Lap lambert academic publishing sep 2016 (16 Ergebnisse)

Taschenbuch. Zustand: Neu. Neuware - This study examined a relationship of workplace bullying (traditional and cyberbullying) in terms of stress, self-esteem and life satisfaction. It further examined a relationship between traditional bullying and cyberbullying. The study encompassed 111 individuals accessed through Facebook and DBS. A cross-sectional design was used with quasi experimental and correlational aspects. Traditional and cyberbullying were measured with Negative Acts Questionnaire-Revised and Workplace Cyberbullying Scale, respectively. 51% of participants were considered as bullying victims from whom 33% were traditionally bullied, 11% cyberbullied and 56% experienced both forms of bullying. Results found a significant difference between victims and non-victims in relation to the examined variables. Moreover, a significant difference was obtained between traditional bullying victims and victims who experienced both forms of bullying.…

Taschenbuch. Zustand: Neu. Neuware - The aim of this book is to describe and empirically test the influence of the financial stability approximated by the rate of inflation on economic growth in the long run. The purpose of the overview of the literature is to identify the main theoretical aspects that explain the role of the inflation rate on consumer behavior and their propensity to save. The empirical part will focus on the analysis of time series describing economic growth and the inflation rate to discover patterns and common trends. It will be studied a sample of five countries developed in recent decades to determine the long-term trends and the hypothesized relationships. The discussion and conclusions will focus on critical evaluation of the results, especially in relation to equality of other assumed conditions and the heterogeneity of countries determined by significant differences in their institutional framework.…

Taschenbuch. Zustand: Neu. Neuware - The financial services industry has gone through dramatic changes over the past few years. Recent economic changes have had a significant impact on the retail banking industry. Consumers reduce their trust in financial services industry and became more sophisticated in their choice. New forms of technology have created a highly competitive market and financial service organizations put more emphasis on identifying the profitable segments and then targeting their marketing strategies to reach the selected segments. In this respect, the research explores a young customer segment, which appears to have grown over the last ten years. Moreover, the young customers segment provides excellent opportunities for financial institutions, with many banks seeking to acquire customers at an early age to retain them over time. The research study examines the nature of the buyer behavior of international students. It identifies recent changes in consumer behavior, explores young consumers' perceptions and attitudes towards HSBC, and defines the main criteria used in international students' bank selection.…

Taschenbuch. Zustand: Neu. Neuware - In this book, Human activities generate three broad sources of air pollution: stationary, mobile (outdoor) and indoor. Air pollution generated from mobile sources such as automobiles has been a burning issue and contributes major air quality problems in urban and industrialized areas Automotive vehicles are one of the main sources for carbon monoxide (CO), unburned hydrocarbons (HC), nitrogen oxides (NOx), carbon dioxide (CO2) and particulate matter (PM) emissions in the atmosphere. These pollutants have negative impact on air quality as well as on human health also on environment that leads in stringent norms of pollutant emission. This report focuses on non-noble metal (iron) based catalytic converter to control vehicular pollutants and low cost carbon scrubber made up of inert anion exchange resin. The experiments are carried out for zeolite/iron based catalytic converter on 2 wheel petrol driven vehicles and 4 wheel diesel driven vehicles. By using this catalytic converter it is found that HC is reduced by 86.9 and CO 86.8 by % in petrol engine, while 79% HSU reduction observed in diesel engine.…

Taschenbuch. Zustand: Neu. Neuware - The study has focused on four types of substances (namely: Khat, Cigarette, Alcohol and Shisha) use among high school students. Both the current and life time prevalence of each substance use was determined. A multi-stage proportional sampling technique was used in order to identify the statistically determined sample size from the study population. A mixed (quantitative and qualitative) study design was employed in order to come up with reliable findings regarding determinants of each substance use. In addition, the study also utilized a standardized data collection tool which was guided by the conceptual framework. The multivariate analysis has provided important determinant factors for each substance uses. The Focus Group Discussions held have also provided with pertinent determinants of each substance uses.…

Taschenbuch. Zustand: Neu. Neuware - Genetic variability, correlation, path and D2 analysis in cowpea [Vignaunguiculata (L.) Walp.]was studied in a set of thirty two genotypes of cowpea grown in a randomized block design with three replications during summer - 2015 at Regional Horticultural Research Station, NAU, Navsari. Analysis of variance revealed significant genotypic differences for all the twelve quantitative characters under study. A wide range of variation was apparent for all the characters. The genotypic coefficient ofvariation, heritability and genetic advance were observed highest for the characters viz., number of pods per plant and green pod yield per plant. High heritability (77.44%) coupled with high genetic advance (52.08) observed for green pod yield per plant, very high heritability (94.47%) for plant height at final harvest indicate that phenotypic selection would be effective for genetic improvement in these traits.…

Taschenbuch. Zustand: Neu. Neuware - The international arena has become the theatre of war for bloody conflict between Christians and Muslims, with Western Kenya as a geo-political hotspot. Therefore, like petals to a bee is a topical and timely guide on engaging Muslims from a Christian stance, especially in Western Kenya. A thorough analysis unearths the typical misperceptions between faiths, and proposes correctives built on the belief that the church functions as an agent of God's mission in the world. The author cleverly uses the analogy of the 'high five' to weave together the five models of total mission. Before true engagement, certain crucial contact-points need to be taken into account. This understanding lays the foundation for a contemporary holistic approach for a balanced missionary ministry through an optimum spiritual life. This proposed paradigm shift for contemporary mission is driven by a biblically-based strategy for truthful engagement. It is a ground-breaking, popular guide that will empower those with missionary hearts to reach out with a plan. …

Taschenbuch. Zustand: Neu. Neuware - In this Book the study is a modest attempt to make scans the historical perspective, growth and development of Regional Rural Banks and an evaluation of the performance of Rayalaseema Grameena Bank in the light of different indicators. It also throws light on the financial performance, recovery performance and management of NPAs in RGB. Inter-branch comparisons are also made in the study with selective indicators. Priority Sector advancing is very much prominent as far as RGB is concerned. The study covers all the components of priority sector and excludes non-priority sector from its purview.…

Taschenbuch. Zustand: Neu. Neuware - The current study aimed to fill a gap in the research by addressing the specific problems related to learning writing. It will suggest that a process-oriented wiki-mediated collaborative writing (PWMCW) approach can assist learners in practising writing in second/foreign language. The research aimed to provide a formal learning setting for writing outside the classroom, to train the ESL/EFL learner writers to target a new audience other than their instructor. In this way, they will learn to develop their abilities to share knowledge and to respond to peers and their own feedback. The study addressed three main questions: to explore how the students perceive the PWMCW, how the learner writers process it and how it impacts on their collaborative and individual texts. The study takes a quasi-experimental case study design in order to contribute to the continuity of development of learner writers regardless of place-related restrictions. It was carried out with a mixed-research design. The quantitative analysis provided robust statistical operations to identify the significance level the significance level for certain issues, e.g. e-feedback, authentic tasks and peers interaction.…

Taschenbuch. Zustand: Neu. Neuware -This study examined a relationship of workplace bullying (traditional and cyberbullying) in terms of stress, self-esteem and life satisfaction. It further examined a relationship between traditional bullying and cyberbullying. The study encompassed 111 individuals accessed through Facebook and DBS. A cross-sectional design was used with quasi experimental and correlational aspects. Traditional and cyberbullying were measured with Negative Acts Questionnaire-Revised and Workplace Cyberbullying Scale, respectively. 51% of participants were considered as bullying victims from whom 33% were traditionally bullied, 11% cyberbullied and 56% experienced both forms of bullying. Results found a significant difference between victims and non-victims in relation to the examined variables. Moreover, a significant difference was obtained between traditional bullying victims and victims who experienced both forms of bullying. 56 pp. Englisch.…

Taschenbuch. Zustand: Neu. Neuware -The financial services industry has gone through dramatic changes over the past few years. Recent economic changes have had a significant impact on the retail banking industry. Consumers reduce their trust in financial services industry and became more sophisticated in their choice. New forms of technology have created a highly competitive market and financial service organizations put more emphasis on identifying the profitable segments and then targeting their marketing strategies to reach the selected segments. In this respect, the research explores a young customer segment, which appears to have grown over the last ten years. Moreover, the young customers segment provides excellent opportunities for financial institutions, with many banks seeking to acquire customers at an early age to retain them over time. The research study examines the nature of the buyer behavior of international students. It identifies recent changes in consumer behavior, explores young consumers' perceptions and attitudes towards HSBC, and defines the main criteria used in international students' bank selection. 76 pp. Englisch.…

Taschenbuch. Zustand: Neu. Neuware -In this book, Human activities generate three broad sources of air pollution: stationary, mobile (outdoor) and indoor. Air pollution generated from mobile sources such as automobiles has been a burning issue and contributes major air quality problems in urban and industrialized areas Automotive vehicles are one of the main sources for carbon monoxide (CO), unburned hydrocarbons (HC), nitrogen oxides (NOx), carbon dioxide (CO2) and particulate matter (PM) emissions in the atmosphere. These pollutants have negative impact on air quality as well as on human health also on environment that leads in stringent norms of pollutant emission. This report focuses on non-noble metal (iron) based catalytic converter to control vehicular pollutants and low cost carbon scrubber made up of inert anion exchange resin. The experiments are carried out for zeolite/iron based catalytic converter on 2 wheel petrol driven vehicles and 4 wheel diesel driven vehicles. By using this catalytic converter it is found that HC is reduced by 86.9 and CO 86.8 by % in petrol engine, while 79% HSU reduction observed in diesel engine. 84 pp. Englisch.…

Taschenbuch. Zustand: Neu. Neuware -The aim of this book is to describe and empirically test the influence of the financial stability approximated by the rate of inflation on economic growth in the long run. The purpose of the overview of the literature is to identify the main theoretical aspects that explain the role of the inflation rate on consumer behavior and their propensity to save. The empirical part will focus on the analysis of time series describing economic growth and the inflation rate to discover patterns and common trends. It will be studied a sample of five countries developed in recent decades to determine the long-term trends and the hypothesized relationships. The discussion and conclusions will focus on critical evaluation of the results, especially in relation to equality of other assumed conditions and the heterogeneity of countries determined by significant differences in their institutional framework. 76 pp. Englisch.…

Taschenbuch. Zustand: Neu. Neuware -Genetic variability, correlation, path and D2 analysis in cowpea [Vignaunguiculata (L.) Walp.]was studied in a set of thirty two genotypes of cowpea grown in a randomized block design with three replications during summer - 2015 at Regional Horticultural Research Station, NAU, Navsari. Analysis of variance revealed significant genotypic differences for all the twelve quantitative characters under study. A wide range of variation was apparent for all the characters. The genotypic coefficient ofvariation, heritability and genetic advance were observed highest for the characters viz., number of pods per plant and green pod yield per plant. High heritability (77.44%) coupled with high genetic advance (52.08) observed for green pod yield per plant, very high heritability (94.47%) for plant height at final harvest indicate that phenotypic selection would be effective for genetic improvement in these traits. 152 pp. Englisch.…

Taschenbuch. Zustand: Neu. Neuware -The international arena has become the theatre of war for bloody conflict between Christians and Muslims, with Western Kenya as a geo-political hotspot. Therefore, like petals to a bee is a topical and timely guide on engaging Muslims from a Christian stance, especially in Western Kenya. A thorough analysis unearths the typical misperceptions between faiths, and proposes correctives built on the belief that the church functions as an agent of God's mission in the world. The author cleverly uses the analogy of the 'high five' to weave together the five models of total mission. Before true engagement, certain crucial contact-points need to be taken into account. This understanding lays the foundation for a contemporary holistic approach for a balanced missionary ministry through an optimum spiritual life. This proposed paradigm shift for contemporary mission is driven by a biblically-based strategy for truthful engagement. It is a ground-breaking, popular guide that will empower those with missionary hearts to reach out with a plan. 300 pp. Englisch. …

Taschenbuch. Zustand: Neu. Neuware -In this Book the study is a modest attempt to make scans the historical perspective, growth and development of Regional Rural Banks and an evaluation of the performance of Rayalaseema Grameena Bank in the light of different indicators. It also throws light on the financial performance, recovery performance and management of NPAs in RGB. Inter-branch comparisons are also made in the study with selective indicators. Priority Sector advancing is very much prominent as far as RGB is concerned. The study covers all the components of priority sector and excludes non-priority sector from its purview. 320 pp. Englisch.…