Knowledge management : why do we need it for corporates

This article gives a brief introduction about Knowledge Management (KM), its need, definition, components, KM assets, challenges and processes of KM initiative at any organisation. It also provides a narration on how the KM initiative has been adopted at ICICI OneSource, to support the achievement of its Business Process Outsourcing objectives. Both knowledge sharing as well as reuse need to be encouraged and recognized at the individual employee level as well as the company level. This is best done by measuring and rewarding knowledgeperformance. Sustained strategic commitment and a corporate culture that is conducive to knowledge-performance are vital for success in Knowledge Management. The paper concludes with suggestions for the implication for policy and future practices

THE EFFECTS OF TRADE PROMOTION ON CANADIAN AGRICULTURAL EXPORTS

Canadian agricultural trade promotion expenditures have dramatically increased from C$.4 million in 1969/70 to C$26.5 million in 1981/82. To evaluate the effect of these expenditures on agricultural exports an econometric analysis is presented in this study. The extended distributed lag model for export demand is developed and estimated using an iterative autoregressive least squares with instrumental variable (IALSI) method of estimation. The results reveal that the trade promotion programs (aggregate expenditure levels) have had a statistically significant effect on agricultural exports. The analysis of dynamic multipliers indicates that the effect of trade promotion expenditure on export levels is likely to decline gradually and last for about a five-year period. Also, the real export demand for aggregate agricultural products is found close to unitary elastic with respect to the real export price variable.International Relations/Trade,

Nidana and Chikitsa of Netrarogas w.s.r. to the role of Ayurveda Drugs

Shalakya Tantra is department of Ayurveda which deals with treatment of diseases located above the neck area. This branch works around diagnosis and treatment of the diseases of head, eyes, ears, nose and throat. Shalakya Tantra associated with Urdhwangchikitsa that offer treatment of Indriyas. This branch helps to cure diseases of eye and in this regards many herbs and classical Ayurveda formulations were advises for curing Netrarogas. The causative factors of eye diseases (Netraroganidanas) need to be avoided for preventing diseases of eye. Therefore the knowledge of causative factors is very important so one can avoid them. Vataprakopa, Swapanaviparyaya, Diva swapn, Kaphaprakopa and Ratrijagarana, etc. are major causes of Netrarogas. Triphala Kashaya, Triphala churna, Amla and Shatavari, etc. are natural drugs which offers health benefits in eye problems. Considering these aspects present article described Nidana and Chikitsa of Netrarogas

Clinical Significance and Biological Mechanism of “Netea Kriya Kalpa”

Ayurveda is conventional way of health management which prevents and treats many diseases. Ayurveda described approaches of healthy living and suggests approaches for restoring health of sense organs. As per Ayurveda eyes is most vital organs amongst the other sense organs. Eye as sense organ of body considered as most precious gift of god. The diseases related to the organs of Urdhwajatrugata sthana are described as Urdwajatrugata vyadhis which includes diseases of ear, eyes and nose, etc. The diseases of eye described as Netra-Roga and Ayurveda suggested many options for curing Netra-Roga and Kriyakalpa is one of them. Netra Kriyakalpa is therapeutic process for curing Netra rogas. Netra Kriyakalpa utilizes various cleaning and medicinal procedures for eye to maintain normal health status of eye. Netra Kriyakalpa helps to prevents and treat diseases of eye and can be practiced in routine life. Present article explored clinical significance and biological mechanism of “Netea Kriya Kalpa”

Carbapenem resistance profile amongst Escherichia coli and Klebsiella pneumoniae in a tertiary care hospital in Ahmednagar, Maharashtra

Introduction: Carbapenem-resistant Enterobacteriaceae (CRE), specially three species of the Enterobacteriaceae family, the Klebsiella, Enterobacter and Escherichia have developed resistance to a group of antibiotics called “Carbapenems”, which are often used as the last line of treatment when other antibiotics are not effective in treating infections caused by them. Aim of the study: The present study was carried out to detect carbapenem resistance profile among Escherichia coli & Klebsiella pneumoniae. Materials & Methods: Cultures were obtained from consecutive specimens like urine, pus, sputum and blood collected from indoor as well as outdoor patients of our hospital. Specimens were processed for culture and identification according to standard techniques. Cultures yielding only Escherichia coli & Klebsiella pneumoniae were included in the study. Antimicrobial susceptibility testing was performed on Mueller-Hinton agar plates by the standard Kirby-Bauer disk diffusion method recommended by CLSI against imipenem and meropem. The diameters of zone of inhibition were recorded as sensitive, resistant or intermediate sensitive according to the CLSI criteria. Results & Observations: Total 206 isolates were surveyed. Urine & pus were the commonest specimens which isolated Escherichia coli & Klebsiella pneumoniae. 58.82% & 8.82% E. coli were resistant to meropenem & imipenem respectively. Similarly, 53.84% & 30.76% K. pneumoniae were resistant to meropenem & imipenem respectively. Conclusion: K. pneumoniae and E. coli are commonly encountered pathogens from clinical specimens and exhibit resistance to carbapenems. E. coli and K. pneumoniae isolates showed higher resistance to meropenem (58.82% and 53.84%, respectively) as compared to imipenem (8.82% and 30.76% respectively). K. pneumoniae shows greater resistance to carbapenems as compared to E. coli

Trenchless technology in India (no-dig method)

Trenchless technology in India (no-dig method

Political Intrusion on Firms: Effects of Elections on Bank Lending in India

This paper examines the intrusion of political system on performance of Indian firms, employing state and constituency level financial borrowing panel data by firms from domestic banks from 2010 to 2015. Using conditional logistic and fixed effects regression models, the results suggests that firms located in regions aligned politically with the ruling party enjoy possible preferential access to financing from banks. We find average productivity efficiency loss of 2.77% in the short term as a result of politically motivated redistribution of scarce capital. These political effects are statistically robust to the inclusion of region fixed effects, time fixed effects and other socio-economic factors

Research Data Management: A proposed framework to boost research in Higher Educational Institutes

This paper attempts to present a brief overview of several Research Data Management (RDM) issues and a detailed literature review regarding the RDM aspects adopted in libraries globally. Furthermore, it will describe several tendencies concerning the management of repository tools for research data, as well as the challenges in implementing the RDM. The proper planned training and skill development for all stakeholders by mentors to train both staff and users are some of the issues that need to be considered to enhance the RDM process. An effort will be also made to present the suitable policies and workflows along with the adoption of best practices in RDM, so as to boost the research process in an organisation. This study will showcase the implementation of RDM processes in the Higher Educational Institute of India, referring particularly to the Central Library @ NIT Rourkela in Odisha, India with a proposed framework. Finally, this study will also propose an area of opportunities that can boost research activities in the Institute