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Archaeology
Guillermo Bustos-Perez, Andreu Olle
Summary: This study examines the use of gray level images to obtain quantitative data from the surface of flint artifacts and determine whether these images can detect the presence of post-depositional alterations. The results indicate that the extraction of metrics from gray level images successfully capture changes in the surface of flint artifacts caused by post-depositional processes. The study also provides insights on which areas to sample when seeking post-depositional alterations and underscores the importance of particle size in the generation of alterations.
Review
Medicine, Legal
Caterina Raffone, Miriam Baeta, Nicole Lambacher, Eva Granizo-Rodriguez, Francisco Etxeberria, Marian M. de Pancorbo
Summary: The identification of severely compromised skeletal human remains is important for legal and humanitarian reasons, with anthropological and genetic studies providing tools for this process. Genetic analysis of skeletal remains has improved in the past decade, but challenges remain, particularly in regards to the limited amount and degradation of DNA recovered from badly preserved samples. Understanding the post-mortem kinetics of DNA degradation through taphonomy studies is crucial in assessing the state of preservation of skeletal remains and their genetic material in a terrestrial environment.
FORENSIC SCIENCE INTERNATIONAL
(2021)
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Multidisciplinary Sciences
Tomos Proffitt, Jonathan S. Reeves, Alfonso Benito-Calvo, Laura Sanchez-Romero, Adrian Arroyo, Suchinda Malaijivitnond, Lydia V. Luncz
Summary: Studies have shown that macaque percussive behaviors create specific diagnostic signatures, and a novel workflow combining visual identification and 3D surface quantification can quantifiably record these behavioral signatures.
JOURNAL OF THE ROYAL SOCIETY INTERFACE
(2021)
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Paleontology
Sarah E. Gabbott, Robert S. Sansom, Mark A. Purnell
Summary: The study establishes a quantitative approach that combines data from decay experiments of extant taxa with preservation mode of fossils to evaluate information loss and retention in non-biomineralized fossils. It demonstrates that occurrence frequency of characters in fossils is correlated with character decay sequences observed in extant organisms, and decay prone characters are mineralized while decay resistant characters are organically preserved.
Article
Engineering, Marine
Emiliano Scalercio, Francesco Sangiovanni, Alessandro Gallo, Loris Barbieri
Summary: The in situ protection and conservation of underwater cultural heritage is considered a primary choice by the scientific community to preserve the true value of artifacts intact for future generations, requiring modern technological equipment to support the work of underwater restorers and archaeologists.
JOURNAL OF MARINE SCIENCE AND ENGINEERING
(2021)
Article
Anthropology
Romina Frontini, Eufrasia Rosello-Izquierdo, Arturo Morales-Muniz, Christiane Denys, Emilie Guillaud, Yolanda Fernandez-Jalvo, Maria Dolores Pesquero-Fernandez
Summary: The article explores the mechanical deformations of fish vertebrae in archaeological sites to understand predation, deposition of remains, and time-averaging processes. Experimental work comparing modern skeletons to predator-modified fish vertebrae allows for the identification of key features influencing site formation agents. This research provides valuable insights into the formation of archaeological deposits and fish assemblages in the study sites.
JOURNAL OF ARCHAEOLOGICAL METHOD AND THEORY
(2022)
Review
Construction & Building Technology
B. Sena da Fonseca
Summary: This work aims to analyze recent research trends in the consolidation of stone-built heritage. It focuses on the advantages and drawbacks of different options and strategies used by researchers over the past 10 years. The study examines the details of stone samples, treatment protocols, and testing methods to assess strengthening results. It highlights the need for more frequent consolidation of certain stone varieties and the challenges in identifying high-risk situations.
Review
Construction & Building Technology
Kerstin Elert, Carlos Rodriguez-Navarro
Summary: Significant progress has been made in understanding the degradation processes affecting building and ornamental stone in recent decades. However, there is still limited understanding of stone damage caused by swelling clays, which hinders the development of effective conservation treatments. This article reviews the damage process associated with swelling clays, discusses the proposed mechanisms for its development, and examines the key factors controlling its origin, evolution, and severity. Alternative treatments and conservation approaches are also presented and discussed.
CONSTRUCTION AND BUILDING MATERIALS
(2022)
Article
Archaeology
Elif Ozlem Aydin, Emre Tepe, Cem Balcan
Summary: After the importance of industrial heritage in Europe was recognized, many studies began focusing on preserving industrial heritage. However, there are differences in the perceptions of stakeholders about industrial heritage in different countries. Through a study on the registration decisions of industrial heritage sites in Turkey, it was found that building-specific factors play a significant role in registration decisions.
JOURNAL OF CULTURAL HERITAGE
(2022)
Article
Chemistry, Multidisciplinary
Dahai Zhang, Qianhao Pan, Minghao Jia, Xiaogang Zhang, Yapei Wang
Summary: The study proposes an innovative approach to combine UV absorbers and zinc oxide nanoparticles into an antibacterial agent for relics protection. Results show that coating different test papers with composite reagents ensures strength and durability, while effectively sterilizing various molds.
Review
Chemistry, Multidisciplinary
Fernando Bolivar-Galiano, Oana Adriana Cuzman, Clara Abad-Ruiz, Pedro Sanchez-Castillo
Summary: This work introduces a helpful tool for dealing with the biodiversity of monumental fountains and other wet lithotype surfaces, emphasizing the importance of phototrophic microorganisms in fountains and their impact on stone materials. The paper summarizes research on phototrophic biodiversity and provides simplified identification methods for professionals in the field of stone conservation.
APPLIED SCIENCES-BASEL
(2021)
Review
Green & Sustainable Science & Technology
Luis Miguel Urbina Leonor, Rodolfo Sosa Echeverria, Nora A. Perez, Elizabeth Vega, Jonathan D. W. Kahl, Monica Solano Murillo, Rogelio Soto Ayala
Summary: Preserving heritage is essential for achieving sustainable development goals as it promotes social unity. Therefore, understanding the decay mechanisms of stone-built heritage sites and the impact of atmospheric conditions is crucial for effective preservation policies and community strength. This paper compares the material decay differences between Italy and Mexico's atmospheres and discusses the potential role of atmospheric sciences in built heritage conservation.
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Linguistics
Ross Pain
Summary: Recent research suggests that there is a significant neural correlation between language and Early Stone Age toolmaking. This paper uses an error minimisation model to explain where the overlap in information processing lies between toolmaking and language. The author argues that the Early Stone Age indicates the emergence of complex structured representations, and the early evolution of syntax can be understood in terms of an increase in the number and complexity of models in a cognitive system rather than the development of new types of processing.
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Biology
Carla San Roman, Oscar Cambra-Moo, Hugo Martin-Abad
Summary: Biases in taxonomic studies can occur due to the loss or transformation of biological information at different stages. This study proposes a Taphonomic Alteration Index for Fishes (TAIF) that estimates the extent of transformation in the selected sample. TAIF can be used to assess taphonomic alteration in different taxa or localities and as a quantitative variable in other analyses. Testing TAIF on Teleostei incertae sedis from the Early Cretaceous shows low values, indicating preservation of remains in low energy and shallow inland waters.
HISTORICAL BIOLOGY
(2023)
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Green & Sustainable Science & Technology
Difei Zhao, Chaowei Liu, Xinyue Zhang, Xiaoyue Zhai, Yinglan Deng, Hongyu Chen, Juju Hu, Dandan Liu, Pingjia Luo
Summary: This study investigates the current situation and problems related to the protection of Han Dynasty stone reliefs and explores the integration of 3D digital technology through a case study of the Wuling Ancestral Hall. The results indicate irreversible information loss caused by natural weathering and conventional techniques, emphasizing the importance of adopting a three-dimensional digital perspective in the preservation and revitalization of Han Dynasty stone reliefs.
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Geography, Physical
Geeske H. J. Langejans, Gerrit L. Dusseldorp, J. Francis Thackeray
QUATERNARY INTERNATIONAL
(2017)
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Anthropology
Geeske H. J. Langejans
JOURNAL OF ARCHAEOLOGICAL SCIENCE
(2011)
Article
Anthropology
Geeske H. J. Langejans
JOURNAL OF ARCHAEOLOGICAL SCIENCE
(2012)
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Multidisciplinary Sciences
P. R. B. Kozowyk, G. H. J. Langejans, J. A. Poulis
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Geography, Physical
Geeske H. J. Langejans, Karen L. van Niekerk, Gerrit L. Dusseldorp, J. Francis Thackeray
QUATERNARY INTERNATIONAL
(2012)
Editorial Material
Geography, Physical
Gerrit L. Dusseldorp, Geeske H. J. Langejans
QUATERNARY INTERNATIONAL
(2012)
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Multidisciplinary Sciences
P. R. B. Kozowyk, M. Soressi, D. Pomstra, G. H. J. Langejans
SCIENTIFIC REPORTS
(2017)
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Archaeology
P. R. B. Kozowyk, J. A. Poulis, G. H. J. Langejans
JOURNAL OF ARCHAEOLOGICAL SCIENCE-REPORTS
(2017)
Article
Archaeology
Lyn Wadley, Geeske Langejans
SOUTH AFRICAN ARCHAEOLOGICAL BULLETIN
(2014)
Article
Humanities, Multidisciplinary
G. L. Dusseldorp, G. H. J. Langejans
SOUTHERN AFRICAN HUMANITIES
(2013)
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Archaeology
Geeske H. J. Langejans
SOUTH AFRICAN ARCHAEOLOGICAL BULLETIN
(2012)
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Archaeology
Geeske H. J. Langejans
SOUTH AFRICAN ARCHAEOLOGICAL BULLETIN
(2007)
Article
Anthropology
Julia Becher, Alex Schoeman, Gavin Whitelaw, Stephen Buckley, Jean-Pierre Celliers, Sara Cafisso, Matthias Belser, Maxime Rageot, Cynthianne Spiteri
Summary: This study represents the first application of Organic Residue Analysis (ORA) to southern African early farming pottery to gain a deeper understanding of past human behavior and subsistence patterns. The study found evidence of dairy processing and multi-purpose functionality of the ceramics. It also discovered potential medicinal use and the involvement of dung in pottery sealing and mending.
JOURNAL OF ARCHAEOLOGICAL SCIENCE
(2024)
Article
Anthropology
Jon Clindaniel, Matthew Magnani
Summary: Large sources of digital trace data have become important in the study of material culture. The authors introduce a computational method to observe digital formation processes and highlight the importance of accounting for these processes in studies utilizing digital trace data.
JOURNAL OF ARCHAEOLOGICAL SCIENCE
(2024)
Article
Anthropology
Rebecca A. G. Reid, Miranda M. E. Jans, Lesley A. Chesson, Rebecca J. Taylor, Gregory E. Berg
Summary: Chemical treatment of skeletal remains can reduce overall DNA quality and quantity but has no significant impact on stable isotope ratio analysis. Examination of treated and untreated human remains through histological and stable isotope analysis reveals that treated remains exhibit better preservation compared to untreated remains. Stable isotope ratio analysis is viable for both treated and untreated remains, regardless of their origin.
JOURNAL OF ARCHAEOLOGICAL SCIENCE
(2024)
Article
Anthropology
Laura Tome, Eneko Iriartec, Antonio Blanco-Gonzalez, Margarita Jambrina-Enriquez, Natalia Eguez, Antonio V. Herrera-Herrera, Carolina Mallola
Summary: This paper presents the outcomes of a microcontextual geoarchaeological study conducted on earthen dwellings from the Early Iron Age village of Cerro de San Vicente. The study employed soil micromorphology, lipid biomarker analysis, XRD, and XRF analyses to investigate various aspects of the dwellings, including construction materials, site formation processes, and daily life practices. The results have shed light on the construction layers, floor use, maintenance, repaving, periods of abandonment and decay, and the presence of lipid biomarkers associated with dwelling functionality. The study significantly contributes to our understanding of ancient construction practices and the utilization of domestic spaces during the Early Iron Age.
JOURNAL OF ARCHAEOLOGICAL SCIENCE
(2024)