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Taschenbuch. Condizione: Neu. Neuware -By 2030, more people in the developing world will live in urban than rural areas; by 2050, two-thirds of its population is likely to be urban. The world's population as a whole is expected to grow by 2.5 billion from 2007 to 2050. This demographic transformation has profound implications for health. Botswana is no exception to the challenges of urbanization. It has experienced rapid urbanization since the 1980's. Gaborone, the capital city of Botswana is often described as Africa's fastest growing city because it is experiencing an increased influx of migrants from rural and neighbouring countries. Over half (54%) of Botswana's population currently lives in the urban settlements. Despite the fact that urbanization has benefited Botswana's economic and social development, it has also generated wide range of socio-economic challenges. This book presents the findings of the study on the social determinants of health conducted among the poor urban residents in Gaborone, Botswana. The book should be useful to policy makers in governments, International development partners, Non Governmental Organizations and scholars in the field of public and urban health.…

Taschenbuch. Condizione: Neu. Neuware -This book has three chapters which includes the introduction, causes and treatment of gall bladder stone in patients of cholelithiasis. This also includes the brief summary of review of literature of the disease of cholelithiasis (formation of gall bladder stones).Review on various methods of diagnosis and treatments of this disease such as laproscopic cholecystectomy is summarized with details in this handbook. Dedicated to all mighty & my loving parents,Late Mr. Ram Kumar Sharma and Mrs. Sushila Sharma.…

Taschenbuch. Condizione: Neu. Neuware -When compared to MTA cells, MTB-01 cells were susceptible to risedronateinduced apoptosis, had decreased ability to bind to risedronate-treated bone, and did not produce MMP-2 or MMP-9 proteases. MTA cells were less susceptible to risedronateinduced apoptosis and produced MMP-2. Additionally, adhesion of MTA cells to bone matrix was not diminished by risedronate treatment. Our results suggest that the nonresponsive nature of the MTA cell line may be due to MMP-2 production (possibly allowing ongoing destruction of risedronate-treated bone), continued adhesion to risedronate-treated bone matrix, and decreased susceptibility to risedronate-induced apoptosis. 128 pp. Englisch.…

Taschenbuch. Condizione: Neu. Neuware - By 2030, more people in the developing world will live in urban than rural areas; by 2050, two-thirds of its population is likely to be urban. The world s population as a whole is expected to grow by 2.5 billion from 2007 to 2050. This demographic transformation has profound implications for health. Botswana is no exception to the challenges of urbanization. It has experienced rapid urbanization since the 1980 s. Gaborone, the capital city of Botswana is often described as Africa s fastest growing city because it is experiencing an increased influx of migrants from rural and neighbouring countries. Over half (54%) of Botswana s population currently lives in the urban settlements. Despite the fact that urbanization has benefited Botswana s economic and social development, it has also generated wide range of socio-economic challenges. This book presents the findings of the study on the social determinants of health conducted among the poor urban residents in Gaborone, Botswana. The book should be useful to policy makers in governments, International development partners, Non Governmental Organizations and scholars in the field of public and urban health.…

Taschenbuch. Condizione: Neu. Neuware - This book has three chapters which includes the introduction, causes and treatment of gall bladder stone in patients of cholelithiasis. This also includes the brief summary of review of literature of the disease of cholelithiasis (formation of gall bladder stones).Review on various methods of diagnosis and treatments of this disease such as laproscopic cholecystectomy is summarized with details in this handbook. Dedicated to all mighty & my loving parents,Late Mr. Ram Kumar Sharma and Mrs. Sushila Sharma.…

Taschenbuch. Condizione: Neu. Neuware -E-commerce has become a widely adopted practice in many organizations for enhancing their businesses. E-commerce has not only become popular in various organizations but it also facilitates the customers by providing them a platform where they can buy products and services with out visiting various shopping malls. This increasing trend make the researcher to find new ways to research and this book comes in one of those researches. The book research work shows the importance and description of various disciplines connected with interface designing of an Ecommerce web site. The major focus of this research work is on writing and providing such Usability guidelines which will not only facilitate the designers for designing their B2C shopping web sites but also facilitating the customers by providing them easy, efficient, reliable and satisfactory interface due to which they can do their transactions more usability then before.…

Taschenbuch. Condizione: Neu. Neuware - E-commerce has become a widely adopted practice in many organizations for enhancing their businesses. E-commerce has not only become popular in various organizations but it also facilitates the customers by providing them a platform where they can buy products and services with out visiting various shopping malls. This increasing trend make the researcher to find new ways to research and this book comes in one of those researches. The book research work shows the importance and description of various disciplines connected with interface designing of an Ecommerce web site. The major focus of this research work is on writing and providing such Usability guidelines which will not only facilitate the designers for designing their B2C shopping web sites but also facilitating the customers by providing them easy, efficient, reliable and satisfactory interface due to which they can do their transactions more usability then before.…

Taschenbuch. Condizione: Neu. Neuware -By 2030, more people in the developing world will live in urban than rural areas; by 2050, two-thirds of its population is likely to be urban. The world's population as a whole is expected to grow by 2.5 billion from 2007 to 2050. This demographic transformation has profound implications for health. Botswana is no exception to the challenges of urbanization. It has experienced rapid urbanization since the 1980's. Gaborone, the capital city of Botswana is often described as Africa's fastest growing city because it is experiencing an increased influx of migrants from rural and neighbouring countries. Over half (54%) of Botswana's population currently lives in the urban settlements. Despite the fact that urbanization has benefited Botswana's economic and social development, it has also generated wide range of socio-economic challenges. This book presents the findings of the study on the social determinants of health conducted among the poor urban residents in Gaborone, Botswana. The book should be useful to policy makers in governments, International development partners, Non Governmental Organizations and scholars in the field of public and urban health. 100 pp. Englisch.…

Taschenbuch. Condizione: Neu. Neuware -This book has three chapters which includes the introduction, causes and treatment of gall bladder stone in patients of cholelithiasis. This also includes the brief summary of review of literature of the disease of cholelithiasis (formation of gall bladder stones).Review on various methods of diagnosis and treatments of this disease such as laproscopic cholecystectomy is summarized with details in this handbook. Dedicated to all mighty & my loving parents,Late Mr. Ram Kumar Sharma and Mrs. Sushila Sharma. 56 pp. Englisch.…

Taschenbuch. Condizione: Neu. Neuware -V monografii otrazheny osnownye ätapy stanowleniq i sowremennoe sostoqnie tuwinskoj korotkozhirnohwostoj porody owec, priwedeny rezul'taty issledowanij, prowedennyh w osnownyh äkologo - klimaticheskih zonah Respubliki Tywa, predlozheny nowye podhody k intensifikacii selekcionnogo processa, opredeleny fenotipicheskie markery äkologicheskoj plastichnosti, rassmotren opyt ispol'zowaniq baqdskoj porody mongol'skoj selekcii w sowershenstwowanii tuwinskih owec. Monografiq prednaznachena dlq nauchnyh sotrudnikow, zootehnikow - selekcionerow, aspirantow, magistrow i bakalawrow, obuchaüschihsq po naprawleniü 'Zootehniq'. Recenzenty: d - r biol. nauk, professor N.N. Kirienko, d - r s.-h.nauk, professor S.I. Biltuew.…

Taschenbuch. Condizione: Neu. Neuware - V monografii otrazheny osnownye ätapy stanowleniq i sowremennoe sostoqnie tuwinskoj korotkozhirnohwostoj porody owec, priwedeny rezul'taty issledowanij, prowedennyh w osnownyh äkologo - klimaticheskih zonah Respubliki Tywa, predlozheny nowye podhody k intensifikacii selekcionnogo processa, opredeleny fenotipicheskie markery äkologicheskoj plastichnosti, rassmotren opyt ispol'zowaniq baqdskoj porody mongol'skoj selekcii w sowershenstwowanii tuwinskih owec. Monografiq prednaznachena dlq nauchnyh sotrudnikow, zootehnikow - selekcionerow, aspirantow, magistrow i bakalawrow, obuchaüschihsq po naprawleniü 'Zootehniq'. Recenzenty: d - r biol. nauk, professor N.N. Kirienko, d - r s.-h.nauk, professor S.I. Biltuew.…

Taschenbuch. Condizione: Neu. Neuware -V monografii otrazheny osnownye ätapy stanowleniq i sowremennoe sostoqnie tuwinskoj korotkozhirnohwostoj porody owec, priwedeny rezul'taty issledowanij, prowedennyh w osnownyh äkologo - klimaticheskih zonah Respubliki Tywa, predlozheny nowye podhody k intensifikacii selekcionnogo processa, opredeleny fenotipicheskie markery äkologicheskoj plastichnosti, rassmotren opyt ispol'zowaniq baqdskoj porody mongol'skoj selekcii w sowershenstwowanii tuwinskih owec. Monografiq prednaznachena dlq nauchnyh sotrudnikow, zootehnikow - selekcionerow, aspirantow, magistrow i bakalawrow, obuchaüschihsq po naprawleniü 'Zootehniq'. Recenzenty: d - r biol. nauk, professor N.N. Kirienko, d - r s.-h.nauk, professor S.I. Biltuew 200 pp. Russisch.…

Taschenbuch. Condizione: Neu. This item is printed on demand - it takes 3-4 days longer - Neuware -Supervisor and subordinate communication model proposes the importance role of communication in leadership, known as leader-member exchanges theory (LMX). In LMX theory, leaders and members are dynamic participants in daily work activities through organization and the best supervisor s characteristics enumerate as communication mindedness. Particularly, in the healthcare context where personnel work in a highly pressurized environment, opportunities to communicate are valuable and important for the whole hospital context. The performance of nursing staff comprises as the largest and the most expensive professional group and has significant effect on success of the hospital context. This book provides knowledge on importance of high quality supervisor-nurse communication as efficient way to improve the sense of dependency and attachment of nursing staff to the hospital. 120 pp. Englisch.…

Taschenbuch. Condizione: Neu. This item is printed on demand - it takes 3-4 days longer - Neuware -Through an interdisciplinary approach, this book accounts for the on-going societal changes among pastoral nomadic Tuareg settled in a desert zone situated 40 km northeast of GAO town in northern Mali.The people under study here are in a process to cease their nomadic way of life without having yet become fully sedentary. They used both the formal education and local knowledge as the main copying strategies within this transition in order to transform their current situation into better life. The book highlights how the whole process of these choice- making has gradually reordered the local social relations. 92 pp. Englisch.…

Taschenbuch. Condizione: Neu. This item is printed on demand - it takes 3-4 days longer - Neuware -The objective of the study was to investigate the challenges and opportunities for domestic tourism development in Tanzania and to determine the degree to which Tanzanians are satisfied with the current state of leisure, recreation and tourism facilities. Descriptive research design was used based on a sample frame of 5,000,000. A sample size of 275 respondents was considered for the study. Unit of analysis comprised of Dar es Salaam residents, Tourism stakeholders. Cluster sampling method was used to collect the data whereby questionnaires were issued to respondents through purpose approach. Data was analyzed and presented through tables of data, diagrams and charts. Tanzanian domestic tourism is rather unexplored and as such a lot of opportunities exist, however a lot of resources are needed to exploit these opportunities. International development agencies and communities who are the core source of development capital in many developing countries like Tanzania tend to be keener in funding tourism projects that are directly beneficial to the international tourists because they do not consider domestic tourism in developing countries as being viable. 104 pp. Englisch.…

Taschenbuch. Condizione: Neu. This item is printed on demand - it takes 3-4 days longer - Neuware -The evolution of understanding care of the aged in India. The increasing life expectancy,fall in fertility and reduced mortality is leading to an increase in the number of aged people all over the world. As of 2008, 62 per cent (313 million) of the aged in the world live in developing countries; 7.5 per cent (75million) aged people live in India. Due to the traditional system of three generations living together, most of the 75 per cent of the aged people live with their children; similarly most of the dementia patients are also taken care by children or relatives.The cultural commitments, social expectations and the traditional value systems enable families to provide care for patients with dementia, without reporting high levels of burden.This book is going to be an important addition to the understanding of the challenges of aged care in general and dementia care in particular, in a developing nation like India. As Mr. Jotheshwaran has field experience of meeting over 1000 elderly in their residences, he has brought out the ground realities of the aged in this book. Ravi Samuel MA MPhil, Consultant Psychotherapist ,India. 80 pp. Englisch.…

Taschenbuch. Condizione: Neu. This item is printed on demand - it takes 3-4 days longer - Neuware -The positive effects of FDIs in the hosting country include not only higher access to foreign capital and funds, but also the benefits of exchanging skills, information and expertise. Higher FDIs are associated, among other things, with increased employment and improved productivity levels in the hosting country. Therefore, similarly to many others, the Balkan countries have designed and implemented incentive schemes to stimulate inflows of FDI. Yet, in order to avoid implementing expensive and potentially harmful incentive schemes, it is important for policy makers in hosting economies to improve knowledge about the determinants of the FDI inflows. This study analyses the determinants of FDI in transition economies, with particular reference to Balkans countries. Special attention is paid to the role of institutions in making these countries attractive destinations for FDI. The choice of an empirical dynamic model of FDI flows is supported and the conclusion that economic reform and institutional reform are complementary factors in improving FDI inflow in transition economies and the Balkans is derived. This study might be of interest to investors as well as policy makers. 64 pp. Englisch.…

Taschenbuch. Condizione: Neu. This item is printed on demand - it takes 3-4 days longer - Neuware -In the context of the rise in importance of social responsibility and the apparent downfall of the credibility of advertisers, this study explores the relationship between the two, looking for a solution that could lead to saving lives. More specifically, the present research investigates the influence of public social advertising on the motivation of individuals to donate blood. It also discusses the effects and persuasive power of several communication approaches, employed by advertisers. The study is based on original qualitative empirical research, involving content analysis of several international blood donation campaigns and a quasi-experiment with an international audience. The value of this book resides in its social importance - a better understanding of the motivations that drive people to donate blood, or stop them from engaging in this behavior. It is a map for communication professionals and students in an area yet uncharted by academic research, as well as a contribution to solving this perpetually current social issue. 88 pp. Englisch.…

Taschenbuch. Condizione: Neu. This item is printed on demand - it takes 3-4 days longer - Neuware -Good Clinical Practice (GCP) is an international quality standard that is provided by International Conference on Harmonization (ICH), an international body that defines standards, which governments can transpose into regulations for clinical trials involving human subjects. Good Clinical Practice (GCP) is defined as a standard for the design, conduct, performance, monitoring, auditing, recording, analyses and reporting of clinical trials that provides assurance that the data and reported results are credible and accurate, and that the rights, integrity and confidentiality of trial subjects are protected. Good Clinical Practice (GCP) is an international ethical and scientific quality standard for designing, conducting, recording and reporting trials that involve the participation of human subjects. Compliance with this standard provides public assurance that the rights, safety and well-being of trial subjects are protected; consistent with the principles that have their origin in the Declaration of Helsinki, and that the clinical trial data are credible.' 92 pp. Englisch.…

Taschenbuch. Condizione: Neu. This item is printed on demand - it takes 3-4 days longer - Neuware -Maize (Zea mays L.) is a diploid (2n=20) belonging to the tribe maydeae of the Gramineae family. It is believed that the crop was originated in Mexico and introduced to WestAfrica in the early 1500s by the Portuguese traders. It was brought to Ethiopia in the 1600s to 1700s. Currently it is grown over a wide range of environmental conditions through out the world .Seed is a means of dispersal for plant populations,representing continuity and change, and thus adaptation to the local environment. In modern agriculture,seed is a vehicle to deliver almost all agriculture-based technological innovations to farmers so that they can exploit the genetic potential of new varieties.The assessment of formal and informal seed systems of maize is important not only to identify the potentials for future investments on seed sector but also to encourage the existing institutions for quality seed production and supply. This book indicates opportunities of maize seed system and helps the public and private institutions which need to involve in seed production. 88 pp. Englisch.…

Taschenbuch. Condizione: Neu. This item is printed on demand - it takes 3-4 days longer - Neuware -Soft drinks and juices are very popular to all kinds of people. Especially children like to drink different kinds of soft drinks. In Bangladesh, most teenagers prefer soft drinks, energy drinks and juices. When consumed normally, soft drinks are safe for both children and adults and pose no risk to health. However, most of the soft drinks have low pH which is harmful for body if taken in excess. Stomach disorders e.g. indigestion, nausea, gas, gastric reflux etc. are symptoms that are caused by excess acidity in the gastric region. Frequent consumption of soft drinks may cause osteoporosis and increase the risk of kidney problems i.e. kidney stone formation. Over consumption of fructose, particularly in the form of soft drinks, leads to an increase in blood pressure. Soft drink consumption is a strong predictor of heartburn. Many different forms of arthritis are the result of acid accumulation from the blood into the joints and wrists. Soft drinks are responsible for doubling or tripling the incidence of tooth decay. Our study determined the pH levels of commonly available soft drinks and juices in Bangladeshi market and found out the different harmful health hazards. 64 pp. Englisch.…

Taschenbuch. Condizione: Neu. This item is printed on demand - it takes 3-4 days longer - Neuware -This study was designed to investigate the loop holes involved in the policy making with reference to adaptive reuse of Colonial Buildings on Mall Road, Lahore,Pakistan. The research was conducted in urban areas of Mall Road, Lahore by using qualitative research methodology in which In-depth Interviews were conducted. Findings of the research revealed that most of the Colonial buildings on Mall have lost their original use and are being used for other purposes with few exceptions and even those were not functioning properly and were not being maintained. The authorities did not maintain any policy which in detail covers all aspects of reuse of Colonial Buildings.This book is divided into six chapters. First chapter is Introduction in which statement of the problem, objectives and significance of the research is written. Second chapter is Review of literature, in which the previous researches are documented. In third chapter, Methodology is explained in detail. Detailed analysis is given in the fifth chapter where In-depth interviews are transcribed and codified in verbatim. In last chapter conclusion is drawn with some recommendations. 116 pp. Englisch.…

Taschenbuch. Condizione: Neu. This item is printed on demand - it takes 3-4 days longer - Neuware -SNPs can be responsible for causality of a disease, if the amino acid variation caused by them result in change in protein expression and also change in the phenotypic expression which can result in a diseased state. This non-synonymous SNP change might be resultant because of mutation brought about by the environment factors or the inherent changes in the nucleotide expression resulting because of difference in inheritance patterns. If the result of this variation is non-synonymous SNP, it can be causally associated with diseases, if the variation is synonymous SNP; it has less possibility of being associated with disease. If the non-synonymous SNP is present in exonic region, it has possibility of being associated with disease, compared to non-synonymous SNP present in the 5 UTR, 3 UTR, near-gene-5, near-gene- 3 and intron. The same can be true for synonymous SNPs present in the exonic region, or non-exonic region. 92 pp. Englisch.…

Taschenbuch. Condizione: Neu. This item is printed on demand - it takes 3-4 days longer - Neuware -Pyranometers (from the Greek word for fire) were designed specifically for measuring isolation. Isolation is the solar flux density i.e. was measured in watt/square meter. A digital pyronometer is an instrument which is used to measure the total of the solar radiation at the surface of the earth .Hare we introduce a series of argument on the mechanics of exchanges and thermal balance. Moreover with this instrument, a quantitative study of the solar energy is made possible 76 pp. Englisch.…

Taschenbuch. Condizione: Neu. This item is printed on demand - it takes 3-4 days longer - Neuware -What was the contribution of James Wilson of Pennsylvania to the successful ratification of the U.S. Constitution Specifically, what impact did his speech given in the Pennsylvania State House Yard on October 6, 1787, have For many Americans, it was the arguments put forth by Wilson in the State House Yard Speech that framed the Federalist rationale for ratification. The impact of Wilson s speech can be seen in the large number of essays that Anti-Federalists drafted to challenge his version of the Constitution. The top four issues comprising the core of the Anti-Federalist attack against Wilson were his: (1) stance against including a bill of rights in the Constitution; (2) support for a standing army; (3) explanation for not providing an explicit protection for the freedom of the press; and (4) the composition and powers of the United States Senate. James Wilson would have agreed with James Madison s desire to bring the Anti-Federalists and other opponents of the Constitution into the American polity as co-Founders. The ultimate goal was always to establish a strong, independent federal government and on that point, Wilson and his colleagues were successful. 108 pp. Englisch.…

Taschenbuch. Condizione: Neu. This item is printed on demand - it takes 3-4 days longer - Neuware -The Genesis of Religious Crisis in Nigeria talks about the historical and traditional connection between Christianity and Islam. The two faiths share a common origin in the Middle East. Muslims consider Christians as fellow adherents of the sacred Covenant between God and Abraham (and later the Children of Israel) and as the followers of the Messiah. Islam puts heavy emphasis on the special bond between the two religion. For instance the New Testament (the Gospel or Injil) has a central role in Islamic theology. The book talks about the reasons people kill in Nigeria, the role of both religion in the killing, provide some solutions. The book is quick and easy to read, summaries to help both students and researchers. 56 pp. Englisch.…

Taschenbuch. Condizione: Neu. This item is printed on demand - it takes 3-4 days longer - Neuware -There is an increased focus in Higher Education on alternative assessment tools in contrast to traditional methods of assessment (Bitzer, 2003; Brown and Glasner, 1999; Knight, 1995). The aim of this study is to investigate how the development of process portfolios can support the academic, personal and career development of students in a first year foundation course at a Higher Education institution in South Africa. The module that is under study is a life skills module. The research question of this study is thus: How do foundation students in the module 'University Preparation' experience the development of a portfolio I made use of generic, qualitative research methods. A sample of 10 portfolios within the Education Faculty was taken. They ranged from excellent, to average and unsatisfactory. To gain in-depth knowledge, there was a series of individual semi-structured interviews with the students who developed the portfolios, focusing on their experience in developing the portfolios. The findings resulted in various recommendations for the lecturers involved in the module regarding ways of supporting the academic and personal development of students in a foundation course. 100 pp. Englisch.…

Taschenbuch. Condizione: Neu. This item is printed on demand - it takes 3-4 days longer - Neuware -This book examines the challenges to the ICC prosecutions for the northern Uganda conflict and suggests approaches necessary to achieve justice and long-lasting peace in northern Uganda. The analysis is made largely on the basis of the issued warrants against the LRA top commanders. However, in some cases, reference is also made to possible prosecution of other persons if further investigations are carried out. It concludes that whereas the ICC prosecution has been successful in forcing the LRA to the negotiating table, it was clear that the ICC remained a very real obstacle to achieving an end to the conflict. Although justice is necessary in this conflict, where it conflicts with peace, peace should take precedence. It recommends that the Security Council should request the ICC to suspend prosecution to create way for peace. 72 pp. Englisch.…

Taschenbuch. Condizione: Neu. This item is printed on demand - it takes 3-4 days longer - Neuware -By 2030, more people in the developing world will live in urban than rural areas; by 2050, two-thirds of its population is likely to be urban. The world s population as a whole is expected to grow by 2.5 billion from 2007 to 2050. This demographic transformation has profound implications for health. Botswana is no exception to the challenges of urbanization. It has experienced rapid urbanization since the 1980 s. Gaborone, the capital city of Botswana is often described as Africa s fastest growing city because it is experiencing an increased influx of migrants from rural and neighbouring countries. Over half (54%) of Botswana s population currently lives in the urban settlements. Despite the fact that urbanization has benefited Botswana s economic and social development, it has also generated wide range of socio-economic challenges. This book presents the findings of the study on the social determinants of health conducted among the poor urban residents in Gaborone, Botswana. The book should be useful to policy makers in governments, International development partners, Non Governmental Organizations and scholars in the field of public and urban health. 100 pp. Englisch.…

Taschenbuch. Condizione: Neu. This item is printed on demand - it takes 3-4 days longer - Neuware -This book has three chapters which includes the introduction, causes and treatment of gall bladder stone in patients of cholelithiasis. This also includes the brief summary of review of literature of the disease of cholelithiasis (formation of gall bladder stones).Review on various methods of diagnosis and treatments of this disease such as laproscopic cholecystectomy is summarized with details in this handbook. Dedicated to all mighty & my loving parents,Late Mr. Ram Kumar Sharma and Mrs. Sushila Sharma. 56 pp. Englisch.…