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Research ArticleOpen accessIn the abstractOptimal Bidding Strategies for Generation Companies in a Day-Ahead Electricity Market with Risk Management Taken into AccountAzmi Saleh, Takao Tsuji, Tsutomu OyamaProblem statement: In a competitive electricity market with limited number of producers, Generation Companies (Gencos) is facing an oligopoly market rather than a perfect competition. Under oligopoly market environment, each Genco may increase its own profit through a favorable bidding strategy. The objective of a Genco is to maximize its profit and minimize the associated risk. In order to achieve … …American Journal of Engineering and Applied Sciences, Vol. 2, Issue 1 · 31 Mar 2009 · 8,233 accessesView PDFCite
Research ArticleOpen accessIn the abstractDeveloping Crisis Management Model for Second-Tier Banks in the Post-Crisis Period of Economy Development in the Republic of KazakhstanLeile Syzdykovna Komekbayeva, Yerkenazym Dulatovna OrynbassarovaIn the context of an ineffective crisis management system, the development of the banking sector of Kazakhstan in the post-crisis period is characterized by the impaired financial stability of second-tier banks. This situation creates the threat of systemic risk in the national banking system as a result of the critical slowdown in economy crediting by 49.5% and a reduction in … …American Journal of Applied Sciences, Vol. 13, Issue 5 · 11 May 2016 · 7,201 accessesView PDFCite
Research ArticleOpen accessIn the abstractThe Transboundary Movement of Hazardous Waste: A Contribution to Improve the Present Technical-Judicial ModelGiancarlo Carosso, Cesare Luceri, Pierpaolo OresteThe expression &#34the transboundary movement of hazardous waste&#34 refers, from the technical point of view, to a series of phases that begin with the creation of a hazardous waste and includes its identification according to international, regional and national standards, its delivery to specialized companies and its movement from the exporting country to the importing country; these phases end with … …American Journal of Environmental Sciences, Vol. 8, Issue 4 · 13 Jul 2012 · 7,148 accessesView PDFCite
Research ArticleOpen accessIn the abstractIslamic Conceptualisation of Knowledge ManagementMuhamadul Bakir Hj. YaakubProblem statement: This study is an attempt to address "The Fundamental Theory of Knowledge Management" from Islamic point of views, to draw the notion of "Islamic Worldview" of knowledge, especially in terms of understanding its nature in the reality of knowledge society as a step toward conceptualizing "Islamic Knowledge Management" (IKM) as an answer to the uncertainty situation of contemporary … …American Journal of Economics and Business Administration, Vol. 3, Issue 2 · 27 May 2011 · 8,673 accessesView PDFCite
Research ArticleOpen accessIn the abstractKey Performance Indicators Supporting Decision-Making Affecting Malaysian Enterprise' Project Performance in ChinaAbdullah Bin Ibrahim, Wu Jing, Da WengeProblem statement: Nowadays, Improving decision-making to define a group of strategic objectives and associated Performance Indicators (KPIs) are has become one of the critical issues for practices relating to scope management gaining competitive advantages. Approach: This study focus on validate KPI supporting decision-making for sustainability appraisal in projects management for Malaysian Architectural, Engineering and Construction (AEC) enterprises in China. Results: … …American Journal of Applied Sciences, Vol. 7, Issue 2 · 28 Feb 2010 · 7,465 accessesView PDFCite
Research ArticleOpen accessIn the abstractImproving Performance of Replacement Heifers in Hot Arid Environment Under Intensive ManagementM. A. Razzaque, S. A. Mohammed, T. Al- Mutawa, M. BedairProblem statement: Imported Holstein Friesian dairy cattle are exposed to hot arid climate in feedlot management in Kuwait. Desert climate is extreme reaching high 45-50°C in summer and low -4ºC in winter at day and night respectively. High calf mortality, poor reproduction and milk yields were main constraints to viable dairying. The objectives of this study were to assess the … …American Journal of Animal and Veterinary Sciences, Vol. 4, Issue 4 · 31 Dec 2009 · 6,983 accessesView PDFCite
Research ArticleOpen accessIn the abstractOutcomes of Human Resource Development InterventionsAbdullah HaslindaProblem statement: In Malaysia, Human Resource Development (HRD) plays an important role in the economic development of the country. Despite government policies encouraging the implementation of HRD activities, as well as the substantial infrastructural and financial support provided, the benefits or outcomes of the HRD activities being implemented and provided to employees have not been examined. The aim of this … …Journal of Social Sciences, Vol. 5, Issue 1 · 31 Mar 2009 · 8,795 accessesView PDFCite
Research ArticleOpen accessAll words, across the recordUse of Surface Energy to evaluate Adhesion of Bituminous Crack Sealants to AggregatesEllie H. Fini, Imad L. Al-Qadi, Taher Abu-Lebdeh, Jean-Francois MassonProblem statement: The performance of bituminous sealants in the field is partly controlled by properties and strength of the sealant-aggregate interface. The thermodynamic work of adhesion represents energy required for reversible separation of the two materials at the interface. The study of fracture includes the energy required for both reversible and irreversible processes during separation. Excess of work of facture … …American Journal of Engineering and Applied Sciences, Vol. 4, Issue 2 · 13 Jul 2011 · 7,884 accessesView PDFCite
Research ArticleOpen accessAll words, across the recordStrategy Execution: An Empirical Analysis of Obstacles Faced by Master of Business Administration Executive StudentsAyande Alpha, Sabourin VincentProblem statement: This study examines obstacles faced by MBA executive students, regarding five dimensions of obstacle management. The purpose of the research is to assess the relative importance of these dimensions and to establish empirical linkages among obstacles and factors such as overall perception of the organization in terms of obstacle management, span of control of the best management practices, … …American Journal of Economics and Business Administration, Vol. 3, Issue 3 · 6 Oct 2011 · 7,729 accessesView PDFCite