We calculate the rate at which a target located at the cathode of a glow discharge is sputtered. The calculation involves two steps: (1) evaluation of the energy distribution functions of ions and neutrals impinging on the target; and (2)…

The mucosal environment in mammals is highly tolerogenic; however, after exposure to pathogens or danger signals, it is able to shift towards an inflammatory response. Dendritic cells (DCs) orchestrate immune responses and are highly responsible, through the secretion of cytokines…

Interactions among value chain actors can be governed either through contractual or relational governance mechanisms or through the use of both at the same time. The question of complementarity or substitutability of these two governance mechanisms has already attracted the…

The turn of the century has seen profound changes in the global economy. Marketing played a crucial part in these changes, because marketing are becoming the way organisations meet with their market. Customer orientation of service employee is very important…

This research intends to explore the existence and concept of glass ceiling in Pakistan .As it is widely cited that glass ceiling refers to the position one wants to achieve and is reachable yet he/she is deprived of that position…

This research paper presents a conceptual framework for companies to manage their financial gains or profitability with the help of Corporate Social Responsibility initiatives and attempts. A case of Sharp electronics and Samsung will also be discussed that how these…

The present study reveals how entrepreneurship and institutional environment has been addressed in the past theoretically and empirically. Main premise is to provide a broad overview of the existing studies on entrepreneurship and institutional environment throughout the world; show its…

The purpose of this research was to identify the socio-economic roles of saving and credit cooperatives (SACCOs) in promoting gender equality in Estie district, Ethiopia. Both qualitative and quantitative research methods were employed. A sample of 140 (70 males and…

This paper examines the role of job characteristics in open innovation proclivity. Building on componential theory of creativity and job characteristics model of work motivation, this article proposes positive causation from job characteristics to open innovation proclivity. Also, the effect…

The socio-environmental impact of rapidly increasing piles of electrical and electronic waste or E-waste at global level has been evaluated in detail. Malaysian scenario was selected as a case study to analyse various issues regarding generation, storage, transportation and disposal…