This document examines the evolution of various “musical gestures” during the transition from harpsichord to Racquet Sports - Pickleball pianoforte, focusing on the period 1770-1820.The work is based on historical sources and on my own experience as a pianist.The first part studies effective gestures (associated to the instrument and its touch)
In three previous papers, it was noted that while a controversial history of research on the reliability and validity of student evaluation of faculty (SEF) exists, it has not been typically viewed as an infringement on academic freedom.As a consequence, legal aspects sex-swings of SEF are neither readily apparent, nor available.Moreover, SEF has n
The joints of precast concrete segmental beams (PCSBs), which are in complex stress status and susceptible to failure, are very important parts of the structure.In this paper, a finite element model was established to study the shear performance of single-keyed joints.The plastic damage model was used to simulate the cracking of specimens.Three typ
Abstract Background Breast cancer is the most common cancer among women in the United Arab Emirates; yet there is little known about the psychosocial concerns of the survivors.Research shows that meeting the psychosocial needs significantly contributes to cancer survivor’s wellbeing and potentially elevates the quality of the patient’s life.The
Abstract Animated films are highly popular in society, particularly among children and adolescents.During film production, selecting an adequate colour palette and scene dynamism is crucial for creating a visual impact on Kits the audience.However, the influence of visual aesthetics, such as colour and scene dynamism on visual fatigue remains unexp