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La ziggurat de Babylone: un monument à repenser
(Istituto di Studi sulle Civiltà dell'Egeo e del Vicino Oriente - Musée du Louvre. Département des Antiquités Orientales, 2013)
[Abstract] Since its discovery in 1913, the Tower of Babel has fuelled debate among specialists in Mesopotamian architecture. The discussion has focused on three formal aspects of the famous monument: the total height of ...
Rigor científico en películas recientes de catástrofes. Validación de materiales para el profesorado de geología
(Asociación Universitaria de Formación del Profesorado, 2020-03-17)
[Resumen] Estudios previos demuestran que el uso de películas en el aula incrementa la retención de información, aunque su falta de rigor científico debe ser evaluada, evitando integrar errores en la base de conocimiento ...
Covering layers on granite buildings of northwestern Iberian Peninsula: when observable characteristics and lab characterization do not match
(MDPI, 2020-02-04)
[Abstract] Illustrated glossaries on stone pathologies help to describe deterioration forms in built heritage without resorting to any laboratory analyses. In this way, terms such as crust, deposit, and soiling which ...
Colloidal and thermal behaviors of some venezuelan kaolin pastes for therapeutic applications
(MDPI, 2019-12-04)
[Abstract] This work contributes to the knowledge of colloidal and thermal properties of some important primary-originated kaolin deposits from Bolivar State, Venezuela, and their possible use as semisolid formulations in ...
Virtual Models for Crystallography Teaching in Mineralogy: Some Suggestions
(MDPI, 2020-12-01)
[Abstract] Crystallography concepts are usually among the most demanding subjects for Mineralogy students. Traditional onsite teaching of Mineralogy starts with physical models of crystal polyhedra and frequently also ...
The Role of the Local Host Community’s Involvement in the Development of Tourism: A Case Study of the Residents’ Perceptions toward Tourism on the Route of Santiago de Compostela (Spain)
(MDPI AG, 2021)
[Abstract] As an economic, social, and cultural activity, tourism shapes the relationship between
visitors and local communities in tourist destinations. While tourism generates economic growth and
employment opportunities ...
El proceso de fabricación de los cuencos con borde biselado mesopotámicos. Nuevas aportaciones desde la arqueología experimental
(Universidad de Sevilla, 2021-10-07)
[Resumen] Los cuencos con borde biselado constituyen un signo de identidad de la cultura de Uruk en Mesopotamia y de su expansión territorial en otras regiones limítrofes de Oriente Próximo, durante la segunda mitad del ...
Geological Materials as Cultural Markers of Water Resources
(MDPI, 2020-12-01)
[Abstract] Water has always been a critical resource for humans and climate change could aggravate supply problems. In this context, groundwater could be an important reservoir of water, especially given the dispersion of ...
Remote operations could be the future for Earth Sciences teaching: a speculative discussion
(MDPI, 2020-12-01)
[Abstract] The current COVID-19 pandemic has created havoc in the regular workings of many institutions, such as those dedicated to teaching; therefore, there is an urge for alternatives to traditional face-to-face teaching. ...
Electronic Systems and Offsite Touristic Activities Based on Geological Concepts: A Speculative Discussion
(MDPI, 2020-10-30)
[Abstract] The COVID-19 pandemic has caused havoc in many economic areas such as those related to tourism. This creates the need for alternative activities in this sector, especially given that it is not clear when the ...