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Osservazioni in margine sulla musica per l’immacolato concepimento della Vergine, al tempo di Sisto IV
Authors: Cavicchi Camilla 
Published: October 2012

L’istituzione della festa per l’Immacolata Concezione diede impulso ad una serie di innovazioni con esiti musicali nella liturgia, nelle fondazioni musicali e nella realizzazione del tema figurativo dell’Immacolata. Fra le sue prime azioni, papa Sisto IV commissionò un nuovo ufficio, l’Officium Immaculatae Virginis Mariae di Leonardo Nogarolo (1477) cui seguì l’Officium Conceptionis Virginis Mariae di Bernardino Busti (1492), pervenutici entrambi privi di notazione. Per l’ufficio di L. Nogarolo e per l’introito della messa “Egredimini et videte filie Sion” furono composti dei canti propri, pubblicati rispettivamente in due raccolte curate da Francesco de Brugis: l’Antiphonarium e il Graduale secundum morem sancte Romanae ecclesie (Venezia, Lucantonio Giunta, 1503 e 1500). Al tempo di Sisto IV i canti si ispiravano certamente all’ufficio di L. Nogarolo, ma è assai probabile che nei primi anni dell’istituzione della festa convivessero più tradizioni musicali. Le cronache confermano che Sisto IV soleva celebrare la festa nella basilica di San Pietro, eseguendo l’ufficio (la vigilia), poi la messa al mattino e, nel pomeriggio, una processione lo conduceva alla chiesa di Santa Maria del Popolo, dove era solito recitare una preghiera, probabilmente la stessa a lui attribuita, Ave sanctissima Maria. Nella basilica di San Pietro Sisto IV aveva commissionato la realizzazione di una cappella dedicata all’Immacolata Concezione dotata d’un coro di dieci cantori che garantivano la musica nel servizio divino. Il progetto del papa francescano mirava a far in modo che le due più importanti istituzioni musicali della Chiesa fossero vincolate al culto mariano: la cappella Sistina (cappella privata del pontefice) fu consacrata all’Assunzione della Vergine, mentre la cappella di San Pietro all’Immacolata Concezione.Per l’affermazione del culto in ambito devozionale, agì con grande efficacia la preghiera Ave sanctissima Maria, legata alla devozione dell’immagine dell’Immacolata. Le immagini furono, in effetti, uno strumento di particolare importanza nella strategia del pontefice. In esse la musica entrò dapprima con l’evocazione delle antifone e della preghiera, citate nei cartigli e nei bordi dei dipinti, poi attraverso la figura di re David (rappresentante della stirpe di Maria), nelle danze di angeli e, infine, con l’adozione di alcuni elementi iconografici propri dell’Assunzione. A partire dal primo quarto del Cinquecento l’iconografia dell’Immacolata s’arricchì dell’immagine degli angeli musicanti, evocazione certamente dell’armonia celeste, ma anche testimoni della pratica musicale legata alla devozione dell’Immacolato concepimento della Vergine.
Low Powered Solar ECG with ZigBee Based Bio-Telemetry
Authors: Dedhia Parin , Doshi Harsh , Rane Mrunal 
Published: October 2012

The advent of modern age has shown a drastic shift in the way humans have worked leading into sedentary lifestyles. Change in dietary pattern where fresh food is replaced by processed and fast food along with the increase of stress has led to rise of cardio-vascular disease which is glaringly evident in developing countries. Especially, Asians are more prone to cardio-vascular diseases genetically. The ECG device is a diagnostic medical instrument which determines the electrical activity of the heart. The conventional ECG devices are powered by mains electricity, thus are not energy efficient. Transformers used make the device bulky and expensive. Optimum isolation amplifiers have to be incorporated in these devices for patient safety, adding to the cost and complex circuit. We have designed a high quality solar electrocardiograph that is extremely energy efficient, cost effective and works on alternate energy, making it a completely eco-friendly product.
Healthcare infrastructure is extremely weak in various developing countries of Asia, Africa and South America. Electricity is one of the major factor that drives the health care economy in these areas. Most of these areas lack basic electricity, thus have no access to good health care facilities. One of the most essential factors in developing a solar based ECG device is to give out an extremely energy efficient device yet excellent results and inexpensive in order to get net cost per test below $1. Having eliminated conventional power supply, the electro cardiogram is free from line frequency noise of 50/60 Hz, thus adding to excellent ECG quality. The device is incorporated with a traditional DC charging facility, thus can be charged with a normal cell phone charger in extreme case. The device is capable of acquiring ECG for more than 30 hours, at a sampling rate of 500 Hz. The ECG can be wirelessly transmitted with the help of low power wireless ZigBee, thus allowing monitoring ECG in real time.
Les(af)filiations contestées de la littérature anglo-québécoise
Authors: Lane-Mercier Gillian 
Published: October 2012

Cet article propose d’esquisser des éléments de réponse à la question suivante : dans quelle mesure peut-on « voir » dans la désignation « littérature anglo-québécoise » la présence de filiations et d’affiliations à l’endroit de la littéraire québécoise, lesquelles se déploieraient au-delà d’un simple jeu d’influences ou encore de critères fondés sur le seul lieu de résidence ? Pour y répondre, un double postulat est retenu. D’une part, la littérature anglo-québécoise ne saurait être pensée en dehors des tensions linguistiques, culturelles, historiques, politiques et territoriales que son épithète clivée présuppose, de sorte qu’évoquer l’idée d’une littérature anglo-québécoise revient à convoquer la littérature québécoise. D’autre part, le fait de s’interroger sur les héritages détournés de la littérature québécoise contemporaine nécessite, au-delà de la prise en compte de ses affiliations « propres », la prise en compte d’affiliations « autres » qui lui sont désormais constitutives, y compris lorsqu’elles sont refusées, et ce, selon une logique de l’adjonction conflictuelle. D’où l’hypothèse que voici : la problématique des héritages détournés de la littérature québécoise prend un relief singulier lorsqu’elle est appréhendée à travers la loupe grossissante que lui tend les (af)filiations, souvent contestées, de littérature anglo-québécoise, notamment en raison de la mise en cause du motif des deux solitudes que celle-ci opère. Se profilent alors de nouvelles options éthiques et de nouvelles pistes analytiques que l’article explore sur les plans théorique, méthodologique et analytique en se référant aux travaux de Simon Harel sur la conflictualité créatrice et à Black Bird (2003) du romancier anglo-québécois Michel Basilières.
Leçons de clochardise. Lectures d’Agonie et d’Il n’y a plus de chemin de Jacques Brault
Authors: Lapointe Martine-Emmanuelle 
Published: October 2012

Agonie et Il n’y a plus de chemin de Jacques Brault mettent en scène des clochards qui ont choisi de quitter la vie sociale, qui « vivent en partie ailleurs », qui ne « sont plus tout à fait dedans », pour reprendre les mots de l’auteur. Préférant le détournement, le silence et le retrait aux discours engagés, ils mettent au jour les insuffisances d’une transmission culturelle qui, loin de reposer sur des certitudes, se révèle profondément aporétique à l’époque contemporaine. Quels héritages ces deux textes livrent-ils, sinon le détachement, le décalage, la distance et l’anachronisme qui, de toute façon, ne s’enseignent ni ne s’apprennent ? Quelle conception du vivre-ensemble contemporain élaborent-ils ? Afin de répondre à ces questions, le présent article s’attache à examiner les figures de l’anachronisme qui donnent lieu à une conception singulière de la transmission des savoirs et des affects, laquelle est partagée entre legs impossible et parole déliquescente.
Success Factors of Business Graduates of Lyceum of the Philippines University: Its Implications to Curriculum Functionality
Authors: Lubis Dante O. 
Published: October 2012

This study focused on the employees’ performance of business graduates from the College of Business Administration of Lyceum of the Philippines University (LPU) as basis for success factor. The study used the descriptive method of research. It utilized a three part questionnaire and selected business graduates of the Lyceum of the Philippines University’s College of Business Administration served as respondents. Results revealed that business graduates of LPU are in their respective line of business-related jobs. They are technically capable of handling jobs assigned to them; their skills acquired from the school help them to be productive in their present positions as mostly are frontline employees. They were treated with respect, which gives them a sense of accomplishment. Their behavior in work and quality outputs are acknowledged as their commitment to the attainment of goals. Further, this is reflective of student’s persistence in doing work, maintaining of quality of work performance. Their positive attitude in their workplaces is clearly manifested as they are relatively new on their jobs. The work habits of fresh graduates manifest their desire to be efficient and effective in the accomplishments of desired targets. Keywords - business curriculum, business graduates, curriculum functionality
Corporate Citizenship and Governance Practices in Holy Name University, Bohol, Philippines
Authors: Golosino Ernesto , Sy Maria Victoria U. 
Published: October 2012

Holy Name University (HNU) just like any other academic institution is largely dependent on community trust, employees’ loyalty and collaborative efforts in order to attain its goals and objectives. However in the past few years, the administration noticed that there were lapses in addressing societal concerns and collaborative efforts among HNU’s various stakeholders which in a way affected the operations of the school. It is within this context that this study was made. The primary aim of the study was to assess HNU’s practices in terms of corporate citizenship and governance in order to design schemes to enhance its implementation and ensure its continued success. The study used the descriptive survey method. The findings showed that except for promoting environmental sustainability, all the components of corporate citizenship and governance were manifested and adhered to a great extent. In the light of these findings, the proponent concluded that while HNU upheld and integrated CSR and governance in its operations, there were certain aspects of the processes that needed to be enhanced to fulfill its obligations expected of it by its various stakeholders. Keywords – corporate citizenship, governance, ethical behavior, internal control, risk management
Role of a Local Government of Cebu in Attracting and Maintaining Investments in Central Philippines
Authors: Yap Ernesto Go 
Published: October 2012

Each local government unit in addressing the general welfare of its constituents must actively attract investments as these contribute to the long term and sustainable growth of the local economy. This study investigated the different factors or reasons that would encourage businesspersons to locate their business in a locality. It also revealed the expectations of businesspersons on the role of the local government unit after they had located using descriptive method. Survey questionnaires were distributed randomly to prospective respondents. Participant observation was used in an ocular visit. The study used frequency count for data analysis. Findings show that existing businesspersons perceive Mandaue City to be still a good location for setting up businesses, but the advantages the city possesses may be fast eroding. This paper concludes that maintaining investors’ confidence is as like any business relationship. The local government unit must continuingly extend excellent customer service to its customers, the business locators, to ensure continuing investment inflow. Keywords - Local Investment Promotion, Maintenance of Investment, Local Government Unit
Trimestral Scheme of the Regular Graduate Programs Implemented in an Institution of Higher Learning
Authors: Sy Maria Victoria U. , Castillo Annie S. 
Published: October 2012

The trimester based academic system is designed to provide greater flexibility in course offerings and availability. Furthermore, the system is believed to help students focus better in their subjects while at the same time enhancing their level of comprehension. This study examined the outcomes of the implementation of the trimestral scheme of the regular graduate programs offered by the University of San Jose-Recoletos as evaluated by the students (both currently enrolled and alumni) and the professors. The core components of the scheme being evaluated were: time frame, course achievement and content and financial concerns. In terms of the effectiveness of the scheme when measured according to the three factors, the currently enrolled students and professors found the program to be effective, but for the former students and alumni, the program was perceived to be less effective. As to the problems encountered, except for the professors, the students as well as the alumni opined that they encountered serious problems in the course of pursuing their studies under the trimestral schedule. Keywords – trimestral scheme, regular graduate programs, time frame, course achievement and content, financial concerns.
Efficacy of Plagiarism Detection Software for Quality Assurance of a Research Journal
Authors: Japos Genaro V. , Gutierrez Bernard A. , Tubongbanua Jun Brian P. 
Published: October 2012

Plagiarism in research undermines credibility of journal publications. Plagiarism detection addresses this problem. The study validated the efficacy of the plagiarism detector software for quality assurance of a journal publication. Using descriptive method, the study examined 66 plagiarism detector reports and compared the extent of originality and plagiarism of the research article before and after adoption of the plagiarism detector accumulator technology. Results revealthat the journal had a high level of originality (91.31%) and low level of plagiarism (8.34%). Only 23.72 percentof the 550 detected cases were validated as true plagiarism, giving the software an efficacy rate of 24 percent. The sources of plagiarism included the web links, wikipedia, news, social networking sites, and blogs, among others. The use of these sources indicated the citation of grey literature and non-authoritative sources. Failure to properly document sources was the main cause of plagiarism. The software, however, cannot penetrate the secured databases of subscription journals-thus; plagiarism from these sources evades detection. Plagiarism detection software is effective in intercepting plagiarized sources which elude the scrutiny of the editorial board prior to final publication. The editorial board’s strong quality assurance mechanism and the intervention scheme reduced the incidents of plagiarism in 2009. Keywords - plagiarism, plagiarism detection software, journal publication, originality
Moral Change in a Global Village: Islamic Perspective
Authors: Rabonataj Seyed Ali Akbar , Azadboni Ramezan Mahdavi 
Published: October 2012

The attacks and criticism against ethics is a common part of philosophy. In modern age, due to scientific revolution and its great achievement and development, some scholars argue against any ethical system based on religion. But in the present century, the attacks against ethical role of religion take a different shape. Present century is distinguished from other centuries by its Information-Technology character .It is easy to see with wonder how Information-Technology has reduced the world to a global village through internet and satellite. The question is whether in such a world –global village-moral values are workable and possible? Educational and moral values, in general, aim at producing desired changes in the new generation. This goal was always fulfilled through building limited condition and making barriers. Today, it is impossible to keep new generations away from other cultures due to Information-Technology. It means in global village, making barriers do not work, and in such a world how one can fulfill moral values? The aim of this paper is to discuss the role of moral values in global village by giving a spiritual notion of humanity. I attempt to the possibility of ethical role of religion in contemporary globe by discussing Islamic ethical principles. Keywords - education, religion, global village, value
Research Capability of State Educational Institutions: Its Relationship to the Faculty's Attitude & Involvement in Research
Authors: Salmingo Renato B. 
Published: October 2012

This study ascertained the influence of faculty’s attitude and involvement in research on the research capability of state educational institutions (SEIs) in Western Visayas. Conducted in February 2002 among the 293 randomly selected faculty members of SEIs, this descriptive-correlational research utilized a researcher-made data-gathering instrument. Descriptive statistics employed were frequency counts, means, and standard deviations. Inferential statistics included the t-test for independent samples and Pearson’s r. Results show that the SEIs in Western Visayas were “slightly capable” of doing research and development activities. The faculty had “positive attitude” towards research and were “sometimes involved” in research activities. Significant differences were noted in the perception of research output: in their attitude towards research when grouped according to gender, teaching experience, research output, and management support, and in their involvement in research when grouped according to age, educational qualification, research outputs, and management support. Finally, the faculty’s perceptions of the research capability of SEIs and the faculty’s perception of the research capability of SEIs and the faculty’s attitude towards research were positively and significantly correlated. Keywords - Research capability, faculty attitude, state educational institutions
Student Organizations of LPU: Assessing their Performance Towards the Attainment of Institutional Goals
Authors: Garcia Reynalda B. , Bay Jr. Bernardo E. 
Published: October 2012

This study assessed the performance of student organizations of the Lyceum of the Philippines University in terms of organization’s objectives, operations, and outputs/achievements, and to determine how student organizations contributed to the development of the institutional goals. Participants of study were the active members and the advisers of all recognized student organizations for the school year 2006-2010. The research used the descriptive method of research with triangular approach where empirical data was supported with qualitative analysis and interviews with student organization members and advisers. The data were treated using weighted mean, ranking and t-test. Results revealed that LPU student organizations provide activities which contribute to the academic, socio-cultural, cognitive and personal development of the students, thus, student organizations play an important role in attaining the identified institutional goals. A student organization development program is proposed which focused on the organizational needs and assessment to help realize institutional goals. Keywords - student organization, institutional goals
Psychological Function of Religious Practices
Authors: Yousofi Hossein 
Published: October 2012

There are different sorts of disorder in human life. Some disorders take place directly in the human body which some disorders happen in the soul that is why we are not able to classify them as physical phenomena. The link between bodily health and spiritual health due to religious involvement by a committed person is a general accepted fact and finds a significant favor among the scholars. Avicenna, a great Muslim philosopher and physician, admitted and defended the relation between physical and mental health. The aim of this paper is to deal with the relationship between human bodily-mental health and religious involvement. An argument and detailed explanation is given on why and how religious involvement by a committed person will warrant human mental and bodily health. This paper while presuming that all world religions are in common in this regard but is limited to Islamic perspective. It will be articulated on the basis of Islamic teachings that praying as a first value advice in Quranic verses and other religious practices play an effective role to warrant human health. Keywords - spiritual, Quranic perspective, physical health
Sulfur Emissions and Economic Growth in the Philippines: A Bivariate Causality and Cointegration Analysis
Authors: Puzon Klarizze 
Published: October 2012

This paper studies the time series properties of sulfur emissions and economic growth. To identify the direction of the causal relationship between the two variables, it conducts causality and cointegration tests using data from 1950 to 2000. The test results imply that there is unidirectional causality running from sulfur emissions to GDP in the Philippines. Keywords - cointegration, Granger causality, sulfur emissions, economic growth
Problematics of Homosexuality: Can Foucault Liberate The Gays? (An Exposee, an Evaluation, and a Critical Analysis of the Phenomenon of Homosexuality)
Authors: Babor Eddie R. 
Published: October 2012

The problematics of homosexuality can be sketched in the context of recognition, repression, concealment, and disclosure. All these involve public policy, social legislations, and morality. As the title suggests, this paper is developed into three parts, namely: 1) exposee, 2) evaluation, and 3) critical analysis. It is in the last part where the paper attempts to draw much of Foucault’s thoughts on homosexuality. I regret, however, that the topic may appear boorish as it is being placed on the lofty grounds of philosophy since, usually, what we know of philosophy is its cunning, bristling, animated, and sometimes, even a throbbing “romance” with “reality” through the dynamism of epistemology, metaphysics, ontology, ethics, modernism, postmodernism, post postmodernism, structuralism, hermeneutics, existentialism, phenomenology, pragmatism, positivism, deconstruction, critical theory, and so on, and so forth. In a word, philosophy requires some heavy and hard dosages of “painful” thinking, concentration, reflection, analysis, synthesis, comparison, and the like. But, with the topic that I have decided to present to you, I wish that I may succeed in inviting you to join me in an attempt to reinventing the “nature” or “direction” of philosophy by placing it in the domain of what is deemed pleasurable – that is, let us try to make philosophy an endeavor of sexy matters and interests. Keywords - Critical Analysis, epistemology, metaphysics, ontology, ethics, modernism, postmodernism, postpostmodernism, structuralism, hermeneutics, existentialism, phenomenology, pragmatism, positivism, deconstruction, critical theory, homosexuality.