L\u27evolution Du Sentiment Religieux Dans Les Contes De Charles Nodier: A La Recherche De La Reconciliation Interieure (french Text)

En partant des recits de jeunesse dans Les Tristes (1806) et en allant jusqu\u27au dernier conte Franciscus Columna (1843), cette dissertation trace l\u27evolution du sentiment religieux dans trente-huit contes de Charles Nodier. Profondement romantique, le sentiment religieux chez Nodier est intimement lie au besoin de reconcilier le monde materiel et l\u27aspiration au paradis perdu. L\u27oeuvre de la jeunesse, comme aussi celle de la maturite et de la vieillesse, se definit en effet par une tentative de retour aux origines caracteristique de l\u27homo religiosus d\u27apres Mircea Eliade.;Il est donc possible de reperer certaines constantes dans les contes de Nodier. Par exemple, l\u27on y decele l\u27existence d\u27une thematique reliee aux etapes du cheminement initiatique, c\u27est-a-dire le schema separation-isolement-epreuves-mort-renaissance. Il est egalement possible d\u27affirmer que la certitude d\u27un monde depassant les limites de l\u27entendement humain se degage tant des contes que des ecrits theoriques. L\u27entendement humain est considere par l\u27auteur comme une aberration nuisible au salut spirituel. Le surnaturel d\u27un cote, et le non-rationnel, tel qu\u27incarne par le reve et la folie, s\u27installent donc comme contre-parties du positif pour faciliter cette distanciation vis-a-vis du terrestre necessaire a une reconciliation interieure .;Dans les contes de la maturite, la condamnation du progres commence a se moduler, tandis qu\u27un modele de vie fonde sur le principe de la charitee chretienne constituera le theme central dans les contes de la vieillesse. C\u27est l\u27attente, l\u27acceptation de la souffrance, et l\u27amour d\u27autrui qui y deviendront les mots d\u27ordre.;Nodier semble ainsi en etre arrive a la conclusion que si, d\u27une part, il faut renoncer au bonheur terrestre, d\u27autre part la certitude de la vie eternelle fournit un appui certain permettant d\u27assumer sa condition humaine et de voir dans son voisin une ame soeur, emprisonnee elle aussi dans son enveloppe materielle

Managing transition from a small to a large business - the case of a drill rod manufacturer

Transitioning from a small entrepreneurial company to a larger, “structured”, organisation presents both organisational and management challenges to the founding entrepreneur and stakeholders. Various theories have been put forward that have studied the behaviour of the entrepreneur. However the dynamics that evolve with the change process from the behaviour and decisions of the entrepreneurial founder and managerial structures that emerge have not been well researched. Through a case study research this paper reports a longitudinal study done over three years on a company that is into manufacturing of drilling rods. Theory of organisation transition and a framework for longitudinal researching of entrepreneurial organisations making transition into structured organisations was used. The change process was studied through a conceptual framework that has five informational factors. New management systems and structures were put in place; a new manufacturing strategy and business model were developed. The “verbal culture”, of small companies was replaced by written instructions and proper records keeping, the manufacturing process was documented and standardised through the implementation of Total Quality Management. This paper contributes to the understanding of how an entrepreneurial company transition to a structured one and strengthens our ability to assist entrepreneurs in achieving sustainable growth

Geomechanical Studies for a Himalayan Tunnel in Jointed Dolomites: A Case History

Reported case history of Himalayan tunnel reveals that Barton\u27s and Bieniawski\u27s classification systems provide better assessment of the rock mass behavior. The design and shear strength parameters derived from these classifications provided a preliminary design of the tunnel, which has been critically evaluated with the design, adopted at site. Based on the structural feature and ground water conditions, a number of tunnelling conditions have been predicted. The studies indicated the loosening rock pressures would be occuring at site with an estimated range of 0. 25 kg/cm2 to 3. 58 kg/cm2. Problems of roof collapse, flowing ground condition and cavity formation may occur during the excavation. Multiple drift excavation method is suggested for extremely poor conditions

Development and analysis of business models in the South African motor body repair sector

Every enterprise makes use of a business model either explicitly or implicitly. A business model is an abstract of a business plan and is complimentary to the firm’s business strategy. It shows linkages within a business process as it transforms inputs into outputs, and how the enterprise creates and delivers value to its customers. Through a case study research two business models used by South African auto-body repairers were developed and analysed. One is for auto-body repair shops that are recognised by the South African Insurance Association, the panel system, and the other is not. The business models are presented as causal loop diagrams. Design parameters used to describe the architecture were content, structure, governance and complimentaries. These business models were used to explain low margins experienced in this sector. The business model helps small enterprise entrepreneurs, stakeholders in the automotive sector and policy makers to understand the logic of auto-body repair shops

Effect of dietary supplementation of tocoferol acetate alone and with varying combinations on growth, survival and fatty acids profile of Macrobrachium rosenbergii larvae through Moina micrura enrichment

A study was carried out to determine the effect of tocopherol acetate along with cod liver oil astaxanthin enriched Moina micrura (MC- control, Ml- tocopherol acetate enriched, M2-tocopherol acetate combined with cod liver oil (CLO) enriched and M3- tocopherol acetate combined with astaxanthin enriched) on growth, survival and fatty acid composition of M. rosenbergii (de Man) larvae (TC- unenriched Moina fed larvae, Tl- tocopherol acetate enriched Moina fed larvae, T2- tocopherol acetate + CLO enriched Moina fed larvae to T3 – tocopherol acetate+ astaxanthin enriched Moina fed larvae). Growth was expressed as the time taken in to the settlement of 95% post larvae. Maximum growth i.e., the lowest time taken to the 95% PL settlement (40 days) and the maximum survival percentage (61%) was observed in both T2 and T3 treatments fed with M2 and M3 Moina respectively. Minimum growth and survival was observed in unenriched Moina fed larvae (TC). In larval treatments T2, (larvae fed with (M2) vitamin E + CLO enriched Moina), showed a higher percentage of EPA, DHA and higher HUFA level than other treatments