Scholars' press jun 2015 (146 risultati)

Taschenbuch. Condizione: Neu. This item is printed on demand - it takes 3-4 days longer - Neuware -The Olympic Games are the greatest global sports and cultural festival, and this is why many cities in countries having a strong economy wish to host them, submitting to the International Olympic Committee (IOC) ambitious competitive programmes involving both sports and culture. The purpose of this study is to present in detail the programme of the Cultural Olympiad, which had a duration of approximately four years, to provide valid data for the evaluation of cultural projects and events, and to point out the impact of this great festival as an intellectual long-term investment and a tangible and an intangible legacy for the future development of the city. At the same time, the study will determine ways for managing and promoting the Cultural Olympiad, will define the meaning of the term 'legacy', and will proceed to evaluate the impact of the Cultural Olympiad on Greek society. The question I have often asked myself during this research was whether and, if so, to what extent, on the occasion of the Olympic Games, Greece took advantage of a 'golden opportunity' or whether this has been another 'lost chance'. 72 pp. Englisch.…

Taschenbuch. Condizione: Neu. This item is printed on demand - it takes 3-4 days longer - Neuware -This is an adapted version of Sanda Dilber research on beta hydroxy acids as drugs. The emphasis is on their synthesis and the study of their anti-inflammatory activity. The synthesis is based on the modified Reformatsky reaction. With markedly optimized procedure. All compounds were fully chemically characterized, and wherever was possible, the separation of stereoisomers was done. The explanation of the mechanism of biological effect was done using molecular modeling techniques. 76 pp. Englisch.…

Taschenbuch. Condizione: Neu. This item is printed on demand - it takes 3-4 days longer - Neuware -In this book a detailed description of our Expansive Nondecelerative Universe model is presented. The ENU model represents an alternative to the present CDM cosmological model. The ENU model does not require any inflationary phase of the Universe expansion, the existence of dark energy, the Big Bang and singularities. According to ENU model, the Universe is infinite both in time and space. Probable explanation of dark matter is offered. The Universe wave function is defined. Introducing and applying Vaidyan type metric, the ENU model is able to localize and quantize gravitational energy. The ENU model closely relates to elementary particles and dimensionless constants of the fundamental physical interactions. The mass of Higgs boson, calculated by means of the ENU model before its discovery is in excellent agreement with the value derived from experiment. Moreover, the mass of the axion and the value of electric dipole moment of the neutron are calculated. The relation to the holographic principle and mathematical perception of reality are discussed. 80 pp. Englisch.…

Taschenbuch. Condizione: Neu. This item is printed on demand - it takes 3-4 days longer - Neuware -Radiographic evaluation of a shoulder before and after Reverse Total Shoulder Arthroplasty (RTSA) requires the knowledge of the shoulder anatomy, specific measurements and pathology with particular attention to details that are relevant to the surgeon in order to prepare, perform and predict the outcome of the surgery. Basic knowledge of the procedure itself and of the prosthesis design and radiographic appearance are important since they allow the radiologist to identify the expected normal and abnormal appearance in the postoperative period. Unlike a conventional total shoulder arthroplasty, a reverse shoulder arthroplasty involves reversal of the glenoid and humeral components, so that glenoid is replaced with a metal ball, or glenosphere, and the humeral head is replaced with a socket. These features make it more fit for managing certain shoulder pathology. 92 pp. Englisch.…

Taschenbuch. Condizione: Neu. This item is printed on demand - it takes 3-4 days longer - Neuware -Contemporary literature has given special emphasis to the relationship among texts. There has been a tendency to revisit and rework canonized narratives, giving rise to renewed ones. The Bible, for instance, has been subject to such scrutiny by several writers, including the American Robert Coover. He rereads and rewrites biblical passages in three of his short stories. Those fictional versions question the notion of fixed truths and the possibility of an established meaning for those narratives, a concern that characterizes many literary works labeled as postmodern. In this study, Peircean semiotics provides a theoretical frame that allows understanding Coover's stories and the Bible as interrelated sign systems generating divergent interpretants. Coover's rewritings, thus, introduce new perspectives to the biblical myths, opening interpretations for Christian mythology. As an attempt to contribute to literary studies in general and to Robert Coover's criticism in particular, this book aims to provide insights for teachers and students who research on the relationship between literature and other fields of knowledge. 128 pp. Englisch.…

Taschenbuch. Condizione: Neu. This item is printed on demand - it takes 3-4 days longer - Neuware -Consultants account for 12 million Americans (Lightbourn, 2006). The support for the multi-actors (i.e., the client/consultant and other clients in the primary client organization) is therefore important to the U.S. economy and healthcare in particular. The U.S. Department of Commerce in 1998 cited that more than 70% of business in industry has used the advice of consultants. The management consultancy industry is attracting more and more attention (Fincham, 1999). The critical literature in particular has questioned how a noncodified body of knowledge like consultancy could become so apparently influential. The answer has been in part based on the symbolic nature of consultant strategies and consultancy as a powerful system of persuasion (Fincham). However, an emerging structural perspective has developed a rather different view, focusing on the limits of the industry discourse, and the constraints of a consultancy role defined largely by external forces. 132 pp. Englisch.…

Taschenbuch. Condizione: Neu. This item is printed on demand - it takes 3-4 days longer - Neuware -Emotional Intelligence (EI) and Virtue ethics (VE) are areas of investigation that have in recent years become important in accounting organizations. Research on the relationship between EI and VE in accounting professionals have received thus far, little attention. Scholars theorize that a link exists between EI and VE that is important for effective leadership. The research problem of this study centers on the gap in knowledge that exists pertaining to the relationship between EI and VE in accounting professionals. Knowledge of the relationship between EI and VE will be beneficial to accountants, as these soft skills have been reported to be beneficial in other professions by contributing to effective organizational performance. The technical knowledge required to encompass the 'soft skills' of accounting professionals in today's global environment have changed insignificantly since the early 1990s. Accounting professionals are now required to provide other functions such as information facilitation in addition to technical tasks such as bookkeeping, and financial analysis therefore creating a greater emphasis on utilizing the soft skills of EI and VE. 144 pp. Englisch.…

Taschenbuch. Condizione: Neu. This item is printed on demand - it takes 3-4 days longer - Neuware -After her father's suicide, Linda reported that she blamed herself for his death for a long time. She also thought that her father may well have killed her; before shooting himself, he pointed the gun at Linda. Her younger brother shouted, 'Daddy, don't shoot her!' Linda responded to her brother, 'Just leave him alone. He is going to do what he wants to do anyway.' Her father said, 'I'll show you what I'll do!' Then, he shot himself in the head. Linda and her brother were shocked and speechless, but neither cried. Linda constantly felt guilty. She confessed, 'Nobody could have convinced me that it was not my fault.' This memory was a low point in her life, and it has stuck with her ever since the parental suicide. Linda explained in the first interview the subsequent suicides in her family. 144 pp. Englisch.…

Taschenbuch. Condizione: Neu. This item is printed on demand - it takes 3-4 days longer - Neuware -Graphite oxide (GO) is a widely used precursor to make graphene and its composites. Studies have been conducted on graphene-based nanomaterials including modified graphene, graphene/semiconductor hybrids, graphene/metal nanoparticles composites, and graphene-complex oxide composites. These nanomaterials inherit the unique properties of graphene, and the addition of functional groups or the nanoparticles composites on their surfaces improves their performance. Reliable production of graphene derivatives, such as graphene oxide (GO) and reduced graphene oxide (rGO), offers a wide range of possibilities to synthesize graphene-based functional materials for various applications. This critical review presents and discusses the current development of graphene-based composites. After introduction of the synthesis methods for graphene and its derivatives as well as their properties, we focus on the description of various methods to synthesize graphene-based composites. The concentration of nickel ions has a great influence on the morphology of the rGO/Ni nanocomposites. 72 pp. Englisch.…

Taschenbuch. Condizione: Neu. This item is printed on demand - it takes 3-4 days longer - Neuware -Optical isomerism is one of the topic in chemistry. we had proven that concept using special type of matrix con- s- k-Ep matrix.it was first attempted to be proven and had been widely accepted.Using graph theory and matrix theory it had been proven. the chemical structure of the molecule can be optically isomerised using the grath theory and matrix theory.It can be found that the adjacency matrices and the con-s-k hermition form of these matrices give rise to the same characteristic equation so the characteristic values are also same. Also the con-s-k hermition form of the adjacency matrices gives the isomers of the given molecular structure. Adjacency matrices are also con-s-k-EP matrices. 60 pp. Englisch.…

Taschenbuch. Condizione: Neu. This item is printed on demand - it takes 3-4 days longer - Neuware -Originally a country of emigration, Lebanon has in the recent decades become a destination country for migrant workers from Asia, Africa and other Arab states. This study explores the relationship between labor migrants' living and working conditions in Lebanon and their vulnerability to HIV/AIDS. It builds upon previous studies in the field, as well as semi-structured interviews conducted with migrants and experts in Beirut, and secondary data analysis. The findings suggest that the structural violence perpetrated against migrants through their living and working conditions affects their vulnerability to HIV, either inclining them to risky behavior or discriminating based on HIV status. Additionally, the study finds that migrants' capabilities to lead a healthy life in order to protect themselves from HIV infection, stigma and discrimination are severely constrained. Cultural theory of risk is utilized to analyze discriminatory policies and risky behavior, and the study is informed by the rights-based approach to health, arguing that duty-bearers need to be held accountable and right-holders need to be empowered in order to realize their human rights. 88 pp. Englisch.…

Taschenbuch. Condizione: Neu. This item is printed on demand - it takes 3-4 days longer - Neuware -This book studies the Health Management Information System (HMIS) and District Health Information System (DHIS 2) focusing on its report formats. It examines the need of improvement on the aspect of its data presentation. It also explores the user acceptance of DHIS 2 software. This book focuses on how do presentation of report formats can be best performed so that it contributes to user acceptance of the DHIS 2 software. This book is based upon the fieldwork done in Kerala, the southern state of India. As I have done most of my observations and interviews on that occasion for data collection. The findings show that there are still places in DHIS 2 where we can improve in its report formats. I have figured out the places for improvement in various screen presented by DHIS 2 for report generation. And user acceptance of DHIS 2 was examined for its users in Kerala, which is positive for this new system. I have also put my experiences and learning form fieldwork and overall 2 years course at University of Oslo, in this book. This book aims to suggest improvements in DHIS 2 software for its successful implementation in the field. 80 pp. Englisch.…

Taschenbuch. Condizione: Neu. This item is printed on demand - it takes 3-4 days longer - Neuware -The Sudanese Nubian goats breed,the most numerous and widely distributed especially in the urban and riverside areas.Also,it is recognized as a dual purpose.Due to the increasing demand on meat supply,some populations have changed their eating habits to consume more goat meat.Male goat kids that are not being kept as future flock sires are usually castrated and therefore,they are not of high quality and culled as a meat source.The biochemical traits of the domestic animals have been investigated by various workers,however,relatively few studies have been carried out on the indigenous goat breeds of Sudan,which require more investigations.This book,therefore,sheds the light on the effect of castration on the most blood metabolites,feedlots performance and the correlation between them.The end result of the study showed that castration does affect the meat quality by affecting its characteristics despite of a few differences that were shown in the blood metabolites.This work should be especially useful to students,researchers,breed producers and professional in the field of animal production, besides anyone else who may be considering interesting in goat meat production. 52 pp. Englisch.…

Taschenbuch. Condizione: Neu. This item is printed on demand - it takes 3-4 days longer - Neuware -Death for tumors is a worldwide health problem, with colorectal cancer (CRC) in particular showing to be one of the malignant tumors with the highest incidence for both genders, and with high mortality rate if not treated in time. To gain advantage on the neoplasia, and being able to identify and remove CRC in his benignant stage, pre-screening protocols like fecal occult blood test (FOBT) have been developed, and high interest from the scientific community have been shown on electronic noses, able to detect particular tumor markers secreted from cancer cells, different from blood (which may not show up at all in some cases). The goal of this book is to show the results obtained, thanks to an ongoing and recognized research from the Laboratory of Sensors of the University of Ferrara, with a different kind of technological approach, starting from the laboratory setup gases tests to the patented threshold system, based on nanostructured chemoresistive sensors, to detect the presence of both benignant polyps and CCR from the samples of feces obtained from people willingly to monitor themselves with this brand new pre-screening test. 192 pp. Englisch.…

Taschenbuch. Condizione: Neu. This item is printed on demand - it takes 3-4 days longer - Neuware -This book discusses the simplicity and inner nature of Science and how Time represents a critical dimension for the progress and evolution of Science. Since the very beginnings, Science, Technology and Innovation have been a collaborative and social enterprise, with a global nature. Stability over time, is critical for the long-term sustainability of scientific progress. The various chapters provide different perspectives and analyses of the same reality and overwhelming truth. 'Time' is fundamental for the evolution and co-evolution of stable networks of collaboration and evolution of scientific ideas tackling innovative applications in societal challenges. There is a secular, long-term continuum on time, demonstrating the cumulative nature of Science. Nevertheless, in specific epochs of Time, revolutionary contributions to Science change significantly the normal science, and inter-mingle with the more stable curve in centuries or even millennia. The collaborative and international nature of science provides its global span and worldwide impact, also in the digital ages. Time is fundamental for the stability of partnerships and the sustainability of policy and strategy. 176 pp. Englisch.…

Taschenbuch. Condizione: Neu. This item is printed on demand - it takes 3-4 days longer - Neuware -This qualitative study investigates the subject of Clinical Communication and how it is taught, learned and practised in one London Medical School and Hospital. It is informed by theoretical perspectives from workplace learning. Teachers and medical students took part in a series of interviews and ward observations over a period of four months. Teachers were interviewed about their teaching practice, they were asked to observe students in the clinical workplace and finally were asked to reflect upon whether these observations had informed their teaching practice. Students were interviewed about how they had learned and subsequently practised clinical communication in the clinical workplace. Conceptually, this research shifts focus to the clinical workplace as the legitimate location for teaching and learning clinical communication and proposes a new and expanded way of understanding learning in this context. 200 pp. Englisch.…

Taschenbuch. Condizione: Neu. This item is printed on demand - it takes 3-4 days longer - Neuware -The last decade has seen numerous researches on organizational best practices especially as it relates to improving government services. Yet, there seems to be a disconnect between employers and employees within public sector organizations. The purpose of this book, therefore, is to fill that gap by examining the relationship between specific transformational leadership traits, organizational culture types and organizational performance in public sector organizations. The second purpose of this book is to present empirical evidence which suggests that the effectiveness of an organization's relationship between its leadership style and performance is contingent upon the form of organizational culture that is present. The book analyzed distinct transformational leadership traits, investigated specific culture types and assessed their impact on the attributes of organizational performance. The findings should help clarify the dysfunctions within government and be especially useful to professionals in both private and public sector organizations. 204 pp. Englisch.…

Taschenbuch. Condizione: Neu. This item is printed on demand - it takes 3-4 days longer - Neuware -Academic success is the prize for which all school-going is waged. But due to the nuanced role of the teacher and other competing pedagogic factors, many students who have a limited mastery of the language of instruction have difficulties coping with academic materials. The result is weak grades, loss of motivation and confidence. The authors of this empirical study have unlocked a door which holds promise for research in educational linguistics. They address foundational problems, the root of learning difficulties, and set 'the attainment of proficiency' as the goal of English language teaching in Cameroon secondary schools. This book should change English language teachers' self-image and the way English is taught in Cameroon. 160 pp. Englisch.…

Taschenbuch. Condizione: Neu. This item is printed on demand - it takes 3-4 days longer - Neuware -Teachers are often expected to teach to the abilities of a wide variety of children. They may have a classroom mix of general education students, language learners, students with specific special needs, and those with gifts and talents. While most teacher training programs prepare teacher candidates to meet the needs of those students with language needs and identified disabilities, often the needs of gifted children are not a focus. Gifted and Talented students may remain unidentified throughout their school careers because teachers are not trained in the specific characteristics of the gifted. In this text, Dr. Cannaday discusses identification gaps within gifted and talented programs, as well as teacher perceptions of gifted students and programming. 152 pp. Englisch.…

Taschenbuch. Condizione: Neu. This item is printed on demand - it takes 3-4 days longer - Neuware -Microtrusses can be categorized as hybrid materials composed of a three-dimensional array of struts capable of efficiently transmitting an externally applied load. The strut connectivity of microtrusses allows them to reach higher specific strength and stiffness values than conventional metal foams. While much attention has been given to the optimization of microtruss architectures, little attention has been given to the strengthening mechanisms inside the materials themselves that make up this architecture. This book examines strengthening mechanisms in aluminum alloy and copper alloy microtruss systems with and without a reinforcing structural coating and the coexisting influence of geometry. The question of how much microtruss strengthening can be obtained for a given amount of parent metal strengthening is addressed by examining the interaction of material and geometric parameters in a model system. The exploration and analysis of microtruss strength may be of distinct relevance to those in an Engineering field who are interested in the learning and understanding of microstructural and architectural interactivity in metallic cellular structures. 212 pp. Englisch.…

Taschenbuch. Condizione: Neu. This item is printed on demand - it takes 3-4 days longer - Neuware -Correspondence principles in translation theories and cross-domain mappings in the contemporary theory of metaphor both involve the manipulation of complex networks of meaning. In translating and metaphorizing, the mind discerns resemblances and incongruities, and creates new configurations of meaning. This book creates synergy between translation and metaphor by using metaphorical mappings to elaborate on James Holmes' translation process model. Emphasis will be placed on mental text maps and the meta-textual operations that take place during correspondence. Drawing on the works of cognitive linguists and metaphor theorists, the structure and movement of human thought, including textual concept and conceptual blending, will be discussed. The expanded translation-process model can better articulate the complex cognitive processes that take place on the linguistic, literary and socio-cultural levels during translation. The book will also present a map analysis of the xiaoyaoyou metaphor in the Zhuangzi and examine its English translations using Zoltán Kövecses' scope theory of metaphor. 212 pp. Englisch.…

Taschenbuch. Condizione: Neu. This item is printed on demand - it takes 3-4 days longer - Neuware -Adherence to antiretroviral therapy (ART) is important for effective treatment. Little is known about barriers and facilitators to ART in Zambia. This book identifies barriers and facilitators which were diverse in nature and belonged to a wide spectrum of factors which include patient related, health service related, socio-economic and cultural factors. These include lack of communication and information about ART, inadequate time during consultations, follow up and counselling, forgetfulness, stigma, discrimination and disclosure of HIV status, lack of confidentiality in the treatment centres, lack of nutritional support, feeling better, prospects of living longer, family support, information about ART, support for income generating activities and transport. This study suggests a multiplicity of factors and issues which need to be taken into consideration when providing ART. Further research is needed including participant observations to capture the actual interactions between patients and their health care providers. 108 pp. Englisch.…

Taschenbuch. Condizione: Neu. This item is printed on demand - it takes 3-4 days longer - Neuware -The purpose of this book is to give a good guideline for design and experiments calculations of supersonic ramjet in terms of diffuser, combustion chamber and converge diverge nozzle. In this book theoretical study has been used using simulation program (FORTRAN 90) to design ramjet engine and study the effect of some parameters on engine. Therefore it has been used four types of fuel (C8H18, CH4O, H2and C3H8) to study the effect of each type on engine performance by using three variable parameters (Mach Number (M), Altitude (H) and Number of Shock (KLM). Then Author 120 pp. Englisch.…

Taschenbuch. Condizione: Neu. This item is printed on demand - it takes 3-4 days longer - Neuware -cpp-acp is a milk-derived product that is claimed to remineralize teeth and help in preventing dental caries. Casein phosphopeptides (cpp) from the major protein of milk have the ability to stabilize calcium, phosphate and fluoride ions as water soluble amorphous complexes that provide bioavailable calcium, phosphate and fluoride ions to the teeth. Chemistry of saliva showed an increase in salivary levels of calcium, and phosphate by using of cpp-acp that affect increasing of salivary PH, which might inhibit the growth of Streptococcus mutans and Lactobacillus acidophilus . 92 pp. Englisch.…

Taschenbuch. Condizione: Neu. This item is printed on demand - it takes 3-4 days longer - Neuware -Chief information officers (CIOs) are the focal points for information management in a variety of global organizations. Effective leadership and management is paramount in executing an organization's global vision and strategic plan. Based on prior research, there has been a vast number of studies conducted on leadership styles of CIOs in the corporate world. However, and not notwithstanding, very little research has been conducted on the leadership styles of of CIOs at military combatant commands. In essence, this study will focus on a gap pertaining to transformational, transactional, and situational leadership styles of CIOs at military combatant commands. Moreover, this qualitative phenomenological study was conducted at four highly skilled, global, and operational military commands located on a U.S. Air Force Base. 128 pp. Englisch.…

Taschenbuch. Condizione: Neu. This item is printed on demand - it takes 3-4 days longer - Neuware -In statistical inference, the structured family of models (s.f.m) are constituted by unit models corresponding to the treatments of a linear model called the base model, which can be orthogonal with for instance fixed effects and cross-nesting of factors. On the side, the unit models can be for instance multiple linear regressions or log-linear models on the same parameters. Through this approach, we can study the influence of the factors of the base model on the linear combinations of unit models parameters. Two applications to real data are presented to illustrate the approach. In these case studies, s.f.m. with log-linear unit models are applied to hydrology, through the analysis of drought classes transitions for comparing sub-periods of the same time series or to compare sub-regions. 104 pp. Englisch.…

Taschenbuch. Condizione: Neu. This item is printed on demand - it takes 3-4 days longer - Neuware -The developmental connections between children's moral development and emotional attribution evolve between the ages of four and eight years old. Research has shown younger children tend to associate positive feelings or emotions to desire fulfillment that resulted from breaking a sociomoral rule. The purpose of this study was to examine (a) the age in which children begin to associate negative feelings to desire fulfillment; (b) the possible variation in emotional attribution according to the type of sociomoral rule governing the situation; (c) the correlation between theory of mind scores and emotional attribution. 104 pp. Englisch.…

Taschenbuch. Condizione: Neu. This item is printed on demand - it takes 3-4 days longer - Neuware -In this work, the author reviews the practice of ODL in Tanzania, with a special emphasis on the Open University of Tanzania (OUT). It is divided into three parts. Part 1 provides a historical perspective on the genesis and development of distance education in Tanzania. Part 2 examines critically the popular claim regarding the convergence of distance education and conventional learning. Is the trend real or just a mirage Part 3 reviews quality assurance in ODL practice at the OUT with a view to demonstrating appropriate measures for tackling the 'unfinished business' before the institution can realize its vision of becoming a World class university in the delivery of quality education for all. 108 pp. Englisch.…

Taschenbuch. Condizione: Neu. This item is printed on demand - it takes 3-4 days longer - Neuware -The success or failure of a co-operative society depends on how it is managed and the legal framework for its management. This work critically examines the relationship between co-operative societies law in Nigeria and co-operative principles as sanctioned by the International Co-operative Alliance (ICA) and how they impact on co-operative governance.This involves analysis of rules, organs and the role of government in the maintenance of a virile co-operative. The legislative framework is fleshed out with discussions of provisions relating to the management and dissolution of co-operative societies. Quotations from important judgments accompanying discussion of substantial case law are painstakingly presented. Suggestions on how to strengthened co-operative governance are contained in the conclusion of the treatise. The monograph which aims at disseminating the knowledge of co-operative governance to the general public has its primary focus on students of co-operative studies, co-operative practitioners, policy makers and researchers. It is hoped that the book will be a worthy addition and fill existing gap in the literature on co-operative societies law in Nigeria. 116 pp. Englisch.…

Taschenbuch. Condizione: Neu. This item is printed on demand - it takes 3-4 days longer - Neuware -A financial service organization implemented the Consolidation Project to offset declines in the economy and operational revenue. This exploratory study examined the relationships between transformational, transactional, and laissez-faire leadership styles of departmental leaders and their subordinates' perceived extra effort, leadership effectiveness, satisfaction of leadership, and perception of change in a crisis situation. The Multifactor Leadership Questionnaire (Form 5X-Short) survey (Bass & Avolio, 2004), perception of change questions, the full range leadership model (Antonakis, Avolio, & Sivasubramaniam, 2003), and comparative analysis were used to analyze these relationships. The results of this research supported previous studies in that the participating leaders possessed the transformational leadership behaviors required to obtain employee buy-in and sustain the successful implementation of the Consolidation Project. This research through comparative analysis demonstrated the link between transformational leadership style and employee perception in sustaining organizational change success and preventing crisis reoccurrence. 120 pp. Englisch.…