E-learning 2.0 is a consequence of evolving into Web 2.0. Therefore we can say that Web 2.0 : is defined as the “read-write” web which provides all the services and applications to allow individuals to co-create content, collaborate and share it with others that supports user-generated...

In this paper we present a very brief description of least mean square algorithm with applications in time-series analysis of economic and financial time series. We present some numerical applications; forecasts for the Gross Domestic Product growth rate of UK and Italy, forecasts for S&P 500...

In this article, we describe an extension to the egen functions zanthro() and zbmicat() (Vidmar et al., 2004, Stata Journal 4: 50–55). All functionality of the original version remains unchanged. In the 2004 version of zanthro(), z scores could be generated using the 2000 U.S. Centers for...

This paper examines how theoretical and cultural dimensions in China challenge the use of the generic Open-Market Innovation model by companies in general and one sample Company in China in particular. To carry this analysis out, several interviews with venture technologists and innovators of a...

Die Fachhochschulen in Bayern können auf eine über 35jährige Erfolgsgeschichte zurückblicken. Gegründet 1971 wurden bis heute 17 staatliche und 8 nichtstaatliche Fachhochschulen errichtet, die über 70% aller Ingenieure und mehr als die Hälfte aller Betriebswirte ausbilden. Als Ende der...

Studies adopting the Theory of Planned Behavior (TPB) mostly use quantitative methods. Sometimes, however, researchers choose to use a qualitative method because of the nature of available data (e.g., interviews) or availability of only a limited number of cases. This paper describes a study in...