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Concrete Mix Design Using Simple Equations, Hakim Abdelgader, Ramadan Suleiman, Abdalla Adam, Jamal Khatib

BAU Journal - Science and Technology

The behaviour of concrete, whether fresh or hardened, depends basically on the behaviour of its components and the relationship between them, therefore, obtaining a concrete with certain properties depends fundamentally on the concrete mix design. Concrete mix design generally includes two main steps: 1-Selection of the main components suitable for the concrete (cement, aggregate, water, and additives); 2-Determination of more economical mix ratios to fulfil the workability, strength and efficiency requirements. Currently, there are many international methods locally approved for mix designs. They are all related to each other, they give relatively the same quantities of the mix components and …

Essential Control To Environmental Regulations For Oil And Gas Industry: Spotlight On Drilling Processes In Lebanon, Rami Harkouss

BAU Journal - Science and Technology

At present, environmental legislation bounds the drilling operators in drilling wastes removal. The rapid increasing sensitivity of drilling waste management forced many countries to develop environmental guidelines for their drilling operations. This research studies some sorts of waste produced during upstream petroleum activities, particularly while drilling. After that, many hazards and impacts on the environment are addressed, as well as their principal treatment techniques. This paper gives a modest and theoretical vision over the present environmental standard and waste management design, realized at a universal scale. Studies show that performance fluid management and total fluid management are highly recommended in …

Competency-Based Education In Business And Accounting, Jill Halverson

The North American Accounting Studies

Competency-based education programs in the United States have grown over the past decade in response to the need to address adult learners who have earned some college credits but have not earned a degree. Hundreds of colleges have either developed or are developing competency-based education (CBE) programs, which separate learning from credit hours. Students complete assignments and/or projects to achieve mastery of competencies. This paper describes the state of CBE programs, focusing on business programs, which represent about one third of programs reported through a national survey. Discussion of University of Wisconsin System’s programs follows, including a specific business program …

Analisis Pengaruh Penerapan Kebijakan Tax Amnesty Pada Abnormal Return Saham Lq-45 Periode Tahun 2015-2019, Dellachita Rahardianne Winarto, Imo Gandakusuma

Jurnal Manajemen dan Usahawan Indonesia

The purpose of this study was to analyze the effect of Tax Amnesty Policy on differences in abnormal return of LQ-45 shares in the period 2015 to 2019. The stock price data was secondary data downloaded from adjusted closed stock price of 30 companies listed as LQ-45 in all observation period from web. The test conducted by Paired Sample t-test to see the significance of differences in abnormal returns and average abnormal returns of shares in the observation period. The results of the test above showed no difference in abnormal returns of the stocks in the period before, during and …

Dr. Marye. Maida Order Denying Defendant Clerisy Corporation’S Motion For Interlocutory Injunction And Plaintiffs’ Motion For Judgment On The Pleadings, John J. Goger

Superior Court of Fulton County: Metro Atlanta Business Case Division Opinions

No abstract provided.

Chief Guest Address At The Launch Of Global Islamic Economy Report – 2020-21, Ishrat Husain Dr.

Faculty Research - Talks, Speeches, & Discourse

Let me first of all thank the organizers of this Conference for inviting me to participate in this launch ceremony. Am glad that this Report takes stock of the current status of Islamic Economy and has thematic focus on the state of halal products market.

May I suggest that the report should not be complacent and self-congratulatory but position the Muslim countries against established international benchmarks. For example, what is the share of these countries in global halal products market? What percentage of global financial assets belong to Islamic financial assets? Are we capturing or losing market shares? The analysis …

Pengaruh Customer Engagement Di Media Sosial Terhadap Brand Intimacy Pada Produk Fashion Lokal Indonesia, Classica Harsya Nawastha, Yeshika Alversia

Jurnal Manajemen dan Usahawan Indonesia

The fashion industry is one of the industries that is constantly expanding and Indonesia is the ninth largest contributor globally. Domestic growth of the fashion industry is supported by the campaign to love local products. Local fashion brands utilize the social media as a channel to communicate directly with their customers to develop a strong customer engagement. Therefore, it is important to know which factors influenced customer engagement, such as advice seeking, self image expression, and fashion involvement. Moreover, customer engagement also plays a role in the formation of brand intimacy. This study develops customer engagement as a second-order construct …

Apakah Social Influence Mempengaruhi Intensi Meminjam Melalui Peer To Peer Lending, Melia Agustina, Zuliani Dalimunthe

Jurnal Manajemen dan Usahawan Indonesia

This study aims to analyse the relationship between social influence and intention to borrow through peer to peer (P2P) lending platforms by including the factor of trust in platform as a moderating variable. P2P lending is a form of financial technology that facilitates transactions between borrowers (borrowers) and lenders (lenders) online. According to the technology acceptance model, one of the components that can influence a person to adopt new technology is social influence, how- ever, whether social influence is related to a person's intention to borrow through P2P lending platforms, especially in Indonesia, has not been widely discussed. This study …

Apakah Work-Life Balance Dan Komitmen Afektif Memediasi Praktik Sumber Daya Manusia Terhadap Kinerja Umk?, Putri Mega Desiana, Ramitha Janira Cindi

Jurnal Manajemen dan Usahawan Indonesia

Micro and Small Enterprises (MSEs) have an integral role in Indonesian society's growth and development, especially in the economic sector. This study aims to determine the mediating role of work-life balance and affective commitment to human resource practices and its impact on the performance of MSEs. Similar to large organizations, small organizations also implement HR practices, although they are still very simple, affecting the organization's performance. So far, work-life balance and affective commitment have been widely studied in large organizations and are considered essential in improving organizational performance. However, the role of work-life balance in improving small businesses' performance has …

Peran Mediasi Lmx Terhadap Pengaruh Organizational Climate Dan Trust Terhadap Knowledge Sharing Dalam Pengembangan Kompetensi Teknis, Karantina Marhaeni, Niken Ardiyanti

Jurnal Manajemen dan Usahawan Indonesia

The purpose of this research is to examine the influence of organizational climate, trust and leader-member exchange (LMX) on knowledge sharing, as well as the mediating role of LMX on the impact of organizational climate and trust on knowledge sharing. The research was conducted on operators and technicians as participants in the accelerated competency development program in an oil and gas refinery business. This research was an applied analytical research using an empirical approach with a mixed – method data collection technique between quantitative using a questionnaire and qualitative using an open questionnaire. Data were collected from 419 respondents or …

Auditing Accounts Receivable And Allowance For Doubtful Accounts At Cardinal Corporation, Sarah S. Lureau

The North American Accounting Studies

The audit of accounts receivable can be complex with numerous issues for an audit engagement team. In this simulation/case, students are exposed to various issues as they audit Cardinal Corporation. Students assume the role of an experienced associate auditor heading into her second busy season as she leads the fieldwork for accounts receivable and allowance for doubtful accounts. The case provides the accounts receivable audit program; students complete each step and select samples with a focus around the aging of accounts receivable analysis test for allowance for doubtful accounts. Work papers such as confirmations, invoices and bills of lading have …

Cpa Exam: Correlative Study Of Preparation Activities And Exam Results, Nancy L. Johnson

The North American Accounting Studies

CPA exam candidate pass rates remain at 50-60% (AICPA 2019b). The purpose of this study was to determine whether there was an association between candidate preparation and exam results. This study investigated inspiration for becoming a CPA, work experience, education, study preparation and earning 150 credit-hours in relation to exam results. The scope was the State of Minnesota. The findings validated the flexibility in work experience and educational requirement guidelines from the AICPA and the State of Minnesota (AICPA 2020; MNBOA 2020). The findings showed 57% indicated CPA inspiration occurred during undergraduate studies while only 20.7% attributed it to faculty. …

Analisis Sengketa Koreksi Fiskal Pada Biayaresearch And Development (Studi Kasuspemeriksaan Pajak Pt.X Tahun 2014), Hadining Kusumastuti, Ari Warli Ruchiyat

Jurnal Vokasi Indonesia

This paper discusses the Fiscal Correction Dispute Analysis on Research & Development Costs at the 2014 Tax Audit Year PT. X. In this case study discusses the different interpretations between taxpayers and Fiscus on the provisions governing the costs that can be charged to companies, causing tax disputes. The purpose of writing is to determine the background of the recognition of research and development costs at PT X. and its compliance with the provisions of tax regulations. The research method used is descriptive qualitative. The result of this case study is the assumption from the Fiscus regarding the recognition of …

The Role Of Small Business Within The National Economy, Zokir Sodiqov

The Light of Islam

The article considers the impact of small business on the development of the national economy, expansion of production, improving the quality of goods and services, increasing employment, strengthening export potential, and efcient organization of imports. In this regard, the analysis of the conditions created in our country, and the basis of the achieved results were done. Also, future challenges and areas for improvement were identifed. One of the priorities in the development of a modern sociallyoriented market economy in our country is to strengthen small business and private entrepreneurship. Economic reforms are underway and a system has been set up …

3-In-1 Hybrid Learning Environment, Holly Hapke, Anita Lee-Post, Tereza Dean

Marketing & Supply Chain Faculty Publications

We propose a learning innovation called 3-in-1 Hybrid environment as a solution for educational institutions to meet the challenge of balancing campus reopening against public health risks amid the COVID-19 pandemic. Our proposed innovation provides students options to attend class synchronously (either face-to-face or remote) or asynchronously (online) in an interactive learning environment that promotes emotional, behavioral, and cognitive engagement. We designed and implemented a large Marketing Management class with over 800 students as a 3-in-1 course. We examined its effectiveness in an empirical study and found that (1) students have a positive attitude toward 3-in-1 Hybrid learning; (2) they …

Language In Collaborative Spaces: Advantages And Barriers, Ludovica Leone, Cristina Guardiano, Monica Alexandrina Irimia, Elisa Mattarelli, Fabrizio Montanari

Faculty Research, Scholarly, and Creative Activity

An indispensable desideratum in collaborative spaces is to foster dynamic, barrier-free environments where professionals from different backgrounds can find common ground for collaborative projects. However, although such goals cannot be met without proficient and effective communication, research on the use of language as the most important means of information exchange in collaborative spaces is still needed. Our contribution in this chapter consists in exploring the linguistic interactions among coworkers of such spaces. We propose a multidisciplinary approach integrating insights from the organizational literature on communication and research methods in theoretical linguistics. The sociolinguistic analysis of two coworking spaces reveals essential …

Options For Increasing The Efficiency Of Intersectoral Clusters In The Agricultural Sector Of Uzbekistan, Bakhtiyor Ruzmetov, Dilfuza Matyakubova, Muyassar Raximova

Central Asian Problems of Modern Science and Education

The article analyzes the potential of intersectoral clusters in the agricultural sector of Uzbekistan, suggests options for improving their efficiency.

Improving Usage Of Digital Marketing Strategies In The Development Of The B2b Food Market, Maqsuda Saminovna Aminova

Central Asian Problems of Modern Science and Education

Proposed methodological approaches of transforming traditional marketing strategies into digital marketing strategies that allows effective activities in the B2B market by analysing methods of using digital marketing strategies in the development of B2B food production market.

Ways To Improve Of Financial Security Management At Textile Enterprises In Uzbekistan, B.O. Tursunov

Central Asian Problems of Modern Science and Education

In this paper has been investigated issues of financial security management of textile enterprises. On the basis of secondary statistics, the growth of textile production in the regions of the Republic of Uzbekistan in 2008-2018 was analyzed and the factors influencing it were identified. By the author have been presented the main tasks and conditions for the financial security of enterprises, as well as developed scientific and practical recommendations for eliminating factors affecting the financial security of textile enterprises.

Issues Of Using The Opportunities Of Ethnographic Tourism In The Aral Region: Problems And Prospects, Umidjon Matyakubov, Sh. Akhmedov, R. Isakov

Central Asian Problems of Modern Science and Education

This article researches the use of ethnographic tourism resources in the Aral Sea region. Desk study was used to identify ethnographic tourism sites in the region, and a SWOT analysis of the development of ethnographic tourism was conducted. Recommendations for the development of ethnographic tourism in the Aral Sea region in the future were also given.

Voluntary Simplicity: An Exploration Through Text Analysis, Apollo Demierel

Barowsky School of Business | Faculty Scholarship

Overconsumption poses severe ethical problems and causes harm to the environment. Today many individuals change their consumption practices and actively limit their overall consumption due to ethical and environmental concerns. This article focuses on voluntary simplicity, a sustainable lifestyle phenomenon that comprises environment-friendly consumption practices as an innate characteristic. This paper offers a fresh and nuanced understanding of voluntary simplicity through the lens of social cognitive theory (SCT) and by examining textual content generated by voluntary simplifiers on Facebook. Five thousand three hundred thirty-six Facebook posts and comments were scrapped and examined using sentiment analysis, associative networks and cluster analysis. …

Cpa Vision: 2011 And Beyond,; Focus On The Horizon [Brochure], American Institute Of Certified Public Accountants (Aicpa)

Guides, Handbooks and Manuals

No abstract provided.

Twitter Analysis Based On Damage Detection And Geoparsing For Event Mapping Management, Yasmeen Ali, Khaled Bahnasy, Adel El-Mahdy

Future Computing and Informatics Journal

Background: Early event detection, monitor, and response can significantly decrease the impact of disasters. Lately, the usage of social media for detecting events has displayed hopeful results. Objectives: for event detection and mapping; the tweets will locate and monitor them on a map. This new approach uses grouped geoparsing then scoring for each tweet based on three spatial indicators. Method/Approach: Our approach uses a geoparsing technique to match a location in tweets to geographic locations of multiple-events tweets in Egypt country, administrative subdivision. Thus, additional geographic information acquired from the tweet itself to detect the actual locations that …

When Vertical Is Horizontal: How Vertical Mergers Lead To Increases In “Effective Concentration”, Serge Moresi, Steven C. Salop

Georgetown Law Faculty Publications and Other Works

This article explains the inherent loss of an indirect competitor and reduction in competition when a vertical merger raises input foreclosure concerns. We then calculate a measure of the effective increase in the HHI measure of concentration for the downstream market, and we refer to this “proxy” measure as the “dHHI.” We derive the dHHI measure by comparing the pricing incentives and associated upward pricing pressure (“UPP”) involved in two alternative types of acquisitions: (i) vertical mergers that raise unilateral input foreclosure concerns (and the associated vertical GUPPI measures), and (ii) horizontal acquisitions of partial ownership interests among …

Nebraska Monthly Economic Indicators: December 23, 2020, Eric Thompson

Leading Economic Indicator Reports

The LEI-N rose by 0.61% during November 2020. The rising indicator suggests that the Nebraska economy will expand over the next 6 months. Five of the six components of the leading indicator improved during November. Manufacturing hours-worked and building permits for single-family homes both rose. Business expectations also were positive, with respondents to the November Survey of Nebraska Business reporting plans to increase employment. The value of the U.S. dollar also declined in November, which will improve competitive conditions for agricultural producers, manufacturers, and other Nebraska businesses which export. Airline passenger enplanements were the only component to decline during November.

Reference Checks, Tara Myers, Megan Paul

Umbrella Summaries

What are reference checks?

Reference checks are hiring tools, typically used as one of the last steps in the hiring process. “A reference check generally involves contacting applicants’ former employers, supervisors, coworkers, and educators to verify previous employment and to obtain information about the individual’s knowledge, skills, abilities and character” (Society for Human Resource Management, 2020, p. 1). For example, potential employers use this as an opportunity to get additional information about applicants’ job performance, communication, time management, teamwork, professionalism; honesty; and attention to detail (Hendricks, Rupayana, Puchalski, & Robie, 2018). The questions used on reference checks depend on the …

Calling To Mentor: The Search For Mentor Identity Through The Development Of Mentor Competency, Julie Nyanjom

Research outputs 2014 to 2021

There is a common assumption that experienced educators will automatically be effective mentors. My experience indicates that building competence in mentoring others requires conscious intent and effort. This article is a self-study action research account that explores mentoring practice from the mentor’s perspective. The study sets to explore the relational dynamics within mentoring relationships, with the focus of obtaining a deeper understanding of the mentor’s growth and the impact of this learning on mentor identity. Data collection was through personal reflective journals, mentoring conversations, and focus group interviews. Findings indicate that critical reflective practice can lead to transformational learning that …

A Phenomenological Study On The Impact Of Servant Leadership For Establishing A Culture Of High Performance As Perceived By High School Principals, Darrick Rice

Dissertations

Purpose: The purpose of this phenomenological study was to explore and describe the perceived impact of Patterson’s (2003) 7 servant leadership constructs on high school principals in establishing a culture of high performance.

Methodology: The qualitative phenomenological study described the lived experiences of high school principals who lead schools that have implemented Patterson's (2003) 7 servant leadership constructs for establishing a culture of high performance in Los Angeles County, California. The researcher was a part of 8 peer researchers and 2 faculty advisors. The data collection included virtual face-to-face semi structured interviews using a protocol developed by the thematic team. …

2020-December-22-Dr Daryl Carter Humanities Tennessee, University Marketing And Communication, East Tennessee State University

ETSU News

JOHNSON CITY (Dec. 22, 2020) – Dr. Daryl A. Carter of East Tennessee State University was recently elected to chair the board of directors of Humanities Tennessee after serving on the board since 2014.

Dr. Daryl A. Carter

Humanities Tennessee fosters community and civility in Tennessee through engaging programs that examine and reflect upon ideas, stories, history, arts and culture. The non-governmental organization is funded by the National Endowment for the Humanities and private donations. The …

Aggregate Stock Liquidity Of Bursa Malaysia, Liew Ping Xin

Student Works (2020-2029)

Liquidity plays a crucial role in the functioning of secondary stock markets. However, little is known about the liquidity condition and how trading activities of different investor groups affect liquidity in the Malaysian stock exchange. This thesis focuses on three aspects of Malaysian stock market liquidity, namely, aggregate liquidity in the context of foreign equity flows, higher-order statistical moments of liquidity in the context of proprietary day trading, and, the liquidity connectedness of stock, bond, money and foreign exchange markets. First, this thesis examines the impact of gross foreign equity inflows on aggregate liquidity in a Vector Autoregression framework using …