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Taschenbuch. Condizione: Neu. Neuware -Almost all asthma patient demonstrate bronchial hyper responsiveness. Bronchial hyper responsiveness is an abnormality of the airway, which makes the airways to narrow too much & too easily in response to various stimuli either direct or indirect . Bronchoprovocation test is performed to evaluate the bronchial hyper responsiveness. In this study we proved that hypertonic saline is an equally effective bronchoprovocative agents as methacholine which was commonly used for challenge test or bronchoprovocation test for the diagnosis of Bronchial Asthma. More over hypertonic saline has very little effect or no effect in contrast to methacholine on normal subject,which is responsible for false positive result. So we can conclude that , hypertonic saline is more specific bronchoprovocative agent in the diagnosis of bronchial asthma .Since hypertonic saline is very cheap & easily available , we propose that it should be considered as reliable bronchoprovocative agent for the diagnosis of Bronchial asthma in underdevloped countries . …

Taschenbuch. Condizione: Neu. Neuware - Almost all asthma patient demonstrate bronchial hyper responsiveness. Bronchial hyper responsiveness is an abnormality of the airway, which makes the airways to narrow too much & too easily in response to various stimuli either direct or indirect . Bronchoprovocation test is performed to evaluate the bronchial hyper responsiveness. In this study we proved that hypertonic saline is an equally effective bronchoprovocative agents as methacholine which was commonly used for challenge test or bronchoprovocation test for the diagnosis of Bronchial Asthma. More over hypertonic saline has very little effect or no effect in contrast to methacholine on normal subject,which is responsible for false positive result. So we can conclude that , hypertonic saline is more specific bronchoprovocative agent in the diagnosis of bronchial asthma .Since hypertonic saline is very cheap & easily available , we propose that it should be considered as reliable bronchoprovocative agent for the diagnosis of Bronchial asthma in underdevloped countries . …

Taschenbuch. Condizione: Neu. Neuware - Complexity and emergence in innovation projects Emergence and self-regulation are two important phenomena that define the behaviour of complex adaptive systems. In this reserach innovation at the firm level is approached from the perspective of complex adaptive systems theory. This research deliberatly aims to open up new roads for research by approaching innovation from another perspective than is done in mainstream literature. The research is framed within the so-called complexity paradigm,which is primarily concerned with phenomena like swarm intelligence, self-regulation, emergence and adaptation. Over the last 30 years the interest and focus of attention for these types of systems has grown in the managerial sciences. This research forms a breakthrough since it for the first time applies complex adaptive systems theory in combination with a simulation based on the idea of swarm intelligence in a real-life setting. The results reveal a number of interesting insights and conclusions about the design and improvement of innovation processes and management of innovation projects.…

Taschenbuch. Condizione: Neu. Neuware -Almost all asthma patient demonstrate bronchial hyper responsiveness. Bronchial hyper responsiveness is an abnormality of the airway, which makes the airways to narrow too much & too easily in response to various stimuli either direct or indirect . Bronchoprovocation test is performed to evaluate the bronchial hyper responsiveness. In this study we proved that hypertonic saline is an equally effective bronchoprovocative agents as methacholine which was commonly used for challenge test or bronchoprovocation test for the diagnosis of Bronchial Asthma. More over hypertonic saline has very little effect or no effect in contrast to methacholine on normal subject,which is responsible for false positive result. So we can conclude that , hypertonic saline is more specific bronchoprovocative agent in the diagnosis of bronchial asthma .Since hypertonic saline is very cheap & easily available , we propose that it should be considered as reliable bronchoprovocative agent for the diagnosis of Bronchial asthma in underdevloped countries . 96 pp. Englisch. …

Taschenbuch. Condizione: Neu. Neuware -Complexity and emergence in innovation projects Emergence and self-regulation are two important phenomena that define the behaviour of complex adaptive systems. In this reserach innovation at the firm level is approached from the perspective of complex adaptive systems theory. This research deliberatly aims to open up new roads for research by approaching innovation from another perspective than is done in mainstream literature. The research is framed within the so-called complexity paradigm,which is primarily concerned with phenomena like swarm intelligence, self-regulation, emergence and adaptation. Over the last 30 years the interest and focus of attention for these types of systems has grown in the managerial sciences. This research forms a breakthrough since it for the first time applies complex adaptive systems theory in combination with a simulation based on the idea of swarm intelligence in a real-life setting. The results reveal a number of interesting insights and conclusions about the design and improvement of innovation processes and management of innovation projects. 412 pp. Englisch.…

Taschenbuch. Condizione: Neu. This item is printed on demand - it takes 3-4 days longer - Neuware -The pages that follow detail the author's experience of coming to terms with a traumatic car accident whilst in high school. It forms the written accompaniment to a narrative film, which draws on this experience as the basis of its plot. The subject matter is intensely subjective and autobiographical. The author uses a cinematic framework from which to examine spectator identification with onscreen characters. She draws on a variety of psychological theories from trauma studies, self psychology to investigations into attachment theory and creativity. 56 pp. Englisch.…

Taschenbuch. Condizione: Neu. This item is printed on demand - it takes 3-4 days longer - Neuware -In the contemporary world it has been widely upheld that human rights norms and standards have come to play a distinctive role in international life. However, the war of August 2008 between Russia and Georgia has demonstrated that the gap between the promise and the practice of human rights still remains huge. The analysis of the Russia-Georgia conflict nature and its dynamic leads to the major conclusions that, though the human rights regime has grown to the extent that it became almost impossible to ignore its importance in contemporary international relations, the persistence of human rights abuses, double standards and selectivity in human rights interventionism point to the gap between rhetoric and reality. The international human rights regime is political in practice though its intentions are idealistic. It responds pragmatically to circumstances and consequently often operates inconsistently. While the human rights institutions are essentially impartial, they are procedurally restricted and diplomatically cautious. 68 pp. Englisch.…

Taschenbuch. Condizione: Neu. This item is printed on demand - it takes 3-4 days longer - Neuware -Electric and electronic waste (e-waste) becomes the most rapidly growing waste problem in the world. This book covers the involvement of silicon products in e-waste, which was generally ignored. Environmental impact and the possible way of management are separately mentioned in different chapters. Some practical photos showing the lacking in e- waste management and the idea of greener electronics is individually focused in the fifth chapter. 68 pp. Englisch. …

Taschenbuch. Condizione: Neu. This item is printed on demand - it takes 3-4 days longer - Neuware -When Steve Wareham heard that there had been another complaint about taxi service at the Minneapolis St. Paul International Airport (MSP), it came as no surprise. As Airport Director, Wareham had been working for years to improve customer service in this important ground transportation arena. Beginning in 2002, Airport Staff became aware that some passengers who were carrying alcohol often visible in the plastic bags from duty-free shops had been refused taxi service. The drivers, many of whom were Muslims from Somalia, explained that their faith did not permit them to consume or transport alcohol. Drivers who refused a fare for any reason were sent to the end of the line, and had to wait two to four hours for another fare. Losing fares represented a significant economic and practical hardship; for the drivers, this was an issue of religious accommodation, and they requested special accomodations that could allow them to refuse customers with alcohol without 'losing a fare'. How do faith issues relate in the customer service driven taxicab industry 120 pp. Englisch.…

Taschenbuch. Condizione: Neu. This item is printed on demand - it takes 3-4 days longer - Neuware -It is not my intent to take a stance on this subject but to show how diverse and complex this practice is when looked at from the lens of the local people concerned and in terms of their underlying and different rationales in relation to multi-stranded international debates surrounding the issue of female genital modification. I came across many different and conflicting viewpoints on the subject. In this paper, I argue that looking at the issue of female genital modification from only two angles of vision, as being either right or wrong, is overly simplistic. It can lead to the false dichotomy of 'us' versus 'them,' First-World versus Third-World split that can further divide people, rather than bringing them together to seek a common ground. I intend in this investigative paper to provide a balanced overview of all the complex issues and standpoints involved in looking at the subject of female genital modification and to allow readers to come to their own positions. 64 pp. Englisch.…

Taschenbuch. Condizione: Neu. This item is printed on demand - it takes 3-4 days longer - Neuware -During the negotiations for the Free Trade Area of the Americas (FTAA), the Argentinean and Mexican labour movements exhibited contrasting responses to the proposed free trade agreement. While Argentinean labour staged an aggressive anti-FTAA campaign, its Mexican counterpart displayed relative quiescence. This work applies the political opportunity structures model to determine if it can explain the differing patterns of mobilization of Argentinean and Mexican labour. This work examines the structures of opportunity that emerged after the 1982 debt crisis and those created by the process of Latin American economic integration. Such process has created national and transnational opportunity structures, allowing national movements to engage in transnational activism. An analysis of the suitability of the opportunity structures model to account for the mobilization of Argentinean and Mexican labour, should shed light on the model's capacity to analyze movements that are becoming increasingly transnational. This work should be especially useful to students of social movements and to anyone interested in Latin American regional economic integration. 88 pp. Englisch.…

Taschenbuch. Condizione: Neu. This item is printed on demand - it takes 3-4 days longer - Neuware -Globalisation, rapid improvements in information flow capabilities, low cost communication and advancements in the logistic systems have increased competition worldwide. To survive in the highly competitive business environment and to sustain the competitive advantages, companies across the world have been forced to deliver high quality products at lower cost.Research show that many organisations in the Arab countries still lack appreciation of quality managment systems. The case study reported in this book analyses and evaluates current practices and knowledge of quality management activities in an anonymous Arabian manufacturing company, XTC. The objective of the research is to assess the level of TQM awareness and its application at XTC through empirical analysis. The study also focussed on the employee involvement aspects and the effectiveness of the TQM training programmes. 84 pp. Englisch.…

Taschenbuch. Condizione: Neu. This item is printed on demand - it takes 3-4 days longer - Neuware -Mergers and acquisitions are among the most attractive business practices especially in production industry, where the temptations of cost reduction, access to the new market or acquire the new technology are irresistible. But not all practices are the best practice either financially or non-financially. In this book we are seeking the answer to the title of the book by investigating into the impacts of a merger in automobile industry with focus on luxury segment of it. We will do this by discussing numerous examples and study the last Lamborghini merger in detail, and then warning the companies on the path they have been chosen to reach to their goals. The aim of this book is to simply explain the effects of mergers for all costumers of either luxury goods or automobiles, and open new point of view which hopefully will help them in their future decision making processes. This book can also benefit everyone who is interested in automobile industry or luxury industry, and students and scholars pursuing research in fields of management, marketing and international business. 104 pp. Englisch.…

Taschenbuch. Condizione: Neu. This item is printed on demand - it takes 3-4 days longer - Neuware -This study looks into the long debated issue of regional imbalances in Pakistan through the convergence framework as is implied by the Solow (1956) growth model. The period under study is from 1973 to 2000. The equation for the unconditional convergence is estimated through pooled least squares (PLS) technique. The estimation result shows that there is no unconditional convergence among the Pakistani provinces. The development gap among the Pakistani provinces shows no sign of decline. The non existence of unconditional convergence implies that the determinants of the long run level of income are quite different in different provinces of Pakistan. The conditional convergence is then estimated through generalized least squares (GLS) method, after controlling for the different determinants of the long run income levels of the provinces. The result shows that the provinces of Pakistan converge to their own respective steady states with a convergence speed of 11% per annum. 76 pp. Englisch.…

Taschenbuch. Condizione: Neu. This item is printed on demand - it takes 3-4 days longer - Neuware -Organizations are becoming more and more aware of their responsibilities towards the society, as can be seen from emerging issues such as the social reporting, the Dow Jones Sustainability Index and increased stakeholder dialogue. The research examines whether and in what way CSR can lead to the competitive advantage of organizations. In order to approach this research question, the Resource-Based View Theory has been used. Next to the literature research, a case-study has been done at Peeze, a coffee roaster. The most important finding that came out of the literature and is validated in the case- study, is that an organization has to take CSR as a strategic asset and has to make it explicit throughout the whole organization. Companies must take the whole coffee chain into consideration, from the source and the roasting, all the way to the customer. In conclusion, CSR can lead to competitive advantage. Organizations need to possess the management capabilities to bring technologies and production skills of a company together in competences that give the organization the opportunity to react quickly to the changing environment and possibilities. 88 pp. Englisch.…

Taschenbuch. Condizione: Neu. This item is printed on demand - it takes 3-4 days longer - Neuware -Formulating and executing strategies to respond to terrorism are challenges for democratic states. Not only should the strategies be efficient, but also not at the cost of human rights, the rule of law and the Constitution. During the mid-1990s to 2001, South Africa was the victim of numerous terrorist acts carried out by the People Against Gangsterism and Drugs (PAGAD). This book discusses the problems and the methods used to combat domestic terrorism in constitutional democracies as well as the problems encountered by democratic South Africa in responding to PAGAD bearing in mind the legal-constitutional and the political constraints that this democracy faces. Using PAGAD as a case-study and discussing and analyzing the South African counter-terrorism strategies that were used against PAGAD, many interesting features are observed which clearly show that, while South Africa exemplified the problems that older constitutional democracies face when responding to terrorism, the country also deviated from what is usually expected from a constitutional democracy responding to terrorism. 100 pp. Englisch.…

Taschenbuch. Condizione: Neu. This item is printed on demand - it takes 3-4 days longer - Neuware -The Ministry should prepare a master plan for the development of the labour administration system over the next 3-5 years, around its human resource, logistic, information, and managerial requirements. External technical assistance will be required to develop a truly modern labour administration. Capacity building efforts must also include representatives of employers and workers,particularly at enterprise level. Both workers and employers need assistance to build their capacity to adjust to new approaches to labour protection and labour inspection, and the government must committed to work with its social partners to develop their capacity to meet the challenges of change. 64 pp. Englisch. …

Taschenbuch. Condizione: Neu. This item is printed on demand - it takes 3-4 days longer - Neuware -The heated debate on the development and course of the European Cohesion Policy has always been in the agenda of the European Union (EU) and national decision-makers since the creation of it. The proponents and opponents of cohesion policy did not agree on the direction that the EU should progress. Because cohesion policy is at the core of the multi-level governance system and the fundamental principles of cohesion policy such as solidarity and partnership might be eliminated or weakened by the prospective reforms, this book questions whether the withdrawal and demise of the multi-level governance system might follow the potential decline of cohesion policy. An up-to-date research in this ongoing and ever fresh debate on cohesion policy and multi-level governance in the context of the historical evolution of the EU provides both the general and expert reader with an easily comprehensible and concise overview which corresponds to a useful handbook that contain the substantial information derived from a large number of essential resources, while the readers will also have the opportunity of delving into the more sophisticated aspects of this vital debate on the future of the EU. 92 pp. Englisch.…

Taschenbuch. Condizione: Neu. This item is printed on demand - it takes 3-4 days longer - Neuware -The linkage between economic growth and financial sector development is having a very significant phenomenon in economics literature. Most empirical studies have concluded that development of the financial sector accelerates economic growth. However, in the developing countries, the link between financial sector development and economic growth seems to be ambiguous at best. This book looks at the inter-link between financial sector development and economic growth using quarterly data between 1970 and 2006. 84 pp. Englisch.…

Taschenbuch. Condizione: Neu. This item is printed on demand - it takes 3-4 days longer - Neuware -This study examines the current state of Albanian Organised Crime from an International Relations perspective, focusing mainly on its transnational aspect; it also argues that an inherited lack of a well established state, and a poor and mistrusted institutional apparatus have served as fertile grounds for the cultivation and export of Organised Crime. As a result of a solid structure and highly secretive organisation, Albanian Organised Crime will continue to constitute an international concern, and a threat to state sovereignty and security, in the Balkan region, in Europe, and indeed beyond - unless it is tackled at all levels of its hierarchy. 72 pp. Englisch.…

Taschenbuch. Condizione: Neu. This item is printed on demand - it takes 3-4 days longer - Neuware -Inter-organizational Relationship and Hold-up. Most transactions may present some costs that can be high or low depending on the knowledge you have over the goods or service you are transacting, the person or company you are dealing with, and the institutional environment you are doing the business. This book may lead you to face up transactions, in general, in a different way you were doing so far, saving and making a lot of money either to your own pocket or to your company's cash flow based on the Economics of Transaction Costs theory, whose dimensions cover three biases: assets specificity, frequency and uncertainty. Key-words: Economics of Transaction Costs, Inter- organizational relationship, Hold-up, Contract, Automotive sector, Governance Structure Models: Vertical Integration, Market, and Hybrid. 120 pp. Englisch.…

Taschenbuch. Condizione: Neu. This item is printed on demand - it takes 3-4 days longer - Neuware -Juvenile delinquency has become a serious social problem in the Nigerian society. Today, adolescents in secondary schools perpetuate crime with impunity and school authorities seem to be handicapped in their capacity to contain, curtail and curb this misdemeanor. Disciplinary measures seem to have lost their worth and are often incapable of reversing the bad trend. Significantly, it has been noted to even reinforce such behaviors in some instances. This book therefore examines parenting styles and the influence of peer group on juvenile delinquents in borstal institutions in Nigeria. 104 pp. Englisch.…

Taschenbuch. Condizione: Neu. This item is printed on demand - it takes 3-4 days longer - Neuware -Ethiopia has conducted several poverty reduction and growth programs. It implemented sound macroeconomic policies and significant structural reforms and privatized many public enterprises. Enterprises such as electric power, water supply, and transportation and tel-communication, are still owned by the government. These enterprises are responsible for generating a significant share of gross national product for the countries' economic growth. However, analysis of the results of these enterprises shows that some are performing relatively well while others are decreasing in their performance. The research described in this paper shows that this is caused by the fact that many of the public enterprises are not enough performance oriented. It is also shows that those that are, perform better than are not. Furthermore, the research shows that the public enterprises are seriously interested in using the Balanced Scorecard. However, use of the scorecard will bring about considerable changes, and it is therefore essential to make sure the organizations are ready to this. The pre-conditions for a successful implementation have been identified in this paper. 84 pp. Englisch.…

Taschenbuch. Condizione: Neu. This item is printed on demand - it takes 3-4 days longer - Neuware -The literature on democratization privileges the role of the internal factors and at best neglect the importance of the international factors. Such scholarships have emphasized a wide variety of domestic actors like the degree of state control, strength of civil society and role of the military.The need therefore to reexamine the increasing importance of the external dimension which seems neglected has been emphasized. By employing time tested theory this book offers a critical attempt at bringing such factors to light by critically assessing the role of the external factors in Ghana''s democratization process. This is done by subjecting two key players in Ghana''s democracy drive in the light of their democracy promotion effort and their effectiveness. 88 pp. Englisch.…

Taschenbuch. Condizione: Neu. This item is printed on demand - it takes 3-4 days longer - Neuware -To replace interest, the ideal mode of financing under the Islamic banking system is 'Financing on Profit & Loss Sharing' (PLS) basis. Qard Hasanah are for the benefit of the individuals and the society at large. To safe-guard the interest of depositors/investors, these type of loans, as a matter of policy, do not constitute a significant source of financing by Islamic banks. However, if in any country, the Islamic System of Zakat is established and the Islamic State treasury starts functioning, the requirements of Qard Hasanah would primarily be met by the treasury. 64 pp. Englisch.…

Taschenbuch. Condizione: Neu. This item is printed on demand - it takes 3-4 days longer - Neuware -Bangladesh is a low lying developing country that is already recognized by the global community as one of the most adversely affected countries by climate change consequences. The large coastal belt of Bangladesh is predicted to be highly vulnerable to sea-level rise during the coming days.This research, therefore, aims to understand the households' vulnerability in the south-eastern coastal part of Bangladesh . To get the perception of the coastal farming community the study selected respondents randomly who were provided with a comprehensive list of potential risks of sea-level rise and asked for their perception of observed changes during the household survey. It observed some perception among farmers. The research also looked in details into the household strategies to explore the adaptation behavior and options of the farmers and the factors that influence adaptation intention as well.As a final point, the study developed a typology of farmers based on the criteria of their farming based adaptation measures. This typology aims to group the farmers into different categories, each of which would have similar characteristics and interests. 108 pp. Englisch.…

Taschenbuch. Condizione: Neu. This item is printed on demand - it takes 3-4 days longer - Neuware -The impact of 24/7 real time news in driving humanitarian interventions, influencing foreign policies and formulating public opinion has become a well observed phenomenon since the inception of the term CNN effect during the first Gulf War in 1990-91. Despite its frequent usage from time to time in explaining international interventions, its ability in discerning the causality of such interventions has remained inadequate due to several limitations. Hence, in order to device better theories which effectively explain the science of international intervention and foreign policymaking, the research around the CNN effect paradigm has gained much currency in the last few decades. One such effort in this area was Robinson's policy-media interaction model which claims to offer an advanced two-way understanding of media-state relations. This work tests Robinson's model on the Rwandan Genocide to establish its efficacy in understanding complex interaction processes between media and the state during a global event or crisis. This book is a suggested reading for students and academics who are interested in exploring the role of media in influencing foreign policy decisions. 104 pp. Englisch.…

Taschenbuch. Condizione: Neu. This item is printed on demand - it takes 3-4 days longer - Neuware -Poverty is one of the major critical issues in most of the African countries; Tanzania being inclusive. The majority who are productive poor (especially women) had been denied of access to financial institutions such as banks in order to get loans to increase their working capital. It is because of this (gap) that is why since early '90's' there has been an emergence of micro finance institutions (MFIs) to bridge the gap and join with micro-entrepreneurs in combating poverty and it is expected that (together with other things) poverty will have been reduced by 50% and completely eliminated by 2015 and 2025 respectively.Despite the existence of MFIs no systematic studies have been done to assess the impact of MFIs on poverty alleviation.In this book the author tries to explore the whole issue of impact assessment in micro-finance institutions looking at one micro-finance program as a case study for more insights.This book is useful to all micro-finance practitioners, evaluators, researchers, policy makers, academicians and donors. 64 pp. Englisch.…

Taschenbuch. Condizione: Neu. This item is printed on demand - it takes 3-4 days longer - Neuware -The last decade has seen significant developments in our knowledge of dietary fibre and its role in preservation of health and disease risk reduction. The concept has broadened, and the quest for a universally recognised definition of dietary fibre continues. In defining fibre, the emphasis has shifted from analytical methodology to physiological impact. Although the underlying science remains complex, consumers now seem to be more aware of the fibre concept. Nevertheless, it has become clear that fibre consumption in most developed nations is suboptimal and strategies to encourage consumers to increase their fibre intake have achieved prominence. In this book, the botanical origin and chemical structure of dietary fibre are outlined. Based on a general overview of the physicochemical properties of fibre, the various actions of dietary fibre are discussed with particular reference to the role of fibre in human disease. 80 pp. Englisch.…

Taschenbuch. Condizione: Neu. This item is printed on demand - it takes 3-4 days longer - Neuware -Chewing of betel quid is a practice deep rooted in the age old traditions of most of the Asian countries. Because of its social acceptance, many Bhutanese chew betel quid in all walks of life especially among elderly population. People in Bhutan look up to health care providers as a role model for a healthier living. Health of people is an integral part of happy living propounded in the nation's development philosophy of Gross National Happiness. Thus to understand, why Bhutanese people chew betel quid, a study was conducted among health care workers working in different capacities in Thimphu. It gives an insight into various factors associated with the chewing of betel quid and the consequent aftermaths. Further, the scope of the book is to provide baseline information to the policy makers and related agencies for timely interventions and decision making. This book is a wakeup call especially to health care providers, economist, decision makers, program and project implementers, monastic body and to public in general. 112 pp. Englisch.…