dem Leitthema "Lern- und Arbeitsprozesse für die Transformation gewerblich-technischer Facharbeit" versammelt die Publikation über 20 wissenschaftliche Beiträge der gewerblich-technischen Wissenschaft und ihrer Didaktik (gtw), die sich mit den tiefgreifenden Wandlungsprozessen in der gewerblich-technischen Facharbeit, der Berufsbildung und der Lehrerbildung auseinandersetzen. Im Zentrum stehen Herausforderungen und Chancen, die u.a. durch Digitalisierung, Nachhaltigkeit und Künstliche Intelligenz entstehen - drei Megatrends, die die berufliche Bildung grundlegend verändern. Die Beiträge spiegeln sowohl (berufs)wissenschaftliche Analysen als auch praxisorientierte Konzepte wider und sind in vier thematische Bereiche gegliedert: (1) Berufsgestaltung und Qualifizierungsansätze, (2) Nachhaltigkeit und Energiewende, (3) Digitale Transformation und (4) Bildungspersonal. Der erste Bereich beleuchtet Strukturfragen der Berufsbildung, neue Berufslaufbahnkonzepte und Qualifizierungsansätze, etwa im Kontext der Metall- und Elektroberufe oder der Mikro- und Nanotechnologie. Der zweite Bereich widmet sich der beruflichen Bildung für nachhaltige Entwicklung (BBNE) und analysiert u.a. die Qualifizierungsanforderungen in der Batteriezellenproduktion. Im dritten Teil werden didaktische und organisationale Konzepte zur digitalen Transformation vorgestellt - mit Fokus auf KI-gestützte Lernumgebungen und deren Integration in Bildungssysteme. Im vierten Bereich rückt das Bildungspersonal in den Fokus, das als Schlüsselakteur der Transformation gilt. Der Tagungsort Siegen - insbesondere der Campus Buschhütten - steht beispielhaft für innovative Lernorte, an denen Forschende, Lehrende und Lernende gemeinsam Transformationsprozesse gestalten. Die Publikation bietet fundierte Impulse zur Weiterentwicklung der beruflichen Bildung und versteht sich als Beitrag zur wissenschaftlichen und praktischen Diskussion im Feld der gewerblich-technischen Wissenschaften und ihre Didaktiken
Teaching and Transformation in Popular Confucian Literature of the Late Qing
No full textThe Taiping Civil War (1851–1864) was one of the most destructive wars in Chinese history, with the death toll estimated between twenty and thirty million. What visions did survivors have for restoring their fractured society once the war ended? Katherine L. Alexander’s Teaching and Transformation in Popular Confucian Literature of the Late Qing approaches these questions through literature by examining the works of evangelical Confucian teacher Yu Zhi (1809-1874), who gave a voice to the zealous side of conservative Confucian reform efforts before, during, and after the Taiping War. His works offer radical visions of a world that could be restored through collective effort and goodness, while also revealing the shifting nature of power and the cracks in Qing society.
Yu’s works complicate the picture of socio-moral reform, particularly the Confucian mission of jiaohua (teaching and transformation). Though he viewed the disasters of the late Qing as the natural consequence of jiaohua’s failure to compete against socially disruptive media, such as vernacular fiction and theatrical productions, he also wanted reformers to engage closely with these genres. Yu became a vocal advocate of teaching with moral vernacular literature that he believed met commoners at their level. He emphasized the hope that by writing, printing, and performing such texts, every member of his audience could be transformed into teachers themselves, restoring society from the bottom up
Las Casas – Max Weber
No full textHow can we think about law and rule/domination? The study addresses this question; delving into the philosophical; historical; theological and sociological foundations of the development of modern thinking on law and rule; among other topics. The study reconstructs and compares in an innovative way the understanding of law and rule of Bartolomé de Las Casas (1484-1566) with that of Max Weber (1864-1920). It provides a systematic; multidisciplinary view of the topic. The reader is guided through contemporary issues such as the relationship between legitimacy; ratio and rule or between natural law and positive law
Bioactive Compounds in Foods
No full textGlobal food production systems are under increasing pressure due to a range of environmental, economic, and societal challenges. Addressing these issues requires forward-thinking strategies and technological innovations within the food sector. This reprint presents a collection of scientific contributions that explore promising approaches to improving food quality, safety, and nutritional value. The studies focus on the identification and application of both established and novel sources of natural bioactive compounds. Emphasis is placed on their potential roles in enhancing food products through innovative processing methods and functional ingredient development. The contributions aim to support the advancement of sustainable and health-oriented food systems by highlighting emerging research trends and practical solutions for the future food formulation
Merchants of Migrant Domestic Labour
No full textThis open access book discusses the market logic of recruitment agencies who deploy migrant domestic workers in Southeast Asia. Agencies are involved in all stages of worker migration trajectory – from their selection, to their training, and their management at the destination. The book describes how and why these private actors play such an outsized role in this kind of worker mobility, and examines their relations with employers, workers and state apparatuses. It focuses on agents operating in the largest migrant sending countries (the Philippines and Indonesia) and receiving countries (Malaysia and Singapore) in Southeast Asia. These pioneering migration industries in the region have established practices and norms that have and continue to diffuse to other world regions. This book is of interest to policymakers, practitioners, students and researchers in migration studies, global governance, gender and migration, globalization and development, Southeast Asian studies, and area studies in political science
Cosmopolitismo desde los márgenes: Revistas para mujeres y páginas para mujeres en revistas culturales latinoamericanas (1880-1930)
No full textPublishedEste libro reúne contribuciones al estudio de las publicaciones culturales periódicas latinoamericanas entre 1880 y 1930, con especial atención en la historia del género. La expresión Cosmopolitismo desde los márgenes que da título se retoma con el fin de examinar el lugar que ocupan las mujeres en ciertos formatos de revistas en el período respectivo. El objeto de investigación son las revistas culturales, y a estas habría que añadir las revistas para mujeres, ambos géneros considerados como espacios dinámicos constituidos en una intensa transformación y recontextualización de ideas importadas de culturas tanto ajenas como locales. Los textos aquí reunidos ofrecen distintas perspectivas de investigación desde los estudios literarios y culturales, la traductología, la lingüística y las ciencias de la comunicación. Contribuyen a un enfoque geográfico amplio del libro para ilustrar el papel de las revistas femeninas, de la autoría y la edición femenina, y de los procesos de cambio social y modernización
Co-production of Knowledge in Action
No full textCo-production of actionable knowledge as a development strategy entails working in partnership with different institutions and sharing power so that communities can participate in planning urban futures. From housing, access to land, services and livelihoods, co-production strategies serve to advance collective interventions to improve inhabitation in cities around the world. Over time, experiences of co-production have generated critical insights about the opportunities and limits of such partnership strategies. Co-production of Knowledge in Action engages with this critique from the perspective of practice. It examines how co-production is articulated and deployed in cities such as Lima, Freetown, Kampala, Dar es Salaam and Delhi, and explores ongoing experiences of co-production-inspired action, mapping the different aspirations that inform co-production practices and the impacts on urban communities. While the volume recognises the limitations of co-production, and the ways it can serve to reproduce power structures if emptied of its political, transformatory intent, the authors also seek to understand the emancipatory potential of co-production as an incremental strategy that has the power to transform urban planning practices
Neurotrauma
No full textThis Reprint presents eight peer-reviewed studies on the pathophysiology and treatment of neurotrauma. The collection addresses traumatic brain and spinal cord injuries through both mechanistic investigations and clinical applications. Its topics include the following: the effects of subanesthetic ketamine on stress hormones and synaptic density following mild traumatic brain injury; mesenchymal stem cell-derived exosomes as a potential regenerative therapy; selective COX-2 inhibitors for neuroprotection; monoclonal antibody therapies targeting post-traumatic inflammation; the implementation of artificial intelligence in traumatic brain injury management, along with its associated ethical considerations; diagnostic challenges in traumatic encephalopathy syndrome; cellular mechanisms underlying clinical outcomes in neurotrauma; and neurophysiological evidence that unilateral brachial plexus injuries affect bilateral neural transmission. The research methodologies presented in this Reprint range from rodent models to clinical neurophysiology, encompassing molecular pathways, imaging techniques, biomarker development, and therapeutic strategies. These contributions document current understanding of primary and secondary injury cascades—including inflammation, oxidative stress, and excitotoxicity—while evaluating interventions aimed at neuroprotection and regeneration. The compilation is intended to serve as a useful resource for researchers and clinicians working to improve outcomes for the millions of individuals who are affected annually by neurotrauma
European Union and Brazil: innovative and sustainable strategies for cooperation
No full textThe book seeks to provide a comprehensive and in-depth reflection on cooperation between the European Union (EU) and Brazil, especially in the field of sustainability and environmental governance. The central objective is to explore, through different contributions, the complex political, economic and scientific relationships that shape the environmental policies of these two regional blocs. And, consequently, to transform them into concrete action, aiming to promote a transition to a greener and more sustainable global economy. In addition, the book also aims to promote the exchange of knowledge between Brazil and the EU, and by supporting the adaptation of European policies to the Brazilian context, it seeks to contribute to the construction of a more sustainable future, as well as to train the next generation of leaders and experts in environmental governance and sustainable innovation. In this way, the book seeks to be a bridge between the two realities, helping to create solutions for shared global challenges, such as combating climate change and preserving ecosystems. The work is a partnership between the Jean Monnet Chair at the Federal University of Goiás, funded by the European Union, the São Paulo State University (UNESP) and the Institute of Public Management and International Relations (IGEPRI).Publishe