Articles tagged with Corporations
A new study by Debabrata Talukdar found that low-income households pay more for groceries without access to a car. This phenomenon, dubbed the 'ghetto tax,' is largely driven by the higher prices charged at corner stores, which lack competition from larger regional or national chains.
A new study reveals that consumers tend to avoid the largest and smallest options when it comes to soft drinks. By eliminating small drink sizes and adding larger ones, retailers have seen a 15% increase in high-calorie drink consumption. Reversing this trend could curb soft drink consumption with only a slight reduction in profit.
The American Institute of Aeronautics and Astronautics will present five awards for key contributions to space science and technology during the AIAA SPACE 2008 Conference & Exposition. Notable recipients include Elon Musk, Michael A'Hearn, and the TacSat-2 Spacecraft Team.
A study published in the Journal of Small Business Management found that promoting a company's family aspect can enhance performance and provide competitive advantage. Family businesses influence customers' purchase decisions by reminding them of the personal connection behind the business.
Researchers discovered a titanium compound that creates a wear-resistant nanoscale layer on engine parts, making it a potential substitute for traditional phosphorus-based additives. This breakthrough could lead to more environmentally friendly engine oils with improved wear resistance.
A new study by the University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign finds that US-based companies tend to follow their home-country hiring standards when doing business abroad, even in countries without anti-discrimination laws. This results in lower rates of gender and age discrimination compared to European and Asian firms.
A new study finds that women can make significant gains in male-dominated management ranks after companies downsize and restructure their workforces. Women accounted for nearly 36% of managers after restructuring, but made less headway into top levels of management.
A study by RAND Corporation found that adolescents who made virginity pledges were less likely to engage in sexual activity than similar youth who did not make a pledge. The study suggests that virginity pledges may be appropriate as one component of an overall sex education effort.
In a Phase II clinical trial, eribulin mesylate demonstrated significant anti-tumor activity in heavily pretreated patients with locally advanced or metastatic breast cancer. The study showed an Overall Response Rate of 9.3% and a manageable tolerability profile with low incidence of Grade 3 and 4 neuropathy.
Researchers discovered that video games can boost creativity when players are highly energized and in a positive mood. Conversely, low arousal and negative emotions lead to the highest levels of creativity. The study suggests harnessing emotional elements in games to spark creative thought and problem-solving skills.
A University of Missouri study found that organizational trust is key to successful joint business ventures. Researchers studied 114 international collaborations and found that trust at three levels: inter-organizational, internal reliance, and among collaborative individuals, was crucial for success.
The Global Innovation Imperatives (Gii) project aims to combat global health, environmental and societal issues through chemistry-based solutions. Key focus areas include advancing science breakthroughs and addressing pressing water concerns, such as cleanliness, availability and sustainability.
The American College of Medical Genetics Foundation awarded David H. Ledbetter a $100,000 grant to promote safe and effective genetic testing and services. Ledbetter is a leading expert in molecular karyotyping and shared national databases for genetic data accumulation.
Waters Corporation is offering complimentary drinking water analysis to US water authorities to assess regional exposure and develop solutions for pharmaceutical residues. The program aims to provide a baseline understanding of exposure levels to facilitate long-term monitoring and action plans.
A RAND study reveals California's basic tracking system architecture allows for close student progress follow-up but faces political and financial barriers. Implementing a comprehensive student unit record data system could improve policies and enhance student outcomes.
A recent study found that college students could accurately distinguish between successful and unsuccessful CEOs based on their facial features, which were rated for competence, dominance, likeability, maturity, and trustworthiness. The study suggests that first impressions can be a reliable indicator of leadership abilities.
A new corporate reorganization paradigm promises to preserve value in financially distressed companies by efficiently transferring assets to their most efficient users. This market-driven process, facilitated by active investors like hedge funds and private equity firms, aims to minimize the impact of financial distress on businesses.
REMICADE has been used to treat more patients worldwide than all other anti-TNF-alpha agents combined. The treatment of patients with inflammatory diseases, such as rheumatoid arthritis, ankylosing spondylitis, ulcerative colitis and Crohn's disease, has been transformed by the availability of REMICADE.
A study by UC Davis found that nearly one-third of California's top public companies have no women at the top, despite a few firms having high female representation. The research highlights the need for more gender diversity in corporate leadership positions.
A study by Penn State professors finds that CEOs with stock option-heavy compensation packages lead companies to extreme performance, with more big losses than big gains. High levels of CEO stock options coupled with high investment spending produce a 'combustible combination' resulting in very extreme outcomes.
PSEG has donated $150,000 to NJIT's Albert Dorman Honors College to establish a scholarship for freshmen. The scholarship will prioritize students pursuing engineering or STEM fields, promoting skilled workers for companies like PSEG.
A new study by Sarah Soule and Brayden King found that protests related to labor or consumer issues provoke a more negative reaction from investors. Protests with greater levels of media coverage also have a stronger impact on stock prices, even if the actual size of the protest is small.
A RAND Corporation study suggests that unofficial diplomatic discussions, known as Track Two diplomacy, can have a positive effect on shaping attitudes in the Middle East and South Asia. These long-term strategies focus on socialization and generating new ideas, rather than immediate policy change.
Long-term memory retrieval in abstinent alcoholics shows lower brain activity in key regions, indicating latent lesions or subclinical pathology. This suggests that brain damages from alcohol use can occur without apparent cognitive impairments.
Worcester Polytechnic Institute has received funding to develop a precision location system for emergency responders. The system will track the movement and physiological status of workers, addressing two leading causes of firefighter deaths: stress-related heart attacks and getting lost indoors.
Researchers found that corporate giving can actually harm public perception when companies with bad reputations donate to charitable causes. On the other hand, companies with good reputations are viewed positively by the public when they give to charity.
A new study by the University of Michigan School of Public Health suggests that chain-owned nursing homes face a dilemma between administrative and clinical standards. The research found that excessive emphasis on corporate standardization can hurt patient care, while a balance is needed to optimize resident outcomes. The study's autho...
A RAND Corporation study reveals that people with stronger religious ties are less likely to spread HIV. The study found that moral beliefs and faith community membership may play a crucial role in reducing high-risk behaviors.
The new program aims to redesign the Internet with secure corporate networks like Ethane, wireless spectrum allocation optimization, and high-efficiency optical switches. Stanford researchers aim to create a fresh start for the Internet with innovative solutions.
A recent study by Phil Howard and Kris Erickson found that 60% of breached-record incidents between 1980 and 2006 were caused by organizational mismanagement, such as missing or stolen hardware. The number of reported incidents more than tripled in 2005 and 2006 after California's pioneering Notice of Security Breach law took effect.
A RAND Corporation study found that neighborhoods with more four-way intersections and diverse businesses encourage walking. However, the impact of these factors on walking is not particularly strong, especially when housing density is low. The study suggests that urban design recommendations can help create walkable communities.
New research by Brown University Professor Ross Levine finds that powerful supervisory agencies actually lower bank lending integrity. Instead, strategies focusing on accurate information disclosure enhance efficiency and reduce corruption. The study suggests 90% of countries implementing Basel II regulations may face bad outcomes.
A recent study by RAND Corporation found that only 28% of HIV-positive unmarried parents have made legal arrangements for who will care for their children if they die. This lack of planning can lead to emotional and behavioral problems in children, making guardianship plans essential.
A RAND Corporation study found that better outpatient medical care leads to improved health and quality of life for non-elderly patients with chronic illnesses. The study, which evaluated 963 adults over a 30-month period, showed that those receiving higher-quality care experienced less decline in health and function.
A pivotal Phase III trial demonstrated Nexavar's efficacy and clinical benefit in patients with advanced renal cell carcinoma. The study showed a median progression-free survival of 5.5 months for patients receiving Nexavar, compared to 2.8 months for those on placebo.
A recent study by Marie Thursby and Jerry Thursby found that 49.6% of R&D effort in developed nations is for new science, while in emerging countries it's only 22%, suggesting universities play a crucial role in driving innovation.
A new RAND Corporation study found that a small fraction of America's health care spending is used to provide publicly supported care to the nation's undocumented immigrants. The study estimates that $1.1 billion in federal, state and local government funds are spent annually on health care for undocumented immigrants aged 18 to 64.
A new study by University of Washington professors reveals that companies lose an average of 41% of market value after misconduct is reported. The largest monetary penalties suffered are the result of damage to a firm's reputation, with losses up to $3.08 for each dollar of inflated market value.
Zaditor offers up to 12 hours of continuous itch relief with one drop, a significant improvement over most OTC products that only provide 3-4 hours of short-term relief. The medication is safe for use in children as young as three and does not contain decongestants that can cause rebound redness.
Research by Arul Mishra and Dhananjay Nayakankuppam found that human judges are inconsistent in their assessments, rather than relying on data or calibration. This inconsistency arises from the use of causal stories to explain relationships between cues and qualities.
Researchers found that articulating the connection between a sponsor and event increases recall for incongruent sponsor-event pairings. The study suggests marketing managers can improve brand recognition by clearly explaining their relationship with an event.
The new initiative, led by Yale University, Marsh, and Ceres, aims to educate top corporate leaders about the financial, legal, and business implications of climate change. The training program will provide insights into how companies can navigate the transformations required in their businesses due to climate change.
A study analyzing 45 years of stroke research found that 75% of unpublished studies had negative or harmful results, while only 6% of published studies shared this outcome. The findings support the need for registering all clinical studies before they begin to prevent publication bias.
Researchers found strong parallels between consumer complaint websites and civic protest movements, with consumers using rhetorical tactics to address injustice and agency. Consumers targeted companies like American Express and United Airlines, framing their grievances as a cause worthy of public attention.
The Straus Family Creamery has received the Ecological Society of America (ESA) Corporate Award for its commitment to sound agricultural practice and technological innovation in reducing environmental impact. The farm, which has been family-owned since 1941, uses innovative technologies such as methane gas-powered electricity generatio...
The 2012 London Olympics will require significant public investment and feature corporate sponsors like McDonald's and Coca-Cola, raising concerns about the promotion of unhealthy behaviors. Dr. Jeff Collin argues that these associations are highly questionable given the significance of obesity as a health problem.
A study by Oregon State University found that housing discrimination can occur based on name, with some landlords reacting more negatively to minority-sounding names. The research used a large sample of e-mail inquiries to landlords in Los Angeles and found significant differences in responses received by different names.
The new USGENE database provides unparalleled resources for biosequence patents, offering advanced sequence searching methods and comprehensive search options. FIZ Karlsruhe partners with SequenceBase Corporation to offer the first access to this new database on STN International.
The National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST) is testing wearable sensor systems at the US Army Aberdeen Test Center. The sensors aim to capture data such as vehicle sound, images, speech, and specific types of weapon fire, which will be compared to soldiers' after-action reports.
The M3 Challenge, a prestigious competition, awarded top prizes to six teams for their innovative mathematical approaches to addressing the Social Security Stalemate. The winning solutions demonstrated creative implementation of mathematical modeling, showcasing originality and ingenuity in tackling this timely problem.
A special issue of PLoS Medicine explores how corporate sponsorships are creating new diseases, medicalizing everyday life, and promoting unnecessary treatments. The articles highlight examples of disease mongering, including the marketing of Viagra for 'normal' men and the over-diagnosis of bipolar disorder in children.
A growing trend towards transparency in executive compensation packages is driven by increased investor scrutiny and demands for accountability. This shift signifies a change in the post-Enron era, where shareholders are now more diligent in monitoring how companies allocate their resources.
Companies like IBM are shifting pension investment risks to employees through defined contribution plans, but Robert C. Merton argues that without corporate oversight, these plans may not provide long-term security for investors. Merton emphasizes the importance of corporate responsibility in ensuring the financial stability of DC plans.
The CYPHER stent demonstrated significant lower rates of target vessel failure, repeat revascularization, and major adverse cardiac events compared to bare metal stents. Patients at high-risk for re-blockage also showed improved outcomes without 'late catch-up' in restenosis.
Research author Dr. Tarja Ketola suggests that companies using psychopathic practices can overcome mental burdens by integrating personal and professional values. By applying virtue ethical values, 'psychopathic' companies can move towards ideal responsibility and genuine corporate responsibility.
The study aims to explore how investors value the reporting of social, industry cohort and governance information. UW-Madison School of Business professor Holder-Webb will lead a team to investigate this issue.
A recent study by University of Washington researcher Scott Reynolds found that people who focus on the ends (consequences) are less sensitive to ethical issues involving rule violations. In contrast, those who prioritize means (morality) recognize both harmful and non-harmful situations as ethical issues.
PlasmaSol developed Capillary Discharge Non-Thermal Plasma technology at Stevens, which has large market potential in environmental applications. The company secured major contracts with the US Army and NASA after conducting a marketability study.
Masternak will receive the award for best paper published in Journal of Gerontology: Biological Sciences for 2005. The presentation will take place on November 20th at 12:15 p.m. at the Orlando World Center Marriott Resort.
Myosight captures data from dozens of cells at once, delivering unbiased results on how compounds affect typical and atypical heart cells. This technology enables researchers to see whether drugs carry a risk of causing arrhythmias or other adverse effects.