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Approaching an Art-Conservation Framework for Digital-Art Installations: The Case of “Arabesque” by P.J. Holden
Issue:
Volume 2, Issue 4, December 2021
Pages:
49-55
Received:
22 November 2020
Accepted:
5 July 2021
Published:
10 November 2021
DOI:
10.11648/j.innov.20210204.11
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Abstract: The "Arabesque" installation by P. J. Holden was presented as a contemporary artwork at the Digital Arts Festival in Athens at “Megaron” Hall in 2018 and ever since has had a major artistic and social impact all over the word. For its exhibition needs, it was necessary that a series of decisions be made, all of which were relative to the factor of "functionality”. For the work is not a simple sculpture but a moving artwork, with an environmental, aesthetic and also aural impact on the viewer. Corresponding to the principles of acoustic ecology and urban sounds, the work does not only explore the relationship between man and his environment (and consequently nature and urban culture) through its sound, but also directly or indirectly influences the consciousness and the way the visitors think, see, hear and interpret. In particular, the installation is made up of multi-part replicas of the artist's body. Those are robotically dancing through air-pressure systems in the rythme of Johann Strauss's "Blue Danube". Preventive conservation does not seem to have the greatest meaning in the case of preservation, as sound, motion and light are digitally controlled. The same applies for the acoustic climate (db) of noise produced by the project's operating equipment (levers, compressed air tubes, loudspeakers) the optical climate, the hydraulic system, etc. Unlike recordings and video recordings (of Echo/lightscapes), Arabesque is not just a computer projection to be installed. It raises multiple issues regarding the authenticity of the artwork, the multiple versions of artworks, the deterioration and restoration of matter, and the competence of the group of scientists that care on behalf of the artist so as to install it.
Abstract: The "Arabesque" installation by P. J. Holden was presented as a contemporary artwork at the Digital Arts Festival in Athens at “Megaron” Hall in 2018 and ever since has had a major artistic and social impact all over the word. For its exhibition needs, it was necessary that a series of decisions be made, all of which were relative to the factor of ...
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An Economic Analysis of the Impact of Contract Farming of Broccoli Production on Youth Development: A Case of Musanze District
Gaspard Ntabakirabose,
Ritha Tumukunde,
Jean Claude Tuyisenge,
Jean Claude Musabyimana,
David Mwehia Mburu,
Yves Theoneste Murindangabo,
Felicien Ndaruhutse,
Jean Marie Vianney Senyanzobe
Issue:
Volume 2, Issue 4, December 2021
Pages:
56-66
Received:
21 June 2021
Accepted:
30 June 2021
Published:
10 November 2021
DOI:
10.11648/j.innov.20210204.12
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Abstract: Majority of population engaged in agricultural activities are more aged and still predominantly practise traditional and subsistence farming systems. The decreasing number of young people involved in farming as a business is a national signal of distress in the agricultural sector. This is already negatively influencing the economy. The global objective of this paper was to analyse the impact of contract farming of broccoli production on youth development. The study was conducted in Musanze district, Muko, Remera, Kinigi, and Nyange sectors. A multi-stage sampling technique, purposive sampling, and stratification random sampling were employed due to the location and distribution of both individuals and cooperatives farmers growing this crop. Hundred and twenty 120-broccoli farmers were interviewed. The results indicated that age, education level, extensions services, amount of fertilisers used, contracted price, improved seeds used, irrigation system employed by respondents growing broccoli showed a positive influence on quantity of production of broccoli as expected and were statistically significant at (P<0.01). Experience of grower, pests and diseases control had positive influence to the quantity of broccoli produced at (P<0.05). The land reserved to broccoli farming had not significantly influenced broccoli production in the study area while labourers had a negative influence on broccoli production in study area. The results of the study indicated that contract farming system in agriculture sector contributed much more on the development of youth in Rwanda particularly in study area. It has contributed on youth income increase, jobs creation, inputs provision, access to the extension services, access to information, reduced the youth migration. However, the results also indicated the major constraints faced by youth to be involved in contract farming such as lack of support, Lack of access to credits, Lack of access to land, Lack of farming experience, Lack of information, Lack of youth policies, Transaction costs, Shortage of production, Limited technical knowledge, Lack of decision-making, and Lack of market accessibility.
Abstract: Majority of population engaged in agricultural activities are more aged and still predominantly practise traditional and subsistence farming systems. The decreasing number of young people involved in farming as a business is a national signal of distress in the agricultural sector. This is already negatively influencing the economy. The global obje...
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Research-based Advocacy Work: Immersion, Emik, and Solutions Mapping
Issue:
Volume 2, Issue 4, December 2021
Pages:
67-72
Received:
1 September 2021
Accepted:
23 September 2021
Published:
10 November 2021
DOI:
10.11648/j.innov.20210204.13
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Abstract: This research aims to map, understand, and design comprehensively and integrally, the correlation between Advocacy Work (litigation and non-litigation) and Research, or RESEARCH-BASED ADVOCACY WORK. Factually-conventional, Advocates have been struggling, both in the Litigation Sector (court) and Non-Litigation (non-litigation) broadly, across fields and sciences, and contexts. However, it is evident that, Advocacy Work, has not been seriously based on Constructive and Contextual Research. Research uses a qualitative approach with Action Research Methods. Data collection uses in-depth interview techniques, observation, documentary studies, FGD, and research-based advocacy design. The results prove that: First. Research with decolonization methodological approaches, context of discovery, and local researchers should prioritize: (a) Immersion process, self-smelting clearly, surely, and thoroughly with the Local Community; (b) Emik process, in the process of self-smelting, the Research Subject will see the problem and its solution, based on the eyes of the Community. (c) The estuary of the Immersion and Emik Process is: together with the Community as a Local Research Subject, community-based Product-Knowledge was born in the form of Comprehensive, Integral, and Contextual Solutions. Second. Referring to the Results of research, then became the Based Design of Transformative Advocacy Service in Indonesia. Based on these findings, I as the Founder and Supervisor of National Board of Professional Organization Advocates PERHAKHI (Indonesian Legal Advisory and Consultant Association) encourages the implementation of RESEARCH-BASED ADVOCACY WORK among PERHAKHI.
Abstract: This research aims to map, understand, and design comprehensively and integrally, the correlation between Advocacy Work (litigation and non-litigation) and Research, or RESEARCH-BASED ADVOCACY WORK. Factually-conventional, Advocates have been struggling, both in the Litigation Sector (court) and Non-Litigation (non-litigation) broadly, across field...
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Applying the Growth Identification and Facilitation Framework: The Case of Zambia
Kiru Sichoongwe,
Oliver Kaonga,
Chrine Hapompwe
Issue:
Volume 2, Issue 4, December 2021
Pages:
73-83
Received:
1 June 2021
Accepted:
15 June 2021
Published:
17 November 2021
DOI:
10.11648/j.innov.20210204.14
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Abstract: Zambia’s copper mining industry has been the country's mainstay since its independence in 1964. Mining has played a key role in the economic and social development of Zambia and it remains a pillar to its economy. The objective of this paper was to identify the sectors in which Zambia has a comparative advantage in. In doing so, the Growth Identification and Facilitation Framework (GIFF) was applied. The GIFF is a practical policy tool operationalizing key insights of New Structural Economics, to help policymakers in least developing countries (LDCs) to catching-up by developing feasible and sharply focused policies. In doing so, LDCs are able to identify and unlock their latent comparative advantages to achieve structural transformation. Through the comparison with Vietnam, Indonesia, Morocco and Ghana, Zambia’s comparative advantage sectors include agriculture, mining, manufacturing and tourism. These sectors ought to be exploited in a bid to realize the development potential of the country, and thus transform the comparative advantages into international competitive advantages. Based on the analysis of the constraints on the development of Zambia's agriculture, mining, manufacturing and tourism sectors, the paper proposes some measures for the government to undertake so as to deal with these constraints, in order to promote the development of Zambia into a modern, high-income country.
Abstract: Zambia’s copper mining industry has been the country's mainstay since its independence in 1964. Mining has played a key role in the economic and social development of Zambia and it remains a pillar to its economy. The objective of this paper was to identify the sectors in which Zambia has a comparative advantage in. In doing so, the Growth Identifi...
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Human Activities Detection for Patient Convalescence
Shammir Hossain,
Yeasir Arafat,
Shoyaib Mahmud,
Dipongker Sen,
Jakia Rawnak Jahan,
Ahmed Nur-A-Jalal,
Ohidujjaman
Issue:
Volume 2, Issue 4, December 2021
Pages:
84-91
Received:
28 October 2021
Accepted:
15 November 2021
Published:
23 November 2021
DOI:
10.11648/j.innov.20210204.15
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Abstract: A simple activity recognition method can allow a solitary human being to monitor all the surroundings with the purpose to guarantee safety and confidentiality while protective maintenance cost and efficiency with the rising level of accuracy. This monitoring system with real-time video surveillance can be deployed for patients and the elderly in a hospital or old age home and airport along with numerous human activities. For speedy analysis of action and accurate result while working with complex human behavior, we decided to use YOLOv4 (You Only Look Once) algorithm which is the latest and the fastest among them all. This technique uses bounding boxes to highlight the action. In this case, we have collected 4,674 number of dissimilar data from the hospital with different condition of ourselves. During this study, we divided the human action into three different patterns such as standing, sitting and walking. This model is able to detect and recognize numerous patients and other various human activities. This research accomplishes an average accuracy of 94.6667% while recognizing images and about 63.00% while recognizing activity from video clips. This study works with YOLOv4 while it performs better than TensorFlow and OpenPose platforms. The article proposed the outcome for patients in early recovery based on human activities investigation and analysis.
Abstract: A simple activity recognition method can allow a solitary human being to monitor all the surroundings with the purpose to guarantee safety and confidentiality while protective maintenance cost and efficiency with the rising level of accuracy. This monitoring system with real-time video surveillance can be deployed for patients and the elderly in a ...
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