Music is Waiting For You: The Lived Experience of Children\u27s Musical Identity

ABSTRACT “MUSIC IS WAITING FOR YOU:” THE LIVED EXPERIENCE OF CHILDREN’S MUSICAL IDENTITY by L. Michelle Mercier-De Shon This phenomenological study of lived experience (Van Manen, 1990) explored the perspectives of four 4th grade children as they live in and live through music to formulate their musical identities. Framed within perspectives of symbolic interaction theory (Blumer, 1969), communities of practice (Wenger, 1998), and figured worlds (Holland, et al., 1998), data were collected using methods consistent with qualitative inquiry. These included: observations of quasi-formal music learning settings, in musical playgroups and during professional musicians’ presentations; close observations of children’s daily school lives; and planned discussion group interviews (O’Reilly, 2005). Findings emerged from the data via a bricolage of existentialist (Morrisette, 1999; Holyroyd, 2001) and interpretative phenomenological analyses (Smith, 2003). Children in my study explored and expressed their musical identities through self-directed engagement across multiple modalities of singing, listening, performing on instruments, and creating music. They engaged with these modalities in individualized and shared ways. Singing was situated, by context and in concert with social and gender comparisons. Listening, performing, and creating encompassed a trajectory from experimentation to intentionality, with continually embedded exploration and musical play. Findings indicated that children in middle childhood may actively shape their musical identities within a dynamic nexus of individualized and social continuums of music experience and learning. These continuums may be understood along three dimensions: development; components, i.e., music participation and learning; and processes. The developmental spectrum of children in middle childhood provides a fluid context for understanding musical identity, revealed not as a fixed entity, but through interweaving elements of their past, present, and future musical lives. Self-directed music participation and learning may shape musical identity and provide a context for its expression through both musical and social roles, as children enact musical behaviors through social interaction. Finally, children’s musical identity may be understood as a process, in which personal dialogue meets external discourses, as children continuously negotiate self-conceptions of musicality within and among their musical worlds. Findings indicate that music teachers may offer opportunities for exploration and musical play as a basis for concurrently nurturing the development of musical identities and fostering musical understanding

Cannibalism and Gang Involvement in the Cinematic Lives of Asian Gangsters

Abstract: Previous works focusing on Asian organized crime groups have examined the history, structure, function, and the extent of their legal and illegal business enterprises. While credible, such a line of inquiry omits crucial information on the source and reasoning behind membership and affiliation for members in Asian organized crime groups, such as the "Jok-Pok", Triads, and Yakuza. Due to the secretive nature of those organized crime groups, such an omission leaves a major gap in the understanding as to why Asian youths join gangs. This paper examines the prevailing characteristics of membership and affiliation within Asian gangs by analyzing Asian gangsters in Asian (Chinese, Japanese, Korean) cinema. Results indicate that the lure of economic benefits, exposure to gang life from within one's family and lack of opportunities to achieve legitimate goals constitute the three most pervasive themes that define membership within Asian gangs as represented in popular cinema

Families’ Perception Of Children / Adolescents With Language Impairment Through The International Classification Of Functioning, Disability, And Health (icf-cy)

Investigar a percepção de familiares acerca das condições linguísticas e da participação social de crianças e adolescentes com alterações de fala/linguagem utilizando a Classificação Internacional de Funcionalidade, Incapacidade e Saúde – Versão Crianças e Jovens (CIF-CJ). Método Pesquisa de abordagem quali-quantitativa, na qual se realizou levantamento dos prontuários de 24 crianças/adolescentes, em acompanhamento fonoaudiológico, e entrevistas com seus familiares. Foi feita análise descritiva dos perfis dos participantes e categorização das respostas, utilizando a CIF-CJ. Resultados Todos os familiares abordaram diversos aspectos de fala/linguagem categorizados pela CIF-CJ. Inicialmente, trataram-nos como um problema orgânico, categorizado no componente de Funções e Estruturas do Corpo. A maioria referiu diferentes repercussões das alterações de fala/linguagem em domínios, como, lidar com estresse e atividade do falar, qualificados de leve a grave. Os participantes relataram Fatores Ambientais categorizados como facilitadores, em atitudes da família imediata, e como barreiras, em atitudes sociais. Conclusão Os achados, utilizando-se a CIF-CJ, evidenciam que as alterações de fala/linguagem das crianças e adolescentes, na percepção dos familiares, são compreendidas, inicialmente, na dimensão do corpo. Contudo, pautados numa abordagem mais ampla de saúde, os achados, em Atividades e Participação e Fatores Ambientais, demonstram ampliação do olhar dos participantes quanto às alterações de fala e linguagem. Os resultados reiteram a importância do uso da CIF-CJ como instrumento de análise na atenção à saúde, ao incorporar aspectos de funcionalidade e participação, proporcionando subsídios para a construção de projetos terapêuticos singulares, em uma abordagem mais ampla de saúde do grupo estudado.29

Mesorhizobium septentrionale sp nov and Mesorhizobium temperatum sp nov., isolated from Astragalus adsurgens growing in the northern regions of China

Ninety-five rhizobial strains isolated from Astragalus adsurgens growing in the northern regions of China were classified into three main groups, candidate species 1, 11 and 111, based on a polyphasic approach. Comparative analysis of full-length 16S rRNA gene sequences of representative strains showed that candidate species I and 11 were Mesorhizobium, while candidate species 111, which consisted of non-nodulating strains, was closely related to Agrobacterium tumefaciens. The phylogenetic relationships of the three candidate species and some related strains were also confirmed by the sequencing of glnA genes, which were used as an alternative chromosomal marker. The DNA-DNA relatedness was between 11.3 and 47-1 % among representative strains of candidate species I and 11 and the type strains of defined Mesorhizobium species. Candidate III had DNA relatedness of between 4(.)3 and 25(.)2 % with type strains of Agrobacterium tumefaciens and Agrobacterium rubi. Two novel species are proposed to accommodate candidate species I and 11, Mesorhizobium septentrionale sp. nov. (type strain, SIDW014(T) =CCBAU 11014(T) = HAMBI 2582(T)) and Mesorhizobium temperatum sp. nov. (type strain, SIDW018(T) = CCBAU 11018(T) =HAMBI 2583(T)), respectively. At least two distinct nodA sequences were identified among the strains. The numerically dominant nodA sequence type was most similar to that from the Mesorhizobium tianshanense type strain and was identified in strains belonging to the two novel species as well as other, as yet, undefined genome types. Host range studies indicate that the different nodA sequences correlate with different host ranges. Further comparative studies with the defined Agrobacterium species are needed to clarify the taxonomic identity of candidate species 111

Estudi, anàlisi i gestió ambiental del Senecio inaequidens i la Robinia pseudoacacia a la Vall d'Alinyà

Actualment les espècies invasores són responsables de greus impactes ecològics, socials i econòmics. A la Vall d'Alinyà s'ha detectat la presència de Senecio inaequidens i de Robinia pseudoacacia. Per tal d'entendre el grau d'invasió d'ambdues espècies s'ha mostrejat la zona d'estudi i s'han cartografiat les dades obtingudes. A través d'aquestes s'ha observat que el Senecio inaequidens s'estableix en zones pertorbades i presenta poques limitacions. Es tracta d'una espècie difícil d'eradicar i amb gran poder invasiu. A més a més, a l'àmbit d'estudi s'han detectat 2 nòduls de recàrrega, els quals necessiten d'una gestió. Pel que fa a la Robinia pseudoacacia, s'ha vist que tan sols apareix en zones properes a les vies de comunicació, ja que va ser plantada incialment per fixar talussos, tot i que presenta certes dificultats per establir-se. Aquest arbre té una sèrie de factors que en limiten el creixement i l'expansió, els més importants dels quals són la temperatura i l'alçada. El més rellevant és que, tot i ser una espècie invasora, no es percep socialment com una amenaça, mentre que el Senecio inaequidens si. Per tal de controlar i, si és possible, eradicar les poblacions d'ambdues espècies, cal elaborar un pla de gestió.Actualmente las especies invasoras son responsables de graves impactos ecológicos, sociales y económicos. En el Valle de Alinyà se ha detectado la presencia de Senecio inaequidens y de Robinia pseudoacacia. Para entender el grado de invasión de ambas especies se ha muestreado la zona de estudio y se han cartografiado los datos obtenidos. A través de estos se ha observado que el Senecio inaequidens se establece en zonas perturbadas y presenta pocas limitaciones. Se trata de una especie difícil de erradicar y con gran poder invasivo. Además, en el ámbito de estudio se han detectado 2 nódulos de recarga, los cuales necesitan de una gestión. En cuanto a la Robinia pseudoacacia, se ha visto que sólo aparece en zonas cercanas a las vías de comunicación, ya que fue plantada inicialmente para fijar taludes, aunque presenta ciertas dificultades para establecerse. Este árbol tiene una serie de factores que limitan el crecimiento y la expansión, de los cuales los más importantes son la temperatura y la altura. Lo más relevante es que, a pesar de ser una especie invasora, no se percibe socialmente como una amenaza, mientras que el Senecio inaequidens sí. Para controlar y, si es posible, erradicar las poblaciones de ambas especies, es necesario elaborar un plan de gestión.Currently invasive species are responsible for serious ecological impacts, social and economic. In the Alinyà's valley detected the presence of Senecio inaequidens and Robinia pseudoacacia. To understand the degree of invasion of both species has sampled the study area and have mapped the data. Through these observed that Senecio inaequidens disturbed areas and has few limitations. It is a difficult specie to eradicate with a great invasive power. In addition, in the study area were found two nodules charging, which require management. Regarding the Robinia pseudoacacia has been seen that only appears in areas close to the roads, since it was planted initially to fix slopes, although there are some difficulties to settle. This tree has a number of factors that limit growth and expansion, the most important of which are the temperature and height. The most interesting is that, despite being an invasive species, it is socially perceived as a threat, while Senecio inaequidens other. In order to control and, if possible, eradicate the populations of both species, we must develop a management plan

Estudi, anàlisi i gestió ambiental del Senecio inaequidens i la Robinia pseudoacacia a la Vall d'Alinyà

Actualment les espècies invasores són responsables de greus impactes ecològics, socials i econòmics. A la Vall d'Alinyà s'ha detectat la presència de Senecio inaequidens i de Robinia pseudoacacia. Per tal d'entendre el grau d'invasió d'ambdues espècies s'ha mostrejat la zona d'estudi i s'han cartografiat les dades obtingudes. A través d'aquestes s'ha observat que el Senecio inaequidens s'estableix en zones pertorbades i presenta poques limitacions. Es tracta d'una espècie difícil d'eradicar i amb gran poder invasiu. A més a més, a l'àmbit d'estudi s'han detectat 2 nòduls de recàrrega, els quals necessiten d'una gestió. Pel que fa a la Robinia pseudoacacia, s'ha vist que tan sols apareix en zones properes a les vies de comunicació, ja que va ser plantada incialment per fixar talussos, tot i que presenta certes dificultats per establir-se. Aquest arbre té una sèrie de factors que en limiten el creixement i l'expansió, els més importants dels quals són la temperatura i l'alçada. El més rellevant és que, tot i ser una espècie invasora, no es percep socialment com una amenaça, mentre que el Senecio inaequidens si. Per tal de controlar i, si és possible, eradicar les poblacions d'ambdues espècies, cal elaborar un pla de gestió.Actualmente las especies invasoras son responsables de graves impactos ecológicos, sociales y económicos. En el Valle de Alinyà se ha detectado la presencia de Senecio inaequidens y de Robinia pseudoacacia. Para entender el grado de invasión de ambas especies se ha muestreado la zona de estudio y se han cartografiado los datos obtenidos. A través de estos se ha observado que el Senecio inaequidens se establece en zonas perturbadas y presenta pocas limitaciones. Se trata de una especie difícil de erradicar y con gran poder invasivo. Además, en el ámbito de estudio se han detectado 2 nódulos de recarga, los cuales necesitan de una gestión. En cuanto a la Robinia pseudoacacia, se ha visto que sólo aparece en zonas cercanas a las vías de comunicación, ya que fue plantada inicialmente para fijar taludes, aunque presenta ciertas dificultades para establecerse. Este árbol tiene una serie de factores que limitan el crecimiento y la expansión, de los cuales los más importantes son la temperatura y la altura. Lo más relevante es que, a pesar de ser una especie invasora, no se percibe socialmente como una amenaza, mientras que el Senecio inaequidens sí. Para controlar y, si es posible, erradicar las poblaciones de ambas especies, es necesario elaborar un plan de gestión.Currently invasive species are responsible for serious ecological impacts, social and economic. In the Alinyà's valley detected the presence of Senecio inaequidens and Robinia pseudoacacia. To understand the degree of invasion of both species has sampled the study area and have mapped the data. Through these observed that Senecio inaequidens disturbed areas and has few limitations. It is a difficult specie to eradicate with a great invasive power. In addition, in the study area were found two nodules charging, which require management. Regarding the Robinia pseudoacacia has been seen that only appears in areas close to the roads, since it was planted initially to fix slopes, although there are some difficulties to settle. This tree has a number of factors that limit growth and expansion, the most important of which are the temperature and height. The most interesting is that, despite being an invasive species, it is socially perceived as a threat, while Senecio inaequidens other. In order to control and, if possible, eradicate the populations of both species, we must develop a management plan

Antioxidant activity and analysis of proanthocyanidins from pine (Pinus densiflora) needles

In this study, we evaluated the antioxidant activity of pine needle extracts prepared with hot water, ethanol, hexane, hot water-hexane (HWH), and hot water-ethanol (HWE), using the DPPH (1,1-diphenyl-2-picrylhydrazyl) radical method. The hot water extract possessed superior antioxidant activity than the other extracts. We also compared the antioxidant activity of pine needle extracts through ROS inhibition activity in a cellular system using MC3T3 E-1 cells. The hot water extract exhibited the lowest ROS production. The pattern of HPLC analysis of each extract indicated that the hot water extract contained the highest proanthocyanidin level. The pine needle hot-water extract was then isolated and fractionated with Sephadex LH-20 column chromatography to determine the major contributor to its antioxidant activity. The No.7 and 12 fractions had high antioxidant activities, that is, the highest contents of proanthocyanidins and catechins, respectively. These results indicate that the antioxidant activity of procyanidins from the hot water extract of pine needles is positively related to not only polymeric proanthocyanidins but also to monomeric catechins. Moreover, the antioxidant activity of the pine needle hot water extract was similar to well-known antioxidants, such as vitamin C. This suggests that pine needle proanthocyanidins and catechins might be of interest for use as alternative antioxidants

Measurement of Lifetime and Decay-Width Difference in B0s -> J/psi phi Decays

We measure the mean lifetime, tau=2/(Gamma_L+Gamma_H), and the width difference, DeltaGamma=Gamma_L-Gamma_H, of the light and heavy mass eigenstates of the B0s meson, B0sL and B0sH, in B0s -> J/psi phi decays using 1.7 fb^-1 of data collected with the CDF II detector at the Fermilab Tevatron ppbar collider. Assuming CP conservation, a good approximation for the B0s system in the Standard Model, we obtain DeltaGamma = 0.076^+0.059_-0.063 (stat.) +- 0.006 (syst.) ps^-1 and tau = 1.52 +- 0.04 (stat.) +- 0.02 (syst.) ps, the most precise measurements to date. Our constraints on the weak phase and DeltaGamma are consistent with CP conservation. Dedicated to the memory of our dear friend and colleague, Michael P. Schmid

Limits on Anomalous Triple Gauge Couplings in ppbar Collisions at sqrt{s}=1.96 TeV

We present a search for anomalous triple gauge couplings (ATGC) in WW and WZ boson production. The boson pairs are produced in ppbar collisions at sqrt{s}=1.96 TeV, and the data sample corresponds to 350 pb-1 of integrated luminosity collected with the CDF II detector at the Fermilab Tevatron. In this search one W decays to leptons, and the other boson (W or Z) decays hadronically. Combining with a previously published CDF measurement of Wgamma boson production yields ATGC limits of -0.18 < lambda < 0.17 and -0.46 < Delta kappa < 0.39 at the 95% confidence level, using a cut-off scale Lambda=1.5 TeV.Comment: 7 pages, 3 figures. Submitted to Phys. Rev.