This study introduces a new approach for the competence development of the socio-technical aspect. The curriculum of the Project Management (PM) course taught in degree programs concentrates largely on imparting technical knowledge. Current research seeks to direct the attention of the PM curriculum towards Personal Competencies as well. PM studies not only require a project to be carried out successfully but also expect students to demonstrate certain personal competencies, behaviors, and traits to effectively lead the project team. This research seeks to inform action and yield pertinent knowledge and instructional material around the desired personal competence. This study adopts an exploratory and (educational) action research approach with a quantitative mode of inquiry. The first of the four phases of this study comprises an action-based approach to find out which Personal Competence is essential for PM students. The second phase is of further follow-ups with the research subjects that indicate their lack of understanding of the PM personal competencies. The next phase employs a second survey showing that the Communication Skills of research subjects need work. The last phase offers a comprehensive training plan around the required competence, a training evaluation tool, a competence assessment exam, and tools for training and trainer feedback. The findings of this research bear immense implications for PM competence building and curriculum. The practical contribution of the study offers a way to prepare the graduates for ready employability.

This paper examines the problems faced by disaster management and relief organizations during handling different disaster-related projects. It focuses on the causes, and control and techniques adopted by different countries to effectively manage the disasters. Four different cases have been studied and analyzed to develop an understanding of issue faced by the organizations. Recommendations have been proposed for improving management policies. Findings of this research highlight the importance and need for coordination among different regional, national and international organizations to minimize the risks and vulnerabilities, and to ensure the availability of resources required for relief and rehabilitation.

Smartphone's are implementing every pursuits of life. Cell phone users are progressively moving to utilize mobile applications to internet benefits instead of conventional web programs. Smartphone applications commercial centers, Apple's app store, Google's play store and Microsoft store, have made it alluring for developers to clutch applications and also made it easy for clients to find and begin utilizing numerous empowered applications rapidly. As the use of cell phone is increasing, the utilization of mobile apps with respect to education is growing. Utilizing smart phone applications has become commonplace for students, mentors and the overall population. The motivation behind this study was to provide knowledge and array of smart phone applications related to molecular biology, biochemistry, cell biology, genetics etc. The educational applications offer by commercial application centers provide deep insights for students and researchers in the field of molecular biology, biochemistry, cell biology, genetics etc. There is a need to develop a platform where all these apps are available for all users.

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