Economics and business topic list of research papers
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Industrial pricing in Brazil in the 2010s: The pass-through effect
Abstract The aim of this paper is to discuss the impact of costs on industrial inflation in Brazil. Assuming that inflation is mainly cost-push, this paper estimates the exchange rate pass-through on industrial prices. Based on Kalecki’s price...
2016 / Felipe Câmara, Carmem Feijo -
Flexibility of Supply Chain in Industrialised Building System (IBS)2014 / U. Kassim, S. Abdullah, Z. Udin
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Structural Health Monitoring of Urban Structures
Abstract The paper presents review of structures with Structural Health Monitoring System (SHM). The most interesting examples of structures are discussed with regard to sensors, the most common reasons of installation SHM and benefits. The example...
2016 / Piotr Klikowicz, Marek Salamak, Grzegorz Poprawa -
The Success of Solar Diesel Minigrids in Bangladesh: A Case Study of Sandwip Island
Abstract Set-up in 2009, the solar diesel hybrid minigrid in Enam Nahar market in Sandwip Island is the oldest running minigrid of its kind in Bangladesh. Several similar minigrids are under construction in different parts of Bangladesh and the...
2016 / Shakila Aziz, Shahriar Ahmed Chowdhury, Sebastian Groh -
Four gaps in scientific research in health institutions in Mexico2016 / F. Jiménez-Ponce, M.Á. Serrano-Berrones, R. Gutiérrez-Vega
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Perceptions of Extremism in the Youth Daily Consciousness
Abstract Extremism is one of the most serious challenges of modern civilization. The paper highlights the results of the study analyzing perception of the youth about extremism. The survey enabled relevance of the youth perceptions about extremism...
2016 / Yury P. Zinchenko, Elena B. Perelygina, Olga Y. Zotova -
Optimal Decision-making in Oil Extraction under Imprecise Information
Abstract The issue on investing was examined with probabilities given in the form of interval in oil extraction. The solution ways of decision-making on investment with three alternatives and four criteria have been investigated and alternative...
2016 / H.Q. Hajiyev -
Peculiarities of Expert Estimation Comparison Methods
Abstract This paper is devoted to integrated assessment of the alternative courses of action (objects) in the decision-making process. Expert investigation is frequently used method of comparison practical activities aspects. In some cases this...
2016 / Anna Tikhomirova, Elena Matrosova -
Strategy Development Process in Higher Education:The Case of Marmara University1
Abstract Strategic planning in higher education has become one of the most important factors of today's education system. State of the Republic of Turkey, which is aware of importance of this trend in the world, made the preparation and...
2016 / Refika Bakoğlu, Ayla Zehra Öncer, Müge Leyla Yıldız, Arif Nihat Güllüoğlu -
Factors Influencing the Stated Preference of University Employees towards Telecommuting in International Islamic University Malaysia
Abstract The problem of traffic congestion, especially in metropolitan areas clearly indicates that congestion is steadily worsening. Surprisingly, this trend is also predominant in the major higher learning institutions in Malaysia. The increasing...
2016 / Farah Diyanah Ismail, Abdul Azeez Kadar Hamsa, Mohd Zin Mohamed -
A Complex Network Perspective on Features and Evolution of World Crude Oil Trade
Abstract In this paper, a directed world crude oil trade network is constructed to learn the topological structure properties. We find the oil trade network follows power-law distribution. This is further confirmed by degree correlation coefficient, ...
2016 / Ruijin Du, Gaogao Dong, Lixin Tian, Ya Wang, Yixiao Liu, et al. -
Prospective quality of life assessment after hip and knee arthroplasty: short- and mid-term follow-up results
Abstract Background Hip and knee arthroplasty aims to restore the joint function and to improve health-related quality of life (HRQoL) in patients with articular damage. It is important to quantify the HRQoL improvement and when...
2016 / Juan Pablo Martinez-Cano, Juan Pablo Herrera-Escobar, Ana Sofía Arango Gutierrez, Alfredo Sanchez Vergel, Alfredo Martinez-Rondanelli -
Adaptation of Conventional Railway Lines to Upgraded Freight Rail Corridor. Application to the Manchegan-extremaduran Corridor
Abstract The extension works of the Panama Canal expected in 2017 will allow the crossing of great merchant ships coming from Asian harbours. The predicted rise of freight transport in the ports of Sines and Algeciras will require a comprehensive...
2016 / Juan F. Coloma, Marta García -
Application of Modern Educational Methods through Implementation of the Ambulance Simulator at a Clinic Laboratory (NTNU Gjøvik)
Abstract This paper describes development of a novel ambulance simulator implemented at the Nursing department at NTNU Gjøvik and effects of its use for educational purposes. Cultural aspects of the simulator implementation are also discussed. The...
2016 / Jo Sterten, Olga Ogorodnyk -
RenoseeC: Renovating with a Social, Ecological and Economic Benefit through a Collective Approach
Abstract RenoseeC is one of ten Flemish VLAIO subsidised Living Labs on dwelling renovations. On the basis of a catalogue of technical, financial and legal solutions there will be a collective renovation of twenty houses, with the aim of affordably...
2016 / Eva Heuts, Alexis Versele -
Effect of Liquid Nano Material and Hydrated Lime in Improving the Moisture Behaviour of HMA
Abstract It may be stated that the main reason for the failure of asphalt pavement, especially early damage, is due to destruction and loss of adhesion properties of bitumen in the asphalt mix. Stripping is the weakening or the loss of adhesion...
2016 / Fakhri Mansour, Vanaei Vahid -
Patterns of attendance to health checks in a municipality setting: the Danish ‘Check Your Health Preventive Program’2016 / Anne-Louise Bjerregaard, Helle T Maindal, Niels Henrik Bruun, Annelli Sandbæk
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The Potential of E-ticketing for Public Transport Planning: The Piedmont Region Case Study
Abstract In the Piedmont region (Italy) the electronic ticketing system called BIP, is currently active across much of its territory, and the data collected in the Province of Cuneo since the full activation of the system (2014) provide today a...
2016 / Maurizio Arnone, Tiziana Delmastro, Giulia Giacosa, Mauro Paoletti, Paolo Villata -
Closer to closing the loop on inpatient glycaemia2016 / Gerry Rayman
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Initial Assessment of Public Perception and Acceptance of Geothermal Energy Applications in Çanakkale, NW Turkey
Abstract The aim herein is to identify and analyze the public awareness and acceptance mechanisms for the successful deployment of geothermal investments in Çanakkale using geological, social and economic constraints in a well-defined questionnaire. ...
2016 / Ziya Sedat Çetiner, Can Ertekin, Berrin Gültay