International Journal of Case Studies (ISSN Online 2305-509X)

VOLUME 13, ISSUE 8
IMPACT FACTOR 4.428

1) Research and Application of Membrane Technology in Wastewater Treatment of Vietnam’s Industrial Parks
Author’s Details: ⁽¹⁾ Minh Huy Nguyen–Hanoi University of Science and Technology ⁽²⁾Pham Tuan Kiet–HUS High School for Gifted Students – Specialized in Physics 
Abstract:
The goal of this article is to research and filter membrane technologies that have been used in the world and in Vietnam. The author synthesizes membrane technologies, then analyzes the characteristics, filtration methods, advantages and disadvantages of filtration technologies that have been and are being used such as MF, NF, UF, RO, MBR, etc. By observation and actual survey methods in industrial parks in Vietnam, the author has analyzed actual filtration membrane models applying MBR technology to treat industrial wastewater in industrial parks in Vietnam. From there, the article proposes recommendations to be able to perfect MBR filter technology.
Keywords:Membrane technology, wastewater treatment, industrial park, Vietnam
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2) The Changing Landscape of Funeral Service: Macroenvironmental Factors and Marketing Strategies
Author Details: John W. Crane, D.B.A-Belmont Abbey College
Abstract:
Deathcare in the United States is an important industry that is affected by several macroenvironmental factors which present funeral service providers with opportunities and threats. While total market demand of annual deaths is trending up, consumers are increasingly substituting cremation in place of burial as a means of final disposition. Socially, higher migration is contributing to a shift in the cultural norm toward cremation. Economically, overall funeral costs and inflation encourage consumers to preplan while environmental concerns influence consumer interest in alternatives to traditional burial and cremation. At a federal level, the FTC’s Funeral Rule regulates all providers of both funeral services and products. The Funeral Rule encourages non-funeral home competition but does not address the impact of the internet and related technology in providing information and pricing to consumers. As a result of these factors, funeral service providers are implementing marketing strategies to capitalize on opportunities and mitigate threats in meeting the wants and needs of the consumer.
Keywords: deathcare, funeral, macroenvironmental, service, strategy
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