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Article 64 - Listes officielles d’opérateurs économiques agréés et certification par des organismes de droit public ou privé
No full textCette contribution commente l'article 64 de la directive 2014/24 sur la passation des marchés publics, portant sur les listes officielles d’opérateurs économiques agréés et la certification par des organismes de droit public ou privé dans le cadre de la sélection qualitative
Stairway to Heaven: The Alchemical Curriculum of the Rutbat al-ḥakīm
No full textIn the first Maqāla of the Rutbat al-ḥakīm, an alchemical text written, in all likelihood, by Maslama b. Qāsim al-Qurṭubī in 339-342/950-953, we find a curriculum of the sciences to become a sage (ḥakīm), together with a list of books and authors to be read for each science. Being a sage implies, in the author’s view, to manage the two ‘conclusions’ (natījatān), namely alchemy (kīmiyā’) and astral magic (sīmiyā’). Knowing only one of them makes you only ‘half a sage’ (niṣf ḥakīm). Although the progression towards these two conclusions is presented from a theoretical perspective in the first place, it then turns to become a more practical issue. Alchemy and astral magic are considered by the author as arts and sciences. In fact, it appears that while describing this curriculum, the author seeks to explain the link between theory and practice (al-‘amal), and the way the apprentice should train both his mind (dhihn, representing theory) and his hand and eyes (yad, naẓar, representing practice) to understand the knowledge that the Ancients hid behind codenames (al-rumūz al-latī li-al-awā’il). In this presentation, we will explain how the author of the Rutbat al-ḥakīm considers the path to wisdom, and how he accordingly articulates theory and practice in this journey to knowledge
Catullus and the Limits of the Light
No full textThis chapter shows : a) how Catullus, especially in the Marriage of Peleus and Thetis, but in ways that are built into the whole of his poetic corpus, thought through what we might term the disenchantment of his world as a whole. b) how this disenchantment was made not only national, but global, through manipulations of the inherited Hellenistic archive of, and contemporary Roman applications of, conceptions of the path of the sun and of solar (political-)theology, and c)how Catullus’ dynamic model of the limits of the light allows him to build on Cicero’s example to connect the cosmic and the (Republican) imperial with himself as individual, thus connecting the public, the private, and the solitary spheres (Kachuck 2021) to explain his place in the world, and that world’s place in him. The devil is in Catullus’ details, and this chapter will not be a study of the cult of the sun Rome—now the subject of a major two-volume study several decades in the works by Steven Hijmans 2023)—but of how Catullus’ poetry does not only reflect what Greeks or Romans thought about or performed in cultic service of the sun, but what about how it makes for itself what the spirits of Virgil’s underworld enjoy, those who “know their own sun, their own stars” (Aen. 6.641 solemque suum, sua sidera norunt). Catullus’ interest in light as a way to structure his world, his thought and his works comes within the particular context of the use of the sun as metaphor for human political leaders in the late Roman Republic, most especially in the works of Cicero, whose first political speech (De imperio Pompeii, 66 BCE) and who’s poem on his first consulate (De consulatu suo, 60 BCE), provide the building-blocks for what will be Catullus’ achievement: thinking through his own place in a world grown larger, and less enchanted, than ever before. Following this, we explain the role of cosmography in Catullus’ works in general, before turning to Catullus 64, and its role within that broader corpus
Scientific Methodology in Nineteenth Century Britain: Volume III, Quantifying Life: Statistical, Social and Human Sciences
No full textThis collection of primary sources examines scientific methodology in Britain during the long nineteenth century. The nineteenth century played host to the development, for the first time, of statistical and probabilistic methods across the biological, human, and social sciences. A new kind of quantified, statistical social science came into being. Such innovations were quickly marshaled for use in the life sciences, from evolution to agriculture to eugenics. This title will be of great interest to students of the history of philosophy and the history of science
Une réduction de l’architecture vernaculaire. Pratique photographique et pratique d’archivage autour de l’expédition Maes (1913-2025)
No full textPedagogical Construction Grammar
No full textThe theory of Construction Grammar can be applied for teaching purposes. The resulting framework, referred to as Pedagogical Construction Grammar (PCxG), is presented in this chapter, starting with its origin and main principles. Different pedagogical methods used in PCxG are discussed, including network-based instruction, structural priming and data-driven learning. Some of the few pedagogical resources developed for PCxG are described, such as the German Frame-Based Online Lexicon or the Construction Grammar of the English Language. The chapter ends with some limitations of PCxG as well as recommendations to further enhance the framework
Guidelines for assessments of the global information and communication technology sector's direct energy use and climate impact: Key aspects and future scenarios
No full textDigital technologies are profoundly influencing all economic sectors and have potential to contribute towards a sustainable society. At the same time, the production, use and waste management of these technologies, which lie at the core of the economic sector of information and communication technology (ICT), are causing environmental impacts. Previous studies have applied life cycle assessment (LCA) methodology and life cycle thinking to assess current and future direct energy use and climate impact of the global ICT sector. These studies frequently arrive at contradictory results regarding future impacts. Calculation approaches applied differ significantly, the consideration of key aspects varies, fast-growing digital technologies are seldom included in future scenarios and uncertainty analyses are typically limited. The aim of this study is to develop guidelines for assessments of the current and future direct energy use and climate impact of the global ICT sector based on LCA methodology and life cycle thinking. The guidelines have been developed based on literature reviews, the authors’ aggregated and broad expertise in this topic and in workshops. Key aspects in influencing the current and future direct energy use and climate impact of the global ICT sector, covering its three subdomains of end-user devices, networks and data centres as well as all life cycle stages, are identified. These include, for example, the number of end-user devices, number of subscriptions and the annual electricity use of networks and data centres. The guidelines address challenges for practitioners and can contribute towards more transparent and coherent future studies
Multisensory impact of visual stimuli on detection thresholds of thermo-nociceptive inputs conveyed by Aδ and C fibers
No full textNociception is seen as an alarm system that allows detecting and reacting to potential physical threats. It is hypothesized that such alarming function is optimized through interactions with other sensory systems such as vision that allows identifying surrounding objects that might have an immediate impact on the body. Here, we test the hypothesis according to which visual stimuli could modulate the response threshold to heat stimuli. Using an adaptive psychophysical procedure allowing, among other things, to take into account differences in conduction distance and velocity within visual and thermo-nociceptive pathways, laser-induced thermal stimuli of different temperatures were applied on one hand dorsum, and detection thresholds of thermal sensations conveyed by C- and A-fibers were measured, respectively. Measures were taken while visual stimuli were presented either near the stimulated hand, near the opposite hand or at a neutral position in front of the participant. Results showed that the detection threshold of A fibers was decreased when the visual stimuli occurred near the stimulated hand as compared to when they occurred near the opposite hand. Such modulation of nociceptive thresholds by non-somatic stimuli, at least that of A fibers, could reflect a defensive mechanism to facilitate detection and response to external threats. Conversely, due to their slow conduction velocity, sensory inputs conveyed through C fibers could be less sensitive to multisensory interactions because they would be less involved in immediate defensive reactions and more involved in monitoring the general state of the body
A contrastive study of intensity constructions: The [Adjective + PP]intensity in German, Italian and French
No full textIntensity constructions consisting of a copula verb followed by an adjective with a prepositional phrase ([Subj - Vcopula - Adjective - PP]intensity, e.g., Germ. verrückt nach etwas sein, It. essere pazzo/a di qualcosa, Fr. être fou/folle de quelque chose) are an interesting linguistic phenomenon (on the valency of adjectives see Matsekh-Ukrayinskyy 2015). Despite prior research on linguistic intensity from various perspectives, this topic remains underexplored in contrastive linguistics and its definition often lacks consistency (cf. Bowers 1963; Liebrecht 2015; Liebrecht, Hustinx, and van Mulken 2019). Following Liebrecht (2015), intensity can be expressed by a linguistic element that, when omitted or replaced, results in a weaker evaluation (e.g., She’s crazy about classical music vs. She loves classical music). This study investigates the semantic, syntactic, and cultural dimensions of ([Subj - Vcopula - Adjective - PP]intensity constructions in German, Italian and French in the framework of Construction Grammar, using data from the TenTen corpora of the SketchEngine. After a short overview of possible adjectives in this construction the paper focuses on two German specific intensity constructions, verrückt nach etwas sein and besessen von etwas sein and their equivalents in Italian (essere pazzo/a di, ossessionato/a da) and French (être fou/folle de, obsédé(e) par). These constructions express an EXPERIENCER's higher appreciation of a STIMULUS. To start with, our analysis addresses the following research questions: • How frequent are these constructions? • Are they used in specific collocations (e.g., with particular adjectives or adverbs?) • What degree of syntactic flexibility do they allow? How is the prepositional phrase structured (e.g., noun phrase vs. infinitive)? • In an intralinguistic perspective, are both constructions synonymous or do they exhibit significant differences in usage and meaning? In a second step, the study contrasts these constructions across the three languages, uncovering typological and cultural differences. Specific questions include: • How do prepositions vary in their realization across German, Italian, and French? • What semantic fields do the nouns in the prepositional phrase belong to? • What cultural preferences or values are reflected in these constructions? Do Italian and French exhibit similar patterns due to their shared Romance typology? Using a combination of collocation frequency measures and qualitative semantic analysis, the study provides novel insights into the interplay between linguistic structure and cultural representation. By examining how intensity is expressed in German, Italian and French, we aim to reveal how typological and cultural differences shape linguistic patterns, contributing to a broader understanding of intensity constructions in contrastive linguistics. References Bowers J. W. (1963). Language intensity, social introversion, and attitude change. Speech Monographs, 30, 345-352. Liebrecht C. (2015). Intens krachtig. Stilistische intensiveerders in evaluatieve teksten [Intensely powerful. Language intensity in evaluative texts] (Unpublished doctoral dissertation). Nijmegen: Radboud University Nijmegen. Liebrecht, C., Hustinx, L., & van Mulken, M. (2019). The Relative Power of Negativity: The Influence of Language Intensity on Perceived Strength. Journal of Language and Social Psychology, 38(2), 170-193. https://doi.org/10.1177/0261927X18808562. Matsekh-Ukrayinskyy, L (2015). Adjektivvalenz und präpositionale Komplemente. Eine framebasierte Untersuchung zu Syntax und Semantik der präpositionalen Komplemente bei Adjektiven. Berlin: Lang