Women's lives in the U.S.-Mexico borderlands and their experiences with the 'capacitar practices' for transforming trauma: an embodied enquiry.

The purpose of this embodied phenomenological inquiry was to explore the impact of the so-called Capacitar Body-Mind-Spirit Practices Training for the transformation of individual and community trauma. A general philosophical framework of transpersonal psychology, particularly drawing on the concept of interrelatedness, has been implemented. This research took place in the U.S.-Mexico borderlands with 14 female co-researchers (Mexican, Mexican-American, Mayan, White American) who live in the twin cities of El Paso (Texas, U.S.) and Ciudad Juárez (Chihuahua, Mexico), who were thus exposed to the constant threat of lethal violence and so-called femicide, to discrimination and the socioeconomic problems that are peculiar to this region. The women’s embodied experiences of change as a result of the Capacitar Training were investigated with semi-structured multiple interviewing multilingually (English / Spanish / Mayan). Data analysis procedures combined imaginative variation and embodied interpretation that resulted in a general meaning structure with its variations. The contribution to knowledge made by the phenomenological results consists of the confirmation of past research on the impact of the Capacitar Training that showed the potential of the body-mind-spirit practices for transforming trauma with culturally and spiritually diverse individuals. The most significant research findings of the present study suggest that: (1) the majority of the co-researchers’ experiences of bodily change through body-mind-spirit practices initiated further integration of past negative (traumatic) and / or positive experiences in an embodied way, including interrelatedness to spirituality, culture and nature; (2) the initial bodily felt shift led to the co-researchers’ desire for more change; (3) the experiences of change were independent of the cultural or spiritual background of the co-researchers; (4) a desire to support others’ change emerged for the co-researchers based on their own experiences of improvement; and (5) ambiguity arose for a minority of co-researchers in the beginning of the training related to cultural and religious barriers, and self esteem issues; and at the end of the Capacitar Training linked with the question of commitment to time and to the engagement with the practices. To enhance an embodied understanding of the phenomenological results, biographical information from the co-researchers’ life experiences related to the borderlands had been compiled during the interviews, which mirrored the body of knowledge on issues in the U.S.-Mexico borderlands and has been presented as a cultural-spiritual narrative composite. Furthermore, evaluative information about the co-researchers’ experiences of the conveyance of the Capacitar Training has been synthesized, adding their critical reflections about the conduction and the further development of the Capacitar approach

Identification of the Rage-dependent gene regulatory network in a mouse model of skin inflammation

<p>Abstract</p> <p>Background</p> <p>In the past, molecular mechanisms that drive the initiation of an inflammatory response have been studied intensively. However, corresponding mechanisms that sustain the expression of inflammatory response genes and hence contribute to the establishment of chronic disorders remain poorly understood. Recently, we provided genetic evidence that signaling via the receptor for advanced glycation end products (Rage) drives the strength and maintenance of an inflammatory reaction. In order to decipher the mode of Rage function on gene transcription levels during inflammation, we applied global gene expression profiling on time-resolved samples of mouse back skin, which had been treated with the phorbol ester TPA, a potent inducer of skin inflammation.</p> <p>Results</p> <p>Ranking of TPA-regulated genes according to their time average mean and peak expression and superimposition of data sets from wild-type (<it>wt</it>) and <it>Rage</it>-deficient mice revealed that Rage signaling is not essential for initial changes in TPA-induced transcription, but absolutely required for sustained alterations in transcript levels. Next, we used a data set of differentially expressed genes between TPA-treated <it>wt </it>and <it>Rage</it>-deficient skin and performed computational analysis of their proximal promoter regions. We found a highly significant enrichment for several transcription factor binding sites (TFBS) leading to the prediction that corresponding transcription factors, such as Sp1, Tcfap2, E2f, Myc and Egr, are regulated by Rage signaling. Accordingly, we could confirm aberrant expression and regulation of members of the E2f protein family in epidermal keratinocytes of Rage-deficient mice.</p> <p>Conclusions</p> <p>In summary, our data support the model that engagement of Rage converts a transient cellular stimulation into sustained cellular dysfunction and highlight a novel role of the Rb-E2f pathway in Rage-dependent inflammation during pathological conditions.</p

RELAÇÕES MORFOMÉTRICAS PARA Araucaria angustifolia (Bertol.) Kuntze EM SANTA CATARINA

Conhecer a morfometria de uma espécie e descrever suas relações auxilia no planejamento e uso sustentável da floresta. O trabalho objetivou analisar relações morfométricas, a fim de ajustar modelos que representem 121 árvores de Araucaria angustifolia amostradas em dois sítios em São José do Cerrito, Planalto Catarinense. Foram mensurados: diâmetro à altura do peito (Dap), altura (h), altura de inserção de copa (hic), raio de copa (rc), comprimento de copa (cc), diâmetro de copa (dc), índice de abrangência (IA), índice de saliência (IS), grau de esbeltez (GE), formal de copa (FC), proporção de copa (Pc%) e a posição sociológica (PS) de cada indivíduo. Foi usada correlação de Person para avaliar as relações entre variáveis morfométricas. Empregou-se a análise de covariância para verificar diferença de nível e inclinação nos ajustes dos modelos para os sítios. O ajuste dos modelos foi realizado pelos modelos lineares generalizados (MLG) nos campos de distribuição gama e normal, função de ligação identidade e logarítmica para correlações maiores ou iguais a 0,7. A análise de covariância demonstrou diferenças nas relações para cada sítio, indicando o ajuste de equações distintas. As equações demonstraram variações nas relações morfométricas pela mudança forma-dimensão de cada árvore. Os resultados mostram a modificação na forma da copa, a partir da posição social de cada árvore, além da influência diamétrica e do espaço ocupado por cada árvore na floresta, competição e condições do sítio. As relações morfométricas estabelecidas foram importantes para explicar a dinâmica de crescimento da espécie e a aplicação de intervenções silviculturais.Palavras-chave: morfometria, modelagem, manejo florestal. AbstractMorphometric relations for Araucaria angustifolia (Bertol.) Kuntze in Santa Catarina, Brazil. Knowing the morphometry of a species and describing its relations help us in the planning and in the sustainable use of the forest. The objective of this study was to analyze morphometric relationships in order to fit models representing 121 Araucaria angustifolia trees sampled at two sites in São José do Cerrito, Planalto Catarinense. The measures were: diameter at breast height (Dap), height (h), crown insertion height (hic), crown radius (rc), crown length (cc), crown diameter (dc), slenderness index (IS), degree of slenderness (GE), formal cup (HR), crown ratio (Pc%) and sociological position (PS) of each individual. Person correlation was used to evaluate the relationships between morphometric variables. The covariance analysis was used to verify difference of level and slope in the adjustments of the models for the sites. The fit of the models was done by generalized linear models (MLG) in the gamma and normal distribution fields, identity and logarithmic link function for correlations greater than or equal to 0.7. The covariance analysis showed differences in the relations for each site, indicating the adjustment of different equations. The equations showed variations in morphometric relationships due to the shape-dimension change of each tree. The results show the modification in the shape of the canopy, from the social position of each tree, besides the diametrical influence and the space occupied by each tree in the forest, competition and site conditions. The established morphometric relationships were important to explain the growth dynamics of the species and the application of silvicultural interventions.Keywords: morphometry, modeling, forest management

Building in Hongkong. Field Excursion of the Department of Civil Engineering of the HTWG Konstanz 2012

Hongkong steht als Welthandelsmetropole auch für Superlative des Bauens. Dies gilt für die in britischer Zeit errichteten Bauten, aber auch für die nach der Übergabe an China entstandenen Hochhäuser und Brückenbauwerke. Der Exkursionsbericht der Fakultät Bauingenieurwesen der HTWG Konstanz gibt einen Eindruck von diesen Aktivitäten. Er schildert Brücken- und Hochhausbauten, Tunnelbaustellen und die Baustelle eines Klärschlammverbrennungswerks, die während einer Exkursionswoche im September 2012 besichtigt wurden. Darüber hinaus gibt er einen Einblick in die wirtschaftliche Dynamik der Stadt.As a global metropolis Hongkong also stands for outstanding building activities. The report depicts the impressions during a student field excursion of the Faculty of Civil Engineering of the University of Applied Sciences Konstanz, Germany, to construction sites in Hongkong in September 2012

The Grizzly, November 12, 1991

Evaluations Show Drop in Pledge Grades • SAC Changes to AFAC • Voters Choose Wofford • Tri-Lamba Meets • Salk to Speak on Founders\u27 Day • Haley Visits Nearby High School • Crucible Captivates • WVOU at Music Marathon • Environmental Corner • Bench Art • Killer CAB Comedy • Fantasia • National Chemistry Week Unveils The Alchemist • Changing Life\u27s Blueprints • The Trouble With Wofford • The Black Hole of Greek Life • Face Off: Pros and Cons of GALA • Adopt a Flower Bed • IFC and The Illusion of Good Faith • Bears Squeak by King\u27s Point • Lady Bears Run Strong • Field Hockey Ends Season with a Tie • \u27Mers Submerge • Lady Swimmers Defeat Dickinsonhttps://digitalcommons.ursinus.edu/grizzlynews/1283/thumbnail.jp

Micronutrient Deficits Are Still Public Health Issues among Women and Young Children in Vietnam

Background: The 2000 Vietnamese National Nutrition Survey showed that the population’s dietary intake had improved since 1987. However, inequalities were found in food consumption between socioeconomic groups. As no national data exist on the prevalence of micronutrient deficiencies, a survey was conducted in 2010 to assess the micronutrient status of randomly selected 1526 women of reproductive age and 586 children aged 6–75 mo. Principal Findings: In women, according to international thresholds, prevalence of zinc deficiency (ZnD, 67.262.6%) and vitamin B12 deficiency (11.761.7%) represented public health problems, whereas prevalence of anemia (11.661.0%) and iron deficiency (ID, 13.761.1%) were considered low, and folate (,3%) and vitamin A (VAD,,2%) deficiencies were considered negligible. However, many women had marginal folate (25.1%) and vitamin A status (13.6%). Moreover, overweight (BMI$23 kg/m 2 for Asian population) or underweight occurred in 20 % of women respectively highlighting the double burden of malnutrition. In children, a similar pattern was observed for ZnD (51.963.5%), anemia (9.161.4%) and ID (12.961.5%) whereas prevalence of marginal vitamin A status was also high (47.362.2%). There was a significant effect of age on anemia and ID prevalence, with the youngest age group (6–17 mo) having the highest risk for anemia, ID, ZnD and marginal vitamin A status as compared to other groups. Moreover, the poorest groups of population had a higher risk for zinc, anemia and ID

Response To Organizational Mistreatment Of Customers

In this chapter, we examine employee prosocial rule breaking as a response to organizations\u27 unfair treatment of customers. Drawing on the deontic perspective and research on third-party reactions to unfairness, we suggest employees engage in customer-directed prosocial rule breaking when they believe their organizations\u27 policies treat customers unfairly. Additionally, we consider employee, customer, and situational characteristics that enhance or inhibit the relationship between employees\u27 perceptions of organizational policy unfairness and customer-directed prosocial rule breaking