Economics and business topic list of research papers
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Health communication and vaccine hesitancy
Abstract Health communication is an evolving field. There is evidence that communication can be an effective tool, if utilized in a carefully planned and integrated strategy, to influence the behaviours of populations on a number of health issues,...
2015 / Susan Goldstein, Noni E. MacDonald, Sherine Guirguis -
Improvisation as a Prerequisite for the Dynamic Interplay of Production and Service in PSS: Insights of an Organizational Design Principle and a Game-based Learning Approach
Abstract The concept of improvisation is discussed in management literature as a promising mechanism and design principle for an organization's capacity for learning, adaptability and innovation. However, a specific form of improvisation for coping...
2015 / Thomas Süße -
Parametric Modeling of the Human Mandible Lateral Body for the Shape Optimization of its Section in the Case of Bone Augmentation
Abstract The purpose of bone augmentation is linked to the creation of an ideal alveolar ridge that might support implant therapy or to assure perfect retention for a future complete or partial denture. The means of new bone structure formation and...
2015 / Suciu Mircea, Cazacu Razvan, Grigoras Radu Ionut, Bica Cristina Ioana -
Developing a multi-modality complementary medicine practice-based research network: The PRACI project
Abstract Objectives Outline the protocol to be used in the establishment of the Practitioner and Researcher Collaboration Initiative (PRACI) – an innovative national practice-based research network (PBRN) for complementary medicine ...
2014 / Amie Steel, Jon Adams, David Sibbritt -
Online Collaboration Model Using Systems Thinking to Enhance Leadership of Agricultural Undergraduate Students: The Conceptual Model
Abstract The purpose of this study was to develop a conceptual model about online collaboration using system thinking process to enhance leadership by a reviewing and synthesizing of the literature concerning about online collaboration tools, system ...
2015 / Nutt Samanakoopt, Noawanit Songkram, Pichai Thongdeelert -
Impact of the economic crisis on the health of older persons in Spain: research clues based on an analysis of mortality. SESPAS report 2014
Abstract Older adults are seldom considered in studies on the health impact of economic recessions or crises. However, they constitute a population group that is highly vulnerable to decreases in investment in health and social services and social...
2014 / Tarik Benmarhnia, Maria-Victoria Zunzunegui, Alicia Llácer, Francois Béland -
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Earnings management, corporate governance and expense stickiness
Abstract Cost and expense stickiness is an important issue in accounting and economics research, and the literature has shown that cost stickiness cannot be separated from managers’ motivations. In this paper, we examine the effects that earnings...
2015 / Shuang Xue, Yun Hong -
Tackling the Tuberculosis Epidemic in sub-Saharan Africa – unique opportunities arising from the second European Developing Countries Clinical Trials Partnership (EDCTP) programme 2015-2024
ABSTRACT Tuberculosis (TB) today remains a global emergency affecting 9.0 million people globally. The African Region bears the highest global TB/HIV burden and over 50% of TB cases in SSA are co-infected with HIV. An estimated 1.5 million died from ...
2015 / Alimuddin Zumla, Eskild Petersen, Thomas Nyirenda, Jeremiah Chakaya -
Evaluation of Methods for Customer Integration to the Quality of IT Services
Abstract The aim of the present paper is to analyze how the concepts of customer integration can support the evaluation of the quality related to information technology (IT) service process in order to identify aspects of positive improvements. The...
2014 / Frank Rennung, Caius Luminosu, Anca Draghici -
Addressing Intimate Partner Violence and Sexual Violence Among Adolescents: Emerging Evidence of Effectiveness
Abstract Intimate partner violence (IPV) and sexual violence (SV) are widespread among adolescents and place them on a lifelong trajectory of violence, either as victims or perpetrators. The aim of this review was to identify effective approaches to ...
2014 / Rebecka Lundgren, Avni Amin -
Structure and Performance Assessment in Traditional Face-To- Face and Blended Learning Statistics Courses
Abstract In recent years the number of higher education institutions offering blended learning courses has increased notably. Blended learning is understood as the combination of traditional face-to-face teaching with online and distance learning....
2014 / M. Barrios, A. González-Teruel, A. Cosculluela, A. Fornieles, J. Turbany -
The Impact of Economic Factors on the Development of Rural Tourism: Lithuanian Case
Abstract Authors of the article elaborate economic factors and using calculations indicate the influence of these factors on the development of rural tourism. The research results revealed that the number of guests in rural farmsteads (values of...
2014 / Vytautas Snieška, Kristina Barkauskienė, Vytautas Barkauskas -
Community Health Systems as Complex Adaptive Systems: Ontology and Praxis Lessons from an Urban Health Experience with Demonstrated Sustainability2014 / Eric Sarriot, Michelle Kouletio
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Ecodesign in Advertising: Aesthetic Aspects
Abstract In this study we intend to develop an inter-disciplinary analysis applied on present advertising. Using qualitative research methods specific for communication science, hermeneutics and aesthetics, we aim to discuss some aspects regarding...
2014 / Dorin Popa, Iasmina Petrovici -
Research on the Management of Sports Organizations
Abstract This study is a part of a broader research approach that was undertaken to develop a strategy for developing sports organization, which was the diagnosis management of football clubs. Diagnosis management of football clubs was achieved by...
2014 / Cucui Gheorghe Gabriel, Cucui Ionela Alina -
The Production of Thailand's Sugarcane: Using Panel Data Envelopment Analysis (Panel DEA) Based Decision on Bootstrapping Method
Abstract This study examine the statistical properties of technical efficiency (TE) was estimated by Data Envelopment Analysis in the panel data setting (Panel DEA) using collected data for sugarcane farming households in major regions of Thailand....
2014 / Prasert Chaitip, Chukiat Chaiboonsri, Fawikorn Inluang -
Economic assessment of coronary stenting in patients with ST elevation myocardial infarction in Colombia: A step toward policy implementation2015 / Jaime Murillo
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Public Perceptions of Antarctic Values: Shaping Future Environmental Protection Policy
Abstract The natural environment of Antarctica represents 3 unique values which are recognised by Antarctica scientists through The Madrid Protocol 1991; its wilderness, its aesthetic values and its scientific values. These values are essential to...
2015 / Rohani Mohd Shah -
Multiple Criteria Evaluation of Different Redesign Variants of the Public Tram System
Abstract The paper presents a multiple criteria evaluation of ten redesign variants of the public tram system in one of the medium sized cities in Poland. The variants have been constructed heuristically, based on “common sense”, best practices and...
2014 / Maja Kiba Janiak, Jacek Żak