Novelistic Evolution: 1960s-70s Shift in Narrative Techniques
The Novel’s Transformation in the 1960s and 70s
The literary landscape of the 1960s and 70s saw a significant shift, marked by a criticism of the social realist novels of the 1950s. This period is characterized by a renewal of the novel, influenced by Hispanic-American novelists such as Vargas Llosa, Julia Cortez, and Gabriel García Márquez. The new novel became more complex, experimental, and aimed at a minority audience.
Key Features of the Experimental Novel
- Multiple Points of View: A profound
Computational Biology Exam: Feature Selection, Clustering, and Classification
Feature Selection
- Understanding concept, facts, and implementation
- Example using real datasets in Python & WEKA
- Show screenshot (How you implement)
- Solving problems
- Other
- Data information – attributes and instances
- Parameter tuning/setting – in ‘Select Attribute’
- The output from ‘Select Attribute’
What is feature selection?
Reducing the feature space by removing some of the (non-relevant) features. Also known as:
- variable selection
- feature reduction
- attribute selection
- variable subset selection
Feature
Read MoreHuman Body Systems: Nerves, Hormones, Senses & Functions
The nervous system (SN) perceives sensations and responds to stimuli to maintain our body’s internal balance (homeostasis). It consists of central and peripheral components and various types of cell-secreted chemicals. Neurons have dendrites (short, numerous, capture signals) and an axon (single, long, transmits signals).
Pituitary gland (Hiòfisi) produces hormones including: antidiuretic hormone, prolactin, follicle-stimulating hormone, luteinizing hormone, and oxytocin.
The thyroid gland produces
Read MoreWaterborne Diseases, Treatment, and Environmental Health
Waterborne Diseases
Water serves as a transport agent for pathogens eliminated by humans through manure.
Biological Agents (Ingestion)
- Typhoid
- Paratyphoid
- Cholera
- Giardiasis
Chemical Agents
- Fluorosis (excessive fluoride)
- Lead Poisoning
- Metahemoglobinemia (nitrate)
Water Quality
- Physical impurities: related to color, odor, and flavor.
- Chemical impurities: dissolved substances resulting from the presence of water.
- Biological impurities: pathogenic microorganisms (viruses, bacteria).
Public Water Supply System
- Capture:
Plant and Animal Reproduction: Types and Processes
Reproduction in Living Organisms
Reproduction is a vital function that enables the continuation of living descendants.
Types of Reproduction
There are two main types of reproduction:
- Asexual Reproduction: A simple process where one organism creates an identical copy of itself.
- Sexual Reproduction: A complex process involving two parents that produce special cells (sex cells or gametes). Male gametes are called sperm, and female gametes are called eggs. When these gametes unite, they create a new organism
High-Growth Market Risks: Competitors, Shakeouts, and Resources
Risks in High-Growth Markets
There are several conditions to consider when evaluating if a high-growth market is truly as attractive as it seems. According to T. Proctor’s analysis, these include:
Competitor Saturation
Whether the number of competitors serving the market is greater than can be sustained by the growth opportunity. Markets with the following conditions are likely to attract a surplus of competitors, leading to a subsequent shakeout:
- High visibility and growth rate
- Very high initial and
Molecular Theory, States of Matter, and Material Properties
Molecular Theory of Gases
The scientific theory explains the performance of gases. Scientists Clusius, Maxwell, and Boltzmann developed this theory in the eighteenth century. Gases are composed of a large number of tiny particles, too small to see with a microscope. These particles occupy a very small volume compared to the gas container. When they collide, no energy is lost.
The movement of these particles is determined by two types of forces: attractive forces, which tend to keep particles together,
Read MoreBasque Country War: Key Battles, Tactics, and Aftermath
War in the Basque Country
The War in the Basque Country was a short conflict, lasting eleven months, from July 18, 1936, to July 2 of the following year. General Mola initiated the war on July 18 in Navarre. The Carlist Requetés quickly helped control the territory. The Bank was the only examination center where staff remained. The conflict extended north of Pamplona towards Gipuzkoa.
Gipuzkoa War
The committees and the Board of Public Defense led war parties and movements at the front. There was
Read MoreTerrestrial Biomes: Climate, Altitude, and Vegetation
The distribution of living beings on the Earth’s surface in the ecosphere is conditioned by several factors, including climate, mountain barriers, soil type, altitude (height above sea level), and latitude (distance to the Equator). The most significant factor is the weather, which is determined especially by temperature and precipitation.
Altitude and latitude affect temperature and precipitation. The main terrestrial biomes on the planet are:
- Tundra
- Taiga
- Grassland
- Desert
- Laurisilva
- Mediterranean forest
- Deciduous
Cultural Dimensions: Saving Face, Ethnocentrism, and Hofstede’s Model
Saving Face and Cultural Concepts
1. Saving Face
It means preserving someone’s dignity and social standing, especially in difficult situations. It involves giving feedback in private, using indirect communication, framing criticism positively, and being culturally sensitive. Understanding and respecting this concept is crucial for effective cross-cultural communication and maintaining positive relationships in business interactions.
2. Ethnocentrism
It consists of applying one’s own culture or ethnicity