Science and Technology in a Caribbean Environment Proceedings of the 15th Meeting & Conference hosted by The DFA Chapter of the Caribbean Academy of Sciences Venue Creole Beach Hotel - Gosier, Guadeloupe May 21 – 23, 2006 Edited by The proceedings and papers presented in Guadeloupe are available as PDF files for download, collected together under the conference themes. Chemistry / Physics of Materials Energy / Environment / Pollution Environment / Climate / Natural Hazards / Simulation The full set of paper titles is given below: Computer Science and MathsThe Interdisciplinary Importance of Computer Science C. Posthoff Parallel Mining of Association Rules W. Thomas Boundary controllability with constraints on the state G. Massengo and O. Nakoulima Characteristic Cauchy Problem for Nonlinear Unidirectional Wave Equation J.A. Marti The sentinel method for mixed boundary condition dissipative problem with incomplete data A. Omrane Angles and Logarithms A. Torrens Estimation of the Large Multifractal Deviation Spectrum M. Abadi, E. Grandchamp A Variant of Newton's Method for Generalized Equations C. Jean Alexis and A. Pietrus An Accurate Projection Method for Incompressible Flows C. Févrière, P. Angot, J. Laminie and P. Poullet Introduction to and Implication of Emergent Global Internet Protocols and Policies for the Caribbean Region J. Crain Kernel Theorems in Spaces of Colombeau Generalized Functions A. Delcroix Chemistry / Physics of Materials The Diels Alder Reaction, a Useful Synthetic Methodology R.C. Jagessar and J.J. Hingree. The Sol-Gel Process: a Method to Prepare Synthetic Materials and to Understand Natural Materials T. Woignier, P. Dieudonné, J. Primera and A. Charlier de Chilly Extraction and Isolation of Natural Products From Momordica Charantia R.C. Jagessar and A. Mohamed Ground and Excited States Vibrational Frequencies of 3-Amino-2-Chloropyridine V.N. Verma Effect of Processing Method on Shelf Stability of Coconut Water H. G. Arscott and I. A. Lambert Introduction of Electron Microscopy to The University of the West Indies, St. Augustine, Trinidad and Tobago D. Hinds and R. Saunders Analytical Scanning Electron Microscopy approach for Caribbean Ceramics Identification B. Vicens, J.S. Guibert, D. Himmel and J.L. Mansot High Spatial Resolution Raman Spectroscopic Mappings in Dynamic Lubricated Sphere - Plane Contacts: Application to Pressure and Thickness Profile Measurements D. Himmel, Y. Bercion and J.L. Mansot Band Structure Calculations Applied to Structural Determination of Graphite Intercalation Compounds: the Case Of CaC6 K. Delbé, Ph. Thomas, N. Emery, C. Hérold, F. Boucher, J.-P. Buisson, P. Lagrange and J.L. Mansot Development and Applications of a Flash Test Using High Powered Ultrasounds for the Fast Evaluation of the Durability of Painted Galvanized J. Pigerre, P. Rodriguez , Y. Bercion and J.L. Mansot Nano Friction of Low Dimensional Compounds Using Atomic and Lateral Force Microscopy: Toward An Atomic Interpretation P. Bilas, L. Romana, F. Bade, K. Delbe, P. Thomas and J.L. Mansot Nanomechanical Characterizations of Submicrometer Thick-Tribologic Films L. Romana, P. Bilas, V. Golabkan and J.L. Mansot Theoretical Approach of Nanocristallized Graphite Phases: Influence of Cluster Size Electronic Band Structure-Correlation to EELS Near Edges Structures T. Césaire, V. Jeanne-Rose, N. Nomède Martyr, L.Largitte and J.L. Mansot Antiwear and Antifriction Action Mechanisms of Colloidal Lubricant Additives V. Golabkan, P. Bilas, L. Romana, J. Pigerre and J.L. Mansot Tribological Properties of Room Temperature Graphite Fluorides Heat-Treated Under Fluorine Atmosphere P. Thomas, K. Delbé, D. Himmel, J.L. Mansot, C. Delabarre, M. Dubois, K. Guérin and A. Hamwi Kinetic Study of Sulfation of Natural Limestones from Guadeloupe N. Passé-Coutrin and A. Ouensanga Experimental Aqueous Phase Adsorbents Made From Purple heart (Peltogyne venosa) Sawdust And Rice Husk D. I. Fox and R. Singh Organic Electronics: From Molecules to Devices L. Hirsch, G. Wantz, N. Huby, M. Urien, L. Vignau and J.P. Parneix Characterization of Vetiver Roots Activated Carbon and Absorption Of Phenolic Compounds S. Altenor, B. Carene, J. Lambert, J.J Ehrhardt, A. Ouensanga and S. Gaspard A Comparative Study of Biological Indigenous Products Used to Increase Surface Hardness of Low Plain Carbon Steel D. Gossett and A. Oliver Industrial Production of Value-Added Chemicals From Sugarcane Bagasse G.B. Isabelle Multi technique approach of chemical and mechanical properties of hotmelts N. Nomede Martyr, A. Gruda,S. Radegonde , T. Cesaire, D. Himmel and J.L. Mansot Energy / Environment / Pollution A Day - Night Solar Air Dryer with the Temperature and Flow Rate Controls: Numerical Simulation and Experimental Results O. Tamarin, J.L. Bernard, F. Dupont, H. Clergeot and M. Dupont Lack of Significance of Usual Ecological Indicators in Predicting Pesticides Contamination: Specificities of Tropical Islands Freshwaters S. Coat and D. Monti A Reactor for the Decontamination of Water Using Titanium Dioxide Nanoparticles and Solar Energy S. Ali Shah, R. Saunders and R. Clarke. Metallic Contaminations in Two Bays of Guadeloupe - Set Up of a Biomonitoring Survey by Using a Biomarker of Genotoxicity on the Mangrove Oyster (Crassostrea rhizophorae) G. Ramdine, D. Fichet and S. Lemoine Short-Time Scales Variability of the Global Solar Radiation in Guadeloupe T. Soubdhan, F. Dupont, R. Calif and B. Deshaies Acceptance, Applicability and Efficiency of Batch Disinfection of Rainwater for Human Consumption in Rural Communities of Trinidad Using Solar Radiation W.A. Mellowes and K.D. Thomas Retrieval of Aerosol Optical Thickness from Solar Radiation Data: Study of a Saharan Dust Event In Guadeloupe T. Feuillard, R. Bonhomme, J. Molinié, S. Jacoby-Koaly, R.H. Petit and F. Brute High Particles Concentration Levels and Relationship with Air Conditioning: Study of Three Cases of Intoxication in Public Offices J. Molinié, R.H. Petit, S. Jacoby-Koaly and A. Roussas Measurement and Analysis of Wind Velocity and short Time Scale Wind Speed Forecast R. Blonbou, R. Calif, F. Dupont, T. Soubdhan and B. Deshaies Simulation of Rainfall Interception Processes for Pollution Hazards Estimation Under Banana Plants C. Bassette and F. Bussière Molasse Spentwash Treatment by Two Processes: Adsorption on AC and Biodegradation S. Figaro, C. Jean-Marius, O. Gros, L. Farhasmane, B. Ganou, F. Bazile, W. Achouack, M.A. Roncato, A. Ouensanga and S. Gaspard Measurement and Computer Representation of Banana Plants for Environmental Studies S. Dufour-Kowalski, and F. Bussière Energy Production and Pollutant Mitigation from Broiler Houses on Poultry Farms in Pennsylvania and Jamaica N. M. Brown and C.E. Mortley Root Growth Responses of a wheat Cropland Weed, Melilotus indicus(L.) All., Papilionaceae to Air Pollution Mohammad Saquib Environment / Climate / Naural Hazards / Simulation Mathematical Tools for Modeling Natural Risks M.F. Hasler Climatological Analysis of Deep Convective Days in Guadeloupe N. Nathou and E. Hicks Modelling of The Wind Field Produced During a Hurricane Passage in the Vicinity of an Island. A Case Study: The Island of Guadeloupe (FWI) K. Elise. and C. Asselin de Beauville Behavioral Change: an Original Application of Health Belief Models for the Prevention of Natural Hazards N. Michalon Two Numerical Experiments for the Investigation of Possible Influences of a Climate Change on the Global Atmospheric Electrical Circuit N. Michalon Facing Natural Hazards: Policies, Strategies, role of Basic Sciences L. Alvarez-Diaz CDSA: A New Seismological Data Center for French West Indies M. Bengoubou-Valérius, D. Bertil, S. Bazin, A. Bosson, F. Beauducel and A. Randrianasolo Seismogenic Potential of Fore-Arc Tectonic Structures: Onshore - Offshore Geology Helps to Understand the Tectonic Activity at the Marie-Galante Basin - Lesser Antilles J.F. Lebrun, J.L. Léticée, S. Bes de Berc, J.J. Cornée, P. Munch, A. Randrianasolo, I. Thinon and M. Villeneuve Evaluation of the Tsunami Risk for Guadeloupe (Lesser Antilles) N. Zahibo, E. Pelinovsky and I. Nikolkina North Atlantic Hurricanes Trajectories; Important Forecast Parameters: a Case Study, 2006 Hurricane Season G. Lequellec and C. Asselin de Beauville A Method of Analysis and Identification of Clouds of Satellite Images Coming from GOES Satellite J. Nagau and J-L Henry Initialization of an Atmospheric Mesoscale Model for the Prediction of the Track and Intensity of Hurricanes W. Sicot Climatology of African Dust using Meteosat IR throughout the Period 1984-1998 M. Legrand, O. Pancrati, N. J. Brooks and L. J. Shipman Evaluation of Rainfall Over Guadeloupe by Four Cumulus Parameterization Schemes: Case of the Tropical Depression Jeanne C. Jean-Charles and C. Asselin De Beauville Estimation of Downward Longwave Radiation in Guadeloupe A. Fouéré, R. Bonhomme, F. Busière and S. Dufour-Kowalski Early Observations of the Blazar OJ 287: Further Evidence for the Binary Black Hole Model H. Rampadarath, M.J. Valtonen, R. Saunders and H.J. Lehto Agriculture / Plant Biology Statistical Study of Spatio-Temporal Evolution of Plant Infection by SCYLV in a Disease Free Plot O. Jacquet, C. Edon, J. Vaillant and J.H. Daugrois Tentative Estimates of Carbon Storage Ability Within Coastal Forested Wetlands in The Caribbean J.M. Flower Evaluation of a Direct Field Method of Soil Salinity Appraisal G. Eudoxie Paddy Cultivation in Sodic Soil through Vermitech A. A. Ansari Soil Texture and Organic Matter Effects on Structural Stability, Infiltration, Runoff and Seal Formation M.N. Wuddivira, R.J. Stone and E.I. Ekwue Effects Of Musa x paradisiaca Plant Extracts on the Digestive Parasitic Nematode Haemonchus contortus in the French West Indies C. Marie-Magdeleine, M. Mahieu, H. Hoste and H. Archimède The Ectomycorrhizal Fungus Scleroderma bermudense Improves Water Status and Limits Sodium and Chloride in Seagrape (Coccoloba uvifera L.) Seedlings E. Bandou, F. Lebailly, F. Muller, M. Dulormne, A. Toribio, J. Chabrol, R. Courtecuisse, Y. Prin, B. Dreyfus and A. Bâ Leaf Allometry in Long and Short Shoots of Betula papyrifera J. C. Caesar Biodiversity in Rain Forests of the Lesser Antilles E. Ingadassamy and A. Rousteau Agriculture / Animal Biology A Low Cost Mechanism for Restraint and Handling of the Collared Peccary (Tayassu tajacu; Pecari tajacu), applied in Kourou, French Guiana G. Young, A. Steil and G. Garcia The Ability of Near Infrared Reflectance Spectroscopy (NIRS) to Assess Quality and Level of Tropical Grass Intake by Creole Sheep A. Fanchone, M. Boval, P. Lecomte and H. Archimede Influence of a Sugar Cane Diet on Growth Performance, Carcass Traits and Meat Quality in Creole Growing Pigs X. Xandé, D. Renaudeau, E. Despois, M. Giorgi and B. Bocage How to Produce Heavy Goat Carcass With Lean Meat? L. Limea, G. Alexandre, R. Arquet, G. Gravillon, B. Bocage Marine Biology / Bacteriology Marine Biotechnology in the Caribbean: Study of Codakia orbicularis Gill Proteins J.P.F. Gourdine and E.J. Smith-Ravin The Post Larval Settlement of Fishes on a Coral Reef of Guadeloupe (FWI) Y. Frejaville, Y. Bouchon-Navaro, M. Louis and C. Bouchon Antimicrobial Substances from Marine Bacteria C. Walters The CHALOUPE Project: Global Change, Dynamics of Exploited Marine Diversity, and Viability of Fisheries F. Blanchard and O. Thèbaud A Spatial and Temporal Study of the Benthic Communities in the Coral Reefs of the Bay Islands, Honduras P. Portillo, Y. Bouchon-Navaro, M. Louis and C. Bouchon Significance of Environmental Variables for the Structure of Fish Assemblages in the Lagoon of the Grand Cul-De-Sac Marin (Guadeloupe - FWI) A. Vaslet, C. Bouchon, Y. Bouchon-Navarro and M. Louis Seagrass Beds as Important Habitats for Juvenile Fishes in the Bay of the Grand Cul-De-Sac Marin (Guadeloupe, F.W.I.) D. Kopp, Y. Bouchon-Navarro, C. Bouchon and M. Louis Colonization of Sunken Wood in the Caribbean Area: Influence of the Environment M.C.Z. Laurent and O. Gros Bacterial Symbiosis in Wood Fall Bivalves M.C.Z. Laurent and O. Gros Description of the Extracellular Bacterial Interactions in Marine Nematodes From thalassia testudinum Environment L.C. Maurin and O. Gros Observation of Marine Nematodes Along a Transect Beach-Seagrass Beds of thalassia testudinum: a SEM Analysis L.C. Maurin, C. Grateloup, M. Delannay and O. Gros Health / Social Sciences The Design and Application of a Biomedical Sensor for Blood Volume Pulsations S. Cornwall, K. De Souza and R. Saunders Modeling Economic Impact of Changes in Tourism for the French Overseas Region: the Guadeloupean Case S. Mathouraparsad, A. Maurin and J.G. Montauban Evaluation of Intensive Care in Trinidad - a Comparison with the Developed World S. Hariharan, D. Chen Fighting Against Sedentarity in the Caribbean Area: on the Interest of a Pluridisciplinar Approach S. Antoine-Jonville, S. Sinnapah, S. Ruffié, S. Jacquelin, J.P. Donnet and O. Hue Impact of Science on Gender Ideology in Society K. Philip, N. Badrie and G. Sirju-Charran Sickle Cell Trait Carriers: are they Comparable to Subjects with Normal Haemoglobin? From Cellular Biology to the Cardiovascular Approach F. Sara, P. Connes, M.D. Hardy-Dessources, L. Marlin, M. Montout-Hedreville, J. Tripette, M. Etienne-Julan, C. Saint-Martin, J.C. Barthélémy and O. Hue Comparing Physical Behaviors and Dietary Habits of Guadeloupeans Originating and Not Originating From India: Need for a Multidimensional Approach S. Sinnapah, S. Antoine-Jonville, J.P. Donnet, S. Ruffié, and O. Hue Factors influencing food choices by secondary school children with specific reference to health and nutrition in Trinidad, West Indies N. Badrie, V. Leith, C. Serrette and T. Marie Rousseau An Example of Applied Underwater Archaeological Studies in the West Indies B. Vicens and J.S. Guibert HLA Alleles Distribution Among a French Caribbean Population M.O. Joannes, F. Agis and R. Chout Neuroprotection: Activation of Novel Endogenous Pathways? F.F. Youssef Women in Sciences in the Caribbean: Some Data and Reflections L. Alvarez-Diaz Social Sciences, an Indispensable View on West Indian Health J. Dumont, J. Pruneau, S. Ruffié, S. Laupa and G. Villoing Social Dialogue in Conflictual Settings : The Case of Guadeloupe F. Alvarez and H. Ernatus Risk Factors of Acute Chest Syndrome in Guadeloupean Sickle Cell Anemia Children V. Tarer, V. Chaar, M. Etienne-Julan, J.P. Diara, L. Doumdo, J. Elion and M. Romana Sickle Red Cells Dynamic Behavior Under Venular Blood Flow C. Allayous, A. Bruel, D. Schoëvaërt, R. Emilion and T. Marianne-Pepin Sport and Sickle Cell Disease in 12-19 Years Old Adolescents in Guadeloupe: Best Enemies J. Pruneau, F. Maillard and B. Philippon The Effect of Tropical Environment on Sports Performances S. Blonc, E. Senatus, C. Robin, M. Le Her and O. Hue Modern Biotechnology and Biosafety Policy Issues for Guyana J. C. Caesar Elements de Prospective et l'Environnement M. Castellanos, J.G. Montauban, A. Rodrigue and L. Alvarez Climate Change and Caribbean Economic Development: an Opportunity for Convergence of the Sciences M. Attzs A New Recombinant Geminivirus Infecting Sida in Jamaica C.S. Stewart and M.E. Roye Setting up of a Pet - Ct Center in Martinique: Interest and Feasibility H. Azaloux, J. Baudin-Veronique, J.M. Caignon, C. Draganescu, M. Dieye and J. Smith-Ravin Revitalizing Science and Technology Policy for Sustainable Development in Guyana: Leveraging Lessons from the Developing World J. C. Caesar Low brain cytochrome c oxydase activityIn two rabbit models of Alzheimer's Disease T. Alleyne, J. Joseph, N. Mohan and A. Adogwa The effect of Apium graveolens and Momordica charantia on plasma lipids and blood pressure in laboratory rats E. Cummings and M. Varswyk The Effects of Apium graveolens and Trigonella foenumgraecum on Plasmolipids in Laboratory Rats E. Cummings and G. Coopsammy |
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