... design ofthe study.
The second part, the main part, ofthestudy is divided into three chapters. Chapter 1
deals with the review ofthe literature relevant to the study. Chapter 2 covers the ... against
bias”. Used in the manner described, quantification supports and illuminates thestudy s
qualitative analysis.
Due to the limited scope ofthe study, the biggest aim ofthe research is only ...
So, the most suitable method for thestudy is possibly a survey research. Thestudy is both
quantitative and qualitative. The data is collected by means of questionnaires.
5. Design ofthe study...
... (5Â-
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TGAAT-3Â); GLU H447A forward (5Â- GCAAGTCATTT
TGGATGCTATTAATGATGATGGCTC-3Â), GLU H447A
reverse (5Â- GAGCCATCATCATTAATAGCATCCAAAA
TGACTTGC-3Â); GLU T462A forward (5Â- GAACAACTT
AACAGATATGCCGGTTATT ... reorientation ofthe whole loop.
Catalytic site
The catalytic reaction of glucoamylases proceeds with
inversion of configuration atthe anomeric carbon
which requires a pair of carboxylic acids atthe ... phosphate buffer to avoid Tris
binding atthe active site. Native crystals ofthe enzyme
were prepared as above and then 1 lL ofthe mother liquor
enriched by acarbose at a concentration of 10...
... result of their injury. Participants
were also asked for their assessment ofthe seriousness
of the injury in terms of threat to life and threat of dis-
ability. The questions were:
Atthe time, ... that, with the exception of living
arrangements, most ofthe characteristics are associated
with at least one ofthe six outcomes. Of note are the
findings that females had higher prevalences of ... ved estimate of threat
to life. A rec ent Swiss-based study reported that patient
appraisal of injury severity was predictive of time off
work following life threatening injuries but that the
objective...
... the scale
classification. The data cleaning process was finished during this reporting period and
the analysis ofthe data and report on the descriptive statistics ofthe survey data and
the ... a quantitative assessment ofthe factors affecting the
competitiveness ofthe animal feed industry in Vietnam
ã Collection of secondary data to provide an up-to-date assessment ofthe animal ... in the sector in general.
The project team is aware ofthe pressure on the livestock feed sector, and will
endeavour to assess the data in the light of these developments.
7.2 Options
The...
... activity will last the length ofthe
project and is primarily the task ofthe
Development ofthe training manual will be ongoing over the life of
the project.
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detailed data on major ... sector in other
countries
ã Desk-top literature search and review ofthe nature, experiences and lessons ofthe animal
feed industries in other countries, and the role of SMEs in the animal ... is to investigate the circumstances under which SMEs in
Vietnam can operate at an efficient level and compete with other firms or not, especially in
the context ofthe globalization process....
... capability in mills use of laboratories
ã Batch size and mill operations generally (throughput capacity (tonnes/hr,
tonnes/day – the smaller the batch size the more the unit/energy cost), repairs ... inadequate regulation of feed
quality.
ã There are 145 feed businesses producing less than 5000 T/yr (10% of total
production). On the other hand, smallholder livestock production is 90% of
production. ... 90% of
production.
ã Production is not matched with mill location – there is oversupply of feed in
some provinces – the spatial location of raw material production, feed
production, and livestock...
... raw material inputs used in
production of feed. It should be noted
that these data did not take account of
the quality of purchased feed. However,
it is clear from the survey data that small ... Development atthe provincial level.
Evaluation of Policy
Evaluation of livestock policy is the responsibility of the:
ã Department of Agriculture and Rural Development,
ã Institute of Policy ... approach without the participation ofthe private sector.
Other staff in the organisation mentioned some ways in which IPSARD/CAP did seek
opinions in the private sector to inform their policy...
... completion of analysis ofthe feedmill survey data, and writing a report ofthe
descriptive statistics from the survey data (first draft finished in January 2009);
ã development of further survey ... aim of this project was to investigate the circumstances under which
SMEs in Vietnam can operate at an efficient level and compete with other firms or
not, especially in the context ofthe ... and the discussion was provided to the CARD office in the
response to the appraisal for Milestone 8.
5.2 Smallholder Benefits
At this end ofthe project it is difficult for us to identify smallholder...
... implementation is the sole responsibility ofthe Department of
Agriculture and Rural Development atthe provincial level.
Evaluation of Policy
Evaluation of livestock policy is the responsibility ...
does indicate that small firms play a role
in providing employment.
Profitability of small- medium
enterprises
There were insufficient data to compare
profitability atthelevelof individual ... more concentrate.
The research findings indicated that raw
material costs made up about 80% ofthe
total cost of production in feed mills. An
analysis of costs other than raw material
costs...
... Livestock Office
The FAO office considered that SMEs in Vietnam currently face great difficulties in light
of the devaluation ofthe dong, high interest rates and high inflation rates. Tax and ... estimated at
2-3%, but they plan to be the biggest producer of cattle feed. Cattle feed was indicated by
FAO staff as one area that CP does not dominate, and hence is often targeted by smaller ...
The Association also plays a role in applying to the Government each year for the amount
of soybean meal imports that can be made atthe “quota” tax rate (4%). The “official”
quota is too small, ...
... estimated at
2-3%, but they plan to be the biggest producer of cattle feed. Cattle feed was indicated by
FAO staff as one area that CP does not dominate, and hence is often targeted by smaller ... the DLD laboratory for testing, one for the DLD (in
the case of disputes) and one kept by the mill. The cost of testing of these official tests is
borne by the DLD – 4000 samples at 2000 Baht/test ... Livestock Office
The FAO office considered that SMEs in Vietnam currently face great difficulties in light
of the devaluation ofthe dong, high interest rates and high inflation rates. Tax and...
... of survey data. It will be dependent on the quality
of:
ã the survey design;
ã the implementation ofthe survey, and
ã the treatment ofthe raw data.
The main problems associated with surveys ... people-related, not statistical, and they
include issues such as the ambiguity of communication by language, the attitudes of
respondents to their participation in the survey, and the limits ...
they disagree or agree with a particular statement. The categories can be ranked in
terms ofthe strength of agreement they reflect towards the statement, but the
difference between the categories...