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Medieval Encounters, 2019, Volume 25: Issue 5-6, 457-498, 2019
In the south gallery of the cloister of the Cathedral of Santa María, Girona, we find one capital that is di°ferentiated from the rest because of its formal as well as its iconographic characteristics. The four faces of capital no. 4 contain two repeated and two alternating motifs: the archer on horseback and the lion attacking a bull. Both the dress of these horsemen and their physical traits identify them as Muslim horsemen. This identification creates an interpretive context for the capital as a whole that also conditions the reading of the conquering lion. Both images will be examined within their constructive context in the light of events and legends that surrounded the cathedral of Girona in the twelfth century. Moreover, we will trace the origin of these motifs that have their parallels in ivories of the art of the caliphal and taifa periods as well as in Catalan Romanesque and Sicilian-Norman art. This overview will enable us to interpret the meaning and significance of the capital in its historical-artistic context and enrich our knowledge of the artistic transfers between Andalusian and Romanesque art.
In the 19th century, Turcophone communities of the Ottoman Empire displayed a keen interest in European fiction. This study questions whether translating European works was simply linguistic substitution or rather had intrinsic dimensions such as cultural appropriation. It also investigates the reciprocity of literary production, and offers some observations on how translation influences and inspires " the making of literature ". The methods used are mainly based on statistical interpretation of bibliographic data and comparative sociological analysis. Turkish works printed in Arabic, Armenian and Greek alphabets are the objects of investigation. The findings demonstrate that translation in the Ottoman mind is actually an active literary appropriation primarily due to differences in the criterion of " modern fiction " from European standards where the differences are exaggerated by the Ottoman notion of translation, lending the translator liberating space and opportunity to interfere with the original text. Moreover, the inter-mingling between the oral and print cultures that obscures the definition of literary genres adds another level of complexity. It is also revealed that the millets of the Empire affected each other's choice and taste resulting in a web of interactions that exhibit the literary market and literary " canon " of the period.
Academia Materials Science, 2024
In this paper, we explore the use of additive-manufactured thermoplastics, specifically polylactic acid (PLA), to fabricate segments of wind turbine blades with core sandwich composites, demonstrating cost-effectiveness in manufacturing and transportation. These segments are joined to construct a small wind blade, to demonstrate the application potential in renewable energy technologies. Our focus is on analyzing the compressive buckling behavior of these fusion-joined blades, particularly concerning the heterogeneity at the resistance welding bond line. We adopt an approach to integrate a hybrid of solid and cohesive elements within the cohesive zone modeling (CZM) framework using the Abaqus-Riks method. This allows us to insert a thin layer of solid-cohesive elements at the bond line, enhancing the fidelity of our simulations. The validity of our numerical results is examined by comparing them with the surface strain field measured by digital image correlation and assessing the compressive response. Furthermore, we evaluate the applicability of classical Euler and Johnson formulas in predicting buckling loads and modes. The Euler formula is found adequate for the first flexural buckling mode in beams with high slenderness ratios (>12). Our findings demonstrate that the hybrid CZM approach effectively models buckling behavior in fusion-joined beams, accommodating a range of slenderness ratios (6 to 18) and various buckling modes. This work provides insights into the structural analysis of fusion-joined components for potential applications of additive manufacturing in wind energy.
Academia Letters, 2021
Intentionnalité en Question, 1995
Armenians and Kurds in the Late Ottoman Empire, 2020
"Armenians and Kurds in the Late Ottoman Empire" was just published as No. 9 in the Armenian Series of the Press at California State University, Fresno, and No. 1 in the Armenian Studies Program, Fresno State Conference Series. Edited by Ümit Kurt and Ara Sarafian it contains articles by Owen Miller, Ümit Kurt, Emre Can Daglioglu, Nilay Ozok-Gundogan, and Varak Ketsemanian. This fascinating volume presents new perspectives on late Ottoman history. Due to the COVID-19 pandemic, the book at this time will only be available through the Armenian Studies Program at Fresno State. Contact Barlow Der Mugrdechian for information about how to purchase the book: barlowd@csufresno.edu
GLF Editori Laterza, 2002
Journal of Applied Physics, 1987
Jurnal Ilmiah Feasible (JIF), 2020
Tissue and Cell, 2006
World Journal of Advance Healthcare Research, 2018