Heavy landings of Threadfin breams

Mechanised trawlers landed and N. mesoprion at Sassoon huge quantities of threadfin bream, Nemipterus aponicus Dock and New Ferry Wharf in Bombay during May

Some aspects on the fishery and biology of Periscope Shrimp from Bombay waters

The article provides the landing details of the Periscope Shrimp, Atypopenaeus stenodactylus in different landing centers at Bombay coast during the period 1983-1984. It also deals with some biological aspects of the species

Sharia boards, managerial strategies and governance practices in Islamic banks: Critical insights using Goffman’s lens

Purpose – The study applies Erving Goffman’s (1974) “frame analysis” principles to examine how Sharia governance is practiced in Islamic banks and explores the interaction and strategies adopted by bank managers to influence the decisions of Sharia scholars. The study also aims to identify inherent flaws in the Sharia compliance review system. Design/methodology/approach – The study employs the principles of Goffman as a lens to critically analyse a rich dataset obtained through interviews undertaken with 46 key players operating in the governance framework of the Malaysian Islamic banking industry due to its progressive Islamic governance framework. Findings – The study demonstrates that managers of Islamic banks may engage in “passing” and “covering” strategies while interacting within the governance structure. Concurrently, Sharia boards (SBs) implement “protective practices” during their interactions, adding complexity to their responsibilities within the banks. Consequently, SBs cannot merely be viewed as instruments for legitimising banking operations. This raises questions about the “impression management,” “concealment” and “competence” strategies employed by managers and SB members, as suggested by Goffman’s framework. These findings indicate that there is room for further enhancement in the governance practices of Islamic banks. Research limitations/implications – Future research could explore aspects related to the governance of Islamic banks, such as investigating the independence and effectiveness of internal Sharia officers. Examining the strategies employed during their interactions with external Sharia boards and other stakeholders could provide further valuable insights. Practical implications – By highlighting shortcomings in the governance and compliance review process, the findings could serve as a valuable resource for policymakers. The insights derived could inform the development of regulations aimed at reducing opportunistic behaviour and promoting accountability in the Islamic banking sector. Originality/value – This study uniquely employs Goffman’s concepts of “frontstage” and “backstage” strategies to offer insights into the interactions between Islamic bank managers and SBs and the impact of these interactions on Sharia compliance. The study contributes to the understanding of the dynamics between key players in the governance of Islamic banks and the factors influencing their adherence to Sharia principles

Kuruma shrimp from bombay waters- a new resource

Study of Penaeus japonicus ,favourite 'Kuruma shrimp' ,its fishery and biological aspects was undertaken based on the landings at Sassoon Dock. It is of major commercial importance in Japan. The annual catch per unit showed a maximum of 15.1 kg per unit in 1978 and minimum of 7.4 kg per unit in 1979. The sizes ranged from 110 mm to 225 mm, females as usual showed larger sizes. 240 specimens were examined to study about its food and showed that it was carnivorous and also bottom feeding. The sex ratio of females to males was 3:1. Mature male and female specimens were noticed in most of the catches and the spawning periods were found to be July, August and September

Largest 'Dara' landed

On 29 January, a mechanised 'dol netter' operating in 28 metre depth of Murba-Satpati coast, caught a large sized 'dara', Polynemus indicus, measuring 170 cm and weighing about 51 kg

Biometric System Based Electronic Voting Machine

This paper focuses on biometric based electronic voting machine. Biometric is used to identify the person depending on their physiological and behavioral characteristics.We use finger print and face recognition for identification. One voter can give their vote only once. So this system is more secure and also bogus voting, double voting is avoided. This system uses multi-biometrics, to protect system from fake biometrics. Also avoid the corruption .No one can see the candidate result before completion of voting

The impact of the modified budgeting systems (MBS) on performance measurement in Malaysian central government organisations

The introduction of the Modified Budgeting System (MBS) as one of the New Public Financial Management (NPFM) tools to bring the efficiency of private sector into Malaysian government organisations had its implication on these organisations' performance measurement systems. Therefore, by obtaining perceptions of the senior managers in the civil services who experienced the reform, this study examines the impact of the Modified Budgeting System (MBS) had on performance measurement practice in Malaysian central government organisations. Specifically, the respondents were asked about the impact of the MBS on improving output based performance measurement, linkage between inputs and outputs, and developing own output measures. This study also examines who are the stakeholders consulted to develop performance measures and the level of importance that civil service’ managers attach to different types of performance indicators covering both financial and non financial indicators. The study found that generally the respondents agreed that the MBS had improved performance measurement in their organisations, and civil service managers attached more importance on customer related measures than efficiency indicators. Despite of these, weaknesses in implementation was mainly related to resistance to change by managers, thus, this might impede the effective development of the performance measures