lap lambert academic publishing aug 2012 (Over 2,500 results)

Taschenbuch. Condition: Neu. Neuware -Aspirin (acetylsalicylic acid, ASA) has been used as one of the most famous, cheap, easily available and widely used Non Steroidal Anti Inflammatory Drug (NSAID). Aspirin is used in versatile purpose such as, anti-inflammatory (in joint diseases), anti-platelets (in cardiovascular disease), analgesic and antipyretic. The aim of present investigation is to study the effect of oral administration of drug acetylsalicylic acid (ASA, aspirin) on female albino rat, Rattus norvegicus. The female rats (n=24) were allocated into 2 groups as control (n=12) and treated (n=12). The treated rats were given oral dose of aspirin 100 mg/ kg body weight for 15 days (n=6) and 30 days (n=6). The present investigation results suggest that the high doses of ASA, induced histopathological changes in liver, kidney and reproductive organs directly or indirectly through modulation of certain biochemical and enzymological activities. These effects are dose and duration dependent. 68 pp. Englisch.

Taschenbuch. Condition: Neu. Neuware -This study is timely, bearing in mind the terrible effects of malaria especially among pregnant women and children. This study has answered one of the major questions that had been a burden to researchers in this field especially in this part of the world. The question, ' What is the relationship between congenital malaria and birth weight in the Highlands of North Central region of Nigeria ' has been scientifically and conclusively answered by Caroline Amuche Okoli in this amiable and reputable piece of work. 72 pp. Englisch.

Taschenbuch. Condition: Neu. Neuware -This study is timely, bearing in mind the terrible effects of malaria especially among pregnant women and children. This study has answered one of the major questions that had been a burden to researchers in this field especially in this part of the world. The question, ' What is the relationship between congenital malaria and birth weight in the Highlands of North Central region of Nigeria ' has been scientifically and conclusively answered by Caroline Amuche Okoli in this amiable and reputable piece of work. 72 pp. Englisch.

Taschenbuch. Condition: Neu. Neuware -Over the last many years, several agencies and volunteer based organisations have been recruiting and deploying international volunteers to Ethiopia. Their aim is to support the development process in the country by transferring skills and building local capacities. However, little academic literature exists as to whether this approach to development results in sustainable capacities in host organisations. To what extent are the changes brought about by the volunteers sustained when they leave Is the traditional approach of sharing skills to counterpart staff adequate This book examines these and other questions of sustainability in development through international volunteers. The analysis of challenges and strategies, and the recommendations will be of interest to volunteers, managers, and organisations involved in capacity development.

Taschenbuch. Condition: Neu. Neuware -This book is a small effort to address the most common medical issue which we come across in our everyday living i.e. back pain. While writing about this topic our main aim was to address those community members (doctors) who deal it most frequently and are the most common victim to it. Sadly enough, they are equally disabled by this condition. The book contains a thorough review of the problem including the basic anatomy of back, risk factors for developing back pain, causative agents, various treatment options, quick tips to relieve the symptoms, and a comprehensive home plan including the patient education.Literature has supported various interventions and their efficacy in the treatment of back pain. Although we have tried to cover all these intervention our main aim was to introduce the medical community to a safe working environment emphasizing the need to maintain a good posture; a pre requisite to every treatment plan.I hope that my efforts go well with the medical community and help create awareness regarding their back as they are the back bone of society. This will equally be implacable and beneficial to the patients visiting them as well as the community in general.

Taschenbuch. Condition: Neu. Neuware -This study investigated the factors enhancing invasion by L. camara (L.) and Eucalyptus species and their impacts on the indigenous woody tree species diversity and density at Khami. A vegetation survey of the species structure and composition of indigenous woody trees and exotic trees at sampled areas invaded and not invaded by L. camara and Eucalyptus species was done in order to determine their impact on the indigenous trees diversity and density. The results showed that L. camara and Eucalyptus sp. out competed indigenous trees significantly reducing their species richness, abundance, density and basal area. They both have a high water usage, which enable them to competitively displace indigenous trees. Eucalyptus sp. formed a closed canopy limiting light penetration and causing an increase in the height of the indigenous trees. L. camara releases chemicals (allelopathy) into the soil suppressing the regeneration of the indigenous trees. It is recommended that further research and monitoring be done to establish the rate of spread of the exotics in order to strategize and prioritize on their eradication and control on the varied ecosystems of Khami World Heritage Site.

Taschenbuch. Condition: Neu. Neuware -Temporal employment has become a reality in the current labour market, however their impacts on employees, employer and institution effectiveness has not been well investigated. The study investigated the effects of temporal employment on effectiveness of workers in Secondary schools in Butula Sub-County in Kenya. The study provides both qualitative and quantitative aspects of effects of temporal employment on effectiveness of workers performance in Secondary schools. The study established that temporary employees work for long hours, are paid very little money and they can lose their jobs anytime. They also face the problem of lack of job security and almost all temporary employees wished to be employed permanently. The study therefore indicated that there is need for proper integration of temporal employees with regular employees for improved service delivery.

Taschenbuch. Condition: Neu. Neuware -This study is timely, bearing in mind the terrible effects of malaria especially among pregnant women and children. This study has answered one of the major questions that had been a burden to researchers in this field especially in this part of the world. The question, ' What is the relationship between congenital malaria and birth weight in the Highlands of North Central region of Nigeria ' has been scientifically and conclusively answered by Caroline Amuche Okoli in this amiable and reputable piece of work.

Taschenbuch. Condition: Neu. Neuware -Software-as-a-service (SaaS) is rapidly becoming the standard software platform for many organizations seeking to reduce their IT costs and take advantage of the inherent flexibility, quick deployment, ready access, and scalability of the SaaS concept. SaaS is part of the paradigm shift toward cloud computing in software, hardware, and IT services acquisition. Swayed by its noted benefits, SaaS adopters may neglect to consider the risks associated with SaaS and overall cloud-based services before adoption. SaaS risks stem from its multi-tenancy, Internet dependency, and the requirement to entrust cloud providers with confidential data. Existing standards for selecting commercial off-the-shelf (COTS) or custom-built software and frameworks for evaluating the risks of cloud-based services are either too broad to apply specifically to SaaS or do not take into account some of the unique requirements of SaaS. Furthermore, the issue of risk relevancy is significant if adopters are to formalize the SaaS decision-making process.

Taschenbuch. Condition: Neu. Neuware -Recently, mostly due to global warming concerns and high oil prices, electric vehicles have attracted a great deal of interest as an elegant solution to environmental and energy problems. In addition to the fact that electric vehicles have no tailpipe emissions and are more efficient than internal combustion engine vehicles, they represent more versatile platforms on which to apply advanced motion control techniques. The focus of this book is to develop effective control strategies to improve driving dynamics and safety based on the philosophy of individually monitoring and controlling the tire forces on each wheel. A two-passenger electric all-wheel-drive urban vehicle with four in-wheel motors and an active steering system is designed and developed in this work. Based on this platform, a number of different stability and traction control systems have been developed using soft computing techniques. Finally, these control systems are integrated with each other and the performance and effectiveness of each stability control system is evaluated and compared using some standard test maneuvers. 308 pp. Englisch.

Taschenbuch. Condition: Neu. Neuware -Public Diplomacy is a new born concept; it was coined in 1965 by Edmund Gullion, Beyond traditional diplomacy, public diplomacy is the way governments cultivate, inform and influence foreign opinions in support of foreign policy's goals. It is all about people, nowadays foreign policy emphasizes on people and tactical approaches that strengthen relationship between governments and global audience. The Arab Gulf Public Diplomacy is at work; many gulf countries seek to promote their image through understanding, informing and influencing foreign audiences. They share the same history and culture, the same resources but not the same image. Kuwait, Dubai and Qatar fight to be the leader in the region to be powerful and to compete to be the best, and the ultimate ally of the West. They are trying to seduce the whole world to believe in their relevant roles. Huge efforts are done to shape international opinions, the three countries show a given image and each one undertakes Public Diplomacyżs programs to increase its prominence and to gain the esteem and recognition as an advocate global actor.

Taschenbuch. Condition: Neu. Neuware -Public Diplomacy is a new born concept; it was coined in 1965 by Edmund Gullion, Beyond traditional diplomacy, public diplomacy is the way governments cultivate, inform and influence foreign opinions in support of foreign policy's goals. It is all about people, nowadays foreign policy emphasizes on people and tactical approaches that strengthen relationship between governments and global audience. The Arab Gulf Public Diplomacy is at work; many gulf countries seek to promote their image through understanding, informing and influencing foreign audiences. They share the same history and culture, the same resources but not the same image. Kuwait, Dubai and Qatar fight to be the leader in the region to be powerful and to compete to be the best, and the ultimate ally of the West. They are trying to seduce the whole world to believe in their relevant roles. Huge efforts are done to shape international opinions, the three countries show a given image and each one undertakes Public Diplomacyżs programs to increase its prominence and to gain the esteem and recognition as an advocate global actor.Books on Demand GmbH, Überseering 33, 22297 Hamburg 376 pp. Englisch.

Taschenbuch. Condition: Neu. Neuware -This book is a small effort to address the most common medical issue which we come across in our everyday living i.e. back pain. While writing about this topic our main aim was to address those community members (doctors) who deal it most frequently and are the most common victim to it. Sadly enough, they are equally disabled by this condition. The book contains a thorough review of the problem including the basic anatomy of back, risk factors for developing back pain, causative agents, various treatment options, quick tips to relieve the symptoms, and a comprehensive home plan including the patient education.Literature has supported various interventions and their efficacy in the treatment of back pain. Although we have tried to cover all these intervention our main aim was to introduce the medical community to a safe working environment emphasizing the need to maintain a good posture; a pre requisite to every treatment plan.I hope that my efforts go well with the medical community and help create awareness regarding their back as they are the back bone of society. This will equally be implacable and beneficial to the patients visiting them as well as the community in general. 60 pp. Englisch.

Taschenbuch. Condition: Neu. Neuware -This study investigated the factors enhancing invasion by L. camara (L.) and Eucalyptus species and their impacts on the indigenous woody tree species diversity and density at Khami. A vegetation survey of the species structure and composition of indigenous woody trees and exotic trees at sampled areas invaded and not invaded by L. camara and Eucalyptus species was done in order to determine their impact on the indigenous trees diversity and density. The results showed that L. camara and Eucalyptus sp. out competed indigenous trees significantly reducing their species richness, abundance, density and basal area. They both have a high water usage, which enable them to competitively displace indigenous trees. Eucalyptus sp. formed a closed canopy limiting light penetration and causing an increase in the height of the indigenous trees. L. camara releases chemicals (allelopathy) into the soil suppressing the regeneration of the indigenous trees. It is recommended that further research and monitoring be done to establish the rate of spread of the exotics in order to strategize and prioritize on their eradication and control on the varied ecosystems of Khami World Heritage Site. 72 pp. Englisch.

Taschenbuch. Condition: Neu. Neuware -Marie Claire's 'The Naked Issue' (2009) edition is controversial as it has been criticized by both the public and popular press for using a sensationalist approach to women abuse as a promotional tool for the magazine itself, rather than using the magazine as a vehicle to create public awareness regarding women abuse. Against this background the goal of this book is to present a development communication reading of the views of selected readers of Marie Claire's 'The Naked Issue' (2009) edition. This was achieved by way of a literature review and an analysis of the data collected during in-depth interviews. The interviewees questioned whether the development effort had the ability to raise awareness for women abuse based on the use of nude photographs, the development effort and its fit with the Marie Claire brand. The analysis should shed some light and contribute to the body of knowledge in the exciting fields of Popular culture and Development communication. This book would be useful to media professionals who may consider using celebrities as part of a development communication campaign. 108 pp. Englisch.

Taschenbuch. Condition: Neu. Neuware -Temporal employment has become a reality in the current labour market, however their impacts on employees, employer and institution effectiveness has not been well investigated. The study investigated the effects of temporal employment on effectiveness of workers in Secondary schools in Butula Sub-County in Kenya. The study provides both qualitative and quantitative aspects of effects of temporal employment on effectiveness of workers performance in Secondary schools. The study established that temporary employees work for long hours, are paid very little money and they can lose their jobs anytime. They also face the problem of lack of job security and almost all temporary employees wished to be employed permanently. The study therefore indicated that there is need for proper integration of temporal employees with regular employees for improved service delivery. 92 pp. Englisch.

Taschenbuch. Condition: Neu. Neuware -This study is timely, bearing in mind the terrible effects of malaria especially among pregnant women and children. This study has answered one of the major questions that had been a burden to researchers in this field especially in this part of the world. The question, ' What is the relationship between congenital malaria and birth weight in the Highlands of North Central region of Nigeria ' has been scientifically and conclusively answered by Caroline Amuche Okoli in this amiable and reputable piece of work. 72 pp. Englisch.

Taschenbuch. Condition: Neu. Neuware -Over the last many years, several agencies and volunteer based organisations have been recruiting and deploying international volunteers to Ethiopia. Their aim is to support the development process in the country by transferring skills and building local capacities. However, little academic literature exists as to whether this approach to development results in sustainable capacities in host organisations. To what extent are the changes brought about by the volunteers sustained when they leave Is the traditional approach of sharing skills to counterpart staff adequate This book examines these and other questions of sustainability in development through international volunteers. The analysis of challenges and strategies, and the recommendations will be of interest to volunteers, managers, and organisations involved in capacity development. 64 pp. Englisch.

Taschenbuch. Condition: Neu. Neuware -Public Diplomacy is a new born concept; it was coined in 1965 by Edmund Gullion, Beyond traditional diplomacy, public diplomacy is the way governments cultivate, inform and influence foreign opinions in support of foreign policy's goals. It is all about people, nowadays foreign policy emphasizes on people and tactical approaches that strengthen relationship between governments and global audience. The Arab Gulf Public Diplomacy is at work; many gulf countries seek to promote their image through understanding, informing and influencing foreign audiences. They share the same history and culture, the same resources but not the same image. Kuwait, Dubai and Qatar fight to be the leader in the region to be powerful and to compete to be the best, and the ultimate ally of the West. They are trying to seduce the whole world to believe in their relevant roles. Huge efforts are done to shape international opinions, the three countries show a given image and each one undertakes Public Diplomacyżs programs to increase its prominence and to gain the esteem and recognition as an advocate global actor. 376 pp. Englisch.

Taschenbuch. Condition: Neu. Neuware -Monografiq poswqschena problemam, osobennostqm i perspektiwam issledowaniq politicheskoj ideologii i ideologicheskogo diskursa w sowremennoj Rossii, nahodqschejsq w postoqnnom poiske ideologii i nacional'noj idei. V centre raboty nahodqtsq neskol'ko problem. Vo-perwyh, sowremennoe ponimanie ideologii i sowremennye metody eö izucheniq, kotorye mogut äffektiwno reshit' issledowatel'skie zadachi. Vo-wtoryh, politicheskie cennosti wlasti w sowremennoj Rossii, ih soderzhanie, struktura i specifika. V-tret'ih, izuchenie ideologicheskogo konstrukta wlasti - suwerennoj demokratii. Krome togo, esche odnim aspektom izucheniq ideologicheskogo diskursa stal analiz nekotoryh aspektow ideologii sowremennyh parlamentskih partij. Dlq politologow, üristow, sociologow, filosofow, sotrudnikow obrazowatel'nyh uchrezhdenij, obschestwenno-politicheskih organizacij, wseh interesuüschihsq politicheskoj situaciej w sowremennoj Rossii, a takzhe razwitiem politicheskoj nauki.

Taschenbuch. Condition: Neu. Neuware -Monografiq poswqschena problemam, osobennostqm i perspektiwam issledowaniq politicheskoj ideologii i ideologicheskogo diskursa w sowremennoj Rossii, nahodqschejsq w postoqnnom poiske ideologii i nacional'noj idei. V centre raboty nahodqtsq neskol'ko problem. Vo-perwyh, sowremennoe ponimanie ideologii i sowremennye metody eö izucheniq, kotorye mogut äffektiwno reshit' issledowatel'skie zadachi. Vo-wtoryh, politicheskie cennosti wlasti w sowremennoj Rossii, ih soderzhanie, struktura i specifika. V-tret'ih, izuchenie ideologicheskogo konstrukta wlasti - suwerennoj demokratii. Krome togo, esche odnim aspektom izucheniq ideologicheskogo diskursa stal analiz nekotoryh aspektow ideologii sowremennyh parlamentskih partij. Dlq politologow, üristow, sociologow, filosofow, sotrudnikow obrazowatel'nyh uchrezhdenij, obschestwenno-politicheskih organizacij, wseh interesuüschihsq politicheskoj situaciej w sowremennoj Rossii, a takzhe razwitiem politicheskoj nauki. 148 pp. Russisch.

Taschenbuch. Condition: Neu. This item is printed on demand - it takes 3-4 days longer - Neuware -Over the last many years, several agencies and volunteer based organisations have been recruiting and deploying international volunteers to Ethiopia. Their aim is to support the development process in the country by transferring skills and building local capacities. However, little academic literature exists as to whether this approach to development results in sustainable capacities in host organisations. To what extent are the changes brought about by the volunteers sustained when they leave Is the traditional approach of sharing skills to counterpart staff adequate This book examines these and other questions of sustainability in development through international volunteers. The analysis of challenges and strategies, and the recommendations will be of interest to volunteers, managers, and organisations involved in capacity development. 64 pp. Englisch.

Taschenbuch. Condition: Neu. This item is printed on demand - it takes 3-4 days longer - Neuware -Over the last many years, several agencies and volunteer based organisations have been recruiting and deploying international volunteers to Ethiopia. Their aim is to support the development process in the country by transferring skills and building local capacities. However, little academic literature exists as to whether this approach to development results in sustainable capacities in host organisations. To what extent are the changes brought about by the volunteers sustained when they leave Is the traditional approach of sharing skills to counterpart staff adequate This book examines these and other questions of sustainability in development through international volunteers. The analysis of challenges and strategies, and the recommendations will be of interest to volunteers, managers, and organisations involved in capacity development. 64 pp. Englisch.

Taschenbuch. Condition: Neu. This item is printed on demand - it takes 3-4 days longer - Neuware -The District Focus for Rural Development (DFRD) Policy in Kenya: An evaluative case study of the Mosocho Water Project in Kisii District is an exciting book which brillintially argues that development programmes that regard people as mere recipients, as opposed to actual creators of change usually fail. This book will be useful for students pursuing degree programmes in community development, sociology or development studies. Additionally, this book is essential reading for Non-governmental organization and ordinary citizens who will find it useful in enabling them improve their contribution to an inclusive system of citizen participation. 88 pp. Englisch.

Taschenbuch. Condition: Neu. This item is printed on demand - it takes 3-4 days longer - Neuware -A new topology has emerged out of the research to provide four quadrant operation of a high frequency dc-dc converter having one supply source and easy gate pulse control. This new topology has been developed out of switching dc-dc converters with voltage lift circuits; its operational range is wide at high conversion efficiency, whereas, the present four quadrant switching dc-dc converters conversion efficiency decreases around the operation of a particular duty cycle. The result is a single source topology switched by conventional ON/OFF duty cycle control as used in other high power chopper circuits. The author investigated and suggested that combined circuit of four quadrant converter is possible. But compact and fully FOUR QUADRANT SWITCH MODE DC-DC CONVERTER is still unavailable. This work is a continuation of previous research to develop a NEW FOUR QUADRANT SWITCH MODE DC-DC CONVERTER with improved performance. 84 pp. Englisch.

Taschenbuch. Condition: Neu. This item is printed on demand - it takes 3-4 days longer - Neuware -Poverty is a worldwide concern. Its importance is reflected by having the millennium development goal # one dedicated to eradicating poverty and extreme hunger. Literature puts poverty as a close relative of hunger, a reason why poverty is measured in terms of consumption by considering those that consume less than $1 per day to be below poverty line. Again, World Bank promoted Poverty Reduction Strategy Papers (PRSPS) in most developing countries. This is where Uganda's popularity as the best performer of reforms draws its roots. The reforms in Uganda took the form of Poverty Eradication Action Plan (PEAP). For instance, farmer institutions came on board to ensure increased participation of the poor in these reforms. It is argued in this paper that local institutions such as Farmer's Fora are not effectively empowering the poor to participate and benefit from the market economy because of asymmetrical power relations. Literature review in this paper has highlighted elite capture in sustaining the institutional status quo. Multi-stakeholder processes under 'a honest facilitator' are suggested as a means of fostering meaningful participation of the poor. 100 pp. Englisch.

Taschenbuch. Condition: Neu. This item is printed on demand - it takes 3-4 days longer - Neuware -India will account for 20 per cent of the world's global workforce in 2020s. The average age of Indian workforce will be 29 years as compared to 37 for the US and China and 45 years for Europe. A need for skill development and skill up gradation among the labour force as a result of challenges that globalization and changing job patterns posed came in the form of increased emphasis on understandings to be developed with respect to 1. Which skills are to be developed 2. What are the strategies adopted of skill development of rural populace 3. Has the supply driven strategies been able to cater to market demands 4. What is the quantum and quality difference in the two As the emphasis concurrently is on identification of right skills and developing of the same as a bottom-up approach in order to have 500 million skill manpower in the country by 2022 (that is end of 13th five year plan) the paper is an attempt to making a critical appraisal of demand supply realities in a backward district of a backward State in India. 88 pp. Englisch.

Taschenbuch. Condition: Neu. This item is printed on demand - it takes 3-4 days longer - Neuware -In 1997 the word s governments adopted the Kyoto Protocol to the UN Framework Convention on Climate Change. As an advanced step in addressing one of the most urgent environmental problems, it incorporates three innovating flexible mechanisms, including the clean development mechanism (CDM), designed for stimulating transfer of technologies into developing countries for supporting them to tackle climate change issues without compromising attainment of sustainable development objectives. With the end of the first commitment period of the Protocol fast approaching and in view of current negotiations on the second round of commitments, this book provides an analysis of evolution of the CDM framework, with its strengths and restrictions, and trends within the world s carbon market infrastructure. The main message is that the CDM seems to accomplish the goals set for it under the Kyoto though with a number of limitations, which need to be addressed if the CDM is to remain playing a role as a market tool within the global warming policy structure. Moreover, for it to develop further, a certainty on post commitment international climate change policy architecture is of great importance. 60 pp. Englisch.

Taschenbuch. Condition: Neu. This item is printed on demand - it takes 3-4 days longer - Neuware -The Roles of women in family businesses and the challenges and opportunities they face in relations to these roles in the family businesses have been explored in this research. Although women are accepted very important players, yet the roles of women are not frequently well-defined. The thesis explores roles of women who play an important role in family firms and challenges and opportunities they have within the Family Businesses in Pakistan and Bangladesh. The purpose of this research is to explore what roles women in family business in Bangladesh and Pakistan have, and challenges and the opportunities they face in relation to these roles. A qualitative approach was used to accomplish the purpose of this thesis. E-mail interview questionnaires from the participants were filled to gather information regarding the roles they play in the family business and the challenges and opportunities they have in the family business. Gender and the succession issue have a central role to play in the women participation in the family business. These factors along with invisibility issue are viewed as main challenges faced by women in the family businesses. 108 pp. Englisch.

Taschenbuch. Condition: Neu. This item is printed on demand - it takes 3-4 days longer - Neuware -In the last two decades nearly 1,83,000 landless labourers, marginal and small farmers have committed suicides due to indebtedness in India. The most concerning fact is that cases of farmer suicides due to indebtedness were reported from states like Maharashtra, Andhra Pradesh, Karnataka, Kerala and Punjab which were considered to be agriculture prosperous states. The credit acquired for healthcare facilities was identified as one of the major component of indebtedness among marginal and small farmers in recent studies. Although health have been subject of the state since independence and the states were required to play a leading role in determining priorities and financing for health services to its people. But medical facilities through government health services in rural areas are inadequate, non qualitative and not available at times. The ineffectiveness of the government healthcare sector is gradually driving poor people to seek help of the private sector for minimal healthcare facilities,and th subsequent financial burden of private healthcare services is responsible for more credit acquisition by these underprivileged sections of the society. 88 pp. Englisch.