9,148 research outputs found
Beyond the veneer of reconciliation: human rights and democracy in Rwanda
No full textIn this Opinion piece, PhD candidate Jennifer Melvin argues that Rwanda’s national unity and reconciliation
programme promotes two differing but inter-related political images at the domestic and international levels. She
analyses how these images are constructed and disseminated to the national population and international community
of non-governmental organisations (NGOs), donors and foreign investors. Jennifer argues that the current Rwandan
Patriotic Front (RPF) government successfully manipulates national reconciliation to bolster political support,
silence opposition and promote development that is primarily uneven. She urges the Commonwealth to look beyond
the appearance of unity, and reconciliation to consider the detrimental consequences of government programming
upon democracy and human rights in Rwanda
Unity in Variety in website aesthetics: A systematic inquiry
No full textThis research experimentally investigates whether Unity-in- Variety can account for the aesthetic appreciation of websites. In a first study we designed two sets of web pages, differing in layout style and content, to systematically and independently vary on both unity and variety via the design factors contrast and symmetry (for unity) and dissimilarity of elements and colourfulness (for variety). It was demonstrated that only the sets based on symmetry and colourfulness resulted in independent manipulations of unity and variety, respectively. These two sets of web pages were tested in Study 2 showing that, as predicted, both unity and variety independently and positively influence aesthetic appreciation. Following the principle of Unity-in-Variety, simultaneously maximizing unity and variety leads to an optimal balance where aesthetic appreciation is highest. Our research lends further support to the principle of Unity-in-Variety, extends it to the domain of HCI, and provides directions on how to purposefully design for an optimal balance between unity and variety.Accepted Author ManuscriptDesign Aesthetic
Diasporas and democratization in the post-communist world
No full textIf diaspora communities are socialized with democratic values in Western societies, they could be expected to be sympathetic to the democratization of their home countries. However, there is a high degree of variation in their behavior. Contrary to the predominant understanding in the literature that diasporas act in exclusively nationalist ways, this article argues that they do engage with the democratization of their home countries. Various challenges to the sovereignty of their homelands explain whether diasporas involve with procedural or liberal aspects of democratization. Drawing evidence from the activities of the Ukrainian, Serbian, Albanian and Armenian diasporas after the end of communism, I argue that unless diasporas are linked to home countries that enjoy both international legal and domestic sovereignty, they will involve only with procedural aspects of democratization. Diasporas filter international pressure to democratize post-communist societies by utilizing democratic procedures to advance unresolved nationalist goals
Aesthetic appreciation of tactile unity-in-variety in product designs
No full textThe principle of unity-in-variety has recently been shown to affect visual aesthetic appreciation of product designs. We investigated whether this principle can also account for tactile aesthetic appreciation of products. Design students rated nine car keys on unity, variety and aesthetic appreciation through tactile exploration only. Results revealed that unity and variety, while negatively correlated with each other, both positively influence aesthetic appreciation. This implies that there is an optimal balance between tactile unity and variety that is aesthetically preferred. These results replicate results found in the visual domain and provide evidence for unity-in-variety as a multisensory aesthetic design principle.Design EngineeringIndustrial Design Engineerin
UNITY-Locatelli Meeting Notes
No full textTyped document titled 'UNITY-Father Locatelli Meeting 4/14/89.' Document includes five numerical bullets with agenda items the include an introduction/welcome; history of UNITY; information regarding UNITY "today"; demands; and a session titled 'Open for discussion.' Documents features handwritten notes in black ink. Document does not specify author of agenda or notes
Black Lives Matter Unity March Poster
No full textPoster for a Black Lives Matter Unity March held on the University of Maine campus August 30, 2020.https://digitalcommons.library.umaine.edu/racial_justice/1061/thumbnail.jp
The Unity of Science - Past and Present
No full textThe author deals with the problem of the unity of science. Four main ideas of logical empiricism connected with the unity of science: unity of language, unity of laws, unity of methods and the unity of scientific practice are considered from contemporary point of view
Think: A Review of International Struggles
No full text'Think' is a journal related to the Unity Movement. The author is Hosea Jaffe a long-standing NEUM theoretician who went into exile in the 1960s but remained an active member
The Role of Educational Management in Shaping National Education Policies in Nigeria: A Critical Review
No full textEducational management plays a crucial role in the development and implementation of national education policies. In Nigeria, where educational challenges are pronounced, the influence of educational management on policy-making is indispensable. This article critically examines how educational management contributes to shaping national education policies in Nigeria, the challenges faced, and the opportunities for improvement. It highlights the essential role of educational managers in policy formulation, implementation, and evaluation, while also offering recommendations for strengthening the synergy between educational management and policy processes to ensure improved educational outcomes
Crisis Management in School Administration: Strategies for Effective School Planning
No full textCrisis management is a crucial aspect of school administration, as unforeseen disruptions can significantly impact educational institutions. Effective crisis management ensures continuity of operations, safety of students and staff, and preservation of institutional integrity. This paper explores strategies for effective crisis management in school administration, emphasizing the importance of preparedness, communication, and collaboration. By implementing structured crisis plans, training staff, and fostering community partnerships, school leaders can better anticipate, mitigate, and recover from crises. This study also highlights the importance of post-crisis evaluation and the role of leadership in navigating educational challenges
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