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Variations on the Author
No full text“Variations on the Author” discusses two of Eduardo Coutinho’s recent films (Um Dia na Vida, from 2010, and Últimas Conversas, posthumously released in 2015) and their contribution to the general question of documentary authorship. The director’s filmography is characterized by a consistent yet self-effacing form of authorial self-inscription: Coutinho often features as an interviewer that rather than express opinions propels discourses; an interviewer that is good at listening. This mode of self-inscription characterizes him as an author who is not expressive but who is nonetheless markedly present on the screen. In Um Dia na Vida, however, Coutinho is completely absent form the image, while Últimas Conversas, on the contrary, includes a confessional prologue that moves the director from the margins to the center of his films. This article examines the ways in which these works stand out in the filmography of a director who offers new insights into the notion of cinematic authorship
Gilbert-Charles Picard (1913-1998) et les Religions de l'Afrique Antique
No full textThis article analyses, from a historiographic
perspective, the most important aspects of
Charles-Gilbert Picard’s work on the religious
world of the populations inhabiting the Maghreb
during the Punic and Roman periods, with
special emphasis on his magnum opus on the
subject, Les religions de l’Afrique Antique. In doing so, I have attempted to explain the evolution
in thought of an author who was one of the most
prominent scholars of the ancient religions in
North Africa between the end of the Second
World War and the process of decolonisation of
the Maghreb.This contribution is a product of the synergy between two different projects, EPIDI: Epítetos divinos: experiencia
religiosa y relaciones de poder en Hispania (HAR207-84789-C2-2-P), funded by the Spanish Ministry
of Science, Innovation and Universities, at University Carlos III of Madrid, and RomanIslam – Center
for Comparative Empire and Transcultural Studies, funded by the German Research Foundation (Deutsche
Forschungsgemeinschaft, DFG), at Universität Hamburg
Impact on mortality of coronary and non-coronary cardiovascular findings in non-gated thoracic CT by malignancy status
No full textPurpose: The prognostic value of coronary artery calcification (CAC) assessed on non-gated thoracic CT scans has only been explored in population-based studies. We explored the impact of the presence and extension of CAC, as well as of non-coronary atherosclerosis cardiovascular findings (NCACVF) in survival of patients with and without malignancies undergoing clinically indicated non-gated thoracic computed tomography (CT) scans. Materials and methods: Between August and December 2012, a total of 1.901 patients aged between 35 and 74 years underwent clinically indicated non-gated, non-enhanced thoracic CT scans and followed for mortality through September 2016. Results: Three hundred and thirty two (17.5%), 250 (13.2%), and 329 (17.3%) patients showed CAC in 1, 2, and 3 vessels, respectively, and the remaining had no CAC. Two hundred and fifty five (13.4%) patients had evidence of extensive calcification (CACSIS > 5). Only 62 (3.3%) had major NCACVF whereas 1635 (86%) had none or minimal NCACVF. After a median follow-up of 3.7 (3.5–3.9) years, 217 (11.4%) deaths occurred. Age [HR 1.03 (95% CI 1.01–1.05), p = 0.001], a history of malignancy [HR 8.04 (95% CI 5.95-10.9), p < 0.0001], and the NCACVF class [HR 1.79 (95% CI 1.45-2.19), p < 0.0001] were identified as independent predictors of death. CACSIS was found an independent predictor of death only among patients without malignancy (HR 1.10 (95% CI 1.02–1.20), p = 0.019). Conclusions: In this study including clinically indicated non-gated standard thoracic CT scans, survival rates were associated to the CAC extension among patients without malignancy, and to the NCACVF class independent from the malignancy status.Fil: Rodriguez Granillo, Gaston Alfredo. Diagnóstico Maipú; ArgentinaFil: Reynoso, Exequiel. Diagnóstico Maipú; ArgentinaFil: Capunay, Carlos. Diagnóstico Maipú; ArgentinaFil: Garcia Garcia, Héctor M.. Medstar Washington Hospital Center; Estados UnidosFil: Carrascosa, Patricia. Diagnóstico Maipú; Argentin
Pericardial and visceral, but not total body fat, are related to global coronary and extra-coronary atherosclerotic plaque burden
No full textBackground: To explore the relationship between coronary and extra-coronary atherosclerotic plaque burden with total and regional fat depots among patients undergoing ECG-gated aortic computed tomography angiography (CTA). Methods: The subjects of this study comprised a cohort of consecutive patients who underwent ECG-gated thoracoabdominal CTA. We assessed the number of coronary segments with plaques (segment-involvement score, SIS); and the extra-coronary atherosclerotic plaque burden, comprising the aorta and supra-aortic trunks, iliofemoral arteries, and visceral arteries (extra-coronary SS). Total and regional fat volume (FV) were calculated. Results: A total of 2700 vascular segments were evaluated in 90 patients. Obese patients (n = 31, 34%) showed similar coronary SIS (p = 0.41) and extra-coronary SS (p = 0.22) than non-obese patients. General body fat measurements were not related to atherosclerotic plaque burden scores, without associations between coronary or extra-coronary plaque burden and BMI (p = 0.68, and p = 0.91), abdominal circumference (p = 0.13, p = 0.89), total body FV (p = 0.50, p = 0.98), or abdominal FV (p = 0.51, p = 0.99). Pericardial FV was related to coronary SIS (p < 0.0001) and extra-coronary SS (p = 0.008), and visceral FV was related to the coronary SIS (p = 0.006) and extra-coronary SS (p = 0.056). Abdominal subcutaneous fat was inversely related to coronary SIS (p = 0.038) and extra-coronary SS (p = 0.010). Pericardial FV was identified as the only independent predictor of extensive coronary [OR 1.020 (95% CI 1.001–1.039), p = 0.036] and extra-coronary [OR 1.018 (95% CI 1.001–1.036), p = 0.035] plaque burden. Conclusions: In the present study, pericardial and visceral fat were associated with an increased atherosclerotic burden, whereas we identified an inverse relationship between subcutaneous abdominal fat and plaque burden.Fil: Rodriguez Granillo, Gaston Alfredo. Consejo Nacional de Investigaciones Científicas y Técnicas; Argentina. Diagnóstico Maipú; ArgentinaFil: Reynoso, Exequiel. Diagnóstico Maipú; ArgentinaFil: Capunay, Carlos. Diagnóstico Maipú; ArgentinaFil: Carpio, Jimena. Diagnóstico Maipú; ArgentinaFil: Carrascosa, Patricia. Diagnóstico Maipú; Argentin
Spectral Signal Density of Carotid Plaque Using Dual-Energy Computed Tomography
No full textBACKGROUND AND PURPOSE: Plaque characterization using virtual monochromatic imaging derived from dual-energy computed tomography (CT) angiography requires the determination of normal signal density values of each plaque component. We sought to explore the signal density values of carotid plaque components using dual-energy compared to conventional single-energy CT angiography (CTA), and to establish the energy level with the largest differences between plaque components. METHODS: The present prospective study involved consecutive patients referred for carotid artery evaluation by CTA. Two scans (single-energy and dual-energy CTA) were performed in all patients, and a single radiologist analyzed the data. Single-source dual-energy CTA allowed the generation of virtual monochromatic images from 40 to 140 keV. RESULTS: A total of 35 internal carotid artery lesions were examined in 20 symptomatic patients. The mean age was 72.3 ± 6.7 years, and 9 (45%) patients were male. Internal carotid artery geometrical variables including lumen area (P =.96), vessel area (P =.97), and percent area stenosis (P =.99) did not differ between groups (single-energy CTA, and dual-energy CTA at 40, 70, 100, and 140 keV). Differences between signal densities of different tissues were largest at 40 keV (calcium/lumen, P <.0001; fat/noncalcified, P <.0001). CONCLUSIONS: In the present pilot investigation, virtual monochromatic imaging at low-energy levels derived from dual-energy CTA allowed the largest differences in attenuation levels between tissues, without affecting vessel or plaque geometry.Fil: Reynoso, Exequiel. Diagnostico Maipu; ArgentinaFil: Rodriguez Granillo, Gaston Alfredo. Diagnostico Maipu; Argentina. Consejo Nacional de Investigaciones Científicas y Técnicas; ArgentinaFil: Capunay, Carlos. Diagnostico Maipu; ArgentinaFil: Deviggiano, Alejandro. Diagnostico Maipu; ArgentinaFil: Meli, Francisco. Diagnostico Maipu; ArgentinaFil: Carrascosa, Patricia. Diagnostico Maipu; Argentin
San Carlos Apache Tribe transit feasibility study : final report
No full textabstract: In October 2009, the San Carlos Apache Tribe completed an update to their Long-Range Transportation Plan. One of the recommendations from the LRTP was for the Tribe to conduct an extensive transit feasibility study to evaluate the existing services and identify improvement opportunities. The San Carlos Apache Transit Services applied for, and received Planning Assistance for Rural Areas program funding from the Arizona Department of Transportation Multimodal Planning Division to conduct the Transit Feasibility Study. The study consists of two separate phases: The first phase focuses on the feasibility of expanding and enhancing the San Carlos Apache Transit Services operation, and the second phase is the development of a five-year plan for implementing the recommended enhancements and service expansion. This is the Final Report for the first phase of the study.Includes bibliographical references (p. 70)
San Carlos Apache Nnee Bich'o Nii Services safety program
No full textabstract: San Carlos Apache Nnee Bich'o Nii Services has implemented this Safety Program in order to provide every employee with a safe and healthy workplace. Our goal is zero accidents, injuries, and occupational illnesses. This program details the procedures used to prevent occupational injuries and illnesses at San Carlos Apache Nnee Bich'o Nii Services. All employees, supervisors, and managers must comply with the requirements of and perform their responsibilities defined in this program.Revised, updated to August 31, 2011
Producción científica y visibilidad de los investigadores de la Universidad Carlos III de Madrid en las bases de datos del ISI, 1997-2003
No full textLos objetivos planteados en esta tesis son conocer los hábitos de publicación de los investigadores adscritos a un conjunto de áreas/departamentos de la UC3M, durante el período 1997-2003, en las bases de datos del Institute for Scientific Information (ISI), identificando la calidad de las publicaciones recogidas (documentos propios y citas recibidas), medida ésta en términos de impacto y visibilidad, y relacionando esta calidad con los hábitos de publicación obtenidos.
La metodología utilizada en el trabajo ha requerido la aplicación conjunta de técnicas estadísticas (univariantes, bivariantes y multivariantes), y del análisis de redes sociales, para la construcción de indicadores bibliométricos unidimensionales y multidimensionales, tanto de la producción científica identificada como de las citas recibidas por la misma.
Entre las conclusiones del estudio destaca que tanto la producción como las citas recibidas en todas las áreas/departamentos analizados tienen una tendencia ascendente, que los trabajos se realizan habitualmente en colaboración, así como que las temáticas con mayor producción son Física y Matemáticas, que gran parte de la investigación se publica en revistas situadas en el primer cuartil del Journal Citation Reports (JCR), y que esta actividad investigadora recibe normalmente citas de revistas con igual o mejor posición en el JCR en función de su Factor de Impacto
Carlos C. Campbell card
No full textCarlos C. Campbell (1892-1978) was a founding member of the Great Smoky Mountains Conservation Association. Formed in 1923, the association promoted the establishment of a national park in the Great Smoky Mountains. The archival material in this series is part of the records of the Smoky Mountains Hiking Club, formed after a group of outdoor enthusiasts hiked up to Mount LeConte in October 1924. Campbell was also a member of the club and is author of “Birth of a National Park,” published in 1960
Carlos Bulosan portrait, 1951
No full textPH Coll 1156.5Bulosan, Carlos (1911?-1956): Prolific writer and poet, best remembered as the author of AMERICA IS IN THE HEART, a landmark semi-autobiographical story about the Filipino immigrant experience. Bulosan gained recognition in mainstream American society with the 1944 publication of LAUGHTER OF MY FATHER, which was excerpted in the New Yorker, Harper’s Bazaar, and Town and Country. He immigrated to America from the Philippines in 1930, endured horrendous conditions as a laborer, became active in the labor movement, and was blacklisted along with other labor radicals during the 1950s. He spent his last years in Seattle, jobless, penniless, and in poor health.To order a reproduction, inquire about permissions, or for information about prices see:
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