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Intellectual Capital and Corporate Sustainable Growth: The Indian Evidence

  • Mukherjee, Tutun;Sen, Som Sankar
    • Asian Journal of Business Environment
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    • v.9 no.2
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    • pp.5-15
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    • 2019
  • Purpose - The present study endeavours to investigate the impact of intellectual capital (IC) and its components on corporate sustainable growth in India. In addition, this study aims to find out the most influential component of IC on corporate sustainable growth in India. Research design, data, and methodology - A sample size of top 139 NSE listed non-financial companies over a time period of five years has been used in this monograph. The impact of intellectual capital and its components on corporate sustainable growth has been examined using the longitudinal data analysis technique. Results - The findings of this study bring to light that intellectual capital (IC) as measured by the M-VAIC model demonstrates a significant impact on corporate sustainable growth. Considerably, the results also reveal that almost all the explanatory variables viz. Physical Capital, Relational Capital, Innovation Capital, and Process Capital exercise notable influence in explaining corporate sustainable growth. Moreover, the results demonstrate Innovation Capital (controlling the effect of Physical Capital) represents the most influential component of IC on corporate sustainable growth. Conclusions - The research findings show that in the Indian context, both physical capital, and IC (overall), as well as its components, play a crucial role to explain corporate sustainable growth.

A Comparative Study on the Growth & Developmental Status of Premature and Full Term Infants During the First 3Years (미숙아와 정상아의 영유아기 성장발달상태 비교연구)

  • 박영애
    • Journal of Korean Academy of Nursing
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    • v.15 no.3
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    • pp.62-73
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    • 1985
  • The problems of growth & development due to maladjustment are gradually increasing while need for the treatment of children's diseases is decreasing. The level of developmental deficiency or delay correlates with neonatal birth weight and also with gestational age, i.e. degrees of prematurity. There-fore, developmental defects and potential risk factors' are more Common in premature infants than in full term infants. The purpose of this study is to define the difference in the growth at developmental status between premature and full term infants, and to define the relation between the developmental status and the physical growth during the first 3 years' Data were collected from January 10, 1985 to April 6, 1985 at 3 hospitals including St. Mary's Hospital, and through home visiting. The subjects of this study consisted of 79 Premature infants (G.A. <37wks. & B.W. <2.5kg) and 94 full term infants (G.A.≥37 wks. & B.W.≥2.5kg). The study method used was a questionnaire, anthropometric assessment and DDST for normative data of growth & development. The collected data were analyzed using descriptive statistics, chi-square test and t-test. The results of the study were as follows: Hypothesis: 1 : That the prematures will differ from the full term infants in the physical growth status during the first 3 years was partially supported (p<0.02) : The prematures reached up the full term infants in the physical growth status in the first 6 months. And, the first hypothesis was supported (P<0.01) : There are more cases which is below‘the Korean children's physical. growth standards’in prematures than in full term infants. Hypothesis 2 : That the prematures will differ from the full term infants in the developmental status during the first 3 years was supported (P< 0.001);‘Normal’developmental status due to DDST was less in prematures than in full term infants. And, the second hypothesis was Partially supported (P<0.02) : The developmental status of the pre-matures was different from that of the full term infants within the first 3 months by analysis of passed items in DDST, Hypothesis 3 : That the prematures' developmental status will relate to their physical growth during the first 3 years was supported (P<0.001) : If the prematures' developmental status is in delayed status, then, their physical growth status is also in delayed status. This study shows that the prematures differed significantly from the full term infants in the growth at developmental status during their infancy. This means that the nurse can foster the growth & development of the prematures by supportive care during their infancy. Further longitudinal study is needed to verify these findings for the environmental factors.

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A Survey of Nutritional Status, Physical Growth and Behavior of School Children (학령기 아동의 영양실태와 신체발달 및 행동에 관한 조사연구)

  • Kim, Sun-Hee;Kim, Sook-He
    • Journal of Nutrition and Health
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    • v.16 no.4
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    • pp.253-262
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    • 1983
  • A survey was undertaken to investigate relationship between nutritional status and physical growth and behavior of school children. Dietary intakes, environmental factors, physical growth, personality, and cognitive development were measured in 323 children of 4 th and 6th grader in the urban and rural arcas. The results are summarized as follows : 1) The average intakes of the food groups and nutrients except ascorbic acid were lower in rural children. Comparing the intakes of the rural children with RDA of the Korean children, 64.0% of them in protein, 99.3% in calcium, 84.6% in iron, and 73.5% in riboflavin consumed less than 75% of RDA. Environmental factors were significantly related to the nutrient intakes 2) Height, weight, and head circumference were significantly related to the nutrient intakes. Retarded growth due to malnutrition was supposed in the $rural^{1)}$ area. 3) Some domains of personality were significantly related to nutrient intakes. 4) Environmental factors, physical growth, and nutrient intakes made independent contribution to variation in cognitive performance and their relative importance depended on the particular cognitive domain when stepwise multiple regression analyses were undertaken. Environmental stimulation was largely associated with verbal usage, and economic status and nutrient intakes with numerical reasoning. Above findings support that nutritional deprivation retards brain growth and performance on various cognitive dimensions of children. Therefore, amelioration of the several adverse social, economical, environmental influences as well as the improvement of dietary intake is required to bring about a substantial enhancement of the physical growth and the mental development of children.

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The effects of low level laser radiation on bacterial growth

  • Chung, Wendy;Petrofsky, Jerrold S.;Laymon, Michael;Logoluso, Jason;Park, Joon;Lee, Judy;Lee, Haneul
    • Physical Therapy Rehabilitation Science
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    • v.3 no.1
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    • pp.20-26
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    • 2014
  • Objective: The low level lasers currently in the market vary in wavelength, dosage, and frequency. These devices are used with much different clinical pathology. Most notably, some studies claim that wounds heal faster with low level laser therapy due to the fact that bacteria commonly found in wounds are killed by laser light. Systemic and meta-analysis studies found the difficulty of comparison of numerous research studies because of differences in the intensities and frequencies of low level laser treatment (LLLT). The purpose of this study was to determine the effectiveness of LLLT on controlling bacterial growth. Design: Cross-sectional study. Methods: Variables included LLLT dosage and wavelength on 3 bacteria commonly seen in wounds, strains of Staphylococcus aureus, Escherichia coli, and Pseudomonas aeruginosa were used on commercially available 5.0-cm agar plates. Blue, green, and red, ultraviolet (UV) and infrared laser light sources were adjusted to either low or high intensity settings. Five Petri dishes at a time were placed directly beneath laser light sources with the exception of UV which was placed six inches below the suspended light and infrared which was placed directly on top of the Petri dish lid. Each group of five Petri dishes was irradiated for 15 minutes. Results: The results showed no effect of any of 9 different LLLT intensities or colors on bacteria growth compared to sham light. Conclusions: At least for claims of bacterial growth inhibition with LLLT, no support for this claim can be found here.

Single crystal growth of $ZnWO_4$ by the CZ and its physical properties (CZ법에 의한 $ZnWO_4$단결정 성장 및 물리적 특성)

  • 임창성;오근호
    • Journal of the Korean Crystal Growth and Crystal Technology
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    • v.11 no.5
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    • pp.211-217
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    • 2001
  • Czochralski법에 의한 ZnWO₄단결정을 [100], [101], [001] 방향으로 성공적으로 성장시켰다. 각 축 방향에 따른 성장조건이 rotation speed, pulling rate, 성장된 결정의 직경 등의 변수를 가지고 조사되어졌다. 성장된 결정의 냉각시 발생되는 균열을 annealing 효과에 의하여 방지할 수 있었다. 성장된 결정의 방위는 Laue back reflection으로 결정하였다. 각 축 방향으로 성장된 결정의 미세구조적 특징이 논하여졌으며, 경도, 열팽창계수 및 유전상수의 물리적 특성이 평가되어졌다.

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Effects of Massage Therapy on Feeding Intolerance and Physical Growth in Premature Infants (마사지요법이 미숙아의 수유불내성과 신체성장에 미치는 효과)

  • Seo, Hyun Young;Kim, Young Hae;Kim, Sung-Ju
    • Child Health Nursing Research
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    • v.22 no.4
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    • pp.355-362
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    • 2016
  • Purpose: The purpose of this study was to identify effects of Massage therapy on feeding intolerance and physical growth in premature infants. Methods: This study was conducted in the NICU of U university hospital, from June to December 2014. A quasi experimental design was used. A total of 60 premature infants were randomly assigned into two groups of 30 infants each. Infants of control group were given conventional treatment, while infants of experimental group given conventional treatment plus massage therapy. Massage therapy was performed for 15 minutes, 60 min before feeding, 3 times per day for 21 times over 7 days. The number of feedings withheld for feeding intolerance, number of gastric residuals, number of fecal excretions and physical growth variables (weight, height) were measured. Results: After the intervention, number of fecal excretions and weight gain in the experimental group were significantly higher than that of the control group. Also, number of gastric residuals in the experimental group was lower than that of the control group. Conclusion: Massage therapy laid the basis for nursing intervention to promote feeding tolerance and physical growth in premature infants.

The Effect of Ultrasound on Epidermal Growth Factor Expression in Rat Wound Tissue (초음파가 창상조직내 표피성장인자의 발현에 미치는 영향)

  • Nam Ki-Won;Ku Hyun-Mo;Kim Suk-Bum;Lee Sun-Min;Kim Jin-Sang
    • The Journal of Korean Physical Therapy
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    • v.14 no.2
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    • pp.107-115
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    • 2002
  • This study was performed to investigate the effect of ultrasound irradiation on epidermal growth factor(EGF) expression in rat wound tissue. Skin wounds were created below 5mm to both sides of scapular inferior angle. The right wound was used experimental side and left was used control side. Ultrasound was irradiated pulse rate $20\%$, frequency 1MHz, intensity $0.5W/cm^2$ for 5 minutes during 3days. After sonication during 3 days, rats were sacrified. The expression of epidermal growth factor evaluated immunohistochemistry on mouse anti-EGF. In the control side, a little expression of EGF was observed at epidermis and dermis. In the experimental side, A strong immunostaining was seen at epidermis and dermis. This study suggests that ultrasound irradiation is effective on EGF expression in wound tissue.

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A Study on Physicochemical Properties of Artificial Substrates and Changes of Plant Growth in Tropical Plant Resources Research Center of Korea National Arboretum (국립수목원 열대온실 내 인공배합토의 물리화학적 특성 및 식물 생육 변화에 관한 연구)

  • Song, Jeong-Hwa;Jin, Hye-Young;Ahn, Tai-Hyeon
    • Journal of the Korean Society of Environmental Restoration Technology
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    • v.13 no.2
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    • pp.52-62
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    • 2010
  • This study was carried out in the Tropical Plant Resources Research Center of Korea National Arboretum to determine the optimum edaphic environment for the growth of tropical and subtropical plants. The physicochemical properties of artificial substrates and the growth characteristics of tropical and subtropical plants were investigated. Subtropical plants exhibited a high growth rate when cultivated in a substrate of Dry Zone that had physical properties similar to those of arid native soil. Mediterranean plants showed a low growth rate when grown in a substrate of Subtropical Zone that required changes in acidity. The substrate of Tropical Zone had high organic matter and mineral contents and therefore had good physical properties:this substrate has a good environment for the stimulation of the growth of tropical plants. Our results indicate that the chemical properties such as pH and mineral contents of most artificial substrates need to be more urgently improved than their physical properties in order to ensure better growth of tropical and subtropical plants. Initial management strategies for the construction of new tropical greenhouses were formulated, and data from monitoring studies will be continuously gathered and incorporated in the manual to keep it updated.

A Comparison of the Past Physical Growth, Eating Habits and Dietary Intake by Obesity Index of Sixth Grade Primary School Students in Seoul (서울시내 일부 초등학교 6학년생들의 체격에 따른 성장변화, 생활습관, 식이섭취상태에 관한 비교연구)

  • 김은경;문현경
    • Korean Journal of Community Nutrition
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    • v.6 no.3
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    • pp.475-485
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    • 2001
  • This study was conducted to find the differences in the physical changes, eating habits and dietary intake by obseity index of sixth grade primary school students is Seoul.The subjests were classified into three groups, an underweight group(90% under, 12l Ug), normal group(between 90-110%, 153, NG), and obese group(110% over, 91, OG) according to WLI(Weight-Length Index)calculated with their present (6th grade) height and weight. The physical growth of the subjects was generally good, although problems of both underweight and obesity were existed together. The mean heigh growth velocity per year, weight growth velocity per year and WLI changes per year of OG were higher than those of the other groups(p〈0.01). The past physical status of the three groups were maintained from 1 st grade to sixth grade, As eating habits and lifestyles, they were not statistically significant but there were some differences among the three groups. More students of the UG disliked a certain food than those of the other groups. UG liked fried or roasted foods more(p〈0.001). NG tended to eat three meals more irregularly. OG tended to have meal times more regularly and do more regular exercise than the other groups. The dietary intakes of three groups were generally good. They were not statically significant among the three groups. With theses difference among the three groups, it is recommended to educate about unbalanced diet for the underweight group, regularity, of meals for the normal group, doing exercise for the obese for the obese group, and increasing Ca and vitamin A intake for most students, As the physical status for th lower grades have been maintained up to the sixth grade, nutrition education programs should be started at the lower grades in the elementary school.

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A Study on the Physical Growth and Development in University Students (일부대학생(一部大學生)의 신체발육(身體發育)과 체격지수(體格指數)에 관(關)한 조사연구(調査硏究))

  • Hwang, Jin-Joo;Bin, Soon-Duk;Choi, Jeun-Duo;Kim, Yong-Jin;Lim, Geu-Tea
    • Journal of Nutrition and Health
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    • v.6 no.1
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    • pp.53-69
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    • 1973
  • For the purpose of ascertaining the status of physical growth and development of the University students, an intensive survey was conducted by the authors towards a total of 2,197 (male: 1,694, female: 503) who passed the written enterance examination at the Korea University in 1972. The items included the measurements on physical growth, various physical indices, status of visual distourbance and pulmonary infiltration. The findings and results can be summarized as follows. 1. Physical growth: The average of body height by sex were 167.2 cm in male and 156.0cm in female, body weight 59.3kg and 51.9kg, chest-girth 86.7cm and 81.2cm, sitting height 91.7cm and 85.8cm, respectively. 2. Various indices about physical growth & development; Relative body weight by sex were 35.47 and 33.27, relative chest girth 51.85 and 52.05, relative sitting height 54.84 and 55.00, respectively. $R{\ddot{a}}here$ index was 1,269 in males and 1,367 in females, Kaup index 2,121 and 2,133, Verveck index 87.32 and 85.32, respectively. 3. Status of visual distaurbance: The vision of the students under 0.9 with Han's testing chart was 52.83% and 55.27% in left eye and 53.60% and 54.87% in right eye, respectively. 4. Pulmonary infiltration Among the total 58 students were diagncsed as pulmonary infiltration (tuberculosis), of whom 43 were minimal case, 12 were moderately advanced cases and 3 were far advanced cases.

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