Identifying spatial efficiency-equity tradeoffs in territorial development policies : evidence from Uganda

In many countries, place specific investments in infrastructure are viewed as integral components of territorial development policies. But are these policies fighting market forces of concentration? Or are they adding net value to the national economy by tapping underexploited resources? This paper contributes to the debate on the spatial allocation of infrastructure investments by examining where these investments will generate the highest economic returns"spatial efficiency", and identifying whether there re tradeoffs when infrastructure coverage is made more equitable across regions"spatial equity". The empirical analysis focuses on Uganda and is based on estimating models of firm location choice, drawing on insights from the new economic geography literature. The main findings show that establishments in the manufacturing industry gain from being in areas that offer a diverse mix of economic activities. In addition, availability of power supply, transport links connecting districts to markets, and the supply of skilled workers attract manufacturing activities. Combining all these factors gives a distinct advantage to existing agglomerations along leading areas around Kampala and Jinja. Infrastructure investments in these areas are likely to produce the highest returns compared with investments elsewhere. Public infrastructure investments in other locations are likely to attract fewer private investors, and will pose a spatial efficiencyequity tradeoff. To better integrate lagging regions with the national economy, lessons from the WDR2009"Reshaping Economic Geography"calling for investments in health and education in lagging areas are likely to be more beneficial.Transport Economics Policy&Planning,E-Business,Banks&Banking Reform,Non Bank Financial Institutions,Economic Theory&Research

How the use of technology, a co-constructive learning environement, and journaling affect the oral and written comprehension skills of students with cognitive disabilities

This project will focus on incorporating technology, a co-constructive learning environment, and writing practices into my classroom as a means to promote better oral and written comprehension for my students with cognitive disabilities. A co-constructive learning environment is an environment where all students work collaboratively together. These components of technology, co-constructive learning, and different writing practices will work simultaneously to enrich students’ comprehension process. For students with cognitive disabilities, providing explicit instruction and numerous opportunities to practice new skills is imperative in supporting students’ literacy needs at their overall instructional level

Spectroscopic investigations of the beta-amyloid peptide

The entire dissertation/thesis text is included in the research.pdf file; the official abstract appears in the short.pdf file (which also appears in the research.pdf); a non-technical general description, or public abstract, appears in the public.pdf file.Title from title screen of research.pdf file (viewed on August 14, 2009)Includes bibliographical references.Thesis (M.S.) University of Missouri-Columbia 2008.Dissertations, Academic -- University of Missouri--Columbia -- Chemistry.The focus of this project is two-fold: examining the native structures of three different fragments of the beta-amyloid (A[beta]) peptide, and attempting to overcome some of the difficulties encountered in such an examination. The first part uses two different spectroscopic methods to compare the native structures of the hydrophilic [alpha beta] (1-16) fragment, the hydrophobic A[beta] (25-40) fragment, and the longer A[beta] (1-40) fragment. The second part focuses on replacing the counter-ion used in peptide purifications, including the purification of the A[beta] peptide, with a counter-ion that is less likely to alter the secondary structure and will not interfere with vibration-based spectroscopic studies. The third part highlights an attempt to improve upon current methods of peptide concentration estimation. Many experimental measurements require an accurate estimate of peptide concentration, which can prove to be particularly problematic for peptides such as A[beta] that are not easily soluble in aqueous solvents

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Economic Growth without Structural Transformation: The Case of Ethiopia

Ethiopia is a highly agrarian economy, with a long history of substantial food insecurity. In recent years, however, the economy has seen substantial economic transformation, largely in the form of increased agricultural productivity and significant improvements in road infrastructure. But while these investments have contributed to impressive poverty reduction in recent years, structural transformation has been inhibited by the relatively slow development of an industrial sector, and modest rates of urbanization. Future development strategies will therefore need to search for the right balance between pro-poor investments in agriculture and rural development, and potentially more transformative investments in urban infrastructure and industry

Impulse

[Page] 2 Pathways to Innovation: Program merges engineering, entrepreneurship and perhaps bicycle rentals. [Page] 4 High-performance computing: College hosts National Science Foundation’s Research Experience for Undergraduates. [Page] 6 There must be something in the water: Five members of the swim and dive team were members of The Summit League All-Academic Team in 2015-16. Four were engineering majors, including one stunt diver. [Page] 10 Youth camps: A glance at what is available for the science-minded youngster at SDSU. [Page] 11 Career-launching camp: When Sierra Lutz attended Ready, SET Go! a year ago, it guided the academic all-star to her current major and life goal.[Page] 12 Qiquan Qiao: Associate professor of electrical engineering bestowed with Hohbach title at investiture. [Page] 14 The Ulmer connection: In May 2017, Jordan Ulmer will become the third generation of his family to graduate from the Jerome J. Lohr College of Engineering following grandpa Ewald ’60 and dad Karl ’90.[Page] 16 Serving in Bolivia: Members of the Engineers Without Borders chapter made three trips to Carmen Pampa to continue water purification work in the rural, mountainous area. [Page] 20 Cousins closer through engineering studies: Engineering still is a male-dominated program, but three cousins from Pierre are helping to change that and have drawn a lot closer to one another as a result.[Page] 21 Diedre Beck: Student breaks ground with her selection as Chi Epsilon national scholarship winner.[Page] 22 Andrew Robison: The 2014 graduate in mechanical engineering, chemistry and German is tabbed for a National Science Foundation Graduate Research Fellowship at Purdue University. [Page] 23 Emily Meerdink: The 4.0 civil engineering major repeats as a South Dakota Space Grant Consortium Scholarship winner, but her career interest is in the ground, not the sky. [Page] 24: Linking recruitment, scholarships: Iowa engineering firm creates new scholarship for mechanical engineering majors.[Page] 26 Cole Jorgense: Junior mechanical engineering major becomes first Army ROTC cadet from SDSU to earn the prestigious Legion of Valor Award. [Page] 27 Image Processing Lab: The 27-year-old program is deemed an “Act of Excellence” by the South Dakota Hall of Fame, which noted its internationally recognized work. [Page] 28 Faculty notes [Page] 30 Retirements [Page] 32 Clayton Knofczynski Former students remember “Kaa-nof” by endowing mechanical engineering scholarship. [Page] 34 Distinguished Alumni [Page] 35 Alumni notes [Page] 36 Development reporthttps://openprairie.sdstate.edu/coe_impulse/1062/thumbnail.jp

Global Education Through Children\u27s Literature

In this study I examined multicultural education and global education. Today, children live in a global society, thus it is necessary to provide them with meaningful learning experiences that familiarize the belief systems, values, and history of cultures and countries from around the world. A review of literature explores implications and effects that the curriculum had on students and its practical uses in everyday instruction. My focus of the study evolved to encompass the use of children’s literature as an instructional tool for global education. I discovered the crucial role that children’s literature plays in a student’s emotional, social and academic development. This genre of Children’s literature helps students make tangible sense of unfamiliar global concepts through stories and illustrations that generate classroom discussion, serve as a safe setting for the exploration of social and moral issues, and allow students to picture the world from the perspective of another

Biplane Fluoroscopy for Hindfoot Motion Analysis during Gait: A Model-based Evaluation

The purpose of this study was to quantify the accuracy and precision of a biplane fluoroscopy system for model-based tracking of in vivo hindfoot motion during over-ground gait. Gait was simulated by manually manipulating a cadaver foot specimen through a biplane fluoroscopy system attached to a walkway. Three 1.6-mm diameter steel beads were implanted into the specimen to provide marker-based tracking measurements for comparison to model-based tracking. A CT scan was acquired to define a gold standard of implanted bead positions and to create 3D models for model-based tracking. Static and dynamic trials manipulating the specimen through the capture volume were performed. Marker-based tracking error was calculated relative to the gold standard implanted bead positions. The bias, precision, and root-mean-squared (RMS) error of model-based tracking was calculated relative to the marker-based measurements. The overall RMS error of the model-based tracking method averaged 0.43 ± 0.22 mm and 0.66 ± 0.43° for static and 0.59 ± 0.10 mm and 0.71 ± 0.12° for dynamic trials. The model-based tracking approach represents a non-invasive technique for accurately measuring dynamic hindfoot joint motion during in vivo, weight bearing conditions. The model-based tracking method is recommended for application on the basis of the study results