Search results for "Administration"

Symptom variability and control in COPD: Advantages of dual bronchodilation therapy

2017

Abstract Background Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) is a heterogeneous disorder characterized by usually progressive development of airflow obstruction that is not fully reversible. While most patients will experience symptoms throughout the day or in the morning upon awakening, many patients do not experience their symptoms as constant but report variability in symptoms during the course of the day or over time. Symptom variability adversely affects patients' health status and increases the risk of COPD exacerbations. Methods We examined data from the literature on symptom variability and control in patients with COPD, with focus on the use of inhaled bronchodilator therapy wi…

A Post-contentious Turning Point for the Contentious French? Crisis Without Protest in France

2018

International audience; This chapter shows that the ‘contentious French’ may not be that contentious anymore. The economic crisis provides a unique chance to argue that a post-contentious turning point is emerging in spite of a long-standing tradition of protesting. Yet the chapter suggests that this post-contentious turning point is not bringing about acquiescence but opens space for new forms of political participation, especially in connection with resources acquired through employment and educational track. In this case, we find a more extensive engagement in online activism and non-institutional forms of political participation, that is, the two forms of political participation that ar…

La dynamique concurrentielle, un cadre théorique pour analyser la stratégie des acteurs publics

2023

De l’introspection à la prospection : transformation organisationnelle collective d’un Tiers-Lieu Culturel. Cas de La Friche la Belle de Mai

2022

Le rapport 2021 de France Tiers-Lieux intitulé « Nos territoires en action. Dans Les Tiers- Lieux on fabrique notre avenir » souligne le nombre croissant de ces espaces. On en dénombre plus de 2500 en 2021 et l’on en prévoit près de 3500 en 2022. 27% d’entre eux sont qualifiés de culturels. Alors que les contours de cet objet restent encore flous (Besson, 2018), il est un autre angle d’analyse moins souvent adopté mais qui peut contribuer à le caractériser. Il s’agit de la dynamique collective du tiers-lieu culturel en tant que structure. Nous cherchons dans cette communication à comprendre comment cette dynamique peut émerger et se construire dans un contexte de remobilisation collective. …

Activisme actionnariat - La guerre de procurations entre Agrium Inc. et Jana Partners LLC

2018

National audience; Ce cas a pour objectif d’illustrer l’activisme actionnarial exercé par un fonds spéculatif. Il est centré sur la guerre de procurations entre Agrium Inc., une société canadienne cotée qui produit des engrais, notamment de la potasse, et Jana Partners LLC, un fonds d’investissement spéculatif. Jana Partners LLC avait pour objectif d’accroître la performance financière et la valeur d’Agrium Inc. Pour ce faire, il a acquis plus de 5 % du capital-actions et il vise à faire élire cinq administrateurs de son choix au sein du conseil d’administration d’Agrium Inc. en vue d’influencer les décisions prises par celui-ci. Il est rare qu’une telle guerre de procurations prenne place …

Gender differences in child and adolescent daily activities : a cross-national time use study

2021

This study used 2009–2015 time-diary data to examine gender differences in daily activities among children and adolescents aged 10–17 in Finland, Spain and the UK ( N = 3517). In all three countries, boys were significantly more involved in screen-based activities and exercising and girls in domestic work, non-screen educational activities and personal care. Gender differences in socializing time were only significant in the UK, with girls socializing more than boys. Gender gaps within countries were largest in domestic work (UK: 60%; Finland: 58%; Spain: 48%) and exercising (UK: 57%; Finland: 36%; Spain: 27%), followed by educational time (UK: 35%; Finland: 34%; Spain: 18%) and screen-bas…

The activity-based costing method developments: state-of-the art and case study

2008

International audience; This paper analyses the management accounting applications which try to improve the Activity-based Costing method. In the first part, we describe them using the Strategic Management Accounting stream. Then, we present the main features of these applications. In the second part, we examine in details two of these features: The widening of the analysis perimeter and the relevant level of details to analyse the costs. Then, we analyse several proposals: Customer Profitability Analysis (CPA), Interorganizational Cost Management (IOCM), Resource Consumption Accounting (RCA) and Time-driven ABC (TDABC). Finally, we describe an experience observed in the IT supply European …

Can absence restore authenticity? The case of Strasbourg Christmas Market

2023

The Strasbourg Christmas Market (MNS) was greatly impacted by the pandemic in 2020. This research delves into the role of absence in the consumption experience through fifteen semi-structured interviews with regular MNS attendees and ethnographic observations of the MNS's iconic locations. Our findings indicate that individuals, affected by two lockdowns and the pandemic's social and economic repercussions, are eager to rediscover the city without overbidding. The absence reinforces the imaginative value of the MNS, imparting renewed significance. The authentic heritage of Strasbourg's historic center appears to have been reclaimed and compensates for the void. The Christmas market is prese…

Toxicity of boric acid to Blattella germanica (Dictyoptera: Blattellidae) and analysis of residues in several organs

2001

1373-7503 (Print) Journal Article; Pestiferous cockroach species are associated closely with humans and are important from medical and public health points of view. Conventional insecticides have been used widely to control cockroaches which have developed resistance to these compounds. Thus, interest has again centered on lesser-used compounds such as boric acid. Boric acid has been used as an insecticide for many years, especially against cockroach. Its mode of action on insects has not been satisfactorily established. In Algeria, Blattella germanica (Dictyoptera: Blattellidae) is a serious pest in the urban environment and their infestation were controlled for many years by organophospha…

redes entre actores a través del presupuesto: los casos de Alicante y Valencia

2019

Resumen El presente artículo tiene como principal objetivo analizar la forma de provisión de bienes y servicios de los Ayuntamientos de Alicante y València (2005-2016). Para ello, llevaremos a cabo un análisis del presupuesto por capítulos para determinar el reparto de fondos entre los distintos actores que forman las redes de políticas públicas de cada consistorio. Entre las evidencias que hemos encontrado podemos destacar que dicho fenómeno se ha visto, ciertamente, afectado por la crisis económica que ha hecho variar las estrategias. Asimismo, hemos podido constatar el reparto de dinero público entre actores de distinta naturaleza lo que denota un escenario propio de la gobernanza urbana…