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Narayan Bhakti narrates the Jackal and the Crow
No full textNarayan describes each picture of the Jackal and the Crow, a picture-based stimulus task. She tells the whole story, and then tells the story from the crow’s perspective. The recording was made in Rakchham village, nearby the main temple
A conceptual model and rapid appraisal tool for integrated coastal floodplain assessments
No full textLow-lying coastal zones are high-risk areas threatened by flooding due to extreme coastal events and rising sea-levels. The coastal floodplain system includes elements such as near-shore waves and water levels, inter-tidal beaches and coastal habitats, natural and artificial sea defences and multiple inland floodplain features. Flood risk studies generally achieve an integrated assessment of these elements using multiple numerical models for different floodplain elements. However fundamental choices of floodplain description and the appropriate data, methods and models can vary widely between different sites and flood risk studies. A comprehensive conceptual model is needed to describe the floodplain system and help inform these choices in each site. However a descriptive conceptual model for coastal floodplain systems does not exist at present. There is a bias in flood risk studies towards the direct use of numerical models with limited use of conceptual models – existing models are implicit and do not describe the coastal floodplain system.This thesis addresses this gap by developing, applying and testing a rapid appraisal tool that conceptually describes the coastal floodplain as a system of interacting elements. The tool is developed in two parts – i) a quasi-2D Source– Pathway – Receptor (SPR) model that provides a comprehensive qualitative description of the floodplain; and ii) a Bayesian network model that uses this description to quantify individual elements as sources, pathways and receptors of flood propagation. The quasi-2D SPR is applied in 8 diverse coastal zones across Europe 4 of which include nested case-studies. It is an effective way of gathering and describing information about the floodplain from stakeholders across multiple disciplines. The Bayesian network model is applied to two contrasting floodplain systems in England – Teignmouth and Portsmouth. The network model is effective in pinpointing critical flood pathways and identifying key knowledge gaps for further analyses. The two models together provide a comprehensive understanding of the coastal floodplain system that can be used to inform and target the use of more detailed numerical models.Hence this thesis provides a conceptual model and tool to improve flood risk assessment. It makes conceptual understanding of the floodplain explicit and stratifies quantitative analysis by application of a rapid assessment tool before the use of detailed numerical models
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Narayan Bhakti narrates the Jackal and the Crow
No full textNarayan describes each picture of the Jackal and the Crow, a picture-based stimulus task. She tells the whole story, and then tells the story from the crow’s perspective. The recording was made in Rakchham village, nearby the main temple
A Critical Study of the Autobiographical Elements in the Fictional Works of R. K. Narayan
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Fanon’s Decolonized Europe: The Double Promise of Coloured Cosmopolitanism in the Age of Austerity
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No full textDetail, head and torso of Narayan, with Lakshmi at right; Lakshmi-Narayana is a manifestation of Vishnu in the Hindu religion. It usually refers to Vishnu, also known as Narayan, when he is with his consort, Lakshmi (or Laksmi, in this sculpture shown on a smaller scale, sitting on Narayan's lap). Narayan is frequently shown with four arms and holding attributes including a conch shell and lotus as shown here. Both figures give the Vitarka mudra with one hand. Source: Wikipedia; http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Main_Page (accessed 4/13/2015
Separable Spatio-Temporal Models of Functional Connectivity
No full textPresented at the symposium on Critical Perspectives on Time Varying Models for BOLD Functional Connectivity at OHBM 2018Citation: Narayan, Manjari (2018): Separable Spatio-Temporal Models of Functional Connectivity. doi:10.6084/m9.figshare.6619256@article{Narayan-OHBM2018,author = "Manjari Narayan",title = "{Separable Spatio-Temporal Models of Functional Connectivity}",year = "2018",month = "6",url = "https://figshare.com/articles/Separable_Spatio-Temporal_Models_of_Functional_Connectivity/6619256",doi = "10.6084/m9.figshare.6619256"}Contact: [email protected]</div
Are Shocks to Commodity Prices Persistent?
Get PDFThis paper considers the issue of whether shocks to ten commodity prices (gold, silver, platinum, copper, aluminum, iron ore, lead, nickel, tin, and zinc) are persistent or transitory. We use two recently developed unit root tests, namely the Narayan and Popp (NP, 2010) test and the Liu and Narayan (LN, 2010) test that allow for two structural breaks in the data series. Using the NP test, we are able to reject the unit root null for iron ore and tin, while, using the GARCH-based unit root test of LN, we are able to reject the unit root null for five commodity prices; namely, iron ore, nickel, zinc, lead, and tin. Our findings, thus, suggest that only shocks to gold, silver, platinum, aluminum, and copper are persistent.Commodity Prices; Unit Root Test; GARCH.
Exploring humor in situations and characters: an analysis of r.k. Narayan\u27s selected works
Get PDFThis paper delves into the nuanced expression of humor within both situations and characters in the select works of R.K. Narayan, a renowned Indian author celebrated for his wit and keen observations of everyday life. Through a comprehensive analysis of Narayan\u27s selected works, this study aims to uncover the multifaceted layers of humor present in his narratives. By examining the intricate interplay between situational comedy and the portrayal of diverse characters, ranging from ordinary individuals to eccentric personalities, this analysis seeks to elucidate how Narayan masterfully employs humor to both entertain and offer incisive commentary on the human condition. Furthermore, through close examination of specific literary techniques, such as irony, satire, and absurdity, this paper seeks to highlight the enduring relevance and universal appeal of Narayan\u27s comedic genius. Ultimately, this exploration not only contributes to a deeper understanding of Narayan\u27s literary craftsmanship but also underscores the significance of humor as a potent tool for storytelling and social critique
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