UniverCity news (1999-02-22)

VCU Today, the University’s first official administrative organ, began as a somewhat irregular monthly publication but moved to a bi-weekly newspaper format in the 1980s. The newspaper changed its name to VCU Voice in 1988 and ten years later it appeared under the title UniverCity News. As it neared the end of its run as a physical newspaper, the publication became simply VCU News. These four publications were essentially the same periodical published under different titles by the Office of University Relations. VCU News appeared online for the first time in 2002.https://scholarscompass.vcu.edu/ucn/1012/thumbnail.jp

Special Libraries, Spring 1986

Volume 77, Issue 2https://scholarworks.sjsu.edu/sla_sl_1986/1001/thumbnail.jp

Database machines in support of very large databases

Software database management systems were developed in response to the needs of early data processing applications. Database machine research developed as a result of certain performance deficiencies of these software systems. This thesis discusses the history of database machines designed to improve the performance of database processing and focuses primarily on the Teradata DBC/1012, the only successfully marketed database machine that supports very large databases today. Also reviewed is the response of IBM to the performance needs of its database customers; this response has been in terms of improvements in both software and hardware support for database processing. In conclusion, an analysis is made of the future of database machines, in particular the DBC/1012, in light of recent IBM enhancements and its immense customer base

Access Versus Privacy: Approaches to State Information Policy (1995)

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Space station operations task force. Panel 4 report: Management integration

The Management Integration Panel of the Space Station Operations Task Force was chartered to provide a structure and ground rules for integrating the efforts of the other three panels and to address a number of cross cutting issues that affect all areas of space station operations. Issues addressed include operations concept implementation, alternatives development and integration process, strategic policy issues and options, and program management emphasis areas

The adoption of computer-aided translation tools by freelance translators in the UK

The demand for translation services by the business community has increased significantly over the past decade or so, fuelled by socio-economic changes, such as industry globalisation, and closer collaboration between European countries. Technological developments, such as the advent of the Internet, the rise of electronic business, and the increase in the use of electronic documents have also contributed to the demand for translation. At the same time, translators are required to produce high-quality translations in ever-shorter time periods. Running in parallel with the increasing demand for translation services, various organisational developments have had, and are indeed continuing to have, a considerable impact on the UK translation services sector. Among the range of information and communication technologies (ICT) available to translators today, Computer-aided translation (CAT) tools, have been designed to increase translators' productivity and efficiency, thus helping them to meet the demand for their services. This study investigates the uptake of CAT tools by freelance translators based in the UK and their perceptions of these tools. In order to achieve this, a research model was developed drawing on previous research undertaken about ICT adoption in small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs). The study was undertaken in two phases. In the first phase, a mail survey was conducted of a sample of freelance translators to determine levels of uptake of CAT tools, to explore the characteristics of the adopters of these tools, and the perceptions of the tools among freelancers. In the second phase, an online survey of adopters and nonadopters of CAT tools was undertaken in order to facilitate the investigation of what drives the adoption of these tools, as well as the impact of CAT tool adoption. The findings of the mail survey (to which 391 usable responses were received) revealed a rather low level of uptake of CAT tools (28%), and showed that almost half of the translators in the sample were not familiar with these tools. Further quantitative analysis revealed a positive relationship between the adoption of CAT tools and the adoption of other specialistpurpose software used by translators to support the activities in their workflow. A number of characteristics of CAT tool adopters were identified. These included the fact that adopters tended to be young translators, holding a university degree in translation studies. Most of those using the tools undertook technical translation. In addition, although translators' perceptions of CAT tools were generally positive, attitudes towards ICT in general were more positive and clearer in terms of specifying the benefits and problems arising from their use. In the second phase of the study, a sample of 19 adopters of CAT tools was employed to explore the determinants of the adoption of these tools. This phase showed that the main motivators for CAT tool adoption were the perceived advantages of the tools, such as increasing productivity, enhancing effectiveness as translators, or making the translation job easier. Also a sample of 34 CAT tool non-adopters was used to identify the factors deterring translators from adopting these tools. It was found that the main inhibitor of CAT tool adoption was the perceived difficulty of learning to use these tools. This phase also captured the translators' perceptions of the impact of CAT tools on their work. It was found that overall, the impacts of adopting CAT tools were largely positive, and included an increase in the quality of the translations undertaken and increased productivity. This research contributes to the existing body of literature about CAT tools by providing a model and instruments for investigating CAT tool adoption in the context of freelance translation businesses. The study benefits various key stakeholders in the translation sector, notably existing freelancers, newly-qualified translators, translator trainers, professional bodies for translators, and the developers and distributors of CAT tools by providing evidence regarding CAT tool uptake, characteristics of adopters, adoption determinants and impacts of adoption.EThOS - Electronic Theses Online ServiceGBUnited Kingdo

The relationship between knowledge management, information and communication technologies and performance from the resource-based view in small and medium manufacturing firms

Although much has been written about knowledge management and information systems, there is little empirical evidence of their actual effect on organisational performance and their interrelationship. Aiming at addressing this gap, this thesis investigates the relationships between knowledge management capabilities, information and communication technologies (ICT) capabilities and organizational performance in SMEs. Drawing mainly on the knowledge-based view (KBV) theory, this study suggests that knowledge management capabilities and ICT capabilities are potential sources of competitive advantage and, thus, those firms possessing these capabilities will achieve superior organisational performance. Building upon the KBV and other complementary theories such as the dynamic capabilities and evolutionary theories, a conceptual model is developed, which a range of research questions and hypotheses emerge from. These hypotheses are tested on a sample of 159 manufacturer SMEs within the mechanical engineering sector and located in the UK, using diverse statistical techniques. The results suggest that knowledge management capabilities have a significant and positive impact on innovation, responsiveness and adaptability, while they barely influence results such as success, market share, growth and profitability. On the other hand, both human and technical capabilities regarding ICT have an impact on all types of performance indicators. Interrelationships between knowledge management and ICT capabilities are found, supporting the idea of capabilities complementarity. The level of turbulence which firms undergo has also been found an important influence on innovation, responsiveness and adaptability. Based on these findings, practitioners and policy makers are given advice about which aspects they should focus on, in order to implement knowledge management practices and manage ICT successfully

2007-2008 Louisiana Tech University Catalog

The Louisiana Tech University Catalog includes announcements and course descriptions for courses offered at Louisiana Tech University for the academic year of 2007-2008.https://digitalcommons.latech.edu/university-catalogs/1007/thumbnail.jp