title: Bio self-healing nanoconcretes

authors: Seifan, Mostafa

abstract: Concrete as the most widely used construction material is susceptible to crack when exposes to stresses. Various types of passive techniques have been introduced to fill the generated cracks, however the majority of them are not permanent, effective, and environmentally friendly. Over recent years, the embedment of an active mechanism called “self-healing mechanism” in concrete has been proposed as an alternative approach to ineffective passive techniques. Among the investigated self-healing mechanisms, bio self-healing approach has drawn considerable attention as it can address the cracking issues by inducing calcium carbonate in a sustainable way. However, the effectiveness of bio self-healing concrete highly depends on the successful protection of bacteria in concrete matrix. So far, various types of micro-scale and recently nano-scale protecting careers have been tested to evaluate the effectiveness of bio self-healing concrete. In this chapter, the latest nanobiotechnological self-healing approaches for protection of bacteria in a harsh concrete pH are discussed.

text: Bio self-healing nanoconcretes Concrete as the most widely used construction material is susceptible to crack when exposes to stresses. Various types of passive techniques have been introduced to fill the generated cracks, however the majority of them are not permanent, effective, and environmentally friendly. Over recent years, the embedment of an active mechanism called “self-healing mechanism” in concrete has been proposed as an alternative approach to ineffective passive techniques. Among the investigated self-healing mechanisms, bio self-healing approach has drawn considerable attention as it can address the cracking issues by inducing calcium carbonate in a sustainable way. However, the effectiveness of bio self-healing concrete highly depends on the successful protection of bacteria in concrete matrix. So far, various types of micro-scale and recently nano-scale protecting careers have been tested to evaluate the effectiveness of bio self-healing concrete. In this chapter, the latest nanobiotechnological self-healing approaches for protection of bacteria in a harsh concrete pH are discussed.

year: 2019-11-15

title: Women in management in New Zealand: a study of biographical data, managerial style and sex role self-concept

authors: Place, Helen Ivy

abstract: In New Zealand, women form three point nine percent (3.9%) of the managerial population. In considering this overall lack of women in management and accepting that both males and females possess equal potential for developing management expertise, the three areas selected for investigation in this study of one hundred and thirty female managers are biographical information, managerial style and sex role self concept. 

The biographical information was directed at eliciting life history items pertaining to those areas of development and experience likely to provide predictors of managerial effectiveness. The critical factor is the development of an internalized locus of control, in that the girl who perceives herself as controlling and mastering her adolescent environment is likely to become the woman who succeeds in management. 

Across all occupational and managerial function groupings and when managing a female staff, a high relationship - low task managerial style was used by the majority of the women managers, but those women managing men used a high relationship - high task style. This style shift indicated female managers capability of synthesizing managerial style with subordinates expectations. 

The majority of the women managers in this sample presented an androgynous self-concept, implying a high degree of acceptance of both male and female qualities. While these women accepted their femininity, they also endorsed the assertive action oriented cluster of characteristics stereotypically attributed to males.

text: Women in management in New Zealand: a study of biographical data, managerial style and sex role self-concept In New Zealand, women form three point nine percent (3.9%) of the managerial population. In considering this overall lack of women in management and accepting that both males and females possess equal potential for developing management expertise, the three areas selected for investigation in this study of one hundred and thirty female managers are biographical information, managerial style and sex role self concept. 

The biographical information was directed at eliciting life history items pertaining to those areas of development and experience likely to provide predictors of managerial effectiveness. The critical factor is the development of an internalized locus of control, in that the girl who perceives herself as controlling and mastering her adolescent environment is likely to become the woman who succeeds in management. 

Across all occupational and managerial function groupings and when managing a female staff, a high relationship - low task managerial style was used by the majority of the women managers, but those women managing men used a high relationship - high task style. This style shift indicated female managers capability of synthesizing managerial style with subordinates expectations. 

The majority of the women managers in this sample presented an androgynous self-concept, implying a high degree of acceptance of both male and female qualities. While these women accepted their femininity, they also endorsed the assertive action oriented cluster of characteristics stereotypically attributed to males.

year: 1977

title: E Tama Hikairo

authors: Maxwell, Te Kahautu

abstract: E Tama Hikairo was composed to welcome Kīngi Tūeheitia's the Māori Kings first grandchild that was born in September 2014. Kīngi Tūheitia had Te Haahi Ringatū tūā (Christen) Hikairo. This composition talks about the royal genealogy of Hikairo that links him to all the iwi of the land and his special place in Te Haahi Ringatū. This item placed first overall in the choral section. This item was performed by Ōpōtiki Mai Tawhiti at Te Matatini the World Championship Kapa Haka Championship.

text: E Tama Hikairo E Tama Hikairo was composed to welcome Kīngi Tūeheitia's the Māori Kings first grandchild that was born in September 2014. Kīngi Tūheitia had Te Haahi Ringatū tūā (Christen) Hikairo. This composition talks about the royal genealogy of Hikairo that links him to all the iwi of the land and his special place in Te Haahi Ringatū. This item placed first overall in the choral section. This item was performed by Ōpōtiki Mai Tawhiti at Te Matatini the World Championship Kapa Haka Championship.

year: 2015-01-22