Reparative Description & Digitization: Transforming Archive Practices
Join the NARA's Town Hall on June 14, 2023, featuring leaders in reparative description and digitization from NARA, Library of Congress, and more. Learn about innovative approaches and initiatives towards rectifying past errors in archival practices. Explore the commitment to respecting Indigenous p
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NARA’s Regulation for Digitizing Permanent Records
NARA has issued regulations and guidance for digitizing permanent records, including the disposal of original analog records, with the aim of enhancing efficiency and accessibility. The process includes reviewing and updating regulations periodically, transferring metadata when records are transferr
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Investing in Public Service Innovation: A Review of PSIF Funding
This review examines the effectiveness of the Public Service Innovation Fund (PSIF) in fostering innovation in Irish Public Service organizations from 2019 to 2021. It explores the rationale for funding innovation, evaluates project outcomes, and compares international practices in funding public se
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Challenges and Future Prospects for Cypriot Banks
The presentation delves into the global challenges faced by Cypriot banks, including the economic impacts of the pandemic and the Russian invasion of Ukraine. It highlights advancements in anti-money laundering efforts, the adoption of ESG standards by Cypriot banks, and the importance of addressing
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SBS Software and Analysis System Overview
The SBS Software and Analysis System at the University of Connecticut involves various repositories for offline and online analysis software tools, including libraries for digitization, simulation, and reconstruction. The system is coordinated by Andrew Puckett and supports GEANT4-based simulation f
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Innovating e-Government Services for Efficient Public Administration
Developing innovative solutions for e-Government services to digitize administrative processes in the Public Service, emphasizing roles, responsibilities, digitization importance, approach, enabling conditions, and examples. Highlighting the Minister's responsibilities in establishing norms, standar
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Empowering Women through IT Education in Ukraine amidst Humanitarian Crisis
In response to the humanitarian catastrophe caused by the war in Ukraine, the Danish Refugee Council (DRC) initiated a pilot project to provide IT education for vulnerable women, including widows, mothers, and those with special needs. The project aims to empower women by offering access to the comp
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CITF Manpower Development Funding Support Overview
The Construction Innovation and Technology Fund (CITF) provides funding support for Manpower Development (MPD) to enhance productivity, automation, and digitization in the construction industry. With a total allocation of HK$2.2 billion, the CITF aims to boost technology adoption, improve site safet
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Ask On Data for Efficient Data Wrangling in Data Engineering
In today's data-driven world, organizations rely on robust data engineering pipelines to collect, process, and analyze vast amounts of data efficiently. At the heart of these pipelines lies data wrangling, a critical process that involves cleaning, transforming, and preparing raw data for analysis.
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Exploring Historical Analysis with Digital Tools
Delve into the world of historical analysis using digital methods like digitization, metadata, OCR, and balancing challenges. Discover how tools like Antconc can aid in machine-driven inquiries, statistical analysis, and more to extract valuable insights from historical sources.
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Economic Digitalization in OIC Member Countries: Opportunities and Challenges
Economic digitalization in OIC member countries is gaining momentum, with a focus on integrating digital technologies into everyday life and fostering the digital economy. This shift presents both prospects and challenges, requiring a comprehensive strategy for policy development and implementation.
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Transitioning to Cloud Storage Strategy
Executing a comprehensive cloud storage strategy for UTHSC involves ensuring data security, accessibility, support, and cost-effectiveness. Components include document digitization, OneDrive/SharePoint optimization, migration plans, and awareness campaigns. The move from physical servers to cloud st
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Refugee Appeals Authority of South Africa (RAASA) Appeals Backlog Presentation
The Refugee Appeals Authority of South Africa (RAASA) presented progress on appeals backlog to the Portfolio Committee on Home Affairs in March 2023. RAASA, an independent statutory body, hears and determines appeals against decisions of Refugee Status Determination Officers. The presentation outlin
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Advancing S-100 Implementation for Shipping Industry Transformation
Explore the strategic roadmap and key drivers behind the S-100 implementation decade 2020-2030, focusing on operational infrastructure, technical standardization, and collaboration with industry. Uncover the crucial role of S-100 for enhancing shipping navigation, driving digitization, and opening n
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Smarter Europe: Cohesion Policy for Innovation and Economic Transformation
The Cohesion Policy aims to create a smarter Europe by promoting innovative economic transformation through digitization, enhancing R&I capacities, and supporting the growth and competitiveness of SMEs. It focuses on developing skills, fostering interregional innovation investments, and enabling sma
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National Hydrology Project Progress Report
The National Hydrology Project in Rajasthan is making significant progress with successful trainings, establishment of SPMU, historical rainfall data digitization, and bid preparations for key components like Hydromet and SCADA systems. The project has received funds and made expenditures over the y
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The Time is Now: Urgency of Audiovisual Preservation
Postponing digital preservation of audiovisual heritage can lead to irreversible loss. The urgency lies in the deteriorating nature of audiovisual media and the necessity of digitization for long-term preservation. Challenges include lack of awareness, obsolescence of playback equipment, and excuses
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The Future of Information Alliance: Choreometrics Re-Imagined
Exploring the innovative world of Choreometrics through a project presented at the University of Maryland. Discover the possibilities, objectives, and journey of re-imagining cultural diversity and history preservation. Interviews with key figures and the mission to develop a comprehensive glossary
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Using Scanners and OCR for Pathology Report Collection
Los Angeles Cancer Surveillance Program has achieved 100% pathology report collection through a new approach involving scanners and Optical Character Recognition (OCR). The program aims to improve efficiency in obtaining and processing paper pathology reports, replacing insecure transportation and s
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Enhancing Access to Theses in the Arab-speaking World: University of Jordan Initiatives
This paper explores initiatives at the University of Jordan, focusing on digitization projects and the process of theses deposit using RAD. It discusses the importance of effective management policies for deposit, management, and access, highlighting potential improvements. Additionally, it touches
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Innovative Technologies and Projects in Imaging and Archiving: Highlights from C-DIT 2017-18
Discover the significant administrative shift, ongoing projects in informatics and video production, digitization achievements, and remarkable optical image processing activities by C-DIT in 2017-18. Learn about the major clients, accomplishments, and groundbreaking solutions provided in digital arc
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Focus Areas and Objectives of Morocco's CPF (FY19-24)
The Morocco Country Partnership Framework (CPF) for fiscal year 2019-2024 aims to contribute to social cohesion by enhancing job creation conditions and reducing disparities. The focus areas include transforming human capital, promoting inclusive and resilient territorial development, and fostering
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Using TEI Mark-up and Pragmatic Classification in British Telecom Correspondence Corpus
Construction and analysis of the British Telecom Correspondence Corpus involving TEI mark-up and pragmatic classification. The project explores the history and preservation of BT archives, focusing on the digitization and cataloging of documents, photographs, and correspondence for easier access and
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Guide to Video Digitization: Best Practices & Codecs Overview
Explore the world of video digitization with insights on file formats, codecs, preservation techniques, and compression methods. Discover valuable tips from a senior digitization technician and learn about tools like Blackmagic Intensity Shuttle.
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Revolutionizing Education Through Digital Innovation
Embracing digital technology in education is crucial for the future of learning. From e-assessments to flipped classrooms, the landscape of education is evolving rapidly. The digital campus of tomorrow demands a fresh approach to digitization, where the e in digitalization represents inclusivity and
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Critical Views and Reviews of "The Handmaid's Tale" Through Feminist and Utopian Perspectives
The critical exploration of "The Handmaid's Tale" delves into themes of feminism, utopianism, and dystopian dangers. It discusses the portrayal of education, the impact of digitization, and the feminist utopias created by Margaret Atwood. The novel is commended for its reflection of societal issues
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Promoting Resource Sharing for Preservation in Tierra
Group 3 presents a project in Tierra focusing on resource sharing to preserve valuable cultural and educational assets. The initiative aims to digitize resources, provide training, and develop disaster response plans. With a clear purpose and detailed roadmap, the project involves various phases inc
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Print & Digital Preservation Landscape in Ontario Universities
Exploring the current status and future prospects of print and digital preservation in Ontario universities, with a focus on collaboration, innovation, and the Scholars Portal initiative. Serving over 476,000 students across 21 university libraries, this collaborative effort aims to enhance e-resour
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Digitization Tutorial: Piracy, New Products, and More
Joel Waldfogel from University of Minnesota discusses the impact of digitization on piracy, revenue, and welfare in the context of music industry. The presentation covers literature on file sharing, anti-piracy strategies, and the challenging question of sales displacement. Insights are shared on th
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Vital Statistics and Civil Registration Challenges in Palau
Palau faces challenges in ensuring complete birth and death registrations, with issues such as delayed registrations, reliance on family members for form completion, and lack of proactive information gathering. The country uses a web-based database system for e-registry and digitization, with effort
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Digitization Project for Caribbean Plants at New York Botanical Garden
The Caribbean Plants Digitization Project at New York Botanical Garden aims to image and catalog over 150,000 specimens from the Caribbean region. Through OCR and data parsing, the project focuses on curation, barcoding, cataloging, and imaging of specimens. Expeditions since 1895 have contributed t
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State-of-the-Art Digitization and Repatriation Efforts in Antananarivo 2015
Cutting-edge digitization and repatriation initiatives in Antananarivo, 2015, led by Alex Asase and Anders Telenius, have resulted in the availability of over 580 million biodiversity occurrence records via GBIF. These efforts aim to bridge gaps in species composition knowledge, encourage time-serie
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Advancing Biodiversity Collections Digitization in the US
This material highlights the efforts and initiatives of the National Science Foundation's Advancing Digitization of Biodiversity Collections Program, focusing on digitizing and aggregating biological and paleontological records. The goal is to mobilize collections digitization infrastructure, develo
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Analysis of Video Digitization Standards Development
Qualitative analysis of industry-influenced and open-source standards in video digitization, exploring power dynamics, quality, and sustainability in preservation efforts.
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Enhancing Substation Digitization with Easergy MiCOM P40 Smart Relays
Substation digitization is advancing with Easergy MiCOM P40 smart relays as core building blocks. These relays join the journey towards a smart digital substation, offering features such as compliance with latest standards, advanced cybersecurity, and enhanced Process Bus architecture. The MiCOM P40
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Insights into ETD Access Trends and Characteristics at PUC-Rio
The exploration of ETD access patterns and program specifics at PUC-Rio reveals interesting developments such as increased data sets, new country inclusions, and changes in co-authorship. The university's ETD program, divided into three centers, showcases a rich history and a growing repository of e
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Analysis of EAST Retention Impact on Interlibrary Loan Transactions
Analyzing the impact of retention commitments on Interlibrary Loan (ILL) transactions, this study delves into the circulation patterns of retained items, digital surrogates utilization, and speed of delivery considerations. Key findings include a significant proportion of transactions with retention
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Enhancing Data Digitization at National Statistical Systems - A Case Study of Burkina Faso
National Institute of Statistics in Burkina Faso, established in 1974, faces challenges in integrating digitization for data collection and dissemination. With a staff of 257, including 167 statisticians-demographers and 4 IT professionals, the level of digitization is progressing but faces hurdles
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Semi-Automated Systems Architecture for Cultural Heritage at Centre for Information Systems and Technoculture
Explore the innovative semi-automated systems architecture for cultural heritage sustainability and digitization at the Centre for Information Systems and Technoculture. Professor Michael Cooley leads research projects focusing on digitization techniques, library metadata standards, and advanced dig
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Understanding the Basics of Digital Imaging and Digitization
Explore the fundamentals of digital imaging and the digitization process in this lecture. Discover what digitizing images means, how images are sampled and quantized, and the relationship between pixels, image resolution, and bit depth. Learn how sampling rate and bit depth choices impact image fide
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