A câmera subjetiva abrange o ponto de vista, em suas múltiplas implicações narrativas, enunciativas, audiovisuais. À sua crescente presença no audiovisual contemporâneo correspondem expansões de seus sentidos comumente relacionados à linguagem clássica narrativa cinematográfica e a uma normatividade que restringe seu uso sistemático. Novos usos da câmera subjetiva associam novos fatores e novas funções dentro do cinema, relacionando técnicas e tecnologias com resultados estéticos. Esta pesquisa investiga a câmera subjetiva como recurso de linguagem e de estilo audiovisual que movimenta variáveis entre a espectatorialidade e o filme. / Subjective camera embraces point of view, in several narrative, enunciative and audiovisual implications. The sense commonly related to classical cinema narrative language becomes expanded with new approaches of subjective camera in contemporary works, breaking the rules that restrain its systematic utilization. New usage of subjective camera links new functions and new elements inside cinema, connecting technologies and technics with aesthetics results. This research examines subjective camera as an audiovisual stylistic feature that crosses film language and spectatorship.

A presente pesquisa investiga como os elementos visuais ao dispor dos cineastas podem contribuir para a representação de estados alterados de percepção no cinema, de modo a ampliar a discussão sobre a expressividade do trabalho de direção de fotografia. Por meio da análise e interpretação de três filmes brasileiros que apresentam personagens fora de si e construções visuais contundentes - Estorvo (2000), de Ruy Guerra, Filme de Amor (2003), de Júlio Bressane e A Concepção (2005), de José Eduardo Belmonte -, a pesquisa discute de que maneira as características da imagem podem contribuir para a criação de pontos de vista, atmosferas e sentidos, que permitem a apreensão do filme para além de sua compreensão intelectual. Partindo do reconhecimento da ligação entre narrador e personagens, a análise se volta à força expressiva das imagens usadas ao longo dos filmes, tomando como referência reflexões sobre o expressionismo na pintura e no cinema. Essa discussão serve de base para a identificação de um imaginário sobre os estados alterados de percepção e suas relações com a sociedade presente na cinematografia brasileira dos anos 2000. / The present research investigates how the visual elements available to the filmmakers can contribute to the representation of altered states of perception in the cinema, in order to broaden the discussion about the expressiveness of the cinematography work. Through the analysis and interpretation of three Brazilian films that present characters out of their minds and rich visual constructions - Estorvo (2000), by Ruy Guerra, Filme de Amor (2003), by Júlio Bressane and A Concepção (2005), by José Eduardo Belmonte -, the research discusses how the characteristics of image can contribute to the creation of points of view, moods and senses, which in turn make possible the apprehension of the film beyond its intellectual understanding. Acknowledging the connection between narrator and characters, the analysis focus on the expressive force of the images used throughout the films, taking as reference reflections on Expressionism in painting and in cinema. This discussion serves as basis for the identification of a position regarding altered states of perception and their relations with society in Brazilian cinematography of the 2000s.

Rapporten undersöker om det är möjligt att använda Clonezilla för distribuerad installation av Windows Vista som alternativ till Symantec Ghost. Ett ytterligare krav är att installationen ska vara automatiserad och inte kräva något extra arbete efter installationens slut. Dessutom ska datorerna vara redo att användas i en Windows-domän efter en färdig installation. Programmet Clonezilla är av typen open source och är fritt att använda medan Symantec Ghost är en kommersiell produkt som kräver flertalet licenser beroende på antalet datorer. Clonezilla körs i Linux och saknar grafiskt gränssnitt, Symantec däremot har ett eget gränssnitt för att överskådligt hantera datorer och distribuera operativsystem i välkänd Windows-miljö. Båda lösningarna testas under flera praktiska experiment i labbmiljö. De två programmen jämförs och utvärderas gällande prestanda och användarvänlighet.  Resultaten visar på att skillnaden gällande prestanda är marginell. Gällande användarvänlighet är skillnaden för de båda programmen större då Symantec erbjuder ett grafiskt gränssnitt tillsammans med hjälpavsnitt för produkten. Båda lösningarna fungerar för ändamålet och har olika fördelar respektive nackdelar.

This study deals with the impact of Labour Relations Act (Act 66 of 1996) at Vista University (Mamelodi Campus) from the year 1981-2004. Vista University was an academic institution which was established in 1981 under the Vista University Act (Act 106 of 1981). The dissertation has convincingly argued that the management of Vista University needed to comply with the principles of the Labour Relations Act (Act 66 of 1995). The study has shown that the Act had a negative impact on the employee-management relationship. The study proposes and recommends that the management should create a good labour relationship, manage conflict between employers and employees, maintain effective communication, and promote ethical behaviour and collective bargaining. The study, further, notes that principles of conflict resolution subjected to the Labour Relations Act (Act 66 of 1995) should be applied in a fair way and the techniques for attainment of conflict such as avoidance, accommodation be applied to resolve a situation. / Dissertation (MAdmin (Public Administration))--University of Pretoria, 2007. / School of Public Management and Administration (SPMA) / unrestricted

M.Ed. / Because of the current curriculum developments, it is important that universities begin assessing their status regarding environmental education. This study will therefore aim at determining the current level of environmental awareness of third year pre-service teacher trainees at Vista University in order to make recommendations as to what an environmental education course should contain for the pre-service teacher trainees of this institution. Vista University consists of seven campuses, each accessible to the areas they serve. The different campuses are: Bloemfontein Campus outside Bloemfontein, East Rand Campus near Daveyton on the East Rand, Mamelodi Campus near Silverton in Pretoria East, Port Elizabeth Campus outside Port Elizabeth, Sebokeng Campus near Vereeniging, Soweto Campus in Soweto, and Welkom Campus outside Welkom. Vista University also provides Distance Education, the campus of which is situated in Pretoria. The university's Head Office is situated in Pretoria. This study will limit itself to two campuses within Gauteng, namely East Rand Campus, and Mamelodi Campus, AIMS OF THE STUDY As already mentioned, this survey will be conducted amongst the third year education students on each of the above-mentioned campuses. In order to assess the current status of environmental literacy at Vista University, this study will aim at the following: • to set up a questionnaire to measure the four stages of environmental literacy as set out by Roth (1992: 18 - 19); to undertake the survey amongst the third year education students of the East Rand and Mamelodi Campuses; to analyse and evaluate the data in order to determine the level of environmental awareness of the target group; to generalise the result of the sample to the population; to make suggestions as to what information needs to be included in an environmental education course for pre-service teacher trainees at Vista University

Over the past few years, images of and superficial articles on the Erasmus Castle frequently appeared in a wide range of publications concerned with the marketing of Pretoria. The main aim of this study is to identify the gaps in the existing representations and to identify fictitious notions and misconceptions that have been made with regard to this charming and mysterious landmark of Pretoria. The history of the Erasmus Castle site has never been formally documented. A thorough search has revealed that published literature on the house and the site is fairly limited. The repetitive citing of the same uncorroborated information confirms a lack of and a desperate need for a more comprehensive and a more accountable history of the Erasmus Castle and the site it is built on. The existing articles merely sketch the broad historical background of the farm and its buildings, thereby confirming the need for a well documented and detailed, scientific study of the history of this site. The researcher’s aim is to provide in this need. Extensive research on the changing appearance of the house and the gardens was done by Dr. E. Labuschagne (cultural historian), H. Meiring (architect), A. Jansen (restorer and builder) when the house was restored during 1987 -1989. The results of this research are incorporated in the dissertation. The way the restorers approached the challenge of converting the restored interior into a functional office environment (for Armscor’s Corporate Communications Division), is also analysed. The restoration process is also significant in the sense that it directed the current researcher to collections of primary sources that were indispensable in the reconstruction of the cultural history of life in the house and on the surrounding farmland. The researcher also made use of NASA (National Archives of South Africa). Oral evidence was gathered and the researcher could fill in omissions in the history of one of Pretoria’s most famous landmarks. The findings are important for future tourists and academics alike. The Erasmus castle was declared a Historical Monument by the Tshwane Buildings- and Heritage Society (preferably done by SAHRA). The Erasmus Castle is an interesting example of Victorian architecture thus making the need for a well documented history of the Erasmus Castle terrain of the utmost importance for future generations. / Dissertation (MA (Cultural History))--University of Pretoria, 2003. / Historical and Heritage Studies / unrestricted

Research indicates that a teacher's sense of efficacy or capacity to teach directly affects student-teacher interaction and student achievement. Recent demographic changes affecting California public schools require educators to rethink teacher training to meet linguistic, cultural, and academic needs of an increasingly diverse population, especially teachers who directly instruct Hispanic students with mild to moderate learning disabilities who are English language learners. This study examines and analyzes the sense of efficacy of secondary special education teachers of the study population and determines their staff development needs. Thirty-six Sweetwater Union High School District Special Day Class and Resource Specialist teachers participated in the study. They completed demograpihc, teacher efficacy, and staff development questionnaires, which investigated these needs in three areas: (a) pedagogy, (b) crosscultural awareness, and (c) language acquisition. Vll Eleven ofthe 36 teachers participated in a structured interview. Traditional quantitative and qualitative methods of analysis were used. For each questionnaire item, descriptive statistics, including means, standard deviations, and frequencies were calculated. The qualitative data analysis, QSR NUD.IST (Non-numerical Unstructured Indexing Data) program was used for final analysis of interview transcripts. Respondents of the Teacher Efficacy Questionnaire reported a high sense of efficacy with little variance across questionnaire items regarding personal and professional efficacy. Teachers reported a high sense of efficacy on pedagogy, crosscultural awareness, and language acquisition. Respondents also reported satisfactory preparation in awareness, knowledge, and application level training in pedagogy, crosscultural awareness, and language acquisition provided by the local district. Classroom technical assistance and collaboration received poor ratings. Correlation results between teacher efficacy and staff development revealed no significant relationship. Teacher interviews revealed that current staff development practices seem unconnected to daily classroom practice. Recommended for future investigation is a research-based staff development program which focuses on narrowing the achievement and equity gaps for these students.

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La retina es un tejido del ojo que se encarga de convertir la luz incidente en pulsos eléctricos para luego ser enviados al cerebro. Las células encargadas de dicha conversión son las células fotorreceptoras, estas hacen posible la visión. La prótesis de retina se encarga de reemplazar la función que realizaban las células fotorreceptoras al recrear la sensación de visión por medio de la estimulación de las células neuronales sanas restantes en la retina por medio del envío de pulsos bifásicos a través de un arreglo de electrodos. No obstante, una de las grandes preocupaciones en cuanto a la estimulación de la prótesis de retina, es que cualquier exceso de acumulación de carga que supere los límites de seguridad tolerables puede causar daño a la retina. A raíz de lo anterior mencionado, se procedió al estudio de un circuito cuyo objetivo es balancear la carga residual existente de forma controlada. Asimismo, se realizó un análisis de cada etapa del circuito: comparadores dinámicos, latch SR, parte de lógica y la etapa de compensación y se definió la estructura del circuito de seguridad. Por último, gracias a la herramienta Analog Design Environment de CADENCE se realizó simulaciones comprobando la funcionalidad de la solución planteada al dimensionar correctamente los transistores y definir una correcta corriente de compensación. Así pues, se obtuvo un circuito capaz de monitorear y corregir la carga del electrodo cuando ésta sale de los límites de seguridad y que presenta una baja disipación de potencia.

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