Pour une politique des émotions - Le bilan

International audienceLa section 8 du 13ème Congrès de l'Association française de science politique (juin 2015 – Aix en Provence) a été consa-crée à la place des émotions dans la politique. Légèrement dépassés par le succès initial de l'appel à communication (plus de cinquante réponses), ses initiateurs Alain Faure et Emmanuel Négrier ont sélectionné 25 textes en optant pour une organisation des débats en quatre séquences : d'abord trois temps de discussion thématisés, animés à chaque fois par deux lecteurs critiques (Christian Le Bart & Sophie Wa-hnich pour les mobilisations; Crystal Cordel & Christophe Traïni pour l'action publique; Philippe Braud & Florence Delmotte pour le leadership), ensuite une table ronde réu-nissant huit « grands témoins » dans une perspective inter-disciplinaire (Philippe Braud, Crystal Cordell, Florence Del-motte, George Marcus, Jean-Louis Marie, Christophe Traïni, Yves Schemeil & Sophie Wahnich). La principale difficulté de l'exercice concernait le timing particulièrement serré des échanges et les temps de parole réduits accordés aux com-municants. Ces derniers n'ont en effet pas présenté leur texte en tribune. Un carnet de recherche a été dédié à la rencontre EMOPOL dans lequel toutes les communications ont été mises en ligne fin avril (rubrique Programme). Il a été décidé de proposer un résumé des communications sur un mode commando en ouverture des trois séquences (90 secondes par texte…) puis de donner la parole aux lecteurs critiques et d'ouvrir l'échange avec la salle (sachant que presque tous les communicants étaient présents). A l'heure du bilan, on retiendra que la mission de faire discuter ensemble 40 spécia-listes sur 6 heures de rencontre relève de la gageure. Pour autant, l'objectif initial consistant à susciter des boites de dialogue a plutôt bien fonctionné. La question des émotions en politique constitue un objet et un champ de recherche assez mal balisés et pour le moins controversés. La section a permis de poser les jalons d'une scène intellectuelle ouverte sur des terrains parfois inédits en science politique tout en montrant les interactions possi-bles entre différentes sensibilités analyti-ques. Afin d'en présenter très brièvement les grandes lignes, cette synthèse pro-cède par un bref récit chronologique en cinq saynètes. Pour revenir à l'ambiance studieuse mais souvent rieuse des débats, n'hésitez pas à consulter le web : la ren-contre a été retransmise en streaming et il reste une double trace de ces images sur Youtube 23/06/2015 ; 24/06/2015). Comme vous le constaterez, l'option vidéo était expérimen-tale : d'une part, il manque dans les deux vidéos l'inter-vention d'ouverture (l'émotion sans doute au moment de cliquer sur le bouton « enregistrer »), d'autre part l'image et le son sont de mauvaise qualité, avec notamment quel-ques contrejours éblouissants pour les interventions de la salle. Malgré tout, c'est un matériau précieux sur un temps de recherche vécu, de l'avis de tous, avec beaucoup de cha-leur et de passion… Nous évoquerons en guise de conclusion quelques pistes prolonger cette dynamique collective dans les mois qui viennent

Structure and reorientational dynamics of 1-F-adamantane

The polymorphism and the dynamics of a simple rigid molecule (1-fluoro-adamantane) have been studied by means of X-ray powder diffraction and broadband dielectric spectroscopy. At temperatures below the melting point, the molecule forms an orientationally disordered Phase I with a cubic-centered structure (Phase I, Fm (3) over barm, Z = 4). This phase possesses eight equilibrium positions for the fluorine atom, with equal occupancy factors of 1/8. A solid-solid phase transition to a low-temperature tetragonal phase (Phase II, P (4) over bar2(1)c, Z = 2) reduces the statistical disorder to only four possible equivalent sites for the fluorine atom, with fractional occupancies of 1/4. The dynamics has been rationalized under the constraints imposed by the space group of the crystal structure determined by powder X-ray diffraction. The dielectric spectroscopy study reveals that the statistical disorder in Phase II is dynamic in character and is associated with reorientational jumps along the two-and three-fold axes. In the dielectric loss spectra, the cooperative (alpha) relaxation exhibits a shoulder on the high-frequency side. This remarkable finding clearly reveals the existence of two intrinsic reorientational processes associated with the exchange of the F atom along the four sites. In addition to suchPeer ReviewedPostprint (published version

Hepatic intra-arterial versus intravenous fotemustine in patients with liver metastases from uveal melanoma (EORTC 18021): a multicentric randomized trial

Despite an improved antitumor efficacy as noticed by an enhanced response rate and an improved progression-free survival, the hepatic intra-arterial fotemustine did not increase the overall survival of uveal melanoma patients with liver metastases only. We propose to consider intrahepatic treatment as an experimental approac

Visibilidad de las mujeres en el ciclo de vida del desarrollo de software

The visibility of women in the labor context of software production is very weak, due to their low participation and socio-cultural difficulties to grow in the labor context. This article aims to show women's role and contribution in the whole life cycle of software development and thus promote gender equity and equality in this area. Methodologically, we have taken the systematic mapping technique to search in the technical literature as a basis. This allows us to obtain a comprehensive view of the work related to gender gaps women face in their work performance in software manufacturing. To complement this study, a form including closed questions was designed to obtain information about the role women play in software production and their expectations in terms of their professional contribution in this field. The main findings allow us to infer that there are biases when defining leaders and roles in software development. It is hoped that the findings of this study will provide inspiring information for women who wish to lead teams in the field of software development by showing the reduction of gender gaps and the possibility of successfully exercising leadership in this field.La visibilidad de las mujeres en el contexto laboral de la producción de software se observa muy débil, debido a su escasa participación y dificultades socioculturales para crecer en el contexto laboral. El propósito de este artículo es, evidenciar el rol y aporte de las mujeres en todo el ciclo de vida del desarrollo de Software y así contribuir a promover la equidad y la igualdad de género en esta área de fabricación de software. Metodológicamente se ha tomado como base la técnica de mapeo sistemático para búsqueda en la literatura técnica. Esto nos permite obtener una visión integral de los trabajos relacionados con las brechas de género que enfrentan las mujeres en su desempeño laboral en la fabricación de software. Para complementar este estudio, se diseñó un formulario que incluye preguntas cerradas para obtener información sobre el rol que desempeñan las mujeres en la producción de software y sus expectativas personales en términos de su contribución profesional en este campo. Los principales hallazgos nos permiten inferir que existe sesgos a la hora de definir líderes y roles en el desarrollo de software. Se espera que los hallazgos de este estudio proporcionen información inspiradora para las mujeres que anhelan liderar equipos de trabajo en el campo del Desarrollo de Software, al evidenciar la reducción de las brechas de género y la posibilidad de ejercer el liderazgo de manera exitosa en este ámbito.Facultad de Informátic

The Multidimensional Pseudo Spin Model and its Application to Phase Transitions in Layered Perovskites

Pseudo spins with dimensionality larger than two may be used to describe disordered molecular, or ionomolecular, crystals in which the molecules have several equivalent orientations. We show that such models predict complex ordering schemes for these crystals, we describe the various problems related to the construction of these schemes and apply this technique in detail to the case of NH3(CH2)sNH3CdC1an4d briefly to other similar layered perovskites

Exploring the Potentialities of Cellulose Aerogels and Cryogels as Food Ingredients

Aerogels are unique nanostructured solid materials, showing extremely low density (0.01-0.2 g/cm3), high specific surface area (200-400 m2/g) and high porosity (>90%). Aerogels can be prepared from different biopolymers, such as proteins and carbohydrates. In this context, cellulose, produced from agro-industrial vegetable waste by closed-loop technologies, is a good candidate for developing food-grade aerogels. The latter could represent novel fiber-rich ingredients able to exert peculiar functionalities in foods. Nevertheless, up to now, no studies have investigated the possible development of cellulose aerogels intended as novel food ingredients. In this work, food-grade cellulose aerogels were developed and characterized to explore their potential as food ingredients. To this aim, monolithic cellulose hydrogels (3, 4, 5% w/w) were prepared and further converted into aerogels by freeze-drying (FD) or supercritical-CO2-drying (SCD). Samples were analyzed for density, BET internal surface area, porosity, pore size, glass transition temperature (Tg), microstructure by SEM and firmness. Additionally, water and oil compatibility was assessed by monitoring absorption kinetics, maximum solvent uptake, and solvent retention ability. SCD aerogels presented higher firmness and lower pore size as compared to FD ones. Water and oil uptake kinetics were dependent on aerogel density, with FD aerogels showing a faster and 2-times higher solvent uptake than SCD aerogels. While water absorption caused SCD and FD aerogel swelling, the oil-loaded aerogels well retained their structure. This work demonstrates the feasibility of converting cellulose into aerogels with tailored functionalities depending on cellulose concentration and drying technique. This structural approach can be regarded as an innovative strategy to turn valuable components from plant-food side streams into novel ingredients for food applications. This work is based upon work from COST Action "Advanced Engineering of aeroGels for Environment and Life Sciences" (AERoGELS, ref. CA18125), supported by COST (European Cooperation in Science and Technology)

La tensión estandarización-diferenciación en las políticas culturales. El caso de España y Francia

From an “intergovernmental” interpretation of public policies, this paper examines the trends towards differentiation and standardization. It uses a comparative case study, the cultural policies of France and Spain, with quite relevant models of similarities and differences. To do it, develops an analytical framework that combines five axis of governmental analysis: the institutional settings, the instruments of intervention, the distribution by levels of government, the lobby capacity of actors and logics, and the priorities, objectives and values of cultural policies. One hypothesis is that the twin trends towards differentiation or toward standardization is not limited to dialogue / tension between states and supranational bodies, but up to all interactions with sub-national levels, and therefore beyond the federal or unitary state. The second hypothesis is that at every level of government there are tendencies toward differentiation and standardization. The analysis of the arguments of legitimacy and efficiency to a set of observations enables contextualized hypotheses.A partir de una interpretación “intergubernamental” de las políticas públicas, el presente artículo estudia las tendencias hacia la diferenciación y la estandarización, tomando como caso comparado de estudio la política cultural franco-española, dos modelos con similitudes y diferencias especialmente relevantes. Para ello, se parte de un esquema analítico que combina cinco ejes: la configuración institucional, los instrumentos de intervención, la distribución por niveles de gobierno, las lógicas con capacidad de influencia y las prioridades, objetivos y valores de las políticas. Una primera hipótesis es que la doble tendencia hacia la diferenciación o hacia la estandarización no se limita al diálogo/tensión entre los Estados y los organismos supranacionales, sino que integran al conjunto de interacciones con los niveles subestatales; y ello más allá de la estructura federal o unitaria del Estado. La segunda hipótesis es que en cada nivel de gobierno se dan tendencias hacia la diferenciación y hacia la estandarización. El análisis de los argumentos de legitimación y eficiencia en un conjunto de observaciones contextualizadas permite contrastar las hipótesis

The hope and reality of long‐acting hemophilia products

Recombinant DNA technology and protein engineering are creating hope that we can address ongoing challenges in hemophilia care such as reducing the costs of therapy, increasing the availability to the developing world, and improving the functional properties of these proteins. Technological advances to improve the half‐life of recombinant clotting factors have brought long‐acting clotting factors for hemophilia replacement therapy closer to reality. Preclinical and clinical trial results are reviewed as well as the potential benefits and risks of these novel therapies. Am. J. Hematol. 2012. © 2012 Wiley Periodicals, Inc.Peer Reviewedhttp://deepblue.lib.umich.edu/bitstream/2027.42/91179/1/23146_ftp.pd