Economics and business topic list of research papers
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Methods for engaging stakeholders in comparative effectiveness research: A patient-centered approach to improving diabetes care2015 / Julie A. Schmittdiel, Jay Desai, Emily B. Schroeder, Andrea R. Paolino, Gregory A. Nichols, et al.
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The complexity and challenges of the International Classification of Diseases, Ninth Revision, Clinical Modification to International Classification of Diseases, 10th Revision, Clinical Modification transition in EDs
Abstract Beginning October 2015, the Center for Medicare and Medicaid Services will require medical providers to use the vastly expanded International Classification of Diseases, 10th Revision, Clinical Modification (ICD-10-CM) system. Despite wide...
2015 / Jacob Krive, Mahatkumar Patel, Lisa Gehm, Mark Mackey, Erik Kulstad, et al. -
Quality of Graduates’ Preparation for Labour Market – A ServQual Analysis
Abstract Article presents results of ServQual analysis on quality of graduates’ preparation for labour market in Poland. Research were carried out among pupils of three types of vocational secondary schools: Basic Vocational Schools, Technical and...
2015 / Agata Pradela -
Opportunistic Screening for CVD Risk Factors
Background Comprehensive cardiovascular disease risk factor (CVDRF) screening programs are limited in the developing world. Simplifying screening can increase its utility. Objectives ...
2015 / Afzalhussein Yusufali, Nooshin Bazargani, Khalifa Muhammed, Ahmed Gabroun, Amna AlMazrooei, et al. -
Mechanical Properties of Steel-polypropylene Fibre Reinforced Concrete Under Elevated Temperature
Abstract Fibre reinforced concrete (FRC) has been found to improve strength, ductility, toughness, and durability of the structures. The application of FRC includes tunnel lining, ground slab, façade and many more. However, when exposing them to...
2015 / Aminuddin Jameran, Izni S. Ibrahim, Siti Hamizah S. Yazan, Siti Nor A.A. Rahim -
Determinants of leverage in mining companies, empirical evidence for Latin American countries
Abstract This paper applies static and dynamic panel data methods to explore the determinants and the trend of leverage across 14 mining firms in Mexico, Colombia, Chile, Brazil and Peru from the first quarter in 2004 to the third quarter in 2014,...
2015 / Angélica Paredes Gómez, Gerardo Ángeles Castro, Miguel Flores Ortega -
Diagnosing the determinants of vaccine hesitancy in specific subgroups: The Guide to Tailoring Immunization Programmes (TIP)
Abstract Despite relatively high vaccination coverage rates in the European Region, vaccine hesitancy is undermining individual and community protection from vaccine preventable diseases. At the request of its European Technical Advisory Group of...
2015 / Robb Butler, Noni E. MacDonald -
The Effects of Strategic Orientations on Innovation Capabilities and Market Performance: The Case of ASEM
Abstract In this study, the term strategic orientation that was developed within the scope of competitive advantage theories in the literature is analysed through the case of ASEM (Furniture Market of Sakarya). Throughout the study, the status of...
2015 / Hasan Tutar, Sima Nart, Dursun Bingöl -
Incident Reporting Culture in Recreational Hot Air Ballooning
Abstract Hot air ballooning incidents are relatively rare; however, they have a high potential to be fatal. In order to inform appropriate safety interventions it is first necessary to understand the causal factors which lead to incidents and...
2015 / Ashleigh J. Filtness, Natassia Goode, Robert Cook -
Albemarle–Pamlico Sounds revealed and stated preference data
Abstract In this article we describe the contingent valuation and behavior methods scenario developed in the 1995 Albemarle–Pamlico Sounds Survey. The survey elicits revealed and stated preference recreation behavior data which are used to estimate...
2015 / John C. Whitehead -
Emitting LED Block at Crosswalk Entrance for Visually Impaired Persons
Abstract Visually impaired persons require tactile walking surface indicators (TWSIs) for independent walking. However, if these blocks are installed following guidelines for constructing TWSIs, it's unkind to users. Therefore, we propose LED blocks ...
2015 / Norihiro Ikeda, Kazuya Takahashi, Tomoyuki Inagaki, Katsuya Sato, Sin-Ichi Ito, et al. -
A Improved Method of Discretization of Continuous Attributes
Abstract Discretization of continuous attributes is one of the important steps in preprocessing of data analysis. In this paper, a new method of supervised discretization of continuous attributes based on entropy and hierarchical clustering guiding...
2012 / Shunling Chen, Ling Tang, Weijun Liu, Yonghong Li -
Adoption Reasons for Enterprise Systems as a Service - A Recap of Provider Perspectives
Abstract In 2003 the concept of Application Service Provision (ASP) as a way to provide Enterprise Systems (ES) to Small and Medium sized Enterprises (SMEs), “hyped”. In 2013 we saw the same “hype” but now with the Software as a Service (SaaS)...
2015 / Björn Johansson, Pedro Ruivo, Jorge Rodrigues -
Policy trends and reforms in the German DRG-based hospital payment system
Abstract A central structural point in all DRG-based hospital payment systems is the conversion of relative weights into actual payments. In this context policy makers need to address (amongst other things) (a) how the price level of DRG-payments...
2015 / Uwe Klein-Hitpaß, David Scheller-Kreinsen -
First outcome results after total knee and hip replacement from the Lithuanian arthroplasty register
Abstract Background and objective In 2010, the Lithuanian Association of Arhtroplasty was established and on January 1, 2011, initiated a national study of all reoperations after total knee (TKR) and total hip replacement (THR) in...
2014 / Šarūnas Tarasevičius, Algimantas Čebatorius, Rasa Valavičienė, Justinas Stučinskas, Linas Leonas, et al. -
Queratitis neurotrófica secundaria a malformación cerebral2015 / A. Pérez Villena, E. Dorronzoro Ramírez, B. González García, J. Jiménez Martínez
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Maternal hyperglycemia and the oral glucose tolerance test2015 / Horng-Jyh Tsai
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La valoración monetaria de los costes humanos de la siniestralidad vial en España
Resumen Los análisis coste-beneficio en el ámbito de la seguridad vial han de computar la totalidad de los costes, y dentro de ellos ocupan un lugar clave los costes humanos. En esta nota se da cuenta de dos estudios promovidos por la Dirección...
2015 / Jorge Eduardo Martínez Pérez, Fernando Ignacio Sánchez Martínez, José María Abellán Perpiñán, José Luis Pinto Prades -
A Journey to Excellence: A Case of Ulu Lubai National Primary School in Limbang Sarawak, Malaysia
Abstract Socio-economic status (SES) plays a significant role in influencing students’ achievement and school's performance. Previous studies showed comparatively that students of high SES background will perform better than students from low SES...
2013 / Aziah Ismail, Abdul Ghani Kanesan Abdullah -
Employee Engagement as a Predictor of Seafarer Retention: A Study among Indian Officers
Abstract This paper is part of a study of employee engagement and its relationship with seafarer safety, performance and retention. This section focuses on the impact of seafarer turnover, identifies and understands drivers of retention and their...
2015 / Yogendra Bhattacharya