Academic Articles & Research Papers

Lagging behind the Joneses: Relative Deprivation and Household Consumption in Rural China

Based on the Chinese Family Panel Studies (CFPS) 2010–2018, this article investigates how relative deprivation influences household consumption in rural China. High-dimensional fixed-effects (HDFE), the instrumental variable (IV), and causa...

Compliance With Tobacco Control Policy and Visibility of Cigarette Retailers Around Educational Facilities in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia

BackgroundIn Saudi Arabia, cardiovascular diseases are among the top causes of death and disability, and smoking is one of the leading risk factors, particularly among males.ObjectiveOur study aims to evaluate the compliance with the anti-s...

China's CO2 emissions reduction potential: A novel inverse DEA model with frontier changes and comparable value

In order to make China's carbon emission policies effectively, it is necessary to estimate the CO2 emissions reduction reasonably of each province in China. This study aims to establish a new measurement method by employing an Inverse Data ...

Does intellectual capital efficiency matter for banks’ performance and risk-taking behavior?

The aim of this study is to investigate whether a bank’s intellectual capital (IC) efficiency impacts its performance and risk-taking behavior in an emerging economic country. The study used panel data (unbalanced) of 30 commercial banks in...

ARE WOMEN UNDERREPRESENTATED IN LEADERSHIP POSITIONS IN ROMANIA?

One of the sustainable development goals is to ensure equal opportunities for women and men in their careers. Access to any form of education is a reality. Instead, promotion to leadership positions generates more challenges for women as ...

The Compound F2-index and the Compound H-index as Extension of the f2 and h-indexes from a Dynamic Perspective①

Elaboration of an indicator to include the dynamic aspect of citations in bibliometric indexes....

VaR and the cross-section of expected stock returns: an emerging market evidence

In this paper we investigate the explanatory power of the market beta, firm size, and the book-to-market ratio, as well as Value-at-Risk regarding the cross-sectional expected stock returns in a less developed stock market – Taiwan's stock ...

Efficiency management in catch handling onboard small boats – Standardisation of processes in Icelandic fisheries

Small boat fishers are often the lifeblood of remote coastal communities in Iceland, contributing to employment, jobs and economic prosperity. This study conducts exploratory but highly practical research into the productive efficiency of o...

Lyapunov analysis of data-driven models of high dimensional dynamics using reservoir computing: Lorenz-96 system and fluid flow

We computed the Lyapunov spectrum and finite-time Lyapunov exponents of a data-driven model constructed using reservoir computing. This analysis was performed for two dynamics that exhibit a highly dimensionally unstable structure. We focus...

Digitalisation of the Tourism Industry and Self-Employment: Challenges of the Gig-Economy

The study focuses on the challenges that the gig-economy brings to the labour market. Digitalisation is transforming the nature of labour relations, and the ratio of the employed to the self-employed is changing. By expanding the scope of d...

IMPACT OF CULTURAL, ECONOMIC AND TECHNOLOGY ON RISK MANAGEMENT OF CONSTRUCTION COMPANIES IN IRAN

The current research was conducted with the topic of investigating the effect of cultural, economic and technological factors on the risk management of construction companies in Iran. This research was applied in terms of purpose and desc...

Leadership Communication and Performance of Multinational Enterprises: A Case of Business Development Organization, East Africa, Tanzania

Multinational Enterprises (MNEs) are companies that operate in multiple countries, and their performance is critical to the global economy. This study explores the relationship between leadership communication and organizational performance...

ORGANIZATIONAL CULTURE AND ENVIRONMENT: DYNAMICS IN DYNAMICS. CASE OF ORDI

Collaboration opportunities for driving sustainable farming systems and local communities: The case of banana cooperatives in Thailand

Developing sustainable farming systems is necessary to realize profitable and eco-friendly farms that benefit society. As Thailand is increasingly facing climate crisis, production damage, and economic loss for farmers, alternative solution...

The portfolios with strong brand value: More returns? Lower risk?

This study focuses on the brand value-shareholder return relationship using the approach of Madden et al. (2006) based on Aaker (1991) and compares “Strong Brands Portfolio”, created through brand values in “Turkey's Most Valuable Brands” a...

Performance expectation fallout, knowledge search, and corporate dual innovation

How do firms determine their approach to dual innovation about performance expectations? This paper analyzes the decision-making process known as ''assessment-search-innovation'' that businesses use in response to performance feedback. Furt...

Identifying and prioritizing strategies for creating and impacting brand identity using the FCM method

AbstractThe aim of the present study is to identify and analyze the strategies for creating and consequences of brand identification using the FCM method. The present study is applicable in terms of its purpose, and exploratory in terms of ...

Inter-Firm Land Optimization and the Advancement of New Quality Productive Forces—Empirical Evidence Based on Micro-Enterprise Data

In the context of advancing new quality productive forces (NQP), the optimization of factor allocation is of critical importance. This study empirically examines how inter-firm land allocation affects the development of NQP and explores the...

LibGuides: Business Administration: Welcome!

This guide will provide resources and assistance to students majoring and/or taking classes in Business Administration within the Department of Business, Accounting, & Economics. An introduction to business research....

LibGuides: Business Administration: Home

A guide for the College of Business Administration, including Marketing, Finance, Management, Accounting, and Economics....