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The people behind the papers – Léa Rambaud-Lavigne, Namrata Gundiah, Arezki Boudaoud and Pradeep Das
No full textInternational audienceThe shoot apical meristem is a key stem cell niche in plants, and proper stem cell maintenance is partly regulated by CLAVATA3 (CLV3). Without CLV3 meristems overgrow, but the mechanistic basis of this phenotype was unclear. A new paper in Development suggests that CLV3 modulates the physical properties of meristematic stem cells, and that these properties help shape meristem morphology. To learn more about the story behind the paper, we caught up with first author Léa Rambaud-Lavigne and corresponding authors Namrata Gundiah, Arezki Boudaoud and Pradeep Das
Bollywood cinema: A critical genealogy
Get PDF"Bollywood" has finally made it to the Oxford English Dictionary. The 2005 edition defines it as: "a name for the Indian popular film industry, based in Bombay. Origin 1970s. Blend of Bombay and Hollywood." The incorporation of the word in the OED acknowledges the strength of a film industry which, with the coming of sound in 1931, has produced some 9,000 films. (This must not be confused with the output of Indian cinema generally, which would be four times more). What is less evident from the OED definition is the way in which the word has acquired its current meaning and has displaced its earlier descriptors (Bombay Cinema, Indian Popular Cinema, Hindi Cinema), functioning, perhaps even horrifyingly, as an "empty signifier" (Prasad) that may be variously used for a reading of popular Indian cinema. The triumph of the term (over the others) is nothing less than spectacular and indicates, furthermore, the growing global sweep of this cinema not just as cinema qua cinema but as cinema qua social effects and national cultural coding. Although Indian film producers in particular, and pockets of Indian spectators generally, continue to feel uneasy with it (the vernacular press came around to using "Bollywood" only reluctantly), its ascendancy has been such that Bombay Dreams (the Andrew Lloyd Weber musical) and the homegrown Merchants of Bollywood both become signifiers of a cultural logic which transcends cinema and is a global marker of Indian modernity. As the Melbourne (March 2006) closing ceremony of the Commonwealth Games showed, Bollywood will be the cultural practice through which Indian national culture will be projected when the games are held in Delhi in 2010. International games (the Olympics, World Cup Soccer, Asian Games, Commonwealth Games, and so on) are often expressions of a nation's own emerging modernity. For India that modernity, in the realm of culture, is increasingly being interpellated by Bollywood
The Surabhi Theatre–An Oasis of Telugu Theatre
Get PDFThis document is a thesis submitted in partial fulfillment of the Master of Arts degree in Theatre Arts. It is a detailed account of author Pradeep Aswini Gurrala’s study of the Surabhi Theatre in Telangana, India. The thesis follows the journey of a 134-year-old theatre company in four chapters: puppet show to stage show; the evolution of the Surabhi Theatre; the decline of Surabhi Theatre; and Surabhi Theatre as a cultural heritage. Appendices and works cited are included
The combined incidence of taxes and public expenditures in the Philippines
Get PDFIncidence studies of fiscal policy in developing countries typically examine either the distribution of tax burdens or the incidence of public expenditures. But the central issue for policymakers is the combined or net incidence of fiscal activities. One reason that combined incidence studies are so rare is that they require detailed data on both taxation and public spending. The authors show that the net incidence of fiscal policy in a country with average data - the Philippines - can be estimated using a variety of data sources and tools, using simplifying assumptions. For 20 years, the Philippine economy has experienced a series of balance of payments crises triggered by fiscal crises. It has had an unsatisfactory record of poverty alleviation. The authors examine net fiscal incidence to find out how poverty will be affected by the rise in taxes and the cut in spending. They found that: 1) the incidence pattern of taxes is basically neutral. Contrary to expectations, indirect taxes are only slightly regressive; and 2) it is the pattern of expenditures that drives the combined incidence, which is progressive.Public Sector Economics&Finance,Environmental Economics&Policies,Health Systems Development&Reform,Economic Theory&Research,Health Economics&Finance,Environmental Economics&Policies,Public Sector Economics&Finance,Economic Theory&Research,Health Economics&Finance,Banks&Banking Reform
An analysis of benefits from the use of the RAPTOR and Bridge geographic information systems
No full textThe Richard Zerbe and Associates analysis team was contracted by Multnomah County, Oregon, to perform a return-on-investment study for two GIS platforms - RAPTOR and Bridge - used for emergency response.The RAPTOR and Bridge projects -- Methods -- Findings : RAPTOR -- Findings : Bridge -- These findings are conservative -- References -- The RAPTOR program survey -- The Bridge program surveyRyan Bodanyi, Adonis Ducksworth, Tyler Scott, Pradeep Singh, Richard ZerbeTitle from PDF title page (viewed on April 5, 2022)This archived document is maintained by the State Library of Oregon as part of the Oregon Documents Depository Program. It is for informational purposes and may not be suitable for legal purposesIncludes bibliographical references (page 23)Supported by a grant from Multnomah County, OregonMode of access: Internet from the Oregon Government Publications CollectionText in Englis
Biochar for horticultural and agricultural applications using high temperature torrefaction technology: Biochar for horticultural and agricultural applications using high temperature torrefaction technology
No full textBiochar for horticultural and agricultural applications using high temperature torrefaction technology Pradeep Ravi Supervisors: Prof Dr. D.J.E.M Roekaerts, ir.Bart de Vries, Dr. Luis Cutz, Dr.Lorenzo Botto & Dr.Ralph Lindeboom Biomass currently accounts for less than 10 percentage of the world’s renewable energy production. Currently the major global sustainability issue stems from the sourcing of virgin wood chips from dense forests for pellet production. An alternative is to use residual biomass from agriculture or forestry, which is produced in large volumes, to produce different products that range from biofuels to chemicals via thermochemical conversion technologies. Among thermochemical technologies, torrefaction is a promising route to produce solid biofuel known as biochar. With an increasing potential for biomass production coupled with an increased scrutiny on the use of biomass as a green fuel, the need for alternative clean applications for the biochar is critical. The aim of this study is to investigate new and novel agricultural residues or other waste streams to produce biochar using high temperature (350 °C) torrefaction technology. The obtained biochar is evaluated experimentally to determine the best feedstocks out of the ones that are selected from a performance and cost point of view for horticultural applications. . This research aims to provide a clear and useful analytical tool which will benefit the scientific community to select suitable biomass materials based on material properties and end applications. The efficacy for the various torrefied biomass feedstocks on the soil and its stability are tested. Overall, about 50 different biomass feedstocks were identified and evaluated based on past performances from literature. The top 10 best performing feedstocks were sourced and subjected to various physical and chemical characterization tests with a specific focus on soil remediation. The selected materials were torrefied in a fixed bed pilot reactor Scanning Electron Microscopy with Energy Dispersive X-Ray Spectroscopy (SEM-EDS), Brunauer–Emmett–Teller (BET) and pH measurements. Ultimately the feedstocks were scored and ranked from best to worst performing biochar for soil remediation and sequestration-based applications. The results of this project indicate potential for biochar production from woody, grassy and other processed materials that could help to remove the dependence on evergreen forests and wood chips. The system proposed in this work could also yield negative emissions since the feedstocks are residual flows and the biochar is going to be used in the soil.Electrical Engineering | Sustainable Energy Technolog
Epigenetic silencing of miR-26A1 in chronic lymphocytic leukemia and mantle cell lymphoma: Impact on EZH2 expression
No full textDownregulation of miR26A1 has been reported in various B-cell malignancies; however, the mechanism behind its deregulation remains largely unknown. We investigated miR26A1 methylation and expression levels in a well-characterized series of chronic lymphocytic leukemia (CLL) and mantle cell lymphoma (MCL). From 450K methylation arrays, we first observed miR26A1 (cg26054057) as uniformly hypermethylated in MCL (n = 24) (all >75%), while CLL (n = 18) showed differential methylation between prognostic subgroups. Extended analysis using pyrosequencing confirmed our findings and real-time quantitative PCR verified low miR26A1 expression in both CLL (n = 70) and MCL (n = 38) compared to normal B-cells. Notably, the level of miR26A1 methylation predicted outcome in CLL, with higher levels seen in poor-prognostic, IGHV-unmutated CLL. Since EZH2 was recently reported as a target for miR26A1, we analyzed the expression levels of both miR26A1 and EZH2 in primary CLL samples and observed an inverse correlation. By overexpression of miR26A1 in CLL and MCL cell lines, reduced EZH2 protein levels were observed using both Western blot and flow cytometry. In contrast, methyl-inhibitor treatment led to upregulated miR26A1 expression with a parallel decrease of EZH2 expression. Finally, increased levels of apoptosis were observed in miR26A1-overexpressing cell lines, further underscoring the functional relevance of miR26A1. In summary, we propose that epigenetic silencing of miR26A1 is required for the maintenance of increased levels of EZH2, which in turn translate into a worse outcome, as shown in CLL, highlighting miR26A1 as a tumor suppressor miRNA.</p
The State of Teacher Education in France: A Critique
No full textPradeep Kumar Misra, The State of Teacher Education in France: A Critique, FMSH-WP-2014-58, january 2014. Pour télécharger ce document sur HALSHS The author Dr. Pradeep Kumar Misra is an Associate Professor in the Faculty of Education and Allied Sciences of M.J.P. Rohilkhand University, Bareilly, India. His research specializations are Teacher Education, Educational Technology and Lifelong Learning. Acknowledgements I am extremely grateful to the Fondation maison des Sciences de l'Homme (FMSH..
The Healing Potential of Nidra in Ayurvedic Medicine: A Comprehensive Overview
Get PDFNidra is considered an essential aspect of maintaining overall health and well-being according to Ayurveda, the ancient Indian system of medicine. The article delves into the Ayurvedic principles and philosophies that underpin the significance of Nidra in promoting physical, mental, and emotional healing.
Ayurvedic understanding of sleep and its relationship with the body\u27s Doshas (energetic forces) - Vata, Pitta, and Kapha. It highlights how an imbalance in these Doshas can disrupt the quality and duration of sleep, leading to various health issues. Additionally, the article explores the concept of "Sukha Nidra" (restful sleep) as an integral part of Ayurvedic daily routines (dinacharya) and its impact on overall vitality.
Therapeutic benefits of Nidra in addressing specific health concerns, such as stress, anxiety, insomnia, and fatigue. It explores the role of Nidra in promoting cellular rejuvenation, hormonal balance, and the restoration of the body\u27s natural healing mechanisms. Ayurvedic practices, such as the use of herbs, oils, and lifestyle modifications, to enhance the quality of sleep are also discussed.
Ayurvedic techniques and practices that can optimize Nidra and facilitate deeper, more restorative sleep. These include meditation, Pranayama (breathing exercises), yoga asanas (postures), and the adoption of a balanced Ayurvedic diet. The article emphasizes the holistic nature of Nidra, highlighting its ability to address imbalances on physical, mental, and spiritual levels. Overall, this comprehensive overview aims to shed light on the healing potential of Nidra, providing valuable insights for individuals seeking natural and holistic approaches to improve sleep quality and overall well-being
Panchakarma procedures for a healthy life that can be performed at home
Get PDFPanchakarma, a treasure of our ancient medicinal system, effectively removes toxins from our body that are considered a source of many illnesses. Panchakarma is an Ayurvedic way of purifying our bodies through the detoxification process. The toxins are generally eliminated by the five therapies, namely Vamana, Virechana, Basti, Nasya, and Rakthamoksha along with the Panchakarma regime. Detoxification helps strengthen our immune system and rejuvenate our body. Panchakarma helps in balancing the Tridoshas. In a nutshell, this facilitates achieving overall well-being of mind, body, and soul. While panchakarma is typically performed at an ayurvedic center by a skilled and trained ayurvedic doctor, it can also be carried out at home to accommodate factors like time and logistical limitations. Panchakarma is done at home by consuming a few simple home remedies and following an Ayurvedic regime. A few Panchkarma procedures can be done at home, but first we have to decide the type of procedure that could be useful for an individual. So, it\u27s necessary to consult with the physician about Poorvakarma, Paschatkarma and suitable procedures according to Ritu, Roga and the individual\u27s Prakriti
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