scholarly journals SYSTEMATIZATION OF FACTORS AFFECTING THE DIFFUSION OF TECHNOLOGY IN THE REGIONS

2021 ◽  
Vol 9 (12) ◽  
pp. 364-368
Author(s):  
E. A. Mazilov ◽  
V. S. Shiplyuk
Keyword(s):  
Factors Affecting ◽  
Diffusion Of Technology ◽  
Factors Influencing ◽  
Main Factors ◽  
Marketing Methods ◽  
The Impact

The article considers and systematizes the main factors influencing the process of diffusion and adoption of technologies and innovations, offers marketing methods to reduce the impact of barriers to the process of diffusion.

scholarly journals The Impact Of Agricultural Extension Contact On Crop Income In Bangladesh

2013 ◽  
Vol 38 (2) ◽  
pp. 321-334 ◽  
Author(s):  
Abu Zafar Mahmudul Haq
Keyword(s):  
Random Sampling ◽  
Field Survey ◽  
Sampling Technique ◽  
Agricultural Extension ◽  
Farm Income ◽  
Extension Services ◽  
Factors Affecting ◽  
Factors Influencing ◽  
Crop Income ◽  
The Impact

The impact of extension contact on crop income is examined with a view to evaluating the agricultural extension in Bangladesh. The scope of the study was ten villages of Gazipur district. The objectives of the study are to i) determine the factors influencing the benefit of extension services in terms of farm income, ii) determine the factors affecting the extension contact of farmers, and iii) suggest some policy guidelines to improve the extension services in Bangladesh. The sample of the study consists of 1000 farmers. Data came from field survey and multistage random sampling technique was used in order to collect data. The results indicated that the impact of extension contact coefficient on crop income is positive and significant. Evidence shows that the influence of extension contact coefficient is strongly positive and significant in the comparatively nearer villages to upazila headquarters, while this effect is weaker for those villages, which are comparatively away from upazila headquarters. It is found that many farmers did not receive extension contact and the effect of extension contact is weak on crop income compared to other factors such as irrigation and chemical fertilizer. It is assumed that there was enough scope to increase extension contact in the study areas. Some determinants of extension contact were also examined. The study concludes that agricultural extension is necessary to increase among the farmers. Bangladesh J. Agril. Res. 38(2): 321-334, June 2013 DOI: http://dx.doi.org/10.3329/bjar.v38i2.15893

scholarly journals Antenatal and perinatal factors influencing neonatal blood pressure: a systematic review

2021 ◽  
Author(s):  
Heike Rabe ◽  
Varsha Bhatt-Mehta ◽  
Stephen A. Bremner ◽  
Aisling Ahluwalia ◽  
Renske Mcfarlane ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Blood Pressure ◽  
Sociodemographic Factors ◽  
Cochrane Library ◽  
Perinatal Factors ◽  
Smoking During Pregnancy ◽  
Factors Affecting ◽  
Ovid Medline ◽  
Factors Influencing ◽  
Neonatal Blood ◽  
The Impact

Abstract Objective A comprehensive understanding of the factors contributing to perinatal blood pressure is vital to ensure optimal postnatal hemodynamic support. The objective of this study was to review existing literature on maternal and perinatal factors influencing blood pressure in neonates up to 3 months corrected age. Methods A systematic search of published literature in OVID Medline, OVID Embase and the COCHRANE library identified publications relating to maternal factors affecting blood pressure of neonates up to corrected age of 3 months. Summary data were extracted and compared (PROSPERO CRD42018092886). Results Of the 3683 non-duplicate publications identified, 44 were eligible for inclusion in this review. Topics elicited were sociodemographic factors, maternal health status, medications, smoking during pregnancy, and cord management at birth. Limited data were available for each factor. Results regarding the impact of these factors on neonatal blood pressure were inconsistent across studies. Conclusions There is insufficient evidence to draw definitive conclusions regarding the impact of various maternal and perinatal factors on neonatal blood pressure. Future investigations of neonatal cardiovascular therapies should account for these factors in their study design. Similarly, studies on maternal diseases and perinatal interventions should include neonatal blood pressure as part of their primary or secondary analyses.

scholarly journals Alternate Strip Clearcutting in Upland Black Spruce: II. Factors Affecting Regeneration in First-cut Strips

1987 ◽  
Vol 63 (6) ◽  
pp. 439-445 ◽  
Author(s):  
John K. Jeglum
Keyword(s):  
Natural Regeneration ◽  
Black Spruce ◽  
Mineral Soil ◽  
Strip Width ◽  
Seedling Density ◽  
Factors Affecting ◽  
Topographic Position ◽  
Factors Influencing ◽  
Main Factors ◽  
Upper Slope

In a two-cut, alternate strip clearcutting system in upland black spruce, the main factors influencing black spruce regeneration in the first-cut strips were strip width, natural seeding period, amount of receptive seedbed and topographic position. In the three study areas, 80-m strips yielded over 60% stocking and over 7 500 seedlings per hectare with a 4-year natural seeding period. Narrower strips 40 m and 20 m wide showed increasing levels of reproduction. Four years of natural seeding gave better natural regeneration than two years. Seedling density and frequency in quadrats were correlated with the amount of receptive seedbed. Regeneration was more abundant on drainageways and lower slopes, and less abundant on upper slope and crest sites. For successful regeneration under similar climatic and physiographic conditions, strip widths should be no more than 80 m, and leave times no less than 3 years. It is essential to scarify the upland mineral soil sites, but scarification of lowland sites is not recommended, especially where there is abundant Sphagnum.

A hybrid framework to model factors affecting construction labour productivity

2019 ◽  
Vol 24 (3) ◽  
pp. 630-654 ◽  
Author(s):  
Majid Parchami Jalal ◽  
Shahab Shoar
Keyword(s):  
Construction Industry ◽  
Labour Productivity ◽  
Content Type ◽  
Factors Affecting ◽  
Schedule Delay ◽  
Factors Influencing ◽  
Hybrid Framework ◽  
Novel Method ◽  
The Cost ◽  
The Impact

Purpose This paper aims to model different causal relations among factors interacting with labour productivity in order to recognize the most important factors influencing and influenced by it. Design/methodology/approach Top 60 factors affecting labour productivity were determined and grouped into 5 major groups by reviewing previous research and interviewing relevant experts. The interactions of factors were modelled using system dynamics (SD) approach. The resulting causal loop diagrams obtained from SD were then applied for identifying the most crucial factors influencing and influenced by labour productivity through the decision-making trial and evaluation laboratory (DEMATEL) method. The impact of factors on each other was finally determined based on the opinions of 63 experts selected from the Iranian construction industry. Findings The results indicated that factors such as fatigue, lack of labour motivation and lack of skill are the most influencing, and factors such as schedule delay and inflation in the cost of execution are the most influenced by labour productivity. In the end, a set of recommendations to improve construction labour productivity was also presented. Originality/value The main contribution of the study is proposing a novel method which is capable of providing insights into how causes and effects of construction labour productivity are interrelated. Furthermore, the proposed method makes this study distinct from previous research in the light of prioritizing factors and offering recommendations according to the interrelationships among factors.

ANALYSIS OF BLOOD FLOW PASSING THROUGH AORTIC AND MITRAL VALVES USING A COMPUTATIONAL MODEL OF CONCENTRATED PARAMETERS

2014 ◽  
Vol 26 (06) ◽  
pp. 1450068
Author(s):  
J. Del Río Palma ◽  
E. Romero V. ◽  
M. Cerrolaza
Keyword(s):  
Blood Flow ◽  
Heart Valves ◽  
Computational Models ◽  
Flow Behavior ◽  
Flow Analysis ◽  
High Mobility ◽  
Abnormal Behavior ◽  
Factors Affecting ◽  
Main Factors ◽  
The Impact

Blood flow has been extensively studied because of its close relationship with cardiovascular disease. Heart valves blood flow analysis is particularly complex due to the high mobility of its leaflets, a fact that has stimulated the development of computational models aimed to its better understanding. For studying heart valves blood flow, we developed a mathematical model derived from clinical observations based on echocardiographic images, which describe valve leaflets motion and its influence on blood flow. This work presents a concentrated-parameters-based model of heart valves blood flow that takes into consideration five main factors affecting such a flow in the mitral and aortic valves. This model considers factors that are related to blood fluid and valve leaflets characteristics. Considering the main factors involved, it was found that blood flow exhibit an abnormal behavior in response to small variations (less than 10%) in blood pressure gradient or in leaflets stiffness. Likewise, after changing the roughness of the leaflets, the impact is smaller, only slightly affecting blood flow behavior with changes beyond 30%. Moreover, it was observed that the influence of fluid vortices originated behind the valves can be disregarded and the kinetic energy induced by them is almost negligible.

Prominent demotivational factors influencing the productivity of construction project managers in Qatar

2014 ◽  
Vol 63 (8) ◽  
pp. 1070-1090 ◽  
Author(s):  
Abdulaziz M. Jarkas ◽  
Milan Radosavljevic ◽  
Liu Wuyi
Keyword(s):  
Construction Project ◽  
Project Managers ◽  
The State ◽  
Relative Importance ◽  
Productivity Level ◽  
Content Type ◽  
Factors Affecting ◽  
Factors Influencing ◽  
Technical Specifications ◽  
The Impact

Purpose – An extensive search of the literature revealed a dearth of research on the demotivational factors affecting the performance and productivity level of site-based construction project managers. Following the announcement of awarding the FIFA 2022 World Cup hosting rights to the State of Qatar, the State is pledging to spend tens of Billions of Dollars on hundreds of new construction projects. Therefore, the purpose of this paper is to identify, explore, and rank the relative importance of the demotivational factors influencing the productivity of the State's construction management force. Design/methodology/approach – A structured questionnaire survey comprising 38 potential demotivational factors, which were shortlisted based on relevant previous studies on the impact of motivation on construction productivity, and numerous interviews with local industry professionals, was distributed to a relatively large sample of site-resident project managers. Using the “Relative Importance Index” technique, the influence ranks of the factors explored were determined. Findings – The results obtained reveal the following as the prominent demotivational factors influencing the productivity of construction project managers: lack of financial incentive schemes; slow decision-making process by owners; remuneration scale; delay in responding to Requests For Information (RFI); shortage of skilled labour force; shortage of materials; clarity and completeness of technical specifications; frequent changing orders during execution; drawings quality level; and rework. Research limitations/implications – It is clear, based on the outcomes, that the cultural background of individuals, and the prevalent practices within the environment in which they operate, are two critical factors in determining their motivation drivers. Hence, it is prudent to explore the dominant culture and values of the management workforce, in addition to the characteristics of the working environment, before trying to apply relevant motivational theories, or even implement new management strategies. Practical implications – The results demonstrate that, within the geographical setting and cultural aspects of the sample surveyed, “tributes” and “pecuniary” may be interpreted to have the largest effect on the productivity of construction project managers. Originality/value – The findings not only contribute to the overall body of knowledge related to the effect of the motivation phenomenon on the productivity of the construction operation, but can also be used to provide industry practitioners with guidance for focusing, acting upon, and controlling the significant demotivational factors affecting the efficiency of the construction project management force practicing in State.

Analysis on Factors Influencing and Numerical Simulation of Hot Stamping Mold Cooling System

2014 ◽  
Vol 644-650 ◽  
pp. 16-20
Author(s):  
Hong Mei Yang
Keyword(s):  
Heat Transfer ◽  
Numerical Simulation ◽  
Cooling System ◽  
Hot Stamping ◽  
Cooling Water ◽  
Factors Affecting ◽  
Stamping Die ◽  
Factors Influencing ◽  
Main Factors ◽  
And Performance

Cooling system is an important component of hot stamping dies, directly affects the quality and performance of the product. This article studies the work of hot stamping die process variation in temperature and heat transfer methods, analyzes the main factors affecting the cooling effect, and the use of numerical simulation of the flow of cooling water to simulate the state, and proposed rationalization proposals.

scholarly journals ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT UNDER REFORM AND WORLD INTEGRATION AND THE MAIN FACTORS INFLUENCING THE ECONOMIC GROWTH IN VIETNAM

2011 ◽  
Vol 14 (1) ◽  
pp. 5-27
Author(s):  
Canh Thi Nguyen ◽  
Son Hung Tran
Keyword(s):  
Economic Growth ◽  
Economic Development ◽  
Quantitative Model ◽  
Poverty Rate ◽  
Living Standards ◽  
Capital Investments ◽  
Factors Affecting ◽  
Factors Influencing ◽  
Reform Period ◽  
Main Factors

The purpose of this paper was to give an overview of economic development under reform and world integration and to evaluate the main factors influencing the growth of the Vietnamese economy during the reform period (1990-2009). Based on statistical data on the Vietnamese economy in the period of 1990-2009, this study analyzed the factors affecting economic growth. The policy changes, economic development, poverty rates and living standards of Vietnamese population are analyzed over the reform period using qualitative methods. The results of this study show that economic growth under reform and world integration has reduced the poverty rate and increased living standards of population in Vietnam. An evaluation of the factors influencing economic growth is made using a quantitative model of total factor productivity (TFP) and another econometric model. The findings from this quantitative analysis show that the growth of the Vietnamese economy was determined by two factors: (1) capital investments, including foreign direct investment (FDI) and (2) the growth of exports. The results of these qualitative and quantitative analyses lay the foundation for policy recommendations for Vietnam Government to develop economy in the future.

scholarly journals Factors affecting the decision for routine health checkup: evidence from survey data in Khanh Hoa province

2020 ◽  
Vol 4 (4) ◽  
pp. First
Author(s):  
Phạm Thành Thái ◽  
Võ Chí Nam
Keyword(s):  
Survey Data ◽  
Scientific Method ◽  
Education Level ◽  
Health Checkup ◽  
Factors Affecting ◽  
Logit Regression ◽  
The World ◽  
Main Factors ◽  
Logit Regression Model ◽  
The Impact

Routine health checkup is the simplest and most scientific method for early detection, minimizing harm, and preventing complications of diseases. However, until now, only a fraction of the population is aware of its importance. Studies in the world and in Vietnam show that the proportion of the population having routine health checkups remains modest. Understanding which factors affect the decision to have routine health checkups is important in creating a system and environment that encourage people to have regular health checkups. The study is based on the survey data of 420 people in Khanh Hoa province to identify the main factors affecting their decision of routine health checkups, using the Logit regression model. The results shows that factors affecting decisions on routine health checkups include: education level, occupation, income, age, chronic illness, waiting time, and the impact of cost. The study also determines that gender and marital status have no effect on regular health checkups. The results highlight the importance of taking into consideration the priorities of time and cost when developing policies to encourage regular health checkups in the population.

scholarly journals Econometric Assessment of Factors Affecting the Development of Life Insurance in Uzbekistan

2021 ◽  
Vol 11 (2) ◽  
pp. 1123-1138
Author(s):  
Dinora Alisherovna Baratova
Keyword(s):  
Life Insurance ◽  
Insurance Industry ◽  
Theoretical Research ◽  
Insurance Company ◽  
Life Insurance Company ◽  
Factors Affecting ◽  
Factors Influencing ◽  
Main Factors ◽  
Econometric Assessment

This article presents an econometric assessment of the role of the insurance industry in the economy of Uzbekistan and the factors influencing the development of life insurance. It also covers the scientific theoretical research of scientists studying the economics of insurance. In addition, the development of accumulative life insurance in Uzbekistan was econometrically analyzed and Uzbekinvest Life Insurance Company was selected as a sample from the package. The econometric analysis of the development of insurance activities of the insurance company "Uzbekinvest Life" identifies the main factors influencing its development. Factors influencing the development of Uzbekinvest Life insurance company through econometric models were assessed. In addition, proposals were made for the development of funded life insurance in Uzbekistan.

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