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- Neolithic landscape and firewood use: charcoal analysis of domestic and funerary contexts at La Dehesilla (Andalusia, Spain)Publication . Taylor, Ruth; Monteiro, Patrícia; García-Rivero, DanielCueva de la Dehesilla, a cave in the province of C & aacute;diz in southern Spain, was occupied throughout the Neolithic in the 6th to 4th millennia bce. Within this sequence, recent archaeological excavations have identified stratigraphic levels and contexts belonging to domestic and funerary activities dated to the Early, Middle and Late Neolithic periods. In this paper, we present the results of the wood charcoal remains from excavation areas C003, C005 and C006. The results are consistent with the Mediterranean taxa identified from other sites throughout the region and confirm the use of a wide range of woodland resources: Arbutus unedo, cf. Artemisia sp., Erica arborea, Ericaceae, Fraxinus sp., Juniperus sp., Olea europaea var. sylvestris/cf. Olea europaea var. sylvestris, Pinus pinea/pinaster, Pinus sp., Pistacia lentiscus, Quercus (deciduous and evergreen), Rhamnus/Phillyrea, monocotyledon and indeterminate angiosperm and gymnosperm taxa. The widest range of taxa, including trees, is from the Early Neolithic to early Middle Neolithic remains. The diversity of taxa decreases notably in the late Middle Neolithic and Late Neolithic, and becomes mainly shrubs. This pattern is consistent with the modification of the landscape as a result of woodland clearance, previously suggested by the pollen analyses at the site, and documented on a wider scale throughout the region. The procurement of firewood around La Dehesilla appears to have been opportunistic and conditioned by the resources that were available in the immediate landscape. At present, there is mixed evidence for the influence of good burning quality on the choice of fuel, as is illustrated by the concentrated charcoal remains found in particular domestic and ritual funerary contexts.
- From passion to burnout: the role of work–family conflict and job satisfaction in the workplacePublication . Sousa, Cátia; Albino Ferro, Ana SofiaIn the modern workplace, understanding the dynamics of work passion and its consequences on employee well-being is crucial. This quantitative study, conducted with Portuguese workers, seeks to examine and validate the Dualistic Model of Passion, which distinguishes between harmonious and obsessive passion, while also exploring the intricate relationships among work passion, job satisfaction, work-family conflict, and burnout. Using mediation analyses and structural equation modeling (SEM), a convenience sample of 326 participants (169 men and 157 women), aged between 19 and 69 years (M = 41.31, SD = 10.52), was analyzed to uncover how different types of work passion-obsessive and harmonious-impact professional outcomes and well-being. The findings reveal that obsessive passion for work is a significant predictor of work-family conflict, which, in turn, escalates the risk of burnout. In contrast, harmonious passion is positively associated with increased job satisfaction and acts as a buffer against the negative effects of work-family conflict. Notably, contrary to initial assumptions, obsessive passion does not directly precipitate burnout. Mediation analyses confirmed that work-family conflict plays a key role in this process, while SEM results demonstrated strong model fit indices, reinforcing its relevance and applicability in organizational settings. These results offer crucial insights for both theoretical advancement and practical applications, highlighting the importance of fostering a work environment that nurtures harmonious passion. By doing so, organizations can mitigate conflict and burnout while promoting higher levels of job satisfaction among employees.