A colloidal gold-labeled monoclonal antibody nano-probe towards metal chelator ethylenediamine-tetraaceticacid (EDTA) was synthesized. Based on the probe, an immunochromatographic assay that is highly sensitive, convenient, and one-step competitive to detect EDTA, was developed. Then the...

Enterprise digital transformation which is conducted by individual enterprises is an essential strategic transformation. Although enterprises can obtain digital technology bonuses, they have to face short-term losses caused by adjusting the organizational management systems. This study...

Among both academics and the wider development community there seems to be a general acceptance of the value of good governance and its role in promoting economic growth. However, beyond this general statement, there is a lack of deeper theoretical understanding as to why good governance is...

Summary Macroeconomic performance continued its steady improvement during 2007, with quite strong growth, moderate inflation, a reasonably stable exchange rate, and a strongly performing stock market. A promising sign has been rapid investment growth, although the global economic slow-down...

The role of institutions in the process of economic growth and development has generated considerable interest among researchers over the past few decades. In particular, incorporating institutional variables into the established growth theories and empirics involves understanding the impact and...

"Under socialism it was neither possible nor necessary to accumulate significant levels of personal wealth. The acceleration of economic reform in the last decade, however, has brought dramatic increases in income and investment opportunities. Reform has also reduced social protections provided...