[Illustrations de Phytogénie ou théorie mécanique de la végétation] / Charles Fermond, dess. et aut. du texte; J. Blancoud, grav.

Comprend : [pl.1 après p.692 : fig.1.A,B et C : expression graphique de la manière dont le mouvement produit seulement en a, sur une corde pincée, se communique aussitôt également et forme les concamérations b, ou b',a',b', ou b,a',b',a'',b'',a''',b'''. ; [pl.2 après p.692 : les fig.6,7 et 8 sont destinées à montrer la cause mécanique qui fait les exastosies ou les défauts d'exastosies que l'on nomme soudures. Fig.9 : expression graphique de la manière dont les 6 phytogènes circulaires de chaq ; [pl.3 après p.692 : fig.13 : expression graphique de la manière dont les forces rayonnantes se distribuent dans les phytogènes circulaires pour déterminer les exastosies. Fig.14 : feuille de vigne entière, présentant sur l'aile de l'un de ses ; [pl.4 après p.692 : fig.21 : développement du phytogène interphytogénique et organogénie de la feuille de l'Iris pumila. Fig.22 : diagramme de bourgeon (A, Tilleul. B, Saule. C, Noyer). Fig.23 : théorie phytogénique de la composition des feui

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Laitoksen esittely Tieteellisten seurain valtuuskunnan vuosikokousseminaarissa 19.3.1999

Influence de la topographie et des accumulations d'air froid sur les températures moyennes mensuelles et annuelles en Suisse

Les températures moyennes mensuelles et annuelles mesurées à 177 endroits de la Suisse ont été ramenées à une même altitude à l'aide d'une formule empirique afin de détecter les influences de la topographie locale sur ce paramètre. Ces calculs ont montré que des accumulations d'air froid influencent fortement les températures moyennes en saison froide au fond de certaines vallées alpines larges et dépressions du Jura sur une épaisseur d'environ 100 mètres. Le déficit thermique dans ces vallées peut atteindre 2 à 3°C à l'échelle annuelle et 5 à 7°C en hiver comparativement aux versants et sommets environnants. Ces accumulations d'air froid n'influencent que peu les températures moyennes dans les vallées étroites et bien ventilées.

In vivo inhibition of lens regrowth by fibroblast growth factor 2-saporin.

PURPOSE: To investigate the ability of fibroblast growth factor (FGF) 2-saporin to prevent lens regrowth in the rabbit. METHODS: Chemically conjugated and genetically fused FGF2-saporin (made in Escherichia coli) were used. Extracapsular extraction of the lens was performed on the rabbit, and the cytotoxin either was injected directly into the capsule bag or was administered by FGF2-saporin-coated, heparin surface-modified (HSM) polymethylmethacrylate intraocular lenses. The potential of the conjugate was checked by slit lamp evaluation of capsular opacification and by measuring crystallin synthesis. Toxin diffusion and sites of toxin binding were assessed by immunohistochemistry. Possible toxicity was determined by histologic analysis of ocular tissues. RESULTS: FGF2-saporin effectively inhibited lens regrowth when it was injected directly into the capsular bag. However, high concentration of the toxin induced transient corneal edema and loss of pigment in the iris. Intraocular lenses coated with FGF2-saporin reduced lens regrowth and crystallin synthesis without any detectable clinical side effect. After implantation, FGF2-saporin was shown to have bound to the capsules and, to a lesser extent, to the iris; no histologic damage was found on ocular tissues as a result of implantation of drug-loaded HSM intraocular lenses. CONCLUSIONS: Chemically conjugated (FGF2-SAP) and genetically fused FGF2-saporin (rFGF2-SAP) bound to HSM intraocular lenses can prevent lens regrowth in the rabbit.

Physiology, assessment, and disorders of the pupil.

Proper examination of the pupil provides an objective measure of the integrity of the pregeniculate afferent visual pathway and allows assessment of sympathetic and parasympathetic innervation to the eye. Infrared videography and pupillography are increasingly used to study the dynamic behavior of the pupil in common disorders, such as Horner's syndrome and tonic pupil.

Independent contribution of parental migrant status and educational level to adiposity and eating habits in preschool children.

Background/Objective:Little is known about the precise role of parental migrant status (MS) and educational level (EL) on adiposity and various eating habits in young children. Therefore, we assessed their independent contribution in preschoolers.Subjects/Methods:Of 655 randomly selected preschoolers, 542 (5.1±0.6 years; 71% of parental MS and 37% of low parental EL) were analysed. Body composition was measured by bioelectrical impedance. Eating habits were assessed using a semiqualitative food frequency questionnaire and analysed according to five messages developed by the Swiss Society for Nutrition, based on factors implicated in childhood obesity: (1) 'Drinking water and decreasing sweetened drinks', (2) 'Eating fruit and vegetables', (3) 'Decreasing breakfast skipping', (4) 'Reducing fatty and sweet foods' and (5) 'Reducing the intake of meals and snacks in front of television'.Results:Children of migrant and low EL parents had higher body fat, ate more meals and snacks while watching television and had more fruit and fatty foods compared with their respective counterparts (all P0.04). Children of low EL parents also consumed less water and vegetables compared with their counterparts (all P0.04). In most instances, we found an independent contribution of parental MS and EL to adiposity and eating habits. A more pronounced effect was found if both parents were migrants or of low EL. Differences in adiposity and eating habits were relatively similar to the joint parental data when assessed individually for maternal and paternal MS and EL.Conclusions:Parental MS and EL are independently related to adiposity and various eating habits in preschoolers.European Journal of Clinical Nutrition advance online publication, 3 November 2010; doi:10.1038/ejcn.2010.248.

Risk Mitigation Strategies for Operations and Maintenance Activities, Final Report, April 2012

The objective of this research was to investigate the application of integrated risk modeling to operations and maintenance activities, specifically moving operations, such as pavement testing, pavement marking, painting, snow removal, shoulder work, mowing, and so forth. The ultimate goal is to reduce the frequency and intensity of loss events (property damage, personal injury, and fatality) during operations and maintenance activities. This report includes a literature review that identifies the current and common practices adopted by different state departments of transportation (DOTs) and other transportation agencies for safe and efficient highway operations and maintenance (O/M) activities. The final appendix to the report includes information for eight innovative O/M risk mitigation technologies/equipment and covers the following for these technologies/equipment: Appropriate conditions for deployment Performance/effectiveness, depending on hazard/activity Cost to purchase Cost to operate and maintain Availability (resources and references)

Violences sexistes dans le couple et expériences des femmes par rapport à la justice en Espagne

A l'occasion de la Journée internationale des droits des femmes 2013, l'association le Relais de Sénart, association féministe qui accueille, accompagne, et héberge les femmes victimes de violences conjugales, l'Institut de Recherche Interdisciplinaire sur les enjeux Sociaux (Iris), la Fédération Nationale Solidarité Femmes et le Centre Hubertine Auclert se sont associés pour organiser une journée d'étude sur les enjeux scientifiques, politiques et institutionnels soulevés par les violences envers les femmes depuis les années 1970. Il s'est agi de permettre aux associations de bénéficier d'un autre regard sur leur travail et leurs outils ; et de faire en sorte que la recherche en sciences sociales puisse se nourrir du point de vue des professionnel-le-s. Le partenariat scientifique et associatif a ainsi visé à explorer la manière dont les associations s'approprient, ou non, les outils issus du champ académique, et réciproquement.

Una experiencia didáctica con el collage

El punto de partida que Joan Miró estableció para realizar las dieciocho Pintures segons collage de 1933 nos sirven hoy para hacer una propuesta que permita pensar en algunas de las claves de la pintura contemporánea. Términos como la apropiación, la autoría o la subjetividad del artista se ponen en juego cuando se activa el dispositivo del collage como modelo. Aquí se plantea una actividad de aprendizaje que confronta el trabajo individual con el colectivo y que tiene como objetivo principal la reflexión sobre el lenguaje pictórico.

Pintura, una materia interdisciplinar. Metodologías docentes

El grado de Bellas Artes permite revisar las asignaturas vinculadas a los talleres de creación y mejorar las metodologías docentes. Pintura pasará a compartir espacio con las materias de Dibujo, Escultura y más adelante Imagen. Así pues, lo que se impone es un aprendizaje basado en la interdisciplinariedad que puede llegar a proporcionar una mayor flexibilidad del conocimiento. El artículo presenta una serie de reflexiones sobre la docencia en los talleres de Pintura, de los dos primeros cursos del grado, y un conjunto de propuestas metodológicas para mejorarla.

Effect of a lifestyle intervention on adiposity and fitness in socially disadvantaged subgroups of preschoolers: a cluster-randomized trial (Ballabeina).

OBJECTIVE: A multidimensional lifestyle intervention performed in 652 preschoolers (72% of migrant, 38% of low educational level (EL) parents) reduced body fat, but not BMI and improved fitness. The objective of this study is to examine whether the intervention was equally effective in children of migrant and/or low EL parents.¦METHODS: Cluster-randomized controlled single blinded trial, conducted in 2008/09 in 40 randomly selected preschools in Switzerland. The culturally tailored intervention consisted of a physical activity program and lessons on nutrition, media use and sleep. Primary outcomes included BMI and aerobic fitness. Secondary outcomes included %body fat, waist circumference and motor agility.¦RESULTS: Children of migrant parents benefitted similarly from the intervention compared to their counterparts (p for interaction≥ 0.09). However, children of low EL parents benefitted less, although these differences did not reach statistical significance (p for interaction≥ 0.06). Average intervention effect sizes for BMI were -0.10, -0.05, -0.11 and 0.04 kg/m(2) and for aerobic fitness were 0.55, 0.20, 0.37 and -0.05 stages for children of non-migrant, migrant, middle/high EL and low EL parents, respectively.¦CONCLUSIONS: This intervention was similarly effective among preschoolers of migrant parents compared to their counterparts, while children of low EL parents benefitted less.

La conservació del revers Criteris de restauració del suport de tela de la pintura catalana moderna com a testimoni històric i artístic

Cada quadre conté diferents tipus d’informació. El missatge estètic, materialitzat en la sevacapa pictòrica, és el que acostuma a ser objecte de valoració, crítica o simplement gaudi,però no és l’únic. Existeixen altres elements que poden donar-nos coneixement i que se situen al darrera d’aquest estrat pictòric. El suport de la pintura n’és un d’ells, i el revers, és la superfície d’aquesta matèria...

Assessing the pH and DP of canvasses with NIR spectroscopy

The canvas support in easel paintings is composed mainly of cellulose. One of the maindegradation paths of cellulose is acid-catalysed hydrolysis, which means that in an acidic environment (low pH), its degradation proceeds at a faster rate (Strlič et al., 2005).The main effect of acid-catalysed hydrolysis is the breaking up of the polymer chains,measured by the “Degree of Polymerisation” (DP). The lowering of the DP value impliesa lower mechanical strength of the textile (Scicolone, 1993), and thus this parameter canbe used to monitor degradation. Knowing these two parameters can, therefore, be veryinformative regarding the condition of the canvas support.