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27
Jun
2016

The Syndrome of FDI and Economic Growth: Evidence from Latin American Countries

Journal of Financial Studies and Research
The study investigated the impacts of FDI inflow on the economic growth of Latin American countries for the period 1995 to 2013 by using a panel data model. The countries peculiar characteristics of domestic investment percent of GDP, openness of trade percent of GDP, inflation,…
23
Jun
2016

Network Analysis of an Interactive Health Network

Journal of Internet Social Networking and Virtual Communities
Social network applications have gained popularity in the health domain as they bring patients and physicians together. By employing a network science perspective, this research aims to understand users’ habitual tendencies for establishing connections (that is, establishment of ties) as they engage in health-related interactions…
23
Jun
2016

University-Industry Cooperation in the Context of the Regional Innovation System in Russia: A Case of the Tomsk Region

Journal of Eastern Europe Research in Business and Economics
Today universities receive a very close attention as they are viewed as crucial institutional actors and drivers of socio-economic development in national innovation systems. The types of university-industry linkages as well as the extent of such interaction are seen as an assessment tool to measure…
22
Jun
2016

Spatial Correlation Analysis of Unemployment Rates in Turkey

Journal of Eastern Europe Research in Business and Economics
The objective of the study is to investigate the spatial patterns of regional unemployment rates for the periods 2004, 2011, 2012 and 2013 at the province level in Turkey using local and global spatial autocorrelation statistics, and also by mapping analysis. To observe spatial patterns…
21
Jun
2016

An Analysis Study of Factors That Determine E-Services Usage by End Users: A Case Study

Journal of e-Government Studies and Best Practices
The primary focus of this study is to investigate and identify the perceptions of potential end users relating to factors which impact on e-services acceptance. Technology Acceptance Model (TAM) has been adopted in this study as it can be extended when technologies are introduced. This…
17
Jun
2016

The Selection of Cost-Effective Transport Offers Using Genetic Algorithms

Journal of Eastern Europe Research in Business and Economics
Transport offers planning is based on searching for solutions bringing the biggest profit for the company. Unfortunately, it is difficult to predict whether the current planning (the next day) ensures the profitability of transport offers in the future (consecutive days). This is due to many…
16
Jun
2016

A Governing Board Responds to the Perils of Growth and Death: A Play-Like Narrative in Four Acts

The MENA Journal of Business Case Studies
In this case, the reader must decide how the governing board of a non-profit organization should grow its operations and respond to crisis. The case illustrates the unique traits that boards of directors often possesses, the inherent tension in upholding the values and integrity of…
15
Jun
2016

Public construction projects performance in Malaysia

Journal of Southeast Asian Research
The performance level of the construction industry in Malaysia is seen as unsatisfactory, particularly in the construction of public projects. Public projects in Malaysia are regularly reported sick, delayed, abundant and etc. The persistent recurrences of similar problems in public construction projects have raised the…
15
Jun
2016

Investigation on Quality Conformance: A Case Study on Electrical and Electronic SME Industries in Malaysia

Journal of Innovation Management in Small and Medium Enterprises
The level of quality management implementation is defined based on the enterprises’ vision for the future. Since today's electrical and electronic industries are supposed to have high-tech enterprises, it is sensible to periodically assess them in terms of level of quality management through empirical studies.…
13
Jun
2016

Middleware-based Software Architecture for Interactions in the Smart Learning Environment

Communications of the IBIMA
Traditional classrooms involve the use of face-to-face interaction and a whiteboard or projector, but the inabilities to micro manage the environment between the teaching staff and the student calls for a need for a smart interactive learning environment. The aim of this work is to…