NCube/papyrus huggingface dataset:
The administration of diets contaminated with low to intermediate doses of
deoxynivalenol and supplemented with antioxidants and binding agents
slightly affects the growth, antioxidant status and vaccine response in
weanling pigs

This study aimed to evaluate the impact of grading levels of deoxynivalenol (DON) in the diet of weaned pigs, as well as the effects of a supplementation with antioxidants (AOX), hydrated sodium calcium aluminosilicates (HSCAS) and their combination on the growth, antioxidant status, immune and vaccine response against the porcine reproductive and respiratory syndrome virus (PRRSV) and porcine circovirus 2 (PCV2). At weaning, 336 piglets were allocated to six dietary treatments according to a randomized complete block design. Treatments were as follows: basal diet (CTRL); basal diet containing DON at 1.2 mg/kg (DON1.2); basal diet containing DON at 2.4 mg/kg (DON2.4); DON2.4 diet + a mix of AOX which included vitamins A and E at 20,000 IU and 200 IU/kg feed respectively, selenized yeast at 0.3 mg/kg and a grape seed extracts at 100 mg/kg feed (DON2.4+AOX); DON2.4 diet + modified HSCAS at 1 g/kg (DON2.4+HSCAS); DON2.4+AOX+HSCAS. Pigs were vaccinated against PRRSV and PCV2 at 7 d; at 0, 14 and 35 d growth performance were recorded, and blood samples were collected in order to evaluate the oxidative status, inflammatory blood markers, lymphocyte blastogenic response and vaccine antibody response. Increasing intake of DON resulted in a quadratic effect at 35 d in the lymphocyte proliferative response to Concanavalin A and PCV2 as well as in the anti-PRRSV antibody response, whereas the catalase activity decreased in DON2.4 pigs compared to the CTRL and DON1.2 groups (P ≤ 0.05). Compared to the DON2.4 diet, the AOX supplementation slightly reduced G:F ratio (P = 0.026) and increased the ferric reducing ability of plasma as well as α-tocopherol concentration (P < 0.05), whereas the association AOX+HSCAS increased the anti-PRRSV IgG (P < 0.05). Furthermore, the HSCAS supplement reduced haptoglobin levels in serum at 14 d compared to the DON2.4 group; however, its concentration decreased in all the experimental treatments from 14 d to 35 d and particularly in the DON2.4+AOX pigs, whereas a different trend was evidenced in the DON2.4+HSCAS group, where over the same period haptoglobin concentration increased (P < 0.05). Overall, our results show that the addition of AOX and HSCAS in the diet may alleviate the negative effects due to DON contamination on the antioxidant status and immune response of vaccinated weanling pigs.

Keyphrases: Antioxidants, Binding agents, Deoxynivalenol, Weanling pig, Vaccine response
Advancing social inclusion of people with disabilities through awareness and training activities : a collaborative process between community partners and researchers

Objective The main objectives were to 1) search and map current disability awareness and training activities in Quebec, Canada, 2) collectively reflect on these practices, and 3) develop a five-year strategic plan.  Methods We used an integrated knowledge translation approach whereby researchers and community partners were involved in all stages. This project consisted of two sequential phases: 1) an environmental scan (web review and interview) of current practices, and 2) a reflection process with an external expert-facilitator in social transformation. Outcome results and process data are reported.  Results We identified 129 activities (71 training, 58 awareness) from 39 organizations (from 123 organizations initially invited). A wide range of characteristics were collected for each activity which allowed for the identification of gaps. The working group met seven times in one year to discuss results from phase 1 and co-create a five-year strategic plan. Main priorities are 1) the development of a methodology for measuring collective impact and 2) content synchronization of activities.  Conclusion Involvement of partners and researchers enabled a concerted and efficient approach to the development of a five-year strategic plan.  Practice implications A transition committee led by partners will ensure implementation and sustainability of the plan across the province.

Keyphrases: Awareness-raising activities, Training activities, Social inclusion, Society, Intersectoral approach, Integrated knowledge translation approach
Sexuality in the context of physical rehabilitation as perceived by occupational therapists

Introduction: One of the challenges for rehabilitation professionals is to discuss sexuality with their clients. The main objective of this study was to explore occupational therapists’ perceptions of the factors that influence their practice regarding the domain of sexuality, as well as the prioritization of these factors and the exploration of their needs.  Methodology: Descriptive qualitative study who took place in Montreal, Canada. Two focus groups were realized with seven occupational therapists working in outpatient setting in two different rehabilitation centers for physical disabilities. The focus group guide was based on the Theoretical Domains Framework (TDF). The verbatims were coded using QDA-Miner software and analyzed according to the principles of the Framework approach.  Results: The majority of participants were women (n = 6/7). Three main themes to answer the main objective emerged: (1) Occupational therapist’s intrinsic factors such as professional identity and knowledge/skills; (2) Contextual and process factors of practice, including assessment/analysis and human resources; (3) Client factors such as identity factors and capabilities. Several influencing factors that have a significant impact on practice have been prioritized, for instance, the perception of the skill level of occupational therapists, interdisciplinary collaboration, culture/language and openness of the client to the subject of sexuality. The needs related to the acquisition of knowledge/know-how, human resources and continuing education were raised by clinicians.  Conclusion: There is a need in developing training tools to support clinical practice and to overcome the many barriers encountered by occupational therapists regarding the domain of sexuality.

Keyphrases: Disability, Occupational therapy, Practices, Rehabilitation, Sexuality, Canada
Social circus program (Cirque du Soleil) promoting social participation of young people living with physical disabilities in transition to adulthood : a qualitative pilot study

Purpose: To explore the perceived impact of a social circus program on the participation level of young adults’ living with physical disabilities from their own and their parents’ perspective.  Method: Exploratory phenomenological qualitative design. A social circus program was offered for nine months. Perceived participation level was documented through pre and post semi-structured interviews. A pretested interview guide was used. Interviews were transcribed and coded by two independent researchers.  Results: The average age of the participants (n = 9) was 20.0 ± 1.4 years with 2/9 being female. Participation was perceived as being improved after the intervention from both perspectives (participants and parents) mainly for communication, mobility, relationships, community life and responsibilities. The intervention was perceived as strengthening self-perception and self-efficacy, which in turn enhanced participation level and decreased parents’ bounding.  Conclusion: The results show promises for social circus as a new approach in adult physical rehabilitation for this population in transition.

Keyphrases: Art-based (art therapy), Circus, Participation, Transition to adulthood, Young adult (youth-adolescents) physically disabled (handicapped)
Perceived risks and benefits of hippotherapy among parents of children currently engaged in or waiting for hippotherapy : a pilot study

Objective: Explore the perceived risks and benefits of hippotherapy among parents of children currently engaged in or waiting rehabilitation using hippotherapy. Method: Phenomenological qualitative exploratory pilot study. An interview guide validated by experts was used to conduct the interviews. Summaries were written to capture first impressions. One team member coded the transcripts and the coding was validated by the research team through discussion until consensus was reached. Results: The average age of the participants (n = 4) was 37.3 ± 6.6 years. The few risks they perceived related to physical injuries. Lack of knowledge of contraindications, lack of fear, minimization of risks, and risk-attenuation factors also emerged as important themes. Benefits accounted for a large part of the content of the interviews and were grouped under 13 themes, including motor and postural control, enjoyment and the development of a special relationship. Conclusion: Minimization of the perceived risks compared to the numerous perceived benefits could create clinical issues such as the client putting self at risk of injuries (e.g., bites, falls, and kicks) if not cautious enough or complications insufficiently prevented, which suggests the need to develop educational activities for an informed consent to this type of rehabilitation.

Keyphrases: Benefits, Children, Hippotherapy, Qualitative study, Risks
Les usages du paysage
dans Shoah : esthétique,
narratif, pragmatique

This paper addresses the representation of the landscape in Claude Lanzmann’s Shoah (1985). It aims to articulate three complementary aspects. First of all, the relation between landscape and testimonies is elaborated through the question of the disappearance of the traces of the Genocide. Then, the paper focus on the narratives functions of the landscape. These sequences are examined as a way to apprehend a form of continuity between either the present and the past, or the sites of the genocide and the places wherein the witnesses were testifying. Finally, these sequences are perceived as a way to facilitate the editing process. This argumentation moves beyond an esthetical or a narrative point of view in order to understand the making of the film.

Keyphrases: Aesthetic, Shoah, Editing process, Filmmaking, Landscape
Adapting modeling environments to domain specific interactions

Software tools are being used by experts in a variety of domains. There are numerous software modeling environments tailored to a specific domain expertise. However, there is no consistent approach to generically synthesize a product line of such modeling environments that also take into account the user interaction and experience adapted to the domain. The focus of my thesis is the proposal of a solution to explicitly model user interfaces and interaction of modeling environments so that they can be tailored to the habits and preferences of domain experts. We extend current model-driven engineering techniques that synthesize graphical modeling environments to also take interaction models into account. The formal semantics of our language framework is based on statecharts. We define a development process for generating such modeling environments to maximize reuse through a novel statechart refinement technique. Les outils logiciels sont utilisés par des experts dans une variété de domaines. Il existe de nombreux environnements de modélisation logicielle adaptés á une expertise spécifique. Cependant, il n’existe pas d’approche cohérente pour synthétiser génériquement une ligne de produits de tels environnements de modélisation qui prennent également en compte l’interaction et l’expérience utilisateur adaptées au domaine. L’objectif de ma thése est la proposition d’une solution pour modéliser explicitement les interfaces utilisateur et l’interaction des environnements de modélisation afin qu’ils puissent étre adaptés aux habitudes et aux préférences des experts du domaine. Nous étendons les techniques d’ingénierie actuelles pilotées par un modéle qui synthétisent des environnements de modélisation graphique pour prendre également en compte les modèles d’interaction. La sémantique formelle de notre cadre linguistique est basée sur des statecharts. Nous définissons un processus de développement pour générer de tels environnements de modélisation afin de maximiser la réutilisation à travers une nouveau technique de raffinement de statecharts.

Keyphrases: Domain Specific Modeling Languages, Human Computer Interaction, Modeling Environments, Statechart Refinement, Interfaces homme-machine, Langages dédiés au domaine, Environnements de modélisation, Raffinement des machines d’État
Classification analytique des points fixes paraboliques de germes antiholomorphes et de leurs déploiements

On s’intéresse à la dynamique dans un voisinage d’un point fixe d’une fonction antiholomorphe d’une variable. Dans un premier temps, on cherche à décrire et à comprendre l’espace des orbites dans un voisinage d’un point fixe multiple, appelé point parabolique, et à explorer les propriétés géométriques préservées par les changements de coordonnée. En particulier, on résout le problème de classification analytique des points paraboliques. Résoudre ce problème consiste à définir un module de classification complet qui permet de déterminer si deux germes de difféomorphismes antiholomorphes sont analytiquement conjugués dans un voisinage de leur point fixe parabolique. On examine également les applications du module à différents problèmes : i) extraction d’une racine n-ième antiholomorphe, ii) existence d’une courbe analytique invariante sous la dynamique d’un germe antiholomorphe parabolique et iii) centralisateur d’un germe antiholomorphe parabolique. Dans un second temps, on étudie les déploiements génériques d’un point fixe double, soit un point parabolique de codimension 1. Les questions sont de nature similaire, à savoir comprendre l’espace des orbites et les propriétés géométriques des déploiements. Afin de classifier les déploiements génériques, on déploie le module de classification pour les points paraboliques, ce qui permet d’obtenir des conditions nécessaires et suffisantes pour déterminer lorsque deux déploiements génériques sont équivalents. We are interested in the dynamics in a neighbourhood of a fixed point of an antiholomorphic function of one variable. First, we want to describe and understand the space of orbits in a neighbourhood of a multiple fixed point, called a parabolic point, and to explore the geometric properties preserved by changes of coordinate. In particular, we solve the problem of analytical classification of parabolic fixed points. To solve this problem, we define a complete modulus of classification that allows to determine whether two germs of antiholomorphic diffeomorphisms are analytically conjugate in a neighbourhood of their parabolic fixed point. We also consider the applications of the modulus to different problems: i) extraction of an n-th antiholomorphic root, ii) existence of an invariant real analytical curve under the dynamics of a parabolic antiholomorphic germ, and iii) centraliser of a parabolic antiholomorphic germ. In the second part, we study generic unfoldings of a double fixed point, i.e. a parabolic point of codimension 1. The questions are similar in nature, namely to understand the space of orbits and the geometric properties of unfoldings. In order to classify generic unfoldings, the modulus of classification of the parabolic point is unfolded, thus providing the necessary and sufficient conditions to determine when two generic unfoldings are equivalent.

Keyphrases: Systèmes dynamiques discrets, fonctions antiholomorphes, points fixes paraboliques, classification, déploiement, classification, Discrete dynamical systems, Antiholomorphic functions, Parabolic fixed point, Unfoldings
L’entreprise républicaine

Cette thèse explore l’impact en termes de design institutionnel de la conception républicaine de la liberté appliquée à l’entreprise. Je mobilise le cadre théorique de la pensée républicaine et je l’applique aux divers problèmes contemporains entourant les entreprises (domination dans et par l’entreprise). Ce faisant, je discute du pouvoir de marché, de monopole, de théorie des parties prenantes et de problème de l’agence. Dans cette thèse, je défends l’idée que, pour favoriser la liberté républicaine, il est nécessaire de structurer légalement l’entreprise de manière cohérente avec les idéaux républicains, c’est-à-dire en créant « l’entreprise républicaine » dont la gouvernance est guidée autour du principe des intérêts dominés. Le projet de la thèse est double. Dans un premier temps, présenter l’approche républicaine de l’entreprise. Dans un second temps, développer une théorie de l’entreprise inspirée de ce courant qui pourtant permet d’ouvrir des perspectives neuves sur la liberté dans la firme. This thesis explores the impact of the republican conception of freedom applied to business in terms of institutional design. I will defend the idea that, in order to promote republican freedom, it is necessary to legally structure the company in a way that is consistent with republican ideals, that is, by creating the "republican enterprise" whose governance is guided by the principle of dominated interests. The thesis project is twofold. First, present the republican approach to business. Secondly, to develop a theory of enterprise inspired by this trend, which nevertheless makes it possible to open up new perspectives on freedom in the firm.

Keyphrases: Républicanisme, Entreprise, Gouvernance, Liberté, Domination, Partie prenante, Republicanism, Business, Governance, Freedom, Dominated interests, Stakeholders
La rencontre et ses passages. La singularité de Pierre Klossowski

Cette thèse examine l’oeuvre et la vie de Pierre Klossowski en les considérant comme figure du phénomène littéraire. S’intéressant à l’oeuvre de ce dernier en ce que celle-ci, traversant les genres, les médias et les techniques du XXe siècle et véhiculant une pensée des plus singulière, exemplifie de façon à la fois concrète et abstraite une économie du littéraire qui est le fond épistémo-critique de cette thèse. Articulant une conception du littéraire en tant que rencontre se refusant à la simple dualité, la thèse propose une réflexion épistémologique sur le phénomène littéraire et sur l’exemplarité de la figure de Klossowski dans un tel contexte, figure dont la thèse, par le fait même, déploie la formation et la façon dont celle-ci agit sur le littéraire. En prenant en considération la formation historiquement tardive des institutions actuelles du savoir et leur effet sur la conception moderne des disciplines, la thèse permet de briser les schèmes actuels des catégorisations disciplinaires et de repenser la puissance épistémologique du littéraire selon une économie de la rencontre qu’elle analyse dans les productions transdisciplinaires de Pierre Klossowski. This thesis examines the work and life of Pierre Klossowski as a figure of the literary phenomenon. Klossowski’s work exemplifies, both concretely and abstractly, a particular economy of the literary which is the epistemocritical basis of this thesis, for it crosses the boundaries between genres, medias and techniques of the 20th century. Articulating a conception of the literary as an encounter that refuses to be confined to simple duality, the thesis proposes an epistemological reflection on the literary phenomenon and on the exemplarity of Klossowski’s figure in such a context, a figure whose formation and the way in which it acts on the literary itself are also deployed in the thesis. By taking into consideration the historically late formation of current knowledge institutions and their effect on the modern conception of disciplines, the thesis breaks down the current schemas of disciplinary categorizations and rethinks the epistemological power of the literary according to an economy of the encounter that is analyzed through Pierre Klossowski’s transdisciplinary productions.

Keyphrases: Pierre Klossowski, Figure, Rencontre, Singularité, Pensée littéraire, Épistémologie, Herméneutique, Pierre Klossowski, Figure, Transcendance, Immanence, Lecture, Encounter, Singularity, Literary thought, Epistemology, Transcendence, Hermeneutics, Reading
Compensatory and protective factors against violent delinquency in late adolescence : results from the Montreal longitudinal and experimental study

Purpose To identify compensatory/protective factors in pre-adolescence and in mid-adolescence against late adolescence violent delinquency in a sample of kindergarten males from low socioeconomic environments. The selected factors concerned modifiable elements of their family (parental supervision), school (school engagement), and personal life (perceived legitimacy of legal authorities).  Methods Participants were from the Montreal Longitudinal and Experimental Study, a prospective longitudinal study of 1037 kindergarten boys from disadvantaged neighborhoods. We used latent profile analysis to identify at-risk and non-at-risk behavioral profiles in kindergarten and regression analyses to test the putative compensatory/protective factors against late adolescence violent delinquency.  Results We identified three at-risk behavioral profiles in kindergarten (i.e., Low, Moderate, and High aggressive–disruptive). Perceived legitimacy of legal authorities, parental supervision and school engagement were identified as compensatory and/or protective factors in pre-adolescence and mid-adolescence against violent delinquency in late adolescence. The relative influence and the specific role of these factors depended, however, on the developmental period examined (pre-adolescence vs. mid-adolescence).  Conclusions Interventions for high risk kindergarten children that aim to foster positive social bonds with the community (including legal authorities), family and school probably need to start early in elementary school and continue until late adolescence to prevent violent delinquency during adolescence.

Keyphrases: Compensatory factors, Protective factors, Violent delinquency, Disadvantaged neighborhoods, Males