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Gendered marginalization of disabled bodies: understanding 'marginalization' as (perhaps) the most dangerous form of oppression
(BRAC University, 2005)The essay applies Iris Marion Young's discussion of marginalization as a form of oppression suffered differentially by specific social groups, in relation to women with disabilities. It draws on Young's frame, which ... -
Socio-Demographic changes in Bangladesh: a study on impact
(BRAC University, 2005)The paper aims at examining the socio-demographic changes over years and their impact on the future age-sex structure of population in Bangladesh. The mechanisms of change in the population are reviewed and it is shown ... -
Incorrect F-statistic to test nonhomogeneous hypothesis in bivariate regression analysis
(BRAC University, 2005)In Regression analysis, an F test can be viewed as a comparison between a full and a restricted model. The most general F formula compares the error sums of squares (SSE’s) of these two models. This F formula is always ... -
Generation of supersonic solitions by earthquake emission in the van Allen rediation belt
(BRAC University, 2005)The parametric coupling between earthquake emitted circularly polarized electromagnetic radiation and ponderomotively driven ion-acoustic perturbations in the Van Allen Radiation Belt is considered. A cubic nonlinear ... -
Reconciling self-urban development practice and social justice
(BRAC University, 2005)We live in a world that is full of contradictions, of multiple positionalties, and of highly contested meanings and aspirations. Trying to position oneself in this complex world requires an understanding of the power, ... -
A fast tree based cluster labeling algorithm for Monte Carlo simultaitons
(BRAC University, 2005)A highly efficient tree based algorithm for studying site or bond percolation on any lattice system is described. Our approach is to identify the connectivity of the lattice sites in a single phase and to reduce the redundant ... -
Interaction in second language classrooms
(BRAC University, 2005)Dealing with reticent students in a second language classroom is one the major issues a language teacher is faced with, and it becomes an exasperating experience when the students are from multicultural background who do ... -
Handloom industry on the way of exticntion: an empirical study over the pre-dominant factors
(BRAC University, 2005)Handloom industry in Bangladesh is having glorious past, questionable present and blurry future due to a lot of internal and external factors that are acting behind the scene. In this paper, we have identified those ... -
Progress in procedural justice: tunnelling through the maze
(BRAC University, 2005)Recent developments in the contribution to the literature on procedural justice have opened avenues for exploring the subject and gaining perspective in the field with a view to assessing how the concept of procedural ... -
Morbidities among older people in Bangladesh: evidence from an ageing survey
(BRAC University, 2006)In recent decades, the population structure in many countries has been reshaping due to combined effect of falling fertility and increased life expectancy. Because of demographic interaction, a trend of increasing proportion ... -
Occurrences of corrosion: causes and prevention
(BRAC University, 2006)Corrosion of metal is a ubiquitous phenomenon that occurs in various forms. Atmospheric or uniform, galvanic, crevice, pitting, and microbial corrosion are most familiar forms of corrosion. This note briefly demonstrates ... -
Unified approach of generalized inverse and its applications
(BRAC University, 2006)This paper deals with Unified Approach of Generalized inverse (g-inverse) and its applications. General approaches of generalized inverses with a special convergence are discussed. Derivation of g-inverse by using minimal ... -
The rural Bangladeshi courtyard
(BRAC University, 2006)In rural settlements of the predominant floodplains of Bangladeshi, an intrinsic component is the extended family homestead. The layout of the homestead is defined by the courtyard, formed by the arrangement of dwelling ... -
Corporate governance reporting as a voluntary disclosure: A study on the annual reports of Square Group
(BRAC University, 2006)Corporate governance refers to the manner in which a corporation is directed, and laws and customs affecting that direction. It includes the laws governing the formations of firms, the by-laws established by the firm itself, ... -
Indian influences: Interpretations in le corbusier's architecture for the tropoical environment
(BRAC University, 2006)Tropical architecture of Le Corbusier, one of the masters of modern architecture, has made immense influences worldwide. This paper tries to rediscover the master architect in terms of inputs he obtained from the context ... -
Comperative analysis of loan recovery among nationalized, private and islamic commercial banks of Bangladesh
(BRAC University, 2006)Bangladesh has a unique Banking system with multiple types of Banking with Nationalized Commercial Banks (NCBs), Private Commercial Banks (PCBs), Foreign Commercial Banks (FCBs), Islamic Commercial Banks (ICBs), Specialized ... -
Teaching language from literature background: bringing the best of two worlds
(BRAC University, 2006)Teaching English Foundation courses at the undergraduate level by teachers from literature background is a common scenario in the private universities of Bangladesh. Though there have been debates regarding the appropriateness ... -
Scaling up: the BRAC experience
(BRAC University, 2006)BRAC, a development NGO based in Bangladesh, has demonstrated an extraordinary aptitude for program expansion, or ‘scaling up’. Only thirty-four years old, the organization is today the largest NGO in the world, with ... -
Supplementary cementing materials for high performance concrete
(BRAC University, 2006)Supplementary cementing material is an important component of high performance concrete. In particular, the incorporation of supplementary cementing material is essential when the high strength and durability become the ... -
Using Bayesian approach to optimize some Microbiology data
(BRAC University, 2006)The main purpose of this paper is to use Bayesian technique for identifying the conditions under which the bacteria growth is optimal. Such kind of analysis is important in microbiology when bacteria need culture in an ...