Economics
MONGBET Zounkifirou; TOURERE Zenabou
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This article assesses the effects of international aid on the health sector in developing countries. We use estimation techniques such as Ordinary Least Squares (OLS), instrumental variables with fixed effects, and the dynamic panel approach. Using the data from various sources over the period 1990 to ...
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This article assesses the effects of international aid on the health sector in developing countries. We use estimation techniques such as Ordinary Least Squares (OLS), instrumental variables with fixed effects, and the dynamic panel approach. Using the data from various sources over the period 1990 to 2017 covering 126 developing countries, the initial results show that health aid contributes effectively and significantly to improved health outcomes in the developing countries at 1 and 5% of the significance thresholds. These results give the picture that the mobilization of the international community in favour of the health sector in the context of the MDGs through health aid has been more effective in achieving certain health goals from the 2000s onwards than before the Millennium Declaration. This study shows that it is in the interest of development partners, particularly those in the health sector, to significantly improve the survival and health of the populations of developing countries through health aid. It is recommended that development assistance policies be designed to take into consideration the existing institutional framework and how these resource flows interfere with, and therefore change, the incentive structure of recipient countries. The transfer of resources in the form of health aid to meet current needs must be complemented by other additional actions, such as education campaigns and infrastructure improvements, in order to achieve long-term improvement.
Fatemeh Taleghani; Sayyed Abdolmajid Jalaee; Fatemeh Irani Kermani
Volume 2, Issue 7 , July 2015, , Pages 631-645
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Generally, knowledge spillovers result in the creation of new knowledge, increased competitive advantages, and economic cooperation. Since the investigation of spillover flows among countries is considered to be highly important, in this study, knowledge spillovers and its resulting externalities were ...
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Generally, knowledge spillovers result in the creation of new knowledge, increased competitive advantages, and economic cooperation. Since the investigation of spillover flows among countries is considered to be highly important, in this study, knowledge spillovers and its resulting externalities were considered among a number of selected European countries during 1995 to 2011 using spatial econometric analysis. The results indicated an indirect effect and positive feedback caused by changing human development index, research and development expenditure, and knowledge-bearing imports, which confirmed the existence of spillovers and adsorption capacity in this region.
Mohammad Sajjad Farzanegan
Volume 6, Issue 8 , August 2019, , Pages 632-639
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The present study investigated the impact of e-marketing on the market; Attitude to brand on intention to buy online. The statistical population of this study is buyers of electronic products in Shiraz. Due to the uncertainty of the population size, the sample size was selected using Morgan table and ...
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The present study investigated the impact of e-marketing on the market; Attitude to brand on intention to buy online. The statistical population of this study is buyers of electronic products in Shiraz. Due to the uncertainty of the population size, the sample size was selected using Morgan table and 385 individuals were selected. Non-random sampling was made available. The data were collected through a questionnaire and were used to assess the validity of the questionnaire; Cronbach's alphatest; content validity of the questionnaire was used to determine the validity of the questionnaire. Data analysis was performed using two levels of descriptive-inferential statistics using SPSS 25 software and SPSS 3 software. The results showed that word of mouth marketing has a positive effect on brand attitude. Also, word of mouth marketing has a positive effect on customers 'online shopping intention but brand attitude does not have a positive effect on customers' online shopping intention. Also, brand attitude has a mediating role; the impact of word of mouth marketing on consumers' online shopping intentions.
Jamadori Gorganli Doji; Davood Taghavi; Amir Shams Koloukhi
Volume 5, Issue 8 , August 2018, , Pages 633-642
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In this study, the effect of the changes in the value of fixed assets of the firms on reporting quality, financing, and investment, as a foreign factor, was examined in 152 listed firms in Tehran Stock Exchange based on the written information in the financial reports of these firms from 2006-2016. Hypotheses ...
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In this study, the effect of the changes in the value of fixed assets of the firms on reporting quality, financing, and investment, as a foreign factor, was examined in 152 listed firms in Tehran Stock Exchange based on the written information in the financial reports of these firms from 2006-2016. Hypotheses were tested using multivariate regression through Eviews software. Results showed that changes in the value of tangible fixed assets have lower effect on the financing of the firms with high reporting quality compared to the firms with lower reporting quality; but, this was not the case about investment. Also, results showed that changes in the value of fixed assets is correlated with reporting quality. Although based on explained theories in the literature, the correlation of financial reporting quality and provision cost was confirmed, the results of this study didn’t show the effect of changes in the value of fixed tangible assets on the investment of listed firms in Tehran Stock Exchange.
Abdorreza Asadi; Zahra Vazifehdar Yazd
Volume 3, Issue 10 , October 2016, , Pages 635-649
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So far, the issue of security was especially interested by human being from various economic, cultural, social, political and military aspects. Insurance is increasingly developing (expanding) due to the growing of social culture, increased conflicts of interests with the interests of the public and ...
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So far, the issue of security was especially interested by human being from various economic, cultural, social, political and military aspects. Insurance is increasingly developing (expanding) due to the growing of social culture, increased conflicts of interests with the interests of the public and people. Liability insurance policy among various policies is placed at a superior position and is largely influenced by customer selection. The main objective of this research is to identify sale methods and effectiveness evaluation indicators and to study sale methods’ effectiveness and finally, to rank them. Research statistical population included some vendors of Asia insurance company in Sabzevar city. Research sample included 160 individuals that were selected using Cochran formula. Data were collected through using a questionnaire. This is a descriptive survey; research hypotheses are provided to achieve the aforementioned objectives. The results were examined by one-sample t-test. According to the results of the main hypothesis, physicians and paramedic sale methods of liability insurance are effective and validated. The first sub-hypothesis of effective consulting marketing of physicians and paramedics’ insurance liability is maintained. The second hypothesis of relationship sale influencing physicians and paramedics’ insurance liability is maintained. The third hypothesis of effectiveness of the adaptive marketing in the physicians and paramedics’ insurance liability is also maintained. According to Friedman ranking test conducted in this study, consulting method places the first and the adoptive and relational methods are ranked second and third, respectively.
Asiya Hassan; Rashad Yazdanifard
Volume 6, Issue 8 , August 2019, , Pages 640-654
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This research paper is aimed at highlighting various controversies created by certain global marketing and advertising practices by several organizations including leading multinational corporations. Before showcasing the actual controversial marketing campaigns and advertisements, this article deals ...
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This research paper is aimed at highlighting various controversies created by certain global marketing and advertising practices by several organizations including leading multinational corporations. Before showcasing the actual controversial marketing campaigns and advertisements, this article deals with introductory aspects of marketing and advertising , the impact of marketing on customers’ behaviours and offers an overview of global marketing. This paper describes the marketing mishaps including Pepsi’s advertisement campaign featuring Kendall Jenner, IKEA’s Saudi Arabia product catalogue, Audi’s car commercial in China, Dove’s social media campaign, Boden’s catalogue and more recent Surf Excel India’s Holi advertisement. All these campaigns and advertisements landed the respective companies into controversies drawing serious public flak and online uproar against them. This article also largely examines the underlying causes behind these controversies and offers broad guidelines and thumb rules to avoid such controversies. Finally, this research article concludes by summarily outlining the key contours and takeaways of the entire research paper.
Usman Ullah Khan
Volume 4, Issue 6 , June 2017, , Pages 640-658
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This study investigates empirically the determinants of innovation performance of Pakistani SMEs, through micro level evidence. There is research gap of innovation analysis of Pakistani SMEs at micro level. The data has been drawn from World Bank Enterprise Survey of 1247 Pakistani manufacturing ...
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This study investigates empirically the determinants of innovation performance of Pakistani SMEs, through micro level evidence. There is research gap of innovation analysis of Pakistani SMEs at micro level. The data has been drawn from World Bank Enterprise Survey of 1247 Pakistani manufacturing SMEs, by applying Bivariat Probit model. Our findings indicated that Pakistani SMEs are less probability to introduce product and process innovation. Additionally, external R&D, networking, absorptive capacity and exports have positive and significant effect on product and process innovation. This provides a way for policy makers to increase investment in infrastructures (i.e. telecommunications and network) and knowledge based assets (i.e. R&D) and should contribute private and public sectors organizations to increasing the innovation performance of SMEs.
Md Ariful Islam; Siti Aznor Ahmad; Rabiul Islam
Volume 5, Issue 8 , August 2018, , Pages 643-657
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This paper presents a conceptual framework to help in the interpretation or design of contingent valuation studies for improving river water quality in a developing country setting. An extensive literature review helped design this conceptual framework. Though the betterment of the river water quality ...
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This paper presents a conceptual framework to help in the interpretation or design of contingent valuation studies for improving river water quality in a developing country setting. An extensive literature review helped design this conceptual framework. Though the betterment of the river water quality has drawn the attention from various stakeholders, dearth of studies to deliver precise information about the value of the water quality appears a major drawback in developing countries to implement improvement plans. The major objective of this paper is to review the recent developments on non-market valuation e.g., contingent valuation method to design an appropriate economic valuation study for the river water quality. This study provides useful information which may help for further improvement of the water quality in an alike problem of developing countries. Future studies should validate empirically the proposed research framework.
Gurpartap Singh; Ambika Bhatia
Volume 2, Issue 7 , July 2015, , Pages 646-655
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We now commonly see that sports sponsorship is used by companies as part of their marketing efforts. The question that comes to mind is: why should the companies be interested in sponsorship? One view is that if sports sponsorship is done properly, it can provide good opportunities for distinct marketing ...
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We now commonly see that sports sponsorship is used by companies as part of their marketing efforts. The question that comes to mind is: why should the companies be interested in sponsorship? One view is that if sports sponsorship is done properly, it can provide good opportunities for distinct marketing and competitive advantages, and also showing support for the event. It is also considered as one of the communication vehicles available, which is capable of helping to form a long-term relationship with the consumers. Brand building is another objective for using sports sponsorship. It is natural that different companies will not have similar objectives for sports sponsorship. Academic research in a number of countries has tried to understand the various reasons and objectives for sports sponsorship. However, in India, academic research on sports sponsorship is hard to come by. Therefore, for this paper, various objectives for sports sponsorship and related aspects were primarily identified on the basis of review of available literature from other counties. A questionnaire was designed containing Likert-type statements about sport sponsorship management while setting the objectives as well as importance attached to various identified objectives. Responses received from 248 respondents were analyzed and described using means and standard deviation. Statements about ‘strengthening/altering the company image as an objective’ and ‘likely benefits to be derived from sponsorship’ have been found to be more important. The statements on ‘monetary profit due to sponsorship’ and ‘utility of objective setting to measure sponsorship effectiveness’ are surprisingly lower down the order. Sponsorship objectives which turned out to be most important belong to three categories namely, media coverage, objectives related to product/service/brand, and general corporate objectives.
Rehan Sohail Butt; Irfan Mir Chohan; Babar Ashraf Sheikh; Muhammad Babar Iqbal
Volume 6, Issue 9 , September 2019, , Pages 655-671
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< p>This research aimed to focus on the influences of motivational factors (e.g., Leadership (LDSP), Quality of work life (QWLF) on the employees’ job satisfaction (EJS).A quantitative method was employed in the sample size of 211. The convenient random sampling technique was selected for ...
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< p>This research aimed to focus on the influences of motivational factors (e.g., Leadership (LDSP), Quality of work life (QWLF) on the employees’ job satisfaction (EJS).A quantitative method was employed in the sample size of 211. The convenient random sampling technique was selected for data collection. Data was collected through a field survey by using a closed-ended questionnaire. The analysis was done on the structural equation model of partial least square. More specifically, techniques of bootstrapping and PLS Algorithm were used. Thefindings for this study is consistent with previous researchers, prove the direct relationship between LDSP, QWLF and EJS. The positive and statistically significant effects of motivational factors and employees job satisfaction. This study assists the executives from different departments of Jiangsu University. Furthermore, the study conclude with some brief views that the organization need to recognize the significance of good Leadership and Quality of work life for maximizing the level of employee’s job satisfaction. This study offers an advantage to the society, boosting the values in people to add more to their jobs and may help them in their personal growth and development. Hence, it’s essential for firms to inspire their employees’ to work hard for achieving the firm’s goals and objectives.
Oyeniran Ishola Wasiu; Maryam Wahab Temitope
Volume 2, Issue 7 , July 2015, , Pages 656-668
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This study examines the effect of financial integration on economic growth in Nigeria. Using time series data from 1981 and 2012, the study employs autoregressive distributed lag (ARDL) bounds testing approach proposed by Pesaran et al., (2001) to estimate the long run and short run effect of financial ...
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This study examines the effect of financial integration on economic growth in Nigeria. Using time series data from 1981 and 2012, the study employs autoregressive distributed lag (ARDL) bounds testing approach proposed by Pesaran et al., (2001) to estimate the long run and short run effect of financial integration and development on economic growth. The result from cointegration test showed presence of long run relationship between dependent and all explanatory variables. The regression results show that, while financial integration has no short run effect on economic growth, its long run effect on growth is negative and significant. Financial development was found to have both short run and long run positive effect on economic growth in Nigeria. Hence, for Nigeria to benefit from financial integration, the government has to increase the level of competition, improve the quality of financial information and reduce corruption in the financial system.
Pina Ekalypta; Agnes Quartina Pudjiastuti; Amir Hamzah
Volume 5, Issue 8 , August 2018, , Pages 658-667
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The use of bamboo is growing as raw material for various industrial purposes so categorized as the main support of the village community economy. This study aims to analyze: 1) mechanism of bamboo supply chain of bamboo, 2) value added of bamboo supply chain actors, 3) factors that influence the income ...
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The use of bamboo is growing as raw material for various industrial purposes so categorized as the main support of the village community economy. This study aims to analyze: 1) mechanism of bamboo supply chain of bamboo, 2) value added of bamboo supply chain actors, 3) factors that influence the income of stick business. The population were bamboo farmers and stick entrepreneurs in Dalisodo Village respectively 83 and 78 person. Samples were determined using simple random sampling method of 36 bamboo farmers and 35 stick entrepreneurs. Data collected were analyzed descriptively quantitatively for bamboo farm and stick business income, and multiple linear regression to analyze the determinants of stick business income. The results show that the bamboo business income is IDR 343,450 per 900 kg of wet bamboo while the added value obtained by stick businessmen is IDR 962,400 per 300 kg. Age, business experience, raw materials and labor had a significant effect on stick business income.
Enis Mulolli; Xhavit Islami; Nagip Skenderi
Volume 4, Issue 6 , June 2017, , Pages 659-666
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This paper treats the role of business incubators in the increase of small and middle enterprises in Kosovo. Business incubators offer the opportunity of growth of SMEs in the start-up phase by creating a comfortable supportive environment for a certain time since their establishment. According to the ...
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This paper treats the role of business incubators in the increase of small and middle enterprises in Kosovo. Business incubators offer the opportunity of growth of SMEs in the start-up phase by creating a comfortable supportive environment for a certain time since their establishment. According to the literature, the business incubator is an important instrument for local, national and beyond economic development. Knowing the difficulties that start-ups face, business incubators enable start-ups to have access in: managerial assistance, mentorship, finances, Office space for the lower price than the market price, flexible rental, technical support services, common management services and secretary as well as other support services. Their opportunities are welcomed and hopeful for the initial phases of the development of SME in Kosovo. The purpose of this paper is to estimate the role of incubators and their impact on business development in Kosovo using the analytical approach. To achieve the objective of this paper, we have analyzed data from existing literature of various authors and reports for the role of business incubators. According to results derived from this paper, we came to a conclusion that business incubators are the main factor for the development of SME and consequently, overall economic growth in Kosovo.
Asghar Naseri; Ehsan Razminia
Volume 4, Issue 6 , June 2017, , Pages 667-674
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Today, knowledge of ergonomics is viewed as an effective factor of individual and organizational productivity and performance. The purpose of the present research is to determine the relationship between knowledge of ergonomics and effective factors of labor productivity in Pars Special Economic Energy ...
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Today, knowledge of ergonomics is viewed as an effective factor of individual and organizational productivity and performance. The purpose of the present research is to determine the relationship between knowledge of ergonomics and effective factors of labor productivity in Pars Special Economic Energy Zone, site 2, and Iranian PetroPaydar Company. This is a correlation study. Research statistical population included employees of the two aforementioned (N=244). 96 individuals were selected as research sample through using simple random sampling method. Data were collected through using a five-point Likert scale (from extremely low to extremely high) questionnaire consisting of three demographic, ergonomic, and productivity divisions. Data of research samples were gathered using self-response method and analyzed through descriptive statistical indicators and Chi- square test. Research findings show that there is a significant relationship between ergonomics and productivity; further, staffs’ highest mean scores were assigned to the clarity and role recognition (73.73), and ability (59.54) components. According to the obtained results, it is concluded that increasing labor productivity requires higher knowledge of ergonomics.
Sri Asih; Agnes Quartina Pudjiastuti; Kgs. Ahmadi
Volume 5, Issue 8 , August 2018, , Pages 668-677
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Porang is an under utilized plant which is a source of glucomannan which is widely used in medicine industry, food and beverage, cosmetics, adhesive/glue and others. The demand for dry chips or chips for export in one year reaches 10,000 tons, while Indonesia can only meet about 4,000 tons, so it still ...
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Porang is an under utilized plant which is a source of glucomannan which is widely used in medicine industry, food and beverage, cosmetics, adhesive/glue and others. The demand for dry chips or chips for export in one year reaches 10,000 tons, while Indonesia can only meet about 4,000 tons, so it still lacks about 6,000 tons. The purpose of this study was to analyze the determinants of income of porang farm on community forest land. The population in this study was the porang farmers in the community forest area of Pandansari Village, Ngantang District, which is 93 people. The sample in this study amounted to 40 farmers determined using Simple Random Sampling method. The method of analysis used is descriptive quantitative and multiple linear regression. The result of the research shows that the income of porang farming is IDR. 48,271,125/ha/year. The determinants of the income of porang farming are the number of family members, the area of arable land and the labor cost.
Bhagyavi Sandareka Habaragoda; Yaddehi Gedara Shiromani Lakmali
Volume 2, Issue 7 , July 2015, , Pages 669-675
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Providing the required cut panels to the sawing department on time, is the major task and responsibility of the cutting department of an apparel manufacturer. Therefore, the cutting process is one of the main value adding processes. Several functions are included in the cutting process; namely fabric ...
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Providing the required cut panels to the sawing department on time, is the major task and responsibility of the cutting department of an apparel manufacturer. Therefore, the cutting process is one of the main value adding processes. Several functions are included in the cutting process; namely fabric laying, cutting and bundling of cut panels. Since other processes are depended on the fabric laying, it plays a crucial role. This study attempts to develop a model to determine the fabric laying time of Gerber machines used in the cutting department. First the factors that affect to the lay time are identified. The actual times taken for each of these factors are collected for non-woven trouser patterns for a period of month totaling 89 data points. Descriptive statistics, correlation analysis and multiple regression analysis are used to analyze the data. Overall, the results show that six factors out of identified seven are significantly useful in predicting total lay time. Particularly, the results of the regression analysis indicate that at a α=0.01 level of significance, loading time, damage check time, joint time, preparation time, reverse time and cutting time are significantly contributing to total lay time. The regression model has an overall accuracy rate of 79.2 percent.
Irfan Mir Chohan; Rehan Sohail Butt; Rozina Chohan
Volume 6, Issue 9 , September 2019, , Pages 672-685
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The role of cultural and recreational activities has been underestimated. Purpose of this paper is to investigate the effect of cultural and recreational activities on employee’s well-being, and the mediating role of Psychological contract based on the conservation of resource theory. A questionnaire, ...
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The role of cultural and recreational activities has been underestimated. Purpose of this paper is to investigate the effect of cultural and recreational activities on employee’s well-being, and the mediating role of Psychological contract based on the conservation of resource theory. A questionnaire, designed as a self-reported survey, was distributed to full-time employees working in 35 firms (manufacturing sectors) in Pakistan. Data were collected from 400 employee–supervisor dyads. The hypotheses were tested using structural equation modeling. Recreational activities predicted employee’s well-being while psychological contract remained mediator. The research conclusions not only enrich the theoretical research in the field of trade unions but also provide theoretical support for strengthening trade union-enterprise cooperation and building harmonious labor relations.
Hossein Azimi; Mehdi Ajalli; Mona Amari
Volume 4, Issue 6 , June 2017, , Pages 675-681
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In Century 21, due to the wide variety of environment and continual changes, effective individual and organizational management is encountered with considerable challenges. One of the challenges is procrastination phenomenon in organization. Latin term of procrastination is consisting of origins of “pro ...
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In Century 21, due to the wide variety of environment and continual changes, effective individual and organizational management is encountered with considerable challenges. One of the challenges is procrastination phenomenon in organization. Latin term of procrastination is consisting of origins of “pro and “crastinus, meaning “put off till tomorrow”. This term is equal to postponing, delaying, or putting off. Various factors are effective on procrastination in the organization. The present study aimed to evaluate the effective factors on employees’ procrastination in the organizations. The recent researches considered the effective individual, environmental, and organizational factors on procrastination. The main approach of the present study is the evaluation of effective organizational factors on employees’ procrastination. The results of the study showed that the most important effective organizational factors on procrastination are unsuitable structure, extreme bureaucracy, evaluation system of unsuitable performance in the organization, having procrastinator managers and employees and the lack of supervision and control.
Hamidreza Jafaridehkordi; Ruzita Abdul Rahim
Volume 2, Issue 7 , July 2015, , Pages 676-706
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The main purpose of this study is to empirically compare of intellectual capital (IC) and its efficiency among manufacturing companies with different level of technology using a sample of 135 Malaysian listed manufacturing companies during the 2006-2012 period. The manufacturing companies are classified ...
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The main purpose of this study is to empirically compare of intellectual capital (IC) and its efficiency among manufacturing companies with different level of technology using a sample of 135 Malaysian listed manufacturing companies during the 2006-2012 period. The manufacturing companies are classified into different sectors based on their products and services (Standard Industrial Classification (SIC) code) on OSIRIS databases. Then, they are categorized into one of the four groups: high, medium-high, medium-low, and low technology. The results of ANOVA test indicate that investment in IC and its components, and efficiency of IC and its components vary with degree of technology of the manufacturing companies. It also can be concluded that more investment in IC components does not necessarily lead to more efficiency of IC.
Muhumed Mohamed Muhumed; Abdiqadir Mohamoud Yonis
Volume 5, Issue 8 , August 2018, , Pages 678-692
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Livestock is considered as the largest and most crucial sector of Somaliland economy, in terms of employment and income generation. Livestock production is so paramount that it employs over 70 percent of the population and contributes 60 percent of the country’s Gross Domestic Product and 85 percent ...
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Livestock is considered as the largest and most crucial sector of Somaliland economy, in terms of employment and income generation. Livestock production is so paramount that it employs over 70 percent of the population and contributes 60 percent of the country’s Gross Domestic Product and 85 percent of the export earnings. Taking its importance into account, livestock production recently faced numerous challenges which are likely to put at risk the sustainability of livestock trade and the future of its exports. This study aims to probe the sustainability of Somaliland livestock trade and the future of its exports. It specifically examines the effect of natural environmental factors, institutional factors, competition from neighboring countries and threats originating from export destinations. Given the impact of both internal and external factors, the study finds that the sustainability of Somaliland livestock trade is in jeopardy, while the future of livestock exports is not bright.
Nooshin Karimi Alavijeh; Sorour Chehrazi Madreseh; Sayyed Abdolmajid Jalaee
Volume 4, Issue 7 , July 2017, , Pages 682-691
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Inequality in income distribution is the source of injustices such as class differences based on wealth, incomes, and consumption among members of society. Achieving fair distribution of income requires the proper use of economic instruments among which monetary policy is the most important tool. In ...
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Inequality in income distribution is the source of injustices such as class differences based on wealth, incomes, and consumption among members of society. Achieving fair distribution of income requires the proper use of economic instruments among which monetary policy is the most important tool. In this study, using annual data from 1979-2013, the effects of liquidity volume (monetary policy index) on inequality of income distribution (using Gini coefficient inequality index) have been addressed. Therefore, Gini coefficient function was estimated with particle swarm optimization algorithm and genetic algorithm. And based on performance assessment criteria, the model with particle swarm optimization algorithm was chosen to study the impact of monetary policy on income distribution in Iran. Research results show that the relation of liquidity volume variable with direct income distribution and the relation of government expenses with income distribution are significant and indirect. Also, the results show that by increasing human development index, income inequality in society increases and rising inflation reduces inequality of income distribution.
Economics
Agnes Quartina Pudjiastuti
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Farmers in Sumberejo Village cultivate vegetables simultaneously during certain seasons on their land. This study aims to analyze potential for increased production vegetables during Covid-19 pandemic. Data collected from 45 randomly selected farmers were analyzed using Cobb Douglas production function. ...
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Farmers in Sumberejo Village cultivate vegetables simultaneously during certain seasons on their land. This study aims to analyze potential for increased production vegetables during Covid-19 pandemic. Data collected from 45 randomly selected farmers were analyzed using Cobb Douglas production function. The analysis showed that land area had a very significant effect and positive on the production of celery, mustard greens and red chilies. Seeds did not have a significant effect on celery and mustard greens production, but had a significant effect on red chilies. Fertilizers did not have a significant effect on the vegetables yields. Labor had a significant effect in different directions on celery production (positive) and pakcoy (negative), but does not have a significant effect on red chili. Pesticides only had a significant effect and positive on celery, while the mustard greens and red chilies have no significant effect. During a pandemic, the expansion of production vegetables included in category increasing return to scale, because sum of input coefficients was greater than one. These results can be a signal for farmers to increase their production. Government should regulate distribution of these commodities and the prices stability because people must keep their distance.
Carlos Kusnindar; Agnes Quartina Pudjiastuti; D Dyanasari
Volume 6, Issue 9 , September 2019, , Pages 686-695
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Beef cattle business in Indonesia is traditional and small-scale so that its productivity is relatively low. Solutions by government include improving reproductive performance through Special Efforts for Obligatory Bovine Cattle (Upsus Siwab = upaya khusus sapi indukan wajib bunting). The aims of study ...
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Beef cattle business in Indonesia is traditional and small-scale so that its productivity is relatively low. Solutions by government include improving reproductive performance through Special Efforts for Obligatory Bovine Cattle (Upsus Siwab = upaya khusus sapi indukan wajib bunting). The aims of study were to analyze income factors for beef cattle farmers in program participants in Malang Regency. This study was conducted in nine districts (Donomulyo, Kalipare, Pagak, Bantur, Gedangan, Poncokusumo, Wajak, Turen and Singosari) by selecting ten respondents for each district. Data were analyzed using multiple regression models. Research results showed that Upsus Siwab program had an impact on beef cattle productivity with an increase in quantity of beef cattle produced by artificial insemination in 2017 by 1.21%. This program also had an impact on increasing farmers’ income in program participants, amounting to IDR 206,300 per year. Determining factors for farmers’ income were livestock ownership, medicines cost, and reproduction cost.
Zahra Nasrollahi; Elahe Mahmoodi; Majid Mahmoodi
Volume 4, Issue 7 , July 2017, , Pages 692-701
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The purpose of this paper is to examine the relation between government size and openness for a 26-years panel of 30 Asian developing countries. It is argued that there is a negative relation between country size and government size and also between country size and openness. Considering that, some researchers ...
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The purpose of this paper is to examine the relation between government size and openness for a 26-years panel of 30 Asian developing countries. It is argued that there is a negative relation between country size and government size and also between country size and openness. Considering that, some researchers concluded that there is a positive relationship between openness and the size of government. To reveal the relation between these two variables, we used two proxies for measuring the extent of openness. The proxy used for openness is the economic dimension of KOF index of globalization. Employing a non-stationary panel data technique and DOLS estimator, the results show that there is a positive relationship between economic globalization and government size.
Muhammad Iqmal Hisham Kamaruddin
Volume 5, Issue 9 , September 2018, , Pages 693-714
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The aim of this study is to examine the current waqf reporting practices in selected waqf institution in Malaysia. For this, the study employs a case study method to analyze intervention of life events which is the waqf reporting practices itself. A focus group discussion method was adopted to collect ...
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The aim of this study is to examine the current waqf reporting practices in selected waqf institution in Malaysia. For this, the study employs a case study method to analyze intervention of life events which is the waqf reporting practices itself. A focus group discussion method was adopted to collect data from the respondents. For reporting purposes, this study adopted a single-case study method. Findings are analyzed and discussed are been made on current waqf reporting practices under three aspects: (i) waqf governance reporting practices; (ii) waqf performance reporting practices; and (iii) waqf socio-economic impact reporting practices. Based on results, the study highlights a number of good waqf reporting practices by selected waqf institution in Malaysia. However, this study also identified several waqf reporting weaknesses that led for a room of improvement in the future. For that, recommendations to overcome such waqf reporting weaknesses on governance, performance and socio-economic impact aspects are being made based on the findings.
