Economics and business topic list of research papers
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The Value of Brand Equity
Abstract This paper aims to be a brief presentation of brand equity as a provider of strategic advantages for companies that own brands. Successful management of a brand must be focused on values capitalization so that these attributes could...
2013 / Camelia Budac, Lia Baltador -
City Branding and Identity
Abstract The well-being and satisfaction of citizens and visitors are strongly influenced by the image of a city or place, to which monumental or iconic buildings have a great contribution. The paper aims to discuss the influence of iconic...
2012 / Müge Riza, Naciye Doratli, Mukaddes Fasli -
The Socio-economic Impact of European Funds on Eastern European Countries2015 / Cristian Păun
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Overcoming the Cause of Failure and the Role of Issue Salience: Toward a Comprehensive Theory for Nonprofit Activity and Competition in a Three-Sector Economy2014 / Lewis Faulk
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Systematic mechanical evaluation of electrospun gelatin meshes
Abstract Electrospinning is a simple and efficient process for producing sub-micron fibres. However, the process has many variables, and their effects on the non-woven mesh of fibres is complex. In particular, the effects on the mechanical...
2017 / Annabel L. Butcher, Ching Theng Koh, Michelle L. Oyen -
How complex are the contracts offered by health plans?2010 / Pau Olivella, Marcos Vera-Hernandez
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Supporting quality public and patient engagement in health system organizations: development and usability testing of the Public and Patient Engagement Evaluation Tool2015 / Julia Abelson, Kathy Li, Geoff Wilson, Kristin Shields, Colleen Schneider, et al.
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New treatments for hepatitis C virus (HCV): scope for preventing liver disease and HCV transmission in England2016 / R. J. Harris, N. K. Martin, E. Rand, S. Mandal, D. Mutimer, et al.
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Gaining consensus on family carer needs when caring for someone dying at home to develop the Carers' Alert Thermometer (CAT): a modified Delphi study2015 / Katherine Knighting, Mary R. O'Brien, Brenda Roe, Rob Gandy, Mari Lloyd-Williams, et al.
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Potential market size and impact of hepatitis C treatment in low- and middle-income countries2016 / M. E. Woode, M. Abu-Zaineh, J. Perriëns, F. Renaud, S. Wiktor, et al.
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A multi-modal intervention for Activating Patients at Risk for Osteoporosis (APROPOS): Rationale, design, and uptake of online study intervention material
Abstract Objective To develop an innovative and effective educational intervention to inform patients about the need for osteoporosis treatment and to determine factors associated with its online uptake. ...
2016 / Maria I. Danila, Ryan C. Outman, Elizabeth J. Rahn, Amy S. Mudano, Tammi F. Thomas, et al. -
Efforts to Increase Implementation of Evidence-Based Clinical Practices to Improve Adolescent-Friendly Reproductive Health Services
Abstract Purpose The purposes of this study were to describe changes in implementation of evidence-based clinical practices among health center partners as part of a multicomponent, community-wide teen pregnancy prevention...
2017 / Lisa M. Romero, Oluwatosin Olaiya, Rachel Hallum-Montes, Balalakshmi Varanasi, Trisha Mueller, et al. -
Processes, barriers and facilitators to implementation of a participatory ergonomics program among eldercare workers
Abstract This study aimed to investigate the processes of a participatory ergonomics program among 594 eldercare workers with emphasis on identified risk factors for low back pain and solutions, and reveal barriers and facilitators for...
2016 / Charlotte Diana Nørregaard Rasmussen, Naja Klærke Lindberg, Marie Højbjerg Ravn, Marie Birk Jørgensen, Karen Søgaard, et al. -
Market strategies for offshore wind in Europe: A development and diffusion perspective
Abstract Offshore wind will contribute to the decarbonization of European power systems, but is currently costlier than many other generation technologies. We assess the adequacy of market strategies available to private actors developing offshore...
2016 / João Gorenstein Dedecca, Rudi A. Hakvoort, J. Roland Ortt -
Barriers and facilitators to Electronic Medical Record (EMR) use in an urban slum
Abstract Objective Rapid urbanization has led to the growth of urban slums and increased healthcare burdens for vulnerable populations. Electronic Medical Records (EMRs) have the potential to improve continuity of care for slum...
2016 / Badeia Jawhari, Louanne Keenan, David Zakus, Dave Ludwick, Abraam Isaac, et al. -
The risk of intussusception following monovalent rotavirus vaccination in England: A self-controlled case-series evaluation
Abstract Objective To investigate the risk of intussusception after monovalent rotavirus vaccine (RV1) given to infants aged 2 and 3 months in England. Methods ...
2016 / Julia Stowe, Nick Andrews, Shamez Ladhani, Elizabeth Miller -
Identifying the needs of communities in rural Uganda: A method for determining the ‘User-Perceived Value’ of rural electrification initiatives
Abstract This research paper describes the use of a ‘User-Perceived Value Game’ to explore the value of development initiatives as perceived by villagers in 119 interview settings in seven Ugandan villages. Based on the findings from the game, a...
2016 / Stephanie Hirmer, Peter Guthrie -
Deformation and fracture of echinoderm collagen networks
Abstract Collagen networks provide the main structural component of most tissues and represent an important ingredient for bio-mimetic materials for bio-medical applications. Here we study the mechanical properties of stiff collagen networks derived ...
2016 / Markus Ovaska, Zsolt Bertalan, Amandine Miksic, Michela Sugni, Cristiano Di Benedetto, et al. -
Environmental and economic assessment of durability of energy-using products: Method and application to a case-study vacuum cleaner
Abstract The article focuses on the quantitative assessment of the benefits and/or burdens of extending the lifetime of products. Longer lasting products can be less efficient than newer one, implying higher energy consumption, environmental impacts ...
2016 / Silvia Bobba, Fulvio Ardente, Fabrice Mathieux -
Reaching the unreached with polio vaccine and other child survival interventions through partnership with military in Angola
Abstract Background Growing conflict and insecurity played a major role in precipitating polio outbreaks in the Horn of Africa and the Middle East. In Angola, the early post-conflict situation was characterized by the presence of...
2016 / Lemma Fekadu, Joseph Okeibunor, Peter Nsubuga, Jean Marie Kipela, Pascal Mkanda, et al.