An Experimental Hemodynamic Study of the Pelvic Collateral Circulation

Iliac arteries were occluded in adult mongrel dogs to investigate pelvic hemodynamics. When the unilateral common iliac artery was occluded, the blood flow making a &#34;stopover&#34; within the pelvis was found to be significantly less than that of anatomical hemodynamics even under a resting condition. The blood flow decreased more significantly under exercise loading than under a resting condition, which demonstrates the presence of the &#34;steal&#34; phenomenon. This only occurs in the collateral circulation in the pelvis formed by two arterial systems which are related in a series. In deciding the appropriacy of reconstruction for the internal iliac artery in patients with aorto-iliac occlusive disease, this &#34;steal&#34; phenomenon should be kept in mind. In most cases, ischemic symptoms in pelvic organs may be due to a simple decrease of the blood flow supplied to the pelvis, or due to the &#34;steal&#34; phenomenon. If the pelvic region is in the state of ischemia owing to the &#34;steal&#34; phenomenon, reconstruction of the blood vessels flowing into the pelvis is not required.</p

Corporate Governance and Equity Returns

This paper analyses the relationship between corporate governanceand equity returns from the small investors view point. A primary surveyhas been conducted to gather the data required to examine the link.Preliminary result of the study shows that the four elements of governance:board structure, transparency, fairness and responsibility arepositively related with equity returns

Stock Market Crashes: Reasons and Implications

This paper aims to investigate and compare two stock market crashesin Bangladesh and suggest policy measure to prevent such collapses inthe future. In doing so, it was found that the crashes have certainsimilarities between them in numerous aspects. Finally, policy measuressuch as building the confidence of investors, reducing moral hazard,educating the investors, empowering the regulators etc. were suggested

Corporate Social Responsibility and Financial Performance Linkage:A Preliminary Study for the Conceptual Framework

Over the last three decades, the pressure on firms to engage in Corporate Social Responsibility CCSR) activities and establish themselves as highly socially responsible companies has increased. However, on the issue of incentive, some corporations view CSR activities as simply a costly hindrance and some companies use CSR methodologies as a strategic tactic to obtain public support for their presence in global markets which could help companies to sustain a competitive advantage by using their social contributions. Researchers around the world have reported a positive, negative, mixed and neutral impacts of corporate social responsibility on corporate financial performance CCFP). On this background, this study aimed at summarizing the findings of major empirical studies and drawing the conceptual framework to investigate the relationship between CSR and CFP

Contemporary Strategic Aspects of Relationship Banking in Japan

This paper reviews the background and current status of relationship banking in Japan. First, the composition and share of the banking sector in the total financial market are discussed along with the measures taken in the banking sector after the burst of the bubble economy. Second, relationship banking is defined with its merits and demerits. Third, the nature of relationship banking in Japan is argued. Finally, the effects of relationship banking are examined. The evidence from various theoretical and empirical studies has indicated that relationship banking reduces information asymmetry and risk, mitigates liquidity constraints and contributes as rescues in financial distress. However these benefits are often obtained by the firms at the cost of higher rents through higher lending interest rates

Corporate Social Responsibility : Benefit, Current Status and Future Trend

The objective of this paper is to review the current status and future trend of corporate social responsibility concept practiced by companies. In doing so, the term corporate social responsibility is defined with the regulations governing it. Then the benefits of performing such responsibilities are elaborated. Finally, the role of the public sector is discussed in assisting the business firms for practicing social responsibility. The examination of various available literatures revealed that, investing in social responsibility activities pays the firm in terms of improved brand image, skilled and motivated employees, better risk management etc. Finally, this paper concluded that, social responsibility compliance and stockholders value are not mutually exclusive tasks, rather they compensate each other in achieving the ultimate goal of sustainable economic development

Benchmarking the State of Corporate Governance in Bangladesh

Now-a-days corporate governance (CG) is considered to be one of the most vital factors for improving the overall business practices in the globalized world and in maximizing value of the shareholders and stakeholders. Bangladesh should not be lagging behind in recognizing the importance of having good governance mechanism. Accordingly, this study aimed at benchmarking the status of corporate governance in Bangladesh, as future policy direction should start with assessment of the present standing. Both primary and secondary survey instruments are applied to attain the aforementioned objective. The results of the study revealed that, core elements for ensuring good governance, such as: regulations, auditing, stakeholder engagement etc. needs development and enforcement. Also some institutional set up should be established to train and educate stakeholders to get familiarized with the corporate governance concepts and practices

Benchmarking the State of Corporate Governance in Bangladesh

Now-a-days corporate governance (CG) is considered to be one of the most vital factors for improving the overall business practices in the globalized world and in maximizing value of the shareholders and stakeholders. Bangladesh should not be lagging behind in recognizing the importance of having good governance mechanism. Accordingly, this study aimed at benchmarking the status of corporate governance in Bangladesh, as future policy direction should start with assessment of the present standing. Both primary and secondary survey instruments are applied to attain the aforementioned objective. The results of the study revealed that, core elements for ensuring good governance, such as: regulations, auditing, stakeholder engagement etc. needs development and enforcement. Also some institutional set up should be established to train and educate stakeholders to get familiarized with the corporate governance concepts and practices