718 research outputs found
Personal performance: the resistant confessions of Bobby Baker
Full text linkAn analysis of the confessional performances of performance artist, Bobby Baker, in particular 'Box Story'
Reflections on refugee studies and the study of Refugees: Implications for policy analysts
No full textThe United Nations (UN, 2010) reports that 25.2 million people, an overwhelming majority from
the Global South, are displaced: 10.55 million refugees and 14.7 million internally displaced
people (IDP).The phenomenon of Refugee Studies as a field of academic inquiry is a main focus
of this paper. This paper makes a case for more critical analysis in – and of – refugee studies in
order to better protect displaced people and to assist government in creating policies which
respect the dignity of individuals. Based on a review of academic literature, first this paper
discusses key concepts, labels, and theories in refugee studies. Second it traces the emergence
of the field of refugee studies. Following it discusses the dilemma within the study of refugee
policy research in regards to our ability to remain critical while maintaining a close relationship
with government funding agencies. Finally, the conclusion makes a case for studying asylum
seekers as a distinct phenomenological group. Implications for the management of refugee
claims administration, researchers and policy analysts are brought forward while arguing that
theoretically a separate space for asylum studies is required
Robust Aero-Gravity Assisted Maneuvers for a Multi-Objective Interplanetary Trajectory Design Optimization
No full textThe paper proposes an approach to deal with the preliminary space mission analysis design of particularly complex interplanetary trajectories. According to an optimization approach, a multi-objective strategy is selected on a mixed continuous and discrete state variables domain to deal with possible multi-gravity aero-assisted maneuvers (AGA) as further degrees of freedom of the problem, in terms of both number and planets sequence selection to minimize both the Delta v demand and the time trip time span. The planet sequence and the planets to be used for the possible AGAs to optimize the criteria vector, together with the departure date and each Lambert arc time span constitute the control set of the optimization problem. Whenever an atmospheric maneuver is selected the consequent optimal control problem - related to the aerodynamic angles history - is solved by taking into account uncertainties on the environment and the initial conditions thanks to the differential inclusions method to project the hyper-box of the parameters/variables into the criteria space. In particular, as soon as an atmospheric maneuver occurs to be selected, the thermal flux is inserted into the cost function vector, to be minimized, and a robust control is obtained for the whole Pareto front set. The perturbed 2BP is applied to deal with the planetary approaching dynamics modeling. Some simulations results are discussed and the benefits of the AGA maneuver exploitation highlighted
Bobby Mohammed … A Steelpan Legend Re-emerges
No full textThe author interviews Lennox "Bobby" Mohammed, the sprightly and spiritual 71-year old arranger as he reflects and comments on his re-emergence on the music scene. Mohammed became the youngest arranger to win a Panorama title at the age of 22 in 1965 and was honoured with one of the country's highest national awards, the Humming Bird Medal Gold
Oregon's foster youth: waiting for a unified systems' approach
Full text linkby Bobby Bridges, Jr., MSW, Community Engagement Coordinator, Youth Development Council.Title from PDF caption (viewed on June 30, 2020).This archived document is maintained by the State Library of Oregon as part of the Oregon Documents Depository Program. It is for informational purposes and may not be suitable for legal purposes.Includes bibliographical references (pages 8-10).Mode of access: Internet from the Oregon Government Publications Collection.Text in English
Social media analytics in business intelligence applications
Full text linkThesis (M. Eng.)--Massachusetts Institute of Technology, Dept. of Electrical Engineering and Computer Science, 2008.Includes bibliographical references (p. 89-93).Social media is becoming increasingly important in society and culture, empowering consumers to group together on common interests and share opinions through the Internet. The social web shifts the originators of content from companies to users. Differences caused by this dynamic result in existing web analytic techniques being inadequate. Because people reveal their thoughts and preferences in social media, there are significant opportunities in business intelligence by analyzing social media. These opportunities include brand monitoring; trend recognition, and targeted advertising. The market for social media analytics in business intelligence is further validated by its direct application in the consumer research market. Challenges lie ahead for development and adoption of social media analytics. Technology used in these analytics, such as natural language processing and social network analysis, need to mature to improve accuracy, performance, and scalability. Nevertheless, social media continues to grow at a rapid pace, and organizations should form strategies to incorporate social media analytics into their business intelligence frameworks.by Bobby Lo.M.Eng
The way we fund our political parties needs to change if we are to avoid more scandals
No full textParty political funding scandals have become a a regular feature of political life, with the Conservatives, Labour and the Liberal Democrats all having been tainted at various times. Bobby Friedman, the author of ‘Democracy Ltd: How Money and Donations Corrupted British Politics‘, argues that the reliance on wealthy donors and trades unions risks further scandal, disempowers grassroots members and makes the state funding of political parties seem an ever more attractive option
Building capacity with evaluation standards and guidelines in Prince Edward Island: Responding to academics’ “Call to Action”
No full textThe purpose of this practice note is to promote knowledge sharing and insight for evaluation practitioners and academics in other jurisdictions by reflecting on evaluation policy development in Prince Edward Island. The author describes the process of developing evaluation standards and guidelines for the Government of Prince Edward Island and the benefits of a systematic development process. The author reviews each phase of the process, including “Identify,” “Consult,” “Study,” “Consensus,” “External Review,” and “Endorsement.” The author concludes that the benefit of developing evaluation standards and guidelines is two-fold: A new resource is added to the government’s evaluation toolkit, and the development process provides an opportunity for capacity and interdepartmental community building.
Le but de cette note de pratique est de promouvoir le partage des connaissances et des idées pour les praticiens de l’évaluation et les universitaires d’autres juridictions en réfléchissant à l’élaboration de politiques d’évaluation à l’Île-du-Prince-Édouard. Je décris le processus d’élaboration de normes et de lignes directrices d’évaluation pour le gouvernement de l’Île-du-Prince-Édouard et les avantages d’un processus d’élaboration systématique. J’examine chaque phase du processus, y compris « Identifier », « Consulter », « Étudier », « Consensus », « Examen externe » et « Approbation ». Je conclus que l’avantage de l’élaboration de normes et de lignes directrices en matière d’évaluation est double : une nouvelle ressource est ajoutée à la boîte à outils d’évaluation du gouvernement et le processus de développement offre une opportunité de renforcement des capacités et de la communauté interministérielle
Book Review of The Generation Myth by Bobby Duffy
Full text linkThe Generation Myth by Bobby Duffy, Basic Books, 2021, ISBN 9781541620308, 288 pages.
Bobby Duffy wrote The Generation Myth as a contribution to the topic of the similarities and differences among the different generational groups. The aim of this review was to direct attention to Duffy’s clear-headed framework, which cuts through the doom and gloom analyses of amplified generational differences and the associated threat of a looming generational war. The review points to the extensive research, rational assessments, and refreshing insights on the topic that the author packs into 288 pages. The book’s contents are relevant to researchers, pundits, and the merely curious on the cross-cutting topic. It is conveniently available in several print and audio versions, making it easy to access, read, and reference
[Time Was, 1st Edition, Auction, 4 of 8, Reverend Mr. Bobby Moore Auctioneer ]
No full textThe auction of copies of the first Edition of "Time Was in Mineral Wells," by A. F. Weaver, was held at the "Little Rock Schoolhouse." The auctioneer, the Reverend Bobby Moore, is asking for bids on a copy in this picture. The author, A. F. Weaver, stands between the windows to the auctioneer's right
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