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View article: A Lifetime of Work on Defect Modelling for Luminescence
A Lifetime of Work on Defect Modelling for Luminescence Open
To fully appreciate the contributions of Professor Watanabe to studies of luminescence, it is important to recall how, during his lifetime, not only have experimental facilities changed dramatically, but also there have been (and still are…
View article: Improving interpretations of imperfections in insulating materials for current technologies
Improving interpretations of imperfections in insulating materials for current technologies Open
Academic studies of imperfections in insulating crystals and glasses initially assumed the sites were simple and isolated. In part this was the result of the original simplistic characterisation and modelling. Unfortunately many textbooks,…
View article: A review of career devoted to Biophotonics – In memoriam to Ekaterina Borisova (1978–2021)
A review of career devoted to Biophotonics – In memoriam to Ekaterina Borisova (1978–2021) Open
started in 2004, when significant efforts were spent to find suitable method for automated classification of skin diseases using spectra and extracting some etalon distributions.The first result was presented at IX national conference of "…
View article: The international labour organisation and legislation relating to child labour
The international labour organisation and legislation relating to child labour Open
Child labour has posed a challenge to the society since the industrial revolution. It is considered as an economic necessity. Child labour destroys the physical and mental development as a result of untimely employment, which snatches away…
View article: An Analysis of the Cross-cultural Transferability of Western Motivation Theories to the Developing Eastern, China Region
An Analysis of the Cross-cultural Transferability of Western Motivation Theories to the Developing Eastern, China Region Open
With the increasing globalisation of complex organisations, the need to understand cross-cultural issues and the gap betweeen theory and practice is crucial to organisational effectiveness. This research examines the question of the extent…
View article: International management skills for small business: the development of the construct of international capability
International management skills for small business: the development of the construct of international capability Open
Globalisation and recently formalised free-trade agreements have diversified the cultural environment of small business managers. Managers with international experiences and desirable international management competencies are increasingly …
View article: Symbolism in Management Education: An Analysis of the Origins and Academic Relevance of the 'Bachelor' Qualification in a Gender Balanced, Multi-cultural Society
Symbolism in Management Education: An Analysis of the Origins and Academic Relevance of the 'Bachelor' Qualification in a Gender Balanced, Multi-cultural Society Open
Research of the origins of the academic title 'Bachelor' establish the word usage in English speaking, western universities; based on a social status.The proposition is that the term is no longer relevant and acceptable today in our gender…
View article: The Challenge Of Public Services In Private Ownership
The Challenge Of Public Services In Private Ownership Open
This research examines empirically the relationship between organisation effectiveness, financial efficiency, work environment and structure in public and private organisations. The objective is to examine whether it is the public or priva…
View article: Ethnoconsumerism in tourism, the need for ethnocapability
Ethnoconsumerism in tourism, the need for ethnocapability Open
A significant management challenge for the future of international tourism is satisfying visitors who have profoundly different cultural beliefs and traditions. With the emerging growth of one global market, limited vigorous research exist…
View article: Multicultural Tourism: the Need to Define and Develop the Globally Competent Manager
Multicultural Tourism: the Need to Define and Develop the Globally Competent Manager Open
Globalisation and diverse populations have created the need for international business and multicultural management education. This paper reviews the changes required in management theory as it incorporates this ethnic market and the searc…
View article: The development of intercultural capability : a comparative analysis of the student international education experience
The development of intercultural capability : a comparative analysis of the student international education experience Open
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View article: Ethnoconsumerism and ethnocapability: an evolution of typologies in relationship marketing
Ethnoconsumerism and ethnocapability: an evolution of typologies in relationship marketing Open
A method of analysis is required to synthesise the consumer behaviour decision making processes of different segments in order to facilitate understanding in marketing. These multicultural sectors contain ethnic groups whose spiritual beli…
View article: Managing ethnic differences in the global organisation: an analysis of the changes in relationship marketing with the growth of ethnoconsumerism
Managing ethnic differences in the global organisation: an analysis of the changes in relationship marketing with the growth of ethnoconsumerism Open
The study of relationship marketing in multicultural markets has previously viewed the ethnic population as a separate culture due to the origin of the research and texts. These market segments have grown significantly in relevance due to …
View article: Analysis and Examination of the Employment Relations in India
Analysis and Examination of the Employment Relations in India Open
This article analyses the employment relations law in India and examines the application and suitability of these laws that are still valid after several decades of their enactment. Employment relations in India are governed by labour legi…
View article: Gaussian thermoluminescence in long-range disordered K-feldspar
Gaussian thermoluminescence in long-range disordered K-feldspar Open
The thermoluminescence behavior of long-range ordered crystals is usually explained by the band structure model, using first- and second-order kinetics. However, feldspars have order-disorder phenomena and twinning, and consequently these …
View article: An Ideal System for Analysis and Interpretation of Ion Beam Induced Luminescence
An Ideal System for Analysis and Interpretation of Ion Beam Induced Luminescence Open
Luminescence is produced during ion beam implantation or ion-solid interaction for most insulators, and contains rich information. Surprisingly, the information extracted is often far from optimum. Rather than summarizing literature work, …