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Exploring The Impact Of Information And Communication Technology (Ict) On Intermediation Market Structure In The Microfinance Industry, Frederick Riggins, David Weber

The African Journal of Information Systems

The microfinance industry provides financial services to the world’s poor in hopes of moving individuals and families out of poverty. In 2013 there were 4.7 million active microfinance borrowers in Africa. This represents a smaller percentage of the population compared to other regions of the world, indicating the potential for rapid growth of microfinance in Africa. However, microfinance is maturing, in part due to the adoption of information and communication technologies (ICTs). This research examines how ICTs are changing the microfinance industry given recent advancements in mobile banking, Internet usage, and connectivity. By examining the microfinance market structure, we determine …

2004, San Luis Obispo Crop Report.

San Luis Obispo Crop Reports

Annual report pertaining to agriculture in San Luis Obispo County, California.

2000, San Luis Obispo Crop Report.

San Luis Obispo Crop Reports

Annual report pertaining to agriculture in San Luis Obispo County, California.

1999, San Luis Obispo Crop Report.

San Luis Obispo Crop Reports

Agriculture in San Luis Obispo County, California.

1997, San Luis Obispo Crop Report.

San Luis Obispo Crop Reports

Annual report pertaining to agriculture in San Luis Obispo County, California.

1996, San Luis Obispo Crop Report.

San Luis Obispo Crop Reports

Annual report pertaining to agriculture in San Luis Obispo County, California.

2001, San Luis Obispo Crop Report.

San Luis Obispo Crop Reports

Annual report pertaining to agriculture in San Luis Obispo County, California.

1998, San Luis Obispo Crop Report.]

San Luis Obispo Crop Reports

Annual report pertaining to agriculture in San Luis Obispo County, California.

Do Or Die: Environmental History, Environmental Politics And Environmental Economics And Their Implications For Mitigating The Effects Of Climate Change, Christopher Cannon

Student Theses 2015-Present

Beginning during the Industrial Revolution, global economic growth has been driven mainly by humanity’s ability to harness energy from the combustion of fossil fuels. Energy is a tremendously valuable resource; lands with few other resources yield wealthy nations, businesses, cartels, armies and kingdoms, grown primarily from deposits and reserves of coal, oil or natural gas below the land’s surface. Energy security is perhaps a prerequisite for a nation to achieve industrial and economic development, foreign investment and trade, and in most cases law and order. As energy markets stand today in our global economic system, the burning of oil and …

2003, San Luis Obispo Crop Report.

San Luis Obispo Crop Reports

Annual report pertaining to agriculture in San Luis Obispo County, California.

Fiction As A Resource In Participatory Design, Eva Knutz, Tau U. Lenskjold, Thomas Markussen

DRS Biennial Conference Series

In recent years, co-design research has moved into the heart of business and organisational matters of concern. As a consequence of that fact, the idea of what design is capable of evolves into something that does not only encompass product and service design, but also at the same time changes organisations’ way of doing things – or in other words, it challenges the organisational culture and the mindset of the decision-makers as a way towards the successful embedding of a project within the organisation. This paper investigates how the development of a new service design project together with integrated co-design …

Perception, Meaning And Transmodal Design, Mathias Nordvall, Mattias Arvola

DRS Biennial Conference Series

Our perceptual system allows us to experience and make meaning of the world through different modalities. We can move between feeling, seeing and hearing things and still makes sense of our world. Our cognitive activities are transmodal. In interaction design this means that both our design processes and our users’ interactions are transmodal. We have gained insights into how transitions between modalities, both in the design context and in the users’ interaction context, modulate meaning and experience, by analysing three interactive systems: SimProv, VibEd, and Sightlence. We propose that a transmodal design approach facilitate designers to realize the communicative potential …

Design For Resourceful Ageing: Intervening In The Ethics Of Gerontechnology, Elisa Giaccardi, Lenneke Kuijer, Louis Neven

DRS Biennial Conference Series

This paper discusses an innovative approach to the design of technologies for older people. The approach contains a critique of “gerontechnology” as taking decisions out of the hands of older people and materializing what it means to live healthily and well into “foolproof” designs that easily become inappropriate in the variety of situations in which older people end up using them. The proposed design approach focuses on re-delegating such ethical decisions to the point at which technology is used. It does so by considering technologies as resources that can complement the ageing competences of older people and adapt in a …

An Investigation Into The Usability Of Europe Pubmed Central Database., Aondoana Daniel Orlu, Benjamin Jirbee, Agbenyi J. Idikwu

Library Philosophy and Practice (e-journal)

Healthcare professionals and lay people are challenged by the availability and plethora of health information particularly web based which has become increasingly important when diagnosing, advising of preventive measures and in prescribing future care. Access to accurate, reliable and current information in a useable format is becoming essential particularly at the point of care and if patients are to be part of that process.

Method: Three volunteers were observed carrying out three separate queries to better evaluate the search engine. Ease of access, user experience, relevance of results and an analysis of the usability method were evaluated. (Appendix 1 …

Impact Of Electronic Surveillance Systems On Theft And Mutilation In Francis Suleimanu Idachaba Library, University Of Agriculture Makurdi, Victor Ozowa, Jane Aba, Titi Aba

Library Philosophy and Practice (e-journal)

The study focused on impact of electronic surveillance systems on book theft and mutilation in Francis Suleimanu Idachaba Library, University of Agriculture, Makurdi. In this study, electronic surveillance is the use of modern technological security devices to detect book theft and mutilation in Francis Suleimanu Idachaba Library, University of Agriculture, Makurdi. Descriptive survey design was used as design of the study. The population of the study was 300 library users drawn from the nine (9) colleges in University of Agriculture, Makurdi. Sample size for this study was made up of entire population. Research instruments was Questionnaire and interviewed guide developed …

Sharing The Prosperity: Why We Still Need Organized Labor, Angela B. Cornell

Cornell Law Faculty Publications

Today economic inequality is greater in the United States than in any other advanced nation. Bringing the minimum wage up to a true living wage is a crucial step forward, as are other employment-related benefits like broadening access to overtime and instituting paid sick leave. But employment statutes such as minimum-wage regulations cannot replace the broad-based benefits that come from organized labor. Unionization places the ability to influence what happens in the workplace directly in workers’ own hands, even as it creates institutions that can advocate for working people at the community, state, and national level. Under an effective labor-law …

2005, San Luis Obispo Crop Report.

San Luis Obispo Crop Reports

Annual report pertaining to agriculture in San Luis Obispo County, California.

2002, San Luis Obispo Crop Report.

San Luis Obispo Crop Reports

Annual report pertaining to agriculture in San Luis Obispo County, California.

The Communication Constitution Of Law Enforcement In North Carolina’S Efforts Against Human Trafficking, Elizabeth Hampton Jeter

USF Tampa Graduate Theses and Dissertations

Over the past 20 years, human trafficking has gained international attention and resulted in the creation of anti-trafficking laws in the United States. Politicians, scholars, and organizations have called for more professional efforts against human trafficking and advocated for better education and awareness to identify victims and prosecute traffickers. Local law enforcement is recognized for its ideal position in communities to combat this crime. In 2011, North Carolina implemented a statewide human trafficking training program for law enforcement. This research study examines the communication constitution of law enforcement and the use of power through this training program and as officers …

The Effects Of Racial Bias On Perceptions Of Intimate Partner Violence Scenarios, Batya Yisraela Rubenstein

USF Tampa Graduate Theses and Dissertations

The purpose of this study was to explore how racial bias affects perceptions of intimate partner violence (IPV). Public perceptions of IPV have been studied under numerous contexts to ascertain how characteristics of victim and the offender can affect these attitudes. A portion of this body of research has been dedicated to understanding the role of race in perceptions of IPV and a large portion of the findings have been mixed due to the interaction of biases and attitudes about race and IPV. Very few studies have looked at multiple forms of IPV in comparison with one another while also …

Brochure: See Silver Springs Nature’S Underwater Fairyland, Silver Springs Public Relations

Tourism

The brochure includes a history of the springs, list of attractions, images, the story of the glass bottom boats, photo-sub” ride, the legend of Silver Springs – The Bridal Chamber, and information regarding chemical analysis, water stages and discharge measurement, and Ross Allen’s colorful Florida Reptile Institute. A partial map of Florida pinpointing Silvers Springs is included. Phone 986-Ocala. Printed in the U.S.A. Public Relations [1950-?]

Brochure: Drive Safely And See Silver Springs, Pepper Printing Company

Tourism

“Nature’s Underwater Fairyland” “Follow the Silver Arrows Located 5 ½ Miles From Ocala, FLA.” A pamphlet for Silver Springs, “Florida’s International Attraction”. The brochure includes a history of the springs, list of attractions, images, the story of the glass bottom boats, information on fish and underwater plants visible in the springs, and the legend of Silver Springs – The Bridal Chamber. A map of Florida with the AAA logo, travel information, and information regarding chemical analysis, water stages and discharge measurement is also included. Pepper Printing Company, Gainesville, FLA.

Brochure: Visit Marine Studios Marineland St. Augustine, Florida, Marine Studios

Tourism

A pamphlet with endorsements for Marine Studios, an overview image of the aquariums with a brief description, and a map of Florida with route to Marineland: Home of Marine Studios from different areas of Florida.

Brochure: Visit Marine Studios Marineland Florida, Marine Studios

Tourism

A pamphlet for Marine Studios, Marineland Florida. The brochure includes feeding and show time listings, photographs, a description of the marine life and aquariums, and a map of the surrounding area. The brochure also lists other attractions all over the state of Florida grouped by area: North Florida, Central Florida, Lower East Coast, and West Coast. Litho in the U.S.A., Record Press, St Augustine

Brochure: Jacksonville Beach Welcomes You!, J. Q. Palmer

Tourism

This wonderful Beach with its recreational facilities is open to you for your pleasure. A flyer that explains the rules and recommendations for bathing, picnicking, driving and enjoying the beach in Jacksonville Beach Florida. City of Jacksonville Beach, J.Q. Palmer, City Manager.

Brochure: See Jacksonville’S Free Zoo, Jacksonville Zoo

Tourism

A pamphlet describing the history of the zoo and listing its amenities. See and learn – Relax – Have Fun! The Southeast’s largest collection of rare animals, birds, and reptiles! Animals from all the continents of the world. The zoo is located on the Trout River, Heckscher Drive Jacksonville, Florida. Phone: Poplar 5-4431. The brochure includes a map. Drummond Press, Inc. Litho U.S.A. No date.

Brochure: St. Johns River Marina Jacksonville, Florida, Public Relations Division Department Of Central Services, City Of Jacksonville

Tourism

A pamphlet about Jacksonville’s St. Johns River Marina – part of a municipal park in the heart of the “Bold New City of the South” and the surrounding area. Municipally operated/ Marina Director: W.C. Coalson – 901 Gulf Life Drive, 32207 – Phone (904) 398-1466. (No date.)

Brochure: Jacksonville Funtime Around The Clock: 8 Fascinating Tours To Nearby Historical And Pleasure Spots, Jacksonville Advertising Committee

Tourism

“Add to your vacation enjoyment” A pamphlet including a visitor’s guide map for Jacksonville and the surrounding area discussing available tours including: sports, scenic, history, evening, industrial, cultural, beaches, St Augustine, and Marineland tours. Convention and Visitors Bureau – Hemming Park, Jacksonville, Florida Phone Elgin 3-9736.

Rebuilding Our Democracy Constitutionally, Evan Barrett, Bob Brown

Highlands College

A newspaper column by Evan Barrett.

Published newspaper columns written by Evan Barrett on this topic, which vary somewhat in content from this commentary, appeared in the following publications:

Montana Standard, June 17, 2016

Billings Gazette, June 18, 2016

Missoulian, June 21, 2016

Flathead Beacon, June 22, 2016

Ravalli Republic, June 25, 2016

What Is ‘Brexit’ And Why Should Minnesotans Care?, Louis D. Johnston

Economics Faculty Publications

No abstract provided.