Economics and business topic list of research papers
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Influence of Mass Consciousness on Quality of the Higher Education in Kazakhstan
Abstract On the basis of sociological polls it is shown that currently stable trend expressed in decrease of students’ motivation to acquisition real knowledge takes place in the Kazakhstan higher education in this report. Causes of this trend are...
2015 / P.V. Obukhova, J.-P. Guichard, A.S. Baikenov, I.E. Suleimenov -
Computer-based MCQ Assessment for Students in Dental Medicine–Advantages and Drawbacks
Abstract The aims of the study was to compare the marks obtained at the final assessment, using MCQ tests and at the oral evaluation, for a preclinical and a clinical discipline, on a sample of 285 undergraduate students at dental medicine divided...
2015 / Cristina Gena Dascalu, Angela Mariana Enache, Radu Bogdan Mavru, Georgeta Zegan -
Quality of Life of Women with Infertility
Abstract Background Procreation and the wish to start a family is one of the natural needs of human beings and one of the important pillars of their quality of life. It is subject to emotional and marital impacts which may...
2015 / Manuela Ferreira, Sandra Vicente, Joao Duarte, Claudia Chaves -
Towards Energy Management in Production Planning Software Based on Energy Consumption as a Planning Resource
Abstract Electrical energy consumption of production facilities is not properly included in the production planning at present. Such a possibility offers optimization potential for companies to save energy and also contributes to balancing energy...
2015 / S. Bougain, D. Gerhard, C. Nigischer, S. Uĝurlu -
Corruption and inequality of wealth amongst the very rich2015 / Philip Hans Franses, Bert de Groot
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Mechanism of Action, Efficacy and Safety of Emergency Hormonal Contraception (levonorgestrel and ulipristal acetate) and Attitudes of Pharmacists2014 / Jelena Milosavljević, Katarina Ilić, Dušanka Krajnović
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Teaching-Learning Activity Modeling Based on Data Analysis2015 / Kyungrog Kim, Yoo-Joo Choi, Mihui Kim, Jung-Won Lee, Doo-Soon Park, et al.
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Effects of FFCS (Fully Flexible Credit System) on Learning Experience and Academic Performance
Abstract This study was conducted to examine the influence of Fully Flexible Credit System (FFCS) on the academic performance as well as the learning experience of students in VIT University, Vellore, India. The respondents in this study were...
2014 / Shahila Zafar, B. Manjurekar, N. Prem Kumar, Zaved Ahmed Khan -
Customer's Loyalty Effects of CSR Initiatives
Abstract The trend towards social responsibility in recent years has increased the interest of consumers in their consumption as well as purchase behavior. Given the growing importance of social responsibility in the retail banking industry, in...
2015 / Jamaliah Mohd. Yusof, Hasman Abdul Manan, Norzitah Abd. Karim, Nor Akila Mohd. Kassim -
Factors of collective reputation of the Italian PDO wines: An analysis on central Italy
Abstract As many research studies confirm, the importance of collective reputation is increasing, especially in the agro-food chain. Currently, the reputation of firms and brands is the main key driver for companies׳ competitiveness and success in...
2015 / Andrea Marchini, Chiara Riganelli, Francesco Diotallevi, Chiara Paffarini -
Associations Between Hexaco Model of Personality Structure, Motivational Factors and Self-reported Creativity Among Architecture Students
Abstract Self-reported creativity is a good predictor of creative performance. Also, creativity is influenced by many other factors, such as personality structure and motivational orientations. This study examines the relation between three types of ...
2015 / Szabó Kinga, Mutică Paul, Szamosközi Şefan -
Social Network Analysis in a Learning Community
Abstract CENDES COLOMBIA is a centre that seeks the integral human development for forced displaced population caused by civil conflict in the country. This centre is meant as a Learning Community where cooperative, participatory and trustworthy...
2015 / Sandra Molano, Andres Polo -
Assessment of the pregnancy education programme with ‘EDUMA2’ questionnaire in Madrid (Spain)2014 / Matilde Fernández y Fernández-Arroyo, Isabel Muñoz, Jorge Torres
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Creating value in retail buyer–vendor relationships: A service-centered model
Abstract We present a “service-centered” model of retail buyer–vendor relationships, in which retail buyers' perceptions of a vendor's economic and social resources affect their assessments of relationship value and relationship outcomes. Economic...
2014 / Janet Wagner, Sabine Benoit (née Moeller) -
The Impact of Sustainable Manufacturing Practices and Innovation Performance on Economic Sustainability
Abstract The emergence of the concept of sustainability reflects a decisive change in global thinking, thus forcing firms to reconsider the approach in conducting their business operations. With an aim to boost economic development, firms need to...
2015 / Norsiah Hami, Mohd Razali Muhamad, Zuhriah Ebrahim -
Factors Affecting Cost Overruns in Micro-scaled Construction Companies
Abstract The ultimate goal of any construction company is to make profit and thereby earn money at the end of each undertaken project. In order to achieve this goal, construction companies should complete the projects within their anticipated...
2014 / Gul Polat, Ferzan Okay, Ekin Eray -
Activating the role of women in water projects
Abstract Water is one of our most precious natural resources. A growing human population, and the expansion of economic activities that comes with it, will intensify the pressure on water resources. Therefore, in Egypt water management become...
2014 / Mohammed T. Kholif, Ahmed M. Elfarouk -
Stimulating Organizational Innovativeness through Ethical Leadership Practices: The Mediating Role of Organizational Trust
Abstract The paper presents the results of the research in progress that explores the interrelation between ethical leadership and organizational innovativeness, questioning the role of organizational trust in this relationship and arguing that...
2014 / Raminta Pučėtaitė -
The Soft Element of Strategic Human Resource Management: The Employee's Perception of Diversity Climate
Abstract Workforce diversity imposes itself as an imperative for organizations. Hence, today's organizations distinguish the diversified workforce as a tool to leverage business opportunities. In order to acquire a competitive advantage from human...
2014 / Hakan Sezerel, H. Zumrut Tonus -
The Brighton declaration: the value of non-communicable disease modelling in population health sciences2014 / Laura Webber, Oliver T. Mytton, Adam D. M. Briggs, James Woodcock, Peter Scarborough, et al.