In today’s increasingly competitive business environment, organizations must be able to adapt to the ever-changing business landscape where traditional business concepts no longer ensure success. The future will be driven by value and competing ideas—creating an environment where old alignments and equations will be replaced by a global network of projects and brand equity can evaporate quickly. Scale business relationships or perish is becoming the new mantra. Written by a team of authors from the world's largest software outsourcer, Web-Based and Traditional Outsourcing explains how to leverage the Web to effectively manage and deploy people, resources, and competencies—regardless of their location. It introduces ground-breaking business models and frameworks that add significant value to outsourcing. This cutting-edge reference: Integrates sourcing, acquisition, payment, and sales into a single end-to-end solution Addresses outsourced project management, as well as the offer and acceptance of technology services Details how to reduce costs and improve delivery times in software projects through reuse Explains risk sharing, co-ownership, win-win business approaches, and equity-based contracts Examining emerging trends and the future of outsourcing, the text provides authoritative insights into what are becoming the new ways of doing business. The authors supply the enterprise-wide vision of corporate capabilities needed to address contemporary outsourcing issues and include helpful tools for evaluating offshore vendors and determining the best location for your infrastructure needs.
It was a dead end. A dead end to their knowledge. A dead end of their lives. A dead end to the adventure. From that day forth, no one knew what was coming. No one could predict for themselves. They would be shot at or be blown up or turn out dead in the most disastrous way possible. But they did not care anymore. A massive secret threatened them. A secret known for centuries but unknown to the era. And that was all they cared about. Unknowingly. Ignorantly.
When a love story is entangled with unprecedented twists and turns, it becomes more alluring.. My Twisted Love Story is a classic, college-based love story where Vivaan, coming from a liberal family, meets Priya, who is from a very conservative family. Set in 2008, Vivaan’s life, having love at the end of his priority list, takes a complete turnaround when he sees Priya for the first time. Despite not having a good introduction to each other, they eventually fall in love. Crossing several restrictions and facing many challenges, their love deepens. But the story doesn’t end there. Depicting every aspect of love, friendship, deceit and betrayal, this love story has a lot of thrilling twists that test them repeatedly. Crossing all the barriers, will their love accomplish against all odds life throws at them or their ways will be separated? Come; enjoy the nail-biting tale of Vivaan and Priya’s love.
Dive into the fascinating world of signature analysis with Graphology Signatures, your comprehensive guide to understanding the hidden meanings behind the way we sign our names. With an array of signature samples and detailed explanations, the author guides you through the intricate process of signature analysis. From the size and slant to the pressure and embellishments, every element of a signature is a piece of the puzzle waiting to be understood. This book promises to change the way you see signatures forever, offering a window into the human psyche that is both intriguing and enlightening.
Augmentation of heat transfer is important in energy conservation and developing sustainable energy systems. This book provides the science necessary to understand the basics of heat transfer augmentation in single-phase engineering systems. It considers theory and practice including computational and experimental procedures, evaluation techniques for performance, and new trends. Several applications of augmentation methods like surface modification, introduction of vortex flow and impinging jets, opportunities of ultrasound and magnetic fields, pulsatile flows, heat exchangers, and nanofluids are provided. Details of basic phenomena and mechanisms are highlighted. Key features: Provides the fundamental science needed to understand and further develop heat transfer augmentation for future energy systems Give examples of how ultrasound and magnetic fields, vortex flow, impinging jets, surface modification and nanofluids can augment heat transfer Considers basic issues of computational and experimental methods for analysis, design, and evaluation of efficient and sustainable heat transfer It is an ideal reference text for graduate students and academic researchers working in the fields of mechanical, aerospace, industrial, manufacturing, and chemical engineering.
Rohan, a cricketer, he is the best of the best. This goes from his childhood and tells how he succeeds as a cricketer. When he was about to experience something new, he had faced a major setback. What will he do? will he make his comeback as a cricketer once again? It will be full of full, twists, and thrill. This is Howzat! - Cricket Edition.
Recent wireless technology mostly depends on the microwaves and millimeter waves. To transmit these waves we require antennas.Antenna is an important and integral part of any wireless communication system. From the initial days, researchers worldwide have tried various techniques for enhancing bandwidth and efficiency of antenna structures. Broadband antennas are such antennas which have operating bandwidth (Impedance bandwidth or fractional bandwidth) greater than 10% and high efficiency antennas generally possess radiation efficiency greater than 50%. Main advantage of broadband antennas with high efficiency is that, instead of single application these structures are useful for multiple applications. Many approaches such as slot cutting, EBG loading, resonator loading, aperture coupling, fractal geometry, substrate removal, grooved ground plane etc.
This book presents accounting concepts and practices in a simple, reader-friendly manner. It gives an in-depth understanding of the fundamentals carefully woven with years of corporate experience. In other words, this book helps the readers learn and understand the tenets encompassing: • Preparation • Use and Analysis of Financial Statements • Supplemented by Real Life Examples and Scenarios • Presented in a Concise, Simple and Comprehensive Manner This book will be helpful for students and practitioners as it covers the course of PGDM/MBA taught in leading business schools in the country. Also, the level of discussion, illustrations, and exercises covered in each chapter are well attuned to professional courses such as Chartered Accountancy in India (ICAI) and the UK's Association of Chartered Certified Accountants (ACCA). Furthermore, this book's chapters have been aligned with the course content as prescribed by the majority of Indian universities for their Commerce/Accountancy courses. The Present Publication is the Reprint July 2023 Edition, authored by Dr Narender L. Ahuja and Dr Varun Dawar. The structure of the book is as follows: • [Introduction to Accounting] Chapter 1 introduces the need for accounting and briefly explains the difference between financial accounting and management accounting. It further focuses on the purpose of preparing profit and loss account and balance sheet and discusses the need to audit financial accounts. • [Accounting Concepts, Conventions and Policies] Chapter 2 introduces the main accounting concepts and conventions. The chapter further focuses on the distinction between accrual and cash accounting systems and identifies the qualitative characteristics of financial statements. • [Recording Transactions in the Journal and the Ledger] Chapter 3 discusses the accounting equation and double-entry accounting principles for recording transactions involving assets, liabilities, capital, expenses and revenues. It further identifies the steps in the accounting cycle and explains how to analyse transactions for journalising and ledger posting. • [Trial Balance to Financial Statements] Chapter 4 introduces the readers to trial balance and its preparation, including the adjustment entries required for various items. • [Inventory, Depreciation and Accounting Errors] Chapter 5 discusses the main cost formulae for inventory valuation. It further focuses on the primary methods for calculating depreciation, including its accounting treatment. • [The Annual Report – Qualitative and Quantitative Disclosures] Chapter 6 discusses the general disclosures in an annual report in terms of the requirements of various bodies and highlights the structure and format of an annual report. This chapter helps readers understand the objectives of the Management Discussion and Analysis section and the significance of the Director's and Auditor's reports. This chapter aims to enable readers to understand the progress or health of the state of affairs of a company through its yearly document, the 'Annual Report'. • [Analysing Financial Statements – I | Financial Ratios Analysis] Chapter 7 discusses the need for financial ratios analysis and covers various types of ratios such as liquidity ratios, profitability ratios and capital structure ratios and their use in carrying out inter-firm and inter-period comparison of performance. • [Analysing Financial Statements – II | Horizontal, Common-size and Trend Analysis] Chapter 8 discusses the important yet simple techniques of horizontal, common-size and trend analysis, which are integral to financial ratios analysis. • [Statement of Cash Flows] Chapter 9 introduces the readers to the cash flow statement, its importance and uses. The chapter further explains the methods of computing activity-wise cash flows and their analysis and interpretation. • [Consolidated Financial Statements | Introduction, Balance Sheet Consolidation, Consolidated Profit & Loss Statement and Further Aspects] Chapter 10 and Chapter 11 discuss the meaning of parent-subsidiary relationship and objectives of consolidated financial statements. These chapters would help readers understand the basic principles of preparing the consolidated statements and enumerate differences between the treatment of pre-acquisition and post-acquisition profits for consolidation. • [Consolidated Financial Statements – III | Vertical & Mixed Groups, Piecemeal Acquisitions and Associates] Chapter 12 introduces the readers to the consolidation of vertical and mixed groups and the consolidation of piecemeal acquisitions and associates. • [Convergence of Indian Accounting Standards with IFRS] Chapter 13 discusses the need for uniformity and transparency in reporting standards and the roadmap for implementation of Indian Accounting Standards (Ind AS) to achieve convergence with IFRS (International Accounting Standards). The chapter further lists the major differences between the Indian GAAP (current Indian accounting standards), converged Indian accounting standards (Ind AS) and IFRS.
This book presents interdisciplinary research in software engineering with applications for the social sector. The author focuses on software applications that are used for social good and that serve the needs of society. The author aims to bridge the knowledge gap between requirement engineers, industry, and users in order to help identify a diverse range of needs in the social sector (taking into account user crowd diversity in terms of technological competencies, geography, demographics, and behavioral and psychographic aspects). The book provides rigorous empirical studies and validates solutions that serve as a guide to the software engineering community, researchers, graduate students, and teachers. Provides interdisciplinary research in software engineering and the needs of the social sector, helping to increase success rates of society focused startups and applications Ideal for social entrepreneurs who can use the book for doing customer development with diverse users Establishes a new research line of social sector requirement engineering, taking into account user age, language, ability, and access
Development from below" is not enough. The key to sustainable social change is development from within- change in individual and group consciousness that leads to collective capacity for self-management among people's organizations. This book is a conversation between a practitioner and a scholar of participatory development exploring the inner and outer journeys of both development facilitators and women villagers. It is grounded in the experience of manavodaya, a non-profit organization that has facilitated self help groups among rural poor and trained development practitioners in methods of dialogue and empowerment for over twenty years. The book presents a successful method of dialogue called collective reflection that has enabled significant changes in the lives of the participants-both development professionals and villagers alike.
The Research & Analysis Wing capture an agent of the Inter-Services Intelligence Directorate. After interrogating him, they decide to send two of their own men to infiltrate one of the strongest Separatist groups of the Kashmir Valley. An Indian Army officer and an officer of the JKP are picked to carry out the job. The two men assess the situation in the Valley as best they can before a shocking event triggers a deadly battle. The fire spreads and Baig and Lone are suddenly thrust into the middle of it. Baig uncovers a plot by Pakistan to take hold of Kashmir once and for all. Political pressure and treachery come to the fore as the plot unfolds.
About the Book: This book ‘Corporate Karma’ explores the overlooked spiritual dimension of our professional lives, introducing the intriguing concept of Spiritual Risk Management (SRM). Beyond the balance sheets, it delves into the evolution of risk understanding through history. The narrative’s core lies in addressing spiritual risks within organizations, unveiling the profound impact on individuals and the broader ecosystem. Discover strategies for nurturing spiritual resilience, empathetic leadership, and a harmonious work culture. This book’s uniqueness is its unexpected detour into the wisdom of Chanakya and Lord Krishna, weaving ancient teachings into modern leadership. ‘Corporate Karma’ is an invitation to revolutionize your approach and march on the path towards sustainable success. About the Author: Varun Rajasekaran brings over 12 years of corporate wisdom as an IT GRC specialist in the ITeS and Pharma sectors. He blends creative prowess with a deep IT Governance, Risk & Compliance (IT GRC) background. With a rich history in the corporate world, including a Fortune India 500 company, Varun’s journey is marked by notable achievements. His thought leadership extends to publications in the American Society of Quality (ASQ), introducing pioneering concepts such as the “Hybrid Enterprise Risk Management (ERM) Model” in June 2023 and the “Hybrid Root Cause Analysis” tool in 2018. He is a certified ISO 22301:2019, ISO 27001:2022 lead auditor and an alumni of PICT School of Technology and Management and Pimpri Chinchwad College of Engineering, Pune.
Delve into the intricacies of jurisprudence with 'Law Audience’s Digest,' a compelling collection of legal articles that demystify the complexities of the legal world. From landmark court cases to evolving legal trends, this anthology offers a thought-provoking journey for both legal enthusiasts and the curious minds seeking insight into the dynamic realm of law. Engage with expert perspectives, stay abreast of contemporary legal issues, and broaden your understanding of the ever-evolving legal landscape. 'Law Audience’s Digest' is your gateway to a comprehensive exploration of the legal domain, providing enlightenment and clarity in every page.
Theory of Inner Voices is a collection of short stories that trace the revolutionary and life-changing journeys of five unique characters. Driven by a simple language and yet powerful flow of thoughts, the book revolves around intriguing phases that speaks volumes for the unspoken. A Siachen soldier, a teenage girl amidst a biased taboo, an autistic child’s route to the unthinkable, a brother’s fight for justice in an avalanche of uncertainties, and five transgender students who face discrimination – brace yourselves for what promises to be an enthralling read courtesy the brilliance portrayed through their inspiring life’s. Every plot rides on the intention of redefining the value of your individuality, and hence on the potential you as a unique Indian have to make a difference.
In the wake of fast changing economic landscape—characterized by global financial crisis, volatile equity and bond markets, rising dominance of emerging markets and increasing investor activism—the role of financial managers in an organization has assumed significant importance. This text aims at educating the students the fundamentals of Corporate Finance and explains how various theories can be applied for efficient decision making for the financial managers. The book is conceptualized on practical approach and explores various topics in an easy and step-by-step approach, backed by numerous examples, self-test exercises and India-centric cases. The complex financial concepts related to capital structure, risk and return analysis, valuation of financial securities, market efficiency and portfolio management have been explained in a reader-friendly manner to provide a unique learning experience. The book is intended for the postgraduate students of Management, and practising financial managers. Key features • The chapters are backed by strong practical experience of in-depth financial analysis of Companies. • Supplemented with real-life examples and scenarios in a concise and comprehensive presentation. • India-centric cases to create an interactive classroom environment. • Topics for further research have been included on each major topic as ‘Researchable Issues’. • Each chapter contains side-boxes to highlight the important points for quick revision. • Each chapter is incorporated with Review Questions, Practice Exercises and Self-Test Questions to add analytical approach to the subject. • Revision set and PPT slides provided as web support. • Solutions Manual for instructors, available on request.
What would you do if you wake up one morning to find a hundred million dollars in your bank account? Would you: Buy a new home? Get yourself the fi nest accessories? Travel to the most exotic locations on the planet? Find love in the most unexpected of places? These are the questions and the aspirations that take us on a journey with UV(aka Uday Veer Singh), a broke, homeless and hopeless young man, when one fi ne morning, blessed with the nine-digit fi gure, with no clue as to its source. Overnight his life went from ‘shit to hit’. UV grabs the money and jets off to Amsterdam in search of ‘drugs and chicks’. But there’s no such thing in life as a free ride Soon sinister visions and blackouts begin taking over UV’s life, forcing him to face the one hundred million dollar question: Can money buy me a new life? All love stories should have a happy ending… But will this one end in disaster? Join Uday on a rollercoaster ride through love, life and unprecedented wealth as he finds a purpose to live and unravels a few dark secrets about himself... as he awakens from his 100 Million Obilivion
How solar could spark a clean-energy transition through transformative innovation—creative financing, revolutionary technologies, and flexible energy systems. Solar energy, once a niche application for a limited market, has become the cheapest and fastest-growing power source on earth. What's more, its potential is nearly limitless—every hour the sun beams down more energy than the world uses in a year. But in Taming the Sun, energy expert Varun Sivaram warns that the world is not yet equipped to harness erratic sunshine to meet most of its energy needs. And if solar's current surge peters out, prospects for replacing fossil fuels and averting catastrophic climate change will dim. Innovation can brighten those prospects, Sivaram explains, drawing on firsthand experience and original research spanning science, business, and government. Financial innovation is already enticing deep-pocketed investors to fund solar projects around the world, from the sunniest deserts to the poorest villages. Technological innovation could replace today's solar panels with coatings as cheap as paint and employ artificial photosynthesis to store intermittent sunshine as convenient fuels. And systemic innovation could add flexibility to the world's power grids and other energy systems so they can dependably channel the sun's unreliable energy. Unleashing all this innovation will require visionary public policy: funding researchers developing next-generation solar technologies, refashioning energy systems and economic markets, and putting together a diverse clean energy portfolio. Although solar can't power the planet by itself, it can be the centerpiece of a global clean energy revolution. A Council on Foreign Relations Book
Artificial Intelligence in Schools is the first book to explore the use of Artificial Intelligence (AI) as a tool to enhance K–12 instruction and administration. Every industry and sector will be drastically affected by the presence of artificial intelligence, and schooling is no exception! Written for the in-service community—leaders, administrators, coaches, and teachers alike—this is your one-stop opportunity to make sure you don’t fall behind the fast pace and promising innovations of today’s most advanced learning technology. Author Varun Arora presents AI as a problem-solving tool for teaching and learning, exploring its potential and application in real-world school contexts and in the language of educators. Covering curriculum development, feedback and scoring, student empowerment, behavioral and classroom management, college readiness, and more, the book is full of novel insights and concrete, strategic takeaways.
Master's Thesis from the year 2015 in the subject Physics - Electrodynamics, grade: 1.0, Dresden Technical University (Faculty of Electrical and Computer Engineering/Institute of Semiconductors and Microsystems), course: Nanoelectronic Systems, language: English, abstract: Nickel and nickel(II) oxide are widely used in advanced electronic devices. In microelectronic industry, nickel is used to form nickel silicide. The nickel mono-silicide (NiSi) has emerged as an excellent material of choice for source-drain contact applications below 45 nm node CMOS technology. As compared to other silicides used for the contact applications, NiSi is preferred because of its low resistivity, low contact resistance, relatively low formation temperature and low silicon consumption. Nickel is used in nickel-based rechargeable batteries and ferromagnetic random access memories (RAMs). Nickel(II) oxide is utilized as transistor gate-oxide and oxide in resistive RAMs. Atomic Layer Deposition (ALD) is a special type of Chemical Vapor Deposition (CVD) technique, that is used to deposit very smooth as well as homogeneous thin films with excellent conformality even at high aspect ratios. In spite of huge number of practical applications of nickel and nickel(II) oxide, a few nickel precursors are available for thermal based ALD. Moreover, these precursors have resulted in poor film qualities and the process properties were also limited. Therefore in this master thesis, the properties of various novel nickel precursors had to be evaluated. All novel precursors are heteroleptic (different types of ligands) complexes and were specially designed by the manufacturer for thermal based ALD of pure nickel with hydrogen as a co-reactant. In order to evaluate the novel precursors, a new methodology was designed to test small amounts (down to 2 g) of precursors in a very time efficient way. This methodology includes: TGA/DTA curve analyses of the precursors, thermal stability tests in which the precursors (
In today's increasingly competitive business environment, organizations must be able to adapt to the ever-changing business landscape where traditional business concepts no longer ensure success. The future will be driven by value and competing ideas-creating an environment where old alignments and equations will be replaced by a global network of
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