The QCD Pomeron in Ultraperipheral Heavy Ion Collisions: IV. Photonuclear Production of Vector Mesons

The photonuclear production of vector mesons in ultraperipheral heavy ion collisions is investigated within the QCD color dipole picture, with particular emphasis on the saturation model. The integrated cross section and the rapidity distribution for the A + A --> V + A + A (V = rho, omega, phi, J/Psi) process are computed and theoretical estimates for scattering on both light and heavy nuclei are given for energies of RHIC and LHC. A comparison with the recent STAR data on coherent production of rho mesons is also presented. Furthermore, we calculate the photoproduction of vector mesons in proton-proton collisions at RHIC, Tevatron and LHC energies.Comment: 19 pages, 6 figures and 2 tables. Version to be published in Eur. Phys. J.

The QCD Pomeron in Ultraperipheral Heavy Ion Collisions: V. Double Vector Meson Production in the BFKL Approach

In this work the double vector meson production in ultraperipheral heavy ion collisions is investigated within the BFKL approach. The integrated cross sections and event rates for the processes AA --> V1 V2 AA (V_i = rho, omega, phi, J/Psi, Upsilon) are computed and theoretical estimates for scattering on both light and heavy nuclei are given for energies of RHIC and LHC.Comment: 10 pages, 1 figure. Version to be published in the European Physical Journal

Fostering internationalization of African businesses

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Changes of perspective introduced by Rousseau in educational practice

This paper is an attempt to discuss Rousseau’s ideas on educational practice through his book, Emile, arguably one of the most noteworthy books on education available today. Rousseau makes an effort to describe an approach to education based on nature, emphasizing harmony and a strong concern for the child. Such concepts are fundamental in Rousseau’s ideas, which would later impact child development theories of Werner, Pestalozzi, Herbert, Piaget and Vygotsky, albeit with different results and related theories.http://www.aijssnet.com/journals/Vol_2_No_1_January_2013/10.pdfPublished versio

Impact of emerging and frontier economies on global markets

The emerging markets have been the source of global economic growth for quite some time now, with far-reaching effects to the rest of the world, in particular to advanced economies. It is not news that emerging markets have become the sweethearts of the financial press and a favorite talking point of governments, foreign trade advisors, and corporations worldwide. Although these markets were best known in the past as a commodity paradise, or the place to go for natural resources, cheap labor, or low manufacturing costs, emerging markets today are positioned for growth. This paper argues that rapid population development, growing middle-class, and sustained economic development is making many international investors and corporations look to emerging markets with new lenses, with substantial impact on advanced economies and the world as a whole.https://www.researchgate.net/publication/309676049_Impact_of_Emerging_and_Frontier_Economies_on_Global_MarketsSupporting documentatio

How Africa can manage threats of stagflation

Africa’s current risk is of stagflation, meaning the risk of persistently high inflation combined with high unemployment and stagnant demand in the economies across the region. If financial restructurings are to thrive, they must be realized in a suitable macroeconomic, financial, and institutional environment.https://www.researchgate.net/publication/292762538_How_Africa_can_manage_threats_of_stagflationPublished versionPublished versio

Challenges of transforming bottom of the pyramid markets

Presented as enterprising solutions to poverty, inclusive business or micro-enterprise, BoP initiatives are campaigning for the youth, including women, as the untapped frontier of entrepreneurism.https://www.researchgate.net/publication/292762840_Challenges_of_transforming_bottom_of_the_pyramid_marketsPublished versionPublished versio

Internationalization Strategies of African MNEs: a case analysis of Angolan and Mozambican enterprises

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The Internet as a catalyst for business internationalization in Africa

A lot of African internet-based MNEs have adopted an international marketing approach called glocalization – which describes products or services that are developed and distributed globally, but have also been customized to fit the local environment.Published versio

Seizing the 'Internet Plus' moment in Africa

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