bluuebunny/crossref_metadata_2025 huggingface dataset:
Metolazone compound as corrosion inhibitor for API 5L X-52 steel in hydrochloric acid solution
Authors: E. Abeng F. , E. Ikpi M. , C. Anadebe V. , Emori W.
Published: October 2020

The aim of this research is to evaluate the inhibitive effect of metolazone on API 5L X-52 steel in 2 M HCl solution using electrochemical impedance spectroscopy (EIS), potentiodynamic polarization techniques within a temperature range of 303 to 323 K. Scanning electron microscopy (SEM) was also employed to study the morphology of the corroded coupons in 2 M HCl solution and in the presence of the inhibitor. The efficiency of the inhibition depends on the concentration of metolazone and reaction system temperature. The maximum inhibition efficiency values were 92.7 and 90.7%, respectively, for both EIS and polarization techniques at the temperature of 303 K. The electrochemical impedance spectra (EIS) studies reveal that the process of inhibition is through charge transfer. Potentiodynamic polarization (PDP) studies showed that metolazone is mixed-type inhibitor.  The metolazone adsorption characteristics on API 5L X-52 steel surface was found to be spontaneous and obeyed Langmuir adsorption isotherm and the mechanism of adsorption suggest chemisorptions. The inhibition efficiency of metolazone drug obtained by electrochemical methods was in good relationship with each other.

                   

KEY WORDS: Metolazone drug, API 5L X-52 Steel, SEM, Electrochemical, Corrosion inhibition

 

Bull. Chem. Soc. Ethiop. 2020, 34(2), 407-418

DOI: https://dx.doi.org/10.4314/bcse.v34i2.16
Cellulose acetate-Sn(IV) molybdophosphate: A biopolymer supported composite Exchanger for the removal of selected heavy metal ions
Authors: M. Taddesse A. , T. Ketema T. , Teju E.
Published: October 2020

Cellulose acetate-tin(IV) molybdophosphate (CATMP) composite exchanger was prepared by mixing biopolymer celluloseacetate with its inorganic counterpart tin(IV) molybdophosphate (TMP) using sol‑gel method. The physical characterization of the as synthesized exchanger was carried out by FTIR, XRD, BET, TGA-DTG and SEM-EDX techniques. Chemical properties such as ion exchange capacity, chemical stability, pH and distribution behavior were carried out. The average IEC of the composite material, as determined by batch equilibrium, was found to be 2.43 meq/g for Na+ ion; higher than its inorganic counterpart, i.e. 1.41 meq/g. This exchanger was also found to be stable in water, acids and organic solvents, but unstable in basic medium. The distribution study (Kd) of the exchanger in different solvent systems showed promising separation potential of the exchanger towards metal ions of analytical interest from a given mixture of toxic heavy metal ions. The sorption studies revealed that the material was selective for Cr(III) and Cd(II) ions and moderately selective for Co(II) ion in solvents employed in this work. Its selectivity was examined by achieving some important binary separations of metal cations on its column indicating its promising application in environmental pollution abatement.

                   

KEY WORDS: Cation exchanger, Biopolymer, Organic-inorganic hybrid, Sol–gel method, Binary distribution

 

Bull. Chem. Soc. Ethiop. 2020, 34(2), 259-276

DOI: https://dx.doi.org/10.4314/bcse.v34i2.5
Leveraging integrated spatial planning for sustainable regulation of coastal tourism activities in Malindi town, Kenya
Authors: Olale Philip , Odote Collins , Kibugi Robert
Published: October 2020

Unprecedented demand for both land and ocean space within the coastal zone to support tourism has continued to negatively impact the coastal marine environment leading to degradation. Poorly planned and regulated tourism activities on land and sea have led to degradation of environmentally sensitive marine areas, encroachment on public beaches, erosion of the shoreline and blockage of public access points to the beaches. These impacts transcend the land and ocean continuum necessitating the need for regulation. Spatial planning is one of the key tools that provides a pre-emptive strategic framework for regulating tourism uses so as to prevent harmful development and mitigate the impact of potentially polluting activities. However, spatial planning as applied in Kenya has focused on the regulation of physical developments on land such as the construction of hotels but not on the related tourism activities that emanate from such developments. In this case, activities that tourists engage in outside of the physical hotel structure such as swimming, leisure walks, sport fishing, souvenir collection, and snorkeling are not the subject of spatial planning leading to unsustainable use within the coastal zone. This study makes a case for adopting an integrated spatial planning approach as a lever for regulating tourism activities within this expanded lens, beyond just the buildings and activities that take place within the hotel establishments. The spatial planning approach would include a holistic regulation of coastal tourism activities within both terrestrial and marine spaces in order to attain sustainable management of the marine ecosystem.
Bens e sensibilidades:
Authors: Rocha Everardo , Aucar Bruna
Published: October 2020

Este trabalho discute a narrativa publicitária como um importante operador classificatório da cultura moderno-contemporânea. O exercício da classificação é percebido como uma prática central na definição da organização de diversas sociedades. A vocação classificatória da publicidade vai promover vínculos de sentidos entre sujeitos e bens de consumo, forjando identidades desarticuladas da tradição e estabelecendo novos parâmetros para o trânsito social. As mensagens midiáticas ratificam os anúncios e fazem do consumo um fenômeno que, além de definir os significados dos bens, elabora nossas identidades sociais e experiências sensíveis.
Stimmungen tangíveis
Authors: Lanzoni Pablo Alberto
Published: October 2020

Este artigo tem como objetivo fornecer um panorama dos estudos dedicados às atmosferas no debate cinematográfico, a partir de trabalhos de um conjunto de autores. Neste horizonte, reconhece-se a importância das pesquisas de Hans Ulrich Gumbrecht frente ao Stimmung, palavra cuja tradução pode ser aproximada a clima, atmosfera e ambiência e que permite observar o continuum existente entre o corpo das obras analisadas e os afetos do espectador.
Editorial
Authors: Gomberg Felipe
Published: October 2020

A discussão sobre o fenômeno da midiatização atravessa os diversos campos da comunicação social, e é o ponto de partida deste número 35 da Alceu.
Aplicação do sistema digital em emissoras regionais brasileiras
Authors: Rodrigues Bazi Rogério Eduardo , Barros Isabel
Published: October 2020

Depois de quase uma década das diretrizes estabelecidas sobre o sistema digital de TV no Brasil é importante esclarecer como as emissoras se adaptaram, em especial as regionais, uma vez que são elas que possuem maior proximidade com o público local e, ao mesmo tempo, por motivos comerciais, podem ter mais dificuldades para implementar a digitalização total do sistema. Portanto, ao estabelecer tal apontamento o presente artigo contribui com o desenvolvimento e os estudos do sistema digital adquirido pelas emissoras regionais localizadas na região de Campinas, São Paulo, Brasil. Compreende-se que o sistema digital brasileiro teve um grande planejamento técnico, subdividido em várias categorias, mas paralisou-se ao ser posto em prática nas emissoras.
A imagem fílmica
Authors: Alves dos Santos Geraldine , Assmann Saraiva Juracy Ignez , Arajuiara Vetter Cardoso Hebe
Published: October 2020

O presente artigo aborda a tensão entre ética e estética, a partir de cenas do documentário Edifício Master (2002), do diretor Eduardo Coutinho. As imagens são analisadas com base na metodologia sugerida por Diana Rose (2011), e possibilitam a articulação entre os conceitos abordados, no intuito de olhar a experiência artística, para além da obra de arte em si.
La arquitectura del jerez en la segunda mitad del siglo XX
Authors: Aladro-Prieto José-Manuel
Published: October 2020

La RAE define crisis como un “cambio profundo y de consecuencias importantes en un proceso o una situación”. Entre 1960 y 1980 el Marco del jerez viviría un periodo de extraordinario auge constructivo; correlato directo de la expansión comercial que vive el sector. En este contexto sobresalen un conjunto de edificios, no mayoritario, que abordan la necesaria renovación de la arquitectura bodeguera desde presupuestos arquitectónicos nítidamente contemporáneos. Esta investigación aborda el análisis de estas edificaciones entendidas como producto de la singular convergencia de dos situaciones críticas: el “cambio profundo” que va a experimentar el Marco del jerez en todas sus facetas, sociales y productivas; y la renovación cultural que representa para la Arquitectura la denominada Tercera Generación. De la intersección de ambas surgirían las “fábricas del jerez”, respuesta construida al esfuerzo por “industrializar la producción” del sector económico del jerez.
Africa of the beginning of the 20th century in the notes and epistolary of the German physician Ludwig Kühlz
Authors: Kalistratov Andrey
Published: October 2020

The article analyzes the notes and letters of the doctor of medicine Ludwig Külz, who from 1902 to 1913 worked as a doctor in the West African German colonies of Togoland and Cameroon. The methodical and methodological bases of the work are theories and research tools of relatively new disciplines of intelligentsia studies and imagology. L. Kühlz is considered by the author as a typical representative of the autonomous social and intellectual colonial community, and the images formed around him about Africa and its inhabitants as a result that reflects the complex processes of modernization of the German Second empire and personal education, which were significantly influenced by education and medical practice the activities of the author, the source studied. The article concludes that the views of L. Kühlz fit into the colonial discourse traditional for his time. The readiness of this doctor of medicine to endure the hardships of African service in the name of the German Empire, to bear the burden of culture of the white man through the treatment of the natives and their enlightenment, was combined with paternalism towards local residents and a sense of superiority over them, in which grains of racism were sometimes seen.
Archbishop Ambrose (Shchurov) in the memoirs of representatives of the orthodox intelligentsia of Ivanovo region
Authors: Fedotov Alexey
Published: October 2020

The article considers the significance of the personality of Archbishop Ambrose (Shchurov), who managed the diocese of Ivanovo (IvanovoVoznesensk) and Kineshma in 1977—2006 for the formation of the Orthodox intelligentsia in the Ivanovo region in 1990—2006. The memoirs of its representatives are given, reflecting their personal experience of communication with the Arch-pastor. Archbishop Ambrose was for many years a member of the editorial Board of the scientific journal “Intelligentsia and the world”. The article is devoted to the 90th anniversary since the birth of this Hierarch of the Russian Orthodox Church, who made a considerable contribution to building dialogue between the Church and the intelligentsia in the region, and many Church representatives of intelligentsia.
MULTIDIMENSIONALITY OF CONSCIOUSNESS AND THE PROBLEM OF ITS CONCEPTUALIZATION
Authors: Kulikova Olga
Published: October 2020

It is investigated the problem of the construction of the integral concept of the consciousness, whose multidimensionality caused multivariance and, as a result, the fragmentariness of its philosophical interpretations. In this regard recognized heuristic concepts are, developed by representatives of anthropological school. It is substantiated the productivity of the idea of natural uncertainty of man, which allows to represent consciousness as a way of self-building of man.
Seeking and sending signals: Remodelling teaching practice during the Covid-19 crisis
Authors: Littlejohn Allison
Published: October 2020

With the increased use of online teaching during the Covid-19 crisis, technology-mediated interactions have become central to the co-constructive nature of learning in universities. This research questions the efficacy of online teaching as it has been implemented during the crisis by examining critical forms of online interaction. These include the strategies used by academics to identify cues from students to allow them to adapt their teaching and the interactions of academics with students to help learners self-regulate their learning. The findings provide evidence that technology-mediated interactions can help academics develop perceptions of students, but this requires opportunities for spontaneous, free-form interactions online. Academics can signal proactive learning strategies to students to help them self-regulate their learning, though these strategies have to be made visible within the online environment. Academics need guidance in the use of technologies to support these fundamental practices.
LOJİSTİK PERFORMANS ENDEKSİ KAPSAMINDA LOJİSTİK ÜSLERİN TÜRKİYE EKONOMİSİNE ETKİSİ ÜZERİNE BİR İNCELEME
Authors: PINAR Ahmet , DİKEN Ahmet
Published: October 2020

Günümüzde şirketlerin ulusal ve uluslararası ticaretinin büyümesine paralel olarak lojistik işinin artık daha hızlı, daha ekonomik, daha kaliteli ve daha güvenilir biçimde gerçekleştirilmesi beklenmektedir. Bu nedenle “lojistik üs” kavramı son yıllarda en çok araştırılan ve faaliyete geçirilmeye çalışılan organizasyon yapılarından biri olarak görülmektedir. Küresel ticarette büyük pay sahibi olan ülkeler incelendiğinde bu tarz yapıları son derece verimli kullandıkları ve tüm lojistik süreçleri bünyesinde barındıran ve bunu en etkin ve verimli şekilde kullanabilen lojistik temelli ülkeler olarak ön plana çıktıklarını görmek mümkündür. Son yıllarda da Türkiye'nin, lojistik üsler kurarak sektörde gelişmiş ülkelerle rekabet edebilecek hale gelmesi için planlama ve yatırım çalışmalarına başlanmıştır. Bu kapsamda çalışmada, Lojistik Performans Endeksi ile birlikte Türkiye'nin lojistik üslerle ilgili durumu bir kısım ülkelerle karşılaştırmalı olarak incelenmiş ve ülkemizin sektörle ilgili daha iyi duruma gelebilmesi için nelerin yapılması gerektiği makale sınırları içerisinde irdelenmiştir.
Hizmet İnovasyonu, Bilgi Paylaşımı ve İşgören Tatmini Arasındaki İlişki: Bir Çağrı Merkezi Örneği
Authors: NİŞANCI Zehra Nuray , BAKKAL Emine
Published: October 2020

Bu araştırmanın amacı, hizmet inovasyonu, bilgi paylaşımı ve işgören tatmini arasındaki ilişkileri İzmir’de bir çağrı merkezi özelinde ortaya koymaktır. Küreselleşen dünyada sürdürülebilirliği sağlamada örgütlerin/işletmelerin kullandıkları araçlardan biri inovasyondur. Özellikle müşteri ve yenilik odaklı hizmet işletmeleri, sunulan hizmeti nasıl daha fazla iyileştirecekleri ile ilgilendiklerinden, inovatif yaklaşımlara uygun bir platform olarak değerlendirilebilir. Bilgi, inovasyon için bir gereklilik; işgören tatmini, hem bireysel hem de örgütsel performans açısından önemli bir unsurdur. Hizmet inovasyonunda başarı, bilgi paylaşımı ve işgören tatmini ile ilişkilidir. Bu ilişkilerin araştırılmasının, hem örgütler ve yönetim, hem de literatür açısından önemli olduğu düşünülmektedir. Araştırmada veri toplama aracı olarak anket yöntemi kullanılmıştır. Araştırma sonucunda, hizmet inovasyonu ve bilgi paylaşımı ile işgören tatmini arasında pozitif yönlü bir ilişki saptanmıştır. Ayrıca, bilgi paylaşımı ve hizmet inovasyonu arasında da anlamlı ve pozitif yönlü güçlü bir ilişki olduğu anlaşılmıştır. Bilgi paylaşımı ve işgören tatmininin cinsiyete göre anlamlı bir farklılık gösterdiği; erkeklerin kadınlara göre iş tatmini ve bilgi paylaşım düzeyinin daha yüksek olduğu tespit edilmiştir
Analysis and evaluation of health and safety solutions in a construction site
Authors: Abed El Rahim Mohamad Khaled
Published: October 2020

To provide occupational health and safety solutions at the construction site it should know the problems workers may encounter at the site, analysis, and evaluation of these problems.

The possible solutions depend on many cases such as the serious factors affecting the workers which must avoid them, avoid the dangerous areas, analyze the architectural design and the building structure, etc. There are many solutions to determine occupational safety such as the solution to the repeated problems which is applied based on general measures and criteria depending on the risk factor. This paper aims to analyze and assess the risks that construction workers can be exposed to at the construction site and provide appropriate solutions to reduce the incidence of accidents by analyzing some statistics on the number of fatalities and the types of accidents at the construction site.
An Overview of classifications and incidents/accidents in offshore structures: Oil and gas
Authors: Ngenge Jean Pierre Lukongo , Wafi Abdallah M.S.
Published: October 2020

Offshore platforms are considered among the most significant structures in the world that humans have ever built, having to function in a wide range of extremely challenging environments and have a major impact on the economy and industrial progress of countries. It is extremely important to properly plan, design, construct, transport and install such offshore structures. In the absence of commitment to this, the consequences could be severe in both economic and environmental terms. An overview of offshore structures is presented in this paper, and its purpose is to offer a consistent vision for the various types of offshore structures to be used for the extraction of oil and gas. In addition, the paper focuses on the expected accidents that may occur during and after construction. Accidents do not only cover the difficult environment where these structures are to be built, but they also cover the impact of climate change on these structures. The approach considered in this paper involves a systematic literature review that deals with reviewing different studies done on the similar research topic. The results found in this study determined that the type of offshore structure to be built or fixed at a particular location in water, depends mainly on the water depth and also on the past and present environmental records. Nonetheless, the outcomes of this study are still general; thus, further studies have to be completed in order to acquire more advanced knowledge in this particular field.
Automedicación de medicamentos genéricos en usuarios de farmacias en un municipio mexicano
Authors: Almeida Cerino María Jesús , Priego Álvarez Heberto Romeo , Córdova Hernández Juan Antonio , Morales García Manuel Higinio , Sevilla Jerónimo Pablo
Published: October 2020

Introducción: La automedicación es la utilización de medicamentos sin receta por elección propia de las personas, lo que puede condicionar riesgos a la salud y generar potencial resistencia antimicrobiana. Objetivo: Identificar el nivel de conocimiento básico y las características de la automedicación en consumidores de medicamentos genéricos en farmacias de un municipio mexicano. Métodos: Se realizó un estudio exploratorio descriptivo y transversal en la población urbana residente en el Municipio de Jalpa de Méndez (87,249 habitantes) Tabasco. La muestra probabilística aleatoria simple (n=383) recolectó información de usuarios compradores de medicamentos genéricos en 7 de las 10 farmacias existentes en la cabecera municipal. Resultados: El perfil de los consumidores de medicamentos genéricos corresponde mayormente a mujeres (53%), entre 18 y 33 años de edad (53.3%), con nivel de escolaridad alta (preparatoria 34% y profesionales 42%), casadas (45%), ocupadas laboralmente (52%) y autodependientes (62%). El nivel de conocimiento predominante fue el medio. Los medicamentos mayormente comprados fueron antiinflamatorios no esteroideos comúnmente denominados AINES (46.3%). La automedicación fue abiertamente reconocida por el 56.60% de los encuestados. Conclusiones: La alta escolaridad se relaciona a la práctica de automedicación en la población estudiada. El patrón de automedicación detectado se caracteriza por la compra sin receta médica en el caso de patologías leves, principalmente debido a la falta de tiempo para acudir al médico y por los bajos costos de las especialidades farmacéuticas genéricas.
Acompañamiento pedagógico en la formación de los docentes de la Institución Educativa República de Bolivia, Perú
Authors: VALENCIA ROMERO ANA MARÍA , LEDESMA CUADROS MILDRED JÉNICA , GUEVARA GÓMEZ HILDA ELIZABETH
Published: October 2020

La presente investigación tuvo como objetivo general determinar la incidencia del acompañamiento pedagógico en la formación de los docentes de la institución educativa República de Bolivia del Perú. La investigación tuvo enfoque cuantitativo, tipo descriptivo, diseño no experimental, nivel correlacional causal, de corte transversal. La población estuvo representada por docentes de la Institución Educativa República de Bolivia de Lima - Perú; la muestra estuvo conformada por 65 docentes, siendo el muestreo no probabilístico intencional, habiéndose incluido solamente docentes nombrados y se excluyeron docentes de otros niveles y contratados de la institución; la técnica utilizada fue la encuesta y los instrumentos utilizados para cada variable fueron cuestionarios. Los resultados indicaron que el acompañamiento pedagógico incide significativamente en la formación de los docentes de la Institución Educativa República de Bolivia de Lima - Perú; como también quedó demostrado que incide significativamente en las políticas de perfeccionamiento, prácticas y experiencias concretas de formación desarrolladas, producción académica.
Acute zwelling van de tong: een bijzondere casus
Authors: Parmentier G. , Vrielinck L. , Van Cauter S. , Grieten M. , Schepers S.
Published: October 2020

Acute zwelling van de tong is een atypisch symptoom dat zelden persisteert na initiële behandeling. Opmerkelijk in de casus is de combinatie van een unilaterale zwelling met ipsilaterale parese van de nervus hypoglossus. Gericht onderzoek kon tot een verrassende diagnose leiden.
A kezességi szerződés szabályozása a román Polgári törvénykönyv rendszerében
Authors: Veress Emőd
Published: October 2020

The author of the following study presents the institution of surety as it is regulated in Romanian civil law. The notion of surety (in the sense of the person offering the guarantee) is presented, as well as the legal nature of the surety contract, and its defining characteristic of an accessory guarantee as well as the conclusion of the contract and the formal and material requirements for its validity. In the following, the author presents the various types of surety regulated in Romanian civil law. Regarding the effects of the surety contract the study presents the legal consequences specifically regulated in Romania, which arise when the debtor fails to respect his obligations. In the final part of the study, the reasons for the cessation of the effects of the surety contract, are presented, with special emphasis on the death of the surety (natural person), which, contrary to the apparent meaning of the legal text, does not result in the cancellation of any debt owed by the deceased surety in virtue of the surety contract. This debt shall remain due as part of the surety’s estate.
Diffraction imaging for basement fault-fracture prediction: Application to an oil field in Cuu Long basin
Authors: Quang Minh Ta , Danh Lam Nguyen , Hung Cuong Duong , Van Tuyen Pham , Thi Lua Mai , The Hoang Ha Pham
Published: October 2020

Improvement to the image of fractured granite basements is among the most sought-after goals for processing seismic data in Cuu Long basin, the most proliferous petroleum basin. Unlike a clear layering structure of the sediment, fuzzy images of the granite basement are often the source of confusion for interpreters to identify which structures are presented inside it. In such a low signal to noise ration (SNR) environment, extracting geological information such as fault systems and fracture becomes challenging. In this study, diffraction imaging is employed in an effort to identify and enhance the fault system inside the basement. The comparison of the study result with various standard post-stack attribute approaches shows the effectiveness of the diffraction imaging method.
Influence of Procurement Specification Development on Performance of The Energy Sector in Kenya
Authors: Mwangi Monicah Wanjiku , Moronge Dr. Makori
Published: October 2020

Purpose: The purpose of the study was to assess the influence of procurement specifications development on performance of the energy sector in Kenya with an aim of making recommendations on proper use of procurement specification development practices among energy sector in Kenya.Methodology: This research study adopted a descriptive research design approach. The researcher preferred this method because it allows an in-depth study of the subject. The target population was procurement officers in the energy sector in Kenya. The study employed stratified random sampling technique in coming up with a sample size of 154 respondents from a total of 253 target population in the energy sector in Kenya.  The study combined two methods in its data collection that is, questionnaires and key informant interviews. After data collection, quantitative data was coded using Statistical Package for Social Science (SPSS) version 20. Data was analyzed through descriptive statistical methods such as means, standard deviation, frequencies and percentage. Inferential analyses were used in relation to correlation analysis and regression analysis to test the relationship between the four explanatory variables and the explained variable.Results and conclusion: The independent variables reported R value of 0.796 indicating that there was perfect relationship between dependent variable and independent variables. R-Square is a commonly used statistic to evaluate model fit. R2 is 1 minus the ratio of residual variability. The coefficient of determination also called the R2 was 0.634. R2 value of 0.634 means that 63.4% of the corresponding variation in performance of the energy sector in procurement specification development in the energy sector in Kenya can be explained or predicted by (planning and analysis, stakeholder involvement, vetting and approvals, revision and storage) which indicated that the model fitted the study data. The Findings of the Study Indicated That Planning and Analysis, Stakeholder Involvement, Vetting and Approvals and Revision and Storage Have A Positive Relationship with Performance of The Energy Sector.Unique contribution to theory, policy and practice: The study recommended that companies in the energy sector should embrace drivers of procurement specification development and further researches should to be carried out in other institutions to find out if the same results can be obtained.
Effect of Logistics Management Practices on Supply Chain Performance of Manufacturing Firms in Kenya
Authors: Muema Mercy Mwende , Achuora Dr. John
Published: October 2020

Purpose: The aim of this study was to analyze the impact of logistics management on success of supply chain among Kenyan manufacturing companies.Methodology: A descriptive research design was adopted. The objective populace of the investigation was all the 708 assembling firms in Kenya authorized under Kenya Association of Manufacturers the year 2017. An equation was utilized to choose 96 firms out of the complete 708 firms. The head of acquirement from each firm was focused as the unit of perception. Quantitative essential information was gathered by the examination. The investigation utilized both enlightening and inferential measurements for examination. A relapse model was utilized to set up the connection between the factors. SPSS adaptation 21 was utilized for information examination. Information discoveries was exhibited through tables and figures.Results and conclusion: The study found that warehousing management positively and significantly affects supply chain performance of manufacturing firms in Kenya. The results further showed that inventory management practices positively affect the supply chain performance of manufacturing firms. Consequently, order processing management was found to positively affects the supply chain performance of manufacturing firms in Kenya. The study finally established that transportation management positively affects the supply chain performance of manufacturing firms in Kenya.Unique contribution to theory, policy and practice: The study prescribes that the administration of assembling firms should consolidate the practices into their framework so as to improve their presentation and competitiveness. Strategic administrators of different assembling firms should lead every one of these pieces of training to guarantee that there is slicing of expenses through co-ordinations rehearses. The examination suggests for the upgrade stock control and the workforce needs outer direction concerning stock control. There is requirement for more opportunity to be taken in the procedures inside the distribution center. The association ought to have satisfactory stock control measures set up. The investigation additionally prescribes that it is important to designate stockroom assets proficiently and successfully to upgrade the efficiency and decrease the activity expenses of the distribution center. All assembling organizations and different associations ought to be encouraged to grasp the idea with the goal that they can probably receive the rewards of embracing these practices.
Job Involvement and Job Satisfaction of Bank Officers: Role of Type of Organization and Gender
Authors: Sharma Anita
Published: October 2020

The main objective of the present study was to examine and compare the level of job involvement and job satisfaction of public and private bank officers. A 2X2 Factorial design was used to study the role of organization and gender on job involvement and job satisfaction The sample of the study comprised of forty bank officers who were divided into two groups of organization i.e. private banks (n=20) and government banks (n=20), these subjects were further divided into two sub-groups based on genders, males (n-10) and females (n=10) included in equal number. Results revealed significant differences between public and private bank officers and males and females and were in line with all the hypotheses on all the variables. The main findings were: (1) the public and private sector bank officers differed significantly on the variable of job involvement as the mean value of private sector bank officers was significantly higher as compared to public sector bank officers. (2) There was a significant difference for gender on the variable of job involvement. The female officers reported higher level of job involvement as compared to their counterparts viz. males of both the sectors irrespective of their organizations. (3) There was a significant difference for groups on the variable of job satisfaction. The job satisfaction of private sector bank officers was significantly higher as compared to public sector bank officers. (4) There was a significant difference for gender on the variable of job satisfaction. The female officers of both the sectors reported significantly higher level of job satisfaction to that of males.
Challenges in Managing the Blood Supply Chain, from Donor to Patient together with the Hospital
Authors: Mittal Prabhat
Published: October 2020

This paper aims at identifying challenges in blood supply chain management and mentioning management strategies in improving the blood supply services (BSS), starting with blood donations and ending with transfusion of needed blood components to patients. Management strategies like optimal scheduling, a web based information system and a short-term forecasting mechanism for inventory check are required to focus on tackling blood donors with. In the present study, We used past literature in identifying the research questions and challenges in blood supply chain from donors to patients. In general focusing on blood supply, a general management framework is prepared to efficiently manage the blood supply chain.
Global Financial Crisis and Banking Sector Efficiency: The Indian Perspective
Authors:   Department of Management, Institute of Management Studies (IMS), Ghaziabad, Garg Seema , Dhusia Devendra Kumar ,   Department of Commerce and Business Studies, Jamia Millia Islamia, New Delhi
Published: October 2020

Banks play a crucial role in developing and least developed economies by facilitating in trade finance. Banks established an important linkage in international trade by guaranteeing international payments and thereby reducing the risk of trade transactions. The Banks in India has witnessed a significant growth, specialization and diversification since the initiation of financial sector reforms in 1991and further slowdown in the economy as a result of global financial crisis in 2008-2009. This study examines the performance of Indian banks using data envelopment analysis. Though, there are large number of literature have been published on banking efficiency, This is an attempt to investigate the impact of global financial crisis on performance of Indian banking sector. The sole objective of this study is to exhibit, utilizing empirical data, the quantum to which the global financial crisis had an impact on the performance of the Indian banking industry. This study gives a comparative empirical analysis of the technical efficiency of Indian commercial banks during pre and post crisis period covering 2005-2012 using non parametric technique i.e. Data Envelopment Analysis (DEA). This period is consisting of pre and post global crisis period which is characterized by far reaching experience of crisis period (2008-2009) and its impact on the efficiency of the Indian banking sector. Overall, the results reveal that the effect of international financial crisis on the Indian banks has not been significant. Instead, the analysis reveals there is a statistically insignificant improvement in the efficiency of Indian banks’ following international financial crisis. Furthermore, the paper shows that the commercial banks have a high degree of resilience and stability.
The Role of Forensic Accounting in Fraud Investigations: A Survey Based Research from Kingdom of Bahrain
Authors: Musalam Lulwa Isa AI , Kukreja Gagan
Published: October 2020

Forensic accounting is the practice of utilizing accounting, auditing and investigative skills to assist in legal matters. The increase in number of frauds and fraudulent activities around the world has emphasized the need for forensic accountants. This research aims at define forensic accounting and differentiates between forensic accounting and traditional accounting and auditing. The study then explores the role of forensic accountants in fraud investigation and the knowledge and skills forensic accountants are expected to possess. Finally, the study will explain the role of forensic accounting in fraud investigation in view of accounting professionals, financial analysts and auditors in Bahrain. The result showed that Forensic Accountant is important in fraud investigation and curb and resolve economic and financial crimes in Bahrain economy. We recommend among others that the government of Bahrain should enact an Act that will make forensic accounting a practice in Bahrain so that economic and financial crimes can become history.
An account of growth in micro and small enterprises owned and managed by women in India
Authors: Khuntia Nibedita
Published: October 2020

The role of women in economic development of a country is well known. But when it comes to economic development of women in a country, particularly India, then the situation becomes grave and serious as women lag far behind men in achieving better standard of living. However, things are changing now as can be seen in the development of entrepreneurship among women in India. With the onset of the new millennium, participation of women as workers, owners and managers respectively in the micro and small enterprise sector has been increasing. This paper examines the growth of women run enterprises as well as employment of women in the small industry sector of India.
Warding off the Ponzi Trap: Eschewing the Quick Buck Promise that can Dupe You
Authors: Gupta Saloni
Published: October 2020

A Ponzi scheme is an investment fraud that involves illegal, unregistered pooling of investment. Ponzi schemes are named after Charles Ponzi, an Italian who duped thousands of US investors in 1920s by promising to double their money in 90 days. The Ponzi operators entice investors by offering unusually high returns in a very short time or/& guaranteed returns consistently over a long period of time. Understanding how scam artists operate a Ponzi and ticking some basic check-boxes can help you to side-step the Ponzi trap, protect your hard money and reach your financial goals.
A Study of HR Audit Evaluation on Performance: Perceptions of Bahrain’s Wholesale Bankers
Authors: Bader Eman Ahmed , Kukreja Gagan
Published: October 2020

Human Resources Audit measures human resource outputs and effectiveness under the given circumstances and the degree of utilization of human resource outputs. A human resources audit can be an effective first step towards building better human resources practices for an organization. This research study analyzes the extent of HR audit conducted by wholesale banks in Bahrain. The aim of the study is to assess the performance of the Wholesale banks Human Resource Department’s HR audit process in terms of management, hiring, employee relations & benefits, and employee separation strategies and policies. The research also aims towards identifying the gaps, lapses, irregularities, short-comings, in the implementation of the Policies, procedures, practices, directives, of the Human Resource Department and to suggest remedial actions. The study aimed towards suggesting measures and corrective steps to rectify the mistakes, shortcomings if any, for future guidance, and advise for effective performance of the work of the Human Resource Department.
Economics of Entrepreneurship and the Underprivileged Class-A Case Study of Odisha
Authors: Panda Shiba C. , Khuntia Janmejoy
Published: October 2020

The present study makes an attempt to analyze the performance in terms of revenue generation, employment and utilization of assets owned by the entrepreneurs belonging to the underprivileged class so as to examine whether entrepreneurship as a preferred occupational choice can be seen as an alternative to seeking wage employment for this socially backward class. In a study of 370 Micro Enterprises owned by entrepreneurs belonging to the underprivileged class viz, SCs, STs, OBCs and Muslims in Odisha, it was observed that underprivileged class entrepreneurs despite not having any known entrepreneurial history, in terms of entrepreneurial skill and acumen they are not lagged behind.
Sustainable Development: Evolution and Challenges Ahead
Authors: Sood Basu , Sooden Meenakshi
Published: October 2020

The concept of Sustainable Development is inherent to the civilizations world over. The explicit use of the term in the literature of the development economics is only a recent phenomenon. The concept of sustainable development started emerging by relating environmental concerns to the economic development during the initial years of its evolution. Gradually, more and more spheres of human life started finding mention while discussing the concept. Today, the concept has taken a form where it encompasses economic, social, environmental, political and cultural aspects of life into its ambit. In fact, there is hardly any aspect of the life that cannot find a place while discussing the concept.  It has taken about four decades for the world Governments and the United Nations to come out with a standard set of Sustainable Development Goals which the nations across the globe are required to achieve in order to put the world economy on the path of sustainable development. There still remain many challenges in prescribing and following a standard recipe for achieving Sustainable Development Goals world over. A large number of parameters related to sustainable development are not possible to be standardized in the wake of prevalence of great diversity in the socio-economic, political and environmental conditions existing in different regions of the world. There are strong challenges for national and subnational Governments in developing a measurement framework for monitoring the achievement of Sustainable Development Goals.
Impact of Sibling on Children’s Influence in Family Purchase Decisions
Authors: Harikishni Harikishni
Published: October 2020

Present paper aims to focus on impact of sibling(s) on the influence exerted by children in family purchase decisions in India, a country with distinct cultural characteristics. This area has received limited attention from consumer behaviour researchers from a marketing perspective. This research seeks to fill that gap. This study provides empirical evidence based on primary data, obtained from children in the age group of 13-18 years, studying in various schools in Delhi, India.  Mixed-factorial repeated measures ANOVA was applied to ascertain the statistical significance of differences in the influence exerted by single children and children who had siblings. Contrary to previous findings, we find that children’s influence across decision making stages is not affected by the presence/absence of child’s sibling(s). We conclude with a discussion of the findings and suggestions for further research.
A Study of Marketing Strategies of Pharmaceutical Industry in India
Authors: Siddiqui Tahzeebul Hasan , Yadav Rakesh Kumar
Published: October 2020

Indian pharmaceutical industry is growing with leaps and bound. The growth in Indian pharmaceutical companies is not only in terms of market capitalization but its affordability and availability is also appreciable. Modern day’s pharmaceutical businesses are very complex. Earlier the businesses were using easy marketing tactics to meet the needs of market. Medical products could easily build their brand status. Building brand trust, attracting purchase, creating brand affect and brand loyalty was easier. Marketing and branding revolve around media, message repetitions, recall value and creativity. 

In present study the Indian pharmaceuticals companies’ branding techniques have been studied. It is never possible to observe the impact in general and about all the branding techniques used by companies. The study is based on a survey of 500 respondents. We have taken four hypotheses related to the issue. For the testing of hypothesis correlation (r) and multiple correlation coefficient(R) is calculated. Further we have mentioned the other findings that we came across while study that can contribute to the marketing of pharmaceutical products.
Coleoptera (Insecta) from Ashgabat City and Köýtendag Nature Reserve, with nine first records for Turkmenistan
Authors: Guéorguiev Borislav , Merkl Ottó , Schülke Michael , Fery Hans , Szénási Valentin , Král David , Kejval Zbyněk , Németh Tamás , Szalóki Dezső
Published: October 2020

A list of 60 species group taxa of 15 families of the order Coleoptera collected at Ashgabat City and in Lebap Province (Turkmenistan) is presented. Nine species are reported for the first time for the country: Bembidion aeneum Germar, 1823, Chlaenius extensus Mannerheim, 1825, Gyrinus distinctus Aubé, 1838, Bisnius piochardi (Fauvel, 1875), Gabrius hissaricus Schillhammer, 2003, Quedius novus Eppelsheim, 1892, Thinodromus behnei Gildenkov, 2000, Trichophya pilicornis (Gyllenhal, 1810) and Galeruca jucunda (Faldermann, 1836).
Types of Balkan butterflies in the collection of Muséum national d’Histoire naturelle, Paris (Lepidoptera: Papilionoidea)
Authors: Abadjiev Stanislav
Published: October 2020

The list comprises type material of butterflies from the Balkan Peninsula kept at Laboratoire d’Entomologie, Muséum national d’Histoire naturelle, Paris. The collection contains types of 26 nominal species group taxa, described primarily by Hans Fruhstorfer, but also by Hans Rebel, Felix Bryk, Curt Eisner, Georges Bernardi. Six taxa belong to the family Papilionidae, one to Pieridae, and 19 to Nymphalidae. For the stability of nomenclature, lectotype has been designated for Euphydryas maturna idunides (Fruhstorfer, 1917).
Eupithecia gratiosata Herrich-Schäffer, 1861 and Metachrostis dardouini (Boisduval, 1840) new for the Republic of Macedonia
Authors: Beshkov Stoyan , Micevski Nikola
Published: October 2020

Eupithecia gratiosata Herrich-Schäffer, 1861 and Metachrostis dardouini (Boisduval, 1840) are reported here as new for the Republic of Macedonia, collected at light from the Suva Planina Mountain, Kozjak. Some other syntopic and synchronic species are also reported here.
A new locality of the rare snail Plectostoma tonkinianum (Dautzenberg & Fisher, 1905) (Gastropoda: Caenogastropoda: Diplommatidae) in Southern Vietnam
Authors: Dedov Ivaylo , Quang Vu Manh , Hai Tran Nam
Published: October 2020

We confirm the occurrence of the rare species Plectostoma tonkinianum (Dautzenberg & Fisher, 1905) in Vietnam with a new georeferenced locality.
Late Pleistocene and Earliest Holocene avifauna from the Loutra Almopias Cave (Macedonia, Greece)
Authors: Boev Zlatozar , Tsoukala Evangelia
Published: October 2020

The bird fauna of the Loutra Almopias Cave comprised eight orders, 22 families, 41 genera and at least 47 species (68 different taxa) established based on 551 avian bone finds. The Loutra Almopias Cave is a new (26th) Pleistocene avian locality in Greece. About 92.5% of the material was dated to the Earliest Holocene (11.230 ± 110 y. BP), coming from the upper chamber of the cave, whereas an older assemblage was dated to the Late Pleistocene (37,880 y. ± 370/360 BP), coming from the floor chambers of the cave. Here is provided the first fossil record of 13 species in Greece (Buteo lagopus, Francolinus francolinus, Lagopus lagopus, Bonasa bonasia, Dryocopus martius, Lulula arborea, Bombicylla garrulus, Cinclus cinclus, Sylvia borin, Carduelis carduelis, Loxia curvirostra, Plectrophenax nivalis, and Emberiza cirlus). Three genera (Francolinus, Anthus and Riparia/Ptyonoprogne) were established for the first time in Pleistocene deposits in the country. The record of Fr. francolinus was the first one for the Balkans and Eastern Europe. At both sites inside the cave, regardless of their different age, the habitat preferences of the identified bird species indicated that the surrounding paleoenvironment included both grassy openlands (dominated by gramineans) and woodland (coniferous or mixed woods). In addition, rocky habitats were represented in the surroundings of the locality. The presence of small species of Perdicinae (26%) and corvids (34%) indicated the former existence and prevelance of open grassy fields and rocky environments. The Alpine chough was the most abundant species at both localities. In the Earliest Holocene it comprised 29.5%, whereas in the Late Pleistocene it reached 25.6% of the material. Such a representation suggests a natural non-human accumulation of the material, probably due to the feeding behavior of Bubo bubo. The Late Pleistocene record (19 taxa; 41 finds) included Falco sp. cf. F. peregrinus, Perdix perdix, Perdix sp., Alectoris graeca, Alectoris sp., Lagopus cf. lagopus, cf. Bonasa bonasia, Columba livia, Columba palumbus, Bubo bubo, Melanocorhypha calandra, Anthus sp., Turdus sp., Pica pica, Pyrrhocorax graculus, Loxia curvirostra, Coccothraustes coccothraustes, Pyrrhula pyrrhula, Fringillidae gen. indet., non-Passeriformes indet. and also suggests the site has been used by the eagle owl. The climate probably used to be drier and cooler than in the Earliest Holocene. The record of 17 woodland species from the Earliest Holocene that were absent in the Late Pleistocene could be explained by the more humid and moderate climate at the very end of the Pleistocene.