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BATCH CO-REGISTRATION OF MARS HIGH-RESOLUTION IMAGES TO HRSC MC11-E MOSAIC
Authors: Sidiropoulos Panagiotis , Muller Jan-Peter
Published: June 2016

Abstract. Four NASA missions over the last forty years with onboard instruments for high-resolution orbital imaging have achieved both global coverage (with 6m CTX, 20m THEMIS-VIS and >8m Viking Orbiter cameras) as well as imaging with very high resolution in specific regions of interest (e.g. 25cm HiRISE and ≈1.5-12m MOC-NA cameras). Overall, this set of cameras have acquired more than 400,000 high-quality images of Mars with resolution between 25cm/pixel and 100m/pixel (Sidiropoulos and Muller, 2015). On the other hand, ESA has sent the only high-resolution stereo photogrammetric camera around Mars, HRSC onboard the Mars Express spacecraft, which has been mapping the Martian surface since 2004 with a resolution of 12.5 m/pixel (Jaumann et al., 2015). Initially the raw images are combined through an elaborate photogrammetric process to get (single-strip) 3D products (i.e. digital terrain models (DTMs) and derived orthorectified images (ORIs)). However, recently the processing chain has changed, and the single-strip product release was temporarily halted to be replaced by the production and release of mosaics of Mars quadrangles. The first product of this kind is the mosaic for the East part of quadrangle MC11 (i.e. the MC11-E mosaic), a product with 12.5 metres per pixel resolution in the panchromatic image and 50 metres per pixel resolution in the corresponding DTM (Gwinner et al., 2015). Such a product provides an excellent basemap to co-register and orthorectify all NASA high-resolution (≤100m/pixel) orbital images. The need for this co-registration to HRSC comes from their poor areo-referencing, which often leads to large deviations (reaching up to several kilometres) between the area they are supposed to image and the area they are actually imaging. After co-registration, all products are projected onto an common 3D coordinate system, which allows an examination of dynamic features of Mars through the changes that happen on its surface. In this work, we present the results of the batch coregistration of all NASA high-resolution orbiter images of MC11-E, i.e. almost 8,000 images in total. This task was conducted with an in-house pipeline which was modified in order to handle the different parameters of the mosaic in comparison to single-strip HRSC products and to process the large input data volumes within a realistic time. An outline of the processing pipeline is given, along with examples of co-registered images and statistics of the co-registration performance. We demonstrate how such a time series representation of the surface will open up new areas for exploration and understanding of the Martian surface.
GEOMETRIC CALIBRATION OF THE CLEMENTINE UVVIS CAMERA USING IMAGES ACQUIRED BY THE LUNAR RECONNAISSANCE ORBITER
Authors: Speyerer E. J. , Wagner R. V. , Robinson M. S.
Published: June 2016

Abstract. The Clementine UVVIS camera returned over half a million images while in orbit around the Moon in 1994. Since the Clementine mission, our knowledge of lunar topography, gravity, and the location of features on the surface has vastly improved with the success of the Gravity Recovery and Interior Laboratory (GRAIL) mission and ongoing Lunar Reconnaissance Orbiter (LRO) mission. In particular, the Lunar Reconnaissance Orbiter Camera (LROC) has returned over a million images of the Moon since entering orbit in 2009. With the aid of improved ephemeris and on-orbit calibration, the LROC team created a series of precise and accurate global maps. With the updated reference frame, older lunar maps, such as those generated from Clementine UVVIS images, are misaligned making cross-mission analysis difficult. In this study, we use feature-based matching routines to refine and recalibrate the interior and exterior orientation parameters of the Clementine UVVIS camera. After applying these updates and rigorous orthorectification, we are able generate precise and accurate maps from UVVIS images to help support lunar science and future cross-mission investigations.
QUANTITATIVE ASSESSMENT OF A NOVEL SUPER-RESOLUTION RESTORATION TECHNIQUE USING HiRISE WITH NAVCAM IMAGES: HOW MUCH RESOLUTION ENHANCEMENT IS POSSIBLE FROM REPEAT-PASS OBSERVATIONS
Authors: Tao Y. , Muller J.-P.
Published: June 2016

Abstract. Higher spatial resolution imaging data is always desirable to the international community of planetary scientists interested in improving understanding of surface formation processes. We have previously developed a novel Super-resolution restoration (SRR) technique (Tao & Muller, 2016) using Gotcha sub-pixel matching, orthorectification, and segmented 4th order PDE-TV, called GPT SRR, which is able to restore 5 cm-12.5 cm near rover scale images (equivalent to Navcam projected FoV at a range of ≥ 5 m) from multiple 25 cm resolution NASA MRO HiRISE images. The SRR technique has been successfully applied to the rover traverses for the MER and MSL missions within the EU FP-7 PRoViDE project. These SRR results have revealed new surface information including the imaging of individual rocks (diameter ≥ 25 cm) by comparison of the original HiRISE image and rover Navcam orthorectified image mosaics. In this work, we seek evidence from processing a very large number of stereo reconstruction results from all Navcam stereo images within PRoViDE, registration and comparison with the corresponding SRR image, in order to derive a quantitative assessment on key features including rocks (diameter
COMPARISON AND CO-REGISTRATION OF DEMS GENERATED FROM HiRISE AND CTX IMAGES
Authors: Wang Yiran , Wu Bo
Published: June 2016

Abstract. Images from two sensors, the High-Resolution Imaging Science Experiment (HiRISE) and the Context Camera (CTX), both on-board the Mars Reconnaissance Orbiter (MRO), were used to generate high-quality DEMs (Digital Elevation Models) of the Martian surface. However, there were discrepancies between the DEMs generated from the images acquired by these two sensors due to various reasons, such as variations in boresight alignment between the two sensors during the flight in the complex environment. This paper presents a systematic investigation of the discrepancies between the DEMs generated from the HiRISE and CTX images. A combined adjustment algorithm is presented for the co-registration of HiRISE and CTX DEMs. Experimental analysis was carried out using the HiRISE and CTX images collected at the Mars Rover landing site and several other typical regions. The results indicated that there were systematic offsets between the HiRISE and CTX DEMs in the longitude and latitude directions. However, the offset in the altitude was less obvious. After combined adjustment, the offsets were eliminated and the HiRISE and CTX DEMs were co-registered to each other. The presented research is of significance for the synergistic use of HiRISE and CTX images for precision Mars topographic mapping.
SHAPE AND ALBEDO FROM SHADING (SAfS) FOR PIXEL-LEVEL DEM GENERATION FROM MONOCULAR IMAGES CONSTRAINED BY LOW-RESOLUTION DEM
Authors: Wu Bo , Liu Wai Chung , Grumpe Arne , Wöhler Christian
Published: June 2016

Abstract. Lunar topographic information, e.g., lunar DEM (Digital Elevation Model), is very important for lunar exploration missions and scientific research. Lunar DEMs are typically generated from photogrammetric image processing or laser altimetry, of which photogrammetric methods require multiple stereo images of an area. DEMs generated from these methods are usually achieved by various interpolation techniques, leading to interpolation artifacts in the resulting DEM. On the other hand, photometric shape reconstruction, e.g., SfS (Shape from Shading), extensively studied in the field of Computer Vision has been introduced to pixel-level resolution DEM refinement. SfS methods have the ability to reconstruct pixel-wise terrain details that explain a given image of the terrain. If the terrain and its corresponding pixel-wise albedo were to be estimated simultaneously, this is a SAfS (Shape and Albedo from Shading) problem and it will be under-determined without additional information. Previous works show strong statistical regularities in albedo of natural objects, and this is even more logically valid in the case of lunar surface due to its lower surface albedo complexity than the Earth. In this paper we suggest a method that refines a lower-resolution DEM to pixel-level resolution given a monocular image of the coverage with known light source, at the same time we also estimate the corresponding pixel-wise albedo map. We regulate the behaviour of albedo and shape such that the optimized terrain and albedo are the likely solutions that explain the corresponding image. The parameters in the approach are optimized through a kernel-based relaxation framework to gain computational advantages. In this research we experimentally employ the Lunar-Lambertian model for reflectance modelling; the framework of the algorithm is expected to be independent of a specific reflectance model. Experiments are carried out using the monocular images from Lunar Reconnaissance Orbiter (LRO) Narrow Angle Camera (NAC) (0.5 m spatial resolution), constrained by the SELENE and LRO Elevation Model (SLDEM 2015) of 60 m spatial resolution. The results indicate that local details are largely recovered by the algorithm while low frequency topographic consistency is affected by the low-resolution DEM.
OPEN STREET MAP DATA AS SOURCE FOR BUILT-UP AND URBAN AREAS ON GLOBAL SCALE
Authors: Brinkhoff Thomas
Published: June 2016

Abstract. Many types of applications require information about built-up areas and urban areas. Thus, there is a need for a global, vector-based, up-to-date, and free dataset of high resolution and accuracy. The OpenStreetMap (OSM) dataset fulfills those demands in principle. However, its focus is not land use or land cover. These observations lead to following questions: (1) Which OSM features can be used for computing built-up areas on global scale? (2) How can we derive built-up and urban areas on global scale in sufficient accuracy and performance by using standard software and hardware? (3) Is the quality of the result sufficient on global scale? In this paper, we investigate the first two questions in detail and give some insights into the third question.
TRANSFORMATION METHODS FOR USING COMBINATION OF REMOTELY SENSED DATA AND CADASTRAL MAPS
Authors: Dönmez Ş. Ö. , Tunc A.
Published: June 2016

Abstract. In order to examine using cadastral maps as base maps for aerial orthophotos, two different 2D transformation methods were applied between various coordinate systems. Study area was chosen from Kagithane district in Istanbul. The used data is an orthophoto (30 cm spatial resolution), and cadastral map (1:1000) taken from land office, containing the same region. Transformation methods are chosen as; 1st Order Polynomial Transformation and Helmert 2D Transformation within this study. The test points, used to determine the coefficients between the datums, were 26 common traverse points and the check points, used to compare the transformed coordinates to reliable true coordinates, were 10 common block corners. The transformation methods were applied using Matlab software. After applying the methods, residuals were calculated and compared between each transformation method in order to use cadastral maps as reliable vector data.
THE CARTOGRAPHIC CONCEPT OF THE IMAGE MAP
Authors: Vozenilek V. , Belka L.
Published: June 2016

Abstract. Image maps have become very popular and frequently produced cartographical outputs during recent years. However, the unambiguous terminology, definitions, content and appearance specification have not been widely researched. The paper deals with the new definition of image map, its components delineation, and basic classification. The authors understand the image map as a special map portraying geographic space in a particular cartographical projection and map scale, where its content consists of two basic components – image and symbol components. Image component is represented by remote sensing image(s), while symbol component is represented by cartographical symbols. An image map has to have three essential attributes: cartographical projection, map scale and symbol component by means of map language. The authors also present aspects of topographic and thematic image maps.
TRUEDOP – A NEW QUALITY STEP FOR OFFICIAL ORTHOPHOTOS
Authors: Baltrusch S.
Published: June 2016

Abstract. The National Mapping Agencies (NMA) of the German federal states derive nationwide digital orthophotos with a ground resolution of 10 to 20 cm by aerial surveys at regular cycles of two or three years. Standard surveys use large format cameras, the direct georeferencing informations and normal overlap ratios of 70% forward and 30% sideward overlap. These basic geodatasets are in use in a variety of applications. Most commonly authoritive agencies use these orthophotos as a fundamental dataset in their GIS-systems. Interactive work for deriving the orthopohotos is necessary for updating the terrain model and for defining seamlines for objects above the reference plane. With respect to the developments in dense image matching using the semi global matching algorithms it is possible to derive surface models with pixel resolution and full color informations of the aerial photos. Using these high resolutioned height informations for the orthophoto procedure some software solutions are able to derive the quality of true orthophotos without remaining occluded areas. The rectification additionally uses always a height model from the same survey so that there will be no interactive steps in the working process left. TrueDOP visualises the correct position of all objects without the fault effect of the central perspective. This is a basic condition for using the dataset for effective rasterbased classification applications, in special for the use in change detection. The Working Committee of the Surveying Authorities of the States of the Federal Republic Germany (AdV) evaluates the replacement of the classical ATKIS-DOP by the TrueDOP. In this connection the TrueDOP is understood as a qualitative upgrading of the existing AdV-product ATKIS-DOP. The resulting advantages and disadvantages in reference to the technical and economical aspects are considered and compared.
AUTOMATED GENERALISATION WITHIN NMAs IN 2016
Authors: Stoter Jantien , van Altena Vincent , Post Marc , Burghardt Dirk , Duchêne Cecile
Published: June 2016

Abstract. Producing maps and geo-data at different scales is traditionally one of the main tasks of National (and regional) Mapping Agencies (NMAs). The derivation of low-scale maps (i.e. with less detail) from large-scale maps (with more detail), i.e. generalisation, used to be a manual task of cartographers. With the need for more up-to-date data as well as the development of automated generalisation solutions in both research and industry, NMAs are implementing automated generalisation production lines. To exchange experiences and identify remaining issues, a workshop was organised end 2015 by the Commission on Generalisation and Multirepresentation of the International Cartographic Association and the Commission on Modelling and Processing of the European Spatial Data Research. This paper reports about the workshop outcomes. It shows that, most NMAs have implemented a certain form of automation in their workflows, varying from generalisation of certain features while still maintaining a manual workflow; semiautomated editing and generalisation to a fully automated procedure.
BRIDGING THE GAP BETWEEN SURVEYORS AND THE GEO-SPATIAL SOCIETY
Authors: Müller H.
Published: June 2016

Abstract. For many years FIG, the International Association of Surveyors, has been trying to bridge the gap between surveyors and the geospatial society as a whole, with the geospatial industries in particular. Traditionally the surveying profession contributed to the good of society by creating and maintaining highly precise and accurate geospatial data bases, based on an in-depth knowledge of spatial reference frameworks. Furthermore in many countries surveyors may be entitled to make decisions about land divisions and boundaries. By managing information spatially surveyors today develop into the role of geo-data managers, the longer the more. Job assignments in this context include data entry management, data and process quality management, design of formal and informal systems, information management, consultancy, land management, all that in close cooperation with many different stakeholders. Future tasks will include the integration of geospatial information into e-government and e-commerce systems. The list of professional tasks underpins the capabilities of surveyors to contribute to a high quality geospatial data and information management. In that way modern surveyors support the needs of a geo-spatial society. The paper discusses several approaches to define the role of the surveyor within the modern geospatial society.
THE TOPOGRAPHIC DATA DELUGE – COLLECTING AND MAINTAINING DATA IN A 21ST CENTURY MAPPING AGENCY
Authors: Holland D. A. , Pook C. , Capstick D. , Hemmings A.
Published: June 2016

Abstract. In the last few years, the number of sensors and data collection systems available to a mapping agency has grown considerably. In the field, in addition to total stations measuring position, angles and distances, the surveyor can choose from hand-held GPS devices, multi-lens imaging systems or laser scanners, which may be integrated with a laptop or tablet to capture topographic data directly in the field. These systems are joined by mobile mapping solutions, mounted on large or small vehicles, or sometimes even on a backpack carried by a surveyor walking around a site. Such systems allow the raw data to be collected rapidly in the field, while the interpretation of the data can be performed back in the office at a later date. In the air, large format digital cameras and airborne lidar sensors are being augmented with oblique camera systems, taking multiple views at each camera position and being used to create more realistic 3D city models. Lower down in the atmosphere, Unmanned Aerial Vehicles (or Remotely Piloted Aircraft Systems) have suddenly become ubiquitous. Hundreds of small companies have sprung up, providing images from UAVs using ever more capable consumer cameras. It is now easy to buy a 42 megapixel camera off the shelf at the local camera shop, and Canon recently announced that they are developing a 250 megapixel sensor for the consumer market. While these sensors may not yet rival the metric cameras used by today’s photogrammetrists, the rapid developments in sensor technology could eventually lead to the commoditization of high-resolution camera systems. With data streaming in from so many sources, the main issue for a mapping agency is how to interpret, store and update the data in such a way as to enable the creation and maintenance of the end product. This might be a topographic map, ortho-image or a digital surface model today, but soon it is just as likely to be a 3D point cloud, textured 3D mesh, 3D city model, or Building Information Model (BIM) with all the data interpretation and modelling that entails. In this paper, we describe research/investigations into the developing technologies and outline the findings for a National Mapping Agency (NMA). We also look at the challenges that these new data collection systems will bring to an NMA, and suggest ways that we may work to meet these challenges and deliver the products desired by our users.
REINVENTING THE NATIONAL TOPOGRAPHIC DATABASE
Authors: Jakobsson A. , Ilves R.
Published: June 2016

Abstract. The National Land Survey (NLS) has had a digital topographic database (TDB) since 1992. Many of its features are based on the Basic Map created by M. Kajamaa in 1947, mapping first completed in 1977. The basis for the renewal of the TDB begun by investigating the value of the TDB, a study made by the Aalto University in 2014 and a study on the new TDB system 2030 published by the Ministry of Agriculture in 2015. As a result of these studies the NLS set up a programme for creating a new National Topographic Database (NTDB) in beginning of 2015. First new version should be available in 2019. The new NTDB has following key features: 1) it is based on processes where data is naturally maintained, 2) it is quality managed, 3) it has persistent Ids, 4) it supports 3D, 4D, 5) it is based on standards. The technical architecture is based on interoperable modules. A website for following the development of the NTDB can be accessed for more information: http://kmtk.maanmittauslaitos.fi/.
TOWARDS INSAR EVERYWHERE, ALL THE TIME, WITH SENTINEL-1
Authors: Li Zhenhong , Wright Tim , Hooper Andrew , Crippa Paola , Gonzalez Pablo , Walters Richard , Elliott John , Ebmeier Susanna , Hatton Emma , Parsons Barry
Published: June 2016

Abstract. Sentinel-1A was launched in April 2014, and has been collecting data routinely over more than one year. Sentinel-1B is set for launch on 22 April 2016. The Sentinel-1 constellation has several advantages over previous radar missions for InSAR applications: (1) Data are being acquired systematically for tectonic and volcanic areas, (2) Images cover a wide footprint, 250 km from near to far range in Interferometric Wide Swath (TOPS) mode, (3) Small perpendicular and temporal baselines greatly improve interferometric coherence at C-band, (4) Data are freely available to all users, (5) The mission is planned to be operational for 20 years, with 1C and 1D planned for future launches. These features enable us to map geological processes occurring in any place at anytime using InSAR. We will review progress within COMET towards our ultimate goal of building a fully-automated processing system that provides deformation results and derived products to the wide InSAR and Geophysics communities. In addition to high-resolution-ECMWFbased atmospheric correction model, we will show results of a systematic analysis of interferometric coherence in tectonic and volcanic areas, and discuss the future goals and timeline for the COMET InSAR automated processing system.
Radio-echo sounding measurements and ice-core synchronization at Dome C, Antarctica
Authors: Winter Anna , Steinhage Daniel , Arnold Emily J. , Blankenship Donald D. , Cavitte Marie G. P. , Corr Hugh F. J. , Paden John D. , Urbini Stefano , Young Duncan A. , Eisen Olaf
Published: June 2016

Abstract. We present a compilation of radio-echo sounding (RES) measurements of five radar systems (AWI, BAS, CReSIS, INGV and UTIG) around the EPICA Dome C (EDC) drill site, East Antarctica. The aim of our study is to investigate the differences of the various systems in their resolution of internal reflection horizons (IRHs) and bedrock topography, penetration depth, and quality of imaging the basal layer. We address the questions of the compatibility of existing radar data for common interpretation, and the suitability of the individual systems for Oldest Ice reconnaissance surveys. We find that the most distinct IRHs and IRH patterns can be identified and transferred between most data sets. Considerable differences between the RES systems exist in range resolution and depiction of the basal layer. Considering both aspects, which we judge as crucial factors in the search for old ice, the CReSIS and the UTIG systems are the most valuable ones. In addition to the RES data set comparison we calculate a synthetic radar trace from EDC density and conductivity profiles. We identify ten common IRHs in the measured RES data and the synthetic trace. The reflection-causing conductivity sections are determined by sensitivity studies with the synthetic trace. In this way, we accomplish an accurate two-way travel time to depth conversion for the reflectors, without having to use a precise velocity-depth function that would accumulate depth uncertainties with increasing depth. The identified IRHs are assigned with the AICC2012 time scale age. Due to the isochronous character of these conductivity-caused IRHs, they are a means to extend the Dome C age structure by tracing the IRHs along the RES profiles.
The influence of landfills located in different hydrogeological systems on Lithuanian groundwater quality
Authors: Slavinskienė Gintarė , Jurevičius Arūnas
Published: June 2016

The article presents data on influence of non-operational landfills located in different hydrogeological systems on Lithuania groundwater quality. The landfills are located in open, semi-open, semi-closed and closed hydrogeological systems. The prevailing values of total dissolved solids (TDS) in the most intensive groundwater pollution zones of landfills can be divided into four TDS levels: low (400–3000 mg/l), moderate (TDS 3000–5000 mg/l), high (TDS 5000–20000 mg/l) and very high (TDS 20000–32000 mg/l). Groundwater with a low TDS level prevails in the most intensive groundwater pollution zones of landfills in open and semi-open hydrogeological systems. Groundwater with high and very high TDS levels characterizes about 3% of landfills in open and semi-open hydrogeological systems. The landfills in semi-closed and closed hydrogeological systems are also characterised by groundwater with a low TDS level. No landfills with a very high TDS level were found in semi-closed and closed hydrogeological systems.
Main drivers affecting the Holocene sedimentary record – implications from small lake in Latvia
Authors: Terasmaa Jaanus , Puusepp Liisa , Vandel Egert , Marzecová Agáta , Koff Tiiu , Vaasma Tiit , Kangur Mihkel
Published: June 2016

A multi-indicator paleolimnological study of sediments from Lake Ķūži (central Latvia) was used to obtain a comprehensive record of environmental changes in the Holocene. Periodicity in the changes and the main drivers (lake basin development, catchment properties, climate, human activities) of the sedimentary record was studied. In order to comprehend the whole-lake sedimentation during the Holocene, a detailed multiindicator record from the central part of the lake was integrated with records of sediment mass accumulation rates from four cores from different parts of the lake and a GPR (ground-penetrating radar) survey of the lake basin. The observed changes in the sedimentation regime that took place during the early Holocene are strongly linked with variations in climatic conditions, but the catchment and lake basin also played an important role. In the middle Holocene the water level was stable and the lake was influenced by climate mediated through changes in the catchment vegetation. Around 5 000 cal. BP sedimentation pattern changed, and three of the four main drivers made a comparably strong impact on the sedimentary signal. Since 2 000 cal. BP multiple indicators point to a major disturbance clearly related to human activity, which conceals the impact of the natural drivers.
The Role of Faculty in Connecting Canadian Undergraduate Arts and Humanities Students to Scholarly Inquiries into Teaching: A Case for Purposeful Experiential Learning
Authors: Ratsoy Ginny R.
Published: June 2016

Increasingly, various sectors of Canadian universities are advocating an assortment of beyond-the-classroom learning models – from research assistantships through service learning and cooperative education placements. At the same time, faculty who engage in the Scholarship of Teaching and Learning (SoTL) and related inquiries into teaching and learning are striving to shift attention on their activities from the periphery to a more central position within campus culture – a particular challenge for Arts and Humanities professors, who may find themselves marginalized within SoTL. This article focuses attention on the intersections of experiential learning and SoTL and SoTL-related activity. Students have much to benefit from, and offer to, these activities – beyond their usual role as subjects of studies. I present a framework based on examples from research and my own experiences – with a focus on undergraduate Arts students, who, arguably, have the fewest opportunities for Experiential Learning in general – that illustrates varying degrees of involvement. As Arts faculty attempt to enhance and highlight inquiries into teaching and learning, they would be wise to conjoin them with experiential learning by including students in the process and product.
Divers secteurs des universités canadiennes conseillent de plus en plus un assortiment de modèles d’apprentissage hors de la salle de classe – que ce soit par le biais de postes d’assistants à la recherche, de l’apprentissage par le service ou de stages dans le cadre de l’enseignement coopératif. En même temps, les professeurs qui sont actifs dans l’Avancement des connaissances en enseignement et en apprentissage (ACEA) et dans des domaines connexes liés à l’enseignement et à l’apprentissage s’efforcent d’attirer l’attention sur leurs activités pour les faire passer de la périphérie à une position plus centrale sur les campus – ce qui s’avère être un réel défi pour les professeurs des facultés de lettres et sciences humaines car ils se retrouvent marginalisés au sein de l’ACEA. Cet article se concentre sur les intersections de l’apprentissage par l’expérience et de l’ACEA et des activités liées à l’ACEA. Les étudiants ont grandement profité de ces activités et y ont beaucoup apporté, au-delà de leur rôle en tant qu’objets d’études. Je présente un cadre basé sur des exemples issus de ma recherche et de mes propres expériences – avec une concentration sur les étudiants de premier cycle en lettres et sciences humaines qui, et cela est discutable, ont le moins grand nombre d’occasions, en général, de participer à l’enseignement par l’expérience – qui illustrent divers degrés d’implication. Alors que les professeurs des facultés de lettres essaient d’améliorer et de rehausser la recherche en enseignement et en apprentissage, ils auraient intérêt à y ajouter l’apprentissage par l’expérience en incluant les étudiants dans le processus et dans le produit.
Determining Student Competency in Field Placements: An Emerging Theoretical Model
Authors: Salm Twyla L , Johner Randy , Luhanga Florence
Published: June 2016

This paper describes a qualitative case study that explores how twenty-three field advisors, representing three human service professions including education, nursing, and social work, experience the process of assessment with students who are struggling to meet minimum competencies in field placements. Five themes emerged from the analysis of qualitative interviews. The field advisors primary concern was the level of professional competency achieved by practicum students. Related to competency were themes concerned with the field advisor's role in being accountable and protecting the reputation of his/her profession as well as the reputation of the professional program affiliated with the practicum student's professional education. The final theme – teacher-student relationship –emerged from the data, both as a stand-alone and global or umbrella theme. As an umbrella theme, teacher-student relationship permeated each of the other themes as the participants interpreted their experiences of the process of assessment through the mentor relationships. A theoretical model was derived from these findings and the description of the model is presented.
Cet article décrit une étude de cas qualitative qui explore comment vingt-trois conseillers de stages, représentant trois professions de services sociaux comprenant l’éducation, les soins infirmiers et le travail social, ont vécu l’expérience du processus d’évaluation avec des étudiants qui ont des difficultés à acquérir les compétences minimales durant les stages. Cinq thèmes ont été identifiés lors de l’analyse des entrevues qualitatives. La préoccupation principale des conseillers de stages était le niveau de compétence professionnelle acquis par les stagiaires. Les thèmes liés à la compétence étaient le rôle des conseillers de stages dans leur responsabilité pour protéger la réputation de leur profession ainsi que la réputation d’un programme professionnel affilié à la formation professionnelle des stagiaires. Le dernier thème – les rapports entre les enseignants et les étudiants – a été identifié à partir des données, à la fois en tant que thème particulier et thème général. En tant que thème général, les rapports entre enseignants et étudiants sont marqués par chacun des autres thèmes puisque les participants ont interprété leurs expériences du processus d’évaluation par le biais de leurs rapports avec leurs mentors. Un modèle théorique a découlé de ces résultats et la description du modèle est présentée.
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Authors: Tajahuerce Angel Isabel
Published: June 2016

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Aportación científica de los congresos de la AE-IC (2008-2014): reseña histórica y estado actual de la investigación en Comunicación
Authors: Rodríguez Gómez Eduardo Fco.
Published: June 2016

Esta investigación analiza la producción científica presentada en los congresos de la Asociación Española de Investigación de la Comunicación con el fin de comprender su desarrollo y su estado actual. Para ello, se han analizado 715 comunicaciones con veintidós variables, entre las que se encuentran: el autor, el género, la vinculación institucional, la nacionalidad, el tipo de comunicación, la metodología empleada, la réplica de contenidos, la tipología descriptiva y la finalidad de las comunicaciones. Entre otros hallazgos, los resultados muestran una mayoría femenina en la contribución académica, pero no entre los cargos académicos de mayor rango; la preferencia de los objetos de estudio empresariales, pero no profesionales o laborales; una tendencia hacia la mayor participación de doctorandos; y una elevada concentración de la producción científica en cuanto a la temática y la distribución territorial.
Los orígenes de la prensa en lengua extranjera en Málaga
Authors: López Romero Laura , Serrano Porras Julio
Published: June 2016

El asentamiento de residentes foráneos en España ha estimulado desde mediados del siglo XIX la creación de una prensa escrita en lengua extranjera con el fin de informar y de fortalecer una cohesión social entre las comunidades procedentes del exterior. El artículo que se presenta ha tomado como objeto de estudio Málaga, siendo ésta una de las provincias con mayor número actual de prensa en lengua extranjera en toda España. Esta investigación ha centrado su foco de interés en analizar dos de las primeras cabeceras escritas en lengua inglesa a principios del siglo XX: British Colony Gazette y la sección en inglés que La Unión Mercantil incorporó a sus páginas, Weekly English News.
Evolución formal y de contenidos en las publicaciones periódicas asturianas. De la Gran Guerra a la Dictadura de Primo de Rivera
Authors: Rodríguez Infiesta Víctor
Published: June 2016

Entre 1914 y 1923, y en general durante las décadas de los años diez y veinte del pasado siglo, se producen en la prensa asturiana importantes transformaciones que pueden apreciarse, por ejemplo, en el tipo de diarios que logran alcanzar cierto éxito de público. Evoluciona la morfología y el número de páginas, se hacen más frecuentes las imágenes, se practica con más soltura el llamado periodismo de calle o se apuesta, cuando existe oportunidad para ello, por publicar crónicas que implican un desplazamiento de su autor a lejanas tierras. Simultáneamente, la contemplación del deporte como un espectáculo y el tratamiento que se le da a otros contenidos contribuyen a dibujar un nuevo panorama periodístico.
Perception and Importance of Entrepreneurial Leadership in Small and Medium Sized Companies
Authors: Saeed Muhammad Sajid , Ibrahim Fares
Published: June 2016

The competitive advantage is difficult to obtain in ever-changing business environment. A solution to this problem is entrepreneurial leadership which is vital to attain and uphold competitive advantage in the competitive markets. Hence, this research study was aimed at finding the perception and the importance of entrepreneurial leadership for the UK retail sector particularly the small and medium sized retailers. The small and medium sized retailers registered in the Chamber and Commerce Industry in UK were selected for survey intention. The link to a web-designed questionnaire was sent to business managers and CEOs of these retailers. The responses of survey participants showed a positive perception and the importance of the role of entrepreneurial leadership. However, the UK retail sector needs to work on improving the perception of chaos in order to avoid the high failure rate of small and medium retailers.
The Concept of Culture from a Logical and Epistemological Perspective
Authors: OSMAN Fikret
Published: June 2016

The concept of culture refers to many states of meaning. Among these, the most common ones are those that are related to institutional phenomena. Institutional phenomena express different lifestyles. Each lifestyle has its specific structure. This structure is based on special rules deriving from social use and tradition. Special rules make the epistemological and logical aspects of the life different and unique. In this respect, the boundaries of knowledge in a certain lifestyle are determined by the scope of that specific lifestyle; the possibility of knowledge depends on participation in this lifestyle; the source of knowledge is the tradition on which the relevant lifestyle relies, and the criterion of knowledge is coherence. Besides, each lifestyle has its unique and special logical structure. When this logical structure is considered as a parallel logic that observes all the rules of the general logic, then the expressions and inferences that are based on it seem to be consistent and valid.
Chinese Netizens’ Reactions to Red Classics Cinema Animation A Case Study of Taking Tiger Mountain by Strategy (2011)
Authors: Chen Shaopeng
Published: June 2016

‘Red Classics’ can be considered as an important subgenre of Chinese cinema animation, which is often adapted from war novels, revolutionary model opera, songs and live-action films. Animated film Taking Tiger Mountain by Strategy (2011), as a Red Classics cinema animation production, has provoked heated discussion among Chinese netizens in two largest online film communities and review aggregator sites Douban Movie and Mtime. This paper reveals the Chinese netizens’ reception process of this movie before and after public screening by analysing the relevant brief comments and longer film reviews from the above two websites. Chinese audiences’ expectation on Taking Tiger Mountain by Strategy was relatively negative before exhibition in cinema. This can be partly attributed to the emotional discontent over the previous Chinese animation and government intervention on artistic creation. However, there has been a gradual shift in the attitudes of netizens towards this movie after the public exhibition, the reviews have become more objective, rational and positive. This article aims to identify the reasons behind such attitude change by applying reception studies approach, and how and to what extent these elements have affected Chinese netizens’ evaluation process.
The Research of Factors Affecting the Effectiveness of Internal Control Systems in Commercial Banks-empirical Evidence in Viet Nam
Authors: Vu Ho Tuan
Published: June 2016

The purpose of this research was to determine the factors that affect effectiveness of internal control systems in commercial banks in Vietnam. Through the method of qualitative research and quantitative based on reliability Cronbach's Alpha, exploratory factor analysis (EFA) and multiple regression analysis (MRA). According to the report of COSO, BASEL organizations and the other authors, control environment; risk assessment; information and communication; control activities and monitoring could affected the effectiveness of internal control systems in commercial banks. In addition, this research has indicated that there are two new factors have an impact on the effectiveness of internal control systems in commercial banks in Vietnam: political institutions and interest groups.
Cultural Diversity and Organizational Commitment: A Study on Teachers of Primary Public Schools in Menoufia (Egypt)
Authors: Mousa Mohamed , Alas Ruth
Published: June 2016

With globalization and mounting global uncertainties, cultural diversity has become one of the main factors affecting both in–and–out life of any organization. Hence, responding to cultural diversity is a challenging organizational priority in order to achieve organizational goals. It entails absorbing differences and creating a healthy environment in which all employees feel valued, and their talents are fully utilized. During the last three decades, organizational commitment has gained popularity by examining employees’ link to their organization. It has a tremendous role in shaping the future of organizational orientation. This study explores the link between cultural diversity challenges and organizational commitment approaches by conducting a quantitative study of teachers in a public primary school in Menoufia province (Egypt). Both correlation and regression analysis of collected data indicate that it is true to assume that not all challenges of cultural diversity have a positive effect on organizational commitment approaches.
A Historic View of the US Business Ethical Laws and Implications for Developing Countries like China
Authors: Zhu Zheng-guo , Zhu Wen-zhong
Published: June 2016

In the nearly 150 years of the US history, following big historical events or business ethical dilemmas, the business ethical laws have evolved gradually, which can be divided into 11 stages in 4 levels. In each stage, the emphases or governance purposes of the business ethical laws differ greatly, but tend to bear the sign of the times. Through the systematic review and analysis, the paper concludes that in a specific era of the history, when facing a specific ethical dilemma, the government or regulatory authority will develop and perfect the related regulations or norms of business ethical behaviors in line with the feature of the period so as to effectively prevent or solve the ethical problems in the business environment. The practice of the US institutional construction may be of some enlightenment for developing countries like China.
The Role of Emotional Intelligence and Self-Efficacy of Teachers
Authors: Masoumparast Shiva
Published: June 2016

Background and Objective: the role of education and teachers is undeniable in human societies. The theories of emotional intelligence and self-efficacy assume that beliefs of individuals on their skills and abilities optimally influence their performance and enable them to take the best decision on the most difficult conditions and unpredictable situations. The purpose of this study was to examine the role of EI and self-efficacy of teachers. Materials and Methods: this study used a descriptive-correlational methodology. The samples included 345 teachers who were selected by proportional-to-size stratified sampling by Cochran’s formula. Bar-On’s EQ-i and Schwartzer’s GSE were used to evaluate teachers. Results: data analysis and statistical calculations revealed a significant and positive correlation between EI and self-efficacy of teaches. On the other hand, EI and self-efficacy of teachers considerably influence students. Conclusion: as the findings suggest that, positive teacher-student interactions reduce the symptoms of disorders and behavioral problems of students. Primary school teaching is the most important profession in the world; thus, teaching is a great responsibility which should not be considered as a mere job.
Empirical Evaluation of Social and Cultural Reproduction Theory in Acquiring Graduate Education
Authors: Pourdian Mohammad , Hassani Mohammad , Kabiri Afshar
Published: June 2016

The purpose of this study is to empirically evaluate social and cultural reproduction theory in the pursuit of education. Thus, the theory of social reproduction, cultural reproduction and social capital have been utilized to develop the theoretical framework. The research type in regard to its goal is applied and in regard to data collection method is survey research. A questionnaire has been used to collect data. Population of this research covered all graduate students of West Azerbaijan province universities in the academic year 1392-1393 (n=9352, according to available statistics) among them 132 students were selected randomly as research sample through multi stage cluster sampling. To test the research hypotheses, Pearson correlation, multiple regression and path analysis technique have been employed. Empirical findings indicate that independent variables including socio-economic status, social capital and cultural capital affect academic success of students in pursuing higher education.
Subjetivismo na aplicação da máxima da proporcionalidade
Authors: Lima Iara Menezes , Moraes Anderson Júnio Leal
Published: June 2016

O presente artigo elabora uma crítica à teoria dos princípios de Robert Alexy, especificamente quanto a sua proposta de sopesamento de princípios como solução a colisões havidas entre eles. Essa tarefa de crítica, embasada precipuamente na obra de Jürgen Habermas, é feita mediante demonstração de que, ao realizar sopesamento entre princípios, estes são confundidos com valores em detrimento da concepção deontológica do Direito, o que permite que percepções subjetivas dos juízes sejam razões para suas decisões.
As dimensões e perspectivas do direito fundamental ao livre desenvolvimento da personalidade
Authors: De Marco Cristhian Magnus , De Castro Matheus Felipe
Published: June 2016

O estudo jurídico do direito da personalidade ganhou renovação e importância com o fenômeno da constitucionalização do direito civil. Assim, o objetivo deste artigo é trabalhar com alguns conceitos difundidos na dogmática brasileira dos direitos fundamentais, aplicando-os ao direito da personalidade. Realiza-se uma análise das gerações históricas ou dimensões de direitos humanos, relacionando-as com necessidade de garantir-se o direito ao livre desenvolvimento da personalidade. São, ainda, objeto de discussão, as perspectivas defensivas e prestacionais, subjetivas e objetivas dos direitos fundamentais. Ao final, ressalta-se a importância de uma compreensão ampla de direito da personalidade, associada diretamente às necessidades da dignidade humana, com base em normas jurídicas nacionais e internacionais. Percebe-se, com efeito, que o direito geral da personalidade é capaz de abranger todas aquelas situações peculiares, essenciais para salvaguardar a pessoa humana em seus elementos constitutivos, de liberdade e autonomia, que não estejam protegidos em outros direitos fundamentais específicos.
Una distinción levinasiana capital para los derechos humanos: los derechos del otro y el tercero
Authors: Barraca Javier
Published: June 2016

Una clave fundamental del pensamiento de Lévinas acerca de los Derechos Humanos está en su distinción entre los dos niveles de lo humano, a los que hacen referencia las figuras de los “Derechos del otro” y el tercero. El tercero señala hacia
el dato de la vida del hombre como vida de comunidad, con-vivencia, como instauración necesaria de una sociedad, un Estado y unas instituciones para la inter-relación humana. Esta distinción inaugura su articulación de las dos dimensiones o sentidos de la justicia: la justicia en el ámbito del otro hombre, como benevolencia o amor; y la justicia en el contexto comunitario o del tercero, como reciprocidad o proporción.
Todo lo cual hace posible una comprensión integradora de ambos niveles por lo que respecta a los Derechos Humanos –el nivel de su alto aliento original con el de su siempre mejorable y frágil realización práctica y social.