This empirical study examines how the public makes decisions to place deposits among different banks and over time in the Colombian banking system. Recent studies suggest that in several Latin American countries, depositors exhibit significant responsiveness to performance indicators. With our specification, we set out to control for a more comprehensive set of risk/return factors, and thus con...

The electronics industry is one of fastest growing manufacturing industries in India. However, the increase in the sales of electronic goods and their rapid obsolescence has resulted in the large-scale generation of electronic waste, popularly known as e-waste. E-waste has become a matter of concern due to the presence of toxic and hazardous substances present in electronic goods which, if not ...

An erosion hazard index methodology (EHIM) was developed for assessing stream erosion. The index of stream erosion is designed as a management tool. Assessing stream erosion involves consideration of a range of aspects of streams and a value judgment about a desirable state. The assessment of the erosion indicators of streams was based on a state-wide assessment of physical stream condition. A ...

The efficiency of three statistical models, AHP surface-weighted density bivariate (semi-quantitative models), stepwise multivariate regression and logistic multivariate regression models were compared in Chehel-Chai watershed in Golestan province, Iran. In current study the hazard map was prepared according to the top model of landslide hazard map. Chehel-Chai watershed is located as one of Go...

Identity has become a central theme in modern philosophy. In this paper we are not concerned with the logic and metaphysics of identity, nor with questions of personal identity. We address a part of the ethics of identity in the light of ubiquitous modern technologies of identity management. In many practical contexts it is a 'forensic' and 'biographical' notion of identity and identification t...

Theoretical assumptions, research methodologies and results applications of innovative geological and geomorphological mapping for landslide hazard evaluation in the alpine environment are presented in the paper. Case studies from the Italian NW-Alps highlight the role of Geomatics techniques in enhancing the accuracy of multitemporal reconstructions of geomorphic processes and landforms. Aeria...

Abstract Hazard maps are essential tools to aid decision makers in land-use planning, sustainable infrastructure development, and emergency preparedness. Despite the availability of historical data, there has been no attempt produce hazard for Kuwait. In cooperation with World Bank, this study investigated natural anthropogenic hazards that affect The objective was assess face Kuwait map most c...

Georisk: Assessment and Management of Risk for Engineered Systems and Geohazards Publication details, including instructions for authors and subscription information: http://www.informaworld.com/smpp/title~content=t744347545 Hazard and risk from large landslides from Mount Meager volcano, British Columbia, Canada Pierre Friele a; Matthias Jakob b; John Clague c a Cordilleran Geoscience, Squamis...

This paper describes the framework used by the Canadian Food Inspection Agency to assess the risks to animal health associated with biotechnology-derived animals and their products. In Canada the risks to animal health associated with biotechnology-derived animals are one consideration among several other regulatory concerns (e.g. human health, the environment). The risk analysis process begins...

Hazard installation identification was the key and difficult point for ship power equipment safety management. According to characteristics of equipments, this article analyzed characteristic hazard installations, given range classification identification. Combining checklist routing inspection, method process hazards proposed equipment, which laid a foundation its risk assessment control.