Economics and business topic list of research papers
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The Concept of Value for Owners and Users of Buildings – A Literature Study of Value in Different Contexts
Abstract The concept of Value has been studied and developed in different contexts. There are numerous definitions of value depending on which context it has been studied in. Value management has been introduced to the construction projects, real...
2016 / Amin Haddadi, Alenka Temeljotov-Salaj, Margrethe Foss, Ole Jonny Klakegg -
The Enhanced Classification for the Stock Index Prediction
Abstract It is one of the hardest challenges to predict the movement of the stock price. We propose the modified bootstrap method in random forests to predict the direction of movement of the stock index price. The training set generated by the...
2016 / Hyeuk Kim, Sang Tae Han -
Formalization of a Framework for Cultural Translation in Global Collaboration. The Case of the Lean Organization
Abstract In the present world, it is not rare to see multiple cultures coexist in large global projects spanning multiple geographies. The misunderstandings arising from these cultural differences are responsible for many failures, which are then...
2016 / Pierre Masai, Cecilia Zanni-Merk -
Managing and Leading a Diverse Workforce: One of the Main Challenges in Management
Abstract In the recent years, there has been an increasing trend in organizations to give teams more responsibility to work on major tasks. More companies are getting to recognize that the best way to meet customer satisfaction, higher quality...
2016 / Aya Shaban -
Headform Mounting Performance in Cricket Standard Testing
Abstract The current British Standard for head protectors for cricketers specifies a projectile test to ensure that a helmet can prevent the ball penetrating the peak-grille gap and deformation of the grille onto the face. For practical reasons, it...
2016 / Ben Stone, Ben Halkon, Andy Harland -
Heating Energy Consumption Questionnaire and Statistical Analysis of Rural Buildings in China
Abstract The heating energy consumption in rural residential buildings is increasing in recent years. In order to analyze the rural heating energy consumption, energy consumption questionnaire which covers main factors related to rural building...
2016 / Yanling Wang, Fang Wang, Haiyan Wang -
Improving and Assessing the Impact of e-Navigation applications
Abstract The scope of this paper is implementation issues of the e-Navigation concept of the International Maritime Organization (IMO). IMO has adopted the e-Navigation strategic implementation plan (SIP) in 2014. This plan, i.a., bases on...
2016 / Michael Baldauf, Sun-Bae Hong -
Modelling and Observing the Effects of Long Distance bus Market Liberalization in Germany
Abstract Since January 2013 the long-distance passenger market is open to bus operators. This paper is about the efforts of the German railway company in market research and model building to predict the effect of bus market liberalisation in...
2016 / Martin Thust, Christian Kreling, Bernhard Fell -
Transition to Product-service Systems: Principles and Business Model
Abstract The Product Services Systems philosophy has frequently been put forward as the ultimate form of customer-producer relationship, with mutual benefits in terms of cost, more efficient use of resources, improved performance for the customer,...
2016 / Ke Xing, David Ness -
A Portfolio Analysis for Termopower Generation Using Fuzzy Real Options and Genetic Algorithm
Abstract In Brazil, large players in Energy Market dedicate many efforts in valuation and optimal capital allocation decision for their projects implementation, due the large candidate projects number in their investment portfolios. These decisions...
2016 / Wallace José Damasceno do Nascimento, Marco Aurélio Cavalcanti Pacheco, Marco Antônio Guimarães Dias, Maria Augusta Soares Machado -
Sharing Project Experience through Case-based Reasoning
Abstract Today, most knowledge-based companies organize work in projects. Due to different reasons knowledge gained in projects is not documented and shared in an appropriate manner resulting in the problem that critical knowledge is lost. We...
2016 / Jürgen Dorn -
Solar Radiation and Daylighting Assessment Using the Sky-view Factor (SVF) Analysis as Method to Evaluate Urban Planning Densification Policies Impacts
Abstract This study identifies and proposes simple methods to assess solar radiation, daylighting availability and Sky-View Factor (SVF) modification, in complex urban environment. Numerical methods and 3D simulation software are combined with photo ...
2016 / Cristina S. Polo López, Mariaemma Sala, Lavinia Ch. Tagliabue, Francesco Frontini, Salim Bouziri -
Tuberculosis in the mines of Zambia: A case for intervention
Abstract Zambia is among the sub-Saharan countries highly burdened with tuberculosis (TB) and has an estimated prevalence rate of 638 per 100000 population in those aged 15 years and above. The mining industry is the main contributor to the...
2016 / Pascalina Chanda-Kapata, Doris Osei-Afriyie, Connrad Mwansa, Nathan Kapata -
Port environmental management: Innovations in a Brazilian public port
Abstract The purpose of this article was to identify the innovations developed at the Port of Rio Grande, according to the dimensions of the Oslo Manual, related to environmental management in the period 2010–2012. It also analyzed whether the...
2016 / Cristiane Gularte Quintana, Pelayo Munhoz Olea, Patrízia Raggi Abdallah, Alexandre Costa Quintana -
Model-based Representation of Protection Measures as Solution Patterns
Abstract The mechanical engineering industry and related industries are undergoing a massive shift from classic mechanic-centered products to mechatronics. Summarized under the term “Industry 4.0” systems are becoming intelligent, will be able to...
2016 / Daniel Kliewe, Harald Anacker, Roman Dumitrescu, Arthur Wegel -
Design and Development Process for a novel Technology Capable of Providing a New Breaking Force Attenuating Sports Surface
Abstract Lower limb loading rate is a major contributor to athletic injury because it represents the stress being absorbed by an athlete's lower limbs that makes them vulnerable to stress fractures, as well as knee and ankle joint injuries. This...
2016 / Alexander Walker -
Maximin Fairness-profit Tradeoff in Project Budget Allocation
Abstract Companies typically select those projects that maximize their profit as the primary criterion, within the limited budget at their disposal. This criterion may lead to some company departments getting an exceedingly large share of the...
2016 / Maurizio Naldi, Gaia Nicosia, Andrea Pacifici, Ulrich Pferschy -
Steps towards Sustaining a SUMP Network in Greece
Abstract Sustainable Urban Mobility Plans (SUMPs) have been for some years now an important tool for municipalities and regions in the European Union (EU) Member States for achieving their goals in their jurisdictions and improving the daily life of ...
2016 / Panos Papaioannou, Ioannis Politis, Anastasia Nikolaidou -
Effects of Energy Consumption on Growth in Eurasian Countries
Abstract Some Eurasian countries play major roles in the world energy market as producers of oil and natural gas as well as being energy distribution centers. However, energy intensities of these countries are also very high compared to other...
2016 / Melike Bildirici, Fazıl Kayıkçı -
A Navigating Navigator Onboard or a Monitoring Operator Ashore? Towards Safe, Effective, and Sustainable Maritime Transportation: Findings from Five Recent EU Projects
Abstract This paper aims to summarize and make some conclusions from findings of five EU project during the period 2009–2015. In the ACCSEAS project (2012–2015) the future accessibility of the North Sea region was investigated from a shipping...
2016 / Thomas Porathe