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The influence of ict megatrends on global megatrends
(Hrvatsko komunikolo{\v{s}}ko dru{\v{s}}tvo, 2018)In this paper, the author analyses the significant influence of IT on global megatrends. Of the five leading global megatrends, two are in the field of ICT, digital media and new technologies. The main reasons for the ... -
Iris recognition and the challenge of homeland and border control security in UAE
(Elsevier, 2008-05-02)This article discusses the implementation of iris recognition in improving the security of border control systems in the United Arab Emirates. The article explains the significance of the implemented solution and the ... -
Language threat in the United Arab Emirates? Unpacking domains of language use
(De Gruyter, 2018): The United Arab Emirates’ economic and population growth within the past 30 years has led to a vibrant country where linguistic, cultural and religiousdiversity is the norm. Nevertheless, as Arabic-speaking Emiratis ... -
The making and representation of Muslim identity in Britain: conversations with British Muslim ‘elites’
(Taylor & Francis, 2010-05-24)The common nomenclature of ethnicity, race and colour has been found wanting in theorizing and dealing with the Muslim presence in Britain. This study of 24 prominent British Muslims – including political, policy and ... -
Methods of determining publishers’ advertising appropriation
(MEPA, 2006)Some experts recommend the consideration of promotional expenditure as another capital investment and not merely a current expenditure. This could materially alter the entire approach in setting appropriation level. A ... -
The moral economy of selfhood and caring: negotiating boundaries of personal care as embodied moral practice
(Wiley Online Library, 2008-02-20)This paper engages with the dichotomous notions of caring underpinning social policy and practice in Britain, that splits up the ‘carer’ and ‘cared for’ into autonomous, unitary subjects, by locating personal care as an ... -
New opportunities, challenges and realities for the media industry in Greece: an empirical examination of the effects of the financial crisis and digital technologies on media business performance
(Inderscience Publishers, 2019)The impressive developments of new media-focused technologies have brought about turbulence and significant problems in the financial performance of the media industry in Greece. This is particularly with reference to the ... -
Perceptual Mapping of Selected Magazines with Multidimensional Scaling (MDS)
(MEPA, 2006)The first task of the brand manager when he considers his positioning strategy is to form a reasonably good idea of the market structure in which his brand will be a player. If he is planning to launch a magazine he will ... -
Positioning of a new magazine in the publishing market
(MEPA, 2006)Most magazines are created to serve the needs of readers in a particular country. However successful titles and editorial concepts are increasingly exported to foreign markets as well For magazines the world is truly ... -
Quality classification via Raman identification of carbon nanotube bundles using artificial neural networks
(IOP Publishing Ltd., 2007)One of the major obstacles for successful mass-production of carbon nanotubes (CNTs) is performing quick and precise characterization of the properties of a given batch of nanotubes. In this paper, we have identified a set ... -
Reflections on the consanguinity and birth outcome debate
(Oxford University Press, 1994-12)The high rate of consanguineous marriages has been implicated as an important factor in the high rates of perinatal mortality and congenital malformations among the UK Pakistani population. This paper critically considers ... -
The trouble with culture
(routledge london and new york, 1996)In this chapter my focus is specifically on the way in which ‘culture’ is used in research and health and social policy in relation to racial minorities. In the discourses on ethnicity and culture, there is an interplay ... -
Windows of opportunity in rotting frames? Care providers' perspectives on community care and black communities
(SAGE, 1994-07-01)This paper presents the findings of a survey in Bradford of a range of care providers' perspectives on the broad implications of community care policy, with a particular focus on ethnic minorities. Viewing the policy from ... -
Young South Asian deaf people and their families: negotiating relationships and identities.
(Wiley Online Library, 2002-01)This paper explores how various and competing identity claims are negotiated by young deaf people and their families. Our findings, based on group and individual interviews with young South Asian deaf people and individual ...