This paper describes a methodology for the construction of a novel patent dataset for computing consolidated patent portfolios across patent offices. In particular, relying on two previous contributions – the EPIP database for EPO/PCT patents and the IIP patent database for JPO patent...

After a deep review of the main economic studies and applications about the emerging problem of obesity, this paper focuses on a particular aspect of the issue: the improvement of fruit and vegetable purchasing in retailing sector. First of all it has been analyzed the actual presence of...

This paper performs a comparative analysis of niche brands. Within surfing and snowsport markets, key companies, with distinctive brand names, market specifically to their respective subcultures. Each brand embodies an individuated personality, markets according to unique criteria and evolves...

Is it possible to anticipate the consumers’ behaviour in a time of radical and unexpected change? This paper intends to demonstrate that as unpredictable as the future may be, there are certain factors that have always influenced consumers behaviour, which has never been random or erratic, but...

The impact of group norms on forming consumer behaviour is an important attribute of man’s social life. The market segmentation principles acknowledge the presence of this phenomenon. People belong to different age group, professional status, income levels, educational status etc. are seemed...

Purpose – This review article aims to develop an integrating overview of the present status of the theory of corporate social responsibility (CSR) and also of individuals’ expectations of corporate social responsibility (CSR). Design/methodology/approach – In order to clarify the core...

Purpose – This article aims to develop and to popularize an overview of the present status of the concept of corporate social responsibility (CSR). Design/methodology/approach – In order to clarify and to popularize the core concepts of CSR, articles in leading economic journals were...

Consumers’ confidence on the online transactions is vital for the continuous growth and development of electronic commerce. In the present study, we experimentally investigate the measures of consumers’ perceived security and privacy over online transactions as well as the perceived trust...