Economics and business topic list of research papers
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True User Involvement by People Living With HIV is Possible: Description of a User-driven HIV Clinic in Norway
The Greater Involvement of People Living with or Affected by HIV principle highlights the various contributions HIV-infected people can make in HIV program development and implementation. We present a unique example of how service users' involvement led to a...
2015 / Rigmor C. Berg, Are Gamst, Maryan Said, Kristin Bårdsen Aas, Solveig Helene Songe, et al. -
Intrinsic Motivation Comparative Investigation between Nursery, Midwifery, and Medicine Students During Internship in Iran
Abstract For better learning, students should be internally motivated, as it will bring joy and better learning. The study was a descriptive-cross sectional investigation utilizing Intrinsic Motivation Inventory. The results showed that more than...
2015 / Mehran Tahrekhani, Zhaleh Sadeghian -
Review of the Modelling Approaches for Availability Contracts in the Military Context
Abstract The defence context more recently has been experiencing a significant shift towards servitization. As competition has increased, commercial strategies are increasingly moving towards providing through-life solutions for complex engineering...
2015 / Duarte Rodrigues, John Erkoyuncu, Andrew Starr, Steve Wilding, Alan Dibble, et al. -
Cost–benefit comparison of two proposed overseas programs for reducing chronic Hepatitis B infection among refugees: Is screening essential?
Abstract Background Refugees are at an increased risk of chronic Hepatitis B virus (HBV) infection because many of their countries of origin, as well as host countries, have intermediate-to-high prevalence rates. Refugees arriving...
2015 / Amelia Jazwa, Margaret S. Coleman, Julie Gazmararian, La’Marcus T. Wingate, Brian Maskery, et al. -
The Importance of Community Involvement in Research and Innovation between 2014–2020
Abstract Research promotes the maintenance of groups of researchers in the latest scientific knowledge while stimulating the development of scientific reasoning of those involved, teachers and students. The research results have a direct impact on...
2015 / Merce Iuliana Ioana, Milin Ioana Anda, Petroman Ioan, Radac Alina Bianca -
Improved Artificial Viscosity in Finite Element Method (FEM) for Hypervelocity Impact Calculations
Abstract In this paper we develop methods based primarily on the work of Kuropatenko and Wilkins to improve the application of artificial viscosity in 3D finite element method (FEM) codes. The primary goal is to obtain better shock predictions for...
2015 / David Stowe, Ryan Kupchella, John Cogar -
Immediacy Gratification in Online News Consumption and its Relations to Surveillance, Orientation and Elaboration of News
Abstract Increasing numbers of people read newspapers online. This study uses argument about reform proposed in the theory of remediation to explain the shift from traditional print to online news sources. The argument pivots around the idea that...
2014 / Bahiyah Omar -
Cardiovascular risk factors among the inhabitants of an urban Congolese community: results of the VITARAA Study
Abstract Objective The objective is to assess cardiovascular risk profile in an urban Congolese population. Design and Methods From July 2007 to March 2008, we...
2014 / Pascal M. Bayauli, Jean-René Jr M’Buyamba-Kayamba, Daniel Lemogoum, L. Thijs, M. Dramaix, et al. -
Teaching Robotics at the Primary School: An Innovative Approach
Abstract Many researchers and teachers agree that the inclusion of Science, Technology, Engineering, and Math in early education provides a strong motivation and a great improvement in learning speed. Most curricula in primary schools include a...
2015 / David Scaradozzi, Laura Sorbi, Anna Pedale, Mariantonietta Valzano, Cinzia Vergine -
An Investigation of the Relationship between Deontic Justice and Perceived Social Competence
Abstract The purpose of this present study was to examine the relationships between deontic justice and perceived social competence. Participants were 311 (171 female and 140 male) university students, between age range of 18–24, who completed a...
2014 / Seydi Ahmet Satici, Recep Uysal, Begüm Satici -
Quality Management and Ergonomics: An Integrative Approach through the ETdA System Approach
Abstract This paper describes a new approach specifically developed for ergonomic assessments and redesign of common areas with free circulation of people: Ergonomic Tridimensional Analysis, ETdA. In these environments, the total quality management...
2015 / Isabel F. Loureiro, Celina P. Leão, Pedro M. Arezes -
A novel colourimetric technique to assess chewing function using two-coloured specimens: Validation and application
Abstract Objectives Chewing efficiency may be evaluated using cohesive specimen, especially in elderly or dysphagic patients. The aim of this study was to evaluate three two-coloured chewing gums for a colour-mixing ability test...
2015 / Martin Schimmel, Panagiotis Christou, Hideo Miyazaki, Demetrios Halazonetis, François R. Herrmann, et al. -
Effects of statin medication on mortality risk associated with type 2 diabetes in older persons: the population-based AGES-Reykjavik Study2011 / E. Olafsdottir, T. Aspelund, G. Sigurdsson, B. Thorsson, G. Eiriksdottir, et al.
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Investigating Apology Strategy Among Kurdish Bilinguals: A Case Study in Ilam
Abstract The present study aimed at exploring and describing apology strategies among Kurdish bilinguals in Ilam, Iran. It attempts to systematize the various strategies used for the purpose of apologizing from the pragmatic point of view. The...
2015 / Halimeh Ghanbari, Habib Gowhary, Akbar Azizifar -
Applying the theory of constraints to the logistics service of medical records of a hospital
Abstract Management of patient records in a hospital is of major importance, for its impact both on the quality of care and on the associated costs. Since this process is circular, the prevention of the building up of bottlenecks is especially...
2015 / Víctor-G. Aguilar-Escobar, Pedro Garrido-Vega, María-del-Mar González-Zamora -
Bases for Feasibility Analysis of Logistics Platforms at Borders
Abstract In the context of public policy for innovation and competitiveness of foreign trade, the Ministry of Communications and Transportation and the Ministry of Economics, Federal Government of Mexico, have been incorporated into the planning of...
2014 / Juan Pablo Antún, Rodrigo Alarcón -
Brain-Writing Vs. Brainstorming Case Study For Power Engineering Education
Abstract Brain-writing is an alternative method to brainstorming. It is particularly useful with a group of people who are somewhat reticent and would be unlikely to offer many ideas in an open group session such as brainstorming. 6-3-5...
2015 / Marcela Litcanu, Octavian Prostean, Cosmin Oros, Alin Vasile Mnerie -
Changing Ethical Behavior in Times of Economic Crisis in Organizations
Abstract Purpose: The purpose of this paper is to change organizational ethical behavior in times of economic crisis by finding measures to prevent unethical behavior at organizational level. Objectives: Objectives of this research are: 1. to...
2013 / Zenica-Livia Lupuleac, Simona Lupuleac, Costache Rusu -
Sexual behaviour and sexual and reproductive health education: a cross-sectional study in Romania2014 / Cornelia Rada
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Optimum Degree of Bone-Implant Contact in Bone Remodelling Induced by Dental Implant
Abstract Dental implants are an effective, safe and predictable solution for patients suffering from tooth loss. An ideal level of bone-implant contact (osseointegration) is of direct impact on the success of an implant surgery. This leads to a...
2011 / Z.Q. Lian, H. Guan, Y.C. Loo