886 research outputs found
Five minutes with George Galloway: “The West is guilty of deep, laughable hypocrisy over Crimea”
No full textGeorge Galloway is a long-time anti-war campaigner and Member of the UK Parliament for Bradford West, having won a 2012 by-election as a member of the Respect Party. In an interview with Stuart Brown and Joel Suss, editors of EUROPP and the British Politics and Policy at LSE blog, he discusses events in Ukraine, the future of UK foreign policy, the Snowden revelations, and Scottish independence
The lordship of Galloway c. 1000 to c. 1250
No full textThe recorded history of the lordship under the House of Fergus
lasted from only e. 1130 to 1231, but its origins lie in the fusion of
the various peoples settled there by c. 1000. A blend of Celtic and
Germanic groups created a hybrid culture that had more in common with
Man and the Isles than mainland Scotland. Galwegian attitudes to and
relationship with Scotland before c. 1130 are unclear, but ties with
York and Man had greater value than Scottish claims to overlordship.
The emergence of a powerful line of rulers kept the ambitions of the
Crown in check, but any divisions in their ranks were exploited by the
Scots. Close family links with the Plantagenet kings provided a
counterbalance to Scottish interference, but brought English
overlordship instead. This had the side-effect of securing the
separation of the see of Whithorn from the Scottish Church.
Marriage and kinship ties brought the lords political power in
Scotland, England and Man, and control of estates outwith the
lordship. This in turn led to the closer integration of Galloway into
Scotland as its rulers gained high office in the kingdom. Thus the
lords developed a dual character as Anglo-Scottish baron and Celtic
chieftain. Introduction of Normanised colonists and the development
of 'feudal' military tenures fostered this transition and eroded
regional particularism. Integration was accelerated by elimination of
the male line and partition between heiresses married into
Anglo-Norman families. Division broke the power of Galloway, weakened
the influence of its new rulers over the Galwegians and gave the Crown
the control for which it had long striven
A computational fluid dynamic analysis of the effect of weld nozzle geometry changes on shielding gas coverage during gas metal arc welding
No full textThree geometry changes to the inner bore of a welding nozzle and their effects on weld quality during gas metal arc welding (GMAW) were investigated through the use of computational fluid dynamic (CFD) models and experimental trials. It was shown that an increased shielding gas exit velocity increased the gas column’s stability and therefore its resistance to side draughts. Double helix geometry within the nozzle reduced the gas column’s stability by generating a fast moving wall of gas around a slow moving centre. A pierced internal plate initially increased the gas velocity, however, the nozzle was unable to maintain the velocity and the change produced gas columns of similar stability to a standard nozzle. A pierced end plate produced the best results, increasing the shielding gases exit velocity sufficiently to marginally outperform the standard 16 mm welding nozzle
The Operatic Problem
No full textIn The Operatic Problem (1902), W. Johnson Galloway argues for the establishment of a "system for National Opera" in England, lamenting that England "alone in civilised Europe remained indifferent" to fostering the art form. While other nations (Italy, Germany, France) utilize state or municipal subsidies , England merely imports foreign performers, which is detrimental to native talent. Galloway insists this failure is not due to a lack of English talent, citing the historical success of "ballad operas" and composers like Purcell and Balfe.
He analyzes the failure of a major "patriotic effort" (the Royal English Opera House and its production of Ivanhoe) , arguing it was doomed by specific flaws—such as a stage "far too small for grand opera" , an "overloaded book" (libretto) , and the "folly of running [it] every night" —not by the concept of national opera itself.W. Johnson Galloway, The Operatic Problem (1902) (Operatik Sorun) adlı eserinde, "uygar Avrupa'da" sanat formunu destekleme konusunda "kayıtsız kalan tek" ülkenin İngiltere olduğunu belirterek bir "Ulusal Opera sistemi" kurulmasını savunmaktadır. Diğer uluslar (İtalya, Almanya, Fransa) devlet veya belediye sübvansiyonlarını kullanırken , İngiltere sadece yabancı sanatçıları ithal etmekte, bu da yerel yeteneklere zarar vermektedir. Galloway, bu başarısızlığın İngiliz yetenek eksikliğinden kaynaklanmadığını, "balad operaları" ile Purcell ve Balfe gibi bestecilerin tarihsel başarısını örnek göstererek vurgulamaktadır. Daha önceki büyük bir "yurtsever girişimi" (Kraliyet İngiliz Operası ve Ivanhoe prodüksiyonu) analiz eder ve bu girişimin başarısızlığının ulusal opera konseptinden değil, "büyük opera için çok küçük bir sahne" , "aşırı yüklü bir libretto" ve "[eseri] her gece oynatma çılgınlığı" gibi spesifik kusurlardan kaynaklandığını savunur
Asymmetric cyclopropane synthesis via phosphine oxide mediated cascade reactions
No full textA silyloxy-THF has been converted into a cyclopropane containing three stereocentres as mixture of diastereoisomers. The mechanism of the reaction has been established and the source of stereochemical leakage proposed. An alternative stereospecific cascade reaction has been discovered.Thomas Boesen, David J. Fox, Warren Galloway, Daniel Sejer Pedersen, Charles R. Tyzack and
Stuart Warre
Fish oil supplementation fails to modulate indices of muscle damage and muscle repair during acute recovery from eccentric exercise in trained young males
No full textWe aimed to investigate the influence of 4-wk of fish oil (FO) supplementation on markers of muscle damage, inflammation, muscle soreness, and muscle function during acute recovery from eccentric exercise in moderately trained males. Sixteen moderately-trained males ingested 5 g/d of FO (n = 8) or soybean oil (placebo) capsules (n = 8) for 4-wk prior to- and 3-d following an acute eccentric exercise bout. Eccentric exercise consisted of 12 sets of isokinetic knee extension and knee flexion. Indices of muscle damage, soreness, function and inflammation were measured at baseline and during exercise recovery. Eccentric exercise elicited an increase in muscle soreness (p 0.140), or muscle function (p > 0.249) following eccentric exercise. FO supplementation confers no clear benefit in terms of ameliorating the degree of muscle damage, or facilitating the muscle repair process, during acute eccentric exercise recovery. These data suggest that FO supplementation does not provide an effective nutritional strategy to promote exercise recovery, at least in moderately-trained young men. Abbreviations: ANOVA: Analysis of variance; AUC: Area under curve; CI: Confidence interval; CK: Creatine kinase; CMJ: Countermovement jump; COX: Cyclooxygenase; CRP: C-reactive protein; DHA: Docosahexaenoic acid; DOMS: Delayed-onset muscle soreness; EIMD: Exercise-induced muscle damage; En%: Energy percent; EPA: Eicosapentaenoic acid; FO: Fish oil; IL-6: Interleukin-6; LDH: Lactate dehydrogenase; LOX: Lipoxygenase; Mb: Myoglobin; mTOR: Mechanistic target of rapamycin; PLA: Placebo; ROM: Range of motion; ROS: Reactive oxygen species; SD: Standard deviation; SEM: Standard error of the mean; TNF-α: Tumour necrosis factor alpha; VAS: Visual analogue scale; Ω3-PUFA: Omega-3 polyunsaturated fatty acids; Ω6-PUFA: Omega-6 polyunsaturated fatty acids Highlights The anti-inflammatory properties of omega-3 polyunsaturated fatty acids, alongside their propensity to incorporate into the muscle phospholipid membrane underpins the idea that fish oil supplementation may attenuate muscle damage and promote muscle repair following eccentric-based exercise. Four weeks of high-dose (5 g/d) fish oil supplementation prior to eccentric exercise failed to attenuate the rise in creatine kinase concentration and muscle soreness during acute exercise recovery in physically-active young men. Future studies are warranted to investigate the efficacy of combining omega-3 polyunsaturated fatty acids with other nutrients (i.e. protein/amino acids) for the promotion of muscle recovery following eccentric-based damaging exercise
An investigation of Japanese university students' attitudes towards English
No full textAs a global language, English has spread to the extent that non-native speakers now outnumber native speakers. In the last few decades, a body of research literature has emerged demonstrating the decreasing global relevance of native English speakers, and calling for a re-evaluation of English Language Teaching (ELT) practices, in order to better prepare students for using English as a global lingua franca. However, students’ needs and attitudes towards English and ELT must be fully investigated before curriculum changes can be suggested. Many attitude studies conclude that students favour native varieties of English. However, such research often uses single research methods and very few relate attitude studies to ELT. Further research is required regarding students’ attitudes towards English, the factors influencing these attitudes and how they relate to ELT. Moreover, few studies have investigated these proposals in any depth or explored the impact of course instruction in the global uses of English on students’ attitudes.This thesis is an investigation of Japanese university students’ attitudes towards English and English teachers in relation to the use of English as a lingua franca (ELF). In order to widen the scope of understanding, this research employed a mixture of quantitative and qualitative measures to obtain data about the participants and their attitudes. Thus, questionnaires, interviews and focus groups were used. Following the introduction, chapter two and three provide a literature review. Chapter four outlines the methodology, and the results are presented in chapters five, six and seven. Chapter eight presents a discussion of the results and the implications of this study for teaching English are discussed in chapter nine. The findings suggest that English is seen as a language belonging to native English speakers and those students want to learn native English. However, the results highlighted that a number of factors influence students’ attitudes. The findings also demonstrated that the study of Global Englishes influenced students in a number of ways, including their motivation for learning English, attitudes towards varieties of English and attitudes towards English teachers. It encouraged them to question notions of ‘standard English’, was helpful for future ELF communication and raised their confidence as English speakers. In sum, the findings of this study provide an empirical basis for a re-evaluation of ELT and suggest that Global Englishes Language Teaching is something that should be further investigated
Exogenous carbohydrate oxidation from drinks ingested during prolonged exercise in a cold environment in humans
No full textSix healthy male volunteers performed four rides to exhaustion on a cycle ergometer at ~80% of maximal oxygen consumption. Subjects ingested a bolus volume of fluid (7.14 ml/kg) immediately before exercise and additional fluid volumes (1.43 ml/kg) every 10 min during exercise. The fluids ingested were either a flavored water control or glucose-electrolyte beverages with glucose concentrations of 2, 6, or 12%. The beverages were labeled with [U-13C]glucose (99.2%: 0.05 g/l). Exercise capacity was not different (P = 0.13) between trials; median (range) exercise time was 83.52 (79.85-89.68), 103.19 (78.82-108.22), 100.37 (80.60-124.07), and 94.76 (76.78-114.25) min in the 0, 2, 6, and 12% trials, respectively. The oxidation of exogenous glucose in each 15-min period was significantly lower in the 2% trial (P = 0.02) than in the 6 and 12% trials where oxidation rates were between 0.5 and 0.7 g/min. No difference in endogenous glucose oxidation was observed between trials (P = 0.71). These findings indicate that the oxidation of exogenous glucose during exercise of this intensity and duration in a cold environment is similar to that observed in warmer conditions. Thus a low oxidation of exogenous substrate is unlikely to be a factor limiting the effectiveness of carbohydrate-electrolyte drink ingestion on exercise capacity in a cold environment
Chasing threads: where next for the Galloway Hoard?
No full textJoin Dr Adrián Maldonado as he summarise the main findings from this seminar series, address some recurring audience questions, and discuss the gaps in our knowledge which still remain about the Galloway Hoard.
Buried at the beginning of the 10th century in Dumfries and Galloway, the Hoard lay undisturbed for a thousand years before being discovered by a metal detectorist and excavated by an archaeologist in September 2014. This incredible find brings together the richest collection of rare and unique Viking-age objects ever found in Britain or Ireland.
Dr Adrián Maldonado is the Galloway Hoard Researcher at the National Museums of Scotland. His interests include early medieval Scotland, the Viking Age, early Christianity, the archaeology of death and burial and medievalism in pop culture. He is also the author of Crucible of Nations (2021)
The Rhetorical Personas of George Galloway and Tommy Sheridan
No full textThis chapter discusses the rhetoric and personas of two significant voices of the left. George Galloway and Tommy Sheridan both gained prominence through their style of language, oratory, and ideological arguments over the course of their political careers. In doing so they operated outside of mainstream left wing politics, combining criticism of the ‘betrayal’ of Labour party leaders with a populist appeal to many people feeling disaffected by the formal political process. This chapter examines the rhetoric, public persona, and character narratives of Sheridan and Galloway, identifying key components of their approaches. We argue that their ‘outsider’ status offered them rhetorical opportunities which they often exploited in an accomplished manner. However, we conclude that their heavy reliance on personal character narrative brought significant political risks
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