Firm size affecting efficiency of production and commercialization of knowledge: embedded in cluster development

Li Yawen,Zhong Zhou,Guan Jiancheng,Zhou Jinyi,Li Jizhen 기술경영경제학회 2020 ASIAN JOURNAL OF TECHNOLOGY INNOVATION Vol.28 No.1

This study examines the impact of platform innovation on the efficiency of firms located in different clusters. The sample contains data for 1,257 firms from 2005 to 2015 in Beijing’s Zhongguancun Science Park, which is known as China’s ‘Silicon Valley’. Using the DEA model to gauge the efficiency of each firm over time, we found that firm size has a significantly negative correlation with knowledge production efficiency, a significantly positive correlation with its knowledge commercialisation efficiency, and an inverted-U shaped relationship with overall efficiency. We then explored the mediating effect of firm size on the relationship between the characteristics of clusters and firm efficiency, before concluding with both managerial and academic implications.

Effect of Government Guidelines and Corporate Governance on Telework Adoption and Occupational Health Measures in Taiwanese-Listed Companies

Li Chia-Jung,Anthony Louise E.,Nagata Tomohisa,Cheng Yawen,Lin Ro-Ting 한국산업안전보건공단 산업안전보건연구원 2024 Safety and health at work Vol.15 No.2

Background Telework adoption in Taiwan has surged because of government guidelines during the COVID-19 pandemic. This study examined the disclosure practices of Taiwanese-listed companies, assessing their adherence to government telework guidelines and their correlation with corporate governance, focusing on occupational health measures. Methods We conducted a guideline-adherent cohort analysis of the 2020 and 2021 sustainability reports of 295 Taiwanese-listed companies. We assessed their disclosure of corporate measures for teleworking in alignment with two government guidelines, specifically occupational health measures. Using the McNemar test and general estimating equation analysis, we compared the 2020 and 2021 responses and examined their associations with corporate governance rankings. Results Telework adoption increased significantly from 2020 to 2021, with 68% of companies reporting new work modes. The mentioning of government guidelines also increased to 67% by 2021. Companies with higher governance rankings were more likely to adopt online occupational health measures, including occupational health services (RR = 2.03; 95% CI = 1.41–2.94; p < 0.001) and mental health promotion activities (RR = 2.01; 95% CI = 1.06–3.82; p = 0.032), than those with low rankings. Although on-site and online occupational health services increased, home workspace assessments did not. Conclusion Our findings highlight significant upward trends in the disclosure of telework measures following the issuance of government guidelines. Corporate governance is significantly associated with the implementation of occupational health measures. Amid the evolution of teleworking, both government guidelines and corporate governance have become essential for shaping work arrangements and ensuring workforce well-being. Background Telework adoption in Taiwan has surged because of government guidelines during the COVID-19 pandemic. This study examined the disclosure practices of Taiwanese-listed companies, assessing their adherence to government telework guidelines and their correlation with corporate governance, focusing on occupational health measures. Methods We conducted a guideline-adherent cohort analysis of the 2020 and 2021 sustainability reports of 295 Taiwanese-listed companies. We assessed their disclosure of corporate measures for teleworking in alignment with two government guidelines, specifically occupational health measures. Using the McNemar test and general estimating equation analysis, we compared the 2020 and 2021 responses and examined their associations with corporate governance rankings. Results Telework adoption increased significantly from 2020 to 2021, with 68% of companies reporting new work modes. The mentioning of government guidelines also increased to 67% by 2021. Companies with higher governance rankings were more likely to adopt online occupational health measures, including occupational health services (RR = 2.03; 95% CI = 1.41–2.94; p < 0.001) and mental health promotion activities (RR = 2.01; 95% CI = 1.06–3.82; p = 0.032), than those with low rankings. Although on-site and online occupational health services increased, home workspace assessments did not. Conclusion Our findings highlight significant upward trends in the disclosure of telework measures following the issuance of government guidelines. Corporate governance is significantly associated with the implementation of occupational health measures. Amid the evolution of teleworking, both government guidelines and corporate governance have become essential for shaping work arrangements and ensuring workforce well-being.

Facile synthesis of novel ZnFe2O4/CdS nanorods composites and its efficient photocatalytic reduction of Cr(VI) under visible-light irradiation

Shanshan Fang,Yawen Zhou,Man Zhou,ZHONGYU LI,SONG XU,Chao Yao 한국공업화학회 2018 Journal of Industrial and Engineering Chemistry Vol.58 No.-

ZnFe2O4/CdS composites were successfully prepared by a facile process. The obtained samples have beencharacterized by X-ray diffraction (XRD), scanning electron microscopy (FE-SEM), transmission electronmicroscopy (TEM), diffuse reflection spectroscopy (DRS), Raman spectroscopy and photoluminescence(PL). Under visible light irradiation, ZnFe2O4/CdS composite shows higher photocatalytic activity in the Cr(VI) reduction, relative to the pure CdS and ZnFe2O4. The enhanced photocatalytic performance wasascribed to the intimate contact interfaces and matching band potentials between CdS and ZnFe2O4, andcan be related to the efficient transfer and separation of the electron-hole pairs. It was found that themodification of ZnFe2O4 did not affect the morphology of CdS. The result of PL test indicated a lowerintensity, and effective separation of photogenerated electron-hole pairs. In addition, the ZnFe2O4/CdScomposites showed more intense optical absorption than that of pure CdS and ZnFe2O4. Through theanalysis of experiment results, a reasonable photocatalytic mechanism over ZnFe2O4/CdS photocatalystswas also proposed.

pH and Redox Dual Stimuli-Responsive Injectable Hydrogels Based on Carboxymethyl Cellulose Derivatives

Yueqin Shen,Xian Li,Yawen Huang,Guanjun Chang,Ke Cao,Junxiao Yang,Renyi Zhang,Xueying Sheng,Xu Ye 한국고분자학회 2016 Macromolecular Research Vol.24 No.7

pH and redox dual stimuli-responsive injectable hydrogels were prepared by cross-linking oxidized carboxymethyl cellulose (oxi-CMC) with 3,3'-dithiobis (propionohydrazide) (DTP) via Schiff base reaction under physiological condition. The hydrogels showed good performance such as tunable gelling time, appropriate rheology properties, high swelling ratio and low degradation rate. In vitro release studies confirmed that bovine serum albumin (BSA) as a model drug exhibited a sustainable release at pH 7.4 and an accelerated release under a lower pH 5.0 and/or reducing environments. The results signified that oxi-CMC/DTP hydrogels could be an attractive candidate for drug delivery system, tissue engineering or cell scaffold materials.

All-Benzocyclobutene Functionalized Polycarbosilane and Derived Copolymers with Low Dielectric Constant and High Thermal Stability

Nan Zhong,Xian Li,Huan Hu,Yawen Huang,Xu Ye,Junxiao Yang 한국고분자학회 2019 Macromolecular Research Vol.27 No.12

All-benzocyclobutene functionalized polycarbosilanes and the derived copolymers were successfully synthesized by ring-opening polymerization (ROP) of 1,1-dibenzocyclobutene-1-silacyclobutane (DBCBSCB) and 1,1-diphenylsiletane (DPSCB) using Karstedt’s catalyst. Adjusting the copolymerization ratio of DBCBSCB and DPSCB could afford to control the ultimate properties of the cured resins. The linear polycarbosilanes containing dibenzocyclobutene were directly cross-linked upon high temperature. With increasing the copolymerization ratio of DBCBSCB and DPSCB, the 5% weight loss temperature (T5%) of cured resins is increased from 450 °C to 506 °C under a nitrogen atmosphere, while the dielectric constant (k) is decreased from 2.60 to 2.42 at 10 MHz. The excellent thermostability and low-dielectric performance make such thermosets have potential application in the microelectronic industry.

Nodule Rich Protein 2 modulates nodule number in Medicago truncatula

Junhui Yan,Xinwei Yang,Yawen Wang,Liangliang Yu,Li Luo 한국식물생명공학회 2021 Plant biotechnology reports Vol.15 No.1

Symbiotic nitrogen fxation is beneft to sustainable agriculture and global nitrogen cycle. Many small peptides were identifed as regulators involving in the interaction between rhizobia and legume. Here we reported Nodule Rich Protein 2 (MtNRP2) encoding a small peptide in Medicago truncatula, belonged to a group of nodule rich protein restricted in legume species. MtNRP2 expressed highly in root nodule and its promoter was active during the initiation and development of root nodule and lateral root. To investigate the function of MtNRP2 in nodulation, we generated MtNRP2-overexpression and MtNRP2- knockdown transgenic Medicago. MtNRP2-overexpression transgenic lines performed normal nodulation phenotype compared with vector control. However, in the MtNRP2-RNAi transgenic plants, the decrease of MtNRP2 expression lead to the increase of infection threads number (7 day post inoculation) and nodules number (3 week post inoculation); meanwhile, the expression of MtRGF3 and MtPUB1 was inhibited. These results suggested that MtNRP2 negatively regulated nodulation in Medicago truncatula.

A novel compound heterozygous mutation of SLC12A3 gene in a pedigree with Gitelman syndrome and literature review

Minglan Yang,Ying Dong,Jianqing Tian,Li Yan,Yawen Chen,Huiying Qiu,Wei Liu,Yaomin Hu 한국유전학회 2020 Genes & Genomics Vol.42 No.9

Background Gitelman syndrome (GS) is a tubulopathy characterized by hypokalemia, hypomagnesemia, hypocalciuria and metabolic alkalosis, which is caused by mutations in SLC12A3 gene. Objective The objective of this study was to investigate the mutation of SLC12A3 gene in a pedigree with GS and analyzed the clinical manifestations. Methods Next-generation sequencing and Sanger sequencing were performed to explore the mutations of SLC12A3 gene in a GS pedigree that included a 59-year-old male GS patient and a total of 11 family members within three generations. Results A novel compound heterozygous mutation of SLC12A3 gene (c.1712T>C in exon14 and c.2986_2987ins GCT in exon26) was identifed by genetic testing in the proband. Moreover, we demonstrated that two brothers shared the same heterozygous mutation with the proband, but only one brother had the GS related symptoms. His nephew was the carrier of one mutation (c.1712T>C), and one of his brother, his sister and niece were carriers of the other (c.2986_2987ins GCT). Conclusions This is the frst study to report the novel pathogenic compound heterozygous mutation of SLC12A3 gene in GS. Our result further supports the lack of phenotype–genotype correlations in GS. Further functional studies are required to investigate pathophysiologic mechanisms of GS.

Impact of sorption functional media (SFM) from zeolite tailings on the removal of ammonia nitrogen in a biological aerated filter

Yan Feng,Yanzhen Yu,Liping Qiu,Yawen Yang,Zhigang Li,Miaowan Li,Lisha Fan,Yuzhong Guo 한국공업화학회 2015 Journal of Industrial and Engineering Chemistry Vol.21 No.1

Haydite and sorption functional media (SFM),made of clinoptilolite tailings, were used as filter media forbiological aerated filter (BAF) to treat synthetic wastewater in parallel. The aim of this work was toevaluate impact of SFM on the removal of ammonia nitrogen in a biological aerated filter reactor underammonium nitrogen shock loads. It could be demonstrated that: (1) the BAF with SFMpresented higherammonia nitrogen removal efficiency than that with haydite; (2) during the phase of higher influentconcentrations SFMs were collecting ammonia nitrogen and can buffer ammonia nitrogen loads anddampen the effluent concentration of ammonia nitrogen; (3) when the influent concentration decreasesammonia nitrogen will desorb from the SFM and can be utilized by the nitrifying bacteria growing on theSFM. Therefore, with the SFM application existing BAF unites can be upgraded and the stability of theoperation process of BAF can be improved significantly.

Effect of Ligustilide Supplement on Physical Fitness of Athletes

Xiaojuan Gao,Shuai Yang,Meng Liu,Yawen Jiang,Li Wenyan,Rui Ma,Zijian Zhao,Xuelin Zhang 아시아건강운동학회 2020 Journal of Asian Society for Health & Exercise Vol.2 No.2

PURPOSE: In this study, high content ligustilide plant extract was supplemented to monitor the changes of physical fitness and physiological function of athletes, and to explore the effect of ligustilide plant extract on physical function and physical fitness of athletes. METHODS: Thirty five high-level basketball players from Zhengzhou University were selected and divided into two groups randomly: nutritional supplement group (S, n = 18) and control group (C, n=17). This study was approved by the Ethics Committee of Zhengzhou University. Informed consent was obtained from each subject. The intervention period was 8 weeks, six days per week. The training method adopted the small cycle plate training scheme. We measured changes of the scores of rating of perceived exertion (RPE), physical fitness test (15m running, 30m running, 400m running) and routine blood test (mainly including red blood cell count, hemoglobin concentration and average erythrocyte hemoglobin concentration, etc.) before and after training. RESULTS: In group S, the percentage of RPE (grade 6-11) and RPE (grade 12-18) before experiment was 37.5% and 62.5%. After 8 weeks of experiment, 62.5% of RPE (grade 6-11) and 37.5% of RPE (grade 12-18). In group C, 14% of RPE (grade 6-11), 86% of slight RPE (grade 12-18), and 100% of RPE (grade 12-18) after 8 weeks of experiment. It was found that after 8 weeks of training, the number of red blood cells, the concentration of hemoglobin and the average concentration of red blood cell hemoglobin in group S were significantly higher than those before the experiment (p <0.05). According to the comparison of the physical fitness test results of the athletes in group S, it was found that the performance of 400m after 4 weeks and 8 weeks was significantly higher compared with pre-experiment (p<0.05). The changes of 30m and 15m were not significant different (p>0.05). The 400-meter test performance of athletes in group C was significantly higher than that before the experiment only after 8 weeks of training (p<0.05). CONCLUSIONS: Ligustilide supplementation can increase the number of red blood cell and hemoglobin concentration of athletes and has a positive impact on the physical fitness of athletes and the recovery of fatigue.

Isolation and Applied Potential of Lactic Acid Bacteria from Chinese Traditional Fermented Food in Specific Ecological Localities

Huaxi Yi,Lanwei Zhang,Xue Han,Ming Du,Yingchun Zhang,Jingyan Li,Kai Sun,Yawen Hou 한국식품과학회 2011 Food Science and Biotechnology Vol.20 No.6

The isolation and screening of lactic acid bacteria (LAB) from natural sources have been one of the powerful means to obtain strains for the food industry. A total of 275 indigenous isolates were obtained from 43samples of traditional fermented foods in specific ecological niches throughout the northwestern China, and among which 13 strains of LAB were selected for their potential in food preservation and production. Among the 13 isolates, Lactobacillus (10) was dominant over Lactococcus (3). The distribution of the isolates was as follows: Lactobacillus paracasei ssp. paracasei (J23, M10,M20, M22), Lactobacillus rhamnosus (J20, M18),Lactococcus lactis ssp. lactis (X20, Q7), Lactobacillus casei (Q1, Q12), Lactobacillus plantarum (J11),Lactococcus lactis ssp. cremoris (X8), Lactobacillus delbrueckii ssp. bulgaricus (Q5). All 13 isolates produced bacteriocin with a broad inhibitory spectrum against selected Gram-positive as well as Gram-negative pathogenic and spoilage species. Biochemical analysis revealed that they possessed high acidification and coagulation activity. Several strains possessed the high activity of 2 or 3technological characteristics, related to novel starters and food preservatives.