75 articles for “Public Value”

Research ArticleOpen accessEvery word in the titleThe Path from Values to Value: A Case Study Within the Public SectorGiovanna Centorrino, Daniela Rupo, Pierluigi CatalfoThe paper investigates the driving role of Intellectual Capital (IC), which is emerging from the ongoing change in the managerial approach in the Italian public sector. Drawing upon data collected from a case study regarding a local transport public utility, we intend to analyze the virtuous path that leads from values to value, focusing attention on the centrality of the … …American Journal of Applied Sciences, Vol. 14, Issue 12 · 2 Jan 2018 · 7,952 accessesView PDF Cite

Research ArticleOpen accessIn the keywordsConceptual Interpretation of Modern Value Policy in the Context of Scientific Research PracticesVagif Deirushevich Bairamov, Yulia Igorevna Isakova, Aues Mukhamedovich Kumykov et al.As part of the research a conceptual interpretation of research practices witnessed an essential condition for value policy as a factor of state administration efficiency as well. Following the results of a sociological study conducted by the authors, a hierarchical structure of value policy efficiency in the Russian Federation has been presented based on the criteria of significance and satisfaction … …American Journal of Applied Sciences, Vol. 13, Issue 4 · 19 Apr 2016 · 7,456 accessesView PDF Cite

Research ArticleOpen accessIn the keywordsImproving Client Internal Capability to Monitor Public-Private Partnerships Projects: A ReviewNoor Amila Wan Abdullah Zawawi, Arazi Idrus, Abdullahi Ahmed Umar, Mohd Faris KhamidiPublic-Private Partnerships (PPP) or Private Finance Initiatives (PFI) are increasingly becoming very popular with governments across the globe for the provision of public infrastructure and services. When contracted, the public sector client believing the private sector will act in accordance with ‘bounded rationality’, ignores the constant monitoring and review process which is an integral part of any project. However, the … …American Journal of Engineering and Applied Sciences, Vol. 5, Issue 4 · 12 Feb 2013 · 7,887 accessesView PDF Cite

Research ArticleOpen accessIn the keywordsThe Use of Real Options Methodology to Pasturelands EvaluationA. Michailidis, F. Chatzitheodoridis, I. Mountousis, K. PapanikolaouThis study demonstrates the utility of the real options approach to pasturelands investment analysis. The main objectives are to discuss the real options theory and show how it can be adopted to model uncertainty and managerial flexibility in pasture management (enlargement plan) and investment. Secondly, we show how to calculate the option values of selected options that may be available … …American Journal of Applied Sciences, Vol. 3, Issue 8 · 31 Aug 2006 · 6,763 accessesView PDF Cite

Research ArticleOpen accessIn the abstractAnchoring Public Health Forecasts: High-Precision Obesity Prevalence Estimation Via Hybrid Geodemographic Ensemble RegressionTrenton Ward, Isaac OsunmakindeObesity remains a major driver of chronic disease and rising healthcare costs in the United States. Yet, most existing predictive models rely on single-model classifiers and rarely incorporate spatial structure or ensemble-based regression, thereby limiting their ability to capture geodemographic variation. This study introduces a hybrid unsupervised–supervised ensemble framework that integrates K-Means spatial profiling with a Stacking Regressor to address … …Journal of Computer Science, Vol. 22, Issue 7 · 31 Jul 2026 · 632 accessesView PDF Cite

Research ArticleOpen accessIn the abstractThe Chain Mediating Role of Technology Self-Efficacy and Attitudes in Online Learning EnvironmentsJie Gao, Dolores D. Borras, Beverly T. CaigaThis study investigates the mediating role of technology self-efficacy and attitudes in online learning environments among university students. Specifically, we examined how students' technology self-efficacy, attitudes toward online learning, and perceptions of course appropriateness influence online learning outcomes. Data were collected via questionnaire survey from students enrolled in public and private universities (N = [specify number]). Structural equation modeling with … …American Journal of Biochemistry and Biotechnology, Vol. 21, Issue 4 · 16 Feb 2026 · 1,601 accessesView PDF Cite

Research ArticleOpen accessIn the abstractAnalyzing Public Sentiment on Demonetization Using SVM: A Machine Learning ApproachKaliappan M, Guruprakash B, Rajalakshmi et al.The Indian economy experienced significant disruption following the implementation of demonetization, a policy initiative aimed at eliminating black money, controlling inflation, and promoting financial inclusion. However, this currency ban generated widespread debate and polarized public opinion. This study analyzes public sentiment toward demonetization using social media data, specifically Twitter posts characterized by mixed sentiments, sarcasm, and nuanced linguistic expressions. We … …Journal of Computer Science, Vol. 21, Issue 11 · 18 Dec 2025 · 2,235 accessesView PDF Cite

Research ArticleOpen accessIn the abstractEvaluation of Heavy Metals in Gadus morhua and the Associated Cancer RisksKayode Idowu Ogungbemi, Margaret Bose Adedokun, Josephine Nneamaka Onyeka-UbakaGadus morhua is a good protein source but some methods of its preservation can be a source of heavy metals contamination. Gadus morhua samples were collected from nine major markets for the identification and quantification of heavy metals. An Atomic Absorption Spectrophotometer (AAS) from an analytical and consultancy laboratory in the Department of Soil Resources Management, University of Ibadan was … …American Journal of Environmental Sciences, Vol. 20, Issue 1 · 2 Jan 2025 · 5,022 accessesView PDF Cite

Research ArticleOpen accessIn the abstractInvestigating the Effect of Intangible Factors (Human, Communication, Organizational, Information) on Brand Equity Case Study: Hotels in IsfahanKaveh Ostad-Ali-Askari et al.The purpose of this study is to investigate the effect of evaluating the intangible factors (Human, Communication, Organizational and Information) on brand equity in hotels in Isfahan. A based research model was presented as the literature. The questionnaire of 24 items was conducted for this research and a sample of 130 executives and experts of hotels in Isfahan as a … …American Journal of Engineering and Applied Sciences, Vol. 14, Issue 3 · 1 Nov 2021 · 6,107 accessesView PDF Cite

Research ArticleOpen accessIn the abstractThe Role of the Work Environment on the Safety Performance and Safety Management Practices: Its Influence on the Attitudes of Nurses in the Jordanian HospitalsAbdallah Ashour, Zuraida HassanThis study employs an integrated model, combining management practices studies and social theories, to examine the safety management practices and behavioural safety of Jordanian nurses from public hospitals. Our research employs Partial Least Squares (PLS-SEM) regression analysis to test the model. Hedonic value and utilitarian value are proposed as first-order reflective indicators of second-order formative value construct. The role of … …American Journal of Applied Sciences, Vol. 16, Issue 11 · 24 Dec 2019 · 7,607 accessesView PDF Cite