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Self-Translation, Literary Creativity, and Trans-Lingual Aesthetics: A Québec Writer’s Perspective
Authors: Gagnon Daniel 
Published: February 2016

Abstract
Self-translation and bilingual writing are drawing increasing critical attention in literary and translation studies. Bilingual writing can cover a wide range of phenomena involving varying degrees of bilingualism. Scholarly focus has been on emigrant, expatriate or exiled writers and more recently, on bilingual writers writing in a post-colonial context, using the acquired language of the colonizer. The emphasis has been on the cultural and political power inequalities between languages. Self-translation has also been seen from the broader, ontological point of view as a form of double representation of the writing self. My own experience in the particular cultural geography of a bi-national, multicultural country such as Canada offers a different context for reflecting on self-translation and bilingual writing, or what I prefer to call “cross-writing,” based on the fundamental cross-cultural communicative aesthetics underlying my specific writing and self-translation process.
Shakespeare, the Ekphrastic Translator
Authors: Brînzeu Pia 
Published: February 2016

Abstract
In The Rape of Lucrece, the Shakespearean heroine admires a wall-painting illustrating a scene from the Trojan War. The two hundred lines of the poem in which Lucrece describes the ancient characters involved in the war represent a remarkable piece of ekphrastic transposition. It produces a vivid effect in the poem’s narrative, draws attention to the power of ekphrasis in guiding the reader’s interpretation, and represents an unrivalled example of embedded ekphrasis, unique in Renaissance poetry.
Crystal structure of N′-(adamantan-2-ylidene)pyridine-3-carbohydrazide, C16H19N3O
Authors: Al-Tamimi Abdul-Malek S. , Ghabbour Hazem A. , El-Emam Ali A. 
Published: February 2016

Abstract
C16H19N3O, orthorhombic, Pna21 (no. 33), a = 8.0381(5) Å, b = 10.4499(8) Å, c = 17.1228(13) Å, V = 438.27(18) Å, Z = 4, R
gt
(F) = 0.0499, wR
ref
(F
2
) = 0.1105, T = 100 K.
MEMS-based micro-Coriolis technology for high precision density measurement
Authors: Huber Christof 
Published: February 2016

Abstract
Endress+Hauser has a long history of developing and producing
flowmeters of various measurement technologies for the scope of
process and product control in a variety of applications and
industries. One of the most important flow measurement technologies in
the last decades was the vibrating tube flowmeters based on the
Coriolis measuring principle. An advantage of Coriolis flowmeters is
the fact that they measure direct mass flow rate. Furthermore, by
using the resonating tube frequency information, density and viscosity
of a fluid can be deduced. Coriolis flowmeters exist in a lot of
different shapes and styles, typically having metal flow tubes
e. g. from stainless steel, titanium, zirconium or tantalum. The
nominal flow rates range from about 1 g/h to
4000 t/h corresponding to line sizes from 0.2 mm
up to 350 mm. In recent years different groups have worked
on the adaptation and implementation of the Coriolis measuring
principle in a MEMS (Micro Electro Mechanical System) sensor by
etching a micro tube structure from a silicon wafer. Such micro
machined silicon based Coriolis sensor chips open a new field of
applications for the Coriolis measuring principle. Here we present the
work of Endress+Hauser on the field of MEMS based Micro-Coriolis
Sensors and explore potential applications of this new technology,
e. g. for very accurate liquid and gas density measurements and
concentration determination.
Unidirectional Excitation of Graphene Plasmon in Attenuated Total Reflection (ATR) Configuration
Authors: Dai Wei , Wu Yue-Chao , Liu Fang-Li 
Published: February 2016

Abstract
Graphene plasmon has been attracting interests from both theoretical and experimental research due to its gate tunability and potential applications in the terahertz frequency range. Here, we propose an effective scheme to unidirectionally excite the graphene plasmon by exploiting magneto-optical materials in the famous attenuated total reflection (ATR) configuration. We show that the graphene plasmon dispersion relation in such a device is asymmetric in different exciting directions, thus making it possible to couple the incident light unidirectionally to the propagating plasmon. The split of absorption spectrum of graphene clearly indicates that under a magnetic field for one single frequency, graphene plasmon can only be excited in one direction. The possible gate tunablity of excitation direction and the further application of the proposed scheme, such as optical isolator, also are discussed.
Gender Preference? National Collegiate Athletic Association Division I Student-Athletes and Strength and Conditioning Coaches
Authors: Shuman Kristin M. , Appleby Karen M. 
Published: February 2016

Abstract
Shuman, KM and Appleby, KM. Gender Preference? National Collegiate Athletic Association Division I Student-Athletes and Strength and Conditioning Coaches. J Strength Cond Res 30(10): 2924–2933, 2016—The purpose of this study was to examine the preferences and attitudes of National Collegiate Athletic Association (NCAA) Division I (DI) junior and senior class student-athletes toward the gender of their strength and conditioning coach (SCC). This study contributes to the empirical body of literature regarding student-athlete and strength and conditioning coach interaction specific to gender-related information and extends the efforts to increase student-athlete success. A qualitative framework was used for this study. Semistructured interviews were conducted with 10 NCAA DI junior or senior class student-athletes who had been exposed to and coached by both a male and a female SCC. The results of this study concluded that, in general, participants did not have a specific gender preference for their SCC. However, participants indicated a preference for a coaching leadership style, which conveyed (a) leadership ability, (b) professionalism, (c) trust and respect, (d) support, (e) dependability, (f) positive relationship, and (g) personality.
Autoimmune alternating hyper- and hypo-thyroidism: a rare condition in pediatrics
Authors: Martins Luísa Correia , Coutinho Ana Rita , Jerónimo Mónica , Caetano Joana Serra , Cardoso Rita , Dinis Isabel , Mirante Alice 
Published: February 2016

Summary
Alternating between hyper- and hypo-thyroidism may be explained by the simultaneous presence of both types of TSH receptor autoantibodies (TRAbs) – thyroid stimulating autoantibodies (TSAbs) and TSH blocking autoantibodies (TBAbs). It is a very rare condition, particulary in the pediatric age. The clinical state of these patients is determined by the balance between TSAbs and TBAbs and can change over time. Many mechanisms may be involved in fluctuating thyroid function: hormonal supplementation, antithyroid drugs and levels of TSAbs and TBAbs. Frequent dose adjustments are needed in order to achieve euthyroidism. A definitive therapy may be necessary to avoid switches in thyroid function and frequent need of therapeutic changes. We describe an immune-mediated case of oscillating thyroid function in a 13-year-old adolescent. After a short period of levothyroxine treatment, the patient switched to a hyperthyroid state that was only controlled by adding an antithyroid drug.

Learning points

Autoimmune alternating hypo- and hyper-thyroidism is a highly uncommon condition in the pediatric age.

It may be due to the simultaneous presence of both TSAbs and TBAbs, whose activity may be estimated in vitro through bioassays.

The clinical state of these patients is determined by the balance between TSAbs and TBAbs and can change over time.

The management of this condition is challenging, and three therapeutic options could be considered: I-131 ablation, thyroidectomy or pharmacological treatment (single or double therapy).

Therapeutic decisions should be taken according to clinical manifestations and thyroid function tests, independent of the bioassays results.

A definitive treatment might be considered due to the frequent switches in thyroid function and the need for close monitoring of pharmacological treatment. A definitive treatment might be considered due to the frequent switches in thyroid function and the need for close monitoring of pharmacological treatment.
BCL2-modifying factor promotes germ cell loss during murine oogenesis
Authors: Vaithiyanathan Kavitha , Liew Seng H , Zerafa Nadeen , Gamage Thilini , Cook Michele , O’Reilly Lorraine A , Bouillet Philippe , Scott Clare L , Strasser Andreas , Findlay Jock K , Hutt Karla J 
Published: February 2016

AbstractApoptosis plays a prominent role during ovarian development by eliminating large numbers of germ cells from the female germ line. However, the precise mechanisms and regulatory proteins involved in germ cell death are yet to be determined. In this study, we characterised the role of the pro-apoptotic BH3-only protein, BCL2-modifying factor (BMF), in germ cell apoptosis in embryonic and neonatal mouse ovaries. BMF protein was immunohistochemically localised to germ cells at embryonic days 15.5 (E15.5) and E17.5 and postnatal day 1 (PN1), coincident with entry into the meiotic prophase, but was undetectable at E13.5, and only present at low levels at PN3 and PN5. Consistent with this expression pattern, loss of BMF in female mice was associated with a decrease in apoptosis at E15.5 and E17.5. Furthermore, increased numbers of germ cells were found in ovaries fromBmf−/−mice compared with WT animals at E15.5 and PN1. However, germ cell numbers were comparable betweenBmf−/−and WT ovaries at PN3, PN5 and PN10. Collectively, these data indicate that BMF mediates foetal oocyte loss and its action limits the maximal number of germ cells attained in the developing ovary, but does not influence the number of primordial follicles initially established in ovarian reserve.
Correlation of rpsU gene sequence clusters and biochemical properties, GC—MS spectra and resistance profiles of clinical Burkholderia spp. isolates
Authors: Ostermann Maria Franziska , Neubauer Heinrich , Frickmann Hagen , Hagen Ralf Matthias 
Published: February 2016

This study assessed the variation of phenotypic features of clinical isolates of Burkholderia spp. from common rpsU gene sequence clusters.
A total of 41 clinical Burkholderia spp. isolates from German mucoviscidosis patients was subjected to rpsU gene sequencing. Biochemical assessment included the API systems 20 NE and 50 CHE as well as the Micronaut NF system. Fatty acid patterns were assessed using gas chromatography—mass spectrometry (GC—MS). Broth microdilution was used to identify minimum inhibitory concentrations.
Five rpsU gene sequence clusters comprised more than one clinical isolate. Altogether, assignments to three species and seven clusters comprising more than one Burkholderia species were performed. Inhomogeneity of biochemical reactions within the clusters ranged from 0/28 to 45/50 reactions. The standard deviation for fatty acid distributions ranged from 0% to 11.5%. Minimum inhibitory concentrations within the clusters showed a wide variation but only minor differences between the clusters.
Broad variations within identified rpsU gene sequence clusters regarding biochemical reactions, fatty acid patterns, and resistance patterns of clinical Burkholderia spp. isolates make the application of rpsU gene sequence analysis as a stand-alone procedure for discriminations within the Burkholderia cepacia complex unreliable.
Fotografias como estratégia metodológica: perscrutando formas de tratamento pronominais brasileiras, moçambicanas e angolanas
Authors: Balsalobre ￼ Sabrina ￼ Rodrigues Garcia 
Published: February 2016

<div class="page" title="Page 132"><div class="section"><div class="layoutArea"><div class="column"><p><span>Brasil, Moçambique e Angola compartilham da língua portuguesa. Entretanto, esse sistema linguístico é atualizado de modos particulares em função de cada um dos contextos nacionais e de suas idiossincrasias. Particularmente, essa situação é válida ao se observar os usos pronominais da língua portuguesa em suas variedades brasileira, angolana e moçambicana. Ao se considerar apenas situações de interlocução, o sistema dispõe de pronomes pessoais que contemplam recursos pragmáticos de cortesia, intimidade, polidez, distanciamento hierárquico etc. por meio de formas como </span><span>tu</span><span>, </span><span>você</span><span>, </span><span>o senhor/a senhora</span><span>, </span><span>vocês</span><span>, </span><span>os senhores/as senhoras</span><span>. Além dessas formas pronominais, ainda está disponível sistemicamente ao falante a ausência do pronome (ou forma zero), em que a marca pessoal é demonstrada pela desinência verbal. Para a realização dessa pesquisa comparativa entre as três variedades do português, algumas escolhas metodológicas foram decisivas. Em especial, fez-se imprescindível o resgate de uma metodologia utilizada por pesquisadores brasileiros nos anos 1980. Trata-se do emprego de fotografias como motivador para a realização das entrevistas com os informantes. A partir da seleção das imagens de perfis sociais, foi possível realizar as entrevistas com os informantes. A proposta feita aos entrevistados era que lhes seria indicada, para cada imagem, uma instrução específica contendo um pedido acerca de endereço, referência a uma pessoa, o preço de determinado produto etc. Tendo compreendido a instrução, o informante estabelecia um diálogo com a pessoa da fotografia – a maioria dos informantes compreendia prontamente a proposta da entrevista e produzia naturalmente diversas formas de tratamento. Em geral, há a possibilidade de se estabelecer algumas tendências no comportamento linguístico dos informantes de um mesmo país, corroborando com a assertiva de que o português brasileiro, o moçambicano e o angolano são variedades linguísticas autônomas. </span></p></div></div></div></div>
A dinâmica do jogo de linguagem das formas de tratamento
Authors: Lima Cacilda Vilela de 
Published: February 2016

<div class="page" title="Page 149"><div class="section"><div class="layoutArea"><div class="column"><p><span>Estapesquisaapresentaumamicroanálisetransversalequalitativadecaráterempírico-indutivosobre as formas de tratamento entre candidatos ao cargo presidencial em cinco debates televisionados realizados antes do primeiro turno das eleições de 2014. Baseado nos pressupostos da Antropologia Linguística, entende-se que os usos das formas de tratamento implicam o estudo das mudanças estruturais envolvidas na sociedade. Sendo assim, as formas de tratamento não são classificadas e entendidas como formas estanques com interpretações de uso </span><span>a priori</span><span>, mas como formas flexíveis que permitem aos interlocutores realizar seus discursos de maneira complexa e dinâmica. A classificação se determinada forma de tratamento serve para estabelecer uma aproximação ou distanciamento entre os interlocutores só pode ser estabelecida caso a caso e momento a momento na interação. Esta pesquisa não se restringe ao estudo </span><span>do efeito </span><span>e </span><span>do como </span><span>as palavras foram colocadas no palco do mundo, mas também tenta entender </span><span>por quem, para quem, porquê, onde, qual o tipo de relação de poder </span><span>que pode ser inferida da escolha de certa forma de tratamento. É pela composição de todos esses elementos que se pode ver como o ator social proporcionou seu ponto de vista, seu modo de refletir sobre o mundo e a natureza humana. </span></p></div></div></div></div>
Desarrollo de las relaciones de negocios internacionales de pymes del subsector confección de ropa en Bogotá, Colombia
Authors: Dueñas Guarnizo José Alberto , Peñalosa Otero Mónica Eugenia 
Published: February 2016

Artículo de investigaciónEl presente artículo es el resultado de la investigación titulada Etapas y objetivos del desarrollo de las relaciones de negocios internacionales de las pymes del sub sector de confección de ropa en la ciudad de Bogotá, la cual pretende estudiar el estado actual de desarrollo de dichas relaciones de negocios desde dos puntos de vista: el primero consiste en determinar cuáles son las etapas o pasos que deben cursar las Pymes del sector de textiles, confección y diseño en moda en la ciudad de Bogotá, en su proceso de internacionalización. El segundo es estudiar los factores de la cultura y ver cómo éstos influyen en los procesos de internacionalización, entre ellos el idioma, la educación, la geografía y distancia mental, las costumbres, entre otros.La revisión bibliográfica realizada en este contexto muestra la casi nula existencia de literatura académica, motivo por el cual se pretende ahondar, en términos investigativos, sobre uno de los subsectores que el gobierno colombiano y el país incluye en la actualidad en los denominados Sectores de transformación productiva, el cual pretende estar —a mediano plazo— dentro de los denominados de categoría mundial.Metodológicamente se utilizó una entrevista semiestructurada que permitió generalizar los hallazgos. El número de pasos está determinado por cada empresario entrevistado. Con el resultado de esta investigación se pretende hacer un aporte a la teoría actual sobre el tema, desde el punto de vista del conocimiento y la experiencia de las pequeñas y medianas empresas del subsector, así como facilitar a los empresarios y emprendedores que se encuentran ad portasde comenzar un proceso de internacionalización, el paso a paso para lograr el establecimiento y desarrollo de las relaciones de negocios internacionales
New Accounting Guidance For Business Combinations
Authors: McConnell Allen W. , Cox Bill D. , Elsea John E. 
Published: February 2016

The Financial Accounting Standards Board (FASB) issued Statement of Financial Accounting Standards (SFAS) No. 141 Business Combinations in June 2001. SFAS 141 supersedes Accounting Principles Board (APB) Opinion No. 16 Business Combinations and SFAS No. 38 Accounting for Preacquisition Contingencies of Purchased Enterprises. APB Opinion 16 created two acceptable methods of accounting for a business combination, the purchase and the pooling of interests methods. These two different methods often resulted in very different financial results for economically similar transactions.
Global Corporate Governance: Implications For A Functionally Harmonized Legal Infrastructure
Authors: Blodgett Mark S. , Kane Stephen A. 
Published: February 2016

As developing and centrally planned economies shift toward decentralized market economies, they will revise their corporate governance rules to attract foreign investors and foster economic growth. However, the expansion of firms internationally creates the immediate problem of cross-border bankruptcy and policy makers will eventually have to turn to functional harmonization of national bankruptcy laws as well as other means of corporate governance to maintain fairness and to facilitate a freer flow of cross-border investment. We propose three major changes to global governance: (1) a functionally harmonized system of bankruptcy laws that supersede national bankruptcy laws (2) contractual corporate governance via securities exchange listing and (3) arbitration as a means to enforce global recourse.
Website Atmospherics: Motivators Or Hygiene Factors?
Authors: Mueller James D. , Mack Rhonda 
Published: February 2016

Frederick Herzberg's two-factor theory is once again resurrected and used to frame hypothesized influences on internet shopper satisfaction (and dissatisfaction). Previous research investigating the influence of web site design and web site atmospherics is discussed with respect to the theory. Exploratory factor analysis is then used to extract a four-factor solution of internet shopper satisfaction, and interpreted with respect to Herzberg’s model. Risk and User Friendliness related variables are interpreted as hygiene factors, or dissatisfiers, while Enjoyment and Price variables better explain shopper satisfaction, or motivation. The ensuing discussion compares the usefulness of this model with empirically validated satisfaction paradigms in explaining the relationship between internet shopper satisfaction and web site atmospherics.
Using Relational Database Software To Prepare An Archival Dataset For Importation Into A Statistical Analysis Package
Authors: Lazarony Paul J. , Driscoll Donna A. 
Published: February 2016

Researchers frequently find that archival data that they need to test their theoretical models must undergo a variety of preparatory steps before the data are ready to be loaded into their favorite statistical analysis package. Although some powerful software tools and techniques to handle such data preparation do exist and are relatively easy to learn, many researchers remain unaware of them. The purpose of this paper is to introduce some of these data preparation tools and techniques by use of a hands-on demonstration. The demonstration begins with data embedded in a Web page and shows how a spreadsheet, a word processor, and the SQL language from a relational database can be used to make the extracted “ready for prime-time.” The original Web page data for the demonstration can be downloaded from the authors’ web page; the software packages used to prepare the data are MS Excel, MS Word, and MS Access. Although SPSS is used for the statistical analysis described in the final phase of the process, readers do not have to have this software to benefit from the demonstration. Any statistical analysis package could be used.
Auditor Choice: After Enron
Authors: Bush H. Francis 
Published: February 2016

In this study, the author examines the choice of auditor for firms who had contracted with Arthur Andersen prior to its collapse in the aftermath of Enron. This study was motivated by previous research on factors affecting the choice, including but not limited to size, geography, industry and financial condition. The results, in general, indicate that the choice among the Big Four accounting firms is not affected by these variables. This opens two possibilities: either that the choice is based on less tangible factors or such factors are overwhelmed by the size of the Big Fours accounting firms. However, when considered together, multivariate discriminant analysis (MDA) develops a model that is able to predict which firm will be chosen at a significantly higher than simply guessing among the Big Four CPA firms. This result is driven by the results of two of the four firms.
Integrated Learning Through Experience: Sports Marketing Education Is All About The Little Things
Authors: Newman Eric J. , Hebein Fred 
Published: February 2016

The fun and exciting business of sports entertainment is continuing to grow with sales revenue in the billions. Sports entertainment is serious business with increasing demand for knowledgeable marketers willing to work hard in a very fun but stressful environment. After working and experiencing the stadium, the fans, and the related business activities, the students realized that their projects were real and could have important impacts. With the integration of this knowledge and experience, the students started building mini-marketing plans that were feasible project ideas that could be implemented with management sponsorship. Another important result was the student realization that the managers and employees who were required to implement the project ideas had no extra time or extra resources. The project had to gain the support of the managers and employees at the expense of other projects and in addition to their regular business assignments
Linkage Between GDP And Emissions: A Global Perspective On Environmental Kuznets Curve
Authors: Dhanda Kanwalroop Kathy , Adrangi Bahram , Chatrath Arjun 
Published: February 2016

In this paper we present a mathematical framework for the linkage between GDP and emissions for a particular nation or group of nations. The properties of the functions will be discussed, followed by an empirical section that illustrates the methodology employed. We will also present the greenhouse gases emissions data and GDP data and discuss the results of the empirical study.