The idea of International Division of Labor (IDL) came along with the diffusion of the capitalism as production way. However, had a IDL background in the block of socialist countries that if it organized since the scope of the Council for the Economic Mutual Assistance (CMEA). Throughout the decades where the CMEA was effective, the countries that were part of the Council had created an important scene of interdependences uncountable to the exchanges of merchandises and services, economic control, promotion of cooperation institutions and specialization, and an infrastructure in which if they supported the economic relations between the members. However, chain instead of net interdependences no if show mature and solid to resist, without being damaged, to the re-approach with the capitalist countries, from the Seventies and to the collapse of the real socialism in the Nineties. Concerning this aspect, we believe that the referring limitations to the CMEA have origin in the historical and structural formation of the proper Council. Thus, this work aims to analyze the trajectory of four decades of existence of the CMEA (1949-1991) from its beddings and proper structures of functioning and to point elements that can have contributed for the process of weakness and posterior dissolution of the Council. / A idéia de Divisão Internacional do Trabalho (DIT) surgiu com a difusão do capitalismo como modo de produção. Contudo, houve historicamente uma DIT no bloco de países socialistas que se organizou desde o âmbito do Conselho para o Auxílio Mútuo Econômico (CAME). Ao longo das décadas em que esteve vigente o CAME, os países que constituíam o Conselho criaram um importante cenário de interdependências em relação às trocas de mercadorias e serviços, regulação econômica, promoção de instituições de cooperação e especialização, e uma infraestrutura na qual se apoiavam as relações econômicas entre os membros. No entanto, esta rede de interdependências não se mostrou madura e sólida para resistir, sem abalos, à reaproximação com os países capitalistas, a partir dos anos setenta e ao colapso do socialismo real nos anos noventa. Nesse sentido, acreditamos que as limitações referentes ao CAME têm origem na formação histórica e estrutural do próprio Conselho. Dessa forma, este trabalho tem como objetivo analisar a trajetória de quatro décadas de existência do CAME (1949-1991) a partir de seus fundamentos e estruturas próprias de funcionamento e apontar elementos que possam ter contribuído para o processo de enfraquecimento e posterior dissolução do Conselho. / Mestre em Economia

My thesis closely analyzes the shi poetry of the Song dynasty philosopher Zhu Xi (1130-1200). I look at its deep structure, especially the tensions embedded therein between literature and philosophy, and between his inner mind and the external world, manifested in ways different from what he taught in his philosophical works. Although his poetry itself is not considered to be aesthetically outstanding, I suggest that it is crucial to a better understanding of the evolution of Zhu’s philosophical project on the relationship between humans and the natural world. Zhu Xi wanted to establish and defend a coherent and practical self-cultivation theory, which would enable people to recognize the dao through daily experiences. Nevertheless, in his poetry production, he was facing a long-entrenched influential poetic tradition with its emphasis on the outer world described by embellished words and spontaneous overflow of emotions, while leaving an open end for the meanings or less discriminatively appealing to the Daoist or Buddhist idea of transcendence, the logic of which fundamentally contradicts that of daoxue construction. This made it impossible to achieve the dao in a this-worldly fashion. The contradiction had to be reconciled by Zhu Xi in his poems, an issue that he actually wrestled with throughout his life. Consequently, the style of Zhu Xi’s poetry was differentiated from both that of other Neo-Confucians and indeed that of any other poets in Chinese history. In his poetic texts, the tension between the outer world, inner emotions and philosophical inclination is more intensified, and the exploration of the relationship between man and nature more focused and conscious. In this thesis, I present an aesthetic world of Zhu Xi beyond all his ambiguous philosophical discussions, unfavorable comments on poetry, and his profoundly contradictory attitudes towards versifying.

In the West architectural historiography, or writing on architectural history, can be considered as a modern practice. Its emergence accompanied with the development of modern nation states. Architecture’s reflection on its historical texts came to find particular expression in the search for the origins of architecture. The formation of oriental architectural history tended to follow this pattern. Oriental architectural historiography was initiated by a Japanese scholar, Chūta Itō. In his formulation, the origins of Japanese architecture were linked not only with Chinese and Indian architecture, but also with Classical Greek architecture. In addition, Itō’s theoretical formulation of architectural history was also followed by other Japanese scholars, and it informed those later scholars who studied Taiwanese architectural history. That is, the formulations and classification systems that Itō set out for Japanese architecture framed subsequent scholarship on the architecture of other parts of East Asia, including Taiwan. The system that Itō established has been widely regarded as being based on modern and scientific academic research. This thesis investigates Itō’s system, its significance for architectural scholarship in other parts of East, as well as its claimed scientific basis. The thesis pays particular attention to the architectural history of Taiwan in the Japanese colonial period. The thesis hypothesises that the historiographical tradition that Itō’s work established was based on an unbalanced colonial relationship of power and uneven structure of authority, It explores how authenticity in East Asian architecture was authorised, and how hidden ideologies and methodologies lie behind these historiographical practices. This is the first ambition of the thesis. The examination of Japanese construction of oriental and Taiwanese architectural history in this thesis pays particular attention to the context of Japanese colonialism. In doing so it draws on a range of contemporary postcolonial theoretical perspectives. In addition, the particular kind of oriental colonialism, as a materialised colonial medium, Japanese writing on oriental and Taiwanese architectural history provides an additional perspective on that current and recent postcolonial criticism expressed through such concepts as Edward Said’s orientalism, Homi Bhabha’s hybridity and Gayatri Spivak’s strategic essentialism. At a theoretical level, the thesis argues that since these concepts emerged from the colonial/anti-colonial operation and negotiation between the west and its colonies, a refined analysis is required for thinking through Japanese colonialism. To this end, the thesis supplements postcolonial theory with the idea of oriental orientalism as developed by Yuko Kikuchi. In so doing, the thesis aims to contribute to an enriched discussion of contemporary postcolonial criticism in general, and as it applies to East Asian in particular. The exploration of architectural history as the subject of a wider colonial operation and the revision of the core conceptual tools of postcolonial criticism in the context of Japanese colonialism in East Asian, and Taiwan, provides further possibilities for the the construction of identity in those formerly colonised subject in places such as Taiwan. A postcolonial reading of Japanese writing on architectural history shows both the limitation of postcolonial criticism, and to question the framework of architectural discourse in the discipline. This project has to be based on an inquiry into the way in which the other’s architecture has been formulated and constructed in the discipline of architecture in the light of postcolonial criticism. Without such an inquiry, we are unable to open the metaphorical ‘space’ to negotiate the self-writing of Taiwanese subjects on their own architecture and architectural history.

The thesis deals with the legal status of the qiȳan as slaves in Islam; describes their nationalities, education and training as singers, instrumentalists and versifiers. It considers their place in the cultural life of the host society. A substantial part of their poetry with particular attention to some of the leading figures is reproduced in translation. A review of that poetry is included, showing the bulk of it to consist of clever epigrams exchanged in public or semi-public maj̄alis, bearing the hallmark of virtuosity and social jousting or party games. Another theme is that the introduction of the qiȳan into the Abbasid cultural life led to the development of elegiac-erotic poetry. A parallel review of the musical scene, with special reference to some leading exponents, shows the influence of the qiȳan in the development of new “popular”, unconventional styles of singing. The institution of the qiȳan in all its artistic manifestations is viewed as essentially a business catering for men in pursuit of pleasure: caliphs, aristocrats and, most commonly, the class of cultured well-to-do chancery scribes. The bulk of the poetry which the established men poets composed in praise of the qiȳan is seen as publicity material, and substantially produced to commission. The effect of the qiȳan on the free-born women of their age, as well as historically, is considered; and some comparison is drawn between them as poets and singers. By way of further comparison the geisha and the hetaira of Ancient Greece are alluded to. A chapter is devoted to the decline and fall of the qiȳan institution in the East and its partial transfer to Arab Spain.

BACKGROUND: Randomized controlled trials show acupuncture and acupressure support anesthesia management by decreasing anxiety, opioid requirements and treating post-operative nausea and vomiting. Acupuncture and acupressure have demonstrated clinical usefulness and received governmental support (NIH, PPACA, WHO, U.S. Military), but have not yet diffused into mainstream anesthesia practice. This study examined US anesthesia providers' perceptions of acupuncture and acupressure. METHODS: Ninety-six anesthesiology departments stratified by geographic region (Northeast, South, West, and Midwest) and institution type (university medical centers, community hospitals, children’s hospitals, and VA hospitals) were selected for participation in an anonymous, online survey. The target sample was 1,728 providers of which N = 292 (54% anesthesiologists, 44% CRNAs, 2% AAs) responded yielding an overall 17% response rate. RESULTS: Spearman’s correlation coefficient revealed a statistically significant correlation between acupuncture and geographic region, with the West having the highest predisposition toward acupuncture use (rs = 0.159, p = 0.007). Females are more likely to use acupuncture than men (rs = -.188, p = 0.002). Age yielded a moderate effect size with providers between the ages of 31-50 years old experiencing the best outcomes administering acupuncture (rs = 0.65, 95% CI = 2.79, 3.06). A strong effect size exists between acupuncture and country of pre-anesthesia training (rs = 1.00, 95% CI = 1.08, 1.16). Some providers have used acupuncture (27%) and acupressure (18%) with positive outcomes, however the majority of providers have not used these modalities, but would consider using them (54%, SD = 1.44 acupuncture; 60%, SD = 1.32 acupressure). Seventy-six percent of respondents would like acupuncture education and 74% would like acupressure education (SD = 0.43, SD = 0.44, respectively). Lack of scientific evidence (79%, SD = 0.73) and unavailability of credentialed providers (71%, SD = 0.92) were the primary barriers. CONCLUSIONS: While most U.S. anesthesia providers have not used these modalities, they still report a favorable perception of acupuncture/acupressure’s role as part of an anesthetic and the majority of providers express an interest in receiving education. This study adds to the body of acupuncture and acupressure research by providing insight into anesthesia providers’ perceptions of these alternative medicine modalities.

memoria para optar al título de Periodista / Tras el reciente boom del K-Pop en Chile y Latinoamérica, el presente trabajo nace con el objetivo de indagar en las razones del por qué un significativo número de jóvenes se identifica con la videomúsica coreana y japonesa en Chile, especialmente en la ciudad de Santiago. Consideramos también a Japón porque es la base para la ramificación de todos los gustos relacionados con las culturas populares asiáticas. Es por ello que tomando el concepto de videmúsica desarrollado por el profesor Rafael Del Villar, se describe la implicación corporal con este producto audiovisual a través de la combinación energética de la imagen, música y cuerpo, lo que va a devenir en la configuración de una cierta identidad en el sujeto espectador. Todo esto, tomando en cuenta el escenario general de nuestra relación formal con Asia Pacífico, el imperio que hoy conforman las redes sociales y la influencia de la animé en el nacimiento de una verdadera micro cultura de consumo e intercambio alternativo. Luego, se proceden a investigar los “mundillos” de la música japonesa y coreana con reporteo en los espacios clave, redes sociales, revisión de prensa, Internet y bibliografía para luego profundizar con los protagonistas del relato sus vivencias personales, razones de gusto y su papel en el desarrollo de ambas escenas. El segundo capítulo se propone, además de lo planteado anteriormente, una revisión “histórica” de los hitos que han marcado a la escena de la música nipona en Chile- como los primeros conciertos de japoneses- para después dar el pase a la explosión coreana. Aquí será relevante su contextualización a nivel mundial y su presencia en Chile con tiendas, eventos y grupos tributo, lo que ayudará a fortalecer una apuesta diplomática que ve a su música como una herramienta poderosa para posicionarse en el globo. Por supuesto que también se destacan las diferencias entre Japón y Corea en ese sentido. Finalmente, llegamos a las conclusiones. Lo fundamental es entender que dentro de un “mundillo” que se dice alternativo, el desarrollo de la globalización y las redes sociales potencia una oferta de identidades que a la larga, igual terminan recreando las disputas del mundo real. Una alternativa espiritual -que se valida por la propia búsqueda- y una convertida en producto, que aprovecha el poder de la red para imponer un ideal de perfección que sólo hace que el sujeto sea productivo al sistema. Todo esto, enfrentándose a visiones conservadoras que parecen no entender que hoy los discursos y posturas radicales ya no existen para validar identidades. Y que tampoco están localizadas en territorios fijos. Una nueva forma de enfrentar la vida que, al parecer, se conjuga con los cambios que exige el mañana. En definitiva, enjuiciamos la postura con la que generalemente se ha tratado este tema en los medios de comunicación y donde la triada cuerpo, imagen y música es primordial en esta nueva búsqueda identitaria.

The research aims to provide an alternative working methodology from the perspective of a contemporary Chinese artist, not a calligrapher, to answer the research question: how does one create new works of calligraphy an art so burdened with historical tradition? This is practice based research; the designed pattern of study aims to test and to exemplify the relationship, and also most importantly based on the nature of the investigation and practical necessity, the strategy of the research project is implemented in a dialectical construction as the title of the thesis suggests.

La India siembre preocupada por su salvación eterna, creía firmemente que la vida de este mundo debía ser olvidada, para prepararse a la vida futura, y así trataba de combatir la obra del Creador, contrariando las necesidades humanas y reduciéndolo todo a un espiritualismo imposible. Señala que el espiritualismo de la India hizo que el hombre olvidándose de este mundo pensase tan sólo en el cielo, y permaneciese inmóvil sin adelanto y sin progreso. Considera que Buda no investigó las antiguas tradiciones y formó una doctrina que no correspondía a inspiración alguna del cielo, era impotente para introducir el respeto a las autoridades legítimamente constituidas y a la tolerancia y libertad de ideas. Sostiene que la religión contribuyó también a afianzar el régimen del privilegio, régimen que se oponía a la formación de nacionalidades, porque no reconociéndose los mismos derechos en todos lo asociados, ni concediéndoseles idénticas garantías para el ejercicio de sus derechos quedaban destruidos los elementos que constituyen una nación. / Tesis

O presente estudo foi conduzido na Floresta Nacional do Tapajós (FLONA) (2°51'S 54°58'W) localizado no km 67 nos anos de 2003 e 2004. O objetivo foi avaliar as mudanças na composição isotópica do carbono respirado por uma floresta e seus componentes (δ13CR), além da composição isotópica do material orgânico (δ13C) de folhas, solo, serapilheira e madeira morta. A técnica da reta de Keeling e a equação de Farquhar foram utilizadas para determinar o valor de δ13CR e para estimar o valor de ci/ca, respectivamente. De acordo com os resultados, o δ13C respirado pelo ecossistema foi significativamente influenciado pela sazonalidade em 2003. O δ13C das folhas apresentou uma estratificação significativa ao longo do perfil vertical, apresentando valores mais enriquecidos no topo de dossel. O valor médio de ci/ca apresentou um aumento vertical no sentido do sub-bosque. As correlações encontradas entre os valores de δ13C respirado com temperatura, DPV, RFA e precipitação indicam uma estreita relação entre as trocas gasosas e variabilidade climática local, onde a intensificação nas amostragens ao longo de dois anos consecutivos confirmou as diferenças sazonais observadas anteriormente. A definição dos padrões isotópicos de um ecossistema em diferentes condições climáticas é de fundamental importância para a melhor compreensão do ciclo do carbono, desde uma folha até o ecossistema; especialmente na região Amazônica onde as atividades antrópicas têm aumentado significativamente, fortalecendo o cenário de mudanças no clima. / This study was conducted in 2003 and 2004 at the km 67 old growth forest in the Tapajós National Forest (2 ° 51'S 54 ° 58'W). The objective was measure the carbon isotope ratio (13C/12C) of respired CO2 from the entire ecosystem and isotope composition of organic components leaves, soil, litter and dead wood. The Keeling plot technique and Farquhar's leaf model was used to examine the physiological drivers of the isotopic composition of these components as well as the seasonal response for them. A variation of respired δ13CR - CO2 by the ecosystem was well related with precipitation variation, VPD and PAR, and a significant seasonal difference was found in 2003. The δ13C of leaf organic matter showed a clear stratification along the vertical profile. The estimated ci/ca ratio values showed significant differences between heights and seasons. The results indicated that the isotopic composition of respired CO2 and organic matter was sensitive to microclimatic variations; so far the δ13C values can be used to understand how environmental changes can affect the carbon cycle at ecosystem scale.

Thesis advisor: Ted I. K. Youn / Independent professional schools were a significant part of higher education in the United States until the rise of universities at the beginning of the 20th century. In the 21st century, the overwhelming majority of professional schools are indeed affiliated with universities; however there are a growing number of professional schools in variety of fields that are independent. The institutional perspective from organizational theory suggests these schools, like all organizations, must be creating and maintaining legitimacy in order to survive. This multiple case study explores how independent professional schools of acupuncture and Oriental medicine (AOM) demonstrate legitimacy over time. Analysis was focused on temporal patterns, correlations, and interdependencies between and/or among particular legitimizing activities within institutions, and global patterns of legitimizing activities across different institutions. Data were analyzed with specific reference to the possibility that there are multiple alternative paths to legitimacy outside of isomorphism with educational myths and structures. Findings included identification of higher education, health care, context, the profession, and business as the five arenas in which AOM schools signal their legitimacy, as well as general patterns of signaling to these arenas across all institutions over the past twenty years. Signals in each arena ebb and flow between relatively narrow limits, and it is not possible for schools to increase their signals in all areas simultaneously. Over time, the business and academic signals are generally increasing, contextual and professional signals decreasing, and health care remains fairly stable. This research marks an initial effort bring scholarly awareness both to schools of acupuncture and Oriental medicine to independent professional schools as a group. It offers support for the idea that there are multiple avenues for demonstrating legitimacy, and suggests a model for the arenas in which legitimacy operates for independent professional schools. In addition, this research articulated the concept of multi-liminality as both a characteristic of independent professional schools and an important feature for future research. / Thesis (PhD) — Boston College, 2012. / Submitted to: Boston College. Lynch School of Education. / Discipline: Educational Leadership and Higher Education.