Assessing the Effectiveness of Training Programs in the Business Process Outsourcing Industry by Ashish Parnani is a comprehensive study that explores the effectiveness of training programs in the outsourcing industry. The book aims to help organizations improve their training programs by identifying areas that need improvement and providing strategies to enhance training effectiveness. The author also examines the impact of training on employee performance and job satisfaction.This book provides valuable insights for managers, human resources professionals, and trainers in the outsourcing industry who are interested in improving their training programs. It covers various topics such as training design, delivery, evaluation, and feedback mechanisms. The author uses case studies and empirical data to support his findings, making this book a practical resource for industry professionals.With the increasing demand for outsourcing services, effective training programs have become crucial for organizations to remain competitive in the market. This book is a must-read for anyone who wants to understand the challenges of training in the outsourcing industry and the strategies that can be used to overcome them.
"A Study of Feminism Ecology Language and Time in the Select Novels of Amitav Ghosh" by J. Jesintha explores the intersection of feminism, ecology, language, and time in the select novels of Amitav Ghosh. The book delves into the themes of gender, environment, language, and history as they are portrayed in Ghosh's literary works, including "The Hungry Tide," "Sea of Poppies," "River of Smoke," and "Flood of Fire."The author examines the representation of female characters in Ghosh's novels, analyzing their struggles for self-empowerment in a male-dominated society. She also examines the impact of environmental degradation on the lives of these characters and the communities they live in. Additionally, the book explores the use of language and narrative structure in Ghosh's works, highlighting the unique ways in which he weaves together diverse linguistic and cultural elements to create a rich and complex narrative.Through a detailed analysis of Ghosh's literary works, "A Study of Feminism Ecology Language and Time" offers a deep understanding of the complex issues that Ghosh addresses in his novels. It is a valuable resource for scholars and students of literature, gender studies, environmental studies, and cultural studies who are interested in exploring the intersection of feminism, ecology, language, and time in contemporary literature.
The general interrogative feeling was and still is that "Why awoman is beaten up and why she is regarded as inferior to men". In India,woman is always told by her family members that her husband is just likeGod. She should always be ready to serve him. Women are alwaysadvised to tolerate violence at the hands of their husband and in-laws.Women are always said to take care of their family repute and prestige.Domestic violence is a big social problem not only in India butacross the world. Women are educated and working on good positions butstill they have to tolerate violence at the hands of their husbands andother members of society. Violence against women and domesticviolence continue to be one of the most pervasive human rightsviolations. Despite significant progress in legislation and policies, manygaps remain when it comes to effectively protecting its victims andbringing perpetrators to justice. Domestic violence is one of the crimesagainst women which are linked to their disadvantageous position in thesociety.Domestic violence refers to violence against women especially inpatriarchal societies. Domestic violence is also recognized as thesignificant barrier of the empowerment of women, with consequences ofwomen health and health-seeking behavior and their adoption of smallfamily norm. In view of prevalence as well as the pervasiveness ofdomestic violence very few attempts have been done in the past to checkthis form of violence.
Sudipta Mondal's book "A Survey of Corporate Social Responsibility in Selected Businesses" provides a thorough and current examination of the changing corporate social responsibility landscape. Anybody interested in the junction of business and social impact will find useful advice and stimulating analysis in this book. Mondal illustrates the significance of corporate social responsibility in fostering good change in society and the environment through compelling case studies and in-depth research.This book is an invaluable tool for professionals and academics alike who want to comprehend the crucial role of business in building a sustainable and fair future. It offers clear-eyed analyses and useful insights. A Survey of Corporate Social Responsibility in Selected Businesses is a must-read whether you're a business executive looking to make a positive social effect, a student of business ethics and social responsibility, or a concerned citizen looking to understand the consequences of corporate behaviour.Anybody interested in the convergence of business and social impact will find this book to be a useful resource thanks to Mondal's skilled insight and thorough research. This book's findings have the potential to alter the way we perceive how business affects society and the environment.
dual model corresponding to given primal problems and some duality results werepiled up in Section 1.4. In Section 1.5, we recall standard minimax programmingproblem and present a small overview on the same. In Section 1.6, we introduce ashort note on saddle point optimality problems. In Section 1.7, we present basic conceptof multiobjective optimization problems and its solutions. Section 1.8 recallsconstraint qualification in multiobjective optimization problems. In Section 1.9,scalar and multiobjective semi-infinite optimization problems is introduced. In Section1.10, we remind definitions of Lipschitz and locally Lipschitz continuity. Section1.11 presents definition, basic properties of convexificators and recalls generalizedconvexity in terms of convexificators. Sections 1.12 is all about brief literature onsemidefinite programming problem and related concepts for further use. Section1.13 presents short introduction on vector variational inequality. Finally, Section1.14 includes basic details of mathematical programming with vanishing constraintsand its literature.
The constitution of WHO (1946) mentions "the highest attainable standard of healthas a fundamental right of every human being." Moreover, taking health as individualrights or basic fundamental right makes it mandatory for a state to provide for thisfundamental necessity of having a decent and dignified life. One of the determinantsof health are ensuring access to timely, quality and affordable medical facilities. Italso includes access to safe drinking water, nutritious food, affordable housing,sanitation, equal treatment of citizens regardless of their gender, caste, religion, race,place of birth at cetera. Health is considered one of the most basic inessentialrequirements of a happy life. If we are not healthy we will not be able to attend ourschool, go to work, complete our family responsibilities or participate in any activityrelated to community. People make sacrifices to guarantee healthy life to them andtheir families. In fact health is one of the three key parameters of human developmentindex.
Can computers be intelligent? If yes! Then how to represent intelligence? Thedevelopment of digital computers made possible the invention of human engineeredsystems that show intelligent behaviour. Now a days, the researchers are active with thestudies applying computational intelligence (i.e. numerical methods for implementing anintelligent behaviour) to understand the complex and uncertain behaviour of real-worldprocesses. Despite advancement in neuro/fuzzy modeling techniques, the field still lacksa mathematical framework for the design and analysis of intelligent systems to deal withthe real-world problems considering the underlying uncertainties in a sensible way. Thisthesis presents a fuzzy rules based system for modeling the relationships between inputsand output data in the presence of uncertainties. The fuzzy system is designed byseparating the uncertainties from the data using fuzzy filtering algorithms. A stochasticmodeling of the uncertainties helps in designing the fuzzy system to approximate theuncertain relationships. The proposed fuzzy model offers the followings.
Born-Oppenheimer (BO) theory and its treatment for solving molecular Schr¿odinger Equation(SE), as proposed1 in 1927 and later on with Huang2 in 1954, has been the cornerstoneof our understanding of chemical processes employing quantum chemistry. The triumphof BO treatment lies on the huge mass difference of electrons and nuclei allowing us toseparate their motions while studying molecular quantum mechanics. The approximationallows us to study the electron dynamics which parametrically depends on the nuclearpositions. In the limiting situation of such mass differences (me MN), the BOapproximation could able to describe some of the chemical processes satisfactorily thatmainly occur at lower energy regimes of ground electronic state. However, nature exhibitsa whole range of molecular phenomena where we observe a violation of such a'celebrated' approximation. These situations arise whenever electronic and nuclear motiongets coupled owing to different reasons that leads to what is known as nonadiabaticevents. Simplest instances are photosynthesis, vision, charge transfer chemical reactions,solar energy conversion and photochemical reactions, all of which involve electronicallyexcited states and thus, cannot be fully accounted for if considered solely from a BO per-spective. Owing to such range of nonadiabatic phenomena, failure of BO approximationis encountered quite often in nature rather than rarely.
Artificial intelligence is the most revolutionary and disruptive technology of the midtwenty-first century, not only because of its capabilities to learn from experience andperform autonomously from humans. This is due to its capabilities to learn as a matterof fact and perform independently from living person. Although the notion of ArtificialIntelligence (hereinafter referred as AI) is not new and has been present for over sixtyyears but its pervasive effect is a relatively recent occurrence.From game-playing cars to self-driving cars, right from automated suggestions oninternet platforms to computer-aided diagnostics and from human face recognition toartificial face generation, everywhere we see the revolutionary potential of AI in ourdaily lives. It is already being used in various fields including the Intellectual Property(hereinafter referred as IP), legal sector; air traffic control systems, healthcare andInternet of Things (hereinafter referred as IoT) including all aspects of other intelligentsystems, these are just a few examples. In fact, for the maintenance and operation ofour physical and digital infrastructure including the area of IP, we are becoming moreand more reliant on AI-based technologies. Owing to autonomous features and abilityto learn without assistance of human, the existing sectors of IP are facing a range ofdifficulties, particularly in the realm of copyright.The AI and IP has become most of the burning issues of 21st century in context ofabove aspects. This is a debatable issue because of its breadth and usefulness in varietyof fields is being introduced technically in various fields aiming to perform any work ina better way by replacing human being or reducing human effort.
Today e-learning system plays an essential role in the education system. Technologyintegration in teaching helps to teach content-based curriculum effectively andefficiently to build confidence among students. Personalized learning systems focus onlearning behavior, interest, and design curriculum according to learners' ability andbasic knowledge. It is a flexible teaching methodology to meet the individual needs ofstudents. The personalized learning approach optimizes the needs of each learner. Foran effective education system, it is necessary to understand learners and develop a planthat copes up with the individual learning needs and the interest of students'. Anintelligent Tutor system is an expert system to monitor the learners' performance toprovide personalized coaching. E-learning applications include computer-basedlearning, web-based learning, digital collaboration and virtual classrooms. ArtificialIntelligence can be used for automating learning activities like designing teaching tools,curriculum, training, evaluating students' performance, and using modern teachingmethodology. Artificial intelligence is the most modern e-learning trend in highereducation and the corporate world. AI helps to provide individual decisions using dataanalytics that leads to better education for personalized instruction to streamline theeducation process.
Greenhouse EffectThe Earth's temperature is maintained at a level where it can sustain life by a balancebetween heat from the sun, and cooling from reflecting some of the heat by theEarth's warm surface and atmosphere back to space (Agarwal, 2001). Greenhousegases effectively absorb thermal infrared radiation, emitted by the Earth's surface, bythe atmosphere itself due to the same gases, and by clouds. Atmospheric radiation isemitted to all sides, including downward to the Earth's surface. Thus, greenhousegases trap heat within the surface-troposphere system. This is called the greenhouseeffect. Thermal infrared radiation in the troposphere is strongly coupled to thetemperature of the atmosphere at the altitude at which it is emitted. In thetroposphere, the temperature generally decreases with height. Effectively, infraredradiation emitted to space originates from an altitude with a temperature of, onaverage, -19°C, in balance with the net incoming solar radiation, whereas the Earth'ssurface is kept at a much higher temperature of, on average, +14°C. An increase inthe concentration of greenhouse gases leads to an increased infrared opacity of theatmosphere, and therefore to an effective radiation into space from a higher altitudeat a lower temperature. This causes a radiative forcing that leads to an enhancementof the greenhouse effect, the so-called enhanced greenhouse effect (Solomon et al.,2007).
"A Study on Flow Shop Scheduling Through Soft Computing Techniques" by Shailendra Giri is a comprehensive research book that explores the use of soft computing techniques for flow shop scheduling problems. The book provides a detailed analysis of the flow shop scheduling problem and presents various soft computing techniques such as fuzzy logic, neural networks, genetic algorithms, and swarm intelligence for solving this complex problem.The book also includes case studies and simulations that demonstrate the effectiveness of soft computing techniques for flow shop scheduling. The author discusses the advantages and limitations of each method and provides insights into the potential applications of these techniques in different industries.The book is a valuable resource for researchers, practitioners, and students in the fields of industrial engineering, operations research, and production planning and control. It offers a unique perspective on flow shop scheduling and provides readers with the tools and techniques needed to address real-world scheduling problems using soft computing techniques.Overall, "A Study on Flow Shop Scheduling Through Soft Computing Techniques" is an informative and well-written book that bridges the gap between theory and practice. It is a must-read for anyone interested in understanding the latest advancements in soft computing techniques and their applications in flow shop scheduling.
"Unraveling the Secrets of Women's Mental Health: The Surprising Link Between Lifestyle and Depression/Suicidal" by Swati Goyal is a groundbreaking study on the connection between lifestyle and mental health issues in women. This book sheds light on the often-overlooked factors that can contribute to depression and suicidal ideation in women, including poor sleep patterns, unhealthy eating habits, and lack of exercise.The author draws on extensive research and clinical experience to explore the impact of lifestyle factors on women's mental health. She explains how changes in lifestyle can help to alleviate symptoms of depression and reduce the risk of suicide, offering practical advice on how women can make positive lifestyle changes to improve their mental well-being.Through a series of case studies and personal stories, the book highlights the devastating impact of depression and suicidal ideation on women's lives, and emphasizes the importance of early intervention and effective treatment. The author also examines the societal and cultural factors that contribute to women's mental health issues, and advocates for a more holistic and compassionate approach to mental health care.Overall, "Unraveling the Secrets of Women's Mental Health" is a powerful and informative resource for women who are struggling with depression or suicidal ideation, as well as for mental health professionals, researchers, and policymakers. It offers a unique perspective on the relationship between lifestyle and mental health, and provides practical guidance for women seeking to improve their mental well-being.
An educational manual for handling stress in high-pressure settings, "A Study on Stress Management in Air Force Field Units" by V. Sivasubramanian offers useful tips and insights for fostering resilience and enhancing mental health. This book is an excellent resource for anyone trying to maximise their performance under duress because it focuses on the particular difficulties experienced by Air Force troops in the field.This book offers a thorough overview of the stresses experienced by Air Force personnel in the field, as well as useful advice and methods for reducing stress immediately and fostering long-term resilience. This book provides a wide variety of evidence-based ways for handling stress in high-pressure circumstances, ranging from breathing exercises to cognitive-behavioral tactics.A Study on Stress Management in Air Force Field Units gives a plethora of useful tips and insights for managing stress and developing resilience in even the most trying situations, whether you are a military professional or just someone wishing to enhance your stress management abilities.
"A Study on Cybercrime Awareness of B Ed Pupil Teachers in Relation to Personality Emotional Maturity and Mental Fatigue" is a research book written by Kavita that explores the level of cybercrime awareness among B.Ed pupil teachers. In today's digital age, where cyber threats are constantly evolving, it is crucial to understand the level of awareness among teachers who shape young minds.The book sheds light on how personality, emotional maturity, and mental fatigue can affect an individual's ability to detect and prevent cybercrimes. It provides insights into the various forms of cybercrime, such as phishing, identity theft, and cyberbullying, and the measures that can be taken to prevent them.Kavita's research is based on a comprehensive study that involves analyzing the responses of B.Ed pupil teachers from various institutions. The book provides valuable information that can be useful for educators, policymakers, and researchers in the field of cybercrime awareness.Overall, "A Study on Cybercrime Awareness of B Ed Pupil Teachers in Relation to Personality Emotional Maturity and Mental Fatigue" is an insightful book that offers a unique perspective on cybercrime awareness and its relation to personality, emotional maturity, and mental fatigue. It is a must-read for anyone interested in understanding the evolving landscape of cyber threats and how to protect themselves and others from them.
"Structural, Electronic & Magnetic Properties of Filled Skutterudites: a Theoretical Study" by Amit Shankar provides a comprehensive theoretical analysis of the properties of filled Skutterudites. The book presents a detailed investigation of the electronic and magnetic properties of these materials, which have attracted significant interest due to their potential use in thermoelectric and magnetic applications.The book covers a broad range of topics, including the crystal structures of Skutterudites, the electronic and magnetic properties of the filled systems, and the effects of various parameters on the properties of these materials. The author has included a detailed discussion of the theoretical techniques used to study these systems, making the book an essential reference for researchers in the field.The book is written in a clear and concise style, making it accessible to both graduate students and researchers in the field. It is an important contribution to the literature on the properties of Skutterudites, and will be of interest to anyone working in the areas of thermoelectric and magnetic materials.
All praise is due to All¿h alone.May the peace and blessings of All¿h be upon our NobleProphet, after whom, there is no other prophet/ the lastMessenger of All¿h.Unfortunately, the Muslim Ummah of today is facing destruction,tribulation and division, due to different namesand labels, which superficially exhibit peace but internally,contains evils and punishments.The Muslim generations of the present day and age/daypass through deceitful oppression and enmity in differentforms.The (present-day) Muslim generation is living in an erasimilar to that of the previous Muslim generations, whentheir enemies were bold enough to confront them withtheir enmity; their enemies punished them with variousforms of violence and brutality through false evidence andfalse accounts.Indeed, the great disaster that has repeated itself allthroughout Islamic history and which also occurred in thefirst generation starting, not least, with the time of theProphet ¿¿¿¿¿¿¿¿ of Islam; during which, a group of peopleclaiming to be from Islam but, in reality, being helpers ofthe enemy, the oppressor.Through this, Islam and the Muslims have been severelyaffected.IntroductionRulings Regarding Sunrise Sitting7The enemies of Islam have/possess different names butthey share the same features and characters.In fact, these calamities and plights befall both; Muslimindividuals and groups.The individual is trialed and nations are trialed as well andlife cannot remain in a single pattern.Each trial is bought about by Godly Wisdom and (the)Will of All¿h, so believe in the Decision of All¿h and HisDestiny.It is the Tradition of All¿h for truth and false(hood) to bein conflict.This tradition is continuous, sometimes it is more intense,sometimes it is weak.All¿h uses this to correct the lapses of the believers andalso to differentiate the bad from the good.He examines the faith and hearts, and He elevates certainpeople with this and downgrades others.
"Empowering Farmers: Understanding Intellectual Property Rights and Seed Laws in India" by Ruchi Vipin Chandra Tiwari is an insightful book that empowers farmers by providing a comprehensive understanding of the complex world of intellectual property rights and seed laws in India.The author draws on their extensive experience in the field to provide readers with a deep understanding of the various aspects of intellectual property rights, including patents, copyrights, and trademarks, and how these impact farmers. The book also explains seed laws and their implications for farmers in India.The book features real-world case studies and examples to help readers apply the concepts discussed in the book to their own lives. Whether you are a farmer or not, "Empowering Farmers" offers valuable insights into the complex world of intellectual property rights and seed laws.Don't miss out on the opportunity to gain a deeper understanding of intellectual property rights and seed laws and how they impact farmers in India. Purchase "Empowering Farmers: Understanding Intellectual Property Rights and Seed Laws in India" by Ruchi Vipin Chandra Tiwari today and start exploring the fascinating world of intellectual property and agriculture.
"A Study on Legal Regulation of Food Safety and Standards in India" is an in-depth exploration of the legal framework surrounding food safety and standards in India. Written by Sumithra R., an expert in the field of food law, this book provides a comprehensive overview of the legal regulations governing the food industry in India and the measures taken to ensure the safety and quality of food products.The book covers a wide range of topics, including the legal provisions for food safety, the role of regulatory authorities, the labeling requirements for food products, and the legal consequences of non-compliance with food safety regulations. It also examines the challenges faced by the Indian food industry in complying with these regulations, as well as the measures that can be taken to address these challenges.Sumithra R.'s clear and concise writing style makes this book accessible to readers with a range of backgrounds, and the book includes numerous examples and case studies to help readers understand the practical implications of the legal framework. Whether you are a legal professional, a food industry expert, or a consumer concerned with food safety, "A Study on Legal Regulation of Food Safety and Standards in India" is an essential resource that provides valuable insights into the complex and evolving field of food law in India.
The Happiness of Servants is in theGuidance of the Best of ServantsThanks to Al-lah for sending his messenger with guidance and the religionof the truth, that he may make it topmost above all religion, despite thehatred of associators (those who associate others with Al-lah). Peace andblessings be upon the one who was sent down as a mercy for mankind, ourprophet Muhammad, his household and companions.No happiness for mankind and no salvation for them except throughfollowing the messenger as Al-lah states (what can be translated as):"And whoever obeys Al-lah and his messenger, he will cause him to entergardens from beneath which rivers run, eternally (abiding) therein; and thatis the magnificent triumph. And whoever disobeys Al-lah and his messengerand transgresses his bounds, he will cause him to enter a fire, eternally(abiding) therein, and for him is a degrading torment." (An-Nisa: 13-14) theobedience of Al-lah and his messenger (peace be upon him) is the pole ofhappiness that we revolve around and the abode of salvation that we seek.Almighty Al-lah creates his creations to worship him as he says in the qur'an(what can be translated as): "and in no way did I create the jinn and humankindexcept to worship me." (Ath-Thariyat [the winnowers]: 56)Al-lah (swt) orders them to obey him and his messenger. There is no worshipand obedience except for the duties and commandments of Al-lah, followinganything else is a delusion. This is why the prophet (peace and blessings beupon him) said: "whoever does an act which is not in agreement with ourmatter (Islam), will have it rejected." (Sahih Al-Bukhari and Sahih Muslim)The Prophet (pbuh) also said: "whoever lives after me will see manydifferences, so you must keep to my sunnah and of the sunnah of the rightlyguidedcaliphs, cling to it firmly. Beware of newly invented matters, for everynew matter is an innovation and every innovation is misleading." (Reportedby At-Tirmidhi)
Arrival in the country... First YearsKingdom of Saudi ArabiaSeen by a Diplomat's SpouseArrival in the Country... Tirst YearsIn the Spring of 1994 we arrived in the ArabianPeninsula. My husband Elman Arasli was appointedextraordinary plenipotentiary ambassador representingthe Azerbaijan Republic at the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia.We had to establish the first embassy for our newlyindependent state in this country.To tell the truth, I was not at all willing to travel toany place, as this meant parting again with the childrenand leaving home. After living abroad for a long time onewould prefer to finally settle down at home.At this time, my husband had spent about twenty yearsin the diplomatic service in the Arab countries. However, Irealized that we had to travel for many reasons, or at leastfor two main reasons. On the one hand, my husband couldnot imagine himself isolated from active work under theuncertain conditions of that period of time. He was alwaysready to serve the state that was being born before all tosee. On the other hand, and I say this without affectedmodesty, the new State was in need of specialists of this
The name Allah (God) in Islam is the personalname of God. The most concise definition of God inIslam is given in four verses of Surah Al-Ikhlaas in theHoly Qur'an:{{Say, "He is Allah, [Who is] One,Allah, the Eternal Refuge,He neither begets nor is born,Nor is there to Him any equivalent."}}(Holy Qur'an 112: 1-4)To Muslims, this four-line definition ofAlmighty God serves as the touchstone of the study ofGod. Any candidate to divinity must be subjected tothis 'acid test' and since the attributes of The Creatorgiven in this chapter are unique, false gods andpretenders to divinity can be easily dismissed usingthese verses.4i) The first criterion is "Say, He is Allah, one andonly".Can there be more than one god? This verse tells usthat The Creator is the only one who has total andabsolute power, unique in His names and attributes.ii) The second criterion is, 'Allah is absolute andeternal'.The word that is translated as "The Eternal, Absolute"from Arabic is something that can be attributed only toThe Creator as all the other existent beings temporal orconditional? It also means that Allah is not dependanton any person or thing, but all persons and things aredependant on Him.iii) The third criterion is 'He begets not, nor is Hebegotten'.This means God was not born, nor does He give birthand share his divinity with others. Nor does He have afamily or relationship with another being.iv) The fourth test - which is the most stringent - is,"There is none like unto Him".The moment you can imagine or compare 'God' toanything, then he (the candidate to divinity) is notGod. It is not possible to conjure up a mental picture ofthe One True God because of the simple fact, ascreation, we only know creation
Parents are among the most important people in the lives of youngchildren. From birth, children are learning and rely on mothers andfathers, as well as other caregivers acting in the parenting role, toprotect and care for them and to chart a trajectory that promotes theiroverall well-being. While parents generally are filed with anticipationabout their children's unfolding personalities, many also lackknowledge about how best to provide for them.Many different relationships people form over the course of the lifespan, the relationship between parent and child is among the mostimportant. The quality of the parent-child relationship is affected bythe parent's age, experience and self-confidence, the stability of theparent's marriage and the unique characteristics of the child comparedwith those of the parent.At the same time this study was fundamentally informed byrecognition that the task of ensuring children, s healthy developmentdoes not rest solely with parents or families.
Life is a precious experience in the world. Human life has fascinatingcharacteristics when compared to other forms of life. When dealing with human lifepeople consider the quality of life as a desirable and important aspect. Quality reallymatters with regard to life. Many people live on this globe enjoying a reasonableQuality of Life but many are lacking it owing to various reasons. When life ischaracterized by misery, pain or sickness, people find it difficult to live happily.Though some people have physical pain or disability, they may be mentally oremotionally strong. But when people are mentally or emotionally down, even thephysical wellness becomes irrelevant to them. The loss of Quality of Life makes adeterioration in human functioning. It can affect the physical, psychological, socialand spiritual domains of our life. It can lead to financial, occupational, interpersonaland even familial disintegration. So it is very important to regain the pursuit towardsQuality of Life.
The term entrepreneur has been a topic of research in various academic fields around theworld. The interdisciplinary nature of the subject - entrepreneurship itself is acomprehensive, complex, social and economic phenomenon.In the light of this, the present research study seeks to understand and explore theentrepreneurial intentional factors which are motivating women to become a successfulentrepreneur. This chapter provides an overview of the research study by describing theconcept of entrepreneur, evolution of entrepreneurs, role of entrepreneurs in socio-economicdevelopment,women entrepreneurs across the country, women entrepreneurial history, briefprofile of women entrepreneurs, unique characteristics and profile of successful womenentrepreneurs,followedby review of literature and research gap discussed in the chapter.India is emerging as an economic inspiration of the world and the country's economicgrowth and development determined by physical, financial and human resources. Mosteconomists agree that in developing countries entrepreneurs are necessary elements forstimulating economic growth.Hence,government considered entrepreneurs are key strategymaker for the economic development of the country. The successful enterprises are primaryengines for job creation, income growth and poverty reduction. In view of increasingimportance,the success of small and medium enterprises has been of interest to researchersand policy makers, therefore it has become the subject of research and innovations.
Cancer is spreading at an alarming pace in India. It is estimated that there are 2 to 2.5 million cancer patients at any given point of time with about 0. 7 million new cases coming every year and nearly half die every year. Two-third of the new cancers is presented in advance and incurable stage at the time of diagnosis. More than 60% of these affected patients are in the prime of their life between the ages of 35 and 65 years. With increasing life expectancy and changing life styles concomitant with development, the number of cancer cases will be almost three times the current number. The age adjusted incidence rate per 100,000 for all types in India in urban areas range from 106-130 for men and 100-140 for women but still lower than USA, UK and Japan rates. 50% of all male cancers are tobacco related and 25% in female (total 34% of all cancers are tobacco related). There are predictions of incidence of 7 fold increase in tobacco related cancer morbidity in between 1995-2025.
In nineteenth century, banking segment of service sector reported highest growth in India. Todaybanking has become a part of our life. Banks fulfill the financial needs of every segment ofsociety like rural artisan, farmers, industrialist and government. Banking segment of servicesector make a payment to increase the pecuniary development of any country by transformingfinancial resources in to productive resources. Hence banking becomes necessity for economic,agricultural and industrial development of an economy. Now a day, banking becomes necessaryfor every commercial activity. Banks are the largest depositors of people's saving and largestlender of money. Today, one cannot suppose to seize banking services for a single day becausewithout banking no financial transaction takes place. If the banks stop working for some days, asituation of financial crises may arise.The present study is divided into five chapters. The first chapter provides an insight into the concept andconsequences of banking, service quality and customer satisfaction. Second chapter presents a review ofmajor research work done in the field of measurement of service quality and customer satisfactionparticularly in banking sector. The third chapter offers research methodology adopted for the study. Theforth chapter deals with the analysis part of the study and the fifth chapter assembles, the findings andconclusions and suggest some suggestions to the higher authorities of the bank to improve quality ofservices provided by the studied bank.I always remain thankful to all from whom I have gained knowledge during my studies and who haveprovided help and assistance in the successful execution of this research work.I shall be failing in my pious duty if I don't express my deep sense of gratitude to my supervisor, Dr.HemaGulati, Assistant Professor, for her intellectual, creative and affectionate support throughout thecourse of the study. Her constant guidance and motivation enabled me to go into this endeavor with greatzeal and zest. I am deeply indebted to her not only for sparing her precious time enthusiastically but alsostimulating discussions and valuable suggestions.I feel it all the more necessary to mention and record my heartily thanks to staff of libraries ofMaharshiDayanand University, Rohtak; D.A.V. Institute of Management Faridabad; DAV Girl's College,Koslifor their cooperation in collection of data, literature and other information.
Stress is caused by an imbalance between the demands upon an individual andthe ability to cope with those demands. The demands are perceived as challengeswhich may arise from either external or internal sources. Individuals have their ownpersonal beliefs that influence their attitudes and actions against such perceived orreal threats. In other words, it is apparent that individuals differ from each other intheir responses to stressful events in their lives.Organizational stressors are factors in the workplace that can cause stress. Thefour general sets of organizational stressors are task demands, physical demands, roledemands and interpersonal demands. Stress-related problems include mooddisturbance, psychological distress, sleep disturbance, upset stomach, headache, andproblems in relationships with family and friends. The effects of job stress on chronicdiseases are more difficult to ascertain because chronic diseases develop over arelatively long period of time and are influenced by many factors other than stress.Nonetheless, there is some evidence that stress plays a role in the development ofseveral types of chronic health problems including cardiovascular disease,musculoskeletal disorders, and psychological disorders.Banks are considered to be the nerve centre of an economy and the barometerof its economic perspective. The Indian banking structure consists of a heterogeneousmix of indigenous banks, the public sector and private sector commercial banks, newgeneration banks, foreign banks at base layers, the highly developed State Bank ofIndia at its middle layer, and the State-owned Central Bank 'The Reserve Bank ofIndia' at the apex.
TQM has become a competitive strategy for organizations and has been widelyimplemented throughout the world. Over the previous three decades, there has been adramatic growth globally in the implementation of total quality management (TQM) inmany organizations with the aim of improving the quality of their products and services,and meeting customers' needs. Although the literature in the field relates the success ofmany organizations in the implementation of TQM, it also refers to the fact that therehave been some failures or shortcomings and barriers to the implementation of TQM.These failures or barriers to adoption and implementation are due to lack of topmanagement commitment or weak understanding of total quality management, andencompass organizational cultural factors. A firm's performance is a function of howwell managers use quality management practices to improve the quality of products andservices. In today's global environment, organizations are constantly looking for ways toexpand and improve their businesses in terms of quality to enhance performance. Qualitymanagement practices have been used by banking firms in Ethiopia to improve onperformance. However, customers are still complaining that the quality of serviceproducts has been compromised. The purpose of this study was to establish the effect oftotal quality management practices on organizational performance of commercial banksin Ethiopia. The specific objectives of the study were: to identify the extent that thecommercial banks in Ethiopia have adopted TQM principles; to explore the TQMelements that are significantly associated with the Organizational Performance (OP) inthe Ethiopian Commercial Banks; and to investigate the effect of each TQM elements onthe organizational performance of the commercial banks. The study used both descriptiveand explanatory research design. The target population comprised all 17 commercialbanks and a sample size of 330 branch manager respondents from Addis Ababa, Adamaand Hawassa cities. The study adopted simple random proportional sampling technique.The study used primary data which was collected using self-administered questionnaires.Validity of the instruments was ensured through face, and content validity and reliabilitywas tested using Cronbach's Alpha with a coefficient of 0.7, which was consideredacceptable. Data was analyzed using descriptive and inferential statistics. Descriptivestatistics was used to summarize data while inferential statistics, specifically MultipleLinear Regression, was used to test the hypotheses. The analysis used SPSS version 22 toaid in data analysis. The results were presented using tables and figures. Out of variety ofTQM factors affecting OP, five were identified and selected through pilot results forTQM implementation in the Ethiopian banks. These factors were ranked as: topmanagement commitment, education and training, customer focus, employees'involvement, and people management according to their level of significance of effectover the organizational performance on the basis of the analysis made. The studyrecommended that the management should be committed to quality by providing strategicdirection with respect to quality management practices, which should be aligned to thefirms' objectives. Policy makers should create a quality framework that is geared towardsimproving performance and ensure it is adhered to by all stakeholders in the commercialfirms in Ethiopia. Finally, the study recommends that similar research be done in othersectors like manufacturing industries.
The environment in which we claim to "live" in has become a hugereservoir of toxic metals. Human health is under constant risk of deterioration dueto increasing chronic exposure of such metals that adversely affect the quality oflife of people. The expedition to meet man's basic need for food, clothing andshelter has continually heightened pollution of the biosphere. The deterioration ofhuman health due to exposure to heavy metals has become a major issue ofconcern worldwide. Although adverse health effects caused by heavy metals havebeen known for a long time, exposure to heavy metals continues, and is evenincreasing in some parts of the world, particularly in less developed countries,even though emissions have declined in most developed countries over the last100 years.The term "heavy metals" refers to any metallic element that has arelatively high density and is toxic or poisonous even at low concentration [1]."Heavy metals" is a general collective term, which applies to the group of metalsand metalloids with atomic density greater than 4 g/cm3, or 5 times or more,greater than water [2]. Heavy metals include lead (Pb), cadmium (Cd), zinc (Zn),mercury (Hg), arsenic (As), silver (Ag) chromium (Cr), copper (Cu) iron (Fe), andthe platinum group elements [3]. Heavy metal toxicity is the excess ofconcentration of toxic heavy metals which have become concentrated as a resultof human caused activities, enter in plant, animal and human tissues viainhalation, diet and manual handling, and can bind to, and interfere with thefunctioning of vital cellular components.
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