Thesis (D. Min.)--Northern Baptist Theological Seminary, 2000. / Abstract. Includes bibliographical references (leaves 172-178).

Thesis (D. Min.)--Erskine Theological Seminary, 2007. / Abstract. Includes bibliographical references (leaves 145-146).

Thesis (M.S.H.P.)--Ball State University, 2009. / Title from PDF t.p. (viewed on Apr. 16, 2010). Includes bibliographical references (p. [69]-73).

Thesis (D. Min.)--Northern Baptist Theological Seminary, 2006. / Abstract. Includes bibliographical references (leaves 230-237).

Η περιοχή μελέτης ανήκει στη ΒΔ Πελοπόννησο, εκτείνεται στο βόρειο τμήμα του νομού Ηλείας και στο νοτιοανατολικό τμήμα του νομού Αχαΐας, χαρακτηρίζεται από την εμφάνιση υπόθερμων θερμομεταλλικών πηγών, καταλαμβάνει έκταση περίπου 1500 Km2 και αναπτύσσεται σε διεύθυνση Α-Δ από τον Ερύμανθο ως τις δυτικές ακτές. Η περιοχή μελέτης οριοθετήθηκε με κύριο κριτήριο τη γεωλογική δομή και τη νεοτεκτονική εξέλιξη της ΒΔ Πελοποννήσου αλλά και τις υδρογεωλογικές συνθήκες, προκειμένου να ερευνηθεί η προέλευση της θερμομεταλλικής υδροφορίας της πηγής των Λουτρών Κυλλήνης καθώς και η σχέση της με τις υπόλοιπες θερμομεταλλικές εμφανίσεις της περιοχής μελέτης. Η αναζήτηση της ζώνης τροφοδοσίας της θερμομεταλλικής πηγής Κυλλήνης προέκυψε από την γεωλογική – υδρογεωλογική έρευνα στην περιοχή Λουτρών Κυλλήνης, σε συνδυασμό με τα στοιχεία υφιστάμενων μελετών, από όπου προκύπτει: 1) η σχέση του νερού της πηγής Κυλλήνης, μετεωρικής προέλευσης, με τους βαθύτερους υδροφορείς μέσω των ενεργών νεοδιαπειρικών ρηγμάτων, η δε ανάπτυξη της θερμομεταλλικής υδροφορίας εντοπίζεται σε μία ζώνη με γενική διεύθυνση Α-Δ, 2) η παροχή, η θερμοκρασία και η μεταλλικότητα της πηγής παρουσιάζει διαχρονικά σταθερότητα και το θερμό θειούχο νερό δημιουργείται εντός ασβεστολιθικών πετρωμάτων, που βρίσκονται σε μεγαλύτερες αποστάσεις σε σχέση με αυτά της περιοχής Κάστρου Κυλλήνης. Από τη γεωλογική, τεκτονική και υδρογεωλογική διερεύνηση της περιοχής μελέτης προκύπτει: 1) η δυνατότητα τόσο της κατακόρυφης όσο και της οριζόντιας σε βάθος κίνησης του νερού μέσω του σύνθετου τεκτονικού ιστού της περιοχής, 2) η από το κεντρικό τμήμα της μεταλπικής λεκάνης πιθανή επικοινωνία των θερμομεταλλικών νερών μέσα από τις ζώνες των ρηγμάτων της περιοχής και 3) η πιθανή τροφοδοσία αυτών από το καρστικό σύστημα των ανθρακικών σχηματισμών του Ερύμανθου. Από την υδροχημική – ισοτοπική έρευνα των νερών του δικτύου δειγματοληψίας που περιελάμβανε νερά πηγών και γεωτρήσεων τόσο γλυκού νερού όσο και θερμομεταλλικού, με διασπορά στην έκταση της περιοχής μελέτης, μελετήθηκε ο υδροχημικός χαρακτήρας των υπόγειων νερών και η ισοτοπική τους σύσταση. Συσχετίζοντας τις γεωλογικές – υδρογεωλογικές συνθήκες των εμφανίσεων της θερμομεταλλικής υδροφορίας στη περιοχή μελέτης με τα υδροχημικά τους χαρακτηριστικά (δηλαδή τους υδροχημικούς δείκτες, τη χημική ταξινόμηση, το χαρακτηρισμό του τύπου των νερών), σε συνάρτηση με την ισοτοπική τους σύσταση, επιβεβαιώνεται η κοινή προέλευση των γεωθερμικών ρευστών των διαφορετικών πηγών καθώς και η συμμετοχή του νερού των καρστικών υδροφορέων της ζώνης Πίνδου στη τροφοδοσία τους. Οι διαφορές που παρατηρούνται ωστόσο στη σύσταση στο σημείο εκροής (δηλαδή διαφορετική θερμοκρασία και αλατότητα, διαφορά στην παροχή, καθώς και μικρές διαφορές σε συγκεντρώσεις ιόντων), μαρτυρούν τη διαφορετική πορεία του γεωθερμικού ρευστού από το γεωθερμικό ταμιευτήρα ως την επιφάνεια. / The region of study belongs to the SW Peloponnese, extends in the northern department of the province of Ilia and in the SE department of the province of Achaia, is characterized by the appearance of hypothermal geothermal-mineral springs, occupies extent approximately 1500 Km2 and is developed in direction E-W from Mount Erymanthos to the sea. The region of study was delimited with main criterion the geological structure and the neotectonic development of SW Peloponnese but also the hydrogeological circumstances so that the origin of the geothermal aquifer of the spring of Killini’s Baths as well as its relation with the remainder of the geothermal-mineral appearances in the region of study are searched. The inquiry of the recharge zone of the geothermal spring of Killini resulted from the geological – hydrogeological research in the region of Killini’s Baths in combination with the elements of pre-existing studies, from where it results: 1) the relation of the water in Killini’s spring, whose origin is meteoric, with the deeper aquifers via the active diapir faults as well as the growth of the geothermal aquifer which is located in an area with general direction Ε-W, 2) the supply, the temperature and the minerality of the spring present stability through the years and the hot, sulphurous water is created on the inside of limestone rocks, that are found in bigger distances in relation to those of the region of Killini’s Castle. From geological, tectonics and hydrogeological investigation in the region of study, it results: 1) the possibility of both vertical and horizontal in-depth water movement via the complex tectonic web of the region, 2) the likely communication of geothermal-mineral via the fault zones of the region in the central department of the post alpine basin 3) probable recharge of the geothermal-mineral from the karsts system of Mount Erymanthos carbonic formations. The hydrochemical character of the underground waters and their isotopic composition were studied, with dissemination in the extent of study region , by the hydrochemical-isotopic research of waters of network of sampling that included waters of springs and drillings both sweet and geothermal-mineral. The common origin of geothermal fluid coming from different springs as well as the participation of the karst aquifer of the zone of Mount Erymanthos in their recharge were confirmed by connecting the geological – hydrogeological conditions of the geothermal – mineral aquifer appearances in the region of study with their hydrochemical characteristics (hydrochemical indicators, the chemical classification, the characterization of water type) and in combination with their isotopic composition. However, the differences that are observed in the characteristics at the point of flow (different temperature and salinity, difference in the supply as well as small differences in concentration if ions), testify the different course of geothermal fluid from the geothermal basin to the surface.

What cognitive and cultural mechanisms facilitated the agricultural transition? In this thesis, I evaluated the hypothesis that ritual action involving large groups of people meeting regularly created a significant sense of collective purpose to bring about the social cohesion necessary for agriculture. I test this hypothesis against the archaeological record in two distinct regions: south west Asia and north-western Europe. Following Whitehouse's (2000) Modes of Religiosity theory, I show that the agricultural transition in both regions is connected with a shift from an imagistic to an increasingly doctrinal mode of religious behaviour. This result is important because it brings together insights from the prehistoric archaeology and cognitive anthropology to generate new knowledge about the agricultural transition.

Resumo: O principal objetivo deste trabalho foi avaliar a distribuição espacial da produção de sedimentos produzida pela parte inicial da bacia hidrográfica do Rio Pardo, em Botucatu - SP, no período de 1994/1999 utilizando-se do modelo hidrológico SWAT (Soil and Water Assessment Tool). Cartas planialtimétricas e imagens de satélite foram manipuladas em SIG por meio do programa SPRING 5.1.6. A aplicação do modelo hidrológico SWAT requer a entrada de dados nas formas espacializada e tabulada, e foi feita com o auxílio de uma interface entre o modelo e o Sistema de Informação Geográfica (SIG). O modelo foi calibrado e a precisão da calibragem foi feita mediante análise estatística do Coeficiente de Eficiência de Nash e Sutcliffe (COE) e desvio dos dados simulados em relação aos dados observados (Dv). Foi simulado um cenário de acordo com as determinações do Código Florestal Brasileiro, o qual foi comparado com o uso do solo caracterizado na bacia. Os resultados obtidos da simulação do modelo calibrado para o escoamento apresentaram um COE = 0,70 e Dv = 8,32%. Um COE que varia de 0,70 a 0,80, geralmente indica um bom ajuste e valores de Dv acima de 5%, indicam uma maior dispersão da simulação em relação aos dados observados. A produção média anual de sedimentos da cobertura do solo diagnosticado na bacia foi de 33,866 t ha-1 e a produção média anual para o cenário proposto foi de 2,273 t ha-1 para o período, mostrando que a realização do Cenário Código Florestal serviu como medida mitigadora para o controle da taxa de produção de sedimentos, a qual apresentou um decréscimo de 93,29% durante os seis anos de estudos / Abstract: The main objective of this study is to assess the spatial distribution of sediment yield produced by the initial part of Rio Pardo basin, Botucatu - SP in the period 1994/1999 using the hydrologic model SWAT (Soil and Water Assessment Tool). Planimetric maps and satellite images were handled through the GIS program SPRING 5.1.6. Application of the SWAT hydrologic model requires data entry into the spatialized and tabulated forms, which were made with the aid of an interface between the model and Geographic Information System (GIS). The model was calibrated and the accuracy of the calibration was done by statistical analysis using the Nash Sutcliffe Efficiency Coefficient (COE) and the deviation of the simulated data in relation to the observed data (Dv). A scenario was simulated according to the determinations of the Brazilian Forest Code, which was compared with the use of the land featured in the basin. The results of the simulation model calibrated for the streamflow showed a COE = 0.70 and Dv = 8.32%. A COE ranging from 0.70 to 0.80 generally indicates a good adjustment and Dv values above 5%, indicate a greater dispersion of the simulation in relation to the observed data. The average annual production of sediment from land cover in the basin was diagnosed 33.866 t ha-1 and the average annual production for the proposed scenario was 2.273 t ha-1 for the period, showing that the implementation of Scenario Forest Code served as a measure mitigation to control the rate of sediment production, which decreased by 93.29% during the six years of study / Orientador: Célia Regina Lopes Zimback / Coorientador: Sérgio Lázaro de Lima / Banca: Zacarias Xavier de Barros / Banca: Antonio de Pádua Sousa / Banca: Osmar Delmanto Junior / Banca: Caetano Henrique Grossi / Doutor

Cette thèse a pour objet l’analyse des processus organisationnels liés à la communication web des entreprises et de leur influence sur la construction de leur identité numérique. Nous nous sommes intéressée au secteur du tourisme dans les Hautes-Pyrénées, et plus spécifiquement, aux centres thermoludiques, qui ont, au cours des quinze dernières années, redessiné le paysage économique et social des vallées de montagne. L’évolution du web dans ces entreprises a influencé leur organisation au point de faire émerger des stratégies d’investissement du web parallèles aux préconisations des agences web et de communication. Les objectifs de cette recherche se sont concentrés sur les stratégies officielles et non officielles d’investissement du web des entreprises observées. Ce questionnement lié aux stratégies nous a menée vers l’analyse du réseau d’acteurs dans lequel les entreprises observées sont impliquées, et dont les intérêts ou thématiques communicationnelles convergent. Nous avons ainsi procédé à la mise en relation de l’ensemble des discours produits sur et à propos du web par les centres thermoludiques et les acteurs de leur environnement institutionnel et concurrentiel. Notre méthodologie s’articule entre analyses sémiotiques des sites web des centres thermoludiques, entretiens semi-directifs menés avec les concepteurs-réalisateurs de ces sites web, et observations de terrain en situation professionnelle dans le secteur du tourisme de montagne. Nos résultats nous ont amenée à la constitution d’une méthodologie d’analyse de la présence et de l’identité des entreprises sur le web à l’heure du 2.0 en tenant compte du réseau d’acteurs humains et non humains dans lequel elles se situent. / This PhD thesis aims at analysing the organisational procedures used when companies communicate via the web, and their influence on the building up of their digital identity. We focused on tourism in Hautes-Pyrénées, and more specifically on hot spring resorts (spa or recreational and wellness centres). These resorts have changed the economic and social aspects of life in these valleys, which are located in the mountain range of the Pyrenees. The evolution of the web usage in these companies has so much influenced their organisation that investment strategies have emerged, following the recommendations of web and communication agencies. This research work focused on official and non-official web investment strategies of some of these companies. This questioning on the strategies leads to the analysis of the broader network of stakeholders in which these companies are involved, with similar focuses and interests. Therefore, we studied the connections between all the data collected (speeches) from these companies and their institutional and competing environment, on and about the web. Our methodology included semiotic analysis, semi-structured interviews conducted with the web and communication agencies, the CEOs of hot spring resorts, and field observations in a professional context in the field of mountain tourism. Our results have led to the design of a methodology to analyse the presence and identity of companies on the web, taking into account the network of human and material stakeholders in which they are involved in our web 2.0 world.

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The aim of this diploma thesis is to display the world after apocalypse in a particular movie The Steel Spring based on the novel "Stalsprangert" by Per Wahloo. This thesis consists of two parts, theoretical and own proposal. The theoretical part deals with the definiton of science fiction genre and display of the world after apocalypse in a cinematography. I decided to analyze a few selected movies to show the diversity of different creative approaches of this topic. In the analysis I focused on the visual side, the use of different atmosphere and locations in the films. In the second part I used gained knowledge from analysis to make my own movie proposal of the The Steel Spring.