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José M. Maceda at 100
No full textExcerpt: The U.P. Center for Ethnomusicology has dedicated an entire year—from January 31, 2017 to January 31, 2018—to celebrate the centenary of the birth of its founder, National Artist for Music Dr. José Montserrat Maceda. Recognized as one of the prime movers of ethnomusicology in Asia, Maceda’s lifelong work as philosopher, researcher, composer, and educator has been highly esteemed by ethnomusicologists, scholars, and artists from around the world. His particular interest in finding answers to questions regarding music led him to formulate philosophical perspectives and new theoretical constructs that addressed the structure and compositional concepts of western music, opening an alternative modern musical expression that highlights the experience and nature of communal village lives of the people of Asia
Metrics on the Real Quantum Plane
No full textAbstract: Using the frame formalism we determine some possible metrics and metric-compatible connections on the noncommutative differential geometry of the real quantum plane. By definition a metric maps the tensor product of two 1-forms into a `function' on the quantum plane. It is symmetric in a modified sense, namely in the definition of symmetry one has to replace the permutator map with a deformed map \sigma fulfilling some suitable conditions. Correspondingly, also the definition of the hermitean conjugate of the tensor product of two 1-forms is modified (but reduces to the standard one if \sigma coincides with the permutator). The metric is real with respect to such modified *-structure
The real quantum plane as part of 2D-Minkowski space
No full textUsing the frame formalism we consider some possible metrics on the real quantum plane. We require that the metric be real and symmetric. In practice this means that we use the freedom of noncommutative geometry to impose a different 'sigma-symmetry', which is chosen so that a complex metric is 'sigma-real' and an un-symmetric metric is 'sigma-symmetric'. The notion of reality and symmetry are changed so that the definition of hermitian does not change. An analysis is then made of a set of possible metrics
Some Metrics on the Manin Plane
No full textDetermination of some possible metrics and metric-compatible connections on the noncommutative differential geometry of the real quantum (Manin) plane
Metrics on the Real Quantum Plane
No full textAbstract: Using the frame formalism we determine some possible metrics and metric-compatible connections on the noncommutative differential geometry of the real quantum plane. By definition a metric maps the tensor product of two 1-forms into a `function' on the quantum plane. It is symmetric in a modified sense, namely in the definition of symmetry one has to replace the permutator map with a deformed map \sigma fulfilling some suitable conditions. Correspondingly, also the definition of the hermitean conjugate of the tensor product of two 1-forms is modified (but reduces to the standard one if \sigma coincides with the permutator). The metric is real with respect to such modified *-structure
Health Care Financing Reform: Issues and Updates
No full textGeneration of funds and its efficient utilization have remained as a challenge to health authorities. This issue presents the recent efforts on health care financing as well as the concerns regarding its coverage, efficiency and sustainability. Policy recommendations ensue.health maintenance organizations, devolution, health care reform, health care financing, Primary Health Care Program, National Health Insurance Program, PHIC
Some Metrics on the Manin Plane
No full textDetermination of some possible metrics and metric-compatible connections on the noncommutative differential geometry of the real quantum (Manin) plane
A tendência da linha de costa entre as praias de Maceda e S. Jacinto
No full textMestrado em Ciências do Mar e das Zonas CosteirasA erosão costeira atinge todo o mundo e é responsável por danos em
propriedades e infraestruturas.
A área de estudo localizada na costa noroeste de Portugal é
caraterizada por uma planície arenosa extensa de NW-SE, integrada
num sistema de barreira-laguna.
O presente estudo expõe resultados sobre o setor entre as praias de
Maceda e S. Jacinto, expostos a um grande recuo da linha de costa na
maioria da área de estudo, devido à redução no fornecimento de
sedimentos e a condições de elevada agitação marítima.
Os dados recolhidos foram baseados principalmente na interpretação
de fotografias aéreas de 1958, 1970, 1998, 2010 e focado em posições
da linha de costa e taxas de erosão e/ou acreção. Os dados foram
introduzidos no Geographic Information Systems (GIS), no qual foi
aplicado o software Digital Shoreline Analysis System (DSAS). Dados
adicionais de 2012 foram obtidos através de um sistema de
monitorização que utiliza o Global Positioning System (GPS) e
tecnologia laser, adaptado para uma plataforma móvel terrestre.
O troço costeiro mostra uma taxa de erosão de cerca de 4 m/ano na
zona de Maceda e taxas de acreção que alcançam os 11 m/ano na
zona de S. Jacinto. Um dos fatores que afetam a tendência natural da
linha de costa é a existência de estruturas humanas, tais como, os
esporões, que são usados para proteger as áreas urbanas (Furadouro e
Torreira) e o porto de Aveiro. As linhas de projeção futuras mostram que
em algumas zonas a linha de costa poderá recuar 80 m em 20 anos
(Maceda), sendo devastados hectares de floresta. Em S. Jacinto, a
norte do molhe do porto, pode haver uma acreção de 220 m.
A metodologia utilizada para estimar as taxas de erosão/acreção e as
linhas de projeção, na área de estudo, pode ser muito útil para os
gestores costeiros na avaliação e gestão das áreas de risco do litoral.
Este é um método rápido que utiliza várias ferramentas, aplicado a um
curto período de tempo de análise. Esta caraterística da metodologia é
muito interessante, no que diz respeito à sua aplicação em decisões de
gestão (recursos e afetação orçamental), uma vez que está mais
próxima do ciclo temporal de implementação de políticas e planos de
gestão.Coastal erosion affects worldwide and is responsible for damages in
properties and infrastructures.
The study area, located in the northwestern coast of Portugal, is
characterised by an extensive NW-SE sandplain integrated in a barrierlagoon
system.
The present study reports some results about the sector between
Maceda and S. Jacinto, exposed to a great shoreline retreat in most of
the study area due to the reduction in sediment supply and highly
energetic waves.
The collection data was mainly based in the interpretation of aerial
photographs from 1958, 1970, 1998, 2010 and focused on shorelines
positions and erosion and/or accretion rates. Data were introduced in the
Geographic Information Systems (GIS), in which was applied the
software Digital Shoreline Analysis System (DSAS). Additional data in
2012 was obtained through a monitoring system that uses Global
Positioning System (GPS) and laser technology adapted to a land
mobile platform.
The coastal stretch shows erosion rates of about 4 m/year in Maceda
zone and accretion rates that reach 11 m/year in S. Jacinto zone. One of
the factors that affect the natural trend of the shoreline is the human
structures, such as, the groynes, which are used to protect urban areas
(Furadouro and Torreira) and Aveiro harbour.
The set-back lines estimated shows that in the future some zones could
retreat 80 m in 20 years (Maceda), with forest hectares being
devastated. In S. Jacinto beach, in the north of harbour jetties, there
could be an accretion of 220 m.
The methodology used to estimate the erosion/accretion rates and the
set-back lines, in the case–study area, can be very helpful to coastal
managers in the assessment and management of coastal risk areas.
This is a fast method that uses several tools, applied to short time period
of analysis. This is a very interesting characteristic, in what concerns to
management decisions (resources and budget affectation) once it is
more close to the policy and management time cycle implementation
Dr. Duane M. Jackson, Morehouse College, July 2011
No full textThis video is a conversation with Dr. Duane M. Jackson. Dr. Jackson talks about his paper, "Recall and the Serial Position Effect: The Role of Primacy and Recency on Accounting Students' Performance." Jackie Daniel, AUC Woodruff Library, is the interviewer
"Reflections on the subject of Emigration from Europe with a view to Settlement in the United States" By M. Carey.
No full text"Reflections on the subject of Emigration from Europe with a view to Settlement in the United States: containing bried sketches of the moral and political character of those states.
By M. Carey, member of the American philosophical, and of the American Antiquarian Society, and author of The Olive Branch, Cindiciae Hibernicae, essays on banking, on political economy, and on internal improvement.
To which are now added the English editor's comments on the subject; together with Important Advice to Emigrants, and Cautions Against Impositions Practiced in the Outports
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