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Problems of supply dominant in far east
No full textAn article written by Hanson W. Baldwin, originally published in the New York Times. The article is about Japan's military supply issues and considerations near the end of World War II. There are handwritten annotations on the article in Japanese.The Chuman (Hayao "Sam" and Toshiko) Papers documents the World War II experiences of Hayao "Sam" and Toshiko Chuman, who were Kibei Nisei born in the United States but grew up and completed school in Japan, and then returned to the U.S. prior to the war. It chronicles the Chuman's incarceration from the Santa Anita Assembly Center, through Jerome, Rohwer, Tule Lake camps, and the Santa Fe and Crystal City internment camps as well as their struggle for restoring their U.S. citizenships in the 1960s. The digital collection consists of mostly textual material, including correspondence, affidavits, incarceration camp records, lease agreements, financial documents, receipts, pamphlets, and booklets
The effectiveness of interventions to treat severe acute malnutrition in young children: a systematic review
No full textSevere acute malnutrition (SAM) arises as a consequence of a sudden period of food shortage and is associated with loss of a person’s body fat and wasting of their skeletal muscle. Many of those affected are already undernourished and are often susceptible to disease. Infants and young children are the most vulnerable as they require extra nutrition for growth and development, have comparatively limited energy reserves and depend on others. Undernutrition can have drastic and wide-ranging consequences for the child’s development and survival in the short and long term. Despite efforts made to treat SAM through different interventions and programmes, it continues to cause unacceptably high levels of mortality and morbidity. Uncertainty remains as to the most effective methods to treat severe acute malnutrition in young children.ObjectivesTo evaluate the effectiveness of interventions to treat infants and children aged < 5 years who have SAM.Data sourcesEight databases (MEDLINE, EMBASE, MEDLINE In-Process & Other Non-Indexed Citations, CAB Abstracts Ovid, Bioline, Centre for Reviews and Dissemination, EconLit EBSCO and The Cochrane Library) were searched to 2010. Bibliographies of included articles and grey literature sources were also searched. The project expert advisory group was asked to identify additional published and unpublished references.Review methodsPrior to the systematic review, a Delphi process involving international experts prioritised the research questions. Searches were conducted and two reviewers independently screened titles and abstracts for eligibility. Inclusion criteria were applied to the full texts of retrieved papers by one reviewer and checked independently by a second. Included studies were mapped to the research questions. Data extraction and quality assessment were undertaken by one reviewer and checked by a second reviewer. Differences in opinion were resolved through discussion at each stage. Studies were synthesised through a narrative review with tabulation of the results.ResultsA total of 8954 records were screened, 224 full-text articles were retrieved, and 74 articles (describing 68 studies) met the inclusion criteria and were mapped. No evidence focused on treatment of children with SAM who were human immunodeficiency virus sero-positive, and no good-quality or adequately reported studies assessed treatments for SAM among infants < 6 months old. One randomised controlled trial investigated fluid resuscitation solutions for shock, with none adequately treating shock. Children with acute diarrhoea benefited from the use of hypo-osmolar oral rehydration solution (H-ORS) compared with the standard World Health Organization-oral rehydration solution (WHO-ORS). WHO-ORS was not significantly different from rehydration solution for malnutrition (ReSoMal), but the safety of ReSoMal was uncertain. A rice-based ORS was more beneficial than glucose-based ORSs, and provision of zinc plus a WHO-ORS had a favourable impact on diarrhoea and need for ORS. Comparisons of different diets in children with persistent diarrhoea produced conflicting findings. For treating infection, comparison of amoxicillin with ceftriaxone during inpatient therapy, and routine provision of antibiotics for 7 days versus no antibiotics during outpatient therapy of uncomplicated SAM, found that neither had a significant effect on recovery at the end of follow-up. No evidence mapped to the next three questions on factors that affect sustainability of programmes, long-term survival and readmission rates, the clinical effectiveness of management strategies for treating children with comorbidities such as tuberculosis and Helicobacter pylori infection and the factors that limit the full implementation of treatment programmes. Comparison of treatment for SAM in different settings showed that children receiving inpatient care appear to do as well as those in ambulatory or home settings on anthropometric measures and response time to treatment. Longer-term follow-up showed limited differences between the different settings. The majority of evidence on methods for correcting micronutrient deficiencies considered zinc supplements; however, trials were heterogeneous and a firm conclusion about zinc was not reached. There was limited evidence on either supplementary potassium or nicotinic acid (each produced some benefits), and nucleotides (not associated with benefits). Evidence was identified for four of the five remaining questions, but not assessed because of resource limitation.LimitationsThe systematic review focused on key questions prioritised through a Delphi study and, as a consequence, did not encompass all elements in the management of SAM. In focusing on evidence from controlled studies with the most rigorous designs that were published in the English language, the systematic review may have excluded other forms of evidence. The systematic review identified several limitations in the evidence base for assessing the effectiveness of interventions for treating young children with severe acute malnutrition, including a lack of studies assessing the different interventions; limited details of study methods used; short follow-up post intervention or discharge; and heterogeneity in participants, interventions, settings, and outcome measures affecting generalisability.ConclusionsFor many of the most highly ranked questions evidence was lacking or inconclusive. More research is needed on a range of topic areas concerning the treatment of infants and children with SAM. Further research is required on most aspects of the management of SAM in children < 5 years, including intravenous resuscitation regimens for shock, management of subgroups (e.g. infants < 6 months old, infants and children with SAM who are human immunodeficiency virus sero-positive) and on the use of antibiotics.FundingThe National Institute for Health Research Technology Assessment programme.<br/
Higher Education in Texas: a Brief Overview
No full textInstitutions of Higher Education in Texas develop, support, and enhance the economic, cultural, and social wellbeing of the state and the country. These institutions offer courses and degrees in all disciplines. They are strategically located across the state to support the economic activity while reflecting on the historical and cultural makeup of the region. There are both public and private institutions. The primary focus of this article is on the public university systems in Texas. An overview of the processes of accreditation and governance is presented.Stacey L. Edmonson: [email protected] W. Hynes: [email protected] L. Edmonson – EdD, dziekan, College of Education, Sam Houston State University. Jest autorką ponad 100 publikacji, uznanym ekspertem szkolnictwa wyższego w Teksasie i w całym kraju, o czym świadczy ogólnokrajowe zapotrzebowanie na jej oceny eksperckie i ewaluacje programów edukacyjnych.Stacey L. Edmonson – EdD, Dean, College of Education, Sam Houston State University, the author of over 100 publications, she is an acknowledged leader in higher education in Texas and the nation as demonstrated by the demand for her assessment reviews of educational programs across the country.James W. Hynes – PhD, Professor, College of Education, Sam Houston State Universit, wrócił do pracy na uczelni wyższej po trzydziestu pięciu latach pracy w biznesie i przemyśle. Jego badania koncentrują się na programach nauczania w zakresie edukacji zrównoważonej, ponieważ dotyczy ona rolnictwa w krajach rozwijających się. Zainteresowanie to zaowocowało pracą i projektami badawczymi na sześciu kontynentach.James W. Hynes – PhD, Associate Professor, College of Education, Sam Houston State University, returned to higher education aft er working in business and industry for thirty five years. His research has focused on establishing curriculum for sustainable education as it pertains to agriculture in developing countries. This interest has led to work and research projects on six continents.Stacey L. Edmonson - College of Education, Sam Houston State University, Texas USAJames W. Hynes - College of Education, Sam Houston State University, Texas USA25418719
Przodkowie Janusza Korczaka a obraz rodziny w utworze Sam na sam z Bogiem. Modlitwy tych, którzy się nie modlą
No full textThe article shows the structure and the semantics of the religious text Alone with God: The Prayers of Those Who Do Not Pray, written by Janusz Korczak, a well-known pedagogue. Korczak’s lively interest in the topic of human spirituality is apparent in this text. In the Dedication in the final part of the collection of prayers, the author writes that they are the statements of his ancestors, dictated by his parents. By writing this, he expresses his conviction about the overwhelming importance of the heritage of the past to the spiritual development of each person. The article also contains a description of Korczak’s ancestors and the image of the family recorded in the text.W artykule przedstawiona została struktura i semantyka tekstu religijnego Sam na sam z Bogiem. Modlitwy tych, którzy się nie modlą, którego autorem jest znany pedagog Janusz Korczak. W tym tekście uwidoczniły się żywe zainteresowania Korczaka tematem ludzkiej duchowości. W Dedykacji zamieszczonej w części końcowej zbioru modlitw autor pisze, że są one wypowiedziami przodków, dyktowanymi przez rodziców, w czym wyraża się jego przekonanie o przemożnym znaczeniu dziedzictwa przeszłości dla rozwoju duchowego człowieka. Artykuł zawiera także opis przodków Korczaka i obraz rodziny utrwalony w analizowanym tekście
Z dziejów ogólnej teorii języka. Glosa w sprawie puścizny Humboldta i puścizny de Saussure’a
No full textAutor twierdzi, że biograficzne szczegóły dotyczące stosunku de Saussure’a do puścizny Humboldta są trudne do ustalenia. Wątpliwości Sobotki na temat de Saussure’a znajomości konkretnych pism Humboldta praktycznie nie podlegają weryfikacji, czy to pozytywnej, czy negatywnej.
Autor twierdzi, że Danielewiczowa, podobnie jak on sam i Ewa Drzazgowska, mówili tylko o pewnym uderzającym podobieństwie idei dotyczących natury języka głoszonych przez de Saussure’a w zestawieniu z tym, co można znaleźć w obszernym korpusie prac Humboldta. Ogólnie rzecz biorąc, sam Sobotka jest daleki od negowania tej powszechnie uznanej prawdy (niezależnie od tego, jakie były konkretne drogi tego, co czytał i o czym myślał de Saussure).
Autor podaje porównawczy wyciąg z głównych tez Humboldta i de Saussure’a, zwracając uwagę na pewne różnice między tymi myślicielami. Następnie przytacza szereg teoretycznych wypowiedzi Humboldta i przypomina podobne enuncjacje de Saussure’a, których poważna część jest nawet tekstualnie bliska temu, co znajdujemy u Humboldta. The author argues that the biographical details concerning de Saussure’s attitude towards Humboldt’s legacy are tough to ascertain. Sobotka’s doubts about de Saussure being familiar with Humboldt’s specific writings can hardly be conclusively resolved this way or another.
The author insists that Danielewiczowa, as well as he himself and his collaborator Drzazgowska, spoke merely about some striking affinity of ideas on the nature of language as voiced by de Saussure, compared with those to be found in the comprehensive corpus of Humboldt’s writings. On the whole, Sobotka himself is far from denying this widely acknowledged truth, too (whatever the specific paths of de Saussure’s reading and thinking might have been).
Following a comparative sample of the main claims articulated by Humboldt, on the one hand, and by de Saussure, on the other, where certain differences between the thinkers can be observed, the author culls a number of Humboldt’s theoretical sayings about language and recalls de Saussure’s similar enunciations, a considerable part of which are even textually close to those made by Humboldt.
Sam fox trot
No full textGift of Dr. Mary Jane Esplen.Piano [instrumentation]C major [key]Ragtime piano solo [form/genre]Fox [illustration]Dedicated to Irving C. Perkins [dedication]W [engraver]Publisher's advertisement on back cover [note
Swoboda wyboru pełnomocnika w ubezpieczeniu ochrony prawnej
No full textThe freedom to choose lawyer is a base of development of the legal expenses insurance market. It appeared on the basis of EU regulations in the 87/344/Directive regulations connected with principle of the freedom of choice of lawyer on the basis of Polish Insurance Activity Act. Author present practical issues connected with the terms used in the Directive “lawyer” and “prejudical stage”. Article also refers law and economic issues connected with the attempt to limit the rule of freedom to choose lawyer by introducing legal assistance and representation of the insured by the insurer.Swoboda wyboru pełnomocnika stanowi podstawę rozwoju ubezpieczeń ochrony prawnej. Została ona wprowadzona na gruncie regulacji europejskich w dyrektywie 87/344/EWG. Autor wskazuje praktyczne zagadnienia związane z użytymi w dyrektywie pojęciami: „pełnomocnik” oraz „etap przedsądowy”. Artykuł dotyczy także problemów prawnych i ekonomicznych związanych z próbami ograniczenia tej zasady przez wprowadzanie instytucji asysty prawnej oraz reprezentowanie ubezpieczonego bezpośrednio przez sam zakład ubezpieczeń
Duchowość w ujęciu Janusza Korczaka i Viktora Frankla. Płaszczyzny spotkania
No full textPrayer seems to have various functions in human life. In this paper, it has been presented as a verbal manifestation of spirituality, as a tool for elaborating experience, for giving it meaning and finally as an immanent expression of humanity. I consider this work as a place of creative meeting of two ideas, whose authors are Janusz Korczak and Viktor E. Frankl. It is a timid attempt to look at one author through the eyes of the other. The aim of this article is to explore the mental representations of God as created in the minds of the subjects who speak in Korczak’s work Sam na sam z Bogiem and, on this basis, to attempt to determine the function that prayer plays for them. It also looks at the notion of humanity and the role that spirituality, broadly defined, plays in its constitution.Modlitwa zdaje się pełnić wiele funkcji w życiu człowieka. W niniejszej pracy chciałabym przedstawić ją jako werbalny przejaw duchowości, jako narzędzie opracowywania doświadczenia, oblekania go w sens i wreszcie jako immanentny wyraz człowieczeństwa. Chciałabym potraktować tę pracę jako miejsce twórczego spotkania dwóch idei — Janusza Korczaka i Viktora E. Frankla. To nieśmiała próba spojrzenia na jednego oczami drugiego. W pracy przyjęłam za cel poznanie psychicznych reprezentacji Boga podmiotów wypowiadających się w utworze Korczaka, by na tej podstawie móc spróbować określić funkcje, jakie pełni dla nich modlitwa. Na końcu chciałabym przyjrzeć się pojęciu człowieczeństwa i roli, jaką odgrywa w jego konstytuowaniu szeroko pojęta duchowość
The Secret Activism for the benefit of the human / non-human community
No full textArtykuł stanowi opis autorskich poszukiwań pt. Sekretny Aktywizm na rzecz wspólnoty ludzko-nie-ludzkiej prowadzonych w ramach projektów badawczych Akademii Sztuk Pięknych w Katowicach. Celem tekstu jest przybliżenie głównych założeń projektu czerpiącego z zagadnień „głębokiej ekologii”, „głębokiej kultury”, „rezyliencji” i „prewencji” (w nauce i sztuce), powstałego w nawiązaniu do stanu dzisiejszej wiedzy na temat katastrofy klimatycznej. W artykule zostały zaprezentowane wybrane działania wykonane w ramach badań; obejmują one przedstawione w porządku chronologicznym przykłady prac artystycznych oraz tekst Manifestu Sekretnego Aktywizmu (wraz z opisem podejmowanych działań w celu jego popularyzacji). Sam artykuł również traktowany jest przez autorkę jako jeden z elementów projektu badawczego, pozwalający na popularyzację zagadnienia sekretnego aktywizmu oraz przekazanie realnego zaproszenia do współpracy w myśl wartości prezentowanych w projekcie.The article is a description of the author’s research entitled “Secret Activism for the Human-Non-Human Community” conducted as part of the research projects of the Academy of Fine Arts and Design in Katowice. The aim of the text is to present the main assumptions of the project, which draws on issues of ‘deep ecology’, ‘deep culture’, ‘resilience’ and ‘prevention’ (in science and art) and was created in relation to the state of contemporary knowledge of climate catastrophe. The article presents a selection of the activities carried out as part of the research; these include, presented in chronological order, examples of artworks and the text of the Secret Activism Manifesto (along with a description of the attempts made to popularise it). The article itself is also treated by the author as one of the elements of the research project, allowing for the popularisation of the issue of secret activism and the transmission of a real invitation to cooperate in accordance with the values presented in
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A man thrown into the world in the concept of Václav Havel
No full textAutorka przedstawia koncepcję wrzucenia człowieka w świat w ujęciu Václava Havla. Analizuje zjawisko horyzontu absolutnego i horyzontu konkretnego, sam moment „wrzucenia” oraz związany z nim proces stawania się człowieka – podmiotu. Konstytuowanie się podmiotu odbywa się wielowymiarowo – autorka zwraca uwagę na relację podmiotu do samego siebie, do drugiego człowieka, do świata.The author presents the concept of throwing a person into the world from the perspective of Václav Havel. She analyzes the phenomenon of the absolute horizon and the concrete horizon, the very moment of "throwing," and the associated process of becoming a human subject. The constitution of the subject occurs multidimensionally – the author highlights the subject's relationship with themselves, with another person, and with the world
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