116 research outputs found
Cecile-C-Remy/Paleo_Finland: Data archive: Climatic and vegetational controls of Holocene wildfire regimes in the boreal forest of northern Fennoscandia
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Edyta Stein,córka narodu żydowskiego
No full textThis article discusses the rich relation between Judaism and Christianity, one of the issues addressed by Stein in her intellectual explorations, as well as a matter pivotal in her life. By referring to Stein’s texts, her letters and other documents, as well as a claim made by commentators of her work and life, the author tries to expose numerous falsities and myths that arouse about Stein’s life. Beginning with an overview of Judaic tradition in which Stein grew up, the author then depicts the socio-political situation of Breslau as well as Stein’s family history. Next, C. Rastoin emphasises the moment when Stein recognised the power of Cross and joined the Catholic Church, yet at the same time did not cease to love the Jewish nation or feel a member of it. The last part of the text outlines Israel’s theology as well as a request for Judeo-Christian reconciliation and reciprocal respect
Opposing Integration on Matters of Social and Normative Preferences: A New Dimension of Political Contestation in the EU
No full textWith the enlargement of the EU agenda, an increasing number of actors contest the legitimacy of EU-level decisions in policy areas where ethical preferences are at stake. This discourse, which is articulated by mainstream political parties and civil society actors, represents a new type of political contestation in the Union. Copyright (c) 2008 The Author(s). Journal compilation (c) 2008 Blackwell Publishing Ltd.
Monitoring computer-based training over computer networks
No full textAs time is becoming an ever more precious commodity in today's workplace, effective training is also taking on an increasingly important role, but finding the time to train today's workforce is becoming increasingly difficult. With employees in diverse locations across the country and across the world and some working from home, on the road or "hot-desking" we have to take a new approach to training.
Fortunately computer-based training can solve many of the traditional problems such as the need to bring all trainees together in the same location at the same time. With today's sophisticated
computer-based training applications motivated employees can train where they want, at home or
at work, and when they want, at lunchtime or after work.
However, there is also a basic legal and pedagogical requirement to record who has been trained and in what. This is very easy in a traditional training scenario, but much more difficult in today's training environments. This problem is currently the major obstacle to the widespread adoption of computer-based training, and looking for a solution to these problems was the aim of this research. This research began by investigating the processes used by multimedia developers when creating Computer Based Training (CBT) applications, identifying the current methodologies, techniques
and tools that they use. Very quickly it was easy to see that developers use a whole range of
development tools and that their expertise is primarily in the design of training applications, not in programming. Similarly the students want credit for the training that they undergo but do not want to be distracted by an intrusive monitoring system. The role of the Training Manager is equally important. He or she needs to be able to quickly assess the situation of an individual or a group of students and take remedial action where necessary. Balancing all of these needs in a single generic solution to the monitored training problem was the single biggest challenge. This research has addressed these important problems and has developed a solution that permits the monitoring of student training progress in any location and at any time in a way that is totally transparent to the user. The author integrates this additional functionality into a new or existing training through a drag-and-drop interface which is very easy to use, creating a monitoring experience which is totally transparent to the trainee and the Training Manager receives a summary database of student progress. Specifically the system uses a library of C++ functions that interface to Authorware, Director,
Toolbook or a C++ application. The functions permit an author to open a monitoring database at
the start of a training session and close it at the end. Whilst the database is open we can record any data that we require regarding student progress and performance. On closing the session the resulting database is sent to a central collation point using FTP. Students are identified
automatically through their IP address, from their network login or ask them to logon to the
training session manually. The system can write any database format that is required and if the
network is unavailable when the session ends the database will be saved locally until the next
training session. At the central collation point a specially written application takes the many
databases created by individual training sessions and collates them into one large database that can
be queried by the training manager. Small trials were initially performed with a prototype system at the collaborating company, CBL
Technology Ltd, which in turn led to larger trials at both Cable and Wireless Communication PLC and the University of Huddersfield. In these trials authors of CBT applications found the system extremely easy to integrate into their applications and the training managers and course leaders responsible for training outcomes, found the feedback on student performance, that the system provided, invaluable. This research had demonstrated that it is possible to create a generic monitored training solution that balances the needs of the trainee, the author and the Training Manager. Trainees can train at any time, anywhere in the world, over the Internet or from CDROM and a training manager can monitor their progress provided that at some time they connect to a computer network
Edith Stein – a Daughter of the Jewish Nation
No full textThis article discusses the rich relation between Judaism and Christianity, one of the issues addressed by Stein in her intellectual explorations, as well as a matter pivotal in her life. By referring to Stein’s texts, her letters and other documents, as well as a claim made by commentators of her work and life, the author tries to expose numerous falsities and myths that arouse about Stein’s life. Beginning with an overview of Judaic tradition in which Stein grew up, the author then depicts the socio-political situation of Breslau as well as Stein’s family history. Next, C. Rastoin emphasises the moment when Stein recognised the power of Cross and joined the Catholic Church, yet at the same time did not cease to love the Jewish nation or feel a member of it. The last part of the text outlines Israel’s theology as well as a request for Judeo-Christian reconciliation and reciprocal respect
Inuit governance in a changing environment: a scientific or a political project?
No full textThe author proposes an analysis of Inuit governance at the national and international level, discussing the evolving involvement of Inuit in policymaking. She examines the negotiation processes with governments and the role environmental knowledge might play in this process and shows that the emergence of Inuit political thought during the colonization process in most cases preceded the question of land claims, and underlines the restraints of political power granted to Inuit through land claims agreements and selfgovernment at the national level, with the notable exception of Greenland. The chapter then examines how environmental issues have been the driver for involving Inuit representatives on the international level. The author argues that in the State-centred present system of political participation in forums such as the Arctic Council, there is little probability that the advances of environmental law will suffice for Inuit populations to be associated in the decision-making process in the areas where decisions are being made more and more through international politics
Criminal responsibility of stakeholders in the management of nursing students
No full textInternational audienceDuring an error made by a nurse student, it looks interesting through the analysis of the case law to define elements on which the criminal charges for manslaughter may be taken against the indirect author established by the law of July 10, 2000, that it is responsible for the caregiver entrusted to the nursing student or the supervisor responsible for the organization of the framework. The terms of regulation of the supervision which are still regularly adjusted allow effective legal protection of the different actors? (C) 2016 Elsevier Masson SAS. All rights reserved
Cryo-EM structure of a helicase loading intermediate containing ORC-Cdc6-Cdt1-MCM2-7 bound to DNA
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Wine yeast species show strong inter- and intra-specific variability in their sensitivity to ultraviolet radiation
No full textWhile the trend in winemaking is toward reducing the inputs and especially sulphites utilization, emerging technologies for the preservation of wine is a relevant topic for the industry. Amongst yeast spoilage in wine, Brettanomyces bruxellensis is undoubtedly the most feared. In this study, UV-C treatment is investigated. This non-thermal technique is widely used for food preservation. A first approach was conducted using a drop-platted system to compare the sensitivity of various strains to UV-C surface treatment. 147 strains distributed amongst fourteen yeast species related to wine environment were assessed for six UV-C doses. An important variability in UV-C response was observed at the interspecific level. Interestingly, cellar resident species, which are mainly associated with wine spoilage, shows higher sensitivity to UV-C than vineyard-resident species. A focus on B. bruxellensis species with 104 screened strains highlighted an important effect of the UV-C, with intra-specific variation. This intra-specific variation was confirmed on 6 strains in liquid red wine by using a home-made pilot. 6624 J.L?1 was enough for a reduction of 5 log10 of magnitude for 5 upon 6 strains. These results highlight the potential of UV-C utilization against wine yeast spoiler at cellar scale.Approche multi-échelle de l'adaptation de la levure Brettanomyces bruxellensis aux procédés fermentaire
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No full textInternational audienceThe NG2+ glia, also known as polydendrocytes or oligodendrocyte precursor cells, represent a new entity among glial cell populations in the central nervous system. However, the complete repertoire of their roles is not yet identified. The embryonic NG2+ glia originate from the Nkx2.1+ progenitors of the ventral telencephalon. Our analysis unravels that, beginning from E12.5 until E16.5, the NG2+ glia populate the entire dorsal telencephalon. Interestingly, their appearance temporally coincides with the establishment of blood vessel network in the embryonic brain. NG2+ glia are closely apposed to developing cerebral vessels by being either positioned at the sprouting tip cells or tethered along the vessel walls. Absence of NG2+ glia drastically affects the vascular development leading to severe reduction of ramifications and connections by E18.5. By revealing a novel and fundamental role for NG2+ glia, our study brings new perspectives to mechanisms underlying proper vessels network formation in embryonic brains
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