RITUAL ART: A KEY TO THE ANCIENT EGYPTIAN BOOK OF THE DEAD

Ritual Art: a Key to the Ancient Egyptian Book of the Dead

The Bambara sculpture is a ritual object, in fact one of the dramatis personae of a ritual drama.The Civara, as it is called, is carried on the head during the ritual dance as a token of the presence of the mythical antilope which brought agriculture to the Bambara.Besides the male Civara there is also a female one, and in their dance, the two of t

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Chronic endometritis incidence in infertile women with and without polycystic ovary syndrome: a propensity score matched study

Abstract Background Polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS) is known to be associated with chronic low-grade inflammation and endometrial dysfunction.Chronic endometritis (CE) is a type of local inflammation that can contribute to endometrial dysfunction in infertile women.Some clinicians recommend screening for CE in women at high risk, such as those wit

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Does regulatory convergence shape banking resilience in Africa?

This study examines the effects of Basel III regulatory harmonization on banking stability across 21 African nations from 2011 to 2022, using a system-GMM estimation to address endogeneity Notebook and enhance causal interpretation.Stability is operationalized through Z-scores, non-performing loan ratios, and weighted composite indices, offering a

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