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View article: Research Regarding the Durability and Mechanical Properties of the Legendary Damascus Steel
Research Regarding the Durability and Mechanical Properties of the Legendary Damascus Steel Open
The recipe for making Damascus steel was lost in ancient times. Based on the fascinating legends and excellent properties of Damascene swords, the study of Damascus steel provided the opportunity to realyse this laborious process of manufa…
View article: ASSESSMENT OF CONSERVATION STATUS OF VULNERABLE ZONES PRONE TO LANDSLIDES IN THE MUSCEL STREAM HYDROGRAPHIC BASIN
ASSESSMENT OF CONSERVATION STATUS OF VULNERABLE ZONES PRONE TO LANDSLIDES IN THE MUSCEL STREAM HYDROGRAPHIC BASIN Open
Identifying high-risk areas prone to landslides and predicting their triggering moments represents a highly relevant research topic in terms of environmental conservation. Research studies were conducted between 2018 and 2023 in the Muscel…
View article: SETTLEMENT TRANSFORMATIONS IN THE SOUTHERN RANGE OF RADZIEJOWA - SPATIAL AND SOCIAL ANALYSIS OF THE PROBLEM AREA
SETTLEMENT TRANSFORMATIONS IN THE SOUTHERN RANGE OF RADZIEJOWA - SPATIAL AND SOCIAL ANALYSIS OF THE PROBLEM AREA Open
The article presents changes in settlement in the southern Radziejowa range and analyzes their causes and impact on local communities. The research paper discusses in detail the availability of infrastructure and social, economic, and natu…
View article: RESTORATION OF EXTERIOR AND INTERIOR FINISHES OF HISTORICAL MONUMENTS, INNOVATIVE SOLUTIONS WITH MULTI-EFFECT ADDITIVE MORTAR
RESTORATION OF EXTERIOR AND INTERIOR FINISHES OF HISTORICAL MONUMENTS, INNOVATIVE SOLUTIONS WITH MULTI-EFFECT ADDITIVE MORTAR Open
The work presents the process of obtaining and applying a light mortar, with thermal insulating, soundproofing and waterproofing capacity, added to activate and induce the self-cleaning properties, intended for the protection and restorati…
View article: The Painting Materials and Conservation Status of an Old Romanian Orthodox Icon Atributted to Simon The Painter from Bălgrad
The Painting Materials and Conservation Status of an Old Romanian Orthodox Icon Atributted to Simon The Painter from Bălgrad Open
The orthodox wooden icon “Saint Archangel Michael” attributed to the painter Simon from Balgrad is the only one known in the Cluj county and it is kept at the Metropolitan Museum from Cluj-Napoca, with an inventory number dating from 1976.…
View article: Evaluation by Scanning Electron Microscopy and Energy Dispersive X‐Ray Spectroscopy of the Effects of Root Canal Instrumentation on the Radicular Dentine
Evaluation by Scanning Electron Microscopy and Energy Dispersive X‐Ray Spectroscopy of the Effects of Root Canal Instrumentation on the Radicular Dentine Open
One area of technological advancement has been the shift from stainless steel hand tools to nickel‐titanium (Ni‐Ti) rotary tools. This paper aims to perform an in vitro comparative study to evaluate the efficacy of five endodontic manual a…
View article: THE INVESTIGATION OF PAINTING MATERIALS OF THE JESUS CHRIST ROYAL ICON
THE INVESTIGATION OF PAINTING MATERIALS OF THE JESUS CHRIST ROYAL ICON Open
The royal icon of Jesus Christ belongs to the “Saint Archangels Michael and Gabriel” church from the village of Gheorgheni, Cluj County, and it dates from the beginning of the 18th century. Considering the importance, the age, and the ongo…
View article: A GIS-based model for multicriteria assessment of architectural cultural heritage conservation status
A GIS-based model for multicriteria assessment of architectural cultural heritage conservation status Open
This paper aims to develop a model for assessing the conservation state of monuments and cultural heritage sites, assisting local decision-makers in prioritizing conservation, preservation, and management actions. The research focuses on r…
View article: Authentication of a Bronze Bust of Napoleon I, Attributed to Renzo Colombo from 1885
Authentication of a Bronze Bust of Napoleon I, Attributed to Renzo Colombo from 1885 Open
This paper presents the authentication analysis of a bronze bust of Napoleon I, attributed to the Italian artist Renzo Colombo (1856–1885) based on his signature and other casting and molding inscriptions. The bust was made using the lost …
View article: Authentication of a Painting Attributed to the Rembrandt School
Authentication of a Painting Attributed to the Rembrandt School Open
This paper presents the archaeometric and chemometric authentication of a Renaissance-style oil painting on linen canvas, with plaster and barium sulphate-based primer preparation and bone glue as binder. By optical microscopy (OM), stereo…
View article: WOMEN’S CULTURAL HERITAGE IN INSCRIPTIONS OF MOESIA INFERIOR: A CROSS-CULTURAL PERSPECTIVE
WOMEN’S CULTURAL HERITAGE IN INSCRIPTIONS OF MOESIA INFERIOR: A CROSS-CULTURAL PERSPECTIVE Open
This research looks at the issue of the relationship between the tangible and intangible heritage in epigraphy of women in Moesia Inferior, shedding light on their social, professional, juridic, religious status, onomastics etc. and the im…
View article: Graphic Modeling and Equipment used in the Reconstruction of the Original Damascus Steel
Graphic Modeling and Equipment used in the Reconstruction of the Original Damascus Steel Open
Damascus steel was used in the manufacture of swords and hunting knives before medieval times. The original method of the manufacturing of this type of steel has been lost to time. The research set out to create Damascus steel knives recon…
View article: METHODS FOR THE PRESERVATION AND RESTORATION OF DUNHUANG WALL PAINTINGS: FOREIGN EXPERIENCE
METHODS FOR THE PRESERVATION AND RESTORATION OF DUNHUANG WALL PAINTINGS: FOREIGN EXPERIENCE Open
This article examines the genesis of planning solutions and ceiling designs of Dunhuang cave shrines. Based on the methods of defining features, graphic-and-analytical and system-and-structural analysis, the spread of types of plans and ce…
View article: Analysis of the Wall Painting of the Dunhuang Fresco as a Basis for Its Preservation and Restoration
Analysis of the Wall Painting of the Dunhuang Fresco as a Basis for Its Preservation and Restoration Open
The article analyses the wall paintings of Dunhuang sanctuaries based on mathematical methods of defining features and system-structural analysis. This makes it possible to analyse the frescoes according to a certain common criterion and t…
View article: Genesis of the Planning Structure And Ceilings of Dunhuang Sanctuaries
Genesis of the Planning Structure And Ceilings of Dunhuang Sanctuaries Open
The article is devoted to the study of the genesis of the plans and ceilings of the Dunhuang cave sanctuaries. Based on the methods of graphic-and-analytical, defining features and system-structural analysis, the spread of types of plans a…
View article: Awareness of local communities about the value of their city’s cultural heritage and the need to protect it on the example of selected historic towns in the Małopolska region (Poland)
Awareness of local communities about the value of their city’s cultural heritage and the need to protect it on the example of selected historic towns in the Małopolska region (Poland) Open
This article focuses on the problem of local communities’ awareness of heritage values in terms of urbanism, architecture, and construction and the traditions of place within a historic town. To study this problem, the authors conducted qu…
View article: Geopolitical changes and cultural vulnerability: Analyzing the influence on communityresilience and heritage sites
Geopolitical changes and cultural vulnerability: Analyzing the influence on communityresilience and heritage sites Open
Geopolitics can have a significant impact on historical monuments, by destroying them, protecting them, managing them, and promoting them internationally.During armed conflicts or geopolitical tensions, historical monuments can become targ…
View article: RESEARCH ON TESTING A GENUINE DAMASCUS STEEL. A CASE STUDY
RESEARCH ON TESTING A GENUINE DAMASCUS STEEL. A CASE STUDY Open
Based on the fascinating legends and excellent properties of Damascene blades, the study of Damascus steel provided the opportunity to observe in detail the laborious process of manufacturing this material, which involves forging and weldi…
View article: THE ISSUE OF ADAPTATION OF SELECTED HISTORIC EDUCATIONAL FACILITIES LOCATED IN THE AREA OF THE HISTORICAL URBAN LAYOUT OF KRAKOW
THE ISSUE OF ADAPTATION OF SELECTED HISTORIC EDUCATIONAL FACILITIES LOCATED IN THE AREA OF THE HISTORICAL URBAN LAYOUT OF KRAKOW Open
The article concerns the possibilities of adapting selected historic educational complexes (XX General Secondary School and Mechanical Technical Secondary School No. 15), located in the historical urban layout of the city of Krakow, for th…
View article: THE INFLUENCE OF POLITICAL EVENTS AND IDEOLOGY ON THE FORMATION OF THE PICTURE CONCEPT OF DUNHUANG CAVES FRESCOS
THE INFLUENCE OF POLITICAL EVENTS AND IDEOLOGY ON THE FORMATION OF THE PICTURE CONCEPT OF DUNHUANG CAVES FRESCOS Open
The article is devoted to an analysis of the figurative concepts of the Dunhuang cave wall paintings. It was determined that, despite the fact that the Dunhuang wall painting is an example of Buddhist art, it represents a syncretism of Bud…
View article: Opportunities Regarding the Innovative Conservation of the Romanian Vernacular Urbanistic Heritage
Opportunities Regarding the Innovative Conservation of the Romanian Vernacular Urbanistic Heritage Open
The main objective of the proposed research is to preserve the vernacular urban heritage of Romania by identifying realistic and innovative solutions for the conceptual and applied capitalization of the traditional technologies used in cre…
View article: Learning from the Past: The Reconstruction of the Original Damascus Steel. Experimental Study
Learning from the Past: The Reconstruction of the Original Damascus Steel. Experimental Study Open
The original method of manufacturing Damascus steel has been forgotten over time. Due to differences in the raw material used and the manufacturing techniques, some of the current attempts at replicating Damascus steel have failed. The stu…
View article: Obtaining, Characterization and Applications of Advanced Materials
Obtaining, Characterization and Applications of Advanced Materials Open
This special issue focused on scientific works in the field of obtaining, characterization and recent applications of advanced materials, protective films, nanomaterials with multiple uses, including medical, heritage artefact conservation…
View article: Implications in Halotherapy of Aerosols from the Salt Mine Targu Ocna—Structural-Functional Characteristics
Implications in Halotherapy of Aerosols from the Salt Mine Targu Ocna—Structural-Functional Characteristics Open
The paper presents the evolution of the concentration level for four particle size groups of microaerosols (1.0, 2.5, 4.0 and 10.0 µm) in correlation with the microclimatic characteristics (temperature, humidity, lighting, pressure and con…
View article: New Materials and Advanced Procedures of Conservation Ancient Artifacts
New Materials and Advanced Procedures of Conservation Ancient Artifacts Open
This Special Issue focused on scientific works on new materials and advanced procedures used in the preservation of ancient artifacts [...]
View article: Functional and Spatial Transformations of Educational Units in the Area of the Carpathian Foothills
Functional and Spatial Transformations of Educational Units in the Area of the Carpathian Foothills Open
The area of the Carpathian Foothills is a culturally interesting region with many small settlement structures. The specificity of spatial values was influenced by the natural and cultural environment as well as the historically accumulatin…
View article: Effect of Sintering Mechanism towards Crystallization of Geopolymer Ceramic—A Review
Effect of Sintering Mechanism towards Crystallization of Geopolymer Ceramic—A Review Open
Globally, there is an increasing need for ceramic materials that have a variety of applications in the environment, for precision tools, and for the biomedical, electronics, and environmental industries. However, in order to obtain remarka…
View article: Predicting Hospitalization, Organ Dysfunction, and Mortality in Post-Endoscopic Retrograde Cholangiopancreatography Acute Pancreatitis: Are SIRS and qSOFA Reliable Tools?
Predicting Hospitalization, Organ Dysfunction, and Mortality in Post-Endoscopic Retrograde Cholangiopancreatography Acute Pancreatitis: Are SIRS and qSOFA Reliable Tools? Open
Background: Post-endoscopic retrograde cholangiopancreatography (ERCP) pancreatitis (PEP) has shown constant incidence throughout time, despite advances in endoscopic technology, devices, or personal skills of the operating endoscopists, w…
View article: The Role of Shear-Wave Elastography of the Spleen in Ruling out the Presence of High-Risk Varices in Non-Alcoholic Fatty Liver Disease (NAFLD)
The Role of Shear-Wave Elastography of the Spleen in Ruling out the Presence of High-Risk Varices in Non-Alcoholic Fatty Liver Disease (NAFLD) Open
The progression of liver fibrosis and the presence of portal hypertension are two key points in the follow-up and severity assessment of patients with chronic liver disease. Objective evaluation of such aspects has proven to be difficult d…