What are the costs and benefits of using SEM-PLS?

I have many colleagues who advocate the use of SEM-PLS. However, an editor from a top tier journal suggested that "modern ML SEM procedures can account for non-normal distributions and small...

06 July 2019 7,986 3 View

Have you ever uploaded a revised manuscript (and responded to the reviewers' remarks); then you were informed that your reviewers have been changed?

I have recently responded to three (3) reviewers' critical remarks, then the editor informed me that these reviewers have been changed (as they declined to review my revised contribution - i.e....

06 July 2019 211 13 View

Empirical studies can use 4-point scales to reduce the social desirability bias. Do you agree with this practice?

The researchers may not want their respondents to choose the mid-point (e.g. 3: in a 5-point likert scale).

06 July 2018 1,088 14 View

Announcing a Call for Chapters on Tourism Marketing. Would you like to contribute in an authoritative textbook by Routledge?

01 February 2017 5,679 3 View

Which psychometric testing would you use to test the set hypothesis and be able to draw worthwhile conclusions from a regression analysis?

Psychometric tests are a standard and scientific method used to measure individuals' mental capabilities and behavioural styles. Psychometric tests are designed to measure candidates' suitability...

01 February 2016 7,774 3 View

What are your views on the circular economy?

The basis of the Circular Economic (CE) approach lies in extracting the embedded costs of resources; through re-using, repairing, refurbishing, recycling and restoring materials and products...

31 December 2015 3,967 7 View

Should Universities collaborate with business and industry to include mandatory internships for their students?

Academic (and vocational) courses could integrate work experience into the curriculum programmes (in order to improve learning outcomes). At the same time, higher education ought to identify any...

11 December 2015 9,965 13 View

Are the journal impact factors reliable, trustworthy and unbiased?

10 November 2015 2,635 10 View

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Calling for researchers in this promising field of study...

07 August 2015 4,798 0 View

How can researchers increase their academic impact on ResearchGate?

I reckon that scientific fields of study (eg. medicine) are more important for RG and other bibliometrics e.g. citation analysis, impact factor et cetera.

06 July 2015 7,816 2 View

How to disaggregate country data into city ones?

I'm using a number of indicators in my research which are not available at a sub-national level. Is there a reliable method for disaggregating the country data into city ones? (preferably with a...

16 February 2021 6,861 3 View

How do you obtain ASI (Annual Survey of Industries) plant identifiers, to create a panel data?

Dear all, Is there anybody who has worked with ASI (Annual Survey of Industries) Firm-Level data? I have extracted the data files with STATA, and now I need help with creating a panel for...

11 February 2021 876 4 View

What could be an interesting topic for a bachelor's thesis in a finance/marketing/computer science field?

Hi everyone! I would like to write my bachelor's thesis on a topic that's currently relevant in the sphere of finance, marketing or computer science (or if it's possible a topic concerning all the...

08 February 2021 1,300 12 View

How to find the independent research projects (paid) in the field of economics of education?

I am an independent researcher in the field of economics of education. need guidance the sources ( like website, forum ) to find the independent research projects. Thanks

19 January 2021 3,925 2 View

How to illustrate FE Panel Regression with LSDV in a research framework?

First time to use FE Panel Data Regression using LSDV, and not familiar with how to illustrate it in a research framework. We have regional CSR score as IV and Social Development ( four areas:...

14 January 2021 580 3 View

Any recommendation to calculate time to dominant design emergence?

Any recommendation to calculate time to dominant design emergence?

01 January 2021 3,809 5 View

What are core advantages of 2nd & 3rd generation panel data techniques over the 1st generation techniques?

I am interested to know about the difference between 1st and 2nd and 3rd generation panel data techniques.....

31 December 2020 7,204 7 View

Are drones following the e-Auto industry technological trajectory or are they following its own?

* Are drones following the e-Auto industry technological trajectory or it is following its own? * Will drones diffuse faster than electrical vehicles? * Will it depend on the application?, What...

29 December 2020 7,379 3 View

What are you most proud of you in 2020?

I have published two papaers in this year. I learn adobe illustrator logo design , R program and so many new recipes . What about you?

29 December 2020 1,738 27 View

Technically is there any difference between policy implications and policy recommendations?

Usually we use the two terms interchangeably in our articles but whether is there any technical difference between them?

26 December 2020 185 18 View