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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PROGRAMME 3. PROGRESS ON COMMUNITY AND MAINTENANCE PROJECTS (AS AT 29 FEBRUARY 2024) AS REFLECTED IN THE ANNUAL PERFORMANCE PLAN.
An update on the progress of various infrastructure projects in the Annual Performance Plan is provided, covering categories such as Community-Based Tourism Projects, Maintenance of Provincial Tourism Assets, and Tourism Infrastructure Projects. The report includes details on the implementation stat
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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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Evolving 5030 District Projects: Encouraging Innovation, Supporting Growth, and Recognizing Success
Evolving 5030 District Projects aims to enhance leverage, visibility, and scale for club projects and beneficiaries. Current initiatives include Harvest Against Hunger, Music4Life, Music Mends Minds, and Partners for Work, among others. The District Policies outline the criteria for establishing and
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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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Tourism Infrastructure Projects Briefing to Portfolio Committee
Providing information on discontinued and current tourism infrastructure projects, the presentation outlines the purpose, funding sources, and status of various projects. While some projects have faced challenges leading to discontinuation, a significant number are actively being implemented, primar
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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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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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Industry Symposium Highlights and Project Specifics for 2022
The Partnering with Industry Symposium in February 2022 presented valuable insights into major capital projects like the Interdisciplinary Science and Innovation Centre (ISIC), Capital Maintenance, Utility Reduction Programs, and Minor Institutional Projects. Specifics of projects such as ISIC's 9,5
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Overview of Off-Grid Hydropower Status in Myanmar
The NEP workshop on Off-Grid Electrification in Myanmar held in Nay Pyi Taw in 2015 shed light on various off-grid hydropower projects in different states of Myanmar. The projects range from small-scale individual setups to larger community-based initiatives, showcasing a mix of private, government-
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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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Keyport School District Capital Projects Overview
Keyport School District is planning various capital projects across its schools including facility upgrades, asbestos abatement, plumbing, and field improvements. The total cost for the proposed projects is over $9.8 million. Key projects include boiler replacements, classroom upgrades, gym renovati
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Fusion Science Department Enabling Research Projects 2021-2023
The Fusion Science Department Enabling Research Projects for 2021-2023 focus on developing novel fusion-relevant scientific and technological ideas. These projects, led by Principal Investigators, are distinct from main work packages and involve scientific planning, team collaboration, and resource
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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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Progress of Smart Cities Mission in Kota, Rajasthan
The review of the implementation of Smart Cities Mission in Kota, Rajasthan as of 24-03-2017 highlights the appointment of human resources, funds allocation, progress of ongoing projects, tendered projects, preparation of upcoming projects like Lake Development and Solar Master Plan, as well as visi
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Leverett Historical Commission Strategic Planning Presentation Overview
Leverett Historical Commission identifies issues with ad hoc requests, lack of clarity on historical property significance, and inadequate maintenance plans. A strategic plan is needed to define assets, determine significance, create guidelines, prioritize restoration efforts, and establish funding
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Analysis of Technology Projects Backlog Process and Project Trends
This detailed report examines the technology projects backlog process, project trends, and analysis of completed projects within the past year. It delves into metrics such as active projects, completed projects, new projects, and the ratio of incoming requests to completed projects. Additionally, it
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Boating Infrastructure Grant Program in California
The Boating Infrastructure Grant (BIG) Program by the California State Parks Division of Boating & Waterways aims to provide funding for boating-related projects. From Tier I projects with grants up to $200,000 to Tier II projects up to $1.5 million, the program supports various activities like tie-
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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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Insights from Florida Public Library Directors Meeting
Institutional digitization projects in Florida are thriving, with collaborative efforts shaping the Statewide Digital Action Plan. The initiative involves a detailed survey, focus groups, and Best Practices development to enhance access to digital collections. The response rate and trends among inst
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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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