Economics and business topic list of research papers
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Policymaking process of a maternal near-miss surveillance model in Colombia: Local effects of global policies generated by an epistemic community2014 / M. Ronderos, C. Quevedo, K. Ariza, J.M. Rodríguez, M.A. Matallana, et al.
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Intermodal terminal concessions: Lessons from the port sector
Abstract Tendering procedures for concession of port terminals to private operators have been the subject of considerable interest during the last decade. As a consequence, keys to effective port governance, particularly the landlord model, are...
2014 / Jason Monios, Rickard Bergqvist -
Screening for Cancer in Low- and Middle-Income Countries
Abstract Background Screening programs involve testing asymptomatic individuals with an accurate screening test to identify those likely to have the disease of interest and to further investigate them to confirm or exclude the...
2014 / R. Sankaranarayanan -
Research of the Educational Policy in Kazakhstan: Analysis Reflection and Modeling
Abstract Problem statement: Under conditions of education globalization and society openness a problem involving comparison of educational policies practiced in different world countries is becoming more important, on the one hand, for coordination...
2015 / Aigerim Mynbayeva, Mensulu Yesseyeva, Nazgul Anarbek -
Stratégie thérapeutique au long cours dans la bronchopneumopathie chronique obstructive : comment modifier le cours de la maladie
Points essentiels La BPCO est une maladie pulmonaire avec un retentissement systémique dont il est nécessaire d’évaluer la sévérité avant de décider et initier une stratégie thérapeutique. ...
2014 / Philippe Devillier, Hélène Salvator, Nicolas Roche, Stanislas Grassin-Delyle, Emmanuel Naline, et al. -
Economic and Social Aspects from Social Media's Implementation as a Strategic Innovative Marketing Tool in the Tourism Industry
Abstract The aim of this conceptual paper is to examine social media's central role for the creation of the sense of an online community belonging and present the items that measure their role in the creation of such a community for tourism...
2014 / Androniki Kavoura, Aikaterini Stavrianea -
Does more equitable governance lead to more equitable health care? A case study based on the implementation of health reform in Aboriginal health Australia
Abstract There is growing evidence that providing increased voice to vulnerable or disenfranchised populations is important to improving health equity. In this paper we will examine the engagement of Aboriginal community members and community...
2014 / Margaret Kelaher, Hana Sabanovic, Camille La Brooy, Mark Lock, Dean Lusher, et al. -
Water Distribution Operation Systems Based on Smart Meter and Sensor Network
Abstract In this study, smart meter, water quality measuring sensors, and major operation skills are developed on the basis of real-time operation and management environment. Smart meter is designed by improvement of conventional water meter to...
2014 / J. Kim, D. Choi, D. Kim, D. Lee -
Effect of the Northern Sea Route Opening to the Shipping Activities at Malacca Straits
Abstract The opening of the Northern Sea Route as an alternative route for transporting cargoes between the Far East and Europe seems highly acceptable by shipping companies due to the great saving in fuel consumption, bunker cost, operating cost,...
2015 / N.S.F. ABDUL Rahman, A.H. Saharuddin, R. Rasdi -
Guest Editors’ Message2015 / Zafer Bekirogullari, Melis Minas
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Thermal Energy Impact of Bioclimatic Techniques Applied to Low-income Housing in a Hot Dry Climate
Abstract Housing built for low-income population in the City of Mexicali, uses local building systems that lack bioclimatic techniques to provide solutions for the impact of a hot, dry, desert climate, with the presence of average high temperatures...
2014 / Teresa Gutiérrez, Ramona Romero, Cristina Sotelo -
Student Assistance in Higher Education in Brazil
Abstract This article aims at analyzing student assistance policy in Brazilian public universities. According to the National Plan of Student Assistance, conditions of staying at university must be offered to needy students. It is about the social...
2015 / Francieli Piva Borsato, Jolinda de Moraes Alves -
Assessment of Casualty and Economic Losses from Earthquakes Using Semi-empirical Model
Abstract A complete seismic risk assessment generally takes into consideration the interaction of three components – hazard, exposure and vulnerability – and after these three components are well defined for the purpose of interest, the risk can be...
2015 / Hsi-Hsien Wei, Igal M. Shohet, Mirosław J. Skibniewski, Stav Shapira, Robert Levy, et al. -
An Investigation of the Appropriateness of Tourism Development Paradigms in Rural Areas from Main Tourism Stakeholders’ Point of View
Abstract Rural tourism or tourism in rural areas is a new form of activity that can bring economic and social benefits to the society. It will not only generate employment for the people but it can also develop social, cultural and educational...
2014 / Moslem Ghasemi, Amran Hamzah -
Income and Health in Tanzania. An Instrumental Variable Approach
Summary There is a substantial debate over the direction of the causal relation between income and health. This is important for our understanding of the health production process and for the policy debate over improving healthcare. We instrument...
2014 / Eleonora Fichera, David Savage -
An investigation of model selection criteria for technical analysis of moving average2012 / Milad Jasemi, Ali M Kimiagari
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Urban Tourism in Szczecin and its Impact on the Functioning of the Urban Transport System
Abstract Urban tourism becomes one of the main functions of the cities and its importance is still growing. This is the result of, among others, increasing prosperity, as well as improvement of the mobility of societies. The cities offer a number of ...
2014 / Aleksandra Łapko -
Reject or Embrace? Messengers and Electric Cargo Bikes
Abstract One of many approaches to react to the challenges faced by urban freight can be the introduction of electric cargo bikes as an environmentally friendly mode of transport for courier deliveries. Since this market consists of highly...
2016 / Johannes Gruber, Alexander Kihm -
Impacts on the Organizational Adoption of Cloud Computing: A Reconceptualization of Influencing Factors
Abstract The attitude towards cloud computing is influenced by multiple factors acting as drivers and barriers for its adoption. This research paper aims at the reconceptualization and operationalization of widely accepted influencing factors on...
2014 / Mark Stieninger, Dietmar Nedbal, Werner Wetzlinger, Gerold Wagner, Michael A. Erskine -
Governance struggles and policy processes in disaster risk reduction: A case study from Nepal
Abstract In the neo-liberal climate of reduced responsibility for the state, alongside global platforms established to implement the Hyogo Framework for Action, a new arena opens for a multitude of stakeholders to engage in disaster risk reduction...
2014 / Samantha Jones, Katie J Oven, Bernard Manyena, Komal Aryal