Sirmium – Necropolis

The first part of the study is dedicated to the Early Iron Age necropolis at Kaštel near Buje in Northern Istria (Croatia), excavated in 1954-55 by the Archaeological Museum of Istria from Pula. The author dates the 24 graves here discovered to the periods Istra II and III according to the current chronological scheme for Istria (Mihovilić 2001), i.e. to the 8th and 7th century BC, while the objects from the vicinity of the graves give evidence to the existence of a settlement on Kaštel from the period Istra I to at least Istra V, i.e. from the late 12th to 5th century BC. In the second part of the monograph, the author compares the graves from Kaštel with the graves from other Istrian Iron Age necropolises, Limska Gradina, Nezakcij, Pula, Picugi, Beram and Rovinj, according to the composition of grave inventory and the form of the graves. The author links the elements of the attire to the gender of the deceased and points out that all 4 forms of the graves in Istria (case of flat stone plates; sepulchre built of stones; pit containing urn; pit with ashes and burnt bones on the bottom) can be traced throughout the entire Early Iron Age period, from the Istra I period onwards. The anthropological analyses of burnt bones from the graves at Kaštel by Sc.D. Petra Rajić-Šikanjić (Institute for Anthropological Research, Zagreb) confirmed the author's findings regarding the attire in the Istrian society as well as her suppositions concerning the family burials. The analysis of the animal bones by Sc.D. Preston Miracle (Department of Archaeology and Anthropology, University of Cambridge) gives evidence in favour of the hypothesis regarding the ritual feasting above the graves. The monograph concludes with the catalogue of finds from Kaštel.

The study of complex systems in a unified framework has become recognized in recent years as a new scientific discipline, the ultimate of interdisciplinary fields. Breaking down the barriers between physics, chemistry and biology and the so-called soft sciences of psychology, sociology, economics, and anthropology, this text explores the universal physical and mathematical principles that govern the emergence of complex systems from simple components. Dynamics of Complex Systems is the first text describing the modern unified study of complex systems. It is designed for upper-undergraduate/beginning graduate-level students, and covers a wide range of applications in a wide array of disciplines. A central goal of this text is to develop models and modeling techniques that are useful when applied to all complex systems. This is done by adopting both analytic tools, from statistical mechanics to stochastic dynamics, and computer simulation techniques, such as cellular automata and Monte Carlo. In four sets of paired, self-contained chapters, Yaneer Bar-Yam discusses complex systems in the context of neural networks, protein folding, living organisms, and finally, human civilization itself. He explores fundamental questions about the structure, dynamics, evolution, development and quantitative complexity that apply to all complex systems. In the first chapter, mathematical foundations such as iterative maps and chaos, probability theory and random walks, thermodynamics, information and computation theory, fractals and scaling, are reviewed to enable the text to be read by students and researchers with a variety of backgrounds.

Academia Biology, 2024

Hilsa, a significant fish species in Bangladesh, undergoes migratory patterns between the sea and rivers. This study, conducted from 2018 to 2020 in four locations (Ramnewaz, Hazirhat, Janata Bazar, and Sakuchia) along the River Meghna in Monpura, aimed to assess the effectiveness and reevaluate a previously identified hilsa breeding ground. Variations in plankton composition and abundance were observed over multiple years and locations within the estuary. The presence of plankton in the hilsa’s gut during the spawning season emphasized its importance in the fish’s diet. The research focused on the length-frequency distribution and length-weight relationship of hilsa larvae (Jatka), studying their abundance and dispersion during high and low tides. Positive allometric growth in Jatka suggested the breeding area’s good health. Additionally, the study monitored the spent rate and maturity stages of hilsa, demonstrating the effectiveness of conservation initiatives. The existing management strategy, safeguarding breeding grounds and sanctuaries, contributed to a consistent increase in the hilsa population. The satisfactory parameters observed in the Monpura hilsa breeding ground indicated its stable and ongoing functionality. Consequently, the research findings are essential evidence and a valuable reference for future studies, policies, strategies, and the sustainable management of hilsa fishery resources.

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Kraków: Towarzystwo Naukowe Societas Vistulana, 2022

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