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Taschenbuch. Zustand: Neu. Neuware -The aim of the study was to determine whether estrogen improves the impaired cardiac glucose uptake in cardiac hypertrophy which could provide a mechanism to explain the prevention of cardiac hypertrophy by estrogen using spontaneously hypertensive rats (SHR). To examine this ovariectomized (OVX) and ovariectomized estradiol-implanted (OVX-E2) SHR rats were analyzed. At the end of the treatment the degree of cardiac hypertrohy, serum hormone levels, cardiac glucose uptake by FDG-PET and GLUT4 localization and expression, and cardiac hexokinase activity were analyzed. Results revealed that estrogen substitution inhibits uterine atrophy and cardiac hypertrophy in OVX+E2 group compared to OVX. PET analysis showed a significant increase in myocardial glucose uptake in OVX+E2 compared to OVX group. Confocal microscopy and western blotting demonstrated higher GLUT4 translocation on plasma membrane in E2 treated rat heart. Micro-array gene expression analysis showed differentially expressed genes that are involved in the mTOR signaling pathway which is known to be activated during cardiac hypertrophy.VDM Verlag, Dudweiler Landstraße 99, 66123 Saarbrücken 84 pp. Englisch.

Taschenbuch. Zustand: Neu. Neuware -Psychologists have long assumed a connection between traumatic experience and a specific set of psychological symptoms often referred to as dissociation. This hypothesis is referred to as the Trauma model of Dissociation. In the last decade, a series of papers have been published that question the more traditional causal link between trauma and dissociation. In this research, the relationship among dissociation, suggestibility, and fantasy proneness were examined. Fantasy proneness and dissociation were correlated, but suggestibility and dissociation were not. Trauma history was associated with both fantasy proneness and dissociation. Dissociation correlated with trauma history controlling for fantasy proneness. The results support the trauma model of dissociation and fail to support the fantasy model of dissociation.VDM Verlag, Dudweiler Landstraße 99, 66123 Saarbrücken 84 pp. Englisch.

Taschenbuch. Zustand: Neu. Neuware -Speed, area size, power consumption are all an important subjects in the field of VLSI using residue number systems. Because of the lack of complex hardware associated with carry generation and propagation, the residue number system (RNS) assists in reducing hardware complexity and the associated power consumption. For the features of RNSs renders them highly suitable for some specially purpose applications such as the implementation of computationally intensive digital signal processing (DSP), image processing, fault-tolerant detection, and cryptography, where only addition, subtraction, and multiplication are required. When you study this book, it can help you to understand that the selection for the types of the moduli sets which are fixed or adaptable and numbers of the moduli sets which are three, four or more, why they effected the area size, speed and power consumption in VLSI.VDM Verlag, Dudweiler Landstraße 99, 66123 Saarbrücken 88 pp. Englisch.

Taschenbuch. Zustand: Neu. Neuware -New tendencies, developmental educational models and theoretical perspectives tends to emphasis more the significance of developing effective learning strategies, constructive and creative problem solving and learning from various sources. The aim of this, by its character applied explicatory research, was to discover whether the application of problem based learning in studying and teaching literature correspond to the literary abilities, critical attitudes and creative thinking of students. The research showed that problem based learning, as a modern teaching strategy, enables new and creative approach to the literature. This puts the students in the position of a subject that approaches the problem in a creative and critical way, while developing their creativity (fluency, originality, flexibility, sensibility, etc.) and capability of critical approach to interpretation of the text, confrontation of opinions, argumentation, and individual work. Essential reading for all those interested in the literature teaching and problem based learning, this book appeal to all postgraduates, researchers and academics engaged in educational settings.VDM Verlag, Dudweiler Landstraße 99, 66123 Saarbrücken 120 pp. Englisch.

Taschenbuch. Zustand: Neu. Neuware -The US in the 1830s debated the relationship between the US and Indian communities of North America. The principles calling for equal rights and political democracy of the people in America were in contradiction with the principles calling for the US to follow colonial principles of the European empires that had begun to invade North America in the late 1400s. The colonies that had revolted against British rule in the late 1700s had continued the expansion of settlements and political incorporation that had been practiced since the founding of colonies at Jamestown and Plymouth. The proposal of Indian Removal debated in the US Congress was a straightforward expression of that expansionism, which dispensed with the past policies of the US that had combined expansion with treaty negotiations that had the form of a meeting and agreements of equals, and proclamations of Indian rights and sovereignty. There was a national ivcampaign developed in support of the Indian resistance, particularly from the Cherokee, that involved polemics and petitions, pubic meetings and Congressional debates.VDM Verlag, Dudweiler Landstraße 99, 66123 Saarbrücken 124 pp. Englisch.

Taschenbuch. Zustand: Neu. Neuware -The purpose of this research is to test the usefulness of the Traditional Epidemiological Theory of disease causation in modeling the effects of work environment characteristics on occupational injury and illness rates. More specifically, the research will use the agent, host, and environment constructs of the Traditional Epidemiological Model to examine the effects of the following six employer health and safety practices on occupational injury and illness rates: (1) the formation of a company labor union, (2) the utilization of industrial hygiene services within the past twelve months, (3) the implementation of a formal safety training program for employees, (4) the hiring of a full-time, on-site safety professional, (5) the hiring of a full-time, on-site occupational health professional, and (6) the number of years of establishment operation. The National Occupational Exposure Survey (NOES), conducted by the National Institute of Occupational Safety and Health (NIOSH) in 1981-1983, will be the data set used to conduct this research study.VDM Verlag, Dudweiler Landstraße 99, 66123 Saarbrücken 72 pp. Englisch.

Taschenbuch. Zustand: Neu. Neuware -Recent research has shown that a significant number of carbon offsets do not reduce additional greenhouses gases or provide co-benefits, sparking widespread criticism. Even as the controversy over carbon offsets has increased, purchases have grown exponentially, with scholars and policy-makers alike promoting offsets as an economically efficient solution to the climate crisis. In the shadow of this debate are 680 colleges and universities that have pledged to become carbon neutral through the American College and University Presidents Climate Commitment (ACUPCC). Unfortunately, signatories of ACUPCC are finding themselves in a predicament. In order to reach carbon neutrality within their self-determined timeline, the majority will have to utilize carbon offsets. However, a recent report showed that given the current level of controversy, many presidents and chancellors are hesitant to invest in the carbon offset market. As a potential solution, a few colleges and universities have begun experimenting with a new kind of offset: instead of purchasing offsets from unknown companies and places, they are sponsoring carbon reduction projects in their local communities.VDM Verlag, Dudweiler Landstraße 99, 66123 Saarbrücken 64 pp. Englisch.

Taschenbuch. Zustand: Neu. Neuware -Central to the issue of global external imbalance, this study uncovers the role of the global savings glut thesis in explaining the current account deficit of the United States. We analyzed for 28 current account surplus economies and tested if their financial accounts drive the current account deficit of the United States using the augmented vector autoregressive method. Given that aggregating different components of the financial account into one account may blur the effect of each individual component, the direct and reverse causal relationships between the components of financial account and the United States current account deficit were also examined. We demonstrated that external and internal factors are causing the current account deficit of the United States. Moreover, the heterogeneity in adjusting the external imbalances of the sampled panel implies that the global external imbalance may persist as long as the world economies are liberalizing financial accounts.VDM Verlag, Dudweiler Landstraße 99, 66123 Saarbrücken 60 pp. Englisch.

Taschenbuch. Zustand: Neu. Neuware -TRENDS AND CHALLENGES IN ENTREPRENEURSHIP & BUSINESS is a combined effort to highlight the significance of the relevant issues in the contemporary scenario. This book discusses mostly about entrepreneurial papers. A few business papers are also available that discusses the challenges faced by the businesses in the present scenario. This book will be of great use to Businessmen, researchers, entrepreneurs, and MBA students.VDM Verlag, Dudweiler Landstraße 99, 66123 Saarbrücken 76 pp. Englisch.

Taschenbuch. Zustand: Neu. Neuware -This book deals with the rapid, eco-friendly and convenient method of synthesis of parent calix[4]resorcinarene (basic calix platforms) using microwave irradiation technique. The basic calix platform has been further functionalised as its ester and hydrazide derivatives. In effect, two calix[4]resorcinarene hydrazides i.e. one having twelve and other having four hydrazide groups on the periphery of basic calix platforms have been synthesized. The structures of all basic calix platforms and their derivatives have been confirmed on the basis of various physico-chemical techniques such as elemental analysis, FT-IR, 1H NMR, ESI-MS and 13C NMR spectroscopy. Single crystal structure of basic calix platforms i.e. 5,11,17,23-tetra methyl calix[4]resorcinarene and octamethoxy calix[4]resorcinarene has also been reported. In recent years, microwave technology has created an undeniable place for itself in chemical laboratory practice as a very effective and non-polluting method for activating reactions.VDM Verlag, Dudweiler Landstraße 99, 66123 Saarbrücken 72 pp. Englisch.

Taschenbuch. Zustand: Neu. Neuware -The NE-region is endowed with huge livestock resources. Our livestock are prone to different disease conditions for which immediate and on field cost effective diagnostic techniques are available to diagnose the disease and provide effective therapy thereafter. The field veterinarians and clinicians are the backbone of rural livestock health service, are lacking proper facilities to diagnose any disease condition at field level quickly and efficiently. The major thrust of the current training course is on practical aspect of Haemato-biochemical techniques and observation of result and their interpretation as regards to the different disease conditions and keeps the field veterinarian updated with the latest development in the field of disease diagnosis as regards to haemato-biochemical diagnostic techniques.VDM Verlag, Dudweiler Landstraße 99, 66123 Saarbrücken 84 pp. Englisch.

Taschenbuch. Zustand: Neu. Neuware -The foundation of this book is on green computing and its goals are manifold. This book uncovers the flux of technologies and its impact on green landscape. More specifically, it envisions the duality of green computing with technological trends in other fields of computing such as high performance computing (HPC) and cloud computing from one hand; and economy, and business, on the other hand. In green world, research on minimizing energy and resource consumption through algorithmic and software techniques such as monitoring, power-aware consolidation, scheduling as well as user/application profiling and debugging are other aspects of addressing energy efficiency. These solutions are the facets of intelligent computation. These facets of intelligent computation constitute the main parts of resource management. In this book, we address some aspects of intelligent computation as part of resource management and scheduling. This book is addressed at a rather broad audience, but in a nutshell to anyone who is looking at green computing to use it, to learn more about it, or to apply it to her needs.VDM Verlag, Dudweiler Landstraße 99, 66123 Saarbrücken 76 pp. Englisch.

Taschenbuch. Zustand: Neu. Neuware -As squirrel single-cage motors behave similar to double-cage motors, parameters determination method for double-cage and squirrel-cage induction motors using wound single-cage model obtained from starting transient measurements is presented. Double-cage motor parameters estimation directly from its dynamic equations is difficult. In this book double-cage and squirrel-cage parameters estimation is performed by wound single-cage parameters estimation in two important transient points.VDM Verlag, Dudweiler Landstraße 99, 66123 Saarbrücken 68 pp. Englisch.

Taschenbuch. Zustand: Neu. Neuware -The observation of some basic pyridizine complexes and their synthesis along with two different ligand groups. Taking pyridizine complexes and attaching manganese and rhenium ligand groups to make a fully functional organometallic material that has the capacity to carry an electrical charge. Proof through nuclear magnetic resonance provided a successful synthetic reaction had occurred. However, during crystallization and x-ray crystallography loss of the metal ligand group occurred.VDM Verlag, Dudweiler Landstraße 99, 66123 Saarbrücken 60 pp. Englisch.

Taschenbuch. Zustand: Neu. Neuware -THE PRIME AIM AND CONSEQUENT IMPORTANCE of ¿future studies¿ is to comprehend a reasonable picture that will possibly emerge or evolve in future, consequent upon the performance of a system or systems we build and or develop with a view on an envisaged or anticipated performance of these over time. Thus the SINGLE MOST IMPORTANT aspect of investigation concerns about system¿s failure or breakdown or equivalently (putting it in a positive way), it is the system¿s reliability that is crucially important in current researches. This aspect thus should be, and in fact, is recognized as the vital aspect of investigation and study in future studies. The present work of the research is aimed at explaining the relevance of reliability studies in system analysis and its applications to future studies.VDM Verlag, Dudweiler Landstraße 99, 66123 Saarbrücken 72 pp. Englisch.

Taschenbuch. Zustand: Neu. Neuware -Length of introns varies from tens to tens of thousands nucleotides. The wide variety of lengths of introns and exons in genomes may be caused by evolutionary factors. To reveal these factors we applied a few techniques of factor analysis. The exon-intron structures of eukaryotes genes are quite different from each other, and studying of the evolution of such structures has no obvious attitude. Our choice was to perform statistical analysis of certain average characteristics of these structures. Comparing those chromosomal and genomic averages, we have selected an appropriate technique of clustering. This technique separates different species, grouping them according to eukaryotes taxonomy. The readers of the book need not have either advanced mathematical skills or deep knowledge of molecular biology. However, they must have a keen interest in evolution, bioinformatics or systematics.VDM Verlag, Dudweiler Landstraße 99, 66123 Saarbrücken 88 pp. Englisch.

Taschenbuch. Zustand: Neu. Neuware -The kinetics of ruthenium(III)-catalysed oxidation of reducing sugars, viz. glucose, fructose, galactose, lactose and maltose, by sodium metaperiodate has been investigated. The following rate law is observed on the basis of kinetic results where However, the first order dependence of the rate with respect to each, i.e. substrate and oxidant at lower concentrations have been observed: the decrease in the observed rate constant (Kobs) with an increase and a decrease in the order of reaction with respect to and substrate at higher and [substrate], respectively. The kinetic data support the formation of 1:1 complex between . Formaldehyde has been observed as the major product of reducing sugar under the kinetic condition and a mechanism consistent with kinetic data has been proposed and discussed.VDM Verlag, Dudweiler Landstraße 99, 66123 Saarbrücken 56 pp. Englisch.

Taschenbuch. Zustand: Neu. Neuware -This report identifies obstacles that high school students with visual impairment experience in the curriculum areas of Other Learning Experiences (OLE) and School-based Assessment (SBA) in mainstream secondary schools in Hong Kong. The report explores and recommends various solutions for overcoming or minimizing these obstacles in the context of the new Senior Secondary Curriculum. Twenty-five participants were interviewed, based on a structured questionnaire. They were asked to describe all the obstacles they have encountered in school-based assessment and OLE. They were also asked to suggest how teachers could minimize their difficulties and help them cope with obstacles. It was found that most participants encountered difficulties in OLE. Problems were specifically related to community service, aesthetic development and physical development. School-based assessments also presented difficulties, particularly in three compulsory subjects (Chinese Language, English Language, Liberal Studies) and the elective subjects of humanities. Suggestions are made related to increasing and improving training for teachers, making Braille / soft copies of reading materials available earlier,VDM Verlag, Dudweiler Landstraße 99, 66123 Saarbrücken 60 pp. Englisch.

Taschenbuch. Zustand: Neu. Neuware -Every few decades, a revolutionary advance unlocks new fields of science and technology: the transistor, the internet, and the laser. Distributed computing, advanced algorithms, and experimental breakthroughs in short-pulse laser technology have opened the door to many new physical phenomena: higher intensity lasers, timing quantum tunneling, and real-time measurements of electron motion. The excitement of these experiments is often preceded by theoretical studies involving new algorithms. This dissertation tells the story of the MADNESS algorithm (a Multiresolution ADaptive Numerical Environment for Scientific Simulation) and its first steps in the world of Atomic Molecular and Optical (AMO) physics.VDM Verlag, Dudweiler Landstraße 99, 66123 Saarbrücken 108 pp. Englisch.

Taschenbuch. Zustand: Neu. Neuware -The 1980s saw the birth of the effective schools movement. Since then, stakeholders have sought to isolate factors that account for effective schools. Studies have recognized the critical role of the principal, but have not taken into account other factors and conditions at play. The study examined whether there is a statistically significant difference in perceived effectiveness between certified and noncertified high school principals in Manitoba. The study samples had 38 principals and 149 teachers. Using one-way Analysis of variance (ANOVA) tests, the study found no statistical significant difference in perceived effectiveness between certified and noncertified principals. An analysis was also conducted to isolate environmental factors and principals¿ demographics that might be strong predictors of perceived principal effectiveness. Principal experience entered the model. The study casts doubt on the effectiveness of pre- and postservice training among principals and their certification process. Certified principals do not seem to have any leadership advantage over their noncertified colleagues.VDM Verlag, Dudweiler Landstraße 99, 66123 Saarbrücken 116 pp. Englisch.

Taschenbuch. Zustand: Neu. Neuware -Patents play a critical role in business, society and technological innovation in the contemporary knowledge economy. The question of what types of inventions may be patented, however, has become highly contentious in patent offices, law courts, legislatures, scientific organizations, international trade forums and various business or social advocacy groups around the world. Under what conditions¿if any¿may computer software, DNA-based products, new business techniques, medical diagnostic methods, or systems operating over the Internet, for example, be patented Conflict and confusion in the law surrounding these questions has created excessive uncertainty amongst technologists, entrepreneurs, investors, medical practitioners, community groups and policy makers. This book tackles the problem through a comparative study of statutory law and case law in the United States and Europe, as well as international law, concerned with what subject matter is patent eligible. In particular the book explores whether only technical inventions should be eligible for patent protection and, if so, whether those inventions must be physical in order to qualify as ¿technology¿ in patent law.VDM Verlag, Dudweiler Landstraße 99, 66123 Saarbrücken 216 pp. Englisch.

Taschenbuch. Zustand: Neu. Neuware -The book refines the definition of social capital, synthesising and improving on the hitherto existing definitions. Using the improved definition, it analyses the complex processes through which social capital is formed; and the various variables that influence its formation in a rural setting using rich primary data from Western Kenya. The book explains the role of unique variables (witchcraft beliefs and ethnicity) among other variables in determining the stock of household level social capital. Also explained in this book is the relationship between the stock of social capital (both household- and community-level) and a variety of household economic development outcomes. Having drawn the linkages, the book recommends measures that could enhance social capital formation, contrary to the popular belief that social capital cannot be formed through deliberate investment decisions. It concludes that such measures would have a positive impact on rural economic development as well. This book sheds light on new variables that may be of as great if not greater, significance in determining rural development in an African country than the traditional microeconomic development factors.VDM Verlag, Dudweiler Landstraße 99, 66123 Saarbrücken 192 pp. Englisch.

Taschenbuch. Zustand: Neu. Neuware -Geological Carbon Storage (GCS) is one of the most promising technologies to address the issue of excessive anthropogenic CO2 emissions into the atmosphere due to fossil fuel combustion. For GCS, the saline aquifers are considered very attractive compared to other options because of their huge sequestration capacity in U.S. and other parts of the world. However, in order to fully exploit their potential, the injection strategies need to be investigated that can address the issues of both the CO2 storage efficiency and safety along with their economic feasibility. Numerical simulations can be used to determine these strategies before the deployment of full scale sequestration in saline aquifers. This book presents the physical models, numerical simulation techniques and genetic algorithm based optimization method for CO2 sequestration in saline aquifers. Several model examples, benchmark studies as well as examples of actual large scale sequestration efforts in saline aquifers worldwide are presented and compared with available field data. The goal of the book is to provide important insights in physical modeling as well uncertainties associated with the numerical simulation of GCS.VDM Verlag, Dudweiler Landstraße 99, 66123 Saarbrücken 204 pp. Englisch.

Taschenbuch. Zustand: Neu. Neuware -Fractional differential equations (FDEs) are differential equations having fractional derivatives instead of integer derivatives. For completeness, Chapter 2 is an introduction to fractional derivatives and their definitions including a new idea for the fractional calculus which is the idea of finding the fractional derivative of a function f(x) through its power series. Chapter 3 gives some definitions, classifications, and preliminary theories on the subject of FDEs. Chapter 4 covers the subject of some special functions that have been used in this book. Chapter 5 is devoted to solving some FDEs by constructing compatible bases for their corresponding Fractional differential operators, and then using these bases to approximate the solution using the power series method. The other main part in this work is the subject of finding the nth derivatives and integrals. The problem can be stated as follows: Given a function f(x), can one find a function f(n; x) that gives the nth derivative of f(x) or the nth integral at any point x This is the subject of Chapter 6 and 7 which has led to finding unified formulas for the nth derivatives and integrals.VDM Verlag, Dudweiler Landstraße 99, 66123 Saarbrücken 160 pp. Englisch.

Taschenbuch. Zustand: Neu. Neuware -Research has shown that a learner¿s cognitive load is manipulable via the design of instruction. When the extraneous and germane loads are too high, or if other non-instructional cognitive demands are placed on the learner, learners can become frustrated, anxious and lose confidence in their ability to complete the course. This sense of frustration increases the likelihood that learners, especially novice learners, will become overwhelmed and unable to transfer the knowledge or skills acquired. Learners must adapt to the online environment before meaningful learning can occur. Therefore, understanding the cognitive load imposed by each task including the learner¿s perception of their ability to complete the course, will be valuable for the creation of improved instructional strategies, designs and participant selection procedures. The topic of this study was an analysis of the effects of cognitive load experienced by e-learners as they negotiate the tasks required for successful participation within an asynchronous course room, specifically examining the relationship between measured cognitive load and the learners¿ confidence in completing their course.VDM Verlag, Dudweiler Landstraße 99, 66123 Saarbrücken 156 pp. Englisch.

Taschenbuch. Zustand: Neu. Neuware -In the context of organic farming, dairy farm waste plays a vital role in sequestering organic carbon in the agricultural soils and an important media for fodder production, hence field experiments were carried to study different manure treatment techniques (vermicompost, conventional farmers practice, enriched farmyard manure and improved farmyard manure) and their value in cultivation of annual fodder crops viz., fodder maize (Zea mays L.) and fodder cowpea (Vigna unguiculata L.). Improved and vermicompost treatments had higher nitrogen and potassium content, thereby had a better value than the enriched and farmer¿s practice. Phosphorus content was higher in enriched method followed by improved and vermicompost method. Improved and Vermicompost treatment methods had attained desirable CN ratio. Improved, vermicompost and enriched methods had higher carbon sequestration potential than inorganic fertilizer and farmers practice. Fodder maize had significantly higher soil carbon sequestration potential and carbon assimilation potential than fodder cowpea. Improved, Vermicompost, Enriched and Inorganic fertilizer treatment had higher green fodder yield in both fodder maize and cowpeaVDM Verlag, Dudweiler Landstraße 99, 66123 Saarbrücken 152 pp. Englisch.

Taschenbuch. Zustand: Neu. Neuware -This book examines the transition processes involved in pastoral leadership succession. Beginning with a look at leadership succession literature in general, the author then moves forward to integrate a specific theory of leadership and change (Adaptive Work) with a particular theology (Trinitarian Theology) to create a framework for navigating pastoral transitions. The works of Catherine LaCugna on the doctrine of the Trinity and of Ronald Heifetz on leadership and change are used to anchor this framework. Both the theory and the theology are examined in some depth with an eye for developing practical guidelines for church implementation. After exploring both theory and theology, two church transitions are studied and evaluated with this new framework. One succeeds, the other does not. The actions and attitudes of those involved in the church pastoral transition are rigorously analyzed. Helpful steps to alleviate the turbulence that often accompanies transitional change are suggested for denominational officials, pastors and lay people involved in the transition.VDM Verlag, Dudweiler Landstraße 99, 66123 Saarbrücken 224 pp. Englisch.

Taschenbuch. Zustand: Neu. Neuware -The books takes a holistic picture of construction projects delays and cost overruns by examining real projects. The major causes of project delays and cost overruns have been identified on the basis of questionnaire survey from the major stakeholders, including contractors, designers, sponsors and project managers. The analysis has revealed that cost increases, time delays and poor quality are three major concerns in the construction projects of Higher Education Sector of Pakistan. In the economic analysis, the delayed part of the projects has been analyzed on the basis of actual costs from the real time cost data. The Construction Price Index has been calculated on the basis of increases in the costs of delayed items of work. The book is recommended for the graduate students of Construction and Project management. It is also useful for the undergraduate students to develop their perceptions about the project management. For the students in Pakistan, the book can provide valuable information about the factors leading to project delays and cost overruns of construction projectsVDM Verlag, Dudweiler Landstraße 99, 66123 Saarbrücken 120 pp. Englisch.

Taschenbuch. Zustand: Neu. Neuware -¿Nine out of every ten disasters are now climate related'. During the period from 1996 to 2006, one-third of the world¿s population has been directly affected by climate change and 700,000 people have fallen victim to climate related impacts. Those most vulnerable to sea-level rise as well as more frequent and severe droughts and inundations, living primarily in less developed countries in Africa, Asia or Latin America, are often forced to migrate since they do lack the means to handle those occurrences. But what are the possible consequences of such unprecedented large-scale human displacement This essay tries to answer the question with regards one the possible major repercussions of climate change: security.VDM Verlag, Dudweiler Landstraße 99, 66123 Saarbrücken 100 pp. Englisch.

Taschenbuch. Zustand: Neu. Neuware -Civil service reform has been mandated as one of the top most priorities of Afghanistan government since 2003 after inception of Independent Administrative Reform and Civil Service Commission (IARCSC) in 2002. Due to non accomplishment of thorough civil service reform, Afghanistan is still struggling with basic social goals like food and social security, economic and environmental sustainability, access to health, education and justice, citizen charter, women's empowerment, smooth refugees¿ re-entry into communities and reconciling ethnic groups. The present civil service reform template is not sufficiently broad to deal with post-conflict reconstruction. While the civil service reform template shows progress in the creation of security and law and order, and in the protection of civil and political rights, it has fallen short in ensuring the principle of civil service reform in relation to accomplishment of social goals. Major social goals are yet to be accomplished through civil service reforms in the post conflict country, Afghanistan.VDM Verlag, Dudweiler Landstraße 99, 66123 Saarbrücken 92 pp. Englisch.