scholarly journals The unwilling foils of the political right: The cultural elite in Swedish and Norwegian newspapers

2020 ◽  
pp. 000169932097170
Author(s):  
Anne Krogstad ◽  
Audrey Stark
Keyword(s):  
Ordinary People ◽  
Qualitative And Quantitative ◽  
Cultural Elite ◽  
Culture Production ◽  
Media Logic ◽  
High Level ◽  
Political Right ◽  
Constituent Elements ◽  
Point Of Departure ◽  
Theoretical Apparatus

Using classic elite understandings as our point of departure, we specify the constituent elements and repertoires of the cultural elite as these are described in Swedish and Norwegian newspapers. Through qualitative and quantitative content analyses, we contextualize and compare the cultural elite through five occupational categories and five main themes, and we ask how these characterizations affect the role this elite plays in politics. Also, we suggest a theoretical apparatus for how to link thematic analysis to national cultural repertoires and configurations. We find that there is a higher percentage of references to artists and those with authority over culture production in Sweden than in Norway, while the cultural elite are referred to as academics and culture policy influencers more often in Norway. Another finding is a high level of similarity between the two countries’ view of the cultural elite as snobbish, politically correct, powerful, arrogant and privileged. The study shows that the cultural elite are drawn into a media logic in which they are portrayed as despised adversaries of ordinary people. However, the cultural elite is a more politically contentious label in Sweden than in Norway. The Swedish cultural elite are described as both more cherished and more despised. Moreover, access to membership in the cultural elite is more difficult, and the polarization between the cultural elite and ordinary people is stronger in Sweden.

Pollen morphology of some Tamarix (Tamaricaceae) species of Iran

2020 ◽  
Vol 62 (1-2) ◽  
pp. 151-161
Author(s):  
T. Shagholi ◽  
M. Keshavarzi ◽  
M. Sheidai
Keyword(s):  
North Africa ◽  
Pollen Grains ◽  
Ecological Niches ◽  
Multivariate Statistical Methods ◽  
Multivariate Statistical ◽  
Qualitative And Quantitative ◽  
Petal Length ◽  
Electron Microscopes ◽  
High Level ◽  
Scanning Electron Microscopes

Tamarix L. (Tamaricaceae) is a halophytic shrub in different parts of Asia and North Africa. Taxonomy and species limitation of Tamarix is very complex. This genus has three sections as Tamarix, Oligadenia, and Polyadenia, which are mainly separated by petal length, the number of stamens, the shape of androecial disk and attachment of filament on the androecial disk. As there was no palynological data on pollen features of Tamarix species of Iran, in the present study 12 qualitative and quantitative pollen features were evaluated to find diagnostic ones. Pollen grains of 8 Tamarix species were collected from nature. Pollen grains were studied without any treatment. Measurements were based on at least 50 pollen grains per specimen. Light and scanning electron microscopes were used. Multivariate statistical methods were applied to clarify the species relationships based on pollen data. All species studied showed monad and tricolpate (except some individuals of T. androssowii). Some Tamarix species show a high level of variability, in response to ecological niches and phenotypic plasticity, which make Tamarix species separation much more difficult. Based on the results of the present study, pollen grains features are not in agreement with previous morphological and molecular genetics about the sectional distinction.

scholarly journals THE PROTECTION OF THE RICH AGAINST THE POOR: THE POLITICS OF ADAM SMITH’S POLITICAL ECONOMY

2020 ◽  
Vol 37 (1) ◽  
pp. 138-158
Author(s):  
James A. Harris
Keyword(s):  
Political Economy ◽  
Political Culture ◽  
The Political ◽  
Ordinary People ◽  
General Attitude ◽  
The Poor ◽  
Natural Forms ◽  
The Rich ◽  
Definition Of ◽  
Point Of Departure

AbstractMy point of departure in this essay is Smith’s definition of government. “Civil government,” he writes, “so far as it is instituted for the security of property, is in reality instituted for the defence of the rich against the poor, or of those who have some property against those who have none at all.” First I unpack Smith’s definition of government as the protection of the rich against the poor. I argue that, on Smith’s view, this is always part of what government is for. I then turn to the question of what, according to Smith, our governors can do to protect the wealth of the rich from the resentment of the poor. I consider, and reject, the idea that Smith might conceive of education as a means of alleviating the resentment of the poor at their poverty. I then describe how, in his lectures on jurisprudence, Smith refines and develops Hume’s taxonomy of the opinions upon which all government rests. The sense of allegiance to government, according to Smith, is shaped by instinctive deference to natural forms of authority as well as by rational, Whiggish considerations of utility. I argue that it is the principle of authority that provides the feelings of loyalty upon which government chiefly rests. It follows, I suggest, that to the extent that Smith looked to government to protect the property of the rich against the poor, and thereby to maintain the peace and stability of society at large, he cannot have sought to lessen the hold on ordinary people of natural sentiments of deference. In addition, I consider the implications of Smith’s theory of government for the question of his general attitude toward poverty. I argue against the view that Smith has recognizably “liberal,” progressive views of how the poor should be treated. Instead, I locate Smith in the political culture of the Whiggism of his day.

scholarly journals Qualitative and Quantitative Integrated Modeling for Stochastic Simulation and Optimization

2013 ◽  
Vol 2013 ◽  
pp. 1-12 ◽  
Author(s):  
Xuefeng Yan ◽  
Yong Zhou ◽  
Yan Wen ◽  
Xudong Chai
Keyword(s):  
Hierarchical Model ◽  
Description Logic ◽  
Expert Knowledge ◽  
Uncertain Reasoning ◽  
Model Structure ◽  
Meta Model ◽  
Simulation And Optimization ◽  
Qualitative And Quantitative ◽  
Level Model ◽  
High Level

The simulation and optimization of an actual physics system are usually constructed based on the stochastic models, which have both qualitative and quantitative characteristics inherently. Most modeling specifications and frameworks find it difficult to describe the qualitative model directly. In order to deal with the expert knowledge, uncertain reasoning, and other qualitative information, a qualitative and quantitative combined modeling specification was proposed based on a hierarchical model structure framework. The new modeling approach is based on a hierarchical model structure which includes the meta-meta model, the meta-model and the high-level model. A description logic system is defined for formal definition and verification of the new modeling specification. A stochastic defense simulation was developed to illustrate how to model the system and optimize the result. The result shows that the proposed method can describe the complex system more comprehensively, and the survival probability of the target is higher by introducing qualitative models into quantitative simulation.

scholarly journals Image Shadow Removal Using End-to-End Deep Convolutional Neural Networks

2019 ◽  
Vol 9 (5) ◽  
pp. 1009 ◽  
Author(s):  
Hui Fan ◽  
Meng Han ◽  
Jinjiang Li
Keyword(s):  
Signal To Noise Ratio ◽  
Network Models ◽  
Structural Similarity ◽  
Shadow Removal ◽  
Deep Convolutional Neural Networks ◽  
Edge Information ◽  
Qualitative And Quantitative ◽  
Automatic Methods ◽  
End To End ◽  
High Level

Image degradation caused by shadows is likely to cause technological issues in image segmentation and target recognition. In view of the existing shadow removal methods, there are problems such as small and trivial shadow processing, the scarcity of end-to-end automatic methods, the neglecting of light, and high-level semantic information such as materials. An end-to-end deep convolutional neural network is proposed to further improve the image shadow removal effect. The network mainly consists of two network models, an encoder–decoder network and a small refinement network. The former predicts the alpha shadow scale factor, and the latter refines to obtain sharper edge information. In addition, a new image database (remove shadow database, RSDB) is constructed; and qualitative and quantitative evaluations are made on databases such as UIUC, UCF and newly-created databases (RSDB) with various real images. Using the peak signal-to-noise ratio (PSNR) and the structural similarity (SSIM) for quantitative analysis, the algorithm has a big improvement on the PSNR and the SSIM as opposed to other methods. In terms of qualitative comparisons, the network shadow has a clearer and shadow-free image that is consistent with the original image color and texture, and the detail processing effect is much better. The experimental results show that the proposed algorithm is superior to other algorithms, and it is more robust in subjective vision and objective quantization.

Waste Package Reliability / Nalysis

1983 ◽  
Vol 26 ◽  
Author(s):  
C. Pescatore ◽  
C. Sastre
Keyword(s):  
Ordinary Sense ◽  
Regulatory Requirements ◽  
Package Design ◽  
Waste Package ◽  
Qualitative And Quantitative ◽  
Future Performance ◽  
High Level Nuclear Waste ◽  
High Level ◽  
Package Reliability ◽  
General Method

ABSTRACTProof of future performance of a complex system such as a high-level nuclear waste package over a period of hundreds to thousands of years cannot be had in the ordinary sense of the word. The general method of probabilistic reliability analysis could provide an acceptable framework to identify, organize, and convey the information necessary to satisfy the criterion of reasonable assurance of waste package performance according to the regulatory requirements set forth in 10 CFR 60. General principles which may be used to evaluate the qualitative and quantitative reliability of a waste package design are indicated and illustrated with a sample calculation of a repository concept in basalt.

EMPLOYMENT IN THE PRIVATE SECTOR IN OMAN: SECTOR-BASED APPROACH FOR LOCALIZATION

2017 ◽  
Vol 5 (1) ◽  
pp. 01 ◽  
Author(s):  
Yasir Y Ali ◽  
Mowafaq M Al-Nusair ◽  
Farooq S Alani ◽  
Firdouse Rahman Khan ◽  
Latifa H Al-Badi
Keyword(s):  
Higher Education ◽  
Quantitative Analysis ◽  
Private Sector ◽  
Qualitative And Quantitative Analysis ◽  
Job Seekers ◽  
Government Officials ◽  
Qualitative And Quantitative ◽  
Market Requirements ◽  
The Government ◽  
High Level

PurposeThe objective of the study is to analyze the factors impeding Omanization policies in the selected sectors - Construction, Retail and Tourism of Oman economy and to find out the cause for the disparity created between the graduates and the jobs availability.Design/methodology/approachThe study adopted both qualitative and quantitative analysis. The interview approach was administered to collect the data from the Government officials, employers of expats in the private sector,  Omani youth seeking employment and employees from Muscat, Sohar, and Salalah.FindingsLack of coordination between government and the private sector in the formulation of Omanization policies contributing to sustained high level expatriate workers in Oman’s private sector leaving a large gap between the Omani job seekers and job availability in the selected sectors.Practical ImplicationsEvery year, the number of graduates is exceeding the number of jobs available in the economy and this paper draws attention to align this alarming issue through proper suggestions.Social ImplicationsThere is an urgent need to improve the alignment between the qualification and skills bestowed on nationals by education systems and the needs of the market through devising proper mechanisms.Originality/valueVery few studies have examined the harmony of Higher Education and market requirements in Oman. This is first hand study of its kind.

Essential Model for Oil and Gas Trap Evaluation

2014 ◽  
Vol 962-965 ◽  
pp. 626-629
Author(s):  
Guo Min Chen ◽  
Quan Wen Liu
Keyword(s):  
Oil And Gas ◽  
Evaluation Model ◽  
Theory Model ◽  
Hydrocarbon Exploration ◽  
Evaluation Theory ◽  
Qualitative And Quantitative ◽  
Hydrocarbon Traps ◽  
Speed Up ◽  
High Level ◽  
Evaluation Parameters

With the further and high level of hydrocarbon exploration and development in China even around the world, the hydrocarbon exploration tend to be the fine and comprehensive exploration and targets are mainly plays or traps, the structural trap, is the mainly exploration targets, will gradually give way to the alternative exploration objects, the litho-stratigraphic traps, which are more subtle and competitive. Therefore, the new trap evaluation theory model needed to be work out to speed up the hydrocarbon exploration. According to the characteristics of the hydrocarbon traps exploration at present stage, this paper deeply analyzes the trap evaluation contents and characteristics, on the basis of combination with the qualitative and quantitative comprehensive research of trap evaluation parameters, the essential evaluation model is corresponding to traps is established finally.

Beyond advanced stages in high-level spoken L2 French

2013 ◽  
Vol 24 (2) ◽  
pp. 255-280 ◽  
Author(s):  
FANNY FORSBERG LUNDELL ◽  
INGE BARTNING ◽  
HUGUES ENGEL ◽  
ANNA GUDMUNDSON ◽  
VICTORINE HANCOCK ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Information Structure ◽  
Formulaic Sequences ◽  
Lexical Richness ◽  
Advanced Stages ◽  
High Level ◽  
Point Of Departure ◽  
The Continuum

ABSTRACTThe aim of this study is twofold: first, to find evidence for additional advanced stages in L2 French. The continuum of Bartning and Schlyter (2004) is taken as a point of departure. It is hypothesized that a number of linguistic criteria will account for high-level proficiency. It was earlier found that besides morpho-syntax, formulaic sequences and information structure are interesting phenomena for highly proficient learners (Bartning, Forsberg and Hancock, 2009). Three more measures are now added, i.e. perceived nativelikeness, lexical richness and fluency.The second aim of this study is to contribute to the debate on the possibility of nativelike attainment. The study shows that several measures are prone to characterise nativelike performance in highly proficient users among whom some attain nativelikeness.

scholarly journals TECHONOLOGICAL PEDAGOGICAL CONTENT KNOWLEDGE (TPACK) DALAM RANGKA PENINGKATAN KUALITAS PEMBELAJARAN MAHASISWA PPG SD PRAJABATAN

EDUTECH ◽  
2019 ◽  
Vol 18 (2) ◽  
Author(s):  
Tatat Hartati
Keyword(s):  
Elementary School ◽  
Pedagogical Content Knowledge ◽  
Content Knowledge ◽  
Pedagogical Content ◽  
Qualitative And Quantitative ◽  
Teacher Professional ◽  
High Level ◽  
Path Modification ◽  
Technology Pedagogical Content Knowledge

The quality of learning carried out by an educator has not yet received serious attention. This has an impact on the low quality of graduates produced. The core research aims to develop and implement Technology Pedagogical Content Knowledge (TPACK) for participants of the Prajabatan Elementary Teacher Professional Program (PPG). The method used is a combined qualitative and quantitative approach with the R & D method with a 4 D path modification, namely define, design, develop, and disseminate. The subjects in this study were 42 students of Prajabatan Elementary School PPG students who were divided into control and experimental classes. 21 students each. The results of this study are in the form of a literacy and high-level TPACK-based TPACK model and the results of the pretest and posttest scores with a significance value of 0.001 which can be concluded that the TPACK-based literacy model and high-level thinking abilities influence the learning quality of Prajabatan Elementary School students.Kualitas pembelajaran yang dilaksanakan seorang pendidik hingga saat ini belum mendapatkan perhatian yang serius. Hal ini berdampak pada rendahnya kualitas lulusan yang dihasilkan. Penelitian inti bertujuan untuk menyusun dan menerapkan Technology Pedagogical Content Knowledge (TPACK) bagi peserta Program Profesi Guru (PPG) SD Prajabatan. Metode yang digunakan adalah pendekatan gabungan kualitatif dan kuantitatif dengan metode R & D dengan modifikasi alur 4 D, yakni define, design, develop, dan  disseminate  Subjek pada penelitian ini adalah mahasiswa PPG SD Prajabatan yang berjumlah 42 mahasiswa yang terbagi ke dalam kelas kontrol dan eksperimen yang masing-masing berjumlah 21 mahasiswa. Hasil dari penelitian ini adalah berupa model TPACK berbasis literasi dan kemampuan berpikir tingkat tinggi serta hasil perolehan nilai pretest dan postes dengan nilai signifikansi 0.001 yang dapat disimpulkan bahwa model TPACK berbasis literasi dan kemampuan berpikir tingkat tinggi berpengaruh terhadap kualitas pembelajaran mahasiswa PPG SD Prajabatan.

scholarly journals Dinamika Kelompok Peternak Sapi Potong Binaan Universitas Gadjah Mada di Propinsi Daerah Istimewa Yogyakarta

2017 ◽  
Vol 10 (1) ◽  
pp. 39
Author(s):  
Siti Andarwati ◽  
Budi Guntoro ◽  
F. Trisakti Haryadi ◽  
Endang Sulastri
Keyword(s):  
Group Dynamics ◽  
Group Structure ◽  
Survey Method ◽  
Validity And Reliability ◽  
Medium Level ◽  
Preparation Phase ◽  
Farmer Groups ◽  
High Level ◽  
Constituent Elements ◽  
Cattle Farmer

<p class="p1">This study aimed to analyze the dynamics of cattle farmer groups assisted by Universitas Gadjah Mada (Faculty of Animal Science) in Yogyakarta Province. The total number of respondents were 77 farmers of cattle farmer groups. The tool used was a questionnaire that has proven validity and reliability. This study was conducted by survey method through the stages of preparation and execution. In the preparation phase carried out the determination of groups and cattle farmer samples using pusposive random sampling. The results showed that the dynamics of cattle farmer groups assisted by Universitas Gadjah Mada in Yogyakarta Province included in the high category. The highest group dynamics was Ngudi Barokah Group in Kulonprogo (equal to 82.48%), followed by the Sido Kumpul Group in Bantul (81.92%), then Bayu Andini Group in Sleman (77.22%), and Lembu Lestari Group in Gunungkidul (73.02%). Constituent elements of the group dynamics of goals, group structure, function assignments, development, cohesiveness, atmosphere and effectiveness of the group had a high level, while the group pressure was ini medium level.</p>

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