Research ArticleOpen accessIn the abstractDo Companies’ Characteristics Play Key Roles in the Level of their Environmental Disclosures?Hafez Abdo, Ali Al-DrugiAfter reviewing the literature, we noticed that the vast majority of studies in the field of environmental accounting and disclosure have focused on developed countries such as Western Europe, America and Australia, while neglected developing countries. This study investigates the relationship between the level of environmental disclosure and company’s characteristics. The researchers identified a number of characteristics that associate with … …Energy Research Journal, Vol. 3, Issue 1 · 11 Jul 2012 · 8,091 accessesView PDFCite
Research ArticleOpen accessIn the abstractMaternal Infection and Neurodevelopmental Disorders in the OffspringHeping ZhouProblem statement: Neurodevelopmental disorders such as schizophrenia and autism have been attributed to both genetic and environmental factors. Whether and how maternal infection as an environmental factor contributes to the development of neurological abnormalities in the offspring remains to be clearly defined. Approach: The literature was reviewed to examine the relationship between maternal infection and neurological disorders such as schizophrenia … …American Journal of Immunology, Vol. 8, Issue 1 · 12 Mar 2012 · 8,151 accessesView PDFCite
Research ArticleOpen accessIn the abstractEnvironmental Radioactive Impact Associated to Uranium ProductionFernando P. CarvalhoProblem statement: One century of uranium mining in Europe and North-America created a legacy of ore mining and milling sites needing rehabilitation for environmental and human safety. In the last decades developments of uranium mining displaced the core of this activity to Australia, Canada and African countries. In the coming years, uranium mining is expected to grow further, in those … …American Journal of Environmental Sciences, Vol. 7, Issue 6 · 14 Jan 2012 · 8,257 accessesView PDFCite
Research ArticleOpen accessIn the abstractAssessing the Environmental Attitude among Pupil Teachers in Relation To Responsible Environmental Behavior: A Leap towards Sustainable DevelopmentSudeshna LahiriProblem statement: Recognizing the importance of ’Environmental Education’ to be introduced in every level of school education, agencies responsible for curriculum reforms and text books preparation in India have made the subject as an integral part. It is felt necessary to investigate whether the teachers, who are disseminating the knowledge, are equipped with environmental attitude and the behavior towards environment … …Journal of Social Sciences, Vol. 7, Issue 1 · 18 Dec 2010 · 8,880 accessesView PDFCite
Research ArticleOpen accessIn the abstractFirm's Environmental Performance: A Review of Their DeterminantsAmir Hossein Montazer Hojat, Khalid Abdul Rahim, Lee ChinProblem statement: The role of environment in global economic development is vital since it is the life-support system providing sources of food and water, pleasant surroundings and sceneries and transportation lines. Firms’ environmental performances are of high interest in worldwide environmental protection. Approach: Many factors affect firms’ environmental performance. Some of these are of external origin while others are of … …American Journal of Economics and Business Administration, Vol. 2, Issue 3 · 30 Sep 2010 · 8,232 accessesView PDFCite
Research ArticleOpen accessIn the abstractThe Effects of Sense of Progression and Cognitive Distance on Path Choice and Walking Behavior While Aiming To Reach DestinationMohammad Paydar, Samira RamezaniProblem statement: Studies focused on walking behavior have indicated the relationship of different factors of built environment with walking to reach destination and walking for recreation. Furthermore, according to literature on path choice behavior, there is a relationship between walking behavior and path choice of pedestrians. Empirical studies on path choice behavior have also shown that the effects of different … …American Journal of Engineering and Applied Sciences, Vol. 3, Issue 3 · 30 Sep 2010 · 8,168 accessesView PDFCite
Research ArticleOpen accessIn the abstractStrategy in Turbulent Environment: A Case Study of Indian Domestic CompanySapna A. Narula, K.M. UpadhyayProblem statement: This case deled with an Indian pesticide company in the turbulent environment, which had to adopt a strategic shift due to changing environmental factors such as increasing competition from multinationals, regulatory forces, changing technologies. The case presented environmental situation in the industry and also described the events which led to the turbulency. Approach: This is a teaching case … …American Journal of Economics and Business Administration, Vol. 2, Issue 2 · 30 Jun 2010 · 8,067 accessesView PDFCite
Research ArticleOpen accessIn the abstractComputable General Equilibrium Techniques for Carbon Tax ModelingAl-Amin, Chamhuri Siwar, Abdul HamidProblem statement: Lacking of proper environmental models environmental pollution is now a solemn problem in many developing countries particularly in Malaysia. Some empirical studies of worldwide reveal that imposition of a carbon tax significantly decreases carbon emissions and does not dramatically reduce economic growth. To our knowledge there has not been any research done to simulate the economic impact of … …American Journal of Environmental Sciences, Vol. 5, Issue 3 · 30 Jun 2009 · 6,954 accessesView PDFCite
Research ArticleOpen accessIn the abstractEnvironmental Factors Influence on Mobile Learning BusinessAlireza Nasiri, Guishi DengProblem statement: Recently, there has been growing interest in m-learning consequently emerging m-learning technology is promising technological and educational business. Nevertheless, m-learning is a new business and the different actors are still trialing by ways of a diversity of business models to overcome in able to achieve a sustainable and profitable place in this market. Numbers of m-learning products providers … …American Journal of Applied Sciences, Vol. 6, Issue 6 · 30 Jun 2009 · 6,970 accessesView PDFCite
Research ArticleOpen accessIn the abstractImpact Analysis of Irrigation Projects: an Application of Contingent Valuation MethodAnastasios MichailidisWater supply in rural and urban areas is an issue of primary concern, especially in developing countries. The objective of this study is to estimate some socioeconomic and environmental values of three irrigation lakes, constructed at Panagitsa village (Region of Central Macedonia, Prefecture of Pella). The study area is characterized, especially during the summer session, of limited water supply for … …American Journal of Agricultural and Biological Sciences, Vol. 1, Issue 1 · 31 Mar 2006 · 7,824 accessesView PDFCite