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Parole che danno vita
No full textIl volume Parole che danno vita di Roberto Quero esplora il potere trasformativo del linguaggio e della narrazione nella dimensione etica e spirituale dell’essere umano. Inserito nel contesto del Terzo Corso di Teologia della Laurea Triennale presso l’Università Cattolica, il testo si sviluppa attorno all’idea che le parole possano essere strumenti di libertà o di oppressione, di illuminazione o di oscuramento. Attraverso un approccio narrativo, il libro intreccia il racconto biblico con la letteratura profana, dimostrando come il linguaggio sia una chiave di accesso alla comprensione del bene e della giustizia.
Le riflessioni di Quero si snodano tra riferimenti a Sant’Agostino, Francesco d’Assisi, e autori come George Eliot e Paul Ricoeur, evidenziando come la narrazione sia un elemento essenziale per la costruzione del senso della vita e della fede. Il volume affronta il rapporto tra parola e potere, mostrando episodi storici di censura e controllo del linguaggio, e invitando il lettore a riscoprire il valore delle storie nel processo di discernimento e crescita personale.
Attraverso un linguaggio accessibile e coinvolgente, Parole che danno vita si presenta come un testo che non solo introduce alla teologia narrativa, ma che invita il lettore a diventare protagonista di un percorso di scoperta e trasformazione.The book Parole che danno vita by Roberto Quero explores the transformative power of language and narrative within the ethical and spiritual dimensions of human existence. Rooted in the framework of the Third Course in Theology for the Bachelor’s Degree at Università Cattolica, this work engages with theological hermeneutics, literary analysis, and philosophical inquiry to examine how words can either liberate or constrain, enlighten or obscure. Through a narrative-driven methodology, Quero interweaves biblical stories, literary classics, and contemporary cultural reflections, demonstrating how storytelling serves as a key mechanism for interpreting reality, shaping moral consciousness, and fostering critical engagement with the self and society.
The book underscores the interplay between sacred and secular narratives, illustrating how biblical texts function not merely as doctrinal sources but as dynamic, performative discourses that challenge and inspire the reader. Drawing from figures such as Augustine, Francis of Assisi, George Eliot, and Paul Ricoeur, the author emphasizes the existential and pedagogical dimensions of narrative theology, where biblical parables and literary fiction alike provide ethical paradigms and cognitive frameworks for making sense of human experience.
Furthermore, the text delves into the historical and political dimensions of language, addressing issues of censorship, knowledge control, and the emancipatory potential of reading. Through an interdisciplinary approach—bridging theology, semiotics, literary studies, and ethics—this work offers a compelling reflection on the power of words to shape individual identity and collective memory.
Written in an accessible yet academically rigorous style, Parole che danno vita serves as an invaluable resource for scholars in humanities, theology, religious studies, and cultural criticism, as well as for readers interested in the intersections of faith, literature, and philosophy. The book ultimately presents an invitation: to engage with texts not as passive recipients but as active interpreters and co-creators of meaning, in a continuous dialogue between tradition and contemporary ethical challenges
Development of Cr cold spray–coated fuel cladding with enhanced accident tolerance
No full textAccident-tolerant fuels (ATFs) are currently of high interest to researchers in the nuclear industry and in governmental and international organizations. One widely studied accident-tolerant fuel concept is multilayer cladding (also known as coated cladding). This concept is based on a traditional Zr-based alloy (Zircaloy-4, M5, E110, ZIRLO etc.) serving as a substrate. Different protective materials are applied to the substrate surface by various techniques, thus enhancing the accident tolerance of the fuel. This study focuses on the results of testing of Zircaloy-4 coated with pure chromium metal using the cold spray (CS) technique. In comparison with other deposition methods, e.g., Physical vapor deposition (PVD), laser coating, or Chemical vapor deposition techniques (CVD), the CS technique is more cost efficient due to lower energy consumption and high deposition rates, making it more suitable for industry-scale production. The Cr-coated samples were tested at different conditions (500°C steam, 1200°C steam, and Pressurized water reactor (PWR) pressurization test) and were precharacterized and postcharacterized by various techniques, such as scanning electron microscopy, Energy-dispersive X-ray spectroscopy (EDX), or nanoindentation; results are discussed. Results of the steady-state fuel performance simulations using the Bison code predicted the concept's feasibility. It is concluded that CS Cr coating has high potential benefits but requires further optimization and out-of-pile and in-pile testing. Keywords: Accident-Tolerant Fuel, Chromium, Cladding, Coating, Cold Spray, Nuclear Fue
Application of Barthes' "Death of the Author" to qur'an: possible or impossible?
No full textQur'an as the sacred book of Muslims has been subjected to different types of interpretations from the beginning of its revelations, approximately from 1400 years ago. All the Islamic theology scholars, even unmuslims, tried to make a contribution as the best of their abilities to its understanding. By the advent of new post-structuralist approaches of textual analysis techniques in West, the possibility of interpreting this holy book has obsessed the modern textual analysts all over the world. This article tried to investigate the possibility of Barthes’ “Death of the Author” as one of the most controversial theories of modern text analysis. Considering the fact that, the author of Qur'an has not been a human to compose the text based on the dominant social, cultural and economical context of that time, the application of Barthes’ “Death of the Author” to the Qur'anic interpretation seems to be logically impossible. Furthermore, as the Qur'anic verses are classified into two categories of “Mohkamaat” and “Motashabehaat” based on Quran itself, this theory of text analysis can be utmost be applied to the latter in order to offer a better comprehension of the “Mohkamaat” as there are various interpretations of these “ayahs” in Islamic literature
Political narrative fiction and the responsibility of the author
No full textArt in general and fiction in particular have had close affinities with politics throughout history. When there is a close tie between a narrative fiction and political issues then critics may deem it as "committed fiction". Political fiction is at the crossroads of political science and the art of fiction. And more often than not, novelists are involved with politics but not all of them are dubbed as or even consider themselves to be political novelists. In this article I attempt to investigate political fiction as a distinct genre produced (un)consciously by a range of (politically committed) novelists and critics. The authors discussed in this paper demonstrate dissimilar perspectives on freedom and democracy. Also, regarding political fiction and the responsibility of author, we will see how divergent is the attitudes of critics such as George Orwell, Allen Robbe-Grillet, Juan Goytisolo, Mario Vargas Llosa and Isabel Allende
Comparative study between steel and timber roof trusses for medium span building / Che Suriani Che Said
No full textRoof area is just a small part of the total surface. Roof must be strong and stable and these are provided by the structure of the roof itself and a major consideration in the design and choice of the structure which is the span. The roof must be sufficiently stiff to carry its own weight, together with loads resulting from the effects of wind and possible live load. The general form of the building as a whole and its function may have an important bearing on the choice of the type of roof structure. This research is conducted to identify what is the suitable material for roof trusses for medium span building, either steel or timber. Medium span are classified between 7.60m to 24.40m.The important factors that must be considered before choosing the types of materials are include many factors. The Comparative Study between Steel and Timber Roof Trusses for Medium Span building is highlighted on design, weight ratio, cost, assembly/installation, fabrication (IBS) fire requirement (UBBL) and jointing. The research is done through the distribution of 40 questionnaires to Roofing Contractors, Roofing Manufacturers, Architects, Quantity Surveyors, CIDB Officers and Quality Control Assistants. Besides that, the data and information were also gathered from interviews of persons with years of experience on roof trusses. Furthermore, the author also selected four case studies about steel and timber roof trusses to achieve the objectives of this research to identify which type of roof trusses suitable and effective for medium span buildings. Finally, the analysis data from the methodology research found that steel roof trusses is suitable for medium span building compared to with timber roof trusses because many advantages and benefits for construction industry today
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T-Shirt - Che Guevara
No full textT-shirt of white cotton, having short sleeves and a rounded neckline, which is printed with an artistic rendering of a portrait of Che Guevara, arranged as large main central portrait in black, surrounded by four smaller renditions in pale gray.
Acquired by the donor in Mexico City in 1971 from a vendor in the Mexico City Metro.
Ernesto "Che" Guevara (b. June 14, 1928 in Rosario, Argentina - d. La Higuera, Bolivia, October 9, 1967) commonly known as El Che or simply Che, was an Argentine Marxist revolutionary, physician, author, intellectual, guerrilla leader, diplomat, military theorist, and major figure of the Cuban Revolution
Copyright, contratto e accesso alla conoscenza: un’analisi comparata = Copyright, contract and access to knowledge: a comparative analysis.
No full textIl processo di digitalizzazione e lo sviluppo dei media, stravolgendo il paradigma tradizionale del copyright/diritto d’autore conducono a reazioni opposte. Da un lato, estendendo in vario modo l’ampiezza dell’esclusiva autorale favoriscono l’adozione di regole restrittive di accesso e uso dei contenuti; dall’altro, alimentano le logiche di condivisione, specie in alcune aree di produzione del sapere.
Il contratto, pur mutata la propria natura nella dimensione digitale, rappresenta la prima leva per l’affermazione di tali divergenti dinamiche, che, in entrambe le direzioni, riguardano anche la circolazione della conoscenza scientifica. Nel senso dell’apertura, lo strumento negoziale consente di perseguire i principi affermati dal movimento dell’Open Access (OA), abbattendo le barriere economiche e giuridiche all’accesso e utilizzo dei contenuti.
Dal deposito e pubblicazione su archivi istituzionali e disciplinari di opere transitate già attraverso i canali editoriali convenzionali, comunemente definita green road, alla pubblicazione su riviste ad accesso aperto, gold road, il fenomeno si sviluppa dal basso verso l’alto grazie alle dichiarazioni di principio e alle norme informali che hanno sin ora guidato le comunità accademiche nell’affermazione dell’OA. Di recente, tuttavia, i principi dell’OA sono oggetto di attenzione da parte del decisore pubblico che, pur timidamente, ne “impone” l’attuazione a tutte le comunità accademiche. Eppure, il diritto formale non sembra da solo sufficiente: è soltanto il primo tassello di una disciplina organica tesa a definire regole e incentivi per la produzione e la disseminazione della conoscenza scientifica, allo scopo di bilanciare la libertà “accademica” con il diritto di accesso alla conoscenza. = ENGLISH VERSION = Along with a comparative perspective that takes account of the U.S. and Italian law, this work aims to explore the interface between copyright and contract lae in publishing process.
In the current publishing environment, contracts and technology play a dominant role in the exploitation of copyrighted works. Publishers are granted by assignment of all copyright rights to reproduce and publish the work, but also to exercise control over its contents through technological protection measures. At the same time, mass digitization allows libraries and other organizations to make contents available online, which it entails a redefinition of the traditional publishing process and introduces new players to the scene (e.g., Google Books).
Hence, technology proves to be a powerful instrument for the spread of knowledge and it is on this pattern that Open Access (OA) is rapidly gaining ground.
Mostly based on a bottom-up approach that is on soft law, institutional policies and contracts, OA designs a new legal environment targeting the objectives of free accessibility, further distribution, and proper archiving of publications. These aims can be achieved through the creation of new open access business models to publish on OA journals (gold road) or to self-archive in institutional or disciplinary repositories works that have been originally published in conventional journals (green road).
However, in order for OA to be fully developed it is necessary to devise a principled and feasible approach to the dissemination of scholarly works against the current social, economic and legal background.
Indeed, the importance of OA is steadily recognized by legislators who integrate OA provisions into their legal system. This is an innovation of great significance, which was first fostered in the USA, and then extended in some European countries such as Italy and Germany in the European framework. Nevertheless, considering the different law systems, the formal law need to be combined with national strategies and institutional policies providing adequate incentives to the authors, while also promoting academic freedom and the right to knowledge access
A tradução como experiência e reflexão no Epistolario e no Zibaldone di Pensieri de Giacomo Leopardi
No full textDissertação (mestrado) - Universidade Federal de Santa Catarina, Centro de Comunicação e Expressão, Programa de Pós-Graduação em Estudos da Tradução, Florianópolis, 2012Esta dissertação analisa as reflexões sobre tradução de Giacomo Leopardi (1798-1837) presentes no Epistolario (1807-1837) e no Zibaldone di Pensieri (1817-1832), no período de 1817 a 1832 por meio de um estudo comparativo. O primeiro capítulo traz uma breve contextualização do cenário histórico-literário do século XIX, que evidencia os acontecimentos que geraram o intenso debate entre Classicistas e Românticos, e contempla o percurso do autor de Recanati nessa discussão. O segundo capítulo aborda o Epistolario e o Zibaldone, à luz dos gêneros literários, e evidencia a importância deles no conjunto da obra do autor de Recanati. O terceiro capítulo apresenta uma análise dos principais aspectos sobre tradução discutidos pelo autor italiano, dos quais destacam-se: a tradução como exercício para se tornar um importante escritor; a importância da retradução dos Clássicos; a questão da (in)intraduzibilidade; a fidelidade ao original e a questão da língua no que diz respeito ao estilo, ao caráter e à adaptabilidade na tradução.Abstract : This dissertation analyzes the reflections on translation by Giacomo Leopardi (1798-1837) found in Epistolario (1807-1837) and Zibaldone di Pensieri (1817-1832), within the period from 1817 to 1832 through a comparative study. The first chapter presents a brief contextualization of the 19th century historical and literary scenery, that highlight the events which generated the intense debate between Classicists and Romantics, and it thinks over the path of Recanati#s author in this discussion. The second chapter approaches Epistolario and Zibaldone, under the light of literary genres, and highlight their importance within the entire work of Recanati#s author. The third chapter presents an analysis of the main aspects on translation discussed by the Italian author, which include: the translation as an exercise to become a good writer, the importance of retranslation of the Classics, the issue of (in)translatability; fidelity and the question of the original language with regard to style, the character and adaptability in translation
Application of data-driven methods in nuclear fuel performance analysis
No full textAccurately predicting the behavior of nuclear fuel performance is essential for the safe and economic operation of nuclear reactors. Computer codes of different fidelities have been developed over past decades to simulate the behavior of nuclear fuels, such as the multi-dimensional, parallel, finite element-based code BISON, and the NRC-auditing code FRAPCON. Multiple areas of research remain to be addressed in fuel performance while physics-based approaches often reach their limits. Studies to be presented in this thesis therefore revolve around applying data-driven methods to address these issues.
First, discrepancies always exist between code predictions and real-world responses, thus uncertainties must be quantified for the code predictions for benefit of decision making, operation safety and design optimization. Systematic validation and verification are performed for BISON first, followed by a holistic sensitivity analysis (SA) framework built upon a complete set of uncertain input parameters. The number of uncertain input parameters can be effectively reduced based on the obtained qualitative importance ranking, benefiting the subsequent uncertainty quantification (UQ). To enhance the predictability, a novel Bayesian inference framework is introduced to efficiently calibrate the expensive high fidelity tools, possibly without resorting to approximate surrogate methods. The calibrated prediction aligns better with experimental observations, and is subject to significantly reduced uncertainty.
Second, while full-core monitoring of fuel behaviors can provide the most realistic assessment of safety margins, its computational cost for use in design and operation optimization is prohibitive. Machine learning (ML) methods were used to construct fast-running full-core surrogates, which achieves a runtime acceleration of more than 10,000 (1,000) times compared to FRAPCON for the standard (high burnup) PWR cores, allowing for direct coupling of full-core fuel response into core design optimization in the future. Then for purpose of full-core PCI monitoring which requires BISON as the high-fidelity simulation tool, a physics-informed multi-fidelity ML framework is introduced to significantly reduce the number of necessary code runs. Finally, deep learning models are trained to predict the spatiotemporal distribution of the cladding hoop stress. The proposed data-driven methods for the selected applications enlightens the nuclear community on practical pathways to realize meaningful improvements in fuel performance assessment.Ph.D
Guevara, Ernesto ‘Che’ (1928–1967)
No full textThis essay explores the life and work of Argentine Marxist revolutionary, physician, author, guerrilla leader, military theorist, and diplomat, Ernesto ‘Che’ Guevara (1928–1967).https://digitalcommons.chapman.edu/education_books/1136/thumbnail.jp
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