Economics and business topic list of research papers
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Pedagogic Practices Promoted by Distance Learning Educational Material on Adult Education
Abstract The paper analyses distance learning material used in the ‘Continuing Education & Lifelong Learning’ module of the Open University of Cyprus and the ‘Adult Education’ module of the Hellenic Open University. For this purpose, the...
2012 / Vasilia Christidou, Vassilia Hatzinikita, Maria Gravani -
International comparisons of health system performance among OECD countries: Opportunities and data privacy protection challenges
Abstract Objective Health data constitute a significant resource in most OECD countries that could be used to improve health system performance. Well-intended policies to allay concerns about breaches of confidentiality and to...
2013 / Jillian Oderkirk, Elettra Ronchi, Niek Klazinga -
Covariate-adjusted confidence interval for the intraclass correlation coefficient
Abstract A crucial step in designing a new study is to estimate the required sample size. For a design involving cluster sampling, the appropriate sample size depends on the so-called design effect, which is a function of the average cluster size...
2013 / Mohamed M. Shoukri, Allan Donner, Abdelmoneim El-Dali -
Formal Representation of Corporate Governance Principles and Codes
Abstract The Corporate Governance decision making process is very complex, involving heterogeneous actors like shareholders, stakeholders, board of directors, audit committee, and managers (individuals or groups). All these are subject to a set of...
2013 / Claudiu Brandas -
Preface - YOCOCU 2012, an Efficient Collision2013 / Simone Cagno, Enrico Greco, Andrea Macchia, Fernanda Prestileo
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The Role of Ericksonian Hypnosis in Reducing Essential and Secondary Hypertension
Abstract Hypertension is a public health problem. This problem can be ameliorated by formulating a correct diagnosis, by establishing an adequate medical treatment and by using hypnotherapeutic techniques that are well received by the patients. Once ...
2013 / Irina Holdevici, Barbara Crăciun -
An Evaluation of the Skills and the Use of Electronic Databases, According to the Variables of Age, Qualification and Experience Among the University Faculty Members (A Case Study at Isfahan University)
Abstract Nowadays the researchers can use the more valuable production and saved information in the specialized electronic informational banks. No doubt the optimum use of these capabilities is possible in conditions that is accompanied with correct ...
2013 / Shahram Shahbazi, Nargess Keshtiaray, Alireza Yousefi -
Impact of Family Environment on Adolescent's Irrationality
Abstract This research studies how important it's the family environment when we evaluate the irrationality. It's well known that the family influence or affects the life of their teenagers. So, we wanted to see if the irrationality it's influenced...
2012 / Tomuletiu Elena-Adriana, David Doina, Filpisan Monica, Nemes Anca, Buicu Gabriela, et al. -
Extra-Curriculum Activities – Challenges and Opportunities
Abstract Extra-curriculum activities are normally not mandatory for the students and invite them to different activities such as conferences, workshops, debates, training in order to achieve specific objectives. Either they are paid or not, the...
2012 / Romita Iucu, Magdalena Platis -
Motivation for Career in Teenagers
Abstract Career motivation is an important field of study in the construction of sustainable society. Identify and develop intimate mechanisms that shape career choices by teenagers becomes a strong indicator of how society as a whole proves its...
2013 / Georgeta Pânişoară, Ion Ovidiu Pânişoară, Andreia Lupaşcu, Valeria Negovan -
Relevance Evaluation of Engineering Master's Program in Peru
Abstract In a context of mass higher education, it is necessary to ensure not only quality but also the relevance of engineering master's programs, namely the appropriateness of the objectives and outcomes to the needs and interests of the program...
2012 / Erick Miñán, Carlos Lavalle, José M. Díaz-Puente -
Coupling systems biology with multiscale mechanics, for computer simulations of bone remodeling
Abstract Bone remodeling is a process involving removal of mature bone tissue and subsequent formation of new bone tissue. This process is driven by complex actions of biological cells and biochemical factors, and it is sensitive to the loads...
2012 / Stefan Scheiner, Peter Pivonka, Christian Hellmich -
Linguistic Orientation and Methodological Perspectives in the Philosophy of the Contemporary Education
Abstract The present study aims at evincing the fact that upon the careful examination of today's curriculum, all educational systems exhibit a series of compatibilities. Thus, in contemporary society, the stress lies on forming social,...
2012 / Iuliana Barna, Mihai Androne, Corina Dobrotă -
Exploring the role of business in society
Abstract Of late the idea that business is a ‘force for the good of society’ has come under scrutiny. The conventional view that as long as businesses act legally and ethically, they need not concern themselves with larger social goals is now being...
2011 / Trilochan Sastry -
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2012 / Anish Sugathan -
The choice between public and private debt: A survey
Abstract We survey the major theoretical and empirical findings of the research on the firm’s choice between public and private debt, and on the subsequent decision between bank and non-bank private debt. First, we review information-based theories, ...
2011 / Jayant R. Kale, Costanza Meneghetti -
A Study on Environmental Effect in the Process of Economic Transition from the Perspective of Managerial Mechanism of Enterprise-A Case of Shandong Province
Abstract Since the reform and opening, the economic system of Shandong Province is transforming gradually from a planned economy to a market economy in the process of economic transition, besides, the enterprise mana gement mechanism is also...
2011 / Ren Jianlan, Cheng Yu, Yu Wenjing -
Cost and U.S. public policy for new coal power plants with carbon capture and sequestration
Abstract This paper provides a financial analysis for new supercritical pulverized coal plants with carbon capture and sequestration (CCS) that compares the effects of two relevant climate policies. First, an updated cost estimate is presented for...
2009 / Michael R. Hamilton, Howard J. Herzog, John E. Parsons -
Research on Evaluation of Banks’ Ecological Culture Based on Fuzzy Mathematics
Abstract The essence of ecological crisis is cultural crisis therefore the construction of ecological civilization can’t go without the cultivation of ecological culture. As an important hub of modern economy, banks’ cultivating of ecological...
2011 / An Xuebing, Zhang Wei, Yang Jian -
Institutional Environment and Strategic Analysis of Corporate Diversification in China
Abstract In the transition economies of emerging markets in China, the external institutional environment greatly influences the business of company besides the strategies, governance and other factors. In this study, the effects of external...
2011 / Liu Su