252 research outputs found
Warden IDs - Warden Elmar Knowlton (left) and the Author Preparing to Blow a Dam
No full textHistorical Photographs taken by the Department of Inland Fisheries and Wildlife. Group of photos identified as Warden IDs . Photo identified as Warden Elmar Knowlton (left) and the author preparing to blow a dam
Firm Size Inequality: Industry Dynamics, Entrepreneurship and Welfare
No full textThis thesis analyses the dynamics and determinants of the size distribution of firms and examines its implications on welfare. It draws on Schumacher‘s proposition of a 'balanced‘ size distribution of firms as a precondition for sustainable economic development, which conflicts with models predicting an increase in firm size inequality in the long run. For the said dynamism to be understood, the historical development from the First Industrial Revolution is reproduced and emerging patterns set in relation to the evolutionary approach to economic development. This leads to the central argument of this thesis, which is the need for a fair share of medium-sized firms in order to maximise innovative capacity, economic resilience, net job creation and sustainability. To identify the forces driving firm size inequality and the extent to which rebalancing is possible, this thesis consolidates the streams Gibrat‘s Law initiated. The industry-level analysis of the UK, Italy and Germany from 2001 to 2010 demonstrates that the size distribution of firms converges to a lognormal distribution. For technology-rich firms, firm size inequality is inversely U-shaped and the systemic erosion of diversity reduces the options to rebalance. In service industries, industry dynamics are more intense and cause a faster increase in firm size inequality. The resulting co-existence of small and large firms reduces spill-over effects and the ability to recover from macro-economic shocks, but these, paradoxically, increase firm size inequality. To delay the process of increasing firm size inequality, small and medium-sized firms need to engage with export activities and accumulate intangible assets. As the owner-managed firm commercialises on uncertainty and the large firm escapes from it, preserving the 'middle‘ is rewarded with a higher degree of innovative capacity and contributes to sustainable growth. There are also windows of opportunity where rebalancing is possible and from these openings new industries emerge
Elmar Tophoven and Transparent Translation
No full textLe traducteur allemand Elmar Tophoven (1923-1989) a constitué au cours de sa carrière de riches archives documentant son travail sur des écrivains tels que Samuel Beckett, Alain Robbe-Grillet, Nathalie Sarraute et Claude Simon. Il a en effet élaboré une méthode appelée « traduction transparente », qui consiste à prendre en notes son processus de traduction, d’abord sur des fiches, puis à l’ordinateur. Loin d’être effacé et invisible, le traducteur donne ainsi à voir son travail d’écriture et de création et se manifeste comme l’auteur du texte traduit. Cette auctorialité s’ancre tout d’abord dans les discours qui construisent la figure du traducteur, depuis sa biographie jusqu’à sa posture. Elle doit être aussi considérée comme le fruit d’une trajectoire sociale, qui se situe dans un champ de la traduction en voie d’autonomisation. Elle est enfin révélée par l’analyse génétique des manuscrits que la pratique de la traduction transparente a permis de créer et de conserver. Grâce à cette méthode visant à améliorer la condition des traductrices et traducteurs littéraires, Elmar Tophoven peut non seulement être considéré comme l’auteur d’une véritable œuvre traductive, mais aussi comme un acteur important ayant contribué à faire reconnaître la dimension auctoriale de toute traduction.Over the course of his career, German translator Elmar Tophoven (1923-1989) built a rich archive documenting his work on writers such as Samuel Beckett, Alain Robbe-Grillet, Nathalie Sarraute and Claude Simon. He developed a method called “transparent translation”, which consists in recording his translation process on index cards, and eventually on a computer. Far from being erased and invisible, the translator thus evidently shows how he writes and creates, presenting himself as the author of the translated text. This authorship is first based on the discourses which shape the figure of the translator, from his biography to his posture. It must also be viewed as the result of his social trajectory, taking place in the translation field which is in the process of gaining autonomy. Finally, the genetic analysis of the manuscripts created and preserved by the practice of transparent translation reveals the authorship of the translator. On the basis of this method aiming at improving the conditions of literary translators, Elmar Tophoven can be seen both as the author of a true translation oeuvre, and as an important contributor to the recognition of the authorial dimension of every translation
Elmar Tophoven et la traduction transparente
No full textLe traducteur allemand Elmar Tophoven (1923-1989) a constitué au cours de sa carrière de riches archives documentant son travail sur des écrivains tels que Samuel Beckett, Alain Robbe-Grillet, Nathalie Sarraute et Claude Simon. En effet, il a élaboré une méthode appelée « traduction transparente », qui consiste à prendre en notes son processus de traduction, d’abord sur des fiches, puis à l’ordinateur. Loin d’être effacé et invisible, le traducteur donne ainsi à voir son travail d’écriture et de création et se manifeste comme l’auteur du texte traduit. Cette auctorialité s’ancre tout d’abord dans les discours qui construisent la figure du traducteur, depuis sa biographie jusqu’à sa posture. Elle doit être aussi considérée comme le fruit d’une trajectoire sociale, qui se situe dans un champ de la traduction en voie d’autonomisation. Elle est enfin révélée par l’analyse génétique des manuscrits que la pratique de la traduction transparente a permis de créer et de conserver. Grâce à cette méthode visant à améliorer la condition des traductrices et traducteurs littéraires, Elmar Tophoven peut non seulement être considéré comme l’auteur d’une véritable œuvre traductive, mais aussi comme un acteur important ayant contribué à faire reconnaître la dimension auctoriale de toute traduction.
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Over the course of his career, German translator Elmar Tophoven (1923-1989) built a rich archive documenting his work on writers such as Samuel Beckett, Alain Robbe-Grillet, Nathalie Sarraute and Claude Simon. He developed a method called “transparent translation”, which consists in recording his translation process on index cards, and eventually on a computer. Far from being erased and invisible, the translator thus evidently shows how he writes and creates, presenting himself as the author of the translated text. This authorship is first based on the discourses which shape the figure of the translator, from his biography to his posture. It must also be viewed as the result of his social trajectory, taking place in the translation field which is in the process of gaining autonomy. Finally, the genetic analysis of the manuscripts created and preserved by the practice of transparent translation reveals the authorship of the translator. On the basis of this method aiming at improving the conditions of literary translators, Elmar Tophoven can be seen both as the author of a true translation oeuvre, and as an important contributor to the recognition of the authorial dimension of every translation
Wind forecasting techniques for input into an automatic air traffic control (ATC) system: final report
No full textJuly 1962.CER62ERR51.Prepared by Colorado State University for the Research Division of the Systems Research and Development Service, Federal Aviation Agency under Contract ARDS-450.A. Introduction: purpose and scope of project / Elmar R. Reiter -- B. Checking and preparing of input data / Ben Duran, Genevieve S. Garst, and Elmar R. Reiter -- C. Current status of numerical analysis / Ferdinand Baer -- D. Forecasting experiments with a kinematic extrapolation technique / Elmar R. Reiter and Patricia White -- E. Outlook for future work / Elmar R. Reiter
Capital Structure and Profitability: S&P 500 Enterprises in the Light of the 2008 Financial Crisis
No full textThe present study aims to investigate to what extent capital structure has an impact on profitability and closely associated factors due to a series of bankruptcies and bail-outs within the last twelve months. The analysis refers to firms listed in the S&P 500 index on January 2004 and evaluates their performance from 2004 to 2008. The results show strong industry-specific characteristics for all factors observed, i.e. gearing, profitability, liquidity, investments and dividends. In addition, findings indicate a negative effect of higher gearing for almost all ten sectors in respect of the core variables analysed. Neither the trade-off nor the pecking order theory can be confirmed, however, more support for the former is found. Due to the complexity of capital structure choice, regulations have very limited effects that require the need for independent non-governmental monitoring agencies to improve transparency and have the authority to intervene if managers act at the expense of public interest
Firm Size Inequality: Industry Dynamics, Entrepreneurship and Welfare
No full textThis thesis analyses the dynamics and determinants of the size distribution of firms and examines its implications on welfare. It draws on Schumacher‘s proposition of a 'balanced‘ size distribution of firms as a precondition for sustainable economic development, which conflicts with models predicting an increase in firm size inequality in the long run. For the said dynamism to be understood, the historical development from the First Industrial Revolution is reproduced and emerging patterns set in relation to the evolutionary approach to economic development. This leads to the central argument of this thesis, which is the need for a fair share of medium-sized firms in order to maximise innovative capacity, economic resilience, net job creation and sustainability. To identify the forces driving firm size inequality and the extent to which rebalancing is possible, this thesis consolidates the streams Gibrat‘s Law initiated. The industry-level analysis of the UK, Italy and Germany from 2001 to 2010 demonstrates that the size distribution of firms converges to a lognormal distribution. For technology-rich firms, firm size inequality is inversely U-shaped and the systemic erosion of diversity reduces the options to rebalance. In service industries, industry dynamics are more intense and cause a faster increase in firm size inequality. The resulting co-existence of small and large firms reduces spill-over effects and the ability to recover from macro-economic shocks, but these, paradoxically, increase firm size inequality. To delay the process of increasing firm size inequality, small and medium-sized firms need to engage with export activities and accumulate intangible assets. As the owner-managed firm commercialises on uncertainty and the large firm escapes from it, preserving the 'middle‘ is rewarded with a higher degree of innovative capacity and contributes to sustainable growth. There are also windows of opportunity where rebalancing is possible and from these openings new industries emerge
Open Access between E-commerce and E-science - Observations to development and status
No full textUnrestricted access to scientific publication is a decisive prerequisite for scientific research. In view of the trend toward concentration in the publishing sector and of inflation, especially in journal publishing, the open access movement advocates free-of-charge access to publications and as well as to research data, software and digital versions of cultural heritage. Various business models (e.g. original or post-print availability on open access servers of institutions or specialist associations; author-paid publishing instead of or combined with (as hybrid form) subscription-based publication) offer a wide spectrum of commercial publishing schemes. An important factor for future developments will be whether research funding agencies are prepared to view publishing costs as an integral element of research grants. A further question is whether free-of-charge open access of publicly sponsored research findings will become standard. Unrestricted access is an important prerequisite for the e-science research environments of the future, which will offer new styles of scientific endeavor in connection with networked communication and data sharing. Open access is also backed up by new commercial ventures such as the Google strategy of providing scanned literature and thereby steering users toward Google links in order to increase its advertising revenue
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