The paper is motivated by cure detection among the prostate cancer patients in the National Institutes of Health surveillance epidemiology and end results programme, wherein the main end point (e.g. deaths from prostate cancer) and the censoring causes (e.g. deaths from heart diseases) may be...

It is important to determine how well ETo can be estimated from easily observed Epan (free water evaporation measured by a pan) measurements and the other climatic data. Our objectives are to predict annual ETo with Epan data (with a calibrated kp (=ETo/Epan)) and with a 4-variable regression...

Purpose – The purpose of this paper is to test the relationship between psychological empowerment and R & D employees’ performance. The moderating effect of locus of control and the mediating effect of intrinsic work motivation are also examined. Design/methodology/approach – The...

Purpose This study aims to provide an estimation of carbon dioxide (CO 2 ) emission abatement costs in China’s industry sector during the period of 2006-2010, and additionally provide an ex-post estimation of CO 2 abatement cost savings that would be realized if carbon emission permits trading...

In this paper, the importance of product attributes of casual wear for Chinese consumers was investigated. Data were gathered from a questionnaire survey conducted in six cities of China. A total of 15 attributes were identified, and it was found that fit, comfort, style, color and workmanship...

The aim of this paper is to provide a statistical review of the Chinese denim industry, which covers the following topics: Chinese production and production capacity of denim yarns, fabrics and apparels; Chinese domestic consumption of denim yarns, fabrics and apparels; Chinese denim export to...

As a world leader in the textiles and clothing trade, Hong Kong has played an important role in world denim products trade. To obtain a sound understanding of the current status and position of Hong Kong in the world denim trade, the authors carried out a comprehensive statistical survey of the...

Purpose – This study aims to investigate the influence of various categories of institutions on international joint ventures' (IJV) strategic mutation behavior from an institutional perspective. Design/methodology/approach – The authors test their hypotheses using a sample of 494 Chinese...

Purpose – The purpose of this paper is to explore the impact of a firm's innovation activities on performance, and focus on the internal fit and external fit of two types of innovation activities – exploratory innovation and exploitative innovation. Design/methodology/approach – The paper...

Purpose – The purpose of this paper is to analyze the impact of paternalistic leadership on innovation. Design/methodology/approach – This paper conceptualizes an integrated model that combines the dual‐core model and ambidextrous model of innovation. Using a sample of 159 Chinese...