A PRESENT STATE RESEARCH ON PREMODERN CHECKPOINTS

The Present State of Research on Mechanical Translation

One of the interesting examples of the influence which a newly invented tool may exert in opening up fresh lines in theoretical research and in advancing new techniques for the solution of old problems is provided by the rise of electronic computers. They were originally designed to solve certain mathematical problems quicker than the human brain could but it soon turned out that their componen...

Present State of Controlled Nuclear Fusion Research

In his review, at the eleventh session of the General Conference, of research aimed at making use of practically inexhaustible fuel through the fusion process, Academician Lev A. Artsimovich stressed the importance of continued effort. A member of the Praesidium of the USSR Academy of Sciences and head of the Division of General and Applied Physics, as well as of die Department of Plasma Physic...

Phytoestrogens: a review of the present state of research.

Phytoestrogens are a diverse group of plant-derived compounds that structurally or functionally mimic mammalian estrogens and show potential benefits for human health. The number of articles published on phytoestrogens has risen dramatically in the past couple decades. Further research continues to demonstrate the biological complexity of phytoestrogens, which belong to several different chemic...

Towards a Premodern Manuscript Application Profile

Individuals who wish to develop digital scholarly works and libraries that wish to provide access to their precious and fragile holdings have an interest in digitizing premodern manuscripts. These handmade objects are often beautiful and each one is unique. The features of zooming and light alteration available through digital photography and manipulation are assets to medieval scholars, becaus...

Border Disease Control Checkpoints: Are They Sufficient for Disease Control? The Present Situation in Thailand