Essays on Ansari

Abstract

Application of the nanofiltration (NF) and ultrafiltration (UF) processes is applied in the handling of water that is produced raw. The application has been investigated in the current day through various studies (Wang 14). The experiment of the processes of both nanofiltration and ultrafiltration is conducted in the laboratory unit which is operated in a pattern of cross flow (Ashaghi, Ebrahimi, & Czermak, 46). The study that was conducted in Oilfield of North Sea using the process of membranes of ultrafiltration (UF) and microfiltration (MF) indicated that the content of hydrocarbon decreased from 50 mg/l to 2 mg/l which recorded ...

Leadership and power

Leadership is defined as the ability to influence the people to achieve their goals and targets and set their goals as well whereas, the power is defined as, the capacity which the one can have to achieve those goals. The power and leadership both are studied simultaneously as their clean purpose is to influence. Influence means persuading the people to follow their suggestions, ideas, advice, and other related things (Vecchio, 2007).

Faces of power

There are two faces of power. These faces are explained below Personal power The concept of personal power is revolved around one person. Here the people who have ...

Background of the Problems

Theories Related to Successful Aging Bowling (2005) defined successful aging from a sociological perspective highlighting that "the substantial increases in life expectancy at birth achieved over the previous century, combined with medical advances, escalating health and social care costs, and higher expectations for older age, have led to international interest in how to promote a healthier old age and how to age successfully" (p.1). To this end, some research studies have outlined theories which can be applied to successful aging. DeLiema & Bengston (2015) examined both the activity theory and disengagement theory. Specifically, these theories have been stated to be ...

Sufism is a process of purifying one's heart from immoral behaviors and character by full dedication to worship of God (Anṣārī and Hishâm 166). It is also disregarding the worldly pleasures such as wealth and prestige. Sufism entails seeking the pleasure of God, self-love, peace, and harmony with God's creation. Sufism also demands one to wear attires that are attributable to the beauty of prophets and saints. There are different ways that people use to attain the Sufism spiritual progress. They include adhering to the guidance, advice, and instructions of Sheikh or his representative, performing and ...

Fertility enhancing drugs have been in great demand in the past 10 years owing to serious sexually-related disorders. Sexual dysfunction is a condition wherein an individual would not achieve normal sexual intercourse and would include the following: retrograded, inhibited, or retarded ejaculation, premature ejaculation, reduced libido, erectile dysfunction, compulsive sexual behaviour, and orgasmic disorder. The first pharmacological product for impotence and erectile dysfunction by the FDA was sildenafil (Viagra) in the early 90’s. The drug drew millions of people’s attention owing to its novel mechanism and advertising. There have been many such drugs in the market owing ...

ABSTRACT

This paper intends to present a detailed analysis concerning the Muslim faith school in London. An attempt is made to understand the historical and socio-cultural factors impacting the issue of Muslim faith school. The various issues faced by the Muslim faith schools have been touché upon. The case for and against Muslim faith school in context of its implication of social cohesion and unity has been analysed. Muslim faith schools have been analysed in the context of various theories like liberalism, communitarian, multi-culturist and the case for and against Muslim school has been presented in this paper.

Introduction

Muslims ...

Chemical and Biological Agents and Radiation

Hydrogen cyanide (HCN): HCN is a highly toxic chemical blood agent in the form of a colorless gas. Cardiovascular, neurological, respiratory and thyroid effects can occur as a result of chronic low exposure to HCN (Blanc, Hogan, Hryhorczuk, Hessl & Bernard, 1985). In case of exposure to liquid HCL, mild soapy water can be used for decontamination. Either sodium or amyl nitrite combined with sodium thiosulfate can be can be used as an antidote for the effects of HCN poisoning (USAMRICD, 2000). Treating patients with poor oxygen-carrying capacity can be a bit challenging because nitrite-induced methemoglobinemia can be harmful. (Chandra, Gupta, Bhargava, ...

The documentary film Fremont, USA shows life in the small city of Fremont, California, whose approximately 200,000 inhabitants are some of the most diverse ever found in a city of that size. A wave of new immigration turns the small suburb into a haven for a variety of cultures: a rajagopuram is set up in the town, showing the large Hindu population, and temples for new Asian Buddhists are found throughout the suburb. However, despite all of this cooperation and unprecedented interfaith interaction, there are many different obstacles that this small community still has to overcome. Swastikas are graffiti-d on buildings, and ...

As a cohort study, the article “Development and evaluation of a short 24-h food list as part of a blended dietary assessment strategy in large-scale cohort studies” provides information about how German residents were used as samples for developing a longitudinal research on their food intakes in the last 24 hours. Freese, Feller, Harttig, Kleiser, Linseisen, Fischer, Keitzman, Six-Merker, Michels, Nimptsch, Steinbrecher, Pischol, Heuer, Hoffmal, Jacobs, Boeing and Nöthlings aimed to investigate the validity of dietary assessment. The authors of this study followed two objectives: to identify the foods consumed by German people during the previous 24 h and to assess the ...

Executive Summary

The oil industry is one of the most dynamic and robust sectors that contribute to the economic growth of a country. Due to the lucrative nature of the oil industries’ production performance, oil producing organizations have continued to attract a wide array of personnel. Employers have the obligation to provide remunerations that are commensurate with the demands of the job. Since oil industries have been identified to be one of the most hazardous, risks have to be assessed, managed, and appropriately controlled. One of the largest and most productive oil organizations in the world is Saudi Arabian Oil Company (ARAMCO). ...

Background Information

Saudi Arabian Oil Company (ARAMCO) is a state-owned oil organization of the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia (Figure 1) . Saudi Aramco was founded in the early 1930s with headquarters at Dhahran, Saudi Arabia. The President and Chief Operating Officer is Khalid A. Al-Falih since 2009. A total of 3.4 billion barrels of oil were produced in 2013 or 9.4 million barrels per day (bpd) . Forbes ranked Saudi Aramco as number one in the list of the world’s biggest oil companies .

Aramco Operations

There are different stages in oil operations. The current section expounds on oil exploration, production, refining and marketing, and finally, ...

- The Causes of Global Warming Global Warming has always been an issue of debate, with environmentalists vehemently raising their voice against it. The main reason cited for global warming by researchers is the emission of greenhouse gases largely because of ever-increasing population and related changes in standard of living (Derek Markham, 2009). The main greenhouse gases causing this effect are carbon dioxide, Chlorofluorocarbons (CFCs) and methane (WMO, 2011). These are caused mainly by burning of fossil fuels such as coal, oil and natural gases for generation of electricity, running vehicles, warming and other industrial processes. - ...

The study conducted by Al Ansari and al Khadher (2011) formulated a list consisting of 42 leadership competencies needed for library and information professionals necessary for their vocational success. Of these competencies, 141 library managers rated the most important competencies. These were then translated into a leadership model by the authors. In order to create the competency model, the authors identified various leadership competencies mentioned in the literature, while taking into consideration skills already indicated as essential for Kuwaiti leaders. The final list consisted of 42 competencies, grouped into six categories, as follows: managerial effectiveness- referring to traits reflected as a ...

Developing a Leadership Competency Model

This article by Husain al Ansari and Othman al Khadher highlight the leadership qualities required by librarians and people heading information centers in Kuwait. The study does not only rely on theoretical information but it identifies characteristics which are deemed necessary by actual leaders for attaining success in their tasks. The study has classified leadership competencies into six broad categories; managerial effectiveness, cognitive skills, social skills, motivational, personal, and occupational. These categories are widely applicable to other professions as well but since they have been analyzed in the context of librarians they may not be as important as they ...

ENTHYMEME: e-Marketing should be included as a marketing and sales strategy in business because it offers more efficient techniques than traditional marketing. Web-marketing or online marketing; these are the other names used to refer to e-Marketing, which is defined as the utilization of electronic data and applications for planning and executing the formation, distribution and pricing of ideas, goods and services in order to create exchanges, and eventually satisfy the objectives of the individual and organizational (Strauss & Frost 454). It can be viewed as a new modern business practice in connection with buying and selling goods, services, information and ideas ...

Information Technology (IT) has a distinctive role to play in shaping and transforming business operations. Indeed, IT has become a fundamental enabler in the creation and maintenance of a flexible business network capable of responding to the dynamism currently characterizing the business world. Business processes deliver output and value to customers but how much do they cost the business? Improvement in IT systems in an organization can for instance reduce the expenses on labor, economize time and lead to increased profits. Though installation and maintenance of advanced technologies is costly, the transformation that comes with it in terms of increasing profitability and ...

EXECUTIVE SUMMARY

With the advancement in technology, many companies have changed from just mere conventional businesses to online selling. This is because many people can now access internet both in their homes and offices. The company is just required to develop its own website where customers can open and access company’s products and make an order. With this kind of selling as addressed by this paper, the company is not be required to employ customer attendants thus reducing its operational costs. Furthermore, its customer base becomes large due to worldwide customers access. The company is also able to remain competitive ...