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1. turnitin.com: Mindless Machine Requires Human Brain -- and Common Sense (zintro.com/profile/alan-perlman)

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2. Distraction: Productivity’s Achilles’ heel

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3. 7 Minutes 2 Success

   7 Minutes 2 Success is about helping people at various stages of business development. Those that are thinking about starting a business to those who are looking for easy to implement strategies to grow and sustain their business. We have had great success working with business owners and those thinking about starting their business by adopting our 7 Minutes 2 Success strategies. Studies show that adults have an active attention span of 7 minutes or 7 seconds if the content is not interesting. So using this fact, all of our modules and strategies take only 7 minutes to implement.

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4. Understanding Organic Cosmetic Certification Requirements

   Consumers are bombarded with beauty products that make claims to be natural, organic, certified organic and Halal. This article gives a thorough explanation of what each description or certification means in lay persons terms.

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5. EMR Conversion Hurdles: Merging Data from Multiple Sources

   Healthcare merger and acquisition activity is prevalent as hospitals and health insurance companies look at growth and alliances to drive success in a post-healthcare-reform world. But with M&A comes real-world data sharing and conversion problems as it pertains to information systems and electronic medical records (EMRs). Successfully merging data from multiple sources is, perhaps, one of the most misunderstood and consistently underestimated problems in health IT today.

   Harmonizing Data to be Usable Outside of its Source Systems

   If you are combining data from multiple sources and want the data to be usable outside of the source system then you will need to merge the data into a harmonized database or dataset. A “harmonized” dataset offers the benefit of storing data from different systems in a discrete and re-usable form for extraction and import to a reporting or other EMR system. Data conversion is the process of taking data from a legacy system and doing the best you can to map and “fit” the data into a new system. It may sound simple, but it’s not as easy as connecting the pipes, turning on the water, and getting drinking water out the other end.

   What Makes Healthcare Data Harmonization Difficult?

   What makes data harmonization in healthcare difficult is not the volume, variation, or other “V’s” of Big Data (although they do present their own unique challenges). Data harmonization in healthcare is difficult because of the high level of ambiguity and complexity in the data concepts themselves. For example, patient demographic information can be merged fairly easily from one system to another. Demographic concepts (age, gender, address, etc.) are highly certain, or unambiguous. This means there is general agreement as to what “age” means in relation to a patient. It’s easy to identify the field for age in a legacy system and map it to the field for age in the go-forward system. There may be formatting issues at play, MMDDYYYY versus YYYYMMDD for example, but everyone is operating under the same definition for the data point itself. But, the certainty ends there. Once you get past the simplicity of demographic data, you quickly find that financial and clinical data points aren’t as easy to map between systems for a multitude of reasons.

   The Challenges of Mapping Clinical and Financial Data for Conversion

   First, there is a high level of ambiguity surrounding clinical and financial data. Much of this ambiguity stems from the lack of standardization in healthcare practices, processes, and payment. Recall any recent article about how healthcare prices are determined — the seeming lack of rhyme or reason — and you can easily see where inconsistency in practices leads to ambiguity of the concepts themselves. Second, converting data from clinical and electronic health records is challenging because not all systems store data in the same discrete format, and many systems use a proprietary logic that determines how and where data is stored in the underlying database. Third, the flexibility of commercial EMR’s has been both a blessing and a curse. Many organizations chose to customize their EMR’s to “fit” local operations, realizing too late that they had opted out of a standardized workflow that would have collected data in a clean, consistent, and re-usable way. Some missed the opportunity to critically evaluate business as usual, automating bad business practices that led to bad data collection. Other organizations made poor design choices inserting mandatory fields at inopportune times during patient care that led to workarounds and bad data capture. Local EHR configuration and workflows directly determine how data is captured, and ultimately, the interoperability, quality and re-usability of the data for other purposes.

   Overcoming the Hurdles of Data Harmonization

   If you consider all of the issues listed above and multiply those by the number of different data sources you are trying to combine, you can see how harmonizing data can be a very difficult challenge. But, there is a way through the complexity. Seasoned resources who understand workflow can determine how and why your data was created, unlocking the value of how that data can be re-used to support quality improvement, population health, operational efficiency, or whatever business goals drive your institution.

   Healthcare merger and acquisition activity is prevalent as hospitals and health insurance companies look at growth and alliances to drive success in a post-healthcare-reform world. But with M&A comes real-world data sharing and conversion problems as it pertains to information systems and electronic medical records (EMRs). Successfully merging data from multiple sources is, perhaps, one of the most misunderstood and consistently underestimated problems in health IT today.

   Harmonizing Data to be Usable Outside of its Source Systems

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6. "Abdul Ghaffar & Sons Overseas Employment ISO 9001-2008 Certified Company is one of the leading manpower recruitment agencies in Pakistan,

   "Abdul Ghaffar & Sons Overseas Employment ISO 9001-2008 Certified Company is one of the leading manpower recruitment agencies in Pakistan, supplying manpower to entire Middle Eastern region especially in UAE and Saudi Arabia. We are providing the best recruitment options and elite employment service in Pakistan since 1986. The company was established with the ultimate vision of serving Pakistan with most reliable overseas recruitment services and tops the list of manpower recruitment agencies in Pakistan. In the past three decades, we have set great records of recruiting several thousands of workers in Middle East with best employment options and manpower benefits.
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   "Abdul Ghaffar & Sons Overseas Employment ISO 9001-2008 Certified Company is one of the leading manpower recruitment agencies in Pakistan, supplying manpower to entire Middle Eastern region especially in UAE and Saudi Arabia. We are providing the best recruitment options and elite employment service in Pakistan since 1986. The company was established with the ultimate vision of serving Pakistan with most reliable overseas recruitment services and tops the list of manpower recruitment agencies in Pakistan. In the past three decades, we have set great records of recruiting several thousands of workers in Middle East with best employment options and manpower… more

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7. Example Profile Summary: Econometricians

   The following can be an example of a best written profile summary for freelancers in Econometrics and Statistics.

   Globally recognized, I am an expert data scientist and statistical consultant, member of data science central (a global community of experts), Americal Economic Association (AES), Royal Economic Society (RES), International Health Economics Association (iHEA), and have been advising PhD candidates in Econometrics. I am experienced in all types of academic, report and business writing with expert level programming skills in C++, Java, R, Python, Matlab, Stata, Eviews, SPSS, RATS, SAS, GAUSS and JavaScript, I have strong exposure, relevant teaching/research experience in the same field of economics and statistics. I have a history of completed projects in applied econometrics and statistics for business evaluation, Value at Risk, Options Pricing, Stock Evaluation, Pairs Trading and Backtesting using most commonly appreciated statistical languages. My background education is in economics, statistics and econometrics from The University of Sheffield, UK.

   I have been teaching at first ever QS rated university in Pakistan and online on my eLearning portal. My main modules are in Economics, Business Statistics, Business Research and Quantitative Business Analysis. My courses are designed to teach excellent skills in research and data analysis with report writing skills based on 8 years of experience as academic researcher. I am teaching all my courses with advanced contents in the areas of Qualitative Data Analysis, Factor Analysis, Principle Component Analysis, Power and Sample Size determination for Survival Studies, Analysis of Open ended surveys and interviews, Multivariate Time Series techniques in VAR/VECM, VARX, SVAR, Multivariate GARCH, ARDL and Bayesian Multivariate Time Series Methods. I have supervised 40 PhD students for Statistical Analysis for their PhD thesis.

   My online courses are broadly in the following categories beside the Common Courses in Economics:

   1. Advanced Econometrics Modelling using SAS Stata, R, Matlab and Eviews
   2. Advanced Financial Econometrics using R and Matlab
   3. Advanced Multivariate Statistics using SAS, SPSS and Stata
   4. Qualitative Data Analysis using SAS, R, Stata and SPSS
   5. Text, Audio and Survey Analysis using Nvivo
   6. SAS Specialization in Finance and Healthcare Modelling

   As An' Economist, I have established a position at 1% above all in Statistics and Economics categories in most of the online business providers and directories. My work relates to Research Writing and Statistical Data Analysis. I am competent programmer for statistical designs and analytics in all fields of sciences and business. I have been accessing data sources very well known for economic and financial research both for academic and commercial use from across the world.

   I am sure the above factual profile will help you discuss your project with confidence and decide to develop the plan to make it a success with beyond expectations quality. I welcome you to check these details from my profile and jobs history on An ' Economist itself.

   Regards
   Muhammad Anees
   Professor of Economics
   Consultant Statistical Programmer

   To complete the project, I would follow this schedule:

   1. We will discuss on message/emails the complete specification and requirements and agree to specific terms and conditions on availability of data, information and provision of output.

   2. Once agreed and the project has been started, I will submit routine progress for review. You will review and check if it is aligned to our procedure and requirements.

   3. I will continue to work and your feedback from the second step will be incorporated into the working phase to submit the modified and new stage.

   4. Once completed, you will review the final output which will be already your wishful but still if you feel we might need to change it, I will incorporate the changes. It is because most of the times, once completed, projects are clearn enough to be visualized and hence final output format can be requested.

   I am sure the above plan when turned into specific of your project will help us both get this work in excellence.

   I am open to discuss anything else beyond this and the above the profile.

   Best Regards
   Muhammad Anees
   Assistant Professor

   The following can be an example of a best written profile summary for freelancers in Econometrics and Statistics.

   Globally recognized, I am an expert data scientist and statistical consultant, member of data science central (a global community of experts), Americal Economic Association (AES), Royal Economic Society (RES), International Health Economics Association (iHEA), and have been advising PhD candidates in Econometrics. I am experienced in all types of academic, report and business writing with expert level programming skills in C++, Java, R, Python, Matlab, Stata, Eviews, SPSS, RATS, SAS, GAUSS and JavaScript, I have strong exposure, relevant teaching/research experience in the… more

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8. Zintro david-stern2960 Diamond myths Bargain Prices

   FIND A GREAT JEWELER AND BUY A GREAT DIAMOND

   I continue to be amazed at the number of times I hear "I purchased my diamond for 30% below market value "or words to that effect. Everyone wants to buy at the best possible price (including me), and that can be achieved with the jeweler that you have an ongoing working relationship with or one that you can establish an understanding of long term business and not just this one purchase. Trust is always a part of this type of purchase, so it is important that both buyer and seller establish a rapport that promotes a sense of honesty and goodwill.

   If a diamond has the diameter larger than its ideal cut diameter then it is also thinner, which will cause some of the light that enters the stone not to reflect back through the top (the table); THAT REDUCES THE BRILLIANCE. If the diamond has a diameter that is less than the ideal cut diameter for its size, then it is also too thick, and that will cause some of the light entering the stone to pass right through - THAT ALSO REDUCES THE BRILLIANCE.

   The market price of a diamond is established by many factors. Some of which are: availability, demand, cut, color, and clarity. As a professional jeweler for 45 years, it still amazes me how many people I meet who are looking to buy a diamond and base the value only on the carat weight (size), color, and clarity. If you ignore the cut, then you do so at your peril. You need to know the proportions of the diamond (THE CUT) and find a diamond that is as close to ideal proportions as possible for the best sparkle. It is the cut of the diamond that makes the stone -- the better the cut, the better the brilliance. If three diamonds of the same size, color, and clarity had different proportions (cut), they would all look different.

   The following information will help you make your purchase with more confidence and at the same time you will be showing the jeweler that you have an understanding of the importance of the cut as it effects the brilliance, which in turn affects the price. That will help you get a better-looking diamond !!!

   If the diamond has a certificate, it will have the proportions listed in percentages. This will give you the information that you need. You should ask the jeweler to explain this information as it pertains to the diamond that you are looking at. If you do not get the information that you need to understand how this diamond is cut compared to an ideal cut diamond or feel that this question is beyond the understanding of the jeweler, you might consider if you are buying from the right jeweler.

   Buying a diamond, diamond ring or jewelry, in general, should be a great experience, one to enjoy. You can get unlimited information off of the internet, but that will only give you raw data and although being an educated consumer has its advantages, in buying a diamond and or jewelry, it can turn what should be a great experience into a nightmare of stress.

   Below are the exact % proportions of an ideal cut diamond 
   
   19.2% 40.0% 56.1% N/A 41.1° 38.7° 98.4%
   Diamond proportions make the stone sparkle. It is called cut. Always ask your jeweler about the cut. Include that when you ask about color and clarity. All three qualities are needed to get the best sparkle and look from your diamond and will appraise at a higher price if the cut is good to excellent
   These are the benchmark % of the ideal cut. You will see these % listed on a diamond certificate. The closer you get to these % the better the brilliance. Girdle thickness is listed here as n/a but on a certificate it will be either THIN, THICK, THIN TO THICK, OR VERY THIN, POLISHED OR NOT POLISHED.Very Thin can cause the diamond to get damage on the girdle, Very Thick can lower the amount of light that reflects through the diamond and can lower the brilliance. Both will affect the value and are less desirable. If you would like to investigate in more detail, go to www.gemologicalinstituteofamerica.com. That is the only place that you need to look on the internet for information.

   Please remember you cannot become a gemologist or an expert in diamonds by just reading about them. Also, remember the purchase is supposed to be enjoyable. You're going to spend your money, so have fun doing it, use this information, AND ENJOY THE PROCESS. I am only a phone call away if you have a question or just email me and I will respond.

   FIND A GREAT JEWELER AND BUY A GREAT DIAMOND

   I continue to be amazed at the number of times I hear "I purchased my diamond for 30% below market value "or words to that effect. Everyone wants to buy at the best possible price (including me), and that can be achieved with the jeweler that you have an ongoing working relationship with or one that you can establish an understanding of long term business and not just this one purchase. Trust is always a part of this type of purchase, so it is important that both buyer and seller establish… more

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9. Zintro david-stern2960 Piece of Mind Is Essential to Enjoying Your Jewelry

   An accurate appraisal is an essential ingredient to owning jewelry.

   As a jewelry lover and a man who has devoted his life to this industry, one of my policies is to help my clients enjoy their jewelry. An accurate appraisal for insurance purposes is necessary, not only to protect your investment but also to have peace of mind. Insurance costs are normal between 1 and 2 percent of the appraised value. It becomes quite expensive, unnecessarily if the appraisal is overvalued.

   I regularly see two mistakes. One, the client asks for an inflated value, and two then complains about the cost of the insurance. Today, the insurance companies have the buying power and the knowledge to replace any piece of jewelry at its exact value. Therefore, to overvalue the item of jewelry will give you a bigger insurance cost without any advantage. The insurance company bases the replacement value at the wholesale level, not the retail level.Therefore, please keep this in mind if unfortunately you have a loss.

   Some insurance companies will pay the amount that is on the appraisal. And, some will only offer the wholesale value and then direct you to a jeweler that can replace your item. They generally give you the choice of the replacement or accepting the wholesale value in cash.

   Finally, some insurance companies will pay replacement costs even if the item costs more than value put on the appraisal. Please remember to ask your broker so that you are well-informed on this subject, and a certified gemologist only does the appraisal you received.

   Always ask for a written appraisal from the jeweler where the purchase is being made. Every jeweler will have their policies, but when making a purchase, a free evaluation should be part of that purchase. This gives you a baseline if you get a second opinion

   An accurate appraisal is an essential ingredient to owning jewelry.

   As a jewelry lover and a man who has devoted his life to this industry, one of my policies is to help my clients enjoy their jewelry. An accurate appraisal for insurance purposes is necessary, not only to protect your investment but also to have peace of mind. Insurance costs are normal between 1 and 2 percent of the appraised value. It becomes quite expensive, unnecessarily if the appraisal is overvalued.

   I regularly see two mistakes. One, the client asks for an inflated value, and two then complains about the… more

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10. Zintro david-stern2690 Jewelers can be their own worst enemy

    We have all heard the stories about stone swapping.

    After 45 years in the business, I personally have only been told 3 times about this, and then it didn't happen to the person telling the story. The story normally goes like this; "my sister's husband's mother's diamond was swapped" or "my brother's wife's diamond was swapped" or similar. Very rarely have I dealt with this problem where it has happened first hand, but the story continues because it resonates.

    Find the solution and learn how to feel confident to leave your stones without this stress in my next post.

    Remember that an educated consumer is in control and will be able to avoid this and other issues by arming yourself with the knowledge need to recognize a jeweler who is not protecting your interaction by failing to follow important procedures.
    David Stern

    We have all heard the stories about stone swapping.

    After 45 years in the business, I personally have only been told 3 times about this, and then it didn't happen to the person telling the story. The story normally goes like this; "my sister's husband's mother's diamond was swapped" or "my brother's wife's diamond was swapped" or similar. Very rarely have I dealt with this problem where it has happened first hand, but the story continues because it resonates.

    Find the solution and learn how to feel confident to leave your stones without this stress in my next post.

    Remember… more

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11. zintro david-stern2690 Probate Appraisals and Fair Market Value

    Knowledge and Experience = Security and Satisfaction

    Probate Appraisals are probably the most significant appraisal that is needed at a time that is often stressful and emotional. I have been working with clients independently and via their attorneys in Delray Beach, Boca Raton, and South Palm Beach County for 35 years. The purpose of this type of appraisal is to establish THE FAIR MARKET VALUE.

    Fair market value can be needed for many reasons, but the interpretation of the term is always the same. That is how much an item can be sold for by the seller to a buyer for immediate payment without any outside influence or pressure. This is the value that the IRS AND THE COURTS use. It establishes the real cash value.

    It is always advisable to consult an attorney before obtaining this type of appraisal. The format must be acceptable to all parties involved, and your attorney is the professional that will advise you if you need such documentation.
    Unfortunately, jewelry can cause conflict between parties involved. This type of appraisal can help solve that conflict with the advice of your attorney.

    After 35 years experience facilitating this kind of appraisal, I know how to work with one person or conflicting parties in a way that will defuse tension and in many cases resolve the value disagreements.

    I am available to anyone with questions regarding the above at no charge. You can reach me by phone at 1.561.994.3330 or come by my store at 21073 Powerline Rd. Boca Raton Fl 33433

    All appraisals are done in full view of the client and the items never leave their possession. The appraisals can be done privately in my office or at your choice of location by appointment

    David Stern

    Knowledge and Experience = Security and Satisfaction

    Probate Appraisals are probably the most significant appraisal that is needed at a time that is often stressful and emotional. I have been working with clients independently and via their attorneys in Delray Beach, Boca Raton, and South Palm Beach County for 35 years. The purpose of this type of appraisal is to establish THE FAIR MARKET VALUE.

    Fair market value can be needed for many reasons, but the interpretation of the term is always the same. That is how much an item can be sold for by the seller to a buyer… more

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12. Project Control

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13. Videos are Taking Over the Internet - Still Need Proof?

    Why product demo videos are the ultimate must-have and how to make sure you don’t fall behind

    In 1980, “The Buggles” released a single called “Video Killed the Radio Star”, which is prophetic and foreseeable at the same time. Even back then, it was obvious to people in the entertainment industry that the video format is hugely effective.

    Later, it was time for marketing people and the advertisement bosses to learn about the advantages of a quality video. Nowadays, you couldn’t ignore the meaning of product demo videos – not even if you tried.

    tried.

    We dare say that in a couple of years, a company without decent visual story telling won’t be able to hold water. Here’s why (use these to convince your last century coworkers if you still have such):

    1) By 2019, the total share of video content in the Internet traffic will reach 80% (see the annual CISCO report). This will include Internet videos, TV, VoD (video on demand) and P2P, and your business can profit from all of the above.

    2) The level of trust and loyalty towards product websites with a video is skyrocketing compared to plain text and picture content. Ask the comic books creators: a story that takes twenty minutes to read is processed in just 300 seconds when visualized. You don’t want prospective customers to dismiss your product out of boredom before they even know you, do you?

    3) Video hosting sites boast the fastest growth rates: the omnipresent YouTube, the alternative Vimeo, mainly used by creative class, the business-focused Wistia, the minimalistic yet powerful Viddler – dozens of them out there! Placing your explainer video on various sources multiplies your chance to attract new customers. By the way, did you know that the average viewing session on YouTube via mobile devices has reached 40 minutes lately? Up to 10 minutes of that time could have been yours. Think about it!

    4) If your brand video stands out, is cunning and memorable, it has the chance to go viral – and shower you with gold, almost literally! The viral videos have the potential to create celebrities overnight; we are talking about brands as well. Budweiser’s “Wassup” campaign and the cutting-edge Red Bull stunts all around the world are quite convincing examples of that

    5) More good news: you don’t need to strain your budget to get high-class video. The market is full of strong ambitious players who are able to create a top-notch promotional video for you at a reasonable price. We are one of them, by the way, and we are not afraid of the fierce competition: we know our strengths, we know the ins and outs of video production process and we also know how to use them to your benefit.

    You might use the animation techniques or the classical shooting instruments, or go for whiteboard doodle animation - the choice of video portfolio concept is yours. Our task is to bridge your needs with your results.

    Understanding the power of visual content on human psyche and using that power to your benefit – this is what turns a moderate business into a legendary one.

    Anyways, we'd be happy to provide you with "A" grade video to help your business prosper.

    Visit us - http://motionhawk.com

    Why product demo videos are the ultimate must-have and how to make sure you don’t fall behind

    In 1980, “The Buggles” released a single called “Video Killed the Radio Star”, which is prophetic and foreseeable at the same time. Even back then, it was obvious to people in the entertainment industry that the video format is hugely effective.

    Later, it was time for marketing people and the advertisement bosses to learn about the advantages of a quality video. Nowadays, you couldn’t ignore the meaning of product demo videos – not even if you tried.

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    We dare say that in… more

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14. BANK INSTRUMENTS SPECIFICALLY FOR LEASE

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    I am direct to a project Funder who is also known as private lender they specialized in bank instrument lease and sales their funds is purely earned from private and corporate investment portfolios without criminal origin.With the group capital fund which are specifically for lease/sale in form of bank instrument. The Financial institution can finance your signatory projects such as Real Estate Development, Aviation Service, Agriculture Finance, Petroleum Importation, Telecommunication, construction of Dams or Bridges and all kind of projects.

    The bank instrument can be use for purchase of goods from any manufacturer irrespective of their location. It can also serve as collateral with any bank in the world to secure loan for your project or to establish line of credit with your bank. We offer Bank Guarantee , all are issue from AAA Rated bank such as Deutsche Bank, HSBC Bank, UBS Zurich, Barclay's Bank , Standard Chartered Bank E.T.C. For more information, Endeavour to contact me as your convenient time.

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    RAMESH SUBRAMANIAM IYER
    
    Contact: rsi.leaseconsult@gmail.com
    Skype ID: rsi.leaseconsult

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    I am direct to a project Funder who is also known as private lender they specialized in bank instrument lease and sales their funds is purely earned from private and corporate investment portfolios without criminal origin.With the group capital fund which are specifically for lease/sale in form of bank instrument. The Financial institution can finance your signatory projects such as Real Estate Development, Aviation Service, Agriculture Finance, Petroleum Importation, Telecommunication, construction of Dams or Bridges and all kind of projects.

    The bank instrument can be use for purchase of goods from any manufacturer irrespective of their location. It… more

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15. MICRO-ALGAL RESEARCH – RECENT ADVANCEMENTS

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16. Designing an Effective Accounting System

    Designing an Effective Accounting System

    An effective accounting information systems provides accurate, timely information regarding your business while meeting regulatory compliance. In order to achieve this, organization and systematization is required. This means that duties must be segregated to comply with internal control guidelines and GAAP. Another key element is software systems that are integrated that omit manual rekeying of data. Data structure conventions that mean something to your company, customers and vendors is the most important part of a sound financial system.
    In order to achieve the proper systematized and organized Accounting information system, careful planning must happen prior to implementation. Master files for the General ledger should be departmentalized mirroring your product or service flow sequence. General ledger accounts must be set up using nomenclature that compliments extensive filtering capability, for example: (GL account codes=XX-YYY-DDDDD-AAA), where each component preceding a dash means something to you, your employees, customers and vendors to allow for achieving further filtering and reporting requirements; this will lend flexibility to your reporting system by allowing multiple dimensions of looking at your data.
    If your company has inventory then arrangements must be considered for data structure in order to effectively utilize filtering fields at the master file level. In addition inventory nomenclature should be designed by segment: example (sku=XX-YYY-DDDDD-A), where each component preceding a dash means something to you, your customers and vendors to allow for the filtering requirements; this will lend flexibility to your invetory reporting system.
    In cases when your organization operates in an industry that has a National Stock Numbering system, or does business with a vendor or customer that has standards, you may be required to use the National Stock Number or standard as the SKU. In these instances there are systems that have features to manage such a situation. However, in the case where you have a canned packaged software system, there may not be a specific feature to deal with this sku issue. When that situation arises it is simple to explore alternative ways to use the software to attain the accommodation. This is also why the data structure nomenclature must be considered, in order to accommodate filtering, reporting and compliance.

    Designing an Effective Accounting System

    An effective accounting information systems provides accurate, timely information regarding your business while meeting regulatory compliance. In order to achieve this, organization and systematization is required. This means that duties must be segregated to comply with internal control guidelines and GAAP. Another key element is software systems that are integrated that omit manual rekeying of data. Data structure conventions that mean something to your company, customers and vendors is the most important part of a sound financial system.
    In order to achieve the proper systematized and organized Accounting information system, careful planning must happen prior… more

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17. Procurement Lesson learn

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18. Problems with moisture

    Pneumatic conveying system is the most preferred material handling method for powders. Cement and flyash are commonly conveyed pneumatic ally in the plant.
    Distance of conveying, conveying rate and properties of conveyed material are important factors affecting determinants like pipe diameter, air quality and quantity, selection of system components and power consumption.
    Performance of one of my system was substantially reduced due to poor air quality than specified - presence of moisture. The impact of performance reduction was so large that it threatened the plant operation.
    This was due to the property of material being conveyed. Hygroscopic material needs to have completely dry air. Little moisture in the air reduced the operating diameter and ultimately chocked the pipe.

    Pneumatic conveying system is the most preferred material handling method for powders. Cement and flyash are commonly conveyed pneumatic ally in the plant.
    Distance of conveying, conveying rate and properties of conveyed material are important factors affecting determinants like pipe diameter, air quality and quantity, selection of system components and power consumption.
    Performance of one of my system was substantially reduced due to poor air quality than specified - presence of moisture. The impact of performance reduction was so large that it threatened the plant operation.
    This was due to the property of material being conveyed. Hygroscopic material needs to… more

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19. 5 Roadblocks to strategy execution

    Strategy process by nature is

    Evolutionary (Intended vs. Emergent) and
    Dynamic (Ever-changing macro & micro environment
    Because of this inherent nature, more often than not it becomes fairly complex and this complexity is potent enough to derail the execution. However there are other factors which play a crucial role in successful execution of any strategy at any level. If these factors are not contained, they become barriers.

    In my opinion, some of the key roadblocks in strategy execution are following:

    Extended time frame of strategy formulation:Strategy formulation should be time bound to ensure the assumptions are valid and the strategic options that one chooses as the outcome of the process are relevant. In my opinion, 3 months is a fair time for this process. However, you can fine-tune the strategy as per changing realities over a period of time.

    “Mis” communication: Change in strategy at any level is accompanied by multitude of changes in process, business models etc. If the impending changes are not assessed and managed well, the outcome is at risk. The most crucial aspect of change management is communication. Communication should ensure common understanding of strategy across all the levels in the organization. It will not only help in ensuring buy-in at all levels but also ensure commitment from all.

    Ownership shift: If the team which is entrusted with strategy execution is different from one which developed the strategy then this will prove to be a deterrent during the execution. Ownership is usually shifted down the hierarchy considering execution as a lesser mortal as compared to strategy development. In my opinion, the same team should develop as well as execute strategy. This will ensure the strategy which is put on the table is practical at the same time there is no room for misunderstanding.

    Demotivated executioners: Half the battle is lost if the team responsible for execution is not motivated. Demotivation can creep in from multiple dimensions such as limited access to resources, missing capabilities, deficient empowerment, confusing action plan and misalignment of awards with the outcome.

    Priority drift (leadership) and lack of measurement: This is the most important roadblock during strategy execution. There is a lot of fanfare when the strategy gets developed. Senior management allocates lot of bandwidth to this exercise but focus shifts to other activities by the time it comes to execution. Execution usually is pushed to a corner because of the fact that execution it is a time taking process and senior executives have a shorter attention span. Also, the outcome of the strategy execution in the initial stages is not tangible and this might be the causal effect of this priority drift.

    Strategy is not as good as it is developed but it’s only as good as it is executed.

    Do you have a similar observation? Do let me know.

    To read more click https://www.linkedin.com/today/author/24316550

    Strategy process by nature is

    Evolutionary (Intended vs. Emergent) and
    Dynamic (Ever-changing macro & micro environment
    Because of this inherent nature, more often than not it becomes fairly complex and this complexity is potent enough to derail the execution. However there are other factors which play a crucial role in successful execution of any strategy at any level. If these factors are not contained, they become barriers.

    In my opinion, some of the key roadblocks in strategy execution are following:

    Extended time frame of strategy formulation:Strategy formulation should be time bound to ensure the assumptions are valid and the strategic… more

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20. How I Learned Not To Fear Russia and Made Lots of Money

    How I Learned Not To Fear Russia and Made Lots of Money by Stanislov-Krapivnik

    Many business executives have looked towards Russia and have wandered….is it worth it…and then they switched on CNN or Bloomberg or picked up the NY Times or the Economist and got a fill of Russophobia. This is a horrible way to base key business decisions on but unfortunately, this is how many if not most initial such decisions are made in the context of Russia.

    Like any possible target for overseas business expansion, those looking at Russia need to go through several key steps.

    Flush the stereotypes down the drain…especially those that deal with Russia, as they are often 20-30 years behind reality.
    Do key distance research. This should be non-emotionally, mass media information, such as the Ease of Doing Business ratings or other abstract economic publications.
    Do research on the spot. While this may include meeting a possible key supplier or customer or partner, this should be done more to the reality of the country and region in which you are considering working. This is a form of business tourism and should be done with a knowledgeable guide.
    Hire a sound representative to help develop the base for your market entry. This should be a person who understands not just English and Russian but one who also soundly understands both cultures, particularly business cultures. If this person already has a range of market contacts, all the better.
    Use your contact person to find partners to help you enter the market if you are moving in to sell or build and suppliers if you are seeking to source.
    With your new found partners in a Joint Venture, begin your market entry…good luck.
    While this can of course be done with in house resources, without a proper guide/representative, chances of success are severely lowered. So why take the chance, when Step 3-5 are absolutely crucial to any success?

    I am one such experienced person, with vast market contacts and ability to generate more as needed. A person with full understanding of Western corporate culture as well as Russian corporate culture and the experience to back it.

    So if you are looking to make this positive and crucial move, do not delay, now really are the times to grab the reins, times that have not been here since the early 90s. I can be reached at stas.krapivnik@gmail.com

    Sincerely

    How I Learned Not To Fear Russia and Made Lots of Money by Stanislov-Krapivnik

    Many business executives have looked towards Russia and have wandered….is it worth it…and then they switched on CNN or Bloomberg or picked up the NY Times or the Economist and got a fill of Russophobia. This is a horrible way to base key business decisions on but unfortunately, this is how many if not most initial such decisions are made in the context of Russia.

    Like any possible target for overseas business expansion, those looking at Russia need to go through several key steps.

    Flush the… more

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