Economics and business topic list of research papers
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Staff Assistance as a Crucial Aspect of Accessibility in Public Buildings
Abstract This study intends to discuss the issue of public attitude towards PWD and the significance of staff assistance in public buildings. Semi-structured interviews were conducted with visually-impaired person, hearing-impaired person,...
2013 / Syazwani Abdul Kadir, Mariam Jamaludin -
Smart Energy and Water Meter: A Novel Vision to Groundwater Monitoring and Management
Abstract Water crisis and threat of shortage in water resources have been raised as a direct consequence of various factors such as limitation of precipitation, use of traditional irrigation methods and lack of efficient monitoring and controlling...
2014 / H.N. Jahromi, M.J. Hamedani, S.F. Dolatabadi, P. Abbasi -
A conceptual framework and practical guide for assessing fitness-to-operate in the offshore oil and gas industry
Abstract The paper outlines a systemic approach to understanding and assessing safety capability in the offshore oil and gas industry. We present a conceptual framework and assessment guide for understanding fitness-to-operate (FTO) that builds a...
2013 / Mark A. Griffin, Melinda R. Hodkiewicz, Jeremy Dunster, Lisette Kanse, Katharine R. Parkes, et al. -
Commercial ERP Systems and User Productivity: A Study Across European SMEs
Abstract Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) systems and productivity aspects are currently experiencing an increasing interest from both the academic and business communities. In this study we aim to measure how firms perceived the impact of their...
2014 / Pedro Ruivo, Björn Johansson, Tiago Oliveira, Miguel Neto -
An Assessment of Micro, Small and Medium Enterprises that Underwent UP ISSI's Integrated Plant Surveys for the Periode 2006 to 2011
Abstract This paper makes an assessment of the micro, small and medium enterprises (MSMEs) that volunteered to become part of the integrated plant surveys (IPS's) that were conducted by the participants of the Managers Course, the flagship program...
2013 / Ian Jester M. de Vera -
Depletion of chondrocyte primary cilia reduces the compressive modulus of articular cartilage
Abstract Primary cilia are slender, microtubule based structures found in the majority of cell types with one cilium per cell. In articular cartilage, primary cilia are required for chondrocyte mechanotransduction and the development of healthy...
2013 / Jerome Irianto, Girish Ramaswamy, Rosa Serra, Martin M. Knight -
Traditional and Modern Means of Recovery in Sports: Survey on a Sample of Athletes
Abstract Training in sports is a practical activity that requires a certain level of effort. Energy has various organi sources in accordance with the activities performed. Under current conditions, both the training and competitions pose significant ...
2014 / Sabău Elena, Niculescu Georgeta, Gevat Cecilia -
Creating Commitment, Trust and Satisfaction for a Brand: What is the Role of Switching Costs in Mobile Phone Market?
Abstract The purpose of this study was to explore the role of switching costs in the relationship between satisfaction, trust, and commitment for a brand. Data analyzed in this study were collected via questionaires from real consumers (n=457). Our...
2013 / Azize Şahin, Hakan Kitapçi, Cemal Zehir -
Relational Perspective with Regard to Problem Formulation
Abstract This paper focuses on highlighting the perspective relations in problem formulation regarding integrative therapy. Since the first psychotherapy session, along with the establishment of the therapist-client alliance, the therapist will try...
2014 / Gina Chiriac -
Implementation of Self Assessment Evaluation for Total Quality Management: A Case Study of Retail Sectors
Abstract A good strength of the retail sector in Thailand is closely related to social communities, especially in small villages. In the capital city, Bangkok, modern traders have a major policy of establishing small shops in crowded places such as...
2013 / Veeraphat Krittanathip, Sakchai Rakkarn, Suriyan Cha-um, Nuangruthai Timyaingam -
Using Cultural Viewpoint Metaphors to Provide Web Accessibility for the Visually Impaired Users
Abstract The use of technology has increased significantly, so it is important to make the information available and accessible for all people. Through the efforts to promote accessibility, users with visual disabilities have increasingly enjoyed...
2014 / Letícia Seixas Pereira, Simone Bacellar Leal Ferreira, Hélio Braga, Luciana Cardoso de Castro Salgado, Ricardo Rodrigues Nunes -
Lessons Learned from Exposure to Building Materials
Abstract Published studies demonstrated evidences of harmful emissions and substances from selected building materials that contributed to dust, poor air quality, respiratory problems and several chronic diseases. Stakeholders in confined spaces...
2013 / Zarina Isnin, Sabarinah Sh Ahmad, Zaharah Yahya -
Evaluation of Harmonic Variability in Electrical Power Systems through Statistical Control of Quality and Functional Data Analysis
Abstract The presence of harmonics in power systems and their problems and impact on quality of electricity supply is increasing due to the increase in society's use of the nonlinear loads that generate them, especially the electronic kind. Classic...
2013 / J. Sancho, J.J. Pastor, J. Martínez, M.A. García -
Violence and Incoherence Parenting Patterns - Potential Risk Factor in Distorting the Child's View on Reality
Abstract We consider that we should pay attention to the roles played by the contemporary educational systems, the characteristics of the environment, the cultural models, traditions, the level of culture, the social conditions, the structure of the ...
2013 / Oana Elena Lenţa, Florin Tărnăuceanu, Cristina Cormoş -
Feasibility of Unconditional Transit Signal Priority Considering Delay Savings at Signalized Intersections: A Case Study of Dalian BRT Line No.1
Abstract Active transit signal priority (TSP) is a useful tool to remove or minimize control delay for buses at signalized intersections and consequently improve the performance of bus service. Conditional TSP has been proofed to be an effective...
2013 / ZUO Zhongyi, YANG Guangchuan -
Analysis of Latvian Organizational Culture in Relation to Leadership Gender Roles
Abstract The paper is concerned with the investigation of organization culture and it sees organization as a complicated social mechanism, which is an especially topical issue in matters of state administration. Many researchers consider that...
2014 / Irena Kokina, Jelena Davidova -
Thinking Systemically About Complex Systems
Abstract As machine age problems have given way to systems age messes, the underlying complexity associated with understanding these situations has increased exponentially. Accordingly, the methods we use to address these situations must evolve as...
2013 / Patrick T. Hester, Kevin MacG. Adams -
Cognitive Behaviour of Residents Toward Living in Landslide Prone Area: Ulu Klang
Abstract Ulu Klang is prone to landslide and has recorded several life-taking cases. Its hilly areas are unstable mainly because of the terrain formations, human activities and heavy rainfalls. Looking at the cognitive behaviour, this study intended ...
2013 / Ahmad Shazrin Mohamed Azmi, Wan Ainaa Raimi Wan Mohamed Salleh, Abdul Hadi Nawawi -
Predicting the Security Levels of Stock Investment by Using the RMT-test
Abstract The authors propose to use the degree of randomness of high frequency price time series for the purpose of measuring the security levels of stock investments. The RMT-test is employed as a tool to measure the randomness. The data to be...
2013 / Xin Yang, Yuuta Mikamori, Mieko Tanaka-Yamawaki -
Impact of Foreign Trade on Romania's Economic Sustainability During the Pre- and Post-accession Periods
Abstract The paper presents some aspects of Romania's foreign trade impact on the sustainability of the national economy during the pre- and post-accession periods laying emphasis on the trade balance, the influence of foreign direct investments and ...
2014 / Gheorghe Zaman