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Capital structure of foreign affiliates and the investment decision: two questions to consider

Journal of Business Economics and Management, 2013
This paper analyses the ownership structure of foreign affiliates of Spanish firms. In contrast to previous studies on the participation degree, the paper highlights the importance of the previous decision to invest abroad. To do so, an econometric model
Fernando Merino
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Investigating approaches and policies for film financing: a case study of financing in the Chinese film industry [PDF]

هنرهای زیبا. هنرهای نمایشی و موسیقی
In order to develop and make the film financing methods more efficient, this study aims to propose new solutions by using the global experiences. The developments of the Chinese cinema industry in recent years have been investigated and various types of ...
Masoud Naghashzadeh, Mehdi Gharehjehdaghi   +1 more
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Analysis of Financial Ratio to Distinguish Indonesia Joint Venture General Insurance Company Performance using Discriminant Analysis

Asian Journal of Technology Management, 2012
Insurance industry stands as a service business that plays a significant role in Indonesiaeconomical condition. The development of insurance industry in Indonesia, both of generalinsurance and life insurance, has increased very fast.
Subiakto Soekarno, Dhinda Arisyiya Azhari   +1 more
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Access to Finance and Innovation in the Canadian Food Processing

Agribusiness, EarlyView.
ABSTRACT Innovation is a presumed channel through which finance affects productivity, yet there is limited research testing the relationship between finance and innovation in the food manufacturing sector. The purpose of the paper is to explore the determinants (e.g., financing, R&D, firm size, expenditure on innovation) of the adoption of innovation ...
Getu Hailu, Deepananda Herath
wiley   +1 more source

AI in chemical engineering: From promise to practice

AIChE Journal, EarlyView.
Abstract Artificial intelligence (AI) in chemical engineering has moved from promise to practice: physics‐aware (gray‐box) models are gaining traction, reinforcement learning complements model predictive control (MPC), and generative AI powers documentation, digitization, and safety workflows.
Jia Wei Chew, Ronnie Andersson, Thomas Bierweiler, Patrik Ryttestal, Torsten Wik   +4 more
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Structural problems without structural solutions? Youth leaders' perceptions of their community

American Journal of Community Psychology, EarlyView.
Abstract As young people explore and reflect on the conditions of their neighborhoods and communities, they can forge a critical consciousness—merging their perspectives and analysis to direct both individual and collective actions. Photovoice is a methodological tool that allows participants to document their perspectives and analysis and discuss with
Linnea L. Hjelm, Aishia A. Brown, Benjamin W. Fisher, Alice Story, Nubia Bennett   +4 more
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Facilitators and barriers to neighborhood social integration

American Journal of Community Psychology, EarlyView.
Abstract Social isolation has reached concerning rates, particularly in the wake of the COVID‐19 pandemic. Social integration is critical to combatting social isolation and loneliness by promoting a sense of community and belonging. Yet, most existing research centers on fostering close personal relationships within family and friend networks.
Joelle Fuchs, Deena Shariq, Emily Yang, Giselle Maya, Taylor L. Wilds, Collin W. Mueller, Arianna M. Gard   +6 more
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Cervical screening participation and access facilitators and barriers for people with intellectual disability: a systematic review and meta-analysis

Frontiers in Psychiatry
BackgroundThe World Health Organisation’s vision of eliminating cervical cancer as a public health problem is achievable, but elimination must be achieved equitably, including for people with intellectual disability.
Rosalie Power, Michael David, Michael David, Iva Strnadová, Iva Strnadová, Lauren Touyz, Caroline Basckin, Julie Loblinzk, Julie Loblinzk, Heather Jolly, Elizabeth Kennedy, Jane Ussher, Sally Sweeney, Ee-Lin Chang, Allison Carter, Deborah Bateson   +15 more
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Governance Structure of Strategic Alliances - Evidences From the South Moravian Region [PDF]

Journal of Competitiveness, 2012
The objective of the paper is to explore the governance structure of strategic alliances created by small and medium enterprises in the South Moravian Region.
Estélyiová Kristína
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Inflation, Race, and Legislation—The Erosion in the Real Value of Monetary Compensation for Miners' Occupational Lung Disease in South Africa, 1973–2024

American Journal of Industrial Medicine, EarlyView.
ABSTRACT Background For much of the 20th century, the South African mining industry had a statutory compensation system for pneumoconiosis and tuberculosis characterized by gross racial inequality. This study examines the impact of inflation over the period 1973–2024 on the real value of miners' lung disease compensation, including the effect of the ...
Martin Nicol, Jim teWaterNaude, Barry Kistnasamy, Rodney Ehrlich   +3 more
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