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Tag: BUSINESS/ECONOMICS
PLOS and LibLynx partner to develop open access analytics
The Public Library of Science (PLOS) and LibLynx announced a partnership today to develop ground-breaking analytics that better communicate the usage and impact of Open Access (OA) content. A critical component in the development of sustainable funding models for OA…
New study suggests ADHD- like behavior helps spur entrepreneurial activity
The research indicates there appears to be a link between sleep and entrepreneurship; The research suggests temporary ADHD-like tendencies generated by a lack of sleep, may be a benefit, rather than a hindrance in spurring ventures
Paper: Industry concentration contributes to job quality erosion, wage stagnation
CHAMPAIGN, Ill. — Cratering job quality and weak wage growth in the U.S. have typically been attributed to a combination of technological change, waning worker bargaining power and increased pressures from trade and financial markets. But according to research co-written…
Citizens prefer teachers and administrators to take the hit during economic crisis
BINGHAMTON, NY — With schools around the world looking into various cost-cutting measures in the midst of the COVID-10 pandemic, new research from Binghamton University, State University of New York reveals that citizens prefer teachers and administrative staff to be…
Researchers show mathematically how to best reopen your business after lockdown
Reopening is only feasible if stringent safety measures are taken
Understanding ‘chemo brain’ in children: Researchers secure $4.6 million NIH grant to identify those at risk
August 11, 2020-(BRONX, NY)- Chemotherapy usually cures children diagnosed with acute lymphoblastic leukemia (ALL), but the treatment may hamper brain development and impact key cognitive functions including sensory processing, memory, and attention. Researchers at Albert Einstein College of Medicine ,…
Harvard research identifies business travel as driver of economic growth
Business Travel Network mapped by the Growth Lab reveals impact on the national, global economy
Evolutionary theory of economic decisions
Stanford scholar suggests how evolution wired us for ‘irrational’ decisions
Study predicts millions of unsellable homes could upend market
The prediction by professor Arthur C. Nelson undermines the classic ‘big promise’ in homeownership: that a home, after it’s paid off, can be sold for a retirement nest egg
Restaurant customers frown on automatic gratuities, particularly after good service
Automatic gratuities leave restaurant patrons with a bad taste, even when the meal and the service were excellent, new research from Washington State University indicates.
Study: Americans prize party loyalty over democratic principles
It is conventional wisdom that Americans cherish democracy — but a new study by Yale political scientists reports that only a small fraction of U.S. voters are willing to sacrifice their partisan and policy interests to defend democratic principles. The…
How to boost tips and donations with the dueling preference approach
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Restaurant customers frown on automatic gratuities, particularly after good service
PULLMAN, Wash. – Automatic gratuities leave restaurant patrons with a bad taste, even when the meal and the service were excellent, new research from Washington State University indicates. “We thought if service quality was high, people wouldn’t care if an…
Study: Most Americans don’t have enough assets to withstand 3 months without income
A new study from Oregon State University found that 77% of low- to moderate-income American households fall below the asset poverty threshold, meaning that if their income were cut off they would not have the financial assets to maintain at least poverty-level status for three months.
The costs and benefits of addressing customer complaints
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COVID-19 crisis exposes imbalance in EU state aid for aviation sector
State aid offered to airlines may be the subject of future challenge by carriers outside the EU
Renewables in Europe: Land requirements can be reduced at low cost
Transitioning our energy supply from coal, oil and gas to wind and solar power is feasible. However, renewables require more land than conventional forms of energy generation. A new study explores the options to reduce the land requirements of a…
nTIDE July 2020 Jobs Report: July numbers raise red flag for Americans with disabilities
Kessler Foundation and University of New Hampshire nTIDE Report–featuring the Just in Time Employment Supports Project, a multi-state project of the University of Iowa Midwest Disability Employment Consortium that implements virtual networks to support
Skoltech supercomputer helps scientists reveal most influential parameters for crop
Nowadays, agriculture is going to become AI-native: Skoltech researchers have used the Zhores supercomputer to perform a very precise sensitivity analysis to reveal crucial parameters for different crop yields in the chernozem region. Their paper was published in the proceedings…
Make the best of bad reviews by leveraging consumer empathy
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Researchers hope to save seabirds by calculating the value of their poop
Seabird species such as gulls and pelicans are often overlooked when it comes to conservation and can struggle to capture the public eye. To raise awareness of their importance to people and the ecosystems we depend on, a Science &…
Study: Most Americans don’t have enough assets to withstand 3 months without income
CORVALLIS, Ore. — A new study from Oregon State University found that 77% of low- to moderate-income American households fall below the asset poverty threshold, meaning that if their income were cut off they would not have the financial assets…
Many states lack election flexibility needed to address pandemic safety concerns
Time is running out for balancing issues of safety, integrity and access
New industry standard for mine tailings dams aims to prevent deadly collapses
LONDON, 5 Aug 2020 – A revolutionary industry standard for the management of new and existing mine tailings facilities was introduced today, with the aim of eliminating tailings dam failures. Known as the Global Industry Standard on Tailings Management ,…
Discovery could lead to more potent garlic, boosting flavor and bad breath
For centuries, people around the world have used garlic as a spice, natural remedy, and pest deterrent – but they didn’t know how powerful or pungent the heads of garlic were until they tasted them. Video: https:/ / video. vt.…
Drivers respond to pre-crash warnings with levels of attentive ‘gaze’
MU study uses open road test to analyze drivers’ visual behavior in real world environment
Carbon footprinting and pricing under climate concerns
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The three strategic priorities of marketing excellence
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Increase in immigration has little impact on the wages of US citizens
A new study in Review of Economic Studies suggests that a large increase in the stock of immigrants to the United States would have little impact on the wages of native US citizens. Allowing for more high-skill immigration could be…
Real-time imaging can help prevent deadly dust explosions
WEST LAFAYETTE, Ind. – Dust explosions can be among the most dangerous and costly workplace incidents. Dust builds up in agricultural, powder-handling or manufacturing settings, causing hazards to employees and posing the risk of exploding. Researchers at Purdue University have…
How animation speed affects consumers’ perception of product size
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Study reveals impact of powerful CEOs and money laundering on bank performance
Banks with powerful CEO’s and smaller, less independent, boards are more likely to take risks and be susceptible to money laundering, according to new research led by the University of East Anglia (UEA). The study tested for a link between…
‘Price of life’ lowest in UK during COVID-19 pandemic, study finds
The price the UK government was prepared to pay to save lives during the COVID-19 pandemic was far lower than in many other developed nations, a study has revealed. In a cross-country comparison across nine nations – Belgium, the US,…
National Cancer Institute designates Penn’s Abramson Cancer Center as ‘exceptional’
ACC maintains distinction, the highest awarded by NCI, following rigorous review process
Boycotts or buycotts? The role of corporate activism
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Is less more? How consumers view sustainability claims
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At Bocconi, with the Econometric Society, the largest ever online congress for economists
With its 2,500 participants, 1,300 presentations and over 300 sessions, the Econometric Society and Bocconi University Virtual World Congress, from 17 to 21 August, will be the largest ever online congress for economists. The Econometric Society, a self-defined «international society…
Bargaining and the three-way transaction defines the daily deal market
Researchers studied the relationships between daily deal platforms, merchants and consumers.
How creating an “empathy lens” makes P2P marketing communications more effective
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Satellite survey shows California’s sinking coastal hotspots
A majority of the world population lives on low lying lands near the sea, some of which are predicted to submerge by the end of the 21st century due to rising sea levels. The most relevant quantity for assessing the…
Tip sheet for joint statistical meetings Aug. 2 – 6, 2020
Statistics and data science research highlights
Social distancing varies by income in US
Wealthier communities went from being the most mobile before the COVID-19 pandemic to the least mobile, while poorer areas have gone from the least mobile to the most mobile, according to a study by the University of California, Davis.
Boston Medical Center joins Aspen Institute initiative for families’ economic health
BOSTON, MA – Boston Medical Center’s StreetCred program has been named to the second cohort of the Aspen Family Prosperity Innovation Community, an Aspen Institute initiative for breakthrough innovations and collaborations that position families to reach educational success, economic prosperity,…
C&EN names top 50 chemical companies
After being dethroned last year, German chemical giant BASF is once again number one in C&EN’s annual Global Top 50 list of chemical companies for 2019. Chemical & Engineering News , the weekly newsmagazine of the American Chemical Society, reports…
Grape pips reveal collapse of ancient economy in the grip of plague and climate change
While we all try to understand the new reality imposed by the COVID-19 pandemic, many look to the past for historical precedents such as the Spanish flu of 1918 and the Black Plague of the 14th century. The first historically…
Sci-fi foretold social media, Uber and Augmented Reality, offers insights into the future
Science fiction authors foresaw augmented reality video games, the rise of social media and trends of hyper-consumption, and can help predict future consumer patterns.
Humanizing hotel brands during COVID-19 could encourage tourists to return
Hotels should build an emotional attachment with tourists when communicating during crises such as the COVID-19 pandemic if they are to encourage them to return, according to new research.
Big wheel ruts, big economic losses
Excessively wet field conditions at harvest throughout the North Central and upper Midwest regions resulted in many fields with deep wheel-traffic compaction as evident by deep ruts from combines and grain wagons. Although this is a common occurrence during years…
GlycoNet invests $3.9 million to address research gaps in Canadian healthcare
Eleven funded projects aim to mitigate the impact of healthcare burden in Canada and contribute to better understanding of several challenging diseases