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Islamism and Intelligence in South Asia

Militancy, Politics and Security

By: Prem Mahadevan

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Islamism and Intelligence in South Asia

Militancy, Politics and Security

By: Prem Mahadevan

State sponsorship of terrorism is a complex and important topic in today's international affairs - and especially pertinent in the regional politics of the Middle East and South Asia, where Pakistan has long been a flashpoint of Islamist politics and terrorism. In Islamism and Intelligence in South Asia, Prem Mahadevan demonstrates how over several decades, radical Islamists, sometimes with the tacit support of parts of the military establishment, have weakened democratic governance in Pakistan and acquired progressively larger influence over policy-making. Mahadevan traces this history back to the anti-colonial Deobandi movement, which was born out of the post-partition political atmosphere and a rediscovery of the thinking of Ibn Taymiyyah, and partially ennobled the idea of `jihad' in South Asia as a righteous war against foreign oppression. Using Pakistani media and academic sources for the bulk of its raw data, and reinforcing this with scholarly analysis from Western commentators, the book tracks Pakistan's trajectory towards a `soft' Islamic revolution. Envisioned by the country's intelligence community as a solution to chronic governance failures, these narratives called for a re-orientation away from South Asia and towards the Middle East. In the process, Pakistan has become a sanctuary for Arab jihadist groups, such as Al-Qaeda, who had no previous ethnic or linguistic connection with South Asia. Most alarmingly, official discourse on terrorism has been partly silenced by the military-intelligence complex. The result is a slow drift towards extremism and possible legitimation of internationally proscribed terrorist organizations in Pakistan's electoral politics.

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Bloomsbury Publishing

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183860877X

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9781838608774

The Politics of Counterterrorism in India

Strategic Intelligence and National Security in South Asia

By: Prem Mahadevan

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The Politics of Counterterrorism in India

Strategic Intelligence and National Security in South Asia

By: Prem Mahadevan

In the wake of the Mumbai terrorist attacks in November 2008, terrorism and counterterrorism in India became the focus of international, regional and national attention. Here, Prem Mahadevan, by using three case studies of Sikh separatist, Kashmiri separatist and pan-Islamist groups, focuses on the efforts of India's decision-makers and intelligence agencies to create coherent and effective counterterrorism policies and actions. Questioning why Sikh separatist groups have been effectively contained, and yet pan-Islamists have not, Mahadevan draws the conclusion that, due to a gap between the expectations of decision-makers and the capabilities of strategic intelligence agencies, India's ability to prevent terrorist attacks has been undermined. In addition, the role played by Pakistan's intelligence agencies in the border regions is given extensive analytical treatment. Combining a theoretical approach with empirical analysis of India's counterterrorist activities, this book holds valuable information for those examining strategy-making and counterterrorism - practitioners as well as researchers - in addition to those interested in the politics of India.

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Bloomsbury Publishing

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0857720961

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9780857720962

Pyroelectric Materials

Physics and Applications

By: Ashim Kumar Bain,Prem Chand

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Pyroelectric Materials

Physics and Applications

By: Ashim Kumar Bain,Prem Chand

Pyroelectric Materials An authoritative and practical discussion of pyroelectric materials and their applications In Pyroelectric Materials: Physics and Applications, the authors deliver a comprehensive exploration of the physics of pyroelectric materials and their applications. With authoritative coverage of a wide variety of critical topics in the field, the authors provide the readers with chapters on dielectric fundamentals, pyroelectricity, pyroelectric materials and their applications such as pyroelectric infrared detectors, pyroelectric energy harvesting, and pyroelectric fusion. Readers will also find: A thorough introduction to the fundamentals of dielectrics, including discussions of polarization, dispersion, relaxation, and the molecular theory of induced charges in a dielectric Comprehensive explorations of pyroelectricity, including its history, theory, and a simple model of pyroelectric effect Perfect for researchers and professionals with an interest in pyroelectric materials, the book is also useful for graduate students taking courses involving pyroelectric materials and their applications.

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John Wiley & Sons

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3527351019

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9783527351015

Agricultural Growth, Productivity and Regional Change in India

Challenges of globalisation, liberalisation and food insecurity

By: Surendra Singh,Prem Chhetri

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Agricultural Growth, Productivity and Regional Change in India

Challenges of globalisation, liberalisation and food insecurity

By: Surendra Singh,Prem Chhetri

Agriculture productivity, growth and regional change in post-colonial India from a spatial perspective are yet to be rigorously examined. In particular, the impacts of economic liberalisation, globalisation and deregulation are not being empirically investigated at a small-area level using advanced statistical and spatial techniques. Understanding the process of regional formation and the rapid transitioning of agricultural landscapes in the Post-Liberalisation phase is pivotal to developing and devising regional economic development strategies. This book employs advanced methods to empirically examine the key characteristics and patterns of regional change in agricultural growth and productivity. It offers insights on changes in agricultural production and practices since the colonial period through to the Post-Liberalisation phase in India. It also incorporates the key public policy debates on the progress of India’s agricultural development with the aim of formulating spatially integrated strategies to reduce rapid rise in the regional convergence and to promote equitable distribution of strategic government investment.

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Taylor & Francis

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1315393417

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9781315393414

Making of a Satellite Centre

The Genesis of ISRO's URSC

By: Prem Shanker Goel

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Making of a Satellite Centre

The Genesis of ISRO's URSC

By: Prem Shanker Goel

This book tells the story of the evolution of the Satellite Center which started from a small Satellite Systems Division in 1967 with a handful of engineers to a vibrant R&D center which is playing the lead role in the Indian Satellite Program. India's space program is unique as it is driven by societal applications. The Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO) has centers dedicated to various space applications. The ISRO Satellite Centre, now known as the UR Rao Satellite Centre (URSC), has evolved as lead center for Satellite Technology over five decades and has developed state-of-the-art satellites for applications such as remote sensing, satellite communication and space science. Through the story of URSC, the book describes the challenges of putting together new research and development centers and programs and conveys the importance of leadership and project management skills required to undertake such a task. This book is of interest to researchers, professionals, and administrators involved in the development of new R&D facilities and also to space scientists and space enthusiasts across the world.

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110

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Springer Nature

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9811634807

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9789811634802

Pollination potentiality of different species of honey bees in increasing productivity of Chow-Chow (Sechium edule (Jacq) S.W): an overview

By: Eswarappa G,Kuberappa G C, Roopa A N, Jagadish K S,Basavaraj P. M,Prem Jose Vazhacharickal

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Pollination potentiality of different species of honey bees in increasing productivity of Chow-Chow (Sechium edule (Jacq) S.W): an overview

By: Eswarappa G,Kuberappa G C, Roopa A N, Jagadish K S,Basavaraj P. M,Prem Jose Vazhacharickal

The yields of agricultural crops can be significantly increased through good management practices including effective pollination. Cucurbits mainly depend on insects for pollination because the male and female organs do not occur in the same flower and pollen grains are large and sticky to be carried by wind. Chow-chow is commonly called as chayote (Sechium edule (Jacq) Sw.) belongs to family Cucurbitaceae. The efficacy of different species of honey bees viz., Apis cerana, A. mellifera, A. florea and T. iridipennis in cross-pollination of chow-chow was studied during summer 2001 at Regional Research Station, University of Agricultural Sciences, GKVK, Bangalore. Activity of different insect pollinators including honey bee species and their influence on fruit set, fruit quality and seed quality parameters were studied. The quantity and quality of nectar from pistillate and staminate flowers was also estimated to know its impact on foraging activity. At flowering, chow-chow crop was frequently visited by 26 insect species of which 14 belonged to the order; Hymenoptera and four each belong to order Diptera, Lepidoptera and Coleoptera. Apis dorsata, A. cerana indica, A. florea and Trigona iridipennis which accounted more than 82 per cent of the total insect pollinators visiting chow-chow crop. Significantly maximum fruit set was found in open pollinated plots (81%) and the lowest was found in control plots (10.5%). Among the honey bee species, maximum fruit set was found in A. florea caged plots (78%) and the lowest was found in T. iridipennis caged plots (61%).

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Amazon Publishers, USA

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9798646261008

Service Quality and Customer Satisfaction in Private and Public Sector Banks in Kerala: A Comparative Study

By: Laly Antoney,Prem Jose Vazhacharickal

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Service Quality and Customer Satisfaction in Private and Public Sector Banks in Kerala: A Comparative Study

By: Laly Antoney,Prem Jose Vazhacharickal

Quality and satisfaction are the key indicators of corporate competitiveness. Measurement of customer satisfaction based on the service quality is to be done independently and objectively to establish baseline for improvements in service delivery. Assessing customer satisfaction periodically allows bank management and policy makers to identify customers’ needs, expectations, perception and the perception- expectation gaps. The current study covers a comparative analysis of service quality and customer satisfaction among the customers of public and private sector commercial banks in Kerala. The research questions that are addressed in this study are on expectations and perceptions of retail customers from their preferred banks, relationship between service quality and customer satisfaction and the difference between the satisfaction level among private and public- sector banks in Kerala. In order to answer the above research questions, the problem is stated as “Service Quality and Customer Satisfaction- a Comparative Study between Public Sector and Private Sector Banks of Kerala.” A descriptive and analytical research was carried out by collecting responses from customers of three prominent banks from private and public sector each. This was done through an online structured questionnaire based on SERVQUAL model during July 2015 to July 2016, prior to SBI consolidation. Primary data is analysed using SPSS (V.21). Kolmogorov- Smirnov Test for the Normality is used to ensure normality of data distribution, Cronbach Alpha coefficient is used to measure reliability and validity is tested with the panel of experts. Mean, S.D. percentage, cross tabulation are used for descriptive and univariate analysis. Structural Equation Modelling, Confirmatory Factor Analysis and regression path analysis are used to conduct inferential and multivariate analysis. Z-test, Independent T-Test, Chi-Square, ANOVA Pearson Correlation, and post hoc tests are used for testing of hypothesis and comparative analysis. Modelling is done using Structural Equation Modelling approach and Path Analysis. The study reveals that the antecedents of customer satisfaction of retail banking customers of Kerala are reliability, assurance, empathy and tangibles. Responsiveness dimension do not affect customer satisfaction of banks in Kerala. There exists a gap between expected service quality and perceived service quality. Study reveals that there is significant positive correlation between service quality and customer satisfaction in the retail commercial banking services in Kerala. The level of customer satisfaction in public sector banks and private sector banks are not significantly different but same. Similarly, it is also found that, there is no significant difference in the customer satisfaction between sample banks like State Bank of India, State Bank of Travancore, Canara Bank, from public sector and Federal bank, South Indian bank and ICICI bank from private sector.

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Prem Jose

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1711053279

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9781711053271

Materials Management

An Integrated Systems Approach

By: Prem Vrat

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Materials Management

An Integrated Systems Approach

By: Prem Vrat

This book examines the problem of managing the flow of materials into, through, and out of a system in order to improve the efficiency and effectiveness of materials management. The subject is crucial for global competitive advantage, as materials constitute the largest single cost factor in manufacturing and service, and their effective management enhances value for money. In this context, inventory is a barometer of materials management effectiveness, along with wastage of materials. The book adopts a comprehensive, integrated systems approach and covers almost all aspects of materials, considering the specification, procurement, storage, handling, issue, use and accounting of materials to get the most out of every dollar invested. Combining conceptual clarity and quantitative rigor, it will be a highly useful guide for practicing managers, academics and researchers in this vital functional area.

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8132219708

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Book's by Prem Mahadevan

Islamism and Intelligence in South Asia

Islamism and Intelligence in South Asia

The Politics of Counterterrorism in India

The Politics of Counterterrorism in India

Pyroelectric Materials

Pyroelectric Materials

Agricultural Growth, Productivity and Regional Change in India

Agricultural Growth, Productivity and Regional Change in India

Making of a Satellite Centre

Making of a Satellite Centre

Pollination potentiality of different species of honey bees in increasing productivity of Chow-Chow (Sechium edule (Jacq) S.W): an overview

Pollination potentiality of different species of honey bees in increasing productivity of Chow-Chow (Sechium edule (Jacq) S.W): an overview

Service Quality and Customer Satisfaction in Private and Public Sector Banks in Kerala: A Comparative Study

Service Quality and Customer Satisfaction in Private and Public Sector Banks in Kerala: A Comparative Study

Materials Management

Materials Management

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