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Paper Type | : | Research Paper |
Title | : | Knowledge and Skill of Health Care Workers in Karnataka |
Country | : | India |
Authors | : | Mrs. Anitha C. Rao || Dr. Prasanna Kumar Shetty |
: | 10.9790/0837-19170103 |
Abstract: Maternal mortality remains to be amajor human development indicator with the lifetime risk of women dying from pregnancy and childbirth and postnatal causes. Maternal morbidity is estimated to outstand the number of maternal deaths. Maternal health problems can be prevented with appropriate, timely and easily accessible interventions directed towards antenatal, intranatal and postnatal care.
Key words: antenatal care,intranatalcare, auxiliary nurse midwives, new born care, postnatalcare.
[1]. UNICEF. Programming for safe motherhood. New York: UNICEF/Health Section/Programme Division; 1999.
[2]. UNFPA. Reducing maternal mortality and morbidity. Programme Advisory Note No 5. New York: UNFPA; 1998.
[3]. Committee on Improving Birth Outcomes, Board on Global Health. Improving birth outcomes.Meeting the challenge in the developing world. Washington, DC: National Academies Press, 2003.
[4]. Bang A, Bang R, Baitule S, Reddy M, Deshmukh M. Effect of home-based neonatal care and management of sepsis on neonatal mortality: field trial in rural India. Lancet .1999; 354: 1955-61. [PubMed]
[5]. Manandhar D, Osrin D, Shrestha B, Mesko N, Morrison J, Tumbahangphe K, et al. The effect of a participatory intervention with women's groups on birth outcomes in Nepal: cluster randomized controlled trial. Lancet .2004; 364: 970-9.
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Paper Type | : | Research Paper |
Title | : | Changing Socio-Economic Profile of Thiruvananthapuram District, Kerala |
Country | : | India |
Authors | : | Charutha Reghunathan || Dr. R. Anilkumar |
: | 10.9790/0837-19170411 |
Abstract: Population is the soul of a region. Its characteristics are the base for the existence and development of the region. The population studies is a broad social science discipline concerned with the study of human populations in relation to their size, composition, the changes occurring over time and the factors associated with these changes. The quality of the life of a community depends on the characteristics of population which includes its size and distribution by age, sex, occupation, marital status and the geographical area of its existence. A comparable picture of the above characteristics over a period of time can also explain the development process of a locality. An accurate assessment demands an understanding of the changing attributes which can be better understood only by knowing the present scenario. The work mirrors the evolved and existing condition of the population of Thiruvananthapuram district on the basis of important socio- economic attributes and its spatial variation for the last thirty years and aims to provide a better understanding of the prevailing situation of the district.
[1] Blau, P.M., (1974), Presidential Addresss: Parameters of Social Structure, American Sociological Review 39 (5): 615 -635.
[2] Bouge, D.J., (1969), Pricinples of demography, New York, John Wiley.
[3] Cox, Peter R. (1957), Demography , Syndics of the Cambridge University Press.
[4] Dudley L Poston and Michael Micklin (etd.), Handbook of Population, Springer, New York.
[5] Horiuchi,S., and Preston, S.H., (1988), Age Specific Growth Rates: The legacy of Past Population Dynamics. Demography, 25:429-441.
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Paper Type | : | Research Paper |
Title | : | The Development of Socio-Cultural Society in Orwell's 'Nineteen Eighty Four' |
Country | : | India |
Authors | : | Dr. Udayan Mukherjee |
: | 10.9790/0837-19171216 |
Abstract: George Orwell's Nineteen Eighty Four reflects the paranoia that prevailed in Europe during the interregnum of the two World Wars of the twentieth century society. The two World Wars and the Great Depression cast a sense of shock, horror and disillusionment. The rise of Fascism and Nazism left the people terrified and confused. The existing political institutions could not cope with this situation. The novel also reveals the political views of the novelist. He was of the opinion that justice and freedom are the two important aspects of every issue, raised by the problems of society. He divided the world into three great powers-Oceania, Eurasia and East Asia. According to him, these powers are always at war with one another.
Keywords: Airstrip One, Communism, Fascism, Marxism, Secondhand Shop, Socialism.
[[1]. Dr. S. N. Subramanian, Movements in Modern English Novel. (Atlantic Publishers and Distributors, New Delhi. 1996). P: 69.
[2]. Das, Satyabrata, George Orwell: The Man Who Saw Tomorrow (Atlantic Publishers and Distributors, New Delhi. 1996). P: 42.
[3]. Berger, L. Harold, Science Fiction and the New Dark Age. (Ohio: Bowling Green University of Popular Press, 1976).P:88.
[4]. Ed. Orwell, Sonia and Ian Angust, Collected Essays, Journalism and Letters of George Orwell, 1968. (As quoted by Raymond Williams in Orwell edited by Frank Kermode, 1971. Fontana Modern Masters Fontana / Collins: Great Britain). P: 502.
[5]. Ed. Crick, Bernard, George Orwell: Nineteen Eighty Four (with a critical introduction and annotations by Bernard Crick). Oxford: Clarendon Press1984. P: 153.
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Paper Type | : | Research Paper |
Title | : | Knowledge Management in Academic Library: A need based approach |
Country | : | India |
Authors | : | Ram Kumar Pathak |
: | 10.9790/0837-19171723 |
Abstract: The knowledge has been recognized as the driver of productivity and economic growth in the knowledge-based economy. Countries around the globe are reviewing and restructuring regulations, financial operations and ownership in an attempt to take advantage of knowledge economy. In this economy there is a gradual shift from material goods to intangible goods. Stewart (1997)1 highlighted the importance of knowledge when he stated " Knowledge has become the primary ingredient of what we make , do, buy and sell. As a result , managing it - finding and growing intellectual capital, storing it , selling it, sharing it – has become the most important economic task of individuals, business and nations ". In July 1999, Tony Blair, the British Prime Minister said "the knowledge economy is the economy of future ".
[1]. Butler, Y. (2000). Knowledge Management: If only you knew what you know. Australian LibraryJournal, vol.49, 31-42. [*3]
[2]. Crowley, Bill. (2001). Tacit knowledge, Tacit ignorance, and the future of Academic librarianship. Conference on knowledge management for academic librarians sponsored by Domnican University's centre for knowledge management. [*9]
[3]. Drucker, Peter. (1993). Post-capitalism society. Oxford, Great Britane: Butterworth-Heinmann.[*10]
[4]. Dalkir, Kimiz, (2005). Knowledge Management in theory and practice. London: Elsevier.[*7]
[5]. Davenport, T. and Prusak, L. Working knowledge: How organizations manage what they know. Cambridge, MA: Harvard University Press. [*8]
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Abstract: World Commission on Environment and Development was created in1983. Popularly known as Brundtland Commission (1983)2, it described sustainable development as "development that meets the needs of the present without compromising the ability of future generations to meet their own needs". Drawing from the definition of sustainable development, Food processing industry has emerged recently as a sun rise industry and promoting entrepreneurial activities to a considerable extent. Business economists and practicing entrepreneurs are of the opinion that it is going to be a hub of new entrepreneurial activities in the near future. A strong and effective food processing sector plays a significant role in diversification of agricultural activities improving value addition opportunities and creating surplus for export of agro food products. The most important point in the food processing industry is that a substantial portion being rural based it has a very high employment potential with significantly lower investment. The fruits and vegetable farming for processing is not only employment intensive, but also enhances the gross as well as net return of the farmers. Further, food processing industry generates new demand as the farm sector for more and different agricultural outputs.
[1]. Acharya, S. S. (1997), 'Agriculture-Industry linkages, public policy and some areas of Concern Agricultural Economics research Review, Vol.10, No.2, pp. 162-175.
[2]. Arora, V. P. S (2002), Food processing industry in India: a SWOT analysis. INDIAN JOURNAL OF AGRICULTURE MARKETING, 16(3) (sept-Dec), pp 35-40.
[3]. Badatya, K. C. (2003), 'Income and employment effects of small-scale agro-processing Activities', Indian journal of agricultural economics, vol. 58, No. 3.
[4]. Chandrasekhara Rao, N. (2009), Nature of employment in the food processing sector. ECONOMIC AND POLITICAL WEEKLY, 44(17): PP 109- 55.
[5]. Dasai, Bhupat M and Nambodiri, N. V (1992), development of food processing industries. ECONOMIC AND POLITICAL WEEKLY, 27(13), (March-28), 2705-2722.
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Paper Type | : | Research Paper |
Title | : | Seven Years of MGNREGS: A Temporal Analysis of Employment Related Aspects in West Bengal, India |
Country | : | India |
Authors | : | Sarmistha Saha |
: | 10.9790/0837-19172833 |
Abstract: This paper tries to explore how MGNREGS, the most contemporary rural developmental scheme of rural India has implemented in the state of West Bengal on a temporal scale. Various employmentrelated aspects are discussed with their temporal variation and possible causes of these variations are explored with most contemporary journalistic explanations. This paper throws light on some critical issues of discussion with a concluding note of enhancement of success ratio with the fulfilment of promised employment days.
Keywords: Demand-driven, Receive – demand ratio, Self target, Temporal Demand, Temporal Spread.
[1] "No decline in demand, popularity of MGNREGA, asserts centre‟, Reported by IBN Live India on 12.11.2013.
[2] Chauhan ,C. "NREGA demand falls drastically, activists blame sloppy implementation‟ Hindustan Times New Delhi, August 24, 2013
[3] Pradhan, S. "The NREGA and Rural Women: Employment Opportunities and Challenges‟Presentedin International Conference on: "Inclusive and Sustainable Growth (Role of Industries, Government and Civil Societies‟, 4-6 Oct 2012, Organized by IMT & BAIF.
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Abstract: Transiting from home to the university environment could be distressful to some students but some factors are inherent in the school which can be more distressing, coupled with the fact that the number of students from higher institution presenting with symptoms of mental ill health in recent years has increased, the study considered the influence of test anxiety and self-esteem on psychological distress of University students. Undergraduate Students inPsychology on practicum rounds at Federal Neuropsychiatric Hospital, Uselu, Benin City, Edo State, were selected as participants in the study using convenient sampling technique. I47 participants in which female were 84 (57.1.9%) while male were 63 (42.9%) and the mean age was 28.54 while SD was 5.124. Test anxiety was measured using Test Anxiety Inventory, (TAI), Self-esteem was assessed through Index of Self-esteem while psychological distress was measured through Symptoms Checklist-90. It was found out that those who score high on self-esteem have less psychological distress than those who score low on self-esteem; while participants with high scores on test anxiety are more psychologically unfit than low scorers on test anxiety. The study is a call for more proactive measures in the area of academic and exam structure of university students that will cause less psychological distress and also call for a supporting school structure that will enhance the monitoring and support of esteem issues of university students.
Keywords: Being fit, university, culpability, exam, self-esteem.
[1] World Health Organization. Investing in Mental Health. Geneva 2003: WHO.
[2] Al-Naggar, R.A., & Al-Naggar, D.H. Prevalence and Associated Factors of Emotional Disorder among Malaysian University Students. International Journal of Collaborative Research on Internal Medicine & Public Health,2012 Vol.4, No 2.
[3] Adewuya A.O., Ola B.A., Aloba O.O., Mapayi B.M, &Oginni O.O. Depression amongst Nigerian university students: prevalence and sociodemographic correlates. SocPsychiatrPsychiatrEpidemiol; 2006: 41:674–678.
[4] Tomoda A., Mori K., Kimura M., Takahashi T., & Kitamura T. One year prevalence and incidence of depression among first year university students in Japan: A preliminary study. Psychiatry Clin. Neurosci;2000:54:583-8.
[5] Voelker R. Mounting student depression taxing campus mental health services. JAMA. 2003; 289:2055–2056.
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Abstract: The Muslim Students' Society of Nigeria (MSSN) is arguably the country's largest Islamic organization, in terms of numbers. The mother body for all Muslim students at all levels of education in Nigeria; it has the largest membership base in the country. Established in 1954, to serve as a common front for Muslim students, MSSN is unaffiliated in terms of ideology as it draws membership from all sects, ideologies and movements associated with Islam in Nigeria. At the top of the society's hierarchical echelon is the National Secretariat. Directly working under it are the 'A Zone' comprising northern states, and the 'B Zone' which oversees the states in the south. Each State of the Federation has an Area Unit but not all Local Government Areas has an Area Council. The district division is represented by central branches under which there are branches in secondary and tertiary institutions of learning. This article attempts to unveil the activities and challenges of the Muslim Students' Society of Nigeria, Nasarawa Area Unit.
Keywords: Activities, Challenge, Muslim, Organization, Students, Society.
[1] Adamu Ibrahim, "Documentation and record keeping in MSSN" , A lecture deliver at leadership training programmer of Muslim Students‟ Society of Nigeria Nasarawa Area unit at Nasarawa State University Keffi on 12th October, 2002
[2] Aminu Mu‟allimu Kambari: The Socio-Economic implications of begging among Muslims in Nasarawa State M.A dissertation submitted to the Department of Religious Studies (Islamic Studies Unit) Nasarawa State University Keffi, 2010.
[4] Minutes of meeting of Nasarawa Area Unit held at School of Health Technology Keffi, Nasarawa State on the 17th January, 2013
[5] Muhammad Tanko Aliyu, "The Challenges of Islamic Organization in Nigeria" in Thoughts in the Humanities, in R.A Akanmidu (ED), Department of Religious Studies (Islamic Studies Unit) Nasarawa State University Keffi, 2011.
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Paper Type | : | Research Paper |
Title | : | The Prominent Figures and Theories in Translation |
Country | : | Indonesia |
Authors | : | Roswani Siregar |
: | 10.9790/0837-19174650 |
Abstract: The topic of this paper deals with the prominent figures and some theories in translation. For those who are interested in translation in deepening the theories, its aim is twofold: (1) by knowing them there will be a clear picture about the theories of translation and the experts behind them; and (2) there will also be a comparative study about them or combining ideas in order to find that translation is an activity which requires a sophisticated knowledge of the source language and the target language. It is also generally seen as a process of communicating the foreign text by establishing the equivalence based on universal of language culture.
Keywords: prominent, figures, theories, translation, practices, source language, target language.
[1] Baker, M. (ed) (1997)The Rougledge Encyclopedia of Translation Studies, London: Routledge.
[2] Baker, Mona (1992) In Other Words: A Coursebook on Translation, London and New York: Routledge.
[3] Bassnett, S. and Lefevere, A (1990) Translation, History and Culture, London and New York: Pinter.
[4] Bassnett, S. (1991)Translation Studies, London: Routledge.
[5] Catford, J. C. (1965)A Linguistic Theory of Translation, London: Oxford University Press.
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Abstract: The present study aims to investigate emotional intelligence and adolescent psychopathology in the senior school students of Assam and to explore if any relationship exists between the variables emotional intelligence and adolescent psychopathology. The total sample size comprised of 1900 male and female students taken from curricula following only national boards i.e. CBSE and ICSE of selected residential and day schools of three zones of Assam (i.e. Upper Assam, Central Assam and lower Assam). The sample size was kept free and comprised of all the students from class 9-10 (Group 1) and 11-12 (Group 2) of the selected schools. Out of the total sample of 1900 students, N=926 for residential schools of Assam and for day schools of Assam N=974.
Keywords: Adolescence, Adolescent Psychopathology, Day school, Emotional Intelligence, Residential school.[1] Payne, W.L., A study of emotion: developing emotional intelligence; self integration; relating to fear, pain and desire, Dissertation Abstracts International, 47, P.203A, 1983/1986.
[2] Leuner, B., Emotionale intelligenz und Emanzipation (Emotional intelligence and emancipation), Praxis der Kinderpsychologic und Kinderpsychiatry, 15, 1966, 193-203).
[3] Greenspan Stanley, The course of life: Psychoanalytic contributions to understanding personality development with G.H. Pollock (1980) with an update in 1989-90 (International University Press, 1989).
[4] Salovey, P. and Mayer, J.D., Emotional intelligence, Imagination, Cognition and Personality, 9(3), 1990, 185-211.
[5] Goleman, D., Emotional Intelligence: why it can matter more than IQ for character, health and lifelong achievement (New York, NY: Bantam press, 1995).
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Paper Type | : | Research Paper |
Title | : | Marginalised Bodo people in Education by the Government-A Sciological Study |
Country | : | India |
Authors | : | Chithumbasumatary |
: | 10.9790/0837-19176466 |
Abstract: "Education is something which ought to be brought within the reach of every one."
"The object of primary education is to see that every child that enters the portals of a primary school does leave it only at a stage when it becomes literate and continues to be literate throughout the rest of his life." -B.R. Ambedkar
The term "Marginalization" generally describes the overt actions or tendencies of human societies whereby those perceived as being without desirability or function are removed or excluded (i.e., are "marginalized"…) from the prevalent systems of protection and integration, so limiting their opportunities and means for survival. Education was perceived as crucial to processes of planned change. It was seen as the key instrument for bringing about a social order based on value of equality and social justice.
[1]. Brahma Rustam, Conteporary problems of Bodo Society- A Study with special reference to Kokrajhar, Kokrajhar 2010.
[2]. Choudhary, Kameshwar. "Dalits in Higher Education: Cooption or Domination", Journal of Higher Education, Vol. 21.No. 3, Monsoon 1998. 5. Gore, M.S., I.P. Desai, and S. Chitnis, Field Studied in the Sociology of Education, All India Report, NCERT, New Delhi, 1970.
[3]. Endle, Rev. Sidney, TheKacharies, Law Price Publication, Delhi, 1990
[4]. Garg, Arun. : Foundations of Sociology, Global Vision Publishing House, New Delhi, 2010.
[5]. Narzary, Bonny, History and Culture of the Bodos, Kolkata, 2011.
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Paper Type | : | Research Paper |
Title | : | Dystopian World and Young Adults in M. T. Anderson's Feed Science Fiction |
Country | : | Indonesia |
Authors | : | Leni Marlina |
: | 10.9790/0837-19176773 |
Abstract: Dystopian world in young adults literature can be found in science fiction genre such as M.T. Anderson's Feed (2002). The dystopia in this young adults text reveals that there is no hope anymore on Earth because everything living and beautiful has been dead. In this situation, there is an internet chip called 'feed' implanted into humans' brain. It becomes everything for people and it has taken control over the world. In Anderson's Feed, two teenagers, Titus and Violet, are struggling to find themselves in the world which has been dominated and occupied by technology as well as corporate. This research paper discusses the concept of science fiction with a dystopian world as a genre in children's literature. The aim of this paper is to demonstrate the narrative strategies that are employed to construct the main protagonist, within a dystopian society by using Nikolajeva's model of characterization; and to discuss the readers positioning based on point of view, focalisation and characterization as part of narrative strategies which significantly function in inviting the readers to engage with the narrative as well as to position the readers in young adults text. It is found that the homodiegetic narrator and another focalising agent in Anderson's Feed informs the readers that futuristic universe which is maintained through technological and corporate control will cause the worst effect to humans. By using multiple characters' focalisation, Anderson's Feed situates the implied readers into various and challenging positions.
[1] Anderson, M.T. 2002. Feed. Cambridge, Massachusetts: Candlewick Press.
[2] Baccolini, R. 2003. ‗A Useful Knowledge of the Present is rooted in the Past'. Dark Horizons: Science Fiction and the Dystopian Imagination. In R. Baccolini and T. Moylan (eds.). pp. 113-134. New York and London: Routledge.
[3] Bal, M. 1996. ‗Focalization'. In S. Onega and J.A.G. Landa (eds.), Narratology. pp. 115-128. New York: Longman.
[4] Bradford, C. 2010a. ‗Criticism of Literature for Children'. ALL 702 Criticism of Literature for Children: A Variety of Approaches; Study Guide and Readings. Victoria: Deakin University.
[5] Bradford, C. 2011a. ‗Point of View and Focalisation: Module 1'. Narrative Theory: Guide Book. Victoria: Deakin University.
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Paper Type | : | Research Paper |
Title | : | Role of Communication Skills in Education |
Country | : | India |
Authors | : | Sudeshna Das |
: | 10.9790/0837-19177477 |
Abstract: Let us first define the key words of this topic…
Communication: Communication is the interaction between two or more animate or inanimate things. Communication (from Latin "communis", meaning to share) is the activity of conveying information through the exchange of thoughts, messages, or information, as by speech, visuals, signals, writing, or behavior.(1) Skills: Skills, in context of communication is the art of exchanging thoughts or ideas from mind to mind or soul to soul of individuals with equal reciprocation.
[1]. Wikipedia: Communication.
[2]. Wikipedia: Education.
[3]. Sri Aurobindo, Early Cultural Writings, selections, (CWSA 1) pp. 383-392. A System of National Education Some Preliminary Ideas.
[4]. (By Dr. Sudipa Dutta Roy, Education In the Vision of Swami Vivekananda, www,esamskrita.com)
[5]. Sri Aurobindo, Early Cultural Writings, selections, (CWSA 1) pp. 383-392. A System of National Education Some Preliminary Ideas.
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Abstract: The selection of the research topic was made in the light of reports showing concern about the unsatisfactory state of education in Pakistan and the contribution of international donor agencies particularly the World Bank. The scope of the study was kept limited to primary education, in few districts and few schools of the province of Sindh, Pakistan. The study focused on two segments, part one was comprised of the teachers, students and parents while part two consisted of the physical facilities of the school buildings, furniture, classrooms, its locations and academics. Stratified sampling was used. Methodology adopted for this study was survey. Questionnaire was used to collect the desired data. t-test and chi square statistical tools were used for data analysis. Fifteen (15) hypotheses were formulated for the study. Findings show a high degree of satisfaction of teachers, students and parents. However, a big variation of knowledge, skills and experience was observed among the teachers of different schools. Overall response of the stakeholders, students, teachers, parents, partners and community members were satisfactory with regard to the school performance. Recommendations were made for the improvement in the areas of teachers' training, infrastructure and selection of books.
Key Words: Inequality, Accessibility, Quality of Education, Sindh, the World Bank.
[1] Education in Pakistan_ http://www.worldbank.org.pk … the site pk: 293052,00.html)
[2] Good, Thomas L. & Brophy, Jere E. (1988). Looking into Classrooms (4th Edition). New York: Harper and Row
[3] Harris, C. (2011). Importance of Education. StudyMode.com. Retrieved 01, 2011, from http://www.studymode.com/essays/Importance-Of-Education-544114.html
[4] http://www.iep.utm.edu/spencer/
[5] http://www.renaissance.com.pk/aprefl20.htm
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Abstract: The purpose of this study is to explore the link between ownership concentration and the market value of listed companies using data from the selected 21 banks listed on the Nigeria Stock Exchange during the period of 2008 - 2012. The hypothesis formulated and tested for the study was that there is no significant relationship between ownership concentration and market value of listed companies. Ownership concentration was considered as independent variable while market value was considered as dependent variable. Ownership concentration was measured by the amount of stock owned by individual investors and large –block shareholders divided by total stock. Market value was determined using the stock prices. The firm specific control variables were loan performance, profitability and firm size of the selected companies. Descriptive statistics was used to analyze the data while least square regression method was used to draw inference on the relationship between ownership concentration and firm value. The result indicates that a positive significant relationship exists between a firm value and ownership concentration.
Keywords: Banking Sector, Firm Value, Ownership Concentration.
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[2]. Baker, G. P. (2004). CEO Incentives and Firm Size.Journal of Labor Economics, 22(4).
[3]. Berle, A., & Means, G. (1932).The Modern Corporation and Private Property. New York: Harcourt, Brace, & World. Bethel, J. E., &Liebeskind, J. (1993, Summer). The effects of ownership structure on corporate restructuring. Strategic Management Journal, Vol. 14, Special Issue: Corporate Restructuring, 15-31.
[4]. Brealey, R. A., Myers, S. C., & Marcus, A. J. (2007).Fundamentals of Corporate Finance. New York: McGraw-Hill.
[5]. Chang, S. J. (2003, Apr.). Ownership Structure, Expropriation, and Performance of Group- Affiliated Companies in Korea. The Academy of Management Journal, 46(2), 238-253.
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Paper Type | : | Research Paper |
Title | : | Scientific attitude – some psychometric considerations |
Country | : | India |
Authors | : | Dr. Rajib Mukhopadhyay |
: | 10.9790/0837-191798100 |
Abstract: In the present context of the revolution of science and technology, imortance of science education is being recognised more and more. In fact, achievement in science has become one of the major quality parameters of students. Among several determinants of achievement in science, scientific attitude is an important one. Students' scientific attitude should be a major concern of science teacher. In particular, the knowledge of different operational dimensions of scientific attitude and its measument might enable a science teacher to identify inclination of science learners towards different endeavours in science.This psychometric consideration of scientific attitude is focal area of the present study. The study has explained the term 'attitude' in general, and 'scientific attitude', in particular. Various operational dimensions of the construct have also been discussed with reference to a detailed review of related literature. Emphasis has been given to the scientific attitude of secondary school learners. Different available tools have also been reviewed. A tool having sound psychometric basis and siutable for the present purpose has also been identified in light of this review, which may be used by a science teacher in secondary science classroom.
Key words: scientific attitude, escondary learners, operational dimensions, review of related tools.
[1] Abell, S.K. & Lederman, N.G.(2007). Handbook of Research on Science Education, Lawrence Erlbaum Asssociates:N.Jercy.
[2] Aktamis, H. & Ergin, O. (2008). The effect of scientific process skill education on students scientific creativity, scientific attitude and academic achievement, Asia Pacific Forum on Science Learning and Teaching, 9(1), Article – 4.
[3] Carin, M. (1997). Teaching modern science. Upper Saddle River, NJ: Merrill/ Prentice Hall. In S.Yasar, & S.S. Anagun. (Eds). Scale for measuring Scientific Attitude, Turkish Journal of Science Education,2009, 6(2).
[4] Çilenti, K. (1988). Fen bilgisi öretimi. Özel öretim yöntemleri. Ed. Bekir Özer, Eskiehir: Anadolu Üniversitesi Yaymlar, In S.Yasar, & S.S. Anagun, (Eds). Scale for measuring Scientific Attitude, Turkish Journal of Science Education, 2009, 6(2).
[5] Gardner, P.L. (1995). Measuring attitude to science: Unidimensionality and internal consistency revisited, Research in science Education, 25(3), 283-289.
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Abstract: This study will explain how Total Quality Management can be implemented at the second line aircraft maintenance department of Pakistan Naval Aviation. The TQM Implementation process can be established by considering four important elements: Top management commitment, present indoor quality culture of the second line maintenance activities, ISO certification of the organization, and the built in TQM characteristics of Pakistan Naval Aviation. The instructions and guide lines of Naval Aviation Maintenance Manual UK and Group Officer Quality Assurance at Air Engineering Department along with the intellectual support of Sir Imranullah Shriff will be used for TQM implementation. Aircraft Maintenance Control Office, Group Officer Quality Assurance and Group Officer Air Engineering Training are the help lines to be approached for assistance for TQM implementation. Battery shop is presented as TQM model work shop for other shops of second line maintenance activities for using it as a bench mark. The project recommends the methodologies for the implementation process of TQM. An understanding of the hurdles to the TQM implementation process, for corrective actions improvements, suggestions and recommendations will shape the end of the project.
Key Words: Aircraft Maintenance Control Office (AMCO), continuous improvement, Indoor quality culture, second line maintenance activities (SLMA), Total quality management (TQM).
[1] Amitava Mitra (2nd Edition 2002) "Fundamentals of Quality Control and Improvement" (2nd Edition 2002)1-24 international print edition
[2] "Practical Guide to ISO 9001:2000 Quality Management System."(3rd Edition 2007) by Kamran Moosa & Imranullah Shariff
[3] Naval Aviation Maintenance Manual (UK) Chapter 35
[4] Amitava Mitra (2nd Edition 2002) "Fundamentals of Quality Control and Improvement" (2nd Edition 2002)1-23 international print edition.
[5] Dr Kamran Moosa, ICQI 2011, Pakistan TQM implementation and its dynamics" printed in PIQC.
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Paper Type | : | Research Paper |
Title | : | Impact of Automation Techniques on Cost of Quality |
Country | : | Pakistan |
Authors | : | Muhammad Danish Ali |
: | 10.9790/0837-1917106112 |
Abstract: For software companies in business of custom software development faces a high threat on quality, specifically for large enterprise & complex systems. It is very time consuming and difficult to test every feature of application whenever new changes are implemented. Testers usually work in a fire fighting mode and do not get enough time to test and execute regression testing. Cost in defect identification, fixing and verification increases after every phase of software development life cycle, which also increases de-motivation in employees. In order to evaluate automation techniques and their effects on cost of quality, a study is conducted at Systems Limited (one of pioneer Software House of Pakistan).
Keywords: Basic Tools of Quality, Cost of Quality, Software Performance Testing, Software Quality Assurance, Software Test Automation.
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