There exists between lyric poetry and music a bond that is at once tangible and grounded in practice, and yet that is indeterminate, a matter of perception as much as theory. From Graeco-Roman antiquity to the modern day, lyrical forms have brought together music and text in equal partnership: in archaic Greece, music and lyric poetry were inextricably (now irrecoverably) coupled; when lyric poetry flowered in the eighteenth century, composers harnessed text to music in order to create the new and fully integrated genre of Lieder; and in our contemporary age, the connection between word and music is perhaps most keenly felt in pop music and song 'lyrics'. In 2016, the conferral of the Nobel Prize for Literature on Bob Dylan brought to wider public attention the nature of lyric's poetical-musical bond: can Dylan be considered a poet if the meaning, syntax and expression of his words are dependent upon music? Is music supplementary to the words or are the two so harnessed that the music is in fact a facet of the poetic expression? The connection between music and poetry is perfectly clear in such integrated lyric forms as these, but a more indeterminate connection can also be felt in 'purely' musical or poetic works - or at least in the way that we perceive them - as our postRomantic, adjectival use of the word 'lyrical' shows. Describing music as lyrical often suggests that it carries an extra-musical significance, a deeply felt emotion, something akin to verbal expression, while a lyrical poem brings with it an emotive aurality and a certain musicality. Text and music of lyrical quality may, therefore, invoke the other for the purpose of expression and emotion so long as our understanding of lyric forms remains conditioned by the appreciation of an implied music-poetry relationship This thesis works within the overlap of music and poetry in order to explore the particular lyric voice of Catullus in the context of his twentieth-century musical reception. Whilst some of Catullus's poems may have been performed musically, what we know of poetry circulation, publication and recitation in first-century BCE Rome suggests that the corpus was essentially textual. Nevertheless, Catullus's poetry was set to music centuries later, not in reconstruction of an ancient model, but in new expression, suggesting not only that composers of the twentieth century found themes in Catullus's poetry that resonated in their own contemporary world but that they found a particular musicality, something in the poetry that lent itself to musical form. I argue that it is in these works of reception that we can most clearly identify the essence of Catullan lyricism. Moreover, by considering the process of reception, this thesis is able to take a broader view of lyric, identifying traits and characteristics that are common to both music and poetry, thus transcending the boundaries of individual art forms in order to consider the genre in larger, interdisciplinary terms.

Nesta tese, argumenta-se que as inscrições são a interface a partir da qual é possível considerar metodologicamente a condição de observadores na visualização do conhecimento. Para isso, considera-se os limites dos sistemas formais, a crise da representação e o modelo da Máquina de Turing como afirmações da condição encarnada do conhecer. Nesse contexto, a noção de informação mostra-se indício de uma transição paradigmática entre um modelo de conhecimento representacional, no qual a posição de um observador frente às representações não entra na configuração analisada, e um modelo sistêmico, que exige a consideração de diferentes níveis de organização e suas limitações que emergem da autorreferência. Propõe-se a noção superfície de inscrição para abordar a relação entre operatividades mecânicas, como a encontrada nos computadores, e o domínio consensual da linguagem que permite explicar um mundo entendido como realidade. Essa noção é forjada como um artifício teóricometodológico para evitar, em contextos educativos e de pesquisa, a reificação de uma posição frente aos quadros explicativos que reforça dicotomias tipo natureza-cultura e deslegitima o potencial enunciativo de qualquer ser humano. O artifício é proposto em três campos de análise e legibilidade: o campo das condições técnicas das superfícies; a estabilização de uma posição de observação diante das superfícies de inscrição; e o contexto político do uso de tais superfícies para compartilhar e explicar. / On this thesis, we discuss that the inscriptions are the interface from which it is possible to consider the conditions of observers methodologically on the knowledge visualization; therefore, we consider the formal systems limits, the representation crisis, and the Turing Machine Model as affirmations of the embodied condition of knowledge. In this context, the notion of information proves to be an indicative of a paradigmatic shift from a representational model of knowledge, in which the position of an observer in the face of representations does not infer the configuration that was analyzed, and a systemic model, which demands consideration of different levels of organization and its limitations that emerge from self-reference. We propose the notion of inscription surface to tackle the relation of different kinds of mechanical operability, as the one found in computers, and the consensual domain of language that helps one to explain a world perceived as reality. This notion is forged as a theoretic-methodological stratagem to avoid, in educational and research contexts, the reification of a position related to the explanatory frameworks that reinforces dichotomies such as nature-culture and delegitimizes the enunciative potential of any humanbeing. The stratagem is proposed in three fields of analysis and readability: the field of technical conditions of the surfaces; a position of observation stabilization on the inscription surfaces, and the political context of the use of such surfaces to share and explain.

Syftet med uppsatsen är att undersöka vilken funktion designföremål har utöver den praktiska användarfunktionen. Jag har utgått från två designföremål, det så kallade Perstorpsbordet och Miss Blanche som studieföremål. Mina frågeställningar har varit att undersöka hur dessa föremål representeras utifrån webbannonser samt designföremålens sociala och känslomässiga funktionsaspekt.   Materialet som har använts i analysen har varit webbannonser, blogginlägg, artiklar och instagramminlägg som beskriver dessa designföremål. Som teoriska perspektiv har jag utgått från Jean Baudrillards objektteori, Pierre Bourdieus fältteori samt den populärvetenskapliga filosofen Alan de Bottons resonemang från ”Happiness of Architecture”. Varje kapitel utgår från varsin filosof och som metod har jag bland annat använt mig av semiotik för att tolka tecken och symboler i designföremålens.

Nesta tese, argumenta-se que as inscrições são a interface a partir da qual é possível considerar metodologicamente a condição de observadores na visualização do conhecimento. Para isso, considera-se os limites dos sistemas formais, a crise da representação e o modelo da Máquina de Turing como afirmações da condição encarnada do conhecer. Nesse contexto, a noção de informação mostra-se indício de uma transição paradigmática entre um modelo de conhecimento representacional, no qual a posição de um observador frente às representações não entra na configuração analisada, e um modelo sistêmico, que exige a consideração de diferentes níveis de organização e suas limitações que emergem da autorreferência. Propõe-se a noção superfície de inscrição para abordar a relação entre operatividades mecânicas, como a encontrada nos computadores, e o domínio consensual da linguagem que permite explicar um mundo entendido como realidade. Essa noção é forjada como um artifício teóricometodológico para evitar, em contextos educativos e de pesquisa, a reificação de uma posição frente aos quadros explicativos que reforça dicotomias tipo natureza-cultura e deslegitima o potencial enunciativo de qualquer ser humano. O artifício é proposto em três campos de análise e legibilidade: o campo das condições técnicas das superfícies; a estabilização de uma posição de observação diante das superfícies de inscrição; e o contexto político do uso de tais superfícies para compartilhar e explicar. / On this thesis, we discuss that the inscriptions are the interface from which it is possible to consider the conditions of observers methodologically on the knowledge visualization; therefore, we consider the formal systems limits, the representation crisis, and the Turing Machine Model as affirmations of the embodied condition of knowledge. In this context, the notion of information proves to be an indicative of a paradigmatic shift from a representational model of knowledge, in which the position of an observer in the face of representations does not infer the configuration that was analyzed, and a systemic model, which demands consideration of different levels of organization and its limitations that emerge from self-reference. We propose the notion of inscription surface to tackle the relation of different kinds of mechanical operability, as the one found in computers, and the consensual domain of language that helps one to explain a world perceived as reality. This notion is forged as a theoretic-methodological stratagem to avoid, in educational and research contexts, the reification of a position related to the explanatory frameworks that reinforces dichotomies such as nature-culture and delegitimizes the enunciative potential of any humanbeing. The stratagem is proposed in three fields of analysis and readability: the field of technical conditions of the surfaces; a position of observation stabilization on the inscription surfaces, and the political context of the use of such surfaces to share and explain.

With the exception of the music of Aram Khachaturian, the output of Armenian composers has been largely overlooked. This small Middle-Eastern country with a population of almost four million and an intriguing history indeed has a rich musical heritage. From its roots in sacred music and folksong, Armenian music has evolved into a unique blend of national elements and Western art music. Although it remains largely undiscovered, there is an entire repertoire of works in this aesthetic. The Trio for clarinet, violin, and piano by Khachaturian has long been a standard in the clarinetist's repertoire. This project brings to light lesser-known works of other Armenian composers. After providing a brief history of Armenia and her music (Chapter 2), this document presents an annotated bibliography of works using the clarinet (Chapter 3). Because there are a significant number of Armenians living outside their homeland, composers considered for this bibliography include all those of Armenian descent: those born,schooled, and presently living in Armenia, as well as those born to one or both Armenian parents residing in other countries. The bibliography includes works for unaccompanied clarinet, clarinet and piano, clarinet and orchestra, and chamber music for up to seven players. Each annotation includes the composer's name, dates, title of the work and its movements, date of composition, instrumentation, publisher and date of publication (in the case of published works), source from which the score can be obtained (in the case of unpublished works and works that are no longer published), duration of the work, and any recordings that are commercially available. Specific information about each piece, such as its dedication, first performance, historical background, musical characteristics, and performance practice issues is provided when available.

In recent decades, the negative effects of artificial light at night on natural ecosystems have attracted the attention of ecologists. Studies have shown that artificial light at night leads to a considerable reduction in insects and has a worrying impact on terrestrial ecosystems, including nocturnal insects (e.g. Lepidoptera) such as moths. Warm white light is generally expected to have a lower ecological impact compared with cold white light which has a higher proportion of blue light (< 500 nm). The aim of this study is to investigate the impact of three light emitting diode (LED) light sources with different spectral power distributions on the responses of the greater wax moth (Galleria mellonella) under controlled experimental settings. In this experiment, three light sources with different spectral power distribution and dark condition were used and the start response time, time active, time flap wings, time flap wings / time active, main activity area and stop area of the greater wax moth were investigated. The light treatment used were: (1) darkness (n = 13); (2) warm-white light (correlated color temperature of 2675 K, n = 12); (3) white light (4070 K, n = 4); (4) cold white light (6200 K, n = 8). The experiment was performed in a rectangular light-tight box under controlled conditions. Main activity area showed significant difference between warm-white light and cold white light. With cold white light, a larger proportion of the moths were active in the area with the highest light levels, while the main activity area in the warm white light was in the zone with the lowest light levels. Other variables, however, did not show significant differences. The conclusion is that warm white light had a lower ecological impact than cold white light due to a larger proportion of moth is attracted to areas with stronger light. The results support the notion that in outdoor environments, warm white LEDs (maximum 3000 K) should be preferred compared to cold white light LEDs (over 3000 K), to reduce the impact on insects such as moths. The low correlated color temperature light sources used outdoors deserves more in-depth development and research.

Este informe trata sobre la Resolución 14 del 27 de diciembre de 2013 proferida en el Expediente Nº 014923-2013-0-1801-JR-CI-05, que declaró nulo, todo lo actuado por la Comisión Investigadora Multipartidaria encargada de investigar la gestión del gobierno del expresidente García entre los años 2006 y 2011 a partir de la expedición de la citación del 8 de marzo de 2013, incluyendo todos los actos posteriores a la indicada citación, referidos exclusivamente al expresidente. El informe aborda los principios del debido proceso que deben respetar las comisiones parlamentarias, los alcances y límites del control constitucional aplicables al Poder Legislativo cuando investiga; y, finalmente, las características mínimas que debe tener la citación a cualquier persona que sea objeto de investigación parlamentaria. Se plantea que el control constitucional de los actos de las comisiones investigadoras del Congreso está dotado de una intensidad distinta al control que alcanza a las comisiones que tienen potestad sancionadora; y precisa que las características de una citación serán distintas dependiendo del avance que tenga la comisión investigadora. El informe construye un marco teórico relativo a las comisiones investigadoras del Congreso, los alcances del control constitucional de los actos de éstas, para, finalmente, delimitar los estándares mínimos que deben tenerse presentes al citar a una persona cuyos actos son materia de investigación. El informe concluye analizando el pronunciamiento judicial mencionado, y ensayando criterios alternativos al control constitucional de los actos desarrollados por las comisiones investigadoras, mediante una propuesta que recoge – y a su vez distingue – de otros criterios jurisprudenciales desarrollados por el Tribunal Constitucional y la Corte Interamericana de Derechos Humanos.

Indiana University-Purdue University Indianapolis (IUPUI) / The 19th Indiana Volunteer Infantry Regiment is one of the most famous regiments of the Civil War through its membership in the Iron Brigade of the Union Army of the Potomac. This brigade has been hailed as an elite unit of the Civil War. This thesis is a regimental history which critically examines the socio-economic profile of the 19th Indiana and the combat record of the Iron Brigade. This thesis finds that the 19th Indiana is largely reflective of the rest of the Union Army in terms of its socio-economic profile. Also, the combat record of the brigade was not overly successful and not necessarily deserving of being singled out from among the hundreds of other brigades in the Civil War.

Ljusföroreningar är ett stort framväxande problem och då fladdermöss oftast är nattaktiva erfaras de ingå i den taxa som påverkas mest. LED-belysning blir allt vanligare i gatubelysning och utstrålar bland annat inget UV-ljus jämfört med traditionella ljuskällor som utstrålar UV-ljus och därmed förändrar insekters- och potentiellt fladdermössens beteende. Det var därför relevant att undersöka hur den stod sig till traditionella ljuskällor med avseende på ekologisk påverkan. Med anledning av ett stort utbyte till LED i Karlstads kommun 2019 gavs en möjlighet att jämföra påverkan på fladdermöss utifrån olika ljuskällor. Syftet med studien var att undersöka om bytet till LED från traditionella ljuskällor skulle kunna ha en lägre påverkan på fladdermöss i Karlstads kommun och ifall en skillnad mellan arter kunde påvisas. Studien grundade sig i observationsdata hämtad från Fyndkartor via Artportalen, kartskikt från modelleringsverktyget PREBAT och kommunens belysningslager. Vidare har hänsyn tagits till födotillgång, avståndet till- och antalet boplatser, utifrån uppskattningar av PREBAT. Studien fann en signifikant medelskillnad om ca. 20% lägre avstånd till belysning mellan åren före och efter bytet till LED-belysning. Samtliga arter av fladdermöss hade lägre avstånd till LED-belysning jämfört med övrig belysning, däremot var skillnaden inte signifikant. Ingen signifikant skillnad kunde påvisas mellan arter, även om de mer opportunistiska arterna hade lägre avstånd till samtliga ljuskällor. Vidare kunde inte boplatsernas avstånd eller antal förklaras som en bidragande faktor till det låga avståndet till LED då fladdermössen inte visade en statistiskt signifikant ”preferens” för LED-belysning. Denna studie överensstämmer med tidigare forskning som säger att artificiell belysning påverkar fladdermöss men huruvida LED-belysning skulle ha en mindre ekologisk påverkan på fladdermöss är ännu inte klarlagt. Däremot finns det många åtgärder som kan sättas in för att reducera den ekologiska påverkan som ljusföroreningar har på fladdermöss och andra nattaktiva djur. / Light pollution is a rapidly growing problem and since bats often are nocturnal, they appear to be one of the taxa that is most affected. LED-lighting is becoming more common in street lighting, and it emits less UV light than traditional mercury lights, altering insect and potentially bat behavior. Thus, it is relevant to investigate LED-lighting compared to traditional light sources, in terms of the ecological impact. Owing to a large-scale switch to LED-lighting in Karlstad Municipality in 2019, there was an opportunity to compare the impact of different light sources on bats. The purpose of this study was to investigate if the switch to LEDs from traditional light sources could have a lower impact on bats in Karlstad, and to test if there were differences among species. The data in this study was based on observations from “Fyndkartor” at “Artportalen”, map layers from the PREBAT modeling software, and a map layer of the municipality’s street lighting. Consideration has been given to food supply, the distance to- and the amount of roosting sites, as estimated by the PREBAT model. The study found a significant mean difference of ca. 20% less distance to lighting between years before and after LED light installation. Each one of the four bat species had a lower distance to LED-lighting, compared to traditional lighting, but these differences were not significant. No significant difference was found among species, even though the more opportunistic species had a lower distance to each one of the light sources, as has been found in other studies. Furthermore, the distance to, or amount of, roosting sites could not explain why bats had a lower distance to LED-lighting, since the bats did not show a “preference” to LED that was statistically significant. This study is in line with previous research that confirms that artificial lighting has an impact on bats, but whether LED-lighting has a lower impact than other light sources still remains unclear. There are, however, many measures to be taken to reduce the ecological impacts that light pollution has on bats and other nocturnal animals.

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