65 research outputs found
A poesia portuguesa contemporânea em diálogo com o I Ching (ou Yi Jing). [La poesia portoghese contemporanea in dialogo con I Ching (o Yi Jing]
No full textIn 2006, the poetess and plastic artist, Fernanda Dias, turned public her visionary work of poetical re-creation of oneof the most important and known books of the Chinese culture -the Yi Jing (I Ching), known as The Book of Changes. After receiving, of the hands of the Priest Joaquin War, his translation, and to have contact with others known translations and her day byday with the Chinese art in the streets of the Bazaar and the Antique Museun Art, the author started reverse speed-to imagine the book with its special spots, hunted, stories of migrations, warriors and emperors. When she received the taoist master Wu JyhCherng’s version, the only one direct of the Chinese to the Portuguese, she rearranged its texts and reexamined the imaginary qualities, fruit of an alliance enters its visions of poetess and her constant attention and fascination for the art of the Ancient History of China, its jades, its painted ceramics, its ceremonial bronzes, its devices. The sun, the moon and the silkwire is a book, in the borders of the sinology that were developed in Macao, in the difficult ways of the art to translate an ideogramic language to a vernacular language, and beyond, the wonderings that this Chinese Classic has been inspiring time by time. This paper will try to identify the limits of this poetical transwriting, its sources and its main applied keys of translation. It will search to relate this to other writings of Fernanda Dias and, still, to her poetical work
Performance-Based Design of the CRS-RRC Schoenflies-Motion Generator
No full textRigid-body displacements obtained by combining spatial translations and rotations around axes whose direction is fixed in the space are named Shoenflies’ motions. They constitute a 4-dimensional (4-D) subgroup, named Shoenflies’ subgroup, of the 6-D displacement group. Since the set of rotation-axis’ directions is a bi-dimensional space, the set of Shoenflies’ subgroups is a bi-dimensional space, too. Many industrial manipulations (e.g., pick-and-place on a conveyor belt) require displacements that belong to only one Schoenflies’ subgroup and can be accomplished by particular 4-degrees-of-freedom (4-DOF) manipulators (Shoenflies-motion generators (SMGs)). The first author has recently proposed a novel parallel SMG of type CRS-RRC1. Such SMG features a single-loop architecture with actuators on the base and a simple decoupled kinematics. Here, firstly, an organic review of the previous results on this SMG is presented; then, its design is addressed by considering its kinetostatic performances. The adopted design procedure optimizes two objective functions, one (global conditioning index (GCI)) that measures the global performance and the other (CImin) that evaluates the worst local performance in the useful workspace. The results of this optimization procedure are the geometric parameters’ values that make the studied SMG have performances comparable with those of commercial SMGs. In addition, a realistic 3D model that solves all the manufacturing doubts with simple and cheap solutions is presented
A poesia radical de Alberto de Estima de Oliveira
No full textThe text aims to provide a critical reading, covering each book published by the author. The text is based on the radical humanity with which the author faced a journey of otherness through different parts of the former ex-Portuguese empire
Effects of spine stabilization exercises on patients with asymmetric lumbar lateroflexy.
No full textSUMMARY Vilnius University Faculty of Medicine Department of Rehabilitation, Physical and Sports Medicine Bachelor Degree of Physiotherapy EFFECTS OF SPINE STABILIZATION EXERCISES ON PATIENTS WITH ASYMETRIC LUMBAR LATEROFLEXY Physiotherapy Bachelor's Thesis The Author: Greta Milašienė, fourth-year student of the Bachelor of Physiotherapy program at the Faculty of Medicine. Academic advisor: Simas Strička Assistant Simas Strička, Vilnius University, Faculty of Medicine, Department of Rehabilitation, Physical and Sports Medicine. Key words: waist asymmetry, spinal stabilization exercises, lateroflexion amplitude, lateroflexion force. Topic justification: today, one of the most common clinical treatments of lumbar back pain applied in treatment and rehabilitation institutions is the therapy of spinal stabilization exercises. However, there is insufficient reliable research to demonstrate effectiveness of these exercises, in addressing biomechanical problems of the body. Therefore, the analysis of the effects of spinal stabilization exercises on asymmetry of waist lateroflexion is aimed at identifying the relation between the spinal stabilisation exercises and biomechanical indicators of the body. The aim of research work: to find out the effects of spinal stabilization exercises on the amplitude and force of waist lateroflexion asymmetry to the left/right. Tasks of work: 1. To rate the amplitude of waist lateroflexion asymmetry to the left/right before and after the cycle of nine spine stabilization exercises. 2. To rate the strength of the waist lateroflexion motion to the left/right after the cycle of nine spine stabilization exercises. 3. To rate the effects of nine spinal stabilization exercises on the waist lateroflexion asymmetry. Research methods. A total of 40 patients were involved in the research, 23 women and 17 men. The average age of subjects – 47 years. The youngest research participant was 25 years old, the oldest – 69 years of age. The research took place from 22 February 2016 to 22 April 2016 using BACK 5002 TAKEI muscle strength dynamometer. The lumbar lateroflexion motion amplitude was measured with a tape measure. Data on the gender, weight and height of subjects were collected in a survey. Data analysis was performed using Excel 2011 statistical analysis software. Results. After the cycle of nine spinal stabilization exercises the average waist lateroflexion amplitude of all subjects reduced, i.e. the distance of the waist lateroflexion from the ground to the right increased from 44 cm to 45.5 cm (p<0,05, r=0,907), to the left – from 45.5 to 45.9 (P<0,05, r=0,911). The average muscle force of patients performing waist lateroflexion to the right increased from 31 kg to 36 kg (p<0,05, r=0,872), to the left – from 32 kg to 39 kg (p<0,05, r=0,872). The average muscle force of all subjects performing waist lateroflexion on the left side increased by 3 kg more than on the right. Conclusions. Spinal stabilization exercises reduce the elasticity of muscles performing lateroflexion, have uneven effect on the strength of muscles performing waist lateroflexion on the right and on the left side, increasing asymmetry of waist lateroflexion because of the growing difference in the muscle force of the right and left side during exercises. The cycle of nine spine stabilization exercises in case of waist lateroflexion asymmetry was inefficient because it increased the asymmetry of waist lateroflexion
The Role of Computed Tomography in the Diagnosis of Esophageal Cancer
No full textAuthor: Simas Giedrys. Title: "The Role of Computed Tomography in the Diagnosis of Esophageal Cancer". Aim of the study: to evaluate the possibilities of CT scan in diagnosing esophageal tumors and determining the extent of the cancer. Objectives: To evaluate the location, size and other radiological signs of esophageal tumors on plain CT scans with oral contrast agent. To evaluate the enhancement of esophageal malignancies on CT scans after the administration of oral and intravenous contrast agents. To investigate possible links between different radiological signs on CT scans, morphological changes found on upper endoscopy (EGD) and tumor's histology group. Material and methods: 70 patients, with esophageal masses verified by a biopsy, who underwent examination and treatment in LSMU Kaunas Clinics, were selected for this retrospective observational study. A series of images of patients' CT scans were evaluated and results were compared with interpretations other radiologist and/or radiology resident. Furthermore, information from patients' medical histories was retrospectively collected: patients' age at diagnosis, gender, results of upper endoscopy, tumor's location, morphology, surface of mucosa. Finally, results of biopsy microscopic examination, histological structure and the grade of differentiation were gathered. Results: 85,7% (n=60) of the cases were squamous cell carcinoma, 12,9% (n=9) adenocarcinoma and 1,4% (n=1) primary melanoma of the esophagus. On endoscopic examination 74,3%(n=52) of the tumors were presented as an infiltrative growth, 25,7% (n=18) as egzophytic growth. The most common pathological changes of the mucosa were erosions and ulcers found in 68,6%(n=48) of the cases. A statistically significant difference between attenuation on CT scan before and after the administration of an intravenous contrast medium was established (p10mm. Distant metastases were found in 32,86% (n=23) of the patients. When comparing homogeneity of changes seen on upper endoscopy and CT scan between histological groups, no statistical significant independence was found (p>0,05). Conclusions: Malignant esophageal tumors on CT scan are most commonly presented as circular or asymmetrical wall thickening, frequently spread to mediastinal lymph nodes and can infiltrate adjacent structures. The larger the tumor is, the bigger number of enlarged mediastinal lymph nodes can be found. Esophageal tumors usually demonstrate significant, nonhomogeneous enhancement and double-contrast CT scan allows to distinguish malignant esophageal tumors with high sensitivity. Pathological changes found in upper endoscopy and CT scan are similar in different histological groups
Demonstrações Elementares para a Equação de Fermat x^n + y^n = z^n, para n pertencente a {2,3,4,5}
No full textDue to the encryption of the file sent by the author, it was not possible to recover the Abstract.NenhumaDevido à criptografia do arquivo enviado pelo autor, não foi possível a recuperação do Resumo
Agreed Amounts Payable Upon Breach of Contract: Liquidated Damages and Penalty Clauses
No full textThe author of the doctoral thesis examines the origins and evolution of the legal regulation of
liquidated damages and penalty clauses in different legal traditions and systems, as well as reveals the
relationship between the legal systems in the light of agreed amounts. The differences between liquidated
damages and penalty clauses in regard of purpose of the clause, restrictive effect on the debtor’s liability,
applicable time of assessment, burden of proof, circumstances relevant to the liability, relationship with
other remedies, limitation of action are revealed. In the research the conditions and models of judicial
review over agreed amounts are examined, including flexible, strict, mixed and minimal judicial review.
The author aims to reveal the specifics of each model, their advantages and disadvantages, tendencies
and perspectives, thus, seeking to determine, which model of judicial review ensure the balance between
parties’ legitimate interests. The author raises the question of the possibility to apply common law’s
liquidated damages in Lithuania, while assessing the interaction between liquidated damages and
penalty clauses. Different positions expressed in the Lithuanian legal doctrine regarding the possibility
of application of liquidated damages in Lithuania are assessed, as well as the author’s approach on the
latter issue is presented.Disertacijoje yra nagrinėjamos iš anksto aptartų nuostolių bei netesybų teisinio reguliavimo ištakas
ir raida skirtingose teisės tradicijose bei sistemose, atskleidžiamas nagrinėjamų teisės sistemų tarpusavio
ryšys sutartų sumų teisinio reguliavimo srityje. Iš anksto aptarti nuostoliai ir netesybos yra tiriami
pagal konkrečius praktinio veikimo klausimus: paskirtį, skolininko atsakomybę ribojantį poveikį, taikomą
vertinimo laiką, įrodinėjimo naštą, atsakomybei reikšmingas aplinkybes, santykį su kitomis teisių
gynimo priemonėmis, ieškinio senatį. Darbe nagrinėjamos sutartų sumų teisminės kontrolės sąlygos bei
modeliai, tarp kurių yra lanksčioji, griežtoji, mišrioji ir minimali teisminė kontrolė. Siekiama atskleisti
minėtų teisminės kontrolės modelių specifiką skirtingose teisės sistemose, jų privalumus ir trūkumus,
teisinio reguliavimo tendencijas bei perspektyvą. Taip pat siekiama nustatyti, koks sutartų sumų teisminės
kontrolės modelis geriausiai užtikrintų šalių interesų pusiausvyrą. Disertacijoje keliamas klausimas
dėl galimybės Lietuvos teisėje taikyti bendrojoje teisėje žinomų iš anksto aptartų nuostolių institutą,
kartu siekiant įvertinti netesybų bei iš anksto aptartų nuostolių tarpusavio sąveiką. Įvertinamos skirtingos
Lietuvos teisės doktrinoje išreikštos pozicijos dėl iš anksto aptartų nuostolių taikymo galimybės
Lietuvoje, taip pat pateikiama ir autoriaus pozicija pastaruoju klausimu
Camilo Pessanha: between poetry and translation
No full textConsiderando a tradução literária um ato de recriação, esta dissertação se propõe a analisar as oito elegias chinesas traduzidas por Camilo Pessanha, estabelecendo relações entre elas e a poesia desse autor manifestada, principalmente, numa mesma temática que se faria presente tanto na Clepsydra, quanto nas traduções desses poemas da dinastia Ming. Nessa análise, não só discutiremos linguagem e alteridade num processo de deslocamento, como também, o próprio deslocamento lingüístico e semântico na transcrição dos ideogramas para palavras, expressões e poesia na língua portuguesa.Considering the literary translation an act of recreation, this dissertation aims to analyze the eight Chinese elegies translated by Camilo Pessanha, establishing relationships between them and this author´s poetry, manifested, principally, in the same thematic that would be present in Clepsydra and in those Ming\'s dynasty poems translated. In this analysis, we will also discuss language and alterity in a dislocating process and the dislocation in the transcriptions of ideograms into Portuguese words, expressions and poetry
The puzzle as a narrative strategy in Boa tarde às coisas aqui em baixo (2003), by António Lobo Antunes
No full textO presente estudo tem por objetivo analisar o puzzle como processo de construção narrativa no romance Boa tarde às coisas aqui em baixo (2003), de António Lobo Antunes, considerando que o quebra-cabeças construído pelo autor é composto por elementos que fragmentam a trama narrativa e o discurso textual e se coloca como um convite ao leitor para tentar juntar suas peças. Nesse processo, perpassamos por diversas questões temáticas suscitadas pela escrita antuniana que nos levam a refletir sobre a relação entre História e ficção, interstício, identidade e determinados aspectos da cultura portuguesa. Ao longo de todo o estudo dos elementos linguísticos e literários da escrita antuniana que compõem esse puzzle, nos valemos das considerações de Arnaut (2002; 2008; 2009), Navas (2012) e Seixo (2002) sobre a obra do autor. Uma vez que o romance remete ao período neocolonial em Angola e à relação desse país com Portugal, nos apoiamos em Arnaut (2002; 2009), Hutcheon (1989) e Waugh (1984) para pontuar a relação entre o texto ficcional literário e o discurso histórico, nos valendo do conceito de metaficção para mostrar que o autor convida o leitor também a repensar os processos históricos desses países. Para dialogar com essa proposta de revisitação da História, nos referimos a Macedo (2006), Maxwell (2006) e Ribeiro (2004). Entendemos que esse caráter metaficcional do texto, nesse romance, cria um tempo-espaço da narrativa intersticial, expondo o interstício também no processo de identificação e construção das personagens. Nesse sentido, nos embasamos em Ribeiro (2004), Hall (2000) e Bhabha (1998), para tratar das questões de identidade e do sujeito no período pós-colonial. Essas questões nos permitem refletir sobre raça e pertença cultural, de modo que as considerações de Fanon (1986) sobre esses temas fundamente essa reflexão. Por fim, por podermos estabelecer, ao longo da análise do processo de construção das personagens, conexões pertinentes à cultura portuguesa, nos respaldamos em Ribeiro (2004), Oldoni e Freitas (2018) e Lourenço (1991; 1999). Ao concluirmos este estudo, ressaltamos que o convite ao jogo feito por Lobo Antunes faz do leitor um co-criador do romance, ao mesmo tempo em que o puzzle como estratégia narrativa nos leva a reconsiderar o local de Boa tarde às coisas aqui em baixo (2003) dentro do conjunto da obra do autor.The present study aims to analyze the puzzle as a process of narrative composition in the novel Boa tarde às coisas aqui em baixo (2003), by António Lobo Antunes, considering that this puzzle is composed by elements that fragment the plot and the textual discourse and invites the reader to put its pieces together. In this process, we make links among several thematic issues prompted by Lobo Antunes\' writing that lead us to reflect on the connection between History and Fiction, interstice, identity and certain aspects of Portuguese culture. Along the whole study of the linguistic and literary elements that compose that puzzle, we rest on the views about the author\'s work held by Arnaut (2002; 2008; 2009), Navas (2012) and Seixo (2002). As the novel refers to the neocolonial period in Angola and to the relation of that country with Portugal, we rely on Arnaut (2002; 2009), Hutcheon (1989) e Waugh (1984) to pinpoint the connection between literary fiction and historical discourse, resting on the concept of metafiction to show that the author also invites the reader to rethink the historical processes of those countries. In order to dialogue with the proposal to revisit historical events, we turn to Macedo (2006), Maxwell (2006) e Ribeiro (2004). We understand that the metafictional aspect of the text, in this novel, generates an interstitial narrative setting, exposing the interstice also in the process of identification and creation of the characters. In this regard, we rely on Ribeiro (2004), Hall (2000) and Bhabha (1998), to discuss issues on identity and on the postcolonial subject. Those issues allow us to reflect on race and cultural belonging, taking into consideration the perspective of Fanon (1986) about those topics. Lastly, as we can, along with the analysis of the process of creation of the characters, establish meaningful connections with Portuguese culture, we find support in Ribeiro (2004), Oldoni e Freitas (2018) e Lourenço (1991; 1999). In the conclusion of this study, we reinforce that Lobo Antunes\' inviting to solve the puzzle makes the reader a co-creator of the novel, at the same time that the puzzle as a narrative strategy takes us to reconsider the place of Boa tarde às coisas aqui em baixo (2003) within the work of the author
<em> čiùtnas </em>„dailus, švarus, tvarkingas...“, <em>taũsti (-čia) </em>„ilgėtis, liūdėti“ ir jų giminaičiai
No full textLITH. čiùtnas “CLEAN, NEAT, TIDY...”, taũsti (-čia) “TO LONG, TO BE SAD, TO GRIEVE” AND THEIR COGNATESSummaryThe author argues in the paper that the lexemes čiùtnas, čiutnùs “clean, neat, tidy; frisky, agile, swift”, čiutlùs “clean, neat, tidy”, čiutė́ti (čiùta) “lie in bed, drowse, slumber”, čiūtė́ti (čiū̃ti) “sit, lie motionlessly, hide”, čiūtinti “look after carefully, spoil”, tùtinti “spoil (by too much tenderness)”, tuténti “look after (a patient); wrap up, envelop, dress”, tautė́ti (-ė́ja) “look after, take care”, taũsti (-čia) “long, be sad, grieve”, (-sta) “grow thin, weaker, feeble, be hard-up, be in distress, want; faint, swoon, be dizzy”, пи-taũsti (-sta, -čia) “forget one's family, home, break oneself of relatives, fall out, shim”, tautà “gens, nation” (and its correspondings in other IE languages), čiū́tys “a large number”, čiū̃tė “cone”, tūta “work, misery”, Latv. tũte “energy, power, strength”, tūtars “a small heap, pile of corn, hayrick, haystack”, tutinât “wrap up, envelop, dress” etc. might be cognate and belong to the IE root *te(ǝ) — “swell, distend”
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