Singularities in Free Energy: Lee-Yang Theory

Phase Transition is associated with a drastic change in some observable (ordered parameter) of the system when the controlled parameter is tuned smoothly. Lee-Yang theory of phase transition is discussed which is related to the accumulation of singularities of free energy, equivalently complex roots of Grand Partition function (Partition function) at points on positive real axis in complex fugacity plane; and more general (p+1) phase system is discussed, and also the case when (w+2) phases coexist together. Comparison to Mayer's theory is also presented.Comment: 5 pages, 4 figure

Quantum 3j3j-symbols for Uq(sl3)U_q(\mathfrak{sl}_3)

We propose an algebraic expression for $U_q(\mathfrak{sl}_3)$ quantum $3j$ symbols (quantum Clebsch-Gordan coefficients) appearing in the decomposition of tensor product of symmetric representations. Our compact form will be useful to write the spectral parameter dependent $R$-matrix elements for any bi-partite vertex model whose edges carry states of the symmetric representations

Total Rewards and Employee Performance: Investigating the Mediating Role of Employee Motivation in Telecom Sector

The present study investigates the influence of total rewards on employee performance with the mediating role of employee motivation in Pakistan telecom sector. Reward system comprises of both financial and non-financial components and plays an important role towards performance and achieving organizational goals. The study adopted descriptive survey design with a sample of 207 respondents belonging to different cadres of management of telecom companies. The results indicated significant relationship between total rewards and employee performance, financial rewards and performance, non-financial rewards and performance. Further, significant relationship also exists between total rewards, employee motivation and employee performance. The study concludes that organizations adopting total rewards system as a strategy are in better position as compared to organizations focusing only on financial rewards strategy. The study further points out that non-financial rewards are significant contributor towards enhancing employee performance as compared to financial rewards. The study also provides recommendations for future research

Migration research issues in Asia

Abstract: Purpose: The aim of this study is to highlight the issues confronted during research on migration from Asian perspectives. In addition, the study aims to convince the research dimensions to be in line with the issues of the current environment. Approach: A quantitative approach is perceived to be an ideal technique to be employed for this research study since most of the data has been acquired from the secondary work done by different research fellows on the subject. Descriptive analysis has been presented on the work earlier done and also focused on the gap for the incumbent studies. Findings: Intense migration occurred over the last three decade in Asia, this article’s area of concern on research conduction of international labor in Asia. This article covers research carried out in the late twenty-first century. The rising implication called for highlighting the Asian migration phenomena. The rising implication called for highlighting the Asian migration phenomena. It is evident by present work on the literature on migration, the development of research, and the development of research networks in the region. It is suggested that increased efforts should focus on the establishment of a link between internal and international migration in spite of more work on migration phenomena in the region. Conclusion: It is concluded that migration in Asia is a significant phenomenon, and if it continues, will hurt the associated nations due to brain drain

Factors Affecting Customers' Adoption of Internet Banking in Pakistan

Unlike many developed countries, internet banking is a new phenomenon for Pakistani consumers as majority of banking customers seems to be fairly unfamiliar with different aspects of this service. This can be due to the diverse educational backgrounds, level of internet access, personal experiences and different socio-cultural backgrounds of customers. The present study looked at various factors influencing adoption of internet banking in Pakistan. The study used survey methodology with a sample of 250 individuals. Results of the research revealed reluctance to change has no significant impact on adoption of internet banking. On other hand access to internet, ease of use and security and privacy are found to be critical factors influencing adoption of internet banking. The results of the present study may facilitate policy makers and bank management to advance electronic banking services in Pakistan in a befitting manner. Lastly, managerial implications, study limitations and future research directions are provided

Factors Affecting Growth of Women Entrepreneurs in Pakistan

Entrepreneurship plays a significant role in socio-economic growth of a country and is a major concern to both scholars and policy makers. Within entrepreneurial ecosystem, women entrepreneurs are also regarded as new growth engine of socio-economic development. Therefore, based on liberal feminist theory the present study intends to examine those factors that affect the growth of women entrepreneurs in Pakistan. The study adopts qualitative research design and data was collected through semi-structured interviews from sample of fifteen women entrepreneurs, who work behind the veil due to different issues in Rawalpindi, Punjab Pakistan. The interviews were content analyzed. The result of content analysis reveal that socio-cultural, education, experience, personal, and financial factors influence the growth of women entrepreneurs in Pakistan. The findings of this study have clear implications for policy makers in making policies to address women's entrepreneurial issues

Factors influencing location selection decisions for tourism budget accommodation: An empirical investigation of motels within New Zealand : A thesis submitted in partial fulfilment of the requirements for the Degree of Doctor of Philosophy at Lincoln University

Location selection of a business is a crucial decision-making element in the motel sector because a flawed decision can be very difficult or even impossible to rectify. There is a notable gap in the literature on location selection for the tourism accommodation sector with almost all work focusing on hotel location. While work within New Zealand is particularly rare, research on factors influencing motel location is virtually non-existent. This study explores factors influencing location selection and determines the importance of each of these factors to the motel owners. This study also analyses the nexus between theory and practice to develop a model for location selection specific to New Zealand. The study uses a qualitative lead mixed method approach. Data were collected using in-depth interviews with sector experts and face-to-face surveys with New Zealand motel owners. The study uses a combination of thematic analysis, the Analytic Hierarchy Process (AHP) of the multi-criteria decision making, and cluster analysis to examine the dimensions of motel location selection. The first phase of this study reviews the literature on tourist accommodation location selection and identifies a range of factors: financial, non-cash benefits, agglomeration, connectivity, location and visibility, the business environment and government policy factors. These factors are refined and contextualized using in-depth interviews with sector experts and thematic analysis. These factors are organized into criteria and sub-criteria and arranged in a hierarchy. The resultant hierarchy provides an initial framework for location selection in the New Zealand motel sector. The second phase of the study surveys motel owners/operators with experience in selecting a motel location and examines the factors influencing decision-making using the Analytical Hierarchy Process (AHP). The AHP result reveals some common patterns. Cluster analysis is used to explore underlying meaningful clusters of similar groups of respondents underpinning motel investment decisions. The cluster analysis identifies four clusters of owners: lifestyle, balanced lifestyle, location-based profit-centric, and pure profit-centric owners. The findings demonstrate significant discrepancies between the theory and practice of location selection for the New Zealand motel sector. The importance of factors varies from that reported in the global literature. The influence of factors varies among motel owners. The AHP findings reveal that financial criteria are the most influential for motel location selection followed by location and visibility, non-cash benefits, the business environment, agglomeration, connectivity and government policies. This study rigorously assesses the location selection process and develops a model to assist stakeholders in understanding the process. Although this study is the first of its kind, the model shows potential utility in the field of motel location selection. The study suggests further research on motel location selection to enhance the model

Učinak hranidbe usitnjenim sjemenkama uzgojene crnjike Nigella sativa L. na proizvodnju jaja i njihovu neškodljivost za ljudsku upotrebu.

The effect of Kalongi (Nigella sativa, L.) seeds was studied on the performance of layers and cholesterol contents of their egg-yolks. A total of 96 White-Leghorn birds of 40 weeks of age and at the egg laying stage were randomly divided into 12 experimental units, eight birds in each unit. These units were randomly allotted to four treatments in such a way that each treatment received 3 experimental units. Four test rations were prepared by supplementing a commercial layer-ration with powdered Kalongi seeds at the rates of 0.0, 0.5, 1.0 and 1.5%. Effects of feeding these rations on feed intake, egg production, egg mass, egg shell thickness, Haugh unit, yolk index, blood spots, meat spots and total cholesterol in eggs were determined after a period of 12 weeks. Blood samples of the two birds selected at random from each replicate were taken at 0, 6 and 12 weeks. The serum obtained from these samples was analyzed for total cholesterol, low-density lipoproteins, high-density lipoproteins and triglycerides. Data on feed intake, feed refused and egg production were used to calculate the feed conversion ratio. Results showed that Nigella sativa seeds significantly (P0.05) change in yolk index, blood and meat spots. The Nigella sativa seeds also significantly (P0,05) u odnosu na indeks žumanjka te prisutnost krvnih i mesnih mrlja. U jaja nesilica hranjenih usitnjenim sjemenkama crnjike zabilježena je značajno manja količina (P<0,05) kolesterola. Ustanovljene su i niže razine serumskih triglicerida, lipoproteina niske gustoće i ukupnog kolesterola, dok je razina loipoproteina visoke gustoće bila povišena dodavanjem komercijalne hrane sa sjemenkama crnjike

The Impact of Behavioral and Social Biases on Investment Performance of Individual Investors: The Mediating Role of Perceived Market Efficiency In Pakistan

Behavioural finance is a philosophy that combines psychological and sociological theories with finance. The present study investigated the influence of behavioural and social components on perceived market efficiency and then, in turn, on the investment performance of individual investors. A survey method was used to gather data from the individual investor. The sample size consisted of 307 respondents. Data were analysed with the help of smart PLS and SPSS software. The finding of the study indicates that the behavioural (overconfidence and representativeness) and social (herding and social interaction) factors have a positive impact on perceived market efficiency and investment performance. This research consists of two behavioural variables and two social variables to determine the impact on investment performance. Hence this research helps practitioners and investors to upgrade their investments at the individual level