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Contemporary Process of Pottery Making in Yala Local Government of Cross River State
Ajoma Simon Okwoche,
Emeka Emmanuel Okonkwo
Issue:
Volume 8, Issue 1, June 2021
Pages:
1-8
Received:
23 September 2020
Accepted:
14 January 2021
Published:
28 January 2021
DOI:
10.11648/j.ajae.20210801.11
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Abstract: This paper x-ray pottery production processes starting from the extraction of the clay, transportation of the clay, preparation of the clay fashioning, decoration and designing, firing and marketing of the finished product (pottery). Pottery is one of the oldest technologies of the people of yala. Although traditional pottery made by fashioning plastic clay into object of desirable shapes and then fired under a particular temperature in an open fire which resulted to permanent changes. Though yala potters still engage in traditional method, patronage of this pots are not quite encouraging. In the past majority of house wife engage in pots making for survival, they are no rules regardless of who made pots but yala traditional pottery making is associated with feminine (women). The wogada people settle at the bank of the river where clay materials are sourced from, this means that clay the major raw materials is still abundant in wogada the land of yeje. In Ebo Yala pottery is considered as women work is mostly done at their (extension) spare time on this day. In the olden days, it was a full time work that when the potters is going for extraction she go along with the children to help her get their clay and transport it back home. Who argue that pottery is the creation of objects from clay is associated with child birth and has been restricted to women alone, there are few communities where potting is carried out by both men and women. Although traditionally (indigenous) pottery production have survive in Yala (Ebo). The clay for pottery making is mostly found within the river line area, pots making are specially for some family linage, they are varieties of pots such as for cooking, ritual, drying of fish/meat, herbs, storing of drinking and also fetching of water.
Abstract: This paper x-ray pottery production processes starting from the extraction of the clay, transportation of the clay, preparation of the clay fashioning, decoration and designing, firing and marketing of the finished product (pottery). Pottery is one of the oldest technologies of the people of yala. Although traditional pottery made by fashioning pla...
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Music Expression Using Space Technology and Space Physics
Hayaki Tsuji,
Taichi Yamazaki
Issue:
Volume 8, Issue 1, June 2021
Pages:
9-13
Received:
23 May 2021
Accepted:
11 June 2021
Published:
26 June 2021
DOI:
10.11648/j.ajae.20210801.12
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Abstract: As humans advance into space, the artistic expression of space is unknown. Culture and art play an important role for mankind, and artistic expression using space technology and activity expression related to space physics deserve the evolution of the art field. This paper explores new ideas in the space age, focusing on the Global Space Orchestra, a music art using satellites and space physics. The Global Space Orchestra is designed to play music created for world peace on a global scale. Musicians of musical instruments are stationed in each country, and the musical performance data is linked to an artificial satellite for simultaneous performance. The composers go into space to lead them and organize their performances as conductors. The master pitch is calculated from the earth’s natural frequency, Schumann resonance, and is executed in multiples synchronized with the earth’s frequency. The first observation of Schumann resonance is 7.83 Hz, the second observation is 14.1 Hz, and the third observation is 20.3 Hz. This is very similar to the human brain wave, wave is 8 to 14 Hz, wave is 14 to 20 Hz, and 2 wave is 20 to 32.5 Hz. From a scientific point of view, it is natural to play music according to the condition of the earth and the natural condition of human beings. In 1925, the U.S. government set the standard frequency at 440 Hz, and in 1939, after an international conference in London, the ISO officially changed the international standard to 440 Hz in 1953. However, in the days of Mozart and others, many resonance frequencies such as 421 Hz and other frequencies that fit into the multiple of Schumann resonance were used, and the same can be said for Karajan’s conduct an orchestra. I can’t sum up all the reasons why their music was so good, but it goes without saying that their judgment has a great impact. Since 2014, changes in the Schumann resonance phenomenon have been reported from the Russian space observation system. With the advance of humankind into space, we are conducting research on the evolution of music arts using astrophysics and space technology on a global basis, paying attention to these changes.
Abstract: As humans advance into space, the artistic expression of space is unknown. Culture and art play an important role for mankind, and artistic expression using space technology and activity expression related to space physics deserve the evolution of the art field. This paper explores new ideas in the space age, focusing on the Global Space Orchestra,...
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Improving Psychological Resilience with Cognitive Retraining Methods Using EEG Brain Network Biomarkers: Example from UND/NASA Lunar/Martian Habitat
Curtis Cripe,
Rebecca Cooper,
Sonnee Weedn
Issue:
Volume 8, Issue 1, June 2021
Pages:
14-26
Received:
17 May 2021
Accepted:
15 June 2021
Published:
28 June 2021
DOI:
10.11648/j.ajae.20210801.13
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Abstract: The brain is the only organ that does not heal itself once injured, but it does adapt and relearn quickly once injured. Whether the brain is cognitively optimized or is dysfunctional, the same brain networks and brain systems are at play to optimize or regulate and repair. That is why studying brain function of optimized brains from astronaut candidates, or individuals within TBI and depression populations can help both ends of the cognitive spectrum to achieve repair for dysfunctional populations or maintain optimal performance. Opportunities to increase coping capabilities neurophysiologically that impact psychological resilience are appealing both clinically and when applied to space travel. The subject of this paper is reporting the results of one such method that is currently being employed in an ongoing UND/NASA Inflatable Lunar Mars Analog Habitat (ILMAH) simulator study. Our Habitat study’s primary goals are many fold: 1) to develop a predictive profile, based on real-time measurable neurophysiological metrics that model cognitive health and resulting task/behavioral health performance; 2) demonstrate the viability of developing a wearable dry sensor device that produces a profile that can be used in extreme environments such as long duration space missions; 3) demonstrate the viability to provide crew countermeasures that mediate negative reduced resilient stress effects on an on-going and as needed basis. Our study method employs the NeuroCoach® Training System that focuses on developing targeted resilient flexible adaptability neural circuit responses through the application of brain training exercises to support psychological resilience. The training program assumption is that if key neural circuits and network systems that support resilient, adaptive behaviors are coupled with proper problem-solving skills, resilient adaptive behaviors emerge. The NeuroCoach® program is based on modern Restorative Cognitive Rehabilitation Training Methods (rCRT). The program provides in-the-moment neural network performance metrics to monitor and adjust the training difficulty level using a Brain Computer Interface. Experimental and clinical results demonstrate the program success at increasing and maintaining optimal cognitive and brain performance quantitatively (by the numbers) and qualitatively (social reintegration). We have found that by studying astronaut crew needs to remain at optimized performance during long duration space travel as well as our studies with various clinical populations with acquired brain dysfunctions presents us with a unique opportunity to compare. They are opposite ends of the spectrum, but both are instructive in what a damaged brain can potentially achieve vs what an optimized brain might suffer during deep space travel.
Abstract: The brain is the only organ that does not heal itself once injured, but it does adapt and relearn quickly once injured. Whether the brain is cognitively optimized or is dysfunctional, the same brain networks and brain systems are at play to optimize or regulate and repair. That is why studying brain function of optimized brains from astronaut candi...
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The Concept and Theoretical Performance of Vertical Rocket Launcher Aircraft
Issue:
Volume 8, Issue 1, June 2021
Pages:
27-44
Received:
15 January 2021
Accepted:
29 January 2021
Published:
19 July 2021
DOI:
10.11648/j.ajae.20210801.14
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Abstract: A concept of a new type of military aircraft called rocket launcher aircraft (RLA) is presented. RLA is effectively a reusable first stage of a two-stage military rocket. The second stage called drone launched short range rocket (DLSRR) is disposable. DLSRR is discussed in author’s previous work and the present work can be viewed as a sequel to afore article. The function of an RLA is to raise one or more DLSRR to an altitude of up to 100 km and to supply them with initial velocity of up to 2,355 m/s. The DLSRRs are fired at high initial velocity and altitude. This enables them to reach targets at the distances of hundreds of kilometers at much lower cost than conventional short range rockets. RLA returns to the base within 6.5 to 8 minutes of its launch. It should be able to perform two to four sorties per hour and 30 to 50 sorties per day. RLA has one or more primary rocket engines for liftoff and acceleration. Most RLAs have one or more auxiliary propeller engines for landing. Some RLAs use their primary rocket engines for landing. Light RLAs may be able to land using only a parachute. A great variety of RLAs with liftoff mass ranging from 1 ton to over 1,000 tons is possible. Some RLAs have disposable fuel tanks. In this work we calculate performance of a light (10 tons), medium (55 tons) and heavy (390 tons) RLAs. Every RLA should be capable of both vertical and forward-leaning trajectories. In this work, we focus on vertical ones. We hope that, Rocket Launcher Aircraft hold a great promise for the future.
Abstract: A concept of a new type of military aircraft called rocket launcher aircraft (RLA) is presented. RLA is effectively a reusable first stage of a two-stage military rocket. The second stage called drone launched short range rocket (DLSRR) is disposable. DLSRR is discussed in author’s previous work and the present work can be viewed as a sequel to afo...
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