Exploring Household Assets as Economic Indicators for Health & Social Outcomes in Matlab, Bangladesh

 Abstract    This study aims to assess whether an asset based index of economic status correlates better with indices of health and social deprivation than do household income and expenditure. Two sets of data were used to investigate this-Matlab Health & Socioeconomic Survey 1996 and Socioeconomic Census Matlab, 1996. Results show that household assets … Read more

Incorporate Subject Matter Expertise into Survey Design: A Guide

 The need for subject matter expertise is inherent in survey design of the questionnaire.  There may be gap between the researcher’s survey methodological expertise and familiarity with the survey’s subject.  This need is most acute in surveys requesting complex or technical information, such as establishment surveys, as opposed to opinion surveys of the general … Read more

Swiss Gov’t Policy: 2008-2010 | Overview of Flexible Measures to Tackle Financial Crisis

 POLICIES OF SWITZERLAND GOVERNMENT FOR THE PERIOD  2008-2010 Like the other economies of the world Switzerland was also affected by the world wide recession, though in recent years Switzerland has experienced  high growth, low unemployment and modest inflation, with strong fiscal and external positions.it is because switzerlannd is open to trade and financial relations … Read more

Introducing DC-DC Converters: Peak Voltages, Topologies & More

 “DC-DC Converter”; CHAPTER-3 DC-DC Converter 3.1 Introduction Modern electronic systems require high quality, small, lightweight, reliable, and efficient power supplies. Linear power regulators, whose principle of operation is based on a voltage or current divider, are inefficient. They are limited to output voltages smaller than the input voltage. Also, their power density is low … Read more

Annotated Bibliography: Privacy and Social Networking Sites

Journal 1 Title: Privacy in Context: Technology, Policy, and the Integrity of Social Life Author: Helen Nissenbaum Summary: This seminal work by Helen Nissenbaum introduces the concept of “contextual integrity,” a framework for understanding privacy in the digital age. Nissenbaum argues that privacy is not merely about controlling information but about ensuring appropriate flows of … Read more

Curbing Human Resource Wastages in Schools: Strategies for Teacher Preparation

 2.2.4 Strategies for curbing human resource wastages in schools Teacher preparation Everything in this outline is of direct relevance to pre-service and in-service training for teachers. First of all, it is clear that wastage seems normal to teachers. No doubt they have seen many of their own classmates repeat or drop out. However, all … Read more

US & International Accounting Standards: Understanding the Differences & Implications

 US and international accounting standards: compilation of financial statements التقرير الفردي اعداد الطالب محمد ال الشيخ رقم القيد: 201203833 ACC418المادة : للدكتور : عادل الغرباوي   Introduction This report is about the US GAAP or the United States Generally Accepted Accounting Principles and the IFRS or the International Financial Reporting Standards. The aim of … Read more

Shedding Light on Snoring in Children: Risk Factors and Pathophysiology of OSA

 Snoring is a common symptom in the paediatric population, occurring in children of all ages but being more commonly seen in preschool-aged children (10%) (1).   Snoring is an annoying noise of variable intensity, produced during breathing and while sleeping, secondary to partial obstruction of the upper airways. As a consequence of this restricted airflow, … Read more

Maximize Return and Minimize Risk: Exploring Mutual Fund Industry Risk & Return Analysis

 A Study on Risk and Return Analysis in   Mutual Fund Industry A Minor Project Report Submitted in partial Fulfilment of the Requirement of Applied Management Research course BY JEBIN REJU. 14MG20223 KRISTU JAYANTI COLLEGE OF MANAGEMENT AND TECHNOLOGY K. Narayanapura, Kothanur P.O Bangalore – 7 CONTENT Chapter No. Title Pg No. 1 Research Design … Read more

Exploring the Factors Behind South Korea’s Rapid Industrialization Post-WWII: Examining Politics, Economics, and Social Dynamics.

 Extended Essay: What factors led to S. Korea’s rapid industrialization post-WWII? Today South Korea is one of the largest economies in the world. However while other countries required decades and even a few centuries worth of industrialization, South Korea did it in less than 50 years. Many factors led to this rapid industrialization, factors … Read more

Benefits of 3 New Procurement Models in Construction

 Procurement models in construction – dissertation proposal Background In July 2011, Government set out a range of activities they would undertake to reform industry practice, reduce waste and drive better value from its procurement of construction. The key aim was to reduce costs of government construction projects by 15-20% by the end of parliament … Read more

Curbing School Dropouts: Strategies To Ensure Educational Success

 2.2.6 Strategies for curbing school drop-outs in schools A cursory analysis of educational systems makes it clear that in order to define the meaning of premature leaving, we are necessarily obliged to bring in the notion of educational ‘stage’. Here are also international reasons for doing so; without this notion, it would be impossible … Read more