TMs Growth Research Articles

Timely Development: Visualizing Children’s Growth and Potential

Children’s growth has long been measured against the axis of time. Yet anthropometric indexes such as age for height measurements do not simply mark the passage of time and associated growth but themselves indicate “norms” that stand as markers of potential. Charting changing modes of representing the problem of children’s growth over the 20th century and into the 21st, this paper attends to visual technologies that distribute potential unevenly around the world, asking what is at stake in making children’s growth and development visible, and whose potential is affirmed in the process?

The Effect of Sharia Financial Access & Financial Literation to Non-Bankable MSME’s Growth


 A number of Islamic financial institutions able to provide non-bankable requirement by limiting loan plafond in order to reduce credit risk. That condition can hamper Micro Small Medium Enterprise (MSME)’s growth. This is proven by only 13.21% of MSME that only have been served by obtaining access to Islamic finance. Study about MSME’s Growth have general purpose to analyze interaction between Financial Literacy and Sharia Financial Access to Finance to MSME’s Growth. This study adopted quantitative research design and used Structural Equation Model (SEM) analysis method by SmartPLS 3.0 to run the data. Population in this research was all MSME’s actor in Semarang that put 100 samples contributing in this research by convenience technique. The finding of the research found Financial Literacy and Access to Sharia Finance affect performance, Financial Literacy affects Access to Sharia Finance and financial Literacy cannot be mediator for the relationship between Access to Sharia Finance to MSME’s growth.

This blessed plot: when should capital gains on land be regarded as income

National balance sheets for a number of advanced economies show land to be a valuable form of natural capital, whose value has increased sharply over the last twenty years or so. This paper investigates when or whether capital gains on land should be counted as a component of income. While development projects can lead to increases in rental rates and land values, it is shown that, although the benefits any project should be counted as income, increases in rental rates and land values should not normally be seen as additional real income. However if land benefits from exogenous land-saving technical progress the resulting capital gains can be seen as income. Applying the same principle to human capital it is shown, on a steady growth path, that these capital gains are equal to Weitzman’s (1997) growth premium in the relationship between income and sustainable consumption.

La creazione di valore nelle strategie di disinvestimento: evidenze dal contesto europeo

Purpose of the paper : In this work, we analyze the role of pre-divestiture performance on the divestiture’s value creation in the context of European countries. Specifically, we explore the existence of potential interaction effects between pre-divestiture performance and the presence of blockholder and the degree of relatedness between the divesting firm core business and the divested business unit. Methodology : Econometric analysis on a unique dataset of 147 divestitures across thirteen countries is used to test the hypotheses. Findings : The pre-divestiture performance of the parent firm moderates the impact of both the blockholder and the relatedness on the parent’s post divestiture performance. Our findings indicate that when prior performance is higher, the impact of the presence of a blockhdolder on parent performance is less positive, while the impact of unrelatedness between the divesting firm’s core business and the divested business unit is less negative. Research limits: While our empirical analysis controls for the two most common modes of divestiture - spinoffs and sell-offs, we were not able to focus on homogeneous samples of divestiture deal types. Future work might more systematically test for differences across these modes, for instance through separate samples. Practical Implication : From a managerial point of view, executives need to be aware that divestiture strategies do not only represent tools to remedy to wrong managerial decisions, but rather can also be used to pursue the firm’s growth. Moreover, they should consider that ownership structure and relatdness may affect the performance of the divestiture deal in ways that are dependent on the pre-divestiture performance. This may lead managers to modify the timing and overall design of their divestiture strategies. Originality of the paper : Our study contributes to the divestiture literature by addressing the research gap on the determinants of the parent performance in European countries through a focus on pre-divestiture performance.

OPTIMIZING THE PLANTING DENSITY OF LETTUCE (Lactuca sativa) WITH TILAPIA (Oreochromis niloticus) IN A RECIRCULATION AQUAPONIC SYSTEM

An experiment was conducted for a period of 60 days to optimize the planting density of Lettuce (Lactuca sativa) with Tilapia in a shallow water recirculation aquaponic system. Four different planting density/m 2 i.e. 15 plants/m 2 , 20 plants/m 2 , 25 plants/m 2 and 30 plants/m 2 of hydroponic trough was used as four different treatments whereas, the stocking density of Tilapia (Oreochromis niloticus) was 100 fish/m 3 for all the treatments. Fish was reared in 300 L size tank and fed up to satiation twice a day with commercially available floating pellet with 30% protein level. The size of each of the hydroponic trough was 30 L which were made up with GI steel sheet. Styrofoam was used to cover up the hydroponic trough and made necessary number of hole according to the planting density of different treatment to support the plants in water medium. During the experimental period different water quality parameters were monitored regularly. Growth and yield of Lettuce were measured by means of number of leafs, plant height (cm), leaf area (cm 2 ), dry matter (g) and wet yield (kg/m 2 ). Whereas, Tilapia’s growth performances were evaluated on the basis of weight gain (g), production (kg/m 3 ), specific growth rate (% per day) and feed conversion ratio. At the end of the experiment, it was observed that Lettuce production were highest in T 3 (25 plants/m 2 ), although the growth performance was significantly better in T 1 and T 2 because of higher nutrient availability in these hydroponic trough. Fish production was significantly higher in T 3 and T 4 compared to T 1 and T 2 , although, highest production were observed in T 4 . Regarding both Lettuce and Tilapia production with suitable water quality parameters, it was therefore, optimized that, 25 plants/m 2 area of hydroponic trough was ideal to support 100 Tilapia/m 3 in a shallow water based recirculation aquaponic system.

Pioneer Rocketry - 2016 WSGC Collegiate Rocket Competition

The objective of the 2016 Wisconsin Space Grant Consortium Collegiate Rocket Launch Competition was to design and build a “true scale model” of any real world rocket or missile. We selected to bring a scale model of the Orbital ATK Pegasus XL to this year's competition. We had three flights during the competition, all of which were successful, and close to our expected values. This, as well as our documentation, earned us first place in this year's competition. The following report details the design and construction of Pioneer Rocketry’s 2016 competition rocket, along with information regarding Pioneer Rocketry’s growth as both an educational and professional organization.

Pioneer Rocketry - 2016 Midwest Rocket Competition

The objective of the 2016 Midwest Rocket Competition was to use an active drag system to control the altitude of the rocket. The rocket was to fly twice, once with the system deactivated then again with the system active. The goal was for the active drag system to get the highest altitude of the second flight to be 75% of the un-deployed flight. The electric system onboard needed to both control the drag system as well as record the data needed to estimate the drag coefficient throughout the flight. At competition the rocket was flown a total of three times and performed as expected. The rocket was able to achieve a reduction of 78% thus placing Pioneer Rocketry third in the competition.The following report details the design and construction of Pioneer Rocketry’s rocket Skybreaker, along with information regarding Pioneer Rocketry’s growth as both an educational and professional organization.

Interaction Mechanism and Comparative Study of Talent Resources and Economic Growth in Xi’an

With the transition of China’s economic growth to innovation-driven, innovation’s fundamental driver lies on talents, and the interaction mechanism between talents and economic growth has attracted scholars’ more attention. Using the statistical yearbook data from 1997 to 2011, Lucas economic growth model was introduced into the research on relationship between Xi’an talent resources and economic growth, and compared with the Chengdu, Wuhan and Shenzhen. Found that the quantity, quality and structure of talent resources directly influence the economy growth rate. The capital contribution rate of Xi’an is relatively low, but Xi’an’s talent capital stock and growth rate is relatively high, which shows that the contribution of talent resources to Xi’an’s economic growth have much space for growth in a long run. Then through analyzing the obstacles of transformation from talent resources advantages to economic development advantages, we proposed three countermeasures about gathering talents to form a multiplier effect, improving government policy to promote talent input-output effect, strengthening service and optimizing environment to improving the talent resources’ utilization rate.

Does Seasonality and Stochastic Cycles Affect Output Growth in Nigeria? Lessons for Development Planning

This paper examines the seasonality and stochastic cycle associated with GDP growth in Nigeria using two measures of filter. Our findings include, that the Christiano & Fitzgerald (2003) filter removed low-periodicity stochastic cycles associated with output growth in Nigeria compared to the Hodrick Prescott filter. The smoothed GDP trend further revealed that growth in Nigeria was higher but unstable in periods of development planning than in periods without development plans. This suggests that development planning in Nigeria was not accompanied by judicious mix of fiscal and monetary policy in the 1980s/1990s. Likewise, effort to achieve sustainable growth and development, since the return to democracy in 1999, has not been accompanied by effective planning. To achieve inclusive development therefore, there is the need to return to development planning in order to address the destruction meted by insurgents in the North east and the lack of inclusiveness in Nigeria’s growth observed in recent times.

Pioneer Rocketry 2015 WSGC Collegiate Rocket Competition

The objective of the 2015 Wisconsin Space Grant Consortium (WSGC) Collegiate Rocket Competition was to design and build a two stage “Boosted Dart" - style rocket to achieve maximum altitude. The rocket was propelled by a single grain 54mm rocket motor (I445 Vmax). Extensive design and modeling was done to optimize the design to achieve maximum altitude. An electronic device designed to measure the rotation of the rocket that would then be correlated to rotation observed with video captured by a camera system. The rocket performed as expected in most aspects, completing most objectives per competition parameters. The flight of the boosted dart however ended in failure, as a delayed ejection of the parachute resulted in compounding failures leading to the loss of the rocket. The camera, having fallen separate from the rocket body, had survived the flight. The video was analyzed and the flights apogee was estimated to be 6000ft. The following report details the design and construction of Pioneer Rocketry’s 2015 competition rocket, along with information regarding Pioneer Rocketry’s growth as both an educational and professional organization.Â

India’s Recession Phase- a Review

India’s growth rate picked up from 4% during (pre-reform period) to 9 % during the first decade of this century (2001-10). Earlier India was affected less by external world depressions as it relied more on internal consumption, saving and import substitutions. However, after reforms picked up, its economy was opened to global players, share of exports, both goods and services, in GDP grew significantly. There is a consensus among economists that every economic expansion is followed by recession. During the boom, when economic growth is too fast and unsustainable, inflation increases. To reduce it, the governments deflate the economy by various ways which result into credit crunch and falling prices. Cost push inflation squeezes incomes and reduces disposable income. This causes a collapse in confidence of finance sector and 'real economy'. Indian economy also passed through these stages during  2008-12. The economic growth rate was above 8% for consecutive period of three years since 2006. However by the time it reached 2012 the GDP growth rate fell to 5% approximately. This paper is an attempt to explore the reasons for India’s recent fall of growth in GDP.by exploring pre-reforms and post-reforms scenario analysing the data from April, 1971- March 2012 (in short 1971 to 2011),and by examining short term quarterly data from 2008 to 2012 to explore affected sectors.

Entrepreneurial developments and small scale industry contribution to Nigerian national development- A marketing interface

In both developed and developing countries, the government is turning to small and medium scale industries and entrepreneurs, as a means of economic development and a veritable means of solving problems. It is a seedbed of innovations, inventions and employment. Entrepreneurship is as old as Nigeria and had contributed to the growth of the economy. Presently in Nigeria, SMEs assist in promoting the growth of the country’s economy, hence all the levels of government at different times have policies which promote the growth and sustenance of SMEs. This paper identifies the orientation of SME’s and entrepreneurial trends in Nigeria, tackles the operational definition and scopes, and describes the role of the Nigerian government as a participant, regulator and facilitator, both legally and politically in the growth of SMEs and entrepreneurship. It identifies the marketing problems of SMEs and entrepreneurships in Nigeria, the provision and enactment of beneficial and supportive laws, the provision of infrastructural facilities, constant man-power and development, direct financial assistance to SMEs and the establishment of finance institutions to support SMEs. It identifies the roles of SMEs in Nigeria’s development and growth. It discusses the entrepreneurial thoughts, problems and advance practical marketing solution. It concludes by clearly specifying the role of marketing to the survival of SMEs and entrepreneurship in Nigeria, and relevant recommendations. For SMEs to survive marketing practice and principles must be given prominence.

Sustainable Economic Growth for India: An Exercise in Macroeconomic Scenario Building

Use of Macroeconometric models has by now assumed a measure of universality as an unavoidable aid to forecasting and policy analysis; challenges and controversies spread over more than two decades notwithstanding. While such models are typically designed and utilised for dealing with short term problems their application to issues of long term growth has been equally important, though less frequent. The present exercise is intended to examine India’s growth prospects during the first two decades of the third millennium on the basis of a comprehensive econometric model. [Working Paper No. 100]

Kinetic study of 3C-SiC growth on Si by pyrolyzing tetramethysilane in low pressure radio frequency-induction heated chemical vapor deposition reactor

Single crystal 3C-SiC films were grown on Si(111) substrate using tetramethylsilane [TMS,(CH3)4Si] in a low pressure radio frequency-induction heated chemical vapor deposition reactor. The growth rate of 3C-SiC film increased with increasing TMS flow rate and growth temperature. The growth kinetics of 3C-SiC film was determined by analyzing the experimental data on the growth rate. The growth reaction of 3C-SiC film was the first order of TMS partial pressure in the reactor. The reaction rate controlling step changed from the surface reaction in the temperature range of 1100–1250 °C to the diffusion of reactive gases at higher temperatures above 1250 °C. The activation energies were 72.2 kcal/min for the surface reaction-controlling step and 38.2 kcal/min for the diffusion-controlling step. At the growth temperatures, TMS was dissociated into hydrogen, Si atoms, and hydrocarbon gases such as CH3⋅, CH4, C2H2, and C2H4. The effective reactive species for the growth of 3C-SiC turned out to be gaseous Si atoms and methyl radicals in this growth system. The mechanisms of TMS decomposition and SiC growth were discussed in detail based on quadrapole mass spectrometer analysis.