From Folklore to Multimedia: Repositioning Nigerian Folklore for Cultural Development in a New Technological World

Imbizo ◽  
2018 ◽  
Vol 8 (2) ◽  
Author(s):  
Godwin Aondofa Ikyer
Keyword(s):  
Modern Technology ◽  
Cultural Development ◽  
Community Based ◽  
Global Trends ◽  
Broadcast Media ◽  
Moving Images ◽  
Depth Study ◽  
And Performance ◽  
Technological World ◽  
Audio Computer

 In Nigeria, cultural contents have continued to be explored in relation to their typologies, taxonomies and social value. Some folklore materials are disappearing due to modernisation and globalisation, leaving marginal communities to turn to alien models, some of which are not effective or accessible. The desire for a community-based model is weak as it is considered primitive and inferior to contemporary existence. Folklorists are too few with too little research wherewithal to carry out an extensive and broad-based study on oral art forms and their continued relevance to society. An ironic hybrid and interdisciplinary connectivity exists between folklore and multimedia as cultural materials adopt modern technologies, which an in-depth study could bring to light. This article, using the contextual perspective of analysis, examines ways in which folklore materials could continue to be explored even in their dynamic new multimedia “homes” such as music, photography, moving images, audio, computer, and broadcast media, thus creating new narrative and performance spaces other than the oral and the literary, and a new interface between folklore and modern technology life. The article proposes the undertaking of enhanced research into the hidden dimensions of folklore and the re-fashioning of cultural thought, science and technology, in line with cultural and global trends towards enhanced knowledge and development.

RESHAPING FUTURE SKILLS OF PROFESSIONAL ACCOUNTANTS

2020 ◽  
Vol 12 (2) ◽  
pp. 134-151
Author(s):  
Alfonsa Dian Sumarna
Keyword(s):  
Information Technology ◽  
Performance Management ◽  
Financial Management ◽  
Global Economy ◽  
Modern Technology ◽  
Accounting Profession ◽  
Global Trends ◽  
Technology Competency ◽  
The Future ◽  
And Performance

Acceleration change of global economy causes accounting profession require to have knowledges, skills, and abilities that can support company’s sustainability growth and able to compete nationally and internationally. The accounting profession in the future cannot be a solitery skill but must adapt and evolve in line with new emerging technology. In this research, we using descriptive qualitative research, to explore in depth a review of the factors that influence the accounting profession in the future due to the evolution and revolution of information technology. This research explores information using narrative perspective to understand the implications of modern technology, the drivers of change in the accounting profession, and the future needed of accountant’s skills in accounting work area such as audit and assurance; corporate reporting; financial management; strategic planning and performance management; tax; and governance, risk, and ethics. The needed of competence in analytical and communication skills, knowledge of software and big data, holistic knowledge of internal business, local and global trends are important things that need attention for profesional accountants. Technical skills and ethics (TEQ) and behavior take the prominent role to be able to adapt to changing professional needed. . Keywords: Professional Accountant, Information Technology, Competency, Accounting

An Analytical Transient Tire Model

2001 ◽  
Vol 29 (2) ◽  
pp. 108-132 ◽  
Author(s):  
A. Ghazi Zadeh ◽  
A. Fahim
Keyword(s):  
Transient Behavior ◽  
Stability Control ◽  
Vehicle Stability ◽  
Tire Model ◽  
Steering Angle ◽  
First Order ◽  
Vehicle Stability Control ◽  
Proposed Model ◽  
Depth Study ◽  
And Performance

Abstract The dynamics of a vehicle's tires is a major contributor to the vehicle stability, control, and performance. A better understanding of the handling performance and lateral stability of the vehicle can be achieved by an in-depth study of the transient behavior of the tire. In this article, the transient response of the tire to a steering angle input is examined and an analytical second order tire model is proposed. This model provides a means for a better understanding of the transient behavior of the tire. The proposed model is also applied to a vehicle model and its performance is compared with a first order tire model.

Redefining ‘Industry’: Young People and Cultural Policy in Australia

1999 ◽  
Vol 90 (1) ◽  
pp. 123-138 ◽  
Author(s):  
Mary Ann Hunter
Keyword(s):  
Young People ◽  
Cultural Policy ◽  
Culture Industry ◽  
Cultural Development ◽  
New Paradigm ◽  
Community Based ◽  
Policy Responses ◽  
Statistical Framework ◽  
Leisure Industry

This article considers the place of youth arts and cultures in the cultural industries approach to cultural policy. It argues that the ‘covert economic overlay’ (Brokensha, 1996: 101) of the Australian National Culture–Leisure Industry Statistical Framework privileges certain processes in a ‘government convenient’ model of industry inputs and outcomes, and that the assumptions of this model are challenged by youth-specific and community-based modes of production. Furthermore, it argues that the philosophies and practices of contemporary youth-specific arts organisations have the potential to redefine ‘culture industry’ and contribute to a ‘coherent new paradigm’ of cultural policy (UNESCO, 1995: 232). This paper makes these arguments by examining the place of youth arts and cultures in the existing environment of cultural industrialisation, by considering recent government policy responses to young people's cultural activity and by addressing long-term policy issues for the support of young people and cultural development.

scholarly journals Evaluating the Role of Government Collaboration in the Perceived Performance of Community-Based Nonprofits: Three Propositions

2020 ◽  
Author(s):  
José Nederhand
Keyword(s):  
The Political ◽  
Network Ties ◽  
Community Based ◽  
Role Of Government ◽  
Perceived Performance ◽  
Political Network ◽  
And Performance ◽  
Nonprofit Collaboration ◽  
The Relationship

Abstract The topic of government-nonprofit collaboration continues to be much-discussed in the literature. However, there has been little consensus on whether and how collaborating with government is beneficial for the performance of community-based nonprofits. This article examines three dominant theoretical interpretations of the relationship between collaboration and performance: collaboration is necessary for the performance of nonprofits; the absence of collaboration is necessary for the performance of nonprofits; and the effect of collaboration is contingent on the nonprofits’ bridging and bonding network ties. Building on the ideas of governance, nonprofit, and social capital in their respective literature, this article uses set-theoretic methods (fsQCA) to conceptualize and test their relationship. Results show the pivotal role of the nonprofit’s network ties in mitigating the effects of either collaborating or abstaining from collaborating with government. Particularly, the political network ties of nonprofits are crucial to explaining the relationship between collaboration and performance. The evidence demonstrates the value of studying collaboration processes in context.

Evaluation of Clinical Competence: The Gap Between Expectation and Performance

PEDIATRICS ◽  
1996 ◽  
Vol 97 (2) ◽  
pp. 179-184
Author(s):  
Bahman Joorabchi ◽  
Jeffrey M. Devries
Keyword(s):  
Descriptive Analysis ◽  
Data Gathering ◽  
Community Based ◽  
Resident Performance ◽  
Faculty Expectations ◽  
Clinical Evaluations ◽  
Pediatric Residency ◽  
Objective Structured Clinical Examinations ◽  
And Performance ◽  
High Degree

Objective. To evaluate a 3-year experience with the Objective Structured Clinical Examinations (OSCEs) and to compare faculty expectations with resident performance. Design. Descriptive analysis of measures of resident performance. Setting. Community-based pediatric residency program in Michigan. Participants. One hundred twenty-six pediatric residents at all levels of training. Methods. The three examinations consisted of 36 to 42 5-minute stations, testing skills in physical examination, history, counseling, telephone management, and test interpretation. A committee of faculty and chief residents predetermined minimum pass levels for each resident level. Results were compared with other indices of resident performance. Results. There was evidence for content, construct, and concurrent validity, as well as a high degree of reliability. However, 40% to 96% of residents scored below the minimum pass levels for their levels. In each examination, third-year residents had the highest failure rates, yet they scored well on the American Board of Pediatrics in-training examination and on their monthly clinical evaluations. Furthermore, for residents at all levels, the scores reflecting application of data were significantly lower than those assessing data gathering. Conclusions. The gaps between expectations and performance, and between data gathering and application, have important implications for institutional educational philosophy, suggesting a shift toward more clinically oriented and learner-directed strategies in the design of instructional and evaluation methods.

On improving the training of aircraft engineers

2021 ◽  
Vol 20 (5) ◽  
pp. 865-885
Author(s):  
Leonid B. SOBOLEV
Keyword(s):  
Aviation Industry ◽  
Information Protection ◽  
Global Trends ◽  
Space Industry ◽  
The Poor ◽  
Military Aviation ◽  
And Performance ◽  
Performance Results ◽  
The Military ◽  
The U.S

Subject. The article continues the discussion about the method of training aircraft engineers to work in the military and civil segments of aviation and rocket-and-space industry. Objectives. The purpose is to improve the training of Russian engineers to work in the competitive market environment, on the basis of the analysis of experience in training the aviation engineers in leading foreign technical universities. Methods. The study rests on the comparative analysis of implementation of major projects in the military and civil segments of aviation in the U.S. and Russia, as well as programs for training aircraft engineers in both countries. Results. The analysis shows that the duration of modern large military aviation projects in both countries is the same (the comparison of cost is impossible, due to information protection in Russia), while in the civil segment of the aviation industry, Russia's lagging behind is significant both in terms of the duration of projects and performance results. One of the reasons is in the poor training of aircraft engineers to work in the competitive environment. Conclusions. It is crucial to reform Russian aviation universities in terms of conformity to global trends in multidisciplinarity and differentiation of financing and research base.

The Distribution of Phosphorus in Romano-British Ironwork

1990 ◽  
Vol 185 ◽  
Author(s):  
Alain E. Kaloyeros ◽  
Robert M. Ehrenreich
Keyword(s):  
Electron Microscopy ◽  
Electron Spectroscopy ◽  
Auger Electron ◽  
Materials Analysis ◽  
X Ray ◽  
Transmission Electron ◽  
Depth Study ◽  
Iron Artifacts ◽  
And Performance ◽  
Secondary Ion

AbstractPhosphorus is found to be a common impurity in many of the iron tools and weapons produced during the pre-Roman and Roman Iron Ages of Britain (600 BC - 300 AD). The effects of this impurity on the properties and performance of antiquarian materials is not well understood, however. This paper presents the initial findings of an in-depth study of the distribution, chemistry, and effects of phosphorus in Romano-British ironwork. For this purpose, two Romano-British iron artifacts from the site of Ircheoter, Northamptonshire, were examined using powerful techniques for archeological materials analysis that include electron microprobe, secondary ion mass spectroscopy (SIMS), transmission electron microscopy (TEM) with energydispersive x-ray spectroscopy capabilities (EDXS), and Auger electron spectroscopy (AES). It was found that phosphorous was indeed present in the artifacts. The phosphorus atoms were predominantly segregated at grain boundaries and thus should have led to a lowering of grain boundary cohesion and a degradation in the performance of the tools.

scholarly journals ASIAVR: Asian Studies Virtual Reality Game a Learning Tool

2021 ◽  
Vol 5 (1) ◽  
pp. 475-488
Author(s):  
Kenn Migan Vincent Gumonan ◽  
◽  
Aleta Fabregas ◽  
Keyword(s):  
Virtual Reality ◽  
Good Alternative ◽  
Modern Technology ◽  
Independent Learning ◽  
Application Development ◽  
Asian Studies ◽  
Learning Tool ◽  
Alternative Learning ◽  
User Design ◽  
And Performance

Purpose–The study aims to develop an application that will serve as an alternative learning tool for learning Asian Studies. The delivery of lessons into a virtual reality game dependson the pace of students. The developed application comprises several more features that enable users to get valuable information from an immersive environment.Method–The researchers used Rapid Application Development (RAD) in developing the application. It follows phases such as requirement planning, user design, construction, and cutover. Two sets of questionnaires were developed, one for the teachers and another for the students. Then, testing and evaluation were conducted through purposive sampling to select the respondents.Results–The application was overall rated as 3.56 which is verbally interpreted as very good. The result was based on the system evaluation using ISO 9126 in terms of functionality, usability, content, reliability, and performance. 476Conclusion–The developed application meets the objectives to provide an alternative learning tool for learning Asian Studies. The application is well commended and accepted by the end-users to provide an interactive and immersive environment for students to learn at their own pace. Recommendations–Further enhancement of the audio, gameplay, and graphics of the tool. Schools should take into consideration the adoption of the Asian Studies Virtual Reality as a good alternative tool for their teachers and students to teach and learn Asian Studies. The use of more 3D objects relevant to the given information to enhance game experience may be considered.A databank for the quiz questions that will be loaded into the game should also be considered.Research Implications–The integration of modern technology in education has been a vital part of the learning process, especially when technological resources are available. Development and adaptation of this application will promote an alternative way of independent learning among students and will give them a better understanding of Asian Studies at their own pace.

Intellectual capital and performance

2018 ◽  
Vol 19 (2) ◽  
pp. 407-452 ◽  
Author(s):  
Eugénia Pedro ◽  
João Leitão ◽  
Helena Alves
Keyword(s):  
Intellectual Capital ◽  
Research Question ◽  
Empirical Studies ◽  
Content Type ◽  
Wide Range ◽  
Depth Study ◽  
Global Vision ◽  
Customer Capital ◽  
And Performance ◽  
The Relationship

Purpose The purpose of this paper is to determine the predominant classification of intellectual capital (IC), in terms of components, using the literature of reference on the relationship between IC and performance and considering multi-dimensional analysis axes (MAAs): organisational, regional and national. Design/methodology/approach A systematic literature review (SLR) is presented focussing on empirical studies on IC published in the period 1960-2016. A protocol for action is defined and a research question is raised, gathering data from the databases of: Web of Science, Scopus and Google Scholar. A social network analysis is also provided to determine the type of networks embracing groups, IC individual components and performance type. Findings Of the 777 papers included in the SLR, 189 deal with the relationship between IC and performance. The paper highlights the greater development of empirical studies starting from 2004; the organisational MAA is the most studied. The most frequently used groups of components in studies dealing with IC’s influence on performance corresponds to a triad of human capital; structural (organisational or process) capital; and relational (social or customer) capital, which determine positively the performance of organisations/regions/countries, but their influence is not linear and depends on various factors associated with the context and surrounding environment. Practical implications This study has wide-ranging implications for politicians/governments, managers and academics, providing empirical evidence about the relationships between the components of IC and performance, by MAAs, and a global vision and better understanding of how those IC components have developed and how they are related to performance. Originality/value Due to the high number of references covering a wide range of disciplines and the various dimensions (e.g. organisational, regional and national) that form IC, it becomes fundamental to carry out an SRL and systematise its MAAs to deepen knowledge about what has been discovered/developed in this domain, in terms of empirical studies, in order to situate the topic in a wider theoretical-practical context. The paper is exceptionally wide-ranging, covering the period 1960-2016. It is one of the first clarifying studies on systemisation of the literature on IC, by MAA, and an in-depth study of IC’s impact on the performance of organisations/regions and countries which may serve as a guideline for future studies using the taxonomy proposed.

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