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Journal: Australasian Journal of Information Systems
Year: 2010
DOI: 10.3127/ajis.v16i2.591
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Abstract: This paper highlights the benefits of using discrete event simulation models for developing change management frameworks which facilitate productivity and environmental improvements in order to create a sustainable enterprise. There is an increasing need for organisations to be more socially and environmentally responsible, however these objectives...
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Journal: International Journal of Strategic Property Management
Year: 2010
DOI: 10.3846/ijspm.2010.18
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Abstract: We examine the hypothesis of nonlinear rental price convergence using relative rental price index of three major cities of Turkey namely, Istanbul, Izmir, and Ankara span from the period from January 1994 to February 2010. Our results indicate that all cities exhibit rental price convergence towards its national mean level for the period of January...
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Journal: Revista de Contabilidad-Spanish Accounting Review
Year: 2010
DOI: 10.1016/S1138-4891(10)70013-3
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Abstract: Recent research into the economic performance of women-controlled firms suggests that their underperformance may not be the result of differences in the managerial ability of women as compared to men, and that it may in fact be a consequence of differing levels of start-up resources. Using accounting data, we examine the effects that selected start...
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Journal: International Journal of Health Geographics
Year: 2010
DOI: 10.1186/1476-072X-9-61
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Abstract: Background: The spatial and space-time scan statistics are commonly applied for the detection of geographical disease clusters. Monte Carlo hypothesis testing is typically used to test whether the geographical clusters are statistically significant as there is no known way to calculate the null distribution analytically. In Monte Carlo hypothesis t...
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Journal: International Journal of Strategic Property Management
Year: 2010
DOI: 10.3846/ijspm.2010.30
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Abstract: Earthquakes are the most common natural hazard in New Zealand which can affect lifelines in populated areas. This research takes into account earthquake effects on treatment plants and pumping stations in wastewater systems as a lifeline. Wastewater treatment plants in four earthquake prone areas in New Zealand were selected for the purpose of asse...
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Journal: Journal of Business Ethics
Year: 2010
DOI: 10.1007/s10551-010-0632-9
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Abstract: Can SRI be a means to make investors both virtuous and prosperous? This paper argues that there can be significant tensions between these goals, and that SRI (and indeed all investment) should not allow the pursuit of maximizing investment returns to prevail over an ethical agenda of promoting social and economic justice and environmental protectio...
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Journal: International Journal of Health Geographics
Year: 2010
DOI: 10.1186/1476-072X-9-55
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Abstract: Background: Irregularly shaped spatial clusters are difficult to delineate. A cluster found by an algorithm often spreads through large portions of the map, impacting its geographical meaning. Penalized likelihood methods for Kulldorff's spatial scan statistics have been used to control the excessive freedom of the shape of clusters. Penalty functi...
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Journal: International Journal of Health Geographics
Year: 2010
DOI: 10.1186/1476-072X-9-17
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Abstract: Background: Preventive health care programs can save lives and contribute to a better quality of life by diagnosing serious medical conditions early. The Preventive Health Care Facility Location (PHCFL) problem is to identify optimal locations for preventive health care facilities so as to maximize participation. When identifying locations for prev...
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Journal: Intangible Capital
Year: 2010
DOI: 10.3926/ic.2010.v6n1.p1-25
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Abstract: According to the literature pertaining to human resource development (HRD), a supervisor's role in training programs has two major characteristics: support and communication. The ability of supervisors to play effective roles in training programs may increase employees' job performance. More importantly, extant research in this field reveals that t...
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Journal: International Journal of Strategic Property Management
Year: 2010
DOI: 10.3846/ijspm.2010.16
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Abstract: The "construction output shock" that was generated by the massive reconstruction programmes after the Indian Ocean tsunami in Sri Lanka spread through the economic system and was reflected in economic indicators due to the multiple linkages that the construction industry has with other economic sectors. On the ground, it was observed that the price...
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Journal: Economy of Regions
Year: 2010
DOI: 10.17059/2010-3-29
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Abstract: In the article simulation models of the formation conditions of the nanotechnology diffusion as a basis for modernization of existing plants are proposed and tested. The poll of industrial enterprises managers in Sverdlovsk region has revealed latent demand for nanotechnology development? nanodevices, mastered by other companies? composite material...
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Journal: Financial Services Review
Year: 2010
DOI: 10.61190/fsr.v19i2.4970
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Abstract: Uninformed investors would expect enhanced index funds (EIFs) to live up to their name and enhance portfolio performance. This updated and thorough comparison of EIFs and pure index funds finds that EIFs, as a whole and in domestic stock fund categories, appear to have performed worse than their pure index funds counterpart with lower returns, high...
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Journal: International Journal of Health Geographics
Year: 2010
DOI: 10.1186/1476-072X-9-8
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Abstract: Background: Studies involving the built environment have typically relied on US Census data to measure residential density. However, census geographic units are often unsuited to health-related research, especially in rural areas where development is clustered and discontinuous.Objective: We evaluated the accuracy of both standard census methods an...
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Journal: International Journal of Strategic Property Management
Year: 2010
DOI: 10.3846/ijspm.2010.15
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Abstract: This paper examines the possibility of Public-Private-People partnership (4P) model as a way to reduce carbon dioxide emissions from residential developments. The case project focuses on the energy system design as a part of urban planning. Based on the case experiences, the paper presents a 4P framework for low-carbon residential development syste...
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Journal: Business: Theory and Practice
Year: 2010
DOI: 10.3846/btp.2010.41
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Abstract: The article examines the problem of determining asset allocation of sustainable retirement portfolio. Former researches used to analyse the fixed retirement planning horizon. Seeking to reflect the stochastic nature of the human lifespan the dynamic stochastic simulation models used for calculations are updated to incorporate the probability of liv...
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Journal: Journal of Civil Engineering and Management
Year: 2010
DOI: 10.3846/jcem.2010.04
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Abstract: This paper presents a study of subcontractor selection practices of Turkish contractors in international projects. The results highlight the current subcontracting practices of main contracting firms that have resulted in a long-lasting market share abroad. Toward this aim, a detailed questionnaire was administered to 96 construction companies. Tur...
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Journal: Federal Reserve Bank of St. Louis Review
Year: 2010
DOI: 10.20955/r.92.109-120
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Abstract: Statistics on the size and growth of the U.S. federal government, in addition to public statements by President Franklin Roosevelt, seem to indicate that the Great Depression was the primary event that caused the dramatic growth in government spending and intervention in the private sector that continues to the present day. Through a comparison of ...
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Journal: International Journal of Health Geographics
Year: 2010
DOI: 10.1186/1476-072X-9-33
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Abstract: Background: Investigation of global clustering patterns across regions is very important in spatial data analysis. Moran's I is a widely used spatial statistic for detecting global spatial patterns such as an east-west trend or an unusually large cluster. Here, we intend to improve Moran's I for evaluating global clustering patterns by including th...
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Journal: Journal of Civil Engineering and Management
Year: 2010
DOI: 10.3846/jcem.2010.58
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Abstract: The importance of performance based benchmarking has become a necessity in a modern construction company and presents a constant challenge for the construction industry. The aim of this paper is to elaborate significance, role and types of Key Performance Indicators (KPI) in the construction industry and show how different management perspectives p...
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Journal: Journal of Business Economics and Management
Year: 2010
DOI: 10.3846/jbem.2010.03
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Abstract: The accuracy of performance measures in common multicriteria methods is usually assumed to be accurate. Grey theory is a new technique for performing prediction, relational analysis and decision-making in many areas. This paper presents applicability of grey theory techniques for defining the utility of an alternative. Proposed assessment model cov...