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Revealed Comparative Advantage and Competitiveness for RMG Industry of Bangladesh: A Pre and Post US– GSP Suspension Analysis
Ayub Ali,
Rashedul Kabir,
Samim Uddin
Issue:
Volume 3, Issue 6, November 2017
Pages:
54-62
Received:
2 October 2017
Accepted:
30 October 2017
Published:
15 November 2017
Abstract: This study investigates the Revealed Comparative Advantage (RCA) analysis for the ready-made garments (RMG) exports of Bangladesh and major competing countries i.e. India, Sri Lanka, Vietnam, Pakistan, China, Cambodia and Turkey. The purpose is to explore the impact assessment on the US-GSP suspension for Bangladesh as well as how US-GSP suspension influences Bangladesh’s manufacturing sectors and export of RMG goods. The RCA analyzes the extent of export competition between Bangladesh and its major competitors. For this reason, the study applies the Balassa Index. It argues that the degree of competition among major competitors intensifies with the implementation of the US-GSP requirements to get the GSP facilities to US market. After the suspension of the US–GSP, Bangladesh’s export share in the US market decreased from 6.01to 5.68 percent in 2014, amounting US$ 134.64 million. For the other destination, the EU–market share is remained steady for Bangladesh’s RMG exports. This indicates that the US–GSP status is important to enhance the positive image and increase trade volume of the world market. This paper contributes to the literature by investigating whether the US-GSP has any significant influence on the trade flow of Bangladesh. This study explores Bangladesh’s comparative advantage in the top ten RMG products amongst the major competing countries. Further, it also analyzes the RCA for the US and EU markets covering the pre and post US–GSP suspension periods and concludes that Bangladesh had a greater comparative advantage in the EU market compared to the US market than its competitors for the top ten RMG products during the period covering 2012 to 2015.
Abstract: This study investigates the Revealed Comparative Advantage (RCA) analysis for the ready-made garments (RMG) exports of Bangladesh and major competing countries i.e. India, Sri Lanka, Vietnam, Pakistan, China, Cambodia and Turkey. The purpose is to explore the impact assessment on the US-GSP suspension for Bangladesh as well as how US-GSP suspension...
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Performance Assessment of Different Solar Energy Technologies Based on Energy and Exergy Analyses Method: A Review
Muhammad Jamilu Ya’u,
Usman Aminu,
Mohammed Abdullahi Gele,
Yerima Yusuf Ali,
Abdulkarim Mika’il Alhaji
Issue:
Volume 3, Issue 6, November 2017
Pages:
63-76
Received:
20 September 2017
Accepted:
6 November 2017
Published:
30 November 2017
Abstract: Renewable energy system usually refers to as an environmentally friendly energy system and most reliable and cost efficient one. Solar energy system is among the renewable energy system sourcing from sun that is freely available in nature. The utilization of renewable energy offers a wide range of exceptional benefits of human life, therefore its necessity for researchers to find ways of increasing the performance of the system in order to satisfy the human needs. In this work, a comprehensive review on performance assessment of different solar energy technologies using energy and exergy analysis approaches was carried out, and some important conclusions were drawn out. Some on the conclusions are energy efficiency for all the solar energy systems have been found to be greater than that of exergy efficiency and exergy analysis method is a very useful tool, especially on performance evaluation of solar energy systems.
Abstract: Renewable energy system usually refers to as an environmentally friendly energy system and most reliable and cost efficient one. Solar energy system is among the renewable energy system sourcing from sun that is freely available in nature. The utilization of renewable energy offers a wide range of exceptional benefits of human life, therefore its n...
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The Role of Civic and Ethical Education in the Development of Students’ Behavior in TahtayKoraroWereda: The Case of Kelebet Elementary School
Mulalem Yohannes,
Fitsumbirhan Tewelde,
Fitsum Abrha
Issue:
Volume 3, Issue 6, November 2017
Pages:
77-84
Received:
23 September 2017
Accepted:
26 October 2017
Published:
14 December 2017
Abstract: The main purpose of this research was to explore the role of civic and ethical education in the Development of Students’ behavior in TahtayKoraroWereda the case of kelebet elementary school, northern Ethiopia. To implement this purpose, case study method was explored. Data were gathered from the school principal, vice principal, teachers, education experts and parents. Considerable numbers of students were participated in focus group discussion. Classroom surveillance was also conducted so as to comprehend the scope to which civic and ethical education teachers and others stakeholder gave opportunity for ethical issues during their instruction qualitatively. Moreover, students’ conduct inside and outside the classroom was also observed. The participants for the interview and focus group discussion were selected purposely based on their willingness, responsibility, and cooperation, competitiveness. The coordination of parents and school administration was poor. The perception of students’ right and responsibility, influence of external environment and family’s socio-economic background of the students found to be the great challenge for development of Students’ behavior. On the basis of this result awareness creation and skill development training for teachers need to be given. Improving school-parent relationships, involving stakeholders like the media, well known elderly people for the teaching of good behavior have to be practiced in creating ethical school behaved environment and the surroundings.
Abstract: The main purpose of this research was to explore the role of civic and ethical education in the Development of Students’ behavior in TahtayKoraroWereda the case of kelebet elementary school, northern Ethiopia. To implement this purpose, case study method was explored. Data were gathered from the school principal, vice principal, teachers, education...
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Effects of Sugarcane's Bagasse Ash Additive on Portland Cement Properties
Yasir Awad Allah Mohamed,
Shihab Ali Khalifa,
Salah Eldeen Fadoll Hegazi,
Hassan Abd Elwahab
Issue:
Volume 3, Issue 6, November 2017
Pages:
85-89
Received:
23 September 2017
Accepted:
20 October 2017
Published:
27 December 2017
Abstract: The utilization of agricultural waste produced by different industrial processes has attracted the researchers attention. In this paper the influence of sugarcane bagasse ash (SCBA) as an additive in enhancing the properties of the portland cement was investigated. Thus, the ordinary Portland cement (OPC) was partially modified by adding fine sugarcane bagasse ash. The bagasse ash was sieved through No. 600 sieve, then the concrete and mortar mixtures samples were modified by adding 0%, 5%, 10%, 15%, and 20% of BA respectively. The physical characteristics and chemical composition of the bagasse ash and cement mixtures analyzed and tested in Nile Cement Company). The obtained samples were examined and compared with the ordinary cement. The result revealed that addition of bagasse ash to cement up to 15% has improved the compressive strength of mortar. While the addition of 20% bagasse ash to cement results in decreasing the soundness of the cement and improving its fineness.
Abstract: The utilization of agricultural waste produced by different industrial processes has attracted the researchers attention. In this paper the influence of sugarcane bagasse ash (SCBA) as an additive in enhancing the properties of the portland cement was investigated. Thus, the ordinary Portland cement (OPC) was partially modified by adding fine sugar...
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