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Cave Hermitages and Chapels in Eastern Lo
No full textIn this chapter the author reviews the main cave temples excavated in easten Lo, with particular reference to their wall paintings, most of which are published here for the first time
An Introduction to the Cultural History of Lo (Mustang)
No full textIn this introduction the author describes the cultural and political situation that allowed the flourishing of religious arts at the peak of the power of the kingdom of Lo, in the 15th century
Wonders of Möntang
No full textIn this chapter the author describes the history of the two main temples at Möntang, the capital of Lo, one devoted to the Bodhisattava and future Buddha Maitreya, the other to the historical Buddha Mahamuni, focusing on their wall paintings, which range among the finest in 15th- century geo-cultural Tibet
Some of the works of Serigne Mouhammadou Masokhna Lo
No full textDate created: 1980s.The entire manuscript is available for download below as a single PDF file. Each page is also available as a separate, larger, JPG file. If higher-resolution JP2 files are needed (WARNING: files average 11-14MB in size), please contact [email protected].
Fieldwork Team: Dr. Fallou Ngom (PI), Cheikh Tidiane Fall (Co-applicant), Ablaye Diakite (Researcher), Birane Gassama (Researcher)
Technical Team: Roger Brisson (Head of Metadata Services, BU Libraries), Vika Zafrin (Institutional Repository Librarian, BU Libraries), Jack Ammerman (Associate University Librarian for Digital Initiatives and Open Access, BU Libraries), and Dr. Peter Quella.
This collection of Wolofal (Wolof Ajami) materials is copied as part of the EAP 334 Project (Digital Preservation of Wolof Ajami manuscripts of Senegal) led by Dr. Fallou Ngom in collaboration with WARA/WARC and Boston University Library. The project is funded by the British Library/Arcadia Endangered Archives.
Access Condition and Copyright: The materials are subject to copyright. Access is for research and educational purposes only. Materials are not to be reproduced without written permission.
Citation: Materials in this web edition may be cited as: Ngom, Fallou. 2011. African Ajami Library: EAP 334. Digital Preservation of Wolof Ajami Manuscripts of Senegal. Boston: Boston University Library: http://dcommon.bu.edu
For Inquires: Please, contact Professor Fallou Ngom ([email protected])These manuscripts are the originals handwritten by Serigne Mouhammadou Masokhna Lo. Based on the interview with the author, they were written in the 1980s. Red, green, and black ink are used in the manuscripts. The red and green ink are used to highlight key words and phrases. There are frequent insertions of Arabic phrases, which include quranic quotations and opening and closing formulae. The manuscripts contain several poems written by Serigne Mouhammadou Masokhna Lo, including a biographical eulogy of Serigne Mor Mbaye Cisse, a renowned Murid scholar and educator who lived and taught in Diourbel; and criticisms of social problems such as lack of discipline and good behavior, disorderly conduct, adultery, the negative consequences of alcoholism among men, women, young and old, and among leaders and their followers. The materials also include historical accounts of the five year long construction of the mosque of Diourbel (Jumaay Ndiaareem) using chronograms; the discussion between Serigne Modou Moustapha (who led the effort) and the French engineer responsible for the construction on the equipment needed; the construction of the railway between Diourbel and Touba; the personal qualities of Serigne Bassirou Mbacke; a tribute to Cheikh Ahmadou Bamba and to Serigne Mbacke Madina; the motivation of 28 kaamil (copies of the Qur'an) written by Serigne Fallou Mbacke for his father and spiritual guide Cheikh Ahmadou Bamba; and a tribute to Serigne Bousso, among others. The materials also contain a poem on coffee and its benefits.
Digitized on 17 July 2011.
According to the author, the documents were written in the 1980s.
Some images are difficult to read due to the poor condition of both the originals, which have ink stains, and the writing (especially those entirely written with black inks). The ink has faded away in some pages.This collection of Wolofal (Wolof Ajami) materials is copied as part of the EAP 334 Project (Digital Preservation of Wolof Ajami manuscripts of Senegal) led by Dr. Fallou Ngom in collaboration with WARA/WARC and Boston University Library. The project is funded by the British Library/Arcadia Endangered Archives
New Roads for Patron-Driven E-books:Collection Development and Technical Services Implications of a Patron-Driven Acquisitions Pilot at Rutgers
No full textCollection development librarians have long struggled to meet user demands for new titles. Too often, required resources are not purchased, while some purchased resources do not circulate. E-books selected through patron-driven plans are a solution but present new challenges for both selectors and catalogers. Radical changes to traditional technical services workflows are required, and selectors must modify the selection process to give more choice to the user. Rutgers University librarians have adopted an innovative new technical services workflow and collection-development model to manage a successful, patron-driven acquisitions project for e-books in the fields of math and computer science.This is an Accepted Manuscript of an article published by Taylor & Francis Group in Journal of Electronic Resources Librarianship on 13/12/2011, available online at: http://www.tandfonline.com/10.1080/1941126X.2011.627043
Underestimation of Wave Energy from ERA5 Datasets: Back Analysis and Calibration in the Central Tyrrhenian Sea
No full textCharacterizing wave climate is crucial for coastal and offshore engineering applications. Reanalysis models, such as ERA5, are increasingly used due to their efficiency and lower costs compared to in situ measurements. However, their accuracy has not been thoroughly examined. This study addresses this gap by calibrating wave data from the ERA5 dataset with the available years of measurements from wave buoys in the Central Mediterranean Sea, specifically near Ponza, Cetraro, and Civitavecchia. A calibration approach was developed to adjust ERA5 wave data by aligning the model predictions closely with the co-located wave buoy observations. Results indicate that ERA5 systematically underestimates significant wave heights and periods, leading to an underestimation of wave power by up to 42% compared to buoy data. Calibration improved alignment between ERA5 and buoy measurements, enhancing wave energy representation and increasing estimated wave power by 35–48% annually. These findings underscore the importance of calibrating reanalysis datasets like ERA5 with in situ data to accurately assess wave energy potential, particularly in regions where model data may not fully capture local wave conditions. The outcomes provide valuable insights for wave energy projects in the Central Tyrrhenian Sea and similar semi-enclosed seas
The Cartographic Lives of the Italian Fascist Empire
No full textThis chapter examines the pervasive and obsessive circulation of maps during the Italian Fascist Empire, particularly in contexts beyond traditional surveys and expeditions. While Italy’s first attempts at colonization began after its unification in 1861, it was under Mussolini's regime (1922–1943) that a more coherent imperial order was established, shaping cultural, political, economic, and social life. During this period, the relationship between geography and power became more pronounced, with the Fascist state using maps as key tools of empire-building. These maps were not merely geographic representations but were woven into the fabric of everyday life, serving as instruments of propaganda. The chapter argues that the widespread and repetitive circulation of these maps, often in subtle or unconscious ways, played a crucial role in both imagining and enacting the empire. By engaging with the sensory and embodied experiences associated with various forms of mapping—whether physical maps, map-like objects, or everyday interactions with cartographic representations—the author highlights how these tools of imperialism were integrated into daily routines, shaping perceptions and political realities. Ultimately, this study seeks to reveal how cartographic practices during Fascist rule helped sustain imperial power, acting as both vehicles for ideological control and sites of potential resistance.
Untethered Local Communications: From Wireless Access to Social Glue
No full textThe paper presents the issues on the role of wireless access networks to support the kind of information exchange and interactions involved in the evolving social networks. The author discusses several requirements that the wireless access networks and social networking needs to address such as the communication infrastructure, distributed and informal trusts, environment interactions, body interactions, and context awareness
Oral History Interview with Bernard Lo
No full textThis interview was conducted remotely as part of Moral Histories: Voices and Stories from the Founding Figures of Bioethics, an oral history project of the Johns Hopkins Berman Institute of Bioethics. Dr. Bernard Lo is Professor of Medicine Emeritus and Director Emeritus of the Program in Medical Ethics at the University of California, San Francisco (UCSF). He is also President Emeritus of the Greenwall Foundation in New York, New York. He is the author of Resolving Ethical Dilemmas: A Guide for Clinicians (5th ed., 2014) and of Ethical Issues in Clinical Research (2010). Dr. Lo’s areas of expertise include ethical issues concerning decision-making near the end-of-life, stem cell research, oversight of human participants research, the doctor-patient relationship, and conflicts of interest.
Dr. Lo discusses his Chinese immigrant upbringing in Philadelphia, his transition from physics to medicine, and how his career in clinical medical ethics began, a time when he managed one critically ill patient's end-of-life care and another bone marrow transplant case. He discusses the early days and long-term impact of HIV AIDS on medical ethics and his own work with HIV patients, emphasizing the ethical challenges faced during the AIDS epidemic, including fears among healthcare workers and the need for safer practices. Dr. Lo describes the creation of the medical ethics program at UCSF, including challenges and successes in building infrastructure and relationships. The conversation also touches on the influence of the West Coast culture on his work and personal life, including family dynamics and the importance of diversity. He discusses the ethical guidelines for stem cell research at UCSF and his role in the California Institute for Regenerative Medicine (CIRM), including regulations for gamete donor consent and compensation for research-related harms. Lo highlights the many ethical considerations that arose during the Covid-19 pandemic, particularly resource allocation and vaccine hesitancy. He ends by describing the community-building work he fostered among early-career bioethicists, the importance of mentorship, and the impact of ethics textbooks on medical education
Oral History Interview with Bernard Lo
No full textThis interview was conducted remotely as part of Moral Histories: Voices and Stories from the Founding Figures of Bioethics, an oral history project of the Johns Hopkins Berman Institute of Bioethics. Dr. Bernard Lo is Professor of Medicine Emeritus and Director Emeritus of the Program in Medical Ethics at the University of California, San Francisco (UCSF). He is also President Emeritus of the Greenwall Foundation in New York, New York. He is the author of Resolving Ethical Dilemmas: A Guide for Clinicians (5th ed., 2014) and of Ethical Issues in Clinical Research (2010). Dr. Lo’s areas of expertise include ethical issues concerning decision-making near the end-of-life, stem cell research, oversight of human participants research, the doctor-patient relationship, and conflicts of interest.
Dr. Lo discusses his Chinese immigrant upbringing in Philadelphia, his transition from physics to medicine, and how his career in clinical medical ethics began, a time when he managed one critically ill patient's end-of-life care and another bone marrow transplant case. He discusses the early days and long-term impact of HIV AIDS on medical ethics and his own work with HIV patients, emphasizing the ethical challenges faced during the AIDS epidemic, including fears among healthcare workers and the need for safer practices. Dr. Lo describes the creation of the medical ethics program at UCSF, including challenges and successes in building infrastructure and relationships. The conversation also touches on the influence of the West Coast culture on his work and personal life, including family dynamics and the importance of diversity. He discusses the ethical guidelines for stem cell research at UCSF and his role in the California Institute for Regenerative Medicine (CIRM), including regulations for gamete donor consent and compensation for research-related harms. Lo highlights the many ethical considerations that arose during the Covid-19 pandemic, particularly resource allocation and vaccine hesitancy. He ends by describing the community-building work he fostered among early-career bioethicists, the importance of mentorship, and the impact of ethics textbooks on medical education
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