Narrow search
Showing 1 - 10 of 116
Cover Image
Determinants of utilization of antenatal care services in developing countries
Nketiah‐Amponsah, Edward; Senadza, Bernardin; Arthur, Eric - In: African Journal of Economic and Management Studies 4 (2013) 1, pp. 58-73
the intensity of antenatal care utilization in Ghana. Findings – The study finds that wealth status, age, ownership of … utilization of antenatal care services in Ghana. Design/methodology/approach – The paper utilizes the most recent Ghana … Demographic and Health Survey (GDHS V) data. The dependent variable is the intensity of utilization (number) of antenatal care …
Persistent link: https://www.econbiz.de/10014668510
Cover Image
Determinants of antenatal care quality in Ghana
Atinga, Roger A.; Baku, Anita A. - In: International Journal of Social Economics 40 (2013) 10, pp. 852-865
Purpose – To achieve Goal 5 of the MDGs, the Government of Ghana introduced the free maternal health service system to break financial barriers of access to maternal care services. In spite of this, facility‐based deliveries continue to be low due partly to poor quality of antenatal care...
Persistent link: https://www.econbiz.de/10014807999
Cover Image
Expert systems in the marketing organization
Stone, Robert W.; Good, David J. - In: Industrial Management & Data Systems 95 (1995) 4, pp. 3-7
Examines the value of expert systems in marketing organizations through a national mail survey of 117 marketing executives. All the examined respondents reported the successful use of expert systems in their organizations. The results indicate that while expert systems provide operational...
Persistent link: https://www.econbiz.de/10014824626
Cover Image
New developments in fuzzy logic computers
Stotts, Linda; Kleiner, Brian H. - In: Industrial Management & Data Systems 95 (1995) 4, pp. 22-27
Sets out to provide an understanding of the theory of fuzzy logic by supplying background details concerning its evolution in mathematics and computer science. Once a basic understanding of the theory is obtained, then it is easier to understand the implications for computer applications. Fuzzy...
Persistent link: https://www.econbiz.de/10014824631
Cover Image
The impact of the EU Generalized System of Preferences on exports and GSP utilization by Asian and Latin American countries
Cuyvers, Ludo; Soeng, Reth - In: Journal of International Trade Law and Policy 12 (2013) 1, pp. 80-97
utilization of GSP benefits by these countries for the period 1994‐2007. Design/methodology/approach – The econometric model … changes in the EU GSP has had impact on bilateral trade flows and the degree of utilization. Findings – The paper finds that … the many changes in the EU GSP since 1994 have affected the exports and GSP utilization of beneficiary countries.  …
Persistent link: https://www.econbiz.de/10014879229
Cover Image
Hybrid methodology for measuring the utilization of advanced manufacturing technologies using AHP and TOPSIS
Singh, Harwinder; Kumar, Raman - In: Benchmarking: An International Journal 20 (2013) 2, pp. 169-185
organizations, irrespective of their size and sector, for effective utilization of advanced manufacturing technologies (AMTs) for … a multi‐criteria decision‐making methodology for measuring the effective utilization of advanced manufacturing … then employed to achieve the final ranking results. To benchmark the success possibility of AMTs utilization, AHP has been …
Persistent link: https://www.econbiz.de/10014683598
Cover Image
Foresight and strategic decision-making framework from artificial intelligence technology development to utilization activities in small-and-medium-sized enterprises
Kim, Jong-Seok; Seo, Dongsu - In: foresight 25 (2023) 6, pp. 769-787
Purpose This study aims to predict artificial intelligence (AI) technology development and the impact of AI utilization … covering from AI technology development to utilization in a SME can help understand the strategic behaviours in SMEs. The …-making framework of six AI strategies from AI technology development to utilization. It can contribute to improving the practices of …
Persistent link: https://www.econbiz.de/10014743618
Cover Image
Consumption Situation and Product Knowledge in the Adoption of a New Product
Wenben Lai, Albert - In: European Journal of Marketing 25 (1991) 10, pp. 55-67
It is maintained that consumption situation is a determinant of the intention to adopt a new product and that its potential for affecting the adopting intention depends on people′s attitude to that product category and the latitude allowed in adopting it. Product knowledge was also stipulated...
Persistent link: https://www.econbiz.de/10014722982
Cover Image
The socio‐economic determinants of maternal health care utilization in Ghana
Aseweh Abor, Patience; Abekah‐Nkrumah, Gordon; Sakyi, Kojo - In: International Journal of Social Economics 38 (2011) 7, pp. 628-648
Purpose – The study aims to examine the socio‐economic determinants of maternal health services utilization in Ghana … these services by women in Ghana. The regression results reveal that utilization of maternal health services and intensity … important implications for health policy formulation targeted at improving maternal health care service utilization.  …
Persistent link: https://www.econbiz.de/10014805682
Cover Image
Personnel specialists’ advanced use of information technology Evidence and explanations
Kinnie, Nicholas J.; Arthurs, Alan J. - In: Personnel Review 25 (1996) 3, pp. 3-19
their attitudes towards the use of IT. While these provide part of the explanation for the under‐utilization of IT, argues …
Persistent link: https://www.econbiz.de/10014974440