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The Mother Complex in Dambudzo Marechera’s Life and Works
Authors: Matsika Tsiidzai 
Published: July 2024

Abstract
Dambudzo Marechera, an iconic figure in Zimbabwean literature, is often celebrated for his avant-garde and confrontational literary style. His works, which reflect a tumultuous life marked by personal and political strife, also reveal a complex relationship with women. His upbringing in the slums of Rhodesia (now Zimbabwe) exposed him to poverty, violence, and racial tensions. Marechera’s mother, Masvotwa Venezia Marechera, was a maid, and he often depicted her in the context of Rhodesian violence and prostitution. His strained relationship with his family, especially his mother, is apparent in his works and biographical information on him. His relationship with his mother seems to have contributed to his ambivalent portrayal and understanding of women. This fraught connection with his mother hints at a mother complex, a psychological concept which describes a son’s emotional attachment and conflict with his mother. This study delves into the ‘Mother Complex’ as a recurring motif in Marechera’s narratives, examining how it shapes his life, characters, and themes. Drawing from Marechera’s own experiences and his relationship as reflected in his writings and Wild-Veit’s memoir, They Called You Dambudzo, this analysis explores the psychological and symbolic dimensions of the mother archetype as reflected in his literature and life. The discussion highlights how Marechera’s portrayal of motherhood—ranging from nurturing to oppressive—mirrors his ambivalent attitude towards maternal authority and the traditional roles assigned to women in society. Marechera conceives female characters as more than mere muses; they represent different facets of femininity and cultural identity. They evoke vulnerability and agency. The discussion considers the broader socio-cultural context of post-colonial Zimbabwe, where the mother figure often embodies the nation’s collective history and trauma. Marechera’s complex representation of motherhood and women serves as a critique of oppressive structures and a quest for agency amidst cultural dislocation.
Unravelling the identity of lake ecotype of brown trout (Salmo trutta) in Slovenia: genetic insights and conservation implications
Authors: Renko Gašper , Bravničar Jernej , Sušnik Bajec Simona , Palandačič Anja , Snoj Aleš 
Published: July 2024

Abstract
The genetic identity and conservation status of lake ecotype of brown trout (Salmo trutta) populations in Slovenia’s Alpine lakes Bled and Bohinj have been subjected to changes due to historical stocking practices. We aimed to evaluate the genetic differentiation and origins of these populations to advise for correct conservation strategies. Using microsatellite and mitochondrial DNA analysis on 365 trout specimens, we explored the genetic diversity and structure of these populations, comparing them with potential originators. Results revealed distinct genetic profiles between Bled and Bohinj lake trout, with Bohinj lake trout closely aligned with the native Danubian lineage and Bled lake trout showing a hybrid composition, significantly influenced by hatchery-introduced Atlantic lineage strains. The genetic distinction between these populations underscores the complexity of their conservation, showcasing the impact of human-mediated introductions on natural populations. The urgent need for conservation measures to preserve the Bohinj population’s native genetic pool is highlighted, underlining the must to prevent the transfer of individuals from Lake Bled or elsewhere and to reconsider stocking practises in order to prevent further genetic dilution of these iconic European lake dwellers.
Less, but Not Zero Pollution? The Revision of the EU’s Industrial Emissions Directive
Authors: Bartolucci Bellinda , Esen Selin 
Published: July 2024

Abstract
The Industrial Emissions Directive (ied) governs the permitting of more than 50,000 large-scale industrial installations across the EU and their emissions into air, water and soil. Under the European Green Deal, the ied has been undergoing a revision process which was finalised in April 2024. This article gives an overview of some of the main changes to the law and the next steps for Member States, industry and individuals affected by industrial pollution. It looks in particular at the expansion of the ied’s scope to some new sectors, while continuing to keep industrial cattle rearing outside of the scope. It also considers how the amended permitting regime has the potential to prevent more pollution, if applied effectively by authorities. Lastly, the improved enforcement tools are discussed with an emphasis on the compensation right – the first of its kind in EU environmental law – requiring effective access to compensation for individuals affected by illegal industrial pollution.
Recent Contact-Induced Morphosyntactic Changes in the Lower Kolyma Region
Authors: Matić Dejan , Nikolaeva Irina 
Published: July 2024

Abstract
The paper deals with recent contact-induced changes in the grammar of two languages of the Lower Kolyma tundra, Tundra Yukaghir (TY) and Lower Kolyma Even (LKE). The morphosyntax of these languages has undergone a rather strong influence from Sakha in the course of the 20th century. The investigation focusses on the structural copying of Sakha patterns into TY and LKE, which resulted in the emergence of several new categories, in particular, the future imperative, the necessitive based on the future participle with or without proprietive marking, evaluative morphology, and contrastive markers deriving from the converbs of the copula verb. In addition, the TY system of differential object marking has changed under the influence of Sakha. These phenomena are interpreted against their historical and sociolinguistic settings, specifically, the types of multilingual situations in the region. The ramifications of the findings for the theory of language contact are also discussed.
Incorporation as a Grammaticalization Pathway
Authors: Kantarovich Jessica 
Published: July 2024

Abstract
In addition to canonical noun incorporation, Chukchi exhibits other kinds of incorporating morphology that are consistent with polysynthesis but have seldom been considered as part of a unified morphological phenomenon. This paper examines different patterns of incorporation in Chukchi across time and asks: what are the useful loci of variation for typological comparison, how do these distinct patterns emerge diachronically, and how do these features spread in contact? I consider the existing documentation of Chukchi from the early 20th century through the present, including modern data which exhibits some novel patterns. Consistent with previous investigations of Chukchi in contact (Bogoras, 1922; de Reuse, 1994; Pupynina and Aralova, 2021), I demonstrate that the effects Chukchi has had on other languages is greater than the reverse: many morphological phenomena in Chukchi are internally-motivated and emerge from speakers’ reliance on incorporation as a discourse strategy. Specifically, I provide a unified analysis of incorporation across the nominal and verbal domains, valency-changing derivational morphology, and inflectional morphology built on the morpheme -in(e), which I argue functions as a generic underspecified noun in the language. In the realm of language contact, I propose a cline to model patterns in the borrowing of derivational phenomena like incorporation, and present shared patterns in Chukchi, Central Siberian Yupik, and Even which support this cline. Finally, I examine data from Chukchi as it is spoken today and argue that the historical linguistic ecology of northeastern Siberia has made it possible for incorporation to remain highly productive even with significant shift to Russian.
A formalized statement of traditional terminology in Middle Chinese phonology
Authors: CHEN Ziche , RAO Qi 
Published: July 2024

Abstract
Ever since its birth in the pre-linguistic period, traditional Chinese phonology has contributed essentially to the study, both philological and linguistic, of historical Chinese phonology; nevertheless, a systematic retrospect of this academic custom from the pure perspective of linguistics remains largely blank. Concentrating on classical philological resources, this essay works out a clearly defined set of terminology with little dependence on the phonetic natures of these units, which may serve as an evaluative metric on the phonological reconstruction of Middle Chinese as well as a review of the long-ignored academic tradition of phonological studies in ancient Chinese philology.
A new study of the Kubyaukgyi (Myazedi) inscription
Authors: MIYAKE Marc 
Published: July 2024

Abstract
This paper is a new analysis of the ‘Rosetta Stone’ for the decipherment of the extinct Pyu language once spoken in what is now Upper Burma. The two pillars collectively known as the Kubyaukgyi (a.k.a. Myazedi) inscription from c. 1112 CE provide two copies of the same text in four languages: Old Burmese, Old Mon, Pali, and Pyu. I present a critical edition of the text based on newly taken photographs using RTI (Reflectance Transformation Imaging) technology. I provide English glosses and translations of all versions of the text found on the better preserved pillar (A) and notes on the phonology of the Pyu text. As online supplementary material I provide readings of the four faces of the less well preserved pillar (B), a glossary of all words in the Pyu text including their equivalents in the other three languages of the inscription, and an apparatus of readings from previous scholarship. Unlike previous Western scholarship on the Kubyaukgyi, this paper incorporates the findings of earlier Japanese studies of the Kubyaukgyi inscription. It also takes into account recent developments in Mon and Pyu language studies.
Analyzing the Impact of the Climate Emergency on Shipping through Analogical Interpretation of the COVID-19 Pandemic
Authors: Jawara Lamin , Johansson Tafsir M. 
Published: July 2024

Abstract
A profound apprehension across the scientific and political landscape on the increasing severity of the adverse effects of climate change has provoked a rethink on tackling the challenges. These challenges have questioned the status quo on current governance arrangements and its relevance in addressing extant environmental exigencies. Besides the urgent need to reduce anthropogenic emissions and the swiftly intensifying trajectory of global warming, there is also the urgent need to adapt to the consequences of the changing climate due to its impact on societal well-being. The quest for societal behaviors to remain in sync with a rapidly changing environment has propelled scholarly exploration in the direction of the climate emergency. However, as the issue of the climate emergency in shipping is largely unexplored, research into understanding of the phenomenon is an essential prerequisite. The article uses experiences gained from the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic on global shipping as a tool to address the governance of climate emergencies in global shipping. This goal is achieved through the application of expert opinion in analogical mapping which lays the foundation for the knowledge interpretation. The results of the analysis confirmed the existence of structure similarities between pandemics and the climate emergency through attribute variables that are common to both phenomena.
Elisabeth Mann Borgese: Reflections from the Past for the Future of Earth Systems Governance
Authors: Prior Tahnee Lisa 
Published: July 2024

Abstract
In a time of global ecological crisis, some legal scholars are calling for the convergence of law and Earth Systems Governance as a pathway for moving forward. Specifically, the Earth Systems Governance Framework is understood as an approach to steering the co-evolution of human-environment systems. However, as I argue, this path forward may not necessarily be new. Elisabeth Mann Borgese (1918–2002), Nobel Peace Prize nominee and founder of the International Oceans Institute, spent the better part of the past century theorizing, as well as seeking to implement, such ecological relational thinking. In this Reflection, I briefly introduce some of Mann Borgese’s contributions to global ocean governance and the ways in which her thinking speaks to ongoing research in the areas of Earth Systems Governance and Earth Systems Law.
Il misolidio: testimonianze, impiego, lineamenti di storia della musica
Authors: Pitotto Elisabetta 
Published: July 2024

Abstract
This article clarifies what was meant by ‘Mixolydian,’ that is, which sequence of intervals and, possibly, of sounds could be associated with this designation. Its aim is to search for traces of the authors who invented, modified, or preferred to use this ἁρμονία, in order both to study its use from the Archaic period to the end of the Classical period and to position it within our general knowledge of the history of ancient Greek music.
Two Latin Translations of the Pseudo-Aristotelian Problems on Harmony (Section 19) Compared
Authors: Raffa Massimo 
Published: July 2024

Abstract
Out of the whole corpus of the so-called Musici scriptores Graeci, the only texts to be translated into Latin, and therefore to be known in the West during the Middle Ages, were the two sections of the pseudo-Aristotelian Problems dealing with musical matters: the Questions on the Voice (Section 11) and the Questions of Harmonics (Section 19). This article tackles the two most relevant Latin translations of the latter, by Bartholomew of Messina and Theodore Gaza (13th and 15th cent. AD respectively), which stand out as turning points in the reception of this work. Bartholomew’s translation was widespread in the main Italian and European cultural centres; it was through it that the text, which at that time was considered genuinely Aristotelian, was made accessible to medieval music theorists. Theodore’s version, on the other hand, was meant to offer a style palatable to the humanists’ more refined tastes; however, although undoubtedly more elegant than Bartholomew’s somehow clumsy Latin, it failed to entirely replace it. A comparison of the two is provided here, in order to describe, on the one hand, their authors’ different approaches to a text which is often arduous and even damaged in some points; on the other hand, to notice how their rendition of the Greek is in some cases affected by the musical culture of their own times.
Can Multisensory Olfactory Training Improve Olfactory Dysfunction Caused by COVID-19?
Authors: Filiz Gözde , Bérubé Simon , Demers Claudia , Cloutier Frank , Chen Angela , Pek Valérie , Hudon Émilie , Bolduc-Bégin Josiane , Frasnelli Johannes 
Published: July 2024

Abstract
Approximately 30–60% of people suffer from olfactory dysfunction (OD) such as hyposmia or anosmia after being diagnosed with COVID-19; 15–20% of these cases last beyond resolution of the acute phase. Previous studies have shown that olfactory training can be beneficial for patients affected by OD caused by viral infections of the upper respiratory tract. The aim of the study is to evaluate whether a multisensory olfactory training involving simultaneously tasting and seeing congruent stimuli is more effective than the classical olfactory training. We recruited 68 participants with persistent OD for two months or more after COVID-19 infection; they were divided into three groups. One group received olfactory training which involved smelling four odorants (strawberry, cheese, coffee, lemon; classical olfactory training). The other group received the same olfactory stimuli but presented retronasally (i.e., as droplets on their tongue); while simultaneous and congruent gustatory (i.e., sweet, salty, bitter, sour) and visual (corresponding images) stimuli were presented (multisensory olfactory training). The third group received odorless propylene glycol in four bottles (control group). Training was carried out twice daily for 12 weeks. We assessed olfactory function and olfactory specific quality of life before and after the intervention. Both intervention groups showed a similar significant improvement of olfactory function, although there was no difference in the assessment of quality of life. Both multisensory and classical training can be beneficial for OD following a viral infection; however, only the classical olfactory training paradigm leads to an improvement that was significantly stronger than the control group.
‘I Want to Marry Her, But I Won’t’: Civil Society Protest Against a Migrant Marriage Income Bar in the Netherlands (1984)
Authors: Jonker Massimo , Schrover Marlou 
Published: July 2024

Abstract
In July 2023, the Dutch coalition government collapsed over the issue of family immigration policies. The coalition partners disagreed on how to restrict the immigration of family members. It was not the first time the Dutch government sought to introduce restrictions. An earlier attempt in 1984 resulted in a large protest against a Dutch government measure, which restricted the possibilities for young people with a migratory background to marry a partner who was not living in the Netherlands. The protest was connected to larger debates on family migration, measures introduced trying to restrict it, and – in a broad sense – to debates about civil society movements, intimate citizenship, politics of belonging and the restrictionist paradox, as this article will explain. This article also seeks to explain the interaction between organisations, media and politicians.
The Arc of Nordic Multiculturalism Policies (1974–2006). A Divergent Convergence
Authors: Tawat Mahama 
Published: July 2024

Abstract
Nordic countries are similar when it comes to migratory trends. However, when the ‘multicultural question’ erupted in the 1970s, they opted for different policies. In the early 2000s, some scholars analysed a retreat from multiculturalism policies and a civic integrationist turn. Yet, our knowledge of the processes of convergence or divergence per se of these policies is still limited. Using the comparative method, this article shows that, during that period of time, the five Nordic countries were divided into two camps, with little mixing in terms of policy content: multiculturalist (Sweden and Norway) and assimilationist (Denmark and Iceland). Finland shifted its policy from assimilation to multiculturalism in the 1990s, when it became a country of immigration. It adopted the same range of multicultural policies as Sweden and Norway; Sweden was the leader on this and Denmark was the least multiculturalist. Negative feedback was the most recurrent mechanism of policy reproduction.
Virtue before Punishment and Punishment before Reward: a Comparative Study of Two Early Chinese Penal Virtue Theories
Authors: Xu Ying 
Published: July 2024

Abstract
The silk manuscripts of Huang-Lao, unearthed at the Mawangdui Han Tombs, articulate a theory that advocates nurturing penal virtue through the prioritization of virtue before punishment. Many scholars have used Han Fei’s concept of xingde-erbing 刑德二柄 to explain the theory and give it context. Contrasted with Legalism, represented by Shang Yang and Han Fei, which emphasizes rewards and punishments – with Shang Yang advocating punishment before reward – the Huang-Lao doctrine extends beyond this dichotomy. It notably diverges in its exploration of the relationship between the heavens and humanity, as well as theories on motivations underlying human nature. Han Fei’s concept of the xingde-erbing fundamentally aligns with Shang Yang’s approach to governance through the mechanisms of punishment and reward. Moreover, Han Fei’s notion of yindao quanfa 因道全法 posits that sovereigns, by governing according to universal principles and fully understanding the law, can ensure state peace and deter major crimes. However, this concept is distinct from Huang-Lao thought, which does not share the same ideological framework as the reward-punishment methods of Shang Yang and Han Fei. The analogous approach of the prioritization of virtue before punishment found in Guanzi, which stresses that wise and virtuous monarchs govern by aligning their decrees with the natural progression of the seasons, is closely aligned with Huang-Lao philosophy. The present analysis clarifies the longstanding intellectual debates between Huang-Lao and Legalism, affirming the distinctiveness of Huang-Lao’s penal virtue theory and illuminating the conceptualization of the heaven-human relationship during the Warring States period.
The effect of transport temperature and duration on survival and growth of house cricket nymphs and eggs
Authors: Steinhausen C. , Lecocq A. , Oloktsidou S. , Rukov J.L. 
Published: July 2024

Abstract
The transport of live insects is becoming increasingly common within the food and feed industry. However, very little information is available as to its effects on the insects themselves. The aim of this study was to monitor how variation in transport conditions, such as duration of transport and external temperature and humidity, directly and indirectly affect the survival and growth of nymphs of the house cricket, Acheta domesticus. In addition, we investigated the effect of external temperature on the viability of eggs upon completion of a transport event. We investigated how four different temperatures (5 °C, 15 °C, 25 °C, 35 °C) and four possible transport durations (1, 2, 3, 6 days) affected survival and growth of the cricket nymphs. To gain insight into the potential transport of eggs, its effect on egg hatch-rate was studied by storing eggs at three different temperatures (6 °C, 18 °C and 30 °C) before moving the eggs to optimal hatching conditions. We found that humidity remained constant inside the transport boxes and was different from the exterior humidity. Temperature had a significant effect on nymph survival and growth. The extreme temperatures negatively affected nymph survival, and increased temperature was correlated with increased growth. The development of eggs was also sensitive to temperature, and transport of eggs at suboptimal temperatures prolonged incubation time considerably. Finally, based on the results of this study, we discuss temperature optimisation as the most critical factor to consider during transport of live house cricket nymphs and eggs.
Effect of the killing method and developmental stage on cricket (Acheta domesticus) composition and chitin recovery
Authors: Pedrazzani C. , Profeti M. , Latino F. , Caligiani A. 
Published: July 2024

Abstract
After receiving a positive safety assessment as a novel food by the European Food Safety Authority, Acheta domesticus (house cricket) was extensively studied due to its recognised high nutritional value. However, the nutritional quality of crickets depends on several factors related to the insect itself (e.g. metamorphic stage, gender, habitat, and diet) or processing (e.g. killing methods). These variables also influence the isolation of the insect’s main components: proteins, lipids, and chitin. Notably, chitin purification is particularly challenging in insects. This study aimed to evaluate the influence of two killing methods (blanching and freezing) and five developmental stages (hatching, three nymphs, and adult) on the nutritional composition of crickets. The impact of these factors was also assessed in terms of chitin purification. Different macronutrients were found to be maximised at different developmental stages, suggesting that the stage can be selected based on the target nutritional value. Chitin with a higher purity was obtained from 28-day crickets because of the lowest percentage of protein bound to chitin. In the chitin samples of the crickets in the middle stages killed by blanching, the proteins bound to chitin were lower than in the freezing one, possibly due to lower activation of the melanisation and sclerotization pathways. In addition, these residual proteins had a defined amino acid composition, suggesting the presence of cuticular proteins capable of binding chitin.