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New Aspects of Spillover Effect in Catalysis

Autor: K. Fujimoto , T. Uchijima , M. Masai , T. Inui

Número de Páginas: 457

The spillover effect is one of the most promising factors in the enhancement of catalytic reaction rates. The spillover phenemenon was found in the 1960s by several research groups independently. It was defined at the previous International Symposium on Spillover as follows Spillover involves the transport of active species which are adsorbed or formed on a first phase onto another phase that does not adsorb or form the species under the same condition. However, this effect appears typically in the dynamic state, i.e., during reactions, which advance with a considerable reaction rate. This makes it difficult to elucidate the spillover effect through static methods. Therefore, more fundamental investigations are necessary. The development of alternative energy sources and protection of the environment demands highly selective and very rapid catalytic reactions at deviating conditions. To achieve these goals new concepts, such as the spillover effect, are needed. This proceedings book, which comprises 80 papers, contains methods for preparing catalysts in order to realize spillover effects and suggests the most probable mechanisms to explain these non-linear phenomena. It also...

Methodological, Theoretical and Applied Advances in Behavioural Spillover

Autor: Christopher R. Jones , Lorraine Elisabeth Whitmarsh , Katarzyna Byrka , Stuart Capstick , Daphne Kaklamanou , Matteo M. Galizzi , Amanda R. Carrico , David Uzzell

Número de Páginas: 230

Spillover and Mobility of Species on Solid Surfaces

Autor: A. Guerrero-ruiz , I. Rodriguez-ramos

Número de Páginas: 501

"Spillover and Mobility of Species and Solid Surfaces" collects the papers which were presented at the Fifth International Conference Spillover, either as oral or poster contributions, as well as the summaries of the invited lectures. This congress and its publication in the Studies on Surface Science and Catalysis series follow the tradition of previous conferences on spillover, initiated in Lyon, 1983, and continued in Leipzig, 1989, Kyoto 1993 and Dalian, 1997. For the fifth conference, held in S.L. el Escorial (Madrid), the organising committee has attempted to compile representative contributions which illustrate the advances in understanding the spillover phenomenon since 1997. Spillover is a process taking place during the interface of gas reactant molecules (mainly hydrogen and oxygen) on solid surfaces. However, different contributions to the more general area of the chemistry at surfaces, related with the mobility and migration of species, diffusion through membranes, fuel cell catalysts, etc., have also been included. In fact the title of the present volume summarizes this attempt to extend the conference topics towards dynamics at surfaces.Among the 70 contributions...

Hydrogen Effects in Catalysis

Autor: Paal

Número de Páginas: 778

This book covers hydrogen effects in catalysis in the broadest sense, from surface science to industrial applications. It draws the attention of the catalysis community to the importance of the phenomena of hydrogen effects both in the science and technology of catalysis.

Handbook of Human Immunology

Autor: Maurice R.g. O'gorman , Albert D. Donnenberg

Número de Páginas: 642

Since the publication of the first edition of the Handbook of Human Immunology in 1997, major scientific achievements have directly contributed to an increased understanding of the complexities of the human immune system in health and disease. Whether as a result of the sequencing of the entire human genome, or of technological advancements, severa

Advances in Catalysis

Número de Páginas: 319

Advances in Catalysis

The Psychology of Quality of Life

Autor: M. Joseph Sirgy

Número de Páginas: 312

This book summarizes much of the research in subjective well-being and integrates this research into a parsimonious theory. The theory posits that much of the research on subjective well-being can be construed in terms of the personal strategies that people use to `optimize' their happiness and life satisfaction. These strategies include bottom-up spillover, top-down spillover, horizontal spillover, balance, re-evaluation, goal selection, and goal implementation.

Proceedings of the 25th European Conference on Knowledge Management

Autor: Dr. Nora Obermayer , Dr Andrea Bencsik

Número de Páginas: 1200

Proceedings of 2015 2nd International Conference on Industrial Economics System and Industrial Security Engineering

Autor: Menggang Li , Qiusheng Zhang , Juliang Zhang , Yisong Li

Número de Páginas: 477

This book collects high-quality papers on the latest fundamental advances in the state of the art and practice of industrial economics study and industrial security engineering, providing insights that address problems concerning the national economy, social development and economic security. The book is divided into major sections including Industrial Economics; Industrial Security; Empirical Studies; and others, all of which cover different aspects, such as industrial organization, industrial structure, industrial development, industrial distribution and industrial policies, as well as theories on industrial security in a globalized world. The papers in each section describe state-of-art research works that are often oriented on real-world applications, and highlight the benefits of related methods and techniques for developing the emerging fields of Industrial Economics and Industrial Security.

Blockchain Economics and Financial Market Innovation

Autor: Umit Hacioglu

Número de Páginas: 568

This book discusses various aspects of blockchains in economic systems and investment strategies in crypto markets. It first addresses the topic from a conceptual and theoretical point of view, and then analyzes it from an assessment and investment angle. Further, it examines the opportunities and limitations of the taxation of crypto currency, as well as the political implications, such as regulation of speculation with crypto currencies. The book is intended for academicians and students in the fields of economics and finance.

Network Effects of International Shocks and Spillovers

Autor: Mr.alexei Kireyev , Andrei Leonidov

Número de Páginas: 43

This paper proposes a method for assessing international spillovers from nominal demand shocks. It quantifies the impact of a shock in one country on all other countries. The paper concludes that the network effects in shock spillovers can be substantial, comparable, and often exceed the initial shock. Individual countries may amplify, absorb, or block spillovers. Most developed countries pass-through shocks, whereas low-income countries and oil exporters tend to block shock spillovers. The method is used to study demand shocks originating from a large and medium country, China and Ukraine respectively.

Contagion as a Dealmaker? The Effect of Financial Spillovers on Regional Lending Programs

Autor: Alexandra Fotiou , Alica Ida Bonk , Georgios Manalis

Número de Páginas: 59

The recent European sovereign debt crisis highlighted the critical role of regional lending arrangements. For the first time, European mechanisms were called to design financing programmes for member countries in trouble. This paper analyses how the risk of contagion, an essential characteristic of interlinked economies, shapes borrowing conditions. We focus on the role of spillovers as a channel of bargaining power that a country might have when asking for financial support from regional lending institutions. We build and present a new database that records both the dates on which official meetings took place, relevant statements were released and the timing of the announcements regarding loan disbursements. This database allows us to assess the defining role that announcements of future actions have in mitigating spillover costs. In addition, we study the design of lending arrangements within a recursive contract between a lender and a sovereign country. When accounting for spillover costs, arising from the borrower to the creditor, we find that it is in the lender's best interest to back-load consumption by giving more weight to future transfers in order to reduce contagion...

Ideas production and international knowledge spillovers: digging deeper into emerging countries

Autor: World Intellectual Property Organization , Kul B. Luintel , Mosahid Khan

Número de Páginas: 55

Research and development (R&D) activities of emerging countries (EMEs) have increased considerably in recent years. How important are knowledge transfers from developed countries and other emerging countries? This wide-ranging but rigorous macro-level study of 31 EMEs provides some much-needed evidence.

Investment under Uncertainty, Coalition Spillovers and Market Evolution in a Game Theoretic Perspective

Autor: J.h.h Thijssen

Número de Páginas: 255

Two crucial aspects of economic reality are uncertainty and dynamics. In this book, new models and techniques are developed to analyse economic dynamics in an uncertain environment. In the first part, investment decisions of firms are analysed in a framework where imperfect information regarding the investment's profitability is obtained randomly over time. In the second part, a new class of cooperative games, spillover games, is developed and applied to a particular investment problem under uncertainty: mergers. In the third part, the effect of bounded rationality on market evolution is analysed for oligopolistic competition and incomplete financial markets.

Unraveling the Role of Psychological Capital on Innovation from the Knowledge Management Perspective

Autor: Yunlong Duan , Yu Liping , Shanshan Wang , Wei Zhou

Número de Páginas: 221

Work-Family Enrichment

Autor: Charles P. Chen , J. Shein

Número de Páginas: 163

This book aims to promote individuals’ personal and vocational wellbeing through an increased awareness on the invaluable nature of the positive role interaction between work and family contexts. Built upon rich theoretical and empirical evidence in the existing literature, the book presents a research study focusing on the construct of work-family enrichment, one of several constructs representing the positive interdependencies of work and family roles. It illustrates vividly how the psychological process of enrichment takes place, demonstrating movements and correlations between various variables and dynamics in the process. Through a critical eye, findings of the current research contribute to greater understanding of the positive linkages between work and family role participation. The book concludes with a synopsis of the newly expanded, innovative, and comprehensive framework of worklife and family life enrichment, highlighting the implications for theory, research, and practice. Researchers, scholars, and practitioners in various walks of social sciences can benefit form this book, especially those who work in areas of vocational and career psychology, organizational and...

Cryptocurrency Transaction Analysis from a Network Perspective

Autor: Zhong-yuan Zhang , Jianguo Liu , Xiao Fan Liu , Cuneyt Gurcan Akcora

Número de Páginas: 151

Knowledge Spillovers and Knowledge Management

Autor: Charlie Karlsson , Per Flensburg , Sven-Åke Hörte

Número de Páginas: 528

This book highlights a number of issues at the leading edge of both research and policy making, such as knowledge generation/production, knowledge distribution/transfer, knowledge spillovers, learning, knowledge management, information logistics, industrial clusters, industrial networks and regional innovation systems. This book will appeal to academics and researchers of knowledge management, technology and innovation and industrial organisation. Policy makers and planners in international organisations, national and regional governments - in particular those dealing with R & D policies, industrial policies and regional policies - will also find much to engage them.

Geo-economic Perspectives in the Global Environment

Autor: Faisal Ahmed , Arbuda Sharma

Número de Páginas: 220

The Covid-19 pandemic brought about significant changes in the world order. It not only reshaped the global geopolitical architecture but also created newer challenges and opportunities for international trade and businesses. This book deliberates on these new global realities through a multidisciplinary perspective. It delves into various key issues pertaining to finance, infrastructure, policy, geostrategy, and entrepreneurship in the Indian context. The volume discusses themes such as geostrategic shifts and their impact on the Indo-Pacific region, the effects of Covid-19 on international and economic security, India-China bilateral ties, FDI spill over on domestic firms, entrepreneurship education in India, and the Thai Canal project. Rich in insights on various geo-economic perspectives that continue to shape the global business environment, the book will be useful for students and scholars of sociology, business management, business economics, international trade, geopolitics, international relations, political sociology, and political studies. It will serve as a useful reference for academics, researchers, think tanks, industry professionals, and policymakers.

Green finance & carbon neutrality: strategies and policies for a sustainable future

Autor: Wei Zhang , Tian Tang , Satar Bakhsh , Xuemeng Liu

Número de Páginas: 518

The accelerating global climate crisis demands innovative and sustainable financial strategies to mitigate its impacts and facilitate the transition to a carbon-neutral economy. Green finance and carbon neutrality are instrumental in this endeavor. Green finance entails financial investments directed towards sustainable development projects and initiatives that promote environmental benefits. Its growth is critical in supporting the transition to a low-carbon economy. Simultaneously, the concept of carbon neutrality, which refers to achieving net-zero carbon dioxide emissions by balancing or eliminating emissions entirely, has become a central goal for many governments and organizations worldwide. The urgent global challenge that this Research Topic aims to address is how to effectively integrate green finance strategies into our path towards achieving carbon neutrality. Despite the increasing importance of both these areas, there remains a significant knowledge gap on how they can synergistically drive a shift towards a low-carbon, sustainable economy. Moreover, the absence of standardized regulations and lack of broad understanding of these concepts have contributed to slower...