Successful Battle Research Articles

The Rise and Fall of Chanda Kochhar: Icici’s Governance Breakdown and its Linkage to SDG 5, 8 and 16

Objectives: The primary objective of this paper is to explore how corporate governance failures can disrupt progress toward SDGs by eroding organizational commitment and sustainability. Theoretical Framework : This paper has adopted “The Stewardship Theory” model to align with the Corporate Governance practices at ICICI Bank and thereby highlight the flaws in the system. Method: Chanda Kochhar began her career at ICICI Bank in 1984 as a Management Trainee. After navigating through a fierce succession battle, she rose to the level of Managing Director in 2009. She became the first woman in Indian history to lead a mighty bank, succeeding the group Chairman K.V. Kamath. She was the face of Women Empowerment in India till one fine day when she was accused of corporate misconduct and quid pro quo for her involvement in questionable deals between her husband and Venugopal Dhoot, which were brought to light by whistle-blower Arvind Gupta, prompting an investigation. Results and Discussion: After preliminary hitches, the Central Bureau of Investigation thoroughly investigated this matter and found Chanda Kochhar guilty. This breakdown greatly impacted ICICI and had larger implications for achieving sustainability development goals (SDGs), predominantly those related to strong institutions & ethical leadership SDG 16, gender equality SDG 5 and decent work and economic growth SDG 8. Research Implications: It was brought to light by an autonomous investigation that ICICI Banks’ CEO had failed to adhere to the set rules, regulations, and policies of the bank. In fact, she had dishonored the bank’s norms. This episode demonstrates how corporate governance failures can disrupt progress toward SDGs by eroding organizational commitment and sustainability.

Underwater succession battles among fish species in a Mediterranean biodiversity hotspot

Underwater succession battles among fish species in a Mediterranean biodiversity hotspot

Похід Максима Кривоноса у Поділля й Південно-Східну Волинь та його воєнно-політичні наслідки (червень-липень 1648 року).

The purpose of the article is to find out the biography of Maksym Kryvonis at the beginning of the Cossack uprising of 1648, the campaign on the territory of Podillia and South-Eastern Volyn, its course, military actions, the political self-awareness of the participants of the expedition and its consequences for the development of the Ukrainian National Revolution in the summer of 1648. The methodological foundation is based on the concepts of the "Annals" and "New Social History" schools, as well as the principles of historicism, objectivity, reliance on historical sources, systematicity, and comprehensiveness. The main research methods were narrative, reconstructive, chronological, comparative, historical-genetic, and synchronous. The scientific novelty lies in an attempt for the first time in historiography to reconstruct a complete picture of the liberation campaign of M. Kryvonis in Podillia and South-Eastern Volyn, the program requirements of its participants, and the military-political consequences for the development of the revolutionary struggle in the summer of 1648. Conclusions. The study of the discovered complex of sources and scientific literature gives reason to see M. Kryvonis as an outstanding leader of the national liberation, religious and social struggle of the population of Right-bank Ukraine, which began to transform into the National Revolution. The campaign began at the end of the first decade of June with his capture of Pogrebyshchi and ended at the end of July with B. Khmelnytsky’s recall to his camp. It went through two stages in its development: the 1st (approx. June 7-8 - early July) was marked by successful military actions with Polish hostages in the cities of Bratslav Region and the liberation of its territory from Polish rule; The 2nd (beginning of July - end of July) was mainly characterized by the struggle with magnate and government units, which ended with the successful battle of Starokostiantyniv on July 26-28, the retreat of the troops of Prince I. Vyshnevetskyi and the liberation of the territories of Southwestern Zhytomyr region and Southeastern Volyn. Thanks to his military and organizational talents, M. Kryvonis managed to transform the 400-th Cherkasy regiment at the beginning of the campaign into a 28-30-thousand-strong army at the time of its completion. Fully sharing the revolutionary sentiments of the Cossack commoners, who sought liberation from national-religious oppression and social subjugation, to achieve personal freedom, land ownership, and independence of Russia ("on the Vistula") from the Polish Crown, he became the informal leader of a radical group of elders, which transformed into the Ukrainian political proto-elite.

İklim krizi ve iklim değişikliği araştırmalarının bibliyometrik analizi

Climate change is a worldwide issue that can influence the way of life of all living beings. This study aims to perform a bibliometric analysis of climate crisis and climate change scientific studies. Bibliometric analyses give an in-depth assessment of the literature's publications on the subject, the identification of scientific research trends on the subject, the evaluation of researcher collaboration, and the evaluation of significant issues. The study is qualitative research, and a bibliometric research method was used. The research data was first accessed on 04 August 2022 (Time: 14:34) from the "Web of Science" database as an online search. However, some data were revised on 18 July 2023 (Time: 15:00) using the same database in order to include up-to-date data in the study. The obtained data were transferred to VOSviewer software and analyzed. According to the survey, climate-related articles most used keywords include climate change, climate crisis, sustainability, environment, climate justice, and Anthropocene. Most of the studied papers are from many disciplines, such as environmental sciences, meteorology atmospheric studies, ecology, geosciences multidisciplinary, and environmental studies. When the publications on climate catastrophe are examined by country, the most cited countries are England, Canada, United States, Sweden, and Norway. As a result, international scientific collaboration and data exchange are critical for a successful battle against climate change and the climate crisis. Collaboration and information exchange between disciplines can result in more effective and inclusive solutions. Encouraging studies in other languages and knowing common terminology can help to promote global collaboration. The examination and assessment of scientific findings are vital in enhancing societal awareness and resilience, as well as in developing long-term policy

A Battle for Sweet Success in the Dessert Premix Category in Sri Lanka: With Special Emphasis on Brand Equity Perspective

The Sri Lanka’s Fast-Moving Consumer Goods (FMCG) sector has embarked upon in practicing different marketing management elements, given the fact due to, stiff competition prevails in the industry sphere. This paper endeavors to look at the importance of building brand equity in managing a brand with a practical perspective by considering the dessert premix category. This looks at what has made Motha reign as an undisputed leader in the concerned category over competition. Colossal amount of prior research articles has provided ground reviewing theories on the notion of brand equity, but this case study article attempts highlight the practical notions attentive to dessert premix category in Sri Lanka. The author has conducted one on one personal discussion with concerned professionals in the organization. However, since there weren’t any direct articles found related to branding in dessert premix, writer has gone through previous related articles, research data to ascertain certain information to the best of ability.

Patterning Constitutional Conflicts in the Church of Christ in Zimbabwe

This paper set out to analyse the patterning of conflict in the Church of Christ in Zimbabwe (COCZ) with the introduction of the Constitution; which has been described as an unfair proposition, given that conflict is inevitable in a postmodern society. Conflicts in communities have largely been caused by resource scarcity, group affinities, and poor leadership. The study used data collected from participants who were purposively selected to answer electronic questions posted on a WhatsApp group platform for this study. They were randomly chosen from the national fellowship of the COCZ pastors. The study observed that conflict was caused by the shifting centres of power through the adoption of the Somabhula Conference Centre. These conflicts thus bolster a deeper appreciation of Christian identity and mission in contemporary ecclesiastical circles. The data analysed revealed that there are three frameworks: concept, content, and composition of constitutions. It also revealed that conflicts in Zimbabwean churches happened in the Anglican Diocese of Harare; the Apostolic Faith Mission of Zimbabwe; the Baptist Convention of Zimbabwe and the Marange Apostles’ succession battles. Positively, conflicts have been observed to remove complacency among the leadership and followership. It concluded that citing the 2015 Constitution, therefore, becomes an unfair proposition as conflicts occurred in the history of mission churches in Zimbabwe inclusive of the conflicts in the COCZ history. This study contributes in a small measure to discussions around international best practices for resolving church conflicts. Keywords: Constitutions, Conflicts, Conflict Resolution Mechanisms, Church of Christ in Zimbabwe

Reflection on the Impact of COVID-19 on International Education Landscape and Plan of Students’ Choice for Study Destination

The COVID-19 has affected and continues to impact several areas of human life and activity. With a particular focus on China, this reflection shares authors’ observation on how COVID-19 may affect international higher education landscape and future trends of students’ choice for study destinations. As internationals, one a PhD student and the other an assistant lecturer, we draw upon insights from recent research on the impact of COVID-19 on higher education and our observation. The observation revealed that the impact of COVID-19, in a context of nationalism rise and economic tension between China and many foreign countries, might not be of big impact on China as a host country. The successful battle China has been leading and keeping the situation under control, so far, reassures international students to consider China as rather a safe and protective destination for a future study plan. The reflection further revealed that the declining interest of Chinese students to study abroad after COVID-19 will rather empower the home country both in terms of economic income and scientific contribution. This reflection is one of the few studies investigating the impact of COVID-19 on the international higher education landscape and the future trend of students’ choice for study destination by looking into China as a host country. The study has relevant policy implications on understanding and informing international education actors of the change that may occur on the international higher education landscape and the trend in student mobility due to the COVID-19 pandemic.

HANNIBALʼS STRATAGEMS

Romeʼs fiercest enemy, the one who defeated Rome on its own in the Second Punic War, Hannibalus was one of the most special warriors of all time, so we can call the Second Punic War, his war. It was through all the actions he really took his war with Rome, both after all the outstanding theories about the war, but especially by the fact that the talented Carthaginian general defeated Rome at her home, shattering the myth of her invincibility, as a city of Mars. We are not wrong when we claim that Hannibal would have defeated the god of war in this conflict as well.From the beginning of military hostilities to their end, the perfect strategist of the Puns fully controlled the theatre of operations, even being its sole director, putting his enemy, Rome, in the most disastrous situation of all time. Basically, Hannibal eliminated the echelon of command of the Roman army, but also the Roman army that is shattered in three successive battles at Trebia, Trasimenus and Cannae, ending up threatening Rome itself through the famous ante portas episode. Even though Hannibalʼs war did not result in Hannibal’s peace, the intention of the brilliant general was to eliminate Rome as an armed force and economic strength, an objective fully accomplished during the military operations. The detail that eluded him was the Roman tenacity, the one that stole his peace, but Hannibal has entirely the paternity of the second war between the Puns and the Romans, being to this day a genius of the art of war, unmatched yet.

The Old Norse–Icelandic Hagiography of St Ambrose of Milan: Manuscript Tradition, Sources, and Composition

The Old Norse–Icelandic Hagiography of St Ambrose of Milan: Manuscript Tradition, Sources, and Composition

America's Hardscrabble General: Ulysses S. Grant, From Farm Boy to Shiloh

"Throughout much of his adult life, disappointment and hardship were Grant’s constant companions. Yet rather than let these circumstances defeat him, Grant endured these hardships, learned valuable life lessons from them and, combined with his formative background, used these lessons to his advantage to become the greatest and most successful battle commander in American military history. So argues Jack Hurst in his compelling and highly engaging America’s Hardscrabble General, Ulysses S. Grant: From Farm Boy to Shiloh."

Cockacoeske’s Rebellion: Nathaniel Bacon, Indigenous Slavery, and Sovereignty in Early Virginia

The expansion of the plantation complex in seventeenth-century Virginia put Indigenous Virginians at risk of enslavement and land loss. In 1676, Cockacoeske, a Powhatan weroansqua, confronted both physical attacks on her land and legal and cultural arguments about her people’s lack of sovereignty. European travel writing and international law were fertile areas that colonists such as the newly arrived Nathaniel Bacon drew on to claim that Indigenous women such as Cockacoeske had no place as sovereigns and were instead suited to racial slavery. Almost captured and enslaved by Bacon, Cockacoeske rebelled against his racialized arguments for anti-sovereignty and slavery. She signed a treaty with the English Crown after the rebellion that changed the trajectory of Native slavery in Virginia: only Indigenous people whose nations could not establish sovereignty before the crown would be subject to racial slavery. Her successful battle to protect Powhatans shows how Native women like herself had to navigate the distinction between slavery and sovereignty in the early South. Though Cockacoeske was protected from enslavement, the slave trade into Virginia continued from the deeper South, and Indigenous women whose governments could not claim subjecthood or tributary status within the English Empire were successfully racialized and forced to pass slavery on to their children.

Büyük Taarruz ile Nablus Muharebesi’nin Karşılaştırmalı Nicel Analizi

The Great Offensive was a successful war of destruction that resulted in the Turkish troops besieging and destroying some of the Greek troops on August 26, 1922. In the success of this war of destruction; Reasons such as the infiltration of the cavalry, the secret shift of the army to the south of Afyonkarahisar, the effective firing of the artillery units can be said. The Battle of Nablus was a successful battle of extermination that resulted in the British army's encirclement and annihilation of Ottoman troops on 19 September 1918 and their drive north. The secret of the success here can be explained by the backward infiltration of the cavalry units, the high numerical superiority and the high number of aircraft attacks. These two attacks are also the early applications of the blitzkrieg tactics used by the Germans in the Second World War.
 The aim of this study is to compare the Great Offensive and the Nablus Operation with quantitative data. For this, the numbers, classes, locations and geographical slopes of the military units in both battles were determined and new criteria were established for the battles of destruction by establishing connections between them. As a result, it has been determined that the Great Offensive and the Battle of Nablus are very similar to each other strategically, but there are serious differences between the degrees of difficulty. It was determined that the Turkish army took a great risk in the Great Offensive, the geographical conditions were unfavorable in the place where the main attack was made, and there was no numerical advantage. In the Battle of Nablus, on the other hand, it was determined that the risk was low, the superiority of numbers was felt in all areas and the attack was made from a flat land.

Wikipedia and the Representation of Reality

Wikipedia and the Representation of Reality

Listening for Silences: The Trap of Biased Sources

Listening for Silences: The Trap of Biased Sources

Coordination games vs prisoner's dilemma in sustainability games: A critique of recent contributions and a discussion of policy implications

Recent works have suggested that most games arising in climate change diplomacy and sustainability choices, should have a coordinative nature rather than that of a prisoners' dilemma, as typically suggested. In this note, after having proposed a definition of sustainability game, we critically review the merits and shortcomings of these contributions and use a simple, yet sufficiently general, model to recall the difficulties for coordination to emerge in such games. Indeed, as far as the players' short-term interest is involved, at least in some degree, these games will most often generate a prisoner's dilemma, thereby allowing coordination only upon long-term interactions possibly under the pressure of a continuing environmental deterioration. A counter- intuitive result is proved, showing the circumstances when the deterioration of the environment can hinder cooperation in repeated games. We conclude by highlighting a number of factors forcing “brown” behaviour and therefore threatening coordination, first of all poverty and inequality, and pinpointing that, though ability to enact coordination will be key for a successful battle for climate, undue emphasis on coordination might be the deleterious in view of its optimistic message.

АНАЛІЗ РОБОТИ АНАЛІТИЧНОГО АПАРАТУ ВІЙСЬКОВОЇ РОЗВІДКИ

A study of problems of development of analytical vehicle is in-process undertaken in the system of military secret service, it is shown that research and information activity and her role, taking into account the height of globalization, modern technologies, but at the same time in the conditions of existent disorganization of society, grows unceasingly. It is marked that for the quality, timely and effective acceptance of administrative decision, especially in-process vehicle of military secret service in the conditions of vagueness and crisis phenomena, it is necessary to have the prepared specialists super. Therefore in modern terms reconnaissance-analytical activity must be accompanied by preparation of specialists able to accept any decision whether that at the level of ministry, whether that at the level of their, or at the level of subdivision. Yes, exactly on analytical-reconnaissance activity of every specialist the quality battle job processing depends not only his subdivision but also all vehicle of management of military secret service. Researches of problems of improvement and development of analytical vehicle showed in the system of military secret service, that theoretical bases of research and information activity are exposed not enough, namely: requirement to the level of professional preparation of analyst, abilities quickly and qualitatively to diagnose information and make the reliable prediction, supported by the legal adjusting of high level, providing high quality of his work. The aim of the article is research of work of analytical vehicle of military secret service and analysis of totality of actions of specialists-analysts with the purpose of ground and acceptance of commander decision on the conduct of successful battle actions, because the all-round evaluation of possibilities of the theoretical and practical battle job processing depends on a quality decision-making. Keywords: research and information activity, stereotype ideas, administrative decision, universal means, modern technologies, algorithm of actions, system of military secret service.

Analysis of User Transfer of Successful Battle Royale Games - From Player Unknown's Battleground to Fortnite

Analysis of User Transfer of Successful Battle Royale Games - From Player Unknown's Battleground to Fortnite

Illuminating the incredible journey of pollen

Illuminating the incredible journey of pollen

Analysis of the Influence of Opinion Leaders on Public Emergencies through Microblogging

This article aims to analyze the characteristics of microblogging opinion leaders in the event as well as their influence on public emergencies. It finds microblog celebrities (often VIP users) have become the leaders of public opinions, and microblogs on government affairs help all levels of departments combat the outbreak. Conclusively when China was fighting against COVID-19, opinion leaders in the Weibo field applied their influence to the reconstruction of related topics, released as much positive information as possible, hence conducing to positive anti-epidemic sentiment as well as a successful battle against COVID-19.

The First Wave of COVID-19 Pandemic: Experiences from Bangladesh

The ongoing pandemic COVID-19 is caused by Severe Acute Respiratory Coronavirus-2 (SARS-CoV-2), has wreaked havoc globally by affecting millions of lives. Although different countries found the implementation of emergency measures useful to combat the viral pandemic (first wave), many countries are now experiencing the resurgence of COVID-19 even after following strict containment guidelines (second wave). Country-specific lessons learned from the first wave of infection appeared to be useful in the successful battle of possible second wave outbreak. In this article, we examined the situation in Bangladesh during the first wave COVID-19 outbreak and discussed the demographic, political, economic, social and environmental influences on the mitigation strategies employed by the country to combat the pandemic. We also tried to explore the preparedness and precautionary measures taken by responsible authorities, choice of strategies implemented and effectiveness of response from government and relevant agencies. Finally, we discussed the possible strategies that might help Bangladesh survive a second wave outbreak based on the experiences from the first wave of the ongoing pandemic.