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Mixtures of the orange-peel diterpene limonene with the fossil hydrocarbons pentane or isopentane were studied as potential working fluids for organic Rankine cycles. Evaporation rates of the mixtures at 22 °C and 87 kPa vary linearly with mass fraction of the alkanes in the liquid…

In recent years, technology has enabled sporting organizations to become innovators in the global sports arena. Elite sporting teams and bodies are becoming increasingly dependent on technology for daily operations and subsequently these organizations are more and more reliant on technological developments in sport. Player…

Automobile manufacturing industry in Saudi Arabia offers a very good potential for investors. Domestic demand for cars is on zenith due to the non-availability of other modes of transportation. The consumer driving forces are high purchasing power, segmented markets, growing middle class, education and roads…

The paper’s main objectives are to identify a model for development of integrated agricultural, together with social services, in Romania. This is an innovative approach located within two concepts based on multifunctional agriculture and social community. Social agriculture includes all agricultural activities using resources both…

The aim of this paper is to investigate corporate social responsibility (CSR) in companies in the energy sector and in the particular context of a European developing country. The results are based on quantitative and qualitative analysis and synthesis and they offer a view of…

Economical development buying behaviour has become harder to measure. Brand managers have to create marketing strategies adapted to each market segment so that their brands become more competitive, earning market shares and notoriety. Understanding consumer motivation is undoubtedly essential when increasing loyalty through advertising or…

Innovations through Enterprise Architecture (EA) require a transformation in public sector’s management. EA has been identified as one of the prime initiatives towards public sector transformation. EA implementation is highly recommended to execute efficient and effective public service delivery. However, building upon several public sector…

Small and medium enterprises, which are the key element to the development of the economy of a country like Morocco, are involved in varied activities related to trade, agriculture, crafts, tourism… It is clear that they require funds to start their activity first and then…

Family members’ ownership stances in family businesses are critical in case of business longevity. Family members’ business involvement in legal ownership rights has been addressed by previous studies and findings are rigid. Yet, themes behind family members’ psychological ownership in the business are not adequately…

The aim of this paper is to analyze and determine to what degree companies in the Czech Republic deploy their own financial resources for corporate training purposes. The sample set consisted of more than 600 companies. The companies were divided into size categories according to…