Economics and business topic list of research papers
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Comparative Study of Community Resilience in Mega Coastal Cities Threatened by Sea Level Rise: The Case of Alexandria and Jakarta
Abstract This study aims to develop a Flood Disaster Resilience Index (FDRI), as an attempt to measure the level of communities’ resilience in mega coastal cities. The FDRI is developed on five resilience-based capitals: Governance, Economic,...
2016 / Yasmin Z. Kamh, Marwa A. Khalifa, Aly N. El-Bahrawy -
Verification and Validation of Evacuation Models – Methodology Expansion Proposition
Abstract In November 2013, Technical Note 1822: The Process of Verification and Validation of Building Fire Evacuation Models was released by NIST. The note was intended to open discussion about evacuation modeling, rather than provide definitive...
2014 / Robert Lubaś, Marcin Mycek, Jakub Porzycki, Jarosław Wąs -
Market and regulatory factors influencing smart-grid investment in Europe: Evidence from pilot projects and implications for reform
Abstract Electricity distribution system operators (DSOs) are expected to invest heavily in system innovation in the form of smart grids (SG) in order to help achieve energy policy goals. In this context, regulatory reforms to spur DSOs investments...
2016 / Carlo Cambini, Alexis Meletiou, Ettore Bompard, Marcelo Masera -
School Policy in Russia and the Challenges of A Multicultural Society
Abstract The paper analyses major importance factors of multicultural education in Russia aimed at the cultural dialogue, reviews answers of the official school policy to challenges of multiculturalism, points to a need to balance interests of the...
2015 / Dzhurinskiy Alexander -
Multi-Factor Index of Public Health: Empirical Analysis and Application in Economic Development of Transition Economies2008 / Lukianenko Iryna, Krasnikova Larysa, Podvysotskaya Tamara
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Characterising smoking cessation smartphone applications in terms of behaviour change techniques, engagement and ease-of-use features2015 / Harveen Kaur Ubhi, Susan Michie, Daniel Kotz, Onno C. P. van Schayck, Abiram Selladurai, et al.
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International accounting harmonisation ‐ a comparison of Spain, Sweden and Austria2002 / John Blake, Oriol Amat, Catherine Gowthorpe, Catherine Pilkington
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A functional effect of the superficial mechanical properties of articular cartilage as a load bearing system in a sliding condition
Abstract The structure and composition of articular cartilage show depth-wise inhomogeneity and anisotropy. In particular, the dense collagen network covers and reinforces the superficial tangential zone of the tissue. It is thought that this...
2016 / N. Sakai, C. Hashimoto, S. Yarimitsu, Y. Sawae, M. Komori, et al. -
Science and research - basic source of knowledge and innovation incentives2011 / Jozef Konôpka
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A Current Study on the Limitations of Agile Methods in Industry Using Secure Google Forms
Abstract The Agile methods favours more communication, continuous integration, rapid delivery of software modules, iterative and incremental approach, but at the same time Agile software development has limitations like lack of upfront planning,...
2016 / Ashish Agrawal, Mohd. Aurangzeb Atiq, L.S. Maurya -
Location Advantages, Governance Quality, Stock Market Development and Firm Characteristics as Antecedents of African M&As
Abstract This study explores firm- and country-specific antecedents of African M&As. We use one of the largest datasets to-date, consisting of 1490 unique African firms (11,183 firm-year observations) from 1996 to 2012 from 15 African countries. ...
2016 / Abongeh A. Tunyi, Collins G. Ntim -
Online optimization of casualty processing in major incident response: An experimental analysis
Abstract When designing an optimization model for use in mass casualty incident (MCI) response, the dynamic and uncertain nature of the problem environment poses a significant challenge. Many key problem parameters, such as the number of casualties...
2016 / Duncan T. Wilson, Glenn I. Hawe, Graham Coates, Roger S. Crouch -
Coaches’ and Athletes’ Perception Concerning the Causes of Accidents in Combat Sports
Abstract During his physical activity, a sportsman makes physical efforts of different intensity that may lead to the wear of his body, sometimes accompanied by the deterioration of his health condition, which may be irreversible, especially when...
2015 / Constantin Pehoiu, Monica Moacă -
User Experience of Educational Games: A Review of the Elements
Abstract Over the recent years, the study on User Experience (UX) have been an area of discussion among Human Computer Interaction (HCI) researchers. User Experience is a branch of HCI which focus on interaction between products and users thus in...
2015 / Vanisri Nagalingam, Roslina Ibrahim -
No change from within: senior women managers’ response to gendered organizational structures2003 / Jennifer Rindfleish, Alison Sheridan
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Management of Contracting Public Services and its Quality in Slovakia2013 / Juraj Nemec, Beáta Mikušová Meričková, Zuzana Vozárová
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Selecting the Most Relevant Character Strengths for Norwegian Army Officers: An Educational Tool
Abstract Problem statement: Officers educated at the Norwegian Military Academy (NMA) will most likely serve in leading roles in international military operations, which will demand both intellect and character. There is, however,a lack of...
2015 / Ole Boe, Henning Bang, Fredrik A. Nilsen -
A Retrospective Cohort Study Comparing Utilization and Costs of Biologic Therapies and JAK Inhibitor Therapy Across Four Common Inflammatory Indications in Adult US Managed Care Patients2016 / Benjamin Chastek, John White, Damon Van Voorhis, Derek Tang, Bradley S. Stolshek
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Adaptation of agriculture to climate change in semi-arid Borena, Ethiopia2016 / Stanley Karanja Ng’ang’a, Mark T. Van Wijk, Mariana C. Rufino, Ken E. Giller
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Occupational Risks of Health Professionals in Turkey as an Emerging Economy
Abstract Background Health services are one of the work areas that contain important risks in terms of the occupational health and safety of the laborer. Professionals in various areas of health services encounter biological,...
2015 / Nilgun Ulutasdemir, Metin Cirpan, Ebru Ozturk Copur, Ferdi Tanir