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Research ArticleOpen accessIn the abstractImproving Client Internal Capability to Monitor Public-Private Partnerships Projects: A ReviewNoor Amila Wan Abdullah Zawawi, Arazi Idrus, Abdullahi Ahmed Umar, Mohd Faris KhamidiPublic-Private Partnerships (PPP) or Private Finance Initiatives (PFI) are increasingly becoming very popular with governments across the globe for the provision of public infrastructure and services. When contracted, the public sector client believing the private sector will act in accordance with ‘bounded rationality’, ignores the constant monitoring and review process which is an integral part of any project. However, the … …American Journal of Engineering and Applied Sciences, Vol. 5, Issue 4 · 12 Feb 2013 · 7,887 accessesView PDFCite
Research ArticleOpen accessIn the abstractField Scale Modeling to Estimate Phosphorus and Sediment Load Reductions Using a Newly Developed Graphical User Interface for Soil and Water Assessment ToolAaron R. Mittelstet, Erin R. Daly, Daniel E. Storm et al.Streams throughout the North Canadian River watershed in northwest Oklahoma, USA have elevated levels of nutrients and sediment. Soil and Water Assessment Tool (SWAT) was used to identify areas that likely contributed disproportionate amounts of Phosphorus (P) and sediment to Lake Overholser, the receiving reservoir at the watershed outlet. These sites were then targeted by the Oklahoma Conservation Commission (OCC) … …American Journal of Environmental Sciences, Vol. 8, Issue 6 · 28 Dec 2012 · 6,470 accessesView PDFCite
Research ArticleOpen accessIn the abstractCurrent Status and Policy Implications for Fostering Social EntrepreneurYoon-Doo Kim, Seok YoonIn this study, problems in current status of social entrepreneurs in Korea were examined and further policy issues for them were suggested as well. For the methodology, the study analyzed the drawbacks and policy implication of fostering social entrepreneurs through Focus Group Interview (FGI) on analysis of present condition of incubating social entrepreneur and programs for it. First, it should … …American Journal of Economics and Business Administration, Vol. 4, Issue 3 · 9 Jul 2012 · 6,929 accessesView PDFCite
Research ArticleOpen accessIn the abstractEvaluation of an Emerging Research Center: Lessons LearnedC.R. Nigg, K. Qureshi, J. Inouye et al.Problem statement: Rigorous evaluation assures that research endeavors meet their purpose and achieve stated goals. This is especially true for federally funded exploratory research centers, which tend to be more complex due to the involvement of multiple, interdisciplinary investigators. This study provides an overview of the approach used to develop an evaluation strategy and reports the lessons learned during the … …International Journal of Research in Nursing, Vol. 3, Issue 1 · 2 Feb 2012 · 8,922 accessesView PDFCite
Research ArticleOpen accessIn the abstractBirds as a Tool for Island Habitat Conservation and ManagementPedro Rodrigues, Regina Tristao da CunhaProblem statement: The Azores is a archipelago of nine volcanic islands, situated in the middle of the North Atlantic Ocean. Oceanic islands are known hotspots of biodiversity and the Azores, although relatively young (0.3-13 MA), conform to this general pattern. The local avifauna amount to 37 birding species, with two endemic species and 11 endemic subspecies. With an estimated population … …American Journal of Environmental Sciences, Vol. 8, Issue 1 · 20 Jan 2012 · 8,157 accessesView PDFCite
Research ArticleOpen accessIn the abstractService-Learning in a Managerial Accounting Course: Developing the ‘Soft’ SkillsVictoria Calvert, Rafik KurjiProblem statement: This study explores the impact of a service-learning project embedded in a managerial accounting course through the lens of students’ technical, professional and personal development. Academic institutions and Business Schools in particular, are often criticized for producing graduates who are technically capable but lack the capability for teamwork, effective workplace communication and the ability to react effectively in … …American Journal of Economics and Business Administration, Vol. 4, Issue 1 · 3 Jan 2012 · 8,448 accessesView PDFCite
Research ArticleOpen accessIn the abstractEvaluation of Common Maintenance Methods for Flexible PavementsAsma T. Ibraheem, Suda M. GaniProblem statement: With the increasing use and awareness of pavement management systems and the growing emphasis on asset management of pavement infrastructure, it is important to strengthen the maintenance components of these systems and particularly the preventive maintenance component. Iraqi Roads don’t receive an effective and proper maintenance during their service life until they reach the state of major failure … …American Journal of Engineering and Applied Sciences, Vol. 4, Issue 3 · 29 Nov 2011 · 7,859 accessesView PDFCite
Research ArticleOpen accessIn the abstractDeveloping a Community Enterprise Consultant Network for IsanChalard ChantarasombatProblem statement: Developing a Community Enterprise Consultant Network for Isan (Northeast Thailand) is a Participatory Action Research with the purpose: (1) Study the current situation, problems and needs of community enterprises in Northeast Thailand (2) Create a benchmark process in the development of community enterprise consultant network. (3) Create partnerships. (4) Provide training and knowledge to community enterprise consultants and … …Journal of Social Sciences, Vol. 7, Issue 4 · 21 Oct 2011 · 7,654 accessesView PDFCite
Research ArticleOpen accessIn the abstractSmart Card Identification Management Over A Distributed Database ModelOlatubosun OlabodeProblem statement: An effective national identification system is a necessity in any national government for the proper implementation and execution of its governmental policies and duties. Approach: Such data can be held in a database relation in a distributed database environment. Till date, The Nigerian government is yet to have an effective and efficient National Identification Management System despite the … …Journal of Computer Science, Vol. 7, Issue 12 · 15 Oct 2011 · 6,864 accessesView PDFCite
Research ArticleOpen accessIn the abstractStrategic Development Project for Specific Activities of "the Sports for all" in Caras-Severin CountyDumitru Evuleţ Colibaba, Liliana Dacica, Andrade BichescuProblem statement: The study elaborates and practically applies a strategic development project for specific activities of the sports for all which proposes as distinct aims the prevailing promotion of "the sport disciplines demanded by the client age and especially the continuous increase of the citizens' life quality in Caras-Severin County. Approach The analysis and identification of major problems which animate … …Journal of Social Sciences, Vol. 7, Issue 3 · 16 Jul 2011 · 7,589 accessesView PDFCite