Economics and business topic list of research papers
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Short Term Electricity Forecasting Using Individual Smart Meter Data
Abstract Smart metering is a quite new topic that has grown in importance all over the world and it appears to be a remedy for rising prices of electricity. Forecasting electricity usage is an important task to provide intelligence to the smart...
2014 / Krzysztof Gajowniczek, Tomasz Ząbkowski -
The Role of E-marketing Tools in Constructing the Image of a Higher Education Institution
Abstract The goal of this article is to describe specific aspects regarding the use of e-marketing tools as a factor influencing the perception of the image of a higher education institution among its target groups. The article draws on primary data ...
2015 / Róbert Štefko, Richard Fedorko, Radovan Bačík -
Contribution of Fibroblasts to the Mechanical Stability of In Vitro Engineered Dermal-Like Tissue Through Extracellular Matrix Deposition2014 / Renjith P. Nair, Jasmin Joseph, V.S. Harikrishnan, V.K. Krishnan, Lissy Krishnan
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Towards a Big Data Framework for the Prevention and Control of HIV/AIDS, TB and Silicosis in the Mining Industry
Abstract This paper proposes a big data integrated framework to assist with prevention and control of HIV/AIDS, TB and silicosis (HATS) in the mining industry. The linkage between HATS presents a major challenge to the mining industry globally. When ...
2014 / Osden Jokonya -
Cost-Effectiveness of Three Adjunct Cellular/Tissue-Derived Products Used in the Management of Chronic Venous Leg Ulcers
Abstract Objectives Determine the cost-effectiveness of three topically applied cellular/tissue-derived products (CTPs) used as adjunct therapies to standard care in the management of venous leg ulcers (VLUs). ...
2014 / Marissa J. Carter, Curtis Waycaster, Kathleen Schaum, Adrienne M. Gilligan -
Using Decision Trees for Comparing Different Consistency Models
Abstract One technique used to improve highway safety from the point of view of the infrastructure is to examine the consistency of the design. Design consistency refers to if highway geometry is conformance to driver expectancy. When the...
2014 / Laura Garach Morcillo, Francisco Javier Calvo Poyo, Griselda López Maldonado -
Testing Relationship between Private Investment and Financial System's Development: The Case of the EU Countries
Abstract In the paper, relationship between private investment and financial system's development was assessed in the case of the EU countries during 2000 – 2011, using cross-sectional data. The research results have shown that financial system is...
2014 / Lina Sinevičienė, Vilma Deltuvaitė -
Quality of Life of People with Multiple Sclerosis:Clinical and Psychosocial Determinants
Abstract Multiple sclerosis (MS) is an unpredictable, inflammatory, chronic, potentially disabling, neurological disease which is very common in young adults. It is of unknown origin there is no available curative treatment as of yet. Consequently,...
2015 / Carlos Albuquerque, Ana Geraldo, Rosa Martins, Olivério Ribeiro -
Cost-minimization Analysis of IgPro20, a Subcutaneous Immunoglobulin, in Japanese Patients With Primary Immunodeficiency
Abstract Purpose IgPro20, Hizentra® an L-proline−stabilized 20% human subcutaneous immunoglobulin (SCIG), has been shown in a Phase III pivotal study to be well tolerated and efficacious in adult and pediatric Japanese patients...
2014 / Ataru Igarashi, Hirokazu Kanegane, Midori Kobayashi, Toshio Miyawaki, Kiichiro Tsutani -
The Mediating Role of Mobbing on the Relationship between Organizational Silence and Turnover Intention
Abstract This paper examines the effect of organizational silence and mobbing on turnover intention of 1794 employees, who are employed in 39 different companies. The findings of the study indicate a significant positive effect of both...
2014 / Meral Elçi, Melisa Karabay Erdilek, Lütfihak Alpkan, İrge Şener -
Performance of the different RAROC models and their relation with the creation of economic value. A study of the largest banks operating in Brazil
Abstract This article approaches several different methodologies for calculation of the RAROC (Risk Adjusted Return on Capital) for Brazilian banks. Two questions gave reason to the study: whether the application of different methods for calculation ...
2014 / Fabiano Guasti Lima, Sant Clair De Castro Junior, Tabajara Pimenta Júnior, Luiz Eduardo Gaio -
Evaluation of the Conceptual Model for Corporate Identity Management in Health Care
Abstract This paper reflects findings from the evaluation of the conceptual model for corporate identity management in health care developed by Rutitis and Batraga (2013). First, expert surveying (n=8) was carried out to evaluate the understanding...
2014 / Didzis Rutitis, Anda Batraga, Daina Skiltere, Kristofers Ritovs -
The Mediating Role of Management Control System in the Relationship between Corporate Governance and the Performance of Bailed-out Banks in Nigeria
Abstract This paper proposes the mediating influence of management control systems using performance measurement as a proxy in the relationship between corporate governance and performance of banks in an era of post banking crisis that called for a...
2015 / Nuraddeen Shehu Aliyu, Che Zuriana Muhammad Jamil, Rapiah Mohamed -
New Horizons of Intercultural Communication: Applied Linguistics Approach
Abstract The paper describes current trends and with them associated needs of the global market regarding business communication which must be intercultural (intercultural business communication - IBC) so that various forces working in the global...
2014 / Marcel Pikhart -
Factors Determining Application of Cloud Computing Services in Latvian SMEs
Abstract Cloud computing has changed the way IT companies develop their software and offer it to their customers. The business model has made this type of service widely available and inexpensive. Nowadays not only large corporations, but also small ...
2014 / Leonards Budņiks, Konstantīns Didenko -
The Optimum Method of Students’ Evaluation in Higher Education
Abstract The latest trend in evaluating the students’ level of knowledge at the end of semester is questionnaires method. Assessments include mainly multiple-choice questions and sometimes extended matching sets questions or essays. There are...
2014 / Nicoleta Acomi -
When do Structured Funds become too Good to be True? An Experiment2014 / Adriana Breaban, Juan Carlos Matallín-Sáez, Iván Barreda-Tarrazona, Mª Rosario Balaguer-Franch
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Clients’ Involvement in Purchasing Process for Quality Construction Environment
Abstract Continuous improvement in the purchasing process increased the quality of project performance. Hence, clients’ participation in the purchasing process is essential because it influence the clients’ budget and satisfaction and the quality of ...
2015 / Nurul Afida Isnaini Janipha, Norizan Ahmad, Faridah Ismail -
Incorporating social interaction into hybrid choice models2014 / Maria Kamargianni, Moshe Ben-Akiva, Amalia Polydoropoulou
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Availability-based Payback Method for Energy Efficiency Measures
Abstract Energy-efficient technologies can lead to high energy and monetary savings in numerous industries. However, a lot of potential identified in industries remains untapped due to comparatively short requested payback periods. Usually,...
2015 / Robert Kasprowicz, Carolin Schulz