...lengthiest of all specialties2The objective of our study was to study the relation between various types of patients admitted in the department of plastic and re-constructive surgery at Sher-i- Kashmir Institute of Medical Sciences,J&K and their respective waiting times.The study was conducted for a period of one year from 1st October 2013 to 30th September 2014.It was a prospective observational study carried out on the patients admitted in the ward of plastic and re-constructive surgery. The study was done based on the interviews from relevant informants, study of records .Out of the total of 2238 patients admitted 495 cases were that of RTA(road traffic accidents), 162 bear mauls, 135cleft palate, 117 cleft lip,99 tin cut injuries,90 PBC(Post burn contracture) hand,72 cases of...
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...focused on the case study of Black Canyon Coffee in 2003, a coffee company that started operating in 1993 in Bangkok. His Founder and managerial director Pravit C, wanted to enter the coffee market with a western style of coffee shop in Thailand one of the most important markets in Asia. The success of the company can be measured with the 78 outlets, 1000 staffs and with 15% to 20% average annual growth. Also BCC’S strategy has succeeded in Thailand, differentiation its business from competitors, offering a wide range of products and facilities to coffee lover. The company during 1993 and 2003 has developed its strategy based on the internal and internal analysis so the following paragraphs will summarized what makes BCC so special and how the company has survived even after the crisis that stroked Asia in 1997. And concluding with the current strategy priorities of the company with the main objective of leading the Thai and Asian market and expand the business to Middle East, Europe and the Americas. This report is divided in three parts that will analysis the current situation of BCC and its strategy, the first part covers the external environment analysis of the company, the second part is related to strengths and weaknesses and how the company is responding to the eternal environment and the third part concerns about BCC’S strategy priority. This analysis determines which goals the company should pursue in following years, founder Pravit strongly believe that BCC should continue...
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...almost always in solid crystal form at room temperature. Only a few covalently bonded compounds are solids at room temperature. Of those covalent compounds that are solid, not all form crystals. The ones that do not are referred to as amorphous. Many covalently bonded compounds which are liquids or gases at room temperature will crystallize at lower temperatures (i.e. water forming ice). In this experiment, you will be using styrofoam spheres as models of atoms or ions to gain insight into the ways in which metallic or ionic crystals are formed. You will investigate three basic crystal structures which can form if all of the particles are the same size, as would happen in a pure metal: simple cubic (SC), body-centered cubic (BCC), and face-centered cubic (FCC). structures. Using the styrofoam models, you will determine the number of nearest neighbors (the coordination number) of the particles in each of these structures. In a simple crystal structure, all atoms or ions of the same type should have the same coordination number; in other words, any atom or ion of the same element is identical with respect to size and position relative to its neighbors. When ions form crystals, the cations and anions are normally different sizes. Often, the resulting lattice (a term that refers to the repeating layout of particles in the crystal) resembles one of the basic structures, however the difference in size will cause slight alterations in the packing arrangement. The...
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...exposed to the sun. Skin cancer can be found in the early stage, which can usually be cured if treated before the spread. Skin cancer begins where we can see it, such as on the face or arms. Some signs may include, growing bumps, changing mole and/or a dry and scaly rough patch. In this paper, I will explain the three major types of skin cancers, such as basal cell carcinoma, squamous cell carcinoma and melanoma. Basal cell carcinoma (BCC) is abnormal, uncontrolled growths that arise in the skin’s basal cells, which line the deepest layer of the epidermis. BCC’s usually appears and look like open sores, red patches, or scars. According to (skincancer.org) “An estimated 2.8 million cases of BCC diagnosed in the United States each year.” Nearly all basal cell carcinoma appear on the body that is mostly exposed to the sun, especially the ears, face, neck, scalp, back and/or shoulders. This disease is common in mostly elderly people, but studies show that people in their twenties and thirties are being treated for this skin cancer. In a few cases, contact with arsenic, exposure to...
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...Available online at www.sciencedirect.com ScienceDirect Procedia - Social and Behavioral Sciences 99 (2013) 886 – 892 9th International Strategic Management Conference Using SWOT analysis and SEM to prioritize strategies in Foreign exchange market in Iran Mohammad Shariatmadaria, Amir Homayoun Sarfarazb , Pegah Hedayatc, Kiyan Vadoudid,b a,b,c Islamic Azad University - Tehran, Iran, d Politecnico di Milano, Milano, Italy Abstract Recently, due to international prohibition on Iran, foreign exchange market of Iran is facing with a severe crisis. In this situation adopting best strategy is vital for Iran. One of the best ways to select strategy is SWOT analysis. SWOT analysis is a powerful tool to identify strategies by strengths and weaknesses, opportunities and threats. Consequently, it is very important to prioritize strategies for organizations. Thus there are various methods presented for determining the priority of the strategies. This paper offers a new and statistical method that using the structural equations model, creates a second-order factor analysis model for each of the strategies SO, ST, WO and WT and the best model is chosen according to the AIC criterion. Comparing this approach to ANP reveals that ANP method is very complex and time wasting while the mentioned method is very easy and simple. Keywords:Foreign exchange market, SWOT analysis, second order factor analysis, criterion AIC, structural equations model, the ANPmethod ...
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...reforms in the financial-services sector, development in information and communication technologies (ICT) and globalization of the industry have drastically changed the market structure of banking industry in Sri Lanka. Financial reforms commenced in late 1970s were the main driving force of those changes. The reforms aimed to enhance both the productivity and efficiency and the degree of competition of banking market as a way of improving overall operational performance of the financial services sector in Sri Lanka. This paper reviewed how the banks’ efficiency and market structure affect the overall performance of the banking firms measured in terms of profitability and net interest margin using structure conduct performance literature. The study findings suggest that traditional structure conduct performance argument is not held in the banking industry in Sri Lanka and the banks performance does not depend on either market concentration or market power of individual firms but on the level of efficiency of the banking units. Keywords: efficiency, market structure, performance, banking. JEL Classification: G20, G21, N20. Introduction © During the last three decades, banking industry in Sri Lanka has experienced a transition period as a consequence of deregulation of financial services sector, development in ICT and globalization of the industry. Impacts of consequent changes were observable in areas such as the scope of banking operations, number of banks and bank branches, technologies...
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...I. Basic Facts: Patient Name: A.H Age: 61 Sex: Female Admission Date: 11/23/09 Medical Diagnosis: Basal Cell Carcinoma II. Anatomy and Physiology: In mammals, the skin is the largest organ of the integumentary system made up of multiple layers of ectodermal tissue, and guards the underlying muscles, bones, ligaments and internal organs. All mammals have skin because it interfaces with the environment and plays a major role by being anatomical barrier in protecting the body from pathogens and prevention of excessive fluid loss. Its other functions are insulation, temperature regulation, sensation, and the protection of vitamin B folates. The skin also has the ability to absorb nitrogen and carbon dioxide by diffusion into the epidermis in small amounts. The skin is divided into three layers; the epidermis, which provides waterproofing and serves as a barrier to infection; the dermis, which serves as a location for the appendages of skin; and the hypodermis (subcutaneous adipose layer). Epidermis is divided into several layers where cells are formed through mitosis at the innermost layers. They move up the strata changing shape and composition as they differentiate and become filled with keratin. They eventually reach the top layer called stratum corneum and are sloughed off, or desquamated. This process is called keratinization and takes place within weeks. The outermost layer of the epidermis consists of 25 to 30 layers of dead cells. The dermis is the layer of skin...
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...U.S. v. King Case Study Elise Flanagan BCC 402 Bobby Kemp 14 March 2016 Introduction The purpose of this work is to discuss the relevancy of the court case the United States of America v. Richard D. King, Jr. and the influence it had on future cybercrime cases. A description will be given as to how the Fourth and Fifth Amendments are applied to cybercrimes, as well as an explanation how the Fourth and Fifth Amendments were addressed in this case. Further explanation on how the King ruling may apply to other cases involving computers or other devices that contain electronic evidence is provided. The 4th and 5th Amendments Applied To Cybercrimes The 4th Amendment can be applied to cybercrimes, but not the 5th Amendment. However, the 4th Amendment’s protection in regards to computers, the Internet and cybercrimes can only be applied to data content, not all content. An example of data content is found within remote storage files on computers and private email interactions. When the data is non-content data, i.e. email addresses, there is no assumption of guaranteed coverage and protection ruled under the 4th Amendment. Unlike the 4th Amendment, the 5th Amendment cannot always provide legal protection to an individual. The federal court made such a ruling in 2012, asserting that personal computers lacked the coverage many assumed was in place after the 4th was seen as a viable use for protection of individual rights. Application to This Case The 4th and 5th Amendments were...
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...Harvard Business School: Jextra Neighborhood Stores in Malaysia Introduction Tom Chong has several issues he needs to deal with in couple of weeks; however, some issues are more critical than others so he has to handle them accordingly. Chong has two major issues that must be resolved: one of the issues is a recent conversation between him and the mayor of Klang, a town in which Jextra would like to build a new store. The mayor informed Chong that Jextra's application approval process for rezoning would speed up if Jextra will support a new primary school building in Klang. The mayor also wants Jextra to help pay for a flyover at the road intersection near the proposed store site. Should Chong invest Jextra’s money in those projects? Chong's other issue involves the job performance of one of his category managers, Arif Alam. He is one of the top performing managers at Jextra. Chong could not stop wondering if Alam is accepting money and gifts from Jextra’s suppliers. Although Chong has no proof that the manager is acting inappropriately, there are many rumors floating around Jextra's office. Should Chong investigate Alam? By the way, who is Tom Chong? Tom Chong is the country manager in Malaysia for Jextra Stores (Jextra), a large Asian supermarket retailer based in Hong Kong and owned by Sim Lim Holdings – a large publicly traded industrial group. The company Jextra, operates ten Neighborhood supermarkets in Malaysia. This paper is to analyze how Chong will eradicate...
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...had been replaced by Stock Companies Act 1856 and consolidated with Companies Act 1862 (CRHK, 2014).Until 1897, the decided legal case of Salomon v A Salomon & Co Ltd, the concept of separate legal personality had been ingrained around the world, which means assets and liabilities are owned and being responsible by the company; shareholders only owned shares of the company and would not be responsible for the company's liabilities. This separation is identified as corporate veil (Morris, 2014). When company registered as a limited company, they would be eligible for the principle of “limited liability”, which liabilities can be limited by shares or limited by guarantee.Throughout the past 100 years, the real benefits of limited liability have been supported by empirical researches done in financial aspects,whereas it can lead to promotion of investment diversification, better investment policies and liquidity in equity market, both shareholders and the company would be beneficial from this issue (Bratton & McCahery, 1997). Shareholders are highly protected by the limited liability, only in some rare circumstances; shareholders would be liable for the action of the company. The first issue is when shareholders have unpaid their shares; during liquidation, shareholders have to repay the outstanding amount to the company. Secondly, in the case of It's a Wrap (UK) Ltd (In Liquidation) v Gula, the facts shown that shareholders have “ reasonable grounds” to know the company...
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...UNRISD U NITED N ATIONS R ESEARCH I NSTITUTE FOR S OCIAL D EVELOPMENT Religion, Fundamentalism and Ethnicity A Global Perspective Jeff Haynes UNRISD Discussion Paper 65 May 1995 UNRISD Discussion Papers are preliminary documents circulated in a limited number of copies to stimulate discussion and critical comment. The United Nations Research Institute for Social Development (UNRISD) is an autonomous agency engaging in multidisciplinary research on the social dimensions of contemporary problems affecting development. Its work is guided by the conviction that, for effective development policies to be formulated, an understanding of the social and political context is crucial. The Institute attempts to provide governments, development agencies, grassroots organizations and scholars with a better understanding of how development policies and processes of economic, social and environmental change affect different social groups. Working through an extensive network of national research centres, UNRISD aims to promote original research and strengthen research capacity in developing countries. Current research themes include: Crisis, Adjustment and Social Change; Socio-Economic and Political Consequences of the International Trade in Illicit Drugs; Environment, Sustainable Development and Social Change; Integrating Gender into Development Policy; Participation and Changes in Property Relations in Communist and Post-Communist Societies; and Political Violence and Social...
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...Running head: CASE STUDY: SKIN CANCER 1 Case Study: Skin Cancer ITT Technical Institute Case Study: Skin Cancer 2 The skin is one of the largest organs in the body in surface area and weight. The skin consists of two layers: the epidermis and the dermis. Beneath the dermis lies the hypodermis or subcutaneous fatty tissue. The skin has three main functions: protection, regulation and sensation. The skin is an also an organ of protection, its primary function is to act as a barrier. An individual can get skin cancer one of the risk factors is sun exposure. Sun exposure is known as the major factor associated with all types of skin cancers. There are different types of skin cancer: basal cell carcinoma, known as BCC, squamous cell carcinoma, known as SCC and melanoma. Chronic sun exposure incurred by consistent, repetitive sun exposure, by individuals who work outside is a risk factor. Individuals who go on vacation and spend hours in the sun are at risk, due to their skin has not adapted to the sun, which would be called acute sun expose. Acute sun exposure, depending on the time spent in the sun and your skin type, can result in sunburn. Sunburn is an injury to your skin which can cause pain and/or blistering. Childhood sun exposure may also play an important part in the development of these cancers later in adult life, where children play outside for hours in the summer. (http://www.ccohs.ca) Family history has...
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...xecutive summery: This report focuses on the entrepreneurial challenges and the process of overcoming them specially reinforcing the financial issue. The report presents both the entrepreneur and financial institution’s view on financing opportunities for SME institutions. As a financial organization the report shed light on BSRS and its BCC/BASIS/ICT Incubator and its adjacent financing modules. From entrepreneur’s point of view a number of incubator listed firms were selected and their financing process has been introduced. This report exclusively focused its view toward ICT SMEs. The fact that ICT Incubator is only accessible to IT companies and the importance of ICT in Bangladesh economy growth has an implicit importance in this regard. The report took this issue further by listing the bars that remains in today’s financial market for an ICT SME. The report also contains critical analysis of the whole financing process and its pro/cons. The submitters took the liberty of comparing BSRS normal SME financing schemes and its past data with BSRS/BCC/ICT Incubator financing schemes. This report also showed the Requirements, Paper works, Validation process, Other payment options & Follow through of the whole financing process. Past data of BSRS financial investments and loan disbursements as well as data on participation in ICT incubator has also been included. Recent times have seen an encouraging up rise of women participation in SME institutions. This fact has not been...
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...Addressing the Reproductive Health Needs a n d R i g h t s o f Yo u n g P e o p l e s i n c e I C P D – T h e C o n t r i b u t i o n o f U N F PA a n d I P P F Bangladesh Country Evaluation Report DFID Department for International Development Addressing the Reproductive Health Needs and Rights of Young People since ICPD: The contribution of UNFPA and IPPF Bangladesh Country Evaluation Report September 2003 Written by: Alanagh Raikes Malabika Sarker Hashima-e-Nasreen For: UNIVERSITY OF HEIDELBERG UNFPA and IPPF Evaluation: Bangladesh Country Report CONTENTS Acronyms................................ ................................ ................................ ............................... ii Acknowledgements ................................ ................................ ................................ ............... iv Analytical Summary ................................ ................................ ................................ ............... 1 Key Findings and Recommendations................................ ................................ ..................... 8 Introduction ................................ ................................ ................................ .......................... 12 Section 1: The Country Specific Context ................................ ................................ .............. 14 Section 2: The Country Programmes’ Strategic Priorities ................................ .................
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...electronic devices including waveguides, thermochromic windows, ultra-fast optical switches, photonic crystals, and bolometers. The large diversity of physical and chemical properties that they can thus possess make them technologically important and a rich ground for basic research. We will review this and other properties of VO2 and discuss how the bonding and crystallographic symmetry give rise to these properties. Let us begin with the basics… In bulk form, vanadium oxides display different oxidation states and V–O coordination spheres. In VO2, we have V+4 and O-2 with coordination numbers of 6 and 3, respectively. Using Pauling electronegativities (V=1.6, O=3.5) we see that ΔE > 1.7, indicating ionic bonding. Indeed, this is the case in the monoclinic phase. However, since there is a difference in electronegativity, we know that the bond has polar character. As VO2 undergoes the MIT near the critical temperature Tc=68oC, it is accompanied by a structural transformation and a transition from ionic bonding to metallic bonding[1]. Below Tc, the semiconducting phase takes the monoclinic structure; above Tc the metallic phase takes the tetragonal structure (seen in Figure 1.). Figure 1. Metallic tetragonal phase VO2. (*original artwork) The...
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