Economics and business topic list of research papers
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Endogenous Innovation. When Inner Organizational Dynamics Afford and Constrain Change
Abstract We live in a world of inexorable change, where the network of economic, political and social processes that form the social and economic system is continually being redesigned. Not only do the cultural bases of the individuals and the...
2014 / Piero Mella, Carlotta Meo Colombo -
Analysis of the Correlation between Minimum Wage Levels in the Country, Indicators of Social Protection and Poverty Threshold
Abstract Based on the concept of “labor market” and following its structural elements, we conducted analysis on the correlation that exists between the minimum wage level indicator reflecting the economy and social protection of older persons in the ...
2014 / Lavinia Netoiu, Silviu Cârstina -
SMEs and Their Effect on the Romanian Employment
Abstract This paper examines the relationship between the Small and Medium Enterprise SME sector and employment in Romanian non-financial business economy for the 2000-2010 period. The paper makes a comparative analysis between SMEs and large...
2013 / Emilia Herman -
Relaxation and Systematic Desensitization in Reducing Dental Anxiety
Abstract The anxiety experience in dentist's office is one of the main barriers that prevent patients from using dental services, therefore a specific strategy is needed. The aim was to compare the efficacy of two methods: relaxation therapy and...
2014 / Valentina Neacsu, Ionela Ruxandra Sfeatcu, Nicoleta Maru, Mihaela Adina Dumitrache -
Tai Ji Quan: From traditional applications to contemporary practice2014 / Fuzhong Li, Peter A. Harmer
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Disaster Recovery – A Project Planning Case Study in Portugal
Abstract Business disruptions can take place everywhere, anytime. It is impossible to foresee what may hit and when. It has become compulsory for organizations to be organized for such disaster/recovery scenarios. With the ever increasing dependence ...
2014 / Antero Prazeres, Eurico Lopes -
Políticas contra la corrupción y el soborno: ¿se involucran de manera similar los consejeros en diferentes entornos corporativos?
Resumen El presente trabajo tiene un doble objetivo: por una parte, analizar el papel que la composición del consejo de administración, en relación con la independencia y diversidad de sus miembros, tiene en el nivel de implantación y alcance de...
2013 / José-Valeriano Frías-Aceituno, Luis Rodríguez-Domínguez, Isabel-María García-Sánchez -
Dual-coding Versus Context-availability: Quantitive and Qualitative Dimensions of Concreteness Effect
Abstract This paper examines the effects of dual coding theory through multimedia and context-availability method on vocabulary learning in English. The study was conducted with 61 university students at Nigde University by means of experimental...
2014 / Buket Aslandağ Soylu, Tuğba Yanpar Yelken -
Competitiveness of Nations in Selected SEE Countries
Abstract There have been several attempts to benchmark competitiveness of nations and show that its levels have significant impact on the wealth measured by growth of GDP per capita, especially during the recession. Countries of South Eastern Europe ...
2014 / Zubović Jovan, Aleksandra Bradić-Martinović -
Design and Implementation of Simple Interactive e-learning System
Abstract There are many commercial or free e-learning systems available on the market. Most of these e-learning systems provide lot of functionality and modules. Some courses are completely based on e-learning resources instead of traditional...
2013 / Jiří Štěpánek, Monika Šimková -
The Proposal of Allocation of Seats in the European Parliament – The Shifted Root
Abstract The issue of allocation of seats in the European Parliament among the Member States of the EU has been the subject of several studies and proposals of algorithms of allocation. The rejection by the Parliament of the Cambridge Compromise...
2014 / Piotr Dniestrzański -
Developing Children's Singing Aptitudes Using Music Therapy
Abstract The research presented in this paper is in the process of stimulating the efforts to increase the quality of the music education through access to adequate education for each child's personality, in the sense that we should address all...
2013 / Rucsanda Mădălina Dana, Scarneciu Ioan -
Performance, Reference Systems and Strategies for Balance Training in Syndrome Down Subjects Beginning Gymnastics
Abstract This study aims at conceiving a strategic training and reference assessment system concerning the balance component, according to the diverse Special Olympics gymnasts’ potential. The experimental group includes 24 beginner gymnasts, within ...
2014 / Gabriel Popescu -
The Development of a Group Guidance Module for Student Self-development based on Gestalt Theory
Abstract The aims of this study were to develop and validate a group guidance module for student self-development based on Gestalt theory. This module comprized nine sessions and 12 activities that were developed along the concepts, principles, and...
2013 / Mohammad Aziz Shah Mohamed Arip, Rapidah Binti A. Bakar, Aslina Binti Ahmad, Samsiah Md. Jais -
Aspects Concerning the Quality Improvement of the Pedagogy of Primary and Pre-school Education Study Programme in Blended Weekend Classes
Abstract The study is focussed on the analysis of the variables that influence the academic success of freshman enrolled in the Curriculum Methodology and Theory class for the Pedagogy of Primary and Pre-school Education study programme at the...
2013 / Carmen Popa, Laura Bochis -
Enhancing the Quality of Life by Adopting IBS: An Economic Perspective on Mechanisation and Automation
Abstract Incorporating mechanisation and automation in the construction process is necessary to reduce production time and costs, improve working conditions, avoiding dangerous works, allow work to be performed where people cannot do, and eventually ...
2013 / Siti Syariazulfa Kamaruddin, Mohammad Fadhil Mohammad, Rohana Mahbub -
Analyzing the Volatility Transmission on the Eoniaswap Market
Abstract Globally, the interest rate swaps have became the most traded financial derivatives on the OTC markets in the last decade. In the Eurozone banking system swap contracts with the Eonia overnight interbank interest rate as underlying asset...
2013 / Codruţa Maria Făt, Simona Mutu -
Malaysian Construction Sector and Malaysia Vision 2020: Developed Nation Status
Abstract Malaysian economy has to perform efficiently and to play effective role in making true the dream of developed nation status. This study examines the role and performance of construction sector of Malaysia during the last two decades of...
2014 / Raza Ali Khan, Mohd Shahir Liew, Zulkipli Bin Ghazali -
Small but Complex: The Construction Industry in North Cyprus
Abstract Organizational functioning depends on the behaviour and attitude of people within a given society; organizational behaviour is extremely influenced by the socio-cultural environment within which the organization operates. The construction...
2014 / Yapicioglu Balkiz, Lawlor-Wright Therese