Economics and business topic list of research papers
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Analysis of Pension System Development in Slovak Republic
Abstract The aim of this contribution is to get to know about current pension policy in Slovak Republic. Describe the recent changes in pension savings. Briefly explain what these changes mean. Indicate possible implications for savers. Point out on ...
2013 / Michal Šoltés, Eva Modráková -
The Academic Tutoring at the University Level: Development and Promotion Methodology Trough Project Work
Abstract Tutoring is a methodological element of utmost importance in the EHEA (European Higher Education Area) context. Academic tutoring at university-level must offer counselling and technical support to university students in the three following ...
2014 / José Miguel Molina Jordá -
Internationalization of Master Programmes in Public Administration. An EU-US Comparative Study
Abstract The master programmes in the field of public administration reveal two trends, and in spite of being contradictory they ensure both the convergence and specificity imposed by the continental/national realities: A thematic focus on public...
2013 / Ani Matei, Lucica Matei -
Lighting does Matter: Preliminary Assessment on Office Workers
Abstract Correlated color temperatures (CCT) of light play an important role in human psychological and physiological needs. This study aims is to find out the effects of warm white (WW), cool white (CW) and artificial daylight (DL) on worker's...
2013 / Ashok Sivaji, Sajidah Shopian, Zulkifle Mohd Nor, Ngip-Khean Chuan, Shamsul Bahri -
General pattern of sea level variation in front of Alexandria (Egypt) and its relationship to the wind pattern
Abstract Wind is an important factor affecting the observed sea level. This effect varies from one location to another, and depends largely on the morphometry and the position of the location itself. This paper investigates the relationship between...
2013 / Tarek M. El-Geziry -
Simulation and Optimization in Supply Chain
Abstract In our current times, small companies follow a pre-defined path on the market: they start their activity, they prosper and, in the end, most of them lose their competitiveness and leave the market. The small companies cannot compare...
2013 / Georgiana Brinza -
Healthcare and Disaster Supply Chain: Literature Review and Future Research
Abstract Healthcare and disaster supply chain have becoming a more important and popular research issues recently. However, only a few of paper is known about the current issues both healthcare and disaster supply chain especially in natural...
2015 / Irwan Syahrir, Suparno, Iwan Vanany -
Continuous Training Process in Foreign Trade Activity, a Priority for the Romanian Economic Learning System
Abstract The pressure of the higher competition which is characterizing the international market today as a result of the globalization process and the actual economic crisis phenomena pointed out, especially at the decision makers’ level, the...
2014 / Constanţa Aurelia Chiţiba -
A Model Suggestion for Improving the Efficiency of Higher Education: University–Industry Cooperation
Abstract Higher education institutes (universities) make important contribution to the economy and social life. So universities effectiveness is important for industry. Cooperation between university and industry can facilitate the transfer of...
2014 / Çetin Bektaş, Gulzhanat Tayauova -
The impact of technological improvements on developing financial markets: The case of the Johannesburg Stock Exchange
Abstract Can a significant technological improvement make an economically justifiable contribution to a financial market's development? The Johannesburg Stock Exchange (JSE) incorporated the SETS system from the London Stock Exchange in 2002. It is...
2013 / Mehmet F. Dicle, John Levendis -
Considerations on the Approach of the Contractual Agreement for Construction Works
Abstract The aim of this paper is to present a general outline of the Construction Works Contract Agreement under Romanian law and to provide some recommendations for its improvement, based mainly on German construction law. The authors noticed the...
2014 / Mircea Liviu Negrut, Caius Luminosu, Ana-Andreea Mihartescu -
Ad-hoc Rescheduling and Innovative Business Models for Shock- robust Production Systems
Abstract Reconfigurability, flexibility, transformability and agility become key enablers of success. This leads to new business models and the necessity of new concepts for production planning along the whole value chain. Adequate methods have to...
2013 / Gisela Lanza, Nicole Stricker, Steven Peters -
Economic rationalisation of health behaviours: The dangers of attempting policy discussions in a vacuum
Abstract When analysing the health behaviours of any group of people, understanding the constraints and possibilities for individual agency as shaped by the broader societal context is critical. In recent decades, our understanding of the ways in...
2014 / Rachel Reilly, Kevin Rowley, Joanne Luke, Joyce Doyle, Rebecca Ritte, et al. -
The Relationship between Ambidexterity, Organizational Learning Capacity and Firm Quality Performance: An Empirical Study
Abstract Firms need to perform high performance because it is difficult to survive in heightened competition. For surviving in heightened competition, one of key factors is high quality performance so firms should perform high quality performance....
2014 / Hakan Kitapçi, Vural Çelik -
Identifying Occupational Risks in Dentistry
Abstract This paper has focused on improving the methodology to identify and control the new and persistent risks of injury and disease in the dental profession. The first step and key component of a health and safety program is to identify all...
2014 / Claudia Şoaita -
Who Are the Lexical-routers? An Investigation into the Nature of Word Repetition in Aphasia2013 / N. Nozari, G. Dell, M. Schwartz
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Measuring the Usability of a Smartphone Delivered Museum Guide
Abstract Smartphones are increasingly being deployed by museums and other cultural spaces to provide guides for visitors, replacing dedicated audioguides or docents. This paper describes a study investigating a scale to measure the usability of a...
2013 / Mohd Kamal Othman, Helen Petrie, Christopher Power -
The Practical Application of a Technological Tool, “Reslience Tools” for Children in Context of Risk and Vulnerability
Abstract The experience that has been done from the qualitative perspective with undergraduate students of Pedagogy and Psychology through the form of a training workshop. Our workshop was intended to show a tool developed, produced and edited the...
2014 / Pilar Gutiez Cuevas, Cristina Sánchez Romero, Castellar López Guinea -
Entrepreneurial behavior: Impact of motivation factors on decision to create a new venture
Abstract Newly created enterprises increase the dynamism of economies and generate employment. Thus, they are the object of growing research interest. Forming a new company represents a decision based on both personal and subjective motives, as well ...
2012 / Virginia Barba-Sánchez, Carlos Atienza-Sahuquillo -
Marketing Research Regarding the Internet Usage Among the Population of the Mures County
Abstract Given the changing environment in which we live and the many technologies that influence our daily life, it is important to know which the people reaction is or how their behaviour and needs evolves. The importance of marketing research,...
2013 / Elena-Iulia Apăvăloaie