Acknowledgments This research may see the light of success without the cooperation, supervision and support of a few persona and organisation. The University espoused supervisor Dr. —ABC1—, Lecturer, Department of Financial Management, PQR University, is the foremost resource of the approaching, motivation and encouragement to this dissertation endeavor. He has...
Introduction Catalyst The use of a low-molecular weight organic molecule as a catalyst has accumulated interest in the recent years [6]. Researchers have shown that an organocatalysis reaction does not depend on metal and are both efficient and selective as metal or bio-catalysis. Meticulous work on this area has led...
Organizations depend on data for growth. Analyzing data helps business owners to come up with effective strategies of conducting day-to-day business activities. In line with the importance of data to an organization, companies are coming up with cost effective and efficient ways of storing data. Storage of present management changes...
Abstract Vehicle tracking systems have been in the market for a few years. With the era of mobile phones, it has become easier to use phones to locate the vehicles of different owners in real time. Android platform can be used to create a system that will give out the...
Abstract The issue regarding cybersecurity has been brewing for quite a while, as the number of cyber attacks was growing increasingly with the discovery of new opportunities online. Moreover, the loopholes in the cybersecurity-related strategies lead to endangering both corporations and individuals by exposing them to the danger of their...
Introduction Facility management is a field involved with the provision of a suitable environment for working1. It also deals with the services that are necessary to ensure that the core businesses of an organization are running smoothly. It incorporates different fields to ensure that its functions are achieved in time....
Competition is a key issue in the determination of a business base and growth and every organization strives to achieve maximum profits and satisfaction of their customers through all means available to them. This has made many companies and organizations to formulate ways that will enable them utilize the few...
Aim The aim is to try to find out the cost effective, sustainable, and efficient ways to run construction projects in the UAE. Objectives Clarify what sustainability is and its relevance to construction management Find out what sustainable measures and practices are adopted by the UAE construction and their effectiveness...
Introduction Background of the Study The Saudi Arabian marine construction industry is growing rapidly as the country tries to diversify sources of revenue. The government has been working closely with the private players to ensure that the overreliance on the oil and gas sector of the economy is reduced. Although...
Modern technologies set new challenges and opportunities for customers. The choice of a computer becomes more difficult than ever as each of them presents a wide range of options and characteristics. In this regard, it is necessary to compare and contrast Macintosh (Mac) and Personal Computer (PC), focusing on their...
Introduction Project planning is a function that outlines how to execute a project within a given timeframe, usually with defined stages, and with allocated resources. Project planning divides activity into four key areas these are “setting objectives, identifying deliverables, planning the schedule and making supporting plans. Supporting plans may include...
Introduction The concept of education and effective learning in Secondary schools in Saudi Arabia has faced several revolutions. High Schools in this area have depended on traditional modes of learning and teaching which has resulted in very little impact on the student’s learning. These traditional strategies are centered towards classroom...
Abstract This paper explores the topic of project management. It seeks to identify the key principles of project management. It also describes the life cycle of project management. This paper was prepared from information obtained from internet sources, including downloadable pdf files and other freely accessible websites. The author ran...
Introduction A project is a set of tasks undertaken to achieve specific objectives within a precise time frame. Tasks falling under this definition existed many years ago, and they include the construction of pyramids and the great wall in Egypt and China respectively. They had timelines, goals and were temporary...
Abstract As soon as digital artifacts have become a part and parcel of everyday life, the need for digital media archives with the capacity of preserving the given metadata has risen impressively. The process of converting the digital metadata to archives, however, is fraught with several difficulties, the key one...
Levels of Measurement In data collection, levels of measurement are essential because they determine the quantitative analysis of data to obtain descriptive statistics. Given that the study aims to use a descriptive research design, the collection of data should allow quantitative analysis data. Miller and Yang (2007) advise researchers to...
Introducing psychometrical validation of questionnaires in CALL research: the case of measuring attitude towards CALL This paper by Vandewaetere and Desmet (209) seeks to introduce psychometrical instruments to measure Attitude towards Computer Assisted Learning (A-CAL), Attitude towards Foreign Language learning (A-FLL) and Attitude towards Computer Assisted Language Learning (A-CALL). This...
Introduction Communication technology is a new development to deliver, store or transmit information through electronic or graphic use in our transforming world. Information technology on the other hand as defined by the Information Technology Association of American (2010) is ‘the study, design, development, implementation, support or management of computer-based information...
The benefits of project management According to Cleveland and Lewis, “project management is a concept that enables managers to guide a project from and do so in a way that demonstrates efficiency, cost savings, and plain ingenuity ” (122). The benefits of project management arise from its ability to enable...
Introduction The ultimate function of the media is regarded to be informing the society on the day to day issues. The form of information according to a classical liberal model should be related to objectivity, neutrality and the truth in the context of the media. The media is regarded as...
Introduction Operating systems for servers have greatly simplified the operations and management computer networks in organizations. They are a combination of arranged components assembled to support and ensure efficient delivery of services in server functions. Over time, companies have designed different types of operating systems for servers according to the...
The Purpose of the Document The main aim of this report is to define and outline all the information necessary for the project of creating a dedicated team of fire investigators in a given Fire and Rescue Service department. The document will enable the management and leadership of the Fire...
Introduction Introductory Paragraphs Traditionally, education was offered in classes only. In the classes, students would interact with their instructors. As a result, the physical presence of students was paramount and mandatory. However, the rising knowledge in technology has led to mobile learning. However, mobile learning has not laid a strong...
A Significant Issue that Influences the Present Educational Setting ICTs (Information and Communication Technologies), innovation, and knowledge are associated with vast impacts in various economic sectors. These include the transportation, finance, communication, and informatics sectors. It is also worth emphasising that the education sector has significantly been influenced by ICT....
Cloud Computing versus Grid Computing Kondo et al. (2009) carried out an analytical study on cloud computing and desktop grid applications. They established that both cloud computing and desktop grids have common characteristics. In both cases, users are unaware of the location of the data centre. However, the two platforms...
Abstract This study examines the relationships among the project performance, customer satisfaction and project success by assessing the efficacy of management techniques, tools and skills for implementing infrastructure and building construction. Qualified interviewees from various accredited institutions handed over there responses which analyzed structural equation models. The outcome of the...
Introduction The issue of whether project managers should adopt project portfolio management in the management of multiple projects or not has raised a lot of debates in organizations. It is evident that project managers find it difficult to manage multiple projects on their own without the help of project portfolio...
Introduction Information and communication technology (herein referred to as ICT) has been part and parcel of human society for several decades. It has affected how people relate to society, and how they relate with the environment surrounding them. In a nutshell, ICT has become part and parcel of human society,...
Introduction Research in the field of information systems is executed in an environment dominated by people from multidisciplinary environments. Contribution of people from fields such as business administration, psychology, and information science among others plays an active role in the design, implementation of designs, and utilisation of information system designs...
Technology application is closely associated with learning and teaching processes. Instructional leaders take responsibility for integrating new technological devices to promote a better quality of education. They should also initiate, support, and ensure the efficient implementation of software in an educational setting by creating new opportunities for teachers and students...
Introduction Project management is the discipline that deals with planning, managing and organizing resources for the successful achievement of explicit project aims and objectives. It is often confused with program management but the latter is a high management level. A project is a short-term venture which has a definite beginning...
Introduction Communication is very important in education. That is both formal and informal education; this is because it enables the people to get what is being put forward by the speaker. Since communication is a key element in education, several improvements have been done to ensure there is good communication....
Introduction “A project can be defined as a collaborative enterprise, frequently involving research or design, that is carefully planned to achieve a particular aim” (Walsh, 2008). A project’s objectives will determine how it is run and the end results. Several parameters must be in place for a project to be...
Introduction Sometimes it is very is had to comprehend the awe-inspiring scale of the ambitious battle between two technological giants in internet and desktop; Google and Microsoft. These companies are spending million to billions of dollars to remain valuable on the market and this is creating making the whole industry...
Self-defense in Cyberspace and the internet Cyberspace and internet have numerous benefits to their users. Through them, information sharing and interaction between different groups of people have been made easier than before. However, cyber-attacks are among the challenges that emanate from the use of cyberspace and internet. Some people have...
The rapid development of information technology has affected the human society. Development of the internet has had a profound influence on human interaction. Many commercial institutions recognized the benefits of the internet in business operations. They adopted the use of the internet to improve competitiveness and relationship with their customers....
Introduction Nanotechnology is the use of ultra-precision machines to control and manipulate atoms and molecules (Ratner 22). Microscopes are used to observe individual molecules which are later manipulated to make materials with enhanced properties. The materials are created at a nanoscale level in order to enhance their properties. Materials made...
Introduction Modern organizations encounter numerous challenges due to increasing global business rivalry, rapid changes in technology, changing consumer needs, and a higher need for quality goods and services than before (Laufer 2012, p. 218). One of the ways that organizations have adapted to remain competitive and relevant has been through...
Introduction According to Chen & Kyaw-Phyo (2012), a group decision support system can be defined as a form of electronic meeting system that can be used to facilitate meetings and group work. It has been postulated that a group decision system can be classified on the basis of time-place paradigm....
Abstract In the modern era that is characterised by ease of accessing cheap computers that have high processing capabilities, network systems of organisations face incredible threats. Some of these threats include malicious attacks through malwares and unauthenticated access of a firm’s network systems. Operating in such an environment calls for...
Introduction Computer systems of any organization face an immense threat due to malicious attacks. One of the paramount measures to mitigate these threats is to conduct a situational analysis of an organization’s computer networks coupled with information systems. Upon doing this, an organization becomes strategically placed to engineer sound and...
Introduction Autonomous unmanned ground vehicles have been known to significantly improve efficiency and safety in applications stretching from transportation to ware fare. In order to achieve these benefits to the fullest, unmanned vehicles should be developed to operate more effectively in unstructured environments and conditions (Zweiri & Seneviratne & Althoefer...
Why should ICT be introduced in the education system? There are two main reasons why ICT should be introduced into the education system. First, considering the changes ICT has had on the various sectors of the world, economically, socially and politically, over the past twenty years, today’s children need to...
Abstract Human beings have developed sophisticated ways of exchanging ideas that enable them to communicate easily. The education system has undergone various transformations as a result of modern technologies that have enabled learning to be conducted at the convenience of teachers and students. The introduction of social network sites has...
Introduction Advanced remote-controlled vehicles have been utilized in a variety of military and police operations that would normally expose soldiers and police officers to potentially life-threatening situations. These take the form of bomb diffusing robots, UAVs (unmanned aerial vehicles), as well as ground-based bomb detection devices utilized in urban conflict...
Lean Six Sigma and Design for Six Sigma defined Lean Six Sigma is a robust, data-driven approach used to improve a process. It also uses a result-oriented strategy. Lean Six Sigma was a methodology that was conceived by companies such as Motorola, Xerox, Caterpillar, and so forth. It always integrates...
Purpose and Objectives of the study The thesis clearly identifies and discusses the purpose of the study. Since establishment of the projects in developing countries faces immense uncertainties and risks, the purpose of the thesis is to improve management of these uncertainties and risks. The developing countries are unable to...
Abstract Tantalum is a naturally occurring material. It is found in countries such as Congo where political strife is at its best. The use of tantalum cannot be overstated. It is used in capacitor development among other usages. Capacitors form a critical part all electronics. The author reliably finds that...
Abstract Tantalum is one of the most important mineral used to manufacture of capacitors. Tantalum powder is used to manufacture capacitors having high voltage and capacitance. Tantalum capacitors are of high quality and don’t suffer from degradation due to aging. The global availability of tantalum has reduced overtime resulting to...
Abstract In the contemporary world of business, technology is an essential element for enhancing competitive advantage. In addition to technology, globalization is also essential for large corporations in enhancing the expansion of markets for goods and services coupled with sourcing for cheap and competitive labor among other advantages. However, these...
Introduction Making an investment decision is one of the most difficult exercises. Economists have to consider the fixed, variable, real, nominal and marginal costs associated with a project (Montgomery, 2002). The sunk costs and the opportunity costs are other set of costs that would somewhat influence the investment decision. The...
Logistics is managing the flow of commodities, information, and other resources, as well as power and people, linking the source and the utilization point to convene the necessities of clients. According to Magee, et al (1985, p. 1), “Management of industrial logistics seeks to maximize the economic value of products...
Introduction Researchers use different methodologies when conducting their research based on the nature of their study and other factors. Sometimes researchers select methods that cannot address pertinent issues comprehensively in their area of research. Such wrong moves would result in unreliable data collection or analysis processing; making conclusions invalid. In...
Introduction Conducting an assessment for a study requires developing an assessment plan whereby key factors to facilitate the desired outcome and assessment instruments are considered. As this paper shall explore, an assessment practice should first consider factors that determine whether a researcher will use commercially designed instruments or create own...
Young Americans are spending each waking minute on a smart phone, television, computer or electronic device. Those aged between eight and18 spend approximately about seven and a half hours on these devices (Lewin, 2010, para.1).There is a correlation between the high reliance of technology and poor grades due to behaviour...
Introduction Such researchers as Saynisch (2010) and Gilb (2011) use the term ‘Evolutionary Project Management’ or ‘Evo’ while discussing the advantageous ways of improving the project management cycles when it is necessary to achieve the higher results using fewer resources. The concept of Evolutionary Project Management was proposed and applied...
Introduction Communication is the source of many modern marvels and a key driver of trade and economic performance. The accessibility of information and its availability determine the performance of many organisations since they are able to assess their performance. Many individuals and organisations utilise information to their benefit. The presence...
Research Problem In recent times, college staff and students have adopted various social networking sites and tools for educational purposes. In this regard, social networking sites and tools have a significant impact on professional development and project collaboration. Although college staff and students are now pushing learning beyond the borders...
Abstract The tourism industry is a typical kind of attention-based sector that requires innovative marketing tools. In developed countries, the Tourism Bureaus are responsible for marketing tourist destinations and attractions to overseas markets. Firms operating in the tourism industry use various marketing tools to promote scenic spots, hotels, and airline...
Introduction With proliferation in information technology, stakeholders are now raising concerns about ethical issues that arise out of the use of information systems. Although issues of morality and ethics in this computer age have been discussed at length for many years, ethical issues in mainstream Information Technology became a serious...
Introduction The provision of social work services have greatly been influenced by various factors particularly the applications of modern technology (Coe-Regan & Freddolino, 2008; Marson, 2007; Parrott & Madoc-Jones, 2008). Essentially, social work practice has considerably transformed over the years particularly due to cultural and technological changes (Marson, 2007). In...
Abstract Mobile Business Intelligence (MBI) is among the latest trends in business technology, which allows users to access business intelligence information from mobile devices and platforms via specific applications. The continued development of mobile technologies and applications can potentially provide users with opportunities to analyse business information directly on their...
Introduction Large infrastructure projects are considered risky and costly. It is estimated that up to 90% of large infrastructure projects usually result in overrun costs averaging 28% higher than budget according to Flyvbjerg et al. (2014). This trend is common in Europe, and the UK, in particular, does not compare...
Introduction of the Article and Authors The article of interest is entitled “The impact of multilevel networks on innovation” by Chinese authors, namely, Jiancheng Guan and Jingjing Zhang who work at School of Management in University of Chinese Academy of Science and Yan Yan who works at School of Management...
Since the dawn of history, humans strived for breakthroughs starting with the transition from gathering and hunting to agriculture and stockbreeding to inventing the light bulb and penicillin and up to the newest technologies. What is common for all that was mentioned above is that at first every breakthrough seemed...
As higher education enters the era of data analytics and big data, interests have grown for the application of big data analytics techniques in the system. The goal of higher education institutions is to increase enrollment, access to education, control costs and ensure high quality of education demonstrated through student...
Introduction The emergence of technology has revolutionized many aspects of the day-to-day activities at both personal and institutional levels. Computer technologies have found many applications in the communication sector, financial management, and other complex areas that are important in making processes and activities more effective and efficient. Some the areas...
Abstract The ubiquitous diffusion and rapid adoption of digital media into the Universities’ academic learning environments has contributed a considerable body of knowledge on the unfolding media usage patterns among traditional and nontraditional students. A survey involving 339 students from Saud University was used to investigate media usage patterns, yielding...
Abstract Governments spend a substantial amount of its national revenue on the military research and development programs. The expected results for such spending are the development of new technologies that would also be used to foster the growth of the civilian industries. However, the contribution of such technologies on the...
Essentially, fads are created through ideas that spread across a group of people or a community at a given time. According to Abrahamson (1997), fads are psychological ideas created through the “bandwagon effect” or “chromo effect”, which are closely related to opportunism. People living in a group or community tend...
Digital Business Ecosystem refers to an open foundation and dispersed software policy that is internet enterprise based. The ecosystem intends to generate, incorporate as well as offer services more proficiently and successfully (Akkermans, 2004). This means that one can use the software existing on Digital Business Ecosystem to publicize a...
Introduction Preservation of cultural heritage is among the primary concerns of contemporary societies. Its significance has both economic and cultural roots. Culture and heritage are meaningful for both personal and collective developments of an individual. Culture and heritage are necessary for satisfying aesthetic, spiritual, and cultural needs. Moreover, they convey...
Introduction Computer technology is increasingly becoming a major tool in the learning process. According to Keengwe, Onchwari, and Wachira (2008), recent studies have shown that the use of computer technology is becoming common not only in the developed countries but also in the developing nations. Educationists, governments, and other stakeholders...
Findings The literature review conducted above has outlined some benefits that digital games have on the learners and the learning process. Both the learner and the teacher stand to benefit if this strategy is implemented appropriately. In this section, the researcher will analyze the findings that were made from the...
Introduction The diesel engine is an internal combustion motor. It is different from a traditional internal combustion engine because it operates under differing principles, as it depends upon gradual combustion of fuel, instead of its explosion (working under Otto’s cycle), once it enters cylinders (Corda 575). The diesel engine is...
Introduction Thesis Statement The pressure on diesel engine manufacturers caused by the legislative body had a substantial impact on the development of the technology and can be currently considered one of the key contributors to the major success of diesel-based engines and numerous innovations and improvements that positively influenced the...
Abstract Background Improving the quality of PD and ensuring that the objectives of a project are fully accomplished is critical to the functioning of an organization. For this purpose, a well-developed knowledge management system is required. With the adoption of the KMBSs, one will integrate the principles of quality and...
Introduction The Incident Command System (ICS) is a harmonized method used in the direction, control and synchronisation of emergency reactions. Therefore, this system provides a common chain of command that responders from various agencies use to be effective during emergency responses. ICS is a management scheme meant to facilitate effective...
The advancement in technology is a main factor that has led to the evolution of survey methods and survey tools. Web survey is currently the most advanced method of data collection because it uses websites and utilizes diverse tools (Mrug, 2010). Owing to increasing needs of researchers, survey designers have...
The technical vocational education and training (TVET) conference that was held in Abu Dhabi on February 6, 2018, marked a major milestone in advancing youth empowerment in this country. The job market is changing rapidly due to advanced technologies and demands. The concept of green jobs is emerging as the...
Introduction Business organisations should introduce and pursue new projects if they are to remain competitive in their respective sectors and satisfy the demands of key stakeholders. Such undertakings require proper models and procedures that bring together all participants, followers and leaders. If a company’s project is to succeed, there is...
Introduction Managing the security of data is becoming increasingly important in the modern digital society. According to Chander, Jain, and Shankar (2013), the traditional approach of keeping data was through the use of files in cabinets within the premises of an organization, accessible only to authorized individuals at specific times....
Introduction Executive Summary Most of the time a student may want urgent assistance from the doctor concerning a disturbing issue that needs quick attention but it may be difficult to find the lecture in his office. With regards to this problem, we came up with a project that will help...
Abstract King Saud University is in the process of adopting and implementing the interactive Blackboard Learning Management Systems (LMSs) with features that allow members of staff and teachers from different faculties to access, upload assignments, send quizzes, download content, and evaluate the academic progress of the members of faculty. However,...
Introduction This chapter focuses on various aspects of research development. It includes methods of data collection, its analysis and presentation procedures. Every research project applies a certain research method to achieve its objectives depending on its goals. The methods used to conduct research in this project compared closely with the...
Introduction Overview Contemporary information and communication tools have transformed the world into a small village by ensuring that people are able to share their hopes, dreams, concerns and even their disappointments across geographical locations and time considerations. In the education sector, the massive use of technology in the 21st century...
Accounting software has been around for quite some time now and has become an integral part of modern-day accounting processes. All graduates that wish to find employment in accounting are expected to know and be able to use a variety of such programs in order to work quickly and efficiently....
Introduction Nowadays, technology is one of the essential attributes of everyday activities while being one of the modern conveniences that enable banking transactions, information sharing, and storage. Thus, it has a vehement impact on the educational sphere since it unveils a plethora of possibilities for the learning environment, related teaching...
Mobile Networks Tracking In their research, Ficek, Pop, and Kencl (2013) state that the tracking of mobile networks and mobile terminals within the former are the two approaches that are growing in a progression and are being applied in diverse settings. Nonetheless, the researchers believe that numerous implications are inherent...
Introduction This paper addresses the issue of cloud computing including the different forms of this product, emerging trends, and its advantages and disadvantages. According to this article, there are two main forms of cloud computing. The first category provides computing instances on demand and the other type supplies computing capacity...
Introduction Technology has become part and parcel of the world’s development. As expounded by Eagleton (2008), a basic understanding of technology has increased in importance. It is possible to teach embedded systems in class that will eventually result in technological literacy. It is argued that the term literacy has a...
Introduction Ensuring occupational health and safety is a management function that seeks to promote the safety, health as well as welfare of persons (employees) involved in work. The main objective of occupational health and safety initiatives is to enhance a safe work environment (Reese, 2008, p. 45). As a legal...
Introduction The concept, which I have chosen to analyze at length, and which I believe has the potential of affecting the consequential phases of my professional career, is miniaturization. According to Huber (2001), the concept of miniaturization can be best defined as the process of designing ever-smaller scales for assessing...
Introduction Information and communications technology (ICT) has recently emerged and continues to provide learning processes and outcomes with numerous benefits, especially in higher education. Most literature suggests that the use of mobile phones has grown remarkably fast with most learners having mobile phones that can facilitate the them-learning process (Bottentuit,...
Background to the Problem Distortions in information distribution often lead to the failure of projects (Dinsmore, 2006). Cultural differences, gender and the leadership styles of organizations are responsible for distortion in information distribution (Alessandra & Hunsaker, 2005). However, the extent to which they influence the distortion is unknown. The research...
Abstract Information technology has provided a new platform for a child’s education by encompassing “reality” in his or her immediate surroundings. Practical dissemination of knowledge and learning approaches, which dynamically capture a child in receiving knowledge and comprehending the environment around him or her can support growth in learning in...
Introduction Previously discussed studies indicate that educational institutions are actively using social media to improve student instruction. A discourse on the research related to students’ perceptions of social media use can lead to an improvement in instructional practices and available learning tools. The perception of learners is a crucial element...
Introduction In the modern highly technological world, proper attention paid to the issue of fire protection and fire safety is the condition of the continuous social development. To ensure the latter, numerous tests of fire protections systems are designed and implemented by scholars and fire protection engineering specialists. Moreover, the...
Introduction The world is currently facing a lot of technological advancements in all fields of expertise. This has resulted in many ICT services being tradable due to the advancements that have been realized in the field of ICT (Carmel and Tija, 2006). Companies are thus outsourcing overseas for these services....
Introduction Background and Challenges Software systems have become a crucial part of business and commerce in the modern world. Consequently, software quality has become fundamental in ensuring the proper functioning of the systems and minimizing development and maintenance costs. The quality of software should be guaranteed throughout the entire life...
Introduction The need to trace objects and people as fast as possible has traditionally been an integral goal of any institution, particularly healthcare organizations. Given the dramatic shift in wireless technology, many hospitals are now able to remotely trace people or objects within a short period of time. Real-Time Location...
Introduction The information and communications technology (ICT) has recently emerged strongly and continues to present numerous benefits to the growth of learning process and outcome, especially in higher education. This phenomenal growth has turned the learning process into an “anywhere” and “anytime” process and experience. The establishment of wireless networks...