This study aimed to get a deeper understanding of how people interact within groups on social media that originally stems from a hashtag-activistic campaign. The study was conducted on an empirically selected group using the hashtag #Trashtag on Facebook. #Trashtag is a hashtag used when picking up garbage in order to document pictures of ones work on social media. This study attempts to find out how the interaction within this group works and what makes people engage in the matter.  This study is conducted through content- and text analysis as well as ethnographic observation online. The observation method is also the means in which the data for this study is collected. The following three theories is used as the theoretical framework for this study, participatory culture, making is connecting and uses and gratification alongside with an hermeneutic perspective. The main results for this study was found by observing 45 publications from one Facebook group with the mission to clean up a beach in Ireland.  The observation showed that publications posted in the group varied between subjects concerning the constant litter and contamination on the beach too publications designed to inform about possible or direct causes of the problem. The main result of this study was an observation that a recurring way of motivating the group members to participate in the Facebook group was through emotionally charged content designed to provoke some kind of reaction. The engagement however is driven by positiveness and unconditional encouragement between the participants, negative vibes are not answered upon. Furthermore the study found that the urge to participate and contribute gives people a satisfactory feeling of achievement. Therefore activist groups like the one being researched in this study are important not just for the environment itself but also for the individual. The presented material in this study could be used for further research within this subject.

The master's thesis deals with the changes of values presented in the connecting studio entries of Sundays morning's programmes for children and the youth of the broadcasting of the Czechoslovak and Czech Television from the 1980's up to present, i.e. 2015. It refers to the programmes such as Studio Kamarád, Studio Rosa, Jůhele neděle, Hřiště 7 etc. The 30-year long analysed period is divided into the three time periods - 1980s (1980-1989), 1990's (1990-1999) and the 21st century (2000-2015). The results of the research are compared in the last chapter of the master's thesis. Also, the changes of the selected values groups are described (for example nature and environment, healthy lifestyle etc.). The master's thesis also secondarily deals with how the names, anchor-men and performing puppets of the programmes and the design of the studio have changed.

Dada uma aplicação f: B -> A entre duas C*-álgebras, o cone dessa aplicação, Cf, é o conjunto formado pelos pares (b,g) pertencentes à soma direta da C*-álgebra B com o cone CA tais que f(b) = g(0), sendo CA o cone de A. Neste trabalho estudamos o funtor determinado pela associação da sequência exata curta 0 -> SA -> Cf -> B -> 0 para cada *-homomorfismo f: B -> A, e demonstramos que esse funtor é exato. Caracterizamos as aplicações de conexão associadas à sequência exata 0 -> SA -> Cf -> B -> 0, mostrando que a aplicação do índice é dada por tAK1(f) e que a aplicação exponencial é dada por bAK0(f), sendo tA o isomorfismo entre K1(A) e K0(SA) e bA a aplicação de Bott. Por fim, usando que toda sequência exata curta de C*-álgebras pode ser vista na forma 0 -> Ker f -> B -> A -> 0, mostramos que as aplicações de conexão d1 e d0 associadas a cada sequência exata curta podem ser dadas por dn = Kn+1(j)-1 Kn+1(i) hn, em que j é a inclusão do núcleo de f em Cf, i é a inclusão da suspensão SA também em Cf, hn = bA e h1 = tA . / If f: B A is a map between the C*-algebras A and B, the mapping cone is the set of pairs (b,g) in the direct sum of B and CA such that f(b) = g(0), where CA is the cone of A. In this work, we study the functor determined by the assignment of the exact sequence 0 SA Cf B 0 to each *-homomorphism f: B -> A, and we show that this functor is exact. We characterize the connecting maps associated with the short exact sequence 0 SA Cf B 0 and we prove that its index map is tA K1(f) and that its exponential map is bA K0(f), where tA is the isomorphism between K1(A) and K0(SA), and bA is the Bott map. Finally, using that every short exact sequence of C*-algebras can be seen as 0 Ker f B (f ) A 0, we prove that the connecting maps, d1 and d0, associated with a short exact sequence are given by dn = Kn+1(j)-1 Kn+1(i) hn, where j is the inclusion of f\'s kernel in Cf, i is the inclusion of the suspension SA in Cf, hn = bA e h1 = tA .

Made available in DSpace on 2016-04-29T14:27:19Z (GMT). No. of bitstreams: 1 Maria da Gloria Melo de Souza.pdf: 1348138 bytes, checksum: 7b3fbf342baf7cdea458863b14c0fcc0 (MD5) Previous issue date: 2011-10-11 / The objective of this work is making a critical analysis of the Divine Office of Communities, which is a proposal for the Liturgy of the Hours inculturated. The Divine Office of Communities, for over two decades of existence, has been a reference to communal prayer, which unites the richness of the ancient tradition of prayer of the Hours of the Church and the faith experiences of ecclesial communities, in dialogue with popular piety. The background motivation of this work is the realization of the need for a deeper critical analysis of the Divine Office of Communities. Specifying: the first part, offers an overview of the Divine Office of Communities, remembers its history, presents briefly the Hours of Office, its structure and elements, gestures and symbolic actions, music, ministries in the celebration of the craft and elements of inculturation found therein. The second part, which is the body of work consists of two phases: the description of instrumental analysis and application of this instrumental. The third part is devoted to the practice of the Divine Office of the Communities, their celebratory practice: some reports are presented to communities, groups and many people who celebrate this Office in the community or pray in private. We conclude that, truly, the Divine Office of Communities is a valuable proposal for Liturgy of the Hours inculturated and deserve to be approved by CNBB and recognized by the Apostolic See, as an alternative book Liturgy of the Hours for the people / O objetivo do presente trabalho é fazer a análise crítica do Ofício Divino das Comunidades, que é uma proposta de Liturgia das Horas inculturada. A primeira publicação deste livro litúrgico brasileiro data de 1988, e o mesmo já se encontra em sua décima quarta edição (2007). O Ofício Divino das Comunidades, ao longo de mais de duas décadas de existência, vem sendo uma referência de oração comunitária, que une as riquezas da antiga tradição da Oração das Horas da Igreja e as experiências de fé das comunidades eclesiais, em diálogo com a piedade popular. Este Ofício devolveu ao povo simples a possibilidade de celebrar no ritmo das horas, como o era nos primeiros séculos. A motivação de fundo desta tese foi a constatação da necessidade de uma análise crítica mais profunda do Ofício Divino das Comunidades. Maria da Penha Carpanedo, que pertence à equipe que elaborou este Ofício, e se dedicou, desde o início, e continua se dedicando à divulgação do mesmo, se ocupou de seu estudo, em sua dissertação de Mestrado intitulada: Ofício Divino das Comunidades, Liturgia das Horas inculturada (2002). No presente trabalho, analisa-se criticamente este Ofício, levando também em consideração a sua prática celebrativa. Especificando: na primeira parte, oferece-se uma visão de conjunto do Ofício Divino das Comunidades: recorda-se a sua história, apresenta-se brevemente as Horas deste Ofício, sua estrutura e elementos, seus gestos e ações simbólicas, a música, os ministérios na celebração do Ofício e os elementos de inculturação que nele se encontram. A segunda parte, que é o corpo do trabalho, compõe-se de dois momentos: a descrição do instrumental de análise e a aplicação deste instrumental. O referencial teórico do primeiro momento é a tradição da Liturgia das Horas, a sua história ao longo dos séculos. No segundo momento, aplica-se o instrumental de análise ao Ofício Divino das Comunidades; confronta-se, compara-se a sua estrutura e os seus elementos com a tradição da Liturgia das Horas. A terceira parte do trabalho é dedicada à práxis do Ofício Divino das Comunidades, à sua prática celebrativa: são apresentados alguns relatos de comunidades, grupos diversos e pessoas que celebram este Ofício em comunidade ou o rezam em particular. Conclui-se que, verdadeiramente, o Ofício Divino das Comunidades é uma proposta valiosa de Liturgia das Horas inculturada, merecendo ser aprovado pela CNBB e reconhecido pela Sé Apostólica, como livro alternativo de Liturgia das Horas para o povo

Dada uma aplicação f: B -> A entre duas C*-álgebras, o cone dessa aplicação, Cf, é o conjunto formado pelos pares (b,g) pertencentes à soma direta da C*-álgebra B com o cone CA tais que f(b) = g(0), sendo CA o cone de A. Neste trabalho estudamos o funtor determinado pela associação da sequência exata curta 0 -> SA -> Cf -> B -> 0 para cada *-homomorfismo f: B -> A, e demonstramos que esse funtor é exato. Caracterizamos as aplicações de conexão associadas à sequência exata 0 -> SA -> Cf -> B -> 0, mostrando que a aplicação do índice é dada por tAK1(f) e que a aplicação exponencial é dada por bAK0(f), sendo tA o isomorfismo entre K1(A) e K0(SA) e bA a aplicação de Bott. Por fim, usando que toda sequência exata curta de C*-álgebras pode ser vista na forma 0 -> Ker f -> B -> A -> 0, mostramos que as aplicações de conexão d1 e d0 associadas a cada sequência exata curta podem ser dadas por dn = Kn+1(j)-1 Kn+1(i) hn, em que j é a inclusão do núcleo de f em Cf, i é a inclusão da suspensão SA também em Cf, hn = bA e h1 = tA . / If f: B A is a map between the C*-algebras A and B, the mapping cone is the set of pairs (b,g) in the direct sum of B and CA such that f(b) = g(0), where CA is the cone of A. In this work, we study the functor determined by the assignment of the exact sequence 0 SA Cf B 0 to each *-homomorphism f: B -> A, and we show that this functor is exact. We characterize the connecting maps associated with the short exact sequence 0 SA Cf B 0 and we prove that its index map is tA K1(f) and that its exponential map is bA K0(f), where tA is the isomorphism between K1(A) and K0(SA), and bA is the Bott map. Finally, using that every short exact sequence of C*-algebras can be seen as 0 Ker f B (f ) A 0, we prove that the connecting maps, d1 and d0, associated with a short exact sequence are given by dn = Kn+1(j)-1 Kn+1(i) hn, where j is the inclusion of f\'s kernel in Cf, i is the inclusion of the suspension SA in Cf, hn = bA e h1 = tA .

Backchanneling – maintaining real-time online conversations alongside the primary group activity or live spoken remarks – is a growing part of our mobile-enhanced, networked world. Backchanneling is now prominent in many contexts, including presidential debates, conferences, and classrooms. As such, backchanneling offers possibilities and challenges for communication scholars, including carnival, collaboration, bricolage, and performance. This panel will present various theories and practices of backchanneling and encourages backchanneling from audience members through the Twitter hashtag #csca14bc.

The purpose of this study was to explore the processes of hope in informal caregivers of palliative patients. Interviews were conducted with caregivers who were living with and currently providing care to a palliative patient at home. Saturation was reached with 10 caregivers, five females and five males, from 2 cities in Saskatchewan, Canada. <p>The design of this qualitative study was Glasers (2001) grounded theory. Broad, unstructured face to face audio taped interviews were conducted in the participants homes. Interviews were transcribed verbatim and analyzed using constant-comparative method of analysis in order to identify the main concern of the participants related to hope, and the basic social processes used to resolve that concern. <p>Eroding hope was the main concern relating to hope during caregiving for a palliative patient. Eroding hope was a result of bad days, negative messages, and experiences with the health care system. The participants deal with eroding hope by using the basic social process of hanging on to hope. Hanging on to hope has 4 sub-processes: a)doing what you have to do, b)living in the moment, c)staying positive, and d)writing your own story. The support of friends, family, and health care professionals and connecting with something bigger and stronger were sub-processes of hanging on to hope that together directly affect the other sub-processes.<p>The findings of this study have direct application for the care and support of informal caregivers providing palliative care at home, as a basis for assessment and interventions that will assist caregivers to hang on to hope. Nurses and other health care professionals need to recognize and value the experience of hope for caregivers by addressing, teaching, and reinforcing the sub-processes and ways of hanging on to hope into their practice.

The purpose of this study was to explore the processes of hope in informal caregivers of palliative patients. Interviews were conducted with caregivers who were living with and currently providing care to a palliative patient at home. Saturation was reached with 10 caregivers, five females and five males, from 2 cities in Saskatchewan, Canada. <p>The design of this qualitative study was Glasers (2001) grounded theory. Broad, unstructured face to face audio taped interviews were conducted in the participants homes. Interviews were transcribed verbatim and analyzed using constant-comparative method of analysis in order to identify the main concern of the participants related to hope, and the basic social processes used to resolve that concern. <p>Eroding hope was the main concern relating to hope during caregiving for a palliative patient. Eroding hope was a result of bad days, negative messages, and experiences with the health care system. The participants deal with eroding hope by using the basic social process of hanging on to hope. Hanging on to hope has 4 sub-processes: a)doing what you have to do, b)living in the moment, c)staying positive, and d)writing your own story. The support of friends, family, and health care professionals and connecting with something bigger and stronger were sub-processes of hanging on to hope that together directly affect the other sub-processes.<p>The findings of this study have direct application for the care and support of informal caregivers providing palliative care at home, as a basis for assessment and interventions that will assist caregivers to hang on to hope. Nurses and other health care professionals need to recognize and value the experience of hope for caregivers by addressing, teaching, and reinforcing the sub-processes and ways of hanging on to hope into their practice.

The influence of the cross-strait matrimony is not only to the parties theirselves, but also to the problems of complexsive population policy, the allocation of internal social resources, safeguard against noational interests, the consideration of the safety of national defense and foreigners treatment. If the cross-strait matrimony asise disputes and gets into the litigation procedure, the court do not deal with it appropriately, it will cause the damage of parties¡¦ rights and interests, the influence of the mutually preferential relationship of cross-strait judicial systems and deteriorate relationship of Cross-Strait. For this reason, it is very important to solve the cross-strait matrimony cases properly. The law of the cross-strait matrimony cases is not complete, the court is not clearly how to probe into and solve problems in the cross-strait matrimony cases. By the viewpoints of trail practice and conflict of laws, the nature of the cross-strait matrimony cases is equivalent to the generally foreign matrimony cases what is called international identity disputes, and the court confronts the problems of the cross-strait matrimony cases similarly to international identity disputes. The theories, legislative and precendent of conflict of laws of international identity disputes is also applicable to the cross-strait matrimony cases, therefore, it will contribute to solve the problems. This article introduces legislatives of every nation, international convention and judicial practice, from the viewpoints of legislative policy and trial practice to analyze the court in Taiwan district how to decide the problems of the delimintation of jurisdiction and the conflict of laws of the cross-strait matrimony cases.

This thesis studies how architecture and planning influence community living through relationships between public spaces, housing, and circulation that focus on stimulating social activities for the betterment of service industry workers’ way of life. Our built environment can not only connect people to one another or to activities or to places, but it can also isolate people. For the service-based populace of Lake Louise, Alberta, isolation is a recurring factor in various aspects of their lives. The design attempts to establish connections between the people and the community, to eradicate the barriers that fragment the community without neglecting the necessity of refuge for the individual.