451 research outputs found
Lise Bissonnette, La passion du présent, 1987
No full textImbert Patrick. Lise Bissonnette, La passion du présent, 1987. In: Communication. Information Médias Théories, volume 9 n°3, été 1988. pp. 120-121
Essays on subjective expectations and stated preferences.
No full textThis dissertation's unifying theme is the study of subjective data, with particular emphasis on subjective expectations. Eliciting expectations of survey respondents has become a frequent practice in economics over the last decade. This thesis presents studies of such data, analyzing expectations of future income, behavior of participants in an economic experiment, reform of the Dutch pension system, and perceived survival probabilities at older ages. Some chapters focus on the study of expectations per se, analyzing, for instance, who are the individuals reporting higher probabilities that a given outcome will realize, or discussing the rationality of these expectations. Several chapters discuss important econometric issues in the analysis of subjective expectations, proposing ways to estimate models including this information or discussing the importance of heterogeneity in expectations to identify key preference parameters in an economic model. The last chapter discusses an approach to estimate a life-cycle model without having to elicit detailed expectations by relying on stated preferences, another type of subjective data.
A. Lajoie, J.-M. Brisson, S. Normand, A. Bissonnette, Le statut juridique des peuples autochtones et le pluralisme juridique
No full textA. Lajoie, J.-M. Brisson, S. Normand, A. Bissonnette, Le statut juridique des peuples autochtones et le pluralisme juridique. In: Revue internationale de droit comparé. Vol. 49 N°3, Juillet-septembre 1997. pp. 739-742
A. Lajoie, J.-M. Brisson, S. Normand, A. Bissonnette, Le statut juridique des peuples autochtones et le pluralisme juridique
No full textA. Lajoie, J.-M. Brisson, S. Normand, A. Bissonnette, Le statut juridique des peuples autochtones et le pluralisme juridique. In: Revue internationale de droit comparé. Vol. 49 N°3, Juillet-septembre 1997. pp. 739-742
Mating skew in Barbary macaque males: the role of female mating synchrony, female behavior, and male–male coalitions
No full textA fundamental question of sexual selection
theory concerns the causes and consequences of reproductive
skew among males. The priority of access (PoA)
model (Altmann, Ann NY Acad Sci 102:338–435, 1962)
has been the most influential framework in primates living
in permanent, mixed-sex groups, but to date it has only
been tested with the appropriate data on female synchrony
in a handful of species. In this paper, we used mating data
from one large semi-free ranging group of Barbary
macaques: (1) to provide the first test of the priority-of-access model in this species, using mating data from 11
sexually active females (including six females that were
implanted with a hormonal contraceptive but who showed
levels of sexual activity comparable to those of naturally
cycling females) and (2) to determine the proximate
mechanism(s) underlying male mating skew. Our results
show that the fit of the observed distribution of matings
with sexually attractive females to predictions of the PoA
model was poor, with lower-ranking males mating more
than expected. While our work confirms that female
mating synchrony sets an upper limit to monopolization
by high-ranking individuals, other factors are also important.
Coalitionary activity was the main tactic used by males
to lower mating skew in the study group. Coalitions were
expressed in a strongly age-related fashion and allowed
subordinate, post-prime males to increase their mating
success by targeting more dominant, prime males. Conversely,
females, while mating promiscuously with several males during a given mating cycle, were more likely to initiate their consortships with prime males, thus reducing the overall effectiveness of coalitions. We conclude that
high-ranking Barbary macaque males have a limited ability to monopolize mating access, leading to a modest
mating skew among them
sj-docx-1-eeg-10.1177_15500594211057355 - Supplemental material for Alteration of Resting Electroencephalography by Acute Caffeine Consumption in Early Phase Psychosis
No full textSupplemental material, sj-docx-1-eeg-10.1177_15500594211057355 for Alteration of Resting Electroencephalography by Acute Caffeine Consumption in Early Phase Psychosis by Jenna N. Bissonnette, T-Jay Anderson, Katelyn J. McKearney, Philip G. Tibbo and Derek J. Fisher in Clinical EEG and Neuroscience</p
Are life sentences without the possibility of parole for multiple murders "cruel and unusual"? A constitutional comparative case analysis of R V Bissonnette: Canadian and American perspective
No full textFor two countries that share a border, there is a paucity of comparative research examining section 12 of the Canadian Charter of Rights and Freedoms and the United States Eighth Amendment. This study critically examines Canada’s and America's divergent legal frameworks and jurisprudential interpretations surrounding Cruel and Unusual Punishment and Life of Imprisonment Without the Possibility of Parole for multiple murderers. The study employs a hypothetical application of the R v Bissonnette decision to the United States context to illustrate the complexities and distinctions inherent in their respective legal frameworks. By examining the constitutional underpinnings, jurisprudential traditions, and societal factors that shape each country's approach to sentencing in cases involving multiple murders, this analysis elucidates the role of the R v Bissonnette case in highlighting the differences between the two nations. Through an in-depth exploration of the living tree doctrine in Canada and the competing interpretations of originalism, textualism, and the living constitution in the United States, the study reveals how these differing constitutional paradigms inform the balance between punishment, deterrence, rehabilitation, and the protection of human rights in the context of criminal justice. The findings underscore the importance of cross-jurisdictional dialogue and comparative research to foster a deeper understanding of the underlying principles and values that guide each legal system, ultimately contributing to developing more humane and effective sentencing policies across jurisdictions
sj-docx-1-bna-10.1177_23982128211073431 – Supplemental material for Interaction of sex and cannabis in adult in vivo brain imaging studies: A systematic review
No full textSupplemental material, sj-docx-1-bna-10.1177_23982128211073431 for Interaction of sex and cannabis in adult in vivo brain imaging studies: A systematic review by Ashley M. Francis, Jenna N. Bissonnette, Sarah E. MacNeil, Candice E. Crocker, Philip G. Tibbo and Derek J. Fisher in Brain and Neuroscience Advances</p
Consensus recommendations for the treatment of basal cell carcinomas in Gorlin syndrome with topical methylaminolaevulinate-photodynamic therapy
No full textPatients with Gorlin syndrome develop multiple basal cell carcinomas (BCC), for which treatment is often difficult. Methylaminolevulinate-photodynamic therapy (MAL-PDT) is approved for the treatment of superficial and nodular BCCs in Canada and several European countries.
OBJECTIVES:
To establish consensus recommendations for the use of MAL-PDT in patients with Gorlin syndrome.
METHODS:
The Gorlin consensus panel was comprised of 7 dermatologists who had treated a total of 83 patients with Gorlin syndrome using MAL-PDT. Consensus was developed based on the personal experience of the expert and results of literature review (on PUBMED using the keywords 'MAL' and 'PDT' and 'Gorlin' or 'naevoid basal cell carcinoma syndrome').
RESULTS:
Consensus was reached among the experts and the literature review identified 9 relevant reports. The experts considered MAL-PDT a generally effective and safe therapy for treatment of BCC in Gorlin syndrome. For superficial BCC (sBCC), all sizes can be treated, and in nodular BCC (nBCC), better efficacy can be achieved in thinner lesions (<2 mm in thickness). MAL-PDT treatment schedule should be performed according to labelling although in individual cases, it may be adapted and performed on a monthly basis based on clinical assessment. Follow-up should be related to frequency of recurrence, and severity, number and location of lesions. Multiple lesions and large areas may be treated during the same session; however, adequate pain management should be considered.
CONCLUSIONS:
MAL-PDT is safe and effective in patients with Gorlin syndrome. Utilization of these recommendations may improve efficacy and clearance rates in this population
La peine de perpétuité réelle en contexte d’extradition : quelle portée territoriale pour l’arrêt Bissonnette ?
No full textDans l’arrêt Bissonnette (2022), la Cour suprême a conclu qu’une peine d’emprisonnement à vie sans possibilité réaliste de libération conditionnelle avant cinquante ans était intrinsèquement contraire à la dignité humaine. Une question surgit aussitôt : cette décision aura‑t‑elle des implications en matière d’extradition, considérant que le Canada partage sa frontière avec un pays qui inflige encore massivement cette peine? Pour répondre à cette question, cet article revient sur le processus de pondération qui préside à l’évaluation de la constitutionnalité des décisions de l’exécutif lorsque celui‑ci expose un individu à une peine contraire aux valeurs canadiennes à l’étranger. Une attention spéciale sera accordée aux arguments soulevés dans l’arrêt Burns (2001), où l’extradition de deux individus passibles de la peine de mort aux États‑Unis avait été jugée inconstitutionnelle. Tout en prenant soin de souligner les différences entre les articles 7 et 12 de la Charte canadienne des droits et libertés, l’auteur montre toute la difficulté pour la philosophie pénale canadienne de se montrer à la hauteur des principes qu’elle proclame en contexte d’extradition.In the Bissonnette case (2022), the Supreme Court concluded that a sentence of life imprisonment without realistic parole eligibility for fifty years was inherently contrary to human dignity. This immediately raises the question: will this decision have implications for extradition, considering that Canada shares a border with a country where life sentences are imposed on a regular basis? To address the question, this article delves into the balancing process that governs the assessment of the constitutionality of executive decisions when individuals are exposed to a sentence in another country that is contrary to Canadian values. Special attention will be given to the arguments raised in the Burns case (2001) in which the extradition of two individuals to the United States of America where they faced the death penalty was deemed unconstitutional. While carefully highlighting the differences between sections 7 and 12 of the Canadian Charter of Rights and Freedoms, the author shows how difficult it is for Canadian penal philosophy to live up to its own standards in the context of extradition.Para el caso Bissonnette (2022), la Corte Suprema del Canadá concluyó que una cadena perpetua sin posibilidad realista de libertad condicional antes de cincuenta años era intrínsecamente contraria a la dignidad humana. Una pregunta surge inmediatamente: ¿tendrá esta decisión implicaciones en materia de extradición, considerando que Canadá comparte frontera con un país que sigue imponiendo esta pena de forma masiva? Para responder a esta pregunta, este artículo examina el proceso de ponderación que rige la evaluación de la constitucionalidad de las decisiones del ejecutivo cuando éste expone a una persona en el extranjero a una pena contraria a los valores canadienses. Se prestará especial atención a los argumentos planteados en el caso Burns (2001), en el que se consideró inconstitucional la extradición de dos individuos que se enfrentaban a la pena de muerte en Estados Unidos. A la vez que destaca las diferencias entre los artículos 7 y 12 de la Carta Canadiense de Derechos y Libertades, el autor muestra lo difícil que resulta para la filosofía penal canadiense estar a la altura de los principios que proclama en el contexto de la extradición
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