Economics and business topic list of research papers
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The Global Impacts of Extreme Sea-Level Rise: A Comprehensive Economic Assessment2015 / Jonathan Pycroft, Jan Abrell, Juan-Carlos Ciscar
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Public Transport Integration: The Case Study of Thessaloniki, Greece
Abstract The present paper deals with intermodal integration as a measure to embrace new transit modes into current public transport systems. The contents are divided into a theoretical re-view and the development of the case study in Thessaloniki,...
2014 / Klotildi Saliara -
Intangible Capital and Leverage to Improve Financial Performance of LPG Agents in Bali
Abstract The role of government is needed to solve the financial difficulties through the provision of credit with low interest rates. However, not all companies take advantage of this facility. Therefore, another way is needed to encourage small...
2015 / I. Putu Astawa, I. Putu Sudika, Ni Nyoman Yuliarmi -
Evaluation of Human Capital Role in the Value Creation Process
Abstract The significance of human capital in today's hyper-competitive environment is tremendous and undoubted. The aim of this study is to evaluate the role of human capital in the value creation process in the relation with other key national...
2014 / Žiedūna Liepė, Algimantas Sakalas -
Decision Making Process in the Decentralized Educational System
Abstract Decision making is an essential process of modern management representing, in every field, the core function for the manager After 1990's, the secondary educational system has faced important changes beginning with decentralization and...
2014 / Armenia Androniceanu, Bianca Ristea -
Life Cycle Assessment of an Apartment Building: Comparison of an Attributional and Consequential Approach
Abstract Life cycle assessment (LCA) as tool to improve sustainability of the construction sector is receiving increasing attention. Different methodological approaches of LCA have already been applied in other research fields, however they have...
2014 / Matthias Buyle, Johan Braet, Amaryllis Audenaert -
A Literature Review on Attitudes of Health Professionals towards Health Information Systems: From e-Health to m-Health
Abstract This paper presented a literature review research about health professionals’ acceptance of HIS and m-Health based on a systematic review procedure. The results were derived from 31 scholar studies of which consisted of 27 HIS studies and 4 ...
2014 / Emre Sezgin, Sevgi Özkan Yıldırım -
Motivation of Tourism Participants
Abstract The paper deals with tourists’ motivation and application of existing theoretical models on motivation in rural tourism. The authors examine why tourists travel and what is the main motivation in choosing their destinations. The primary...
2015 / Eva Šimková, Jindřich Holzner -
A Case Study of Corporate Social Responsibility by Malaysian Government Link Company
Abstract The objective of the study is to investigate the CSR practice by the one of the Malaysian Government Link Company via case study approach. As a GLC's the business has to balance its profit with social responsibility to the state and...
2015 / Fathilatul Zakimi Abdul Hamid, Ruhaya Atan, Md Suhaimi Md Saleh -
The Impact of Talent Management System on the Enterprise Performance: a Study on a Sample of Workers in National Company of Juice and Canned-food Unit MANAA (Batna)
Abstract This research paper aims to see the theoretical and practical views of the impact of management talents on the company performance, and following a descriptive approach that helps to stimulate ideas and attract multidimensional interests....
2014 / Zakia Megri -
Encouraging Knowledge Sharing among Employees: How Reward Matters
Abstract In practice, rewards are often used as a tool to encourage knowledge sharing among employees. However, it is still a matter of discussion among researchers whether rewards both extrinsic and intrinsic have a significant effect on knowledge...
2014 / Svetlana Šajeva -
Educational Intervention for Oral Health
Abstract Introduction Implementation and development of promotional and educational oral health programs, it is critical to identify and intervene on the risk factors for oral health in adolescents. Research Question: Does the oral ...
2015 / Isabel Bica, Madalena Cunha, Margarida Reis, Patrícia Costa, José Costa, et al. -
Note on the Measures of Dependence in Terms of Copulas
Abstract The dependence structure among each risk factors has been an important topic for researches both from theoretical and applied standpoints. To measure such dependence, several characteristic quantities have been already introduced and widely ...
2014 / Ayumi Ida, Naoyuki Ishimura, MasaAki Nakamura -
Multi-objective Optimization in Dial-a-ride Public Transportation
Abstract In the Dial-a-Ride public transportation systems, each customer requirement is specified in terms of a pickup (origin), of a delivery (destination) and of a time window within it has to be satisfied. The aim is to find a set of routes, each ...
2014 / Francesca Guerriero, Ferdinando Pezzella, Ornella Pisacane, Luigi Trollini -
Substantial reductions in the number of diabetic ketoacidosis and severe hypoglycaemia episodes requiring emergency treatment lead to reduced costs after structured education in adults with Type 1 diabetes2014 / J. Elliott, R. M. Jacques, J. Kruger, M. J. Campbell, S. A. Amiel, et al.
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Gamification in Consumer Marketing - Future or Fallacy?
Abstract Academic literature examining the expected adoption rate of gamification in marketing campaigns is nonexistent. Peculiar, as gamification's primary goals perfectly align with three core-marketing concepts: engagement, brand loyalty and brand...
2014 / Garm Lucassen, Slinger Jansen -
Ethnic Relations between the Q́eqchí and Poqomchí of Guatemala: Preservation, Transculturation and Mutual Influence
Abstract Guatemala is a multicultural country characterized by multicultural ethnic diversity. Alta Verapaz presents a clear example of the preservation of the Mayan identity, which is due to multiple factors. Three main ethnic groups are the basis...
2014 / David Caballero Mariscal -
Assessing the impact of ground-motion variability and uncertainty on empirical fragility curves
Abstract Empirical fragility curves, constructed from databases of thousands of building-damage observations, are commonly used for earthquake risk assessments, particularly in Europe and Japan, where building stocks are often difficult to model...
2014 / Ioanna Ioannou, John Douglas, Tiziana Rossetto -
Comparative Judgment of Novice and Expert on Internal Control Tasks: Assessment on Work Effort and Ethical Orientation
Abstract Auditors’ judgment performances are being questioned and the public has become less trusting on profession's ability and willingness in protecting the interests of investor and stakeholders. There are three objectives addressed in this...
2014 / Razana Juhaida Johari, Zuraidah Mohd Sanusi, Yusarina Mat Isa, Aziatul Waznah Ghazali -
Risk Reduction Strategies in Online Shopping: E-trust Perspective
Abstract Several studies have shown that consumers perceive higher risks buying online than in conventional way. Perceived risks affect all purchase decisions and consumers’ behavior, by deterring them to buy. These risks come from the lack of trust ...
2014 / Angeliki Vos, Catherine Marinagi, Panagiotis Trivellas, Niclas Eberhagen, Christos Skourlas, et al.