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Volume 3, Issue 10 (October, 2013)
Local Ethnic Museum: Administration for the Conservation of Indigenous Knowledge in Central Thailand

AUTHORS: Pattama Pasitpakakul, Chamnan Rot Hetphai, Marisa Koseyayothin

Received: 30 Nov, -0001 | Revised: 30 Nov, -0001 | Published: 13 Oct, 2013

PAGES: 1-10

DOI:10.46886/IJARBSS/v3-i10/272

Investment Climate and the Performances of Industrial Sector in Nigeria

AUTHORS: Bakare Adewale Stephen

Received: 30 Nov, -0001 | Revised: 30 Nov, -0001 | Published: 13 Oct, 2013

PAGES: 11-21

DOI:10.46886/IJARBSS/v3-i10/273

A cross-country analysis on the relation between sustainability performance and financial performance: Empirical evidence from Europe

AUTHORS: Anca-Monica Staicu, Niculae Feleaga

Received: 30 Nov, -0001 | Revised: 30 Nov, -0001 | Published: 13 Oct, 2013

PAGES: 22-50

DOI:10.46886/IJARBSS/v3-i10/274

Does Long Duration of the Degree Exhaust the Students? A Case Study of Government College University Faisalabad

AUTHORS: Muhammad Irfan, Waqar Akram, Saima Ramzan

Received: 30 Nov, -0001 | Revised: 30 Nov, -0001 | Published: 13 Oct, 2013

PAGES: 51-58

DOI:10.46886/IJARBSS/v3-i10/275

An Assessment of Professionalism Level in Project Implementation in Kenya: A Case Study of Thika Municipal Council

AUTHORS: Tabitha Gideon

Received: 30 Nov, -0001 | Revised: 30 Nov, -0001 | Published: 13 Oct, 2013

PAGES: 59-70

DOI:10.46886/IJARBSS/v3-i10/276

The Integration of the Western Balkans- A Need for Stability and Peace

AUTHORS: Miranda Sabriu

Received: 30 Nov, -0001 | Revised: 30 Nov, -0001 | Published: 13 Oct, 2013

PAGES: 71-78

DOI:10.46886/IJARBSS/v3-i10/277

The Preparation of Governmental Organizations of Rasht in Dealing with Natural Crises with Emphasis on Crisis Management Components

AUTHORS: Seyed Ali Hosseini, Roqieh Heydari, Ali Hayati, Fatemeh Heidari

Received: 30 Nov, -0001 | Revised: 30 Nov, -0001 | Published: 16 Oct, 2013

PAGES: 79-87

DOI:10.46886/IJARBSS/v3-i10/278

The Analysis of Factors Affecting People's Preparedness in Dealing with Natural Disasters in 2013 in Rasht-Iran

AUTHORS: Seyed Ali Hosseini, Roqieh Heydari, Ali Hayati

Received: 30 Nov, -0001 | Revised: 30 Nov, -0001 | Published: 16 Oct, 2013

PAGES: 88-99

DOI:10.46886/IJARBSS/v3-i10/279

The Factors Affecting the E-commerce Adoption in SMEs in the Industrial Towns of Zanjan-Iran: Managers` Perspectives

AUTHORS: Ali Reza Araste, Ali Mansouri, Mostafa Jafari

Received: 30 Nov, -0001 | Revised: 30 Nov, -0001 | Published: 16 Oct, 2013

PAGES: 100-109

DOI:10.46886/IJARBSS/v3-i10/280

Studying the Relationship between Incivility in Work Environment and Perceived Organizational Justice in Rafsanjan Executive Systems

AUTHORS: Mohammad Ziaaddini, Soodeh Hasani

Received: 30 Nov, -0001 | Revised: 30 Nov, -0001 | Published: 19 Oct, 2013

PAGES: 110-123

DOI:10.46886/IJARBSS/v3-i10/283

Assessment of Stakeholders Participation in The Implementation of Information and Communication Technology Software Projects: A Case of Jomo Kenyatta University of Agriculture and Technology

AUTHORS: GLADYS KIBERA

Received: 30 Nov, -0001 | Revised: 30 Nov, -0001 | Published: 19 Oct, 2013

PAGES: 124-134

DOI:10.46886/IJARBSS/v3-i10/284

Effect of Quality of Work Life on Organizational Commitment by SEM (Case Study: OICO Company)

AUTHORS: Mohammad Reza Faghih Parvar, Sayyed Mohsen Allameh, Reza Ansari

Received: 30 Nov, -0001 | Revised: 30 Nov, -0001 | Published: 19 Oct, 2013

PAGES: 135-144

DOI:10.46886/IJARBSS/v3-i10/285

Construct Validation of Anxiety Measures Using Multitrait-Multimethod Matrix

AUTHORS: Ijeoma J. Amajuoyi, Eme U. Joseph, Nsisong A. Udoh

Received: 30 Nov, -0001 | Revised: 30 Nov, -0001 | Published: 19 Oct, 2013

PAGES: 145-155

DOI:10.46886/IJARBSS/v3-i10/286

An Evaluation of Unemployment Reduction in Akwa Ibom State using Career Guidance and Counselling

AUTHORS: Nsikak-Abasi Udofia, Eno Daniel Inyang

Received: 30 Nov, -0001 | Revised: 30 Nov, -0001 | Published: 19 Oct, 2013

PAGES: 156-168

DOI:10.46886/IJARBSS/v3-i10/287

Establishing a Global Halal Hub: In-Depth Interviews

AUTHORS: Mahdi Borzooei, Maryam Asgari

Received: 30 Nov, -0001 | Revised: 30 Nov, -0001 | Published: 19 Oct, 2013

PAGES: 169-181

DOI:10.46886/IJARBSS/v3-i10/288

Factors Influencing Growth of Women owned Micro and Small Enterprises A Survey of Kitale Municipality

AUTHORS: Ruth Niva Ongachi, Professor Henry M. Bwisa

Received: 30 Nov, -0001 | Revised: 30 Nov, -0001 | Published: 20 Oct, 2013

PAGES: 182-196

DOI:10.46886/IJARBSS/v3-i10/289

Utilization of Telecom Technologies for the Disaster Management in Underdeveloped Coastal Districts of Pakistan

AUTHORS: Khawaja, Wasim Shahid, Lu Xinhai

Received: 30 Nov, -0001 | Revised: 30 Nov, -0001 | Published: 20 Oct, 2013

PAGES: 197-213

DOI:10.46886/IJARBSS/v3-i10/290

Effects of Financial Training on Financial Performance of Schools in Kenya: a survey of Administrators of Secondary Schools in Trans-Nzoia County

AUTHORS: Humphrey Nabiswa Chetambe, Dr. Maurice Sakwa

Received: 30 Nov, -0001 | Revised: 30 Nov, -0001 | Published: 20 Oct, 2013

PAGES: 214-220

DOI:10.46886/IJARBSS/v3-i10/291

Effects of Civic Education on Women’s Political Participation in Gatanga Ward in Gatanga Constituency, Murang’a County- Kenya

AUTHORS: ANTHONY KAMAU WAINAINA, DR. GUANTAI MBOROKI

Received: 30 Nov, -0001 | Revised: 30 Nov, -0001 | Published: 20 Oct, 2013

PAGES: 221-230

DOI:10.46886/IJARBSS/v3-i10/292

Prioritization and Ranking Problems Exporting Iranian Saffron

AUTHORS: Reza Askandari, Masuod Amopur, Marhamat Hematpur, Shahram Keshavarzi

Received: 30 Nov, -0001 | Revised: 30 Nov, -0001 | Published: 20 Oct, 2013

PAGES: 231-239

DOI:10.46886/IJARBSS/v3-i10/293

The use Performance Appraisal System in Enhancing Employees’ Performance in a Public Sector Agency in Nigeria

AUTHORS: Dr (Mrs) Oluwakemi Owoyemi, Dr Olusoji George

Received: 30 Nov, -0001 | Revised: 30 Nov, -0001 | Published: 20 Oct, 2013

PAGES: 240-249

DOI:10.46886/IJARBSS/v3-i10/294

The Effect of Human Resources Development on Organizational Productivity

AUTHORS: P.V.C. Okoye, Raymond A. Ezejiofor

Received: 30 Nov, -0001 | Revised: 30 Nov, -0001 | Published: 20 Oct, 2013

PAGES: 250-268

DOI:10.46886/IJARBSS/v3-i10/295

A Review Study about Quality of Democracy from the View of International Law and the Definitions Related to Democracy

AUTHORS: Mohammad Shakibi Nejad

Received: 30 Nov, -0001 | Revised: 30 Nov, -0001 | Published: 20 Oct, 2013

PAGES: 269-279

DOI:10.46886/IJARBSS/v3-i10/296

A Historical Trend of Ethnic Cleavages in Contemporary Iran

AUTHORS: Hussein Mohammadzadeh

Received: 30 Nov, -0001 | Revised: 30 Nov, -0001 | Published: 21 Oct, 2013

PAGES: 280-288

DOI:10.46886/IJARBSS/v3-i10/297

The Relationship between Religiosity and General Health of the Alghadir Students in Zanjan-Iran

AUTHORS: Nematolah Jafari, Shahram EskandariPour

Received: 30 Nov, -0001 | Revised: 30 Nov, -0001 | Published: 22 Oct, 2013

PAGES: 289-294

DOI:10.46886/IJARBSS/v3-i10/302

Organizational Politics: It’s Influence on Firms

AUTHORS: Irene Akuamoah Boateng, Albert Agyei , Opata John Louis

Received: 30 Nov, -0001 | Revised: 30 Nov, -0001 | Published: 28 Oct, 2013

PAGES: 295-304

DOI:10.46886/IJARBSS/v3-i10/311

An Assessment of the Role of Risk Management Practices in Core Banking Software Project Success: A Case of Commercial Banks in Kenya

AUTHORS: John Paul Otieno

Received: 30 Nov, -0001 | Revised: 30 Nov, -0001 | Published: 28 Oct, 2013

PAGES: 305-319

DOI:10.46886/IJARBSS/v3-i10/312

The Forward Premium Anomaly in THE Foreign Exchange Markets

AUTHORS: Nessrine HAMZAOUI ALOUI

Received: 30 Nov, -0001 | Revised: 30 Nov, -0001 | Published: 28 Oct, 2013

PAGES: 320-343

DOI:10.46886/IJARBSS/v3-i10/313

A Study of Employability between Higher Technical and Vocational Education and Employer in Tourism and Hospitality: A Stakeholder perspective

AUTHORS: Ching-Yi Tsai

Received: 30 Nov, -0001 | Revised: 30 Nov, -0001 | Published: 28 Oct, 2013

PAGES: 344-357

DOI:10.46886/IJARBSS/v3-i10/314

A Consideration of Factors Affecting Sport Tourism in Kish Island-Iran

AUTHORS: M. Rahimian, S.N Sajjadi, M. Khabiri

Received: 30 Nov, -0001 | Revised: 30 Nov, -0001 | Published: 29 Oct, 2013

PAGES: 358-365

DOI:10.46886/IJARBSS/v3-i10/315