National Defence University, Pakistan

About: National Defence University, Pakistan is a education organization based out in Islamabad, Pakistan. It is known for research contribution in the topics: Decision support system & Population. The organization has 802 authors who have published 816 publications receiving 3701 citations. The organization is also known as: National Defence University of Pakistan & National Defence University Islamabad.

Live Services for Citizens with Live Technologies - e-Payment in Romania as First Step to an Effective e-Government.

Abstract: The European Commission’s i2010 strategy aims to build on the increasing convergence of the Internet, telecommunications and broadcasting to reap the benefits of Europe’s strength in ICT research and development. One of its priorities is to provide all of Europe’s citizens with access to the information Society, a society that delivers better public services and quality of life. The development of the Web has created opportunities to improve efficiency and meet users' expectations. Interactive web technologies have enhanced online collaboration and sharing among users. These innovations have resulted in a shift towards a more dynamic and interactive web experience and the increasing provision of online service delivery channels. This paper will explore how the public sector can use the Internet and intranet more effectively, optimizing usability and increasing public engagement and loyalty and also focuses on emerging business and technology developments, investigating how the Web will drive business in the future and how this will impact on the citizen’s life and for the internationalization processes in the world economy.

Palm oil mill effluent's microbial fuel cell's optimisation procedure by using two-level factorial design method and chemical oxygen demand treatment.

Abstract: Microbial fuel cell (MFC) technologies represent the newest approach for generating electricity (bioelectricity generation) from biomass using bacteria. Bio-electricity generations by MFC have gained considerable attention due to its integration with wastewater treatment. The objectives of the work are to determine the optimisation of MFC’s bio-electrochemical process using three different factors and its interaction, and to determine the optimal pH value for acidogenic, acetogenic and methanogenic by natural mixed culture electroactive bacteria (exoelectrogens) growth in presence and absence of oxygen using MFC. The two-level factorial design is used in order to achieve the main two objectives. The current generation, power generation and maximum power have been monitored. Experimental result shows that the best interaction between these three factors is (-+-) interaction which is the interaction between tryptic soya broth (TSB) , sodium hydroxide as pH controller and resistant of 200 Ω, and the interaction yield the power density of 57.44 mA m-2. The effects between those interactions also have been analysed. The interaction of all parameters that have been used in this experiment is given out the highest significant effect which is a value of effect of 24.56 with a significant F-value of 29.51. The chemical oxygen demand (COD) reduction by MFC treatment data based on the COD effective deduction concept shows that DMP produced lower percentage of COD effective deduction efficiency compared to nDMP. nDMP was 342% to 441% more efficient to deduct COD compared to DMP. nDMP 6.8 recorded the most effective COD deduction by MFC

Evaluation of the effectiveness of the internal control system of the institution using key performance indicators

Abstract: The conducted research may be of interest to specialists of internal audit, internal control, and managers of all levels, who organize the functioning of internal control in subordinate structural units. The article practically substantiates the use of the matrix of key performance indicators (KPI) in assessing the effectiveness of the internal control system of the Ministry of Defense of Ukraine. The research conducted in the article is the result of the practical implementation of the developed comprehensive methodology for assessing the effectiveness of the internal control system of the Ministry of Defense of Ukraine. To achieve this goal, the study conducted its decomposition and separately: evaluated the selected indicators of the effectiveness of the internal control system through appropriate testing and analysis of financial (accounting) statements; a matrix of key performance indicators is formed; the generalized indicator of efficiency of functioning of system of internal control is defined; the corresponding assessment of efficiency of system of internal control according to the chosen criterion is carried out. The results of the study made it possible to determine a numerical value that can objectively indicate the effectiveness of the internal control system of the institution. The results of the evaluation of indicators can be further systematized in the appropriate database for the formation of statistical information and taken into account in the risk-oriented planning of internal audit activities. The results of the study in the article can be used in part and applied thematically when checking other indicators in the internal control system. The article formulates the prospect of further research in the subject area to improve the accuracy of assessing the effectiveness of the ICS, as well as in finding alternative methods for its evaluation.

Resource amassement as a tool of maximizing sea power in the indian ocean

Abstract: The paper discusses the fundamentals behind the Indian Ocean as the new pivotal of the twenty-first century cauldron, bearing high-yielding economic driving potential analyzed from the sparsely deliberated Classical Realist vistas of Morgenthau that form an intertwine between accumulation of resources and maximization of power. The aim of paper is to provide new dimensions to the IOR rivalry between the power-players whose preponderance remains vital to the control of the sea resources. The present geopolitical settings embedded in the virtues of multifaceted interdependence would not allow for war to be denominated as an appropriate strategy to win the concentrated control of sea wealth. Indian Ocean residues abundant possessions vibrant for the sustenance of human society, economic upheavals and for the purpose of modernizing military capabilities. The Blue Economy approach is subject of discussion in the study offers a way-out, stipulating joint development of resources as the rational approach which would foster cooperation, stability of the Sea-Lines of Communications and smooth running of the economic engines. The proposed approach would provide benefits extending to major littoral and regional states including India, China and Pakistan but also to the foreign stakeholders in the form of United States and Europe. Key words: Sea Power, Power Maximization, Resource Politics, Blue Economy