We present a discussion of the |∆I| = 3/2 amplitudes of the hyperon decays B → B ′ π in the context of chiral perturbation theory. We evaluate the theoretical uncertainty of the lowest-order predictions by calculating the leading non-analytic corrections. We find that the corrections to the lowest-order predictions are within the expectations of naive power-counting and, therefore, that this pi...

In this paper, the authors attempted to develop a deterministic inventory model for deteriorating item under a very realistic and practical demand rate which depends upon power of time (Power demand pattern). Also in this study we consider that the item deteriorate after a fixed time period called life time and taking incremental holding cost. Effect of partial backlogging also taken in account...

This research aims to explore the impact of culture on online retailing stores across three Asian countries. Hofstede’s culture theory has been used as the theoretical foundation. After reviewing four culture dimensions including individualism-collectivism, power distance, uncertainty avoidance, and masculinity-femininity, we investigated the potential cultural impact on three online retailing ...

This paper considers an international sample of venture capital and private equity funds to assess the role of law, corruption and culture in setting fund manager fees in terms of their fixed management fees, carried interest performance fees, clawbacks of fees and cash versus share distributions of fees. The data highlight a role of legal conditions in shaping fees paid to fund managers. In co...

Happiness in the North European is substantially higher than in the South European nations. Only part of that difference can be explained by economic prosperity. This paper explores the effect of social hierarchy. A comparison of contemporary survey findings show that power distance is more pronounced in the South than in the North of Europe. Macrosociological theory is used to provide an histo...

In classical analysis of variance, dispersion is measured by considering squared distances of sample elements from the sample mean. We consider a measure of dispersion for univariate or multivariate response based on all pairwise distances between-sample elements, and derive an analogous distance components (DISCO) decomposition for powers of distance in (0,2]. The ANOVA F statistic is obtained...

For coherent X-ray imaging of pure phase objects we study the reliability of linear relations in phase-retrieval algorithms based on a single intensity map after free-space propagation. For large phase changes and/or large propagation distances we propose two venues of working beyond linearity: Projection onto an effective, linear and local model in Fourier space and expansion of intensity cont...

Preference for different conflict resolution styles is influenced by cultural background and power distance of two parties involving in conflict. This research put forward 7 hypotheses and tested the preference differences of the five conflict resolution styles between Chinese owner and contractor as well as the preference differences concerning the same style between two parties. The research ...

Many scientists are interested in the different mechanisms and strategies that animals use to navigate. This paper reviews a series of studies and models about the navigational strategies that animals can use to move from one place to another. Studies of long-distance navigation have mainly been focused on how animals are able to maintain a certain orientation across a distance of hundreds of k...

In a world rapidly moving towards globalization, the understanding of the micro level connections between culture and the diffusion of technology is imperative. Though much scholarly attention has focused on the technology diffusion process, the cultural factors affecting this process has not received substantial attention. Basing her work on schemas developed by Hofstede (1984, 1991), Hall (19...