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This research explores the legitimation processes underpinning the implementation of specific urban policies in cities grappling with socio-economic challenges, such as in a post-industrial context. Focusing on Europe, where public authorities are seeking to enhance the socio-economic dynamics of post-industrial cities through cultural initiatives like branch museums, our research is based on a historical study of media relating to the establishment in 2012 of the Louvre-Lens museum in northern France. Within this framework, we reveal how institutional actors have performed strategies of legitimation to develop the Louvre-Lens. Our findings underscore the confluence of two primary strategies – economic and cultural –in an effort to navigate the complexities and tensions inherent in establishing a cultural offer in a disadvantaged post-industrial region. We conclude with a discussion about the broader implications of these strategies within the realm of macromarketing. We provide practical recommendations for practitioners and policy makers involved in the development of branch museums. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

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The military heritage built in the regions of Peru is conspicuously invisible. The present investigation contributes to its patrimonial valuation. It has a qualitative approach and an exploratory level. For the recording, photogrammetric means of collecting metric information were used (Agisoft Metashape Professional software, professional/semi-professional camera equipment, a DJI Mavic Pro drone, and desktop computers). In the historical study, the technique used was to review secondary sources, maps and photographs of the total history of the property, and then explore documents from the 19th century in the archive. One notable result is that, in relation to the overarching goal of deepening the precise architectural record of “Fort Barbones,” the process undertaken— even amidst the Covid-19 pandemic—has been both possible and valuable. It has transformed problems into opportunities for cooperative, technological, and innovative work.

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Objective: The Objective of this study is to examine the history of student admission in Iran. Methods: This research is a qualitative research that used the historical research method. The method of data collection was library studies in such a way that the legal documents related to student admission (with emphasis on the documents of the Supreme Council of Cultural Revolution, the Islamic Parliament Research Center, the National Organization of Educational testing and historical resources) were studied. Results: This research generally shows four time periods for student admission in Iran: 1- assessment and admission period by faculties and universities (1313 to 1348); 2- assessment period by the national organization of educational testing and admission by universities (1348 to 1359); 3- assessment and admission period by the national organization of educational testing (1361 to 1386); 4- assessment period by the national organization of educational testing and the Ministry of Education and admission by the national organization of educational testing (1386 to now). Also, during these periods, many quotas were allocated to some volunteers, which can be categorized into five types of geographical quotas, revolutionary and self-sacrificing quotas, organizational (union) quotas, individual (award) quotas, and gender quotas. Conclusion: In the end, after the historical study of student admission in Iran, it was concluded that although at the beginning, most of the transformations were related to how to select students, gradually, as the actors of student selection increased, especially in the post-revolution period, there were more disputes about who. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

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This paper aims to answer a series of questions resulting from the presence of incomplete and superficial documentation gathered over time in the context of rehabilitation and restoration of historic houses in Turda, some of which are classified as monuments. Therefore, the following questions are considered: What is the value of a historical study in the context of an intervention? What is the structure of a historical study of a building? Who is in a position to carry out such a study and to impose permissions and restrictions? How can the research results be used? Does the history of one building illustrate wider policies of the Austro-Hungarian authorities to urbanise and modernise smaller towns in the realm? Although, this study is dedicated to a single building, located in the historical centre of the town, its detailed study and the reconstruction of its historical and architectural path can provide clues concerning the implementation of urban policies of the Austro-Hungarian Monarchy in provincial context. The building was classified as a historical monument, but its aspect today reflects its complicated history and the many unfortunate and misguided interventions it has undergone. It has also been neglected by existing research, and thus, its position within the „Art 1900” [Art Nouveau] has not been explored. Consequently, the present research attempts to make the most of the data recorded sporadically in various sources covering the history of Turda. On the other hand, the lack of conservation strategies for this type of heritage, reflected in a coherent legislative framework, has led until recently to a lax and confusing approach at the local administration level as well, as evidenced by the series of renovations and rehabilitation inappropriate to the original style, carried out by the local authority, owners or tenants over time. Good documentation forwarded to the authorities and current owners can, therefore, help these buildings and act as a method of educating the public, providing guidance concerning the value, functionality, and capacity of heritage to create more value for local communities. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

This study analyzes the visualization of census data in the U.S. Statistical Atlases from 1874 to 1925. I examine how visual strategies were used to construct an American identity by contrasting the "native" population with the "other"—new immigrants and African Americans, which were visualized as undesirable counterparts. By defining the "other," the Atlases created a pan ethnic identity of the "native white" population, established a racial hierarchy, and hardened the division between old and new immigrants. The study develops a rhetorical framework for understanding how data design is used to marginalize racially and ethnically minority groups. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

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The paper is dedicated to the study of rare undeciphered documents: colorful architectural perspectives of a giant stadium of the 1930s with a caption in French, found by the author of this text in one of the Ukrainian archives. The authorship of the graphic images and the project itself, the name of the stadium, its localization on the master plan of the city of those years were established in the process of this research. The results of the study allow us to trace the fate of the project of a giant sports complex from its concept and design stages to the beginning of its erection; to reveal the reasons for the interruption of its construction and oblivion for many decades, as well as to restore the biographies of the architects involved in the found images. Features of the difficult historical period in the architecture of Ukraine: the violent transition from modernism to "socialist realism" in the 1930s are seen through the "lens" of the fate of this unique avant-garde unrealized project. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

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The paper is dedicated to the study and visual reconstruction of the Old Arcade - the first commercial structure of its kind for the Ukrainian city of Kharkiv, which was irrevocably lost during WWII. Its peculiar architecture reflected specifics of the place and way of citizens' life. Its seven decades-long popularity and success as a commercial complex intrigue to this day. The methods of study consist of an analysis of texts (journal articles and books), visual documents (photographs and maps) depicting the central part of the city in 1870-1940s, as well as an on-site examination of other Kharkiv's buildings from the end of 19th century. They also include a comparison with studies on the development of towns of adjacent regions, as conducted by other researchers. This allows authors of the paper to propose the first hypothetical spatial model of the Old Arcade, describing its supposed construction and stylistic solutions, as well as highlighting the stages of its transformation and the causes for its destruction during the war. The lessons of its spatial and visual integration with urban environment can be of use to designers and researchers of modern shopping complexes. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

West German society faced the emergence of a new calibre of right-wing terrorism in the 1970s. Right-wing terrorist groups evolved that showed themselves willing and able to commit violent attacks such as bombings and murder. This article explores the genesis and development of right-wing terrorism in West Germany between 1970 and 1980 while examining 22 identifiable groups and lone actors and taking into consideration the radicalization within the far right as well as the prevailing social conditions. West German right-wing terrorism until 1990 has remained a blind spot in historiography to this day. This article contributes to historical terrorism studies as well as to studies into the far right while applying historical-qualitative methods and interpreting primary sources. Using an approach informed by social history, this paper sheds new light on the individual participants, groups, and networks of right-wing terrorism as well as on its topics and targets. While taking into account a more dynamic definition of right-wing terrorism, this paper disengages from definitions that identify terrorism solely as a threat to the state itself. This makes possible a multidimensional approach employing contemporary history and studies in both terrorism and right-wing extremism. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

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The traditional conception of semi-presidentialism stipulates that powers are shared by a popularly elected president and a prime minister, who is responsible to parliament. In recent years, an increasingly popular strategy has become to disregard the power dimension and define semi-presidentialism only with regard to whether the president is popularly elected or not. Based on a principal-agent framework the present study sets out to test the relationship between the mode of election and the powers of the president in democratic republics where the government is dependent on the legislature for survival. Findings indicate that although powerful presidents most often are popularly elected there are also instances where a non-popularly elected president shares executive powers with the prime minister. This makes it difficult to define semi-presidentialism only with regard to how the president comes to power. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

Ethnopharmacological relevance The different species of the genus Datura have been used traditionally by some pre-Columbian civilizations, as well as in medieval rituals linked to magic and witchcraft in both Mexico and Europe. It is also noteworthy the use of different alkaloids obtained from the plants for medicinal purposes in the treatment of various groups of diseases, especially of the respiratory and muscularskeletal systems. Aim of the study A review of the ethnobotanical uses of the genus Datura in Mexico and Spain has been conducted. We focus on the medicinal and ritualistic uses included in modern ethnobotanical studies, emphasizing the historical knowledge from post-colonial American Codices and medieval European texts. Datura's current social emergency as a drug of recreation and leisure, as well as its link to crimes of sexual abuse is also considered. The work is completed with some notes about the distribution and ecology of the different species and a phytochemical and pharmacological review of Datura alkaloids, necessary to understand their arrival in Europe and the ethnobotanical uses made since then Materials and methods A literature review and compilation of information on traditional medicinal uses of the genus has been carried out from the main electronic databases. Traditional volumes (codices) have also been consulted in libraries of different institutions. Consultations have been made with the National Toxicological Services of Spain and Mexico for toxicological data. Results A total of 118 traditional uses were collected in both territories, 111 medicinal ones to be applied in 76 conditions or symptoms included in 13 pathological groups. Although there are particular medicinal uses in the two countries, we found up to 15 similar uses, of which 80% were previously mentioned in post-Colonial American codices. Applications in the treatment of asthma and rheumatism are also highlighted. Apart from medicinal uses, it is worth noting their cultural and social uses, in the case of Mexico relating to diseases such as being scared, astonishment or falling in love, and in the case of Spain, as a recreational drug and lately, for criminal purposes. Conclusions This review highlights the variety of uses traditionally given to the different species in both territories. The fact that most of the coincident or similar uses in both countries also appear in the classical codices can be found an example of the flow, not only of the plants from America to Europe, but also of their associated information. It is also relevant that particular uses have derived in both countries, reflecting the difference in the cultural factors and traditions linked to rituals and cultural practices. Finally, the significant growth of Datura consumption in recent years as a drug of leisure and recreation, as well as in crimes of sexual submission, should be considered as research of maximum relevance in the field of forensic botany and toxicology. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

The present work performs a historical study of the processes of academic categories at the Universidad de Ciencias Pedagógicas José Martí de Camagüey, during the period 1976-2014. The work examines its evolution in accordance with the academic and scientific development of this institution since its creation, which made possible to identify five stages of transition, from its beginning to the integration of the universities in 2014, the main regularities and difficulties and the aspects that require more attention in the conditions of the new university. This research is an experience that may contribute to a process of improvement of the Cuban university model within the framework of its integration, as well as the training of its faculty and the set of actions that shall guarantee its transit through the established system of categories. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

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