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OICs Conflict Resolution Approach: The Iran and Iraq War (1980-1988) as a Case Study Author(s): Saikou Kawsu Gassama --- Mansoureh Ebrahimi --- Kamaruzaman Bin Yusoff
Keywords: Mediation process, Conflict resolution, Peace committee, Peace settlement, Aggression.
Received: 30 April 2018 | Published: 23 May 2018
Article Type: Research Article | Page: 406-416 | Citation: 0
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Critical Reflections and Recommendations Derived from Providing Over 20,000 Hours of Practicum Industry Placements for Tertiary Students in Exercise Science, Sport and Fitness
Author(s): Joe Walsh --- Tom Walsh --- Ian Timothy Heazlewood --- Mike Climtein
Keywords: Student supervision, Practical placement, Vocational education and training, Workplace learning.
Received: 25 April 2018 | Published: 23 May 2018
Article Type: Research Article | Page: 53-59 | Citation: 0
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Asymmetric Effects of Chinas Monetary Policy on the Stock Market: Evidence from a Nonlinear VAR Mode
Author(s): Yunpeng Sun --- Xueying Wang
Keywords: Chinas monetary policy, Chinas economy, Stock market, Bull market, Bear market, Quantity-based direct monetary instruments, Price-based indirect monetary instruments, Asymmetric effects, MS-VAR model.
Received: 10 April 2018 | Published: 23 May 2018
Article Type: Research Article | Page: 745-761 | Citation: 1
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Cost efficiency of banking sector of Bangladesh: evidence using the stochastic frontier analysis
Author(s): Md. Hashibul Hassan and Mahmudul Hassan
Keywords: Intermediation approach, Production approach, Stochastic frontier analysis (SFA), Trans-log cost function
Received: 13-Apr-2018 | Published: 15-Jun-2018
Article Type: Research Article | Page: 208-224 | Citation: 0
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Awareness of Historical Background as One of the Factors of Better Language Acquisition
Author(s): Almira K.Garaeva --- Ildar G.Ahmetzyanov
Keywords: Language, History, Acquisition, Interaction, Education, Development, Knowledge.
Received: 26 April 2018 | Published: 21 May 2018
Article Type: Research Article | Page: 15-21 | Citation: 0
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United People: Designing A New Model of Global Governance
Author(s): A. Georges L. Romme --- Christopher Ansell --- John Buck --- Younghoon Choi --- Rob van der Eyden --- Ver?nica Figueroa Huencho --- Edwin John --- Tracy Kunkler --- Johanna Mair --- Albert Meijer --- Renate Meyer --- Karen Stephenson --- L
Keywords: Global governance, Idealized design, Circularity, Collaborative decision-making, Resilience, Informed consent, Grand challenge, United Nations
Received: 25 April 2018 | Published: 18 May 2018
Article Type: Research Article | Page: 152-170 | Citation: 0
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The Difference of Outward-Oriented Economy in Six Provinces of Central China Based on the Theil Index
Author(s): Xuan Ji --- Yanqing Jiang
Keywords: Outward-oriented economy, Six provinces of central China Regional disparity, Theil index, FDI, Total imports and exports.
Received: 26 April 2018 | Published: 18 May 2018
Article Type: Research Article | Page: 70-76 | Citation: 0
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Issues in the Protection of Cultural Heritage in Iraq
Author(s): Aya Ali Hussein --- Rasyikah Md Khalid
Keywords: Iraq, Convention, Cultural, Heritage.
Received: 12 March 2018 | Published: 18 May 2018
Article Type: Research Article | Page: 396-405 | Citation: 0
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Empirical Analysis and Forecast of Electricity Demand in West African Economic and Monetary Zone: Evidence from Panel ADRL Modelling
Author(s): DRAMA Bedi Guy Herve
Keywords: Electricity demand, Panel data, Forecast, PMG, RMSE, ADRL Model, WAEMU.
Received: 20 April 2018 | Published: 18 May 2018
Article Type: Research Article | Page: 257-273 | Citation: 0
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Impacts of Regional and Global Financial Crises on Employment Cycles and Industrial Structures: A Case Study of Cities in the Pearl River Delta
Author(s): Yu Zhang --- Miao Fu --- Taozi Xu
Keywords: Global financial crisis, Asian financial crisis, Employment cycle, Industrial structure, Markov-switching model, Pearl River Delta.
Received: 19 April 2018 | Published: 17 May 2018
Article Type: Research Article | Page: 733-744 | Citation: 1
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Corporate Governance Structure of State Islamic Religious Councils in Malaysia
Author(s): Rozaidy Mahadi --- Noor Kaziemah Sariman --- Raman Noordin --- Rasid Mail --- Nur Shahida Ab Fatah
Keywords: Corporate governance, Religious institutions, Malaysia
Received: 20 March 2018 | Published: 16 May 2018
Article Type: Research Article | Page: 388-395 | Citation: 0
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The Mediating Effect of Social Media Marketing Adoption between Competitive Intelligence and SME Performance
Author(s): Muhammad Faizal Samat --- Mohd Nor Hakimin Yusoff --- Mohammad Ismail
Keywords: Social media marketing, Competitive intelligence, SME performance
Received: 20 March 2018 | Published: 16 May 2018
Article Type: Research Article | Page: 379-387 | Citation: 0
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At-Risk Generation Z: Values, Talents and Challenges
Author(s): Azlina Abdullah --- Mohd Mahadee Ismail --- Aminah Albani
Keywords: Generation Z, At-risk youth, Talent, Social values, Malaysia
Received: 20 March 2018 | Published: 16 May 2018
Article Type: Research Article | Page: 373-378 | Citation: 0
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A Costas Loop Variant for Large Noise
Author(s): Janos Ladvanszky
Keywords: Digital communications, Costas loop, Noise, Constellation diagram, Decision direction, Carrier recovery.
Received: 26 March 2018 | Published: 15 May 2018
Article Type: Research Article | Page: 144-151 | Citation: 2
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Impact of Political Stability and Human Capital on Foreign Direct Investment in East Asia & Pacific and South Asian Countries
Author(s): Samina Sabir --- Ahsan Khan
Keywords: FDI, Inflation, GDP, Trade, Human capital, Institutions.
Received: 16 April 2018 | Published: 15 May 2018
Article Type: Research Article | Page: 245-256 | Citation: 0
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Identifying the Effects of Mergers and Acquisitions on Turkish Banks Performances
Author(s): Guray Kucukkocaoglu --- Melike Aktas Bozkurt
Keywords: Turkish banking sector, Mergers, Acquisitions, Share Transfers, Probit model, Performance metrics.
Received: 26 February 2018 | Published: 15 May 2018
Article Type: Research Article | Page: 235-244 | Citation: 0
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Development of Inward Foreign Direct Investments in Thailand: Determinants, Effects and Implications
Author(s): Hsiang-Hsi Liu --- Pitprapha Dejphanomporn
Keywords: Foreign direct investment, Thailand economic growth, Panel data model, Generalized Least Squares (GLS).
Received: 4 April 2018 | Published: 15 May 2018
Article Type: Research Article | Page: 717-732 | Citation: 0
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The Expectations Hypothesis of the Term Structure in the Philippines: An Empirical Note (2001-2017)
Author(s): Marco Tronzano
Keywords: Term structure of interest rates, Expectations hypothesis, Risk premium, Philippines, Cointegration, Monetary Policy.
Received: 26 March 2018 | Published: 15 May 2018
Article Type: Research Article | Page: 704-716 | Citation: 0
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Sensitivity of Trade Balance to Exchange Rate Depreciation: Evidence from Indo-U.S. Bilateral Trade
Author(s): B.Venkatraja
Keywords: J-curve, VAR, Exchange rate, Trade balance, Currency depreciation, Exports, Imports, Impulse response.
Received: 23 April 2018 | Published: 15 May 2018
Article Type: Research Article | Page: 691-703 | Citation: 0
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The Protection of Human Trafficking Victims by the Enforcement Bodies in Malaysia
Author(s): Zuraini Ab Hamid --- Norjihan Ab Aziz --- Noorshuhadawati Mohamad Amin
Keywords: Trafficking in persons, TIP, Human trafficking, Protection, Enforcement, Malaysia.
Received: 18 April 2018 | Published: 14 May 2018
Article Type: Research Article | Page: 367-372 | Citation: 0
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