Use of information technology for effective performance management systems in Zambian Public Institutions

The literature reviewed suggested that, much as the concept of performance management systems had been in existence for a long period of time, as early as 1980s, it was only in the early 2000s that organizations begun to reap the benefits of implementing such systems. With Norton and Kaplan invention of the balanced scorecard (Kaplan … Read more

Consumer behaviour and perceptions of the people of Kolkata towards popular bathing soaps

Introduction Personal care includes products as diverse as lip balm, cleansing pads, colognes, cotton swabs, cotton pads, deodorant, eye liner, facial tissue, hair clippers, lip gloss, lipstick, lotion, makeup, nail files, pomade, perfumes, razors, talcum powder, shaving cream, skin cream, toilet paper, and wet wipes. Personal Care Products has maintained a strong commitment to the … Read more

Thesis: Understanding the Sybil attacks in Mobile Ad-hoc network (MANETs)

1.1 INTRODUCTION For understanding the Sybil attacks in Mobile Ad-hoc network (MANETs), first we have to understand MANET deeply. When many nodes are collected together and form an independent network such a network is known as MANET. Wireless Links are used by nodes for getting communicated with each other. Mobile ad-hoc network produces a distributed … Read more

Opportunities available for AAC Block plant in Kolhapur region – feasibility study

Introduction 1.1 Feasibility Study- This feasibility study is to analyze the opportunities available for AAC Block plant in Kolhapur region. The research started off with a literature survey and interactions with local real estate builders. The growth of the construction industry in the in Kolhapur region analyzed and has been presented in the report. Distinguished … Read more

What influence had the protest songs of the 1960’s and the 1970’s on the termination of the Vietnam War?

The Introduction Introduction For the subject English I’m going to write an essay about the Vietnam War. I want to do research about the influence of protest songs on the termination of the Vietnam War. I will do this by researching the influence that protest songs had on the opinion of the American people. Thereafter … Read more

Classroom management

The strategy of management adopted to positively manage a classroom is recognized as a precondition for effectiveness in teaching (Shimahara 1998a). However, certain factors such as classroom management, discipline and student behaviour have often been implicated as part of the problems in the management of classrooms. This assertion according to Everston and Weinston (2006) has … Read more

Thesis: Performance evaluation of welding process in EPC project using grey relational analysis

EXECUTIVE SUMMARY In recent years, the construction industry has been a visible shift from owner managed construction projects to EPC project with independent but different disciplines of construction. The EPC contractor takes the responsibility of completing the project in a given cost and time frame and acts as a single point interface between the promoter … Read more

Defining the scientific field and objectives of biomimicry

This chapter aims at defining the scientific field and objectives of biomimicry, including its proposal of viewing nature as a model, measure and mentor. Furthermore, the overarching principles found in all forms of life will be elucidated. Concerning cities, an inclusive perspective, viewing humans and their creations as part of the larger ecosystem will be … Read more

Cyber threats in Wide Area Monitoring System

The resilience operation in communication networks in smart grid critical infrastructure is essential to sustaining network availability Cyber threats in Wide Area Monitoring System It is almost impossible to ensure every part or node to be invulnerable to network attacks in smart grid. The smart grid must be resilient to the cyber/ physical attacks by … Read more

Design and Analysis of a Ranque-Hilsch Vortex Tube to Maximise Cooling

Abstract The primary aim of this project is to design and analyse a Ranque-Hilsch Vortex Tube (RHVT). To get the project up and running research was undertaken to investigate the thermodynamics of the RHVT. As the RHVT obeys the first and second laws of thermodynamics, the laws are explained to gain a basic knowledge of … Read more

Organic Solid-State Reactions

1 Introduction Organic solid-state reactions have gained much attention during the past few decades. The major reason is that organic solid-state reactions are highly selective and fast as compared with to solution-based reactions. Moreover, without the use of organic solvents, reactions can be less hazardous and are therefore environmentally benign. These reactions also have potential … Read more

Globalisation – history and the search for a definition

Undoubtedly, today we are living in a world of ‘globalisation’ and the term of globalisation is one of the most used concepts of this world. Not only within the academic buildings, or within the mind of intellectual but also outside of buildings of daily life this term as a magical one-size-fits-all is used to describe … Read more

Café Coffee Day

Introduction At Café Coffee Day, we take pride in our 130 year old coffee growing heritage that began in the verdant soil of Chickmaglur where over 10,000 acres of our coffee plantations lie. From the states to the trendy cafes that CCD is synonymous with, our dedicated team strives collectively towards providing all our customers … Read more

Information Communication Technology (ICT) for Effective Subject Delivery in Technical Education

Information Communication Technology (ICT) for Effective Subject Delivery in Technical Education: Delta State University Experience ABSTRACT This study is on Information Communication Technology (ICT) in Teaching and Learning Technical Education. The purpose of the study is to assess availability, utilization, and challenges facing ICT integration in the teaching and learning of technical education in Delta … Read more