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L’idéologie en musicologie. L’Essai sur la complexité de Célestin Deliège
Authors: Darbon Nicolas 
Published: November 2012

Cet article analyse la production de certaines idées en musicologie, concentrant la focale sur l’Essai sur la complexité de Célestin Deliège. Il croise les approches de l’idéologie d’Edgar Morin et de Raymond Boudon. Est présenté le courant musical de la fin du XXesiècle, la New Complexity et son représentant le plus connu, Brian Ferneyhough. Pour comprendre les ressorts de la pensée de Deliège d’autres écrits permettent de cerner les « bonnes raisons » qui l’ont conduit à définir la Modernité (à travers ce que l’auteur appelle son dodécalogue), cet idéo-mythe contemporain. Le système philosophique sous-jacent est celui de Theodor W. Adorno. Il est intéressant d’observer le cheminement d’une idée originelle vers son interprétation, à travers la notion de « tour de force » (tirée de la Ästhetische Theorie), que Deliège perçoit dans le hiatus entre virtuosité et résultat esthétique. Ou encore dans le voyage de la notion de critique entre sociologie et politique. L’article étudie les « effets » de position ou de communication en direction d’une « musicologie critique ». Deliège incarne le paradoxe du musicologue, entre science et doctrine, entre rationnalisation et lucidité. Il réalise la justesse de la critique selon Baudelaire, partiale, passionnée et politique.
Délitement sociétal et appartenances
Authors: Martin Marcienne 
Published: November 2012

Évoquer le délitement sociétal renvoie à la notion de structures organisationnelles, lesquelles s’inscrivent dans les appartenances au sein desquelles se construit l’identité du sujet. Force est de constater que la première inscription dans la société humaine prend sa source dans l’anthroponymie. À ce système d’appartenances, s’ajoutent ceux liés à la nationalité et à la langue ou aux langues, pour ne citer que ces derniers. Si les appartenances fédèrent le groupe, qu’en est-il quand plusieurs groupes appartiennent à un territoire commun (réel ou symbolique), mais construisent leur identité dans le cadre de valeurs antinomiques ? Peut-on alors parler d’un projet sociétal commun ? Dans ce présent article, il sera mis en perspective structures organisationnelles et construction identitaire du groupe et de l’individu et, à partir d’exemples, il sera interrogé comment l’adhésion à un système d’appartenances données peut faire évoluer une structure sociale soit vers la néguentropie ou, encore, soit vers l’entropie.
John Adams, Cicero and the Traditions of Republicanism
Authors: CORNISH PAUL JOSEPH 
Published: November 2012

ABSTRACTJohn Adams' approach to republican politics emphasizes the need to check and balance powers in a republican constitution, but also the need to check the power of the ‘aristocracies' that arise in society. The need for checks on power is explained in terms of the weakness of human reason relative to the passions, and in terms of the need for harmony and justice to promote happiness in society. Adams retains a Ciceronian view of the origins of human society and of republican government, and relies on Cicero's definitions of ‘people' and ‘republic' to help frame his Defense of the Constitutions of the United States of America. His approach is conservative in that part of his defense is to stress that the colonial governments that existed before Independence were republican, and that the institutions of the colonial governments were the primary models for the new state constitutions after Independence. The study suggests that historical interpretations of the ‘republican tradition' are better understood in terms of a ‘traditions of republicanism.’
Medical Progress and the Influenza Pandemic of 1918
Authors: VANNESTE SARAH FRANCES 
Published: November 2012

ABSTRACT
The influenza outbreak of 1918 spread around the world and left millions of people dead. This pandemic was both a crisis for human life and a crisis for medical professionals attempting to combat the disease. During a period when medicine had become thoroughly professionalized and had made numerous advances in medical treatment, medical professionals perceived their field to be rapidly and consistently progressing, and many believed that there was little medicine could not overcome. Success against such diseases as yellow fever fed the idea that science and rational thought could conquer society's ills drove medical professionals' efforts. However, these modern ideas of progress, perfectibility, and medicine's pending triumph over disease adversely affected the medical profession's ability to deal effectively with the influenza pandemic of 1918. Physicians' efforts had not prevented a serious outbreak, and once it had exploded, they could not control it. Looking specifically at the British medical profession's struggle with the pandemic, as it coursed through both Britain and Britain's armies abroad, this paper examines physicians' own writings and investigates both their initial confidence in the face of disease and their disappointment, fear, and lack of clear direction as the pandemic exploded. In the aftermath of the pandemic, their confusion, dearth of understanding, and pressure to fill the void in knowledge are evident. This paper, then, discusses how confidence affected their mindset when they confronted the pandemic, and how the pandemic, in turn, affected their concept of progress, the ability of medicine, and their duty thereafter.
The Bricolage Approach of Teaching in a Blended Learning Environment
Authors: Aguinaldo Betchie E. 
Published: November 2012

The proliferation of technology in various areas in our society can be compare to flowing water that supplies energy to each part of its system. In the field of education, technology pours its strength not only to the process of teaching and learning but also to the continuous improvement of delivery of education. Unfortunately, not all academic institutions are enjoying the benefits provided by technological innovations in education. Various academic institutions have been suffering for several years since the advent of technological innovations in education. Poor academic institutions are far left behind in this educational innovation. This study presented the development of Bricolage Approach of teaching using four types of ICT sustainability. Technology Acceptance Model (TAM) of Davis (1989) was adapted in this study using a customized blended learning environment tool to gauge the students’ acceptability of the Bricolage Approach of Teaching in a blended learning environment. The findings of the study resulted to the increase of students’ knowledge in e-learning tool. Furthermore, result demonstrated concrete evidence of students’ favorable acceptability of Bricolage Approach of teaching in a blended learning environment using TAM’s factor perceived usefulness, perceived ease of use, attitude towards usage and behavior intention to use. Keywords: Bricolage approach; Bricola; Blended learning; Technology Acceptance Model (TAM)
Surface‐Activated Nanoparticles for Controlled Light‐Responsiveness
Authors: Ahn Sungsook , Jung Sung Yong , Lee Sang Joon 
Published: November 2012

AbstractMost of the optical properties of nanoparticles (NPs) depend on a nonadditive effect, where there is a maximum (or optimum) value at a specific distance from the NP surface (proximity length). However, knowledge on the relation between the specific surface layer and light responsiveness of NPs is limited. In this study, surface properties of NPs are modulated by electron beam (e‐beam) treatment together with ionic control of the NP surface and dispersing media. The surface modification in terms of the proximity length is found to be critical to the selective enhancement of light absorbance in the ultraviolet‐visible (UV‐vis) and terahertz (THz) regions. In particular, the non‐temporarily electron‐activated NPs absorb short wavelength UV‐vis light, rendering them particulary advantageous for solar energy use. The control over the physical properties of general light‐responsive NPs is a new approach to designing solar‐energy‐based technologies.
Near‐Infrared Fluorescent Silica‐Coated Gold Nanoparticle Clusters for X‐Ray Computed Tomography/Optical Dual Modal Imaging of the Lymphatic System
Authors: Hayashi Koichiro , Nakamura Michihiro , Ishimura Kazunori 
Published: November 2012

AbstractLymph nodes (LNs) are often removed to prevent the spread of cancer because they are frequently the first site of metastases. However, the enucleation of LNs requires difficult operative techniques and lymphedema can result as a complication. Although lymphedema can be cured by anastomosis of a lymph vessel (LV) to a vein, the operative procedure is extremely difficult because LNs and LVs are too small and indistinct to be identified. Therefore, visualization of LNs and LVs is important. The combination of X‐ray computed tomography (CT) and fluorescence imaging, CT/fluorescence dual modal imaging, enables the visualization of LNs and LVs before and during surgery. To accomplish this, near‐infrared fluorescent silica‐coated gold nanoparticle clusters (Au@SiO2) with a high X‐ray absorption coefficient are synthesized. Both fluorescence imaging and CT show that the Au@SiO2 nanoparticles gradually accumulate in LNs through LVs. CT determines the location and size of the LNs and LVs without dissection, and fluorescence imaging facilitates their identification. The Au@SiO2 nanoparticles have neither hepatotoxicity nor nephrotoxicity. The results demonstrate that CT/fluorescence dual modal imaging using Au@SiO2 nanoparticles provides anatomical information, including the location and size of LNs and LVs for determining a surgery plan, and provides intraoperative visualization of LNs and LVs to facilitate the operation.
No association of genetic variants in BDNF with major depression: A meta‐ and gene‐based analysis
Authors: Gyekis Joseph P. , Yu Weihong , Dong Shuqian , Wang Haina , Qian Jun , Kota Pravina , Yang Jingyun 
Published: November 2012

AbstractMajor depressive disorder (MDD) is a complex psychiatric condition with strong genetic predisposition. The association of MDD with genetic polymorphisms, such as Val66Met (rs6265), in the brain derived neurotrophic factor (BDNF), have been reported in many studies and the results were conflicting. In this study, we performed a systematic literature search and conducted random‐effects meta‐analysis to evaluate genetic variants in BDNF with MDD. A gene‐based analysis was also conducted to investigate the cumulative effects of genetic polymorphisms in BDNF. A total of 28 studies from 26 published articles were included in our analysis. Meta‐analysis yielded an estimated odds ratio (OR) of 0.96 (95% CI: 0.89–1.05; P = 0.402) for Val66Met (rs6265), 0.83 (95% CI: 0.67–1.04; P = 0.103) for 11757C/G, 1.16 (95% CI: 0.74–1.82; P = 0.527) for 270T/C, 1.03 (95% CI: 0.18–5.75; P = 0.974) for 712A/G and 0.98 (95% CI: 0.85–1.14; P = 0.831) for rs988748. The gene‐based analysis indicated that BDNF is not associated with MDD (P > 0.21). Our updated meta‐ and novel gene‐based analyses provide no evidence of the association of BDNF with major depression. © 2012 Wiley Periodicals, Inc.
Excessive sleep duration and quality of life
Authors: Ohayon Maurice M. , Reynolds Charles F. , Dauvilliers Yves 
Published: November 2012

ObjectiveUsing population‐based data, we document the comorbidities (medical, neurologic, and psychiatric) and consequences for daily functioning of excessive quantity of sleep (EQS), defined as a main sleep period or 24‐hour sleep duration ≥9 hours accompanied by complaints of impaired functioning or distress due to excessive sleep, and its links to excessive sleepiness.MethodsA cross‐sectional telephone study using a representative sample of 19,136 noninstitutionalized individuals living in the United States, aged ≥18 years (participation rate = 83.2%). The Sleep‐EVAL expert system administered questions on life and sleeping habits; health; and sleep, mental, and organic disorders (Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders, 4th edition, text revision; International Classification of Sleep Disorders: Diagnostic and Coding Manual II, International Classification of Diseases and Related Health Problems, 10th edition).ResultsSleeping at least 9 hours per 24‐hour period was reported by 8.4% (95% confidence interval = 8.0–8.8%) of participants; EQS (prolonged sleep episode with distress/impairment) was observed in 1.6% (1.4–1.8%) of the sample. The likelihood of EQS was 3 to 12× higher among individuals with a mood disorder. EQS individuals were 2 to 4× more likely to report poor quality of life than non‐EQS individuals as well as interference with socioprofessional activities and relationships. Although between 33 and 66% of individuals with prolonged sleep perceived it as a major problem, only 6.3 to 27.5% of them reported having sought medical attention.InterpretationEQS is widespread in the general population, co‐occurring with a broad spectrum of sleep, medical, neurologic, and psychiatric disorders. Therefore, physicians must recognize EQS as a mixed clinical entity indicating careful assessment and specific treatment planning. ANN NEUROL 2013;73:785–794
Asymmetric Catalysis with Bis(hydroxyphenyl)diamides/Rare‐Earth Metal Complexes
Authors: Kumagai Naoya , Shibasaki Masakatsu 
Published: November 2012

AbstractA series of asymmetric catalysts composed of conformationally flexible amide‐based chiral ligands and rare‐earth metals was developed for proton‐transfer catalysis. These ligands derived from amino acids provide an intriguing chiral platform for the formation of asymmetric catalysts upon complexation with rare‐earth metals. The scope of this arsenal of catalysts was further broadened by the development of heterobimetallic catalytic systems. The cooperative function of hydrogen bonding and metal coordination resulted in intriguing substrate specificity and stereocontrol, and the dynamic nature of the catalysts led to a switch of their function. Herein, we summarize our recent exploration of this class of catalysts.
Effects of radio frequency and heat on wood bonding with a poly(vinyl acetate) dispersion adhesive
Authors: Chiozza Fabio , Toniolo Fabrizio , Pizzo Benedetto 
Published: November 2012

AbstractWater‐based poly(vinyl acetate) dispersions are widely used as wood adhesives with dielectric heating systems. However, little is known about the effects of radio frequency (RF) exposure or heat on the adhesive characteristics and on the performances of bonded joints. In this study, the properties of bonded joints exposed to RF were compared with hot pressing and with standard drying, and the observed behavior was explained. Joint characteristics were evaluated by means of both conventional (e.g., shear strength in both dry and wet conditions, etc.) and unconventional (e.g., bondline temperature, moisture content at interface, etc.) procedures, and also selected properties of polymeric film were measured (e.g., water absorption, analysis of the fraction dissolved in water, glass transition temperature [Tg], etc.) to explicate the observed differences. Results evidenced that the effect of both RF and heating was to appreciably speed up the drying process. However, when high values of energetic impulse (owing to both hot pressing and RF) were given to the assemblies, permanent changes were induced into the polymeric glueline. This occurrence was a time‐driven process and reflected mainly on the mechanical performance in wet conditions, which improved appreciably in comparison to the standard reference series. The reason of such behavior was connected to the poly(vinyl alcohol) phase present inside the polymer, and a role was also assigned to AlCl3, used as complexing agent of the polymeric protective colloid. © 2012 Wiley Periodicals, Inc. J. Appl. Polym. Sci., 2013
SVD‐Based Accurate Identification and Compensation of the Coupling Hysteresis and Creep Dynamics in Piezoelectric Actuators
Authors: Liu Lei , Tan Kok Kiong , Lee Tong Heng 
Published: November 2012

AbstractIn this paper, the coupling hysteresis and creep in piezoelectric actuators are identified and compensated for accurate tracking. First, we present the coupling hysteresis and creep model in smart actuators. Next, a complete identification strategy is designed according to the properties of the Preisach model. Then, an approach for parameter updating of the coupling model is provided. With the identified hysteresis and creep, the model‐based inversion compensation is designed. Finally, we apply the model identification and compensation to a piezoelectric stage to demonstrate the effectiveness of the proposed approaches. Significant reduction of the tracking error is achieved with the model‐based inversion feedforward compensator in which the relative errors at 10 Hz and 50 Hz are reduced to 1.85% and 4.53%, respectively. In addition, the model‐based feedforward is augmented with an integral feedback controller. With the composite controller, the relative errors at 10 Hz and 50 Hz are reduced to 0.42% and 3.04%, respectively.
Differences in outcomes of oesophageal and gastric cancer surgery across Europe
Authors: Dikken J L , van Sandick J W , Allum W H , Johansson J , Jensen L S , Putter H , Coupland V H , Wouters M W J M , Lemmens V E P , van de Velde C J H 
Published: November 2012

Abstract

Background
In several European countries, centralization of oesophagogastric cancer surgery has been realized and clinical audits initiated. The present study was designed to evaluate differences in resection rates, outcomes and annual hospital volumes between these countries, and to analyse the relationship between hospital volume and outcomes.

Methods
National data were obtained from cancer registries or clinical audits in the Netherlands, Sweden, Denmark and England. Differences in outcomes were analysed between countries and between hospital volume categories, adjusting for available case-mix factors.

Results
Between 2004 and 2009, 10 854 oesophagectomies and 9010 gastrectomies were registered. Resection rates in England were 18·2 and 21·6 per cent for oesophageal and gastric cancer respectively, compared with 28·5–29·9 and 41·4–41·9 per cent in the Netherlands and Denmark (P &lt; 0·001). The adjusted 30-day mortality rate after oesophagectomy was lowest in Sweden (1·9 per cent). After gastrectomy, the adjusted 30-day mortality rate was significantly higher in the Netherlands (6·9 per cent) than in Sweden (3·5 per cent; P = 0·017) and Denmark (4·3 per cent; P = 0·029). Increasing hospital volume was associated with a lower 30-day mortality rate after oesophagectomy (odds ratio 0·55 (95 per cent confidence interval 0·42 to 0·72) for at least 41 versus 1–10 procedures per year) and gastrectomy (odds ratio 0·64 (0·41 to 0·99) for at least 21 versus 1–10 procedures per year).

Conclusion
Hospitals performing larger numbers of oesophagogastric cancer resections had a lower 30-day mortality rate. Differences in outcomes between several European countries could not be explained by differences in hospital volumes. To understand these differences in outcomes and resection rates, with reliable case-mix adjustments, a uniform European upper gastrointestinal cancer audit with recording of standardized data is warranted.
Elucidation of Nitrate Reduction Mechanisms on a Pd‐In Bimetallic Catalyst using Isotope Labeled Nitrogen Species
Authors: Zhang Rui , Shuai Danmeng , Guy Kathryn A. , Shapley John R. , Strathmann Timothy J. , Werth Charles J. 
Published: November 2012

AbstractTo understand nitrate reduction pathway and to improve selectivity towards dinitrogen (N2) over toxic ammonia species (NH4+, NH3), aqueous reduction experiments with an Al2O3‐supported Pd‐In bimetallic catalyst were conducted by using isotope‐labeled nitrite (15NO2−). Nitrite is the first reduction intermediate of nitrate. Experiments were performed using nitrite alone and in combination with unlabeled proposed reduction intermediates (N2O, NO), and using only N2O and NO alone, each as a starting reactant. Use of 15N‐labeled species eliminates interference from ambient N2 when assessing mass balances and product distributions. Simultaneous catalytic reduction of 15NO2− and 14N2O shows no isotope mixing in the final N2 product, demonstrating that N2O does not react with other NO2− reduction intermediates; N2O reduction alone yielded only N2. In contrast, simultaneous catalytic reduction of 15NO2− and 14NO yielded mixed‐labeled 15/14N2 (MW: 29), whereas reduction of 15NO alone yields a mixture N2 and NH4+, the ratio of which varies with initial 15NO concentration. These findings, along with those from a new kinetic model we propose, indicate that highly reactive adsorbed NO (NO*), or other unspecified adsorbed N species (Nads), is a key intermediate involved in determining final product selectivity.
Expanding the Applications of the Ilmenite Mineral to the Preparation of Nanostructures: TiO2 Nanorods and their Photocatalytic Properties in the Degradation of Oxalic Acid
Authors: Tao Tao , Chen Ying , Zhou Dan , Zhang Hongzhou , Liu Sanly , Amal Rose , Sharma Neeraj , Glushenkov Alexey M. 
Published: November 2012

AbstractThe mineral ilmenite is one of the most abundant ores in the Earth′s crust and it is the main source for the industrial production of bulk titanium oxide. At the same time, methods to convert ilmenite into nanostructures of TiO2 (which are required for new advanced applications, such as solar cells, batteries, and photocatalysts) have not been explored to any significant extent. Herein, we describe a simple and effective method for the preparation of rutile TiO2 nanorods from ball‐milled ilmenite. These nanorods have small dimensions (width: 5–20 nm, length: 50–100 nm, thickness: 2–5 nm) and possess large specific surface areas (up to 97 m2 g−1). Dissolution/hydrolysis/precipitation is proposed as a growth mechanism. The nanorods were found to have attractive photocatalytic properties in the degradation of oxalic acid. Their photocatalytic activity is close to that of the benchmark Degussa P25 material and better than that of a commercial high‐surface‐area rutile powder.