An attempt was made to provide some vital aspects of reproductive biology of cobia Rachycentron canadum (Linnaeus, 1766). Samples for a period of two years from an exploratory vessel and from the landing centers of Mumbai were used for the study. The average sex ratio between males and females observed was 1:0.80. Dominance of the number of females above the size of 100 cm was noticed. The size...

As a part of ongoing research to look at the pragmatic value of the stages of growth concept to map the progression of e-business maturity, this paper describes some of the empirical findings of a qualitative study into the progression and maturity of e-business in small and medium enterprises in Australia. In particular, the paper discusses the progression of ebusiness initiatives in three dif...

Diplomacy is the key driver of international relations and platform of the interaction of countries in areas such as art, negotiation, promotion, representation, social engagement and mutual benefits. Traditionally, nations use conservative communication approaches due to issues of bureaucracy, secrecy, sovereignty, and various other obstacles. This research presents a novel conceptual framewor...

The main types of reproductive system structure, development and functions in cephalopods are described from personal observations and use of the literature. There is one type in males and three in females which are order specific. These have provided a basis for examining possible evolutionary trends in reproductive system development and in reproductive strategies within coleoid cephalopods a...

Introduction Linear or Distance growth Growth Velocity or Rate of Growth Stages of Growth Prenatal Period Postnatal Period Infancy Childhood Adolescence Hormonal Basis of Adolescence Physiological Changes Maturity The Skeletal Maturity Dental Maturity Shape Age Senescence Theories of ageing Overview of postnatal growth: Scammon’s curves Factors affecting growth and development Genetic control E...