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Are Tent Cities an Illusion of Success? Clients’ Perceptions of Neoliberalism Strategies  [PDF]
Francisco J. Alatorre
Open Journal of Social Sciences (JSS) , 2016, DOI: 10.4236/jss.2016.411010
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The term, neoliberalism has been used to describe the overarching political and economic framework in which services for the poor living outside institutional life has operated for roughly the past 30 years. This implies a unified intent to “manage the poor” to benefit the larger society, in particular the business sector and the wealthy which are the key actors in society according to neoliberal doctrine. This paper explores and questions the conventional ideology of “managing the poor” and thus inquires further about the identified objectives of such management: whether such programs are intended to help the homeless re-establish themselves or prevent them from impinging on the wealthier classes. This questioning is done by reporting on and analyzing the experiences of twenty homeless people who are currently being “managed” by services provided by the agency Mesilla Valley Community of Hope (MVCH) in Las Cruces, New Mexico. This agency, reflecting Neoliberal doctrines, has created and manages a tent city which provides services for people who are homeless and near homeless. These services include showers, laundry, mail, voice mail, phone, lockers, case management, training programs, and donated goods, including clothing, shoes, hygiene products and household goods. MVCH also has various housing programs including transitional and permanent housing for people who are homeless. The findings derived from the interviewed participants reveal that “the managed” provide a contrasting view with those who assess neoliberalism practices as only benefiting society.
A note on the Gauss map of complete nonorientable minimal surfaces
Francisco J. Lopez,Francisco Martin
Mathematics , 1998,
Abstract: We construct complete nonorientable minimal surfaces whose Gauss map omits two points of the projective plane. This result proves that Fujimoto's theorem is sharp in nonorientable case.
The Effect of Prices on Risk Aversion  [PDF]
Richard Watt, Francisco J. Vázquez
Theoretical Economics Letters (TEL) , 2012, DOI: 10.4236/tel.2012.21007
Abstract: Traditionally, risk aversion (both absolute and relative) has been expressed as a function of wealth alone. The charac- teristics of risk aversion as wealth changes have been extensively studied. However, prices, as well as wealth, enter the indirect utility function, from which the typical risk aversion measures are calculated. Given that, changes in prices will affect risk aversion, although exactly how has not been considered in the literature. This paper provides such an analysis. In particular, we firstly remind the reader that both absolute and relative risk aversion are homogeneous functions, and as such independently of their particular slopes in wealth, there is a natural effect that holds relative risk aversion constant and decreases absolute risk aversion when prices and wealth are increased by a common factor. We also show that the size of relative risk aversion as compared to the number 1, which is of much importance to the comparative statics of the economics of risk and uncertainty, depends on how changes in prices affect marginal utility. Under plausible (and standard) theoretical assumptions we find that relative risk aversion is likely to be increasing, and that increases in prices will have a tempering effect on risk aversion.
Arch Reconstruction in Hypoplastic Left Heart Syndrome: Handling the Diminutive Aorta  [PDF]
Francisco J. Boye, Frank A. Pigula
World Journal of Cardiovascular Surgery (WJCS) , 2013, DOI: 10.4236/wjcs.2013.36039
Abstract: The diminutive aorta presents technical challenges in the palliation of hypoplastic left heart syndrome. Furthermore, aortic arch caliber changes and variable great vessel relationships can add complexity to an already difficult arch repair. We describe a technical approach that simplifies the aortic reconstruction and makes the procedure more generalizable and reproducible.
Applying Global Perspectives on Fragility to Improve US Communities  [PDF]
Debra J. Bolton, Francisco M. Hernandez
Advances in Anthropology (AA) , 2017, DOI: 10.4236/aa.2017.71003
Abstract: Today, the greatest impacts on families stem from ongoing global conflicts and other natural or man-made disasters. Literature and multi-lingual research were examined and analyzed to determine fragility in rural and urban US communities with high immigrant populations, high poverty, and challenged social integration. Data came from international development and localized research. Literature review content was related to fragility, families emigrating to the US coming from those fragile states, and immigrants’ ability to adapt to new environments as evidenced in research analyses. Approaches that non-governmental, humanitarian and peace-building entities are taking to bridge research with application were also examined. A model of adaptive and culturally-relevant practices is offered as a logical way to address the effects of poverty and fragile conditions, and to move affected populations toward resilience.
Weighted power mean discrete dynamical systems: Fast convergence properties
Francisco J. Solis
Discrete Dynamics in Nature and Society , 2006, DOI: 10.1155/ddns/2006/32685
Abstract: We studied families of discrete dynamical systems obtained by using iteration functions given by weighted power mean in order to understand the role of hyperrapid convergence in nonlinear maps. Our interest resides in concepts related to the velocity of convergence. We introduce new concepts regarding the time of convergence and we provide an ordering of these families according to their dependence on parameters.
Hurricane Footprints in Global Climate Models
Francisco J. Tapiador
Entropy , 2008, DOI: 10.3390/e10040613
Abstract: This paper addresses the identification of hurricanes in low-resolution global climate models (GCM). As hurricanes are not fully resolvable at the coarse resolution of the GCMs (typically 2.5 × 2.5 deg), indirect methods such as analyzing the environmental conditions favoring hurricane formation have to be sought. Nonetheless, the dynamical cores of the models have limitations in simulating hurricane formation, which is a far from fully understood process. Here, it is shown that variations in the specific entropy rather than in dynamical variables can be used as a proxy of the hurricane intensity as estimated by the Accumulated Cyclone Energy (ACE). The main application of this research is to ascertain the changes in the hurricane frequency and intensity in future climates.
Use of botulinum toxin-A for musculoskeletal pain in patients with whiplash associated disorders [ISRCTN68653575]
Francisco J Juan
BMC Musculoskeletal Disorders , 2004, DOI: 10.1186/1471-2474-5-5
Abstract: This is a prospective, randomized, controlled clinical trial and botulinum toxin-A (Botox？) injections will be compared with placebo injections. The primary objective is to determine the efficacy of Botox？ in the management of musculoskeletal pain in whiplash associated disorders.Botulinum toxin type-A toxin has been studied in small trials on whiplash associated disorder patients and has generally been found to relieve pain and improve range of motion. Specifically, we seek to assess the efficacy of Botox？ in reducing pain and to improve the cervical spine range of movement, during the 6-month trial period.The term "whiplash" has been used to describe a mechanism of injury, and the various clinical manifestations as a consequence of the injury. Moreover, signs and symptoms have been designated the 'whiplash syndrome'. In 1995, the Quebec Task Force (QTF) on Whiplash Associated Disorders (WAD) adopted the following definition of whiplash: "whiplash is an acceleration-deceleration mechanism of energy transfer to the neck. It may result from rear-end or side-impact motor vehicle collisions, but can also occur during diving or other mishaps. The impact may result in bony or soft-tissue injuries (whiplash-injury), which in turn may lead to a variety of clinical manifestations called Whiplash Associated Disorders"[1]. Whiplash patients can be classified according to severity of signs and symptoms. The QTF-WAD classification system consists of five levels: WAD 0 indicates no complaints or physical signs; WAD I indicates neck complaints but no physical signs; WAD II indicates neck complaints and musculoskeletal signs (such as a decreased range of motion or muscle tenderness); WAD III and IV indicate neck complaints and neurological signs (WAD III) or fracture/dislocation (WAD IV), respectively. Research [2-5] has revealed that the most common presenting symptoms following an acute motor vehicle collision were neck pain (88–100 percent) and headache (54–66 percent). Other s
Can visco-elastic phase separation, macromolecular crowding and colloidal physics explain nuclear organisation?
Francisco J Iborra
Theoretical Biology and Medical Modelling , 2007, DOI: 10.1186/1742-4682-4-15
Abstract: The various nuclear compartments can be divided broadly as chromatin or protein and/or RNA based, and they have very different dynamic properties. The chromatin compartment displays a slow, constrained diffusional motion. On the other hand, the protein/RNA compartment is very dynamic. Physical systems with dynamical asymmetry go to viscoelastic phase separation. This phase separation phenomenon leads to the formation of a long-lived interaction network of slow components (chromatin) scattered within domains rich in fast components (protein/RNA). Moreover, the nucleus is packed with macromolecules in the order of 300 mg/ml. This high concentration of macromolecules produces volume exclusion effects that enhance attractive interactions between macromolecules, known as macromolecular crowding, which favours the formation of compartments. In this paper I hypothesise that nuclear compartmentalization can be explained by viscoelastic phase separation of the dynamically different nuclear components, in combination with macromolecular crowding and the properties of colloidal particles.I demonstrate that nuclear structure can satisfy the predictions of this hypothesis. I discuss the functional implications of this phenomenon.The cell exist a crowded environment of organelles, macromolecules, chromatin, membranes, and cytoskeletal filaments. The cell is not, however, simply a soup of its constituent parts, rather there exists an ordered structure referred to as compartmentalisation. Maintenance of compartmentalisation within the cell has fundamental implications for cellular function. In the cytoplasm, compartmentalisation is commonly achieved by confining macromolecules in lipid membranes thereby creating organelles such as mitochondria, lysosomes, Golgi apparatus, etc. However, even the cytoplasm regions not divided by membranes can show local differences in composition. Within the nucleus there also exist numerous distinct structures such as the nucleolus, interchromatin g
Impacto de inimigos naturais e de fatores meteorológicos sobre uma popula？？o de Brevicoryne brassicae (L.) (Hemiptera: Aphididae) em couve
CIVIDANES, FRANCISCO J.;
Neotropical Entomology , 2002, DOI: 10.1590/S1519-566X2002000200012
Abstract: the dynamics of a population of the cabbage aphid, brevicoryne brassicae (l.), was studied to estimate the impact of natural enemies and meteorological factors using simple correlation and stepwise regression. apterous b. brassicae were sampled by visual search, and natural enemies by suction net and pitfall traps. the aphids began to infest kale in july, reaching peak population in september. the factors diaeretiella rapae (mc'intosh), ground spiders, rainfall and relative humidity showed significant correlation with b. brassicae population, in the period that embraced the whole population survey, which suggests that these factors had an important function in the mortality of the aphid. during the period of highest increase and decline of the population of b. brassicae, ground spiders constituted the most significant mortality factor related with the variation of the population density of the aphid.
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