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Structural Characterization and Dielectric Studies of Superparamagnetic Iron Oxide Nanoparticles

  • Sivakumar, D.;Naidu, K. Chandra Babu;Nazeer, K. Prem;Rafi, M. Mohamed;kumar, G. Ramesh;Sathyaseelan, B.;Killivalavan, G.;Begam, A. Ayisha
    • Journal of the Korean Ceramic Society
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    • v.55 no.3
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    • pp.230-238
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    • 2018
  • Superparamagnetic iron oxide nanoparticles (SPIONs) have been prepared without using surfactants to assess their stability at different time intervals. The synthesized particles were characterized by X-ray diffraction, Fourier-transform infrared spectroscopy, ultraviolet-visible-near infrared spectroscopy, and energy dispersive spectroscopy. Field emission scanning electron microscopy and high-resolution transmission electron microscopy images of the samples were also investigated. The average particle size was measured to be 12.7 nm even in the polydispersed form. The magnetic and dielectric characteristics of the $Fe_3O_4$ nanoparticles have also been studied and discussed in detail.

Business Ethics, Countermeasures, and Transnational Trends: A Focus on Distribution Corporations

  • Kim, Taek
    • Journal of Distribution Science
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    • v.12 no.10
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    • pp.47-56
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    • 2014
  • Purpose - This study aims to eradicate and halt the continuous life cycle of corruption. Only when ethical management policies are implemented can the business ethics system be effective and transparent. Research design, data, and methodology - The analyses and legislative measures designed by these organizations and countries were based on solid research, uncovered during my visits and interviews conducted with businessmen in those countries. Results - The main focus of in this study is as follows: First, to introduce the programs of UN, OECD, OAS, USA, and Asian countries noted for business ethics and transparency policies; Second, to define each function and problem of these countries' anti-corruption systems, including the U.S. federal government, and to examine Chinese trends. Conclusions - Ethical managements are necessary to improve business ethics. This study suggests four related areas for the purpose of discouraging bribery and corruption; these are improving global corporate governance standards, increasing financial transparency, improving good governance in the public service of the OECD member countries, and focusing on not only the supply side but also the demand side of the corruption market.

An Analysis of Nurses' Behavior for Politeness in Cancer Patient-Centered Conversation (암 환자 중심의 대화를 위한 간호사의 공손 언어행위 분석)

  • Lee, Hwa-Jin
    • Korean Journal of Adult Nursing
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    • v.20 no.5
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    • pp.743-755
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    • 2008
  • Purpose: The purpose of this study was to describe and to analyze real conversation about polite behavior of nurses in cancer units. Methods: This study was conducted using a Brown & Levinson(1987) theory to analyze the polite behavior of nurses in cancer units. Five nurses who participated in this research gave permission to be videotaped. The data was collected from January to February, 2006. Results: Polite behavior of nurses in cancer units consisted of greetings, emotional support, open questions and indirect direction. And impolite behavior of nurses in cancer units was using the medical terminology, repetition of direct speech acts and task-oriented conversation. Conclusion: This study suggests polite behavior strategies for effective nursing conversation with cancer patients. Therefore, the findings may provide basic raw materials for educational programmes and intervention studies.

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Students' Perspectives (Stream-Wise) of Parameters Affecting Education Quality in an Affiliated Undergraduate Engineering Institution

  • Kumari, Neeraj
    • Asian Journal of Business Environment
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    • v.4 no.3
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    • pp.13-18
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    • 2014
  • Purpose - This study examines students' perspectives (stream-wise) of parameters affecting education quality in an affiliated undergraduate engineering institution in NCR, Haryana. Research design, data, and methodology - This study involves descriptive research and data collection using a structured questionnaire based on the Likert scale. The sample comprises 500 student respondents. For data analysis, an f-test was performed using high quality SPSS software. Results - For "Selection" and "Personality Development & Industry Exposure," the analysis of variance revealed a statistical difference between the mean values of the groups. Whereas, for "Academic Excellence," "Infrastructure," "Placements," and "Management & Administration," the analysis of variance revealed no statistical difference between the mean values of the groups. Conclusions - Students' perceptions about the "Selection" and "Personality Development & Industry Exposure" change according to the various specializations they opt for in their undergraduate engineering education in Haryana. Whereas, for "Academic Excellence," "Infrastructure," "Placements," and "Management & Administration," the perceptions of the students do not vary because of the different specializations they have opted for in their undergraduate engineering education.

Awareness of Asbestos and Action Plans for Its Exposure can Help Lives Exposed to Asbestos

  • Lee, Hu-Jang;Park, Eun-Kee;Wilson, Donald;Tutkun, Engin;Oak, Chulho
    • Safety and Health at Work
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    • v.4 no.2
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    • pp.84-86
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    • 2013
  • Despite the fact that asbestos is a known carcinogen to humans, it is still used in industrialized countries, especially Asian countries. The global incidence of asbestos-related diseases (ARDs) due to the past use of asbestos, continues to increase, although many countries have adopted a total ban on asbestos use. The implementation of effective strategies to eliminate ARDs is therefore an important challenge in Asia, where asbestos is still mined and consumed. Collaborative efforts and strategies at the local and international levels are vital, in the pursuit toward the elimination of ARDs in this region.

Prosodic Characteristics of Korean Distance Speech (한국어 원거리 음성의 운율적 특성)

  • Lee, Sook-hyang;Kim, Sun-Hee;Kim, Jong-Jin
    • Proceedings of the KSPS conference
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    • 2005.11a
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    • pp.87-90
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    • 2005
  • The aim of this paper is to investigate the prosodic characteristics of Korean distant speech. 36 2-syllable words of 4 speakers (2 males and 2 females) produced in both distant-talking and normal environments were used. The results showed that ratios of second syllable to first syllable in vowel duration and vowel energy were significantly larger in the distant-talking environment compared to the normal environment and f0 range also bigger in the distant-talking environment. In addition, 'HL%' contour boundary tone in the second syllable and/or 'L +H' contour tone in the first syllable were used in the distant-talking environment.

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Up-gradation in Human Resource Management Practices for the Biotech Industry in India

  • Kumari, Neeraj
    • The Journal of Asian Finance, Economics and Business
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    • v.2 no.2
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    • pp.27-34
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    • 2015
  • The 21st century belongs to biotechnology as it made profound impact in the field of health, food, agriculture and environmental protection. India's biotechnology industry is poised to record substantial growth, perhaps even overtake the robust IT industry. The objectives of the study are to determine the existing HR practices in Biotech Industry and to understand the need for the up gradation in existing HR Policies. Conclusive and descriptive research design has been used. Data is collected from 122 employees in 23 companies of Biotech Industry. It was found that Biotechnology companies require managers with unique qualities. The lack of solid managerial training and the associated risk of failure often have long-term consequences for the careers of research professionals. The efforts to achieve excellence through a focus on learning, quality, teamwork, and reengineering are driven by the way organizations get things done and how they treat people. Biotech industry is trying to establish itself in India for last one decade but is not showing any phenomenal growth because they still do not valuing their human resource as much they should be.

Synthesis, Characterization and Determination of HOMO-LUMO of the Substituted 1,3,5-Triazine Molecule for the Applications of Organic Electronics

  • Pakkath, Rajeesh;Reddy, Eeda Koti;Kuriakose, Sheena;Saritha, C;Sajith, Ayyiliath M;Karuvalam, Ranjith Pakkath;Haridas, Karickal Raman
    • Journal of the Korean Chemical Society
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    • v.63 no.5
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    • pp.352-359
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    • 2019
  • The most important parameter of organic molecules for energy harvesting application focuses mainly on their band gap (HOMO-LUMO). In this report, we synthesized differently substituted 1,3,5-triazine based organic molecule which on future processing can be used in organic electronics like solar cells and OLED's. The energy gap of the synthesized novel analogue was calculated using cyclic voltammetry, UV-Visible spectroscopy and compared with density functional theory (DFT) studies.

Development of teaching material of material mechanics and portable material testing machine for convergence education of mechanical engineering (기계공학의 융합교육을 위한 재료역학 교재 및 휴대용 재료시험기 개발)

  • Cho, Seunghyun;Lee, Soonah
    • Journal of Engineering Education Research
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    • v.21 no.4
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    • pp.20-27
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    • 2018
  • In this paper, we conducted an analysis of existing materials of material mechanics, surveying educational demands, and selecting art fields for mechanical engineering in collaboration with experts in the fields of aesthetics and renaissance in order to develop educational materials conversed with humanities and arts. In addition, as a core education tool for convergence education, it was developed with an education kits that can be disassembled, assembled and carried by students. As a results of research, education materials were introduced various arts, linked to the engineering thinking. And measurement experiments of material characteristics were carried in a general classroom using developed education kits. From a paper results, the artistic sensitivity of the students will be enhanced and the students' creative problem solving ability will be improved as the ultimate goal of convergence education.

Content Analysis of the Facebook Pages of Selected Academic Libraries in Vietnam

  • Chi, Duong Thi Phuong
    • Journal of Information Science Theory and Practice
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    • v.9 no.1
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    • pp.79-89
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    • 2021
  • This study explores Facebook use in Vietnamese academic libraries by analysing libraries' posts on their Facebook pages and library users' interaction with those posts. A total of 260 posts on four academic libraries' Facebook pages were examined using the content analysis method. The findings reveal that Facebook was mainly used to encourage reading and to transmit announcements. Most of the academic libraries published one post a week. The photo was the most frequent media type of libraries' posts and gained a higher level of interaction than other posts. According to the research results, the user engagement was low, and the user interaction with libraries' posts generally was in the form of reaction. The findings can help better understand Facebook use in Vietnamese academic libraries and may assist libraries in creating a plan for using Facebook more effectively.