Introducing the unique characteristics of the international marine transport industry, this paper examines whether load capacity is excessive or insufficient in the presence of uncertainty on the future economic situation in terms of both welfare of one country and global welfare. We also consider the effect of alliances and the application of antitrust immunity on capacity building of shipping...

Global trade and supply chains are expanding due to the robust growth of markets across international boundaries. This has driven the establishment of manufacturing sites in distant locations supported by a global supplier base. Trade volumes have increased by 13.5% in 2010 and with it security requirements in managing global trade have increased accordingly. With such growth and security deman...

The study considers mass media communication as intertwined with social norms, as assumed by the perspective of social representations. It explores the Italian press communication by focusing on three pairs of men and women politicians with different political orientations and all serving as presidents of the Houses of Parliament in three legislatures. The article concentrates on five newspaper...

In September 2015, the international community came together to agree on the 2030 Agenda for Sustainable Development, a plan of action for people, the planet, and prosperity. Ambitious and far-reaching as they are, they are built on three keystones: the elimination of extreme poverty, fighting climate change, and a commitment to fighting injustice and inequality. Critical to the achievement of ...

It is often wondered as to what part of all the research performed around the globe actually leaves the lab and reaches the real people and betters their lives. In case of Professor David W. Denning's research, a large part does. As a prominent international face in the field of medical mycology, he translates his research into clinical applications and takes medical problems back to his lab, i...

water is a valuable and irreplaceable element for the socio-economic development of countries. it is also the most important factor for the equilibrium of the ecosystem and environment. todays, several factors cause water problems and related issues around the world. governments and nations are always looking for the correct understanding of water issues and providing sustainable solutions to s...