T he economic losses associated with aflatoxin are estimated to be large; however, there is a dearth of systematic studies that empirically estimate a) economic losses (in terms of both health and income) for all stakeholders along the value chain, b) economic impact of interventions, and c) socio-economic factors affecting adoption. While there have been a number of scientific studies regardin...

T he economic losses associated with aflatoxin are estimated to be large; however, there is a dearth of systematic studies that empirically estimate a) economic losses (in terms of both health and income) for all stakeholders along the value chain, b) economic impact of interventions, and c) socio-economic factors affecting adoption. While there have been a number of scientific studies regardin...

This work presents the analysis of the body movement of male participants, while talking with a life-size virtual woman in a virtual social encounter within a CAVE-like system. We consider independent and explanatory variables including whether the participant is the centre of attention in the scenario, whether the participant is shy or confident, and his relationship status. We also examine wh...

In her article "Asian Latino Conflict and Solidarity in Díaz's The Brief and Wondrous Life of Oscar Wao" Paula C. Park responds to the recent interest in Asian Latino/a culture by examining the role of Chinese Dominicans in Junot Díaz's acclaimed novel. She first places her analysis within the historical context of Chinese immigration in the Dominican Republic during the first half of the twent...

Determining the factors affecting economic growth for countries is of significant interest to the macroeconomist. In his classic article from 1956, Robert Solow proposed the model that has since become the modern standard for economic development models. His growth model, the Solow growth model, assumes a neoclassical production function with diminishing returns to capital, i.e. total income Y ...

sustainable transportation with the aim of urban sustainable development aims to improve the environmental quality and the socio-economic condition. one of the most important strategies for achieving sustainable transportation is planning and designing for walking, or in other words increasing urban walkability. therefore, increased walkability has become a key issue in urban planning. understa...

The main purpose of this study was to explore the factors affecting optimal management of agricultural water in Hamadan's area. The statistical population of the study included all Hamadan's farmers. A number of 148 farmers were selected randomly through a proportional sampling method in two phases. Both questionnaire and interview techniques were used in order to collect data. The empirical an...

The business cycle has changed over recent decades The recent period of widespread economic weakness has brought to the forefront questions about how closely economic activity is synchronised across national borders and what transmission channels serve to foster synchronisation. This chapter provides an historical context for the discussion of these issues, reviewing the general evidence on the...