reapxdev/zenodo-scraper huggingface dataset:
Bridging archaeological visibility analysis and real-time 3D visualization
Authors: Malaperdas, George, Delli, Georgia
Type: Journal article
Published: 2026-03-01
Keywords: 3D visualization, Archaeological visibility, Digital elevation model, Geographic information systems, Unreal Engine

<p><span>This paper investigates the integration of geographic information systems (GIS)-based visibility analysis—commonly known as viewshed analysis—with real-time 3D rendering in Unreal Engine, specifically within the context of archaeological and cultural heritage applications. Visibility maps are an essential tool in archaeological research, helping scholars understand the spatial relationships, sightlines, and symbolic visibility between structures, monuments, and landscapes. However, traditional GIS viewshed analysis is often static and limited to 2D environments. This project proposes a method to bring visibility analysis into immersive 3D environments by visualizing GIS-generated data within Unreal Engine. The methodology involves generating a viewshed from a given digital elevation model (DEM) using established GIS software. The resulting raster is then exported and processed into a texture or material mask compatible with Unreal Engine. Once imported, the data is mapped onto a 3D landscape model, allowing users to explore visibility dynamically, including first-person or VR-based navigation. This interdisciplinary approach contributes to the field of digital archaeology by enhancing spatial interpretation and audience engagement through immersive geovisualization. It also outlines a flexible pipeline for integrating geospatial datasets into 3D environments, potentially applicable to site management, public education, and digital preservation efforts.</span></p>
The Crystalline Worldsheet: A String Theoretical framework based on φ and π for the de Sitter observer problem
Authors: González García, Jorge Armando, González García, Víctor Manuel, Dressler Pérez, Itzel Marion, García Ordóñez, Luz María
Type: Preprint
Published: 2026-07-31
Keywords: Holography, de Sitter, M-theory, String theory, 𝔽₁ (field with one element), λ-rings, Golden ratio, Moduli spaces, Observer, ER=EPR, Formal verification

We propose that the obstruction to holography in de Sitter space is <b>epistemological</b>—a matter of representation—rather than <b>ontological</b>. We trace it to the non-paradoxical self-reference of binary language, in the precise sense of the Lawvere fixed-point theorem and the Yanofsky diagonal <i>g(t)=α(f(t,t))</i>, compounded by the dependence of quantum mechanics, as originally formulated, on Boolean logic. Resolving the obstruction at the intersection of set theory and intuitionism, we build a geometric framework carried on a single torus generated by φ=(1+√5)/2, whose modulus |Ω|=½ we propose as the discrete microstate that low-dimensional holography could use. From this one microstate—without any ensemble average—we recover the AdS/CFT correspondence and, through the golden tower <i>z=φ<sup>σ</sup></i>, an M-theory type duality web, level by level. The construction happens to be inspired by Yuri Manin's hypothesised use of the same noncommutative tori that M-theory uses, but to approach the 𝔽₁ program for the Riemann hypothesis. The observer enters not as a selector of the vacuum but as the projection Π that participates by accumulating information: its quantum Fisher information, conjugate to the tower entropy and bounded by the ultraviolet cuts, builds the bulk geometry and, through the Landauer cost of each bit and the Jacobson–Verlinde passage from entropy to curvature, sources Einstein's equations. The objectivity threshold <i>f<sub>crit</sub>=½</i> coincides with the modulus of the microstate, and entanglement is geometry (<i>ER=EPR</i>-like) read from that modulus. The torus is proposed as the single microstate that low-dimensional holography and de Sitter appear to lack: the unique self-consistent solution its independent origins converge on, into which the AdS/CFT and M-theory corners project. Three companion papers develop, independently, the arithmetic, operator, and identity threads the construction invokes.
Travertine urn with lid, Tumulus of Molinello
Authors: GlobalDigitalHeritage
Type: Dataset
Published: 2026-07-29
Keywords: NONE

"Travertine urn with lid from the Tumulus of Molinello, Asciano, Tuscany.  
 
Travertine urn with lid. Etruscan inscription referring to the name of the dead, associated with the Marcni family. 3rd - 1st c. BCE. Tomb A or F, Tumulus of Molinello, Asciano. Displayed at the Civic Museum of Archaeology and Sacred Art at Palazzo Corboli, Asciano.
 
Processed in Reality Capture from 204 images. GDH ID No. Room6_UrnSG5,  Inventory No. 

This project was done under the authority of the Soprintendenza Archeologia, belle arti e paesaggio per le province di Siena Grosseto e Arezzo in collaboration with Global Digital Heritage and the Municipality of Asciano. We thank all the staff from Palazzo Corboli for making the collection accessible and for providing an excellent work environment. We also acknowledge Dr. Mangani, the excavator of the Tumulus, for providing access to the unpublished catalogue of the objects."

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Clay Pipe (2094a369)
Authors: rla-archaeology
Type: Dataset
Published: 2026-07-29
Keywords: Tool, Ceramics, Inscription

**Clay pipe**

Location: Warren Wilson site (31Bn29), Buncombe County, North Carolina.

Period: Mississippian, Pisgah phase (AD 1000-1400)

Material: ceramic.

Dimensions: length, 62.5 mm; width, 36.3 mm; height, 49.4 mm.

Notes: Catalog no. 2094a369, North Carolina Archaeological Collection, Research Laboratories of Archaeology, University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill. Model by Chris LaMack.

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Clay Pipe (2093a3625)
Authors: rla-archaeology
Type: Dataset
Published: 2026-07-28
Keywords: Tool, Ceramics, Inscription

**Clay smoking pipe**

Location: Garden Creek site (31Hw7), Haywood County, North Carolina.

Period: South Appalachian Mississippian, Pisgah phase (AD 1000-1450).

Material: ceramic.

Dimensions: length, 53.4 mm; width, 30.7 mm; height, 49.9 mm.

Notes: Catalog no. 2093a3625, North Carolina Archaeological Collection, Research Laboratories of Archaeology, University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill. Model by Steve Davis.

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Shell Gorget (2350a1709)
Authors: rla-archaeology
Type: Dataset
Published: 2026-07-29
Keywords: Mineral, Inscription

**Conch shell gorget**

Location: Town Creek site (31Mg2-3), Montgomery County, North Carolina.

Period: Mississippian (AD 1150-1400).

Material: marine shell.

Dimensions: length, 78.4 mm; width, 68.2 mm; thickness, 36.9 mm.

Notes: Catalog no. 2350a1709.  North Carolina Archaeological Collection, Research Laboratories of Archaeology, University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill. Model by Chris LaMack.

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Dan River Cordmarked Jar (2390p713)
Authors: rla-archaeology
Type: Dataset
Published: 2026-07-28
Keywords: Ceramics

**Dan River Cordmarked jar**

Location: Powerplant site (31Rk5), Rockingham County, North Carolina.

Period: Late Woodland, Dan River phase (AD 1000-1400).

Material: ceramic.

Dimensions: height, 16.7 cm; diameter, 13.3 cm.

Notes: Catalog no. 2390p713, North Carolina Archaeological Collection, Research Laboratories of Archaeology, University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill. Model by Chris LaMack.

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Ecosophy in the Anthropocene: Reimagining Humanity, Society, and Nature in an Age of Ecological Crisis
Authors: Simpson-Veigas, Charlotte
Type: Book chapter
Published: 2026-08-03

<p class="MsoNormal"><span>The twenty-first century has witnessed an unprecedented ecological crisis marked by climate change, loss of biodiversity, environmental degradation, social fragmentation, and an increasing alienation of human beings from the natural world. In this context, the philosophy of Ecosophy offers a significant framework for rethinking the relationship between humanity, society, and nature. Originating in the writings of Arne Næss and further developed by Félix Guattari, Ecosophy challenges anthropocentric assumptions and proposes a holistic understanding of existence grounded in interconnectedness, ecological balance, and responsibility towards all forms of life. Particular attention is given to the relationship between Ecosophy and the Sustainable Development Goals, Catholic Social Thought, contemporary reflections on ecological consciousness, and educational perspectives that seek harmony among the individual, society and the natural world. Document analysis and personal reflections were used to examine ecosophical concepts. Exploratory Research and Descriptive Research methods were used to develop the paper. The paper concludes with the contention that Ecosophy provides valuable insights for navigating the challenges of the Anthropocene, and for cultivating a more just, compassionate and sustainable future.</span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span>Keywords: ecosophy, Anthropocene, deep ecology, three ecologies, integral ecology, sustainability, ecological consciousness</span></p>
An Eco-Theology from the Margins: Inspired by Fr George Pattery SJ's Reflections on Caring for the Least
Authors: Raneesh, Jose
Type: Book chapter
Published: 2026-08-03

<p class="MsoNormal"><span>This chapter offers a reflective engagement with Fr George Pattery SJ’s understanding of eco-theology, shaped by the simple yet demanding conviction that “the less is more.” Flowing from his deep concern for life, creation, and people at the margins, Fr Pattery invites us to approach ecology not as a passing concern or fashionable discourse, but as a way of living marked by sensitivity, and responsibility. For him, care for the earth cannot be separated from care for the poor, the vulnerable, and the forgotten, who are the first to suffer the consequences of ecological destruction. His reflections quietly challenge a culture driven by greed, domination, power, and control. He invites us towards a spirituality rooted in simplicity, gratitude, and attentiveness to the least. In harmony with the spirit of Laudato Si’, yet firmly grounded in lived realities, Fr Pattery’s eco-theological vision reminds us that true abundance is not found in having more, but in caring more.</span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span>Keywords: Care, less is more, attentiveness, vision, margins, high-tech culture, values, mercy</span></p>
From Margins to Mandates: Recasting Climate Finance with a Gender Lens
Authors: D'Cunha, Jean
Type: Book chapter
Published: 2026-08-03

<p class="MsoNormal"><span>Global debates on climate finance pivot around the quantum, donor base, financial quality, scope, accountability and impact. Pushing the frontiers of this discourse and action, with others - not necessarily always from a gender perspective - is the Catholic Church. It advocates for grants, debt-cancellation for poor nations and more robust Adaptation Funds and Loss and Damage funds, echoing Pope Francis's call for debt relief and a global financial architecture that transforms financial burdens into opportunities for global climate justice.</span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span>This paper is framed by the UN Sustainable Development Paradigm, the papal encyclical Laudato Si, apostolic exhortation Laudate Deum, papal speeches, and the gender discourse on climate finance. It explores generic and gender-based climate finance profiles, their basis and impacts, especially on climate-affected women at the margins - urban and rural poor, local, indigenous and migrant women. It concludes with gender-responsive actionable recommendations. The paper's intersectional gender equality and women's rights and subaltern perspectives add value to the discourse and action on climate finance.</span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span>The paper is interdisciplinary, combining theology with pure, applied, and social sciences. It is qualitative and uses secondary data. Given scant granular data on gender-responsive climate finance, it draws on global climate finance data, and from climate hotspots in Asia where data is accessible.</span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><strong><span>Keywords:</span></strong><span> sustainable development, integral ecology, climate finance, intersectional, gender equality and women's rights, subaltern, interdisciplinary</span></p>
BEYOND VENOM AND CONSTRICTION: BITE PERFORMANCE AND TROPHIC ECOLOGY IN THE GENUS DRYMARCHON.
Authors: Penning, David
Type: Dataset
Published: 2026-08-03

<p>Data associated with the publication in Zoology: </p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><strong><span>Beyond Venom and Constriction: Bite Performance and Trophic Ecology in the Genus <em>Drymarchon</em>.</span></strong></p>