Economics and business topic list of research papers
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Measuring risk-aversion: The challenge
Abstract Risk-aversion is advanced as a measure of the feeling guiding the person who faces a decision with uncertain outcomes, whether about money or status or happiness or anything else of importance. The concepts of utility and, implicitly,...
2015 / P.J. Thomas -
Modeling the Causal Relationships and Measuring the Degree of Risk and Uncertainty on the Romanian Financial Market
Abstract The purpose of this paper is to model the causal relationships and measure the degree of risk and uncertainty in the Romanian financial market in relation with the macroeconomic components. The results show that the Romanian financial...
2014 / Bordea Cristian, Stancu Stelian, Constantin Alexandra Maria, Cristea Adina -
Product Allocation Planning with Safety Compatibility Constraints in IoT-based Warehouse
Abstract One of the most relevant topics in warehouse management system (WMS) is the security issue and concerns the optimal placement allocation of products with respect of product and human safety in a sustainable system. Knowing that differences...
2015 / Sourour Trab, Eddy Bajic, Ahmed Zouinkhi, Mohamed Naceur Abdelkrim, Hassen Chekir, et al. -
Prioritizing critical success factors for reverse logistics implementation using fuzzy-TOPSIS methodology2015 / Saurabh Agrawal, Rajesh K. Singh, Qasim Murtaza
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Biomechanical Modelling of Manual Material Handling Tasks: A Comprehensive Review
Abstract In a developing country like India where industrial tasks are labour-intensive, involving Manual Material Handling (MMH) in many situations; workload measurement in terms of Newtonian anthropometry and physiological parameters is important...
2015 / Ratri Parida, Pradip Kumar Ray -
Crime in relation to urban design. Case study: The Greater Cairo Region
Abstract Crime is a part of any social system and known to human communities since its origins. It differs from community to another, even within one community it doesn’t occur equally in all places and nor by the same way. It is also concentrated...
2015 / Heba Adel, Mohamed Salheen, Randa A. Mahmoud -
The Analysis of Risk Adjusted Return Portfolio Performance Share for LQ 45 Index in Indonesia Stock Exchange in 2010-2014 Periods
Abstract This reseach focuses on portfolio performance analysis of LQ45. The purpose of this research is to analyze the consistency of Sharpe index, Treynor index and Jensen index as measurement of risk-adjusted performance. This research uses...
2015 / Arna Suryani, Eva Herianti -
Covert Marketing Strategy and Techniques
Abstract Growing rivalry has increased the tendency of firms to use messages to persuade consumers, more intensively. However, as the consumer is exposed to more messages every day, this has resulted in insensitivity on the part of customers towards ...
2015 / M. Şükrü Akdoğan, Başar Altuntaş -
Cost-effectiveness of first-line induction and maintenance treatment sequences in non-squamous non-small cell lung cancer (NSCLC) in the U.S.
Abstract Objectives Due to the lack of direct head-to-head trials, there are limited data regarding the comparative effectiveness of induction-maintenance sequences. The objective of this study was to develop a cost-effectiveness...
2015 / Gayathri Kumar, Beth Woods, Lisa M. Hess, Joseph Treat, Mark E. Boye, et al. -
Export Price: How to Make it More Competitive
Abstract The main purpose of this paper is to identify the key factors that enhance price competitiveness in export markets. Export price setting is a crucial managerial decision determining the ability to compete in foreign markets. ...
2015 / Gabriele Snieskiene, Akvile Cibinskiene -
An educational strategy for improving knowledge about breast and cervical cancer prevention among Mexican middle school students
Abstract Introduction Prevention programs have not achieved the expected results in preventing mortality from breast and cervical cancer in Mexico. Therefore, we propose a complementary strategy. ...
2015 / Ana Laura Calderón- Garcidueñas, Yolanda Flores-Peña, Silvia De León-Leal, Carlos Alberto Vázquez-Martínez, Ana Gabriela Farías-Calderón, et al. -
The Influence of Psychic Distance on Export Performance: The Moderating Effects of International Experience
Abstract Contradictory explanations of the relation between the psychic distance and export performance may have been conditioned by the ambiguous conceptualization of psychic distance. Greater familiarity determined by international experience...
2015 / Regina Virvilaitė, Beata Šeinauskienė -
The Influence of Product-harm Crises on Consumer Attribution and Identification: The Moderating Effect of Corporate Social Responsibility
Abstract This study investigates the relationship between types of product harm crises and consumer attribution, the moderating effects of Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) image, and furthers the relationship between consumer attribution and...
2015 / Chi-Shiun Lai, Chin-Fang Yang, Hsin-Chieh Wu -
Approaching CSR in Romania: An Empirical Analysis
Abstract Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) has become a key factor for every large company that wants to keep the attention of the general public (customers, community, business partners, local authorities etc.). Even if CSR is not a binding...
2015 / Cătălina Crişan-Mitra, Anca Borza -
Imperialist Competitive Algorithm (ICA) for Heat Exchanger Network (HEN) Cleaning Schedule Optimization
Abstract Heat exchanger network (HEN) is a process equipment that is widely used in the petrochemical industry and refinery. One of the most frequent problems is fouling. The fouling's effects are loss of energy, decreased throughput, and increase...
2015 / Totok R. Biyanto, Mades D. Khairansyah, Ridho Bayuaji, Hudiyo Firmanto, Toto Haksoro -
The Nexus between Government Size, Tax Burden and Private Investment
Abstract The link between government size, the tax burden and private investment was assessed in the paper. Following research methods were used: the systemic, logical and comparative analysis of scientific literature, the descriptive statistics...
2015 / Lina Sineviciene, Ginta Railiene -
Comfort and Perceived Air Quality in Refurbished Social Houses with Mechanical Ventialtion System: The Impact of Occupants Behaviour
Abstract The ever-growing demand for a better indoor air quality in residential buildings is increasing the number of whole-house ventilation system installations in new constructions and renovation. In Italy, for residential sector, the national...
2015 / Clara Peretti, Wilmer Pasut, Giuseppe Emmi, Michele De Carli -
Developing Competitive Strategic Model Using Quantitative Strategic Planning Matrix (QSPM) Approach for Handicrafts Ceramic Industry in Pulutan, Minahasa Regency
Abstract Pulutan Ceramics, located in Minahasa Regency has been established for decades and have a significant impact on the local economy. However, this industry is not able to compete with the new products. Some of the weaknesses can be identified ...
2015 / Merlina Ivoletti Walukow, Shane Anneke Pangemanan -
Hybrid Cloud for Educational Sector
Abstract Cloud is an emergent field that relates virtual memory and storage to real time application. The organization and architecture of cloud varies on the basis of its set up and uses. It has profound applications in the field ranging from...
2015 / Aishwarya Srinivasan, Md Abdul Quadir, V. Vijayakumar -
The Wheel of Sukr: A Framework for Gamifying Diabetes Self-Management in Saudi Arabia
Abstract Diabetes is one of the most common chronic illnesses in the world. Saudi Arabia is one of the top countries where diabetes is most prevalent. Living with diabetes requires a great deal of care and self-management skills in several aspects...
2015 / Alaa AlMarshedi, Gary B. Wills, Ashok Ranchhod