Economics and business topic list of research papers
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U.S. Airways merger: A strategic variance analysis of changes in post-merger performance
Abstract This case provides students the opportunity to apply strategic variance analysis (SVA) methodology in analyzing the performance changes realized in an airline merger. The U.S. Airways–America West merger provides an example of a complex,...
2014 / Paul A. Mudde, Parvez R. Sopariwala -
Ways of Optimizing Lesson of Physical Education and Sport in the Secondary Cycle
Abstract Teaching the game of handball at the upper secondary education, practice arouses students’ interest in the game, which can be achieved by sequencing exercises phases of attack and defense game for practicing bilateral game. This research is ...
2013 / Mihăilă Ion -
The Subjective Approach as a Tool for Understanding Poverty: The Case of Senegal
Abstract This article offers an analysis of poverty using a set of dimensions not yet explored particularly oriented on “the poverty felt. Poverty is measured here, not in relation to a standard or predefined threshold of income or expenditure, or...
2013 / Ibrahima Sy -
Methodical Basis of the Business Excellence Status Assessment
Abstract Business Excellence represents a reform for any enterprise, but its achievement requires a continuous circle of evaluations, because only the evaluation of the result will open potential for complex improvement within the entire enterprise. ...
2014 / Miriam Jankalová -
Developing a Decision Support Tool for the Positioning and Sizing of Vortex Flow Controls in Existing Sewer Systems
Abstract This paper describes the development of a decision support tool for the positioning and sizing of vortex flow controls in existing sewer systems. The tool aims to prioritise the placement of vortex flow controls primarily within...
2014 / C. Newton, D. Jarman, F.A. Memon, R. Andoh, D. Butler -
Export, Aid, Remittance and Growth: Evidence from Sudan
Abstract The role of export, overseas development aid (ODA) and remittance inflows in relation to economic growth in Sudan is examined in this paper, for the periods of year 1977-2010 using the Johansen Cointegration technique within the augmented...
2014 / Nur Fakhzan Marwan, Nor Aziah Abd. Kadir, Adibah Hussin, Azniza Ahmad Zaini, Mohd Elfee Ab.Rashid, et al. -
Work-Related Stress Risk Assessment in Italy: A Methodological Proposal Adapted to Regulatory Guidelines
Abstract Background Work-related stress is one of the major causes of occupational ill health. In line with the regulatory framework on occupational health and safety (OSH), adequate models for assessing and managing risk need to...
2013 / Benedetta Persechino, Antonio Valenti, Matteo Ronchetti, Bruna Maria Rondinone, Cristina Di Tecco, et al. -
Multiple-step ahead Traffic Forecasting based on GMM Embedded BP Network
Abstract Timely and accurate forecasting of short-time traffic volume is essential for Intelligent Transportation Systems (ITS). With previous traffic volume forecasting model, traffic agencies could make relevant decisions on traffic managements...
2013 / Yuebiao Li, Zhiheng Li, Maojing Jin, Shengchao Yin -
Environmental Effect on the Mechanical Properties of BTS Brick of Bechar Region in Algeria
Abstract Today to build durably means to build in such a way to create, to preserve in the world an acceptable environment where ecology, social and economic implications are in the center of future generations interest. To achieve this goal, we...
2013 / Lahmar Lahbib, Abdeldjebar Rabiâ, Draoui Belkacem, Moudden Bachir, Missoum Lakhdar, et al. -
The Applicability of the Polish Model in the Context of the Initiation of Romania's Regionalization Process – Between Paradigm and Controversy
Abstract Romania has been trying in the last couple of years to catch up with other countries performance in absorbing European funds, especially because it has never succeeded in getting more than 10% of the total funds allocated by the European...
2013 / Ancuta Gianina Opre -
Mental Models of Family Physicians Regarding their Professional Network Roles
Abstract Past studies have revealed that clinicians’ perceptions influence their participation in social networks. In this paper a professional network of physicians was studied in order to determine how physicians perceive the network role in their ...
2014 / Meira Levy, Dikla Agur-Cohen, Sophia Eilat-Tsanani -
Development of International Freight Transit in Latvia
Abstract International freight transit is transportation of goods through third countries which are neither senders or consumers of the transported freight. International freight transit provides the use of transport infrastructure capacities and...
2013 / Aldis Bulis, Roberts Škapars -
An Investigation of Preservice Pre-school Teachers’ Resilience Skills
Abstract Study was carried out to analyze resilience skill of prospective teachers according to some variables. Personal Data Form, Resilience Scale (its validity test conducted by Gürkan (2006) and Life Satisfaction Scale (its validity test was...
2014 / Saide Özbey, Aycan Büyüktanir, Didem Türkoglu -
Discussions on the Local Rail Transit System in the Urbanization
Abstract Local public transport is recently re-recognized even in the developed countries, as an available resolution for the social issues in the urbanization, such as traffic congestion and safety, globe warming by CO2 emissions, and the process...
2014 / Guoquan Li, Chihaya Toda -
Consumer Purchase Intention toward Products Made in Malaysia vs. Made in China: A Conceptual Paper
Abstract This conceptual research paper is about Malaysians’ perceptions toward products made in Malaysia versus products made in China. Local products are generally perceived as being of lesser quality compared to others. It is now common for most...
2014 / Sharon Lew, Zuraidah Sulaiman -
Effects of Acetabular Rim Trimming on Hip Joint Contact Pressure: How Much is Too Much?2015 / S. Bhatia, S. Lee, E. Shewman, C. A. Bush-Joseph, M. J. Salata, et al.
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Initial Underpricing and the Euronext Lisbon-listed Companies
Abstract This study aims to determine the level of initial underpricing in the Euronext Lisbon-listed companies during a period (1990 - 2010) that includes the effects of the current global financial crisis. We employed two methods of analysis: one...
2014 / Matias N. Isola, Fernando J.C.S.N. Teixeira, Fernando A.F. Ferreira -
Solvency II Assumptions for Increasing the International Competitiveness of EU Insurance Industry
Abstract This paper aims to analyze Solvency II quantitative impact study made under conditions of undergoing legislative changes in the insurance market of European Union, called Solvency II regime. The main contribution of this paper is to present ...
2014 / Valentina Peleckienė, Kęstutis Peleckis -
Estimating Economic Value for Potential Ecotourism Resources in Puncak Lawang Park, Agam District, West Sumatera, Indonesia
Abstract The purpose of this study was to estimate visitors’ Willingness to Pay (WTP) for ecotourism in Puncak Lawang Park (PLP), Agam District of West-Sumatera Indonesia. The study applied Contingent Valuation Method (CVM) on 300 sample visitors...
2015 / Armira Iasha, Mohd Rusli Yacob, Ibrahim Kabir, Alias Radam -
Bio-Optics Based Sensation Imaging for Breast Tumor Detection Using Tissue Characterization2015 / Jong-Ha Lee, Yoon Kim, Hee-Jun Park