Romanesque Art: Sculpture and Painting in Cathedrals
The Gateway of Glory in Santiago de Compostela
The Gateway of Glory is part of the narthex of the cathedral, whose scarce 5-meter width impedes a full frontal view. The venue is the top level of a crypt designed by Maestro Mateo to compensate for the unevenness of the land that lay between the nave of the church and the plaza outside. The Gateway is divided into three openings that match the naves of the church. It hosts more than 200 sculptures. The iconographic program has its nerve center in the
Read MoreFinancial Terms and Ratios: Definitions and Applications
Liquidity Definition
Liquidity refers to the immediate provision of financial and monetary funds to deal with all types of commitments. In credits, securities, or banking, liquidity means the property of being readily convertible into cash.
Profitability
A more precise definition of profitability is that it is an index that measures the relationship between earnings or profits and the investment or resources that were used to obtain them.
1. What is a Budget?
It is a plan to meet a target, expressed
Read MoreChemical Elements and the Periodic Table: Properties and Structure
Metals and Non-Metals
Since antiquity, items such as gold, silver, etc. have been discovered over time. Up to now, more than 100 have been identified. A first classification of items, focusing on appearance and physical properties, allows for 2 groups: metals and non-metals.
Metals and Non-Metals
To distinguish one from the other, we will name characteristics that make them different:
Metallic Elements
- Have a characteristic brightness.
- Are opaque and good conductors of heat and electricity.
- Are usually
Understanding Annual Accounts: Balance Sheet, Profit & Loss
Understanding Annual Accounts
Accounting documents are mandatory for enterprises (except the cash flow statement in the case of SMEs). The documents that comprise the annual accounts are:
- A. The balance sheet
- B. The profit and loss account
- C. The statement of changes in equity
- D. The cash flow statement
- E. Notes
These documents form a unit and should be drafted in accordance with the law. Their purpose is to present fairly the assets, financial condition, and results of the company.
Formulation of Annual
Read MoreCarbohydrate Classification, Properties, and Functions
Carbohydrate Classification
Monosaccharides (Oses)
Classified according to the functional group:
- Aldose
- Ketose
Based on the number of carbon atoms:
- Trioses (3)
- Tetroses
- Pentoses
- Hexoses
- Heptoses
Osids
- Holosids
- Oligosaccharides
- Polysaccharides
- Homopolysaccharides
- Heteropolysaccharides
- Heterosids
Carbohydrate Definition
Carbohydrates are compounds resulting from replacing one of the functional groups (-OH) of a polyalcohol with another functional group, either an aldehyde or a ketone.
General Characteristics of Carbohydrates
Carbohydrates,
Read MoreDatabase Management Systems: Concepts and Users
Database Definition and the Database
The database aims at resolving the problems of storage and data management. Databases also have file management systems. A file management system presents different problems of management and storage of information, such as:
- Redundancy and inconsistency of data
- Difficulty in searching
- Data isolation within programs
- Security problems
A database is a system formed by a collection of files that controls the storage of redundant data. Data is independent of programs and
Read MoreWittgenstein’s Tractatus: Logic, Language, and Reality
The Tractatus aims to clarify the truth and meaning of logical statements and draw out the implications for philosophy. A central issue is language. Every thought is expressed in language, and language structures shape our understanding of reality. As Wittgenstein states, “the limits of my language are the limits of my world.”
The Skeleton of Logical Language
Within the apparent ambiguity and infinite variety of language lies a relatively simple and significant logical skeleton that coincides with
Read MoreFundamental Concepts in Metaphysics and Epistemology
1. Ultimate Reality
Ultimate reality is one of the most basic features of metaphysics. It represents the latest attempt to reach the issues, the response of those who do not keep asking for more support. Philosophers refer to metaphysics as the study of first principles and first causes.
2. Interests Driving Knowledge
- Theoretical Interest: To achieve the perfect logic of knowledge. Hence arises the knowledge of nature.
- Practical Interest: To discover what we should do and what we can expect if we act
Effective Telephone, Self-Completion, and Online Surveys
Telephone Interviews
Computer-Assisted Telephone Interviewing (CATI)
Computers have replaced paper questionnaires in telephone interviews. Phone interviews are guided by a questionnaire displayed on a computer screen. The interviewer records answers via the keyboard, entering numbers for pre-coded responses displayed on the screen. Advantages of CATI include:
- The interviewer is freer to focus on the conversation.
- Data processing is eliminated.
- Reduced costs and errors.
- Faster analysis.
Carrying Out an
Read MoreAdministrative Law I: Key Principles and Concepts
Features
1. Historicity: Administrative Law is determined by historical circumstances, mainly socio-economic-political. Every historical epoch corresponds to a model of Administrative Law.
- In the Republic, early adaptations of a liberal system are seen.
- From the late 19th century, and after 1930 until the 1970s, there is an interventionist State.
- In the last 20 years, the approach has changed, viewed from the protection of the rights of the administered and not from the standpoint of the organization.