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Growth And Regional Integration: The Case Of The Southern African Development Community, Chris Mupimpila, Patricia Funjika
Growth And Regional Integration: The Case Of The Southern African Development Community, Chris Mupimpila, Patricia Funjika
Zambia Social Science Journal
The neoclassical growth model is augmented with structural variables to analyse the determinants of economic growth in the Southern African Development Community. The results show that physical capital, exports, infrastructure, and human capital have a positive and significant effect on economic growth. However, inflation and external debt service have a negative but significant impact on economic growth in the region. In addition, the results suggest that the underdevelopment of the financial sector is a source of heterogeneity among member countries. Therefore, to promote growth and deeper integration in the region, it is necessary to address the underlying causes of inflation, …
Achieving Middle-Income Status By 2030: Is This The Most Appropriate Objective For Zambia?, Venkatesh Seshamani
Achieving Middle-Income Status By 2030: Is This The Most Appropriate Objective For Zambia?, Venkatesh Seshamani
Zambia Social Science Journal
On the backdrop of three important quotes and based on a wealth of underlying research, this article presents a systematic review of growth and development measurement in general and specifically in relation to Zambia’s prospects of achieving middle income status by 2030. It highlights what it takes to achieve middle income status and what the limitations of such ambitions are. In commenting about Zambia’s prospects, the article presents detailed cross-country comparisons with selected African economies. Attention is paid to aspects of economic (income) growth, human development and true human progress, using a range of international indicators in the analysis. Ultimately …
November 2010 - Digital Minute Issue 7, Brad Matthies
November 2010 - Digital Minute Issue 7, Brad Matthies
Digital Minute
This issues features our Butler Yearbook digitization efforts.
November 2010, John M. Pfau Library
November 2010, John M. Pfau Library
LBHP Newsletters
Contents:
- What Danny Carrasco Taught Us About Baseball- and Life by Stacy Ellison & Danielle Sombati
- Memorial Plaque for “Shorty” Perez Approved for Belverde Park by Terry Cannon
- Featured Team: Raiderettes, one of the first Women’s Baseball Teams
- Featured Player: Jim “Chayo” Rodriguez
- Baseball is Life by Renee Barrera
- Saul Toledo: East L.A.’s “Mr. Baseball” by Terry Cannon
- Mexican American Baseball in Los Angeles by Richard Santillan and Francisco Balderrama
- Baseball to some is Just a Game by John Barr
- What’s New by Manuel Veron and Jill Vassilakos-Long
Procurement Of Information Technology And Canadian Municipalities, Umera Ali
Procurement Of Information Technology And Canadian Municipalities, Umera Ali
MPA Major Research Papers
This paper examines the trends for the attainment of information technology (IT) and the barriers to the successful procurement of IT. A literature review, survey of IT managers in Ontario municipalities, and three interviews with municipal IT professionals were conducted. The findings reveal that Ontario municipalities are satisfied with their IT projects for using detailed plans, engaging in formal strategic planning, introducing mechanism controls to avoid risks, and using letters of agreement with formally established terms and conditions for projects, all of which are steps towards a successful procurement process. Nevertheless, there are still some barriers for small local governments …
Shipping The Runners To The Race: A Sport Tourism Interpretation Of The Alchian-Allen Theorem, Steven Cobb, Douglas J. Olberding
Shipping The Runners To The Race: A Sport Tourism Interpretation Of The Alchian-Allen Theorem, Steven Cobb, Douglas J. Olberding
Faculty Scholarship
This paper provides empirical support for the Alchian and Allen "shipping the good apples out" hypothesis. The hypothesis version tested here involves estimating the effect of travel cost on the quality of a weekend trip to Cincinnati, where travel cost is measured by time spent in travel and visit quality is measured by the amount of discretionary spending associated with the trip. Using linear regression analysis on data from race participants in the 2008 Flying Pig marathon and half marathon races, strong and robust evidence is found to support the validity of this hypothesis. Specifically, travel distance does …
The Beat: November 2010, Centracare Health
The Beat: November 2010, Centracare Health
The Beat
- "Take pride in CentraCare’s impact on area communities"
- CentraCare Wound Center opens
- CCHS annual report available online
- Looking for a great gift? How about an SCH journal?
- New Volunteer Opportunity
- Small Wonders
- Celebrate Festival of Lights
- Recovery Plus director honored
- Projects recognized by state organization
- Recycling at SCH gains ground
- Annual Holly Ball scheduled for Dec. 18
- Mary Buhl wins state award
- Clean-out the cabinet results
- Give Link to Life as a gift
Patient Care News: November 2010, St. Cloud Hospital
Patient Care News: November 2010, St. Cloud Hospital
Patient Care News
Surgery Open House
Gorecki Guest House: Referral Information
Research Article: Journal Clubs
Clinical Ladder
Prescribed Reading: November 2010, Centracare Clinic
Prescribed Reading: November 2010, Centracare Clinic
Prescribed Reading
- Health Care Matters: My opinion counts
- Our employees are ‘Leading with care’
- Patient Satisfaction Scorecard
- Welcome to our new provider
- Nine promotional projects recognized
- The 2010 CCHS annual report is online
- NuVal comes to Coborn’s stores
- Clean-out the cabinet results!
- Welcome to these new employees
- Recognition for years of service
- CentraCare Wound Center opens Nov. 8
- Surgery open house planned for Nov. 11
- Computer kiosk check-in pilot planned
- Kudos to . . .
- National Memory Screening Day is Nov. 16
Time Diary Versus Instantaneous Sampling: A Comparison Of Two Behavioral Research Methods, Michael Paolisso, Raymond B. Hames
Time Diary Versus Instantaneous Sampling: A Comparison Of Two Behavioral Research Methods, Michael Paolisso, Raymond B. Hames
Department of Anthropology: Faculty Publications
The accurate collection of unbiased behavioral data is an important component of theory building and ethnographic research. In this article, the authors review two approaches for the collection of behavioral data: time diary and instantaneous sampling. Time diary requires individuals to recall their behavior at specific time intervals; instantaneous sampling relies on researchers observing and recording the behavior of individuals. Each approach has specific strengths and weaknesses. The authors review recent methodological literature on both approaches, identify particular problems with both approaches, and contrast their respective methodological strengths and weaknesses.
Preview Reviews: Bringing The Movie Theater Experience Into The Classroom: A Viable Tool For Increasing Classroom Retention And Recall., Nakia Welch, Alicia Mason
Preview Reviews: Bringing The Movie Theater Experience Into The Classroom: A Viable Tool For Increasing Classroom Retention And Recall., Nakia Welch, Alicia Mason
Faculty Submissions
Preview Reviews can be used in any class, in any discipline, at any level of any size. They provide an opportunity for students to gauge their level of content knowledge in a non-graded, low-stakes activity that can be used to prime students for active learning. They are similar to the movie theater practice of integrating advertising and trivia as entertainment while audiences wait for the main event. Preview Reviews mimic
Surveying Citizens: A Handbook For Municipal Officials Who Want To Know What Their Citizens Think, David H. Folz Phd
Surveying Citizens: A Handbook For Municipal Officials Who Want To Know What Their Citizens Think, David H. Folz Phd
MTAS Publications: Full Publications
This handbook describes the process getting valid and reliable information from a citizen survey. It's intended for readers who don't have a substantial background in survey research or statistics. The basic premise is simple: Do it right or don't bother to do it at all. The necessary steps to "do it right" allow for few shortcuts in planning, designing and implementing a high-quality citizen survey or in analyzing responses. Following the procedures and suggestions described here should yield questions that are valid (measures what you want to measure), reliable (consistent), and useful (results that relate to the survey objectives.
Wg Report: Socio-Cultural Working Group Ahm 2010, Scwg
Wg Report: Socio-Cultural Working Group Ahm 2010, Scwg
DataONE Sociocultural and Usability & Assessment Working Groups
No abstract provided.
Circle Park News November 2010, College Of Communication And Information
Circle Park News November 2010, College Of Communication And Information
Circle Park News
No abstract provided.
Municipal E-News: Issue 20: November 2010, Mtas
Municipal E-News: Issue 20: November 2010, Mtas
Municipal E-News
The “Municipal E-News” was created by MTAS in 2009 as part of our continuing efforts to meet our mission of providing timely, valuable information and assistance to Tennessee cities.
The Value Of Using Interns In The Academic Library, Antje Mays
The Value Of Using Interns In The Academic Library, Antje Mays
Dacus Library Faculty Publications
Graduate programs in library and information science programs provide strong theoretical foundations in information systems, library organization, library history, management, collection management to support user needs, reference, information literacy instruction, and specialized information resources. While practical course projects create approximations of professional librarianship, the best hands-on learning experiences include work-based learning through internship placements in actual libraries. Internships immerse students in valuable hands-on practical work in real-workd settings. Internships also learn from the interns' perspectives on library processes and challenges, while also providing library professionals with enriching opportunities to mentor library students and convey knowledge to future generations of professionals.
The Generation Gap: What Generation Gap? : Management, Technology, Training, And Evolving Skills, Antje Mays
The Generation Gap: What Generation Gap? : Management, Technology, Training, And Evolving Skills, Antje Mays
Dacus Library Faculty Publications
Contrary to divisive labels to describe generations, members of different age groups have much to teach each other: Younger workers bring fresh perspectives to old issues, while older workers' valuable organizational history help inform current contexts. All age groups in the workplace benefit in learning from each other's perspectives.
Follow The Money! What Are You Spending On Research Sources? Part Iii: Teaching Old Resources To Do New Tricks, Shannon Kemen, Emily Janoski-Haehlen
Follow The Money! What Are You Spending On Research Sources? Part Iii: Teaching Old Resources To Do New Tricks, Shannon Kemen, Emily Janoski-Haehlen
Law Faculty Publications
No abstract provided.
November Roundtable: Multiculturalism And Integration Introduction
November Roundtable: Multiculturalism And Integration Introduction
Human Rights & Human Welfare
An annotation of:
“Germany's Integration Blinkers. What's So Bad About Parallel Societies?” by Henryk M. Broder, Spiegel Online, November 20, 2010
and
“Angela Merkel: German Multiculturalism has Utterly Failed,” by Matthew Weaver, The Guardian, October 17, 2010
A Protection Post-Mortem On The "Death" Of Multiculturalism In Germany, Erin Mooney
A Protection Post-Mortem On The "Death" Of Multiculturalism In Germany, Erin Mooney
Human Rights & Human Welfare
Noticeably absent from the recent pronouncements of the “death” of multiculturalism in Germany, including Chancellor Angela Merkel’s own conclusion that the policy had “utterly failed,” has been any interest to seriously examine, let alone address, the reasons for such a failure.
Multiculturalism And The Struggle Of National Normative Challenges, Marc Alexander C. Gionet
Multiculturalism And The Struggle Of National Normative Challenges, Marc Alexander C. Gionet
Human Rights & Human Welfare
Globalization has not translated into a set of universal monolithic values. As populations relocate for various reasons, increasingly less effort is required not only to stay connected, but to remain within the home community via satellite television, radio, telecommunications, and locally concentrated diaspora. Henryk M. Broder has described such a phenomenon as the development of “ parallel societies, ” which result from immigrants’ failure or lack of interest in integrating into a host community. The question that many commentators have attempted to answer is: does the development of parallel societies, or even additional cultural diversity, represent a threat or a …
Citizenship, Rights, And Culture, Alison Brysk
Citizenship, Rights, And Culture, Alison Brysk
Human Rights & Human Welfare
Shortly after German Chancellor Angela Merkel’s repudiation of multiculturalism, the Soros Foundation announced the winners of its Fellowships for New Americans—an award for graduate study for foreign-born students whose career paths show initiative, accomplishment, and “commitment to the values expressed in the U.S. Constitution.” Dozens of America’s best and brightest are pursuing degrees in law, medicine, public policy, business, and the arts that will immensely enrich our national and global communities.
European Identity Struggles In The Age Of Austerity, Par Engstrom
European Identity Struggles In The Age Of Austerity, Par Engstrom
Human Rights & Human Welfare
The economic crisis has coincided with a discernible rise of right-wing populist parties in a number of European countries. This was most recently seen in elections in Belgium, the Netherlands, and Sweden. Right-wing populist parties also hold parliamentary seats in Austria, Denmark, Finland, and Norway, and they have been part of coalition governments in Italy and Switzerland for some time. In France, Jean-Marie Le Pen’s National Front, although not represented in parliament, wields considerable political influence, and may receive an additional electoral boost should Le Pen’s daughter, Marine Le Pen, inherit the party leadership. True, these parties still enjoy only …
“It Don’T Look Natural”: St. Louis Smoke Abatement In 1906, David L. Straight
“It Don’T Look Natural”: St. Louis Smoke Abatement In 1906, David L. Straight
The Confluence (2009-2020)
In this regular feature about postal history, Straight examines efforts at reducing smog—smoke abatement, at the time—using a 1906 card and coal company letterhead as a springboard.
Who Is More Humane? An Ethnographic Account Of Power Struggles In Jewish-Palestinian Dialogue Encounters, Nava Sonnenschein, Zvi Bekerman
Who Is More Humane? An Ethnographic Account Of Power Struggles In Jewish-Palestinian Dialogue Encounters, Nava Sonnenschein, Zvi Bekerman
Peace and Conflict Studies
This study addresses the question of majority-minority relations in situations of intractable conflict (Bar-Tal 2000). The study focuses on processes involved in the majority Jewish group’s construction of images of the Palestinian minority group, all citizens of Israel, while participating in a structured dialogue encounter conducted at Tel Aviv University in Israel. In this dialogue, it was observed that negative inhumane images that the Jews have of the Palestinians were notably expressed by the Jewish group in three situations: to cope with distress when their morality was challenged by the Palestinian group; to preserve the Jewish group's superiority and hegemony …
The “Public” In “Public Peace Process” And In “Mini-Publics:” A Dialogue Between Democratic Theory And Peace Studies, Amit Ron
Peace and Conflict Studies
The recent attention of peace studies scholars to the role of the "public" parallels an increased interest of democratic theorists in the legitimacy of "mini-publics:" initiatives that bring small groups of citizens together to discuss policy issues. In fact, democratic activists and peace activists who seek to engage the public face similar theoretical and practical challenges. The purpose of this article is to contribute to an emerging dialogue between the disciplines of democratic theory and peace studies. Such a dialogue can be beneficial in at least two ways: it allows an exploration of the role of legitimacy in public peace …
Letters Of Intent, Costly Signals, And Local Peacemaking In The Georgian-Abkhaz Conflict, Spencer B. Meredith Iii
Letters Of Intent, Costly Signals, And Local Peacemaking In The Georgian-Abkhaz Conflict, Spencer B. Meredith Iii
Peace and Conflict Studies
A state of near-war lasted for almost two decades between Georgia and the separatist region of Abkhazia. Localized violence plagued neighboring communities while United Nations agencies, humanitarian groups, and religious organizations worked with both sides to resolve the conflict’s underlying causes. Unfortunately, those diverse and long-standing efforts proved fruitless when the parties went to war in August 2008. This article examines the reasons for the conflict’s enduring nature and presents an example of grassroots peacemaking completed by university students focused on the plight of Georgia’s domestic refugees. An in-depth case study reveals the impact of their unilateral peacemaking efforts to …
Hong Kong Happiness Index 2010 香港快樂指數 2010, Lok Sang Ho
Hong Kong Happiness Index 2010 香港快樂指數 2010, Lok Sang Ho
Hong Kong Happiness Index 香港快樂指數調查
Lingnan University’s Centre for Public Policy Studies (CPPS) today announced survey findings of the “Hong Kong Happiness Index 2010”. According to the survey, Hong Kong people in 2010 continue to enjoy high levels of happiness similar to what they enjoyed in the previous year, with the overall happiness index at 70.1, not much different from the 2009 level of 70.6 and well above the trough of 67.2 seen in 2007.
The survey was conducted by CPPS from Oct 18 to Oct 22 2010 via randomized phone calls. The research team successfully interviewed 834 Hong Kong residents aged 21 or above. …
Perfect Little Feminists? Young Girls In The Us Interpret Gender, Violence, And Friendship In Cartoons, Spring-Serenity Duvall
Perfect Little Feminists? Young Girls In The Us Interpret Gender, Violence, And Friendship In Cartoons, Spring-Serenity Duvall
Faculty Publications
Girls’ studies has emerged as a dynamic area of scholarship that examines the cultural construction of girlhood, the role that girls play in society, their identity formation, and their representation in media. This paper extends previous research by interviewing young girls about their interactions with each other as they view and interpret animated cartoons. Expanding claims that Girl Power programs such as The Powerpuff Girls empower viewers, I also discuss the role of third wave, commodity, and post feminism in influencing girls’ expectations of gender equality even as they embrace gender role differences. In discussing the importance of researchers engaging …
The Not-So-Quiet Revolution: Cautionary Comments On The Rejection Of Hypothesis Testing In Favor Of A “Causal” Modeling Alternative, Daniel H. Robinson, Joel R. Levin
The Not-So-Quiet Revolution: Cautionary Comments On The Rejection Of Hypothesis Testing In Favor Of A “Causal” Modeling Alternative, Daniel H. Robinson, Joel R. Levin
Journal of Modern Applied Statistical Methods
Rodgers (2010) recently applauded a revolution involving the increased use of statistical modeling techniques. It is argued that such use may have a downside, citing empirical evidence in educational psychology that modeling techniques are often applied in cross-sectional, correlational studies to produce unjustified causal conclusions and prescriptive statements.