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Exploring Financial Literacy of Independent Musicians in the Gig Economy

The purpose of this study is to gain insight into the elements of the career of independent musicians. Specifically, how they overcome, or fail to overcome, the challenges of a gig economy through knowledge and ability to properly allocate scarce financial resources. The research questions posed are as follows: Does higher financial literacy allow independent musicians to sustain and improve their career in the gig economy? How do independent musicians use financial literacy to sustain their career? How does industry experience affect ability of independent artists to effectively allocate financial resources? To answer these research questions, relevant literature is first reviewed. Then the proposed exploratory study is outlined, where data collected through in-depth interviews will be analyzed with the use of NVIVO software. Finally, implications of expected results are discussed. ABOUT THE AUTHORS Benjamin Milam is an undergraduate student at The University of Southern Mississippi. He is currently studying in the major of Banking & Finance in the College of Business & Economic Development. He is also enrolled in The University of Southern Mississippi Honors College and plans to graduate from both colleges in May of 2019. Dr. Jamye Foster is the Director and Associate Professor of Marketing in the College of Business and Economic Development at The University of Southern Mississippi. She earned her Ph.D. in marketing from Louisiana State University, and served as lecturer at the University of Canterbury in Christchurch, New Zealand for three years before joining the faculty at USM. Dr. Foster’s recent publications include an examination of how the use of a theme can improve consumer outcomes in the retail environment, and an examination of how virtual mirror technology can impact online shopping behavior. She also actively researches with undergraduate and MBA students. Dr. Foster is serving as the faculty advisor for this undergraduate project.
Optimalisasi Lahan Untuk Pengembangan Rekreasi Dan Budaya Dengan Metode Highest And Best Use (Hbu)

Since 2010 the bussines property development in Semarang City has significant increased. This was shown by skylines likes mall, office complexs and also hotel. On the other side the availability of the land in the city is limit. Owing to that It needs land use optimalization. Oe way is a bussines property with the purpose is to maximalized the land managing so by that the land will got a high cost. The aim of the research was to know the optimalized of land used with used Highest and Best Use Method (HBU) and to get the public opinion related with the developed. The Research method was mixed method (Quantitative and Qualitative) and the locations were Taman Budaya Raden Saleh (TBRS) and Wonderia. The wide of thus areas were 90.000 m2 or 9 Ha. Thus was choosed by Trans Retail Property. The reseason was because the areas were strategic and width lands. On the other hand the attraction that are showed in thus recreations were not attractive. By thus fact it can be say that the land used of the two areas were not yet optimal.By the analized it can be concluded that by the investment approach : the complexs of Taman Budaya Raden Saleh and Wonderia feasible and allow to develop hotel and mall with the high profit. Beside that it also can get benefit of social economic it needs redesain of the city forest used (existing) without any loosing their functions. By that it hopes can get balancing between private public and best and also highest land used in the complexs of Taman Budaya Raden Saleh and Wonderia.
Evolution of Cultural Area of Huangmei Opera

According to the division of the cultural area of Huangmei opera based on Huangmei opera specialized troupe,this paper analyses the evolution of Huangmei opera cultural area at three time points,1952,1984 and 2005,whose core is invariable because the fringe area of it "expanded" firstly and then "reduced". It is in close relation to culture root,space and social cultural environment.
Temporal variability of ground thermal regimes on the northern buttress of the Vesleskarvet nunatak, western Dronning Maud Land, Antarctica

Abstract The ground temperature down to 60 cm depth in western Dronning Maud Land (WDML), has been recorded since 2009. The study area is situated in a blockfield that comprises a shallow active layer above permafrost. Using ground thermal regimes and regional climate data, the temporal (seasonal and annual) variability of the active layer was characterized. Active layer depth was calculated for each site for five consecutive summers from 2009/10–2013/14, showing interannual variability with no overall trends of decreasing or increasing active layer depth. Particular attention was paid to 2010 as it matched the average for the ground thermal regimes over the six year study period, as well as the interpolation period used by Meteonorm®. Analysis showed significant synchronous relationships of ground thermal regimes with air temperature and incoming radiation. Moreover, a correlation between pressure and measured ground temperature during the transitional season of the Southern Annual Oscillation in May and September was identified.
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This article investigates prime ministers’ communication strategies during the most recent economic crisis in Europe. It argues that when electoral risk is high but governments’ policy options are severely limited, prime ministers will use specific communication strategies to mitigate electoral risks. Two such communication strategies are analysed – issue engagement and blame shifting – by applying state-of-the-art quantitative text analysis methods on 5,553 speeches of prime ministers in nine European Union member states. Evidence is found for both strategies. Prime ministers talk about the economy more in response to both high (domestic) unemployment and low (domestic) gross domestic product growth. Furthermore, it is found that the (domestic) unemployment rate is the most consistent predictor of blame shifting: as the domestic unemployment rate goes up,this is followed by an increase in blame shifting towards banks,Greece and the Troika of the European Commission, the European Central Bank and the International Monetary Fund.
Technical and Support Staff

Our long-term goal is to develop improved hearing aids for people suffering from sensorineural hearing impairments and cochlear implants for the deaf. Our efforts are focused on problems resulting from inadequate knowledge of the effects of various transformations of speech signals on speech reception by impaired listeners, specifically on the fundamental limitations on the improvements in speech reception that can be achieved by processing speech. Our aims are
Glossopharyngeal Neuralgia

Glossopharyngeal neuralgia (GPN) is a rare disease that must be differentiated from trigeminal neuralgia. The purpose of this article is to provide a comprehensive review of anatomy, pathophysiology, diagnostic criteria, and several options of treatment for GPN. Lessons learned through our experience of treating GPN are presented in detail, as well as cases of misdiagnosis and diagnostic pitfalls. Microvascular decompression (MVD) should be primarily considered for medically intractable GPN. Techniques employed in MVD for GPN are categorized and described. Especially, we underscore the advantages of the ‘transposition’ technique where insulating material is positioned ‘off’ the root entry zone (REZ), instead of ‘on’ it. We believe this ‘off-the-REZ’ technique can fundamentally prevent recurrence, if applicable. In addition, Gamma Knife radiosurgery can be an alternative option when a patient is ineligible for MVD, though it is categorized as a destructive procedure.
Mathematics assessment for learning and teaching: an overview of the age standardisation model, ages 5-14

The MaLT project, by the University of Manchester with Hodder Murray, researched and developed a new set of standardised diagnostic assessment. Data was collected in February and March 2005 from a nationally representative sample of 12591 pupils aged 5–14 from 111 schools. The tests for each year group were vertically equated using Rasch methodology and the scores were then age-standardised and matched against National Curriculum levels using teacher assessment. Single year and three year sub-sample scores enabled comparisons to be made between maturation (within-year) and year-group (between year) effects: progress appears to decline with age, and plateau at Key Stage 3, and particular features at year 2 and year 6 are notable. We suggest these findings have implications for policy.
Timing of optical maturation of recently exposed material on Ceres

On Ceres, multispectral imaging data from the Dawn spacecraft show a distinct bluish characteristic for recently exposed material from the subsurface in, for example, crater ejecta. Ejecta blankets of presumably old craters show a more reddish spectrum. We selected areas in which fresh material from the Cerean subsurface was exposed at a specific time in the past, and no later geologic process is expected to have changed its surface composition or its cratering record. For each area, we determined two color ratios and the crater retention age. The measured color ratios show an exponential diminishment of the bluish characteristic over time. Although the cause of the color change remains uncertain, the time‐dependent change in spectral properties is evident, which could help identify the process.
Moisture Stress Indicators in Giant Sequoia Groves in the Southern Sierra Nevada of California, USA

The vulnerability of giant sequoia groves to soil moisture stress was evaluated. Giant sequoia groves with a vulnerability to soil moisture were identified. A topographic wetness index (TWI) was used to study soil moisture stress of sequoia groves. The relationship between TWIs and snow distribution pattern was studied. Remotely sensed soil moisture, TWI, and snow cover persistence were compared.
Functional connectivity in the motor cortex of resting human brain using echo‐planar mri

An MRI time course of 512 echo‐planar images (EPI) in resting human brain obtained every 250 ms reveals fluctuations in signal intensity in each pixel that have a physiologic origin. Regions of the sensorimotor cortex that were activated secondary to hand movement were identified using functional MRI methodology (FMRI). Time courses of low frequency (<0.1 Hz) fluctuations in resting brain were observed to have a high degree of temporal correlation (P < 10−3) within these regions and also with time courses in several other regions that can be associated with motor function. It is concluded that correlation of low frequency fluctuations, which may arise from fluctuations in blood oxygenation or flow, is a manifestation of functional connectivity of the brain.
The impacts of climate change on precipitation and hydrology in the northeastern United States

Shifting climatic regimes can increase or decrease the frequency of extreme hydrologic events (e.g., high and low streamflows) causing large societal and environmental impacts. The impacts are numerous and include human health and safety, the destruction of infrastructure, water resources, nutrient and sediment transport, and within stream ecological health. It is unclear how the hydrology of a given region will shift in response to climate change. This is especially the case in areas that are seasonally snow covered as the interplay of changing temperature, precipitation, and resulting snowpack can lead to an increased risk of flood or drought. This research aimed to understand the ways temperature and precipitation are changing using general circulation models and observed weather station data in the northeastern United States. With the knowledge that general circulation models do not accurately represent precipitation statistics and trends from the historical period, a large network of climate stations was utilized to further investigate shifts in precipitation. A hydrology model was utilized for further study of regional hydrology. The model used was the Regional Hydro-Ecologic Simulation System, which was calibrated to snow coverage and streamflow for a historical time period. The hydrology model was used to investigate the relationship of snow and streamflow in a changing climate. We characterized climate change and related impacts in the northeastern United States and estimated a decrease in snowfall of 50% and the number of days below freezing by 45 days by the end of the century. We also showed that precipitation is not only becoming more intense: but it is also more persistent – a finding that may have significant hydrological implications including increased flood risk throughout the year. The 95 th percentile of daily precipitation has increased by 0.5 mm per day per decade, while the probability of successive days with precipitation increased by 0.6 percent per decade. We also explored the role of snowpack in a changing climate. We found that temperature plays a larger role than precipitation in shifting hydrologic regime, because the warming-induced reduction of snowpack reduced the maximum flows more than the increasing precipitation increased the maximum flows. However, because of the increasing intensity and persistence of precipitation, instantaneous peak flows occurring outside of the snowmelt season will likely continue to increase during all times of the year. We shed light on the complexity of the modes of climate change and the interactions that increases in temperature and precipitation can have on the hydrology of a region.
A meta-analysis of randomized controlled trials

Introduction: The efficacy of gabapentin for pain management of arthroscopy remains controversial. We conduct a systematic review and meta-analysis to explore the influence of gabapentin versus placebo on the postoperative pain intensity of arthroscopy. Methods: We search PubMed, EMbase, Web of science, EBSCO, and Cochrane library databases through April 2020 for randomized controlled trials assessing the effect of gabapentin versus placebo on pain control of arthroscopy. This meta-analysis is performed using the random-effect model. Results: Five randomized controlled trials are included in the meta-analysis. Overall, compared with control group for arthroscopy, gabapentin remarkably decreases pain scores at 24hour (standard mean difference [SMD]=-0.68; 95% confidence interval [CI]=1.15 to -0.02; P= .21), analgesic consumption (SMD = -18.24; 95% CI=-24.61 to -11.88; P< .00001), nausea and vomiting (OR= 0.42; 95% CI=0.21 to 0.84; P= .01), but has no obvious influence on pain scores at 6h (SMD= 1.30; 95% CI= 2.92 to 0.31; P= .11) or dizziness (OR=1.12; 95% CI=0.56 to 2.24; P= .75). Conclusions: Gabapentin is effective for pain control after arthroscopy. Abbreviations: CI = confidence interval, RCTs = randomized controlled trials, SMD = standard mean difference.
NKT-Like (CD3+CD56+) Cells in Chronic Myeloid Leukemia Patients Treated With Tyrosine Kinase Inhibitors

Therapy with Tyrosine Kinase Inhibitors (TKI) aiming stable deep molecular response is the gold standard to treat Chronic Myeloid Leukemia (CML). NKT-like cells (CD3+CD56+) combine characteristics of T and NK cells. The physiopathological role of these cells remains unknown although the literature refers their association with inflammation, autoimmune diseases, and cancer. Since the information regarding the role of NKT-like cells in CML is rare, we aimed at the characterization of these cells in CML patients treated with TKIs. Peripheral blood NKT-like cells from 48 CML patients and 40 healthy donors were analyzed by multiparametric flow cytometry. Functional tests consisting of co-culture with leukemic target cells (K562 cell line) were used to measure degranulation and cytokine production. Our results revealed that NKT-like cells are decreased in treated CML patients, although they present increased expression of activation markers (CD69 and HLA-DR), increased degranulation (CD107a) and impaired IFN-γ production. Significantly alterations on the expression of tumor recognition (NCRs and NKp80), and immune regulation receptors (LAG-3, TIM-3, and CD137) by NKT-like cells were observed in CML patients. Second generation TKIs increased cell activation (CD69) and decreased expression of NKp44 and NKp80 by NKT-like cells from CML patients when compared to Imatinib. CML patients that achieved deep molecular response (MR4.5) presented downregulation of NKp44 and LAG-3. Further studies are needed to clarify the role of these cells as biomarkers of therapy response and also to evaluate their value for discrimination of better candidates for sustained treatment-free remission after TKI discontinuation.
Atmospheric driving mechanisms of flash floods in Portugal

The present study aims to investigate how large‐scale atmospheric circulation may influence flash floods in Portugal. For this purpose, weather types (WTs) in a northeastern North Atlantic sector are used and flash floods between 1950 and 2003 were identified in six hydrographic basins: three in the north of Portugal and another three in the south of Portugal. An adapted methodology for flash flood detection on daily discharges is applied. A total of 131 flash floods were detected: 35 in the northern basins and 96 in the southern basins. WTs are identified using the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration 20th Century Reanalysis V2. The sea level pressure composites for flash flood days by WT reveal the large‐scale atmospheric patterns underlying their occurrence. The results show that the cyclonic (C) type was strongly associated with flash flood days in the northern basins. The C type pattern features deep low pressure systems north of Iberia, much stronger than average for this WT. For the southern basins, the C type still shows the highest relevance for flood occurrence, but to a lesser extent, since the easterly wind (E) and dual anticyclonic (AA) types also acquire some importance. The flash flood‐inducing AA‐type events are characterized by atypical largely zonal troughs extending towards Portugal. The flash flood‐inducing E type events hint at the occurrence of anomalously strong cut‐off low pressure systems over southern Portugal. Although the significance of these systems to precipitation in Portugal was addressed in previous studies, a systematized assessment of their role on flash flood occurrences is herein provided for the first time. The presented flash flood detection methodology can be applied to other regions where hourly flow discharge data are not available, thus being an alternative to the more conventional detection algorithms.
Article in Press Performance Evaluation Performance Evaluation of Message-oriented Middleware Using the Specjms2007 Benchmark

Keywords: Message-oriented middleware JMS Benchmark Workload characterization Case studies SPECjms2007 a b s t r a c t Message-oriented middleware (MOM) is at the core of a vast number of financial services and telco applications, and is gaining increasing traction in other industries, such as manufacturing, transportation, health-care and supply chain management. Novel messaging applications, however, pose some serious performance and scalability challenges. In this paper, we present a methodology for performance evaluation of MOM platforms using the SPECjms2007 standard benchmark. SPECjms2007 is based on a novel application in the supply chain management domain, designed to stress MOM infrastructures in a manner representative of real-world applications. In addition to providing a standard workload and metrics for MOM performance, the benchmark provides a flexible performance analysis framework that allows users to tailor the workload to their requirements. The contributions of this paper are: (i) we present a detailed workload characterization of SPECjms2007 with the goal to help users understand the internal components of the workload and the way they are scaled, (ii) we show how the workload can be customized to exercise and evaluate selected aspects of MOM performance, (iii) we present a case study of a leading JMS platform, the BEA WebLogic server, conducting an in-depth performance analysis of the platform under a number of different workload and configuration scenarios. The methodology we propose is the first one that uses a standard benchmark, providing both a representative workload as well as the ability to customize it to evaluate the features of MOM platforms selectively.
Encyclopedia of Information Science and Technology Second Edition

Product or company names used in this set are for identification purposes only. Inclusion of the names of the products or companies does not indicate a claim of ownership by IGI Global of the trademark or registered trademark. Encyclopedia of information science and technology / Mehdi Khosrow-Pour, editor. -2nd ed. p. cm. Includes bibliographical references and index. Summary: "This set of books represents a detailed compendium of authoritative, research-based entries that define the contemporary state of knowledge on technology"-Provided by publisher. All work contributed to this encyclopedia set is original material. The views expressed in this encyclopedia set are those of the authors, but not necessarily of the publisher. Note to Librarians: If your institution has purchased a print edition of this publication, please go to http://www.igi-global.com/agree-ment for information on activating the library's complimentary online access. IntroductIon Access to video content, either amateur or professional, is nowadays a key element in business environments, as well as everyday practice for individuals all over the world. The widespread availability of inexpensive video capturing devices, the significant proliferation of broadband Internet connections and the development of innovative video sharing services over the World Wide Web have contributed the most to the establishment of digital video as a necessary part of our lives. However, these developments have also inevitably resulted in a tremendous increase in the amount of video material created every day. This presents new possibilities for businesses and individuals alike. Business opportunities in particular include the development of applications for semantics-based retrieval of video content from the Internet, video stock agencies or personal collections ; semantics-aware delivery of video content in desktop and mobile devices; and semantics-based video coding and transmission. Evidently, the above opportunities also reflect to the video manipulation possibilities offered to individual users. Besides opportunities, though, the abundance of digital video content also presents new and important technological challenges, which are crucial for the further development of the aforementioned innovative services. The cornerstone of the efficient manipulation of video material is the understanding of its underlying semantics, a goal that has long been identified as the " Holy grail of content-based media analysis research " (Chang, 2002). Efforts to understand the semantics of video content typically build on algorithms that operate at the signal level, such as temporal and spatiotemporal video segmentation algorithms that aim at partitioning a video stream into semantically meaningful parts. To support the goal of semantic …