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Guidroz, Ashley Michelle. "How Much Diversity is Diversity?" Bowling Green State University / OhioLINK, 2008. http://rave.ohiolink.edu/etdc/view?acc_num=bgsu1206122218.
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Heitzmann, Daniela, and Uta Klein. "Diversity." Christian-Albrechts-Universität zu Kiel, 2015. https://ul.qucosa.de/id/qucosa%3A15385.
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Unter Diversity (dt.: Vielfalt) wird die Heterogenität und Diversifizierung sozialer Lebenslagen und sozialer Zugehörigkeiten verstanden, die in Folge von unter anderem Migrationsbewegungen, veränderten Geschlechterbeziehungen und der Pluralisierung von Familienformen in westlichen Gesellschaften zunehmen bzw. stärker thematisiert werden als zuvor. Dabei ist eine Lesart vorherrschend, die Diversity als gesellschaftliche und besonders als ökonomische Ressource, als Potenzial, betrachtet.
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Heitzmann, Daniela, and Uta Klein. "Diversity." Universitätsbibliothek Leipzig, 2017. http://nbn-resolving.de/urn:nbn:de:bsz:15-qucosa-220226.
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Unter Diversity (dt.: Vielfalt) wird die Heterogenität und Diversifizierung sozialer Lebenslagen und sozialer Zugehörigkeiten verstanden, die in Folge von unter anderem Migrationsbewegungen, veränderten Geschlechterbeziehungen und der Pluralisierung von Familienformen in westlichen Gesellschaften zunehmen bzw. stärker thematisiert werden als zuvor. Dabei ist eine Lesart vorherrschend, die Diversity als gesellschaftliche und besonders als ökonomische Ressource, als Potenzial, betrachtet.
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Leclerc, Camille. "Biodiversité endémique insulaire face aux changements globaux : état des lieux dans un contexte de conservation." Thesis, Université Paris-Saclay (ComUE), 2019. http://www.theses.fr/2019SACLS507.
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Les changements globaux, du fait de l’empreinte humaine, sont associés à de nombreux déclins de populations et de disparitions d'espèces, et ce, notamment au sein des systèmes insulaires. L'importante biodiversité abritée par de tels écosystèmes est particulièrement vulnérable aux pressions anthropiques en raison de diverses caractéristiques (p. ex. syndrome d’insularité, faible redondance fonctionnelle, isolement géographique des îles). En dépit de cette vulnérabilité accrue, peu d’études se sont jusqu'à lors intéressées à ces systèmes comme modèle d’étude pour évaluer les patrons de menaces sur les différentes facettes de la diversité (taxonomique, fonctionnelle, et phylogénétique). Pourtant, un tel travail permettrait d’améliorer notre compréhension des menaces qui pèsent au sein des îles. Dans ce sens, l’objectif de cette thèse est de décrire les patrons de diversité endémique insulaire dans le contexte actuel des changements globaux et dans un contexte futur de changements climatiques, en explorant les différentes facettes de la diversité. Une finalité de ce travail est de mettre en évidence des priorités éventuelles de conservation pour ces écosystèmes particulièrement vulnérables. Nous avons abordé l'ensemble de ce travail de thèse à une grande échelle à l’aide de deux bases données recensant les îles mondiales et les espèces qui y sont endémiques. Dans une première partie, nous avons caractérisé les menaces pesant sur les écosystèmes insulaires à l'échelle globale, et prospecté également leurs distributions au sein de différents groupes taxonomiques et régions insulaires. Dans une deuxième partie, nous avons analysé l'incidence des menaces sur la biodiversité endémique insulaire et en particulier sur la composante fonctionnelle. Dans une troisième partie, nous avons identifié les régions insulaires à forte représentativité de la biodiversité endémique menacée au travers de différentes facettes et prospecté leurs niveaux de protection via les aires protégées et les menaces les affectant. Dans une dernière partie, nous avons étudié la vulnérabilité future des îles et de la biodiversité endémique face au changement climatique à l’échéance 2050. À la lumière de nos résultats (identification de menaces majeures dont l'importance varie suivant les groupes taxonomiques, les régions insulaires et également les dimensions de biodiversité considérées), nous avons discuté de l’implication des changements globaux pour la biodiversité endémique insulaire dans un contexte de conservation. Cette thèse révèle l’importance d’intégrer de multiples menaces (et leurs associations) et dimensions de diversité pour les approches de changements globaux et de conservationGlobal changes, because of human activities, are associated with numerous population declines and species extinctions, which are especially pronounced in island systems. The important biodiversity of such ecosystems is particularly vulnerable to anthropogenic pressures because of several characteristics (e.g. island syndrome, low functional redundancy, island geographical isolation). Despite this increased vulnerability, few studies have so far looked at these systems as a study model for assessing patterns of threats to the different facets of diversity (taxonomic, functional, and phylogenetic). However, such work would improve our understanding of islands threats. In this sense, the aim of this PhD thesis is to describe patterns of insular endemic diversity in the current context of global changes and in a future climate change context, by exploring different facets of diversity. The purpose of this work is to highlight potential conservation priorities for these particularly vulnerable ecosystems. We have addressed all of this thesis work on a large scale using two databases of worldwide islands and endemic species. In a first part, we characterized threats to island ecosystems at a global scale and also explored their distributions within different taxonomic groups and island regions. In a second part, we analyzed the impact of threats on the functional component of island endemic biodiversity. In a third part, we have identified priority areas for insular endemic biodiversity representativeness and conservation across different dimensions of biodiversity and explored their levels of protection through protected areas and threats affecting them. In a last part, we studied the future vulnerability of islands and endemic biodiversity to climate change by 2050 based on endemic mammals. In the light of our results (identification of major threats whose importance varies according to the taxonomic groups, the island regions and also the dimensions of biodiversity considered), we discussed the implications of global changes for island endemic biodiversity in a conservation context. This PhD thesis reveals the importance of integrating multiple threats and diversity dimensions for global changes and conservation approaches
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Fay, Doris, and Yves R. F. Guillaume. "Team diversity." Universität Potsdam, 2007. http://opus.kobv.de/ubp/volltexte/2008/1829/.
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Team diversity refers to the differences between team members on any attribute that may lead each single member of the group to perceive any other member of the group as being different from the self of this particular member. These attributes and perceptions refer to all dimensions people can differ on, such as age, gender, ethnicity, religious and functional background, personality, skills, abilities, beliefs, and attitudes.
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Knerr, Erich John. "Achieving diversity." Thesis, National Library of Canada = Bibliothèque nationale du Canada, 1997. http://www.collectionscanada.ca/obj/s4/f2/dsk3/ftp05/mq21882.pdf.
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Haist, Allana. "Securing Diversity." Doctoral thesis, Universitätsbibliothek Chemnitz, 2013. http://nbn-resolving.de/urn:nbn:de:bsz:ch1-qucosa-130148.
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Will Kymlicka’s seminal work on Multicultural Citizenship has done much to advance the case for minority rights worldwide. Agreeing with communitarians that culture is important, yet unwilling to relinquish liberal equality and fairness, Kymlicka builds on John Rawls’s monumental Theory of Justice to show group rights are not only accord with liberalism, but are its true fulfilment. Yet, while Kymlicka’s theory has received accolades for elegantly tying liberalism and culturalism together theoretically, it has been met with equal scepticism over the tenability of its praxis. In this book, I argue that much of the criticism wielded against Kymlicka’s theory results from his crucial reliance on the definition of societal cultures and the contradictions embedded therein. This is further compounded by the tendency of Kymlicka to neglect his commitment to dynamic culture and liberalism in favour of a monolithic treatment of culture, leading us down the path to illiberal conclusions. I suggest that for Kymlicka’s theory of “Multicultural Citizenship” to embrace a truly vibrant multiculturalism, the theory must overcome its internal contradictions and reaffirm its commitment to a multi-layered and recursive approach to group rights. I shall review the strengths and weaknesses of Kymlicka’s theory set against contemporary debates on the topics of nationalism and minority rights and will suggest how the theory can reduce its inner tensions to embolden its critical support for multiculturalism in Canada and worldwide.
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Eskew, Paul. "Textural Diversity." VCU Scholars Compass, 2006. http://scholarscompass.vcu.edu/etd/1259.
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The sculptures I create reflect the elements of the natural world such as trees, the lumpy bush, clumps of turf. They have imperfect yet fascinating textures, picturesque in form, seemingly fractal in design, working together harmoniously to serve the aesthetic. My sculptures, like these natural shapes, are heavy or thicker toward the bottom and lighter toward the top, like a tree or stone. I strive to echo the mercurial, the animated natural surfaces, and the enticing vignettes one would experience on a woodland stroll.
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Knippenberg, D. L. van. "Understanding diversity." Rotterdam : Rotterdam : Erasmus Research Institute of Management, ERIM ; Erasmus University [Host], 2007. http://hdl.handle.net/1765/10595.
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Parker, John Daniel. "Does Plant Diversity Control Animal Diversity?: An Experimental Approach." W&M ScholarWorks, 1998. https://scholarworks.wm.edu/etd/1539617738.
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Lundgren, Andreas. "Relation between herbivore abundance, herbivore diversity and vegetation diversity." Thesis, Umeå universitet, Institutionen för ekologi, miljö och geovetenskap, 2018. http://urn.kb.se/resolve?urn=urn:nbn:se:umu:diva-150095.
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Qasim, Amina. "Diversitet av mossor och lavar på åkerholmar i ett öppet och ett skogsdominerat landskap." Thesis, Stockholms universitet, Institutionen för naturgeografi, 2015. http://urn.kb.se/resolve?urn=urn:nbn:se:su:diva-121430.
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De ekologiskt betydelsefulla småbiotoperna blir allt färre i det moderna jordbruket på grund av intensifieringen av jordbrukslandskapet som resulterat i ett allt mer fragmenterat landskap. För att kunna ge småbiotoper, såsom åkerholmar, ett optimalt skydd behövs flera studier om organismerna på holmarna, deras diversitet och spridning. I denna undersökning studeras artrikedomen av mossor och lavar på busk- och trädbekädda samt öppna åkerholmar i ett öppet- och ett skogsdominerat landskap. Analysen av artrikedom i studien tyder på att de finns fler arter av mossor och lavar i det öppna landskapet i förhållande till det skogsdominerade landskapet samt på de åkerholmarna som saknade busk- och trädvegetation. Dessa miljöer består av torr och stenig mark och växer igen relativt långsamt, vilket är gynnsamt för vissa mossor och lavar. Det fanns ingen signifikant korrelation mellan diversitet och storleken på åkerholmarna eller mellan diversitet och holmarnas avstånd till skog. Antalet arter i ett habitat kan bero på regionala artpoolen samt antalet potentiella kolonisatörer men även lokala processer. Vidare är det viktigt att nämna att studien tyder på att diversitet av mossor och lavar påverkas av förhållandena på holmarna, såsom busk- och trädtäckningen. Detta i kombination med en variation inom dessa små biotoper kan skapa goda förutsättningar för ett landskap med hög diversitet.The ecologically important small remnant habitats are becoming fewer in modern agriculture due to the intensification of agricultural landscapes that have resulted in an increasingly fragmented landscape. In order to provide an ideal conservation framework for small habitats, such as midfield islets, several studies about the organisms on the islets, their diversity and distribution are needed. In this study I investigated the diversity of mosses and lichens on open midfield islets with and without shrubs and trees in an open and a forest-dominated landscape. The analysis of species diversity in the study suggests that, overall; there are more species of mosses and lichens in the open landscape in relation to the forest-dominated landscape, and on the opened islets lacking shrub and tree vegetation. These environments consist of dry and rocky soils and overgrow relatively slowly, which is favourable for mosses and lichens. There was no significant correlation between diversity and size of the midfield islets or their distance to forest. The number of species in a habitat may depend on regional species pool and the number of potential colonizers but also local processes. Furthermore, it is important to mention that the study suggests that the diversity of mosses and lichens is influenced by the conditions on the midfield islands, such as shrub and tree cover. These conditions, combined with a variation within these small habitats can create good conditions for a landscape with high diversity.
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Toussaint, Aurèle. "Diversité fonctionnelle des poissons d'eau douce à l'échelle mondiale : patrons, déterminants et impacts des activités humaines." Thesis, Toulouse 3, 2016. http://www.theses.fr/2016TOU30403.
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Pendant longtemps, la biodiversité était caractérisée uniquement par sa diversité taxonomique, c'est-à-dire par le nombre et la composition en espèces des assemblages. Cependant, de récentes études montrent que la biodiversité ne peut être résumée uniquement à cette composante, car elle ne prend pas en compte les caractéristiques écologiques des espèces. Pour cela, la diversité fonctionnelle est un outil permettant de considérer les traits fonctionnels des espèces. Peu d'études à larges échelles ont décrit cette facette de la biodiversité et son lien avec la diversité taxonomique. L'objectif de cette thèse est donc de 1) décrire et comprendre la distribution de la diversité fonctionnelle des assemblages de poissons d'eau douce à l'échelle globale et de 2) quantifier les conséquences des activités humaines sur cette facette. Pour cela, nous avons construit une base de données de traits fonctionnels de plus de 9000 espèces de poissons d'eau douce. Nous avons mis en évidence que la diversité fonctionnelle mondiale est distribuée de façon très hétérogène. Elle est essentiellement concentrée dans les bassins Néotropicaux, contrastant avec des zones taxonomiquement riches mais fonctionnellement redondantes comme l'Afrique ou l'Asie. Ces patrons pouvaient être expliqués par une diversification fonctionnelle de certains ordres de poissons Néotropicaux. À l'échelle des bassins versants, nous avons montré une faible, mais significative, influence des variables environnementales en particulier des variables historiques pour expliquer l'hétérogénéité des patrons de diversité fonctionnel des bassins versants. Nous avons également montré que les activités humaines, sous l'effet des introductions d'espèces, ont contribué à modifier considérablement les patrons de diversité fonctionnelle par rapport aux changements de diversité taxonomique. Ces changements mettent en évidence la nécessité de prendre en compte les conséquences des espèces non-natives sur le fonctionnement des écosystèmes. Dans ce travail de thèse, nous avons ainsi démontré que la diversité fonctionnelle est une facette complémentaire à la diversité taxonomique chez des poissons d'eau douce. Ces résultats contribuent à enrichir les connaissances de la structure des assemblages et peuvent avoir des implications en termes de gestion de la biodiversitéFor a long time, biodiversity was characterised solely by its taxonomic diversity, i.e. the number and species composition of assemblages. However, recent studies show that biodiversity cannot be summed up solely by this component as it does not take into account the ecological characteristics of species. For this, functional diversity is a tool for considering the functional traits of species. Few large-scale studies have described this facet of biodiversity and its link with taxonomic diversity. The aim of this thesis is therefore to 1) describe and understand the distribution of functional diversity of freshwater fish assemblages on a global scale and 2) quantify the consequences of human activities on this facet. For this purpose, we have built a database of functional traits of more than 9000 species of freshwater fish. We have shown that the world's functional diversity is very heterogeneously distributed. It is essentially concentrated in the Neotropical basins, contrasting with taxonomically rich but functionally redundant areas such as Africa or Asia. These patterns could be explained by a functional diversification of certain orders of Neotropical fish. At the watershed scale, we showed a weak, but significant, influence of environmental variables, in particular historical variables, to explain the heterogeneity of the functional diversity patterns of watersheds. We have also shown that human activities, under the effect of species introductions, have contributed to a significant change in functional diversity patterns compared to changes in taxonomic diversity. These changes highlight the need to take into account the consequences of non-native species on ecosystem functioning. In this thesis work, we have thus demonstrated that functional diversity is a complementary facet of taxonomic diversity in freshwater fish. These results contribute to knowledge of the structure of assemblages and may have implications in terms of biodiversity management
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Fourtune, Lisa. "Patrons de diversité inter- et intraspécifique dans les réseaux dendritiques d'eau douce : implications pour leur fonctionnement et leur conservation." Thesis, Toulouse 3, 2018. http://www.theses.fr/2018TOU30020/document.
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L'objectif de cette thèse a été de caractériser les patrons spatiaux de diversité inter- et intraspécifique au sein des réseaux dendritiques, d'expliciter les processus évolutifs et écologiques qui les sous-tendent, et d'isoler les possibles covariations spatiales et interactions existant entre ces différentes facettes de biodiversité. Pour cela, j'ai tout d'abord développé de nouvelles méthodes statistiques permettant l'analyse, par des modèles causaux, de données sous la forme de matrices de distances, afin de pouvoir analyser plusieurs facettes de biodiversité dans un unique cadre statistique au niveau alpha et bêta. J'ai par la suite étudié de manière intégrative les patrons de diversité interspécifique et intraspécifique génétique d'une part, et intraspécifique génétique et intraspécifique phénotypique d'autre part, au sein du bassin versant Garonne- Dordogne. Enfin, j'ai utilisé un modèle de dynamique éco-évolutive afin d'étudier l'impact de la structure et des gradients environnementaux caractérisant les réseaux dendritiques sur l'adaptation locale au sein de ces réseauxThe aim of this thesis was to characterized the spatial patterns of inter- and intraspecific diversity within riverine networks, to better understand the ecological and evolutionary processes underlying them and to explore how the different facets of biodiversity interact with one another. First, I developed novel statistical approaches allowing the application of causal modeling to data in the form of pairwise matrices, thus allowing the study within integrative frameworks of several biodiversity facets at the alpha and beta levels. I then studied integratively the patterns of interspecific and intraspecific genetic diversity and of intraspecific genetic and intraspecific phenotypic diversity within the Garonne-Dordogne river basin. Finally, I used an eco-evolutionary metapopulation dynamics model to assess the impacts of the structure and environmental gradients that characterize riverine networks on local adaptation
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Adesina, Anthonia. "Diversity officers : symbols of diversity-oriented organizational culture change programmes." Thesis, Cardiff University, 2017. http://orca.cf.ac.uk/106475/.
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As British society becomes increasingly more diverse, the concept of managing organizational diversity has become progressively more relevant. Theoretical developments within this field have increasingly argued that the adoption of, and approach to, diversity management by organizations is based on either the business case arguments or the moral justification arguments or sometimes on a combination of both. However, insights integrating diversity management approaches with micro and macro-organizational influences remain conceptual. Furthermore, while theoretical developments in the field of diversity management have increasingly associated successful diversity management with wider organizational culture change programs, there has been no empirical evaluation of the processes involved. This thesis explores the role of diversity officers in the implementation of diversity-oriented culture change programs. This research focuses on a single case study of an NHS organization within the United Kingdom. The evidence provided is based on observation data obtained within a 6 month period of shadowing the diversity officer within this organization. Alongside these are data obtained from 48 semi-structured interviews with employees across hierarchical and functional areas in the organization. These were supplemented by archival data, as well as data obtained from informal conversations, attendance at meetings and events and training sessions. The values-based approach adopted in this thesis recognizes diversity officers as crucial players within the field of organizational diversity management. This thesis concludes that contrary to literature which suggests that the existing values, experiences and attitudes of diversity officers determine the organization’s approach to equality and diversity management, this approach is determined by the influence of existing influential micro and macroorganizational factors. This thesis also reveals the invaluable influence of the position of diversity officers on the process of organizational culture change; highlighting their influence on the processes of realization and symbolization involved in the progression of organizational culture change.
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Urban, Alexander T. "Diversity Acceptance as a Moderator of Workgroup Diversity and Innovation." Xavier University / OhioLINK, 2013. http://rave.ohiolink.edu/etdc/view?acc_num=xavier1511268406729531.
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Jagels, Emily. "Fostering diversity a study on racial diversity in Swope Park." Kansas State University, 2017. http://hdl.handle.net/2097/35546.
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Master of Landscape ArchitectureDepartment of Landscape Architecture/Regional & Community Planning
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Race tension has increased in America as contemporary issues occur. Riots and protests are becoming common once again. The research presented shows how park space can help foster diversity and in turn improve race relations in the Kansas City area. The study shows how communities in Kansas City became segregated based on historical laws, regulations, and common day practices that reinforced racial boundaries between communities. Many still feel racial tension stemming from historical events today. A focus on integration within communities can be the first step in creating harmony and healing people who have felt these negative impacts on their lives. A literature review, including historical documents from Kansas City and similarly structured racially divided cities, such as St. Louis, Missouri, Detroit, Michigan, and Chicago, Illinois, were analyzed. Research lead to focusing in on Swope Park and the surrounding community. Swope Park has a complex history of segregation and is located near Troost Avenue, which is one of the greatest racial divide lines in the United States. To the west of Troost Avenue the race is predominantly white while to the east is composed mostly of African Americans. On site observational surveys and short interviews with users of Swope Park were conducted to determine current use, users, and park qualities. Qualtrics Surveys were released to community organization to survey a larger group of people, some of whom might not currently use the park. The analyzed information gathered helped shape an innovative design suggestion and strategy to promote diversity and integration at Swope Park. This research can help shape a diverse future of racially integrated communities in the Kansas City area to promote economic stimuli, break down racial stigmas, and increase education, understanding, and celebration of diverse racial backgrounds.
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Reim, Daphne [Verfasser]. "Diversity und Diversity Management ehrenamtlich engagierter älterer Menschen / Daphne Reim." Hamburg : Helmut-Schmidt-Universität, Bibliothek, 2020. http://d-nb.info/1204030219/34.
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Modi, Amit. "Matching Based Diversity." The Ohio State University, 2011. http://rave.ohiolink.edu/etdc/view?acc_num=osu1306866934.
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Nacif, Mauricio. "Unity from diversity /." Online version of thesis, 1993. http://hdl.handle.net/1850/11972.
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Hodes, Asher Benjamin. "Diversity-generating retroelements." Diss., Restricted to subscribing institutions, 2009. http://proquest.umi.com/pqdweb?did=1835260431&sid=1&Fmt=2&clientId=1564&RQT=309&VName=PQD.
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Harley-McClaskey, Deborah. "Diversity and Leadership." Digital Commons @ East Tennessee State University, 1996. https://dc.etsu.edu/etsu-works/4727.
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Ojha, Sajan Raj. "Diversity Aware Visualization." Doctoral thesis, Università degli studi di Trento, 2018. https://hdl.handle.net/11572/368979.
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This thesis aims to address a significant issue related with the consumption of diversified data in the field of semantics and knowledge representation by using a framework which allows the data consumption in a generic, scalable and pleasing manner. The work proposes a mixed solution by splitting the issue into four subproblems: how to preserve the richness associated with the data; how to present information about an object in a single or multiple visualization contexts; and to provide a seamless exploration of interconnected entities; and how to design a tool that offers a better user experience.
A real-world object can have various representations which lead to data diversity. However, each representation captures a view (mostly partial) of an object. To preserve the richness associated with the data, we follow an entity-centric design approach. In this approach, we represent multiple datasets related to an object as an entity with various properties. An entity is then further categorized in a group according to its similarities or differences.
Our contextual model not only considers the transformation of objects as entities but also adapts to various visualization contexts. These contexts are space, list, timeline, and network. We design a multiview visualization framework that allows simultaneous presentation of entities according to these four defined visualization contexts.
To allow seamless interaction of data with the users, we emphasized on using a multilayered architecture where: 1)datasets are aggregated and stored using an entity-centric approach, 2) visualized in various contexts and viewpoints simultaneously according to the entity types and users' need. This adaptation is capable enough to facilitate presentation and exploration of diversified data according to users need.
To prove the feasibility of our framework, we applied it to visualize diversified data in various settings. Continuous interaction with the end users produced valuable feedback and essential design suggestions. Finally, multiple prototypes were evaluated with the end users to verify their usability. The results obtained were highly favorable.
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Ojha, Sajan Raj. "Diversity Aware Visualization." Doctoral thesis, University of Trento, 2018. http://eprints-phd.biblio.unitn.it/2885/1/diversity_aware_visualization.pdf.
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This thesis aims to address a significant issue related with the consumption of diversified data in the field of semantics and knowledge representation by using a framework which allows the data consumption in a generic, scalable and pleasing manner. The work proposes a mixed solution by splitting the issue into four subproblems: how to preserve the richness associated with the data; how to present information about an object in a single or multiple visualization contexts; and to provide a seamless exploration of interconnected entities; and how to design a tool that offers a better user experience.
A real-world object can have various representations which lead to data diversity. However, each representation captures a view (mostly partial) of an object. To preserve the richness associated with the data, we follow an entity-centric design approach. In this approach, we represent multiple datasets related to an object as an entity with various properties. An entity is then further categorized in a group according to its similarities or differences.
Our contextual model not only considers the transformation of objects as entities but also adapts to various visualization contexts. These contexts are space, list, timeline, and network. We design a multiview visualization framework that allows simultaneous presentation of entities according to these four defined visualization contexts.
To allow seamless interaction of data with the users, we emphasized on using a multilayered architecture where: 1)datasets are aggregated and stored using an entity-centric approach, 2) visualized in various contexts and viewpoints simultaneously according to the entity types and users' need. This adaptation is capable enough to facilitate presentation and exploration of diversified data according to users need.
To prove the feasibility of our framework, we applied it to visualize diversified data in various settings. Continuous interaction with the end users produced valuable feedback and essential design suggestions. Finally, multiple prototypes were evaluated with the end users to verify their usability. The results obtained were highly favorable.
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Smajic, Sabina. "Diversity in practice : a study of Gothenburg policies vision at diversity." Thesis, University West, Department of Nursing, Health and Culture, 2007. http://urn.kb.se/resolve?urn=urn:nbn:se:hv:diva-663.
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Det har inte gått att undvika mångfald i dagens samhälle. Det talas och skrivs om det i media, det förekommer i jobbannonser och man pratar om det såväl som offentligt som privat. Ordet mångfald är ett ord som ofta dyker upp i denna uppsats. Det är ett ord som för många betyder ett positivt sådant. Även om mångfald är ett ord som betyder mycket och betyder olika för olika människor framkommer det i denna uppsats att mångfald innehåller två viktiga begrepp, nämligen etnicitet och kön. Det är just det som jag kommer att analysera i denna uppsats. Syftet med uppsatsen är att undersöka uppfattningar om mångfald inom polisyrket. Det har länge varit känt att polismyndigheten arbetar med att likna det samhälle det verkar i. Men någonstans på vägen har det blivit ett hinder. I denna uppsats undersöker jag hur poliser ser på mångfald och vad det innebär för de och hur dem använder sig av ordet. I uppsatsen har jag intervjuat åtta personer, svenskar, invandrare, kvinnor och män. Detta har jag gjort för att få en ökad förståelse på vad mångfald betyder för just dem.
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POMPEU, SAMIRA LORETO EDILBERTO. "DIVERSITY AND WORK: A STUDY ABOUT SEXUAL DIVERSITY POLICIES AND HOMOPHOBIA." PONTIFÍCIA UNIVERSIDADE CATÓLICA DO RIO DE JANEIRO, 2015. http://www.maxwell.vrac.puc-rio.br/Busca_etds.php?strSecao=resultado&nrSeq=25283@1.
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PONTIFÍCIA UNIVERSIDADE CATÓLICA DO RIO DE JANEIROCONSELHO NACIONAL DE DESENVOLVIMENTO CIENTÍFICO E TECNOLÓGICO
A presente pesquisa almejou identificar e analisar a relação entre o discurso oficial de uma organização sobre suas políticas de diversidade sexual e homofobia e o discurso dos seus trabalhadores acerca das práticas destas políticas em suas relações de trabalho. De forma a alcançar este objetivo, (a) realizou-se pesquisa bibliométrica abarcando noventa estudos acadêmicos acerca da temática nos últimos dez anos; e (b) no âmbito da pesquisa de campo, selecionou-se para estudo uma empresa que divulga em seus relatórios um posicionamento pró-diversidade sexual. Para contrapor o conteúdo do discurso organizacional com o dos funcionários foi realizada a coleta de dados por meio de fontes documentais e orais, depois tratada por meio da análise de conteúdo. Tanto a análise dos documentos quanto os depoimentos foram norteados por três categorias temáticas elaboradas a priori com base na literatura: (1) políticas organizacionais de diversidade sexual; (2) relações interpessoais e orientação sexual no ambiente de trabalho; (3) sociedade, orientação sexual e homofobia. A categorização tornou possível identificar e analisar pontos de convergência e divergência com os discursos do nível organizacional. Assim, pode-se perceber uma maior convergência entre discursos no que diz respeito às políticas de benefícios e ações externas de apoio à comunidade LGBT, mas uma grande divergência em relação à proibição formal da discriminação e os relatos de vivências e comentários homofóbicos. Embora a empresa apresente algumas boas práticas em relação ao contexto brasileiro, tais políticas apresentam-se insuficientes quando comparadas aos relatos de homofobia na organização e outras possibilidades presentes na literatura internacional.
This study aimed to identify and analyze the relationship between the official discourse of an organization about their sexual diversity policies and homophobia and the speech of its employees about the practices of these policies in their labor relations. In order to accomplish this, (a) bibliometric research was carried out covering ninety academic studies about the theme in the last ten years; and (b) within the field of research, was selected a company that discloses in its reports a pro-sexual diversity position. To counter the organizational content of speech with the employee was carried out data collection through documentary and oral sources, then treated using content analysis. Both the analysis of the documents as reports were guided by three categories developed a priori based on literature: (1) sexual diversity organizational policies; (2) interpersonal relationships and sexual orientation at workplace; (3) society, sexual orientation and homophobia. The categorization made it possible to identify and analyze points of convergence and divergence with the discourses of organizational level. Thus, one can see an increasing convergence between speeches with regard to benefits and external actions of the LGBT community support policies, but a big departure from the formal prohibition of discrimination and reports of experiences and homophobic comments. Although the company provides some good practices in relation to the Brazilian context, such policies are insufficient when compared to homophobia reports in the organization and other possibilities present in the literature.
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Everton, Wilma. "SAPS members' experience of diversity and diversity training within the SAPS." Thesis, Rhodes University, 1999. http://hdl.handle.net/10962/d1002482.
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During this study, an attempt was made to explore the opinions and attitudes of members of the South African Police Service (SAPS) towards issues of diversity before, immediately after and three months after participating in diversity training workshops presented by the SAPS Training Division during 1997 in Port Elizabeth. The aim of this thesis was not to assess the diversity training itself, but to discover if the training, as currently presented, in any way influenced the attitudes of participants. In order to meet this goal, literature and empirical studies were conducted. The literature study sets the theoretical foundation pertaining to the history of the SAPS and the attitudes and prejudices of and diversity among SAPS members. During the empirical research phase, a non-probability purposive sampling procedure was adopted. Four of a range of diversity workshops presented by the Training Division of the SAPS during 1997 were selected for the purpose of this study. An internal SAPS process was used to nominate members to attend the workshops. The researcher requested the participants in each of the four workshops to complete a self-administered questionnaire before as well as after the workshop concerned. Immediately after each of the four workshops, a short interview was held with each attendee. To explore the stability of any change evident from responses on the questionnaires completed after the workshops, the attendees were again requested to complete the same questionnaire three months later. To increase the validity of any conclusion that attitudinal change was related to the workshop, a control group was used. This study has revealed that a cross-spectrum of SAPS members of both sexes and diverse racial backgrounds believe that various forms of discrimination exist within the SAPS. It confirmed that the diversity training presented by the SAPS Training Division is a useful instrument to heighten members' awareness of the different norms and customs of other cultural/ethnic groups and of the necessity that the SAPS should be constituted of a cross-spectrum of racial groups reflecting the South African society. Finally, based on the research findings, recommendations were made involving management and its supportive services and diversity training.
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Paez, Karen N. "Diversity awareness, diversity climate, and individual career outcomes : a counseling psychology perspective /." view abstract or download file of text, 2006. http://proquest.umi.com/pqdweb?did=1276405611&sid=1&Fmt=2&clientId=11238&RQT=309&VName=PQD.
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Thesis (Ph. D.)--University of Oregon, 2006.Typescript. Includes vita and abstract. Includes bibliographical references (leaves 111-119). Also available for download via the World Wide Web; free to University of Oregon users.
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Otway, Stuart John. "Influences of grassland plant diversity and composition on invertebrate diversity and abundance." Thesis, Imperial College London, 2001. http://ethos.bl.uk/OrderDetails.do?uin=uk.bl.ethos.395643.
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Shin, Jung Hak. "Diversity of prayer-forms and its value for a community embracing diversity." Chicago, IL : Catholic Theological Union at Chicago, 2008. http://dx.doi.org/10.2986/tren.033-0836.
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Rodriguez, Ramirez Natalia. "Aridification du climat méditerranéen et interactions biotiques : conséquences fonctionnelles sur les communautés végétales d'un écosystème de garrigue." Thesis, Aix-Marseille, 2017. http://www.theses.fr/2017AIXM0467/document.
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Dans le contexte des changements globaux, la biodiversité en Méditerranée est menacée, notamment par une sécheresse plus intense, avec des modifications probables du fonctionnement des écosystèmes. Cette thèse étudie l’effet de la sécheresse accrue sur la végétation et la modulation des effets par la diversité végétale, par une expérimentation d’exclusion de pluie dans une garrigue au nord de Marseille avec un gradient naturel de diversité. Les performances des 4 arbustes dominants, la diversité spécifique et fonctionnelle, les relations interspécifiques et la relation diversité-productivité de la garrigue ont été étudiés sous deux niveaux de pluieAprès 2,5 années, les effets de la sécheresse accrue sur la performance des 4 arbustes dépendent de l’espèce et du paramètre évalués et peuvent être modulés par la diversité des co-dominantes. Q.coccifera parait plus résistante et résiliente, suivie de R.officinalis et finalement de C.albidus et U.parviflorus. Ceci s’explique en partie par leurs différentes stratégies d’acquisition, utilisation et conservation du carbone et de l’eau. Les traits foliaires et la diversité fonctionnelle et spécifique ne sont pas affectés significativement par la réduction des pluies, mais dépendent du nombre, l’identité et le recouvrement des dominantes. Au vu de l’effet différentiel de la sécheresse accrue sur les espèces dominantes, on peut s’attendre à un effet négatif indirect de la sécheresse sur la biodiversité et donc sur le fonctionnement de la garrigue. On confirme l’importance d’intégrer les facteurs biotiques dans les modèles visant à prévoir le fonctionnement et les services des écosystèmes dans le cadre du changement climatiqueIn the global change context, the biodiversity in the Mediterranean is under threat, mainly due to the more intense drought, which could lead to modification of ecosystem functioning. This thesis focuses on the effects of higher drought on the aboveground vegetation and the modulation of these effects by plant diversity thanks to a precipitation exclusion experiment in a shrubland in the south of France whith a natural diversity gradient. The 4 dominant shrub species performances, the specific and functional diversity, the interspecific interaction, and the biodiversity-productivity relationship were studied under 2 rain levelsAfter 2,5 years the effects of increased drought on the 4 dominant shrub performances was species- and parameter-dependant and can be modulated by the diversity of the co-dominant species. Q. coccifera seems the most resistant and resilient, followed by R. officinalis and finally by C. albidus and U. parviflorus. This is partly explained by the different strategies of acquisition, utilization and conservation of carbon and water of the four species. The leaf traits, the functional and specific diversity are not significantly affected by the precipitation decrease, but they depend on the number, the identity and the cover of the dominant shrubs. Given the differential effect of higher drought on the dominant species performances, we could expect an indirect negative effect of drought on the shrubland diversity and so on ecosystem functioning. We confirm the importance of taking into account the biotic factors in models aiming to predict the ecosystem functioning and environmental risks and services under future in the climate change context
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Pan, Jingwen. "Labyrinthulomycetes diversity meta-analysis." Thesis, University of British Columbia, 2016. http://hdl.handle.net/2429/56302.
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Labyrinthulomycetes are a group of ubiquitous stramenopiles that inhabit a wide range of habitats and play important ecological roles as nutrient recyclers and sometimes disease causing agents. Even though they have had a long history of being studied, their diversity has not yet been fully explored. The lack of a comprehensive reference database with up-to-date phylogeny also hinders any pursuits in understanding the ecological distribution of this group. This study was designed with the purpose of constructing a curated reference database and a phylogenetic tree based on existing 18S rDNA data, and then using this database to uncover any hidden diversity and novelty among Labyrinthulomycetes and provide a reference guidance for future identification. Using the newly-created reference database, I also analyzed high-throughput environmental sequencing data from two databases. My results reveal extensive diversity within the Labyrinthulomycetes, and recover many previously unknown environmental sequences, greatly expanding our knowledge of the ecological distribution of this group. The high-throughput environmental sequencing data analysis also shows some of the newly identified environmental clades to be particularly abundant in the ocean. The phylogenetic framework I have provided in this study, together with the metadata I have compiled, will serve as a useful tool for future ecological and evolutionary studies of this widespread lineage.Science, Faculty of
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Ruiz-Mesa, Kristina. "Diversity retention through micropractices." Click here for download, 2007. http://proquest.umi.com/pqdweb?did=1338858821&sid=1&Fmt=2&clientId=3260&RQT=309&VName=PQD.
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Ensor, Ronda L. "Romaine Brooks embracing diversity /." unrestricted, 2008. http://etd.gsu.edu/theses/available/etd-04192008-104844/.
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Thesis (M.A.)--Georgia State University, 2008.Title from file title page. Maria Gindhart, committee chair; Susan Richmond, Akela Reason, committee members. Electronic text (82 p. : ill. (chiefly col.)) : digital, PDF file. Description based on contents viewed July 14, 2008. Includes bibliographical references (p. 78-82).
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Ensor, Ronda Lea. "Romaine Brooks: Embracing Diversity." Digital Archive @ GSU, 2008. http://digitalarchive.gsu.edu/art_design_theses/23.
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While the majority of literature written in regard to artist Romaine Brooks has focused on her portraiture of cross-dressing women, I intend to focus on other aspects of her oeuvre which are often neglected. Therefore, I will examine works depicting women produced or exhibited by Brooks during the years 1910 and 1911 when her output was at its most varied. I have divided these works into four different categories: nudes, interior scenes, balcony scenes, and portraits. These paintings prove that while Brooks painted in a traditional fashion, she also subtly challenged the role of women in art and society.
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Bayer, Julia. "Media Diversity in Deutschland." Diss., Ludwig-Maximilians-Universität München, 2013. http://nbn-resolving.de/urn:nbn:de:bvb:19-160865.
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An der Schnittstelle von Ethnologie und Journalismus untersucht die Arbeit die Entwicklungen und Potenziale von "Media Diversity" für die deutschen Medien. Unter dem Begriff Media Diversity entwickelt sich seit einigen Jahren ein relativ neuer und vielversprechender Ansatz, die etablierten Konventionen medialer Berichterstattung herauszufordern und um andere Perspektiven zu erweitern. Fürs Erste lässt sich Media Diversity als Konzept skizzieren, das beansprucht, die in einer Gesellschaft bestehende Vielfalt, Verschiedenheit oder Heterogenität in den Medien wertschätzend anzuerkennen, gleichberechtigt einzubinden und für den Abbau von struktureller Benachteiligung und Diskriminierung einzutreten. Vielfalt kann sich dabei auf so unterschiedliche Aspekte beziehen wie Alter, Geschlecht, sexuelle Orientierung, körperliche und mentale Verfasstheit, soziale Herkunft oder soziale Klasse, Beruf und Bildung, religiöse, kulturelle und ethnische Zugehörigkeit. Forderungen nach Media Diversity richten sich sowohl auf Medienproduktion und entsprechende Teilhabe als auch auf Medieninhalte. Die Arbeit untersucht das Feld des Journalismus hinsichtlich seiner Positionen, Politiken und Aktivitäten in Bezug auf Media Diversity. Einen ersten Zugang bieten Selbstverständnis, Rollenbild und Arbeitsroutinen des journalistischen Feldes. Dabei wird untersucht, inwiefern Media Diversity oder entsprechend verwandte Fragestellungen im journalistischen Selbstverständnis vorkommen und wie sie dort verhandelt werden. Die journalistischen Routinen, die innerhalb dieses Selbstverständnisses professionelles Arbeiten gewährleisten, rücken die Bedingungen in den Blick, die den notwendigen Rahmen bilden, in dem Media-Diversity-Ansätze gedacht werden müssen. In einem zweiten Zugang geht es, basierend auf einer Feldforschung in einer journalistischen Masterklasse, um die journalistische Ausbildung; um die Frage, auf welche Weise junge Journalist*innen in ihren Beruf sozialisiert werden, welche Rolle Media Diversity im Lehrplan einnimmt und welche verwandten Angebote bestehen. Einen dritten Zugang eröffnen die Politiken der öffentlich-rechtlichen Rundfunksender in Bezug auf Migration und Integration. Forderungen nach Veränderungen beziehen sich dabei vor allem auf die drei Bereiche Programminhalte, Personalstruktur und Bewusstseinsbildung. Dieser Teilaspekt der Bewusstseinsbildung wird in einem vierten Zugang vertiefend untersucht. Anhand der eigenen Tätigkeit als Leiterin solcher bewusstseinsbildenden Workshops und Seminare werden diese bezüglich ihres Potenzials für die Umsetzung und Verstetigung von Media-Diversity-Konzepten befragt. Die Ergebnisse dieser Verortung von Media Diversity im journalistischen Feld werden schließlich einer kritischen Prüfung unterzogen. Während Diversity als politisches Projekt begriffen werden kann, das für den Abbau von Diskriminierung und Benachteiligung eintritt, kommt in der Übertragung auf die Medien der Aspekt der Repräsentation hinzu – und zwar sowohl im Sinne von Vertretung, wie es auch in Diversity angelegt ist, als auch im Sinne von Darstellung. Es stellt sich also die Frage, inwiefern sich Ansätze von Diversity in der medialen Repräsentation niederschlagen können, welche Bedingungen dafür nötig sind, bzw. dem entgegenstehen. Aus kulturwissenschaftlichen Perspektiven wird aufgezeigt, in welches theoretische Spannungsfeld Media Diversity eingebettet ist und diskutiert, inwiefern Media Diversity als hegemoniale Praxis gesehen werden muss. Dazu werden die institutionellen Bedingungen des journalistischen Feldes und die in Diversity angelegte Differenzbildung kritisch beleucht. Abschließend diskutiert die Arbeit mit Bezug auf das Konzept des Friedensjournalismus und mit einer theoretischen Fundierung durch Postkoloniale Kritik und Kritische Weißseinsforschung, welche Möglichkeiten einer Neubesetzung von Media Diversity denkbar sind.
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Kanda, Ravinder. "Genomic diversity in humans." Thesis, Imperial College London, 2003. http://ethos.bl.uk/OrderDetails.do?uin=uk.bl.ethos.409179.
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Lenard, Patti Tamara. "Trust, democracy and diversity." Thesis, University of Oxford, 2005. http://ethos.bl.uk/OrderDetails.do?uin=uk.bl.ethos.432217.
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Hart, Brian. "MLSE diversity receiver structures." Thesis, University of Canterbury. Electrical and Electronic Engineering, 1996. http://hdl.handle.net/10092/6033.
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This thesis presents the design and analysis of MLSE diversity receivers for linearly modulated signals transmitted over known and unknown time- and frequency-selective channels, corrupted by additive Gaussian noise. The extended MLSE receiver structure of Ungerboeck [56] is extended further; for the case of a known but time-varying, frequency-selective channel with diversity. The error event analysis technique of Forney [22] is used to approximate and bound the receiver's BER. The MLSE predictor receiver of Yu and Pasupathy [64] for unknown Rayleigh fading channels is also extended, to the case of Ricean fading, con-elated diversity threads, uncertain carrier frequency and phase, and unknown symbol timing. The received signal's second order statistics are needed to compute the predictors, and two methods are proposed that achieve this in the Rayleigh fading channel. The MLSE predictor receiver's BER is bounded, assuming ideal knowledge of the received signal's second order statistics.
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Afshar, Baharak. "Diversity of Mycoplasma fermentans." Thesis, King's College London (University of London), 2002. http://ethos.bl.uk/OrderDetails.do?uin=uk.bl.ethos.271490.
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Moss, Gloria Ann. "Diversity and web design." Thesis, University of South Wales, 2011. https://pure.southwales.ac.uk/en/studentthesis/diversity-and-web-design(ca1bbe90-27f9-4a05-a63f-631817c3d81d).html.
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The ability to target consumer segments and achieve a match between the product or promotional instrument and the consumer self-concept is stressed in the marketing literature. The online quality of a website has been said to have a positive impact on intention to use a website and perform a search, with preference for a website linked to perceptions of its credibility. Website preferences cam also encourage or discourage consumers’ purchasing intentions and the perceived visual attractiveness of a website is said to have a greater impact on e-loyalty and consumer retention than traditional attributes such as product selection and price. The important impact of preferences necessitates an understanding of the factors in a website that can appeal or not to people. Unfortunately, until as recently as 2004, studies investigating website aesthetics were anchored in the universalist paradigm which assumed that reactions would be universally held rather than differentiated according to demographic variables. A Canadian study in 2005 documented differences in reaction by gender but this study was inadequate in using a single commercial stimulus which had not been selected on any particular basis. Prior to this, research on web aesthetics was rooted in the universalist aesthetic in assuming that a single set of factors would suit all tastes. The overview describes the work by the author to ascertain the extent to which website productions differ by segmentation variables and the extent to which preferences can also be segmented. The author’s work has isolated the impact of segmentation variables (gender, personality and nationality) on website productions and of gender on website preferences and the overview focuses on gender since the impact of this variable has been explored in relation to productions and preferences.
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Miroshnichenko, Y. V. "Protection of biological diversity." Thesis, Видавництво СумДУ, 2012. http://essuir.sumdu.edu.ua/handle/123456789/26038.
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Life comes in an almost unending variety of shapes and sizes, and we all depend on this biodiversity for our food, health and security. This incredible natural wealth is a priceless resource. Loss of just one species could have untold effects on the world as we know it. So, the importance of safeguarding biodiversity is paramount.
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Sage, Jennifer M. "Student Perceptions of Diversity." The Ohio State University, 2011. http://rave.ohiolink.edu/etdc/view?acc_num=osu1293569364.
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Kremer, Anna. "Names, diversity and innovation." Technische Universität Dresden, 2021. https://tud.qucosa.de/id/qucosa%3A74981.
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Diversity of a country is often measured by the amount and spread of nationalities that live there. But also within a country, regions vary in their traditions and culture. Cultural homogeneity within communities is mixed up by (internal) migration, that, like international migration, increases diversity of a place. In a novel approach I therefore look at diversity in German municipality associations measured by different family names and investigate the effect it has on the number of generated patents. I show that cultural diversity and openness of a place affect its economic performance positively in terms of innovation also when referring to intra-country differences.
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VanAlstine, Jason. "Diversity and education choices." [Bloomington, Ind.] : Indiana University, 2009. http://gateway.proquest.com/openurl?url_ver=Z39.88-2004&rft_val_fmt=info:ofi/fmt:kev:mtx:dissertation&res_dat=xri:pqdiss&rft_dat=xri:pqdiss:3354923.
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Thesis (Ph.D.)--Indiana University, Dept. of Economics, 2009.Title from PDF t.p. (viewed on Feb. 4, 2010). Source: Dissertation Abstracts International, Volume: 70-04, Section: A, page: 1367. Adviser: Gerhard Glomm.
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Bhappu, Anita Diana 1969. "Diversity, teams, and technology." Diss., The University of Arizona, 1999. http://hdl.handle.net/10150/288946.
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Although it is often anticipated that demographic diversity in decision-making teams will enhance decision quality because individuals will offer unique perspectives, there is little empirical support for this hypothesis. Diverse work teams usually suffer from poor communication and are prone to conflict because individuals are so different from each other. My dissertation research tries to better understand how demographic diversity affects individuals in teams by examining the team decision-making process in depth. I study the intervening process variables of conflict and miscommunication, as well as the outcome variables of team identity and decision quality. I also examine how communication media affect individuals in these same teams. I conducted a field experiment. Subjects were assigned to conditions based on their actual roles in an organization. Using a balanced 2 x 2 design, I constructed demographically diverse and homogenous work teams along the dimensions of organizational function, racial-ethnic minority status, and sex. Teams communicated face-to-face or using computer-mediated communication technology. Results indicate that demographic diversity has both a positive and a negative effect on the ability of individuals to identify with their team and to negotiate higher quality decisions. Results also show that when teams' communication was computer mediated, individuals in these teams had weaker team identity and lower decision quality. An intervening process theory involving miscommunication and conflict is supported.
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Rayfield, Blake K. "Technological Diversity in Finance." ScholarWorks@UNO, 2018. https://scholarworks.uno.edu/td/2488.
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The dissertation consists of two chapters on measuring firms technological profile. Patent data can be grouped into two primary generations. The first generation lead by the work of Schmookler (1966), Scherer (1982), and Griliches (1984), and the second generation led by Trajtenberg, Jaffe, and Henderson (1997) and Kogan et al. (2016). When combined, both generations data spans from nearly 1926-2010 and has made a meaningful impact on innovation research. In the first chapter, I propose a third generation of patent data. The third generation of patent data has two distinct contributions. First, it extends patent-firm ownership information beyond 2010 to 2016. The new dataset uses the established connections of previous datasets and builds on that information with additional data on firm names gathered from EDGAR. Second, it takes advantage of the information contained in the text of patents using text analysis. Using text analysis allows for greater flexibility over traditional measures. The second chapter investigates how ownership structure affects firm value. The previous literature has assumed more innovation is better, meaning the more innovation a business creates; the better off it is in the long-run. However, not all innovations are created equal. We contribute to the literature by investigating how institutional investors change future innovation, not in quantity, but diversity. Using several unique measures of technological diversification created from firm-level patent data, we show that institutional investors increase the focus on a firm’s future innovation. Our results are robust to the classification scheme. Ultimately, our results indicate institutional investors create value by encouraging firms to build on prior knowledge.
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Ingmar, Linnea. "Modelling Diversity of Solutions." Thesis, Uppsala universitet, Institutionen för informationsteknologi, 2019. http://urn.kb.se/resolve?urn=urn:nbn:se:uu:diva-400391.
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For many combinatorial problems, finding a single solution is not enough. This is clearly the case for multi-objective optimisation problems, as they have no single “best solution” and, thus, it is useful to find a representation of the non-dominated solutions (the Pareto frontier). However, it also applies to single objective optimisation problems, where one may be interested in finding several (close to) optimal solutions that illustrate some form of diversity. The same applies to satisfaction problems. This is because models usually idealise the problem in some way, and a diverse pool of solutions may provide a better choice with respect to considerations that are omitted or simplified in the model. This thesis describes a general framework for finding k diverse solutions to a combinatorial problem (be it satisfaction, single-objective or multi-objective), various approaches to solve problems in the framework, their implementations, and an experimental evaluation of their practicality.
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Lundman, Ida, and Anna Nordberg. "Praktiskt mångfaldsarbete : En fallstudie av Piteå Kommuns socialtjänsts praktiska mångfaldsarbete." Thesis, Umeå universitet, Sociologiska institutionen, 2015. http://urn.kb.se/resolve?urn=urn:nbn:se:umu:diva-117059.
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I takt med att medellivslängden ökar och att andelen personer med utländsk bakgrund växer behöver organisationer ha kunskap om hur de ska hantera mångfald. Detta för att de ska kunna ta tillvara på alla mänskliga resurser samt för att möta framtidens arbetskraftsbehov. Piteå Kommuns socialtjänst står idag inför denna utmaning och har valt att aktivt satsa på mångfald. Syftet med denna studie var därmed att undersöka hur chefer och bemanningsassistenter beskriver begreppet mångfald, hur de praktiskt arbetar med mångfald idag samt undersöka vilka krav de upplever finns på dem i mångfaldsarbetet. Studien syfte var också att identifiera eventuella svårigheter som personer i ledande positioner upplever i bedrivandet av ett praktiskt mångfaldsarbete. Studien är baserad på åtta semi-strukturerade intervjuer vilka har analyserats med hjälp av meningskoncentrering. I dessa framkom att det fanns en snäv bild av mångfaldsbegreppet i jämförelse med hur Piteå Kommun definierar begreppet samt hur begreppet beskrivs i tidigare forskning. Det framkom också att chefer och bemanningsassistenter i dagsläget inte bedriver något medvetet praktiskt mångfaldsarbete. De insatser som genomförs är snarare omedvetna då huvudsyftet med dessa insatser inte är att främja mångfald. Respondenterna upplever inte några direkt ställda krav från Piteå Kommun i bedrivandet av ett mångfaldsarbete men kan i vissa fall se praktiskt mångfaldsarbete som en skyldighet. I studien framkom också att personer i ledande positioner saknar tid, trygghet och kunskap i hur de praktiskt ska bedriva mångfaldsarbete i sina verksamheter. Vid vidare forskning hade det varit intressant med fler perspektiv på ämnet. Detta för att ge svar på om det finns en gemensam syn på begreppet samt hur personer på olika nivåer upplever mångfaldsarbetet.
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Erdönmez, Mukader. "Cultural diversity management as core competence : an integrated model for managing workforce diversity /." [S.l. : s.n.], 2004. http://www.gbv.de/dms/zbw/47079576X.pdf.
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