Competency-Based Education & Credit for Prior Learning
Join this session to learn about proposed legislative updates and how colleges can provide students with opportunities for Credit for Prior Learning (CPL) through work-based learning and direct assessment of mastery.
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Effective Financial Planning for Government Appropriations
Dive into the analysis of the 2023 Division of Revenue Bill and the 2022/23 2nd Adjustments Appropriation Bill and gain insights on strategic financial planning for government appropriations. Understand key considerations and optimize resource allocation.
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Prior Exposure to Antiretroviral Therapy in Adult HIV Patients in Sub-Saharan Africa
A systematic review was conducted to assess the proportion of adult HIV patients in sub-Saharan Africa with prior antiretroviral therapy experience, specifically focusing on non-naive re-initiators. The study highlighted the challenges faced by these individuals and the need for tailored interventio
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Briefing to the Standing Committee on Appropriations on Adjustments Appropriation Bill
The presentation by Ms. Funani Matlatsi, DDG: CFO District Development Model, covers the adjustments in the national expenditure outcome, rationale for unallocated funds, impact on LGES, financial performance of the Municipal Infrastructure Grant, measures to mitigate fund stopping, steps to settle
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Cracking the Code of Medication Prior Authorization,Challenges and Solutions
As a valued patient, you trust your healthcare practitioner to prescribe medications to improve your health and well-being. However, obtaining these prescriptions can often be a complex and exhausting procedure. This is where prior authorization for medications comes into action.
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Understanding Conditional Probability and Bayes Theorem
Conditional probability relates the likelihood of an event to the occurrence of another event. Theorems such as the Multiplication Theorem and Bayes Theorem provide a framework to calculate probabilities based on prior information. Conditional probability is used to analyze scenarios like the relati
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International Legal Regulation of Space Debris and Celestial Bodies Concerns
Space debris on celestial bodies poses environmental risks and challenges in the context of economic resource exploitation. The Artemis Accords and the debate over space resource appropriation raise important legal and environmental issues that require international regulation to prevent degradation
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ARTICULATION
Delve into the world of Computer-Supported Collaborative Work (CSCW) and the role of anthropology in understanding technology and social practice. Uncover key concepts like awareness, articulation work, and appropriation in group collaboration. Discover how technologies are shaped by their environme
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Understanding Bayesian Learning in Machine Learning
Bayesian learning is a powerful approach in machine learning that involves combining data likelihood with prior knowledge to make decisions. It includes Bayesian classification, where the posterior probability of an output class given input data is calculated using Bayes Rule. Understanding Bayesian
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Exploring Texts, Culture, and Value Through Appropriation
In Year 11 Extension 1, students delve into texts from the past and their influence on present culture. They analyze the relationships between texts and culture, language's impact on values, and different responses to texts. Through close study, they explore key texts from the past, examining how th
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Understanding Prior Beliefs and Eliciting Expert Opinions in Parameter Estimation
Prior beliefs play a crucial role in estimating parameters of interest before observing events. They can be elicited from sources like meta-analyses, literature, and expert opinions. Experts' beliefs are often measured using Beta or Normal distributions for different outcomes. Eliciting prior belief
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Understanding Profits Prior to Incorporation in Company Law
This guest lecture at Smt. Maniben M.P. Shah Women's College delved into the topic of Profits Prior to Incorporation, covering definitions, legal provisions, accounting procedures, and treatment methods. The learning objectives included comprehending the concept, familiarizing with Companies Act reg
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Understanding Cultural Appropriation and Respectful Cultural Learning
This content delves into the concept of cultural appropriation, offering definitions, examples, and ways to avoid it. It emphasizes the importance of cultural appreciation and outlines the differences between appropriation and appreciation, highlighting the power dynamics involved. Readers gain insi
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Auditor General's Department of Jamaica Year In Review 2018
The Auditor General's Department of Jamaica in its Annual Report 2018 highlighted key audit issues including project management, procurement, governance, resource management, and technology. It flagged concerns such as outstanding appropriation accounts, slow project implementation, unachieved targe
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Understanding Asset Share and FFA in Insurance Business
Delve into the intricacies of Asset Share and Fund for Future Appropriation (FFA) in the insurance sector. Explore concepts, implications, and regulations surrounding asset share, FFA, and expense management in participating life insurance businesses. Gain insights on surplus distribution, expense a
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Bayesian Inference with Beta Prior in Coin Toss Experiment
Suppose you have a Beta(4,.4) prior distribution on the probability of a coin yielding a head. After spinning the coin ten times and observing fewer than 3 heads, the exact posterior density is calculated. The posterior distribution is plotted and analyzed, showing how the prior influences the updat
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Budgeting 101 at Pittsburg State University
Pittsburg State University offers Supervisory Training for Management Level Supervisors on Budgeting 101. The training covers important terms related to budgeting, such as Allotment System and Appropriation, as well as various budget programs and expenditure categories. Participants will gain insigh
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Evaluating Bias in Value-Added Models Using Prior Scores
Outcome-based value-added (VA) models are commonly used to assess productivity in various fields. This study explores the use of prior scores to evaluate bias in VA estimates, focusing on the correlation between current teacher VA and lagged outcomes. The analysis highlights the sensitivity of balan
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Understanding Invariance in Posterior Distributions
Exploring the insensitivity of posterior distributions to variations in prior distributions using a Poisson model applied to pancreas data. The analysis involves calculating posterior mean and standard deviation with different Gamma prior distributions. Results showcase minimal change in outcomes ac
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Addressing Cultural Appropriation Through Advocacy
Explore the nuances of cultural appropriation versus appreciation, learn to identify and avoid stereotypes, and enhance self-awareness when engaging with different cultures. Discover the impact of Halloween costumes and ways to advocate against cultural misappropriation through understanding, respec
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Controversial Use of Native American Imagery in Sports Teams
Sports teams like the Washington Redskins, Atlanta Braves, Kansas City Chiefs, Cleveland Indians, and Chicago Blackhawks have faced criticism for their use of Native American imagery and mascots. This has sparked debates on cultural appropriation, racism, and the impact on Native American communitie
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Vocabulary from the Declaration of Independence
Vocabulary from the Declaration of Independence includes terms such as impel, prudence, despotism, usurpations, tyranny, candid, relinquish, annihilation, appropriation, and abdicate. These terms are used to describe the actions and characteristics of governments and rulers, as outlined in the Decla
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Minnesota Zoo Financial Challenges and Action Plan
Minnesota Zoo is facing financial difficulties as expenses are projected to surpass revenues by $1.5 million in FY15. With only 22% of its budget covered by the state's general fund appropriation, the zoo is seeking additional support to stabilize its finances. Various factors such as attendance sho
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The Tragic Theme of Vulnerability in Seneca's Thyestes
Seneca's play Thyestes explores the theme of tragic vulnerability through the characters of Atreus and Thyestes. Atreus's quest for power and control is challenged by his own vulnerabilities, while Thyestes experiences a grotesque punishment that highlights the limitations of male generative power.
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Embracing Complexity in Social Justice: A Critical Approach
Embracing complexity in the context of social justice, this material delves into the key principles of Catholic Social Teaching, experiences of social justice in practice, and examples of racism even within well-intentioned communities. It discusses the importance of un-educating and re-educating to
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Sustainable Competitive Advantages in the Canadian Lentil Industry
The Canadian lentil industry holds a significant position in the global market, with key production in Saskatchewan. The sector faces challenges related to plant genetics appropriation. Investments in research and development, alongside access to new varieties, impact yields and economic outcomes. T
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Cesarean Delivery Timing Guidelines for Women with Prior Uterine Scars
Society for Maternal Fetal Medicine provides cesarean delivery timing recommendations for women with prior uterine scars. For those with a history of classical cesarean, the risk of uterine rupture guides the timing of repeat cesarean. Similarly, women with prior myomectomy should plan delivery betw
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Challenges and Policy Recommendations for Transport Regulation
This collection of images addresses various issues in transport regulation, including modernization of public utility vehicles, enforcement of age limits for buses, fines for violations, and guidelines for determining vehicle model years. It also discusses the appropriation of expired CPCs for buses
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Understanding Theft Offences: Elements and Case Law
Theft offences, including theft and robbery, are defined under the Theft Act 1968. A person is guilty of theft if they dishonestly appropriate property belonging to another with the intention to permanently deprive them of it. The elements of theft involve actus reus (appropriation) and mens rea (di
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Overview of Fundamental Principles of Space Law and Outer Space Treaties
The content discusses the fundamental principles of space law highlighted at the United Nations Space Law Conference 2020, focusing on key treaties such as the Outer Space Treaty of 1967 and associated rights, duties, and obligations of states in space exploration and use, including non-appropriatio
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Analysis of Ethnic Representation in Beyoncé's "Formation" Music Video and "Selma" Film Poster
The analysis delves into the complex representations of ethnicity in Beyoncé's "Formation" music video and the "Selma" film poster, exploring themes of solidarity, historical context, and ideological agendas. It contrasts the postmodern appropriation in "Formation" with the historical portrayal in
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Highlights of Legislative Session Presentation to RAFT
The presentation by Vanessa K. Hawker, Ph.D., Chief Strategic Advisor at University of New Mexico Health Sciences Center, covers the outcomes and proceedings of the legislative session, including statistics on bills, appropriation changes requested for FY16, types of legislation, and activities duri
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Overview of Finance and Administration Cabinet Responsibilities
The Finance and Administration Cabinet, with approximately 1,400 employees, manages the financial resources of the Commonwealth and provides central administrative services to state and local government agencies. Its key responsibilities include finance and accounting operations, state purchasing an
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Bayesian Meta-Prior Learning Using Empirical Bayes: A Framework for Sequential Decision Making Under Uncertainty
Explore the innovative framework proposed by Sareh Nabi at the University of Washington for Bayesian meta-prior learning using empirical Bayes. The framework aims to optimize ad layout and classification problems efficiently by decoupling learning rates of model parameters. Learn about the Multi-Arm
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Education Funding and Outcome Analysis for Tennessee Institutions
The data presents the 2023-24 operating state appropriation recommendations for various educational institutions in Tennessee, highlighting funding allocations and outcome productivity metrics for universities and community colleges. The information includes appropriation increases, outcomes breakdo
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Exploring Literary Connections and Cultural Adaptations
Delve into the world of intertextuality, adaptation, and appropriation in literature. Discover how texts inspire new creations, symbols find new meanings in popular culture, and characters take on fresh significance. Explore traditional genres and their conventions, from classic plots to audience te
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Origin and Evolution of Western Water Rights in Utah
The article discusses the historical development of water rights in Utah, focusing on the principles of appropriation and prioritization in times of shortages. It highlights the constitutionally protected property rights associated with water use and the influence of federal laws and court decisions
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Financial Recap of Administrative Services FY22 & Budget FY23
Summary of the FY22 financial recap and FY23 budget for Administrative Services, highlighting total revenues and expenditures, personnel payroll details, operating expenses, and net profit/loss. The data includes a breakdown of general funds, tuition, special funds, and projected revenue/appropriati
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Understanding the Impact of Prior-Prior Year FAFSA Implementation
The Prior-Prior Year (PPY) FAFSA implementation has brought significant changes to the financial aid process for colleges and universities. This article discusses the utilization of PPY, its implications on aid processing calendars, admissions deadlines, and decision-making for educational instituti
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Overview of Indian Water Rights Rooted in Federal Law
Indian water rights are deeply rooted in federal law, including principles such as aboriginal title and treaties. The conflicts between Indian and non-Indian rights have led to lengthy litigations and settlements. From common law roots to state water laws, the historical development of water rights
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