Le chant de la suhlapa assyro-chaldéenne. Enregistrement, transcription et analyse des intonations de tradition orale

This study aimed to do an analysis of traditional assyrian-chaldean sequences from the directory of the liturgy services of this tradition, and to bring out the modal systematic. Before suggesting it, there was a limited historical approach of the assyrian-chaldean origin and a brief reminder of the main axes of this church's liturgy, and its most important schools. A three-steps-transcription of the sequences was suggested - as performed by Monsignor ’Afrām B(e)di- that's: etic, coded emic and coded modeled score. Then the musical analysis with the intonation formulas, the cadences, and a degrees' count that helped finding out the scale with the help of a software called PRAAT. At the end, a synthetic outline of the directory's modal typology was proposed. It turned out the melodies’ subjugation to the common norms of the Near and Middle-East, particularly the predominance of the zalzalian gender (that divides the exact fourth into two neutral seconds and a major one) and the organization of the modal topography in tetra-cords

Le chant de la suhlapa assyro-chaldéenne. Enregistrement, transcription et analyse des intonations de tradition orale

This study aimed to do an analysis of traditional assyrian-chaldean sequences from the directory of the liturgy services of this tradition, and to bring out the modal systematic. Before suggesting it, there was a limited historical approach of the assyrian-chaldean origin and a brief reminder of the main axes of this church's liturgy, and its most important schools. A three-steps-transcription of the sequences was suggested - as performed by Monsignor ’Afrām B(e)di- that's: etic, coded emic and coded modeled score. Then the musical analysis with the intonation formulas, the cadences, and a degrees' count that helped finding out the scale with the help of a software called PRAAT. At the end, a synthetic outline of the directory's modal typology was proposed. It turned out the melodies’ subjugation to the common norms of the Near and Middle-East, particularly the predominance of the zalzalian gender (that divides the exact fourth into two neutral seconds and a major one) and the organization of the modal topography in tetra-cords.Ce mémoire a pour propos l'analyse des pièces du répertoire des offices liturgiques de la tradition assyro-chaldéenne, dans la perspective d'en dégager la systématique modale. En préalable à cette analyse, une approche historique et liturgique est proposée. Une transcription musicale des "šūh̩lāpe", selon l'interprétation de Monseigneur ’Afrām B(e)di est ensuite effectuée en trois étapes : étique, émique codée et une partition modélisée codée. Les séquences transcrites sont assujetties à une analyse acoustique permettant d'en décrire la structure intervallique. Les contours mélodiques dégagés de l'analyse modélisatrice permettent de décrire la systématique modale propre à chaque mélodie type. En fin de parcours, une esquisse synthétique de la typologie modale du répertoire étudié est proposée. Elle met en exergue l'assujettissement de ces mélodies aux normes communes des traditions du Proche et Moyen-Orient, notamment la prééminence du genre zalzalien (divisant la quarte juste en deux secondes neutres et une seconde majeure) et l'organisation de la topographie modale en tétracordes

Assessment of Intellectual Capital Condition in Ilam University of Medical Sciences

Introduction: The most important feature of smart organizations in the 21st century is their emphasis of on knowledge and information. This study aimed to investigate the level of intellectual capital in Medical University of Ilam, Iran, in 1394.   Materials & Methods: This descriptive survey was conducted on the employees working at Medical University of Ilam. The population consisted of 330 employees, 178 of whom were randomly selected as the sample using Cochran’s method. The main instrument for data collection was Bontis’s scale of intellectual capital with 25 items and high level of validity and reliability. The analysis of data was preformed through Kolmogrov-Smirnov method, the parametric tests of t-test, Pearson correlation, and regression in SPSS software. Findings: The findings of the current study indicated that intellectual capital and knowledge management and their sub scales in Medical University of Ilam were at an acceptable level. The results showed that knowledge management could positively and significantly affect intellectual capital in the organizations.   Discussion & Conclusions: According to the findings of this study, it can be concluded that organizational creativity and innovation can be developed if intellectual properties and knowledge management are set as the primary concern of an organization

Unsettling kin: fractured generations, indigenous feminism, and the politics of nationhood

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Examining the relationship among emotional intelligence, organizational communications and organizational citizenship behavior

This paper investigates the relationship between emotional intelligence, organizational communications and organizational citizenship behavior (OCB) for a case study of Islamic Azad University, Gorgan Branch, and Sama Institution in Iran. Statistical population includes all heads and assistants and employees of Islamic Azad University and Sama Institution in city of Gorgan, Iran as 300 people. Sample size was determined as 169 people according to Korjesi and Morgan table. This research is operational by goal, and survey and correlation by method. To determine questionnaire reliability and questionnaire validity, Cronbach Alpha coefficient for emotional intelligence questionnaire, organizational communications questionnaire, and OCB questionnaire were calculated as 0.86, 0.86, 0.87 and 0.85, respectively. To analyze data and information, Pearson correlation coefficient by inferential level was used. Results indicate that there was a significant relationship between emotional intelligence and organizational communication and OCB

Developing a Two Objectives Model for Maximal Covering Problem Considering Queuing Parameters

Maximal Covering Location Problem (MCLP) aims at maximizing a population of customers which are located within a specified range of time or distance from some new servers which should be located. A number of extensions have been proposed for this problem, one of which is considering queuing constraints in the mode; for example, location of a limited number of servers in such a way as to maximize the covering considering the constraint regarding to the queue length. In this paper, we extend the proposed model by Correa and Lorena [3] which maximizes the covering. We consider a more objective function in such a way as to minimize the total distance between the servers and demand points. A genetic algorithm based heuristic is proposed to solve the model and results are compared with that of given by CPLEX as a standard solver to estimate the performance of the given algorithm

Colored petri net modeling of small interfering RNA-mediated messenger RNA degradation

Background: Mathematical modeling of biological systems is an attractive way for studying complex biological systems and their behaviors. Petri Nets, due to their ability to model systems with various levels of qualitative information, have been wildly used in modeling biological systems in which enough qualitative data may not be at disposal. These nets have been used to answer questions regarding the dynamics of different cell behaviors including the translation process. In one stage of the translation process, the RNA sequence may be degraded. In the process of degradation of RNA sequence, small-noncoding RNA molecules known as small interfering RNA (siRNA) match the target RNA sequence. As a result of this matching, the target RNA sequence is destroyed. Materials and Methods: In this context, the process of matching and destruction is modeled using Colored Petri Nets (CPNs). The model is constructed using CPNs which allow tokens to have a value or type on them. Thus, CPN is a suitable tool to model string structures in which each element of the string has a different type. Using CPNs, long RNA, and siRNA strings are modeled with a finite set of colors. The model is simulated via CPN Tools. Results: A CPN model of the matching between RNA and siRNA strings is constructed in CPN Tools environment. Conclusion: In previous studies, a network of stoichiometric equations was modeled. However, in this particular study, we modeled the mechanism behind the silencing process. Modeling this kind of mechanisms provides us with a tool to examine the effects of different factors such as mutation or drugs on the process

Adsorption of Heavy Metals: Mechanisms, Kinetics, and Applications of Various Adsorbents in Wastewater Remediation—A Review

Heavy metal contamination in wastewater is a significant concern for human health and the environment, prompting increased efforts to develop efficient and sustainable removal methods. Despite significant efforts in the last few decades, further research initiatives remain vital to comprehensively address the long-term performance and practical scalability of various adsorption methods and adsorbents for heavy metal remediation. This article aims to provide an overview of the mechanisms, kinetics, and applications of diverse adsorbents in remediating heavy metal-contaminated effluents. Physical and chemical processes, including ion exchange, complexation, electrostatic attraction, and surface precipitation, play essential roles in heavy metal adsorption. The kinetics of adsorption, influenced by factors such as contact time, temperature, and concentration, directly impact the rate and effectiveness of metal removal. This review presents an exhaustive analysis of the various adsorbents, categorized as activated carbon, biological adsorbents, agricultural waste-based materials, and nanomaterials, which possess distinct advantages and disadvantages that are linked to their surface area, porosity, surface chemistry, and metal ion concentration. To overcome challenges posed by heavy metal contamination, additional research is necessary to optimize adsorbent performance, explore novel materials, and devise cost-effective and sustainable solutions. This comprehensive overview of adsorption mechanisms, kinetics, and diverse adsorbents lays the foundation for further research and innovation in designing optimized adsorption systems and discovering new materials for sustainable heavy metal remediation in wastewater

The double-edged sword role of fibroblasts in the interaction with cancer cells; an agent-based modeling approach.

Fibroblasts as key components of tumor microenvironment show different features in the interaction with cancer cells. Although, Normal fibroblasts demonstrate anti-tumor effects, cancer associated fibroblasts are principal participant in tumor growth and invasion. The ambiguity of fibroblasts function can be regarded as two heads of its behavioral spectrum and can be subjected for mathematical modeling to identify their switching behavior. In this research, an agent-based model of mutual interactions between fibroblast and cancer cell was created. The proposed model is based on nonlinear differential equations which describes biochemical reactions of the main factors involved in fibroblasts and cancer cells communication. Also, most of the model parameters are estimated using hybrid unscented Kalman filter. The interactions between two cell types are illustrated by the dynamic modeling of TGFβ and LIF pathways as well as their crosstalk. Using analytical and computational approaches, reciprocal effects of cancer cells and fibroblasts are constructed and the role of signaling molecules in tumor progression or prevention are determined. Finally, the model is validated using a set of experimental data. The proposed dynamic modeling might be useful for designing more efficient therapies in cancer metastasis treatment and prevention