An integration of external information for foreign stallions into the Belgian genetic evaluation for jumping horses

in Journal of Animal Breeding & Genetics (in press)

The aim of this study was to test the integration of external information, i.e. foreign estimated breeding values (EBV) and the associated reliabilities (REL), for stallions into the Belgian genetic ... [more ▼]

The aim of this study was to test the integration of external information, i.e. foreign estimated breeding values (EBV) and the associated reliabilities (REL), for stallions into the Belgian genetic evaluation for jumping horses. The Belgian model is a bivariate repeatability Best Linear Unbiased Prediction animal model only based on Belgian performances while Belgian breeders import horses from neighbouring countries. Thereby, use of external information is needed as prior to achieve more accurate EBV. Pedigree and performance data contained 101,382 horses and 712,212 performances, respectively. After conversion to the Belgian trait, external information of 98 French and 67 Dutch stallions were integrated into the Belgian evaluation. Resulting Belgian rankings of the foreign stallions were more similar to foreign rankings according to the increase of the rank correlations of at least 12%. REL of their EBV were improved of at least 2% on average. External information was partially to totally equivalent to 4 years of contemporary horses’ performances or to all the stallions’ own performances. All these results showed the interest to integrate external information into the Belgian evaluation. [less ▲]

The Childhood Executive Function Inventory (CHEXI): Confirmatory Factor Analyses and Cross-Cultural Clinical Validity in a Sample of 8- to 11-Year-Old Children

in Journal of Attention Disorders (in press)

The Childhood Executive Functioning Inventory (CHEXI) is a new rating instrument for executive functioning developed by Thorell and Nyberg (2008). Through exploratory factor analyses, this inventory has ... [more ▼]

The Childhood Executive Functioning Inventory (CHEXI) is a new rating instrument for executive functioning developed by Thorell and Nyberg (2008). Through exploratory factor analyses, this inventory has been shown to tap into working memory and inhibition-related behaviors in young children. In this study, we present the psychometric characteristics of the French adaptation of the CHEXI in 8- to 11-year-old children. In addition, we explore the cross-cultural validity of the CHEXI in discriminating between children with ADHD and normally developing children in two culturally different samples (Belgian and Swedish). Confirmatory factor analyses replicated the two-factor solution, referred to as inhibition and working memory, that was identified in the original study with Swedish children. Supplementary analyses indicated that both subscales have good psychometric properties. From a clinical point of view, the CHEXI was found to discriminate, with high sensitivity and specificity, between children with ADHD and normally developing controls in both cultural samples. Cross-cultural clinical implications are discussed. [less ▲]

L’Anonyme de Londres (P. Lit. Lond. 165, Brit. Libr. inv. 137). Édition et traduction d’un papyrus grec médical du Ier siècle

Book published by PULg (in press)

Spatial Planning as a driver of change in mobility and residential energy consumption

in Energy & Buildings (in press)

This paper analyses the impact of territorial structures upon energy consumption in the Walloon Region (Belgium). The rationale for this research is to consider the long-term influence of spatial planning ... [more ▼]

This paper analyses the impact of territorial structures upon energy consumption in the Walloon Region (Belgium). The rationale for this research is to consider the long-term influence of spatial planning decisions upon energy consumption in both residential building stock and home-to-work commuting. The analysis has been conducted on a regional scale (16,844 km2) and includes urban, peri-urban and rural settlements. Those settlements that perform well in mobility also appear to perform well in terms of building energy consumption. Even though this is not generally the case, it further reveals that some rural settlements characterized by low density show good performance in terms of energy efficiency. This permits a much more progressive approach in terms of spatial planning, whereby compact cities may be viewed as part of the solution, albeit not the whole solution. [less ▲]

Hyper-réflexivité et schizophrénie au test de Rorschach

in Englebert, Jérôme (Ed.) Test de Rorschach et perception : Perspectives cognitives et phénoménologiques (in press)

Chronos et la clé du temps

in Revue des Hôpitaux de Jour Psychiatriques et des Thérapies Institutionnelles 2013, 15 : à paraître. (in press), 15

L’argument de ce XLème Colloque des Hôpitaux de jour psychiatriques nous a plongés dans un abîme de questionnements théoriques et pratiques. Défiés par cette immersion dans les tréfonds du modèle, nous ... [more ▼]

L’argument de ce XLème Colloque des Hôpitaux de jour psychiatriques nous a plongés dans un abîme de questionnements théoriques et pratiques. Défiés par cette immersion dans les tréfonds du modèle, nous avons choisi de nous accrocher aux fondements de notre univers. La mythologie grecque sera donc notre source d’inspiration en mettant un dieu antique à notre disposition. Chronos sera notre guide dans un périple réflexif soumettant nos théories et notre pratique à l’épreuve du temps. Le récit de la conception d’un atelier thérapeutique, l’atelier « Art & Temps », sera notre fil d’Ariane dans notre tentative de symboliser notre pratique thérapeutique quotidienne et ses enjeux. Par la suite, l’exposé d’un cas clinique concrétisera un raisonnement théorique visant à situer notre modèle de prise en charge dans le réseau psychiatrique global. [less ▲]

Georges Ier d'Amboise (1460-1510). Une figure plurielle de la Renaissance

Book published by Presses universitaires de Rennes (in press)

Archevêque de Rouen, cardinal, légat a latere, Georges Ier d’Amboise (1460–1510) est l’une des personnalités les plus fascinantes de la première Modernité européenne. Le prélat ne s’est toutefois pas ... [more ▼]

Archevêque de Rouen, cardinal, légat a latere, Georges Ier d’Amboise (1460–1510) est l’une des personnalités les plus fascinantes de la première Modernité européenne. Le prélat ne s’est toutefois pas contenté de cumuler les fonctions ecclésiastiques les plus prestigieuses. Pendant une dizaine d’années, en qualité de principal conseiller de Louis XII, il fut l’artisan de la politique royale, tant en France qu’à l’étranger. Son action concerne également les arts. Que ce soit en tant que bâtisseur et amateur averti d’architecture – comme en témoigne le château de Gaillon – ou que bibliophile et collectionneur, Georges Ier d’Amboise participe résolument à la diffusion des idées et des formes venues d’Italie. Les 2 et 3 décembre 2010 – à l’occasion du 500e anniversaire de la mort du cardinal –, un colloque international a été organisé à l’Université de Liège avec le soutien de "Transitions. Département de recherches sur le Moyen Âge tardif & la première Modernité". Les actes du colloque "Georges Ier d’Amboise (1460–1510). Une figure plurielle de la Renaissance", dirigés par Jonathan Dumont et Laure Fagnart, rassemblent la plupart des contributions présentées à ce colloque et se proposent, de la sorte, de traiter les aspects politiques, religieux et culturels de la vie du prélat, ambitionnant ainsi de faire le point sur l’état de nos connaissances, tout en dégageant de nouvelles pistes de recherches. [less ▲]

Exploiting Localization for Faster Power System Dynamic Simulations

in Proc. IEEE PES 2013 PowerTech Conference (in press)

This paper proposes an algorithm for exploiting the localized response of power system components to accelerate dynamic simulations. During the simulation, components marginally participating to the ... [more ▼]

This paper proposes an algorithm for exploiting the localized response of power system components to accelerate dynamic simulations. During the simulation, components marginally participating to the system dynamics are characterized as latent and their dynamic models are replaced by much simpler equivalents. At the same time, components with significant dynamic activity are characterized as active and their original dynamic models are used. Based on the criterion proposed, components switch status between active and latent to increase performance while retaining accuracy. Two realistic test systems, a medium-scale and a large-scale, are used for the performance evaluation of the proposed method. [less ▲]

Dynamic Simulations of Combined Transmission and Distribution Systems using Decomposition and Localization

in Proc. IEEE PES 2013 PowerTech Conference (in press)

Simulating a power system with both transmission and distribution networks modeled is a challenging task. On the one hand, it is difficult to set up equivalents restituting the dynamic behavior of ... [more ▼]

Simulating a power system with both transmission and distribution networks modeled is a challenging task. On the one hand, it is difficult to set up equivalents restituting the dynamic behavior of aggregated loads and distributed generation units. On the other hand, representing all distribution networks in detail is computationally very demanding. In this paper, the combination of a domain-decomposition approach with the exploitation of the localized nature of power system responses to disturbances is proposed. Distribution networks marginally participating to the system dynamics are automatically replaced by simple models, while the others are simulated with full detail, thereby preserving simulation accuracy. [less ▲]

notices et contribution

in Van Grieken, Joris; Van der Stock, Jan; Luyten, Ger (Eds.) Hieronymus Cock. The Renaissance in Print (in press)