Government Documents Research Articles

Georgia“S European Choice: 1918-1919 Publications Of The ,,Republic Of Georgia” Newspaper For The Relations Between The First Democratic Republic Of Georgia And Germany

Georgian-German relations hold particular relevance today, especially considering Germany's position as a prominent member of the Big Seven and traditional Europe. While Germany's history includes aspirations for hegemony during the First and Second World Wars, Georgia maintained a largely positive attitude toward Germany, particularly during the period of our interest. We must contemplate what might have changed for our country if the German side had emerged victorious. Could it have spared us from the events of February 25, 1921? Was Germany a colonizer cloaked in charming European attire? An examination of these factors, we believe, is both intriguing and vital. The Georgian press meticulously monitored ongoing developments in Germany, as well as Germany's political stance toward our nation. It conveyed its sentiments and devoted considerable space to several relevant events. It's worth noting that the Georgian intelligentsia held a deep appreciation for German culture, diligently reporting to the German press, and closely tracking its global political involvement. In our study, we aim to address these pivotal questions. By employing thematic analysis of articles published in the government newspaper "Republic of Georgia" from 1918 to 1919 and reviewing the relevant literature on this topic, we seek to shed light on this important historical perspective.

Government Documents for All: The United States Postal Service

Government Documents for All: The United States Postal Service

Analisis Evaluasi Pelaksanaan Tugas Dinas Koperasi, Usaha Kecil Menengah, Perindustrian Dan Perdagangan Kabupaten Pelalawan

The aim of this research is to determine the evaluation of the implementation of the duties of the Department of Cooperatives, Small and Medium Enterprises, Industry and Trade of Pelalawan Regency in developing the Bono batik industry. This research was carried out by looking at the evaluation of the implementation of tasks in the development of the Bono batik industry from several points of view, namely coaching, facilitating facilities and infrastructure, and supervision. In its implementation the researcher carried out data analysis using a descriptive survey where the researcher described the actual situation of what happened. during research by collecting data, classifying and analyzing so that an analytical formulation of the problems faced can be obtained and then a conclusion can be drawn. The type of data used is primary data obtained directly from respondents, namely the Head of the Industrial Development Section and all batik craftsmen at Rumah Batik Andalan. Meanwhile, secondary data is in the form of books, official government documentation obtained from the Industrial Development Section and Rumah Batik Andalan. To collect data, researchers used questionnaires, interviews and observations. Based on the results of research conducted by researchers regarding the Evaluation of the Implementation of the Duties of the Pelalawan Regency Cooperatives, Small and Medium Enterprises, Industry and Trade Department in Industrial Development (Batik Bono Industrial Study), it can be concluded that the implementation is in the score range of 195 in the Poorly Implemented category. Which means it hasn't been implemented well.

Government Documents for All: U.S. Supreme Court Opinions

Government Documents for All: U.S. Supreme Court Opinions

Leadership in the Context of Digitalization of Education – through the Prism of Government Documents and Scientific Research

The problem field in which this article is oriented is delimited, on the one hand, from digitalization in education as necessity and benefit, and on the other hand, leadership as a role and function. At the intersection between them, the main research question is brought out – to what extent the relationship between leadership and digitalization has been stated, sought and research in the Bulgarian educational policy and in research. The thesis which is defended is about the need to create competency models of leadership in different context.

Mind the gaps: Challenges of implementing policy for Scotland's rural third sector

After Brexit, pandemics and through continuing global economic shocks, the rural third sector continues to navigate a landscape of crisis and challenge while serving communities. We examine Scottish Government policy for the rural third sector and policy implementation mechanisms. Our paper argues, and our evidence shows, that current policy is aspirational and there are deficiencies between rural third sector policy making, policy implementation and the voice of rural communities. Our critical review of Scottish Government documentation examined policy for the third sector in rural conditions, then continued to search government documentation for evidence of action plans and viable implementation strategies. We found that policy makers were aspirational, there are few mechanisms or action plans that support sustainable policy implementation and limited examples of ongoing community consultation. The concern is that while gaps exist between policy making and implementation, government policy will underperform leaving a rural third sector struggling to service their communities and deliver their social mission.

Sport policy reforms in Chile: the tension between ‘doers’ and ‘thinkers’

ABSTRACT This study considers the reforms of Chile’s state sport structures from 2001 to 2022. Drawing upon institutional frameworks, the purpose of this article is to analyse the emerging rules, practices and narratives from these reforms. This study employed a qualitative approach, with data gathered from document analysis and semi-structured interviews with six policymakers/bureaucrats from the Ministry of Sport (MINDEP) and National Institute of Sport (IND). Data was analysed through thematic coding of available texts (e.g. policies, government documentation, media sources and interview transcripts) via MAXQDA 2022 qualitative analysis software. The findings highlight that incommensurate rules, practices and narratives may be the impetus for institutional change. Rules connected with New Public Management (NPM) and the creation of the National Institute of Sport (Law 19.712 of 2001) conflicted with the discretionary practices of previous institutional arrangements. Subsequent legislation created a (rule-based) dichotomy between ‘thinkers’ (MINDEP) and ‘doers’ (IND), which has been influenced by the practice of politically based appointments into the IND. While informants suggested that the system’s parochialism and incapacity render change unlikely in the future, there is nevertheless evidence of change emanating from the combination of broken rules (in the form of scandals), incommensurate practices and contemporary narratives about the need to engage with communities.

Gift to the Delta, Past and Present: US Government Documents and Resources at the Delta State University Library

Gift to the Delta, Past and Present: US Government Documents and Resources at the Delta State University Library

The Literariness and Affective Expression in the Translation of Government Document

The Literariness and Affective Expression in the Translation of Government Document

Building a Trustworthy Data Repository: CoreTrustSeal Certification as a Lens for Service Improvements

Objective: The university library aims to provide university researchers with a trustworthy institutional repository for sharing data. The library sought CoreTrustSeal certification in order to measure the quality of data services in the institutional repository, and to promote researchers’ confidence when depositing their work.Methods: The authors served on a small team of library staff who collaborated to compose the certification application. They describe the self-assessment process, as they iterated through cycles of compiling information and responding to reviewer feedback. Results: The application team gained understanding of data repository best practices, shared knowledge about the institutional repository, and identified areas of service improvements necessary to meet certification requirements. Based on the application and feedback, the team took measures to enhance preservation strategies, governance, and public-facing policies and documentation for the repository.Conclusions: The university library gained a better understanding of top-notch data services and measurably improved these services by pursuing and obtaining CoreTrustSeal certification.

Assessing the influence of artisanal fishing on income and livelihood of the coastal communities in Tanzania: the case of Mkinga district, Tanga region

This study unveiled the influence of artisanal fishing on a coastal community's income and livelihood in the Mkinga District, Tanga region. Particularly, it seeks to: determine fish catch and gross margins across, investigate the influence of fish income on the households total incomes, and factors affecting income earnings in the marketing chain. The study used interviews and focus group discussions on obtaining primary data. Simultaneously, the internet, government documentation units at different levels were the sources of secondary data. It involved a total of 125 randomly selected respondents. Moreover, Gross Margin (GM), Marketing Margin (MG), and Statistical Package for Social Sciences (IBM SPSS Statistics 25) were employed for analysis.Results show the socio-economic status of the respondents was generally poor. The majority of fishers have low education levels (44%), and they depend on fishing for livelihoods. Furthermore, compared to other groups computation of gross margins revealed that artisanal fishers earned the lowest (12.2%) with a gross margin of T.shs 443.6. Despite the lowest gross margin earning than other players, the fish income contributes highly (83.8%) to the total household incomes. Therefore, improvement in the fisheries sector results has a high impact on artisanal fishers' wellbeing. Moreover, factors affecting their income include lack of credit to purchase modern fishing and storage equipment, high cost of fishing gear, poor roads, low bargaining power, inadequate extension services, and lack of market information. Hence, the study recommends the government address observed constraining factors affecting artisanal fishers' incomes to increase their incomes

Remembering Lived Past: History and Memory in Post-Stalin Azerbaijan

The data collected during the author's ‘History of Azerbaijan’ class at Baku State University in 2014 showed that both the young and old generations felt great sympathy for the Soviet polity. Social life after Stalin was seen as a period of political stability and social prosperity. However, the official party and government documentation as well as individual memory reject this understanding. This article examines the collective and individual memory of Azerbaijani society in the post-Stalin period to understand why the social grievances and dissatisfaction of the time are discounted by modern-day Azerbaijanis, who see the time as one of social prosperity. The research is based on various primary sources from the Azerbaijan and Russian Federation archives. Data from surveys of 796 respondents, as well as ten interviews, were involved in the research. Mixed methods, a combination of descriptive qualitative and quantitative methods, were used for this research.

The Relationship Between Government Documents and Black People Through the Coverage of the Black Panther Party

The Black Panther Party (BPP) was a political organization rooted in Marxist-Leninist ideologies. This paper uses the BPP as a case study to examine how government documents cover Black people. This paper will only look at government documents from the period when the BPP was active, between 1966 and 1982. A distinction should be made between coverage of Black people through government documents through a government organization such as the US Census Bureau and the Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI). The US Census Bureau does cover Black people and represents information on Black people in the United States. This information could include but is not limited to, how many Black people there are in a specific area or how many Black people there are by gender. In comparison, the FBI might have a biased agenda regarding why records were collected on Black people. While government organizations such as the US Census Bureau are valuable resources to examine how government documents cover or represent Black people, this paper will focus on government organizations that have the latter or a biased agenda. Bias typically has a negative connotation. However, in the case of the FBI, their mission is to protect the United States. Some FBI officials may have a bias in how this mission could be accomplished. This bias is not negative on its own, yet it could negatively affect certain people or groups. This paper intentionally argues that the coverage in official government documents of the Black Panther Party reflects how government documents cover Black people. While not all Black organizations represent all Black people, government officials use Black organizations as a method to provide their opinions on Black people through government documents.

Get to Know . . . Dominique Hallett

Dominique Hallett’s enthusiasm for government information is immediately apparent as she exclaims, “NASA is cool!” while explaining how she uses NASA publications in information literacy instruction. As the Government Documents Coordinator and STEM Librarian at Arkansas State University’s Dean B. Ellis Library, she is responsible for reference, instruction, and cataloging for government documents. As Dominique put it, “Basically, I’m the department here. I’m pretty much it.”

Representation of urban subalterns in Ettela’at newspa - per(1926-1953): inefficient state and powerless subjects in struggle for survival

Introduction: The representation of subalterns in written texts is one of the formative factors contributing to the social life. Furthermore, by considering the representations of subalterns in written texts, one can gain insights into the mindset of the authors regarding subalterns and how they approach these groups. Method: Our objective in this paper is first to examine various issues of the "Ettela'at" daily throughout years to uncover the representation of subalterns in a government newspaper and to reconstruct perspective of the national bureaucracy towards them. Second, we aim to depict some of the modes of interaction of subalterns with the government during these years, as far as they have been portrayed in the government newspaper "Ettela'at". Our focus will be on the representation of subalterns in Tehran. Findings: subalterns become visible only during times of crisis and critical situations. They are often collected and returned to their places of origin and sometimes are assigned a temporary job, always subject to inspection. Regarding the government's approach to subalterns, we can talk of the "dialectic of inefficiency". Discussion: In terms of the interaction between urban subalterns and the government, in the absence of basic life necessities such as work and bread, their focus is primarily on survival. They cannot think, let alone reach, beyond the confines of this immediate struggle.

Exploiting International Development Ideals. The Rwandan Government’s Approach to Local Participation in Light of its Exercise of National Ownership

While the Rwandan government is acknowledged for assuming national ownership and eloquently commits to local participation, its participation practices are severely criticised and its governance deemed authoritarian. This points to a tension between two long-lasting ideals in international development cooperation and this article argues that – despite their shared aim of increased recipient agency, initiative, and influence – the interrelation between national ownership and local participation needs to be investigated. Rwanda, also known to prudently navigate opportunities and requirements of the aid sector, provides a critical case for such an investigation and the article asks how the Rwandan government’s approach to local participation relates to its exercise of national ownership. Based on previous own and others’ research along with extensive government and donor documentation, the analyses point to interlinkages in the government’s employment of the two ideals, and to the interrelation between national ownership and local participation inevitably depending on the recipient state and its population.

From the Chair: Summer in Chicago

The last time I was in Chicago, a chapter of my life had just ended. I had just graduated from Carleton College in Northfield, MN, and took a summer road trip with family south and east from the Carleton campus to the Windy City. We caught a Cubs game at the iconic Wrigley Field, watched the July 4th fireworks over Navy Pier, and posed for photos under the Bean. As I basked in a glorious Chicago summer week, I wasn’t sure what the next chapter of my life would be. Applying for library school was still a year away.I look forward to returning to Chicago this month, over ten years later, at the closing of another chapter of my professional life. It has been a true honor to serve as the Chair of the Government Documents Round Table over the past year. It has been a pleasure working with my colleagues on the GODORT Steering Committee, promoting GODORT and our services to the broader association and membership, and thinking about how we can continue to be instrumental in promoting access to government information in libraries.

China's changing expectations of the SCO between 2001 and 2019.

After the cold war, some countries gradually seek to regional cooperation when they could not handle various transnational challenges alone. Shanghai Cooperation Organization (SCO) is a good example. It brought Central Asian countries together. This paper applies the text-mining method, using co-word analysis, co-occurrence matrix, cluster analysis, and strategic diagram to analyze the selected articles from newspapers quantitatively and visually. In order to investigate the Chinese government's attitude toward the SCO, this study collected data from the China Core Newspaper Full-text Database, which contains high-impact government newspapers revealing the Chinese government's perception of the SCO. This study characterizes the changing role of SCO as perceived by the Chinese government from 2001 to 2019. Beijing's changing expectations in each of the three identified subperiods are described.

Analysis of Green Sukuk Potential Against Green Infrastructure in Bekasi City

The Republic Indonesia Government in realizing the welfare has a fundamental role that is realized through economic and infrastructure development in various cities in Indonesia. The problem faced by Indonesia in realizing this development is how to keep infrastructure development in line with efforts to preserve the environment, and this is also one of the sustainable development goals. In this study using qualitative descriptive method. Case study that uses the object of research, is City of Bekasi-West Java. Data obtained through interviews with Bekasi City Government officials, documentation and literature studies. The analysis carried out is a SWOT analysis. Based on this research, it proves that Bekasi City, when viewed from geographical aspect, regulations, and existing legal aspects, is able to issue sukuk and carry out green infrastructure development with financing from the green sukuk. However, the reality is, until now there has been no green infrastructure development in Bekasi City that uses financing sources from sukuk or green sukuk. The existing green infrastructure in Bekasi City is a project of several ministries and is not a project of Bekasi City itself.

A Critique of Principlism

A Critique of Principlism