Numerical investigation of the slope stability under the rainfall infiltration of different intensities and duration using finite element code

This research presents a numerical analysis using the two-dimensional finite element code, PLAXIS 2D, to explore the impact of rainfall infiltration on slope stability through a fully coupled deformation flow analysis. In the numerical model, the soil is represented as an elastic-perfect plastic material, and its shear strength is modeled using the Mohr-Coulomb model. Using the 2D finite element method, the study explores the combined effects of varying rectilinear slope geometries, soil types, rainfall intensities, and durations on slope stability. Diverse slope configurations with significant variations in slope height and angle were considered. The results imply that the stability of the slope is significantly influenced by both the rainfall intensity and duration. Moreover, the influence of rainfall duration and intensity on slope stability is more pronounced for clayey soil and slopes with a steep angle. The findings of this study will provide guidelines to engineers in assessing the potential risk of slope failure under varying rainfall intensities and durations

Turnover Intention and Perceived Organizational Support; Mediating Role of Work Engagement and Organizational Commitment

The purpose of this research is to address practical issues regarding the prediction and prevention of turnover intentions of highly skilled employees by focusing on Perceived Organizational Support and two of its outcomes i.e. Organizational Commitment and Work Engagement. Data was collected from different banks of Lahore i.e; Bank of Punjab, Habib Bank Ltd., Meezan Bank, Alfalah Bank, Standard Chartered, UBL, and MCB were visited. This cross-sectional study has used a quantitative technique in order to collect data from a sample size of 300 respondents. In this study, item response theory is used to select the sample size. To collect the data, the questionnaires were distributed among bankers. The response rate was 93% (i.e. 280 out of 300). Results show that Perceived Organizational support has a high impact on turnover intention whereas the organizational commitment and work engagement both can support the Perceived organizational support. Whereas if Perceived organizational support is increased with the help of Organizational Commitment and Work Engagement there will be less turn over intentions in the Organization