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Geoarchaeological insights into a Neolithic combustion feature from Abric del Xicotó (northeastern Iberia)
Publication . Fernández-Palacios, Enrique; Égüez, Natalia; González-Olivares, Cynthia; Herrera-Herrera, Antonio V.; Mallol, Carolina; Mangado, Xavier; Sánchez de la Torre, Marta
The Neolithic was a period of important cultural transformations across different regions. Applying state-ofthe-art geoarchaeological techniques to archaeological sites from this period has shown to contribute relevant data on site formation processes and occupation dynamics. Combined microcontextual and biomolecular analysis of archaeological combustion features helps us approach fuel use, often associated to dung residues in Neolithic contexts, which offer an insight into herding strategies. Here, we present micromorphological, microremains (fecal spherulites, ash pseudomorphs, and phytoliths), and biomarker data (n-alkanes, fecal sterols, and bile acids) obtained from a Neolithic combustion feature at Abric del Xicoto´ (Alo` s de Balaguer, Lleida, Spain). Preliminary data shed light on the functionality of the combustion feature, the presence of husbandry activity at the rockshelter, and the nature of the animals and their diet. This research adds detail to the existing Neolithic archaeological record of the northeastern Iberian Peninsula.
Visualidad situada y compartida: representaciones de y desde las mujeres
Publication . Pastor Andrés, Gema; Magro Vela, Silvia; C. Martins, Ana Filipa; Fernández Romero, Diana; costa, susana; de Queiroz Carneiro Dourado, Ana Patricia
Este número de ROTURA se enmarca en el proyecto Figura y fondo. Acción icónica para redescubrir a las mujeres del campo. El archivo fotográfico a través del arte1 que parte de la escasa propiedad de la tierra por parte de las mujeres para a través de la mediación artística revisar el archivo fotográfico y plantear reflexiones sobre la representación del pasado y las posibilidades que aporta la fotografía para repensar el presente y proponer el futuro.
Subversão emergente na prática artística: in/visibilidades no feminino
Publication . Palma, Celia; Carvalho, Isabel Cristina; Tavares, Mirian
O artigo explora o impacto da Média-Arte Digital (MAD), como ferramenta para fomentar a reflexão das normas de género associadas à identidade feminina, a partir da análise do processo criativo resultante do projeto autoral, que procura, através da prática artística interdisciplinar, com base no Artivismo, evidenciar o empoderamento feminino nas narrativas históricas. O estudo apresenta o processo criativo do artefacto artístico in/visibilidades no feminino 1.0, desenvolvido segundo o método a/r/cográfico, sustentado na etnografia e na abordagem metodológica qualitativa. A prática experimental envolve a convergência tecnológica da Inteligência Artificial Generativa (GenAI) na criação imagética e interativa, como mediação artivista, que promove uma relação ativa com a interface, permitindo ao público participar enquanto regista as perceções, identificadas como subversão da narrativa, na tentativa de promover a visibilidade e o empoderamento da identidade feminina. Alinha-se com os princípios da Agenda 2030 da Organização das Nações Unidas e da iniciativa New European Bauhaus, na procura de práticas emergentes de expressão comprometidas com os Objetivos de Desenvolvimento Sustentável, na promoção da igualdade de género.
Arte figital: taxonomia e análise das dimensões híbridas na experiência estética contemporânea
Publication . Ribeiro Caldeira, Nelson Francisco; Veiga, Pedro Jorge Agostinho Alves da; Cordeiro, João Miguel Magalhães Marcelino Fernandes
This article examines the integration of physical and digital elements in contemporary artistic expression, introducing the term phygital art, derived from the concept of phygital. This term describes hybrid experiences that combine tangible and virtual components. Phygital art represents a collaborative fusion between the physical (phy-) and digital (-gital), wherein both components mutually influence one another, enabling new forms of artistic expression and audience engagement. To analyze these dynamics, a taxonomy is proposed, comprising six main categories: physical-digital integration, audience engagement, interactivity, bodily involvement, sensory experience, and conceptual depth. This framework provides a comprehensive evaluation of the diverse facets of the phygital experience, grounded in theories from authors such as Manovich, Grau, Dewey, and Veiga, among others. To test the robustness and validity of this taxonomy, it was applied to three representative works: Rain Room, The Treachery of Sanctuary, and Unnumbered Sparks. These works were analyzed comparatively, highlighting their unique positions within the phygital spectrum. The application of this taxonomic model proved effective in identifying the balance between physical and digital components and assessing audience involvement on multiple levels. A classification table and radar chart provide a clear visualization of each work’s position, illustrating their varied approaches. The flexibility of this taxonomy establishes it as a valuable tool for analyzing and understanding phygital art, supporting innovation and interactivity in a context where the tangible and virtual increasingly converge in complex and meaningful ways.
Show me the money: A systematic literature review on financial transparency and USALI’s global adoption challenges
Publication . Elston, Jennifer Nicole; Coelho, Luis; Peixinho, Rúben
This systematic literature review explores the adoption and implementation of the Uniform System of Accounts for the Lodging Industry (USALI) across 25 studies, including academic articles and grey literature. This review aims to shed light on the diverse experiences of hotels adopting USALI by examining its impact on financial transparency, cost allocation practices, benchmarking capabilities, and sustainability reporting within the global hospitality sector. While larger, chain-affiliated hotels tend to benefit from full compliance, smaller independent hotels often struggle due to limited resources and the system’s complexity. The introduction of the 12th edition of USALI in 2024, which includes new Energy, Water, and Waste (EWW) metrics to promote sustainability, presents additional challenges for smaller hotels. Findings underscore the importance of USALI for benchmarking and management within hospitality units and highlight the need for future research into simplified, scalable USALI solutions. Such developments would make this management accounting system more accessible to smaller hotels and emerging markets, allowing them to realize its long-term financial benefits.