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Taschenbuch. Zustand: Neu. Neuware -Financial reporting quality has been under scrutiny especially after the collapse of major companies. The main objective of this study is to investigate the audit committee¿s effectiveness on the financial reporting quality among the Malaysian GLCs. In particular, the study examined the impact of audit committee characteristics (independence, size, frequency meeting and financial expertise) on earnings management in periods prior to and following the transformation program (2003-2009). The study is important as it provides additional knowledge about the impact of audit committee¿s effectiveness on reducing the earnings management, and assist practitioners, policymakers and regulators such as Malaysian Institute of Accountants, Securities Commission and government to determine ways to enhance audit committee¿s effectiveness and improve the financial reporting of GLCs, as well as improving the quality of the accounting profession.Books on Demand GmbH, Überseering 33, 22297 Hamburg 92 pp. Englisch.

Taschenbuch. Zustand: Neu. Neuware -Relationship marketing has gained significant consideration is hospitality industry as relationship with customers is crucial for this industry. Due to the growing internet popularity hoteliers are understanding high importance of online communication channels and make substantial investments in its development. This book presents results of an empirical research in online relationship marketing development in hospitality industry. The researches in this topic are not that numerous and in majority authors do cover separate elements of online RM. And there is still no works presenting holistic view of the whole scope of online relationship marketing elements in hospitality industry which is exactly the goal we set for this book.Books on Demand GmbH, Überseering 33, 22297 Hamburg 68 pp. Englisch.

Taschenbuch. Zustand: Neu. Neuware -This book draws on the component of a two-phase study (2007 and 2008) that examined the linkages between community participation in decision making when it comes to the access to basic services such as electricity supply and its pricing mechanism, impact towards poverty reduction in the previously disadvantaged communities within eThekwini Municipality. It also attempt to reveal inequality between the previously disadvantaged majority and inheritors of spoils of apartheid in the highly celebrated democratic era. This book attempts to reveal the challenges faced by the vulnerable communities in access to energy in post apartheid era by looking at some of the surroundings area of eThekwini Municipality. Lastly, it also looks at the manner in which government through its institution in meeting challenges faced by the marginalised community.Books on Demand GmbH, Überseering 33, 22297 Hamburg 92 pp. Englisch.

Taschenbuch. Zustand: Neu. Neuware -Growing demand for water services in Kenya's urban slums has for long been addressed through various interventions by NGOs, CBOs and informal small-scale water vendors. With the water sector reforms in Kenya, there is now emphasis on strengthening the pro-poor focus of the sector. With this, institutions have been established to formalize water services: licensed water service providers (WSPs) in large towns; a national WSP regulator namely the Water Services Regulatory Board; and a WSP pro-poor financier namely the Water Services Trust Fund. This study assesses the influence of formalized water provision on the quality of life of urban slum dwellers. It explores the perceived impacts of an operational pilot water project implemented in 2009 by Nairobi Water and Sewerage Company in Kosovo village of Mathare slum, with funding from the Water Services Trust Fund. Variables under review in the study are affordability of water, access to water, quality of water and the water utility's pro-poor focus in water provision. The research findings could act as benchmark to guide the formalization of water services by licensed water utilities in similar urban informal settlements of Kenya.Books on Demand GmbH, Überseering 33, 22297 Hamburg 104 pp. Englisch.

Taschenbuch. Zustand: Neu. Neuware -One issue that has generated so much debate as to its compatibility with the right to life is euthanasia. Euthanasia has a robust database of record in history. It is the ¿intentional¿ shortening of a patient¿s life by an act or omission as part of his medical care. Whether this practice is legal or justifiable still remains an object of controversy in different countries of the world. The issue however is different in the Netherlands where euthanasia has been legally supported provided that it is carried out within the ambit of a local law enacted for that purpose. Much has been written on euthanasia and its compatibility with the right to life and the debate it has generated is inexhaustible. The practice of euthanasia in the Netherlands may be arguably reasonable in deserving cases. However, its aim is to ¿terminate¿ and not to ¿protect¿ life. This work therefore concludes that the legalization of euthanasia in the Netherlands when considered on technical grounds, and casting away all sentiments, is nothing but a violation of the sacred provisions of the right to life as contained in the ECHR and ICCPR to which the Netherlands is a party.Books on Demand GmbH, Überseering 33, 22297 Hamburg 72 pp. Englisch.

Taschenbuch. Zustand: Neu. Neuware -The Supreme Court has recently adjudicated some crucial issues regarding criminal matters and constitutional jurisprudence. The Court expanded the constitutional authority vested in Congress, provided defendants with constitutional remedies and protections, indicated that even a substantial amount of publicity surrounding a trial does not warrant a change of venue, left defense attorneys in awe of their new-found obligations, and settled important divisions among the U.S. circuit courts of appeal. Skilling v.US revealed that a change of venue based on a claim of a tainted jury pool presents a difficult, if not impossible task, for criminal defendants. Padilla expanded the Sixth Amendment in determining that deportation is a unique consequence because of the substantial impact on the lives of non-citizens. Holland determined that the time limitations imposed by Congress are subject to equitable tolling. Graham held that a sentence of life in prison without the possibility of parole is cruel and unusual when imposed on a minor for the commission of a non-homicidal offense. Comstock presented the Court with the opportunity to expound on the breadth of the Necessary and Proper Clause.Books on Demand GmbH, Überseering 33, 22297 Hamburg 68 pp. Englisch.

Taschenbuch. Zustand: Neu. Neuware -People often take for granted their trade unions and negative feelings are regularly aimed at them. Have you ever considered how our perceptions change about them during an economic crisis The literature doesn¿t always cohere with our actual thoughts. Whilst the trade union evolution in Ireland was always an extremely strong one, the 21st century has seen a shift in power to the employer. Extensive research shows that our feelings can significantly change when a union¿s voice is weakened and their power is suddenly taken away from them. Using formal interviews with both the union and the worker and also a sample of questionnaires distributed to public sector worker, we come to some drastic conclusions regarding how satisfied these workers actually are with the representation of their trade unions. We discover some major problems facing the unions and seek to find out how they can over-power the employer once again. Unions need to change with the times and they face some difficult decisions as they progress into the future. The main question is ¿Are they capable of satisfying the needs of their members during the worst economic disaster to in the history of the island of Ireland 'Books on Demand GmbH, Überseering 33, 22297 Hamburg 108 pp. Englisch.

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Taschenbuch. Zustand: Neu. Neuware -50 years after the independence of the Belgian Congo, the various sections of this work approach an analysis of the economic reconstruction of the country and the role that Belgium still plays in its former colony, whether they are economical, political or symbolic. The Democratic Republic of Congo is the most populated country of central Africa. The DRC is well-known for the extreme richness of its soils and sub-soils. Through its history, the DRC did not reach the development level it should have due to a lot of mismanagement and a culture of personal interests. Many countries are settled in the DRC, thirsty by the strategic stake the country represents. In June 2010, the King of Belgium has been to the ceremony of the 50th anniversary of the independence of the DRC. Both countries have this feeling that there is still a link between them and Congolese population is very careful about what their former colonizers think. It remains there a feeling of dependence regarding Belgium and both countries are not yet healed from this independence. Both countries have to have adult relations and to restart co-operation treating each other as an equal to think about the future.Books on Demand GmbH, Überseering 33, 22297 Hamburg 108 pp. Englisch.

Taschenbuch. Zustand: Neu. Neuware -Representation of the woman in advertisements is a signifying practice especially in the discourse like print media and billboard whereas advertisements are the main tools for the consumer world to launch or introduce a product to the consumer. It involves a certain system of representation to make the message persuasive and attractive. This paper identifies the regressive and progressive politics inherent in the representation of women. On the one hand, it shows how some print and billboard advertisements threaten the existence of woman as women are presented eroticized, domesticated, stereotyped, and thus vulnerable to male gaze as well as commodification. On the other hand, this representation may forward ¿Female empowerment¿. Celebration of femininity and re-conceptualizing femininity can be seen as a tacit resistance against patriarchal domination. However,this research aims at making them conscious about the fact of this kind of representation and focusing some advertisements which can be encouraging and at the same time empowering against their threatening politics of representation.Books on Demand GmbH, Überseering 33, 22297 Hamburg 92 pp. Englisch.

Taschenbuch. Zustand: Neu. Neuware -Despite the rapid growth of modern media in this world, indigenous communication systems have still a considerable significance in conflict resolution, peace building and democratization. This book provides that in indigenous conflict resolution systems, the community mostly employs the win-win approach on which there is neither a looser nor a winner, but issues are compromised for mutual gain. Moreover, it was found that traditional communication systems seem to be more appropriate than the modern ones or the court in resolving conflict. This is so, because they are not easily exposed to bribery, are good at bringing sustainable peace, and they are more helpful in time management. The author strongly believes that this book will be especially so worthy to professionals in journalism and communications field and peace and security studying areas or any one else who may be bearing in mind the merit of indigenous communication systems in peace building and promoting democracy.Books on Demand GmbH, Überseering 33, 22297 Hamburg 84 pp. Englisch.

Taschenbuch. Zustand: Neu. Neuware -The role of human rights in democracy advocacy is a recent addition to the more established theoretical debates on democracy and democratisation. In the new but growing debates on the influence of human rights networks, both domestic and international, democratisation came up as the area where human rights have had a considerable influence. This monograph examines how human rights issues and organisations working to promote human rights changed the context of democratisation in one of Africäs most fragile states. It also explores the interface between the global appeal of human rights and domestic struggle for the opening of democratic spaces in Nigeria as encapsulated in the activities of a local organisation which enjoys a global reach and influence. The author makes a powerful case for a reinvention of the political space with the active engagement of non-governmental or informal actors in national political contests.Books on Demand GmbH, Überseering 33, 22297 Hamburg 64 pp. Englisch.

Taschenbuch. Zustand: Neu. Neuware -The women in Uttarakhand played an important role in addressing the development issues be it a reformation of state or protecting environment .The steps taken by them has got a national recognition. The women in Uttarakhand has crossed the reservation from 33% to 40 %.Despite the positive facts and figure the women has faced problems addressing the social issues in the region. The majority of the women representatives from various sector are without training, orientation and technical knowledge. They are manipulated by bureaucrats, politicians and dominant power brokers in the villages. Most of the Women Representatives faced the problems of non cooperation from the officials. These problems have slowed the pace of developmental works and also elected representatives to fully participate in the development sector. Needless to say that the women were not meant to be representatives as the rest of the members, instead they were meant to be co-opted.Books on Demand GmbH, Überseering 33, 22297 Hamburg 116 pp. Englisch.

Taschenbuch. Zustand: Neu. Neuware -Mass Mediäs success depends on the efficiency of communicating messages to its target audiences. For newspapers,a clear and interesting communication is essential and thus, an easily comprehensible language is necessary.In theory, a headline encapsulates the story in minimum number of words and attracts the reader's attention. To write an effective headline,journalists use various techniques of language that may not be familiar to the popular readers. Overtime, the headline writers have developed a vocabulary that fulfils the requirement of a good headline by using words that are short and precise.However, sometimes over simplicity of headlines leads to confusion and ambiguity. This attribute can be used to gain more readership and many do it consciously. This research is an effort to analyse the format and structure of news headlines given in various English newspapers and studies closely the strategic usage of words and their consequent effect on reader's understandability.Books on Demand GmbH, Überseering 33, 22297 Hamburg 96 pp. Englisch.

Taschenbuch. Zustand: Neu. Neuware -Insurance has several economic and social advantages. Primarily it covers the risk of financial loss of individuals by distributing fairly and equitably to the insured community. Insurance promotes investment by taking away the risk from the investor. Insurance sector in general and life insurance in particular in Ethiopia have been given little attention to the concept of marketing over the years. However, according to recent marketing concepts ; while selling is concerned with creating demand for the products that have already been decided, marketing is directed towards identifying the needs and wants of consumers and planning to satisfy those needs. Hence, in this context, the necessity of understanding the needs and wants of consumers to marketing could be taken to the bone, the tendon, and the ligament of businesses without which no articulation can take place. Here comes the importance of marketer to understand the factors affecting buyers¿ and prospects attitude towards life insurance policy purchase, which in turn, affects need and wants to offerings in order to be able to take informed marketing-related decisions. So,this book will be useful resource for marketers & agents.Books on Demand GmbH, Überseering 33, 22297 Hamburg 64 pp. Englisch.

Taschenbuch. Zustand: Neu. Neuware -The aim of this project is to give a clear picture on the corporate governance mechanisms and its theories. Corporate governance refers to a set of rules and regulations which are complied with by corporations. Scholars defined governance is a term that refers to the way in which an enterprise or body of people is governed and to the rules and regulations for governing by people in authority and power. Principles of corporate governance are noted as directors, directors¿ remuneration, shareholders, audit and accountability. However, CEO duality, audit committee, board independence and board composition are the most researched issues in academic and business globe. Based on this concept this project intended to depict the above mentioned issues. In addition, there are number theories related to corporate governance and its mechanisms, though it is claimed that agency theory is the most significant theory in the world of corporate governance. Whereas other proponents of corporate governance claim that agency theory is unable to cover corporate governance. In this vein, this project intends to depict the related theories of corporate governance and its mechanisms. Mechanisms covered hBooks on Demand GmbH, Überseering 33, 22297 Hamburg 112 pp. Englisch.

Taschenbuch. Zustand: Neu. Neuware -This report, based on a survey of UK Chemical Manufacturing Industry leaders in 2007, looks at the viewpoint of the industry on the UK staying out of the Euro collaboration. The survey finds that this business sector, deeply involved in European import/export activities, is well informed on the implications of a monetary union. Also, the report links the views of these business leaders with the pros and cons identified for joining or staying outside of the EMU. Authors Bonat and Lindh wrote the dissertation while studying in the UK and have since moved on to roles in market analysis and banking.Books on Demand GmbH, Überseering 33, 22297 Hamburg 76 pp. Englisch.

Taschenbuch. Zustand: Neu. Neuware -The absolute target of molecular engineers has been to minimize the size of the antigen binding protein without compromising its functional affinity. Smaller fragments like Fabs, Fvs and single domain antibody fragments (also called dAbs) derived from the conventional bivalent IgG antibodies have been met with limited success due to problems in solubility, low expression yields in bacteria, instability and purification difficulties. The discovery of functional heavy chain antibodies devoid of light chains in camelid sera (Hamers-Casterman et al., 1993) revolutionized development of platforms from which the variable domains (VHHs) regarded as the smallest naturally intact antigen binding domains are derived from with significantly high affinities, comparable to those of Fvs. The camelid derived VHHs have several advantages such as; their small size facilitating their use in tumor imaging and therapy apart from being perfect targeting agents of toxic molecules to specific tissue due to ability to penetrate deep into tissues and bioclearence. This book highlights the methodology for isolation camel phage displayed single domain antibodies against murine TNF-¿ and chicken lysozyme.Books on Demand GmbH, Überseering 33, 22297 Hamburg 104 pp. Englisch.

Taschenbuch. Zustand: Neu. Neuware -This book is an introduction to the field of Data Integration also covers Different Integration Architectures. The book is intended for use by students of CS/ IT/IS. The general reader will also find this book useful since he requires a basic understanding of Web Services and a rough knowledge of accessing files/data from the Internet. This book tries to cover many aspects of Data Integrations in Different Integration Architectures. Nowadays (most companies¿ existence depends on data flow When plenty of information is generally accessible and one can find almost everything he needs, managing became easier than ever before) Data Integration is used everywhere, for extracting, transforming and loading integrated data across machines, storing data in datawarhouses/data repositories, invoking business intelligence applications; and online analytical processes (OLAP), online transaction processes (OLTP) and some time in decision making process on remote servers,and so on.Books on Demand GmbH, Überseering 33, 22297 Hamburg 92 pp. Englisch.

Taschenbuch. Zustand: Neu. Neuware -In this research, we have shown that the medium access control protocol overhead and collisions in contention control messages play a significant role in the performance issues of IEEE 802.11, especially when the number of contending devices is fairly high. To improve its performance, multiuser dynamic OFDMA based IEEE 802.11 DCF has received significant interest from the researchers in recent time. After carefully considering the major drawbacks of the existing research works that have incorporated OFDMA at the physical layer, we have proposed a novel OFDMA based IEEE 802.11 enhancement with a complete DCF. By dividing the channel into the optimum number of sub-channels to allow disjoint groups of devices to simultaneously contend for channel access, our DCF can allow multiple concurrent transmissions or receptions to reduce collisions and consequently improve the throughput and delay significantly. We have developed a complete analytical model of our proposed DCF and demonstrated the effectiveness and superiority of the proposal for access point based operations of IEEE 802.11 in a single cell saturated network. Finally, we have extended our work to support ad hoc operations.Books on Demand GmbH, Überseering 33, 22297 Hamburg 112 pp. Englisch.

Taschenbuch. Zustand: Neu. Neuware -Strength development in a cold asphalt proceeds gradually at a rate dependent on 'curing' and 'fluxing' rates of the asphalt mix. Early-life strenghth of a cold asphalt is normally low thus presents a major challenge in Mechanistic-Empirical Pavement Design process. This is usually tackled in the laboratory by employing accelerated curing protocols to closely simulate expected on-site conditions. Dominant curing regimes use steady state temperatures to the attainment of Equilibrium Moisture Cotent(EMC). This work investigated the likely effects of diurnal and seasonal pavement temperature dynamics on stiffness and fatigue of cured asphalts as well as penetration, softening point and asphaltene content of recovered bitumen.To achieve this, a predictive model was used to simulate expected pavement temperature peaks in the tropical and temperate regions. Results of laboratory tests on samples subjected to cyclic temperatures and steady temperature curing pointed to a likely severe treatment of materials by existing protocols. This book is an invaluable resource to those keen on updating their knowledge of highway materials and alternative highway construction materialsBooks on Demand GmbH, Überseering 33, 22297 Hamburg 60 pp. Englisch.

Taschenbuch. Zustand: Neu. Neuware -Cowpea (Vigna unquiculata L .) belongs to the family leguminoceae and having chromosome number 2n=22 and originated form Central Africa. Cowpea is a popular vegetable grown throughout the world. It is grown for green pods, dry seeds and fodder.The pods are rich source of protein,vitamin and minerals. There is worldwide consensus that sole dependence on chemical input based agriculture is not suitable in long run and only integrated plant nutrient system involving a combination of inorganic fertilizers, organic manures and bio-fertilizers are essential to sustain crop production, preserve soil health and biodiversity. Integrated effort are required to boost up the yield as well as productivity of cowpea. This book incorporates the various form of plant nutrition from organic and inorganic point of view for influencing the growth and development of cowpea plant. This book will be of significant interest to advanced undergraduate and post-graduate students of Agriculture, Horticulture, Vegetable science, Agronomy, Crop science, Soil science and rural development as well as NGO workers and farmers.Books on Demand GmbH, Überseering 33, 22297 Hamburg 80 pp. Englisch.

Taschenbuch. Zustand: Neu. Neuware -The present study was conducted to evaluate the effect of biological control of sugarcane stem borer (Chilo infuscatellus Snellen) with an egg parasite Trichogramma chilonis in sugarcane crop. Experiment was laid out in Randomized Complete Block Design with five treatments i.e. (T1; 30,000eggs/acre, T2; 40,000eggs/acre, T3; 50,000, T4; 60,000 eggs per acre and T5; Control) having three replications each. Experiment was conducted at Chack No.109 G.B. near Jaranwala, District Faisalabad, Punjab. Data regarding mean infestation was recorded at the same time from the control plot and from the biologically treated plots at fortnightly intervals starting from July 15, 2005 to October 15, 2005. The results revealed that the infestation of sugarcane stem borer was reduced up to 84% when Trichogramma chilonis eggs were applied at the rate of 60,000 eggs per acre. So it is concluded that Trichogramma chilonis (Egg parasitized) can successfully be used for the suppression of sugarcane stem borer.Books on Demand GmbH, Überseering 33, 22297 Hamburg 80 pp. Englisch.

Taschenbuch. Zustand: Neu. Neuware -History continuous to be a story of a ¿hungry man in search of food¿. Our life and health depend on seeds and their products because seed is a miniature of plant and a nice creation of nature. Rice is one of the most important staple foods of the world, approximately more than half of the world¿s population utilize it in various forms. Increasing food insecurity in the highly demographic pressured countries like India and China are strived to maintain their dietary need. As we know one of the most important factors of production, land is limited, only we have a tangible option of quality seed which is the symbol and foundation of good agriculture to grow more. An old saying ¿As you sow, so you reap¿. In rice crop number of seedling transfer per hill plays a pivotal role in both quantity and quality seed production. Application of hormone also plays an important role to increase production in which, GA3 and Tricontanol are one of them but better to know the time and concentration of application of these growth regulators. While applying, higher and lower concentration vis-a-vis appropriate time affects both quality and production of crop.Books on Demand GmbH, Überseering 33, 22297 Hamburg 72 pp. Englisch.

Taschenbuch. Zustand: Neu. Neuware -The pink bollworm, Pectinophora gossypiella (Saunders) is considered one of the most deleterious pest on cotton, it causes magnitude damage to bolls especially during outbreak. This pest, as well as the other phytophagus lepidopteron insect species acquired resistance to the majority of the used conventional insecticides. The strategy of ministry of agriculture focused on using alternative pest control agents especially living insecticides to avoid the hazards of synthetic man made pesticides, one branch of these biocides namely Bacillus thuringiensis (Berliner) began to widespread due to its efficiency against several species of lepidopteron including Gelechiidae. Moreover, the using of transgenic plants began to replace the use of the pathogens itself. Thus, this set of experiment was carried out to throw some light on the rate of the building up of resistance in the laboratory and field colonies of the pink bollworm with using commercial formulations namely Xentari and Dipel 2X which belong to B. thuringiensis subsp. aizawai and kurstaki, respectively.Books on Demand GmbH, Überseering 33, 22297 Hamburg 84 pp. Englisch.

Taschenbuch. Zustand: Neu. Neuware -I am grateful to ALLAH who blessed me with courage and supportive people around me who stood with me in times of difficulty. I dedicate this book to my loving parents and my supportive wife. I also give thanks to my mentors Prof Tariq Mansoor & Prof Naheed Bano who guided me in thick and thin and gave a proper channel to all my energies. I am also thankful to my dear friends without whom this work may not have been possible. Last but not the least I am thankful to the readers who made this book a success. Regards Dr. Manzoor AhmadBooks on Demand GmbH, Überseering 33, 22297 Hamburg 96 pp. Englisch.

Taschenbuch. Zustand: Neu. Neuware -This experimental work was done to measure the thermal conductivity of nanofluids (TiO2-water, ZnO-water and Al2O3-water). The thermal conductivity is measured experimentally, compared with the theoretical models for each nanofluid at each particle volume fraction. The unmatched hike is obtained in the thermal conductivity through nanofluid. To perform the experiment the nanofluid is prepared at different volume fractions of 0.25%, 0.50%, 0.75% and 1% of TiO2, ZnO and Al2O3 nanoparticles with base fluid water. The nano particles are mixed with water in ultrasonic vibration mixer (UVM) machine. The mixing of nano particles is done through ultrasonication. The measurements are taken at room temperature with the help of Thermal property analyzer KD2 Pro device which is most accurate device to measure the thermal properties of the liquids as well solids. The results of this experimental work shows that thermal conductivity increases 22% for TiO2 nanofluid, 17% for ZnO nanofluid and 24% for Al2O3 nanofluid with base fluid water for 1% volume fraction of nanofluid.Books on Demand GmbH, Überseering 33, 22297 Hamburg 76 pp. Englisch.

Taschenbuch. Zustand: Neu. Neuware -In recent years, there has been a marked increase in interest of biodegradable materials for use in packaging, agriculture, medicine, and other areas. As a result, many researchers are investing time into modifying traditional materials to make them more user-friendly, and designing novel polymer composites out of naturally occurring materials. Polyesters have recently become materials of considerable interest because of their potential biodegradability. The elimination of wide range of pollutants and wastes from the environment are an absolute requirement to promote a sustainable development of our society with low environmental impact. Biological processes play a major role in the removal of contaminants and take advantage of astonishing catabolic versatility of microorganisms to degrade/convert such compounds. Microbial degradation can take place through the action of enzymes or by products (acids & peroxides) secreted by micro-organisms. Fungi accomplish uptake of organic molecules by the secretion of enzymes into the surrounding medium which decompose organic molecules to the simpler ones that are transported into the cell and metabolized through variety of metabolic pathways.Books on Demand GmbH, Überseering 33, 22297 Hamburg 80 pp. Englisch.

Taschenbuch. Zustand: Neu. Neuware -Male infertility may occur due to different causes, therefore, different therapeutic approaches have been applied in order to improve the ability of men to get children.Two hundred and fifty infertile men were treated with Royal Jelly, from them twenty-two infertile men with 100&50 and 25 mg/day of Royal Jelly.After three months of treatment, the active sperm motility, testosterone level, LH level, sluggishly motile sperm and intercourse/week were increased significantly in infertile men treated with Royal Jelly, while sperm count and FSH level were insignificant.Books on Demand GmbH, Überseering 33, 22297 Hamburg 76 pp. Englisch.

Taschenbuch. Zustand: Neu. Neuware -Fish meal, the conventional protein source in aqua feed, supports good growth because of its protein quality and palatability. It is expensive and scarce, for which the cost of fish production and nutrition is often very high. Considering the economic importance of aquafeed, growing demand to substitute fish meal has compelled to search less expensive and protein rich non-conventional feed resources of vegetative origin. Most of the plant ingredients are known to contain a wide variety of anti-nutritional factors (ANFs), limiting their use in fish feed. This book, therefore, provides a detailed account of impact of tannins, one of the potent anti-nutritional factors, on the physiology, metabolic processes, haematology and growth of tropical freshwater fish, Labeo rohita. The information generated will have wider significance in its application in future for preparation of low cost, high efficient formulated diet without compromising the fish growth and will be of interest to aquaculturist, professionals in aquafeed industry and researchers.Books on Demand GmbH, Überseering 33, 22297 Hamburg 120 pp. Englisch.