scholarly journals Possibilities of Application Cement By-Pass Dust into the Garden Architecture Elements

Crystals ◽  
2021 ◽  
Vol 11 (9) ◽  
pp. 1033
Author(s):  
Lukáš Procházka ◽  
Barbara Vojvodíková ◽  
Jana Boháčová
Keyword(s):  
Negative Impact ◽  
Raw Materials ◽  
Low Ph ◽  
Alkali Activation ◽  
Park Use ◽  
Durability Properties ◽  
Significant Negative Impact ◽  
Granulated Slag ◽  
Ph Increase ◽  
Positive Effect

This article deals with the possibility of using cement by-pass dust (CBPD) in the garden architecture elements, specifically in curbs for park use. To increase the positive effect on the environment, other secondary raw materials were also used in the research, specifically blast furnace granulated slag and silica fly ash. Mixtures were based on alkali activation, where cement as a binder was 100% replaced by raw materials with waste properties. In the research, properties of used materials and also the basic physical-mechanical and durability properties of prepared mixtures were determined Part of the research focused on the effect of the tested beams on the grassland planted around the beams. Any significant negative impact was not registered, except for low pH increase of soil. Infrared spectroscopy and thermal analysis were performed on selected samples. Testing has shown that the products are in accordance with the Czech standard requirements for concrete curbs in garden architecture. The samples did not pass only the scaling test, which is, however, a condition for concrete curbs used for roads. For garden architecture this test is not required.

scholarly journals PENGARUH NON PERFORMING LOAN (NPL) DAN LOAN TO DEPOSIT RATIO (LDR) TERHADAP RETURN ON ASSET (ROA) PADA PERUSAHAAN PERBANKAN YANG TERDAFTAR DI BURSA EFEK INDONESIA

2020 ◽  
pp. 220-230
Author(s):  
Randi Siregar ◽  
Sabeth Sembiring
Keyword(s):  
Linear Regression ◽  
Multiple Linear Regression ◽  
Quantitative Research ◽  
Negative Impact ◽  
Coefficient Of Determination ◽  
Regression Analyses ◽  
Independent Variables ◽  
Significant Negative Impact ◽  
Negative Effect ◽  
Positive Effect

The purpose of this research was conducted to know the influence of: (1) Simultaneous Non Performing Loan and Loan to Deposit Ratio against Return On Asset, (2) Partial Non-Performing Loan against Return On Asset and (3) partial Loan to Deposit against Return On Asset Corporate Banking the Go Public period 2010 – 2012.The research uses quantitative research plans. The research subject is a banking company that go public from 2014 – 2016 and the objects are Non Performing Loan, Loan to Deposit Ratio and Return On Asset.Data collected using documentation methods and analyzed with multiple linear regression analyses. The results showed that (1) Non Performing Loan and Loan to Deposit Ratio simultaneously had significant effect on Return On Asset.(2) Non Performing Loan partially negative effect on Return On Asset, (3) Loan to Deposit Ratio positively affects the Return On Asset of the banking company listed on the Indonesia Stock Exchange.The value of the coefficient of determination (adjusted R2) of 0.323 or 32.3%, this translates to 32.3% of ROA variations that can be explained by variations of independent variables of the NPL and LDR.The remaining 67.7% is explained by other reasons outside of the regression model.Based on the results of multiple linear regression analyses indicating that the NPL has a significant negative impact on ROA, LDR has a significant and positive effect on Roa, NPL and LDR.

Improving China's alfalfa industry development: an economic analysis

2020 ◽  
Vol ahead-of-print (ahead-of-print) ◽  
Author(s):  
Wenxin Wang
Keyword(s):  
Negative Impact ◽  
Arable Land ◽  
Secondary Data ◽  
Influential Factors ◽  
Content Type ◽  
Measurement Results ◽  
Significant Negative Impact ◽  
Negative Effect ◽  
The Impact ◽  
Positive Effect

PurposeThis study analyzes the factors which affect the alfalfa cultivation acreage in China and estimates the development of alfalfa planting by the supply model.Design/methodology/approachBased on the characteristics and actual conditions of alfalfa cultivation in China, a naïve empirical model was created to analyze the impact of various influencing factors on the cultivation acreage of alfalfa.FindingsThe analysis of influential factors shows that China's alfalfa planting conforms to naïve price behavior. The prices of alfalfa and per capita arable land occupancy have a positive effect on the cultivation acreage, while the price of competitive crops and transportation costs have a negative effect on the production of alfalfa. Lastly, the 2012 alfalfa subsidy policy has a significant negative impact on alfalfa cultivation acreage.Research limitations/implicationsDue to the limited research on alfalfa supply in China, there is a lack of available research data and statistical data. A large number of data in this study are mainly indirect data derived and calculated from other industrial data. The measurement results may not be fully accurate.Originality/valueThis study represents the first empirical analysis of the characteristics of the factors influencing alfalfa cultivation acreage in China. The secondary data were used to analyze the influence of various control variables on the cultivation acreage of alfalfa, which is different from existing research.

scholarly journals ANALYSIS EFFECT OF CONFLICT ROLE, SOCIAL SUPPORT TO ORGANIZATIONAL COMMITMENT AND IMPACT ON INTENTION TO QUIT

2019 ◽  
Vol 17 (1) ◽  
pp. 42
Author(s):  
M. Fajar Chilman Najib
Keyword(s):  
Human Resources ◽  
Role Conflict ◽  
Organizational Support ◽  
Negative Impact ◽  
Secondary Data ◽  
Intention To Quit ◽  
Primary Data ◽  
Significant Negative Impact ◽  
Negative Effect ◽  
Positive Effect

Human resources (HR) is the only important organizational asset that can drive other resources. Human resources can affect the efficiency and effectiveness of the organization (Simamora, 2006). Secondary data in this research are: Data obtained from the management of PT. Bank Syariah Mandiri in the form of data turnover. Population in this research is employees of PT. Bank Syariah Mandiri Semarang, Jl. Pandanaran no. 90 a total of 137 employees. The method of collecting primary data is done by using documentation technique. Role conflict has a significant effect on the intention to quit. It is concluded that the greater the role conflict increases the intention to quit. The result of hypothesis 2 testing showing the role conflict has a positive effect on intention to quit is accepted, where high conflict can increase the intention to exit.Organizational support has a significant positive effect on commitment. It is concluded that the greater the support the organization increases its commitment. Organizational support has a significant negative impact on intention to quit. It is concluded that greater organizational support decreases the intention to quit. Commitment has a significant negative effect on intention to quit. It is concluded that the stronger the commitment can decrease the intention to quit.

scholarly journals Influencing Factors of Children Physical Activity in Family

2021 ◽  
Author(s):  
Jie Cai ◽  
Yaping Zhao ◽  
Jing Wang
Keyword(s):  
Physical Activity ◽  
Influencing Factors ◽  
Negative Impact ◽  
Positive Impact ◽  
Significant Positive Effect ◽  
Perceived Benefits ◽  
Perceived Risks ◽  
Sports Club ◽  
Significant Negative Impact ◽  
Positive Effect

Abstract Children physical activity is an important guarantee for children's physical and mental health. Understanding the relevant influencing factors of children physical activity in family is related to the healthy growth of children and the happy life of families. Based on social exchange theory and the structural equation model, this study investigated the influencing factors of children physical activity in family. The results showed that government had a significant negative impact on parents’ perceived risks. Community has a significant positive effect on parents’ perceived benefits and a significant negative effect on parents’ perceived risks. Kindergarten has a significant positive effect on parents’ perceived benefits, but has no significant effect on the parents’ perceived risks. Children sports club has a significant positive effect on parents’ perceived benefits. Parents’ perceived benefits has a significant positive impact on children physical activity in family, while perceived risks has a significant negative impact. Based on this, the government should play a leading role in the development of children physical activity in family. Community provides supplementary support. Kindergarten is the key point of developing children physical activity in family. Children sports club is the auxiliary force of children physical activity in family.

scholarly journals Role of Corporate Governance in Bank’s Efficiency in Pakistan

2020 ◽  
Vol 15 (1) ◽  
pp. 243-258 ◽  
Author(s):  
Saif Ullah
Keyword(s):  
Corporate Governance ◽  
Audit Committee ◽  
Banking Sector ◽  
Negative Impact ◽  
Operating Efficiency ◽  
Managerial Ownership ◽  
Significant Negative Impact ◽  
Banking Structure ◽  
Positive Effect

AbstractThe purpose of this research paper is to explore the role of corporate governance of banks (independence of the board, board size, CEO duality, audit committee independence, managerial ownership) to boosting up the bank’s efficiency. The study uses bank size, macro-economic conditions, banking structure and economic freedom as control variables. The sample size of the study is 21 Pakistani banks for the period of 2007-2016 and fixed effect panel regression estimation technique is used for data analysis. The results suggest that corporate governance has a statistically significant negative impact on management efficiency, positive effect on profit efficiency and cost efficiency of the banks. Moreover, the findings show that operating efficiency turned out to have a statistically insignificant relationship with corporate governance. Reforms of corporate governance should be adopted efficiently and effectively to boost the banking sector efficiency.

scholarly journals Are Spaniards Happier When the Bars Are Open? Using Life Satisfaction to Evaluate COVID-19 Non-Pharmaceutical Interventions (NPIs)

2021 ◽  
Vol 18 (19) ◽  
pp. 10056
Author(s):  
Pablo de Pedraza ◽  
María Rosalía Vicente
Keyword(s):  
Mental Health ◽  
Life Satisfaction ◽  
Negative Impact ◽  
Personal Characteristics ◽  
Web Survey ◽  
Significant Negative Impact ◽  
Using Data ◽  
Positive Effect ◽  
Pharmaceutical Interventions ◽  
Comparative Nature

The COVID-19 pandemic has challenged governments worldwide with the design of appropriate policies that maximize health outcomes while minimizing economic and mental health consequences. This paper explores sources of individuals’ life satisfaction during the COVID-19 pandemic, paying special attention to the effects of non-pharmaceutical interventions (NPIs). We studied the specific case of Spanish regions and focused on bar and restaurant closures using data from a continuous voluntary web survey that we merged with information about region-specific policies that identified when and where bars and restaurants were closed. We estimated an endogenous binary-treatment-regression model and found that closing bars and restaurants had a significant negative impact on happiness. The results were statistically significant after controlling for the pandemic context, health, income, work, and other personal characteristics and circumstances. We interpreted the results in terms of the positive effect of socialization, individuals’ feelings of freedom, and the comparative nature of life satisfaction.

scholarly journals Expressing Confidence in Unions in Quebec and the Other Canadian Provinces: Similarities and Contrasts in Findings

2015 ◽  
Vol 70 (1) ◽  
pp. 131-156 ◽  
Author(s):  
Lorenzo Frangi ◽  
Marc-Antonin Hennebert
Keyword(s):  
Negative Impact ◽  
Demographic Variables ◽  
World Values Survey ◽  
Level Of Education ◽  
The World ◽  
Significant Negative Impact ◽  
National Comparison ◽  
Similarities And Differences ◽  
Canadian Provinces ◽  
Positive Effect

This article examines changes in levels of confidence in unions and proposes an intra-national comparison between Quebec and the rest of Canada based on the analysis of the three most recent waves of the World Values Survey (WVS) database, of which Canada is part (i.e. 1990, 2000, 2006). After noting differences in the trends of confidence in unions in these two regions, we applied the same logistic regression model to both regions, based on the 2006 WVS wave, in order to bring out the determinants of the propensity of individuals to express confidence in unions. The results show both similarities and differences between the two regions. As for the similarities between Quebec and the rest of Canada, it should be noted that involvement in politics and the fact of being unionized had a positive effect on the respondents’ propensity to have confidence in unions whereas most of the socio-demographic variables had no significant effects. As for the differences, the fact of reporting a higher income had a significant negative impact in Quebec, but was not significant in the rest of Canada. The fact of supporting the NDP in the rest of Canada had a more structuring effect on the propensity of individuals to have confidence in unions than the fact of supporting the BQ in Quebec. Moreover, the greater the extent to which citizens in Quebec identified with left-leaning ideological positions, the more likely they were to have confidence in unions. Finally, the respondent’s level of education was not significant in the rest of Canada but,cetiris paribus, was highly significant and positively related to confidence in unions in Quebec.

scholarly journals Evolution of Relationship Between Housing and Rental Prices and Inter-Urban Differences in China Under the Context of the Simultaneous Rental and Sales Markets Policy

2021 ◽  
Vol 29 (3) ◽  
pp. 29-38
Author(s):  
Guancen Wu ◽  
Chen Li ◽  
Xing Niu ◽  
Ping Li ◽  
Li Tao
Keyword(s):  
Negative Impact ◽  
Housing Prices ◽  
Rental Market ◽  
First Order ◽  
Before And After ◽  
Significant Negative Impact ◽  
Second Tier ◽  
Rental Markets ◽  
The Relationship ◽  
Positive Effect

Abstract This research analyzes the relationship between housing and rental prices in 26 first-tier and second-tier cities in China before and after the policy of simultaneous rental and sales markets. The PVAR model and monthly panel data of these cities from June 2010 to December 2018 were employed. The study found that, before the policy of simultaneous rental and sales markets took effect, the housing and rental prices were relatively independent of each other, whereas the rental market in second-tier cities is affected more considerably by the sales market. After the enactment of the policy on simultaneous rental and sales markets, rental prices have a positive effect on housing prices, with this effect being more obvious in second-tier cities. The rental prices with the first-order lag have a significant negative impact on current rental price in first-tier cities. Considering the features of the housing market in different cities, the implementation of the simultaneous rental and sales markets policy needs to be more targeted and attention should be paid to preventing simultaneous irrational growth, both on the sales and rental markets.

scholarly journals On commercialization of waste rock dumpsand the role of drilling and blasting operations in this process

2021 ◽  
pp. 110-113
Author(s):  
S.N. Zharikov
Keyword(s):  
Russian Federation ◽  
Building Materials ◽  
Negative Impact ◽  
Raw Materials ◽  
Open Pit ◽  
Open Pit Mining ◽  
Processing Plants ◽  
Significant Negative Impact ◽  
The Russian Federation ◽  
The One

On the territory of the Russian Federation, exactly as in the rest of the world, huge amounts of mining waste have been accumulated. Most of them in open-pit mining are dumps of rock mass that occupy huge territories and have a significant negative impact on the earth's ecology. Most of the dumps are non-toxic and can be used for economic purposes where sand and stone are needed-in construction. However, the volumes are too large and only a small part can be used for the production of building materials. Another thing is if you need a large amount of rock for the construction of a long roadbed. There are other requirements for raw materials and the possibility of releasing large areas occupied by dumps. This direction has significant potential, because on the one hand, cheap construction raw materials, and on the other – a reduction in fees for the use of land (especially relevant for large mining and processing plants). The development of dumps as man-made deposits has its own risks and associated problems. However, it leads to the development of new technological solutions, which in turn opens up certain prospects for subsoil users. Currently, this direction is in its infancy, but the scale of the problem of storing dumps is already obvious. Therefore, despite the doubts, recycling of dumps is inevitable. It is also clear that this processing should be in huge volumes. And such volumes of use in the Russian Federation can only be achieved when building roads.

scholarly journals Shareholder coalitions, voting power, and dividend policy: New evidence from Tunisia

2008 ◽  
Vol 6 (1-4) ◽  
pp. 433-442 ◽  
Author(s):  
Moncef Guizani ◽  
Ezzeddine Abaoub ◽  
Mondher Kouki
Keyword(s):  
Financial Institutions ◽  
Dividend Policy ◽  
Negative Impact ◽  
Negative Relationship ◽  
Payout Policy ◽  
Voting Power ◽  
Large Shareholder ◽  
Significant Negative Impact ◽  
New Evidence ◽  
Positive Effect

This paper examines the possible association between the voting power of large shareholders and dividend payout policy for a panel of Tunisian firms over the period 1998-2004. The results show a negative relationship between the control stake of the dominant shareholder and payout rates. In contrast, the presence of another large shareholder affects the payout ratio positively. Our results also indicate that different owner types in control influence dividend policy differently. In particular, the control stake of families is associated with a significant negative impact on the dividend distributed whereas the voting power of financial institutions has a positive effect. We conclude that different owner classes have different role in corporate governance.

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