Economics and business topic list of research papers
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Schools of public health in low and middle-income countries: an imperative investment for improving the health of populations?2016 / Fauziah Rabbani, Leah Shipton, Franklin White, Iman Nuwayhid, Leslie London, et al.
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Innovation culture and performance in innovation of products and processes: a study in companies of textile industry
Abstract This study aimed at analyzing the influence of the innovation culture in innovation performance of products and processes in the textile industry of Vale do Itajaí – SC. The study is characterized as causal, survey and quantitative. The...
2016 / Carolina Klein Padilha, Giancarlo Gomes -
Stakeholder Journey Mapping: An Educational Tool for Social Entrepreneurs
Abstract While social entrepreneurship is a promising model for addressing social challenges, the success and sustainability of a venture is reliant on an entire stakeholder structure external to the entrepreneurial team. Across academic and...
2016 / Kathryn Ortbal, Nicholas Frazzette, Khanjan Mehta -
Status of the Science and Technology Award of the Chinese Nursing Association and analysis of the development trend of nursing research
Abstract Aims and objective This study focuses on the status quo and development trend of nursing research in our country to provide a reference for nursing research workers and improve the development of nursing research in China. ...
2016 / Binghan Wang, Qiaoyuan Yan, Qin Zhu, Na Zeng, Ziwa Yu, et al. -
Improper Window Use in Office Buildings: Findings from a Longitudinal Study in Beijing, China
Abstract Occupants’ window opening behavior influences the performance of buildings significantly. Good window use can provide a comfortable indoor environment with a minimum energy use, while improper window use may result in bad indoor environment ...
2016 / Song Pan, Chuanqi Xu, Shen Wei, Tarek M. Hassan, Lang Xie, et al. -
Performance Appraisal and a Field Study
Abstract Performance is a systematic management process. In order the process to be successful, the management ought to adopt a strong administrative mentality. During this process, the phases of planning, appraisal and development to be actuated...
2016 / Sudi Apak, Sefer Gümüş, Gökhan Öner, Hande Gülnihal Gümüş -
Strategic Value of Cloud Computing in Healthcare Organisations Using the Balanced Scorecard Approach: A Case Study from a Saudi Hospital
Abstract The evolution of Cloud Computing over the past few years has the potential to provide many benefits for healthcare organisations. However, healthcare organisations still need to discover the strategic values of adopting such a technology...
2016 / Fawaz Alharbi, Anthony Atkins, Clare Stanier, Homoud A. Al-Buti -
De-privatization in higher education: a conceptual approach2016 / Marek Kwiek
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Drivers and effects of labour market reforms: Evidence from a novel policy compendium2016 / Dragos Adascalitei, Clemente Pignatti Morano
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Earnings after DI: evidence from full medical continuing disability reviews2016 / Jeffrey Hemmeter, Michelle Stegman Bailey
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Comparing cone beam laminographic system trajectories for composite NDT
Abstract We compare the quality of reconstruction obtainable using various laminographic system trajectories that have been described in the literature, with reference to detecting defects in composite materials in engineering. We start by...
2016 / Neil O'Brien, Mark Mavrogordato, Richard Boardman, Ian Sinclair, Sam Hawker, et al. -
Evaluation of variance reduction techniques in BEAMnrc Monte Carlo simulation to improve the computing efficiency
Abstract The application of Variance Reduction Techniques (VRT) in Monte Carlo (MC) codes brings significant improvement in efficiency and a significant profit in the time of simulation. Monte Carlo radiation transport codes have provided by these...
2016 / Maged Mohammed, E. Chakir, H. Boukhal, Mroan Saeed, T. El Bardouni -
An information visibility-based university timetabling for efficient use of learning spaces (IVUT)
Abstract Academic institutions have limited resources that need judicious management. Building university timetables is a complex process that considers a big number of resources. Sometimes, allocating events takes place without seeing the full...
2016 / Esraa A. Abdelhalim, Ghada A. El Khayat -
The Role of Ethical Leadership on Employee Performance in Guilan University of Medical Sciences
Abstract The aim of this research is to investigate the role of ethical leadership on employee's performance in Rasht University of Medical Sciences. The research method in this study is descriptive - correlation and based on the objective, it is an ...
2016 / Hamid Reza Rezaei Kelidbari, Mehdi Fadaei, Pejman Ebrahimi -
Field investigation of skid resistance degradation of asphalt pavement during early service
Abstract This paper documents a field investigation into the skid resistance degradation of asphalt pavement during early service. Field tests were conducted 7 times during more than 2 years. There are 2 highway sections included in the field tests, ...
2016 / Yinghao Miao, Juan Li, Xiaoheng Zheng, Linbing Wang -
Observational study on the pavement performance effects of shoulder rumble strip on shoulders
Abstract Rumble strip implementation has shown a constant increase with its safety benefits. Rumble strips are milled into the roadway shoulder to produce noise and vibrations when driven on. With the milling process, the pavement performance is...
2016 / Sean Coffey, Seri Park -
Assessment of the Medicare Quality Improvement Organization Program2013 / William Rollow
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Performance Measurement for Local Authorities in Sarawak
Abstract This paper provides an overview of performance measurement implementation by Local Authorities in Sarawak. It discusses the importance of performance measurement and identifies the factors for achieving excellent performance among local...
2016 / Siti Mardinah Binti Abdul Hamid, Jamil Bin Haji Hamali, Firdaus Abdullah -
Fascicles and the interfascicular matrix show adaptation for fatigue resistance in energy storing tendons
Abstract Tendon is composed of rope-like fascicles, bound together by interfascicular matrix (IFM). Our previous work shows that the IFM is critical for tendon function, facilitating sliding between fascicles to allow tendons to stretch. This...
2016 / Chavaunne T. Thorpe, Graham P. Riley, Helen L. Birch, Peter D. Clegg, Hazel R.C. Screen -
Model Selection for Financial Statement Analysis: Variable Selection with Data Mining Technique
Abstract The purpose of this study is to verify the effectiveness of a data-driven approach for financial statement analysis. In the area of accounting, variable selection for construction of models to predict firm's earnings based on financial...
2016 / Ken Ishibashi, Takuya Iwasaki, Shota Otomasa, Katsutoshi Yada