Capacité de discernement des adolescents mineurs: étude qualitative sur les représentations en Suisse romande. [Minor adolescent's competence: a qualitative study about representations in Switzerland's French-speaking part]

This exploratory qualitative study run using focus groups investigates the representations in the field of adolescent confidentiality and competence. Four groups of 3 to 8 participants (two of respectively younger and older adolescents, one of parents, one of pediatricians) have participated in a hone hour and a half discussion, than transcribed verbatim and analyzed by main themes. The concept of confidentiality is well known and understood, but the legal framework which underpins it is less well identified, both among young people and adults. Also, while the participants of all four groups agree with the idea that 14 year old youngsters are usually competent, they all admit that there are circumstances in which this statement should be revisited. Physicians report that they do not feel skilled in how to evaluate competence in such specific situations.

Excess entry, ambiguity seeking and competence: An experimental investigation

Excess entry refers to the high failure rate of new entrepreneurial ventures. Economic explanations suggest 'hit and run' entrants and risk-seeking behavior. A psychological explanation is that people (entrepreneurs) are overconfident in their abilities (Camerer & Lovallo, 1999). Characterizing entry decisions as ambiguous gambles, we alternatively suggest following Heath and Tversky (1991) that people seek ambiguity when the source of uncertainty is related to their competence. Overconfidence, as such, plays no role. This hypothesis is confirmed in an experimental study that also documents the phenomenon of reference group neglect. Finally, we emphasize the utility that people gain from engaging in activities that contribute to a sense of competence. This is an important force in economic activity that deserves more explicit attention.

Vector competence of Culex quinquefasciatus Say, 1823 exposed to different densities of microfilariae of Dirofilaria immitis (Leidy, 1856)

The metropolitan region of Recife, Brazil is endemic for Dirofilaria immitis and has an environment favorable to the development of Culex quinquefasciatus. The goal of this study was to evaluate the vector competence of the Cx. quinquefasciatus RECIFE population for D. immitis transmission. A total of 2,104 females of Cx. quinquefasciatus RECIFE population were exposed to different densities of D. immitis microfilariae blood meals, ranging from 1,820 to 2,900 mf/ml of blood, in a natural membrane apparatus. The results showed a variation between 92.3% and 98.8% of females fed. The exposure of the Cx. quinquefasciatus RECIFE population to different densities of microfilariae did not influence the mortality of the mosquitoes. Infective larvae from D. immitis were observed in the Malpighian tubules beginning on the 12th day, whereas larvae were observed in the head and proboscis beginning on the 13th day following infection. The vector efficiency index (VEI) presented by the mosquitoes ranged from 7.8 to 56.5. The data demonstrates that the Cx. quinquefasciatus RECIFE population has great potential for the transmission of D. immitis, as it allowed the development of the filarid until the infectious stage at the different densities of microfilariae to which it was exposed.

Os manuais de língua portuguesa e o desenvolvimento da expressão oral no ensino secundário de Cabo Verde

Na elaboração do presente trabalho, que tem como tema “Os manuais de língua portuguesa e o desenvolvimento da expressão oral no ensino secundário de Cabo Verde”, procurou-se investigar, a partir da perspectiva dos manuais de Língua Portuguesa, até que ponto os mesmos podem servir ou não para o desenvolvimento da competência comunicativa dos alunos do ensino secundário, na modalidade de expressão oral. Para isso foi adoptada uma metodologia situada no campo da investigação educacional, sem pôr de lado os métodos da pesquisa qualitativa e quantitativa, o que permitiu abordar as questões relacionadas com as constantes situações de insucesso na aprendizagem da Língua Portuguesa, cujas causas têm sido atribuídas, quase sempre, aos factores como as metodológicas, aos problemas linguísticos, decorrentes da forte presença da língua materna no quotidiano dos aprendentes e ao uso de materiais desajustados da realidade nacional. Assim, para o cumprimento dos objectivos propostos, foi possível trabalhar sobre dois corpora; por um lado analisaram-se os manuais do ensino secundário, por outro, foi examinado o inquérito aplicado tanto aos professores como aos alunos, e cujo tratamento dos dados permitiu confirmar a aceitação entusiástica dos manuais escolares no contexto pedagógico, apesar da descrença na potencialidade dos exercícios propostos em desenvolver a capacidade de expressão oral dos alunos. Outro aspecto digno de registo foi o desejo manifestado pelos informantes em ter outros materiais capazes de melhorar o ensino do Português como língua segunda. Em termos do ensino da citada disciplina, foram apresentadas algumas sugestões para que a sua melhoria reverta a favor do sucesso de aprendizagem de todos os alunos

[Archives de la Parole]. , The [Parable of] the Prodigal son : in Khariā / [Sir George Grierson], éd. ; Linguistic survey of India ; Voix parlée

[Traditions. Asie. Inde. Chotā Nāgpur]

[Archives de la Parole]. , Parable of the prodigal son in Parjé [i.e. parji], from Bastar (C.P) [i.e. Central Provinces] : dravidien, Linguistic survey of India, [Sir George] Grierson / [Sir George Grierson], éd. ; Linguistic survey of India ; [Bhima Parjā], voix

[Traditions. Asie. Inde. Madhya Pradesh. Chhattisgarh]

[Archives de la Parole]. , Parable of the prodigal son : in Kodaku, from Surguja / [Sir George Grierson], éd. ; Linguistic survey of India ; [Jūthan Koḍākū], voix

[Traditions. Asie. Inde. Madhya Pradesh. Chhattisgarh]

[Archives de la Parole]. , Parable of the prodigal son : in Hō / [Sir George Grierson], éd. ; Linguistic survey of India ; Voix parlée

[Traditions. Asie. Inde. Chotā Nāgpur]

[Archives de la Parole]. , Parable of the prodigal son : in mixed Baghelkhandi (C.P.) [i.e. Central Provinces], from Murwara / [Sir George Grierson], éd. ; Linguistic survey of India ; [Rai Bahadur Hiralal], voix

[Traditions. Asie. Inde. Madhya Pradesh. Baghelkhand]

[Archives de la Parole]. , Parable of the prodigal son : in Santali / [Sir George Grierson], éd. ; Linguistic survey of India ; Voix parlée

[Traditions. Asie. Inde. Chotā Nāgpur]

[Archives de la Parole]. , Parable of the prodigal son : in telugu, from Chanda (C.P.) [i.e. Central Provinces] / [Sir George Grierson], éd. ; Linguistic survey of India ; [Gangadhar], voix

[Traditions. Asie. Inde. Madhya Pradesh. Maharashtra]

[Archives de la Parole]. , Parable of the prodigal son : in Kurukh - Dravidien - Linguistic survey of India / [Sir George Grierson], éd. ; Linguistic survey of India ; Voix parlée, homme

[Traditions. Asie. Inde. Chotā Nāgpur]

[Archives de la Parole]. , Parable of the prodigal son in Chhattīsgaṛhī Hindī / [Sir George Grierson], éd. ; Linguistic survey of India ; [Mr. Ramanand, B.A., LL.B], voix

[Traditions. Asie. Inde. Madhya Pradesh. Chhattisgarh]

[Archives de la Parole]. , Parable of the prodigal son : in Gondi, from Bastar (C.P) [i.e. Central Provinces] - Dravidien - Ling[uistic] survey of India / [Sir George Grierson], éd. ; Linguistic survey of India ; [Kesrī Gond], voix

[Traditions. Asie. Inde. Madhya Pradesh. Chhattisgarh]

[Archives de la Parole]. , Parable of the prodigal son : in Korwa, from Surguja (C.P.) [i.e. Central Provinces] / [Sir George Grierson], éd. ; Linguistic survey of India ; [Nathu Kōrwā], voix

[Traditions. Asie. Inde. Madhya Pradesh. Chhattisgarh]