46 research outputs found
Control and Continuity: Sustainability, Land Rights, and the Politics of Food in Guatemala
No full textThis thesis seeks to understand the intersection of cultural identity and food security in a country that has had a difficult time feeding its people. The discourse on food in Guatemala, in the realm of development and international studies, maintains a focus on the lack thereof. Moreover, the author examines the food traditions and beliefs people in Guatemala feel are important as well as the obstacles they face in realizing food self-sufficiency. Many Guatemalans have an intimate connection with their land, and unequal land distribution hinders farmers’ abilities to access the foods they most value. In addition to this, the unfolding sustainable development agenda has resulted in biofuel projects that threaten the livelihoods of many rural farmers. Through interviews with chefs, agricultural workers, and agricultural commodity traders, the author pieces together the differing perspectives of various stakeholders to present a complex mosaic of Guatemalan foodways
Social capital and inequality in immigrant entrepreneurship: pathways and barriers
No full textImmigrant entrepreneurs who belong to marginalized populations face significant financial, social, cultural, and legal barriers (Hernandez, 2024). While founding and sustaining a new business is not an equal experience for all (Guzman & Kacperczyk, 2019), entrepreneurship offers marginalized people a pathway to greater economic inclusion and social mobility (Min & Bozorgmehr, 2003; Hwang & Phillips, 2023; Rider et al., 2023). Furthermore, despite the risks associated with new enterprises, immigrants are more likely than their native-born counterparts to become entrepreneurs (Kerr & Kerr, 2020). Considering this evidence, entrepreneurship has the potential to offer marginalized immigrants a pathway to economic inclusion and social mobility. As organizational scholars and members of an unequal society with growing anti-immigrant sentiment, it is crucial to investigate the mechanisms that could reduce barriers to entrepreneurial entry and growth for marginalized immigrants. The literature on social capital identifies it as a powerful resource facilitating entrepreneurial success (Burt, 1992; Lin et al., 2001; Adler and Kwon, 2002; Samila & Sorenson, 2017; Portes & Sensenbrenner, 1993). However, in the context of immigrant entrepreneurship, the role of social capital is far from straightforward.. Immigrants, being foreign to the host country, often lack access to the social networks that facilitate entrepreneurial entry, especially in the absence of resource-rich ethnic enclaves (Portes & Stepick, 1985). Even when such networks exist, cultural norms or an overreliance on insular perspectives within these enclaves can limit entrepreneurial ambition and growth (Portes, 2014). Finally, first-order barriers such as marginalized identities may further constrain immigrants’ ability to cultivate resourceful social ties. This symposium tackles such intricacies in the literature to advance our understanding of social capital and inequality in the context of immigrant entrepreneurship. It will feature research that explores how social capital shapes inequities in immigrant entrepreneurship and examines interventions to mitigate these disparities. Key questions addressed include: a) Can social capital offset financial inequities that hinder entrepreneurial entry? b) How do multiple overlapping identities of people influence their engagement with entrepreneurial ecosystems and networks? c) What interventions, such as macro policy changes or digital tools, can reduce the social network-driven inequities faced by immigrant entrepreneurs? The Impact of Financial Constraints on Entrepreneurship: The Moderating Role Of Social Capital Author: Inara Tareque; Columbia Business School Navigating Identity Networks in Entrepreneurial Ecosystems Author: Nada Basir; University of Waterloo Author: Bessma Momani; University of Waterloo Author: Melissa Finn; University of Waterloo Author: Leslie Nichols; Wilfrid Laurier University The Entrepreneurial Dynamics of Trade Liberalization: Immigrants as Agents of Change Author: Ashlee Li; Author: Astrid Marinoni; Georgia Institute of Technology A Digital Refuge: How WhatsApp Offers Stability Amidst Mobility to NYC Asylum Seekers Author: Sandra Portocarrero; The London School of Economics & Political Science Author: Rohini Jalan; McGill Universit
Ao alcance da razão : uma investigação sobra a ação livre em Aristóteles
No full textAristóteles é considerado um precursor do problema da vontade livre. Apesar disto, ele é também considerado por muitos de seus intérpretes ou um determinista, alguém que negou precisamente a liberdade da vontade, e um compatibilista, isto é, alguém que procurou compatibilizar o determinismo com a responsabilização ou um autor que iniciou a discussão, mas que não tinha muita clareza sobre o problema, pois este não apareceria com toda a sua força senão após os desenvolvimentos da filosofia estóica. Esta tese pretende responder a ambas estas interpretações. Para isso, é feita uma análise das passagens em que Aristóteles trata da responsabilização moral, na Ética Eudêmia II.6-11 e na Ética Nicomaquéia III.1-7. O objetivo é mostrar que sua teoria da responsabilização moral não é apenas incompatível com o determinismo da vontade, e, portanto, ele não pode ser um compatibilista, mas que a sua teoria dos atos voluntários humanos é coerente com isso, ou seja, ele produziu uma teoria dos princípios das ações que é indeterminista. Aristóteles pode assim ser considerado como tendo definido, sem confusões, o que significa para a ‘vontade’ ser livre, mesmo que ele não tenha se valido e nem definido o termo ‘vontade’. Ele não faz uso deste termo, porque tem outro termo que cumpre esta função: ‘escolha deliberada’. Aristóteles, portanto, defende uma tese da escolha livre que é necessária para sua teoria da responsabilização moral não compatibilista.Aristotle is taken to be a precursor to the ‘free-will’ problem. In spite of that, he is considered also by many scholars to be either a determinist, someone who deny the freedom of the will, and a compatibilist, someone who tried to make cohere determinism and responsibility, or an author that begun this discussion, but did not have much clarity about it, because this would have to wait the developments of the Stoic School, in Antiquity. This thesis answers both these interpretations. To accomplish this, an analysis of the passages in which Aristotle deals with moral responsibility is done, in the Eudemian Ethics II.6-11 and in the Nicomachean Ethics III.1-7. The goal is to show that his theory of responsibility is not compatible with determinism of the will and, therefore, he cannot be sustained a compatibilist, and that his theory about voluntary acts is consistent with it: he left an indeterminist theory of the principles of actions. That is why Aristotle can be taken to have answered, without any confusions, what means to the ‘will’ to be ‘free’, even though he has not used the term, ‘will’. He does not use this term, because he has another one that can play this role: deliberate choice. Aristotle, therefore, claims that free choice is necessary to his incompatibilist theory of responsibility
Leadership Style Analysis in Improving Employee Performance at University
No full textThe development of world life, in general, encourages people to move towards the era of globalization which increasingly demands an increase in the standard of order in various ways.This research is a descriptive study, with a qualitative approach, the data used are primary and secondary data, with interview, observation, and documentation data collection techniques, while the data analysis method uses descriptive analysis, because in this study the author describes the leadership style and employee performance at College.The results of the study indicate that the leadership style in the economics faculty at a university is a selling leadership style because in the economics faculty the task is very high and the relationship is also very high and the leadership always provides direction and explains the results of decisions. And also the leadership style at the Faculty of Economics because his leadership puts forward good relationships and high examples and very maximum and optimal tasks.Employee performance can be said to qualify as a good employee because the employee has been conducting in the accordance job description of each and they also work following the standards of quality, quantity, and time standards set by the faculty. However, in terms of working time discipline, more serious attention must still be needed. This can be seen in the data obtained by researchers
Kingdom of Stars
No full text[ABSTRACT ONLY; NO FULL TEXT] I have made it my goal since completing my first two novels at the age of thirteen and fourteen, to finish a significant amount of my first book of my new series in my graduate class. My growth as an author since being a young teen is tremendous, I feel I not only write and express myself in ways I never imagined, but I also have such a different outlook on life. The way you view the world as a teenager, is not how you see it as a young adult. 'Kingdom of Stars' is the first book in my fantasy series which was inspired by 'A Court of Thornes and Roses' by Sarah J. Maas. The series follows twenty-year-old Inara as she struggles to find her place in an enchanted world of corruption, mystery and love. Her life is forever changed after the death of a loved one, but losing the one person that meant the most to her, unlocks a power hidden within that she never knew existed. As the journey begins for Inara, so too does her decent into madness
ADMINISTRATIVE OFFENCE PROCEEDINGS IN INSTITUTION
No full textLaw on Administrative Liability and amendments of sectoral laws came into force on 01.07.2020. and decentralized the rules on administrative liability law. From 01.07.2020. administrative offences, penalties and offence proceedings in construction are stipulated in Construction Law. The aim of paper is to summarize and analyse the main information about administrative offence proceedings in an institution, so that not only performed procedural actions of the institution, but also the rights of persons who participate in administrative offence proceedings would be observed in order to reduce the possibility to contest the decisions taken by an institution. The work is based on administrative offence proceedings in the building authority, but the review can also be useful in other sectors. In order to achieve set goals, the author reviewed the regulatory enactments regulating the researched issue, published sources and information available on the internet, which was published until 03.12.2021. There are summarized and analyzed researched information and put forward conclusions. The main conclusion shows that it is important not only to perform procedural actions within the time limits prescribed by the Law on Administrative Liability, but also justify decisions
Making The Casher Application For The Tonguewing Meatball Restaurant Using Mysql And Netbeans
No full textThe development of information technology and science in the field of automation has recently had a great influence in almost all fields. An automated system makes all work easier with very accurate results and reduces processing time. In this scientific writing, the author discusses the difficulties in the data collection process, calculating the total price and checking data in a restaurant that still uses the manual method, which is why the author creates this application that aims to simplify and facilitate entrepreneurs help build their business from mistakes or even losses that can be detrimental to both the customer and the restaurant manager. The design of this POS application uses UML, navigation structures and flowcharts. For the software, the author uses NetBeans and MySQL applications to process the database
Improvement of the Construction Industry Management of Latvia Based on the Experience of Construction Eco-labelling in Scandinavia
No full textThe object of research is the construction industry in Latvia. This branch of the national economy of Latvia has experienced significant downturns and ups in recent years. The study of the causes and consequences of these fluctuations is important for the country's economy. Among the significant shortcomings can be called a high level of shadow economy in construction, the use of poor-quality building materials, a shortage of labor at all levels of the industry, a long bureaucratic way in the preparation of documents.Improvement of the Latvian construction industry is possible with the involvement of foreign experience. On an example of the countries of Scandinavia one of the important stages of formation of qualitative and ecological construction is considered. In the Nordic countries, since 1989, a system of eco-labeling of buildings has been applied to buildings commissioned. These documents confirm the use of high-quality building materials, energy efficiency of the building, certification of the company and used materials. Documents on eco-labeling are necessary for residential buildings, private houses and all types of educational institutions and kindergartens. This means that only materials that have been rigorously selected for quality and chemical composition are used for construction.Using the experience of working with Scandinavian clients, the author has studied the experience of implementing the eco-labeling system of buildings, as well as collected the necessary information to study the research topic and determine the approaches to the Nordic experience in the construction industry in Latvia. The introduction of eco-labeling of buildings and passports into private homes, multi-storey residential buildings, schools, kindergartens and other educational institutions will lead to the use of better construction materials and also to an understanding of the responsibility of general construction contractors, construction companies, and suppliers of building materials. Also, the use of environmental building materials in residential and educational institutions will lead to better health of the population, in particular, to reducing allergies and diseases of the respiratory system.The introduction of eco-labels and passports for buildings should be introduced at the state level, and the requirements of the European Union for the use of environmental materials in construction should be adapted for Latvia. It is important to competently and systematically develop a model for the introduction of modern management approaches to the construction industry based on the experience of advanced countries. Toughening requirements for all stages of the construction process, using safe building materials, as well as strengthening labor protection requirements, will improve the quality of the entire construction industry as a whole. The introduction of eco-labeling systems will take time, but will lead to positive results
Combating Disinformation and Misinformation through Source Identification and Tracking
No full textIn the social media or online networks, the posting and sharing of misleading information or fake news, is done on the fly, but difficult to reverse or control, and worse still, the purveyor of such information is difficult to identify or track; unlike traditional print or electronic media whose authors are well known and can be held responsible for any harm that the information may cause. With disinformation, misinformation and mal-information spreading at the click of a button and at breakneck speed, tech companies are struggling to regulate it on social media, while grappling with public responsibility, definitions of free speech or freedom of expression, and identification of such content and its source. This research piece has provided another prism by which the excesses of the purveyors of disinformation, misinformation and mal-information, otherwise known as fake news, propaganda or misleading information can be curtailed. In the social media platform, the author of content is elusive and may not be known because the content or material does not contain any identification that could help to identify the perpetuator, and even if eventually he/she is finally tracked – probably after the content may have been shared (say) a million times, the harm may have been done. So, the goal of this scheme is to discourage and prevent the creation and posting of harmful material on social media since such content will carry the identification of the author. The identification details of the author of content is acquired at the point of posting the content online on any social media platform, while the integrity of the content is preserved by the use of cryptographic hash function. Fundamentally, this tool, if adopted and implemented by social media platforms, it will shift the focus of the fight against fake news from regulation to prevention and control
Удосконалення управління будівельної галузі Латвії на основі досвіду екомаркування будівель в Скандинавії
No full textThe object of research is the construction industry in Latvia. This branch of the national economy of Latvia has experienced significant downturns and ups in recent years. The study of the causes and consequences of these fluctuations is important for the country's economy. Among the significant shortcomings can be called a high level of shadow economy in construction, the use of poor-quality building materials, a shortage of labor at all levels of the industry, a long bureaucratic way in the preparation of documents.Improvement of the Latvian construction industry is possible with the involvement of foreign experience. On an example of the countries of Scandinavia one of the important stages of formation of qualitative and ecological construction is considered. In the Nordic countries, since 1989, a system of eco-labeling of buildings has been applied to buildings commissioned. These documents confirm the use of high-quality building materials, energy efficiency of the building, certification of the company and used materials. Documents on eco-labeling are necessary for residential buildings, private houses and all types of educational institutions and kindergartens. This means that only materials that have been rigorously selected for quality and chemical composition are used for construction.Using the experience of working with Scandinavian clients, the author has studied the experience of implementing the eco-labeling system of buildings, as well as collected the necessary information to study the research topic and determine the approaches to the Nordic experience in the construction industry in Latvia. The introduction of eco-labeling of buildings and passports into private homes, multi-storey residential buildings, schools, kindergartens and other educational institutions will lead to the use of better construction materials and also to an understanding of the responsibility of general construction contractors, construction companies, and suppliers of building materials. Also, the use of environmental building materials in residential and educational institutions will lead to better health of the population, in particular, to reducing allergies and diseases of the respiratory system.The introduction of eco-labels and passports for buildings should be introduced at the state level, and the requirements of the European Union for the use of environmental materials in construction should be adapted for Latvia. It is important to competently and systematically develop a model for the introduction of modern management approaches to the construction industry based on the experience of advanced countries. Toughening requirements for all stages of the construction process, using safe building materials, as well as strengthening labor protection requirements, will improve the quality of the entire construction industry as a whole. The introduction of eco-labeling systems will take time, but will lead to positive results.Объектом исследования является строительная отрасль Латвии. Данная отрасль народного хозяйства Латвии в последние годы переживает значительные падения и взлеты. Изучение причин и последствий данных колебаний является важным для экономики страны. Из существенных недостатков можно назвать высокий уровень теневой экономики в строительстве, использование некачественных строительных материалов, недостаток рабочей силы на всех уровнях отрасли, долгий бюрократический путь при оформлении документов и др.Совершенствование строительной отрасли Латвии возможно с привлечением зарубежного опыта. На примере стран Скандинавии рассмотрено один из важных этапов становления качественного и экологического строительства. В Северных странах, начиная с 1989 года применяют к сданным в эксплуатацию зданиям систему экомаркировки зданий. Данные документы подтверждают использование качественных строительных материалов, энергоэффективность здания, сертификацию компании и использованных материалов. Документы по экомаркировке необходимы для жилых зданий, частных домов и всех типов учебных учреждений и детских садов. Это означает, что для строительства применяются только материалы, которые прошли строгий отбор по качеству и химическому составу.Используя опыт работы со скандинавскими клиентами, автором был исследован опыт внедрения системы экомаркировки зданий, а также собрана необходимая информация для изучения темы исследования и определения подходов введения опыта Северных стран в строительную отрасль Латвии. Введение экомаркировки зданий и паспортов на частные дома, многоэтажные жилые дома, школы, детские сады и другие учебные заведения приведут к использованию более качественных строительных материалов. А также к пониманию ответственности и у генеральных подрядчиков строительства, и у строительных компаний, и у поставщиков строительных материалов. Также использование экологических строительных материалов в жилых и учебных заведениях приведут к улучшению здоровья населения, в частности к уменьшению аллергии и заболеваний дыхательной системы.Внедрение экомаркировки и паспортов на здания необходимо вводить на государственном уровне, а также нужно адаптировать для Латвии требования Европейского Союза по использованию экологических материалов в строительстве. Важно грамотно и систематически разработать модель внедрения современных подходов управления строительной отраслью на основе опыта передовых стран. Ужесточение требований ко всем этапам строительного процесса, использованию безопасных для здоровья строительных материалов, а также усиление требований к охране труда повысит качественный уровень всей строительной отрасли в целом. Введение системы экомаркировки зданий займет определенное время, но приведет к положительным результатам.Об'єктом дослідження є будівельна галузь Латвії. Дана галузь народного господарства Латвії в останні роки переживає значні падіння і злети. Вивчення причин та наслідків даних коливань є важливим для економіки країни. З істотних недоліків можна назвати високий рівень тіньової економіки в будівництві, використання неякісних будівельних матеріалів, брак робочої сили на всіх рівнях галузі, довгий бюрократичний шлях при оформленні документів та ін.Удосконалення будівельної галузі Латвії можливо із залученням закордонного досвіду. На прикладі країн Скандинавії розглянуто один з важливих етапів становлення якісного та екологічного будівництва. У Північних країнах, починаючи з 1989 року застосовують до зданих в експлуатацію будівель систему екомаркування будівель. Дані документи підтверджують використання якісних будівельних матеріалів, енергоефективність будівлі, сертифікацію компанії і використаних матеріалів. Документи по екомаркуванню необхідні для житлових будівель, приватних будинків і всіх типів навчальних закладів і дитячих садків. Це означає, що для будівництва застосовуються тільки матеріали, які пройшли суворий відбір за якістю і хімічним складом.Використовуючи досвід роботи зі скандинавськими клієнтами, автором було досліджено досвід впровадження системи екомаркування будівель, а також зібрана необхідна інформація для вивчення теми дослідження та визначення підходів введення досвіду Північних країн в будівельну галузь Латвії. Введення екомаркування будівель і паспортів на приватні будинки, багатоповерхові житлові будинки, школи, дитячі садки та інші навчальні заклади приведуть до використання більш якісних будівельних матеріалів. А також до розуміння відповідальності і у генеральних підрядників будівництва, і у будівельних компаній, і у постачальників будівельних матеріалів. Також використання екологічних будівельних матеріалів в житлових і навчальних закладах приведуть до поліпшення здоров'я населення, зокрема до зменшення алергії і захворювань дихальної системи.Впровадження екомаркування та паспортів на будівлі необхідно вводити на державному рівні, а також потрібно адаптувати для Латвії вимоги Європейського Союзу щодо використання екологічних матеріалів в будівництві. Важливо грамотно і систематично розробити модель впровадження сучасних підходів управління будівельною галуззю на основі досвіду передових країн. Жорсткість вимог до всіх етапів будівельного процесу, використання безпечних для здоров'я будівельних матеріалів, а також посилення вимог до охорони праці підвищить якісний рівень всієї будівельної галузі в цілому. Введення системи екомаркування будівель займе певний час, але призведе до позитивних результатів
