Humanimalia : a journal of human/animal interface studies
Humanimalia is a full-text peer-reviewed ejournal, freely available online and published from DePauw University. Humanimalia aims to publish three times per year, and the first issue was published in August 2009. This online journal publishes HTML papers and reviews on the topic of human-animal encounters, covering fields such as contemporary philosophy, cultural studies, sci-art, and storytelling. Example articles available in the first issue include: 'Animal Farm's Lessons for Literary (and
Cognition, biology and idealist philosophy
Cognition, Biology, and Idealist Philosophy is an academic dissertation by philosopher Axel Randrup. The work can be downloaded from the website of the Oxford Text Archive (formerly part of the Arts and Humanities Data Service (AHDS)) in HTML format. It is freely available, although users are required to agree to a brief terms and condition statement. The work argues that materialist philosophy contains a contradiction (namely that it assumes a material world independent of human observation, b
Decline of infant mortality in England and Wales, 1871-1948 : a medical conundrum
This is a Web page detailing the context, range and availability of the 'Decline of Infant Mortality in England and Wales, 1871-1948: a Medical Conundrum' dataset hosted by the History Data Service (HDS), based at the UK Data Archive University of Essex (formerly part of the Arts and Humanities Data Service - AHDS). The data is available to order from the HDS as an excel file. From this Web page you may download a PDF of images of the study documentation. To make use of this dataset you must fir
Fundación PrÃncipe de Asturias
The Prince of Asturias Foundation was created in 1980 by the Spanish heir to the throne in order to recognise the work of the people who contribute to "mankind's cultural heritage". The foundation is mainly known for its awards, which every year are given to individuals or groups within eight categories: "Communication and Humanities", "Arts", "Technical and Scientific Research", "Social Sciences", "International Cooperation", "Letters", and "Sport", and "Concord". The awards have since then be
Creative investment : arts and humanities research and the ‘innovation economy’
This Web page outlines a series of AHRC-funded workshops held in 2009 aimed at exploring the contribution of research to innovation and creativity, by bringing together practitioners, researchers and policy makers from disciplines across the arts, humanities, social sciences and creative industries.
Faces of power and piety : medieval portraiture
Part of the J. Paul Getty Museum website, this online resource was produced to complement their exhibition, which ran from 12 August to 26 October 2008, entitled 'Faces of Power and Piety: Medieval Portraiture', and which featured portraits from illuminated manuscripts of the Middle Ages (circa 500-1500). Medieval portraiture does not present us with a precise likeness of the subject, but instead depicts clothing, heraldry or other objects relating to them. As the website states "the goal of med
Theologie Geschichte : Zeitschrift für Theologie und Kulturgeschichte
Theologie Geschichte (Theology History) is a freely available online peer-reviewed journal of theology and cultural studies. The primary language of the journal is German, though a small number of articles in English and in French are also available. The journal was founded in 2006, and focuses on modern and contemporary history, and in particular the cultural influence of totalitarian movements in the 20th century. In addition to articles, discussion papers and reviews are also published. Works
British Museum : a catalogue of the Russian icons in the British Museum
The British Museum's online catalogue of Russian icons provides images of and information about the 72 icons which make up the Museum's collection. Information is provided about the meaning and history of icons, the nature and scope of the collection (which includes works from the 15th to the early 20th centuries), and the techniques and materials used to create them. The catalogue itself gives an image of each icon (small, large, and downloadable versions are offered), plus detailed information
Metacognition as a precursor to self-consciousness : evolution, development and epistemology (MPSC)
Metacognition as a Precursor to Self-Consciousness (MPSC) is the website of a collaborative research project, coordinated by Joëlle Proust of the Institut Jean-Nicod in Paris. The project comprises seven sub-projects, based around Europe and in the USA, dealing with a range of different aspects of philosophy of mind and cognitive science. One of the sub-projects, Metacognition from a Logical Point of View (based at the University of Bristol) is funded by the Arts and Humanities Research Council
Rhetorica Scandinavica
Rhetorica Scandinavica is an interdisciplinary journal dedicated to promoting scholarly discussion of rhetoric, and research into role of rhetoric in shaping modern knowledge. It aims to bring together researchers across Scandinavia, and publishes information about relevant conferences, seminars and PhD presentations. Users of the online edition may access details of the contents of each issue and a summary of selected articles. The journal archive is searchable and contains issues of Rhetorica
PTM-Switchboard
PTM-Switchboard is a database of posttranslational modifications of transcription factors, mediating enzymes and target genes. The current version is limited to the model organism
House of Commons Science and Technology Committee - Fourth Report : evidence check 2 : homeopathy
This publication “House of Commons Science and Technology Committee - Fourth Report Evidence Check 2: Homeopathy” was published in February 2010. Published by the Stationery Office, this is the second “Evidence Check” report and it examines the Government’s policies on the provision of homeopathy through the National Health Service (NHS) and the licensing of homeopathic products by the Medicines and Healthcare products Regulatory Agency (MHRA). This site provides access to the full-text rep
Facility for Rare Isotope Beams
The Facility for Rare Isotope Beams (FRIB) will be a new US National User Facility for nuclear science to be operated by Michigan State University. It will provide intense beams of rare isotopes enabling scientists to better understand the properties of the rare isotopes, the origins of the elements and the evolution of the cosmos. The FRIB website provides details of the project organisation and management, scientific opportunities and user information, news, details of events and links to rela
Landolt Börnstein Substance / Property Index
This website "lists all substances and their properties which are reported on in the indexed Landolt-Börnstein volumes. In total, 160 000 organic and inorganic compounds are described by names, molecular structures, chemical abstract numbers and other identifiers. Properties are directly linked to the full documents at Springerlink." The site can be searched or browsed by index. The search function is available free; full text is available to subscribers. Students should check whether their uni
Small-molecule spectroscopy and dynamics
The website for this course (5.80 Small-Molecule Spectroscopy and Dynamics, Fall 2008) has been made available by the Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT) Department of Chemistry as part of the MIT OpenCourseWare project. "The goal of this course is to illustrate the spectroscopy of small molecules in the gas phase: quantum mechanical effective Hamiltonian models for rotational, vibrational, and electronic structure; transition selection rules and relative intensities; diagnostic patterns
ICT for the non-specialist : podcasting
This is a 15 minute Teachers TV video about ICT for the non-specialist teacher and looks at the topic of podcasting. Staff at Weston Point Community Primary School, Cheshire, show how podcasting has been introduced into classroom practice across several subjects, helping boost attainment levels. It emphasises the fact that podcasting is more about literacy (speaking and writing) than ICT, and as such shows how it can be used to motivate and interest pupils, especially in upper primary classes. T
100(0) Schlüsseldokumente der russischen und sowjetischen Geschichte (1917 – 1991)
A project maintained by the Bayerische Staatsbibliothek in Munich which provides free access to a growing collection of key documents relating to the history of the Soviet Union in the 20th Century. They include materials relating to the Russian revolution and the fall of Tsar Nicholas II in 1917, the rise of the Communist State and Soviet Bloc, Stalin and the Cold War and the fall of Communism in the 1990s. Each entry is fully indexed with detailed annotations on the content and importance of
ASIL Insight: Copenhagen Climate Change Accord
This issue of ASIL Insight focuses on the Copenhagen Climate Change Accord.
ASIL Insights is a free online newsletter produced by the American Society of International Law. ASIL Insights publishes pieces highlighting developments in international law, aiming to inform decision-makers, the legal profession and the public. The author of this issue is Daniel Bodansky who is the Emily and Ernest Woodruff Professor of International Law at the University of Georgia School of Law. The author explains t
05 College Life
Describes why students value the collegiate system and how it shapes your experience of life at Oxford.
Renal Pathophysiology
The importance of the kidneys is most clearly demonstrated in the presence of pathophysiologic states. The kidneys play a central role in the maintenance of the internal milieu by balancing fluid, electrolytes, and hydrogen ions to provide optimal conditions for molecular, cellular, and body system function. They also serve as the major excretory organ for metabolic byproducts, drugs, and other organic substances. Finally, the kidneys are an important endocrine organ, producing vasoactive factor
