Economics and business topic list of research papers
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Adoption of Hospital Information System (HIS) in Malaysian Public Hospitals
Abstract Hospital Information System (HIS) is important to be adopted by the hospitals to improve their operations and services. Despite their importance, only 15.2% of Malaysian Public Hospitals implemented the system through THIS, IHIS and BHIS...
2015 / Nurul Izzatty Ismail, Nor Hazana Abdullah, Alina Shamsuddin -
Organizational Culture in Focus of Measurements
Abstract In practical sociology the extensive experience of measuring organizational culture is obtained. But, up to now it remains unclear which method of research: either quantitative or qualitative is the most established, valid and reliable...
2015 / Yu. Karpova Anna, B. Ardashkin Igor, N. Kabanova Natalia -
Islamic Accountability Framework in the Zakat Funds Management
Abstract The purpose of this paper is to provide a discussion on the Islamic accountability in the zakat funds management. The in-depth understanding over the accountability system and practices of zakat institutions may assist to identify the...
2015 / Ram Al Jaffri Saad, Norazita Marina Abdul Aziz, Norfaiezah Sawandi -
Sustainable Development as a Priority of Contemporary Cultural Policy
Abstract The human civilization as the planetary phenomenon is constantly occupied with justification of its socio-cultural bases. If the 21st century and the first half of the 20th century are considered to be the era of technical civilization,...
2014 / T. Gabitov, A. Kurmanalieva, B. Moldagaliyev, K. Zatov, Sh. Kilybayeva -
Does Good Corporate Governance Lead to Better Sustainability Reporting? An Analysis Using Structural Equation Modeling
Abstract This paper examines the impact of good corporate governance (CG) on the sustainability disclosure of 100 public listed companies in Malaysia from the perspective of agency theory. The data was analysed using Structural Equation Modelling...
2014 / Tamoi Janggu, Faizah Darus, Mustaffa Mohamed Zain, Yussri Sawani -
Derivation of a new parametric impulse response matrix utilized for nodal wind load identification by response measurement
Abstract This paper provides new formulations to derive the impulse response matrix, which is then used in the problem of load identification with application to wind induced vibration. The applied loads are inversely identified based on the...
2015 / A. Kazemi Amiri, C. Bucher -
Spending by primary care practices-does it show what we expect?2013 / Marilyn James, Elizabeth Stokes
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Perception of People with Disability in Creating Sustainable Public Policy
Abstract Countries have introduced legislation to enhance the integration of persons with disability (PWDs) into mainstream society. However, to achieve this objective public policy has to include the opinions of PWDs. Hence, this study examines the ...
2015 / Gurmit Kaur, Tan Peck Leong, Jamaliah Mohd. Yusof, Dharshan Singh -
Profit sharing between managers and investors: An experimental investigation
Abstract This study analyzes the effect of interest and power structures and conflict of interest among managers and investors and tests the effect of different payout mechanisms on willingness to pay. In this study 74 student subjects are involved...
2015 / Belma Ozturkkal -
Teachers’ Attitudes towards Work in Relation with Emotional Intelligence and Self-efficacy
Abstract This paper intends to identify the relationship between emotional intelligence, the self-efficacy and attitudes towards work of teachers. The main objectives are as follows: establishing the correlation between the emotional intelligence,...
2015 / Aurora Adina Colomeischi, Tudor Colomeischi -
Internal Control System Deficiency and Capital Project Mis-management in the Nigerian Public Sector
Abstract The aim of this study is to analyse the effects of internal control system deficiency on capital project management in the Nigerian public sector. A sample of two hundred and twenty eight capital projects (228) was used. Kendall's tau_ b τ, ...
2015 / Shakirat Adepeju Babatunde, Kabiru Isa Dandago -
Counting carbon fibres by electrical resistance measurement
Abstract Electrical Impedance Measurement has been used to measure the diameter of single carbon fibres to within 3% of the actual value measured by Scanning Electron Microscopy (SEM). The precision of the technique developed also allows for the...
2014 / L.O. Dandy, G. Oliveux, J. Wood, M.J. Jenkins, G.A. Leeke -
Judgment Scales and Consistency Measure in AHP
Abstract The Analytic Hierarchy Process (AHP) is widely used method in multiple-attribute decision making. In the recent literature many authors used different judgment scales which influenced the results and decisions. In this paper the author...
2014 / Jiří Franek, Aleš Kresta -
3D Surface Presentations of Virtual Tilt Pad Using Moment Measurement for Pin-matrix Tactile Display
Abstract Although several actuator principles for tactile displays composed of many micro-actuators exist, current actuators do not produce sufficient stroke and force generation. In order to compensate their shortage ability, we developed a new...
2014 / Satoshi Tsuboi, Masahiro Ohka, Hanafiah Yussof -
Competitive Advantage: The Courage in Formulating Objectives and Expansiveness of a Strategy
Abstract Competition, innovation and globalization are buzzwords, which for a few decades have been present in almost every aspect of social or economic activity. In particular, the growing interest in issues associated with the competitiveness has...
2014 / Letycja Sołoducho-Pelc -
Methods of Doingn Mathematic Measures in Ancient Times
Abstract Historical elements in teaching mathematics in modern school are one of the actual problems of mastering the professional skills of future teachers. The use of historical materials, funny mathematical tasks and other literature along with...
2014 / Erkisheva Zhazira Sabyrovna, Koshanova Maira Danebekovna -
Estimating a threshold price for CO2 emissions of buildings to improve their energy performance level: case study of a new Spanish home2014 / María José Ruá, Natividad Guadalajara
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Assessment of Open-ended Questions Directed to Prospective Science Teachers in Terms of Scientific Creativity
Abstract Innovation is mandatory for development in every part of social life. In knowledge societies, education's role is not to re-create society, but to create “new society” (Baykal, 2003). Scientific knowledge is partially product of imagination ...
2014 / Sibel Demir, Fatma Şahin -
Arts and Education for Underprivileged People: Community-based Art Projects Case Study
Abstract Many people lack opportunities to participate in art programs which connect their lives to a bigger community. Through the description of five case studies for underprivileged people, community-based art projects show the positive impact on ...
2015 / Ahran Koo -
Assessing Different Perceptions towards the Importance of a Work-life Balance: A Comparable Study between Thai and International Programme Students
Abstract This paper has the objectives of evaluating the different perceptions of Chulalongkorn students who are registered within Thai and International Curriculum towards the understanding and awareness of the concept of Well-being with a key...
2015 / Gulapish Pookaiyaudom