Abstract: The objectives of this article are to: (1) investigate the current state of knowledge of the risks of engineered nanoparticles for the environment and human health, (2) estimate whether this knowledge is sufficient to facilitate their comprehensive and effective risk assessment and (3) provide recommendations on future research in the field of risk assessment […]
CHAPTER 1 INTRODUCTION 1.0 Introduction It has been 9 years since the literature in English component was first introduced by the Ministry of Education and to be included in English subject syllabus for Secondary school. In parallel to the Ministry vision in producing excellent students who can compete globally in the future, Literature in English […]
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Get help with your assignmentNowadays the use of Web-Based Instruction (WBI) has significant impacts on every aspect of our lives. In the context of education industry more and more school and education institutions have come to realize the potential impact of using the WBI in the classroom as part of the learning environment. Despite the many challenges yet to […]
2.1 Belief Research In the mid-1970s a new body of research began to emerge that worked to describe teachers’ thoughts, judgments and decisions as the cognitive processes that shaped their behaviors (Calderhead, 1996, Clark and Peterson, 1986; Dann, 1990). As a consequence of this, a surge of interest in the area of teacher belief systems […]
Introduction What is conceptual change? Conceptual change is a process that changes or replaces an existing conception with a new conception. It could be an idea, a belief or a way of thinking [1]. The shift or restructuring of knowledge and beliefs are what distinguishes conceptual change learning from other types of learning. In conceptual […]
Abstract This study investigates the relationship between dining attributes, customer satisfaction and customer’s retention in the fast food industry. In short this research paper is to describe & analyze why customers come back to the same restaurant when there are several options available to them. What influence their decisions? This research has brought out how […]
Acknowledgement We would like to take this opportunity to thank those who were directly or indirectly involved in this project. Thank to Almighty GOD who gave us strength and knowledge to complete our final research project. Special thanks to our advisor PROF. Who compelled us to go beyond the limits of our capabilities and achieve […]
Adequately meeting the varying needs of an increasingly diverse population of students is a major challenge for education. To face this challenge educational researchers have explored a variety of areas within the students’ educational experience to examine the effects on students. Many studies of the experiences, characteristics and needs of students at various grade levels […]
EMOTION STRUCTURE OF THE ISIXHOSA LANGUAGE GROUP IN SOUTH AFRICA. ABSTRACT Title: Emotion structure of the Isixhosa language group in South Africa. Key Terms: Emotions, emotion structure, similarity, prototype, dimensions, GRID, prototypicality, language group, cross cultural, cultural diversity and Isixhosa. OPSOMMING Titel: Emosiestruktuur van die Isixhoza taalgroep in Suid-Afrika. Sleutelterme: Emosie, emosiestruktuur, sinonieme, prototype, dimensies, […]
Proposed methodology In order to give adequate answers to the main research question of this thesis, the following methodological framework was used: formulation of the key questions, answering of the key questions based on research, review and analysis of the literature. In the center of this doctoral research is the question: “Do multinational companies have […]
INTRODUCTION Regional Rural Banks: These banks were first set up in the year 1975 particularly to give direct loans and advances to undersized and minor farmers, agricultural laborers as well as to rural artisans and other of small means. The loans are given for productive purposes to the farmers. There were around 196 RRBs which […]
In this chapter the background of the topic and the discussion about research problems of the thesis are introduced as well as the purpose and delimitations of the study. They will be described and examined in order to enhance the understanding of our intention for the research and its boundaries. Background Pricing is an exercise […]
Impact of Trade Restriction on Price Stability of Textile Industry of Pakistan CHAPTER 1: INTRODUCTION Price instability has been an issue of long concern to economists and recently has received increased attention, mainly because of economic events taking place in the world. At different phases of price fluctuations, different groups become more vocal and more […]
1. Introduction The investigation of the thesis proposal was set up in order to create a business plan with the help of clear and well-thought decisions based on the professional marketing research. The basic idea was open up a kindergarten with the specialty of focusing on the English teaching from the young ages and providing […]
Advertising as a form of communication intended to persuade its viewers, readers or listeners to take some action. It usually includes the name of a product or service and how that product or service could benefit the consumer, to persuade potential customers to purchase or to consume that particular brand. Modern advertising developed with the […]
Comparative Analysis of Teacher Education Programmes in Pakistan & UK CHAPTER 1 INTRODUCTION Background of the Study The overall development status of every country depends upon the standard of education prevalent across that country. It is an era of knowledge based economies, and countries failing in education find it hard to catch up with the […]
Chapter one: Introduction 1.1 introduction This chapter provides general background information regarding online purchasing behavior with an insight into the advantages and disadvantages of e-commerce in general and then specifically in Kuwait. The history of online shopping and internet retailers is presented to better understand e-purchasing behavior alongside a description of general theories of consumer […]
Food Processing in Agricultural Regions. Agricultural regions in any country, including the United Kingdom, have historically been seen as poorer neighbours to the more industrialised areas of any particular country (Pierpont 1997). This position has been brought about mainly as a result of the fact that pay, employment opportunity and economic output tends to be […]
General Introduction/Background In today’s world of globalization, knowledge and learning is considered the most vital element for acquiring competitive advantage (Longworth and Davies, 1996). For gaining competitive advantage firms and institutions are becoming more knowledge intensive, therefore they concentrate more on managing and sharing knowledge to gain significant advantage of this knowledge (Hertog and Sluijs, […]
1. Introduction 1.1 Problem Indication Nowadays lean management is being implemented in many organizations all over the world. Lean management is about reducing waste as much as possible and about doing things simple and thereby constantly improving those things (Slack, Chambers & Johnston, 2007). It has been implemented effectively in many industries and organizations such […]
Chapter Four: Measures to prevent accidents on construction sites This chapter investigates the health and safety measures that are currently in place to reduce accidents and injuries on construction sites. In order to prevent accidents in construction it is not just a matter of setting up a list of rules and making safety inspections, although […]
INTRODUCTION The report is about the construction of new Center of Technology in Government which is a high tech facility with office space and is to be built in Liverpool, United Kingdom. The total area of the project is 20,000 m2 and is owned by Department for Business Innovation and Skills, United Kingdom. The primary […]
Review of the Construction Equipment Scenario In India Abstract This research was an attempt to assess the current status of Indian construction equipment industry and the underlying opportunities and challenges. However, the aspects and objectives that were dealt in the research are; the current structure, status, competition, financing opportunities and challenges of Indian construction equipment […]
2.1 Introduction This chapter will review the literature which has been used for this dissertation. A number of important aspects will be covered , including an overview of Construction Planning as well as determining what challenges are faced on a daily basis by construction planners. This chapter will also review research relating to Planning techniques […]
Chapter 1 This study is on the creation of credit facilities to Small and Medium Size Enterprises in Sierra Leone with special focus on the construction industries. 1.1 Background to the Economy of Sierra Leone Sierra Leone is a relatively small country, on the West Coast of Africa with an area of approximately 28,000square miles. […]
Dissertation: Continuing Professional Development (CPD) in Construction Abstract The following dissertation focuses on a personal development technique called Continuing Professional Development(CPD). With the world of construction constantly changing, professionals in the industry need to keep up to speed with the changing elements of the industry nationally and internationally. This dissertation assesses the CPD process that […]
Abstract While in the 21st century the construction industry prefers to conduct business using the information and communication technologies (I&CT), the presence of legal issues pertaining to this mannerism of business cannot be ignored. The aim of this project is to provide a better understanding of these legal issues which are associated with their use. […]
The Study of Satisfaction Level of Occupants towards the Maintenance and Facilities in PV10 Condominium Chapter 1 Introduction 1.1 Background The population in Malaysia is on a rapid growth and this can be seen in the last three (3) years, 2007 – 2009. According to the Department of Statistics Malaysia, the population growth was from 27.17 […]
1.1 Background to the Study A competent design team is crucial for any new building project according to Lee (2008:127). The quantity surveyor can be a very valuable addition to the design team for the client, giving expert advice on contractual and financial matters. The quantity surveyor will have the client’s interest as his number […]
1.1 Problem Statement Construction waste has a major impact on the environment in both develop and developing countries and have a negative effect on the national economy. Tremendous amounts of construction waste have been generated from ongoing new construction works, as well as renovation and demolition works. With the demands in implementing major infrastructure projects […]
