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Fernando Arrabal And The New Theater Of Obsession
Authors: Thiher Allen
Published: August 2015

Arrabal's new theater is to be a "panic," a manifestation that brings terror as Pan supposedly did when he appeared to men. It is clear that Arrabal, perhaps consciously influenced by Antonin Artaud's theories, intends to create panic by means of a "total spectacle" in which absurd ritual and demented violence are the stuff plays are made of. Moreover, Arrabal's efforts to create a "freer theater'; mean that the theater is to become the privileged locus where his private fantasies and obsessions can be transformed into ritual.
Samuel Beckett's Embers: “AMatter Of Fundamental Sounds"
Authors: Zilliacus Clas
Published: August 2015

IN BECKETT STUDIES, examinations of Waiting for Godot are finally being supplemented by other kinds of research. The most recent of these is the study of the explorations Beckett has made in media during the present decade. His experiments with electronics have provided his eternal themes with new channels, and expounders have produced valuable analyses of his skill in transforming media technique into cognitive statement. There are, however, some early plays in danger of neglect. So far, the only non-theatrical dramatic works from the fifties, the radio plays All That Fall and Embers, have received rather scant treatment in Beckett scholarship. This is particularly true of Embers, the subject of this essay.
Book Reviews
Authors: Alexander Doris , Wachal Robert , Fuegi John , Ferguson John , Brie Germaine , Watson Barbara , Murphy Daniel , Mikhail
Published: August 2015

J. Russell Reaver, An O'Neill Concordance, reviewed by Doris Alexander

The Discording Of Eugene O'Neill: A Companion Piece, reviewed by Robert S. Wachal

Werner Hecht ed., Brecht-Dialog 1968: Politik Auf Dem Theater,, reviewed by John Fuegi

Doris E. Abramson, Negro Playwrights In The American Theatre 1925—1959, reviewed by John Ferguson

Bettina Knapp, Antonin Artaud, Man Of Vision, reviewed by Germaine Brie

Louis Crompton, Shaw The Dramatist, reviewed by Barbara Bellow Watson

R. J. Minney, Recollections Of George Bernard Shaw: The Private Life Of The Public Man-Revealed By Those Who Knew Him Best,, reviewed by Daniel J. Murphy

John A. Mills, Language And Laughter: Comic Diction In The Plays Of Bernard Shaw, reviewed by E. H. Mikhail
Practice type effects on head impact in collegiate football
Authors: Reynolds Bryson B. , Patrie James , Henry Erich J. , Goodkin Howard P. , Broshek Donna K. , Wintermark Max , Druzgal T. Jason
Published: August 2015

OBJECT

This study directly compares the number and severity of subconcussive head impacts sustained during helmet-only practices, shell practices, full-pad practices, and competitive games in a National Collegiate Athletic Association (NCAA) Division I-A football team. The goal of the study was to determine whether subconcussive head impact in collegiate athletes varies with practice type, which is currently unregulated by the NCAA.

METHODS

Over an entire season, a cohort of 20 collegiate football players wore impact-sensing mastoid patches that measured the linear and rotational acceleration of all head impacts during a total of 890 athletic exposures. Data were analyzed to compare the number of head impacts, head impact burden, and average impact severity during helmet-only, shell, and full-pad practices, and games.

RESULTS

Helmet-only, shell, and full-pad practices and games all significantly differed from each other (p ≤ 0.05) in the mean number of impacts for each event, with the number of impacts being greatest for games, then full-pad practices, then shell practices, and then helmet-only practices. The cumulative distributions for both linear and rotational acceleration differed between all event types (p < 0.01), with the acceleration distribution being similarly greatest for games, then full-pad practices, then shell practices, and then helmet-only practices. For both linear and rotational acceleration, helmet-only practices had a lower average impact severity when compared with other event types (p < 0.001). However, the average impact severity did not differ between any comparisons of shell and full-pad practices, and games.

CONCLUSIONS

Helmet-only, shell, and full-pad practices, and games result in distinct head impact profiles per event, with each succeeding event type receiving more impacts than the one before. Both the number of head impacts and cumulative impact burden during practice are categorically less than in games. In practice events, the number and cumulative burden of head impacts per event increases with the amount of equipment worn. The average severity of individual impacts is relatively consistent across event types, with the exception of helmet-only practices. The number of hits experienced during each event type is the main driver of event type differences in impact burden per athletic exposure, rather than the average severity of impacts that occur during the event. These findings suggest that regulation of practice equipment could be a fair and effective way to substantially reduce subconcussive head impact in thousands of collegiate football players.
Cancer Types and Treatment Modalities in Patients Attending at Delta Medical College Hospital
Authors: Parveen Rafia , Rahman Shaikh Shofiur , Sultana Syeda Adib , Habib Zakir Hossain
Published: August 2015

Background: Cancer is a major health burden worldwide. By 2030, over 9 million cancer patients are assumed to die in developing countries from different types of cancers. Incidence of different types of cancers is increasing due to unhealthy life style. At present, lung cancer is most prevalent in Bangladeshi male whereas it is cancer cervix in female.Objective: To determine the frequency, pattern and treatment modalities in different types of cancer in different age and sex group to get an idea about national cancer scenario.Materials and method: A cross-sectional study was conducted on 1300 cancer patients attending at Delta Medical College Hospital within three months duration (from 15.07.10 to 15.10.10). Histologically proven malignant cases were included in the study.Results: There were 400 male and 900 female patients. Male: female ratio was 1:2.25. Among all patients, cervical cancer was the top most common malignancy (23.07%) followed by breast (22.46%). In male, lung cancer was found to be the most common cancer (15.75%), followed by non-Hodgkins lymphoma (13.75%), colorectal (12%), stomach (6.75%), and oesophageal (5.75%) carcinomas. In female patients, carcinoma cervix was the top most cancer (33.33%), followed by breast (32.33%), ovary (6.11%), gall bladder (3.77%), and colorectal (3%) carcinomas. Majority of cancers occurred in middle and older age groups. Combination of surgery, chemotherapy and teletherapy was the most common form of treatment.Conclusion: The findings of the study may provide a helpful clue to important facts and figures of different types of cancers in Bangladesh.Delta Med Col J. Jul 2015; 3(2): 57-62
Expired and Pathogen-Inactivated Platelet Concentrates Support Differentiation and Immunomodulation of Mesenchymal Stromal Cells in Culture
Authors: Jonsdottir-Buch Sandra Mjoll , Sigurgrimsdottir Hildur , Lieder Ramona , Sigurjonsson Olafur Eysteinn
Published: August 2015

Platelet lysates have been reported as suitable cell culture supplement for cultures of mesenchymal stromal cells (MSCs). The demand for safe and animal-free cultures of MSCs is linked to the potential application of MSCs in clinics. While the use of platelet lysates offers an alternative to animal serum in MSC cultures, obtaining supplies of fresh platelet concentrates for lysate production is challenging and raises concerns due to the already existing shortage of platelet donors. We have previously demonstrated that expired platelet concentrates may represent a good source of platelets for lysate production without competing with blood banks for platelet donors. The INTERCEPT Blood System™ treatment of platelet concentrates allows for prolonged storage up to 7 days, using highly specific technology based on amotosalen and UV-A light. The INTERCEPT system has therefore been implemented in blood processing facilities worldwide. In this study, we evaluated the suitability of INTERCEPT-treated, expired platelet concentrates, processed into platelet lysates, for the culture of MSCs compared to nontreated expired platelets. Bone marrow-derived MSCs were cultured in media supplemented with either platelet lysates from traditionally prepared expired platelet concentrates or in platelet lysates from expired and pathogen-inactivated platelet concentrates. The effects of pathogen inactivation on the ability of the platelets to support MSCs in culture were determined by evaluating MSC immunomodulation, immunophenotype, proliferation, and trilineage differentiation. Platelet lysates prepared from expired and pathogen-inactivated platelet concentrates supported MSC differentiation and immunosuppression better compared to traditionally prepared platelet lysates from expired platelet units. Pathogen inactivation of platelets with the INTERCEPT system prior to use in MSC culture had no negative effects on MSC immunophenotype or proliferation. In conclusion, the use of expired pathogen-inactivated platelet units from blood banks to prepare platelet lysates for the culture of MSCs is desirable and attainable.
The Role of Festivals and Events in the Regional Development of Cities: Cases of Two Finnish Cities
Authors: Luonila Mervi , Johansson Tanja
Published: August 2015

This article examines the role of festivals and cultural events in regional development from a discursive perspective. The particular focus is on the meanings attached to their importance and potential in both the discourses of public strategy documents and the views of festival managers.
The empirical analyses cover two Finnish regions: Pori and Seinäjoki. The article further enhances understanding of festival management in identifying discourses in regional strategy making. This knowledge will help festival and event organizers to cope with external stakeholders and
their varying demands, which could support the longevity of their event. Public authorities, on the other hand, will be able to use the analytical information on festival production in their decision making with regard to regional strategy development.
Qualidade de vida: avaliação de dependentes químicos em processo de reabilitação
Authors: Lopes José Carlos Da Silva , Da Rocha Mayara Nakíria Tavares , Calheiros David Dos Santos , De Assis Tereza Angélica Lopes
Published: August 2015

OBJETIVO: Investigar a qualidade de vida de dependentes químicos em processo de reabilitação.MÉTODOS: Realizou-se um estudo quantitativo descritivo, de corte transversal, com uma população de dependentes químicos. Participaram da pesquisa 50 homens. Utilizou-se como critério para comprovar a relação de dependência química a Classificação Estatística Internacional de Doenças e Problemas Relacionados à Saúde CID-10. Os dados referentes à qualidade de vida (QV) foram coletados a partir da aplicação do Questionário WHOQOL-Bref, os dados sociodemográficos foram alcançados por meio de um roteiro de entrevista semidirigida e os dados relativos aos aspectos socioeconômicos emergiram com base no Critério de Classificação Econômica Brasil. Para avaliar esses dados foi utilizada a análise estatística descritiva. Para realizar a análise estatística, as informações coletadas foram transferidas a um banco de dados previamente criado e, a seguir, realizou-se uma avaliação percentual e estatística para apurar os resultados. A etapa seguinte foi a análise descritiva, com a apresentação das medidas de tendência central e dispersão para as variáveis contínuas e número e percentual das variáveis categoriais.RESULTADOS: A média de idade da amostra foi de 29,6 anos (dp=9,0) pertencente, em sua maioria, à classe socioeconômica baixa (Classes C, D e E). Na avaliação da QV o domínio Psicológico apresentou o maior escore médio, seguido pelos domínios Físico, Relações Sociais e Meio Ambiente. Observou-se que os toxicômanos da classe social baixa apresentaram menores escores de QV, tendo sido o domínio Psicológico mais afetado.CONCLUSÕES: Os drogaditos apresentaram padrões de QV geral positiva, porém, quando comparasse o aspecto socioeconômico verificou-se que a classe baixa está relacionada a menores valores indicativos de QV.
Qualidade de vida e independência funcional de usuários de drogas atendidos em um Centro de Atenção Psicossocial Álcool e Drogas (CAPSad)
Authors: De Oliveira Lorena Cajaíba , Mascarenhas Claudio Henrique Meira , Melo Nayra Dos Santos Andrade
Published: August 2015

OBJETIVO: Avaliar a qualidade de vida e independência funcional de usuários de drogas em tratamento em um Centro de Atenção Psicossocial Álcool e Drogas (CAPSad).MÉTODOS: Estudo transversal, com 21 sujeitos, de ambos os sexos, que atenderam aos critérios: idade igual ou superior a 18 anos; cadastrados e acompanhados pelo CAPSad; comparecer nos dias em que as entrevistas foram realizadas; apresentar-se capaz de se expressar oralmente; concordar em participar do estudo assinando o Termo de Consentimento Livre e Esclarecido (TCLE). A coleta de dados foi realizada através da aplicação de um questionário composto por três blocos de informações: entrevista compreendendo as variáveis sociodemográficas, informações gerais sobre a saúde e o consumo de drogas, aplicação do questionário de qualidade de vida – SF-36 e a Escala de Medida de Independência Funcional (MIF). Os dados foram analisados mediante abordagem descritiva, com uso de frequências absolutas e relativas, médias e desvio-padrão, a partir do programa Statistical Package for Social Sciences (SPSS versão 15.0).RESULTADOS: Da amostra, 95,2% (n=20) eram do sexo masculino, com média de idade de 44,6 (±10,1) anos. Constatou-se que o álcool era a substância mais consumida, com 73,7% (n=14) dependentes. Quanto à frequência de droga consumida semanalmente, verificou-se que o álcool era a substância consumida por mais dias da semana, com 81,8% (n=9) da amostra fazendo uso três dias ou mais por semana. Na análise dos diferentes domínios do SF-36, o maior comprometimento ocorreu nos domínios aspectos físicos, com média de 36,9 (± 41,5) e aspectos emocionais com média de 42,9 (± 43,6). Em relação aos aspectos da MIF avaliados no estudo, os resultados revelaram que 95,2% (n=20) eram independentes funcionalmente.CONCLUSÕES: O consumo de álcool, tabaco e outras drogas altera negativamente a qualidade de vida da amostra pesquisada, já a independência funcional manteve-se preservada.
Estresse e níveis de atividade física de Bombeiros militares de Alagoas, Brasil
Authors: Neto Tertuliano Dos Santos , Cavalcante Neto Jorge Lopes , Pinto Maryssa Pontes
Published: August 2015

OBJETIVO: Investigar a relação entre a percepção de estresse e os níveis de atividade física de Bombeiros Militares do Estado de Alagoas.MÉTODOS: Estudo quantitativo, descritivo e de corte transversal, com amostra de 60 Bombeiros militares de ambos os sexos, do 1º Grupamento de Bombeiro Militar (GBM). Os dados de estresse foram coletados através do questionário para identificação do índice de estresse percebido, os níveis de atividade física através do Questionário Internacional de Atividade Física – versão curta (IPAQ-curto) e os dados sociodemográficos e ocupacionais por meio de um questionário elaborado para o estudo. Utilizou-se estatística descritiva e o teste quiquadrado para análise das variáveis categóricas com nível de significância p<0,05.RESULTADOS: Na análise de associação entre a percepção de estresse e os níveis de atividade física dos Bombeiros não se encontrou diferença significativa (p=0,78). Na análise de associação entre a percepção de estresse e variáveis sociodemográficas e ocupacionais, apenas a variável faixa etária apresentou diferença significativa, com um risco 3,21 vezes superior de estresse negativo nos Bombeiros com idade até 30 anos. A associação entre os níveis de atividade física e variáveis sociodemográficas e ocupacionais apresentou diferença significativa com o período das últimas férias e a remuneração dos Bombeiros.CONCLUSÕES: Os resultados do presente estudo evidenciam a necessidade de se repensar as ações que são desenvolvidas no serviço militar como um todo, no sentido de propiciar maior qualidade de vida aos Bombeiros investigados, inserindo no próprio ambiente laboral programas de atividade física, além de apoio psicossocial e, primordialmente, maiores incentivos salariais para que a motivação pelo serviço não seja superada pelos elevados índices de estresse desses profissionais, que prestam serviços de suma importância à população.
Narrativas de la reconversión. Historias de vida, memoria social y acción colectiva en el astillero de Puerto Real
Authors: Roca Beltrán , Florido del Corral David
Published: August 2015

Este artículo analiza la memoria colectiva de las protestas contra la reconversión naval a través de las historias de vida de dos sindicalistas de las centrales CCOO y CNT en el astillero de Puerto Real (Cádiz). Los relatos de los sindicalistas se centraran en las experiencias de movilización contra el segundo periodo de reconversión del sector de la construcción naval (que tuvieron lugar en Puerto Real entre 1986 y 1987). Se ha seleccionado este episodio de las protestas por ser uno de los de mayor radicalidad, innovación y proyección social. Las historias de vida nos permitirán estudiar el papel de la memoria social en la acción colectiva y analizar el disputado terreno del sindicalismo en España durante la transición y la consolidación del régimen democrático.
Sentido y aflicción en torno a la desnutrición infantil. Experiencia y narratividad entre los ch’orti’ de Guatemala
Authors: Mariano Juárez Lorenzo
Published: August 2015

Frente al discurso biomédico occidental, la construcción Ch’orti’ de la desnutrición —la versión indígena del padecimiento— se ha tejido a través de representaciones colectivas que ahondan en «la falta de cuido» y la responsabilidad materna, y no tanto en la falta de alimentos. Este texto ofrece al lector un acercamiento a la etnografía de la desnutrición en esta región del oriente de Guatemala, a través del análisis de las relaciones que se establecen entre relatos y experiencias de madres que sufrieron la experiencia de la desnutrición de alguno de sus hijos. A pesar de los vigorosos intentos de «educación sanitaria y nutricional», las narrativas tienden a situar el discurso biomédico de los balances calóricos en una posición marginal. La etnografía propuesta intenta aquí ofrecer pistas para comprender esta cuestión, abordando la densidad de sentidos y significados de la desnutrición entendida como un asunto de déficits en balances simbólicos y políticos.
A Tangled Knot of Career and Credential
Authors: Ryder Andrew J. , Meighen Bethany D. , Russell Jaime L. , Hollenbaugh Crystal E. , Lothes II John E. , Kimball Ezekiel W.
Published: August 2015

In this chapter, we explore the potential of the Associate in Applied Science as both a terminal and a transfer degree. We first contextualize AAS degrees by examining their place in the development and missions of community colleges and their current purpose and prominence. We then review recent U.S. employment data and wage dividends for individuals with AAS degrees as well as those graduates with AAS plus baccalaureate degrees. Initially intended as a terminal credential leading directly to employment, a subset of students is likely to utilize the AAS degree for transfer and additional preparation leading to significant economic benefits and career mobility. We suggest that this phenomenon — presently understudied — is likely to increase in frequency as the United States becomes an increasingly credentialed society. Using North Carolina as an example, we document the state's workforce needs for AAS and AAS plus baccalaureate degrees and conclude by examining the implications for policy and practice created by the hidden transfer function of the AAS degree.
The Role of Rural Community Colleges in Preparing a Twenty-First Century Workforce
Authors: Koricich Andrew
Published: August 2015

Community colleges play an ever-increasing role in educating residents across the country, and this is certainly true in rural places. Rural community colleges provide critical educational opportunities to rural populations, and, as such, have an inextricable link to workforce development and economic prosperity in these communities. As rural industries continue to evolve, it is necessary for workers to obtain new or upgraded skills in order to remain competitive and for rural communities to survive. This chapter highlights the ways in which rural communities are changing and the critical role rural community colleges play in educating a modern and competitive rural workforce.
Advisory Committees
Authors: Neal Julie
Published: August 2015

The community college has transformed into a central hub in regional communities, serving a local workforce, economic development, business and industry, and the subsequent collaborative partnerships (Baber, 2011; Bray, 2011; Kress, 2012). Through a collaborative, proactive effort, business and industry are uniting with community colleges to provide and fund training opportunities to upgrade worker's skills, provide more efficient services, increase employment opportunities in local communities, reduce education program cost, and become business oriented as a community (Baber, 2011; Bray, 2011; Kress, 2012). To offset the expense associated with workforce education programs, colleges are collaborating with businesses and industries. Advisory committees serve as the heart of these partnerships, helping to combine resources, equipment, and knowledge in skilled areas (Greenstone & Looney, 2001; Holzer, 2008). In this chapter, the following issues related to community college advisory committees will be discussed: workforce programs, community college economics, vocational-technical education, current state of workforce and technical programs, statement of the problem, advisory committees, partnerships, program discussion, and future research direction.
A Developmental and Holistic Approach to Learning and Meeting the Needs of the Workforce
Authors: Valle Fernando , Jacob Stacy A. , Torres Rachel , Hiatt Evelyn
Published: August 2015

This chapter examines the partnerships and holistic and developmental process of Advancement Via Individual Determination (AVID) for Higher Education in two community colleges. Innovative leadership practices and partnerships by administrators, faculty and staff to improve institution and workforce success are at the center of these two community college case studies. Real implementation challenges such as student persistence and participation, faculty buy-in, were faced. Supporting career and technology education plus new approaches in teaching were part of the paradigm shift that contributed to the overall success of students and faculty participating in AVID for Higher Education (AHE). The study uses the AHE framework as a system for community colleges to leverage rigor and skill development for a global workforce. This case study highlights the work to improve faculty pedagogy and engagement and support historically underrepresented students to continue the improvement of college completion, transition and be workforce ready.
Beyond 1-1 Advising
Authors: Wilson Dawna , Lowry Kimberly M.
Published: August 2015

This chapter presents practices Eastfield College employs to move beyond a traditional one-on-one advising model when preparing students for the twenty-first century workforce. No matter the students' status, first-time in college, returning to retool or dual high school-college enrollee, community colleges must rethink approaches to supporting them throughout the workforce development process if we are to adequately meet this century's workforce demands. In an institution-wide, customer-service approach, student needs not only drive the design but the delivery of support services. This chapter describes how Eastfield takes services to students by hosting Lunch and Learns, providing onsite advising, and establishing liaisons with local business partners. Collaborations with area high school districts to facilitate career and technical related career offerings are also discussed.
Community Colleges and the Global Workforce
Authors: Lopez Carlos
Published: August 2015

This chapter addresses the role and impact of community colleges on the pursuit of science, technology, engineering, and mathematics (STEM) education and on the workforce. In order to understand the role of community colleges in STEM education and the related impact on the workforce, potential factors that may or may not contribute to the success of the implementation of new initiatives, programs, partnerships, and funding must be identified. In addition, the alignment needed between community colleges and workforce development programs in order to fulfill the demand of many STEM jobs across the nation must also be identified. Currently, community colleges are facing a number of challenges, and one of those is to become the main supplier of individuals with the right skills and training for the workforce to fulfill the needs of the community as well as different industries.
Transformational Festivals
Authors: Johner Andrew
Published: August 2015

With the growing popularity of psychedelic trance worldwide, as well as a general resurgence of electronic music in the United States, several new forms of music festivals are one the rise in North America- among these are transformational festivals. Transformational festivals in North America are a progeny of psychedelic trance, Burning Man, and full-moon rave culture. Transformational festivals incorporate spiritual practices such as yoga, chanting, meditation and ecstatic dance alongside their primary exhibits of musical and psychedelic entertainment. The festivals advertise a predominating intention of providing attendees with multiple avenues of self-development, therapeutic healing, and spiritual transformation. The purpose of this chapter is to access elements of belonging, identity, religiosity, and elitism among transformational culture and their transformational festival events. This chapter will offer comparison to religious revivals, cults, new religious movements, millenarianism, and cultural revitalization movements.
Psychedelic Trance and Multimedia Neo-Rituals
Authors: Simão Emília , Tenreiro de Magalhães Sérgio
Published: August 2015

This chapter examines the relevance of multimedia technologies in Psychedelic Trance gatherings, exploring its technical, sensory and spiritual convergence. Technology devices have always been a part of our lives, from the first artefacts of early humanity to the most sophisticated of our era, where technology has taken control of some aspects of our lives. In the late twentieth century, a new stage of history characterized by the transformation of our material culture through mechanisms of a new technological paradigm started. We live in communion with all kinds of technologies that complement and extend us in most of our existential aspects, not only in a technical way but also a personal, emotional and even spiritual level. The electronic dance music and its relevance in modern cultures can be a reflexion of this reality, where new technologies and multimedia tools have awakened neo-ritual practices in Psychedelic Trance gatherings, evoking tribal experiences with shamanic foundations, and mediated by high-tech guide elements.
Exploring Psytrance as Technognosis
Authors: Vedava Psyence
Published: August 2015

This chapter explores the performative process occurring in the dance-floor/stage of a psytrance event as ‘technognosis', a concept that combines media, arts, performance and technology with the notion of gnosis. Technognosis is proposed as an overarching concept, able to theorize the whole transpersonal range of the psytrance experience, including its spiritual dimension, enabled by the induction and facilitation of alterations in consciousness. The psytrance experience is analyzed it terms of aesthetic, visionary and mystical experiences understood here as qualities of gnosis. At the same time, this chapter contends that technognosis affects participation and invites its multi-media and performative expression, triggering fundamental changes in ways of human thinking, imagining and operating; potentiating the adoption of participation as the next paradigm in human existence. In parallel, the chapter proposes a post-modern approach in researching and analyzing the psytrance phenomenon as a whole, combining media and performance studies with religious studies methodological tools.
Arcadian Electrickery
Authors: Farrell Gemma
Published: August 2015

Psychedelic Trance (psytrance) is a sub-genre within electronic dance music (EDM) that is notable for its longevity considering EDM mutates and evolves so rapidly. It has flourishing scenes worldwide and for many participants it constitutes a lifestyle and an integral part of their identity. Psytrance has been discussed in terms of its global and local expressions; this chapter seeks to explore how England as a local node reinterprets the culture of a global scene. Some key characteristics of English psytrance are discussed via types of national identity outlined by scholars like Martin Cloonan and a further attribute specific to English psytrance, a humorous psychedelic sensibility, is argued for.
Biliteracy and Human Capital in Texas Border Colonias
Authors: Smith Patrick H. , Murillo Luz A.
Published: August 2015

In this chapter we explore the literacies of people living in Texas border colonias, economically marginalized communities along the U.S.-Mexico border that are among the fastest growing and most bilingual (Spanish/English) communities in the U.S. Deficit perspectives characterize public and educational discourses about the literacy abilities of colonia residents, despite a lack of empirical research on the topic. We present an ethnographic counter-portrait that takes into account the intersecting roles of geographic, socio-economic, demographic, ethnic, linguistic, and cultural factors in the literacies of border colonia residents. We draw on human capital theory to show how residents utilize their biliteracy to develop six forms of human capital and to mediate exchanges between them. The chapter concludes with implications for language and literacy research and educational practice in globalized and transnational settings.
International Family Configurations in Tokyo and their Cross-Cultural Approaches to Language Socialization
Authors: Velliaris Donna M.
Published: August 2015

For children raised in a primarily monocultural setting, where their passport or ‘home' and their residential or ‘host' countries are the same, the knowledge/skills developed in one area may be applied in the broader contexts of their lives in a gradually more complex and fulfilling manner. Some of the knowledge/skills learned by ‘cross-cultural children', however, may be applied in a restricted range of settings and may be of limited use in ‘other' contexts of living. A prime example relates to ‘language' proficiency. This may be well developed in the particular language of one context (e.g., English), but not yet acquired in the language needed for a different context (e.g., Japanese). For this exploratory study, face-to-face interviews were conducted with ‘international parents' residing in Tokyo, Japan. Of the four themes that emerged from the qualitative data, this chapter is specifically focused on one—Language Socialisation—of cross-cultural child(ren).
Leveled Literacy Intervention
Authors: Campbell Kelli
Published: August 2015

In this chapter, the qualitative study will investigate and evaluate the effectiveness of the Leveled Literacy Intervention (LLI) framework with English Language Learners (ELL) newcomers and their literacy achievement using the case study method and cross case analysis. Student case studies will consist of LLI pre and post assessment data, guided reading data, and information gathered from student interviews. The triangulation of student interviews, teacher surveys, and extant literature provide the foundation for answering questions regarding the effectiveness of LLI with the ELL newcomers. Findings are presented through student case studies, resulting from cross case analysis that identified themes, patterns, and commonalities in student reading achievement data and teacher survey results. Results show that ELL newcomers needed to develop social, academic, and content-related language. Findings from the study show that the students made progress while participating during the intervention but have not maintained or increased their reading levels after the intervention that provides opportunities for future research. Recommendation for future studies and conclusion are discussed.
Pedagogical Challenges in Cross-Cultural Chinese Language Teaching
Authors: Zhou Wenying , Li Guofang
Published: August 2015

In this chapter, a qualitative approach was used to enlist Chinese immersion practitioners in the identification and elaboration of issues and challenges in Chinese immersion language teaching. Through extensive individual interviews and reflection writings, six pre--1 Chinese immersion teachers recruited from China in five school settings served as informants. Data analyses revealed that the Chinese immersion teachers encountered significant challenges in six major areas of their immersion teaching: curriculum development, use of the target language, classroom management, subject area teaching, teaching style, and working with American partners and parents. These varied challenges suggest that professional development for Chinese immersion teachers needs to include training in cross-cultural classroom management skills, curriculum development, content-based Chinese language teaching, and host country school culture education.
Using Culturally and Linguistically Diverse Electronic Storybooks in ESL Teacher Education
Authors: Park Ho-Ryong , Kim Deoksoon
Published: August 2015

In this chapter, a qualitative approach used to investigate the experiences and learning of 110 preservice teachers in English for speakers of other languages (ESOL) courses when they read electronic storybooks for their school projects. During their online class, participants were asked to read one culturally and linguistically familiar electronic storybook (e-storybook), develop a reading lesson plan, and participate in two online discussions after reading four culturally and linguistically familiar or unfamiliar e-storybooks. After these discussions, the participants revised their lesson plans. The findings provide insight into what ESOL preservice teachers learn and the strategies they use in reading e-storybooks. The participants revised the original lesson plan based on these reading experiences and learned about their future students who will study English as a second language. The article concludes by discussing the influence of this online task-based instruction on ESOL preservice teachers' learning and technology use in teacher education courses.
Transnational Immigrant Youth Literacies
Authors: Jiménez Robert T. , Eley Caitlin , Leander Kevin , Smith Patrick H.
Published: August 2015

This chapter examines transnationalism, social-literacy practices theory, the history of immigrant literacy in the United States, and an examination of central Mexican literacy practices. We then review and examine what is known concerning the literacy practices of immigrant youth living in the U.S. We define transnationals as individuals who participate in flows of people, ideas, capital and goods between regions. These flows are bi-directional, span national boundaries and are sustained over time. After examining historical and cultural influences on the ways that literacy is conceptualized and actualized in Mexico, we argue that all immigrant students, regardless of their ethno-linguistic backgrounds, bring to their host nations assemblages of information, ideology, and specific practices that we believe are full of either potential resources or possible damaging effects. Deeper understanding of these practices by educators provides a potential mechanism for bringing about desirable change or for maintaining oppressive racial and linguistic hierarchies.
Performance Analysis of Double Nozzle Flapper Servo Valve Based on Liquid-Solid Couple Effect and Moving Grid Approach
Authors: Gao Dian Rong , Zhao Jian Hua , Zhou Song Lin
Published: August 2015

When designing the servo valve with different structure parameters, the influence of the interaction between the liquid and the solid on the performance of servo valve can only be obtain by the method of experiment, and then it can increase the time and cost of designing the servo valve. The liquid-solid couple method can obtain the influence of structure parameters on the performance of servo valve under the circumstance of reducing the experimental cost and time. The paper chooses the servo valve of A and B as models for study, The text adopts FSI method to analyze the flow field of double nozzle baffle electro-hydraulic servo valve prestage through the software of ANSYS, research the change of the prestage flow field by deflection of loaded armature baffle components, contrast and analyze the change of velocity, pressure, power loss and flow coefficient of fixed choke, nozzle, return port, and the displacement of the valve core of slide valve, stress of armature baffle components, pressure at both ends of spool. Summarize the advantages and disadvantages of A and B servo valve, and find different parameters of servo valve have different performance, it is difficult to find a common structure and size. It can help us to select the requirement structure by using fluid-structure interaction, reduce experiments and save cost.
Fault Analysis of a Dust-Removing Blower in a Sintering Plant Based on Envelope Analysis
Authors: Wang Zi , Yang Yu Dong , Liu Jing , Qu Xiao Ping , Zhou Yan Yang
Published: August 2015

Dust-removing blower is a key equipment in sintering plants, which can provide enough wind and negative pressure. It can also improve the efficiency of dust-removing. The vibration level of a dust-removing blower in a sintering plant is very high, which is beyond its normal value. Due to the complex working condition and strong background noise, it is difficult to extract fault features from the vibration signal of the dust-removing blower. Therefore, fault analysis of the blower is very difficult. Since the modulation phenomenon existed in the vibration signal of the blower is found, the envelope analysis based on the Hilbert transform is proposed to demodulate the vibration signal. The frequency spectrum of the demodulated signal shows that the first order frequency characteristic is obvious, which can effectively reveal the dynamic unbalance of the rotor system is the main reason of the abnormal vibration of the blower. According to this diagnosis, some possible reasons for the unbalance are proposed, as well as advices regarding to the repair of the blower system. Moreover, the test and analysis are conducted on the repaired blower system. The results show that the unbalance problem is eliminated and the blower can work normally, which can validate the accuracy and reliability of the proposed diagnosis method for fault analysis of the dust-removing blower.Keywords: dynamic unbalance; modulation; dust-removing blower; Hilbert Transform
ADAMS Simulation Analysis for Stripping Unit of Sponge Copper Automatic
Authors: Wang Shi Jie , Dong Wei Min , Xiang Yuan Jie
Published: August 2015

Copper stripping machine is an alternative to traditional artificial device. It is one of the key parts of the stripping device. It realizes stripping the sponge copper from the surface of the sheet nickel and ensures the subsequent automation. This article has carried on the simulation by using ADAMS to the movement of device, and base on theory of fluid mechanics and calculates the vibratory force on sheet nickel. By analysis, under the current hoisting height, the device can effectively guarantee shaking off the sponge copper on the surface of the sheet nickel. The electrolyte flushing of sponge copper removal effect is not obvious.
Study of Stirrer Disc Structure Type on Grinding Performance of a Horizontal Stirred Mill
Authors: Jiang Jun Kun , Dong Wei Min , Su Zhan
Published: August 2015

The research object is horizontal stirred mill, and I have studied six different Stirrer disc (including the trapezoidal tooth disc, the serrated toothed disc, the common disc, decagonal disc, the octagonal disc and the hexagonal disc) structure on the horizontal stirred mill grinding efficiency. The paper applied EDEM for six different forms of Stirrer disc simulation, analyzing the simulation results, it is concluded that: when the Stirrer disc structure is the trapezoidal tooth disc, the comprehensive performance of horizontal stirred grinding machine is best, with high grinding efficiency, low power consumption, provide a reference for the design of the Horizontal stirred mill.
The Modeling and Simulation of Hydraulic Actuated Control System of Helicopter in Volumetric Speed Control
Authors: Gu Feng , Jiang Ji Hai , Diao Fei Meng , Du Quan , Gao Lei , Song Yan Nan , Li Yan
Published: August 2015

Hydraulic generation system on helicopter generally consists of flight control hydraulic actuating circuit, landing gear retraction/extension hydraulic circuit, and wheel brake circuit. This paper studies on a volumetric speed control system applied in helicopter flight control actuating system. The system performance curve, deduced from the modeling, simulation and testing of the tail-actuating system, reveals that this volumetric speed control system meets the requirements of helicopter control system actuating.
Research on Operating Parameters Matching and Efficiency Optimization for Hydraulic System Based on AMESim
Authors: Zhao Xiu Xu , Zhang Shuan Shuan , Ke Wei , Wen Peng Fei , Zhou Chuan Li
Published: August 2015

In the working process of hydraulic system, it is usually hard to match the operating parameters with the real-time load to get the optimized efficiency. This paper proposes an operating parameters matching and efficiency optimization method for hydraulic system based on data envelopment analysis(DEA). This method can provide the optimal input parameter scheme corresponding to the real-time load of system. Simulation experiments are carried out by AMESim. Results show that this method can improve the system efficiency by adjusting the input parameters to better match the output parameters on the premise of without changing the normal function of system. The study provides a theoretical basis for applying this method into practical engineering of hydraulic system efficiency optimization.
Application of BP Neural Network PID Controller in Landing Gear Based on MRF Damper
Authors: Zhu Shi Xing , Han Yue , Wang Bo
Published: August 2015

For characteristics of nonlinearity and time-varying volatility of landing gear based on MR damper, a BP neural network PID controller with a momentum was designed on basis of established dynamic mathematical model. BP neural network would adjust three parameters of PID online in time. The controller was inputted the energy which was combined by the feedback of acceleration and displacement of the control system, which greatly reduced the computation time of controller and the control effect was more obvious. After compared with PID, the simulation and experiment have showed that BP neural network PID has a better effect. The arithmetic can be put into practice through experimental testing.
Wear Testing of Principal Friction Pairs in Axial Piston Pump Based on Taguchi Design Method
Authors: Zhao Cun Ran , Jiang Ji Hai , Ke Chong
Published: August 2015

While axial piston pump is the core component of hydraulic system, its service life and reliability depend much on the selection of materials, friction pairs and process parameters. To identify these factors, wear condition of friction pair is conducted by using MWF-10 wear rig. Based on ANOVA of Taguchi Method,the influences of surface roughness and hardness on wear loss and friction coefficient are compared. In addition, the results show that the optimal friction pair and surface roughness of hard specimens have influence mostly on the wear loss and the friction coefficient.
Research on the Ideal Cushion Method of Pneumatic Cylinder
Authors: Wang Hai Tao , Xu Long Wu , Xiong Wei , Zhang Tian Ze
Published: August 2015

In the situation of high-speed or heavy load, pneumatic cylinders usually generate cushion failure like collision or rebound, so that the key question to be solved for the cylinders is cushion. In order to obtain a better cushion method, the paper used the ideal cushion characteristic curve of hydraulic cylinders for reference; and throttling area equation, temperature equation, flow rate equation and motion equation were established. By building the simulation module in Matlab/Simulink, the rule of throttling area approaching to the ideal cushion curve was found, which provide theoretical basis for the design of cylinders cushion devices.
Mechanical Property Analysis on Cutting Tool of the Ice and Snow Removing Machine Based on ANSYS
Authors: Hu Zhi Dong , Du Shuo Ran , Shen Bo Chang , Wang Li Hai
Published: August 2015

Based on the dynamic analysis of ANSYS for the intense state of cutlery and ice, the device can be judged whether it can successfully finish the ice and snow removing job. And the process of straight cutting tool of the same height, width and length with the bending one removing the same ice is analyzed using ANSYS under the same the situation. So the stress distribution diagrams were studied. Comparing the stress distribution diagrams between the cutting tools and ice and snow, some results can be gotten. In addition, the rationality of the choice of cutting tool can be proved.
The Experimental Analysis of Rotation Speed and Medium Filling Rate on Grinding Performance to a Horizontal Stirred Mill
Authors: Tang You Hua , Dong Wei Min , Jin Yuan
Published: August 2015

The paper uses the control variable method, to analysis the effects of rotational speed and media loading on grinding performance on a 230×338 horizontal stirred mill. By comparing the effects of rotational speed and medium filling rate on grinding particle size distribution, the conclusion is that increasing the rotational speed and medium filling rate can get the particle with small and concentration size.
Comparative Studies of Contact Strain between O-Ring and the Sealing Groove under Normal Condition and Failure Mode
Authors: Zhao Xiu Xu , Wen Peng Fei , Guo Xiao Kang , Xu Feng Yong , Zhang Shuan Shuan , Zhou Chuan Li
Published: August 2015

The condition monitoring of seals is very important in the working process of the hydraulic system. However, it is often difficult because of the limitation of the structure. The purpose of this study is to find an effective way to solve it. With finite element analysis (FEA) software Ansys Workbench, and the O-ring is taken as the example for the comparative study of the contact strain between the O-ring and the sealing groove under normal condition and failure mode respectively. The results show that the contact strain on the sealing groove under normal condition and failure mode are different. A certain rule is presented as the working medium pressure, pre squeeze rate, sealing groove notch radius and temperature changes. It provide an important basis for further monitoring of O-ring failure through contact strain changes in sealing groove.