160 research outputs found
Angeline Boulley Josette Frank Award 2022 Acceptance Speech
No full textAuthor Angeline Boulley wins the Josette Frank Award (for older readers) 2022 for Firekeeper\u27s Daughter from Bank Street College Children\u27s Book Committee.
The Josette Frank Award
This award for fiction honors a book or books of outstanding literary merit in which children or young people deal in a positive and realistic way with difficulties in their world and grow emotionally and morally. The award has been given annually since 1943. Josette Frank, the editor of anthologies for children, served for many years as the Executive Director of the Child Study Association of America of which this committee was a part.https://educate.bankstreet.edu/cbc_awards/1003/thumbnail.jp
Pauline Viardot: her music and the Spanish influence
No full textDeposited with permission of the author. © 2000 Angeline BrasierPauline Viardot (1821-1910) was a Mezzo-Soprano of international acclaim and a respected vocal pedagogue of the nineteenth century, but also a composer of some renown. As a result of Viardot's extensive travels, she developed an interest in a variety of different European musical styles. This thesis is a detailed study of selected solo vocal works to help ascertain defining characteristics of Viardot's compositional style with particular emphasis on her use of Spanish styles and techniques which until now have remained unresearched. The findings will reflect the composer's interest and interpretation of cultural musical elements that are stylistically foreign to French listeners. Also referred to will be Viardot's stay in Spain during 1842. Until now, details of this tour have remained incomplete
ChatGPT? What is all this hype about? / Assoc. Prof. Dr Angeline Ranjethamoney Vijayarajoo
No full textSince the release of ChatGPT, there is much being said about how this can enhance student learning and how teaching staff can adapt their teaching and assessment to embrace this new AI. Having said all this, the fact remains that there has been less said in terms of academic literature published on ChatGPT. This article reviews some work done on ChatGPT, in the area of education, specifically, in four countries -Australia, New Zealand, the United States and the United Kingdom. The themes covered by the article include academic integrity and the voice of students. The author focusses on these two aspects, being a member of an academic institution in Malaysia. However, there is still much research that needs to go into these areas before more findings and better ways of managing AI can be achieved
Indigenerdity and STEM in Firekeeper's Daughter by Angeline Boulley
No full textAuthor: Hatice Bay Cappadocia University Download PDF version INTRODUCTION Popular media has a great impact on the way science, scientists, and their works are represented. Typically, STEM fields and geek culture are considered to be White and male-oriented domains. As Tan et. al note children, teenagers and adults from different ethnic groups stereotypically view scientists “as elderly or middle-aged White [males] who [work] individually in traditional indoor laboratory settings and [w..
Plan de negocios para la creación de una empresa que importe y comercialice los cartuchos no detonantes self-stemming para la voladura de rocas y concreto
No full textThis Project aims to determine the viability of the creation of a Company that market the self-stemming non-detonating power cartridge AUTOSTEM for blasting rocks and concrete in Ecuador. Currently, mining industry develops rapidly and it is expected that this industry will generate revenues for the country’s gross domestic product. Explosives are an essential part of the metal extraction process. AUTOSTEM is a cartridge from South Africa, that contains a non-flammable chemical compound, which throw pressure to the rock and created a controlled fracture that make it explode. The cartridge eliminates any risk of error for the operator and also generates almost no environmental impact. In addition, it does not require high security measures for transport and storage. For these characteristics the acceptance of the product was 99 percent of the companies surveyed. For the first year forecast a client portfolio consisting of 37 mining companies, with sales projection of 435.314,57 USD. Is for that reason that the develop of this project focuses on the implementation of an explosive with unique characteristics, to cover the needs of the client in a more integral way. The information collected and analyzed in the development of this project allowed identify positive financial factors, which show the profitability and sustainability of the project.Este proyecto tiene como finalidad determinar la viabilidad de la creación de una empresa que comercialice cartuchos no detonantes self-stemming AUTOSTEM para la voladura de rocas y concreto en el Ecuador. Actualmente la industria minera se desarrolla con gran rapidez se prevé que esta industria genere ingresos importantes al producto interno bruto del país. Los explosivos son una parte esencial del proceso de extracción de metales. AUTOSTEM es un cartucho procedente de Sudáfrica, que contiene un compuesto químico no inflamable el cual, mediante precisión, ocasiona una fractura controlada en la roca. Elimina todo riesgo de error para el operador y genera un impacto ambiental casi nulo. Además, no requiere altas medidas de seguridad para su transporte y almacenamiento. Es por estas características que la aceptación del producto fue del 99 por ciento de las empresas encuestadas. Para el primer año se pronostica una cartera de clientes conformada por 37 empresas mineras, con una proyección de ventas de 435.314,57 USD. Es por eso que el desarrollo de este proyecto está enfocado en implementar un explosivo con características únicas, para que cubra de una manera más integral las necesidades del cliente. La información recopilada y analizada en la elaboración del presente proyecto permitió identificar factores financieros positivos, los cuales muestran la rentabilidad y sostenibilidad del proyecto
Plan de negocio de un emprendimiento de empresa de seguridad especializada en procesos de manejo de carga en el Aeropuerto Internacional Mariscal Sucre de la ciudad de Quito
No full textThis business plan details the idea of the development of a security company specialized in cargo handling processes in the airport of Quito city, where a series of analysis and research components have been described to support the feasibility study of the business idea. The company will seek to offer new security services and improvements in existing services that are required for each stage of the cargo handling process at the Quito airport. The market research identified that 76% of the surveys in this case, exporters and cargo agencies, who generate this type of service, consider that the performance of existing security companies ONLY for cargo handling is not satisfactory, this is an indicative that allows assessment of the market. The brand developed for the company has the name "Security in airport cargo S.C.A."; it transmits confidence and guarantees the optimal state of the cargo to be exported through innovative and efficient activities that will be implemented in the cargo handling process. The financial valuation allowed to establish not only present a significant efficiency, but is also feasible enough if efficient tools are implemented for its operation and it cover the main needsEl presente plan de negocio detalla la idea del emprendimiento de una empresa de seguridad especializada en procesos de manejo de carga en el aeropuerto de Quito, donde se describe una serie de componentes de análisis e investigación que sustenten el estudio de factibilidad de la idea de negocio. La empresa buscará ofrecer nuevos servicios de seguridad y mejoras en servicios existentes que se requieren para cada etapa del proceso de manejo de carga en el aeropuerto de Quito. La realización de la investigación de mercado identificó que el 76% de los encuestados en este caso exportadores y agencias de carga quienes generan este tipo de servicios, consideran que el desempeño de las empresas de seguridad existentes únicamente para el manejo de carga no es satisfactorio, este es un indicativo que permite valorar el mercado. La marca desarrollada para la empresa tiene el nombre de “Seguridad en carga aeroportuaria S.C.A.”; la misma que transmite confianza y garantía del estado óptimo de la carga a ser exportada a través de actividades innovadoras y eficientes, las cuales se implementarán en el proceso de manejo de carga. La valoración financiera permitió establecer que la empresa no solo presenta una significativa rentabilidad, sino también es lo suficientemente factible si se implementan herramientas eficientes para su operación y se cubren las necesidades insatisfechas claves
Plan de mejora para la empresa Bosque Flowers S.A ubicada en Cotopaxi-Ecuador
No full textThis document focuses on establishing strategies that will lead the company BOSQUE FLOWERS to optimize the resources and maximize profits for the companys results. Bosque Flores is a company dedicated to the production and export of high quality roses, With six years in the market has managed to place its product in the US market, maintaining a sustained level of income, however in recent years the company has generated accumulated losses of previous years and has a level of indebtedness that exceeds the value of Assets, therefore the company requires an improvement plan that allows it to obtain a greater profitability, order the administrative and operational areas and recover market and increase sales through new marketing channels. Under this scenario, the improvement plan focuses on three aspects that are part of the strategic direction, marketing and finance. The value of the improvement plan is USD 93,440.97 which is recovered over a period of 4.18 years. The improvement plan generates a Net Present Value of USD 13,908.73 and an Internal Rate of Return of 21, 52%. Valuation criteria determine that the plan of improvement plan proposed for Flores Flowers is beneficial and its implementation allows to improve its commercial and financial condition.El presente documento se concentra en establecer estrategias que lleven a la empresa BOSQUE FLOWERS S.A. a optimizar los recursos y maximizar las ganancias por ende los resultados de la empresa, Bosque Flowers es una empresa que se dedica a la producción y exportación de rosa de alta calidad, con seis años de actividad ha logrado ubicar su producto en el mercado estadounidense, manteniendo un nivel de ingresos sostenido, sin embargo en los últimos años la empresa ha generado pérdidas acumuladas de años anteriores y presenta un nivel de endeudamiento que sobrepasa el valor de los activos, por tanto la empresa requiere de un plan de mejora que le permita obtener una mayor rentabilidad, ordenar las áreas tanto administrativas como operacionales, incursionar en nuevos mercado e incrementar las ventas a través de nuevos canales de comercialización. Bajo este escenario, el plan de mejora se enfoca en tres aristas que se enmarcan en el direccionamiento estratégico, marketing y finanzas. El valor del plan de mejora es USD 93 440.97 que se recupera en un periodo de 4,18 años, el plan de mejora genera un Valor Actual Neto de USD 13.908,37 y una Tasa Interna de Retorno de 21,52 por ciento, estos criterios de valoración determinan que el plan de mejora propuesto para Bosque Flowers es viable y su implementación permite mejorar su condición comercial y financiera
Plan de negocios para la creación de un restaurante intercultural con la oferta de platos andinos-mestizos autóctonos de la cultura otavaleña. Ubicado en las orillas del Lago San Pablo
No full textThis business plan presented has de finality to demonstrate the feasibility of the project through market research, marketing plan, organizational structure and financial analysis. The business idea is to create an intercultural restaurant that offering typical dishes of the andean-mestizo cuisine of Otavalo and Imbabura, this being its main differentiating factor, as unfortunately has been lost this culinary alternative. The target market will be the national and foreign tourist coming to Ecuador and the province of Imbabura. Not only is offering a product but a service and a gastronomic cultural experience in the area, that represents what we are today, demonstrate de rich culture and diverse that have Ecuador and the beautiful province of Imbabura in one of the main tourist attractions named San Pablo Lake that is full of myths that are reflected in the customs and stories behind the preparation of traditional dishes that were born and fused between indigenous and mestizo cultureEste plan de negocio presentado tiene como finalidad demostrar la factibilidad del proyecto generado a través de la investigación de mercado, plan de marketing, estructura organizacional y el análisis financiero. La idea del negocio es la creación de un restaurante intercultural que oferte platos típicos de la gastronomía andina-mestiza de Otavalo e Imbabura, siendo este su principal factor diferenciador, ya que lamentablemente se ha ido perdiendo esta alternativa culinaria. El mercado meta será el turista nacional y extranjero que llega al Ecuador y principalmente a la provincia de Imbabura. No solo se trata de ofrecer un producto sino un servicio y una experiencia cultural gastronómica, demostrar la cultura rica y diversa que tiene el Ecuador y la hermosa provincia de Imbabura, y uno de sus principales atractivos turísticos como lo es el Lago San Pablo. Lleno de ancestros y mitos que se ven reflejados en las costumbres y en las historias que hay detrás de la preparación de los platos tradicionales que nacieron y se fusionaron entre la cultura indígena y mestiza
Plan de negocio para la realización y comercialización de concentrado de frutas en polvo
No full textThis document aims to determine the feasibility of undertaking a business related to the manufacture and marketing of fruit concentrate, specifically tree tomatoes, this fruit was chosen by the market research The main production process freezees the fruit, becoming dry, to turn it into powder and packing for marketing in major supermarkets in the city. Environment analysis determined that there is a space to position the product, concentrate tomato fruit tree, because economic, political, social and technological conditions favor its venture. Competitive analysis determines that the food industry is strongly positioned and has low bargaining power of both suppliers and consumers. Customer research reports that a growing market exists to provide fruit concentrate. People seeking a natural product, which allows them to enjoy the benefits of feeding on health and nutrition criteria. The marketing strategy focuses on publicizing the product, attributes in the target market and influence purchasing decisions of consumers by delivering promotional product so it facilitates its introduction into the market. Based on this information, the financial plan that determines the initial investment of USD 150,818 is built. The project is viable, through the analysis of the net present value corresponding to USD 5,996 in the case of the project and USD 70,772 in the case of the investor. The internal rate of return determined for the project 15.58% and 39.06% for the investor.El presente documento tiene como objetivo determinar la viabilidad de emprender un negocio relacionado con la fabricación y comercialización de concentrado de fruta, específicamente de tomate de árbol, fruta escogida por la investigación de mercado realizada. El principal proceso de producción es la liofilización de la fruta para transformarla en polvo y empacarla para su comercialización en los principales supermercados de la ciudad. En el análisis de entornos se determinó que existe un espacio para posicionar el producto de concentrado de fruta, por cuanto, las condiciones económicas, políticas, sociales y tecnológicas favorecen su emprendimiento. El análisis competitivo determina que la industria de alimentos está fuertemente posicionada y tiene un bajo poder de negociación tanto de proveedores y consumidores. La investigación del cliente informa que existe un mercado en crecimiento para proveer de concentrado de fruta a las personas que buscan un producto natural, el cual les permita disfrutar de las ventajas de alimentarse con criterios de salud y nutrición. La estrategia de marketing se concentra en dar a conocer los atributos del producto en el mercado objetivo e incidir en la decisión de compra de los consumidores, mediante la entrega de producto a manera de promoción para que se facilita su introducción en el mercado. Con base a esta información, se construye el plan financiero que determina la inversión inicial de USD 150.818. El proyecto es viable, a través del análisis del Valor Actual Neto que corresponde a un valor de USD 5.996 en el caso del proyecto y USD 70.772 en el caso del inversionista. La Tasa Interna de Retorno determina 15,58% para el proyecto y 39,06% para el inversionista
Plan de negocios para la creación de un centro de entretenimiento de poolfoot
No full textThe present business plan will aim to analyze the positioning of a POOLFOOT sport-recreation center that combines football and pool as a new recreational practice. The POOLFOOT is a new sport that consists of combining two sports in one. This activity proposes to interact in a recreational way to the people of diverse ages in order to generate a personal interaction imparting several models of game, mainly the ball 8. For this study we used various analytical tools such as the PESTEL and PORTER to analyze the environment and others such as qualitative, quantitative research to analyze and know the tastes and preferences of customers in this business. After having studied our target market, we discovered that the project has a business opportunity in the industry which favors us to plan strategies to get it going. A marketing mix is made where we detail the product, price, place and promotion of the business and the strategies that will be used throughout its development. In turn we create the organizational structure with which our Sports-recreation Center of POOLFOOT will count. Finally, we analyze the financial statements of the project through 5 years projected balances, which include the initial investment, costs and expenses, budget, capital structure, cash flows, financial indexes; Resulting in a NPV (74,761.19 dollars) and IRR (68,35 percent
) resulting in the project being profitable within the industry.El presente plan de negocios tendrá como objetivo analizar el posicionamiento de un centro deportivo recreativo de POOLFOOT que combina el fútbol y la billa como una nueva práctica recreativa
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