Evolution of the Tamtsag Basin / NE-Mongolia — part I: basin fill

The Tamtsag Basin in NE Mongolia is part of a widespread basin system which formed during Late Jurassic and Cretaceous times (Graham et al. 2001, Qing-Ren et al. 2003). It is filled with continental sediments and volcanics which can reach up to 4 km in thickness. Rifting and subsequent basin inversion led to a complex basin geometry characterized by several horst and graben structures. The geodynamic causes for regional basin formation are discussed controversially and several hypothesis ranging from orogenic collaps via subduction rollback to collision-induced rifting have been put forward. Scientific research on the Mesozoic basins in Mongolia has so far concentrated on the East Gobi Basin to the south (Graham et al 2001, Prost 2004, Johnson 2004) and some work has also been published on the Hailar Basin (Qing-Ren et al. 2003), the northeastward continuation of the Tamtsag Basin into China. Fundamental data on the fill and tectonics of the Tamtsag Basin in between is still missing. This is partly due to poor exposure as most of the basin fill is covered by Cenozoic sediments and only locally, near the bordering faults, rocks are accessible for surface investigations. However, recent discoveries of oil in the Tamtsag and Hailar Basins have resulted in intense exploration activity and a strong interest in the area. This contribution describes the results of a field campaign in fall 2005 focusing on the basin fill while a companion paper (Davaa et al. this volume) deals with the basin structure and hydrocarbon potential of the Tamtsag Basin.conferenc

Evolution of the Tamtsag Basin / NE-Mongolia — part II: structure and hydrocarbon potential

The Tamtsag basin in NE Mongolia is part of a widespread basin system which formed during Late Jurassic and Cretaceous times (Graham et al. 2001, Qing-Ren et al. 2003). It is filled with continental sediments and volcanics which can reach up to 4km in thickness. Rifting and subsequent basin inversion led to a complex basin geometry characterized by several horst and graben structures. The geodynamic causes for regional basin formation are discussed controversially and several hypothesis ranging from orogenic collapse via subduction rollback to collision-induced rifting have been put forward. Scientific research on the Mesozoic basins in Mongolia has so far concentrated on the East Gobi basin to the southwest (Graham et al. 2001, Prost 2004, Johnson et al. 2004) and some work has also been published on the Hailar Basin (Qing-Ren et al. 2003), the northeastward continuation of the Tamtsag Basin into China. Fundamental data on the fill and tectonics of the Tamtsag Basin in between is still missing. This is partly due to poor exposure as most of the basin fill is covered by Cenozoic sediments and only locally, near the borders faults, rocks are accessible for surface investigations. However, recent discoveries of oil in the Tamtsag and Hailar Basins have resulted in intense exploration activity and a strong interest in the area. This contribution describes the results of a field campaign in Fall 2005 focusing on the structure and hydrocarbon potential while a companion paper (Geerdts et al. this volume) deals with the fill of the Tamtsag Basin.conferenc

Orientations to development: a comparative analysis in Natal and KwaZulu.

Thesis (M.Dev.Studies)-University of Natal, Durban, 1990.In the last four decades social scientists have been preoccupied with the process of modernisation and development. Theorists who emphasised a normative perspective distinguished between value systems relating to individuals they termed urban-based and modern, and those they classified as rural-based and traditional. Research for this dissertation was undertaken in order to study value systems as they relate to the development process, and in particular to test assumptions underlying the modernisation theory. Data were collected in two stages; semi-structured, focused group discussions were held in two marginal rural areas of KwaZulu, and personalised interviews were conducted within metropolitan Durban by means of a predesigned questionnaire. Results were content-analysed in order to examine values within the broad categories of work, the family and leadership within the community. In addition, a factor analysis was applied to the urban survey data to assess general patterns of value orientations. The results of the study did not support the widely held views of modernisation theorists, namely that traditional values are not compatible with modern values, that they are mutually exclusive and in conflict with each other. It was found that traditionalism and modernism, as defined by modernisation theorists, were compatible, and coexisted and permeated both rural- and urban-based people. Although traditional reactions appeared to dominate in the sphere of the family, in terms of work and leadership no clear distinction was evident, and the traditional and modern were closely interrelated. In addition, a simple rural-urban continuum of values did not emerge. On the basis of the findings and of criticisms directed at the modernisation theory in general, it was recommended that further research be undertaken in order to develop a more appropriate theoretical framework for development in South Africa. An holistic approach, incorporating not only the existing values of people but also broader factors which impinge on such values, need be taken into consideration in future explanations of underdevelopment and development planning

Modelo de atención y clasificación de «Niños y adolescentes con necesidades especiales de atención en salud-NANEAS»: recomendaciones del Comité NANEAS de la Sociedad Chilena de Pediatría

ResumenLos «niños y adolescentes con necesidades especiales de atención en salud» (NANEAS) son un grupo emergente y heterogéneo de niños y jóvenes que presentan distintos problemas de salud, cuya complejidad es variable. Existe consenso en que deben ser clasificados y cuidados en función de sus necesidades y no de sus diagnósticos. Estas necesidades se clasifican en 6 áreas: a) atención por especialistas; b) medicamentos de uso crónico; c) alimentación especial; d) dependencia de tecnología; e) rehabilitación por discapacidad; y f) educación especial. Se propone una clasificación de NANEAS basada en el requerimiento de cuidados de baja, mediana o alta complejidad, con el fin de definir un plan de trabajo que distribuya la participación de los distintos niveles de atención en su enfrentamiento. Se recomienda que los NANEAS que requieren cuidados de baja complejidad se incorporen a la atención primaria de salud, con el fin de aprovechar al máximo los beneficios para ellos y sus familias. Para lograrlo es fundamental la capacitación de los profesionales de la salud, promoviendo un trabajo coordinado, dinámico y bien comunicado entre los distintos niveles de atención. El cumplimiento de estas condiciones permitirá lograr un cuidado integral y de calidad para este grupo vulnerable de niños y adolescentes.Abstract“Children with special health care needs” (CSHCN) is an emerging and heterogeneous group of paediatric patients, with a wide variety of medical conditions and with different uses of health care services. There is consensus on how to classify and assess these patients according to their needs, but not for their specific diagnosis. Needs are classified into 6 areas: a) specialised medical care; b) use or need of prescription medication; c) special nutrition; d) dependence on technology; e) rehabilitation therapy for functional limitation; and f) special education services. From the evaluation of each area, a classification for CSHCN is proposed according to low, medium, or high complexity health needs, to guide and distribute their care at an appropriate level of the health care system. Low complexity CSHCN should be incorporated into Primary Care services, to improve benefits for patients and families at this level. It is critical to train health care professionals in taking care of CSHCN, promoting a coordinated, dynamic and communicated work between different levels of the health care system. Compliance with these guidelines will achieve a high quality and integrated care for this vulnerable group of children

The Distance between the 'Self' and the 'Other' in Children's Digital Books

This conceptual paper contributes towards our understanding of the underlying mechanisms in children’s understanding of self and the other with media. We synthesise diverse bodies of literature, concerned with children’s reading with digital and traditional (print) books, to explicate the parameters that may, in part, explain positive learning outcomes and further illuminate the patterns across various measures. We propose the “Distance Model”, which suggests that a child’s interest in a reading activity depends on its proximity to the child’s funds of identity (Esteban-Guitart & Moll, 2014). The closer the proximity, the more salient the impact on the child’s cognitive understanding and sense of belonging. The familiarity of the reading content and the relevance of the reading medium for a child’s personal life can be evoked through a number of reading strategies and design techniques, which we discuss in relation to children’s literature and the contemporary design of children’s interactive e-books. We conclude with some suggestions regarding future applications of the Distance Model in children’s media research