Boosting profits for technology holders and licensees through game theory
Chiba UniversityA new study shows that licensing schemes that maximize profits for technology holders and boost licensees’ own surplus can be determined via game theory
A new study shows that licensing schemes that maximize profits for technology holders and boost licensees’ own surplus can be determined via game theory
Using EEG and ECG data, researchers at the University of Applied Sciences Upper Austria and Graz University of Technology were able to prove that video conferences and online education formats lead to greater fatigue than face-to-face alternatives
Tom Lyon, Dow Professor of Sustainable Science, Technology, and collaborators from the Ivey Business School recently released research outlining the evolution of corporate greenwashing. The research has been published in a report titled “Greenwashing 3.0.”
Irvine, Calif., Nov. 13, 2023 — The Basic Needs Center at the University of California, Irvine will unveil its new mobile food pantry, a 22-foot-long customized delivery van, at 11 a.m. Wednesday, Nov. 15, at the Pereira Drive roundabout in front of the Aldrich Hall flagpoles. The first 200 attendees will receive collapsible Tupperware products.
Expert Gerald Suarez, gives career insights on navigating quiet cutting via “identifying the ‘why,’” “reading the tea leaves,” “finding the ‘off-ramp’” and “starting a new chapter.”
The holiday season can be a stressful time for those planning to travel. Between costs, short staffing, and limited bookings, a Virginia Tech travel and tourism expert says to plan ahead. “With the Thanksgiving, Christmas, and New Year holidays coming soon, the best travel planning should start now, if not earlier,” says Mahmood Khan, professor and director in the Department of Hospitality and Tourism Management at Virginia Tech.
With Amazon aiming to make 10,000 deliveries with drones in Europe this year and Walmart planning to expand its drone delivery services to an additional 60,000 homes this year in the states, companies are investing more research and development funding into drone delivery, But are consumers ready to accept this change as the new normal?
A new study shows how targeted advertising messages can increase demand for solar systems.
On this episode of the Business and Society podcast, Professors Jerry Davis and Cindy Schipani discuss the state of labor from an economic, industry, and organizational development perspective. They explore the factors of modern labor, recent striking action, CEO pay, and more.
In recent years, the labor market in Thailand has experienced a major “demographic disruption” that has affected the employment dynamics among the senior population (we will focus on individuals aged 55 and above in this article as this reflects the typical “early retirement age” in the country).
Whether they’re working from home or on site, many employees are taking a break between 4 p.m. to 6 p.m. and making up the time later that night. Smith expert Nicole Coomber says, “sometimes it’s worthwhile to take a step back from work, rather than trying to just keep grinding.”
Marketing Association of Thailand, in partnership with Asia Marketing Federation, is delighted to present the prestigious "3rd World Marketing Forum."
Changes in the law will ensure that companies can’t go on ignoring inequalities in earnings and wealth in South Africa.
Cleveland Clinic has launched the Cleveland Clinic Quantum Innovation Catalyzer Program, a competitive program for start-up companies to explore quantum computing applications in healthcare and life sciences.
New research from the Indiana University Kelley School of Business finds renewed value in stores returning to an old concept — the store showroom — particularly when larger, big-ticket durable goods are involved.
Researchers examine the economic benefits of enhancing various elements in office spaces in Tokyo for improved work efficiency and health
Siemens employees used internal crowdfunding to fund innovative ideas and boost morale.
Buoyed by an expected steady decline in inflation, an economic forecast from the Indiana University Kelley School of Business is optimistic in projecting that the economy will slow modestly in the first half of 2024 and then reaccelerate in the second half of the year.
New research is diving more closely into the resiliency and vulnerability of global supply chains during the Covid-19 pandemic.
Online grocery carts tend to include less variety and fewer fruits and vegetables than those in a trip to a brick-and-mortar supermarket – but online shoppers are less susceptible to unhealthy impulse buys, according to a new Cornell University study.
While it may be too late to shop earlier or set aside money each week, one expert shares tips to create positive gifting experiences on a budget.
Sometimes, how the information is presented is as important as the information itself. Graphics, icons, and pictograms are increasingly popular methods of presenting information to consumers in direct, memorable, and easily understandable ways.A team of researchers led by Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute’s Gaurav Jain, Ph.D.
This study introduces a novel, fully data-driven methodology utilizing Search Big Data to approximate economic indicators in real-time, achieving successful nowcasting of Japanese economic indicators even during the COVID-19 pandemic. The research reveals the significant impact of libidinal drives and entertainment pursuits on economic indicators and demonstrates consistent performance, adapting to rapid fluctuations and unexpected circumstances, thus transcending limitations of existing forecasting methodologies.
The University of Northern Colorado was one of 50 institutions recently awarded a three-year, $400,000 Enabling Partnerships to Increase Innovation Capacity (EPIIC) grant from the National Science Foundation. The EPIIC grant, which will be executed by the Monfort College of Business, is designed to encourage minority-serving institutions, two-year institutions, primarily undergraduate institutions and other emerging research institutions to participate in and strengthen regional innovation ecosystems.
The federal government designated the New Energy New York (NENY) project led by Binghamton University a hub for battery innovation.
Tian Ma, a distinguished computer engineer in research and development at Sandia National Laboratories, has been honored as a 2023 Asian American Engineer of the Year by the Chinese Institute of Engineers-USA.
The American Dental Association (ADA) and the Forsyth Institute today announced the formation of the ADA Forsyth Institute.
Marketing research needs to broaden its focus to address complex problems
President Joe Biden announced Monday that the Illinois Fermentation and Agriculture Biomanufacturing Hub (iFAB) is among 31 designated Regional Innovation and Technology Hubs (Tech Hubs) by the U.S. Economic Development Administration (EDA) — recognizing Central Illinois as a globally competitive center for innovation and job creation in biomanufacturing.
Read the latest research news on air pollution, nanoplastics, waterborne illnesses and more in the Pollution channel on Newswise.
Why would someone decide to give their money to help a stranger bring a creative project to life?
The Women's Business Center at Canisius has been a beacon for women entrepreneurs for two decades. It's strategic partnership with the university's School of Business enables it to offer unparalleled resources which have catapulted the success of thousands of women-owned businesses throughout Western New York.
A lack of clarity around sustainability reporting is allowing companies to retrospectively alter figures, ensuring CEO bonus pay tied to these metrics is realised, new research suggests
The Financial Times and Stephen M. Ross School of Business at the University of Michigan are partnering on a new monthly poll to track how American voters perceive financial and economic issues in the lead up to the 2024 U.S. presidential election.
In a recent MSNBC News op-ed, Will Thomas, assistant professor of business law at the Ross School of Business, explores the flaws in white-collar crime enforcement. Thomas challenges the representation of white-collar crime through the lens of former President Donald Trump’s recent civil fraud case, particularly the perception that business misconduct crimes such as bribery, money laundering, insider trading, tax fraud, etc., are less harmful or victimless.
New research has revealed that firms with female directors on the board, regardless of how many, improves the quality of corporate sustainability disclosures than those with no board representation.
The University of Maryland's Robert H. Smith School of Business is collaborating with a regional community college for a unique pathway to a business analytics master’s degree to help meet a growing demand for professionals in that field.
Supervisors are traditionally associated with higher status markers such as age, education and tenure than their subordinates. But it’s increasingly common to see those dynamics reversed, which is the focus of a new study from Jessica Huisi Li, University of Washington assistant professor of management and organization.
Cornell Tech has announced a total of more than $10 million in gifts and grants from the Simons Foundation and the National Science Foundation, respectively, to support arXiv, a free distribution service and open-access archive for scholarly articles.
For hundreds of years, business owners engaged in New Jersey’s commercial fisheries industry have weathered adversity, from coastal storms to species shifts. Recognizing this resilience, and acknowledging the challenges posed by global climate change, Rutgers scientists have come to their assistance. One of the results of recent efforts is a guide that researchers have developed for marine businesses, A Resilience Checklist for New Jersey’s Commercial Fishing Industry.