An Alternative Scoring Method for the Motivation Sources Inventory: A Case for Ratio Analysis

2001 ◽  
Vol 88 (2) ◽  
pp. 385-386 ◽  
Author(s):  
John E. Barbuto
Keyword(s):  
Empirical Support ◽  
Theoretical Framework ◽  
New Method ◽  
Ratio Analysis ◽  
Scoring Method ◽  
Empirical Assessment ◽  
Published Research

Previously published research is examined, and an alternative scoring method for the Motivation Sources Inventory is proposed. The new method, ratio analysis, provides an empirical assessment more consistent with the theoretical framework of the inventory. Theoretical and empirical support for ratio analysis is provided.

Narrating the Territorial Foundations of Privilege: Racial Discourse and Indigenous Peoples

2021 ◽  
pp. 233264922110439
Author(s):  
David W. Everson
Keyword(s):  
American Indian ◽  
Indigenous Peoples ◽  
Empirical Support ◽  
Theoretical Framework ◽  
Cultural Narratives ◽  
Racial Discourse ◽  
Red Power ◽  
Colonial Theory ◽  
Color Blind

This article focuses on the cultural narratives underlying U.S. society’s racialized inequalities. Informed by settler colonial theory and Charles Tilly’s work on “durable inequality,” I outline a privilege narratives framework that centers the dual mechanisms of racial dispossession that construct white supremacy’s material foundations: (1) the exploitation of non-Indigenous bodies and (2) the opportunity hoarding of Indigenous resources. I argue that these complementary, yet divergent, mechanisms shape distinctive patterns in contemporary racial discourse. In contrast to color-blind racism’s ahistoric and spatially disembedded storylines, the hoarding of Indigenous resources requires narrations that historically legitimate the dominant culture’s territoriality. Thus, in comparison with other racialized groups, racial discourse surrounding Indigenous peoples remains rooted in the defense of the territorial foundations of white property. Empirical support for the theoretical framework is provided through a sample of purposive follow-up interviews of non-Indigenous bystanders with historical connections to the American Indian Movement’s (AIM) “Red Power” activism in the 1970s.

scholarly journals A Noise Study of the PSW Signature Family: Patching DRS with Uniform Distribution †

Information ◽  
2020 ◽  
Vol 11 (3) ◽  
pp. 133
Author(s):  
Arnaud Sipasseuth ◽  
Thomas Plantard ◽  
Willy Susilo
Keyword(s):  
Uniform Distribution ◽  
Random Noise ◽  
Theoretical Framework ◽  
New Method ◽  
Signature Scheme ◽  
Secret Key ◽  
Initial Work ◽  
Dimensional Ball ◽  
Diagonal Reduction

At PKC 2008, Plantard et al. published a theoretical framework for a lattice-based signature scheme, namely Plantard–Susilo–Win (PSW). Recently, after ten years, a new signature scheme dubbed the Diagonal Reduction Signature (DRS) scheme was presented in the National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST) PQC Standardization as a concrete instantiation of the initial work. Unfortunately, the initial submission was challenged by Yu and Ducas using the structure that is present on the secret key noise. In this paper, we are proposing a new method to generate random noise in the DRS scheme to eliminate the aforementioned attack, and all subsequent potential variants. This involves sampling vectors from the n-dimensional ball with uniform distribution. We also give insight on some underlying properties which affects both security and efficiency on the PSW type schemes and beyond, and hopefully increase the understanding on this family of lattices.

scholarly journals Pathophysiological Mechanisms by which Heat Stress Potentially Induces Kidney Inflammation and Chronic Kidney Disease in Sugarcane Workers

Nutrients ◽  
2020 ◽  
Vol 12 (6) ◽  
pp. 1639 ◽  
Author(s):  
Erik Hansson ◽  
Jason Glaser ◽  
Kristina Jakobsson ◽  
Ilana Weiss ◽  
Catarina Wesseling ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Chronic Kidney Disease ◽  
Blood Flow ◽  
Heat Stress ◽  
Kidney Disease ◽  
Renal Blood Flow ◽  
Empirical Support ◽  
Kidney Injury ◽  
Theoretical Framework ◽  
Successful Resolution ◽  
Strenuous Work

Background: Chronic kidney disease of non-traditional origin (CKDnt) is common among Mesoamerican sugarcane workers. Recurrent heat stress and dehydration is a leading hypothesis. Evidence indicate a key role of inflammation. Methods: Starting in sports and heat pathophysiology literature, we develop a theoretical framework of how strenuous work in heat could induce kidney inflammation. We describe the release of pro-inflammatory substances from a leaky gut and/or injured muscle, alone or in combination with tubular fructose and uric acid, aggravation by reduced renal blood flow and increased tubular metabolic demands. Then, we analyze longitudinal data from >800 sugarcane cutters followed across harvest and review the CKDnt literature to assess empirical support of the theoretical framework. Results: Inflammation (CRP elevation and fever) and hyperuricemia was tightly linked to kidney injury. Rehydrating with sugary liquids and NSAID intake increased the risk of kidney injury, whereas electrolyte solution consumption was protective. Hypokalemia and hypomagnesemia were associated with kidney injury. Discussion: Heat stress, muscle injury, reduced renal blood flow and fructose metabolism may induce kidney inflammation, the successful resolution of which may be impaired by daily repeating pro-inflammatory triggers. We outline further descriptive, experimental and intervention studies addressing the factors identified in this study.

Détermination directe des coefficients du potentiel de Dunham par une méthode de moindres carrés non linéaire appliquée aux nombres d'ondes des raies. Application au cas de la molécule HBr

1977 ◽  
Vol 55 (21) ◽  
pp. 1829-1834 ◽  
Author(s):  
P. Niay ◽  
P. Bernage ◽  
C. Coquant ◽  
A. Fayt
Keyword(s):  
Experimental Data ◽  
Least Squares ◽  
Iterative Process ◽  
Nonlinear Least Squares ◽  
Theoretical Framework ◽  
New Method

In this paper, the Dunham potential coefficients are numerically determined by using a nonlinear least squares routine applied directly to the line experimental wave numbers.The results are compared to the ones obtained when using the usual iterative process applied to the H81Br Yi0 and Yi1 equilibrium constants.The al determination new method assumes a theoretical framework (B.O., adiabatic or non-adiabatic) to be valid. One can test this assumption by comparing the experimental data to the calculated ones.

Goal seeking and goal oriented projects – trajectories of the temporary organisation

2015 ◽  
Vol 8 (2) ◽  
pp. 368-378 ◽  
Author(s):  
Tina Karrbom Gustavsson ◽  
Anette Hallin
Keyword(s):  
Design Methodology ◽  
Theory Development ◽  
Empirical Support ◽  
Theoretical Framework ◽  
Research Note ◽  
Time And Space ◽  
Content Type ◽  
Temporary Organizations ◽  
Practical Implications

Purpose – The purpose of this paper is to contribute to the theory development of “temporary organizing.” Design/methodology/approach – The paper advances the theory of the temporary organization by applying a process ontological-perspective. Findings – This research note conceptualizes “the temporary organization” as constantly changing across time and space; as shifting between two empirically driven modes: “goal seeking” and “goal oriented.” This is done through the shift of the trajectory of the particular “project” at hand. Practical implications – Based on the theoretical suggestions in the paper, further research is encouraged to find empirical support of and to develop its claims. Originality/value – Despite a call for taking the “organizing”-aspect of temporary organizations seriously, there is still a need for theory development of the area. By introducing the concept of “trajectories” into the studies of temporary organizations, the paper builds a theoretical framework through which such studies may be undertaken.

scholarly journals Inflating Away the Public Debt? An Empirical Assessment

2021 ◽  
Author(s):  
Jens Hilscher ◽  
Alon Raviv ◽  
Ricardo Reis
Keyword(s):  
Public Debt ◽  
New Method ◽  
Inflation Dynamics ◽  
The Real ◽  
The Public ◽  
Empirical Assessment ◽  
Short Run ◽  
Real Value ◽  
The Impact ◽  
The U.S

Abstract This paper proposes a new method for measuring the impact of inflation on the real value of public debt. The distribution of debt debasement is based on two inputs: the distribution of privately held nominal debt by maturity, for which we provide new estimates, and the distribution of risk-adjusted inflation dynamics, for which we provide a novel copula estimator using options data. We find that inflation by itself is unlikely to lower the U.S. fiscal burden significantly because debt is concentrated at short maturities and perceived inflation shocks have little short-run persistence and are small.

scholarly journals Aerosol charging state at an urban site: new analytical approach and implications for ion-induced nucleation

2012 ◽  
Vol 12 (10) ◽  
pp. 4647-4666 ◽  
Author(s):  
S. Gagné ◽  
J. Leppä ◽  
T. Petäjä ◽  
M. J. McGrath ◽  
M. Vana ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Growth Rates ◽  
Analytical Approach ◽  
Particle Diameter ◽  
Uncertainty Assessment ◽  
Theoretical Framework ◽  
Particle Formation ◽  
New Method ◽  
Urban Site ◽  
New Particle Formation ◽  
Selection Of

Abstract. The charging state of aerosol populations was determined using an Ion-DMPS in Helsinki, Finland between December 2008 and February 2010. We extrapolated the charging state and calculated the ion-induced nucleation fraction to be around 1.3 % ± 0.4 % at 2 nm and 1.3 % ± 0.5 % at 1.5 nm, on average. We present a new method to retrieve the average charging state for a new particle formation event, at a given size and polarity. We improve the uncertainty assessment and fitting technique used previously with an Ion-DMPS. We also use a new theoretical framework that allows for different concentrations of small ions for different polarities (polarity asymmetry). We extrapolate the ion-induced fraction using polarity symmetry and asymmetry. Finally, a method to calculate the growth rates from the behaviour of the charging state as a function of the particle diameter using polarity symmetry and asymmetry is presented and used on a selection of new particle formation events.

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