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Les metamorfosis de Teàgenes i Cariclea i el bestiari de les Etiòpiques
2015
Els dos protagonistes de les Etiòpiques, Teàgenes i Cariclea, són contemplats com a divinitats en diferents ocasions per tal de subratllar les seues qualitats, físiques i espirituals, davant dels ulls del lector. Castedat i bellesa els acosten al món diví en una obra amb marcat sentit religiós. Seguint també amb altra tradició literària, els bestiaris, Heliodor es basa en fonts d'altres autors i relaciona dades de diversa procedència per a presentar la descripció d'una sèrie d'elements i d'éssers que conformen la part exòtica i més o menys fabulosa del regne meravellós que dóna nom a la seua novel·la. Theagenes and Charicleia, the two main characters of the Aethiopika, sometimes are seen as…
Measuring the Spatial Dispersion of Evolutionary Search Processes: Application to Walksat
2002
In this paper, we propose a simple and efficient method for measuring the spatial dispersion of a set of points in a metric space. This method allows the quantifying of the population diversity in genetic algorithms. It can also be used to measure the spatial dispersion of any local search process during a specified time interval. We then use this method to study the way Walksat explores its search space, showing that the search for a solution often includes several stages of intensification and diversification.
Exposición prenatal a drogas: Actuaciones de protección desde el Derecho Civil
2019
Los niños expuestos prenatalmente a drogas pueden ser considerados un caso especial de infancia en riesgo. La exposición prenatal a drogas se asocia a un amplio rango de complicaciones obstétricas y alteraciones neuroconductuales infantiles. Este trabajo analiza los diferentes mecanismos de protección de menores en situación de riesgo o desamparo que ofrece el Derecho civil, con especial referencia a las últimas reformas de 2015 que modifican la Ley Orgánica 1/1996, de Protección Jurídica del Menor, completando el estudio con las normas autonómicas existentes en la materia. Infants prenatally exposed to drugs can be considered to be a special case of infancy at risk. Prenatal drug exposure …
On the molecular structure of human neuroserpin polymers
2012
The polymerization of serpins is at the root of a large class of diseases; the molecular structure of serpin polymers has been recently debated. In this work, we study the polymerization kinetics of human neuroserpin by Fourier Transform Infra Red spectroscopy and by time-lapse Size Exclusion Chromatography. First, we show that two distinct neuroserpin polymers, formed at 45 and 85°C, display the same isosbestic points in the Amide I' band, and therefore share common secondary structure features. We also find a concentration independent polymerization rate at 45°C suggesting that the polymerization rate-limiting step is the formation of an activated monomeric species. The polymer structures…
Development of Municipal Solid Waste Management
2015
This paper is based on an empirical work done by author on a series of case studies such us document studies and analyzing the best practices examples. The objective of this research is to find out barriers to reach regional waste management plan demands in three municipalities: Salacgriva, Saulkrasti and Ikskile. Author gives proposal with some recommendations for development of municipal waste management as well. There are several views and attitudes of local stakeholders such us municipality, waste producers, waste collectors and mediators on how to manage collection and transportation of solid waste in practice as well as on public involvement in the process.. Passivity of stakeholders …
Automatic production of three-dimensionnel models by 3D digitization
2012
The manual 3D digitization process is expensive since it requires a highly trained technician who decides about the different views needed to acquire the object model. The quality of the final result strongly depends, in addition to the complexity of the object shape, on the selected viewpoints and thus on the human expertise. Nowadays, the most developed digitization strategies in industry are based on a teaching approach in which a human operator manually determines one set of poses for the ranging device. The main drawback of this methodology is the influence of the operator's expertise. Moreover, this technique does not fulfill the high level requirement of industrial applications which…
Taxi Deregulation in Poland
2014
This text is part of the New European Study project to identify and analyze the best practices and strengths of industrial relations of self-employed workers: representation beyond administration, and the possible leadership of SMEs. It analyzes how the self-employed can create and take part in the process of social dialogue in Poland. Traditionally, social dialogue is defined as interaction and mutual negotiations by the government, employers’ organizations and trade unions. This traditional definition of social dialogue emerged in an economic reality very different from the current one — when large enterprises played a major role in national economies. In recent years, the economic struct…
The influence of gender role on negotiation development and outcome
2007
PurposeThe main aim of this paper is to analyze the effect of gender differences on negotiation behaviour choice and, consequently, on its outcome. The analysis undertaken is first defined by distinguishing between sex and gender role. It gender role and not biological sex the factor that can have a direct impact on behaviour. With a contextual perspective, we have chosen the negotiation processes of strategic alliances as our contextual framework of analysis.Design/methodology/approachThe paper adopts a qualitative methodology, particularly case study analysis.FindingsA higher degree of complexity increases the perception of ambiguity, which then leads to the influence of gender in the neg…
A multi-analytical non-invasive and micro-invasive approach to canvas oil paintings. General considerations from a specific case
2017
Abstract The investigation of artwork to understand story, state of conservation and to know about the composing materials is an issue that is getting growing attention in specialized literature. From a methodological point of view the scientific community is trying to reach a common proposal that could contribute to define a Standard Operating Procedure (SOP) for the application of portable non-invasive and microinvasive techniques for in-situ analyses. In this paper the oil painting on canvas “St. Girolamo nello studio” by Nicolo Buttafoco was investigated to known the materials and techniques used by the artist as well as to evaluate its preservation status. The survey has been conducted…
Pattern of progression in advanced hepatocellular carcinoma treated with ramucirumab
2020
Abstract Background & Aims Radiological progression patterns to first‐line sorafenib have been associated with post‐progression and overall survival in advanced hepatocellular carcinoma, but these associations remain unknown for therapies in second‐ and later‐line settings. This post hoc analysis of REACH and REACH‐2 examined outcomes by radiological progression patterns in the second‐line setting of patients with advanced hepatocellular carcinoma treated with ramucirumab or placebo. Methods Patients with advanced hepatocellular carcinoma, Child‐Pugh A and Eastern Cooperative Oncology Group Performance Status 0 or 1 with prior sorafenib were randomized to receive ramucirumab 8mg/kg or place…