Brac University Journal: Recent submissions
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Rationalities of Z-category shares in Dhaka stock exchange: are they in financial distress risk?
(BRAC University, 2009)Financial distress is a situation where a firm’s operating cash flows are not sufficient to satisfy current obligations and the firm is forced to take corrective actions, and a firm in financial distress may also face ... -
The language of hermaphrodites as they speak their own special kind of language within their community in Bangladesh
(BRAC University, 2009)Languages take birth and die out in this world; and there are still languages that we have not yet discovered. With this hypothesis in mind a search shows that the hermaphrodites in Bangladesh speak their own kind of ... -
Foreign exchange risk management practices-a study in Indian scenario
(BRAC University, 2008)Indian economy in the post-liberalization era has witnessed increasing awareness of the need for introduction of various risk management products to enable hedging against market risk in a cost effective way. This ... -
Learning through community service: Bangladesh perspective
(BRAC University, 2008)This paper discusses the need to practice “Service Learning” as an effective way of learning for the university students in Bangladesh. Bangladesh is a very fertile land to practice service learning which advocates volunteer ... -
Numerical approximation of a nonlinear parabolic partial differential equation
(BRAC University, 2008)We consider the Allen-Cahn model of phase transitions. We approximate the problem using finite difference method in space coupled with several explicit and implicit methods in time and compare the solutions. We present ... -
Multisegment integration technique for post-buckling analysis of a pinned-fixed slender elastic rod
(BRAC University, 2008)This paper investigates the post-buckling behavior of a slender axially inextensible elastic rod with pinned-fixed end. The set of five first order nonlinear ordinary differential equations with boundary conditions specified ... -
First language acquisition: Grammar in the speech of a two-year old Bangladesh child
(BRAC University, 2008)The paper explores the grammar in the speech of a two-year old Bengali-speaking child. Though language acquisition process is still a mystery, linguists throughout the world confirm that it follows a systematic process in ... -
Empowerment and resistence : A study of women refugees as members of self-organized groups in UK
(BRAC University, 2008)In relation to the theoretical and empirical construction of my research this study focuses on refugee and asylum seeker women as members of self organized groups and how these have contributed to women’s empowerment and ... -
Vertical equity effect of subsidy to higher education in Bangladesh
(BRAC University, 2008)Government shares of the total recurring budget of public universities and public degree colleges are very high. The paper analyzes equity effect of government subsidy among the students of poor and non-poor household in ... -
Subversive images of women in medieval English literature: a selective reading
(BRAC University, 2008)It is commonly assumed that medieval society is hostile to women’s power. Women are continuously contained and constrained by the patriarchal norms of medieval Europe to strengthen the heroic ideals of masculinity, while ... -
Throughput optimization of rayleigh channel using various parameters
(BRAC University, 2009)In wireless communication throughput is a key factor to measure the quality of wireless data link. Throughput is defined as the number of information bits received without error per second and we would naturally like this ... -
Problems and mis conceptions facing the primary language education in Bangladesh: an analysis of curricular and pedagogic practices
(BRAC University, 2009)This article offers a portrayal of the issues and concerns usually being ignored or bypassed to either a greater or lesser extent in the literacy curriculum and instructional practices in Bangladesh at the primary level. ... -
A note on the choice of the smoothing parameter in the kernel dinsity estimate
(BRAC University, 2009)Among different density estimation procedures, the kernel density estimation has attracted the most attention. In this paper, the choices for smoothing parameter is discussed when the widely used Gaussian kernel is used ... -
Peer correction in ESL classrooms
(BRAC University, 2009)Like in any other learning situation, in a second language classroom a learner essentially needs to be provided with feedback on his/her performance. Due to the emergence of Communicative Language Teaching and Learner-centered ... -
Factors related to childbearing in Bangladesh: a generalized linear modeling approach
(BRAC University, 2008)Childbearing is generally considered as an important and major determinant of large family size and rapid population growth, particularly in the countries where family planning is not widely practiced. Bearing more children ... -
Comparing the performance of time series models for forecasting exchange rate
(BRAC University, 2008)In this paper an attempt has been made to compare different time series models to forecast exchange rate. A survey of literature shows that continuous debate is going on whether exchange rate follows a random walk or it ... -
Effects of land use changes on livelihood pattern of small farmers
(BRAC University, 2008)In Bangladesh, the livelihood of rural people is dependent largely on agricultural activities but only the paddy production in small pieces of land is not sufficient to satisfy the needs for survival of the small farmers. ... -
The poetry of John Donne: Fantasy at war with reason
(BRAC University, 2008)In his poetry, John Donne creates a unique style that embraces a constant battle of emerging reality and the realm of fantasy. This paper intends to show the presence of playful images and arguments, which grow even more ... -
Prospects and possibilities of introducing a common currency in SAARC countries
(BRAC University, 2008)The growth of regional economic cooperation arrangement is one of the major developments in the post World War II period. The formation of regional integration has been greatly successful in bringing historically hostile ... -
Inadequacies and variations of maternity leave policies throughout the world: special focus on Bangladesh
(BRAC University, 2008)There has been a dramatic increase in the representation of women in the workforce in Bangladesh and throughout the world. However, women face major hurdles in most parts of the world in their advancement in organizations ...
