“All women are Isis”: the figure of Isis in The Sea Pristess (1935) and Moon Magic (1956) by Dion Fortune

This article aims to examine the reception of the figure of the goddess Isis in two novellas by writer and occultist Dion Fortune who portrayed the Egyptian goddess from the perspective of several Greco‐Roman sources (mainly Apuleius and the hermetic texts), ultimately modified by the esoteric trends of the 20th century, particularly the Theosophical Society. We will seek to show how some occultist authors have reshaped and adapted certain myths from Antiquity to make them fit their ideology, as is the case of feminismEl objetivo de este trabajo es analizar la recepción de la figura de la diosa Isis en dos novelas de la escritora y ocultista Dion Fortune, quien ofrece una visión de la deidad egipcia pasada por el tamiz de varias fuentes grecorromanas (principalmente, Apuleyo y los textos herméticos) y modificada, en última instancia, por las corrientes esotéricas decimonónicas, especialmente la Sociedad Teosófica. Así, se podrá comprobar cómo algunos autores ocultistas reelaboran ciertos motivos de la Antigüedad y los adaptan para vincularlos a su ideología, en este caso, la feministaO objetivo deste trabalho é analisar a receção da figura da deusa Ísis em dois romances da escritora e ocultista Dion Fortune, que nos dá uma visão da divindade egípcia passada pelo crivo de várias fontes greco‐romanas (principalmente, Apuleio e os textos herméticos) e modificada, em última instância pelas correntes esotéricas do século XIX, especialmente a Sociedade Teosófica. Será, assim, possível comprovar como alguns autores ocultistas reelaboram certos motivos da Antiguidade e os adaptam para os vincularem à sua ideologia, neste caso, a feministaL’objectif de ce travail es d’analyser la réception de la figure de la déesse Isis dans les romans de l’écrivaine et occultiste Dion Fortune, qui nous propose une vision de la divinité égyptienne d’après différentes sources gréco‐romaines (principalement Apulée et les textes hermétiques) et modifiée, en dernier lieu, par les courants ésotériques du XIXème siècle, plus particulièrement la Société Théosophique. Ainsi, nous pourrons montrer comment certains auteurs occultistes réélaborent certains motifs de l’Antiquité et les adaptent pour les associer à leur idéologie, dans ce cas précis, la féministeEste trabajo ha sido realizado en el marco del proyecto de investigación “Marginalia classica hodierna. Tradición y recepción clásica en la cultura de masas contemporánea” (FFI2015‐66942‐P: MINECO/FEDER). El autor de este trabajo es además beneficiario de una ayuda FPU (ref. FPU 14/03291

Time Scales in Evolutionary Dynamics

Evolutionary game theory has traditionally assumed that all individuals in a population interact with each other between reproduction events. We show that eliminating this restriction by explicitly considering the time scales of interaction and selection leads to dramatic changes in the outcome of evolution. Examples include the selection of the inefficient strategy in the Harmony and Stag-Hunt games, and the disappearance of the coexistence state in the Snowdrift game. Our results hold for any population size and in the presence of a background of fitness.Comment: Final version with minor changes, accepted for publication in Physical Review Letter

GAMES: A new Scenario for Software and Knowledge Reuse

Games are a well-known test bed for testing search algorithms and learning methods, and many authors have presented numerous reasons for the research in this area. Nevertheless, they have not received the attention they deserve as software projects. In this paper, we analyze the applicability of software and knowledge reuse in the games domain. In spite of the need to find a good evaluation function, search algorithms and interface design can be said to be the primary concerns. In addition, we will discuss the current state of the main statistical learning methods and how they can be addressed from a software engineering point of view. So, this paper proposes a reliable environment and adequate tools, necessary in order to achieve high levels of reuse in the games domain

Correlation functions of just renormalizable tensorial group field theory: The melonic approximation

The $D$-colored version of tensor models has been shown to admit a large $N$-limit expansion. The leading contributions result from so-called melonic graphs which are dual to the $D$-sphere. This is a note about the Schwinger-Dyson equations of the tensorial $\varphi^{4}_{5}$-model (with propagator $1/{\bf p}^{2}$) and their melonic approximation. We derive the master equations for two- and four-point correlation functions and discuss their solution.Comment: 20 page

Restauración de templos religiosos: intervención en la iglesia de Nuestra Señora de Belén en Crevillente (Alicante)

Heritage conservation has raised historical problems usually centered in defects resulting from water leaks. Thus, any intervention is presented as a difficult task, both due to building techniques to be used and the lack of economic resources in many cases. In relation to the temples existing in Alicante (Spain), water drainage is solved with pitched roofs on slope formation (in vaulted naves) or directly supported on the vaulted elements (in the domes). Since those construction systems are composed by brick and plaster, the presence of moisture is problematic, and represents a risk of losing the strength capacity and therefore the stability of the dome. An example of this problem is the dome of the church “Nuestra Señora de Belén” in Crevillente, built with solid bricks, it has the highest diameter of the province (18th century). This historic building has been restored on several occasions in the recent years due to moisture, cracks or fissures. The study of these works give an idea of the difficulties of maintenance, conservation and proper restoration of such kind of buildings as unique and valued constructions in our heritage

3D teaching: the ideal complement for professionals in design and construction

Today, the requirement of professional skills to university students is constantly increasing in our society. In our opinion, the content offered in official degrees need to be nourished with different variables, enriching their global professional knowledge in a parallel way; that is why, in recent years, there is a great multiplicity of complementary courses at university. One of the most socially demanded technical requirements within the architectural, design or engineering field is the management of 3D drawing software, becoming an indispensable reality in these sectors. Thus, this specific training becomes essential over two-dimension traditional design, because the inclusion of great possibilities of spatial development that go beyond conventional orthographic projections (plans, sections or elevations), allowing modelling and rotation of the selected items from multiple angles and perspectives. Therefore, this paper analyzes the teaching methodology of a complementary course for those technicians in the construction industry interested in computer-aided design, using modelling (SketchupMake) and rendering programs (Kerkythea). The course is developed from the technician point of view, by learning computer management and its application to professional development from a more general to a more specific view through practical examples. The proposed methodology is based on the development of real examples in different professional environments such as rehabilitation, new constructions, opening projects or architectural design. This multidisciplinary contribution improves criticism of students in different areas, encouraging new learning strategies and the independent development of three-dimensional solutions. Thus, the practical implementation of new situations, even suggested by the students themselves, ensures active participation, saving time during the design process and the increase of effectiveness when generating elements which may be represented, moved or virtually tested. In conclusion, this teaching-learning methodology improves the skills and competencies of students to face the growing professional demands of society. After finishing the course, technicians not only improved their expertise in the field of drawing but they also enhanced their capacity for spatial vision; both essential qualities in these sectors that can be applied to their professional development with great success

Evolution of documents on architectural projects in Alicante, Spain, from late 19th century to the present

La imagen que hoy tenemos de la documentación mínima a exigir en un proyecto edificatorio ha cambiado a lo largo de los años. Así, las exigencias establecidas en cualquiera de los campos de la arquitectura han ido in crescendo con el paso del tiempo debido a nuevos requerimientos que están mucho más patentes, si cabe, en el ámbito de la expresión gráfica arquitectónica. El objetivo prioritario de este trabajo es estudiar la evolución de la documentación oficial aportada en los proyectos de arquitectura presentados desde finales del siglo XIX hasta la actualidad en la provincia de Alicante (España) para, con su mejor comprensión y el análisis sintético de sus características, discernir cuál ha sido la generación de material gráfico en este tiempo y cómo se han materializado los distintos proyectos arquitectónicos en cada periodo.The image we have today about the minimum documentation required in a building project has not been constant over the years. Thus, the regulations in architectural projects have increased over time due to new and more visible requirements in the field of architectural graphic expression. The main objective of this work is to study the evolution of formal documents provided in architectural projects from the late nineteenth century to the present in the province of Alicante (Spain) in order to discern, with a better understanding and synthetic analysis of their features, the generation of graphical material and how different projects have been materialized in each period

Construction of Structures I in Moodle: a new teaching methodology in the Degree of Building Engineer

The subject of Construction of Structures I studies, from a constructive point of view and taking into account current legislation, reinforced concrete structures used in buildings, through the acquisition of knowledge and construction criteria required in the profession of a Technical Architect. The contents acquired in this course are essential for further professional development of technicians and are closely related to many of the subjects taught in the same or other courses of the Degree in Technical Architecture at the University of Alicante. The aim of this paper is to present, analyze and discuss the development of a new methodology proposed in the mentioned subject, as it supposed an important change in the traditional way of teaching Construction and Structures I. In order to incorporate new teaching tools in 2013-2014, the course has been implemented by using a Moodle software tool to promote blended learning with online exercises. Our Moodle community allows collaborative work within an open-source platform where teachers and students share a new and personalized learning environment. Students are easily used to the interface and the platform, value the constant connection with teachers or other fellows and completely agree with the possibility of making questions or share documents 24 hours a day. The proposed methodology consists of lectures and practical classes. In the lectures, the basics of each topic are discussed; class attendance, daily study and conducting scheduled exercises are indispensable. Practical classes allow to consolidate the knowledge gained in theory classes by solving professional exercises and actual construction problems related to structures, that shall be compulsorily delivered online. So, after the correction of the teacher and the subsequent feedback of students, practical exercises ensure lifelong learning of the student, who can download any kind of material at any time (constructive details, practical exercises and even corrected exams). Regarding the general evaluation system, goals achievement is assessed on an ongoing basis (65% of the final mark) along the course through written and graphic evidences in person and online, as well as a individual development of a workbook. In all cases, the acquisition of skills, the ability to synthesize, the capacity of logical and critical thinking are assessed. The other 35 % of the mark is evaluated by a complementary graphic exam. Participation in the computing platform is essential and the student is required to do and present, at least 90% of the practices proposed. Those who do not comply with the practices in each specific date could not be assessed continuously and may only choose the final exam. In conclusion, the subject of Construction of Structures I is essential in the development of the regulated profession of Technical Architect as they are considered, among other professional profiles, as specialists in construction of building structures. The use of a new communication platform and online teaching allows the acquisition of knowledge and constructive approaches in a continuous way, with a more direct and personal monitoring by the teacher that has been highly appreciated by almost 100% of the students. Ultimately, it is important to say that the use of Moodle in this subject is a very interesting tool, which was really well welcome by students in one of the densest and important subjects of the Degree of Technical Architecture