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Taschenbuch. Etat : Neu. Neuware -The World has come a long way with the private sectorbeing touted as the engine of growth.Entrepreneurshiphas become a sine qua non in our quest to lubricatethe aforementioned engine of growth. This empiricalstudy of women entrepreneurship development is togive us an insight into entrepreneurship from women'sperspectives. This study exposes and unveils thepitfalls in the ways women are are equipped withentrepreneurial skills.Books on Demand GmbH, Überseering 33, 22297 Hamburg 104 pp. Englisch.

Taschenbuch. Etat : Neu. Neuware -Recruitment process is one of the key functions among all Hr activities. In this competitive business environment organizations are using multiple recruitment sources in search of right candidate. A poor selection of a candidate has lot of negative effect on Organization as well as to its Hr department. A candidate appointed to a wrong job is great failure for company progress. This book is mainly entitled as a practical exposure for corporate to adapt effective recruitment sources in their recruitment practices. This book is mainly designed to provide a real true picture of recruitment process which directly linked with efficiency of various Human resource practices. It also serves as a practical guide for both managers and non managers for implementing effective recruitment strategy in their organization.FEATURES:New : A complete research is done to give a true picture of recruitment process effectiveness.¿ Statistical analysis will help to correlate recruitment theory with real organizational practices.¿ Practical Examples can be used to understand better implementation of strategic human resource practices in management level.Books on Demand GmbH, Überseering 33, 22297 Hamburg 56 pp. Englisch.

Taschenbuch. Etat : Neu. Neuware -This book examined the food security situation of Pakistan for the annual period of 1971 to 2008. To examine whether Pakistan fulfill the condition of a food secure country is far from developed in the literature. The book analyzes the Auto Regressive Distributed Lag Model to measure the determinants of food security in Pakistan. The determinants are measured along with Long run ARDL model and short run elasticities are measured with Error correction model of ARDL Approach and conclude that the situation of food security in Pakistan need drastic improvement. Hence, the book will be very useful to academics and lay readers.Books on Demand GmbH, Überseering 33, 22297 Hamburg 96 pp. Englisch.

Taschenbuch. Etat : Neu. Neuware -Gross domestic product (GDP) comes under the heading of National Accounts, Which is a subject in macroeconomics. This study aims at to find appropriate VAR (Vector Autoregressive) model for the variables agriculture, industry and services in multivariate time series, to check out the causality among the variables agriculture, industry, and service. In addition to data description and forecasting, here the VAR model is also used for structural inference and policy analysis. But before these we must verify the validation of the model in different time period, because a forecasting model may lose its validity and suitability as time progresses.The basic aim of this study was to check out the causality or inter dependency between the variables agriculture, industry and services on GDP of Bangladesh. Also to forecast the increasing GDP using VAR model. From the above study and estimation, VAR is an appropriate model for the GDP of Bangladesh. The author also found various measures of forecasting accuracy for the model. Author have found strong evidence of inter dependency or causality among the three underlying variable.Books on Demand GmbH, Überseering 33, 22297 Hamburg 64 pp. Englisch.

Taschenbuch. Etat : Neu. Neuware -Films made with socially relevant themes have become epitome in relfecting literary realism in Hindi Cinema. Issues dealt in these films range from the plight of farmers to independence struggle;and social discrimination. Cinema is a strong medium of influence and can therefore, be used for the most contextual concern of today- the HIV/AIDS. One of the films ¿Tiyä¿ reflects the plight of HIV/AIDS in India. They are being discriminated in schools. The policymakers need to initiate immediate action to prevent HIV/AIDS in children from being discriminated.Efforts to protect them from discrimination and exploitation are urgent. ¿Tiya.¿ communicates this effortlessly yet strongly. Workplace and societal discrimiantion is effectively projected in the other two films.Film- makers are not crusader for the fight against HIV/AIDS. However, strength of their medium can be well used in creating awareness and dispelling myths regarding HIV/AIDS.Books on Demand GmbH, Überseering 33, 22297 Hamburg 104 pp. Englisch.

Taschenbuch. Etat : Neu. Neuware -The possibility of Internet use in order to provide services may become an important advantage for the better function of local authorities. Also, it could be an important asset for the improvement of quality in citizens¿ service. However, the application of such development practices depends, on the one hand on the ability of civil society to adopt and use such servers and on the other hand on the actions of first degree local authorities to promote this innovation for the benefit both of civil society and the local government. This study is integrated in the context of mentioned concerns, attempting to approach the concept of electronic governance with Public Administration and Local Government, providing also, some good practices that were observed in different European countries and in Greece. A survey follows to investigate citizens¿ behaviour towards electronic municipal services (as they are available today), and an attempt is made to determine the factors that affect this behaviour. Finally, using a case study they are being examined the attitudes that citizens keep and the problems the face regarding the provision of electronic services by the local authorities of firstBooks on Demand GmbH, Überseering 33, 22297 Hamburg 92 pp. Englisch.

Taschenbuch. Etat : Neu. Neuware -Since the starting of accession talks in 3 October 2005, Turkey's bid to the European Union has been a long contested debate. This book analyzes the European Union's CFSP and Turkey's relations with the EU from a rational institutionalist perspective. What is known as the European Union today has come a long way from being merely trade club to an economic and political entity on its own right. Within this respect, the research question in this book demonstrates that, the European Union started out with an administrative body to manage the common market on steel and coal, and in less than a half- century turned out to be a complex network of institutions where member states transferred some of their competences to this supranational level. In the EU's urge to form a more robust common foreign and security policy, a possible inclusion of Turkey in the EU will bring strategic benefits as well as possible costs linked with it. In other words, the Turkish accession to the EU will bring substantial material benefits to European security and this acts as a factor influencing member state preferences, and to a certain extent the public's view towards Turkey.Books on Demand GmbH, Überseering 33, 22297 Hamburg 84 pp. Englisch.

Taschenbuch. Etat : Neu. Neuware -Gambling industry is a very specific and thereforeinteresting part of the overall market. From thebusiness and especially marketing point of view wecan study various topics starting with the history ofthe industry. From the consumer¿s view we can look atbehavior of the players, motivation to play,personalities of the players or the problem ofpathological gambling. From the business point ofview we can study market situation on differentmarkets with different legislation frame or marketingstrategies and tactics of the companies that areactive in the this industry in different states.Thenew technological trends and forecasts are included.Books on Demand GmbH, Überseering 33, 22297 Hamburg 120 pp. Englisch.

Taschenbuch. Etat : Neu. Neuware -Space tourism is a very new idea that was once thought of as no more than science fiction just like visiting the moon once was also and has been left untouched, due to certain restrictions. The idea has been around for many years, even before the first rocket went into space. During the project, we researched upon the topic of space tourism and the pros and cons of developing a space tourism industry. We also planned commercial missions to sub-orbit, low earth orbit and circumnavigate the Moon. Concluding the project,the feasibility of space tourism was analyzed using SWOT model. The major changes that will come from this new industry, as well as ideas and solutions to problems that might arise from this industry were also discussed.Books on Demand GmbH, Überseering 33, 22297 Hamburg 76 pp. Englisch.

Taschenbuch. Etat : Neu. Neuware -Predicating evolution and transport of nitrate, acommon groundwater contaminant in agriculturalwatersheds, can reliably be done through numericalmodelling. This publication is an elaboration of thenumerical technique and simulation procedure fornitrate transport through a porous media. equationsgoverning fluid and contaminant transport through porous media aresolved numerically using the integrated finite difference method. the algorithms generated are then implemented using object oriented computercodes written in C++ programming language.the usefulness of the simulator in proved atvalidation stage where the simulated results are wellcomparable to field data obtained from the area ofsimulation. the manuscript is beneficial toprofessionals and students of environmentalphysics,civil and water engineering, and appliedmathematics.Books on Demand GmbH, Überseering 33, 22297 Hamburg 104 pp. Englisch.

Taschenbuch. Etat : Neu. Neuware -This work explores the association of social networksin understanding likelihood transitions principallyinto work or training and education achieved byclients in Scotland, and considers the context withinwhich access to and mobilisation of social capitalleads to successful employment status. From thisperspective, the aim is to statistically evaluate theWorking for Families program run by Scottish Government to help vulnerable and disadvantaged parents in some of most deprived areas in Scotland into sustained employment and training. Theevaluation was obtained with aid of statistical methods, such as: exploratory analysis, cluster analysis and binomial logistic regression. According to the analyses, it was found that none of the socialnetwork variables had significant impact on theclients¿ achieving transitions. The reason behindthis finding might be relying upon the small samplesize and large amount of missing data, but mainlyshould be due to that the clients were too poor toaccess their social capital or they did have accessbut could not mobilise it. The target audience ofthis work may comprise scholars, policy makers andresearchers.Books on Demand GmbH, Überseering 33, 22297 Hamburg 72 pp. Englisch.

Taschenbuch. Etat : Neu. Neuware -Toddalia asiatica (L.) Lam. Commonly known as orange climber is a multipurpose plant species with important therapeutic values. In East Africa, it commonly grows in river bank and forest edge habitats. However, these natural habitats are being transformed, making T. asiatica vulnerable to extinction. This book which is based on a research study undertaken in Uganda gives an insight on the sustainable use of T. asiatica in traditional medicine, characterizing its growth conditions in the wild and evaluating its performance under domestic conditions as a means of its conservation. Traditional Medicine Practitioners (TMPs) use T. asiatica to treat several ailments including abdominal pains, cough, and malaria. The root is the main part used in the treatments among other parts like the leaves and stem. T. asiatica variability in leaf chemical characteristics from different habitats presents challenges to producing a uniform drug output by the TMPs. This book will be useful to traditional medicine practitioners, pharmacists, medical doctors, policy makers, researchers, project implementers, social workers and administrators particularly in the health sectors.Books on Demand GmbH, Überseering 33, 22297 Hamburg 72 pp. Englisch.

Taschenbuch. Etat : Neu. Neuware -The fisheries resources in Lake Victoria are facing the challenges of poor management, which threaten their sustainability due to the use of destructive fishing gears such as dynamite, beach pollution, poison and small fishnets. Such situation has necessitated the use of alternative management approaches like Beach Management Units (BMUs), which promote more community involvement in the fisheries resources management. The objective of the study was to assess the effectiveness of BMUs strategy for managing the Lake Victoria fisheries resources. The emphasis was on how BMUs have managed to facilitate effective management of the lake environment. Findings from the study show that BMUs in the Lake Victoria basin have succeeded in reducing unsustainable practices and ensuring sustainable management of the fisheries resources. However, they need more moral and material support for enhanced sustainability. Target group include community members and stakeholders such as policy and decision makers, researchers, government and non-governmental institutions involved in the management of fisheries resources in the lake and aquatic environment in general.Books on Demand GmbH, Überseering 33, 22297 Hamburg 88 pp. Englisch.

Taschenbuch. Etat : Neu. Neuware -This book focuses on the structure elucidation of pentacyclic triterpenes using to two essential techniques, Nuclear Magnetic Resonance and Mass Spectrometry. The Carbon-13 NMR data of most of the classes of pentacyclic triterpenes and their mass fragmentation pattern is provided and the characteristic 13C NMR signals and mass fragmentation peaks have also been described. Thus by comparing the data of an unknown pentacyclic triterpene with the data of the known pentacyclic triterpenes provided in this book may help to narrow down the search for the structure of the compound.Books on Demand GmbH, Überseering 33, 22297 Hamburg 76 pp. Englisch.

Taschenbuch. Etat : Neu. Neuware -The food processing industry is one of the emerging industry throughout the world especially in developing countries like India it is getting a more and more attractive for the agricultural oriented economy. The industry is proving a ray of hope for modernizing the primary sector (agriculture and allied industries) in these developing nations. The primary sector plays a vital role in Indian economy and it is regarded as the ¿back bone¿ of the economy. India is enjoying the leading place in the production of horticulture products; India is the second largest producer of fruits & vegetable in the world accounting for almost 10% of global fruits & vegetable production (annual report, 2006-07, MFPI). India produces 82 mm tones of vegetable (10.9% of global production), and 47 mm tones of fruits (8.4% of global production). The book presents the future prospects for India food processing industry.Books on Demand GmbH, Überseering 33, 22297 Hamburg 56 pp. Englisch.

Taschenbuch. Etat : Neu. Neuware -The burning of vegetation is a very common practice in Ghana especially in the savanna zones. However, very little local scientific information is available about the impact of the practice on the environment. Inside this book you will find information about biomass density of the coastal savanna ecosystem of Ghana with specific information on live and dead biomass available. Greenhouse gases such as methane, carbon monoxide, nitrous oxide and oxides of nitrogen emitted due to biomass burning were estimated using IPCC 1996 revised guidelines for emissions estimation. Carbon dioxide as well as water vapour emitted were also estimated by trapping these products through a closed chamber combustion in the presence of excess oxygen.Books on Demand GmbH, Überseering 33, 22297 Hamburg 92 pp. Englisch.

Taschenbuch. Etat : Neu. Neuware -This study intends to compare between improved and the traditional stoves user of Chhekampar Village Development Committee (VDC), Gorkha district, Nepal with regard to firewood consumption. Stratified random sampling was done to collect primary data using structured questionnaire from 61 households out of 244 households. The major variables used to analyze the firewood consumptions of the households are Stove type, Family Size, Livestock Holdings, Frequency of firewood collection, time taken to gather the firewood from the nearest forest, Altitude, amount of firewood collected at once, amount of firewood used per day. The results reveal that all the respondents are totally dependent on the firewood and animal dried dung as a primary source of energy for cooking purpose. Moreover, the results showed that using improved stoves reduced firewood consumption by 620.5 kg per capita/year, and household firewood savings by NRs 71357.5 per capita/year. Carbon Emissions of traditional cooking stoves user is more than ICS user by 1135.51 Kg per capita/ year. Improved stoves users agreed that, ICS have many advantages over the traditional one.Books on Demand GmbH, Überseering 33, 22297 Hamburg 72 pp. Englisch.

Taschenbuch. Etat : Neu. Neuware -In today's information society, cryptography has become one of the main tools for privacy, trust, access control, electronic payments, corporate security, and countless other fields. The most important objective of cryptography is represented, without a doubt, by achieving confidentiality. In the last years there has been intense research on a new source of information security: chaotic functions. Our project tries to make a step forward in the field of chaotic based cryptography for data confidentiality. We will present three different encryption algorithms. The first two are block ciphers. They are explained in detail, and we discuss the original versions of the algorithms, their weaknesses and the proposed improvements. For the first algorithm the proposed improvement targets the speed, while for the second one the proposed improvement the security. For the third algorithm that is studied in this project we present its characteristics and we study its implementation on FPGAs using VHDL.Books on Demand GmbH, Überseering 33, 22297 Hamburg 88 pp. Englisch.

Taschenbuch. Etat : Neu. Neuware -WiMax is one of the most efficient technologies in data communication. Its implementation in many different parts of the world has proved it to be resource efficient and up to the mark with other data communication technologies. We can safely say that it is going to change not only the internet and DSL services, but it also have a potential to change overall telecommunication world as a whole. The very special thing about it is its mobility and speed blend, which can prove it to be a very efficient alternative, specially in under developed areas,where there is less infrastructure. However some issues in handover process of WiMax makes the switching process very slow, which definitely needs to be catered for. We have tried to elaborate problems as well as solutions for those problems in this book.Books on Demand GmbH, Überseering 33, 22297 Hamburg 92 pp. Englisch.

Taschenbuch. Etat : Neu. Neuware -This project focuses on the investigation of the multiplexing techniques for Ad hoc Networks. It concentrates on the OFDM. OFDM is explained in some details, during this research, to highlight its general view, challenges, characteristics and routing. In addition, it analyses the advantages and disadvantages and then it is compared to FDM. A MATLAB simulation was developed using wireless network data to prove that OFDM increases the bandwidth of Ad hoc Networks.Books on Demand GmbH, Überseering 33, 22297 Hamburg 60 pp. Englisch.

Taschenbuch. Etat : Neu. Neuware -The book is concerned with the study of the energy states, wavefunctions and probability of existence of an electron in multidimensional heterostructures with specific boundary conditions through different solution techniques. To do so, the theory with briefexplanation of the Schrödinger¿s equation inmulti-dimensions is presented. Next differenttechniques used for solution of 1D boundary value problems are discussed. A comparison is drawn among the methods and then the best one is chosen for the remaining part. Fair amount of concern is applied to this ¿Semi-Analytical¿ solution technique which ensures easy determination of state energy values. Simple and regular multi-dimensional structures are analyzed then. Later, more complex and irregularstructures are emphasized to establish the generality of the solution technique. Size dependence of quantized energy levels in Quantum Dash structures is given special mention for it's usefulness in the Laser technology. Comparison of the results with an established finite element method is presented as well. People looking to analyze Eigen states for nano-structures should find this book useful.Books on Demand GmbH, Überseering 33, 22297 Hamburg 96 pp. Englisch.

Taschenbuch. Etat : Neu. Neuware -In the present scenario most of the synthetic polymers, because of their biocompatibility and biodegradability are much more limited than those of the natural polymers such as Cellulose, Chitin, Chitosan and their derivatives. Chitin and Chitosan are more versatile, renewable and promising biomaterials waiting for commercial promotion. The reaction of chitosan is considerably more versatile than cellulose because of the presence of NH2groups. Application of Chitosan in the field of medicine, agriculture, food, cosmetics, and biopharmaceuticals is a remarkable one. This manuscript presents the preparation of chitosan membranes cross linked with sulphuric acid to improve the proton conductivity. This also throws light on the characterization of the membranes by UV-Vis, FTIR- XRD. The interaction detected decreases the membrane crystallinity which can be used to monitor the progress of the cross linking reaction. The optical absorption and transmittance data are used for the identification of band gap, refractive index, extinction co-efficient and nature of the transitionsBooks on Demand GmbH, Überseering 33, 22297 Hamburg 96 pp. Englisch.

Taschenbuch. Etat : Neu. Neuware -This book takes seriously the proposition that existentialism is a lived philosophy. Philosophy is personal and Kierkegaard's writings deal with the development of the person in their aesthetic, ethical and religious dimensions. The book argues that authentic faith actually entails faith. The existential believer has this faith whereas the religious believer does not. The subjectively reflective existential believer recognizes that a leap of faith is needed; anything else, is just historical, speculative knowledge. With original insight, the book shows that Kierkegaard's example of Abraham as a Knight of Faith is incorrect. Unamuno's faith of the 'paradoxical believer' is given as a strong alternative to those who find that Kierkegaard's existential faith is not a possibility.Books on Demand GmbH, Überseering 33, 22297 Hamburg 116 pp. Englisch.

Taschenbuch. Etat : Neu. Neuware -This book discusses the Zimbabwean fast track land reform (FTLR) program in light of the history of land in Zimbabwe and the theology that facilitated it. It uses a theological-ethical perspective to highlight the centrality of justice, equity and sustainability in land reform and to the environment. The discussion condemns sectarian approaches to land reform, and the use of politics to support or condemn the Zimbabwean FTLR program. The study uses the history of land in Zimbabwe, with emphasis on the Shona, Hebrew and Christian traditions. With this, the book inspires us to achieve economic and social transformation using local initiatives such as the FTLR, but however mindful of their relevance to other contexts as well as international practices.Books on Demand GmbH, Überseering 33, 22297 Hamburg 100 pp. Englisch.

Taschenbuch. Etat : Neu. Neuware -This thesis has been written as a result of the growing interest of the Düsseldorf Marketingand Tourism in knowing the wants and needs of the Dutch weekenders in order to preparea proper marketing strategy to attract the Dutch weekenders. Düsseldorf has in the pastfew years experienced growing increase of Dutch visitors in the city. Even though a propermarketing strategy had not being put in place and a promotion campaign to attract theDutch weekenders, yet Düsseldorf still attracted many Dutch visitors. As a result of suchincrease in the number of Dutch visitors coming in, Düsseldorf Marketing and Tourismwants to increase the number of arrivals of Dutch weekenders. The report looks to answerfirst of all the main research question which is what are the needs and wants of theDutch weekenders when they are in search of a weekend (or short break) holidaydestination And then sub questions like- What are the needs and wants of the Dutch weekenders - How appealing is Düsseldorf as a tourist destination in the eyes of a Dutchweekender - What is the potential target segment for Düsseldorf Marketing and Tourism - How Düsseldorf is currently promoted to the Dutch market Books on Demand GmbH, Überseering 33, 22297 Hamburg 88 pp. Englisch.

Taschenbuch. Etat : Neu. Neuware -In the late 19th and early 20th century,beside allfast changes in western societies,architects alsostarted to abandon past styles toward a form ofarchitecture that had regarded to functional concernsand had no roots in classic styles.After World WarI,this new tendency in architecture(ModernArchitecture)were developed simple,geometric figuresand unadorned facades which deserted any use ofhistorical references.After extension of the Iraniancommunication with western countries,tendenciestoward Modern Architecture extended in Iran.As aresult,since beginning of 20th century,beside gradualpolitical,economical,cultural transformations inIranian society,some of the dominant characteristicsof Iranian architecture began to be changed.Thispoint was an inception for new architecturaltrends,in Iran. One important Iranian habitats thatwere affected roughly, were residentialbuildings.This study was intended to determine theeffects of Modern Residential Buildings¿characteristics in respect to formal design issueslike free plan,free façade.as well as functionalissues like Separation of bedrooms for family membersregarding to contemporary residential buildings inTehran.Books on Demand GmbH, Überseering 33, 22297 Hamburg 88 pp. Englisch.

Taschenbuch. Etat : Neu. Neuware -¿The social change which India has undergone in the post-war era is much more impressive than that in the economic sphere. A very traditional society is in the process of being ¿modernized¿, or what is probably more correct, westernized. The pace of change is not uniform in the different facets of social life. Again, urban life has witnessed far greater change than rural life. The totality of change is truly revolutionary.¿ (Kar: 2005). The transformation of the Indian society that has been taking place is a very gradual one though a marked one. The new and the old exist side by side, in varying proportions. ¿There is a marked eagerness to take to new ways of living but at the same time a general reluctance to give up old attitudes, customs and practices. Probably this constitutes both strength and weakness of the Indian society.¿ (Charnay: 1981). ¿The relativized and pluralized western culture further evokes a perception of ¿the West¿ as being tolerant and ¿the Rest¿ as intolerant and fundamentally dogmatic.Books on Demand GmbH, Überseering 33, 22297 Hamburg 72 pp. Englisch.

Taschenbuch. Etat : Neu. Neuware -With the liberalization of capital markets and globalization, international security and portfolio investment has developed rapidly in recent years. This book examines the benefits from a UK perspective of diversifying into stocks traded on other developed and emerging market stock exchanges. The empirical study provides a mean-variance analysis of international portfolios over the period between July 1995 and July 2005. It focuses on the correlation of returns across a sample of stock exchanges, providing estimates of the correlations as well as testing statistically the stability of these correlations over time. The empirical results demonstrate that an investor from the UK would have benefited from holding an international portfolio, especially one made up of securities drawn from emerging markets over the period examined. Although an international diversification effect exists, it is unstable as the correlations of returns fluctuate over time and past relationships are not necessarily an accurate guide to the nature of future relationships.Books on Demand GmbH, Überseering 33, 22297 Hamburg 64 pp. Englisch.

Taschenbuch. Etat : Neu. Neuware -The Women of 21st Century French Horror chronicles the evolution of female characterizations in French Horror. Spanning from the works of the Marquis De Sade and Octave Mirbeau through New Wave Extremism. The book also surveys the violent and sexual objectification of women in film and the gradual shift that has brought about the new 'final girls' and 'femme fatales' in 21 st Century French horror. Films reviewed include; Un Chien Andalou, Les Yeux sans Visage, Baise-Moi, Dans Ma Peau, Haute Tension and A L'Interieur.Books on Demand GmbH, Überseering 33, 22297 Hamburg 60 pp. Englisch.

Taschenbuch. Etat : Neu. Neuware -This study gives a postcolonial exploration of the depiction of the African in selected Kenyan films. It assesses the extent to which the colonial experience influenced the portrayal of the African in the selected Western films. The study proceeds to find out how the portrayal of the African in the Western films has informed the re-presentation of the African in the Kenyan films. The overall methodological approach to this study is mainly qualitative in nature. The study is limited to four purposively sampled films namely, Out of Africa, Kitchen Toto, Kolormask and The Battle of the Sacred Tree.Books on Demand GmbH, Überseering 33, 22297 Hamburg 112 pp. Englisch.