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Stock Market Liquidity and The Business Cycle: An Empirical Study of Asia-Pacific countries
Corresponding Author:
evangelos giouvris, royal holloway, United Kingdom
Co-Authors:
sungKyu lim
Page Number:
1 - 38
SUSTAINABLE FINANCIAL REPORTING PRACTICE IN AUSTRALIAN COMPANIES - DOES QUALITY MATTER?
Corresponding Author:
Omar Farooque, University of New England, Australia
Page Number:
39 - 52
Emotional Intelligence; Can It Be Taught?
Corresponding Author:
Samantha Bietsch, American Public University System, United States
Page Number:
53 - 56
What Drives Corporate Governance Quality in Emerging African Economies? Evidence from Ghana
Corresponding Author:
Andrews Owusu, Coventry University, United Kingdom
Page Number:
57 - 72
Indigenising Research Methodologies for Entrepreneurship Research: Telling the Stories of Australian Indigenous Female Entrepreneurs
Corresponding Author:
Sonya Pearce, University of Technology, Sydney, Australia
Co-Authors:
Dr. John Chelliah, University of Technology Sydney and Dr. Ezaz Ahmed, Central QLD University
Page Number:
73 - 101
GREEN PURCHASING: FACTORS AFFECTING MALAYSIAN GENERATION Y PURCHASE BEHAVIOR
Corresponding Author:
SYED MAZLAN SYED MAT DOM, UNIVERSITI TEKNOLOGI MARA, MALAYSIA AND UNIVERSITI UTARA MALAYSIA ( AS A DBA STUDENT ), Malaysia
Co-Authors:
Audrey Poh Choo Cheak, Multimedia University, Malacca, Malaysia.
Audrey Li Chin Lim, Multimedia University, Malacca, Malaysia.
Ng Ying Kun, Multimedia University, Malacca, Malaysia.
Page Number:
102 - 116
FOREIGN CURRENCY DERIVATIES AND CORPORATE VALUE: EVIDENCE FROM CHINA
Corresponding Author:
Robin Hang Luo, ALHOSN University, United Arab Emirates
Page Number:
117 - 126
THE IMPACT OF COMPLIANCE WITH CODES OF CORPORATE GOVERNANCE ON QUALITY DISCLOSURE: COMPARATIVE STUDY BETWEEN PALESTINE AND JORDAN
Corresponding Author:
Mohammed Abusharbeh, Arab American University, Palestinian Territory
Co-Authors:
Naser Abdelkarem
Page Number:
128 - 139
The Role of Ethical Orientation in Two Countries: Different Outcomes in Perception of Corporate Authenticity and Pro-firm Behavior Intention
Corresponding Author:
kyujin shim, Singapore Management University, Singapore
Co-Authors:
Soojin Kim
Page Number:
140 - 146
The Relationship Between Cash Flow And Capital Expenditure In The Sugar Industry Of Pakistan
Corresponding Author:
Malik Muhammad Sheheryar Khan, Australian Institute of Business, Australia
Co-Authors:
Wafa Rizvi, Iqra University, Pakistan
Syed Gouhr Ali Qandhari, Iqra University, Pakistan
Page Number:
147 - 156
RISING IMPORTANCE AND SIGNIFICANCE OF INTERNATIONAL COMMERCIAL ARBITRATION AS AN ALTERNATE DISPUTE RESOLUTION FORUM .
Corresponding Author:
Harsh Pathak, Advocate Dr Harsh Pathak & Associates, India
Co-Authors:
Dr Shailendra Sharma , Advocate Dr Harsh Pathak & Associates , India
Page Number:
157 - 162
Job Satisfaction among Employees of Commercial Banks in Nepal
Corresponding Author:
Prakash Bista, Everest College, Nepal
Co-Authors:
Rupak Regmi
Page Number:
163 - 177
CORPORATE GOVERNANCE AND PERFORMANCE IN HONG KONG FOUNDED FAMILY FIRMS: EVIDENCE FROM THE HANG SENG COMPOSITE INDUSTRY INDEX
Corresponding Author:
Lisa Barnes, University of Newcastle, Australia
Co-Authors:
Dr Kim Lee
Page Number:
178 - 193
TRANSFORMATIONAL LEADERSHIP AND EMPLOYEE ENGAGEMENT IN THE BANKING SECTOR IN BANGLADESH
Corresponding Author:
Perry Haan, Tiffin University, United States
Co-Authors:
Soleman Mozammel, Gulf University, Kingdom of Bahrain
Page Number:
194 - 208
SUSTAINABLE SUPPLY CHAIN MANAGEMENT: A LITERATURE REVIEW
Corresponding Author:
Mohsen Varsei, Australian Institute of Business, Australia
Page Number:
209 - 219
Civic Education and Regime Adaptation in the People's Republic of China
Corresponding Author:
Kevin You, Griffith University, Australia
Co-Authors:
Fan Zhang, Griffith University, Australia
Page Number:
220 - 228
Cross Functional Teams in New Product Development Projects: Do they achieve any cost savings for the project?
Corresponding Author:
Reda Lebcir, University of Hertfordshire, United Kingdom
Co-Authors:
Tahar Boukhobza, University of Algiers 3, Algeria.
Page Number:
229 - 240
Systemic Risk of Australian Banking System in Post GFC Period
Corresponding Author:
Mehdi Sadeghi, Macquarie University, Australia
Page Number:
241 - 253
CORPORATE GOVERNANCE IN THE GCC COUNTRIES: EMPIRICAL ASSESSMENT USING CONVENTIONAL AND NON-CONVENTIONAL INDICES
Corresponding Author:
Husam-Aldin Al-Malkawi, ALHOSN University, United Arab Emirates
Co-Authors:
Rekha R. Pillai,Emirates Aviation University, Dubai, United Arab Emirates
Page Number:
254 - 273
Millennial global tourism's triple bottom line: concepts and practice of caring for economic, ecological and social sustainability
Corresponding Author:
Konrad Gunesch, American University in the Emirates, Germany
Page Number:
274 - 274
Estimation of Storage Reliability using Weibull Distribution: Case of hard drives
Corresponding Author:
Mhamed Zineddine, ALHOSN University, United Arab Emirates
Page Number:
275 - 280
THE EFFECT OF HUMAN RESOURCE MANAGEMENT SYSTEM ON EMPLOYEES’ COMMITMENT: THE MEDIATING ROLE OF THE AMO MODEL
Corresponding Author:
Zeyad Almutawa, RMIT University, Australia
Co-Authors:
Nuttawuth Muenjohn, RMIT University, Australia
Jiaying Zhang, RMIT University, Australia
Page Number:
281 - 296
AN EMPIRICAL INVESTIGATION OF THE IMPACT OF BANK LENDING ON AGRICULTURAL OUTPUT IN NIGERIA: A Vector Autoregressive (VAR) APPROACH
Corresponding Author:
OGECHI ADEOLA, LAGOS BUSINESS SCHOOL/PAN ATLANTIC UNIVERSITY, Nigeria
Co-Authors:
IKPESU FREDRICK, LAGOS BUSINESS SCHOOL/PAN ATLANTIC UNIVERSITY, NIGERIA
Page Number:
297 - 309
IS ENVIRONMENTAL KUZNETS CURVE A UNIVERSAL PHENOMENON?- AN ECONOMETRIC ANALYSIS OF THE EXISTING STUDIES
Corresponding Author:
DEVLEENA CHAKRAVARTY, INDIAN INSTITUTE OF TECHNOLOGY MADRAS, India
Co-Authors:
Sabuj Kumar Mandal, Assistant Professor, IIT Madras, India
Page Number:
310 - 324
Determinants of Reading in the UAE
Corresponding Author:
Odekhiren Amaize, American University in Dubai, United Arab Emirates
Co-Authors:
Steven Buigut: American University in Dubai, School of Business, P.O Box 28282, Dubai, UAE. Tel. 97143183117. Email: sbuigut@aud.edu.
Page Number:
325 - 325
Aspirations, Human Capital Investment, and Rural-Urban Migration
Corresponding Author:
Sung Soo Lim, American University in Dubai, United Arab Emirates
Page Number:
326 - 326
RELATIONSHIP BETWEEN INDIVIDUALAND STRUCTURAL DETERMINANTS ON JOB SATISFACTION–ANALYSIS OF EMPLOYEE TURNOVER IN INDIAN CONTEXT
Corresponding Author:
Rinku Jain, K. J. Somaiya Institue of Management studies and Research, India
Co-Authors:
Dr. Kirti Arekar, K. J. Somaiya Institue of Management studies and Research, India
Page Number:
327 - 337
Cultural Branding: Achieving the Desired through Diversification
Corresponding Author:
Samantha Armorgan, Sir Arthur Lewis Institute of Social and Economic Studies, Trinidad and Tobago
Page Number:
338 - 347
FOREIGN DIRECT INVESTMENT, DOMESTIC INVESTMENT AND 2008 FINANCIAL CRISIS: THE RISE OF EMERGING NATIONS
Corresponding Author:
LALITA MOHAPATRA, Indian Institute of Technology, (IIT) Madras, India
Co-Authors:
ARUN KUMAR GOPALASWAMY, Indian Institute of Technology, (IIT) Madras, India
Page Number:
348 - 362
THE IMPACT OF MACROECONOMIC CONDITIONS ON SALES PERFORMANCE IN NIGERIA
Corresponding Author:
OGECHI ADEOLA, LAGOS BUSINESS SCHOOL/PAN ATLANTIC UNIVERSITY, Nigeria
Page Number:
363 - 369
THE EFFECT OF BUDGET DEFICIT ON INTEREST RATES IN SUB-SAHARAN AFRICA COUNTRIES: A PANEL VAR APPROACH
Corresponding Author:
Ikechukwu Kelikume, Lagos Business School Nigeria, Nigeria
Page Number:
370 - 383
Motivational Factors Influencing Teaching (FIT) as a Career: An Empirical Study of the Expatriate Teachers in the UAE
Corresponding Author:
Taimur Sharif, ALHOSN University, United Arab Emirates
Co-Authors:
Taimur Sharif
Divya Upadhyay
Page Number:
384 - 400
Financing Constraints in Some Selected Manufacturing Firms: An Application of Stochastic Frontier Approach
Corresponding Author:
Robin Hang Luo, ALHOSN University, United Arab Emirates
Co-Authors:
Abu Reza Mohammad Islam
Page Number:
401 - 411
ON THE STRATEGIES OF AND PROSPECTS FOR LOW COST AIRLINES IN THE MIDDLE EAST AND NORTH AFRICA
Corresponding Author:
William Morrison, Wilfrid Laurier University, Canada
Co-Authors:
Keith Mason, Cranfield University, Cranfield, UK
Page Number:
412 - 412
Exploration of Motivation in English Language Learning of First Year Pre-University Students of Government College Township, Lahore (Pakistan)
Corresponding Author:
Tahir Khan, University of Utara, Malaysia, Pakistan
Co-Authors:
Zafar Maqbool Khan Jadoon, Government MAO, College, Lahore, Pakistan
Saira Akhtar, Government Women College, Chung, Lahore, Pakistan
Page Number:
413 - 422
Board Independence and the Efficiency of Internal Capital Markets
Corresponding Author:
Mustafa Dah, Lebanese American University, Lebanon
Co-Authors:
Bilal Al Dah
Mustafa A. Dah
Mohammad Hani Zantout
Page Number:
423 - 443
SAUDI TEACHERS’ PERCEPTIONS OF THE QUALITIES OF EFFECTIVE TEACHERS
Corresponding Author:
Norah Alqahtani, Griffith University, Saudi Arabia
Co-Authors:
Harry Kanasa, Griffith University, Australia
Barbara Garrick, Griffith University, Australia
Peter Grootenboer, Griffith University, Australia
Page Number:
444 - 457
THE DICHOTOMY BETWEEN SAUDI WOMEN'S EDUCATION AND ECONOMIC PARTICIPATION
Corresponding Author:
Rita Koyame-Marsh, Prince Mohammad Bin Fahd University, Saudi Arabia
Page Number:
458 - 470
Digital Technology Management and Educational Innovation: The Marketability and Employability of Higher Education Degrees
Corresponding Author:
Nouri Beyrouti, Lebanese American University, Lebanon
Page Number:
471 - 477
EFFICIENCY AND RELATED TECHNOLOGY ASPECTS OF THE INDIAN FOOD PROCESSING INDUSTRY: A NON-PARAMETRIC ANALYSIS
Corresponding Author:
VIPIN V, Indian Institute of Technology, Madras, Chennai, India
Co-Authors:
Anup Kumar Bhandari, Indian Institute of Technology, Madras, Chennai, India
Page Number:
478 - 492
Experiential Learning and Sport Management
Corresponding Author:
Danielle White, American University in the Emirates, United Arab Emirates
Page Number:
493 - 493
THE LABYRINTH OF INTERNATIONAL GOVERNANCE CODES: THE QUEST FOR HARMONISATION.
Corresponding Author:
Lisa Barnes, University of Newcastle, Australia
Co-Authors:
Erin Poulton
Professor Frank Clarke
Page Number:
494 - 504
THE CONCEPTUAL FRAMEWORK OF THE FACTORS INFLUENCING CONSUMER SATISFACTION IN SOCIAL COMMERCE
Corresponding Author:
Hasan Beyari, RMIT university, Australia
Co-Authors:
Hasan Beyari
Ahmad Abareshi
Page Number:
505 - 514
Exchange Rate Volatility and Manufacturing Trade: Evidence from Africa
Corresponding Author:
Sankaracharya Polodoo, University of Mauritius, Mauritius
Co-Authors:
Boopendra Seetanah
Raja Vinesh Sannassee
Page Number:
515 - 533
ISSUES IN RESEARCH AND PROFESSIONAL ETHICS
Corresponding Author:
SADIQ RADDA, BAYERO UNIVERSITY, KANO, Nigeria
Co-Authors:
NIL
Page Number:
534 - 549
LIFE CYCLE THEORY AND FINANCIAL SUSTAINABILITY OF SELECTED SADC MICROFINANCE INSTITUTIONS (MFIs)
Corresponding Author:
Innocent Bayai, University of Stellenbosch Business School, South Africa
Co-Authors:
Sylvanus Ikhide, Stellenbosch Business School, South Africa
Page Number:
550 - 562
Investor Sentiment and Stock Returns: Evidence from the Athens Stock Exchange
Corresponding Author:
Demetrios Gizelis, Prince Mohammad Bin Fahd University (PMU), Saudi Arabia
Co-Authors:
Shah Saeed Hassan Chowdhury, Prince Mohammad Bin Fahd University (PMU), Saudi Arabia
Page Number:
563 - 581
To brand or not to brand?!
Corresponding Author:
Umidakhon Narimanova, University, MDIS Tashkent, Uzbekistan
Page Number:
582 - 582
VALIDATION OF THEORY OF PLANNED BEHAVIOUR (TPB) IN EXPLAINING MALAYSIAN PURCHASE INTENTION TOWARD GREEN INNOVATION PRODUCT
Corresponding Author:
norzalina zainudin, Selangor International islamic university college, Malaysia
Co-Authors:
CHAMHURI SIWAR
ER AH CHOY
NORSHAMLIZA CHAMHURI
Page Number:
583 - 592
DOES GLOBALIZATION CREATE A ‘LEVEL PLAYING FIELD’ THROUGH OUTSOURCING AND BRAIN DRAIN IN THE GLOBAL ECONOMY?
Corresponding Author:
Omar Bashar, Swinburne University of Technology, Australia
Co-Authors:
Habibullah Khan
Page Number:
593 - 605
THE YOUNGER GENERATION READING IN SIKI EXPERIMENTAL SHORT FILM
Corresponding Author:
Mohd Nor Shahizan ALI, Universiti Kebangsaan Malaysia, Malaysia
Co-Authors:
Mat Pauzi Abd. Rahman, Universiti Kebangsaan Malaysia, Malaysia
Page Number:
606 - 613
RESTLESS N’ YOUTHFUL: STUDY INTO OPPORTUNITIES AND BARRIERS YOUNG ENTREPRENEURS FACE IN U.A.E.
Corresponding Author:
Zeenath Khan, University of Wollongong in Dubai, United Arab Emirates
Co-Authors:
Mohaimeen Zahir
Page Number:
614 - 615
Materialism and UAE Nationals
Corresponding Author:
Damien Arthur, Zayed University, United Arab Emirates
Co-Authors:
Noora Saeed Al Hameli, Zayed University, United Arab Emirates
Salama Yousef Al Marzooqi, Zayed University, United Arab Emirates
Page Number:
616 - 616
Transformative Impacts on China's Nation Branding: Sustainable Confucianism and Major- and Mega-Events
Corresponding Author:
Warveni Jap, Thompson Rivers University, Canada
Page Number:
617 - 617
Building Alliance And Legitimacy: Internationalization By Small Firms In Emerging Markets
Corresponding Author:
Santosh Tiwari, Indian Institute of Management Indore, India
Co-Authors:
Rihana Shaik
Sudipta Sen
Page Number:
618 - 627
A Dynamic Panel Analysis of Ownership Structure and Firm Performance: Evidence from India
Corresponding Author:
Meeta Gulati, IIT Madras, India
Co-Authors:
Arun Kumar Gopalaswamy, Professor, Department of Management Studies, IIT Madras, Chennai, India
Page Number:
628 - 628
Meaning of integrity from upper echelons' perspective
Corresponding Author:
Manjit Monga, University of South Australia, Australia
Page Number:
629 - 640
FINANCIAL SERVICES REBRANDING :THE CASE OF ISLAMIC BANKING
Corresponding Author:
Sunder Ramachandran, ALHOSN UNIVERSITY, United Arab Emirates
Co-Authors:
Dr. Djamel Eddine Laouisset, Alhosn University, UAE
Dr. Taimur Sharif, Alhosn University, UAE
Page Number:
641 - 652
EXCHANGE RATE VOLATILITY AND FIRM PERFORMANCE IN NIGERIA: A DYNAMIC PANEL REGRESSION APPROACH
Corresponding Author:
Ikechukwu Kelikume, Lagos Business School Nigeria, Nigeria
Co-Authors:
Adedoyin Salami
Page Number:
653 - 665
STEM FOR GIRLS FROM LOW INCOME FAMILIES - MAKING DREAMS COME TRUE
Corresponding Author:
Zeenath Khan, University of Wollongong in Dubai, United Arab Emirates
Co-Authors:
Gwendolyn Rodrigues
Page Number:
666 - 676
The Effectiveness of Using Multiple Intelligence strategy on sixth grade students' achievements and attitudes toward science
Corresponding Author:
Khawla AL Nakhbi, Zayed University, United Arab Emirates
Co-Authors:
Khawla ALNakbi supported by Dr. Lydia Barza
Page Number:
677 - 691
Nexus between Venture Capital and Economic Growth in European Economic Area Countries: The Granger Causality Approach
Corresponding Author:
Saurav Dash, IIT Kharagpur, India
Co-Authors:
Rudra P. Pradhan, Vinod Gupta School of Management, Indian Institute of Technology
Rana Pratap Maradana, Vinod Gupta School of Management, Indian Institute of Technology
Danish B. Zaki, Vinod Gupta School of Management, Indian Institute of Technology
Manju Jayakumar, Vinod Gupta School of Management, Indian Institute of Technology
Page Number:
692 - 717
FACTORS AFFECTING CONSUMERS’ PERCEPTION OF ECO-LABELS: EVIDENCE FROM MALAYSIA
Corresponding Author:
Chamhuri Siwar, UNIVERSITI KEBANGSAAN MALAYSIA, Malaysia
Co-Authors:
Khan Md Raziuddin Taufique, National University of Malaysia
Norshamliza Chamhuri, National University of Malaysia
Page Number:
718 - 748
Does Arab Spring have a Spillover Effect on Dubai Financial Market?
Corresponding Author:
Malek Alsharairi, German Jordanian University, Jordan
Co-Authors:
Wa'el Abubaker, KPMG Al Fozan & Partners, Saudi Arabia
Page Number:
749 - 767
DEPICTING INNOVATION: CROSS-CULTURAL FACTORS
Corresponding Author:
Carmen Reaiche, The University of Adelaide, Australia
Co-Authors:
Graciela Corral de Zubielqui, The University of Adelaide, Australia
Stephen Boyle, The University of South Australia, Australia
Page Number:
768 - 775
Current account sustainability in Middle East and Africa (MEA) countries: Evidence from panel data
Corresponding Author:
Ariful Hoque, Murdoch University, Australia
Co-Authors:
Kamrul Hassan, Murdoch University
Ananth Rao, University of Dubai
Page Number:
776 - 786
SHOULD MICRO ECONOMIES FOLLOW FISCAL RULES?
Corresponding Author:
anthony birchwood, the university of the west indies, Trinidad and Tobago
Page Number:
787 - 787
FACTORS INFLUENCING STUDENTS’ ATTITUDE AND PERCEPTION TOWARD “WORLD CULTURE COURSE” – A CASE STUDY
Corresponding Author:
Mohammad Wali Ullah, University of South Australia, Australia
Co-Authors:
Dr. Wahid Murad, University of South Australia, Australia
Page Number:
788 - 802
A STUDY ON AWARENESS AND PERCEPTION TOWARDS HALAL FOODS AMONG MUSLIM STUDENTS IN KOTA KINABALU, SABAH
Corresponding Author:
HASLINDA HASAN, Universiti Malaysia Sabah, Malaysia
Page Number:
803 - 811
BASEL III- IMPLEMENTATION IN AND CHALLENGES FOR BANGLADESH
Corresponding Author:
Belal Ahmed, University of South Australia, Australia
Page Number:
812 - 819
Interaction and Non-neutral Effects of Factors and Labour Productivity in Chinese Agriculture
Corresponding Author:
Taimur Sharif, ALHOSN University, United Arab Emirates
Co-Authors:
Sheikh Selim, University of Westminster
Ezaz Ahmed, Central Queensland University
Page Number:
820 - 851