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    A linear approximation algorithm for the BPP with the best possible absolute approximation ratio.
    (2015) Zehmakan, Abdolahad Noori; Eslahi, Mojtaba
    The Bin Packing Problem is one of the most important Combinatorial Optimization problems in optimization and has a lot of real-world applications. Many approximation algorithms have been presented for this problem because of its NP-hard nature. In this article also a new creative approximation algorithm is presented for this important problem. It has been proven that the best approximation ratio and the best time order for the Bin Packing Problem are 3/2 and O(n), respectively unless P=NP. The presented algorithm in this article has the best possible factors, O(n) and 3/2.
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    Bin Packing Problem: Two Approximation Algorithms
    (2015) Zehmakan, Abdolahad Noori
    The Bin Packing Problem is one of the most important optimization problems. In recent years, due to its NP-hard nature, several approximation algorithms have been presented. It is proved that the best algorithm for the Bin Packing Problem has the approximation ratio 3/2 and the time order O(n), unless P=NP. In this paper, first, a 3/2-approximation algorithm is presented, then a modification to FFD algorithm is proposed to decrease time order to linear. Finally, these suggested approximation algorithms are compared with some other approximation algorithms. The experimental results show the suggested algorithms perform efficiently. In summary, the main goal of the research is presenting methods which not only enjoy the best theoretical criteria, but also perform considerably efficient in practice.
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    Strategic asset-seeking acquisitions by emerging market multinational enterprises and the liability of emergingness
    (2024) Huang, Xinli; Liang, Yanze; Webber, Don
    Emerging market multinational enterprises (EMNEs) often engage in strategic asset-seeking acquisitions to promote innovation catch-up. However, it is unclear why only some EMNEs improve their innovation performance when they face the liability of emergingness (LoE) in overseas markets. To resolve this puzzle, we investigated how EMNEs leverage internal and external LoE to achieve high innovation performance through strategic asset-seeking acquisitions. Application of configurational analysis to data from 162 acquisitions initiated by Chinese multinationals between 2013 and 2017 reveals four scenarios associated with different levels of innovation performance. The results highlight that Chinese multinationals' post-acquisition innovation performance is greater (lower) when both internal and external LoE are low (high), and that entrenched diplomatic relationships are needed to benefit from strategic asset-seeking acquisitions when external LoE is high. Our methodological contribution generates findings that explain variations in EMNEs' innovation performance when pursuing strategic asset-seeking acquisitions, and these findings corroborate the theoretical stance that the effects of strategic asset-seeking acquisitions on innovation performance should be viewed through the lens of the complexities and nuances of LoE.
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    Assessment of residential renewable energy investment under dynamic market environment: Aspect from household benefits
    (2025) Xu, Qian; Chen, Changxu; Huang, Xinli; Yang, Weiyao
    The adoption of residential renewable energy is pivotal for achieving the 'Net Zero' goal, yet financial assessments of household investments in this area remain complex due to dynamic market conditions. This study introduces a novel closed-form financial valuation framework for residential solar photovoltaic (PV) systems, explicitly addressing the uncertainties of electricity market price fluctuations (market risk) and energy policy changes (policy risk) using Geometric Brownian Motion (GBM). A case study in France demonstrates the framework's application, revealing that the discount rate is the most influential factor in solar PV valuation, followed by system lifespan and policy-driven Feed-in Tariff (FiT) rates. Sensitivity analyses further highlight how these variables interact to influence investment outcomes under various market scenarios. Key findings include (1) the identification of critical thresholds for solar PV investments, ensuring financial viability even under fluctuating conditions; (2) the validation of GBM as an effective tool for capturing long-term market and policy dynamics; and (3) actionable policy recommendations emphasizing market efficiency, policy stability, and end-of-life management. These insights contribute to advancing both household investment decision-making and policy design, addressing a significant gap in understanding the economic dynamics of residential renewable energy adoption. By bridging theoretical valuation models with empirical evidence, this research provides practical guidance for promoting decentralized renewable energy systems globally.
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    A social influence view of the internationalization of cultural products
    (2025) Huang, Xinli; Fan, Di; Soo, Christine
    A thriving international cultural industry fuels the expansion of the global creative economy. Yet, what drives the international diffusion and performance of cultural products? This study adopts a social influence perspective to examine the international performance of film exports, addressing a critical gap in existing research that often isolates social influences without considering the impact of their (in)congruence. Given the subjective nature of cultural products and their vulnerability to multiple influences across global value chains, we theorize and empirically test the effects of congruence and incongruence between supply-side and demand-side social influences on films’ international performance. Analyzing 1676 U.S. films released between 2009 and 2018, our findings reveal that congruence between supply-side and demand-side social influences significantly enhances a film’s appeal, credibility, and international success. Moreover, this effect is amplified by two key moderators across global value chains, namely, upstream home-country adoption of social media promotion and downstream host-country press freedom. This study contributes to the understanding of the social influence view within global value chains by highlighting the importance of supply-demand congruence and the contextual factors that shape their effectiveness in driving the international performance of cultural products.

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