Economics and business topic list of research papers
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Foreign Remittances, Foreign Direct Investment, Foreign Imports and Economic Growth in Pakistan: A Time Series Analysis
ABSTRACT This empirical research paper focuses on establishing a relationship between external determinants and economic growth of Pakistan economy. Empirical analyses are carried out with time series econometric techniques using data over the...
2015 / Muhammad Tahir, Imran Khan, Afzal Moshadi Shah -
Analysis of the Relationship Between Human Resources Management Practices and Organizational Commitment from a Strategic Perspective: Findings from the Banking Industry
Abstract The aim of this study is to evaluate the effects of human resources management practices on organizational commitment, singly and systematically. The data was gathered from 304 participants in Eskişehir, who work in the banking industry....
2015 / Didem Paşaoğlu -
Les déterminants de prêts non performants
Abstract This study explores an empirical approach to detect the determinants of nonperforming loans for a sample of 135 European banks. We have focused interest on the banks belonging to the most affected by the financial crisis of 2008 i.e. Spain, ...
2013 / Ahlem Selma Messai, Fathi Jouini -
Seasonal influenza vaccine dose distribution in 157 countries (2004–2011)
Abstract Globally there are an estimated 3–5 million cases of severe influenza illness every year, resulting in 250,000–500,000 deaths. At the World Health Assembly in 2003, World Health Organization (WHO) resolved to increase influenza vaccine...
2014 / Abraham Palache, Valerie Oriol-Mathieu, Atika Abelin, Tamara Music -
Improvement of isometric dorsiflexion protocol for assessment of tibialis anterior muscle strength
Abstract It is important to accurately estimate the electromyogram (EMG)/force relationship of triceps surae (TS) muscle for detecting strength deficit of tibalis anterior (TA) muscle. In literature, the protocol for recording EMG and force of...
2015 / Ariba Siddiqi, Sridhar P. Arjunan, Dinesh Kumar -
An Adaptive Method of PCA for Minimization of Classification Error Using Naïve Bayes Classifier
Abstract This paper focuses on comparative study of calculation of classification error with classical PCA technique and our adaptive method. Frontal face image database with uniform lightening condition and color images with different orientations...
2015 / Devesh Kumar, Ravinder Singh, Abhishek Kumar, Nagesh Sharma -
Development and Emotional Evaluation of Scented Clothing using Microcapsules
Abstract On today's markets has become increasingly complex since products contain more functions and have to meet increasing demands such as user-friendliness, manufacturability and ecological considerations. Eco-friendly functional apparel...
2015 / Ryang-Hee Kim -
Extracellular bone matrix exhibits hardening elastoplasticity and more than double cortical strength: Evidence from homogeneous compression of non-tapered single micron-sized pillars welded to a rigid substrate
Abstract We here report an improved experimental technique for the determination of Young׳s modulus and uniaxial strength of extracellular bone matrix at the single micrometer scale, giving direct access to the (homogeneous) deformation (or strain)...
2015 / Krzysztof W. Luczynski, Andreas Steiger-Thirsfeld, Johannes Bernardi, Josef Eberhardsteiner, Christian Hellmich -
Integrated marine science and management: Wading through the morass2014 / Michael Elliott
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Technology Entrepreneurial Ecosystems and Entrepreneurship in the West Region of Romania2015 / Alexandru Roja
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Comparing the health and social protection effects of measles vaccination strategies in Ethiopia: An extended cost-effectiveness analysis
Abstract Vaccination coverage rates often mask wide variation in access, uptake, and cost of providing vaccination. Financial incentives have been effective at creating demand for social services in a variety of settings. Using methods of extended...
2015 / Julia Driessen, Zachary D. Olson, Dean T. Jamison, Stéphane Verguet -
The ‘Profession/ Occupation Field Model’as an Activity Theoretical Framework for the Development of Engineers in the Context of the Smart City Approach
Abstract The planning and control of a job and career development related to trainees and young technicians is indicated by three features at least: It is complex in the social context, dynamic with regard to the time and contradictory for the...
2015 / Guenter Essl -
Costs of hospitalization in preterm infants: impact of antenatal steroid therapy
Abstract Objective To estimate the costs of hospitalization in premature infants exposed or not to antenatal corticosteroids (ACS). Method Retrospective cohort...
2015 / Joice Fabiola Meneguel Ogata, Marcelo Cunio Machado Fonseca, Milton Harumi Miyoshi, Maria Fernanda Branco de Almeida, Ruth Guinsburg -
Clinical applicability of rTMS in the treatment of unilateral neglect of patients with acute stroke2015 / Doris Y.K. Chong
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Satisfaction of Participants in Physical Activity Programs as an Indicator of Quality of Life
Abstract The concept of quality of life concerns “overall evaluation of life (how good life is, how satisfactory is for different individuals, social groups, local fare) and evaluation of different conditions or spheres of life: environmental...
2015 / Vasiliu Ana-Maria -
Head-on crashes on two-way interurban roads: a public health concern in road safety
Abstract Objective To describe the magnitude and characteristics of crashes and drivers involved in head-on crashes on two-way interurban roads in Spain between 2007 and 2012, and to identify the factors associated with the...
2015 / Marta Olabarria, Elena Santamariña-Rubio, Marc Marí-Dell’Olmo, Mercè Gotsens, Ana M. Novoa, et al. -
Deaths averted by influenza vaccination in the U.S. during the seasons 2005/06 through 2013/14
Abstract Background Excess mortality due to seasonal influenza is substantial, yet quantitative estimates of the benefit of annual vaccination programs on influenza-associated mortality are...
2015 / Ivo M. Foppa, Po-Yung Cheng, Sue B. Reynolds, David K. Shay, Cristina Carias, et al. -
Factors Influencing the Employees’ Service Performance in Ministry of Education in Sultanate of Oman
Abstract Literatures explored that the employees’ service performance depends on the quality of training and performance appraisal. Although high skilled employees are possessing higher qualifications and sound standard of education, training is...
2015 / Saleh AL-Sinawi, Chua Yan Piaw, Adbul Rahman Idris -
Validating Attention Tests on External Criterion on Driving School Students– Pilot Study
Abstract The aim of this work was to validate three paper and pencil tests of attention: Toulouse Pieron, Attention distribution and driving license test. Participants in this study were 60 applicants for the driving permit, both men and women with...
2014 / Marina Cristina Sandu -
A Study on the Development of Low-carbon Economy in Shandong Province-Based on Empirical Analysis on the Influence Factor of Carbon Emission
Abstract The idea of low-carbon economy will focus on humanity's future. During the process of socio-economic development, if we want to reduce carbon emissions, we should optimize human production and improve the efficiency of energy. Based on the...
2011 / ZHOU Rui, LI Shuang