Can international alliances influence sustainable fashion practices: a UK/Bangladesh experience?

The presentation will outline current work that has been undertaken as part of a three-year British Council funded Development Partnerships in Higher Education (DelPHE) project that brings together international collaboration between London College of Fashion (LCF), the BGMEA Institute of Fashion Technology (BIFT) in Dhaka and the United Nations Industrial Development Organization (UNIDO). As retailers are increasingly under pressure to ensure that ethical and environmental standards run all the way through the supply chain, there is a need for research projects to explore best practice and ways forward to improve the competitiveness of the Bangladesh manufacturing sector to add value in this area

PHYTOCHEMICAL STUDY OF THE ARIAL PARTS OF Cleome rutidosperma DC PLANT

ABSTRACT . Two new compounds were identified as 2-ethyl-cyclohex-2-ene-6-hydroxy-methylene-1-carboxylic acid and 3{3- hydroxy-lup-20(29)-en-28-oicacid, respectively, from the petroleum ether extracts of Cleome rutidosperma plant. These two constituents is the first time occurrence in this plant. The structures of the two different type of compounds are elucidated with the help of UV, IR, 1H-NMR, 13C-NMR,COSY, DEPT 90, DEPT 135 and mass spectral data. Keywords: Cleome rutidosperm DCisolationspectral analysi

WORK ETHIC OF MALAYSIAN CIVIL SERVANTS

This paper seeks to explore work ethic of Malaysian civil servants. Positive work ethic among others emphasize on hard work, commitment and dedication, and avoidance of wealth accumulation through unethical methods. This ethic is indeed valued by organizations. Employees holding strongly to positive work ethic ensure organization of its goal. The questionnaire used to gauge the level of work ethic among Malaysian civil servants is the Islamic work ethic developed by Ali (1988). A total of 90 civil servants of the Islamic faith responded to the questionnaire. The result shows respondents hold strongly to Islamic work ethicHuman Resource Management, Organizational Behavior, Ethic

Impact of Emotional Intelligence on Sustainable Leadership: A PLS-based Study

Purpose: The study aims to evaluate the impact of emotional intelligence (EI) on the sustainable leadership of managers in the context of Bangladesh. Emotional intelligence is made up of five components, viz. self-awareness, self-regulation, motivation, empathy, and social skills. Methods: This is a quantitative study based on survey data. Data were collected from the managers (n=262) working in different organizations located in Dhaka and Chittagong region by using the convenience sampling technique. EI was measured with 30 items adopted from the EQ Index (Rahim et al., 2002, 2006), while sustainable leadership was measured with 15 items adopted from the SLQ (McCann & Holt, 2010). PLS-SEM was applied to analyze the data and evaluate the measurement and structural models.  Results: The findings suggest that managers’ emotional intelligence significantly influences sustainable leadership.              Originality: This study is a pioneering study in the context of Bangladesh and it contributes to our understanding of the impact of emotional intelligence on sustainable leadership, which in turn, enhances managers' sustainable performance. Limitations: The use of the convenience sampling technique may limit the generalizability of the findings

Effect of postharvest storage of whole fruit on physico-chemical and microbial changes of fresh-cut cantaloupe (Cucumis melo L. reticulatus cv. Glamour)

Cantaloupes continue to ripen after harvesting which is caused by ethylene production due to climacteric behaviour during postharvest storage. In this study, the cantaloupe fruits harvested at commercial maturity were evaluated for quality attributes during three weeks of storage at 10°C and a relative humidity (RH) of 90±5%. In addition, fresh-cut samples were stored for a further 19 days at 2°C and 87% RH. The fresh-cut samples were prepared on a weekly basis by dipping into deionised water (control) at 2°C for 1 minute. The effect of postharvest storage of cantaloupe on the physico-chemical properties and microbial activity was observed prior to fresh-cut processing. It was found that firmness, luminosity (L*), and titratable acidity (TA) decreased, while total soluble solids (TSS), pH, TSS:TA ratio, microbial activity (total plate count (TPC) and yeast and mould (YM)) of the fresh-cut increased over the postharvest storage period of the fruit. Meanwhile, the orange colour and the intensity (hue angle, hab, and chromaticity) of the flesh did not differ significantly during storage. The cantaloupe stored for three weeks at a low temperature indicated a successful potential for fresh-cut processing due to good maintenance of the product quality

Effectiveness of combined use of misoprostol with intracervical catheter for induction of labour: a randomized control trial

Background: Labor induction methods are continuously evolving to ensure safer and more effective outcomes for both mother and neonate. The present study aimed to assess the effectiveness and safety of combined use of misoprostol with intracervical catheter for labor induction. Methods: This single-blinded, parallel-group randomized control trial conducted at Shaheed Suhrawardy Medical College, Dhaka, Bangladesh, included 200 women with term gestation and Bishop score ≤6. Participants were divided into two groups: the intervention group (group B) received misoprostol juice and Foley’s catheter, while the control group (group A) received misoprostol in the posterior fornix. Results: In Group A, 58% had vaginal deliveries, while in Group B, 65% had vaginal deliveries. Group B experienced a longer mean length of labor in the 1st stage (13.25±1.095) compared to Group A (12.98±1.982, p=0.008). The 3rd stage was shorter for Group B (10.00±0.000) than Group A (12.02±2.469, p<0.001). The most common induction reason was labor pain with an unfavorable cervix (31 in Group A and 33 in Group B). Group B had a higher percentage of inductions at less than 12 hours and a lower percentage at more than 24 hours. Neonatal outcomes were generally better for Group B. The Cox regression hazard model showed a lower likelihood of positive outcomes in Group B (hazard ratio 0.337, 95% CI 0.243-0.469, p=0.000), indicating a statistically significant difference between the groups. Conclusions: The combined use of misoprostol with Foley’s catheter for labor induction is safe and effective, resulting in shorter labor duration and higher rates of vaginal delivery compared to misoprostol alone

Comparative Analysis between Dynamic Voltage Restorer and PWM-Switched Autotransformer in Voltage Sag Mitigation

This research aims to address the problem of voltage sag, which is a significant power quality issue in power systems. Voltage sag can lead to power transmission and distribution line tripping and cause damage to electrical equipment. Various voltage sag mitigation devices have been developed to reduce the impact of voltage sag. In this study, we analyze the effectiveness of three types of voltage sag mitigation devices under different voltage sag conditions: three-phase fault, multi-phase fault, and energizing transformer inrush current. The three types of mitigations analyzed are Dynamic Voltage Restorer (DVR) with Park's transformation, DVR with Artificial Neural Network (ANN) controller, and PWM-switched autotransformer with Proportional-Integral (PI) controller. The simulation results using MATLAB demonstrate that all voltage sag conditions have been mitigated except for PWM-switched autotransformer during voltage sag caused by energizing transformer inrush current due to limitations of the PI controller scheme. Based on the analysis of input and output voltage waveforms, three-phase voltage magnitude before and after mitigation, and Total Harmonic Distortion (THD) value after mitigation, DVR with ANN controller is identified as the most effective voltage sag mitigation device, followed by DVR with Park's transformation and PWM-switched autotransformer

Comparative Analysis between Dynamic Voltage Restorer and PWM-Switched Autotransformer in Voltage Sag Mitigation

This research aims to address the problem of voltage sag, which is a significant power quality issue in power systems. Voltage sag can lead to power transmission and distribution line tripping and cause damage to electrical equipment. Various voltage sag mitigation devices have been developed to reduce the impact of voltage sag. In this study, we analyze the effectiveness of three types of voltage sag mitigation devices under different voltage sag conditions: three-phase fault, multi-phase fault, and energizing transformer inrush current. The three types of mitigations analyzed are Dynamic Voltage Restorer (DVR) with Park's transformation, DVR with Artificial Neural Network (ANN) controller, and PWM-switched autotransformer with Proportional-Integral (PI) controller. The simulation results using MATLAB demonstrate that all voltage sag conditions have been mitigated except for PWM-switched autotransformer during voltage sag caused by energizing transformer inrush current due to limitations of the PI controller scheme. Based on the analysis of input and output voltage waveforms, three-phase voltage magnitude before and after mitigation, and Total Harmonic Distortion (THD) value after mitigation, DVR with ANN controller is identified as the most effective voltage sag mitigation device, followed by DVR with Park's transformation and PWM-switched autotransformer

PHYTOCHEMICAL STUDY OF THE ARIAL PARTS OF <i>Cleome rutidosperma</i> DC PLANT

Two new compounds were identified as 2-ethyl-cyclohex-2-ene-6-hydroxy-methylene-1-carboxylic acid and 3b-hydroxy-lup-20(29)-en-28-oic acid, respectively, from the petroleum ether extracts of Cleome rutidosperma plant. These two constituents is the first time occurrence in this plant. The structures of the two different type of compounds are elucidated with the help of UV, IR, 1H-NMR, 13C-NMR, COSY, DEPT 90, DEPT 135 and mass spectral data.   Keywords: Cleome rutidosperm DC; isolation; spectral analysi

Homosexuality: a femme perspective in sexual relationship

A fast-stead development of any countries of variables projects, high-rises souring the sky, would very much rooted down to its socio-cultural institutions and manpower development infrastructure capacity in parallel to the physical development components. However, in reality, socio-cultural and manpower institutions of most countries are not in reality, in parallel to its fast-stead development of such super-mega-development. The break-down of socio-cultural institutions related to various multiples social ills and issues spreading uncontrolled like a virus beyond managed and monitored becoming a factor of synonym within the society and the community. Social ills that need to be brought to serious attentions and arrested are the abnormal sexual relationship activities which are usually not easily observed but have been absorbed un-aware within the social frameworks that would despoil the social and religious institutions. This study focusses on homosexual behavior amongst women between Pengkid/Butch and Femme also known as lesbianism.This study concentrates on venturing and evaluating Femme perspective on interpersonal relationship with Pengkid/Butch. A semi-structured interview has been conducted on 10 Malay respondents in and around Kuala Lumpur and Selangor. The findings resulted in establishing the levels of the interpersonal relationship goes and its nature of activities in order to achieve an understanding on this group and mitigation approach that suit to this kind of situations. The findings of this study leads to new understanding on the behavior from the Femme as well as the duty and responsibility of community and affected Authorities and institutions to intervene these issues holisticall