The 8th International RAIS Conference on Social Sciences
26th to 27th March 2018
Washington DC, United States of America
The Research Association for Interdisciplinary Studies is pleased to invite you to attend the 8th International RAIS Conference on Social Sciences, which will be held at the Georgetown University Hotel & Conference Center - 3800 Reservoir Rd NW, Washington, DC, 20057, on March 26-27, 2018.
The Research Association for Interdisciplinary Studies (RAIS) creates an ample research platform for academics and researchers from all around the world and offers them the opportunity to create lasting relations for future collaborations. RAIS encourages academics and researchers to share their experiences and to contribute to the developing of diverse subjects, offering them the perspective of an interdisciplinary approach.
Topics of interest for submission include, but are not limited to:
• Politics and International Relations
• Law, Jurisprudence
• Economics, Management and Business Studies, History of Economics
• Science and Technology Studies
• Psychology, Sociology, and Philosophy
• Education, Social Anthropology, and Linguistics
• Social Policy and Social Work and Social History
• Demography and Social Statistics
• Methods and Computing, Development Studies
• Geography and Environmental Planning
We encourage academics to send their articles and abstracts on multidisciplinary studies.
Important Dates:
Abstract submission deadline: February 25, 2018
Notification of acceptance/rejection: 1 week after submission
Extended abstract/full paper/poster deadline: March 16, 2018
Registration deadlines for authors: March 21, 2018
Conference Days: March 26-27, 2018
Early Bird Registration fee: Until February 01, 2018
Visit our website http://s-sciences.rais.education/ for more information.
Contact us at rais.education@email.com.
Thursday, January 4, 2018
Addressing Global Skill Gaps Through Higher Education
-60% of executives have difficulties keeping workforce skills current with changing technologies.
-55% believe that the current educational system foster lifelong learning and skill attainment.
-55% believe their is inadequate investment from private industry to develop skills.
-80% believe government should be responsible for skill development.
-55% believe that higher education updates curricula enough to keep pace with industry changes.
The study suggests that skill shortages will continue in certain fields and that companies are not doing enough to fix these problems through training. Unfortunately, many of these skills rest on a broader and deeper understanding of the context of such understandings and this is necessary to obtain through the longer higher education process.
Colleges will need to continue to update their curriculum using as relevant information as possible. That often means collaborating with business and government stakeholders to determine precisely what type of skills are lacking. There is also benefit in continuously updating such course offerings through chronic study of industry needs.
The study suggests that skill shortages will continue in certain fields and that companies are not doing enough to fix these problems through training. Unfortunately, many of these skills rest on a broader and deeper understanding of the context of such understandings and this is necessary to obtain through the longer higher education process.
Colleges will need to continue to update their curriculum using as relevant information as possible. That often means collaborating with business and government stakeholders to determine precisely what type of skills are lacking. There is also benefit in continuously updating such course offerings through chronic study of industry needs.
The report also suggests building a global talent pool through industry, education, government and public sector collaboration to create 1. regional ecosystems, innovative solutions, encourage greater individual responsibility for education. Their suggestions indicate that greater collaboration of stakeholders in fulfilling these educational gaps is needed. More innovation in higher education and reduction of undo restrictions on new educational models seems appropriate. As students move through their educational process they should be taught the values of individual responsibility and carry that through to a life-long learning approach.
King, M.; Marshall, A. & Zaharchuk, D. (2017). Responding to global skills crisis. Strategy & Leadership, 45 (2).
King, M.; Marshall, A. & Zaharchuk, D. (2017). Responding to global skills crisis. Strategy & Leadership, 45 (2).
Wednesday, January 3, 2018
Quality Snowshoes will Make the Difference in Your Outdoor Experience
Quality snowshoes will make the difference with your next trek out into the wilderness. In the Upper Peninsula of Michigan we have blistering cold, deep snow, and tens of thousands of acres of untouched forest that includes streams, lakes, coastline, and wildlife. A few things you may want to look at for picking your snowshoes will be helpful.
There are obvious differences between wood and aluminum. The wood ones are heavy, long, and hard to turn around in. They are made of leather while the newer ones are lighter, more mobile, and typically come with better bindings. If you are looking for a newer style think about the following:
1. Weight: Lighter snowshoes are generally better if they are easy to lift in the snow.
2. Durability: You will want to check all the parts and market sure it is of quality construction.
3. Bindings: Make sure the bindings are easy to use or quick release. They should fit a large range of different size boots.
Tuesday, January 2, 2018
2018 May be the Year of Inflation and Employment Opportunities
What happens when there are supply shortages and businesses run at maximum capacity? When the economy is zooming ahead quickly and supply shortages occur the cost of products increases and so does inflation. As inflation increases the overall value of a dollar declines and people have less disposable income to spend on discretionary products while spending more for basic household items because they have to conserve on their dwindling earning power.
According to JP Morgan Chase & Co.'s PMI report global growth will be around 4 percent. This means more people are buying products and people will need to manufacture more to fulfill growing consumer demand.
This can lead to higher wages and additional hiring. We don't have a large unemployed population so whatever cushion within the system is likely to be sucked up quickly. After that slack is gone wages begin to increase.
Some will benefit over others. People highly skilled, or with specific training, will find their skills worth more while those who do not have advanced skills will start to see their earning power decline without new training programs. The gap between those who have and those who don't will lessen.
As inflation picks up the government is also likely to use interest rate hikes in their tool kit to slow down the economy and in turn inflation. There is a healthy balance where wages rise but inflation is still low that leads to improved earning power. A very difficult window for any government to maintain for long.
Another problem is that most employers don't raise wages fast enough to match the lost earning power. The reasons for this are based in a sticky economy and the insecurity of raising wages that will lead to increased costs. Productivity, skills, and innovation can justify wage increases.
For most of us, we will continue to have the pleasure of losing 3-5% of our income every year while doing more because of increased work demands based on production pressure. As increasing demand rises it would be beneficial for Americans to think about improving productivity, narrowing the wealth gap through raises, returning investments back into the U.S., and seeking to gain market share so they can squeeze out foreign competitors when the market slows down.
According to JP Morgan Chase & Co.'s PMI report global growth will be around 4 percent. This means more people are buying products and people will need to manufacture more to fulfill growing consumer demand.
This can lead to higher wages and additional hiring. We don't have a large unemployed population so whatever cushion within the system is likely to be sucked up quickly. After that slack is gone wages begin to increase.
Some will benefit over others. People highly skilled, or with specific training, will find their skills worth more while those who do not have advanced skills will start to see their earning power decline without new training programs. The gap between those who have and those who don't will lessen.
As inflation picks up the government is also likely to use interest rate hikes in their tool kit to slow down the economy and in turn inflation. There is a healthy balance where wages rise but inflation is still low that leads to improved earning power. A very difficult window for any government to maintain for long.
Another problem is that most employers don't raise wages fast enough to match the lost earning power. The reasons for this are based in a sticky economy and the insecurity of raising wages that will lead to increased costs. Productivity, skills, and innovation can justify wage increases.
For most of us, we will continue to have the pleasure of losing 3-5% of our income every year while doing more because of increased work demands based on production pressure. As increasing demand rises it would be beneficial for Americans to think about improving productivity, narrowing the wealth gap through raises, returning investments back into the U.S., and seeking to gain market share so they can squeeze out foreign competitors when the market slows down.
The Basic Benefits of Tai Chi
Tai Chi is must like yoga in offering fitness, mental, and health benefits. It also has the bonus of teaching one basic self-defense classes. While I like kempo and kick boxing I often find myself gravitating toward Tai Chi as a good "glue" that gaps yoga and self-defense.
Here is a video on basic Tai Chi tactics. You can see people practicing this at parks and gyms in California and much of the rest of the country.
Here is a video on basic Tai Chi tactics. You can see people practicing this at parks and gyms in California and much of the rest of the country.
Crisp Clean Super Moons in the Wilderness
Such natural phenomenon add to the beauty and lifestyle that is attractive for a more natural lifestyle outside of a city. As the economy changes more people will be drawn to large cities and likely not see many of these natural beauties. There will be a large, yet smaller, demographic people that will use their education and work arrangements to life outside the city and comet to places like the Upper Peninsula of Michigan where a growing eco-tourist industry is growing.
Monday, January 1, 2018
Six Measures of Economic Branding
National brand is an essential component of competing within the global market places. The "made in" image creates a stereotype between consumers and business that creates a picture of the products and its value to consumers on the global market (Ali & Rehman, 2015). This image is created from multiple aspects of the economy that include a variety of different aspects that reflect the local environment.
Countries are engaging more and more in branding opportunities because it can often draw additional investment that leads to economic growth (Anhold & Simon, 2003). As the world moves into an integrated global market stakeholders must think more about collaboration and working together to measure performance using macro-data and putting together better brands.
It is possible to use six dimensions of the local economy in measuring the quality of a brand image (Anholt-GfK Nation Brands Index, 2017).
-Exports: Products and services that allow consumers to buy or avoid local production.
-Governance: Belief and trust in government related to poverty, justice, democracy, and environment.
-Culture and Heritage: The global image of the locations heritage including arts, crafts, literature, sports, music, drama and film.
-People: The image of the people and their education, competence, friendliness and openness.
-Tourism: The local natural and man-made attractions that draw people to the area.
-Investment and Immigration: Through the lens of investors it is the value of the location for people to invest, get educated, spend money, start businesses, and live in the area.
Ali, M. & Rehman, C. (2015). National branding and economic development: finding the missing link. Arabian Journal of Business and Management Review, 5 (5).
Anholt-GfK Nation Brands Index (2017). About. Retrieved 01/01/18 http://nation-brands.gfk.com/
Anholt, & Simon. (2003). Brand New Justice: The Upside of Global Branding,.
UK. : Butterworth-Heinemann, Oxford
Countries are engaging more and more in branding opportunities because it can often draw additional investment that leads to economic growth (Anhold & Simon, 2003). As the world moves into an integrated global market stakeholders must think more about collaboration and working together to measure performance using macro-data and putting together better brands.
It is possible to use six dimensions of the local economy in measuring the quality of a brand image (Anholt-GfK Nation Brands Index, 2017).
-Exports: Products and services that allow consumers to buy or avoid local production.
-Governance: Belief and trust in government related to poverty, justice, democracy, and environment.
-Culture and Heritage: The global image of the locations heritage including arts, crafts, literature, sports, music, drama and film.
-People: The image of the people and their education, competence, friendliness and openness.
-Tourism: The local natural and man-made attractions that draw people to the area.
-Investment and Immigration: Through the lens of investors it is the value of the location for people to invest, get educated, spend money, start businesses, and live in the area.
Ali, M. & Rehman, C. (2015). National branding and economic development: finding the missing link. Arabian Journal of Business and Management Review, 5 (5).
Anholt-GfK Nation Brands Index (2017). About. Retrieved 01/01/18 http://nation-brands.gfk.com/
Anholt, & Simon. (2003). Brand New Justice: The Upside of Global Branding,.
UK. : Butterworth-Heinemann, Oxford
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