168 research outputs found
Interview with Abd al-Azim Ramadan
No full textهذة المقابة مع الكاتب المؤرخ عبد العظيم رمضان، يتحدث عن التاريخ، الفرق بين التاريخ المعاصر عن الأنواع الأخرى. أجرت المقابلة درية شرف الدينIn this interview, Egyptian historian author Abd al-Azim Ramadan speaks about modern history and its types. The interview was conducted by Dorreya Sharaf al-Din
The Dayton Peace Agreement: A Temporar Framework for Peace and the Need for Constitutional Reform in Bosnia and Herzegovina
No full textThis paper presents a comprehensive analysis of the Dayton Peace Agreement, signed in 1995 in Dayton, Ohio, which brought an end to the three-and-a-half-year war in Bosnia and Herzegovina. While the agreement undeniably succeeded in halting the armed conflict, it also entrenched deep ethnic divisions and established a complex and often dysfunctional political system that continues to generate crises and political deadlock to this day. Instead of serving as a transitional framework toward a democratic, civic-oriented state, the Dayton structure has become a permanent constitutional setup that undermines the equality of all citizens, regardless of their ethnic background. In conclusion, the author calls for a more decisive role from the international community, as well as a domestic political consensus, to transform the current system into a functional, citizen-based democracy. Only through such reform can Bosnia and Herzegovina ensure lasting peace, political stability, and a viable European future. This topic, although researched multiple times over the years, remains unresolved with full implementation still pending. The goal of this paper is to continuously highlight the existing problems and inadequacies of the Dayton Peace Agreement until genuine reform and timely execution are achieved. Through an analysis of legal and political aspects, the paper emphasizes the urgent need to amend and adapt the agreement to ensure long-term stability and fairness in Bosnia and Herzegovina. Particular attention is given to overcoming outdated ethnic divisions that hinder the creation of a unified civic state. The role of the Office of the High Representative (OHR) is underscored in correcting past interpretations and enforcing reforms that guarantee equality for all citizens
Book review: the reflective teacher - case studies of action research
No full textThe author, Neeraja Raghavan, has for several years now pursued her passion for education and has done extensive work in teaching children and in teacher education. In this, her latest, book, she has systematically captured all the experiences and learnings that emerged during the five months (August-December 2013) of action research taken up by eight teachers and the Principal of Azim Premji School in Dineshpur, Uttarakhand. As principal investigator, she anchored this action research project, which was facilitated by members from Azim Premji Foundation
Aloe Vera - Sustainable Building Material
No full textMagical plants Aloe vera, known as the “queen of medicinal plants”1 even after several hundred years, was highly valued in numerous cultural areas for its medicinal and therapeutic properties, but was rarely used as a building material. Studies in this area are only known in the paint industry. Today it is mainly used for skin diseases, for cosmetic purposes and as a medicine with a laxative effect. In the course of the 20th century, this versatile plant was further observed. You can find many products on the market that are based on aloe vera. Juices and gels are offered, but Aloe Vera is almost only used in cosmetics and alternative medicine with “promising success”. You can read a lot about companies that are already dealing with aloe vera and selling such products. It is precisely because of its wide range of biological activities and physiological properties that aloe has received more and more attention in science, including here in this project. About fifteen years ago, over 5 million liters of aloe vera simple concentrate were produced and marketed annually in the United States alone. This project only uses 1 to 2 plants. From this American quantity, around 1,500 different aloe-containing products were manufactured and offered. In this project only 3 to a maximum of 5. In Europe there were a total of around 350 to 400 products that contained aloe vera extracts. In this project, not only the composition of the most important active ingredients and their applications are important, but also their bioactive effects and toxicological assessments were developed. In this study, aloe vera is not further investigated for its medical or pharmacological successes, but in a completely different direction. Success is not promised, but it is worth further investigation. Aloe vera is not only a plant with healing properties, but also a sustainable building material. An alternative to conventional building materials is discovered here
Public Procurement in the German Construction industry and Opportunities for Small Businesses
No full textEvery year, several hundred billion euros are spent on public contracts throughout Germany. Compared to 2018, in 2019 the total amount of public and private construction projects increased by 28.5%. The reason for this is the renovations, but also the new buildings. In these services, all benefit, especially the larger companies. Only a few small companies take part in the tendering process. Is this possibly due to corrupt structures that always decide in favor of the same companies? Is it possibly these corrupt structures that are responsible for the millions of euros in additional orders every year, or is this due to the size of smaller companies that are unable to accept orders due to a lack of personnel? The term "public contracts" is still mostly foreign to small companies. Many companies therefore do not know what the underlying framework conditions are and what requirements have to be met. In the current construction industry, price is the most important factor when awarding contracts. In order to be able to submit as low a bid as possible, the financially strong companies below the profitability threshold and ultimately generate profit via supplementary orders. This leads to a monopolization of large construction companies and a lack of opportunities for smaller companies with weaker capital. How strong the larger companies actually are is not controllable, since liquidity was covered by loans. Here also the question arises, what could have happened if the banks suddenly cancelled the tolerated overdrafts or loans. In order to be able to guarantee economic efficiency, personnel is reduced and the planning as well as the preparation for the award of contracts is handed over to freelance architects and engineering offices. Service specifications prepared by these firms are reviewed and approved. Here also the question arises whether the examinations take place thoroughly or only randomly. Does the intervention violate neutrality Many small companies criticize the procedure for awarding public contracts without giving specific reasons for their criticism. The uncertainty and fear threshold to participate in a public procedure is large with the majority of the smaller enterprises. Often no participation in such an award procedure takes place due to larger lack of knowledge and lack of transparency of the procedure. This paper aims to show why public procurement structures are a poor starting position for small businesses and how they can be improved.[1] The more transparent the awarding process is and the more correctly the requirements are presented by all parties involved, the more costs will be kept in check and no company will be discriminated against. In 2018, the construction industry contributed 5.3% to the overall gross value creation of the economy. The share of gross domestic product used for construction investment was almost twice as high, at 10.3%. The construction industry's share of total employment was 5.6%. Since the end of the construction crisis in 2005, the share figures have increased significantly again. As a result, in 2018 the construction industry is still ahead of such important industrial sectors as vehicle manufacturing, mechanical engineering and the chemical industry in terms of both production and employment. The construction industry thus remains a key sector for Germany.[2
Contract Teachers in India: Recent trends and current status
No full textThis study is conducted by ERU Consultants Private Limited, New Delhi with support from Azim Premji University. The analysis and opinions expressed in this publication are those of the author(s) and may not represent the view of the Azim Premji University. This publication may be reproduced by any method without fee for teaching or nonprofit purposes. The publication shall not be used for commercial purposes. Rights are reserved under Creative Common Licence. Any derivative works shall also be protected under the same license. Rights are reserved under Creative Common Licence: Attribution + Non-Commercial + Share Alike. For copying in any other circumstances, or for re-use in other publications, or for translation or adaptation, prior written permission must be obtained from the publisher
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A study of parking problems in Muar town. Case study: street on Muar town (Jalan Salleh) / Abdul Azim Abdul Malek
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