165 research outputs found
R.M. Simmons presentation, Rena Smart book review
No full textR.M. Simmons of the Gospel Music Workshop of America gives a presentation on the African influence in the African American religious experience. He explains how African slaves brought to America their concept of music (utilitarian concept of music). Simmons further discusses the fusion between the utilitarian concept and the Western concept of religion resulting in spirituals. He also describes hymn categories in early forms of formal African American worship experiences. Simmons takes questions from the audience among which is Dr. Riggins Earl Jr. Video concludes with a book review on Christian Theology and Ethics by Rena Smart.The Atlanta University Center Robert W. Woodruff Library acknowledges the generous support of the National Endowment for Humanities - Humanities Collections and Reference Resources Implementation Project Grant in supporting the processing and digitization of a number of its major archival collections as part of the project: Spreading the Word: Expanding Access to African American Religious Archival Collections at the Atlanta University Center Robert W. Woodruff Library.</em
Education in Eritrea: Developmental Challenges
No full textThe ongoing national reconstruction process of Eritrea is centered on educational reformation. The government of Eritrea placed educational policy on top priority for national development which demands the emergence of new class of trained youth blended with disciplined minds and skills instead of raw graduation. It had established about eight colleges at tertiary level within a short span of time to build human resource required for the present and future. In line with this, it laid down new policies and curricula suit to the immediate national scenario. This article analyzed the strengths and weaknesses of the educational policies, planning and the infrastructure requirements to meet the intended goal. It explored and analyzed Eritrean educational development and its key challenges. It also provided some useful insights for policy development. The data for the study were mainly collected from the reports of Ministry of Education and other colleges in Eritrea. The outcome of the educational reformation is expected to have a profound effect in the development of the country.Education, Eritrea, Human capital and Economic development, Economic growth, Gender inequality
Rena R. Arnold, circa 1953
No full textWritten on verso: Rena R. Arnold, 1918 9th St. NW, Washington, DC.The Atlanta University Center Robert W. Woodruff Library acknowledges the generosity of the Digital Public Library of America for supporting in part the digitization of this collection as part of the Black Women's Suffrage Digital Collection, a project made possible through funding from Pivotal Ventures, A Melinda Gates Company
Study of 100 DeKalb county, Georgia, first grade pupils'ability to identify words found in the nine preprimers that have been adopted for use in the public schools of Georgia, 1942
No full textDigital Transformation of SMEs in Indonesia: A capacity approach for SMEs’ digital transformation
No full textSMEs are in the midst of a digital economy driven by the rapid growth of technologies, pushing them to change or be excluded from the system. Compounded by the COVID-19 outbreak, SMEs are required to catch up with the transition quickly. Governments and policymakers have previously conceived numerous policies to support SMEs' digital transformation in most countries. Nevertheless, in Indonesia, these efforts are dominated by digital literacy development programs while paying little attention to the holistic entrepreneurial capacity. Whereas only as a part of a comprehensive approach digital literacy can be developed. As SMEs are part of a system, the holistic entrepreneurial capacity should encompass internal and external capacity, from SMEs' capacity as an entity, the availability of enabling environment, and the synergy. This research attempted to solve the research question: "How to raise the SMEs' capacity in Indonesia to perform digital transformation?". The proposition was studied by carrying a multiple embedded case study of Indonesian SMEs to determine the existing capacity, barriers and ultimately answer the research question. The case study includes 18 SMEs with different business scales assorted into three categories according to the entrepreneurial capacity and digital literacy level. Data collection in this case study combined semi-structured interviews and observations. Additionally, three inclusive case descriptions are presented to illustrate the profile of targeted companies in the Government's digital transformation agenda. Furthermore, cases were cross-analyzed to reveal their capacities based on the value and institutional context of each company, and also the relation to its digital transformation phase. Meanwhile, data about the current landscape and the interaction with SMEs are collected from a literature review and interviews with four experts from Kemenkop, Bank Indonesia, and eCommerce. The empirical results reveal that Indonesia's current landscape is shifting within traditional and more modern practices. Numerous policies, regulations, development programs, and financial supports exist to boost SMEs' digital transformation. However, there are manifold barriers at this level. There is a solid patrimonial system and bureaucracy in a decentralized Government system, compounded by a sectoral ego that creates disintegration and hampers coordination. In addition, the lack of arrangement and regulations enforcement due to the Government's limited capacity generates suboptimal outputs. Next, lack of capacity is the central barrier to digital transformation at the SME level. However, the empirical evidence showed that this issue is beyond the lack of knowledge and skills in technology utilization. Hence, capacity building should not only concentrate on improving digital literacy but also the overall SMEs’ capacity. Another noteworthy finding is that some SMEs with high capacity prefer to stay out of the systems and refuse to take digital transformation due to weak regulations enforcement from authorities and lack of incentives. On the other hand, SMEs utilizing digital technology both in transition business model and digital business model obtain several benefits from their participation. First, they enjoy the broader market and network up to national also international markets. Such a network will also lead to cost savings and access to funding. Next, they can have better engagement with customers that contribute to their innovation capacity. Then, combining the broader market, network, and customer interaction enables SMEs to create demand-based innovation, leading to the better product value. Participating in the digital platform and the motivation for business escalation also affect the SMEs' compliance level. As they try to develop the business and increase the product value, they will register their business and strive to obtain relevant certifications. Ultimately, with intensive assistance and consecutive improvements, the company's overall performance would be enhanced, and in turn, this will promote business sustainability. This study confirms that SMEs' digital transformation requires comprehensive knowledge and skills, a supporting mindset, and enabling environment. Therefore, we propose a comprehensive SMEs development program for the Indonesian Government, namely SCALE-UP: SMEs Capacity Development and Upgrading Program. This program is a top-down approach for the Government and relevant authorities that focus on providing appropriate capacity building for SMEs according to their needs reflected on capacity assessment output. So, the capacity development between SMEs might vary. The traditional enterprises with a lack of capacity in most aspects will get different development plans than the SMEs with higher entrepreneurial capacity but lack digital literacy, as they need a more entrepreneurial mindset and attitude. This capacity development should be followed by intensive assistance and collaboration with civil society. Eventually, regular evaluation and more vigorous enforcement are essential to monitor progress and anticipate obstacles. Nevertheless, this development program requires more transparency, cooperation, and compliance within Government institutions. To deal with the sectoral ego, a dedicated working group for SMEs development consisting of the Government and relevant authorities is required. In addition, the Ministry of SMEs and Cooperative, as the SMEs authority, can build a showcase of progressive SMEs that is accessible for investors, financial institutions, NGOs, and relevant stakeholders. This showcase can be an incentive to encourage SMEs to take digital transformation and participate in the formal economy voluntarily.Management of Technology (MoT
Rena to Mr. Meredith (1 October 1962)
No full textSigned by Renahttps://egrove.olemiss.edu/mercorr_pro/1383/thumbnail.jp
A cephalosporium parasite on salvinia rotundifolia, 1967
No full textThe present investigation was undertaken in order to determine if a parasitic relationship exists between a species of Cephalosporium isolated from diseased fronds of Salvinia rotundifolia and in order to determine the identity of the species isolated. The fungus was first isolated in December, 1966, from diseased Salvinia plants growing in an aquarium in a laboratory in the Department of Biology of Atlanta University. After pure cultures of the fungus were established infection attempts of uninfected plants were made by placing drops of a spore and mycelial fragment suspension directly in the water in which the plants were growing as well as on undamaged fronds. Infection was effected in all cases from 10 to 17 days where inoculum was added to the water as well as where inoculum was placed on fronds. The fungus was reisolated from diseased plants following symptom development. Cultural and morphologic features of the reisolated fungus were indistinct from the original cultures. External disease symptoms are characterized by the loss of the bright green color of the fronds and the development of a yellowish-green color. The fronds later turn brown, become necrotic, eventually blacken and completely deteriorate. A study of the morphologic and cultural characters of the fungus revealed it to be a member of the genus Cephalosporium. When pertinent taxonomic features of the fungus were compared with descriptions and illustrations of other species in the genus, the pathogen from Salvinia was found to be morphologically distinct. This species is therefore regarded as a hitherto undescribed species and the name Cephalosporium salviniae sp. nov. is proposed. Preliminary host specificity tests were conducted on Eichhornia crassipes. Infection was not obtained with these plants and the fungus was not reisolated from the groups of inoculated plants
Two studies of Japan-REIT performance : modeling risk and tracking property-level performance
No full textThesis (S.M.)--Massachusetts Institute of Technology, Program in Real Estate Development in Conjunction with the Center for Real Estate, 2009.This electronic version was submitted by the student author. The certified thesis is available in the Institute Archives and Special Collections.Cataloged from student submitted PDF version of thesis.Includes bibliographical references (p. 62-63).This paper is intended to recognize the performance of REITs in Japan (J-REITs) by conducting two kinds of studies in a REIT-level and an underlying property-level: first, to do "factor loadings" that identify systematic risks of long run investment performance in J-REITs; second, to demonstrate "Pure Play Indices," segment-specific indices of REIT-based property market returns by tracking monthly REIT return data and property holding data. The first study employs the Fama-French three-factor model for monthly J-REIT returns from September 2001 to September 2008. This investigation upgrades past similar research with longer data periods in a two-stage regression (a time-series regression and a cross-sectional regression) for all the listed J-REITs. Nevertheless, the model results in a limited explanatory power for the J-REIT performance, probably due to too short a market history, as in the past research. The second study applies the Pure Play Indices, originally proposed by Geltner and Kluger [1995, 1998], to the J-REITs for office, residential, and retail segments since January 2006 when the J-REIT market became sizable enough for study. The developed Pure Play Indices perform similarly with the J-REIT return indices, except the Pure Play Residential Index during the down market due to the effect of non-target segments within the J-REITs. The reason for this effect will require a further study. As the market matures with more data accumulated, this two-fold study that shows demonstration of returns from J-REITs will become more valuable to derive risk of J-REITs and different types of information of properties.by Rena Konagai.S.M
The Transmutation of Visceral Desecration: Marginalizing Women, Murder and the Urban Environment Contextualized in Film
No full textThis thesis is made up of a 35mm film, reinsertion, and a praxis paper that investigated my film processes and research, concerning the missing and murdered women of Vancouver. The catalyst was my experience living in a city in shock during the Pickton Trial. In 2007 Robert Pickton was charged with 26 counts of First Degree Murder. He was tried and found guilty for six out of a possible 26 murders that took place on his pig farm in Coquitlam. My goal was to create a film that positions the responsibility of the murders on the City of Vancouver, its police, City Hall and residents. My research focused on my personal experiences in the community and feminist discourse. Through the creation of an experimental film about the murders, I explored ideas such as authorship, experiential art and absence as representation. Simultaneously, the film subliminally communicates the trauma of the aforementioned women. This thesis pursues several key questions: Can a city be a sexual predator? Who has the right to tell a story? Can film emote without narrative? It concludes that a society, by inaction, can condone atrocities, that the stories we tell are inherently our own and that trauma can be communicated through subtle movements, gestures or objects
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