Captive: Zoometric Operations in Gaza

Offshore BPO at large captive operations in India

Purpose – The motivation for this research is to contribute towards development of a management framework for offshore Business Process Outsourcing (BPO). Design/methodology/approach This paper utilises longitudinal case studies to identify success factors in managing offshore Business Process Outsourcing (BPO) via the captive model (i.e. wholly-owned subsidiary). Findings – Success in offshore...

Quaternary Loess Deposits of Wadi Gaza in the Middle of the Gaza Strip, Palestine

The Gaza Strip constitutes the south-western part of Palestine. The loess deposits were observed in the Middle and Gaza Governorates in Gaza Strip. This study carried out in the Wadi Gaza where Quaternary loess well crops out. Twenty three samples were collected from nine observation sites in the study area, and performed a textural, calcium carbonate and organic matter content studies. The loe...

Conservation Advisory Science Notes Feeding by Captive Kaka on Baits Used in 1080-poisoning Operations

Plain and cinnamon-flavoured baits used in 1080-poisoning operations for brushtail possum control were offered to two captive North Island kaka at Mt Bruce National Wildlife Centre in July 1985. The kaka ate plain baits the first day offered, but were deterred from eating cinnamon-flavoured baits until the second day. INTRODUCTION Carrots and pollard pellets commonly used as carriers of 1080 po...

Feeding by Captive Rare Birds on Baits Used in Poisoning Operations for Control of Brushtail Possums

Non-toxic plain and cinnamon-flavoured carrots and cereal-based baits used in poisoning operations for control of the brushtail possum (Trichosurus vulpecula) were offered to seven species of captive rare birds at Mt Bruce National Wildlife Centre. Some individuals of all species ate plain baits. Antipodes Island parakeets (Cyanoramphus unicolor) preferred carrot to cereal-based baits, North Is...

Laboratory characteristics of poxviruses isolated from captive elephants in Germany