Comparative Models of Newcomer Integration for Organisational Adoption| Chapter 1 | Mathematics and Computer Science: Research Updates Vol. 8

 

Strategies that address the needs of both the newcomer and the organisation can ease this transition and facilitate a smooth assimilation process. Welcoming and integrating newcomers is a critical challenge for organisations seeking to maintain a cohesive and productive workforce. This study utilises a comparative study to explore and contrast various models for newcomer integration within organisational contexts. This study aims to provide valuable insights into the comparative effectiveness of different integration models and offer practical recommendations for organisations seeking to improve their onboarding processes. The authors employ a comparative study methodology by conducting a systematic literature review. This approach allows for in-depth insights into the effectiveness of each onboarding model. The research identifies key components, outcomes, and challenges associated with each model. Through a detailed comparative analysis of models such as the Developers Joining Model, Onion Model, Identity Socialisation Model, Four C's Model, the characterisation framework, the onboarding types, and Traditional Onboarding Process, the study evaluates their performance across critical factors, including onboarding plans, mentorship, feedback, cultural fit, flexibility, and role clarity.

 

The findings reveal distinct strengths and limitations for each model, highlighting their varied effectiveness in promoting employee engagement and retention. The Identity Socialisation Model and Four C's Model, for instance, excel in fostering long-term engagement, while the Traditional Model supports initial integration but may limit personal identity expression. The study also addresses potential drawbacks, such as resource intensity or context-specificity, proposing mitigation strategies like phased implementation and role development.

 

Ultimately, this research provides actionable insights for organisations aiming to enhance their newcomer integration strategies, offering practical recommendations such as adopting diverse onboarding models and implementing flexibility, focusing on mentorship and feedback, prioritising cultural fit and integration, tailored to diverse organisational needs. The authors suggest further research through surveys with newcomers to validate their findings. Managers may struggle to move away from the old traditional practices and fully support newcomers' personal strengths. Provide appropriate training for managers to help them understand and implement the principles of this model effectively.

 

 

Author(s) Details

Eman Hussein Ali
Department of Computer Science, Libyan Academy School of Basic Science, Libya.

 

Samia Abdalhamid
Department of Computer Science, Faculty of Science, Omar Al-Mukhtar University, Libya.

 

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Legume Leaves in Improving the Quality of Feed Silage Ruminants: Advantages, Challenges and Strategies | Chapter 8 | Innovations in Biological Science Vol. 8

 

Feed is an essential element in animal husbandry, and silage is increasingly becoming the top choice in providing quality feed to ruminants. In this context, an overview of the use of legume leaves in improving the quality of silage attracts attention for its potential in increasing the nutritional value of feed. The purpose of this review was to explore the advantages, challenges, and strategies associated with the use of legume leaves in silage for ruminants. Leguminosae, with its ability to nitrogen fixation, offers a major advantage in the provision of protein and another significant role of improving silage qualities. However, challenges such as diversity of legume species, proper silage management, how to procure it efficiently and toxicity are factors to consider. Necessary strategies include selection of suitable varieties, increased cultivation of legumes, and application of effective silage conservation technologies and addressing risks. The implication of this review is that the use of legume leaves in silage has enormous potential to improve ruminant feed quality, which in turn can increase livestock productivity. In the livestock industry, this can lead to improved production efficiency and animal welfare. While in the context of research, this broadens horizons about innovative feed strategies. The conclusions and recommendations of this review affirm the importance of further research in this area as well as the need to develop policies that support the use of legume leaves in silage to strengthen the sustainability and production efficiency of ruminant animals.

 

 

Author(s) Details

Paulus C. Paat
Research Center for Animal Husbandry, National Research and Innovation Agency, Indonesia.

Agustinus N. Kairupan
Research Center for Animal Husbandry, National Research and Innovation Agency, Indonesia.

Derek J. Polakitan
Research Center for Animal Husbandry, National Research and Innovation Agency, Indonesia.

Hasrianti Silondae
Research Center for Animal Husbandry, National Research and Innovation Agency, Indonesia.

Gabriel H. Joseph
Research Center for Agroindustry, National Research and Innovation Agency, Indonesia.

Jantje G. Kindange
Research Center for Macroeconomics and Finance, National Research and Innovation Agency, Indonesia.

 

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Implementing the Best Practices for Just, Democratic, Accountable, and Professional Police as well as Policing for Equitable Access to Justice, Safety, and Freedom | Chapter 18 | The Evolving Blueprint, Strategic Leadership, VALUE-Driven Police Leaders and Ethical Excellence in Law Enforcement

 

Effective policing is based on legitimacy, authority, and trust, and there cannot be meaningful public consent in the absence of these elements. Policing procedures must ensure equitable justice and be backed by facts if they are to benefit all of us. These procedures must be based on human rights principles and take into account how crucial it is to preserve good relations between the public and the police. The study’s goal is to promote best practices for ethical, accountable, democratic, and professional policing, as well as policing that advances justice, safety, and freedom for all. It also aims to promote knowledge of, and use of, internationally adopted human rights and law enforcement standards in all relevant contexts. This study was segmented into two parts. The first part discussed successful policing, implications for the police, police culture, police ideals, and the legitimacy of the police. The second section argued over what constitutes appropriate policing models and concepts, as well as what tactics are effective in various situations. If the community's residents do not have confidence in and support for police organisations, they cannot operate effectively. People are more inclined to trust the police if they think highly of them and hold them to high standards for justice, efficiency, and integrity. Police organisations face a significant problem as a result of the enormous changes that society is undergoing. Unwanted circumstances like under policing, no-go zones, or private vigilantism could occur. It should be made clear before talking about appropriate policing models that policing practices are equally up for examination and reflection in nations with relative stability and prosperity. As a result, there is no set paradigm of police. Police should work to reduce the negative effects of a too militarised force, and agencies should stop using militarised methods that undermine their credibility with the communities they serve. Congress can play a role in this as well by severely restricting the transfer and use of military equipment by local law enforcement, as well as by setting up a system for looking into complaints and enforcing punishments when equipment and tactics are used improperly during large-scale protests. Police organisations must make sure that their officers' continued fitness to carry out these duties is subject to periodic evaluation by the UN Basic Principles.

 

Author (s) Details

Dr. John Motsamai Modise
Tshwane University of Technology, South Africa.

 

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‘ASPIRE’ Strategies for Strengthening Adolescents’ Sexual and Reproductive Health Role Modelling | Book Publisher International

This book presents strategies for adolescents' sexual and reproductive health role modelling developed using the Adapting Strategies for Promoting Implementation Research and Equity (ASPIRE) process, which focuses on  adapting equity-explicit implementation strategies. To improve conceptual clarity and application, this book acknowledges the distinction between mentors, peers, and role models. However, in this context, peers and mentors are regarded as individuals involved in role modelling. Peers are similar in age or status and engage with one another and exchange experiences to influence one another. Mentors offer deliberate, ongoing advice and assistance, usually in a more mutually beneficial and structured relationship. Moreover, role models are frequently admired and whose actions, principles, or accomplishments provide examples for others to follow; these include peers and mentors. Adaptation of strategy and guidelines is an effective process in research that can be used to adjust existing methods, programmes, practices, strategies, or procedures to make them more suitable for use with a certain target demographic or within a specific context. This method was used to develop novel strategies for adolescents’ sexual and reproductive health role modelling because of the paucity of literature and research regarding role modelling in sexual and reproductive health. The adaptation of strategies was aided by the findings from a scoping review and the findings from an empirical study about adolescents' sexual and reproductive health role modelling. The Three-step ASPIRE process for Adapting Equity-Explicit Implementation Strategies guided the adaptation process. The ASPIRE process aims at adapting strategies to explicitly consider their impact on disparities, gaps, and outcomes. This book recommends strategies that role models such as parents, teachers, health professionals, peers, media personalities and community members should be integrated into the promotion of adolescents’ sexual and reproductive health. Health professionals should engage parents and caregivers as sexual and reproductive health role models for adolescents. Encourage parents to have honest, nonjudgmental discussions with their children about relationships, sexual health, and reproductive rights. In addition to reducing misinformation among adolescents, this can promote trust. Encourage the use of peer role modelling through peer education programmes, social media campaigns and youth-driven projects. Using the ASPIRE process to create context-specific strategies, this book provides a thorough method for improving the sexual and reproductive health of adolescents through role modelling. These strategies give parents, peers, teachers, health professionals, and community members a useful framework for working together to create a fair, informed, and healthy environment for adolescents. Ultimately, this approach promotes inclusive and sustainable health outcomes by bridging the gap in the literature and practice about role modelling in adolescent sexual and reproductive health.

 

Contribution: This book will introduce role modelling as an effective strategy to address adolescents’ sexual and reproductive health challenges. It initiates the development of policies and programmes that use role modelling as a tool to promote sexual and reproductive health among adolescents.

 

Author (s) Details

Dr. Tshiamo Nerville Ramalepa
Nursing Department, School of Healthcare Sciences, Sefako Makgatho Health Sciences University, Pretoria, South Africa.

 

 

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Sustainable Agribusiness Management: Case Studies of Innovation and Growth Across the Value Chain | Book Publisher International

This book provides a comprehensive examination of sustainable agribusiness management through real-life case studies that showcase sustainable practices and innovative strategies in the field. It aims to understand the dynamics of agribusinesses and their impact on the agricultural sector, contribute to the existing literature, and evaluate the role of innovation and sustainability in business success. This book serves as both an academic resource and a practical guide for students, educators, and practitioners. The case studies in this volume illuminate the diverse challenges and opportunities that agribusinesses face today. Each narrative highlights unique strategies implemented to promote sustainable growth, meet market demands, and navigate the complexities of climate change and consumer preferences.

 

Key themes include transforming traditional industries, integrating innovative technologies, and the significance of ethical practices in agricultural management. The book aims to inspire creative thinking and equip stakeholders with the skills necessary to thrive in an increasingly competitive landscape by examining the successes and challenges of various enterprises. Ultimately, "Sustainable Agribusiness Management: Case Studies of Innovation and Growth across the Value Chain" provides valuable insights into effective management practices. It emphasises the importance of sustainability in nourishing the global population while maintaining economic and environmental resilience. Through these compelling narratives, the book seeks to cultivate the next generation of agribusiness leaders committed to sustainability and social responsibility.

 

The geographic focus of this collection is primarily India. This specificity sets the expectations for readers regarding the context and relevance of the case studies presented, as they reflect the unique challenges and opportunities faced by agribusinesses within the Indian agricultural landscape. Through these narratives, readers will gain insights that are particularly applicable to the Indian market and its diverse agribusiness practices.

 

Author (s) Details

Dr. Shubhangi Salokhe
MIMA Institute of Management, Pune, India.

 

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Addressing Wicked Problems through Competency-Based Education: Challenges and Strategies for Sustainable Solutions | Chapter 6 | An Overview of Literature, Language and Education Research Vol. 6

This text proposes a new paradigm for addressing wicked problems through competency-based education. It is derived from an extended reflection on environmental issues. These issues challenge not just our technologies but our universities and educational institutions, values and way of living and interaction.  The wicked problems are complex societal issues such as poverty, climate change, environmental degradation, and sustainability. These problems cannot be solved in the way that ordinary problems, which are clearly defined, can be.  Wicked problems are highly complex and poorly defined and quite often evolve into policy issues.  Even policy issues, such as sustainable development, may lead to an apparent solution that raises further problems. Therefore, this text suggests that current approaches to addressing such wicked problems are ill-adapted.

 

As a result of policy failure, this chapter provides an insightful examination of the challenges and potential strategies to address “wicked problems” through competency-based education. Competency-based education is viewed as a potential solution to some of the wicked problems. It addresses wicked problems by focusing on skills and competencies that align with real-world problems. A competency-based education offers a flexible framework for developing competencies that may help learners navigate multiple problems. It offers evidence-based strategies that empower learners to take action for sustainability.  The chapter explores the concept of “wicked problems” and their characteristics and the challenges they pose for the implementation of competency-based education. The first part of the chapter introduces the context of environmental issues with reference to Uganda; concepts of wicked problems; and competency-based education. The second part discusses the challenges of wicked problems in the context of competency-based education. The third part suggests possible strategies for addressing wicked problems, and the last section draws the conclusion and the way forward.

 

Author (s) Details

Jacob Lalango Oyug
School of Management and Entrepreneurship, Kyambogo University, Kampala – Uganda P.O Box 1, Kyambogo, Uganda.

 

Please see the book here:- https://doi.org/10.9734/bpi/aoller/v6/2765

The Missing Link between Trade, Industrial, Agriculture, and Climate Change in African Policy and Strategies’ Design, Formulation and Implementation | Chapter 3 | Business, Management and Economics: Research Progress Vol. 9

In today’s rapidly changing world, the significance of accurate weather forecasts cannot be overstated. Trade, industrial, agriculture, and climate change policies and strategies play a crucial role in shaping the development trajectory of countries and regions. They can significantly impact economic growth, food security, and environmental sustainability. The objectives of this paper are to identify the existing gaps in the design, formulation, and implementation of trade, industrial, agriculture, and climate change policies and strategies in Africa, to explore the relationship between these policy areas and their impact on sustainable development, and to provide recommendations for more integrated and effective policies and strategies. This paper’s methodology involves reviewing and analysing existing trade, industrial, agriculture, and climate change policies and strategies in Africa. The literature review reveals a lack of comprehensive and coherent policies and strategies addressing Africa’s trade, industry, agriculture, and climate change linkages. Existing policies and strategies focus on individual sectors in isolation rather than a holistic and integrated approach.

Furthermore, the literature highlights a lack of recognition of the gender-differentiated roles in agriculture and the gender-differentiated impacts of climate change. The paper recommends that African countries develop comprehensive and integrated policies and strategies that recognise the interlinkages between trade, industry, agriculture, and climate change. These policies and strategies should take a holistic approach, considering the potential synergies and trade-offs between these sectors and incorporating climate change considerations. Second, there is a need to mainstream gender into these policies and strategies. This can be done by recognising and addressing the gender-differentiated roles in agriculture and the gender-differentiated impacts of climate change.

 

Author (s) Details

Johansein Rutaihwa
Southern African Development Community (SADC) Secretariat, Republic of Botswana.

 

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Applications of Green Chemistry and Nanotechnology as a Potential Solution for Sustainability | Chapter 8 | Recent Developments in Chemistry and Biochemistry Research Vol. 10

Nanotechnology is a crucial tool for the environmentally friendly synthesis of noble nanomaterials. Green synthesis is superior to traditional chemical processes due to its cost-effectiveness, reduced pollution, and enhanced environmental and public health benefits. Nanomaterials, derived from plants, offer numerous benefits to living things. Additionally, nanomaterials are cost-effective, and have minimal environmental and health impacts, making them a promising area of nanotechnologies. This study explores the integration of green chemistry and nanotechnology as a potential solution for sustainable development in the context of global environmental awareness. This study also discusses the integration of various domains and the potential of innovative nanomaterials and methodologies to enhance green chemistry principles. Utilizing nanotechnology can lead to the formation of more cost-effective, environmentally friendly, and sustainable chemical processes. This research shows recent advancements in green synthesis techniques, nanocatalysis, and the utilization of nanomaterials for energy storage and environmental remediation. It emphasizes balancing sustainability by considering nanotechnology's potential risks and lifetime implications. The study explores the green synthesis of nanomaterials, highlighting their benefits in reducing harmful compounds, energy consumption, and process effectiveness. It highlights nanostructured materials for renewable energy, environmental monitoring sensors, and cleaner chemical reactions. It emphasizes the need for risk evaluations and lifecycle analysis for responsible innovation and sustainable practices. This study's findings highlight the necessity of comprehensive regulatory bases and ongoing interdisciplinary research to optimize emerging technologies' economic and environmental benefits. Integrating nanotechnology and green chemistry is crucial to a more sustainable future. This review explores the eco-friendly synthesis of plant-based nanoparticles and their applications in catalysis, drug development, diagnostics, and biological research.

 

 

Author (s) Details

 

Selvaraja Elumalai
Raffles University, Neermanda, India.

 

Meenakshi Sharma
Raffles University, Neermanda, India.

 

Venkata Lakshamana Sagar Dantinapalli
Raffles University, Neermanda, India.

 

Mylsamy Palanisamy
Acharya Nagarjuna University, India.

 

Akhilesh Kumar Kuril
Bhagwant University, Sikar Road, Ajmer, Rajasthan, India.

 

Please see the book here:- https://doi.org/10.9734/bpi/rdcbr/v10/3857

Stakeholder Functions in Policy Implementation for Higher Education in Cameroon | Chapter 1 | An Overview of Literature, Language and Education Research Vol. 9

This chapter explores the key elements of stakeholder engagement in the implementation of educational policies within higher education institutions in Cameroon. Drawing on existing literature and empirical evidence, the chapter highlights key elements that are essential for effective stakeholder engagement in the policy implementation process. Policies are living documents that require various inputs to assist in fulfilling their goals, and as such attention to policy issues does not end at the creation of the policy. Its implementation is increasingly a multi-sectored endeavour and a successful policy process requires democratic public participation, wherein in the national sphere, different stakeholders get involved to reduce the political pressure on the government and thus achieve its objectives. Yet, this engagement might not continue during the policy implementation stage. The chapter is an exploratory study, that makes use of the qualitative approach and phenomenology method. Qualitative data was analyzed using thematic analysis. Using the purposive sampling technique, 50 stakeholders including government officials, academic staff, students, employers and community members were interviewed to examine their roles and perspectives. Findings indicate that all-inclusive stakeholder engagement in educational policies can lead to more inclusive, effective and sustainable policies that benefit all members of the community. As such recommendations for enhancing stakeholder collaboration and participation in policy implementation are also discussed, with a focus on promoting transparency, inclusivity, and accountability in decision-making processes. The chapter also concludes with the proposition that implementation failure is partly due to a lack of stakeholder engagement.

 

Author (s) Details

 

Berka Tah Delphine Sakwe
Faculty of Education, University of Buea, Cameroon.

 

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Introduction of Teachers Perspective on Instructional Strategies: Implemented at Early Childhood Years | Chapter 7 | Progress in Language, Literature and Education Research Vol. 8

The study demonstrated the potentials that exist for the use of instructional strategies to complement the teachers" attempt to create constructive learning environments in early childhood settings. Instructional strategies contribute to effective teaching and learning in early childhood classrooms, which in turn, impacts children’s development in diverse ways. Even though previous research points to the significance of early childhood teachers’ practices that take into consideration the nature of children and how they learn, there is limited research regarding how instructional strategies impact children’s development in diverse ways. A multi-case-qualitative study approach was used in this study because there is a need to establish the differences regarding teachers" practices in Tata School and Kariba School sited in different socio-economic settings. One research question guided the study, namely, which instructional strategies do teachers use in a kindergarten classroom? Data used were semi-structured individual interviews pair-based interviews and field notes of classroom observations. Both within and across case interpretative analysis, as was used. The findings of this study revealed these teachers believed that instructional strategies impacted children’s development in different ways; they pointed to play-based instruction and integration as well as specific strategies such as picture-walk and think-pair-share that they believed to promote effective teaching and learning in kindergarten classrooms which in turn, enhanced and promoted children’s multiple intelligences in terms of socio-emotional, physical, cognitive and language development. The study established that insights of pre-service early childhood teachers into the appropriate use of both specific and generic instructional strategies regarding when and how to use each of them within the teaching and learning context have the potential to unearth children’s potential by situated the selection of instructional strategies within the context of the uniqueness that individual children bring to the teaching and learning context concerning interests, needs and potential.

Author(s) Details:

Mumuni Thompson,
University of Cape Coast, Ghana.

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An Overview of Strategies for Medical Education Research | Chapter 8 | New Visions in Medicine and Medical Science Vol. 5

This book chapter provides an overview of strategies for medical education research. It emphasize the importance of research in medical education and the need for rigorous and systematic methods to evaluate educational interventions and programs. The book chapter describes various methods commonly used in medical education research, including qualitative approaches and mixed methods. The chapter also covers formulations of research question and limitations of research in medical education. Throughout the book chapter, examples of medical education research studies are used to illustrate these concepts and to highlight best practices in the field. The article concludes with a discussion of the challenges and opportunities facing medical education research and offers recommendations for future research directions.

Author(s) Details:

Rohit Kiran Phadnis,
Department of General Surgery, Apollo Institute of Medical Science and Research, Hyderabad, Telangana, India.

Anupam Shukla,
Department of General Surgery, HBT Medical College & Dr. R.N Cooper General Municipal Hospital, Mumbai, Maharashtra, India.

Harshali Bharat Rankhambe,
Department of Physiology, Gian Sagar Medical College, Rajpura, Punjab, India.

Jyothi Vybhavi V. S.,
Department of Physiology, Sri Chamundeswari Medical College Hospital & Research Institute, Channapatna, Karnataka, India.

Meghna Poonia,
Department of Physiology, Jaipur National University Institute of Medical Sciences and Research Centre, Jaipur, Rajasthan, India.

Thangjam Rubee Chanu,
Department of Microbiology, Shija Academy of Health Sciences, Imphal, Manipur, India.

Jitendra Patel,
Department of Physiology, GMERS Medical College, Vadnagar, Gujarat, India.

Rajesh Gouri,
Department of General Surgery, Gujarat Adani Institute of Medical Sciences, Bhuj, Gujarat, India.

Please see the link here: https://stm.bookpi.org/NVMMS-V5/article/view/14164

Water Treatment by Using Situ Pressure in Reverse Osmosis: Strategies and Implications | Chapter 3 | Novel Perspectives of Geography, Environment and Earth Sciences Vol. 4

 Desalination is individual of the primary orders used nowadays in many places to get water. Reverse osmosis is ultimate advanced technique for water dribbling. Desalination is necessary in dry countries and in cases place good-quality water is required for industrialized purposes and fresh water is not free. Power pumping is used in this place system to introduce water into semi-membranes, where the pungent water is then distant from the solution. The aim of this study was to determine guidelines for utilizing the pressure generated in situ of gathering water instead of a capacity pump, that creates the pressure required for reverse absorption. These recommendations have existed split into two primary groups: Utilizing the natural pressure that is to say formed, or, by preference, the forces that are brought about by structures built for water harvesting.

Author(s) Details:

Susan Norouzi,
Department of Teacher Education, Faculty of Science Education, Farhangian University, Esfahan, Iran.

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Evaluating the Coping Strategies among People Living with HIV/AIDS in Kaduna Central Senatorial District, Kaduna State, Nigeria | Chapter 3 | Research Highlights in Disease and Health Research Vol. 2

 Human Immunodeficiency Virus (HIV)/Acquired Immunodeficiency Syndrome (AIDS) is individual of the most difficult and bewildering social challenges met by contemporary institutions because of its powerful links to sexual and social stigmatised behaviour. The purpose of this study search out evaluate the coping blueprints among community living with HIV/AIDS (PLWHA) in Kaduna central lawmaking district, Nigeria. The study was a transection descriptive design. The mechanism used was Brief COPE (Coping Orientation to Problems Experienced). Problem-focused managing strategies aim to correct or eliminate the causes of stress while affection-focused coping methods are meant to manage with the affective belongings of the hassle. Using a multi-stage sampling method, a sample of 407 participants the one attended antiretroviral clinics was captured from four general nursing homes within the district. The mark population of 10,321 cases served as the action for calculating the sample size. The study's key judgments showed that PLWHA use the question-focused coping method appropriately, accompanying an overall mean of 2.61, and that most of bureaucracy have been acting to try to improve the position. The PLWHA also use the affection focus coping approach appropriately, with an overall average of 2.65, and the plurality of them have taken emotional support from others. However, the use of preventing coping plan was the most low, with an overall mean of 2.82, and the majority of ruling class blamed themselves for the condition. The study told that problem and emotion focus were sufficiently used, while eluding strategy was thickly used. It was therefore urged that health laborers use a variety of methods to experience the PLWHA, particularly on hospital days, on how to use question-focused coping blueprints in order to develop their quality of life.

Author(s) Details:

Ephraim Obadiah Dyages,
Kaduna State College of Nursing and Midwifery, Kafanchan Campus, Nigeria.

Please see the link here: https://stm.bookpi.org/RHDHR-V2/article/view/9612

The Nigerian Government’s Strategies and the Question of Enduring Peace for Conflict Management| Chapter 1 | Current Aspects in Business, Economics and Finance Vol. 3

 The essay examined the Nigerian government's use of conflict management techniques to resolve the crises in Odi and the wider Niger Delta region of Nigeria. To ascertain which of these two conflict resolution strategies—the use of force or the granting of amnesty—worked better for Nigeria, the study did a thorough examination of the relevant literature. It has been observed that using force to settle disputes in the Niger Delta always makes the problem worse. On the other hand, the granting of amnesty offered a better framework for managing conflicts and has the potential to end the conflicts in the Niger Delta if pursued actively and comprehensively. The main recommendations were that: the root cause(s) of conflicts should be well established in order to know the strategies to use in managing it; conflict managers should not rush and use force to manage any conflict; there should always be active channels for effective communication between the conflicting parties; and a fair, just socio-political environment should always be created to prevent the emergence of conflict. Finally, rather than waiting until there is a breakdown in law and order, leaders should always be proactive in resolving conflicts through good communication and dialogue.

Author(s) Details:

Abosede Abimbola Usoro,
Department of Business Management, University of Calabar, Nigeria.

Okon Effiong Ekpenyong,
Department of Business Management, University of Calabar, Nigeria.

Charles Effiong,
Department of Business Management, University of Calabar, Nigeria.

Please see the link here: https://stm.bookpi.org/CABEF-V3/article/view/7972

The COVID-19 Vulnerabilities and the Ubiquitous Artificial Intelligence Linkages | Chapter 1 | Emerging Trends in Disease and Health Research Vol. 8

The study's objective is to do an exploratory evaluation of the Covid-19 pandemic by concentrating on the topic of Covid-19 pandemic morbidity and mortality and taking artificial intelligence dynamics and quality of life into consideration (QOL). This research was conducted using a review of the literature, anecdotal evidence, and reports on the morbidity of COVID-19, including the severity of its devastating effects in countries like the United States, Africa, the United Kingdom, China, and Brazil, among others. The findings of this study demonstrated that several susceptible populations are affected negatively by the coronavirus. They include the elderly, front-line employees, marginalised groups, visible minorities, and others. The problem is particularly difficult in Africa since there is a shortage of infrastructure, money, and people resources. Additionally, scientists are successfully utilising AI technology to enhance the production of medications and vaccines. The epidemic also made us realise how important shared values and interpersonal collaboration are. It is widely acknowledged how crucial healthcare professionals and other frontline workers are to combating the epidemic. New methods and successful health interventions have also been proven to be crucial in alleviating the harmful effects of the crisis. In order to combat future waves of epidemics as effectively as possible, it is important to draw lessons from the pandemic. The protection of the elderly's health and wellbeing is one of these potential applications. Making the greatest use of AI skills to battle the pandemic at all stages is a vital future implication.

Author(s) Details:

Bongs Lainjo,
Cybermatic International, Montréal, QC, Canada.

Please see the link here: https://stm.bookpi.org/ETDHR-V8/article/view/7225

Increased Imports and Brazilian Industrial Stagnation: The Role of Class C in this Process | Chapter 1 | Modern Perspectives in Economics, Business and Management Vol. 1

 The study that has led you here examines the factors that have aided the expansion of class C in the Brazilian industry's freezing process, as well as increased imports. This emerging market, known as Class C, which includes some of the low-income segment, has distinct characteristics and needs, and as a result, it burdened in the short term the production of Brazilian companies, which felt compelled to opt for imported semi-manufactured and manufactured commodities in order to maintain market share and return on their investments. This fact is part of a worldwide economic transformation trend, but it is also related to the Brazilian government's various irregular activities against the political necessity for short-term results. From quantitative and qualitative data, it was hoped to gain a better understanding of this consumer's profile and make some recommendations for businesses to better meet this new need. It also wanted to know what steps a big cosmetics manufacturer had done to ensure that part of its products were suitable for the class C.

Author (S) Details

Edmir Kuazaqui
Escola Superior de Propaganda e Marketing (ESPM), Brazil.

Teresinha Covas Lisboa
Universidade Paulista – UNIP, Brazil.

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Strategies to Manage Aquifer Recharge in Balochistan, Pakistan: An Overview | Chapter 5 | Advanced Aspects of Engineering Research Vol. 9

 The drainage system of eighteen river basins dominates the Balochistan plateau, where precipitation recharges both consolidated and unconsolidated aquifers. Due to unjustifiable long-term groundwater mining, groundwater levels have been steadily declining in eleven river basins for the last three decades. Water-table declines at a rate of 2 to 3 metres each year. In portions of Quetta Valley, the most substantial decline of 60m in the last 12 years has been reported. In an average year, total groundwater recharge in all river basins is expected to be 2,200 Mm3, whereas removal is anticipated to be 2,657 Mm³. The groundwater overdraft in eleven river basins is 886 Mm3, however only 7 river basins have 429 Mm3 accessible for sustainable development. Many recommendations have been made to improve groundwater recharge, and multiple studies have been conducted by various public and private sector groups for the protection of natural resources. However, implementation of the studies' recommendations has been slow, resulting in serious groundwater shortages. The involved government departments have devised a variety of measures for the protection of natural resources under their authority. A comprehensive provincial policy and subsequent strategy for the protection and sustainable development of natural resources in Balochistan is yet to be formed. In this paper the natural resource protection policies and strategies that are directly or indirectly associated with the surface and groundwater resources have been assessed. In addition, the federal and provincial government’s policies including water, biodiversity, climate change, environment, agriculture, forest, and rangeland management have been reviewed and summarized. In some of the previous strategies, certain measures have been proposed for the sustainability of water resources. A restriction on farm tubewells in urban areas, as well as the installation of storage, supply, and delay action dams, are among the measures (DADs). As a result, 326 DADs with a total storage capacity of 332 Mm3 were built in various river basins. According to the studies, DADs are the best way to recharge aquifers in the current situation if they are accompanied by design changes and catchment-specific watershed management strategies. A comprehensive, integrated watershed management strategy and model are being developed for the province's sustainable management of natural resources.

Author(s) Details

Syed Mobasher Aftab
Balochistan University of Information Technology, Engineering and Management Sciences, Quetta, Pakistan.

Rehanul Haq Siddiqui
Balochistan University of Information Technology, Engineering and Management Sciences, Quetta, Pakistan.

Muhammad A. Farooqui
COMSATS University Islamabad, Lahore Campus Defence Road Lahore, Pakistan.

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Reasons for Decline of Demand for Handloom Products and Strategies to Improve Consumer Satisfaction and Demand | Chapter 10 | Current Strategies in Economics and Management Vol.6

 

Handloom products are one of the consumer products which form a part of India’s rich heritage. They
have a long history in India as they are being woven from a long time. In earlier times, when
machinery was not available to produce fabrics, consumers used to wear handloom apparel and use
handloom furnishings and made-ups for their home needs. But due to the technological
developments, market is flooded with different and innovative fabrics which are attractive and full
filling the needs of the consumers, sometimes at very low prices. Hence, this machine made, or mill
made fabrics are attracting consumers which is making them to buy more of them. Due to this, the
consumer demand for handloom products, mainly the handloom furnishings and made-ups is
decreasing. This paper tries to study the reasons for decline of demand for handloom products; and
review about some strategies that can be used to improve the consumer satisfaction and demand for
the handloom products.

Author (s) Details

M. Milcah Paul
Department of RMCS, College of Community Science, Saifabad, Hyderabad, India.

P. Radha Rani
Department of RMCS, College of Community Science, Saifabad, Hyderabad, India.

V. Vijaya Lakshmi
AICRP (HSc) – FRM, PG & RC, PJTSAU, Rajendranagar, Hyderabad, India.

A. Padma
AICRP (HSc) – FRM, PG & RC, PJTSAU, Rajendranagar, Hyderabad, India.

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Physical Bullying in Guyanese Schools: Prevalence and Intervention Strategies – Head Teachers’ and Teachers’ Perspectives | Chapter 6 | New Horizons in Education and Social Studies Vol. 1

The purpose of this qualitative study was to examine how head teachers and teachers viewed the prevalence of physical bullying in their schools. Additionally, the study sought to investigate head teachers and teachers’ perspectives on the effectiveness of adult supervision, speaking with the bully and the victim, and communicating with the parents of the bully and victim in decreasing physical bullying in four government schools within the Central Corentyne area of Guyana. The study comprised sixteen teachers from both primary and secondary schools. The data indicated that participants felt that physical bullying was prevalent in the four schools regardless of the extent of prevalence. The data also indicated that participants were of the view that all three strategies had a positive effective in combating physical bullying in the four schools. The most effective strategies were adult supervision and speaking with the bully and the victim. The least effective strategy was communicating with the parents of the bully and victim about the bullying incidents. The findings of this research are very significant to Guyana. It is significant to Guyana because it provides landmark data on physical bullying prevalence and intervention strategies that have been used by Guyanese teachers and head teachers to combat physical bullying. This information can be used by educators to make informed decisions relating to bullying prevention

 Author(s)  Details

 Ms. Maureen Ann Bynoe
University of Guyana, Tain, Corentyne, Berbice, Guyana

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Principles of Designing Speaking Strategies in a Second Language Classroom | Chapter 9 | Arts and Social Studies Research Vol. 1

Language has its own set of rules for speaking and writing in a proper way.  Speaking in a person’s native language well and accurate is a challenging task, but acquiring the speaking skill in a second language requires more effort, commitment and practice. Speaking a second language is an important skill for every modern student. Classroom is a learning place or environment where the learning process takes place. Classroom teaching refers to the wide variety of skills and techniques that the teacher used to keep the students into organized, orderly, focused and attentive person on task and develop the speaking ability to them. A teacher is one who interacts with students and the role model of them. Teacher is a person who supports the students when they need help. The teacher acts the roles of a resource person, an instructor, mentor, helping hand to the students and finally a learner forever. The learners clearly feel that classroom based speaking practice prepared them for the real world and the teacher is the guide to achieve that goal. Spoken language is both interactional and transactional. When teaching the spoken language is based on the performances in a classroom, the main focus on teaching longer transactional turns into interactional outcome. Making the learners to be the master of spoken language, the teacher follows certain principles and strategies. The basic truth or proposition that serves as the foundation for a system of belief or behavior is known as principle. The act or process of taking an action or work in a successful way is known as performance. This paper mainly deals with the basic principles for designing the classroom speaking techniques and the types of classroom speaking performances of the students by their teachers.

Author(s) Details

S. Sreena
Noorul Islam Centre for Higher Education, Kumaracoil, Thuckalay 629 180, Tamil Nadu, India.

Dr. M. Ilankumaran
Department of English, Noorul Islam Centre for Higher Education, Kumaracoil, Thuckalay 629 180, Tamil Nadu, India.

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