The education in the forest comes from to constitute a new relation between the human been with the nature, this one has been suffering transformation throughout the times. One of major examples about this, is the agriculture, which emerged in the moment that the men passed from that what he usually harvested, or from what the nature offered to them, to plant their aliment, modifying drastically the ecosystems. So the agroforestry systems successionals, which means conceivable, groups of herbaceous, arbustives and arborous, that try to reproduce a dynamic sucessional and natural, it s a watershed of agroecology, characterides as a regenerative among men an nature, ruled by the respect, complementarity, diversity, without thinking about the return of Physis but in the coexistence and possessions of life. It s found in the free education, wich ask for the participation, culture, conscience is a fundamental instrument for this way of making agriculture. The agroforestry systems successionals has principles the diversity and the species density, in this order, the local knowledge is essential, and the respect pertaining to the agriculturists and the community. The research develop with agriculturis from Oiteirinhos Farm in the town Japaratuba, in Sergipe, wich the local agriculturists in relation to the agroforestry systems sucessionais and to possibilities a collective appropriating principles that rules in the region. Was verified that the relationship between the agriculturist and nature, the knowledge of the social actors involved in the proposal. After that an elaboration of a geographic data bank proceeded about the use of the land. The implantation of the agroforestry systems successionals, was followed, in the agriculturist and finally the construction of the categories obtained from the voices in interviews and observations of the agriculturists. In the end, this work confirms the importance in dealing with agroforestry systems successionals inherence to a educative process tangent to a environmental sustainability and cultural, so, if it s been constructing territories and territorietalities, and the agriculturist turns info a co-creator for the reality, partner and not dominator, when the inclusion, the participation, the possessions turns info a consequence of a new attitude for been in the world and with the world. To conclude, the perception of these people passed through a modification process, or reconstruction. The collective appropriation of the agroforestry systems successionals went beyond the perception, as a nature, so, showing the methodological proposal of education for agroforestry systems successionals built throughout this long process of implantation. / A educação na floresta vem como uma forma de constituir uma nova relação do ser humano com a natureza, esta que vem sofrendo transformações ao longo dos tempos. Um dos maiores exemplos disso é a agricultura, que surgiu no momento em que o homem passou daquilo que habitualmente colhia, ou que a natureza lhe oferecia, para plantar seu alimento, modificando dessa forma radicalmente os ecossistemas em que vive. Assim, os sistemas agroflorestais sucessionais, que significam conceitualmente, consórcios de espécies herbáceas, arbustivas e arbóreas, em que se procura reproduzir uma dinâmica sucessional natural, é uma vertente da agroecologia, caracterizados como um modelo regenerativo, que se apresentam como uma alternativa para construir uma relação do ser humano com a natureza, pautada no respeito, na complementariedade e na diversidade, sem pensar num retorno à physis, mas na coexistência e no pertencimento de vidas. Encontra-se na educação libertadora, que prima pela participação, cultura, conscientização um instrumento fundamental para a construção desse modo de fazer agricultura. Os sistemas agroflorestais sucessionais têm como princípios básicos a diversidade e a densidade de espécies; nesse sentido, o conhecimento local é essencial e o respeito ao saber do agricultor pertencente a comunidade. A pesquisa desenvolveu-se com agricultores familiares, na Fazenda Oiteirinhos no município de Japaratuba, em Sergipe, tendo como objetivo geral investigar a percepção dos agricultores familiares em relação aos sistemas agroflorestais sucessionais e possibilitar uma apropriação coletiva dos princípios que os regem na região. Para tanto, verificou-se como se dá a relação dos agricultores com a natureza, o conhecimento dos atores sociais envolvidos na proposta. Em seguida procedeu-se à elaboração de um banco de dados geográficos de uso da terra. Acompanhou-se o processo de implantação dos sistemas agroflorestais sucessionais, assim como a representação destes através de mapas mentais dos agricultores e por fim a construção de categorias a partir das falas obtidas em entrevistas e observações dos agricultores. Por fim, neste trabalho afirma-se a importância de se trabalhar com os sistemas agroflorestais sucessionais inerentes a um processo educativo tangendo a sustentabilidade ambiental e cultural, pois se está construindo territórios e territorialidades, e o agricultor passa a ser um co-criador da realidade, parceiro e não dominador, quando a inclusão, a participação, o pertencimento passam a ser conseqüência da nova atitude de estar no mundo e com o mundo. Para concluir, a percepção destas pessoas passou por um processo de modificação, ou de reconstrução. E a apropriação coletiva dos sistemas agroflorestais sucessionais se deu além da percepção, como uma mudança de valores demonstrada em suas atitudes frente à natureza, apresentando-se, então, a proposta metodológica da educação para sistemas agroflorestais sucessionais construída ao longo do processo de implantação destes.

Conflict and injustice are endemic to the imperfectness of human existence, and the Church of Christ is not immune to them. Various means can be adopted to solve conflict in the church. This study is concerned with legal restitution through calling at a major assembly, as provided in Article 31 Church Order. Statement of the problem Biblical grounds for the right of appeal are largely lacking in the Reformed church polity. In addition, there is no clear definition of the concept 'injustice' in Article 31 Church Order. In the case of appeals brought to a synod of the RCSA, the verdict usually contains no guidelines on how the matter should be dealt with in practice in order to effect reconciliation. Consequently, the outcome of an appeal does not necessarily contribute to the solution and restoration of broken relationships. Aim and method of work This study endeavours to determine the biblical grounds of appeal and legal restitution in Reformed church polity through scriptural study; establish the essence and content of appeal in Reformed church polity; and examine the functioning, treatment and application of appeal with a view to legal restitution in the RCSA, and address shortcomings in this respect. Findings Legal restitution occurs when an appeal is judged according to clearly defined norms; the verdict rests on the same norms; and the necessary steps had been taken to reconcile the parties involved in the appeal Organisation The study is divided into four main sections: biblical foundation of appeal with a view to legal restitution; historical development of appeal with a view to legal restitution; fundamental definition of appeal with a view to legal restitution; and practical treatment of appeal with a view to legal restitution. Finally, the research questions born from the problem statement are answered by means of concluding statements. / Thesis (Ph.D. (Church Polity))--North-West University, Potchefstroom Campus, 2006.

Conflict and injustice are endemic to the imperfectness of human existence, and the Church of Christ is not immune to them. Various means can be adopted to solve conflict in the church. This study is concerned with legal restitution through calling at a major assembly, as provided in Article 31 Church Order. Statement of the problem Biblical grounds for the right of appeal are largely lacking in the Reformed church polity. In addition, there is no clear definition of the concept 'injustice' in Article 31 Church Order. In the case of appeals brought to a synod of the RCSA, the verdict usually contains no guidelines on how the matter should be dealt with in practice in order to effect reconciliation. Consequently, the outcome of an appeal does not necessarily contribute to the solution and restoration of broken relationships. Aim and method of work This study endeavours to determine the biblical grounds of appeal and legal restitution in Reformed church polity through scriptural study; establish the essence and content of appeal in Reformed church polity; and examine the functioning, treatment and application of appeal with a view to legal restitution in the RCSA, and address shortcomings in this respect. Findings Legal restitution occurs when an appeal is judged according to clearly defined norms; the verdict rests on the same norms; and the necessary steps had been taken to reconcile the parties involved in the appeal Organisation The study is divided into four main sections: biblical foundation of appeal with a view to legal restitution; historical development of appeal with a view to legal restitution; fundamental definition of appeal with a view to legal restitution; and practical treatment of appeal with a view to legal restitution. Finally, the research questions born from the problem statement are answered by means of concluding statements. / Thesis (Ph.D. (Church Polity))--North-West University, Potchefstroom Campus, 2006.

Thesis (doctoral)--Ecole des hautes études en sciences sociales de Paris, 1984. / Summary in German. Includes bibliographical references (p. 251-279).

Thesis (doctoral)--Ecole des hautes études en sciences sociales de Paris, 1984. / Summary in German. Bibliography: p. 251-279.

The phrase “sweet sixteen and never been kissed” refers to the innocence of childhood and the coming of age of children. It also relates to the increased need for autonomy by adolescents. However, it is highly improbable that the average child in South Africa, when reaching the age of sixteen years, has never been kissed. Children’s rights are categorised as rights of protection (the state and parents have a duty to protect children from sexual abuse and exploitation) and rights of autonomy. The Choice on Termination of Pregnancy Act 92 of 1996 provides for the right of female children of any age to consent to the termination of a pregnancy if all the requirements are met. In terms of the Children’s Act 38 of 2005, persons who are responsible for the care of a child must guide, advise and assist such child. A child must have access to information regarding sexuality and reproduction, and has clear rights from a young age with regard to consenting to medical treatment and HIV testing, as well as to access to contraceptives. Sections 15 and 16 of the Criminal Law (Sexual Offences and Related Matters) Amendment Act 32 of 2007 deal with consensual sexual acts with adolescents - a person who commits a sexual act with an adolescent is, despite the consent of such adolescent, guilty of an offence. Adolescents and children between the ages of sixteen and eighteen years can also be offenders. There is an obligation on a person with knowledge of a sexual offence that has been committed to report same to the South African Police Service. The particulars of a convicted person must be inserted in the National Register for Sex Offenders. These reporting obligations limit the child’s rights to consent to the termination of a pregnancy, to access contraceptives and confidential contraceptive advice and to consent to HIV testing. It also limits the ability of adults to provide children with sex education, advice and guidance. The court in the The Teddy Bear Clinic for Abused Children and RAPCAN v Minister of Justice and Constitutional Development and National Director of Public Prosecutions (73300/2010) [2013] ZAGPPHC 1 (4 January 2013) found that certain sections of the Sexual Offences Act are unconstitutional. However, three main issues remain unaddressed. Firstly, the above-mentioned provisions in the Choice on Termination of Pregnancy Act and the Children’s Act still send out contradictory messages, leading to legal uncertainty. Secondly, the diversion provisions of the Child Justice Act 75 of 2008 are not, in totality, relevant to consensual sexual acts between children, and expose children to the criminal justice system. Thirdly, the reporting provisions of the Sexual Offences Act pose serious challenges. To address the above, it is recommended that the state should embark on a nation-wide information campaign, the national statutory and institutional framework should be reviewed, rationalised and aligned, information relating to the appropriate education of children should be disseminated, and the reporting requirement in the Sexual Offences Act be amended. / Dissertation (LLM)--University of Pretoria, 2013. / gm2014 / Private Law / UPonly

Hårdgörning av trä syftar till att göra materialet hårdare. Detta går att åstadkomma genom komprimering, det komprimerade materialet tenderar dock att återgå mot sin ursprungsform då materialet utsätts för fukt om ingen låsning sker. Låsningen kan ske mekaniskt i en treskiktskonstruktion som motverkar träets fuktrörelser. Dessa skivor har dock visat sig vara instabila och tidigare försök har uppvisat deformationer i form av kupning. Denna undersökning syftar till att utreda förutsättningarna för att använda komprimerad asp samt att ta fram underlag för framtagning av en kommersiell produkt. Praktiska tester har genomförts för att studera hårdhet, återfjädring och densitet hos det komprimerade virket. Vidare har treskiktsskivor tagits fram för att testa om det går att få en stabil konstruktion genom att variera tjockleken på spärrskiktet. Även skillnader i acklimatiseringstid och fuktkvotens inverkan för virkets återfjädring har studerats. Resultaten visar på att aspens hårdhet efter komprimering blir i samma nivå som bok och ask, en låg fuktkkvot vid komprimering av materialet ger en låg återfjädring, komprimerat material har en längre acklimatiseringstid till jämviktsfuktkvot och materialet går att låsa tvärs fiberriktningen i en treskiktskonstruktion. / To make wood harder it can be densified. This can be achieved by compression, the compressed material tends to return to the original shape when it is exposed to moisture fluxations and if no form of fixation occurs. The fixation can be done mechanically in a three-layer panel construction which reduce movements in the timber. These panels have been found to be unstable and previous attempts have shown deformations in form of cupping. This study aims to evaluate the conditions for using compressed aspen wood, and to provide a basis for development of a commercial product. Practical tests have been conducted to study hardness, springback and density of the compressed wood. In addition, three-layer panels have been developed to test whether it is possible to have a stable construction by varying the thickness of the buttom layer. Differences in acclimatisation time and the moisture contents effect on the springback has aslo been studied. The results show that the hardness of aspen wood after compression is in equal levels with beech and ashes, a low moisture contet provides a low springback, compressed timber have a longer time for acclimatisation and it is possible to fixate the material in the direction across the grain in a three-layer panel construction.

<p>Hårdgörning av trä syftar till att göra materialet hårdare. Detta går att åstadkomma genom komprimering, det komprimerade materialet tenderar dock att återgå mot sin ursprungsform då materialet utsätts för fukt om ingen låsning sker. Låsningen kan ske mekaniskt i en treskiktskonstruktion som motverkar träets fuktrörelser. Dessa skivor har dock visat sig vara instabila och tidigare försök har uppvisat deformationer i form av kupning. Denna undersökning syftar till att utreda förutsättningarna för att använda komprimerad asp samt att ta fram underlag för framtagning av en kommersiell produkt.</p><p>Praktiska tester har genomförts för att studera hårdhet, återfjädring och densitet hos det komprimerade virket. Vidare har treskiktsskivor tagits fram för att testa om det går att få en stabil konstruktion genom att variera tjockleken på spärrskiktet. Även skillnader i acklimatiseringstid och fuktkvotens inverkan för virkets återfjädring har studerats.</p><p>Resultaten visar på att aspens hårdhet efter komprimering blir i samma nivå som bok och ask, en låg fuktkkvot vid komprimering av materialet ger en låg återfjädring, komprimerat material har en längre acklimatiseringstid till jämviktsfuktkvot och materialet går att låsa tvärs fiberriktningen i en treskiktskonstruktion.</p> / <p>To make wood harder it can be densified. This can be achieved by compression, the compressed material tends to return to the original shape when it is exposed to moisture fluxations and if no form of fixation occurs. The fixation can be done mechanically in a three-layer panel construction which reduce movements in the timber. These panels have been found to be unstable and previous attempts have shown deformations in form of cupping. This study aims to evaluate the conditions for using compressed aspen wood, and to provide a basis for development of a commercial product.</p><p>Practical tests have been conducted to study hardness, springback and density of the compressed wood. In addition, three-layer panels have been developed to test whether it is possible to have a stable construction by varying the thickness of the buttom layer. Differences in acclimatisation time and the moisture contents effect on the springback has aslo been studied.</p><p>The results show that the hardness of aspen wood after compression is in equal levels with beech and ashes, a low moisture contet provides a low springback, compressed timber have a longer time for acclimatisation and it is possible to fixate the material in the direction across the grain in a three-layer panel construction.</p>

This paper attempts to develop a mathematically rigid and unified framework for neural spatial interaction modeling. Families of classical neural network models, but also less classical ones such as product unit neural network ones are considered for the cases of unconstrained and singly constrained spatial interaction flows. Current practice appears to suffer from least squares and normality assumptions that ignore the true integer nature of the flows and approximate a discrete-valued process by an almost certainly misrepresentative continuous distribution. To overcome this deficiency we suggest a more suitable estimation approach, maximum likelihood estimation under more realistic distributional assumptions of Poisson processes, and utilize a global search procedure, called Alopex, to solve the maximum likelihood estimation problem. To identify the transition from underfitting to overfitting we split the data into training, internal validation and test sets. The bootstrapping pairs approach with replacement is adopted to combine the purity of data splitting with the power of a resampling procedure to overcome the generally neglected issue of fixed data splitting and the problem of scarce data. In addition, the approach has power to provide a better statistical picture of the prediction variability, Finally, a benchmark comparison against the classical gravity models illustrates the superiority of both, the unconstrained and the origin constrained neural network model versions in terms of generalization performance measured by Kullback and Leibler's information criterion.

En quel sens peut-on parler d’une « anthropologie paulinienne » ? Telle est la question fondamentale de cette étude. Avant même de renvoyer à la signification de l’anthropologie paulinienne, elle nous invite tout d’abord à nous interroger sur les possibilités même de l’existence d’une anthropologie dans le cadre de la pensée de Paul. Existe-il chez Paul une pensée anthropologique élaborée en tant qu’objet premier du discours, ou nous est-il seulement permis de construire ou, mieux, d’esquisser, à partir d’une lecture croisée de ses écrits, une vision de l’humanité que l’on pourra finalement appeler une « anthropologie paulinienne » ? Cette étude s’attelle ainsi à montrer que, au-delà et comme en toile de fond des thèmes privilégiés développés par Paul, notamment la justification par la foi et non pas par la Loi, il existe une anthropologie paulinienne, laquelle est notamment déterminée par l’opposition structurelle entre le « vieil homme » et l’ « homme nouveau ». / In what sense can we speak of a “Pauline anthropology”? This is the fundamental question of this study. Before referring to the meaning of the “Pauline anthropology”, it firstly invites us to wonder if an anthropology within Paul's thought does exist. Is there a “Pauline anthropology” as the first object of Paul’s writings, or are we just allowed to build, or better, to sketch, from a joint reading of his writings, a vision of humanity that we can finally call a "Pauline anthropology" ? In this sense, this study aims at showing that, beyond and as a backdrop of the main topics developed by Paul (such as justification by faith and not by the Law), there is a “Pauline anthropology”, which is determined by the structural opposition between the “old man” and the “new man”.