TODAY IT IS a common belief of the residents of the Hawaiian Islands that the sandalwood tree was exterminated during the sandalwood trade in the early part of the . nineteenth century and that it is now extinct on the islands. To correct this impression, the following notes are presented.. There is a popular as well as a scientific interest in the sandalwood tree or iliahi of the Hawaiians, th...

Humans have drawn sequential images as a means of expression throughout history, from cave paintings and frescoes to wall-carvings and tapestries (McCloud, 1993). In contemporary society, we find them most prevalently in comics of the world, and over the past two decades, increasing attention has turned to this communicative system in the cognitive sciences. Earlier work often focused on theory...

The civilization of ancient Iraq was distinguished by its religious beliefs from inception until late periods. This reflected in different aspects life, including belief the influence spiritual forces, which are divided into forces good and evil. These were known since times developed over time with development Iraqi beliefs, they acquire first millennium BC. It takes an advanced position thoug...

Egyptian mummies and wall carvings offer some of the earliest recorded history of circumcision dating over 15,000 years ago. Ritualistic circumcision has been carried out in West Africa for over 5,000 years and in the Middle East for at least 3,000 years (Warner & Strashin, 1981). Muslims incorporated ritualistic circumcisions as a pubertal rite of passage into manhood among older boys. The tra...

The argument of ‘architecture is gesture’ suggests an episteme artefact that celebrates the narration human culture. This article explores ‘gesture’ mosque architecture. exploration conducted with particular reference to ornamentation minbar. In context Malay art, minbar considered evidence traditional ingenuity. design reflects beauty intricate composition and skillfulness craftsmanship. Visit...

We introduce BULLKID, a phonon detector consisting of an array dices acting as particle absorbers sensed by multiplexed Kinetic Inductance Detectors (KIDs). The are carved in thick crystalline wafer and form monolithic structure. carvings leave thin common disk intact the wafer, both holder for substrate KID lithography. prototype presented consists 64 5.4 × 5 mm3 3˝ diameter, mm silicon with 0...

Abstract Uma Kabuong Limo is an 80-year-old traditional Malay house located in old village of Pulau Belimbing, Riau Province. This building represents architecture. Currently, the experiencing damage to its structural and architectural components. Several factors cause such as age, weather, usage, flooding. can lead collapse loss a whole. study aims identify characteristics see elements Limo. r...

This study aims to explain the form and social meaning of Lontiok House in Kampar District, Pulau Belimbing Village. The house has a unique/traditional architecture because its patterns ornaments carvings so that splendor can be seen even more. characteristics colors depict life daily personality Malay people, which are thick with customs must upheld Islamic religion is firmly applied everyday ...