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Enseñanza de la escritura de Max Aub: comprensión y memoria
No full textEste texto analiza a obra testimonial de Max Aub sobre su experiencia en los campos de concentración en Francia desde una perspectiva de discursos comparados. Para destacar las estrategias de la escritura del autor recuperables por otros proyectos discursivos que persigan la sensibilización y la denuncia a través del cruce entre la comunicación y la éticaThis text analyses the testimonial work of Max Aub about his experience in the French concentration camps in France from comparative discourses approach. It emphasizes the writing strategies used by the author useful for other awareness and denounce discourses through the dialogue among communication and ethic
Max Brooks literary reading flier
No full text2012 Bismarck State College Visiting Writers Series and ArtsQuest present: Max Brooks. April 25, 7:30 p.m.; Belle Mehus Auditorium. Max Brooks is the author of World War Z: An Oral History of the Zombie War and the graphic novel The Zombie Survival Guide: Recorded Attacks
Max Frisch's novel: Stiller. A study
No full text The attempt is made in the following study to present an interpretation of the novel "Stiller" by the Swiss author, Max Frisch, by tracing through the novel the dominant themes of the graven-image or 'Bildnis' and that of the problem of freedom with reference to the novel's main character. ThesisMaster of Arts (MA
A Transfer Report on the Development of a Framework to Evaluate Search Interfaces for their Support of Different User Types and Search Tactics
No full textAs the understanding of search systems, user needs and seeking strategies is developing, the design of search user interfaces is evolving to support more complicated and exploratory forms of search. With the design of new search features that enable these richer modes of exploration, comes the need to better understand the support they provide. In this report a new evaluation framework is presented that analyses search features for how they a) contribute to an overall interface, b) allow users to carry out different search tactics, and c) support different types of users and their needs. The novel contributions of the framework improve on some of the limitations of typical user studies, and allow search systems to be systematically analysed in much more detail and in much less time. The presented evaluation framework is then validated in three ways. First the validity of the models used as the building blocks of the framework are investigated through related work. Second the method of integrating these building-block models is validated and strengthened by consensus of expert opinion. Third, the overall approach is validated by comparing its analyses to the results of previously carried out user studies. The validation process has shown both the value of the framework and identified areas of future work that should be addressed for the framework to be completed. This report concludes with the set of contributions that the framework makes, and why the remaining work will be challenging, but critical to the final design
Geomorphological and physiographical characterization of João Pessoa Chart - 1: 100.000
No full textEste trabalho abange uma extensa caracterização do meio físico da Folha João Pessoa 1:100.000, onde o relevo, embora esteja atrelado aos outros componentes da natureza, compõe o tema central. Do ponto de vista geomorfológico, a área em questão está assentada nos Tabuleiros Litorâneos e na Baixada Litorânea, sendo o primeiro compartimento desenvolvido, predominantemente, sobre os sedimentos malconsolidados da Formação Barreiras e, o segundo, sobre sedimentos predominantemente inconsolidados do Quaternário. A Formação Barreiras repousa, de forma discordante, de oeste para leste, sobre o embasamento cristalino e sobre as rochas sedimentares do Grupo Paraíba, dispostas na Bacia Sedimentar Marginal Pernambuco- Paraíba. A partir de extensos levantamentos cartográficos, aerofotogramétricos, interpretações de imagens de satélite e radar, observações em campo, análises de perfis topográficos e de poços tubulares e da integração e interpretações obtidas, pode-se concluir que as reativações pós-cretácicas constituem o fator mais importante na configuração morfológica da área de estudo. Essas reações foram responsáveis por soerguimentos distintos e basculamentos de superficies geomorfológicas, além de criar inúmeros e extensos falhamentos que dinamizaram entalhes e orientaram dissecações, definindo a configuração e a compartimentação atual dos Tabuleiros Litorâneos da região. A evolução e configuração atual do relevo possuem forte influência na morfologia e compartimentação do litoral da área, além de serem fatores preponderantes na diversidade e distribuição pedológica e na distribuição dos diversos usos e ocupações da terra verificados. A integração dos dados obtidos, levantados, produzidos, analisados e discutidos, além da sintetização de várias informações em cartas temáticas elaboradas e confeccionadas, tornou possível visualizar-se o quanto os componentes do meio físico se interagem e o quanto essa interação pode influenciar no quadro sócio-econômico da regiãoThis work encompasses an extensive physiographical characterization of the João Pessoa Chart 1: 100.000, wherein the landforms, although linked to other natural components, represent the main focus of the thesis. From the geomorphological perspective, the study area lies on the coastal tablelands (Tabuleiros) and coastal lowlands of Northeastern Brazil, being the first compartment primarily developed on the poorly consolidated sediments of the Barreiras Formation, whereas the second is mostly composed of unconsolidated Quaternary sediments. The Barreiras Formation lies in unconformity over the crystalline basement and sedimentary rocks of the Paraíba Group, which comprises the Pernambuco-Paraiba marginal sedimentary basin. Following extensive cartographic and aerophotogrametric surveying coupled with radar and satellite imagery interpretation, fieldwork, construction and analysis of topographic transects and spatial integration of borehole cores, it was possible to conclude that the post-cretaceous reactivations play a major role in the morphological configuration of the study area. These tectonic processes were responsible for distinct uplifting and tilting of geomorphological surfaces, as well as created several extensive fault-lines which have favored and oriented drainage entrenchment and dissection, thus defining the current configuration and individualization of the coastal low-lying tablelands. The evolution and current configuration of the studied landforms exert a great influence upon the coastal morphology of the area, and also respond as key factors for the pedological diversity and its spatial distribution as well as land-use patterns. The integration of the gleaned, surveyed, analyzed and produced data added to the elaboration of a number of thematic maps which permitted the construction of a comprehensive synthesis and visualization of the interaction among the physical environment elements, and how such interaction might influence the socio-economical configuration of the area
Geomorfologia estrutural, morfotectônica e morfometria da folha Cartagena 1:100.000–Colômbia
Full text linkEste trabajo presenta una nueva caracterización geomorfológica de la región de Cartagena de Indias (Plancha 23 IGAC), se ha elaborado una cartografía morfoestructural, morfométrica y tectónica. Desde el punto de vista geomorfológico, el relieve está dominado por la presencia de dos cinturones rocosos estructurales: la Serranía de San Jacinto y la Serranía del Sinú. El primer cinturón, se localiza en el sector oriental de la zona y se compone principalmente de rocas sedimentarias de la Formación San Cayetano del Paleoceno, que desarrollan cimas de filos de gran altura. El Cinturón de la Serranía del Sinú, se presenta al oeste del Cinturón de San Jacinto, separado por la falla Villa Nueva - El Totumo. Allí se presenta la formación geológica más antigua del área de edad Oligoceno Mioceno. Los sectores de menor relieve corresponden a las planicies y formas suavemente inclinadas y onduladas compuestas por depósitos no consolidados de tipo aluvial y coluvial de edad cuaternario. A partir de la interpretación de imágenes de satélite de tipo óptico y de radar y el uso de modelos digitales de terreno, en conjunto con las observaciones de campo, análisis de perfiles topográficos y la cartografía geomorfológica, se puede concluir que la tectónica cenozoica es el factor más importante en la configuración del relieve en la zona, que se evidencia por la configuración morfométrica de la red de drenaje
The subzero microbiome: Microbial activity in frozen and thawing soils
No full textMost of the Earth's biosphere is characterized by low temperatures (<5 °C) and cold-adapted microorganisms are widespread. These psychrophiles have evolved a complex range of adaptations of all cellular constituents to counteract the potentially deleterious effects of low kinetic energy environments and the freezing of water. Microbial life continues into the subzero temperature range, and this activity contributes to carbon and nitrogen flux in and out of ecosystems, ultimately affecting global processes. Microbial responses to climate warming and in particular, thawing of frozen soils are not yet well understood although the threat of microbial contribution to positive feedback of carbon flux is substantial. To date, several studies have examined microbial community dynamics in frozen soils and permafrost due to changing environmental conditions, and some have undertaken the complicated task of characterizing microbial functional groups and how their activity changes with changing conditions, either in situ or by isolating and characterizing macromolecules. With increasing temperature and wetter conditions microbial activity of key microbes and subsequent efflux of greenhouse gases also increase. In this review, we aim to provide an overview of microbial activity in seasonally frozen soils and permafrost. With a more detailed understanding of the microbiological activities in these vulnerable soil ecosystems, we can begin to predict and model future expectations for carbon release and climate change.Peer reviewe
Frontline Timor : to resist is to win. by Max Stahl
No full texttag=1 data=Frontline Timor : to resist is to win. by Max Stahl
tag=2 data=Stahl, Max
tag=3 data=The Australian Magazine,
tag=6 data=18/19 January 1992
tag=7 data=6-12.
tag=8 data=SOUTH-EAST ASIA
tag=9 data=EAST TIMOR
tag=10 data=The author describes a rarely permitted visit to the secret camps of the Timorese guerillas who, despite the Dili massacre and the crushing presence of the Indonesian military, continue to hold out and plot for independence.
tag=11 data=1992/4/2
tag=12 data=92/0116
tag=13 data=CABThe author describes a rarely permitted visit to the secret camps of the Timorese guerillas who, despite the Dili massacre and the crushing presence of the Indonesian military, continue to hold out and plot for independence
Studies on linear systems and the eigenvalue problem over the max-plus algebra
Full text linkMax-plus代数は，実数全体に無限小元を付加した集合に，加法として最大値をとる演算，乗法として通常の加法を考えた代数系である．本論文では，max-plus線形方程式に対するCramerの公式の類似物を用いて，線形方程式の解空間の基底が構成できることを示した．さらに固有値問題に関連して，max-plus行列の固有ベクトルの概念を2通りの観点から拡張した．The max-plus algebra is the semiring with addition "max" and multiplication "+". In the present thesis, the author gives a combinatorial characterization of solutions of linear systems in terms of the max-plus Cramer's rule. Further, the author extends the concept of eigenvectors of max-plus matrices from two different perspectives.doctoral thesi
Estudo Neotectônico e Geomorfológico em margem continental passiva: um estudo de caso na carta topográfica Rio Mamuaba 1:25.000
Full text linkThis current study aims to understand the geomorphological framework and morphotectonic aspects from area of the topographic chart Rio Mamuaba 1: 25.000, considering as an analytical basis the existing interrelationships between geology, topography and hydrography of the area. It sought to point out neotectonic evidences in the area including the chart by morphotectonic and morphometric analysis applied to segments of the drainage network. The investigated topographic chart is located on the eastern edge of the Paraiba state, north-eastern Brazil. To provide the analysis of morphotectonic were applied fluvio-morphometric indices, to investigate anomalies in patterns of drainage networks, related to recent tectonics. The Indexes Slope / Extension Relation (SER) and Bottom/ Valley Height Rate (BVHR) were used in this study, with the intention to indicate possible changes in the course of the rivers over the geological time, and find out the width and depth of the slopes. The results allowed to recognize anomalous patterns in the drainage network both in qualitative and quantitative aspects, and also in the landforms, which likely are direct related to recent tectonic events of regional character, which covers the eastern edge of the Brazilian northeast. The area of the current study is inserted between the Precambrian crystalline basement and the Sedimentary Basin of Paraiba, specifically in Alhandra Sub-Basin. On the surface, the cited area is represented mostly by Barreiras formation (Miocene) which covers, in part, the Paraiba basin and crystalline base in a discordant way. For morphostructural and morphotectonic analysis, was produced thematic maps: hipsometric, declivity and geomorphological, beyond substantial adjustments in the geological chart to suit the scale of 1: 25.000, roughness analysis, topographic profiles and 3D models. The thematic maps and Elevation Digital Model (EDM) were generated in specialized softwares, based on data extracted from Rio Mamuaba chart by manual vectorization, such as contour lines with equidistance of 10 meters, measured points and other elements, such as hydrography, highways and roads. The confection of the geomorphological chart was based on the methodology proposed by Ross (1992), which is based on the taxonomic units of relief. Within the geomorphology of the area showed up two main patterns of deformation: the succession of grabens and horsts and topographical domes that may be associated with tectonic inversion structures. The results show that it can not deny the influence of post-Miocene tectonics in relief configuration on an edge of a Continental Passive Border.Coordenação de Aperfeiçoamento de Pessoal de Nível Superior - CAPESO presente estudo tem por objetivo compreender o quadro geomorfológico e os aspectos morfotectônicos da área da carta topográfica Rio Mamuaba 1:25.000, considerando como embasamento analítico as inter-relações existentes entre a geologia, o relevo e a hidrografia da área. Procurou-se apontar evidências de neotectônica na área compreendida pela carta, através da análise morfotectônica e morfométrica aplicada em seguimentos da rede de drenagem. A carta topográfica investigada está situada na borda oriental do estado da Paraíba, Nordeste do Brasil. Para a análise da morfotectônica foram aplicados índices fluvio-morfométricos, no sentido de averiguar anomalias nos padrões de redes de drenagem, relacionadas à tectônica recente. Os índices Relação Declividade/Extensão (RDE) e Razão Fundo/Altura de Vale (RFAV) foram empregados nesse estudo, com a intensão de indicar possíveis mudanças no curso de rios ao longo do tempo geológico, e averiguar a largura e profundidade das vertentes. Os resultados permitiram reconhecer padrões anômalos na rede de drenagem tanto nos aspectos qualitativos como quantitativos, e nas formas de relevo, que provavelmente encontram correspondência direta com eventos tectônicos recentes, de caráter regional, que abrange toda a borda oriental do Nordeste do Brasil. A área está inserida entre o embasamento cristalino do Pré-Cambriano e a Bacia Sedimentar da Paraíba, mais especificamente na Sub-Bacia de Alhandra. Em superfície, a referida área está representada, na sua maior parte, pela Formação Barreiras (Mioceno), que recobre, em partes, a Bacia da Paraíba e o embasamento cristalino de forma discordante. Para a análise morfoestrutural e morfotectônica, elaboraram-se cartas: hipsométrica, clinográfica e geomorfológica, além de ajustes substanciais na carta geológica para adequar a escala de 1:25.000, análise da rugosidade, perfis topográficos e modelos em 3D. As cartas temáticas e o MDE foram gerados em softwares especializados, com base em dados extraídos da carta Rio Mamuaba por meio de vetorização manual, como: curvas de nível com equidistância de 10 metros, pontos cotados e outros elementos, a exemplo da hidrografia, rodovias e estradas. A elaboração da carta geomorfológica foi fundamentada na metodologia proposta por Ross (1992), que tem como base as unidades taxonômicas do relevo. Dentro da geomorfologia da região, apresentaram-se dois padrões principais de deformação: a sucessão de grabens e horsts e domos topográficos, que podem estar associados às estruturas de inversão tectônica. Os resultados obtidos comprovam que não se pode negar a influência da tectônica pós-miocênica na configuração do relevo nas adjacências de uma Margem Continental Passiva
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