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Difference of Cultural competence and Educational needs for cultural nursing competence by Cultural contact experience of Nursing students (간호대학생의 다문화 접촉경험에 따른 문화적 역량과 문화간호역량 교육요구 차이)

  • Yoo, Jang Hak;Cheon, Eui Young;Kim, Haejin
    • Journal of Digital Convergence
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    • v.20 no.5
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    • pp.867-875
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    • 2022
  • This study was to identify the cultural competence and educational needs for cultural nursing competence according to the cultural contact experience. The survey participants were 125 nursing students in S university of Gyeonggi-do. The data were collected through self-report questionnaires from October 1 to 31 in 2021. Data were analyzed using independent t-test, one-way ANOVA of the SPSS WIN 21.0 program. The cultural competence was 3.49±0.55 points, and the educational needs for cultural nursing competence was 8.25±0.10 points. The cultural competence showed significant differences according to academic score(F=7.465, p=.001), multicultural friend(t=-2.477, p=.016), foreign language communication ability(t=-3.113, p=.002), and suburban multicultural education (t=-2.030, p=.045), and there was no difference in educational needs for cultural nursing competence according to cultural contact experience. It is necessary to provide an educational program that enhances foreign language communication and strengthens qualitative contact experience with multicultural subjects in order to increase the cultural competency of nursing students.

Entrepreneurial Orientation and Organizational Performance: The Mediating Role of Knowledge Capabilities

  • Batra, Shruti
    • Asia-Pacific Journal of Business
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    • v.6 no.1
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    • pp.17-25
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    • 2015
  • In this study, we identified the various mechanisms through which entrepreneurial orientation impacts firm performance. We proposed that entrepreneurial orientation assists organizations in building cultural, structural, human and technical knowledge capabilities, which in turn lead to sustainable competitive advantage. We tested our proposed hypothesis using data collected from 76 managers of small entrepreneurial firms. We found that cultural knowledge capabilities are the strongest mediators of entrepreneurial orientation and firm performance relationship. By bringing in knowledge capabilities in the literature of entrepreneurial orientation, we open new directions for research. Our findings have implications for theory as well as practice.

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Vegetation Structures Analysis and Management Plan Proposal for Seokseong Fortress in Buyeo-Gun (부여 석성산성의 식생 구조 및 관리 방안)

  • Yee, Sun;Lee, Donghyuk;Lee, Jihye;Song, Hokyung
    • Journal of the Korean Society of Environmental Restoration Technology
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    • v.12 no.4
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    • pp.23-33
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    • 2009
  • Vegetation structure of Seokseong fortress in Buyeo-Gun was investigated to suggest a desirable management proposal. Communities by phytosociological method were classified into Pinus rigida-Pinus densiflora community and Quercus variabilis community. The importance value of Pinus rigida, Pinus densiflora, Quercus variabilis, Pinus thunbergii, and Quercus acutissima were 127.06, 70.29, 69.63, 12.39 and 8.57. According to breast diameter analysis results, it is expected that the importance value of Pinus rigida, Pinus densiflora, and Quercus variabilis will be continuously increased. It should be prepared that vegetation management plan over the castle wall should be considered before the repair or restoration of castle wall. Vegetation management around castle wall should be carried out according to the mid or long-term plan and it would be needed to consider the gradual changes from planted Pinus rigida to the historical vegetation of Pinus densiflora.

Ginseng Cultural Management and Research Update in Atlantic Canada

  • Ju, H.Y.;Asiedu, S.K.;Hong, S.C.;Gray, B.;Sampson, G.;LeBlanc, P.
    • Proceedings of the Ginseng society Conference
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    • 1998.06a
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    • pp.103-108
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    • 1998
  • The Canadian production of American ginseng (Panax quinquefolius L.) occurs mainly in Ontario, British Columbia and the Atlantic provinces. Although ginseng is a profitable crop, its successful production is dependent on careful consideration of cultural management f include site selection, site preparation, seed selection and handling, shading actors which and mulching, pest and nutritional management, and handling of harvested crops. Diseases of particular concern in Atlantic Canada are root rots caused by Phytopkthora cactorum, Cylindrocarpon destructans and Fusarium sp. Recently two systemic fungicides (metalaxyl and fosetylal) were registered; however, growers in Atlantic Canada have experienced metalaxyl resistance resulting from the reliance on this single compound for the control of Phytophthora sap. Current research being conducted on alternative control of these diseases will be discussed. In weed control research, 2, 4-D, MCPA, clopyralid have continued to show promise for weed contro1 at low rates. In trials to evaluate non-selective herbicides as post-senescence or pre-emergence in ginseng, glyphosate (Round-up) provided control of perennials as well as willowherb and lambsquarters. In phytoxicity trials, ginseng significantly tolerated grass herbicides, including clethodim, rimsulfuron, trakloxydim, nicosulfuron and fenoxyprop. For broadleaf herbicides, significant tolerance was shown for bromoxynil, thifensulfuron methyl, flumetulam/clopyralid, thifensulfuro/tribenuron. Disease and weed management of ginseng in Atlantic Canada will be discussed.

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Factors Influencing Business Performance of Small and Medium Enterprises: A Case Study in Sri Lanka

  • SALFIYA UMMAH, Mohamed Abdul Cader;CHOY, Chong Siong;SULAIHA BEEVI, Athambawa
    • The Journal of Asian Finance, Economics and Business
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    • v.8 no.4
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    • pp.201-212
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    • 2021
  • This study aims to investigate variables affecting the business performance of Muslim women entrepreneurs in Sri Lanka. A multidimensional analysis was proposed with five potentially defined antecedents of business performance which included psychological characteristics, human capital, social capital, industrial factor, and cultural factor. Data was collected from 286 respondents through the use of a self-administered questionnaire. The results of structural equation modeling indicate that the model meets the goodness-of-fit indices and that generally, all five factors have significant positive relationships with business performance. Amongst the dimensions of psychological characteristics, only risk-taking had a notable effect on business performance. Amongst the dimensions of human capital, two of the three dimensions (business experience and business skills) were significantly associated with business performance; in the case of social capital, one of the two dimensions (non-familial affiliations) was significantly associated with business performance; and in the case of industrial factor, resource accessibility was significantly associated with business performance. A strong positive correlation with business performance has also been demonstrated by the cultural factor which was a new concept to the paradigm as a whole. This study has broadened the understanding of existing literature on Muslim women entrepreneurship and contributed practical implications to government, policymakers and other related agencies, chambers of commerce, the general public, as well as the Muslim women entrepreneurs themselves.

Factors Affecting Efficiency of Electronic Customs and Firm Performance in Vietnam

  • NGUYEN, Hang Thanh;GRANT, David Bruce;BOVIS, Christopher;NGUYEN, Thuy Thi Le;MAC, Yen Thi Hai
    • The Journal of Asian Finance, Economics and Business
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    • v.8 no.2
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    • pp.151-164
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    • 2021
  • The paper identifies the enablers (drivers) and inhibitors (barriers) influencing e-customs implementation in Vietnam (known as a developing country with a lower technological environment) along with determining the impact of e-customs on firm performance. The survey was conducted with the representatives (managers) of firms in five cities and provinces dominating Vietnam's international trade. The data was analyzed using structural equation modeling (SEM). The findings show two significant drivers (enablers) - relative advantages and national culture, while compatibility and ease of use are the barriers. Previous studies showed that cultural dimensions related to 'uncertainty acceptance' and 'individualism' encourage innovation; however, this paper demonstrates that 'uncertainty avoidance' and 'collectivism' promote e-customs deployment in Vietnam. Previously, Vietnamese culture was known for scoring high on cultural dimensions related to 'power distance' and 'short-term orientation'. However, today, as an emerging country, Vietnamese has switched to 'low distance' and 'long-term orientation', especially in terms of e-customs innovation. Additionally, the paper also emphasized that e-customs implementation had a positive influence on firm performance in Vietnam. Based on the results of the paper, policy-makers can devise essential solutions to enhance e-customs implementation as well as managers of firms can set-up strategies to adapt to the modernized environment.

Comparative Analysis of the Long-term Management Plan of Natural Parks - A Focus on Jeollabuk-do Provincial Parks -

  • Jeong, Nara;Kang, Sanghui;Ahn, Deugsoo
    • Journal of recreation and landscape
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    • v.12 no.4
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    • pp.59-66
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    • 2018
  • The purpose of the present study was to compare the long-term management objectives, policy objectives, implementation plans, and detailed plans of four provincial parks established in 2013 using various analysis frameworks. Through this, the study aimed to identify the characteristics of the management plan and extract the implementation plan important to each park by analyzing the priorities in the detailed plan. The long-term management objectives of most parks were to maintain recreational functions by utilizing all the resources of the park, rather than merely preserving the ecosystem. From an ecological perspective, information on major plants and legal protection species are included for most parks, and geological and topographic features considered a major resource. For sustainable forests, it is important to induce the dispersion of concentrated use space. Efficient management systems are distinctively differentiated among the parks. For regional revitalization, the management of programs to link provincial parks and their surrounding areas has become most important. From an ecological perspective, priorities differed for the parks according to their ecological characteristics. For sustainable forests, Moaksan Provincial Park prioritized the visitor reservation system related to the overall park, while the other three parks prioritized alleviating the concentrated use of specific areas. From an efficient management perspective, Daedunsan Provincial Park prioritized aspects related to the cableway. Maisan Provincial Park prioritized inducing the linkage between the use of natural and cultural resources, and Seonunsan Provincial Park prioritized establishing an ecological and cultural commentary operating system. For the base-type leisure activity space, Moaksan Provincial Park prioritized the systematic management and operation of the pilgrimage route, Maisan Provincial Park the connection between the Maisan geography and residents' income, and Seonunsan Provincial Park providing a space for ecological education.

Comparative Analysis of Construction Safety Culture in Australia and China: A Systematic Literature Review

  • Yiqin YU;Yao WANG;Wenqi LI;Yuecheng HUANG;Dongping FANG
    • International conference on construction engineering and project management
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    • 2024.07a
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    • pp.894-901
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    • 2024
  • The construction industry has been recognized as one of the most high-risk industries globally, promoting a shift towards enhancing safety culture to mitigate accident rates. With a notable good safety performance in Australia, this study therefore compares its advanced safety culture with the evolving safety culture in China through a systematic review of literature published over the last two decades. The aim of the research is to explore the influence of differing societal cultural contexts on the development of safety culture. The study covers various aspects of safety culture, including leadership and management commitment, regulatory environments, safety communication, workers'involvement, and organizational safety systems. Findings indicate a strong commitment from industry participants in both countries. However, there are notable differences in safety culture conceptualization and implementation. Australia showcases a mature safety culture, deeply integrated with stringent regulations and fostering individual proactive engagement. Conversely, China's safety culture, marked by rapid evolution, emphasizes regulatory compliance, with challenges in achieving broad worker participation. The analysis highlights that Australian construction workers' inclination towards a proactive approach in managing safety, in contrast to Chinese construction workers who tend to focus more on adhering to safety regulations than actively participating in safety initiatives. These findings emphasize the significant role societal culture plays in shaping construction safety cultures. The study's insights are instrumental for practitioners across the global construction industry, advocating for the adoption of nuanced, culturally sensitive safety management strategies to enhance safety outcomes.

Vegetation Structure and Management Planning on the Historical Landscape of Pinus densiflora Forest in Guryong Valley, Chiak National Park (역사문화적 관점에서의 치악산국립공원 구룡계곡 소나무림의 식생구조 및 관리방안)

  • Oh, Hee-Young;Kang, Hyun-Kyung;Kim, Myeong-Seop;Back, Seung-Jun;Hong, Jeum-Kyu
    • Journal of the Korean Society of Environmental Restoration Technology
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    • v.20 no.6
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    • pp.117-131
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    • 2017
  • This study was conducted to draw vegetation landscape elements in the ancient literature, investigate plant community structure, understand vegetation structure, and suggest reasonal conservation management methods. As a result of analyzing ancient literature, geomorphological landscapes in Guryong valley were canyon landscape and valley surrounded in Mt. Chiak. Plant landscape factors were as followed. Rhododendron spp. spread around valley. Also, Pinus densiflora communities were distributed in Guryong valley around. Especially, the entrance zones of Guryong valley were described as covered with Pinus densiflora and Whangchangkumpyo(黃腸禁標). Therefore, it was estimated that entry of Guryong valley was covered with Pinus densiflora community landscape. As for current vegetation result, the main vegetation was divided into mixed deciduous broad-leaved trees community and Pinus densiflora community. As a result of analysis by TWINSPAN for community classification, five communities(Deciduous broadleaved trees, Pinus densiflora, Pinus densiflora-Abies holophylla, Abies holophylla, and Pinus koraiensis community) were classified. To maintain historic plant landscape and conserve crucial resources, Pinus densiflora community was classified as concentrated conservation management area($105,472m^2$). To maintain Pinus densiflora landscape which has high historical and cultural value of Guryong valley, it was considered that active density control of lower layer vegetation would be necessary. Accordingly, to conserve P. densiflora landscape, Whangchangkumpyo(?腸禁標), that area was separated into Pinus densiflora lower layer forest management area($84,029m^2$) and Pinus densiflora seedling conservation management area($21,443m^2$). In understory of Pinus densiflora lower layer flora, the target tree species for elimination and management were Quercus serrata and Quercus mongolica. They were $4{\sim}6trees/100m^2$ and their average diameter was 7.1cm. To preserve Pinus densiflora seedlings, areas with Sasa borealis, the ground vegetation of Pinus densiflora community, rate of 80% or more should be selected as priority management areas and concentrated elimination and management of Sasa borealis should be implemented. Likewise, traditional Pinus densiflora forest is a historically cultural heritage to preserve with sustainable interest and survey. Efficient management method through systematic monitoring system should be made.