Speaking to the erotological fiction, people would often refer to Rou Pu Tuan. Besides Jin Ping Mei, Rou Pu Tuan is also frequently mentioned by people when it comes to the classic in those sexual stories. The book was even translated to many different languages in other countries. However, according to the prosperous publishing business during the Ming and Cing dynasties, Rou Pu Tuan is obviously not the only erotological fiction that had been published during those years. Why the Rou Pu Tuan can become such a famous erotological fiction? People would definitely curious about it. Therefore, my research is mainly focused on the Rou Pu Tuan itself. First step, I summarize the whole story. I also make a brief introduction to illustrate the dissemination and editions of Rou Pu Tuan. Moreover, I mention the background about the author and the time that Rou Pu Tuan had been written. Second step, I analyze male and female characters and discuss the power from both genders in the story. Finally, I try to find out the subjects of the whole story. According to my observation, the attraction of Rou Pu Tuan is based on its exquisite characterization and subjects that emphasize by some narrative way. This fiction does improve its value by giving different images and personalities to every role, but its main power is still possessed by the male. Retributive justice and appropriate sex are the subjects of the story. The story emphasized the subjects by using the coincidences that based on daily life, corresponding clues and the illustration from active narrator. Therefore, exquisite characterization and unique narrative for subjects are the factors that make Rou Pu Tuan a famous erotological fiction.

Thesis (Honors)--College of William and Mary, 2009. / Includes bibliographical references (leaves 103-109) and filmography (leaf 110). Also available via the World Wide Web.

As the Ming dynasty (1368-1644) collapsed, two outstanding novels were authored, Supplement to the Journey to the West (Hsi-yu Pu) and Prayer Mat of Flesh (Jou P'u T'uan). Although modern critics have studied these two works, important aspects of each novel have been overlooked. Therefore, this study explores three elements of Jou P'u T'uan: the novel as a picaresque novel, the hero's character consistency, and the book's morality. Also examined are the Ch'an Buddhist aspects present in Hsi-yu Pu. Information on the authors, editions, and controversies of these novels has also been presented. An initial chapter is provided discussing the historical and intellectual background. Finally, a comparative study of the two authors and their works has been undertaken to further understanding of both novels. Thus, it is hoped that this work has made a valuable contribution to the study of these two novels.

La détection de faibles quantités de petites molécules volatiles, qu’elles soient polluantes, utilisées comme armes chimiques ou encore explosives présente un intérêt sociétal certain. Les polymères de coordination poreux (PCPs) ou ’Metal-Organic Frameworks‘ (MOFs) sont des solides poreux qui peuvent être décrits par l’association de ligands organiques et de briques inorganiques interagissant par liaisons fortes et définissant une structure cristalline avec des pores de différentes tailles et formes. La large gamme d'application de ces solides (séparation, stockage, biomédecine...) repose sur leurs diversités chimique et structurale. Par exemple, il est possible de synthétiser des MOFs luminescents en utilisant un ligand organique lui-même luminescent. Le coeur tétrazine et ses dérivés sont des bons candidats pour cet objectif, puisqu'ils présentent des propriétés de fluorescence remarquables : émission dans le visible (λem~560 nm), bon rendement quantique. De plus, cette fluorescence peut être modifiée par la présence de molécules riches en électrons, ce qui laisse envisager son utilisation comme capteur moléculaire. Nos travaux se sont de plus focalisés sur des métaux à haut degré d'oxydation (Al(III), Zr(IV)) susceptibles de conférer aux solides une stabilité en milieu aqueux adéquate pour les applications envisagées. Deux acides carboxyliques à base de tétrazine, adaptés à la préparation de MOFs, ont tout d'abord été synthétisés. Le premier a été utilisé pour préparer un MOF à base de zirconium.La structure du solide, et entre autres son caractère flexible, ainsi que ses propriétés optiques ont été étudiées. Particulièrement, ses performances en tant que capteur d'amines aromatiques et de phénol ont été évaluées. La réactivité du second ligand avec les ions lanthanides a aussi été explorée et plusieurs solides ont été isolés, leur structure, caractérisée. Leurs propriétés optiques ont été évaluées, afin d'établir des relations entre la structure du MOF et la fluorescence de la tétrazine. Ensuite, avec ce même ligand, une stratégie de synthèse à ligand mixte a été adoptée pour incorporer la tétrazine dans des MOFs. Il s'agit de partir d'une structure aux propriétés avantageuses (stabilité, porosité) et de substituer une partie de ses ligands organiques ‘inactifs’ par des tétrazines. Ceci peut s'effectuer pendant la synthèse ou via un traitement post-synthétique. Les propriétés optiques des solides obtenus ont été enfin étudiées et leur efficacité en tant que capteur évaluées. / Detection of low concentrations of small organic molecules, which can be hazardous, polluting or used as chemical weapons, represents a societal problem worth addressing. Metal-Organic Frameworks (MOFs) are a class of porous crystalline materials that can be described as an association of inorganic subunits and organic ligands defining an ordered structure with accessible cavities of various size and shape. The wide range of potential applications for these materials (biomedicine, gas separation, catalysis...) relies on their chemical and structural diversity, which allows combining porosity with additional properties. For example, it is possible to synthesize luminescent MOFs through the use of a luminescent organic ligand. The tetrazine core and its derivatives appear as good candidates for such a purpose, as they have a fluorescent emission in the visible spectrum (λem~560 nm) with a good quantum yield. In addition, this fluorescence can be affected by the presence of electron rich molecules, making their use possible as sensors for ions or organic molecules. Our work focused mainly on the design of MOFs based on tetrazine and cations of high charge density (Al(III), Zr(IV)) in order to ensure their stability in water, which is desirable in this field.Two different tetrazine dicarboxylic acids suitable for the preparation of MOFs were first synthesized. The first one was used to prepare a new MOF based on zirconium. The structure of this solid, together with its flexible character and its optical properties were investigated. Especially, its use for the sensing of aromatic amines and phenol was evaluated. The reactivity of the second ligand with lanthanide ions was then investigated and few solids were isolated and structurally characterized. Their optical properties have been studied, in order to establish some relationship between their structure and their fluorescence. Then, with the same ligand, a mixed-ligand strategy has been developed in order to incorporate the tetrazine into MOFs. This involves starting from a non-fluorescent MOF with interesting properties (stability, porosity) and substituting some of the 'inactive' ligands with these tetrazines. This was performed either during the synthesis or as a post-synthetic treatment. The spectroscopic properties of these solids were finally investigated and their efficiencies as sensors evaluated.

Le développement de turbomachines à faible vitesse spécifique suscite actuellement une forte demande dans de nombreux domaines industriels. De nos jours, les ventilateurs centrifuges constituées d'une roue, d'un diffuseur et d'un canal de retour sont largement utilisés dans de nombreuses applications telles que l'automobile, l'aéronautique, appareils domestiques, etc. En raison de leur grande adaptabilité, ils peuvent fonctionner sur une large plage de débit en particulier avec une vitesse de rotation importante. Cependant, leur utilisation nécessite une meilleure compréhension de leur fonctionnement et notamment de l'interaction rotor-stator pour mieux les concevoir. L'objectif de cette étude est d'analyser et de quantifier l'influence de la solidité des aubes du diffuseur (ou serrage des profils) sur les performances aérauliques du ventilateur centrifuge. Une étude numérique et expérimentale a été menée pour analyser les performances d'un ventilateur centrifuge avec différents niveaux d'interaction rotor-stator. Différentes géométries de diffuseur ont été proposées dans le but de réduire les dissipations énergétiques liées aux phénomènes de recirculation et aux forces de viscosité. L'étude approfondie de la norme ISO 5801 et ISO 5167 a permis de dimensionner et réaliser le banc d'essai et les organes de mesures. Ces normes proposent des calculs et des spécifications qui nous ont permis de fixer des critères quant au choix des éléments du banc d’essai AERO2VACCUM. / Nowadays, centrifugal fans are widely used in many industrial applications such as automotive, aeronautic, vacuum cleaner, etc. Due to their high adaptability, they can operate over a wide flow range especially with high speed rotation. In order to reduce the impact on environment, centrifugal fan as other energy conversion system has to display a high efficiency. However, a better understanding of their working and of the rotor-stator interaction is required to enhance their design and to make them widely integrated in current applications. The purpose of this study is to analyze and to quantify the influence of the solidity vaned diffusers on the performance of a centrifugal fan. A computational study has been conducted to analyze the performance of a centrifugal fan under various levels of impeller-diffuser interactions. The objective was to understand the pressure recovery phenomena in each diffuser. Different geometries were proposed to reduce both separation flow phenomenon and viscous losses. The geometries are all composed with the same impeller and return channel, only the vaned diffusers differ; the trailing edges are maintained at the same position while the leading edges have different radial positions. The characterization of the fan has been realized by an experimental setup designed and built in agreement to the standards ISO 5801 and 516

Die doel van hierdie navorsingstudie is om riglyne vir 'n groepsterapeutiese program te ontwikkel waarin adolessente in rou (in besonder na die afsterwe van 'n betekenisvolle ander) die geleentheid kry om hul emosies rondom sterwe en rou te verwerk. In 'n omvattende literatuurstudie is bestaande teorieë aangaande die ontwikkelingsfase adolessensie, rou-, verdriet- en verliesreaksies asook terapeutiese groepe en groepsprogramme, bespreek. Die navorsingsprosedures is vervolgens bespreek gedurende die eerste en laaste sessies is vir die doel van evaluering 'n persoonlike vraelys, die Beck Depressie-vraelys en spesifieke T.A.T.-kaarte aan die groeplede voorgelê. Die groepsprosedures is op oudioband opgeneem vir analise en interpretasie van prosesnotas. Die verwerking van die data wat ingesamel is, is kwalitatief ontleed. Elf Afrikaanssprekende adolessente is op 'n hoërskoolkamp genader om vrywillig aan die program deel te neem. Vyf het aan die program deelgeneem. Die studie het die volgende resultate opgelewer: <ul> <li> Groepsterapie en die -programme beinvloed die emosionele verliese van adolessente in rou.</li> <li> Groepsterapie en die -programme dra by tot die konstruktiewe vermindering van gevoelens van rou, verlies en gepaardgaande depressie by adolessente.</li> <li> Groepsterapie dra by tot 'n adolessent se hernude ingesteldheid op hoop en die toekoms.</li></ul> Op grond van hierdie bevindings word riglyne vir 'n groepsterapeutiese program vir adolessente in rou voorgestel. ENGLISH : The purpose of this research study is to develop guidelines for a group therapy programme for adolescents in mourning (especially after the death of a significant other). The programme offers an opportunity to come to terms with emotions relating to death and bereavement. In a comprehensive literature study of existing theories regarding the development phase of adolescence, mourning-, grief- and loss reactions as well as therapeutic groups and group programmes are discussed. The research procedures are subsequently discussed. For evaluations purposes a personal questionnaire, the Beck Depression questionnaire as well as specific T.A.T. cards were submitted to the group members at their first and final sessions. Audio tapes were used during the group procedures. The processing of the collected data was analysed qualitatively. Eleven Afrikaans speaking adolescents were approached at a high school camp to participate in the programme on a voluntary basis. Five of them participated. The following results were obtained from the study: <ul> <li> Group therapy and the -programme influence the emotional losses of adolescents in the process of mourning.</li> <li> Group therapy and the -programme alleviate feelings of grief, loss and depression in adolescents.</li> <li> Group therapy contributes to an adolescents' renewed feelings of hope and the future.</li></ul> On the basis of these findings guidelines for a group therapy programme for adolescents in mourning are suggested. / Dissertation (MA)--University of Pretoria, 1997. / Psychology / unrestricted

Text in Afrikaans / Die doel van hierdie studie was om te bepaal hoe volwasse enkel-tweelinge hul lewens ervaar na die verlies van hul mede-tweeling. ‘n Kwalitatiewe empiriese ondersoek is gedoen met die doel om die behoeftes van enkel- tweelinge tydens die hantering van tweelingverlies en die rouproses te bepaal. Literatuur toon aan dat die oneffektiewe hanteringsvaardighede wat gebruik word tydens tweelingverlies kan lei tot emosionele, kognitiewe, identiteits-, verhoudings- en gedragskwessies. Die literatuur dui verder aan dat daar agt temas is wat bepaal of hierdie kwessies tydens die lewe van die enkel-tweeling gaan voorkom. Die agt temas is naamlik die effek van ouerlike gesindheid, negatiewe aspekte om ‘n tweeling te wees, skuldgevoelens, polarisasie, die tweelingband, versagtende omstandighede en die effek van die verlies op die verhouding met ander. ‘n Meervoudige gevallestudie met ‘n narratiewe analitiese proses is in die studie gevolg. Agt deelnemers het ‘n self-opgestelde vraelys voltooi. Daarna is semi-gestruktureerde onderhoude gevoer om die temas wat verband hou met die vraelys verder te ondersoek. ‘n Opvolg in-diepte onderhoud is ‘n maand later met elke deelnemer gevoer waartydens hulle hul ervaring as enkel-tweeling bespreek het. Die eerste verwagte uitkoms was om die behoeftes van die enkel-tweeling wat tweelingverlies hanteer, te verstaan. Die tweede verwagte uitkoms was om by te dra tot kennis oor tweelingverlies en rou by die enkel-tweeling. Die bevindinge toon aan dat vier onverwagse temas vanuit die studie na vore gekom het, naamlik geheimhouding rakende die bestaan van ‘n mede- tweeling, voel soos ‘n aangenome kind, die kwessie van geloof as prominente faktor in die genesingsproses en die tweeling identiteit wat behou wil word. Riglyne is aan opvoedkundige sielkundiges gegee om hul toe te rus om die enkel-tweeling se verlies en rou te verstaan. ‘n Bydrae ten opsigte van kennis oor tweelingverlies en rou by enkel-tweelinge is gemaak. / The purpose of this study was to determine how adult twinless twins experience life following the loss of their co-twin. A qualitative empirical investigation was conducted in order to establish the needs of twinless twins in dealing with twin loss and the bereavement process. Literature indicates that ineffective coping mechanisms used in the loss of a twin, could result in emotional, cognitive, identity, relationship and behavioural issues. The literature further indicates that there are eight themes which determine whether these problems will culminate during the life of the twinless twin. These eight themes are: the effect of parental attitude, negative aspects of being part of a twin, feelings of guilt, polarisation, the twin connection, mitigating circumstances and the effect of loss on the relationship with others. The study followed a multiple case study research design with a narrative analytical approach. Eight participants completed a self-structured questionnaire. Thereafter semi-structured interviews were conducted to further explore themes related to the questionnaire. A follow-up in-depth interview was conducted with each participant one month later during which they described their experiences of being a twinless twin. The first anticipated outcome was an understanding of the needs of a twinless twin in dealing with loss of his or her twin. The second expected outcome was to add to the body of knowledge about twin loss and bereavement in twinless twins. The findings show that four unexpected themes emerged from the study, namely: secrecy regarding the existence of a co-twin; feeling like an adopted child; the issue of faith as a prominent factor in the healing process, and maintaining a twin identity. Guidelines are given to equip educational psychologists to understand twin loss and bereavement in twinless twins. The study contributed towards knowledge of twin loss and bereavement in twinless twins. / Psychology of Education / D. Ed. (Sielkundige Opvoedkunde)

Afrikaans text / This study was undertaken to investigate and explore the experience of the death of a parent and the support for Coloured boys, in the middleadolescence phase, within the school context. Five boys were involved in the study. The gender of the parent was not specified; but all the boys had lost their mothers. The adolescent boys indicated that the death of their mothers was a life changing event; that they struggled emotionally after the death of their mothers but they received enough support from the school, friends and peer group. Family relations were disrupted and the boys often handled their mourning alone. They indicated a continued bond with their mothers, developed a greater sense of responsibility and insight into themselves and the emotions of others deepened. The boys stressed the value of social support but the public display of emotions is influenced by their perceptions of masculinity. / Die studie is onderneem om Kleurling seuns in die middel-adolessente fase se ervaring na die dood van ’n ouer en ondersteuning binne die skoolopset te ondersoek en te verken. Vyf seuns is by die studie betrek. Die geslag van die ouer is nie gespesifiseer nie maar al die seuns het hul moeders verloor. Die adolessente seuns het aangedui dat die dood van hul moeders ’n lewensveranderende gebeurtenis was; dat hulle ’n emosionele stryd gevoer het na die dood van hul moeders maar wel voldoende ondersteuning vanaf die skool, vriende en portuurgroep ontvang het. Gesinsverhoudinge het verbrokkel en die seuns het dikwels alleen hul rou hanteer. Hulle het ’n voortgesette band met hul moeder aangedui, groter verantwoordelikheidsin ontwikkel en insig vir hulself en ander se emosies het verdiep. Die seuns het die waarde van sosiale ondersteuning beklemtoon maar die openlike toon van emosies word deur hul persepsies vanmanlikheid beïnvloed. / Psychology of Education / M. Ed. (Spesialisering in Voorligting)

Afrikaans text / This study was undertaken to investigate and explore the experience of the death of a parent and the support for Coloured boys, in the middleadolescence phase, within the school context. Five boys were involved in the study. The gender of the parent was not specified; but all the boys had lost their mothers. The adolescent boys indicated that the death of their mothers was a life changing event; that they struggled emotionally after the death of their mothers but they received enough support from the school, friends and peer group. Family relations were disrupted and the boys often handled their mourning alone. They indicated a continued bond with their mothers, developed a greater sense of responsibility and insight into themselves and the emotions of others deepened. The boys stressed the value of social support but the public display of emotions is influenced by their perceptions of masculinity. / Die studie is onderneem om Kleurling seuns in die middel-adolessente fase se ervaring na die dood van ’n ouer en ondersteuning binne die skoolopset te ondersoek en te verken. Vyf seuns is by die studie betrek. Die geslag van die ouer is nie gespesifiseer nie maar al die seuns het hul moeders verloor. Die adolessente seuns het aangedui dat die dood van hul moeders ’n lewensveranderende gebeurtenis was; dat hulle ’n emosionele stryd gevoer het na die dood van hul moeders maar wel voldoende ondersteuning vanaf die skool, vriende en portuurgroep ontvang het. Gesinsverhoudinge het verbrokkel en die seuns het dikwels alleen hul rou hanteer. Hulle het ’n voortgesette band met hul moeder aangedui, groter verantwoordelikheidsin ontwikkel en insig vir hulself en ander se emosies het verdiep. Die seuns het die waarde van sosiale ondersteuning beklemtoon maar die openlike toon van emosies word deur hul persepsies vanmanlikheid beïnvloed. / Psychology of Education / M. Ed. (Spesialisering in Voorligting)