background and objectives: hospitalbranding is a new concept in iran that requires focused attention in order to enhance economic performance of health care delivery system. this study aimed to develop a conceptual framework for initiation and promotion of public teaching hospital brand in an iranian context. methods: a comparative study of hospital branding in eight pioneer countries revealed ...

this paper aims to study the role of women in agricultural promotion and its effect on rural development. research method in this study was based on a survey and the required information was collected through questionnaire from a sample of women especially rural women. the data were analyzed using logit model. the results showed that women had a major role in farming including producion, conser...

This paper analyzes the economic foundations of a one-party political regime, where the ruling bureaucracy captures rents through collective control over state property and job assignment. Stability of such a regime and the potential for endogenous institutional change are key issues in the transition to market economy and democracy in former socialist and many developing countries. Our model o...

financial literacy of investors reduces uncertainty on future decisions and increases predictability of investment policies in financial markets. thus, the lack of clear information on financial markets is a determining factor in the arrival of domestic and foreign capitals and their quick exit in case of crisis. the lack of transparency and basic knowledge on decisions and failure to provide r...

although in mexico the cases and the experiences in bioenergy production are limited, at a worldwide level the knowledge in this area has grown up significantly. for example, unlike argentina and brazil, mexico has only recently begun its bioenergy production from agricultural crops. so this paper will present a review of the actual conditions encountered in mexico as far as biofuels production...

The workshop will start with an introduction by Dr. H. Vondeling of some of the key concepts and basic typology of economic evaluation studies, which will be illustrated by means of economic evaluations of integrated care programmes. This is followed by a presentation by Dr. S. Evers on a trend analysis of economic evaluation studies in integrated care. An analysis of the numbers and specific f...

Policy, trade, economic, and technological aspects of improving nutrient intake and lifestyles in the European Union Chairs: Jo Hautvast, Ibrahim Elmadfa, Rapporteur: Mike Rayner* 1 Wageningen University, and Wageningen Centre for Food Sciences, The Netherlands 2 University of Vienna, Austria 3 British Heart Foundation Health Promotion Research Group, Department of Public Health, University of ...