NCube/papyrus huggingface dataset:
Exploration de l'adaptation du modèle psychoéducatif au Nunavik : étude de cas d'un projet communautaire

Communities of Nunavik and their leaders are currently creating important forms of mobilization in an effort to develop local and culturally appropriate approaches to support the wellbeing of children and their families. In this context, the Inuit leaders reached out to a research group to help document and support this movement. As a psychoeducation student involved in this research project, my goal is to explore the adaptive qualities of psychoeducation in the context of the project under development. This thesis is based on the particular case study of a 'family center', Tasiurvik, first community-based center for families. We documented the activities of the family center through eight semi-structured interviews conducted with people involved in the local project, field notes taken during stays in the community at five different occasions and the activity reports written by volunteers responsible for activities in the center. Our analysis is driven by two specific questions : What can we learn about the realities and challenges of creating a program from the ground up ? What can we learn about our own psychoeducational frame of reference with regards to its adaptability and relevance in a different cultural context ? We take on an intercultural approach for our data analysis, positioning ourselves as 'outsiders' (Lockhart,1982), observers bearing our own cultural biases. We then categorize the data according to the components in Gendreau's overall structure model (2001). After researching the similarities, variances and differences between Gendreau's suggested model to plan activities and Tasiurvik's own ways, we identified certain similarities, such as the pivotal role of volunteers as facilitators, the importance of connections and of a recognition system. However, certain key aspects of the data could not easily be related to any of the components of the traditional psychoeducational model from Gendreau. Moreover, some of the data pertaining to specific components revealed information that somewhat challenged or complemented Gendreau's definitions of said components. Such variations were noted in the establishment of codes and procedures or responsibilities. Other significant differences came to light with regards to the central axis, where the objective component are of little importance, iii whereas the means to create connection, which is normally a peripheral component, becomes more of a central one. The results brought us to conclude that some adjustment would be required to make the model more comprehensive. We propose the addition of two new components, namely the language and constraint components, and we reflect upon spaces of mutual exchange in different sources of knowledge.

Keyphrases: adaptation culturelle, Inuit, Psychoeducational model, culturale adaptation, psychoeducation, communitary initiative, qualitative research
Le cynisme et le christianisme, un rapport de proximité et de distance

The present paper is intended to be a contribution to the debate that opposes or brings cynicism closer to Christianity, which constitute two modes of thought or at least two modes of life, each with its own doctrine, specific characteristics and conveying a message that tends for different purposes. Indeed, in view of the objectives pursued by each of them, cynicism and Christianity present themselves in the form of two diametrically opposed currents. However, paradoxically, the two ways of life meet halfway; use the same transmission belts and value each other. The aim of this study is to show how this encounter between the two wisdoms takes place without, however, making them into any fusional union. This would have been regrettable for both sides since such a situation would have destroyed their own identity and made them pass for derivatives. This survey highlights the types of relationship the Cynics have with the Greek deities. Relations that overlap between a certain form of belief and piety, recognition of the existence of the gods and even of a single god with a triumphant nihilism. Then, it addresses the thorny problem of the coexistence of the two movements. Some characteristic traits of cynical philosophy, such as religious indifference, immorality, naturally prevent a sincere and lasting union between cynicism and Christianity. Finally, thanks to the study of certain hypotheses and some cases of encounters that tradition has attested, the existence of close links between the two currents has been established. In short, despite the shattering and inevitable clashes resulting from their antithetical vision, cynicism and Christianity have forged alliances firmly cemented by aversion to the common enemy.   Keywords: Cynicism, Christianity, relationship, proximity, distance

Keyphrases: Distance, Cynicism, Christianity, Relationship, Proximity
Les injustices épistémiques en démocratie : comment nuisent-elles aux objectifs de justice et d’inclusion?

In the context of deliberative democracy, the fact that participants’ contributions can be dismissed simply due to their belonging to a certain social group constitutes a problem, particularly to the quality of the deliberation, but also to the participants’ conditions of justice. Epistemic injustices, a type of injustice denying a participant’s full agency as a knower and contributor to knowledge production, constitutes a specific problem, both affecting the quality of deliberation processes, and the conditions of self-development and self-determination. These conditions are the conditions of justice that democracy should be able to ensure. This present thesis attempts to demonstrate that testimonial and hermeneutical injustices (defined by Miranda Fricker), epistemic oppression (defined by Kristie Dotson), epistemic exploitation (defined by Nora Berenstain), and active ignorance (defined by Linda Martin Alcoff, Charles W. Mills, and José Medina), contribute to hermeneutical domination (defined by Amandine Catala) in the context of deliberative democracy, thus harming the quality of democratic deliberation and affecting negatively the conditions of justice that are its aim.

Keyphrases: Domination, Justice, Feminism, Deliberative democracy, Epistemic injustices, Justice
Étude des discrétisations superconsistantes et application à la résolution numérique d’équations d’advection-diffusion

This thesis develops the work of Fatone, Funaro et al. on superconsistent discretizations. We first give a precise definition of superconsistency and how it relates to consistency. We then suggest an explicit approach to constructing a superconsistent scheme from a linear operator and we apply the method to the advection-diffusion operator which we find, for example, in advective diffusive problems and the Navier Stokes equations. Both an analytical study and some numerical tests are provided. The choice of problems is made so that the diffusive term is small compared to the advective term. Solutions to such problems typically contain a boundary layer and classical centered finite difference methods may display some spurious oscillations in and near that layer. In contrast, solutions obtained with the superconsistent method are far more stable. In this work, only problems in one and two dimensions are treated since three dimensional problems would be too demanding on computational resources.

Keyphrases: Finite differences, Numerical method, Consistency, Superconsistency, Boundary layer
Une nouvelle stratégie de vaccination contre Salmonella Enteritidis, chez le poulet de chair : «les vésicules externes de membrane bactérienne»

Chicken meat consumption is considered as an important risk factor in Salmonella Enteritidis foodborne outbreaks. To better control SE in poultry, we are suggesting outer membrane vesicles (OMVs) as a potential vaccine. Previous studies have indeed shown that OMVs can be immunogenic and they have been used as vaccines. The objective of this project was to produce, isolate and purify such vesicles from a SE field strain, isolated from the province of Québec, then to do a first characterization. OMVs production was performed in normal growth conditions and under stress conditions. Stress consisted of antibiotic addition to the growth medium as well as growth in an acid minimal medium. Examination of the resulting supernatants by electron microscopy confirmed the presence of OMVs in all growth conditions. The production protocol in normal growth conditions was chosen for isolation, and purification of the vesicles was then performed by density gradient. Initial characterization of OMVs was made by migration on an electrophoresis gel (SDS-PAGE) and their protein profile was compared with the SE whole-cell lysate and SE outer membrane proteins (OMPs). Finally, quantification in lipopolysaccharides content (LPS) was done. We have produced, isolated and purified OMVs ready to be tested in vivo to verify for their immunogenic and protective effects in chickens.

Keyphrases: Salmonella Enteritidis (SE), Vaccin, Outer Membrane Vesicles (OMVs), Vaccination, Poultry
Virtual Sophrologist : un système de formation de relaxation par neurofeedback en réalité virtuelle

Relaxation techniques can relieve us from stress, anxiety, pain, and diseases. Many researchers succeed in relaxing subjects by various methods. However, few are concerned about the ability of relaxation. Hence, the main goal of this study is to help people relax faster. We developed a virtual reality neurofeedback relaxation training system, called Virtual Sophrologist, which immerses users in fantastic environments by a Virtual Reality headset, guides users to follow the Sophrology instructions by a female voice, and displays feedback in real time, which is translated from the Meditation Score collected by EEG. To evaluate this system, we recruited 6 subjects to participate in our 8-session relaxation training and collected their subjective data (by self-report) and objective data (by an EEG headset) to measure the psychological level and to calculate the Time Interval to Relaxation that they took to reach the maximum Meditation Score. The results show decreases in Anxiety and Depression Score from the psychological level, a decrease in Time Interval to Relaxation and an increase in the maximum Meditation Score. Therefore, our system will be useful as a training tool for users who need or want to experience a fast and deep relaxation, whenever they need.

Keyphrases: Neurofeedback, Biofeedback, EEG, Sophrology, Autogenic training, Virtual reality
Évaluation de la durabilité d’un projet d’aménagement et de développement durable dans la commune rurale d’Ain Leuh -Moyen Atlas- Maroc

As part of a research-action process, being a member of a Canadian NGO and responsible for a project of solidarity economy "Project of planning and sustainable development in the rural district of Ain Leuh in the Middle Atlas in Morocco ", our goal is to ensure success in terms of sustainability. The objective of this territorial project is to offer other alternatives to the population, through a series of themes other than the exploitation of the Cedar Forest. The vision of the project is based on long-term sustainability in order to improve the quality of life of the population, alleviate human pressure and promote the rehabilitation of the forest ecosystem. This study is innovative because it involves the development of a new specific Analysis Guide to be used to verify the vision of the long-term sustainability assumed by the project, from the perspective of the three dimensions of sustainable environmental, economic and social development. A systemic approach is adopted in this study to take into account all the components of the environment and their complex relationships. The construction of this guide required a thorough study and exhaustive analysis of the project components to take into account the specificity of the environment and the vulnerability of the population.

Keyphrases: Aménagement durable, Sustainable development, Sustainable planning, Sustainability assessment, Specific analysis guide, Systemic approach, Middle Atlas-Morocco
Corridas en textes et en images : pour une esthétique de la blessure chez Michel Leiris et Ernest Hemingway

During the inter-war period, Michel Leiris and Ernest Hemingway were part of circles composed of painters, photographers and drawers invested in various collaborative projects. Michel Leiris and Ernest Hemingway represent both sides of the cult of bullfighting, to which a whole generation of artists and intellectuals have joined since the early 1920’s. In their works, the imagination of bullfighting is translated through a profusion of images, in praesentia or in absentia. Although criticism has sometimes focused on the influence of painting or on the bullfighting theme in the works of Leiris and Hemingway, a silence surrounds the entanglement yet essential between images, texts and bullfights.   When reading their literary work, a certain number of questions arises: in what way is the view indispensable to the advent of bullfighting? How are the text/picture arrangements thought? To what extent is bullfighting conceived as an art, or rather as a place where all the different arts enter into dialogue? In the course of this work, the chosen direction lies at the crossroads between the thematic criticism as conceived by Michel Collot and the intermedial approach (more precisely his study of the text/image relationship). I will report on the different types of images that punctuate the works of the corpus, essential relays of an aesthetic of the wound. In the novel L'Âge d'homme and the collection Miroir de la tauromachie by Michel Leiris, as well as in the novel Mort dans l'après-midi and the short story « L'Invincible » by Ernest Hemingway, I will discuss the singular aesthetic that binds to the bullfighting theme, expressed by the arrangement of visible wounds.

Keyphrases: Ernest Hemingway, Michel Leiris, Tauromachie, Inter-war pediod, Bullfighting, Intermediality, Text/image relationship, Injury, Twentieth century literature
La mort sera notre dernière fraude, suivi de Fouler le monde : expérience de la ville et résistance du flâneur dans Territoires fétiches de Marcel Labine

The first part of this master’s thesis, entitled, La mort sera notre dernière fraude, offers three poetic suites in verse taking place in three different locations. While following the trajectory of a perambulation, these poems explore the possibility of the violence as resistance to an oppressive world. They, also, question the impact of this violence on the one who perpetuates it as well as on the ones surrounding him. The second part of this master’s thesis, Fouler monde : expérience de la ville et résistance du flâneur dans Territoires fétiches de Marcel Labine, investigates the almost impossible relationship between the flâneur and the territories he is going through in Territoires fétiches (1990) of Marcel Labine. The resistance of the poetic subject is enabled by the access to knowledge, the possibility of the literary creation and the growth of an intimacy.

Keyphrases: Flâneur, Résistance, Ville, Marcel Labine, Territoires fétiches, Quebec poetry, Resistance, City, Literary creation
"Je ne veux pas être condamnée au viol à perpétuité, et toi?"  : luttes féministes québécoises contre les violences sexuelles (1970-1983)

The 1970s and early 1980s saw an explosion of activity and, above all, visibility of feminist groups in the province of Quebec, many of whom worked on the issue of sexual violence. Feminist activists played a central role in the problematization of this form of violence - yet the literature about their activities remains virtually non-existent. The purpose of this work is to trace the history of feminist activist struggles against sexual violence from the early 1970s to 1983, when the Bill C-127 (Canadian sexual assault act) came into effect, by portraying their claims and their discourses. This work is based on the private archives of three Centre d’aide et de lutte contre les agressions à caractère sexuel (CALACS), on four interviews with feminist activists active during the period concerned and on the content of feminist periodic Québécois Deboutte! (1972-1974), Têtes de Pioche (1976-1979) and La Vie en rose (1980-1987). In this research, it is shown that some Québec feminist groups, by organizing themselves around the common issue of the liberation of women, have created distinctively feminist discourses on the issue of sexual violence by creating broad definitions and by attributing the cause of this violence to a harmful socialization of genders, itself maintained by a patriarchal system. At the same time, they have transformed their own understanding of the category "woman" and its attributes. These groups have engaged in an attempt to eradicate sexual violence through various activities, mainly within three axis: the creation of services for victims, public awareness campaigns and political actions. In the end, they built a network of Centres to help and fight against sexual violence, contributed to the debate about the laws framing this type of violence in Canada and made sexual violence a public problem in Québec by rendering it visible.

Keyphrases: Québec, Canada, Gender, Sexual violence, History of feminism (1970-1983), Social movement
2000 ans d’occupation préhistorique sur l’Ile Verte : les traditions céramiques, l’organisation de la technologie lithique et les réseaux d’interactions au Sylvicole moyen

During the Late Superior Woodland (AD 1300 to AD 1534), Ile Verte was occupied by St. Lawrence Iroquoians from the Quebec City area, who as part of a transhumance strategy, came there to hunt seals. As for previous periods, the Early Middle Woodland (400 B.C. to AD 500) and the Late Middle Woodland (AD 500 to AD 1000), we still know very little. Who were these groups that hunted seals on Ile Verte during the Middle Woodland periods? The Turcotte-Lévesque site offers an opportunity to study nearly 2000 years of marine mammal hunting on the island and to document the Middle Woodland occupations. In this thesis, we will address the interactions networks and settlement patterns that prevailed in this region via the ceramic vestiges and the organization of stone tool technology (OSTT) of those groups. Ultimately, we will try to answer one important question: who were the groups that occupied Ile Verte during the Middle Woodland? Was it the ancestors of the St. Lawrence Iroquoians or another culturally distinct group?

Keyphrases: Anthropology, Archaeology, Préhistory, North-east, Lithic technology, Early Middle Woodland, Late Middle Woodland, St. Lawrence Iroquoian, Seals, Marine mammals, Organization of stone tool technology
Effets du niveau d’éducation des parents sur la productivité morphologique des enfants en français en début de scolarisation

Research shows that a mother’s educational level can influence the quality of the child’s language (e.g., Tamis-LeMonda, Shannon, Cabrera, et al. 2004). There is also a correlation between maternal education level and a three years old child’s skills with verb conjugation (Silvén, Ahtola and Niemi 2003). In this study, we tested morphological abilities of 109 children (58 girls and 51 boys), either in kindergarten or in first grade, and tested whether these abilities were correlated with parental education. Some participants were French speakers (L1), and others multilinguals (MUL), but all were educated in French. We used the Jeu de verbes procedure (Marquis, Royle, Gonnerman, et al. 2012), which includes verbs with past participles ending in /e/, /i/, /y/ or that are idiosyncratic (e.g. mort /mся/) and established a performance score for each child. We then correlated this score with the mother’s, the father’s, and the average parental education level. Results indicate a link between parental education and children’s performances on the morphological task.

Keyphrases: Morphological productivity, Parental education, Verb conjugation in French, French schooling
The recovery perspective in assertive community treatment : how is it done and what does it mean to services users and service providers?

The present study proposes an exploration of the daily actions and interactions amongst various actors in an Assertive Community Treatment psychiatric team as a way to understand the practical operationalization of mental health policy orientations such as recovery. Chapters one and two illustrate some of the paradoxes, challenges and concerns related to the various conditions of mental health practice in an intensive community mental health team in the context of current mental health policies. In particular, the development and ensuing legitimacy of both Assertive Community Treatment and recovery-oriented practice in Québec as well as the current organizational contexts and intervention approaches are detailed. The third chapter outlines the framework for the study, which is based on a critical constructionist perspective and draws upon critical practice, ethnomethodology, and framing theories for data analysis. The fourth chapter summarizes the ethnographic methodology undertaken for data collection.  This transpired during 7 months of immersive participant observation with an urban Montréal team of mental health professionals and service users. Consistent with ethnographic methods, the fifth chapter presents a “thick description” of the team, the various actors, and the context of practice.  The sixth chapter illustrates the opportunities and challenges of acting and interacting in an intensive community mental health team at the intersection of traditional medical paradigms, and recent policy paradigms, such as recovery and managerialism. The seventh chapter illustrates everyday experiences of service providers and service users as seen through their activities and conversations as well as the actualization of their roles. Drawing on case examples and detailed citations and observations each of the three results chapters explains how daily actions and interactions are accomplished and influenced by context, practice routines, and conversations. The eighth chapter reflects on the ways service providers and service users in a local, urban Montréal ACT team interact in their current context.  This final discussion chapter provides a deeper reflection as to how and why relationships with each other, and with madness, are produced and mobilized.

Keyphrases: Recovery, Mental health, Assertive Community Treatment, Practice