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September 30, 2012: Yes, You Can Be A Nonreligious, Nonzionist Jew, But What Is The Point?, Bruce Ledewitz

Hallowed Secularism

Blog post, “Yes, You Can Be a Nonreligious, Nonzionist Jew, But What is the Point?“ discusses politics, theology and the law in relation to religion and public life in the democratic United States of America.

Deafdigest: Gold Edition, September 30, 2012, Barry Strassler

DeafDigest Gold 2012

No abstract provided.

Deafdigest: Deaf Sports News September 30, 2012, Barry Strassler

DeafDigest Sports 2012

No abstract provided.

Conference Program, Engineering Conferences International

Harnessing The Materials Genome: Accelerated Materials Development via Computational and Experimental Tools

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Crowdfunding Systems Development - Models, Expectations And Circumstances, Dariusz T. Dziuba

European Management Studies

The article presents the concept of internet crowdfunding – its economic and legal implications. Crowdfunding market (as a segment of electronic market) is estimated and analyzed. We present: crowdfunding definitions; typology of models and reward strategies; market characteristics and analyses of donations, loan-based and investment models, including ASSOB.com.au as the example of equity-based investment model. Special attention has been laid to the set of circumstances – benefits and limitations (economic and legal risks) related to its development, especially for investors (donators) and entrepreneurs.

Kohonen Neural Networks In Data Analysis. A Usage Attempt In Data Mining Regerding Geographic Regions In Poland, Mirosława Lasek, Ada Myzik

European Management Studies

In the article the authors present results of analyses aimed at detecting dependencies in the collected data, their graphical presentation and interpretation with the aid of Kohonen neural network. For illustration of data analyses with Kohonen techniques, examples concerning varied restaurants and catering business objects, business entities, sport facilities in provinces of Poland are presented. Analyses were performed on simple data sets as well as on more complex sets with many observations and variables. For the purpose of data analyses and the results’ interpretation, SAS software was used.

Economic Effectiveness Of Telework Implementation For It Teams In The Public Sector Institutions, Mirosław Dyczkowski

European Management Studies

The paper presents selected problems of economic effectiveness evaluation of telework implementation for IT teams in the public sector institutions. Telework is a form of employment which can be successfully used in most of IT activities and professions. In need for rationalizing constantly growing labor costs it is necessary to implement telework programs in IT teams, also in public institutions. The author presented a methodological background for a study on economic efficiency of such programs based on the Cost-Benefits Analysis (CBA). Estimates of expected benefits are based on Key Goal Indicators (KGI) and Key Performance Indicators (KPI) recommended in the …

Research On Usability Of Visualization In Searching Information Based On The Ontology Of An Early Warning System, Helena Dudycz

European Management Studies

The goal of the article is introduction of research concerning evaluation of application usability of visualization semantic network built on the basis of ontology conceptualization of an early warning system. Therefore there is short description of searching information based on the visualization of semantic network. Following further there is discussed the suggestion of research method related to verification of usage topic map in the analysis of economic indicators. Introduced are the presumptions of conducted experiment and its participants. Then, there is a report and analysis of the data received. Finally, the future directions of research were identified.

Corporate Architecture Evaluation Methods, Małgorzata Pańkowska

European Management Studies

Architecture in Information Technology domain constitutes a synergy of science and art of design of complex structures to ensure usefulness and to control the evolution of that complexity. The paper covers presentation of standards and essential models of enterprise architecture development. In the second part of the paper the author focuses on models for assessing the architecture, including methods and models of business -IT alignment, software architecture evaluation methods and corporate architecture maturity methods. The last part of the paper includes the corporate architecture multi-criteria evaluation model.

Ua80/1 Meeting Minutes, W Club

University Organizations

Meeting agenda and minutes for September 2012 meeting of the W Club Board of Directors.

Information Systems In Process Driven Business Organizations, Ewa Ziemba, Iwona Obłąk

European Management Studies

The article deals with the Business Process Orientation (BPO) and information systems supporting this approach. At the beginning the Business Process (BP) concept and Business Process anagement (BPM) approach are introduced. Next, the article describes main processes in organizations and information systems, which support them. Then, the BPM lifecycle is presented and information systems maintaining their steps. The important role of Business Process Management Systems (BPMS), the system designed for managing business processes, is also indicated here. This study is based on an analysis of literature, empirical experience, as well as the critical thinking and inductive inference methods.

The Risk In Implementation Process Of Integrated Information Systems - A Classification Attempt In Terms Of Barriers And Actions Burdened With It, Tomasz Parys

European Management Studies

The main goal of this article is to show the risk and his place in implementation process of an integrated information system. The basic questions connected with the specific of the implementation project were brought closer. The definition of the risk was passed, and presented the areas of his occurrence. The principal part of this paper is an introduction of the author’s conception of classification of risk. It contains the description of individual categories in the context of all activities connected with risk.

On Selection Criteria Of Management Project Methods, Witold Chmielarz

European Management Studies

The primary goal of this study is the identification of the project management amongst traditional (heavy) and modern (agile) methods of information systems analysis and design. Recently, the approach to information systems project management is changing in fast and multidirectional ways. The classic theory of analysis and design and the current pragmatics are becoming more different. It seems that the use of agile design methods, at least partially minimize arising differences. The analysis is trying to answer the identified questions in this field and showing how to select proper method for given case of project management.

Application Of Rough Sets To Identify The Behavior Rules Of Consumer For The Purposes Of Multi-Agent Simulation Model, Małgorzata Łatuszyńska, Agata Wawrzyniak, Barbara Wąsikowska, Fatimah Furaji

European Management Studies

This paper presents the possibility of application of the rough set theory in procedure of building a multi-agent model of consumer behavior. Discussed are: multi-agent simulation, methods of gathering and processing data and rough set theory in the context of identification of market behavior rules of consumers. In addition to these, the paper presents an example of a simulation model of consumer behavior in the electrical appliances market which was built with applying the proposed research procedure.

On-Line Services In A Mobile Context - A Qualitative Observational Study, Krzysztof Redlarski, Marcin Sikorski

European Management Studies

This paper presents results of an observational study aimed to identify factors affecting users’ willingness to access on-line services using mobile devices such as Smartphone, tablet or laptop. In this observational study 7 users over 14 days were recording their on-line activity in connection to the motivating or de-motivating factors to use a specific mobile device in a particular context. As a result, four types of mobile contexts have been identified (home, travel, desktop, outside) and main types of on-line services (mail/contacts, travel planning, news, information search, shopping and entertainment). This study also helped to identify generic characteristics of typical …

Attitudes Of The It Staff Against Employing Organization As A Challenge For The Development Of It Businesses, Jerzy Rosiński

European Management Studies

Author of the article, on the basis of research data, presents the attitudes of the IT professionals towards their employing organizations. The specific attitude of the IT employees towards their companies may be characteristic for a wider group of highly specialized staff.

St. Francis Of Assisi Catholic Church And Center For The Deaf Sunday Bulletin, September 30, 2012

Saint Francis of Assisi Catholic Church and Center for the Deaf Sunday Bulletin

A newsletter published for Deaf Catholics in Landover Hills, MD

St. Francis of Assisi Catholic Church and Center for the Deaf Sunday Bulletin Finding Aid

Deafdigest: Blue Edition, September 30, 2012, Barry Strassler

DeafDigest Blue 2012

No abstract provided.

09/30/2012 Obituary Records, Hawaii Obituaries

Obituaries

List of Obituaries for individuals who passed away on 09/30/2012. Scroll down to see the names and obituary description.

Innovative E-Business Models - Perspectives Of Development, Włodzimierz Szpringer

European Management Studies

In the case of innovative e-business models, the Internet is something that enables existence of such firms (e.g. search engines). In another sense, all these are innovative models that build on the progress of ICT, respond to customer demand and thereby gain a competitive advantage. Innovation activity associates e-business models with business strategy, organization and technology. It is important to have the overall vision of the model. The close relationship of innovation in services and technology should also be noted. Innovations in services have been often studied in isolation from technology, which in the face of dynamic market changes, business, …

Basic Aspects Of Creating Cognitive Graphics Systems, Olga Pilipczuk, Dima Shamroni

European Management Studies

The article presents the term and basic assumptions of cognitive graphics concept. It also describes the importance of cognitive graphics in the development of information technology and the origins of cognitive graphics systems. Furthermore, the article presents examples of classical architecture of cognitive graphic systems and its basic modules. A special attention is given to the NovoSpark®Visualizer system, to its structure, methodology and specifics of visualization. Provided is an example of solving the problem of choice of pricing strategy by using the NovoSpark®Visualizer system. In conclusion, the prospects for the development of cognitive graphic systems and directions for further research …

Computer Games In Organisations - Psychological Determinants, Michał Mijal

European Management Studies

The article summarizes the present state of knowledge on usage of the computer and video games in the organization and its psychological determinants. It enumerates and describes the most important aspects to consider while designing and using the computer and video games in training and indicates the most important threats for the application of the games in the didactic processes. It also suggests the main directions of further research and the most perspective areas of the further usage of the computer and video games in the organization.

Repositories Of The Synat Project As A New Opportunity To Gain Knowledge For The Educational Systems, Jerzy Kisielnicki

European Management Studies

The paper presents the SYNAT project as a new venture to create in the country a universal, open, repositories hosting platform for networking and communication knowledge for science, education and open knowledge society, associated with the corresponding solutions in the world. This project is analyzed for its relationship with education systems in particular, e-education. Its implementation should contribute to the quality of education and thus contribute to a significant improvement in the Polish position in the European Union and the world.

September 30, 2012: Nate Powell, Eisner Award Winner, Gives Talk At Wmu On October 4, 2012, Department Of English

Gleanings: Department of English Blog Archive

No abstract provided.

89th Annual Harding University Lectureship Program (2012), Harding University

Lectureship Programs

This document contains the printed lectureship schedule.

Faculty Data, Office Of Institutional Research And Effectiveness, Mississippi State University

Bulldog Basics

No abstract provided.

A Therapeutic Jurisprudential Framework Of Estate Planning, Mark Glover

Faculty Articles

The psychological consequences of the law of succession largely have been overlooked This oversight is confounding given that the estate planning and probate processes are emotionally charged and raise a number of psychological issues Filling this analytical void this article examines the estate planning process from a therapeutic jurisprudential perspective and makes two primary contributions to the study of the law of succession First the article identifies the psychological consequences of the estate planning process Although the analysis suggests that certain aspects of preparing and implementing an estate plan can negatively affect one's psychological wellbeing the analysis also reveals that …

Class Notes, Georgia Southern University

CLASS Notes

No abstract provided.

University Student Center Photo History [Update Of 2011, September 30, 2012, Michel Fougeres

USF St. Petersburg Campus News and Press Releases

No abstract provided.

An Analysis Of The Challenges Connected With Management Of The Electronic Space By Contemporary Business Organizations, Janusz Wielki

European Management Studies

This paper relates to the issues connected with management of the electronic space in the context of growing utilization of the Internet by contemporary business organizations. The paper is composed of four parts. In the first one, a short overview of the basic aspects connected with the electronic space and its management is presented. The next two parts form the core of this paper. First, an analysis of the preventive and protecting activities connected with on-line operations, as the key element of management of the electronic space, is provided. Next, the possibilities for active influence on the electronic space, as …