Academic Positions Available in IIT Delhi

Academic Associate needed in DMS, IIT Delhi. Looking for a young dynamic professional based out of Delhi / NCR with a zeal to thrive in highly competitive environment. Candidate needs to have excellent communication skills and ability to multi-task and handle documentation/reports. Job deliverables: Supporting academic administration, project administration and training programs. Salary: 2.4 LPA, with a variable of 100% based on performance. Higher starting salary may be given to candidates based on background. Continue reading “Academic Positions Available in IIT Delhi”

Eco-friendly Bitcoin Mining: A Sustainable Solution?

Bitcoin’s Energy Consumption

In theory, Bitcoin mining can be compared to the process of mining for traditional metals, such as gold, copper, and platinum. While ‘traditional’ miners search for gold by hacking away at rocks, Bitcoin miners work to find the exact code that will provide them with valuable assets. However, Bitcoin miners extensively use the power grid in order to generate  revenue.

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Perceived usefulness, ease of use and user acceptance of blockchain technology for digital transactions

Title: Perceived usefulness, ease of use and user acceptance of blockchain technology for digital transactions – insights from user-generated content on Twitter

Authors: Purva Grover, Arpan K Kar, Marijn Janssen and PV Ilavarasan.

Journal: Enterprise Information Systems.  Volume: 13(4)

Abstract: Although blockchain has attracted a great deal of attention from academia and industry there is a lack of studies on acceptance drivers. This study explores blockchain acceptance by mining the collective intelligence of users on Twitter. It maps blockchain user acceptance drivers to technology acceptance constructs. The analysis shows that users are attracted by security, privacy, transparency, trust and traceability aspects provided by blockchain. On Twitter more discussions on blockchain benefits than on drawbacks. Initial coin offering (ICO) is extensively discussed. The study provides guidelines for managers and concludes by presenting the limitations of the study along with future research directions.

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9 Unexpected Benefits of Walking Your Dog

Any dog owner can tell you that walking the dog can sometimes feel like a chore, especially if you live somewhere with very cold, hot, or rainy weather. But did you know that giving your dog a daily walk of at least 15 minutes can actually have a whole host of unexpected benefits, over and above a happy, exercised pup?

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Management Education in India and Global – A Comparative Analysis

This data is taken from QS Ranking based on data scored by individual parameter both for International Top Universities and Indian Top Universities for Business and Management category.  Major differences come from Employer reputation and academic reputation. However interestingly, research outcomes are relatively similar.

The infographic is created for informational purposes only.

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