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Present Indicative in Late Medieval Warwickshire: A Case Study of National Library of Wales, Brogyntyn ii.1 in Comparison with other Sources
Authors: Carrillo-Linares María José 
Published: December 2024

Abstract
National Library of Wales Brogyntyn ii.1 is a fifteenth-century miscellany including texts in Middle English, which is localisable in the Warwickshire area. The manuscript was copied by around ten scribes who produced a wide range of endings for the third person singular and plural forms of the present indicative. This paper seeks to systematise and analyse these forms with the aim of identifying the reasons for the different usages of verbal endings of the English written in Warwickshire at the end of the Middle English period. Apart from the two main types (‘‑th’ type and ‘‑s’ type) which have been widely investigated for different periods of the history of English, the data include two more types, one of which contains minority forms that have frequently been ignored in most works on the verb endings. Each scribe’s production is tackled from different angles, including the phonological and the syntactic and prosodic environments of the occurrences. In addition to the information extracted from the Brogyntyn manuscript, data from different sources in text corpora (LALME, LAEME, MEG‑C and MELD) have been collected for comparison with the results obtained in the main analysis. The main findings of this research indicate that the variety of forms used in Warwickshire literary manuscripts in the fifteenth century are not linked to any sort of linguistic constraints but to the linguistic past of that area and are most likely connected to textual transmission. The non-literary sources contemporary with the Brogyntyn manuscript share only some of these less common endings, implying a smoothing out of variation in the possible inflections during the fifteenth century.
Online Archives and American Studies Pedagogy Abroad: A Case Study
Authors: Zukowski Scott T. 
Published: December 2024

Abstract
This essay details specific approaches to using the Smithsonian Institution’s digital archives as tools for teaching with primary resources in American Studies and Native American and Indigenous Studies classrooms beyond the United States. The applications of these strategies are transferable across the humanities and social sciences. The article is based on my experience as a 2022–2023 “Teaching with Primary Resources” Fellow with the Smithsonian’s Archives of American Art, an experience of intensive collaboration on course and assignment design with Smithsonian archivists, archival pedagogy experts, and former and current fellows. The article reflects on and presents as models the archive-based syllabus and corresponding assignments that I created as open access educational resources for the fellowship’s capstone deliverables. Through these discussions, I highlight the challenges and payoffs of using digital archives as teaching tools abroad, hoping to provide guidance and motivation for educators who may be considering whether, why, and how they might introduce digital archives into their own pedagogy.1
When the Mobile Archive Stops Moving
Authors: Erickson Paul 
Published: December 2024

Abstract
This essay takes the theme of the “Mobile Archive” as an opportunity to examine how collections come to ‘mean’ differently when they are moved and take up residence in new physical spaces. Scholars today are accustomed to moving themselves around the world to visit the archives they need, but many archives were constructed by moving collections from various locations to assemble an entirely new archive. Taking the example of the papers of William Petty, 2nd Earl of Shelburne, whose papers now reside at the William Clements Library at the University of Michigan, this essay raises questions about how the meanings of archives change as they move.
The ‘(Neo-)Baroque’ and English Culture: A Categorization and Its Discontents
Authors: Mahler Andreas 
Published: December 2024

Abstract
The ‘(neo-)baroque’ as a term designates an epoch, a style and whatnot. It has been used to describe literature, music, painting, architecture, and the arts and culture in general. The contribution goes into the term’s diverse fields of application in order to explore and elucidate its use for the description of phenomena of, and in, English culture both in the post-Renaissance and in the postmodernist eras.1
Gertrude Atherton’s Modern New Women in The Sisters-in-Law and Black Oxen
Authors: İlimen Ezgi 
Published: December 2024

Abstract
Gertrude Atherton (1857–1948) was a notable and highly prolific American woman writer of novels, short stories, articles, and essays. Atherton’s writing was published in popular magazines of the time. She addressed women’s lives and traditional circumstances, liberating potential and desired progress ranging from socioeconomic opportunities and intellectual growth to political awareness and active roles in public life. To this end, her novels reflect a unique interpretation of American society, cultural traditions and politics with her progressive vision. In The Sisters-in-Law: A Novel of Our Time (1921) and Black Oxen (1923), Atherton explores the rise of New Woman and new morality before, during and after WWI. The pre-war socioeconomic awareness, wartime services and suffering, and postwar opportunities opened new paths for American women beyond Victorian womanhood and the flapper revolution in the ‘Roaring Twenties’. Atherton’s progressive social novels portray the new woman’s transformation into modern career woman via education and experience, economic self-sufficiency, political consciousness, and wartime mobilization. In The Sisters-in-Law, Gora Dwight serves as a mentor to her younger sister-in-law, Alexina, through her self-reliance, which urges her true liberation. In Black Oxen, Madame Zattiany’s wartime efforts, postwar reconstruction agenda, and scientific rejuvenation negate the traditional view of aging as the decline of beauty, productivity and desirability of women. Atherton’s semi-autobiographical novel Black Oxen also exemplifies the popularity of Steinach rejuvenation procedure in the post-WWI for regaining youthful energy and efficiency.1
Translanguaging in public and digital spaces: integrating telecollaboration to linguistic landscapes studies
Authors: Eren Ömer 
Published: December 2024

Abstract
Multilingual individuals seem to possess a rich linguistic repertoire and utilise different languages for different purposes in various environments. Although analysing linguistic landscapes has great potential to provide insight into the nature of language use and could contribute significantly to language learning and teaching, less attention has been paid to studies in this direction. Considering this research gap, the current study set out to map translanguaging practices in public and digital spaces by bringing together academics, inservice teachers and teacher candidates in a multinational telecollaboration project. Analysis of the posts on Edmodo and illustrations collected during the project showed three main translanguaging practices: (a) flexible language use in social spaces, (b) crosslinguistic translanguaging practices in public spaces, and (c) unitary translanguaging practices in digital spaces. Quantitative analyses revealed positive attitudes regarding crosslinguistic awareness and the benefits of multilingual practises in the classroom. The study provides several implications for policymakers, researchers, and classroom practitioners.
Assessment of canonical diurnal variations in plasma glucose using quantile regression modelling and Chronomaps
Authors: Özçürümez Mustafa , Weninger Jasmin , Coskun Abdurrahman , Arzideh Farhad , Streichert Thomas , Torge Antje , Sowa Jan-Peter , Quast Christin , Canbay Ali , Plebani Mario , Broecker-Preuss Martina 
Published: December 2024

Abstract

Objectives
Diurnal variation of plasma glucose levels may contribute to diagnostic uncertainty. The permissible time interval, pT(t), was proposed as a time-dependent characteristic to specify the time within which glucose levels from two consecutive samples are not biased by the time of blood collection. A major obstacle is the lack of population-specific data that reflect the diurnal course of a measurand. To overcome this issue, an approach was developed to detect and assess diurnal courses from big data.

Methods
A quantile regression model, QRM, was developed comprising two-component cosinor analyses and time, age, and sex as predictors. Population-specific canonical diurnal courses were generated employing more than two million plasma glucose values from four different hospital laboratory sites. Permissible measurement uncertainties, pU, were also estimated by a population-specific approach to render Chronomaps that depict pT(t) for any timestamp of interest.

Results
The QRM revealed significant diurnal rhythmometrics with good agreement between the four sites. A minimum pT(t) of 3 h exists for median glucose levels that is independent from sampling times. However, amplitudes increase in a concentration-dependent manner and shorten pT(t) down to 72 min. Assessment of pT(t) in 793,048 paired follow-up samples from 99,453 patients revealed a portion of 24.2 % sample pairs that violated the indicated pT(t).

Conclusions
QRM is suitable to render Chronomaps from population specific time courses and suggest that more stringent sampling schedules are required, especially in patients with elevated glucose levels.
Numerical analysis of segregation of microcrystalline cellulose powders from a flat bottom silo with various orifice positions
Authors: Barik Santosh K. , Lad Virang N. , Sreedhar Inkollu , Patel Chetan M. 
Published: December 2024

Abstract
Experiments, as well as numerical simulations, were conducted to study discharge behavior of Microcrystalline Cellulose (MCC) in a flat-bottom silo. The three different types of openings, viz. concentric orifice, off-center orifice and two orifices were used. In the case of a concentric orifice, the mass flow rate is higher than the off-center orifice and two orifices. When the diameter of the orifice remains constant, an inverse relationship is observed between particle size and recorded flow rates, indicating that larger particles result in lower flow rates. The percentage decrease in mass flow rate (MFR) in off-center and double orifices has been compared with concentric orifices. We observed 8.5 % decrease in MFR for MCC 350 using a double orifice where as a 11 % decrease for MCC 700 (MCC 700 particle size is twice that of MCC 350) and 24 % decrease for MCC 1000 (MCC 1000 particle size is 2.8 times that of MCC 350). With an increase in particle size, the percentage decrease in MFR in double orifice increases, while in the case of off-center orifices, it decreases. Segregation is taking place due to percolation in binary mixtures through all discharge orifices. The extent of segregation in the case of the double orifice is more compared to concentric and off-center orifices. We observed the excess fine flow using double orifice for sample A and B up to 40 % discharge of mass and for sample C and D up to 50 % discharge of mass.
Twittering Child Trafficking: A Corpus-Assisted Discourse Analysis of Selected X Interactions
Authors: Olajimbiti Ezekiel , Osisanwo Ayo 
Published: December 2024

Abstract
This paper examines the representation of child trafficking discourse in online interactions. Data for the study were part of a larger project corpus of 83,815 posts with 1,044,209 tokens collected between July 2023 and May 2024 using the Apify Twitter Scraper. The study adopted a mixed method of corpus-based methodologies and qualitative discourse analysis (QDA). SketchEngine was deployed to quantitatively analyse and track the occurrences of words around child trafficking, while insights drawn from Reisigl and Wodak’s (2009. “The Discourse-Historical Approach.” In Methods of Critical Discourse Analysis. 2nd ed., edited by Ruth Wodak, and Michael Meyer, 87–121. London: Sage) discursive strategies foreground the QDA. Findings reveal that child trafficking discourse manifests two discursive patterns: representation and construction. The former, which captures explicit and implicit depictions through predication and perspectivation strategies, reveals how child trafficking is negatively evaluated as a crisis, crime and evil, and the implicit portrayal of the act as a war. The construction of child trafficking as being downplayed, through intensification and predication strategies, relates to social protest and harsh criticism of the media and political officeholders, and as advocacy along the lines of social movements (e-activism) through hashtags. Thus, the study complements existing knowledge on children’s representation in social media, as online participants’ discourses reinforce awareness-raising, agitation and calls for action.
Analyzing the impact of curved tracks on wheel flange thickness reduction in railway systems
Authors: Namayanja Zainah , Nkundineza Celestin , Zewdie Behailu Mamo 
Published: December 2024

Abstract
Flanges are critical parts of railway wheels that guide the wheels on the track and prevent them from derailing. However, curved tracks have a great influence on wheel flange wear, which leads to increased maintenance costs, passenger discomfort, poor ride quality, and increased noise and vibrations. This research aims to analyze the effect of curved tracks on wheel flange thickness reduction using the multi-body simulation software SIMPACK. The wheel flange wear was calculated to determine how much material is lost in terms of the area of material loss for different curve radii of 50, 100, and 200 m. The obtained results show that at curved track sections of smaller radius, for example, 50 m, the occurrence of wheel flange thickness reduction is higher than that of curved track sections with larger radii. Also, high speeds such as 40 km/h, especially at the track curved sections with small radii, lead to an increase in wheel flange thickness reduction compared to track curved sections with large radii. The results of wear indices obtained using SIMPACK and VAMPIR closely matched with a small percentage error difference of 1.94%. The matching of these results validated the effectiveness of the methods used in this research to calculate wear. Therefore, these conclusions will assist maintenance personnel in developing countermeasures to minimize wheel flange thickness reduction, ensure proper re-profiling, and reduce maintenance costs.
Sa Awa ng Diyos (Through God’s Mercy): Investigating the Family and Faith Lives of Left-Behind Fathers
Authors: Reyes-Espiritu Ma. Adeinev Manahan 
Published: December 2024

Abstract
This practical theological paper investigates how Philippine left-behind fathers manage family life and provides theological views on how the Christian faith may be a source of encouragement and constructive criticism. An analysis of data drawn from qualitative interviews with men whose children’s mothers work abroad suggests that fathers “enshrine family,” where they evaluate migration based on their familial ideals and concepts. Enshrining family involves strategies that fathers employ in response to the obstacles and possibilities brought by the transnational setup of their families. These strategies are theologically interpreted to give suggestions for how fathers might find significance in their Christian faith while doing family.
The Paradoxical Concept of “Body” as Social Relation: A Cross-Cultural Analysis of Corinth and an Indigenous Community in Lermatang, Maluku, Indonesia
Authors: Patty Febby Nancy , Tiwery Weldemina Yudit , Pattiserlihun Selvone Christin 
Published: December 2024

Abstract
The term “body” refers to the biological concept that the physical structure consists of cells, tissues, and organs. Meanwhile, the integration of the body in the social sphere describes social relations. The concept of body in Paul’s letter to the Corinthians refers to social diversity in Christ’s unity that upholds a sense of mutual life and complementarity within a Christian context. The body concept in the Lermatang community refers to kinship or family relationships based on mutual respect, appreciation, and love in indigenous communities. Based on the cross-cultural method of both perspectives, the body’s meaning in social relations refers to “turning each other on” within a group.
In Search of Dialogical Partners for Asian Practical Theology
Authors: Kwan Simon Shui-Man 
Published: December 2024

Abstract
This article challenges the prevalent Asia-West binarism within Asian contextual theology, advocating for a “disidentification” approach to constructing Asian practical theology. The author argues that defining Asian identity solely in opposition to the West limits the scope and vision of the field. Instead, drawing on lessons learned from decades of engagement with Asian contextual theologies, the author proposes a more nuanced approach that is mindful of the hybridity and plurality of Asian experiences. The article critiques the essentialist understanding of “Asia” which homogenizes the diverse cultures and contexts within the continent. As an alternative, the author proposes “disidentification,” a concept borrowed from Michel Pêcheux, which encourages a critical and selective engagement with both local and global resources. This approach allows for fluid and open-ended constructions of identity that resist simplistic binaries. To facilitate this approach, the author identifies five globally relevant discourses as potential dialogical partners for Asian practical theology: Relationality, The Divine Nature of Humanity, Critical Ecclesiology, Diasporicity, and Decoloniality/ Postcolonialism. These five discourses, interconnected and relevant across various Asian contexts, offer a starting point for developing a globally engaged Asian practical theology. The author emphasizes that this list is not exhaustive, encouraging further exploration of other globally constructed discourses. By moving beyond the Asia-West binarism, Asian practical theology can foster a more inclusive and dynamic engagement with lived faith in all its complexities.
Forgiveness before its time: A theological reflection on the practice of forgiveness as experienced by Christian women survivors of sexual violence trauma
Authors: Yih Caroline Celestine 
Published: December 2024

Abstract
The Church can be a powerful supportive resource for Christian women in their arduous journey recovering from sexual violence trauma. However, these survivors are often found to be habitually re-traumatised by responses encountered in the aftermath leading to further wounding. Amongst the myriads of responses commonly experienced by the victims was the pressure to forgive. In this paper, I will explore the Christian practices of interpersonal forgiveness with a particular focus towards its application in the context of gender justice. The paper seeks to contribute to the growing efforts in developing theologically-robust and trauma-informed care for those struggling along the complex and challenging journey towards hope and healing.
A Levantine Archaeological Response: Thinking with Bourdieu though Limited Data and Explicit Assumptions
Authors: Dixon Helen 
Published: December 2024

Abstract
This article is part of a special issue of the Journal of Ancient History, “Social Biographies of the Ancient World.” It serves as response paper whose purpose is to identify a core question underlying the three case studies in this special issue: does Bourdieu’s field theory help us to understand how people made decisions in the ancient world, given that its predictive capabilities will necessarily be limited by the information we have? To explore this question, the idea of “using theory” as a method is engaged, comparing premodern applications of Bourdieu’s core concepts to the limits of the scientific “theory of evolution.” A brief assessment of the strengths of the case studies in this special issue is followed by an articulation of several resulting take-aways: (i) the value of the concepts of field, capital, and habitus in focusing on our data and its limits, rather than academic ideologies; (ii) the importance of articulating each scholarly assumption explicitly as we apply these concepts; (iii) the recognition that we can use Bourdieu to reveal new interpretive possibilities but not to fill in missing data; and (iv) the productive assumption that each text from the ancient world was the result of an actor(s) leveraging their capital in order to negotiate their perceived optimal position within a field. Together these points illustrate the utility of this issue’s systematic approach to the application of Bourdieu’s field theory in the study of the ancient world.
Ancient Near Eastern Field Theory: Adapting Bourdieu for Social Biographies of the Ancient World
Authors: Spunaugle Adrianne 
Published: December 2024

Abstract
This article is part of a special issue of the Journal of Ancient History, “Social Biographies of the Ancient World.” It presents the fundamental elements of Bourdieu’s sociological field theory before adapting them to apply to the study of ancient, premodern societies. By reverse-engineering the theory’s developmental process through the work of Bourdieu, the article underscores the process by which he came to develop his theory. His original process is then able to be adapted for use in ancient societies whose available sources limit ethnographic or (traditional) archival approaches. What results is a distillation of field theory as applicable for the study of the Ancient Near East and other ancient societies. “Ancient Near Eastern field theory” presents an avenue for further analysis of the social dynamics of the ancient world that still preserves the fundamental elements of Bourdieu’s theory. What results is a method, not a model, for analysis that the following three case studies utilize in various ways based on the questions of the researchers and the sources materials at hand. Thus, this adaptation of field theory is useful for additional research both into the case studies presented in this issue and as a method to address other questions of socio-historical significance.
Functional Differentiation in 1 Maccabees: Exploring Second Century BCE Judean Society Through the Character of Jonathan Apphus
Authors: Meir Rotem Avneri , Jokiranta Jutta , Spunaugle Adrianne 
Published: December 2024

Abstract
This article is the fourth in a special issue of the Journal of Ancient History, “Social Biographies of the Ancient World.” It notes that the course of events put forth by 1 Maccabees, a composition that is clearly favorable to the Hasmonean dynasty, is remarkable: Jonathan does not seem to hurry to take control of the temple, which had been the main goal of his brother’s previous wars. Moreover, the lack of a high priest, integral to the maintenance of the Judean cult and the source of previous troubles, does not seem to pose a problem. The narrative calls our attention to the processes by which Jonathan gained enough support to take the Judean high priesthood, which 1 Maccabees obfuscates. A look into the forms of capital accrued by Jonathan and the different fields in which they come into play in 1 and 2 Maccabees can expand our understanding of the historical process, in which a relatively minor figure prevails in the Hasmonean memory.