Economics and business topic list of research papers
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CEO Personal Reputation: does it Affect Remuneration During Times of Economic Turbulence?
Abstract The primary focus of this study is to provide evidence on whether, during a period of economic turbulence, the personal reputation of CEOs holds up as a significant determinant of their remuneration, or whether the company's financial...
2012 / Damian Tien Foo Niap, Dennis Taylor -
Reduction in ground reaction force variables with instructed barefoot running
Abstract Backgound Barefoot (BF) running has recently increased in popularity with claims that it is more natural and may result in fewer injuries due to a reduction in impact loading. However, novice BF runners do not necessarily...
2014 / Cynthia D. Samaan, Michael J. Rainbow, Irene S. Davis -
Social and Emotional Competence-predictors of School Adjustment
Abstract School readiness is the term used on a large scale in order to define school competence, but there is no unity in defining the concept of school readiness or the best way which helps to acquire this competence. Most approaches refer to the...
2013 / Stan Maria Magdalena -
Effective Use of Virtual Learning Environment and LMS
Abstract A virtual learning environment using the LMS (Learning management system) is now ran affairs. This system is used to support learning and created e-learning course, addresses the administration associated with such verification of student...
2013 / Monika Simkova, Jiri Stepanek -
Determinant Factors of Disruptive Technology – Case Study of Web-based Airplane Ticket Selling
Abstract Nowadays, airplane is a common transportation. There are so much airplane enterprises turn up to accommodate people. In case of there are many enterprises in airplane industry, local services called tour& travel taking roles for telling ...
2014 / Syifa Alaina Maricar -
Detection of Learning needs in the Teaching staff Regarding the use of a Virtual Campus at La Laguna University
Abstract La Laguna University implemented in 2005 the use of Moodle as teaching and learning support, becoming effective in 2005 for 1800 users who are increasing their competences with it through different utilities such as autonomous learning,...
2013 / José María del Castillo-Olivares Barberan, Jorge Martín Gutierrez, Fátima Margarita Castro León -
Feasibility and Acceptability of Workers’ Health Surveillance for Fire Fighters
Objectives: The objective of this study was to test the feasibility and acceptability of a new workers’ health surveillance (WHS) for fire fighters in a Dutch pilot-implementation project. Methods: In...
2011 / Marie-Christine J. Plat, Monique H.W. Frings-Dresen, Judith K. Sluiter -
An Analysis on the Relationship Between Total Quality Management Practices and Knowledge Management: The Case of Eskişehir
Abstract In our study pointing out how the quality management and knowledge management have been incorporated into each other the development of the quality culture within the organization and what kind of value has emerged through the analysis on...
2014 / Cengiz Duran, Aysel Çetindere, Özcan Şahan -
D’Hainaut's Operationalization Model in Mathematics
Abstract The article is specific to the sciences of education and describes effective practices for students from the Faculty of Mathematics, “Vasile Alecsandri” University of Bacau.The aim was to investigate the efficiency of D’Hainaut's...
2014 / Costică Lupu -
Foundation for China's Economic Growth2013 / Zhou Qiren
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Effectiveness of Family Process Model of Self-concept Content Tehran Payam Noor University
Abstract The present study examined the effectiveness of family process model of self-concept content. One-hundred- twenty Tehran Payam Noor University were participants of the study. Samani's Family process and content scale and Rogers's...
2014 / Mohammad Ehsan Taghizade, Najme Yaghooti -
Preliminary Development of the Consciousness Quotient Inventory (CQ-i): Introducing the Conscious Experience as a Research Variable in Psychological Assessment
Abstract This study describes the development and preliminary validation of the Consciousness Quotient Inventory (CQ-i), a new psychological assessment tool that evaluates the level of consciousness and introduces the conscious experience as an...
2014 / Ovidiu Brazdau, Cristian-Dan Opariuc -
A Framework for User Requirement Assessment in Technical Education Facility Planning: A Knowledge Engineering Approach
Abstract Preparation of a facility planning document for a technical education institution facility is a complex process. Building new facility or redevelopment of existing facility is necessary when the institution undergoes program expansion or...
2014 / Halimah Che Hassan -
Analysis of Driver Behaviour and Crash Characteristics during Adverse Weather Conditions
Abstract Adverse weather and road conditions, following rain, fog and temperature fluctuations are the major causes of an elevated risk of traffic accidents and compromised flow in India. Drivers can control their risks at several levels, however it ...
2013 / Neelima Chakrabarty, Kamini Gupta -
Pricing Decisions in Educational Institutions: An Activity based Approach
Abstract The number of private high schools is significantly growing due to recent increase in the demand for private schools. Therefore, it has been crucial for the administration of private schools to be able to gain competitive advantage and to...
2014 / Ali Coskun, Metin Yılmaz -
Creativity Tasks and Academic Achievement. A Study on Romanian Politehnica Undergraduate Students
Abstract The present paper aims at analyzing the relationship between students’ performance in creative tasks and their academic achievement. The subjects were students in the technical field. Three types of tasks were designed to measure the verbal ...
2014 / Beatrice Adriana Balgiu, Victor Adîr -
Overview of EU Economic Cohesion Process Performance for New Member States
Abstract The European Union's increasing international activity and significant role in the world economy attaches growing importance to the processes taking place in the economic life of the new Europe in the context overcoming the consequences of...
2014 / Ona Gražina Rakauskienė, Viktor Kozlovskij -
Insulin degludec – The impact of a new basal insulin on care in type 2 diabetes
Abstract Many patients with type 2 diabetes continue to have poor glycaemic control and would benefit from insulin therapy. However, resistance to the introduction of insulin therapy can be high on both the part of the healthcare provider and the...
2013 / Kamlesh Khunti, Xavier Cos, Guy Rutten -
Designing a Model for Providing Preventive Clinical Services in Hospital, Tehran, Iran
Abstract The purpose of this study is a model based on which some harmonized steps may be taken with respect to rendering clinical preventive services and diseases and hazardous factors effective management within the hospitals. First of all the...
2014 / Susan Parsay, Kambiz Abachizadeh, Mohammad-Ali Heidarnia, Maryam Rassouli, Azadeh Sayarifard, et al. -
Using revealed preferences to estimate the Value of Travel Time to recreation sites
Abstract The opportunity Value of Travel Time (VTT) is one of the most important elements of the total cost of recreation day-trips and arguably the most difficult to estimate. Most studies build upon the theoretical framework proposed by Becker...
2013 / Carlo Fezzi, Ian J. Bateman, Silvia Ferrini