407 research outputs found
Some Student Ideas on the Median and the Mode
No full textThis article, created by G.V. Barr, proposes to make a "tentative contribution to the knowledge of students' understanding of the statistical concepts; median and mode." It relates to a pilot study and tries to answer questions connected with the mistakes students tend to make: 1.What are the difficulties, 2.How many students have difficulties of this kind, 3.ÂHow does the statistical vocabulary develop with respect to concept? The author first provides a general introduction, then an introduction to the median, an introduction to the mode and finally discussion questions/conclusions. This is a nice overview of these different statistical concepts
Medal presentations.
No full textTyped Description: Magnolia Medal is awarded to Maj. Feilden Mitts by Gen W.P. Wilson, the Adjutant General of Mississippi; Lt Major D. Jefcoat accepts the Minniece Rifle Trophy from Lt. Col. G.V. Montgomery (150TH TC BN) ; Dixie Division Albumhttps://egrove.olemiss.edu/cfclayton/1032/thumbnail.jp
Anderson and Bailey at Book Signing
No full textAuthor John Aubrey Anderson shares remarks. President of the G.V. Sonny Montgomery Foundation, Bob Bailey, is seated behind Anderson.https://scholarsjunction.msstate.edu/libep-events-booksignings-anderson/1013/thumbnail.jp
Bailey and Anderson at Book Signing
No full textPresident of the G.V. Sonny Montgomery Foundation Bob Bailey (left) and author John Aubrey Anderson share a laugh during the presentation.https://scholarsjunction.msstate.edu/libep-events-booksignings-anderson/1032/thumbnail.jp
Adaptive mirror micromachined in silicon
No full textElectrical Engineering, Mathematics and Computer Scienc
Anderson, Bailey, and Coleman
No full text(l to r) Author John Aubrey Anderson, President of the G.V. Sonny Montgomery Foundation Bob Bailey, and Dean of Libraries Frances Coleman share remarks.https://scholarsjunction.msstate.edu/libep-events-booksignings-anderson/1021/thumbnail.jp
Bailey, Coleman, and Anderson
No full text(l to r) Dean of Libraries Frances Coleman and author John Aubrey Anderson listen as President of the G.V. Sonny Montgomery Foundation Bob Bailey introduces Anderson.https://scholarsjunction.msstate.edu/libep-events-booksignings-anderson/1010/thumbnail.jp
Florovsky's neopatric synthesis in modern western thought in the context of tradition and modernity
No full textIntroduction. The article analyzes the evaluation of the idea of the neopatristic synthesis of G.V. Florovsky in modern Western thought in the context of the modernization approach. The article also examines the influence of this approach on domestic thought. The article analyzes the views of P. Valliere, K. Stoeckl, B. Gallacher, P. Gavrilyuk and A.V. Chernyaev. In the context of the analysis, the author considers the validity and objectivity of assessments of the ideas of neopatristics in the context of the modernization approach.Materials and Methods. The material for the article was firstly the work of G.V. Florovsky himself. Secondly, the works of his researchers P. Valliere, K. Stoeckl, B. Gallagher, P. Gavrilyuk, Kalaitsidis, Williams R., A.V. Chernyaev. The article uses methods of systematic and comparative analysis, generalization and historical and philosophical analysis.Results. The conducted research shows that in relation to the idea of the neopatristic synthesis of G.V. Florovsky, a number of trends have developed in Western thought. Among them, one of the predominant is the evaluation of the idea of neopatristics in the context of the modernization approach, as an opposition of Tradition and Modernity. Within the framework of this approach, a critical understanding of the idea of neopatristics prevails as a manifestation of retrogradity that does not correspond to the challenges of modernity. The article traces the influence of this trend on domestic thought. The analysis of these approaches shows that at present it is becoming urgent to re-evaluate the legacy of G.V. Florovsky within not only one ideological direction, but also in the context of other trends, taking into account the views of G.V. Florovsky himself, his supporters and opponents.Discussion and Conclusions. The author of the study managed to conduct a comparative, systematic and historical-philosophical analysis of approaches in assessing the concept of non-patristic synthesis of G.V. Florovsky in the works of both domestic and foreign thinkers. As a result, the author was able to carry out a comprehensive analysis of various approaches in assessing the idea of neopatristic synthesis, as well as to trace the evolution of these ideas and their impact on domestic thought
The truth of personal names
No full textPortuguese-speakers, when asked about their personal names, often respond with a notion of the
‘truth of’ their names. Basing itself on ethnographic data collected by the author in Macao (southern
China), Bahia (Brazil), and Portugal, the article interprets this notion of truth as a form of ontological
weighing that postulates the unitariness of the person by reference to a subjection to a bureaucratic
order and to a cultural and linguistic universe associated to it
A Firm’s Strategic Behaviour in Networks: How Strategic Behaviour and Network Positions of the Focal Firm Influence the Firm’s Performance
No full textMany firms are nowadays engaged in strategic alliances for their success and survival and are therefore determined to maintain or even increase their performance. Various strategy scholars focused on the impact of business strategies on performance; whereas network scholars examined the impact of the network position of the firm on its performance. However, there is a need to integrate both research streams to gain an in-depth insight in the strategic behaviour of firms, network position and firm performance and in how they are related to each other. This may help firms mainly operating in networks within high tech industry sectors to achieve competitive advantage over competitors. This indicates that research aimed at gaining and providing insight in how to investigate or determine if and how strategic behaviour and network position are related and influence the firm performance is needed first. The motivation for this case study research came from that need. The first objective of the research is to focus on whether insight in the strategic behaviour, network position and performance of a focal firm can be obtained from case studies; and if and how strategic behaviour and network position are related and impact the firm performance over time. The second objective is to determine and propose a comprehensive research design for future researchers who may attempt to conduct a case study research to into the possible relationships between strategic behaviour, network position and performance of the firm. To meet the research objectives, a case study approach has been undertaken. A multiple-case study design was chosen, since it allows cross-case analysis and may also enhance the validity of a study. The two sources of evidence included documents and archival records. From the preliminary analysis of available cases for the course MOT9592, two cases were selected based on the selection criteria for cases. The two cases were: (1) Apple iPod vs. Microsoft Zune; and (2) SACS vs. DVD-A. Both cases were about high tech firms within their networks, engaged in technology standards battles with competitors during the technological life cycle of a high tech product category. The aspects of strategic behaviour, network position and firm performance that had to be obtained from the case studies were established after the literature review. From the results obtained from the case studies it became evident that the research outcomes were influenced by practical difficulties, such as research approach, data limitation, bias and theory problem. Therefore the research focus shifted towards determining and proposing a comprehensive research design (research protocol, research scenario and “stylesheet”). This research design includes all recommended steps for successfully undertaking a case study research. From an academic perspective this exploratory case study research contributes to an increase in knowledge, by providing valuable insights in the core concepts strategic behaviour, network positions and firm performance and the possible relationships between those concepts. This research also has social relevance, since it determined and proposed a comprehensive research design, including a research “stylesheet”, which can be used by future researchers who may attempt to conduct a case study research to into the possible relationships between strategic behaviour, network position and performance of the firm. Nevertheless, there were also limitations in this research, which were all related to the research design. Therefore, in further research it is recommended to use the proposed research design.Management of TechnologyTechnology, Strategy & EntrepreneurshipTechnology, Policy and Managemen
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