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This paper presents a graph cascade for sentence segmentation of XML documents. Our proposal offers sentences inside sentences for cases introduced by quotation marks and hyphens, and also pays particular attention to situations involving incises introduced by parentheses and lists introduced by colons. We present how the tool works and compare the results obtained with those available in 2019 on the same dataset, together with an evaluation of the system's performance on a test corpus, Comment: in French language

Towns and cities are currently equipping themselves with a host of connected devices, with a view to transforming themselves into ''smart cities''. To manage this mass of connected objects, autonomous software entities, known as agents, can be attached to them to cooperate and use these devices to offer personalized services. However, this object infrastructure needs to be semantically structured in order to be exploited. This is why the proposal of this article is an ontology, formatted in OWL, describing the object infrastructures, their links with the organization of the multi-agent system and the services to be delivered according to the users of the system. The ontology is applied to smart mobility for people with reduced mobility, and could be adapted to other smart city axes., Comment: in French language

In this paper, we tackle the problem of the translation of proper names. We introduce our hypothesis according to which proper names can be translated more often than most people seem to think. Then, we describe the construction of a parallel multilingual corpus used to illustrate our point. We eventually evaluate both the advantages and limits of this corpus in our study., Comment: in French

These notes give a proof of the representability of homotopy invariant K-theory in the stable homotopy category of schemes (which was announced by Voevodsky). One deduces from the proper base change theorem in stable homotopy theory of schemes a descent by blow-ups theorem for homotopy invariant K-theory., Comment: in French; final version

We review some facts about bivariant Chern characters in Noncommutative Geometry and anomaly formulas in Quantum Field Theory., Comment: Habilitation thesis, in French

A review of the present situation and perspectives, in particular in the scope of a multi-Tev linear accelerator., Comment: In French

This paper presents two different ways of extracting the computational content of formal proofs in arithmetic. The first one corresponds to Kreisel's No-counterexample Interpretation. based on Ackermann consistency proof. We show the link with recent work by Krivine on classical realizability. Finally, we discuss the various degrees of modularity of both approaches., Comment: in french

Over the last decade, cosmological observations have attained a level of precision which allows for detailed comparison with theoretical predictions. In this paper, we briefly review some studies of the current and prospected constraints imposed by measurements of the cosmic microwave background radiation, of the mass and of the expansion of the Universe., Comment: Text in french, to be published to Bulletin de l'Union des Professeurs de Speciales

The dark Universe corresponds to the period between the thermal decoupling matter-radiation and the formation of the first objects. During this epoq, molecules can appeared. In this talk, I will recall the nucleosynthesis processes, then the chemistry of the primordial Universe. I will discuss the influence of the primordial molecules on the protocloud evolution ., Comment: Text in french, Talk given at the Ecole Nationale Superieure des Telecommunications -Paris, June 11th 2001; 5 pages

Project of an undergraduate student in physics (4th year) about the concept of quantum computers (QC) and its social impact. After a thourough theoretical introduction (chap. 2), the recent debate about NMR-based QC is dealt with in detail (chap. 3). Chapter 4 comments on the figure of the number of articles published on the subject, showing the dramatic growth after the publication of Shor's algorithm., Comment: 30 pages, 1 figures; in French; Projet STS (Science, Technique et Societe). Comments Welcome

In 1978, the two-year colleges of general and professional education (CEGEP) of Quebec were charged with taking on a more vigorous role in the economic development of the province. To formalize this new orientation, a number of vocational education and applied research centers were created, each specializing in a particular key technology. Centers have been created focusing on mineral technology, metallurgy, robotics, composite materials, forestry, textile, and fashion, among other areas. While the centers are integrated within the CEGEPs' structure, they are also afforded a margin of autonomy in order to realize their own individual missions. The first two sections of this report describe the origins of the specialized centers and present an overview of their activities, which include applied research, technical assistance, instruction, information dissemination, and a variety of other projects. The next section focuses on the contributions of the centers to the economic development of the province, covering activities in support of small and large businesses and the regional, national, and international impact of the centers. Next, the contributions of the centers to instructional development are detailed, covering professional development, course and program development, laboratories, instructional organization, and services for employed students. The report then examines key factors in the success of the centers and environmental changes which have taken place since their establishment. The final sections identify challenges facing the centers, e.g., becoming institutionalized and integrated within the CEGEP's, exporting technological knowledge, finding stable funding, and exploring various modes of development. (AC)

A study undertaken to create a profile of 15- to 18-year-old students in minority French language schools in Ontario is reported. The first chapter describes the study's methodology, which included review of education ministry documents and other research, and interviews with students and educators. The second chapter summarizes research findings on the physical, intellectual, emotional, social, and moral development of adolescents and the formation of individual identity. Chapter 3 summarizes demographic characteristics of this minority francophone population, and chapter 4 analyzes the linguistic characteristics of the population, alone, and in comparison with other French Canadian groups. The subsequent four chapters present results concerning the cultural, academic, employment, social, and physical activities of this adolescent population and their aspirations. Chapter 9 reviews research on the situation of adolescents and minority francophone adolescents in Belgium, Switzerland, and France for comparison. In chapter 10, findings on the Ontario population are examined for generalizations and gender differences. Finally, in chapter 11, data derived from ministry of education documents are summarized. Appended materials include lists of organizations contacted and databases consulted, the questionnaires for students, teachers, and other educators, lists of education ministry documents analyzed, and respondent sampling data. (MSE)

This study of the "Mouvement Quebec Francais (MQF)" covers the period from March 1971 through Spring 1974. The fundamental postulate of the study is that if the political culture is internalized by individuals, it is at the same time borne by groups. The study of groups represents, therefore, a good vehicle to reveal the most significant validating systems of Quebec society. The presentation of this study has five parts: (1) the formation and composition of the MQF with emphasis on the significance of the presence within the movement of representatives of labor unions and agriculture; (2) analysis of the situation, specifically of the ideological discourse of the MQF with regard to its position on the French language, bilingualism, and its solution to the problem; (3) an analysis of the organization itself and its objectives with emphasis on its resources, strategies, modes of action, and factors working against its stated objectives; (4) an analysis of the goals which motivate the positions and actions of the MQF, in particular as they are expressed in the concepts of authority, participation, and change; and (5) a general conclusion presenting the results of the study as compared with the hypotheses, an analysis of the MQF's value system and the degree to which variations in its activity might have affected its feelings of competence, power and self-confidence, and suggestions for changes which might increase the influence of the MQF. (AMH)

Articles include: (1) "Variables psychologiques et sociales reliees a l'apprentissage d'une langue seconde par l'immigrant adulte en situation scolaire" (Psychological and Social Variables Related to the Learning of a Second Language by the Adult Immigrant in the Academic Situation) by A. d'Anglejan and C. Renaud, (2) "Les contacts inter-ethniques: qu'est-ce qui les rend efficaces?" (The Inter-Ethnic Contacts: What Makes Them Effective?) by J. F. Hamers and D. Deshaies, (3) "Pourquoi apprendre une langue seconde: le role de l'appartenance ethnique" (Why Learn a Second Language: The Role of the Ethnic Concern) by R. Clement and S. Marchildon, (4) "Attitudes face au comportement langagier a Montreal" (Attitudes toward Language Behavior in Montreal) by R. Y. Bourhis and F. Genesee, and (5) "Les techniques mnemoniques liees a l'apprentissage des langues" (The Mnemonic Techniques Associated with the Learning of Languages) by A. Desrochers. In each empirical study one or more measures were employed. The measures provide information on level of language ability, attitudes toward the second language and its speakers, degree and quality of motivation to learn the second language, and study techniques for the acquisition and retention of a second language. (JK)

This study concerns the problems posed by modes of interlinguistic communication, translation, and individual bilingualism, on which depend the quality of relationships between two ethnic communities belonging to a single political entity. It also addresses a frequent question about the need for translation in a bilingual country like Canada. The discussion involves the extent and quality of bilingualism in the Canadian population, bilingualism and biculturalism, the role and function of translation in an officially bilingual country, and reflection on the nature of the translation act. After an introductory review of the history of the French language and sociolinguistic geography in Canada, the discussion moves to the distinction one must make between institutional bilingualism and biculturalism on the one hand, and individual bilingualism on the other. A third chapter analyzes the scope and role of French translations in the socioeconomic and political life of Canada. Finally, the study attempts a theoretical and practical analysis of the role and nature of both oral and written translation. By way of conclusion, the findings of each chapter are synthesized in order to define the relationship which should link translation to other forms of bilingualism. (AMH)