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Emeline Renz, CSCJ Supplemental Assignments, Spring 2020
No full textCSCJ Supplemental Assignments, Spring 2020. Submitted by Emeline Renz, GIS Coordinator, Sociology and Criminal Justice Department, Clark Atlanta University
Emeline Renz, Clark Atlanta University, April 20, 2020
Get PDFStatement submitted by Emeline Renz, GIS Coordinator (Faculty/Staff), Sociology and Criminal Justice Department, Clark Atlanta University
Susan Glaspell’s Poetics and Politics of Rebellion, Iowa City, University of Iowa Press, 2017, 258 p
No full textInternational audience“In Susan Glaspell’s Poetics and Politics of Rebellion, Emeline Jouve has cleared away what Lawrence Langer once called Glaspell’s ‘old lace’ to reveal the ‘steel lining beneath the tender surface’—the politics and, really, outrage at injustice and belief in democratic idealism that are at the center of Glaspell’s dramaturgy—and her raison d’être as a writer.”—Drew Eisenhauer, Coventry UniversityA pioneer of American modern drama and founding member of the Provincetown Players, Susan Glaspell (1876–1948) wrote plays of a kind that Robert Brustein defines as a “drama of revolt,” an expression of the dramatists’ discontent with the prevailing social, political, and artistic order. Her works display her determination to put an end to the alienating norms that, in her eyes and those of her bohemian peers, were stifling American society. This determination both to denounce infringements on individual rights and to reform American life through the theatre shapes the political dimension of her drama of revolt.Analyzing plays from the early Trifles (1916) through Springs Eternal (1943) and the undated, incomplete Wings, author Emeline Jouve illustrates the way that Glaspell’s dramas addressed issues of sexism, the impact of World War I on American values, and the relationship between individuals and their communities, among other concerns. Jouve argues that Glaspell turns the playhouse into a courthouse, putting the hypocrisy of American democracy on trial. In staging rebels fighting for their rights in fictional worlds that reflect her audience’s extradiegetic reality, she explores the strategies available to individuals to free themselves from oppression. Her works envisage a better future for both her fictive insurgents and her spectators, whom she encourages to consider which modes of revolt are appropriate and effective for improving the society they live in. The playwright defines social reform in terms of collaboration, which she views as an alternative to the dominant, alienating social and political structures. Not simply accusing but proposing solutions in her plays, she wrote dramas that enacted a positive revolt.A must for students of Glaspell and her contemporaries, as well as scholars of American theatre and literature of the first half of the twentieth century
D. Stuttard (ed.), Looking at Medea: Essays and a translation of Euripides’ tragedy
No full text"Euripides’ Medea is one of the most often read, studied and performed of all Greek tragedies": such an introduction of the great Greek classics by Bloomsbury, the publisher of Looking at Medea. Essays and a translation of Euripides’ tragedy raises great expectations. Is it possible, in 2014, to offer new significant insights into Euripides’ most discussed play? Founder of the theatre company Actors of Dionysus, editor or author of several books on Ancient Greek drama and translator, David St..
Integrating somatics and meditation into dance curriculum
Get PDFIt can feel impossible to find time to add moments of healthful relaxation to an already crowded dance schedule, but it's something that can enhance a dancer's body and mind. Many universities offer a few courses in somatic techniques, but often they are minimal. The author proposes series of daily classes be offered to dance majors, consisting of Improvisation or Gaga Technique, Stretch and Conditioning, Mindful Meditation, Yoga, and Foam Roller coupled with Self and Partner Massage
Exercise training to reduce cardiovascular risk in patients with metabolic syndrome and type 2 diabetes mellitus: How does it work?
No full textMetabolic syndrome (MetS) – a clustering of pathological conditions, including abdominal obesity, hypertension, dyslipidemia and hyperglycaemia – is closely associated with the development of type 2 diabetes mellitus (T2DM) and a high risk of cardiovascular disease.
A combination of multigenetic predisposition and lifestyle choices accounts for the varying inter-individual risk to develop MetS and T2DM, as well as for the individual amount of the increase in cardiovascular risk in those patients. A physically active lifestyle can offset about half of the genetically mediated cardiovascular risk. Yet, the extent to which standardized exercise programmes can reduce cardiovascular risk differs between patients. Exercise parameters, such as frequency, intensity, type and duration or number of repetitions, differentially target metabolic function, vascular health and physical fitness. In addition, exercise-induced molecular mechanisms are modulated by other patient-specific variables, such as age, diet and medication.
This review discusses the molecular and cellular mechanisms underlying the effects of exercise training on cardiovascular risk specifically in patients with MetS and T2DM.The author(s) disclosed receipt of the following financial support for the research, authorship and/or publication of this article: NK, MB and MD are supported by the German Centre for Cardiovascular Research (DZHK, partner sites Berlin (NK) and Greifswald (MB, MD)). EMVC is supported by the Fund for Scientific Research Flanders
Periodics composites for vibroacoustic wideband absorption
No full textCes travaux de thèse sont consacrés à l’analyse des phénomènes ondulatoires se produisant dans les structures périodiques : des phénomènes comme les réflexions de Bragg ou les résonances locales qui émergent dans de telles structures permettent de contrôler la propagation des ondes, et ces structures présentent donc des propriétés spécifiques. Dans le premier chapitre, des outils numériques permettant de déterminer les relations de dispersion dans les structures périodiques sont présentées, et notamment la méthode de Floquet-Bloch qui sert de référence dans l’analyse des milieux périodiques. Cette technique consiste à résoudre le problème sur une cellule unitaire avec des conditions limites adaptées, cependant l’introduction d’amortissement dans les cas 2D et 3D n’est pas facile. Elle est mise en œuvre dans le deuxième chapitre pour étudier la propagation des ondes dans un méta matériau comprenant des performations rectangulaires, hiérarchiques et auxétiques (coefficient de poisson négatif). L’influence des paramètres géométriques de la cellule sur la dispersion et les propriétés mécaniques de la structure est investiguée en utilisant une méthode d’homogénéisation. Une validation expérimentale est effectuée sur un réseau en polyméthacrylate de méthyle (PMMA) en utilisant un vibromètre3d à balayage. Dans le troisième chapitre, une alternative à la méthode de Floquet-Bloch pour étudier la propagation d’ondes dans des milieux dissipatifs est décrite : la méthode intitulée « Shift cell operator ». Elle est basée sur une reformulation du problème aux équations aux dérivés partielles, la périodicité étant incluse dans le comportement global de la structure et des conditions de continuité sur les bords de la cellule sont imposés. Cette stratégie permet de résoudre le problème quelle que soit l’évolution en fréquence de propriétés de la cellule. Des outils de post-traitement des diagrammes de dispersion avec amortissement sont proposés basés notamment sur une analyse de la vitesse de groupe. Dans le dernier chapitre, la démarche est appliquées sur une structure périodique amortie consistant en un guide d’ondes bidirectionnel infini mêlant aluminium et polymère hautement dissipatif. Les résultats obtenus sur une structure finie intégrant une interface composée d’un ensemble distribué de ces cellules unitaires confirment le caractère adaptatif du méta matériau ainsi conçu. Une confrontation de ces résultats à des résultats expérimentaux a permis de confirmer ce comportement.The understanding of wave propagation in periodic structures is proposed in this work. Periodic structures exhibit very specific properties in terms of wave propagation. First, some numerical tools for dispersion analysis of periodic structures are presented. The classical Floquet-Bloch approach is first presented, as a reference. This technique uses proper boundary conditions on the unit cell, but dealing with damping is not easy for 2D or 3D cases. Secondly, a metamaterial with hierarchical, auxetic (negative Poisson ratio) rectangular perforations is presented using the Floquet-Bloch method as a reference. Some numerical eigenvalue tools are used for the dispersion analysis of this structure. A geometric parametric investigation of these rectangular perforations using a numerical asymptotic homogenisation finite element approach is done. The experimental validation is performed with a network based on polymethyl methacrylate (PMMA) using a 3D scanning vibrometer. Third, the Shift cell operator technique is described. It consists in a reformulation of the PDE problem by shifting in terms of wave number the space derivatives appearing in the mechanical behavior operator inside the cell, while imposing continuity boundary conditions on the borders of the domain. Damping effects can be introduced in the system. This strategy make it possible to solve the problem with an arbitrary frequency dependency of the physical properties of the cell. A focus is proposed on tools for the post-processing of dispersion diagrams in damped configurations like group velocity. Finally, an adaptive metamaterial based on the combination of metallic parts with highly dissipative polymeric interface is designed. In order to validate the design and the adaptive character of the metamaterial, results issued from a full 3D model of a finite structure embedding an interface composed by a distributed set of the unit cells are presented. After this step, a comparison between the results obtained using the tunable structure simulation and the experimental results is presented
Chemical literature and its use : notes of twelve Lectures, in chemistry 92, required of third year students in chemistry and chemical engineering, University of Illinois.
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Spatial Patterns and Short-term Changes of Coral Assemblages Along a Cross-shelf Gradient in the Southwestern Lagoon of New Caledonia
No full textInternational audienceCoral reef assemblages generally form gradients of spatial structures which are governed by a variety of interacting physical and biological processes that vary in intensity, frequency, and spatial scale. Assessing the structure of contemporary reef assemblages may help to understand future changes and to identify appropriate conservation actions. The spatial distribution and interannual variability (from 2006 to 2008) of coral assemblages were investigated at 10 stations in the southwestern lagoon of New Caledonia, and the strength of the cross-shelf gradient was evaluated. Coral cover, generic richness, and abundance of adult and juvenile assemblages were highly variable within and among the three major reef habitats (fringing, mid-shelf, and barrier reefs). Abundance increased with distance from shore, whereas generic richness and cover were not correlated with shelf position. Assemblage composition was generally related to habitat, even though some mid-shelf and fringing reef assemblages resembled those observed on other habitats. A significant correlation between juvenile and adult distributions was recorded, suggesting that adult assemblages are partly controlled by the short-term history of recruitment patterns. The interannual variation of coral assemblages was far less pronounced, with significant changes only detected at some mid-shelf and barrier reefs, for a few genera characterised by high turnover
Effectiveness of virtual reality in reducing patient anxiety before and after the extraction of third molars under local anaesthesia: a randomised study
No full textAnxiety related to dental care remains widespread. It has been demonstrated to be a significant factor in the failure of local anaesthesia. Effectively managing this anxiety is key to ensuring the success of the procedure. VR has recently emerged in the medical field as a new non-pharmacological tool to reduce anxiety in patients undergoing various procedures. The aim of this study is to assess the usefulness of VR in reducing the anxiety experienced by patients during the extraction of wisdom teeth under local anaesthesia. This study was a prospective, single-centre, controlled, open-label study, randomized into two balanced parallel groups. The primary objective was to assess the effectiveness of VR in reducing anxiety during the extraction of three or more than three wisdom teeth under local anaesthesia. The aim was to demonstrate a difference of at least 1.5 points on a 10-point scale between the VR group and the control group. 105 patients were included. 53 in the control group and 52 in the intervention group. Statistically, no significant difference was observed between the intervention group and the control group regarding the mean change in anxiety between the preoperative and postoperative periods ( -1.8 ± 3.5 for the intervention group versus -1.6 ± 4.1 for the control group; P = 0.75). Further studies are needed to determine the effectiveness of VR glasses in reducing anxiety in patients undergoing the extraction of third molars under local anaesthesia
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