University of Nebraska Omaha

About: University of Nebraska Omaha is a education organization based out in Omaha, Nebraska, United States. It is known for research contribution in the topics: Population & Poison control. The organization has 4526 authors who have published 8905 publications receiving 213914 citations. The organization is also known as: UNO & University of Omaha.

Beyond political economy: actor networks and the globalization of agriculture

Abstract: This article provides a critical assessment of the traditional political economy approaches in analysis of agricultural globalization. The use of the actor network perspective is suggested to enhance our understanding of the globalization process. To illustrate the applicability of actor network theory to political economy studies, the globalization of the Canadian rapeseed (Brassica rapa and B. napus) industry is analyzed. It is shown that the globalization of the rapeseed industry proceeded through three simultaneously occurring developments: modification of relationships among people and plants; extension of rapeseed production networks; and redistribution of power, wealth and status among the actors engaged in global rapeseed production networks. Implications of the actor network approach for political economy studies are discussed.

Scalar equations for synchronous Boolean networks with biological applications

Abstract: One way of coping with the complexity of biological systems is to use the simplest possible models which are able to reproduce at least some nontrivial features of reality. Although two value Boolean models have a long history in technology, it is perhaps a little bit surprising that they can also represent important features of living organizms. In this paper, the scalar equation approach to Boolean network models is further developed and then applied to two interesting biological models. In particular, a linear reduced scalar equation is derived from a more rudimentary nonlinear scalar equation. This simpler, but higher order, two term equation gives immediate information about both cycle and transient structure of the network.

Regime Changes in International Real Interest Rates: Are They a Monetary Phenomenon?

Abstract: In this paper, we use the Bai and Perron (1998, 2001, 2003) methodology to test for multiple structural breaks in the mean real interest rate for 13 industrialized countries. We find extensive evidence of structural breaks in the mean real interest rate for all 13 countries. In an attempt to explain the breaks in international real interest rates, we also test for multiple structural breaks in the mean inflation rate for the 13 countries. Once again, we find extensive evidence of structural breaks in the mean inflation rate for all of the countries. Interestingly, the breaks in inflation rates and real interest rates often coincide, with increases (decreases) in the mean inflation rate as we move from one regime to the next typically associated with decreases (increases) in the mean real interest rate.

Maps and the internet.

Abstract: Part 1 Introduction and contemporary issues: maps and the Internet - an introduction, M. Peterson geographic information literacy and the World Wide Web, J. Krygier, D. Peoples maps on the Web, W. Cartwright dissemination of census and other statistical data through Web maps, C.P.J.M. van Elzakker, F. Ormeling et al Internet cartography and official tourism destination Web sites, E.R. Richmond, C.P. Keller The Internet, cartographic surveillance, and locational privacy, M. Monmonier. Part 2 Technical development: developing cartographic applets for the Internet, A. Herzog GIS for everyone - the common GIS project and beyond, G. Andrienko, N. Andrienko, H. Voss beyond serving maps - serving GIS functionality over the Internet, Bin Jiang peer-to-peer sharing of cartographic data and software, Bin Li online cartography with XML, I. Zaslavsky Webmapping with scalable vector graphics, (SVG) - delivering the promise of high quality and interactive web maps, A. Neumann, A.M. Winter. A standards-based architecture for multi-purpose publishing of geodata on the web, L. Lehto an intelligent software agent architecture for distributed cartographic knowledge bases and Internet mapping services, Ming-Hsiang Tsou three-dimensional visualisation on the Internet, P. Ottoson supporting wayfinding in desktop geovirtual environments, S. Fuhrmann. Part 3 Applications and user issues: mapping and internet based public transportation journey planning and information systems, P. Mooney, A.C. Winstanley from maps to student interaction - creating a Web-based student atlas of Russia, J.S. Torguson, M.M. Blinnikov historical geoinformation on the Web - lessons learned from the chapter 91 pilot project, A. Giordano Web-based multimedia GIS - exploring interactive maps and associated multimedia information on the internet, S. Hu Internet, maps and public participation - contemporary limits and possibilities, S. Caquard Cartography, virtual reality, and the internet - integrating abstract models of the environment via the internet, R.G. Cammack QuickTime virtual reality maps for the Web, W. Schwertley telecartography - maps, multimedia and the mobile Internet, G. Gartner geodata communication on personal digital assistants, PDA), T. Wintges. Part 4 Theoretical development: the concept of cybercartography, D.R. Fraser Taylor modelling the visualization of Internet maps, L. Brodersen foundations of research in Internet cartography, M. Peterson.