595 research outputs found
The Δρομοδείχτης της Ελλάδος of 1824 and Athanasios Stageirites (Τίτλος περίληψης)
No full textσ. [281]-290Κείμενο στα ελληνικά με περίληψη στα αγγλικά με τον τίτλο: The Δρομοδείχτης της Ελλάδος of 1824 and Athanasios StageiritesThe article first examines the close relationship between the publication “Δρομοδείχτης της Ελλάδος” [1824] and the publication “Ηπειρωτικά” (1819) by Athanasios Stageirites and then suggests that Athanasios Stageirites is the likeliest author of the “Δρομοδείχτης της Ελλάδος”.Δωδώνη: Τεύχος Πρώτο: επιστημονική επετηρίδα του Τμήματος Ιστορίας και Αρχαιολογίας της Φιλοσοφικής Σχολής του Πανεπιστημίου Ιωαννίνων; Τόμ. 43-44 (2014-2015
Dataset in support of the Southampton doctoral thesis 'The boatbuilding tradition of the Aegean during the Late Neolithic – Early Bronze Age periods. Typological classification, digital reconstruction and seakeeping assessment'
No full textDataset in support of the Southampton doctoral thesis 'The boatbuilding tradition of the Aegean during the Late Neolithic – Early Bronze Age periods. Typological classification, digital reconstruction and seakeeping assessment' Appendix D - Resistance data and Appendix C - Stability data.
This dataset is focused on two appendices:
Appendix D - Resistance data. D.1 Resistance data produced by the author via MAXSURF Resistance for this thesis.
Appendix C - Stability data
C1. Stability data – STIX and ISO criteria, produced by the author via MAXSURF Stability software for his thesis
This research was funded by Southampton Marine and Maritime Institute (SMMI), Vice-Chancellor's Scholarship, Greek Archaeological Committee UK (GACUK)
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Peak power reduction algorithms in asymmetric digital subscriber line modems
No full textThesis (M.Eng.)--Massachusetts Institute of Technology, Dept. of Electrical Engineering and Computer Science, 2000.Includes bibliographical references (leaves 94-96).This electronic version was submitted by the student author. The certified thesis is available in the Institute Archives and Special Collections.This thesis investigates peak-to-average ratio (PAR) reduction techniques for multicarrier modulation systems, such as discrete multitone (DMT) modems and orthogonal frequency-division multiplexed (OFDM) terrestrial broadcast transmitters. Through simulation and test implementation on a state-of-the-art programmable ADSL development platform, this thesis pursues a suitable solution for minimizing PAR given the resources of a programmable platform. This solution is integrated as a prototype implementation into a fully-functional ADSL modem and optimized for maximum PAR reduction performance within modem complexity constraints.by Athanasios Dimitri Dousis.M.Eng
Homophobic Statements, a Bishop, and the Limits of Freedom of Expression. An In-Depth Commentary on ECtHR 31.08.2023, Amvrosios-Athanasios Lenis v. Greece, no. 47833/20
No full textDichiarazioni omofobe, un vescovo e i limiti della libertà di espressione. Un commento approfondito su CEDU 31.08.2023, Amvrosios-Athanasios Lenis v. Greece, no. 47833/20.
ABSTRACT: The decision of the ECtHR of 31.08.2023, Amvrosios-Athanasios Lenis v. Greece (no. 47833/20), is a further step toward an increasingly dense jurisprudence on “hate speech” and the limits of freedom of expression. The public proclamation of religious doctrines that are in conflict with the values of the contracting States enshrined in the ECHR is protected to a certain extent by the fundamental right of freedom of religion and belief. However, the qualification of a statement as religious does not justify “hate speech.” The AUTHOR shows the tension between freedom of religion, freedom of expression, and protection against discrimination, and analyzes the decision against the backdrop of Article 17 of the ECHR (prohibition of abuse of rights).
SOMMARIO: 1. Preliminary Remarks - 2. The Concept of Hate Speech - 3. The Facts of the Case - 4. The Procedure and Reasoning of the Court - 4.1 The ECtHR’s Preliminary Considerations on Fundamental Rights - 4.2 Legal assessment - 4.3 Some Remarks on (the Non-Invoked) Article 9 of the ECHR - 5. Concluding Remarks
La tomba III di Haghios Athanasios e il valore semantico dell'incarnato
No full textThe tomb III at Haghios Athanasios stands out among the Macedonian tombs for the exceptional painted decoration of the temple-like façade. Excavated in the '90s by M. Tsimbidou-Avloniti it has been published by the scholar in full detail and the iconographic program of the monument has been the object of many publications. This article re-examines the different ways of reproducing the skin color (το ανδρείκελον) in the figures of the miniature frieze and in the megalographic figures beside the door. The realistic rendering of the megalographic figures of armed men in Macedonian attire, showing their sorrow for the lost of an etairos, is contrasting with the pale color of the participants to the symposion in the frieze above the door, a scene whose illusionistic overtone has been yet perceived by the critics. This symposion is articulated in three scenes and it can be interpeted as a necrodeipnon, but in the same time as a celebration of the Macedonian banquet style, centered on the royal court. The author suggests that the first figure on the right of the frieze, related to the group of armed men looking towards the banqueters feasting in the center of the frieze, can be read as the dead himself, for the particular rendering of his ανδρείκελον, showing the typical ochròtes or necròdes face color, according to the contemporary medical lexicon. The pathetic stance assumed by the same figure, the sole in the group which is not bearing arms, seems to confirm his role in the context of the scene
Measuring the extent of information disclosure of mining companies addressing biodiversity issues
No full textΒιβλιογραφία: σ. 63-74Η παρούσα εργασία εξετάζει τη σημασία της βιοποικιλότητας στις ESG (Environmental, Social, Governance) αναφορές, εστιάζοντας στις εξορυκτικές εταιρείες. Αναλύονται 60 ESG αναφορές για το 2022, προκειμένου να αξιολογηθεί η πληρότητα, η διαφάνεια και η ενσωμάτωση δεικτών βιωσιμότητας, με έμφαση στη βιοποικιλότητα. Η μελέτη αποκαλύπτει τις υπάρχουσες προκλήσεις στην ενσωμάτωση της βιοποικιλότητας, υπογραμμίζοντας την ανάγκη για βελτίωση της διαφάνειας και της συμμόρφωσης με διεθνή πρότυπα. Παράλληλα, επισημαίνεται η σημασία της υιοθέτησης βιώσιμων πρακτικών για τη διαχείριση φυσικών πόρων και τη μείωση των περιβαλλοντικών επιπτώσεων. Τα ευρήματα της έρευνας προσφέρουν πρακτικές κατευθύνσεις για τη βελτίωση της ενσωμάτωσης της βιοποικιλότητας στις ESG αναφορές, προωθώντας την υπευθυνότητα και τη βιωσιμότητα στον επιχειρηματικό τομέα. Επιπλέον, αναδεικνύεται η συνεισφορά της βιοποικιλότητας στη βιώσιμη ανάπτυξη, ενώ προτείνονται ενέργειες για τη βελτίωση των εταιρικών πρακτικώνThe present study examines the importance of biodiversity in ESG (Environmental, Social, Governance) reports, focusing on extractive industries. Sixty ESG reports for 2022 are analyzed to assess the completeness, transparency, and integration of sustainability indicators, with a particular emphasis on biodiversity. The research highlights existing challenges in incorporating biodiversity, emphasizing the need for improved transparency and compliance with international standards. Additionally, it underscores the importance of adopting sustainable practices for natural resource management and minimizing environmental impacts. The findings provide practical recommendations for improving biodiversity integration in ESG reports, promoting accountability and sustainability in the corporate sector. Moreover, the study highlights the contribution of biodiversity to sustainable development and suggests actions to enhance corporate practices.95 σ
Decision Support Systems and Knowledge Management for Sustainable Engineering
No full textModern engineering approaches focus on the design and operation of systems and products in a way that allows for the sustainable use of resources. Sustainable engineering aims to provide frameworks that ensure development without compromising the quality of the natural environment and the ability of future generations to meet their own needs. In this context, decision making processes must be enriched by approaches and tools that allow decision makers to consider a wide range of sustainable options. Recently, great progress has been taking place in the fields of operation research and management science, where intelligent quantitative analysis, statistics, and prediction analytics are employed in a variety of interdisciplinary research areas, aiming to assist policy makers and managers with the consideration of a variety of sustainable options. This Special Issue consists of a 17-paper collection with published approaches and models that are designed to give answers for environmental impact and sustainability assessment, risk and knowledge management assessment, lifecycle assessment and energy management. Five papers are dedicated to advances in different literature review topics. The remaining papers deal with a variety of engineering approaches to address decision making which involves: mulricriteria decision analysis, ecological footprint and biocapacity estimations, fuzzy prediction models, advanced statistical analysis, simulation, systems dynamics model, task ontology and integration definition function modeling
Research of the principles of the circular economy in the hotel industry
No full textΒιβλιογραφία: σ. 86-89Η παρούσα μελέτη διερευνά την εφαρμογή των αρχών της κυκλικής οικονομίας στον ξενοδοχειακό κλάδο, με έμφαση στις αντιλήψεις του προσωπικού, τα εμπόδια που αντιμετωπίζουν και τα οφέλη που μπορούν να αποκομίσουν από τις βιώσιμες πρακτικές. Η ανάλυση των δεδομένων αποκάλυψε ότι το προσωπικό γενικά αναγνωρίζει τη σημασία της κυκλικής οικονομίας και τον αντίκτυπό της στην ενίσχυση της φήμης και της ανταγωνιστικότητας των ξενοδοχείων. Ωστόσο, επισημάνθηκαν σημαντικά εμπόδια, όπως το υψηλό κόστος αρχικής εφαρμογής και η έλλειψη επαρκούς εκπαίδευσης και τεχνογνωσίας. Η έλλειψη κρατικής υποστήριξης επίσης υπονομεύει τις προσπάθειες για βιώσιμη διαχείριση. Παρά τα εμπόδια αυτά, τα ξενοδοχεία που υιοθετούν πρακτικές κυκλικής οικονομίας αναγνωρίζουν οικονομικά και περιβαλλοντικά οφέλη, με μείωση του λειτουργικού κόστους και αυξημένη ζήτηση από περιβαλλοντικά ευαισθητοποιημένους πελάτες. Η μελέτη καταλήγει ότι η κυκλική οικονομία μπορεί να προσφέρει σημαντικά ανταγωνιστικά πλεονεκτήματα και καλεί για ενίσχυση της εκπαίδευσης του προσωπικού και παροχή κρατικών κινήτρων για τη διευκόλυνση της ευρείας υιοθέτησης αυτών των πρακτικών.This study explores the implementation of circular economy principles in the hotel industry, focusing on employee perceptions, obstacles faced, and the benefits of sustainable practices. Data analysis revealed that staff largely recognize the importance of circular economy practices and their impact on enhancing hotel reputation and competitiveness. However, significant barriers such as high initial implementation costs, lack of adequate training, and expertise were identified. The absence of governmental support also hinders efforts towards sustainable management. Despite these challenges, hotels that adopt circular economy practices report economic and environmental benefits, including reduced operational costs and increased demand from environmentally conscious customers. The study concludes that the circular economy can provide substantial competitive advantages and calls for greater staff training and government incentives to facilitate the widespread adoption of these practices.92 σ
Decision Support Systems and Knowledge Management for Sustainable Engineering
No full textModern engineering approaches focus on the design and operation of systems and products in a way that allows for the sustainable use of resources. Sustainable engineering aims to provide frameworks that ensure development without compromising the quality of the natural environment and the ability of future generations to meet their own needs. In this context, decision making processes must be enriched by approaches and tools that allow decision makers to consider a wide range of sustainable options. Recently, great progress has been taking place in the fields of operation research and management science, where intelligent quantitative analysis, statistics, and prediction analytics are employed in a variety of interdisciplinary research areas, aiming to assist policy makers and managers with the consideration of a variety of sustainable options. This Special Issue consists of a 17-paper collection with published approaches and models that are designed to give answers for environmental impact and sustainability assessment, risk and knowledge management assessment, lifecycle assessment and energy management. Five papers are dedicated to advances in different literature review topics. The remaining papers deal with a variety of engineering approaches to address decision making which involves: mulricriteria decision analysis, ecological footprint and biocapacity estimations, fuzzy prediction models, advanced statistical analysis, simulation, systems dynamics model, task ontology and integration definition function modeling
Computational Modelling of Compaction in Asphaltic Mixtures and Geomaterials
No full textAsphaltic mixtures are heterogeneous composite materials consisting of aggregates coated and bound by asphalt binder. The long term performance of asphaltic pavements is highly dependent on the mechanical behaviour of the asphaltic mixture during construction (mixing and compaction) and operation; inadequate mixture compaction leads to faster moisture and oxygen diffusion, ravelling, rutting and poor fatigue life
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