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The ‘Società degli Spettroscopisti Italiani’: birth and evolution

2008

Summary The anniversary of the death of Pietro Tacchini (1838–1905), one of the pioneers of solar physics in Italy, is commemorared by this account of his major creation, the Societa degli Spettroscopisti Italiani (1871). Established to promote cooperation among solar spectroscopists engaged in the study of the solar chromosphere, it was the first scientific Society devoted to spectroscopy and its astronomical applications. Its journal, the Memorie, collected most of the important works on solar physics by Angelo Secchi SJ (1818–1878), Tacchini himself, and many other protagonists of the newly born astrophysics. A brief history of the Society and its development draws on many previously une…

Claustros de la Facultad de Medicina de Valencia entre 1683 y 1707

1993

The University of Valencia at the time when traditional local law prevaliled lacked the documentary riches that the Castilian universities offered to investigators. Essential among these materials are the minutes of the University professors which allow to gain a more dynamic view of the university phenomenon and a better understanding of academic life. Hitherto we had only known the agreements adopted by the full meeting of professors of the Valencia University, and none but indirect references were available from other essemblies held by the professors of the Faculty of Medicine and by the professors of the different faculties. The current articles proves their existence and produces the …

Einstein's Washington Manuscript on Unified Field Theory

2020

In this note, we point attention to and briefly discuss a curious manuscript of Einstein, composed in 1938 and entitled "Unified Field Theory," the only such writing, published or unpublished, carrying this title without any further specification. Apparently never intended for publication, the manuscript sheds light both on Einstein's modus operandi as well as on the public role of Einstein's later work on a unified field theory of gravitation and electromagnetism.

References and bibliography

2003

A Brief History of Forensic Radiology

2019

During the last two decades, forensic radiology showed, as never before, a rapid, widely diffuse, and substantial change in the legal, medical, anthropological, archaeological, and scientific approach to applications of forensic radiology itself.

Fact checking during COVID-19: a comparative analysis of the verification of false contents in Spain and Italy

2021

With the spread of COVID-19 around the world, a large number of hoaxes or false and out of context news are also spreading. In the moment, the studies that have been carried out regarding the topic have mainly focused on single-territory research. For this reason, we consider it pertinent to widen the spectrum and observe the behaviour of more than just one country. More specifically, the present study compiles a comparative analysis between Spain and Italy regarding fake contents and the diverse elements that have come into play in the media during the first months of the new type of coronavirus in Europe. To do this, we have used the fact checking platforms Maldita.es and Open. Once the i…

Floods 2002 in Prague - Reflections, lessons and ideas

2004

This contribution deals with the consequences of floods, which affected the capital of CR, Prague, in august 2002. The members of working group have seen the situation one year after the event. The article is divided into three parts, each dealing with specific area of problems. First part concerns the measures that should be taken before the flood event occurs, including long-term flood protection strategy. In the second part we discuss the succession of steps to be performed in order to minimize the endangerment of public and the damages during the flood period. Last section suggests solutions and lessons that might be taken from the 2002 flood event's course and its consequences in Pragu…

Tall Tales for a Mass Audience: Dutch Penny Prints and Spanish Aleluyas in Comparative Perspective

2021

Abstract In this article we compare Dutch penny prints with Spanish Aleluyas, focusing on three specific functions of this premodern mass medium: popularising and adapting theatre plays; standardising (folk/fairy) tales; adapting and popularising literary classics. Via these functions we address the discrepancies between the two countries considering the materiality of the penny prints, the growth of the production, but also the transition from a predominantly religious, towards a more profane content. Striking was the lack of educative and edifying initiatives in Spain in contrast to the Dutch ideological strategies. We observed some interesting similarities as well. Although in both count…

Singing the News of Punishment

2021

Abstract This article explores the pan-European phenomenon of the execution ballad, songs that told the news of true crimes and their punishment by public execution. Looking at examples across nine languages, from the sixteenth through the nineteenth century, this comparison reveals that these ballads share multiple features in textual content and format: a recognisable, formulaic narrative; sensationalist and emotive language; and a conservative perspective that confirms that the condemned is guilty and that ‘justice’ is being served. We also note key regional differences, such as in the use (or not) of contrafactum, the setting of new lyrics to familiar melodies, in the use of the first v…

Den kritiske ettertanke – undersøkelser fra en avgått redaktør

2011

Author's version of an article in the journal: Tidsskrift for psykisk helsearbeid. Also available from the publisher at: http://www.idunn.no/ts/tph/2011/01/art01 Denne artikkelen er en undersøkelse av Tidsskrift for psykisk helsearbeid i perioden 2004-2010. Undersøkelsen viser stor variasjon når det gjelder bidragsyternes utdannings- og erfaringsbakgrunn, og organisatorisk tilhørighet. Innholdet i Tidsskriftet er dominert av et budskap om forandring både i tenkning og praksis. Dette diskuteres i lys av myndighetenes strategier for styring og kontroll, og forfatteren etterlyser større dristighet fra helsemyndighetene når det gjelder å gi kraft til en slik forandring. Critical Reflections - i…