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Work from Home in Pandemic - An Indian Perspective
Get PDFWith lockdowns consequent to the outbreak of the COVID-19 pandemic, most people were confined to their homes, along with their children and many of the vulnerable elderly. The spill-over effect of the pandemic brought about rampant changes in the lives of all, with working from home being a major one. This study was done to find the perspective and experiences of the Indian workforce after two years of working from home, with many still pursuing the same format. Also, it was intended to assess the personal factors contributing to one’s willingness to continue to work from home post-pandemic. The chi-square test and the SPSS ordinal regression procedure were employed to test the hypotheses defined for achieving the objectives of the study. The study found that the experiences and challenges faced by both males and females were significantly different, with females facing greater stress. For males, working from home was more pleasant. However, they faced difficulty maintaining a work-life balance. While gender was insignificant, age and having no children, particularly less than ten years old, were significant predictors of willingness to work from home in the post-pandemic era.
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Green Finance and the Automate Solar Tracking System: Assessing Efficiency, Financial impact, and Environmental Benefits
Get PDFThe goal of this project is to create a functional solar energy prototype that can automatically adjust the solar panel\u27s orientation towards the highest intensity of light using sensors. The researchers also want to evaluate the system\u27s effectiveness and the financial implications of its cost. The researchers developed a tilted single axis solar tracker (TSAT) that ensures the conversion of solar energy into electricity is improved by aligning the solar panel with the sun\u27s actual position. A microcontroller controls a DC stepper motor, which moves a mini PV panel based on signals from two basic but efficient light sensors, in order to make the experimental model of the device work. The performance of the solar tracker was assessed and analyzed experimentally. The financial impact of a TSAT was also calculated.
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No full textPragmatics is a linguistic field that explores the complex relationship between language, context, and meaning. It involves analyzing how speakers and writers use language to convey not only literal information, but also social, cultural, and emotional cues that shape communication. Pragmatics examines how language users interpret and infer meaning based on contextual factors such as tone, gesture, and social norms, and how they use language to achieve various goals and outcomes. By uncovering the hidden meanings and intentions behind language use, pragmatics provides valuable insights into human communication and helps us to better understand how language shapes our social interactions and relationships Furthermore, pragmatics plays a crucial role in language learning and teaching, as it helps learners develop their communicative competence and understand the nuances of language use in different contexts. It also has practical applications in fields such as advertising, politics, and law, where the use of language can have significant impacts on audience perceptions and behaviors. Overall, pragmatics is a dynamic and multifaceted field that continues to evolve and shape our understanding of language and communication in diverse contexts.
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The role of recruitment and selection on organizational performance: An empirical investigation into the impact of recruitment and selection on organizational performance
No full textThe researchers wanted to see how much of an effect hiring practices have on productivity inside a business. The goal was to learn about current procedures for selecting candidates and making hiring decisions. Human resource management and growth, including the recruitment and selection procedure, its accompanying difficulties, and potential solutions. The questionnaire was used to collect the data from two hundred (200) responders from the firms in Pakistan. The findings revealed that the general population\u27s advertisement of job openings, the usage of employment agent(s), and employee recommendations are mostly used. The approach employed for recruiting prospective staff members, it was also discovered that the technique utilized during the recruiting and selection procedure was very successful and furthermore contributed to enhancing employee performance, the study discovered that the selecting and recruiting procedures are additionally defined by many challenges, among the suggestions that were produced were the fact that prospective employees ought to be dealt with equitably in the selection and hiring process, furthermore employees must be appreciated.
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Navigating the Corporate Governance Maze for Small Non-Governmental Organizations(NGOs): A Narrative Review
Get PDFCorporate governance plays a crucial role in the success of non-governmental organizations (NGOs). The focus of this narrative review was to explore the challenges faced by small NGOs and examine the opportunities available to them. A literature review was conducted on the topic of corporate governance within small non-governmental organizations (NGOs). The researcher discovered several corporate challenges that hinder the operations of small NGOs. These challenges include issues like inadequate leadership, ineffective board composition, and a lack of risk management. The researcher also identified opportunities that can assist small NGOs in improving their corporate governance practices. The study promotes the idea of partnerships and collaboration as a means of enhancing the operations of small NGOs.
Keywords: Corporate governance, non-governmental organizations, leadership, board composition, management, board members
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Liquidity Traps, Digital Currencies and Inflation Targeting: A Comparative Analysis of Policy Effectiveness in Advanced and Emerging Economies
Get PDFThis research investigates how the evolving challenges and opportunities of implementing United States (US) monetary policy, especially liquidity traps, digital currency, and inflation targeting, have changed since the 1930s. A case of public perceptions of the Federal Reserve’s policy effectiveness and the adjustment of Central Bank Digital Currencies (CBDCs) to key macroeconomic issues like liquidity management and inflation control is studied. Data was collected using a quantitative survey-based approach from a diverse sample of US residents regarding their views on the pervasiveness of liquidity traps and support for possible modifications of the inflation-targeting framework to improve the operational efficacy of interest rate policy in light of the introduction of digital currencies. For assessing the relationships between demographic factors, economic sentiment, financial literacy, and trust in the Federal Reserve, statistical analyses was run: Chi-Square tests, T-tests, ANOVA, and regression models. It suggests substantial support for the adoption of digital currency, but there are still basic issues related to privacy, financial stability, and public acceptance among the general public. The research also finds that new financial innovations require adjustments in the inflation targeting frameworks. The contribution of this study is to the ongoing discussion on how monetary policy can evolve and how it needs to be altered to confront modern economic challenges.
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The MICE labour market challenges in Thailand from experts’ perspective
Get PDFThe current study\u27s goal is to investigate issues surrounding human development in Thailand\u27s MICE sector from the viewpoints of stakeholders. The 18 participants in the qualitative research were from Thailand\u27s MICE cities. A number of problems were found, including a lack of awareness among workers, a shortage of workers in the MICE sector, a lack of knowledge of foreign languages, a lack of communication skills, a lack of effective networking among stakeholders, and a lack of training programmes. The resolution of these problems could lead to job prospects.
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Navigating the Mass Media’s Political Agenda Setting Role: A Case Study of Ghana
Get PDFThe role of the mass media in establishing political agendas is examined in the paper along with its advantages and disadvantages. A small case study of Ghana is used to examine how radio affects election agenda-setting. It has been observed that the mass media has a substantial influence on agenda-setting, and that influence is crucial for bringing to the public\u27s attention urgent developmental issues. The media can set the agenda for the public on pressing issues that deserve attention through agenda-setting. Aside from this, agenda-setting has grown over time to include important topics like the environment, education, health, and risk communication in addition to its basic focus on political communication. Thus, agenda-setting plays a part in a wide range of societal developments. The agenda-setting theory\u27s initial claim about traditional media, however, is being contested. The challenge is caused by the introduction of new media forms. Because of this, the general population is now exposed to a variety of information sources, not just a few media providers. Due to the widespread availability of a variety of media, the conventional media\u27s initial function has been significantly diminished. Therefore, it is important to consider how the general public shapes the media\u27s agenda through interactions on various digital channels, like social media.
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Role of Libraries in Ensuring Quality Education at Higher Education Institutions: A Perspective of Pakistan
Get PDFThis study deals with the role of libraries ensuring quality education in higher education institutions (HEIs). Quality education is an all-encompassing and accessible system that equips students with the necessary knowledge and skills for success. Libraries play a crucial role in quality education by serving as vital resources that grant access to knowledge, facilitate research, encourage literacy, create a favourable learning atmosphere, and advocate for continuous learning among both students and educators. The role of libraries in higher education is multi-faceted and essential in shaping the academic journey of students and faculty. Libraries serve as repositories of knowledge, offering access to a vast array of resources. They provide books, journals, databases, and digital materials that support research, teaching, and learning. By curating relevant information, libraries empower students and educators alike. Libraries are hubs for research. They offer access to scholarly journals, databases, and specialized collections. Students and faculty can explore cutting-edge research, stay updated on developments in their fields, and engage in critical inquiry. Libraries foster literacy by promoting reading habits and information literacy skills. They organize workshops, book clubs, and literacy programs, encouraging lifelong learning and intellectual growth. A well-equipped library creates a conducive learning environment. It provides quiet spaces for study, collaborative areas for group work, and access to technology. Libraries enhance the overall educational experience. New knowledge is typically unearthed by referring to up-to-date and established literature. The researchers opted for subject-specific databases like Google, Google Scholar, Web of Science, and Science Direct. They employed the undermentioned keywords to gather the data: “Role of Libraries” or “Quality Education” or “Libraries” or “Role of Librarians” or “Education”. This study may enable the librarian and information professionals in university libraries of Pakistan to step up to the roles and responsibilities, knowledge and skills using required resources and service and strengthen quality education.
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