English, Italian, French, German, and Russian songs often appear in the repertoire of Western singers, but only a few singers try to sing Chinese songs. Chinese songs have a wealth of musical material uninterrupted for nearly 10,000 years. However, the lack of clear and correct International Phonetic Alphabet (IPA) makes non-Chinese singers confused and unable to pronounce Chinese accurately. In this study, I have used the IPA that singers are familiar with to change the old version of Chinese IPA, which applied many phonetic transcriptions that are not included in the Western phonetic alphabet and even wrong phonetics. The new version Chinese IPA I created solves the problem of the old version. To demonstrate the practicality of this new IPA version, I have then used this revised IPA in six songs by Zaiyi Lu, who is one of the most outstanding contemporary Chinese composers. His vocal music works are among the finest works of contemporary Chinese art songs. I added Chinese pinyin to the song translation, given a performance guide to introduce the songs' background, IPA with word-by-word translation, poetic translation, singing skills, and emotional expression for both singers and pianists. This study developed a useful tool (new version of Chinese IPA) for western singers, introducing Chinese songs to singers worldwide, giving future scholars more ideas, allowing people to feel the charm of East Asian art, and enriching the repertoire.

Choisir une carrière constitue une importante décision et les conseillers d’orientation utilisent souvent des tests psychologiques afin d’aider leurs clients à faire des choix en fonction de leurs préférences personnelles. Selon une étude de Le Corff, Yergeau, Dorceus et Savard réalisée en 2011, le Guide de recherche d’une orientation professionnelle (GROP; Roy & Roy, 2008) est l’inventaire d’intérêts professionnels le plus utilisé au Québec. Il s’agit d’un questionnaire de 210 items à choix forcé qui permet d’évaluer les six thèmes professionnels de la théorie de Holland (RIASEC) ainsi qu’un septième appelé Éveilleur (Z). Malgré sa popularité, peu d’études empiriques ont démontré la validité du GROP (Gingras, 2013; Morin-Saint-Hilaire, 2010). Qui plus est, aucune d’entre elles ne s’est penchée sur la pertinence d’ajouter un thème professionnel à la théorie de Holland. Dans ce contexte, la présente étude vise à procéder à un examen des qualités métriques du GROP en étudiant la relation entre les scores tirés au GROP et les résultats à un inventaire de personnalité réputé. Elle s’interroge aussi sur la pertinence de l’ajout du thème Éveilleur à la théorie de Holland en tentant de déterminer les traits personnels qui distinguent les individus démontrant des intérêts élevés à ce thème. Au cours d’une démarche d’orientation menée en groupe-classe, 138 élèves (F=90, H=48) de quatrième secondaire (âge moyen=15,54, é.t.=0,61) ont rempli le GROP, l’Inventaire de personnalité NEO, 3e édition (NEO-PI-3; McCrae & Costa, 2010) ainsi qu’un questionnaire de renseignements généraux. Les résultats montrent que la relation observée entre les traits de personnalité et les intérêts professionnels évalués par le GROP est conforme aux hypothèses émises pour tous les thèmes de la théorie de Holland, à l’exception du thème Conventionnel. Ce thème ne correspond pas à des scores élevés au domaine Conscience du NEO-PI-3. Il est possible de se demander si ce domaine n’est pas plutôt associé à l’âge des personnes, comme certains traits de personnalité nécessitent une certaine expérience de vie. En ce qui concerne la pertinence d’ajouter un thème Éveilleur à la théorie de Holland, cette étude conclut que bien qu’il soit possible d’identifier des intérêts éveilleurs, l’existence de traits personnels et de valeurs propres à ce thème n’est pas démontrée. Poursuivre les travaux de validation du GROP et mener une étude avec une population plus âgée dont les traits personnels sont mieux établis s’avèrent recommandés.

Nous présentons dans ce manuscrit des mesures de corrélations spatiales à un et deux corps effectuées sur un gaz de bosons unidimensionnel et ultra-froid piégé à la surface d'une microstructure. Les corrélations à deux corps sont mises en évidence par des mesures de fluctuations de densité in situ ; les corrélations à un corps sont sondées grâce à des mesures de distributions en impulsion. Nous avons observé des fluctuations de densité sub-poissoniennes dans le régime d'interactions faibles, mettant ainsi en évidence pour la première fois le sous-régime du régime de quasi-condensat dans lequel la fonction de corrélation à deux corps est dominée par les fluctuations quantiques. Nous avons également observé des fluctuations sub-poissoniennes quelle que soit la densité dans le régime d'interactions fortes ; notre mesure constitue la première observation d'un unique gaz de bosons unidimensionnel dans ce régime. Le piège magnétique que nous avons utilisé est un piège modulé qui possède la propriété remarquable de découplage entre confinements transverse et longitudinal. Cette spécificité nous a permis de façonner à volonté la forme du confinement longitudinal. En particulier, nous avons pu obtenir des pièges harmoniques et quartiques. Nous avons également utilisé les propriétés de ce piège modulé afin de réaliser une lentille magnétique longitudinale. Cette technique nous a permis de mesurer la distribution en impulsion du gaz, dans le régime d'interactions faibles. Nous présentons deux résultats, obtenus de part et d'autre de la transition molle entre les régimes de gaz de Bose idéal et de quasi-condensat. Sur le plan théorique, nous montrons qu'une théorie de champ classique ne suffit pas à décrire quantitativement cette transition molle pour les paramètres typiques de l'expérience. Nous avons donc recours à des calculs Monte-Carlo quantiques. La température extraite de l'ajustement de nos donnée par ces calculs est en bon accord avec celle obtenue en ajustant les fluctuations de densité in situ avec la thermodynamique de C. N. Yang et C. P. Yang. Enfin, nous démontrons une méthode de compensation de la gravité (piégeage harmonique résiduel) lors de la phase de lentille magnétique, qui nous permet d'améliorer considérablement la résolution en impulsion de cette technique. / In this manuscript, we present spatial one and two-body correlation measurements performed on a one-dimensional gas of ultra-cold bosons trapped at the surface of a microstructure. Two body correlations are highlighted by measurements of in situ density fluctuations and one-body correlations are probed through measurements of momentum distributions.We observed sub-Poissonian density fluctuations in the regime of weak interactions, thus demonstrating for the first time the regime of quasi-condensate in which the two-body correlation function is dominated by quantum fluctuations. We also observed sub-Poissonian fluctuations regardless of the density in the regime of strong interactions. Our measurement is the first observation of a single one-dimensional gas of bosons in this regime.The magnetic trap that we used is a modulated trap that has the remarkable property of decoupling between transverse and longitudinal confinements. This specificity has enabled us to engineer at will the shape of the longitudinal confinement. In particular, we were able to obtain harmonic and quartic traps.

<p>Examensarbetet syftar till att jämföra nya alternativ till olika system för användning i laborationer i reglerteknikkurser för olika studentkategorier. Det skall utredas vilket av ett antal alternativ till mjukvaruplattformar som är bäst lämpat att användas vid reglerteknikundervisningen i ITN:s reglerlaboratorium vid Linköpings universitet. Tidigare laborationer i berörda kurser skall även modifieras så att dessa kan genomföras i de nya systemen.</p><p>Examensarbetet resulterade i en rad modifierade laborationer och system att tillämpa i dessa. De nya systemen medför att all reglering sköts direkt från en dator istället för tidigare variant med externa apparater som programmeras. På så sätt kan större fokus läggas på regleringen i sig och inte de system som tillämpas för att utföra den.</p> / <p>The purpose of this thesis work is to compare new alternatives for different systems to use in laborations, in courses offered in control system design, for different types of students. The intention is to investigate which of a number of software platform alternatives are best suited for these purposes. Current laborations are to be modified to be viable in the new systems.</p><p>The project resulted in a number of modified laborations and control systems to use in these. The new solutions are made so that all of the control is done by one computer, as opposed to the previous solution where external units had to be programmed and controlled. This way, the laborations can focus more on the control theory and less on the systems used to realize it.</p>

Examensarbetet syftar till att jämföra nya alternativ till olika system för användning i laborationer i reglerteknikkurser för olika studentkategorier. Det skall utredas vilket av ett antal alternativ till mjukvaruplattformar som är bäst lämpat att användas vid reglerteknikundervisningen i ITN:s reglerlaboratorium vid Linköpings universitet. Tidigare laborationer i berörda kurser skall även modifieras så att dessa kan genomföras i de nya systemen. Examensarbetet resulterade i en rad modifierade laborationer och system att tillämpa i dessa. De nya systemen medför att all reglering sköts direkt från en dator istället för tidigare variant med externa apparater som programmeras. På så sätt kan större fokus läggas på regleringen i sig och inte de system som tillämpas för att utföra den. / The purpose of this thesis work is to compare new alternatives for different systems to use in laborations, in courses offered in control system design, for different types of students. The intention is to investigate which of a number of software platform alternatives are best suited for these purposes. Current laborations are to be modified to be viable in the new systems. The project resulted in a number of modified laborations and control systems to use in these. The new solutions are made so that all of the control is done by one computer, as opposed to the previous solution where external units had to be programmed and controlled. This way, the laborations can focus more on the control theory and less on the systems used to realize it.

Submitted by Claudio Alves Rodrigues (calvespmp@hotmail.com) on 2015-02-26T16:40:24Z No. of bitstreams: 1 2015 Governanca para Resultados_Mestrado FGV_Claudio Alves Rodrigues vFinal.pdf: 5718998 bytes, checksum: 3f971692719b6dbcd6356f867b07f9d2 (MD5) / Approved for entry into archive by Marcia Bacha (marcia.bacha@fgv.br) on 2015-03-03T11:41:09Z (GMT) No. of bitstreams: 1 2015 Governanca para Resultados_Mestrado FGV_Claudio Alves Rodrigues vFinal.pdf: 5718998 bytes, checksum: 3f971692719b6dbcd6356f867b07f9d2 (MD5) / Approved for entry into archive by Marcia Bacha (marcia.bacha@fgv.br) on 2015-03-03T11:41:54Z (GMT) No. of bitstreams: 1 2015 Governanca para Resultados_Mestrado FGV_Claudio Alves Rodrigues vFinal.pdf: 5718998 bytes, checksum: 3f971692719b6dbcd6356f867b07f9d2 (MD5) / Made available in DSpace on 2015-03-03T11:42:07Z (GMT). No. of bitstreams: 1 2015 Governanca para Resultados_Mestrado FGV_Claudio Alves Rodrigues vFinal.pdf: 5718998 bytes, checksum: 3f971692719b6dbcd6356f867b07f9d2 (MD5) Previous issue date: 2015 / The adoption of a results-oriented governance in the public service has emerged as an organizational management approach as part o f a broad movement o f the new public management (NPM). In Brazil, public companies have been concerned in the search for better management contrai mechanisms to achieve good results in the delivery of public services for customers and users. The term 'Organizational Performance Management' refers to any integrated and systematic approach to improving performance to achieve strategic aims and pro mote the mission and values ofthe organization. Thus, this research studies practices related to the organizational performance management, enabling the targeting of efforts on improving key processes, taking into account the specific characteristics o f the public nature. Another relevant aspect o f this work comes from studies by Management Objectives and Managing for Results, adopting understanding Manage by Objectives to achieve the results. Thus, a literature search was performed to identify the main frameworks of organizational performance. After this stage, it was established a criticai analysis of frameworks by watching the main contributions and strengths. Finally, it was built an assessment model in arder to make a diagnosis of managerial processes and qualify at what stage the company, which is the object of this study, is focusing on the governance for results. The assessment result reflected the perceptions of employees and managers on performance and its determinants. / A adoção de uma governança voltada para resultados na administração pública surgiu como uma abordagem de gestão organizacional, fazendo parte de um amplo movimento da nova gestão pública (NGP). No Brasil, as empresas públicas têm se preocupado em buscar melhores mecanismos de controle da gestão no sentido de lograr bons resultados na prestação dos serviços públicos para os clientes e à sociedade usuária dos serviços. O termo 'Gestão de Desempenho Organizacional' refere-se a qualquer abordagem integrada e sistemática que vise melhorar o desempenho para alcançar objetivos estratégicos e promover a missão e os valores da organização. Assim, esta pesquisa estuda práticas relacionadas à gestão de desempenho organizacional, que possibilitem o direcionamento dos esforços na melhoria dos processos chaves, levando em consideração as particularidades inerentes à natureza pública. Outro aspecto de relevância deste trabalho advém dos estudos da Gestão por Objetivos e da Gestão para Resultados, adotando a compreensão de Gerenciar por Objetivos para se conquistar os Resultados. Deste modo, foi realizada uma pesquisa bibliográfica para identificar os principais frameworks sobre desempenho organizacional. Após esta etapa, foi estabelecida uma análise crítica dos frameworks, observando as principais contribuições e pontos fortes. E por último, foi construído um modelo de avaliação com o propósito de fazer um diagnóstico dos processos gerenciais, e qualificar em qual estágio a empresa objeto deste estudo se encontra, sob o enfoque da governança para resultados. O resultado desta avaliação refletiu as percepções dos funcionários e gestores sobre o desempenho e seus determinantes.

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The purpose of this study is to determine which marketing communication methods tour operators in Gauteng, registered with SATSA, utilise. Tour operators aim to enhance tourist experiences. Companies need to be exposed to the marketplace to attract and keep business, thus marketing communication methods used by tourism organisations are examined at length. The results for the study were obtained using a web-based questionnaire. Main findings include the fact that SATSA-registered tour operators frequently use interactive media, direct marketing and advertising. Word of mouth was continually regarded as an important marketing communication method. The larger the company, the more likely it is to use advertising. Interactive media can be used by small and large companies alike. Many marketing communication methods that are used frequently were not deemed to be efficient. One may therefore conclude that SATSA-registered tour operators in Gauteng prefer to use interactive media. / Business Management / M. Comm. (Business Management)

This research is set within the context of the Kenyan Public Universities, where with the changing student population dynamics, students are increasingly choosing to combine parenting with studies. Many of these student parents both male and female have had to negotiate the academic requirements as well as the burden of parenthood. Such a study is important at this time of privatization and liberalization of higher education in order to open up public discourse on the provision of higher education and the effect on the socio-economic status of the students. Using qualitative research analysis based on socio-educational, socio cultural as well as socio-economic status (SES), a study was designed and conducted with the question posed: What are the socio-educational approaches of public universities with respect to student parents. Eighteen (18) interviews of ten (10) university officials and eight (8) student parents formed the research sample. Qualitative research questions were prepared in an in-depth interview guide and a focus group questioning route. Data revealed that there are students both male and female who are actively parenting in the public university and that they face role conflict and financial challenges which impacts on retention and completion rates of students in the public university. The research argues that there is need to create awareness of socioeconomic status (SES) in the university approach to inclusiveness of all students as well as student parents. Recommendations based on this study should be helpful as guidelines for a model on guidance for student parents as well as documentation of a clear policy on approaches or support for student parenthood in the public university. / Educational Studies / D. Ed. (Socio-Education)

This essay deals with teachers’ guides on teaching about sexuality and personal relationships, in particular guides focusing on introductory programmes in languages in upper secondary school and teaching adult immigrants Swedish. The aim is to investigate how the teachers’ guides function as further training for teachers. In Sweden 2016, the number of pupils enrolled in language introductory programmes was rapidly increasing. The number of participants in Swedish language for immigrants was also growing quickly. Teachers are in need of further training in sex and sexuality education and instruction in general, and particularly in this teaching context. It is hard to find teachers with sufficient competence in the field, due to the current general lack of skilled teachers in Sweden. Research on teachers’ guides in Sweden is underdeveloped and previous research on the topic of this essay is virtually non-existent, which makes this a pilot study of sorts. The study focuses on text-analysis, function and normativity. The results show that teachers’ guides respond to teachers’ needs and demands. These specific teachers’ guides affect each other through intertextuality. The norms imbedded in the language used in the teachers’ guides have an influence on teachers reading them.