Economics and business topic list of research papers
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The Czech Validation of the Self-regulation Questionnaire
Abstract The authors report on the validation of the Self-Regulation Questionnaire (SRQ), originally developed by Brown et al. (1999). The SRQ was administered to a sample of 360 university students in the Czech Republic. The factor analysis yielded ...
2015 / Peter Gavora, Jitka Jakešová, Jan Kalenda -
Benchmarking Users’ Feedback as Risk Mitigation in Building Performance for Higher Education Buildings (HEB)
Abstract Higher education building (HEB) is believed to be key functional. It spawns not only environment, but also human and economic resources. Initially, growing students’ population with various learning activities has constituted risk...
2015 / Natasha Khalil, Syahrul Nizam Kamaruzzaman, Mohamad Rizal Baharum, Husrul Nizam Husin -
Chronic infection with non-tuberculous mycobacteria in patients with non-CF bronchiectasis: Comparison with other pathogens
Abstract Introduction The aim of this study is to compare characteristics of non-cystic fibrosis bronchiectasis (NCFBE) patients with chronic infections with non-tuberculous mycobacteria (NTM) versus those with Pseudomonas...
2015 / Giulia Bonaiti, Stefano Aliberti, Paola Faverio, Sara Lonni, Almerico Marruchella, et al. -
The development of alcohol policy in contemporary China
Abstract Over recent years, an increase in alcohol-related problems has been noted in China. Taking effective measures against the problem requires clear reviewing and understanding of the evolution of the Chinese alcohol policy. This study is aimed ...
2014 / Xu Guo, Yong-guang Huang -
Money Laundering – FATF Special Recommendation VIII: A Review of Evaluation Reports
Abstract The growing incidence of misuse of the non-profit organizations (NPOs) by terrorists around the world has lead to a concerted effort globally to protect these organizations. Specifically, the Financial Action Task Force (FATF) issued...
2014 / Normah Omar, Zulaikha Amirah Johari, Roshayani Arshad -
Honest signaling in trust interactions: smiles rated as genuine induce trust and signal higher earning opportunities
Abstract We test the hypothesis that smiles perceived as honest serve as a signal that has evolved to induce cooperation in situations requiring mutual trust. Potential trustees (84 participants from Toulouse, France) made two video clips averaging...
2014 / Samuele Centorrino, Elodie Djemai, Astrid Hopfensitz, Manfred Milinski, Paul Seabright -
Behaviour Attributes that Nurture the Sense of E-learning Community Perception
Abstract Today organizations have attempted to define and implement feasible models of building and nurturing e-learning communities in order continuously activate - group dynamics, gain highly interactive learning experiences of different types, by ...
2014 / Anca Draghici, Anca-Diana Popescu, Gabriela Fistis, Cristina Borca -
Stress among dentists in Yemen
Abstract Objective: The objective of this study was to assess the stress level among Yemeni dentists and to evaluate their stress manifestations and stress management. Materials and...
2014 / Nabil Muhsen Al-Zubair, Mohammed Sultan Al-ak’hali, Ibrahim A. Ghandour -
New Requirements for Managers of Public Safety Systems
Abstract The current conditions of public safety systems require a broad management approach. This includes managing security issues related to all public policies, as well as giving proper attention to management issues. Thus, the thematic scope of ...
2014 / Barbara Kożuch, Katarzyna Sienkiewicz-Małyjurek -
Los arrendamientos operativos: impacto de su reconocimiento en los estados financieros y en la política de financiación de las compañías españolas y del Reino Unido
Resumen El proceso de reforma de la normativa contable de arrendamientos, por parte del International Accounting Standard Board, está siendo muy controvertido por sus consecuencias sobre los estados financieros de las sociedades, que utilizan esa...
2014 / Antonio Barral Rivada, Magdalena Cordobés Madueño, Jesús N. Ramírez Sobrino -
Fuzzy Subtractive Clustering Technique Applied to Demand Response in a Smart Grid Scope
Abstract This paper focuses on demand response in a smart grid scope using a fuzzy subtractive clustering technique for modeling demand response. Domestic consumption is classified into profiles in order to favorable cover the adequate modeling. The ...
2014 / R. Pereira, A. Fagundes, R. Melício, V.M.F. Mendes, J. Figueiredo, et al. -
An Overview of Past and Present Romanian Accounting
Abstract This paper is an attempt to make a brief presentation of the Romanian accounting evolution with its specific elements, from its beginnings as marked in the historical sources, namely the first publications in the area of accounting, to the...
2014 / Elena Hlaciuc, Veronica Deac -
Tourism Planning and a Nation's Vision: A Review of the Tourism Policy of Sri Lanka
Abstract As tourism is a vector of development, governments try to coordinate planning with national development objectives. In Sri Lanka, a post-war country, tourism has been perceived as a tool for post-war reconstruction and reconciliation. A...
2014 / Zilmiyah Kamble, Frederic Bouchon -
Miri City as a Festival Destination Image in the Context of Miri Country Music Festival
Abstract The primary objective of the study is to ascertain the festival destination image of Miri. More specifically the study objectives are to determine Miri as a festival destination image among the tourists in the context of Miri Country Music...
2015 / Joseph K.M. Sia, Tek Yew Lew, Adriel K.S. Sim -
The Organizational Climate and Employees’ Job Satisfaction in the Terminal Operation Context of Kaohsiung Port1
Abstract This study aims to explore the organizational climate in the terminal operation industry in the port of Kaohsiung. Data was collected from questionnaire survey. Questionnaire designed through the processes included literature review,...
2015 / Chaur-luh Tsai -
Humanitarian Logistics: Empirical Evidences from a Natural Disaster
Abstract This paper seeks to identify the critical factors that help logistics processes in cases of environmental disasters. We show empirical evidence based on a case study that corroborates the Balcik theoretic model. A qualitative, exploratory...
2014 / Marcia Regina Santiago Scarpin, Renata de Oliveira Silva -
Clinical and economic outcomes in a real-world population of patients with elevated triglyceride levels
Abstract Objective: This study investigated real-world treatment patterns, healthcare utilization, and costs of hypertriglyceridemia in a large commercially insured United States population. Methods: This observational claims...
2014 / Peter P. Toth, Michael Grabner, Nadia Ramey, Keiko Higuchi -
The Development of Competency Model and Instrument for Competency Measurement: The Research Methods
Abstract The main purpose of this paper is to outline a systematic procedure in developing and validating a competency model and instrument to measure competency for Chefs who works in the hotel industry in Malaysia. Reviewing previous studies in...
2014 / Nornazira Suhairom, Aede Hatib Musta’amal, Nor Fadila Mohd Amin, Noor Khairul Anuar Johari -
An international comparison of productivity change in the textile and clothing industry: a bootstrapped Malmquist index approach2014 / Magdalena Kapelko, Alfons Oude Lansink
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Closing the achievement gap in mathematics: evidence from a remedial program in Mexico City2014 / Emilio Gutiérrez, Rodimiro Rodrigo