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Studies in Sociology and Organizational Theory have popularized the concept of bureaucracy. Whil... more Studies in Sociology and Organizational Theory have popularized the concept of bureaucracy. While Max Weber agrees that bureaucracy is often misrepresented and misused, he argues that the true nature of bureaucracy has certain characteristics that set it apart. This lecture is an effort to advance Max Weber's original concept of bureaucracy by exploring its merits.
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Hypertension is a chronic disease and a global health problem. Due to its high prevalence, it con... more Hypertension is a chronic disease and a global health problem. Due to its high prevalence, it constitutes the most important risk factor for cardiovascular disease. Fruit peels from Passiflora edulis fo. flavicarpa are rich in bioactive natural compounds that may have action in hypertension. This study aimed to perform a fingerprinting analysis of Passiflora edulis fruit peel extract and evaluate its actions on the cardiovascular system in an in vivo model. The extract was obtained from the dried and powdered fruit peels of Passiflora edulis. Glycoside flavonoids were identified in the extract by HPLC-ESI-MSn. The extract showed a significant hypotensive effect after 28 days of treatment and improved vascular function in the mesenteric artery. This effect was verified by decreased vascular hypercontractility and increased vasorelaxant in response to sodium nitroprusside and acetylcholine. There was also a decrease in endothelial dysfunction, which can be attributed to nitric oxide's increased bioavailability. Thus, we hypothesize that all these effects contributed to a reduction in peripheral vascular resistance, leading to a significant hypotensive effect. These results are novel for fruit peels from P. edulis. Also, there was a decrease in plasma and cardiac malondialdehyde levels and an increase in glutathione, suggesting a reduction in oxidative stress, as well as an increase of anti-inflammatory cytokines such as IL-10 in the plasma. This study demonstrated that the extract can be a new source of raw material to be applied as food or medicine adjuvant for treating hypertension.
The paper aims to present the supportive role played by parents and call centre organization to w... more The paper aims to present the supportive role played by parents and call centre organization to women employees working at Indian call centres. Despite challenging working conditions in the form of daily night shifts, monotonous work routine, the employees worked smoothly at call centres with the support mechanism given by their families and call centre authorities. The first part of the paper discusses the supportive role of families for their unmarried, married daughters and wives working in call centres. Married women employees received the support of their family members in the Management of their family and working life. They also had social support of their in-laws. Unmarried women received social support from their families to work during night shifts at call centres. The second part of the paper presents the role of call centre organization in maintenance of work-life balance. The study uses the work-family balance model to discuss the form of organizational time demands, perceived career consequences and managerial support to prove that the call centres through their flexible leave policies, medical aids, safe and secure transportation have helped women employees in managing their personal and family life. The data was collected upon 150 women employees working at six different call centres in the city of Gurgaon, India. Thus silencing the critiques for calling call centres as electronic sweatshops and unsafe for women, the paper highlights the brighter aspects of call centre life.
The area of Social entrepreneurship has become an important issue of contemporary relevance in ac... more The area of Social entrepreneurship has become an important issue of contemporary relevance in academic literature and research. The paper puts forward a view of social entrepreneurship as a process that brings social change or addresses important social needs. Social entrepreneurship is seen as differing form other forms of enterprise where a high priority is given to promote social value and development rather than making financial profits and gains.
The area of Social entrepreneurship has become an important issue of contemporary relevance in ac... more The area of Social entrepreneurship has become an important issue of contemporary relevance in academic literature and research. The paper puts forward a view of social entrepreneurship as a process that brings social change or addresses important social needs. Social entrepreneurship is seen as differing form other forms of enterprise where a high priority is given to promote social value and development rather than making financial profits and gains.
International Journal of Research in Social Sciences, 2012
The paper aims to present the supportive role played by parents and call centre organization to w... more The paper aims to present the supportive role played by parents and call centre organization to women employees working at Indian call centres. Despite challenging working conditions in the form of daily night shifts, monotonous work routine, the employees worked smoothly at call centres with the support mechanism given by their families and call centre authorities. The first part of the paper discusses the supportive role of families for their unmarried, married daughters and wives working in call centres. Married women employees received the support of their family members in the Management of their family and working life. They also had social support of their in-laws. Unmarried women received social support from their families to work during night shifts at call centres. The second part of the paper presents the role of call centre organization in maintenance of work-life balance. The study uses the work-family balance model to discuss the form of organizational time demands, perceived career consequences and managerial support to prove that the call centres through their flexible leave policies, medical aids, safe and secure transportation have helped women employees in managing their personal and family life. The data was collected upon 150 women employees working at six different call centres in the city of Gurgaon, India. Thus silencing the critiques for calling call centres as electronic sweatshops and unsafe for women, the paper highlights the brighter aspects of call centre life.
The area of Social entrepreneurship has become an important issue of contemporary relevance in ac... more The area of Social entrepreneurship has become an important issue of contemporary relevance in academic literature and research. The paper puts forward a view of social entrepreneurship as a process that brings social change or addresses important social needs. Social entrepreneurship is seen as differing form other forms of enterprise where a high priority is given to promote social value and development rather than making financial profits and gains.
Studies in Sociology and Organizational Theory have popularized the concept of bureaucracy. Whil... more Studies in Sociology and Organizational Theory have popularized the concept of bureaucracy. While Max Weber agrees that bureaucracy is often misrepresented and misused, he argues that the true nature of bureaucracy has certain characteristics that set it apart. This lecture is an effort to advance Max Weber's original concept of bureaucracy by exploring its merits.
Hypertension is a chronic disease and a global health problem. Due to its high prevalence, it con... more Hypertension is a chronic disease and a global health problem. Due to its high prevalence, it constitutes the most important risk factor for cardiovascular disease. Fruit peels from Passiflora edulis fo. flavicarpa are rich in bioactive natural compounds that may have action in hypertension. This study aimed to perform a fingerprinting analysis of Passiflora edulis fruit peel extract and evaluate its actions on the cardiovascular system in an in vivo model. The extract was obtained from the dried and powdered fruit peels of Passiflora edulis. Glycoside flavonoids were identified in the extract by HPLC-ESI-MSn. The extract showed a significant hypotensive effect after 28 days of treatment and improved vascular function in the mesenteric artery. This effect was verified by decreased vascular hypercontractility and increased vasorelaxant in response to sodium nitroprusside and acetylcholine. There was also a decrease in endothelial dysfunction, which can be attributed to nitric oxide's increased bioavailability. Thus, we hypothesize that all these effects contributed to a reduction in peripheral vascular resistance, leading to a significant hypotensive effect. These results are novel for fruit peels from P. edulis. Also, there was a decrease in plasma and cardiac malondialdehyde levels and an increase in glutathione, suggesting a reduction in oxidative stress, as well as an increase of anti-inflammatory cytokines such as IL-10 in the plasma. This study demonstrated that the extract can be a new source of raw material to be applied as food or medicine adjuvant for treating hypertension.
The paper aims to present the supportive role played by parents and call centre organization to w... more The paper aims to present the supportive role played by parents and call centre organization to women employees working at Indian call centres. Despite challenging working conditions in the form of daily night shifts, monotonous work routine, the employees worked smoothly at call centres with the support mechanism given by their families and call centre authorities. The first part of the paper discusses the supportive role of families for their unmarried, married daughters and wives working in call centres. Married women employees received the support of their family members in the Management of their family and working life. They also had social support of their in-laws. Unmarried women received social support from their families to work during night shifts at call centres. The second part of the paper presents the role of call centre organization in maintenance of work-life balance. The study uses the work-family balance model to discuss the form of organizational time demands, perceived career consequences and managerial support to prove that the call centres through their flexible leave policies, medical aids, safe and secure transportation have helped women employees in managing their personal and family life. The data was collected upon 150 women employees working at six different call centres in the city of Gurgaon, India. Thus silencing the critiques for calling call centres as electronic sweatshops and unsafe for women, the paper highlights the brighter aspects of call centre life.
The area of Social entrepreneurship has become an important issue of contemporary relevance in ac... more The area of Social entrepreneurship has become an important issue of contemporary relevance in academic literature and research. The paper puts forward a view of social entrepreneurship as a process that brings social change or addresses important social needs. Social entrepreneurship is seen as differing form other forms of enterprise where a high priority is given to promote social value and development rather than making financial profits and gains.
The area of Social entrepreneurship has become an important issue of contemporary relevance in ac... more The area of Social entrepreneurship has become an important issue of contemporary relevance in academic literature and research. The paper puts forward a view of social entrepreneurship as a process that brings social change or addresses important social needs. Social entrepreneurship is seen as differing form other forms of enterprise where a high priority is given to promote social value and development rather than making financial profits and gains.
International Journal of Research in Social Sciences, 2012
The paper aims to present the supportive role played by parents and call centre organization to w... more The paper aims to present the supportive role played by parents and call centre organization to women employees working at Indian call centres. Despite challenging working conditions in the form of daily night shifts, monotonous work routine, the employees worked smoothly at call centres with the support mechanism given by their families and call centre authorities. The first part of the paper discusses the supportive role of families for their unmarried, married daughters and wives working in call centres. Married women employees received the support of their family members in the Management of their family and working life. They also had social support of their in-laws. Unmarried women received social support from their families to work during night shifts at call centres. The second part of the paper presents the role of call centre organization in maintenance of work-life balance. The study uses the work-family balance model to discuss the form of organizational time demands, perceived career consequences and managerial support to prove that the call centres through their flexible leave policies, medical aids, safe and secure transportation have helped women employees in managing their personal and family life. The data was collected upon 150 women employees working at six different call centres in the city of Gurgaon, India. Thus silencing the critiques for calling call centres as electronic sweatshops and unsafe for women, the paper highlights the brighter aspects of call centre life.
The area of Social entrepreneurship has become an important issue of contemporary relevance in ac... more The area of Social entrepreneurship has become an important issue of contemporary relevance in academic literature and research. The paper puts forward a view of social entrepreneurship as a process that brings social change or addresses important social needs. Social entrepreneurship is seen as differing form other forms of enterprise where a high priority is given to promote social value and development rather than making financial profits and gains.