The determinants of co-inventor tie formation: proximity and network dynamics

This paper investigates the determinants of co-inventor tie formation using micro-data on genomic patents from 1990 to 2006 in France. We consider in a single analysis the relational and proximity perspectives that are usually treated separately. In order to do so, we analyse the determinants of network ties that occur within existing components and between two distinct components (i.e. bridging ties). We test the argument that formation of these two different types of ties results from distinct strategies in accessing resources. Doing so, we contrast network and proximity determinants of network formation and we investigate if social network allows economic actors to cross over geographical, technological and organizational boundaries.Social networks, relational perspective, proximity, co-patenting, network formation

A comparison of finfish assemblages on subtidal oyster shell (cultched oyster lease) and mud bottom in Barataria Bay, Louisiana

Recent research suggests that oyster reefs provide unique three-dimensional hard bottom habitat for many fish species. Along the northern shore of the Gulf of Mexico, oyster shell bottoms are predominantly flat, subtidal and cultched, lacking the vertical relief and spatial heterogeneity provided by natural reefs. This study compared finfish assemblages, gut contents, and macroinvertebrate assemblages at subtidal oyster shell (cultched oyster lease) and mud bottoms in Barataria Bay, Louisiana. Three mud and three shell sites were sampled on seven dates from October 2001 to October 2002, using gill nets and substrate trays. Data from the gill nets were used to compare fish assemblages, as well as to document feeding habits through gut content analysis. Data from the substrate trays were used to document benthic fish and invertebrate communities associated with the two bottom types. Finfish abundance was greater at shell (N = 234) than mud (N = 179) bottoms. Substrate trays collected significantly greater numbers of benthic fishes (p = 0.001) and decapod crustaceans (p = 0.001) at shell bottoms. Gut contents showed predation on fishes, bivalves, and decapod crustaceans. These results show that cultched shell bottoms support a more abundant finfish assemblage than mud bottoms, and provide a potentially important food source for transient fishes due to abundant benthic fishes and decapod crustaceans

Between Elim and Sinai: a theological interpretation of exodus sixteen shaped by its canonical context

This thesis constructs a theological interpretation of Ex 16 through the use of a method designed in light of contemporary hermeneutical discussion, in dialogue with current approaches to biblical texts (especially current approaches to OT narrative texts), in response to the perceived nature of Ex 16, and with a desire to provide some indication of Ex 16's significance for Jewish and Christian faith. This thesis begins with an analysis of Ex 16's manna and quail narrative from the perspective of four of the motifs which it contains (i.e., murmuring, testing, divine provision, and sabbath observance). It then creates and analyzes a wider pentateuchal narrative context appropriate for the study of Ex 16. The study of that wider context reveals a narrative flow that is sufficiently unified to convey a meaningful and compelling message and, as a result, that narrative flow is able to inform and enrich the interpretation of its constituent narratives; that ability is utilized to generate an enhanced theological reading of Ex 16.Although this thesis does not respond to all of the issues relevant to the current uncertainty with regard to biblical studies in general and pentateuchal studies in specific, ' it is one partial response to that uncertainty. It seeks to demonstrate that a detailed shady of a biblical text which is sensitive to the structure and the nature of that text in its canonical form and which is sensitive to the ability of that text's wider canonical context to define and enrich that text's message has the potential to create a valid theological interpretation of that text

SHARE’s Open Dataset of Research Outputs

Objective: Librarians are not just using open research tools, they are contributing to, even leading, initiatives that develop these tools. SHARE is one such initiative and is creating a new access and discovery tool which addresses the need to maximize research impact. Most access and discovery tools stifle innovation by keeping information about research behind paywalls or in environments that discourage reuse. SHARE is developing SHARE Notify, an open access and discovery tool that is free and encourages use, reuse, and repurposing. SHARE Notify is a dataset of metadata about research events such as articles, datasets, presentations, grant awards, etc. This poster addresses the purpose of SHARE and the development SHARE Notify. Methods: SHARE is funded by Sloan and IMLS; led by ARL and COS; and co-sponsored by the AAU and APLU. SHARE Notify is being developed collaboratively by participants representing libraries, repositories, university administrations, publishers, and non-profit organizations. Results: In 2015, SHARE released a beta version of SHARE Notify. SHARE Notify harvests metadata from more than 100 content providers including data, institutional, and disciplinary repositories and databases such as CrossRef and PubMed Central. SHARE Notify’s code is freely available on the Open Science Framework. Anyone is free to participate in and build upon SHARE Notify. During Phase Two (2015-2017) SHARE is enhancing the SHARE Notify dataset by harvesting from more sources, adding more identifiers, working with similar international initiatives on interoperability, and promoting SHARE. Conclusions: SHARE welcomes your involvement in ensuring that SHARE Notify reaches its full potential

Theories of the firm: How to rule out competing views?

Comment expliquer l’existence de la firme, l’arbitrage entre faire et faire-faire ? À partir d’une comparaison des propositions de la théorie des coûts de transaction et de l’approche en terme de ressources, nous montrons que les travaux empiriques ne permettent pas de les départager. À partir d’une discussion sur la méthodologie empirique, nous avançons que les théories devraient être testées les unes par rapport aux autres au lieu de réaliser des tests qui corroborent les propositions qui leur sont spécifiques.What is a firm? What explains the trade-off between make-or buy decisions? Based on a discussion confronting the Transaction Cost Theory and the Resource-based view, we show that despite many empirical studies, very few are shaped in order to rule out competing views of the firm. The paper raises the question of the methodology of empirical testing: theories should be tested one against the other instead of simply corroborating the propositions specific to each theoretical framework

Undulated One

This piece was created at a live event titled, Design Studio Live: Fashion and Art. This event was a performance that was held during the First Friday Art Trail, Charles Adams Studio Project Galleries, Lubbock, Texas. The concept was to meld fashion and art by bringing several artists and fashion designers together in one space. There they created individual and collaborative pieces throughout the evening. Over 1500 visitors wandered in and out of the gallery observing, interacting, and perceiving the design process. The audience included undergraduate and graduate art students, fashion students, the general population, artists, and academics. The concept of the dress involves a hand printed textile collaboration with printmaking artist, Chad Plunket and use of innovative and sustainable draping practices

The determinants of co-inventor tie formation: proximity and network dynamics

This paper investigates the determinants of co-inventor tie formation using micro-data on genomic patents from 1990 to 2006 in France. We consider in a single analysis the relational and proximity perspectives that are usually treated separately. In order to do so, we analyse the determinants of network ties that occur within existing components and between two distinct components (i.e. bridging ties). We test the argument that formation of these two different types of ties results from distinct strategies in accessing resources. Doing so, we contrast network and proximity determinants of network formation and we investigate if social network allows economic actors to cross over geographical, technological and organizational boundaries.Social networks, relational perspective, proximity, co-patenting, network formation

Proximity, network formation and inventive performance: in search of the proximity paradox

This paper investigates how network relations, proximity and their interplay affect collaboration and their inventive performance. Using patent citations as a proxy for patent quality, we investigate how the network and proximity characteristics of co-inventors enable them to access different sources of knowledge, in different geographical and organizational contexts, and finally affect the quality of inventive collaboration. Our findings enable to address the proximity paradox, which states that proximity facilitates collaboration and knowledge sharing, but it does not necessarily increase innovative performance, too much proximity may even harm innovation (Boschma and Frenken, 2009; Broekel and Boschma, 2011)