Economics and business topic list of research papers
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Eficiencia del plan de marketing como técnica de aprendizaje cooperativo
Resumen Es innegable la importancia que el trabajo en equipo tiene como capacidad transversal en los nuevos planes de estudio universitarios. Por ello, es importante conocer qué es el aprendizaje cooperativo y su eficiencia sobre los equipos de...
2015 / Teresa Vallet-Bellmunt, Pilar Rivera-Torres, Ilu Vallet-Bellmunt, Antonio Vallet-Bellmunt -
Beyond retrospective assessment sport event economic impact studies as a management tool for informing event organization
Abstract Sport event promoters aim to organize them to get the best return on their investment. The purpose of this study is to learn better how to manage the event to maximize the benefit to the host area. Most studies on economic impact of...
2015 / Angel Barajas, Dennis Coates, Patricio Sanchez-Fernandez -
Public health perspectives from the biggest human mass gathering on earth: Kumbh Mela, India
Summary Mass gathering events pose critical health challenges, especially for the control of diseases. The rising population, better connectivity, and scope of travel have increased the frequency and magnitude of mass gatherings and underscore the...
2016 / Siddarth David, Nobhojit Roy -
Implementation of a risk management plan in a hospital operating room
Abstract A risk management program based on AS–NZS4360 risk management standards was developed and implemented in the operating room of Peking University Third Hospital. To accomplish this task, we developed a risk quantification matrix and a risk...
2015 / Li Guo -
Implementation of childhood obesity identification and prevention strategies in primary care: A quality improvement project
Abstract The high incidence and prevalence of childhood obesity, coupled with significant morbidity and financial burden, clearly suggest the need for identification and implementation of effective pediatric obesity prevention strategies in primary...
2015 / Audra Rankin, Jane Blood-Siegfried, Allison Vorderstrasse, Diane Orr Chlebowy -
The role of brand attachment strength in higher education
Abstract This paper examines the effect of brand attachment and its antecedents on commitment, satisfaction, trust, and brand equity in the context of higher education institutions. The findings from an online survey with students and recent...
2016 / Charles Dennis, Savvas Papagiannidis, Eleftherios Alamanos, Michael Bourlakis -
A mesoporous biomaterial for biomimetic crystallization in dentinal tubules without impairing the bonding of a self-etch resin to dentin
Background/Purpose CaCO3@mesoporous silica reacted with phosphoric acid (denoted as CCMS-HP) enables the growth of calcium phosphate crystals in dentinal tubules. This study tested whether CCMS-HP could be used to form a biomimetic barrier on the ...
2016 / Yu-Chih Chiang, Yin-Lin Wang, Po-Yen Lin, Yen-Yi Chen, Chih-Yu Chien, et al. -
Experimental validation of a flat punch indentation methodology calibrated against unconfined compression tests for determination of soft tissue biomechanics
Abstract Mechanical characterisation of soft biological tissues using standard compression or tensile testing presents a significant challenge due to specimen geometrical irregularities, difficulties in cutting intact and appropriately sized test...
2016 / R.M. Delaine-Smith, S. Burney, F.R. Balkwill, M.M. Knight -
Consequences of voluntary job changes in Germany: A multilevel analysis for 1985–2013
Abstract Analyzing the development of the consequences of voluntary job changes in Germany between 1985 and 2013, the study focuses on income gains and job satisfaction increases. Drawing on arguments of the job-search literature on the one hand and ...
2016 / Markus Latzke, Ralph Kattenbach, Thomas Schneidhofer, Florian Schramm, Wolfgang Mayrhofer -
Competencies required for nursing telehealth activities: A Delphi-study
Summary Background Telehealth is viewed as a major strategy to address the increasing demand for care and a shrinking care professional population. However, most nurses are not trained or are insufficiently trained to use these...
2016 / Cornelis T.M. van Houwelingen, Anna H. Moerman, Roelof G.A. Ettema, Helianthe S.M. Kort, Olle ten Cate -
Generating Shear Waves in the Human Brain for Ultrasound Elastography: A new Approach
Abstract One of the challenges of brain elastography is the generation of the shear waves inside the brain. The generation system has to bypass the body's natural protection while keeping a good level of comfort for the patient. We propose a shear...
2015 / Emmanuel Nicolas, Samuel Callé, Jean-Pierre Remenieras -
Valuation of the China internet company under a real option approach
Abstract The objective of the paper is description, application and verification of the real option methodology in financial decision-making of the internet company in China. There is the real option methodology described. Subsequently financial...
2015 / Junyan Guo, Zdeněk Zmeškal -
Simultaneous consideration of TQM and TPM influence on Production Performance: A case study on multicolor offset machine using SD methodology
Summary An attempt is made in this research to show the relevance of System Dynamics (SD) as a tool for simultaneously considering TQM and TPM environment in a offset machine of a commercial printing press. By controlling the TQM and TPM variables,...
2016 / H. Nagaraj Kamath, Lewlyn L.R. Rodrigues -
More standing and just as productive: Effects of a sit-stand desk intervention on call center workers’ sitting, standing, and productivity at work in the Opt to Stand pilot study
Abstract This study evaluated the effects of sit-stand desks on workers' objectively and subjectively assessed sitting, physical activity, and productivity. This quasi-experimental study involved one intervention group (n =16)...
2015 / Josephine Y. Chau, William Sukala, Karla Fedel, Anna Do, Lina Engelen, et al. -
Estimation of New-Product Success by Company's Internal Experts in the Early Phases of Innovation Process
Abstract The effective executing innovation projects requires multiple estimation of market success of new product features in the early stages of customer-centered innovation process such as strategy formulation, evaluation of ideas and concepts...
2016 / Pavel Livotov -
Data Encryption and Authetication Using Public Key Approach
Abstract Today various numbers of diverse applications that include e- payments in secure commerce and payment applications to provide security for their communications and transactions by protecting passwords. Encryption is a fundamental tool for...
2015 / Srinivasan Nagaraj, G.S.V.P. Raju, V. Srinadth -
“Mobile Holistic Enterprise Transformation Framework”
Abstract Mobile shipments have surpassed those of PCs and tablets, and the demand for mobile services has never been higher. Although, many businesses believe mobile devices and services are beneficial to them, they have not actually taken steps to...
2015 / Mohammed M. Alqahtani, Anthony S. Atkins, Clare Stanier -
Categorizing and Describing the Types of Fraud in Healthcare
Abstract Today, the over $2 trillion US healthcare system is ravaged by fraud, waste, and abuse, with an estimated one-third of all these costs frivolously spent in such ways. Sun Tzu wrote, “Every battle is won or lost before it's ever fought.” To...
2015 / Dallas Thornton, Michel Brinkhuis, Chintan Amrit, Robin Aly -
Knowledge Management Process in Several Organizations: Analytical Study of Modeling and Several Processes
Abstract This study highlights knowledge management processes and models, causes of differences in their application and how their strong coherence could lead to misunderstandings in interpretations. After taking into consideration existing point of ...
2015 / Alharithy Mohammed -
The Impact of Website Quality on Online Purchase Intention of Organic Food in Malaysia: A WebQual Model Approach
Abstract This paper presents valuable insight into consumers’ online purchase intentions regarding organic foods. Specifically, it examines the influence of website quality on consumers’ intention to purchase organic food online based on the...
2015 / Jasur Hasanov, Haliyana Khalid