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Optimal Rules for Monetary Policy: The Case of Romania

Mircea BAHNA, Cosmin-Octavian…

Published: 30 Dec 2026

The relationship between personality and performance of football referees

AUTHORS: Pirooz Sayfollahpour, Farideh Ashraf Ganjooee, Reza Nikbakhsh

Received: 20 Jul, 2013 | Revised: 12 Aug, 2013 | Published: 01 Sep, 2013

PAGES: 1-6

Effects of retrenchment on the motivation and loyalty of surviving employees of Telkom Kenya Limited

AUTHORS: Nyaberi N. Duncan, Dr. Maurice Sakwa, Aloys Nyagechi Kiriago

Received: 22 Jul, 2013 | Revised: 11 Aug, 2013 | Published: 01 Sep, 2013

PAGES: 7-14

Effects of retrenchment on the morale and job security of surviving employees of Telkom Kenya Limited

AUTHORS: Duncan N. Nyaberi, Aloys Nyagechi Kiriago

Received: 21 Jul, 2013 | Revised: 13 Aug, 2013 | Published: 01 Sep, 2013

PAGES: 15-21

Visual Interpretation of R&D of Participative Life Insurance Product of Female—A Case Study of the Female Policyholders in Huamao Central Community of Beijing

AUTHORS: Zhao Shuyan

Received: 20 Jul, 2013 | Revised: 11 Aug, 2013 | Published: 05 Sep, 2013

PAGES: 22-42

The Link between Performance Appraisal and Firm Performance

AUTHORS: Robert Ng’ang’a, Priscilla N. Wanjiku, Dr. Maurice Sakwa

Received: 09 Jul, 2013 | Revised: 12 Aug, 2013 | Published: 06 Sep, 2013

PAGES: 43-53

The Relationship between Training and Development on Performance of State Owned Corporations

AUTHORS: Robert Ng’ang’a, Robert Ng’ang’a, Jane W. Weru, Dr. Iravo M. A., Dr. Maurice Sakwa

Received: 21 Jul, 2013 | Revised: 14 Aug, 2013 | Published: 07 Sep, 2013

PAGES: 54-70

Analytical & Morphological evaluation of Tribal Women’s lullabies at Kerman Afshar Tribe

AUTHORS: Mohammad Aref, Masoumeh Mirzadi

Received: 21 Jul, 2013 | Revised: 16 Aug, 2013 | Published: 08 Sep, 2013

PAGES: 71-77

An Analysis of Internal Environment of a Commercial-oriented Research Organization: Using Mckinsey 7S Framework in a Ghanaian Context

AUTHORS: Theophilus Francis Gyepi- Garbrah, Frederick Binfor, Frederick Binfor

Received: 22 Jul, 2013 | Revised: 14 Aug, 2013 | Published: 09 Sep, 2013

PAGES: 78-93

The Role of Project Management Information Systems towards the Success of a Project: The Case of Construction Projects in Nairobi Kenya

AUTHORS: Monica Njoki Kahura

Received: 21 Jul, 2013 | Revised: 18 Aug, 2013 | Published: 09 Sep, 2013

PAGES: 94-106

The Moderating Effect of Long-Term Orientation Culture on the Relationship between Trust, Personalization and Customer Satisfaction and Loyalty: A Proposed Framework

AUTHORS: Muhammad Mujtaba Abubakar , Sany Sanuri Mohd Mokhtar, Aliyu Olayemi Abdullateef

Received: 21 Jul, 2013 | Revised: 13 Aug, 2013 | Published: 10 Sep, 2013

PAGES: 107-120

Factors affecting Small-Scale Coffee Production in Githunguri District, Kenya

AUTHORS: Margaret Njeri Gathura

Received: 21 Jul, 2013 | Revised: 16 Aug, 2013 | Published: 11 Sep, 2013

PAGES: 121-135

A Mathematical Model on Employment versus Several Factors in Macedonia

AUTHORS: Shpresa SYLA, Sadri ALIJA

Received: 11 Jul, 2013 | Revised: 18 Aug, 2013 | Published: 12 Sep, 2013

PAGES: 136-140

The Use of the Mobile Phone in a Farmer’s Business

AUTHORS: Caroline Tettey

Received: 22 Jul, 2013 | Revised: 15 Aug, 2013 | Published: 13 Sep, 2013

PAGES: 141-148

Taxonomies of Educational Objective Domain

AUTHORS: Eman Ghanem Nayef, Nik Rosila Nik Yaacob, Hairul Nizam Ismail

Received: 21 Jul, 2013 | Revised: 17 Aug, 2013 | Published: 14 Sep, 2013

PAGES: 149-158

The Systemic Modeling via Military Practice at the Service of any Operational Planning

AUTHORS: Evangelos Papakitsos

Received: 11 Jul, 2013 | Revised: 19 Aug, 2013 | Published: 15 Sep, 2013

PAGES: 159-172

Educational Technology as a Teaching and Learning Tool in Environmental Education

AUTHORS: Alexandratos George, Mantzaridou Archontia

Received: 19 Jul, 2013 | Revised: 21 Aug, 2013 | Published: 17 Sep, 2013

PAGES: 173-186

Factors Influencing Teacher’s Employees, Turnover in West Pokot District, Kenya

AUTHORS: Judith Chepkemboi, Aloys Nyagechi Kiriago, Dr. Amuhaya Iravo

Received: 21 Jul, 2013 | Revised: 11 Aug, 2013 | Published: 10 Sep, 2013

PAGES: 187-213

A survey on the level of Information Technology Acceptance and proposition of a Comprehensive model (The Case of Nir Pars Company)

AUTHORS: Mitra Kooche Moshki, Hadi Teimouri, Reza Ansari

Received: 21 Jul, 2013 | Revised: 19 Aug, 2013 | Published: 16 Sep, 2013

PAGES: 214-228

Influence of Advertising Appeals and Personality on Telecoms Consumption Preferences in Nigeria

AUTHORS: Dr. Barnabas E. Nwankwo, Dr. James U. Aboh, Tobias C. Obi, Solomon A Agu , Dr. Ngozi Sydney- Agbor

Received: 19 Jul, 2013 | Revised: 21 Aug, 2013 | Published: 17 Sep, 2013

PAGES: 229-236

Influence of Pay Satisfaction and Length of Service on Organization Citizenship Behaviour of Bankers

AUTHORS: Dr. Barnabas E. Nwankwo, Tobias C. Obi, Dr. Ngozi Sydney- Agbor, Solomon A. Agu, Dr. James U Aboh

Received: 13 Jul, 2013 | Revised: 21 Aug, 2013 | Published: 19 Sep, 2013

PAGES: 237-243

Exploring Two Main Perspectives towards Customer Satisfaction in hotel industry: Managers and Customers

AUTHORS: Pardis Mohajerani, Alireza Miremadi

Received: 21 Jul, 2013 | Revised: 17 Aug, 2013 | Published: 01 Sep, 2013

PAGES: 244-270

Corporate Social Responsibility and Brand Equity in Industrial Marketing

AUTHORS: Mohammadali Abdolvand, Parvaneh Charsetad

Received: 21 Jul, 2013 | Revised: 17 Aug, 2013 | Published: 11 Sep, 2013

PAGES: 271-280

Assessing office automation effect on Innovation Case study: Education Organizations and Schools in Esfahan Province, Iran

AUTHORS: Hajar Safari, Dr. Mohammad Hossein Moshref Javadi

Received: 21 Jul, 2013 | Revised: 19 Aug, 2013 | Published: 15 Sep, 2013

PAGES: 281-293

SOCIOLOGICAL ANALYSIS OF SUFISM (A Case Study Of Hazret Sultan Bahu, Shorkot, Pakistan)

AUTHORS: Rashid Menhas, Dr Saira Akhtar, Norina Jabeen

Received: 22 Jul, 2013 | Revised: 19 Aug, 2013 | Published: 16 Sep, 2013

PAGES: 294-299

Studying the Effects of Customer Relationship Management on the Marketing Performance (Isfahan Saderat Bank as a case Study)

AUTHORS: Mahsa Namjoyan, Dr. Ali Nasr Esfahani, Dr. Fariddeddin Allameh Haery

Received: 19 Jul, 2013 | Revised: 22 Aug, 2013 | Published: 18 Sep, 2013

PAGES: 300-312

An Empirical Study on the Impacts of Market Orientation and Innovation on New Product Success (Case Study: Food Manufacturers in Isfahan, Iran)

AUTHORS: Dr. Hassan Ghorbani, Dr. Seyedeh Masoomeh Abdollahi, Iman Nemati Mondanipour

Received: 11 Jul, 2013 | Revised: 24 Aug, 2013 | Published: 19 Sep, 2013

PAGES: 313-323

Analyzing the Effectiveness of Reward Management System on Employee Performance through the Mediating Role of Employee Motivation Case Study: Isfahan Regional Electric Company

AUTHORS: Amin Karami, Hossein Rezaei Dolatabadi, Dr. Saeed Rajaeepour

Received: 21 Jul, 2013 | Revised: 19 Aug, 2013 | Published: 20 Sep, 2013

PAGES: 324-334

Investigating the Effect of Internal Marketing on Employee Happiness in University of Isfahan

AUTHORS: Mohammad Hassan Tanhaei, Dr. Ali Nasr Isfahani, Dr. Majid Nili Ahmadabadi

Received: 21 Jul, 2013 | Revised: 19 Aug, 2013 | Published: 20 Sep, 2013

PAGES: 335-346

The Effect of Expert Systems Application on Increasing Profitability and Achieving Competitive Advantage

AUTHORS: Somaye Hoseini, Ali Kermanshah, Abdol Hossein Saraf Zadeh

Received: 18 Jul, 2013 | Revised: 12 Aug, 2013 | Published: 21 Sep, 2013

PAGES: 347-353

Creation and Application of Expert System Framework in Granting the Credit Facilities

AUTHORS: Somaye Hoseini, Ali Kermanshah, Abdol Hossein Saraf Zadeh

Received: 11 Aug, 2013 | Revised: 01 Sep, 2013 | Published: 22 Sep, 2013

PAGES: 354-360

Assessing Office Automation Effect on Performance Using Balanced Scorecard approach Case Study: Esfahan Education Organizations and Schools

AUTHORS: Dr. Mohammad Hossein Moshref Javadi, Hajar Safari

Received: 17 Aug, 2013 | Revised: 01 Sep, 2013 | Published: 23 Sep, 2013

PAGES: 361-371

The Analysis of Investments in Constructions in Romania during 2001-2012

AUTHORS: Anamaria TEPES BOBESCU, Lavina Erika IOZSA, Gabriel MIRCESCU

Received: 17 Aug, 2013 | Revised: 01 Sep, 2013 | Published: 23 Sep, 2013

PAGES: 372-385

An Investigation of Initial Trust in Mobile Banking

AUTHORS: Fakhraddin Maroofi, Fatemeh Kahrarian, Marzieh Dehghani

Received: 13 Aug, 2013 | Revised: 02 Sep, 2013 | Published: 24 Sep, 2013

PAGES: 386-395

Evaluation of the effect of using Information Technology Infrastructure for Business Process Reengineering in Small and Medium sized Enterprises of Kermanshah Province

AUTHORS: Fakhraddin Maroofi, Fatemeh Kahrarian, Marzieh Dehghani

Received: 11 Aug, 2013 | Revised: 02 Sep, 2013 | Published: 24 Sep, 2013

PAGES: 396-408

The effects of environmental factors and Market orientation’s indexes on manufacturing performance of Iranian SMEs

AUTHORS: Fakhraddin Maroofi

Received: 11 Aug, 2013 | Revised: 02 Sep, 2013 | Published: 24 Sep, 2013

PAGES: 409-422

The Effect of Work Motivation on Employees’ Job Performance (Case Study: Employees of Isfahan Islamic Revolution Housing Foundation)

AUTHORS: Maryam Azar, Ali Akbar Shafighi

Received: 18 Aug, 2013 | Revised: 02 Sep, 2013 | Published: 25 Sep, 2013

PAGES: 423-435

Survey of Effect of Merger in Cultural Heritage, Handicrafts and Tourism Organizations on Tourism destinations Competitiveness Development

AUTHORS: R.A. Sohrabi, Nafiseh ZAHAB

Received: 12 Aug, 2013 | Revised: 03 Sep, 2013 | Published: 26 Sep, 2013

PAGES: 436-448

The Effect of Brand Extension Strategies upon Brand Image in the Mobile Market

AUTHORS: Ali Kazemi, Marjan Mohammadi, Mohsen Seify

Received: 11 Aug, 2013 | Revised: 05 Sep, 2013 | Published: 27 Sep, 2013

PAGES: 449-460

The Effect of Brand Extension Strategies upon Competitive Advantage in Service Companies from Costumers point of View

AUTHORS: Bahram Ranjbarian, Saeed Fathi, Marjan Mohammadi

Received: 15 Aug, 2013 | Revised: 05 Sep, 2013 | Published: 27 Sep, 2013

PAGES: 461-471

Factors Affecting the increasing Income and Development in the Branches of Melat Insurance Company in Isfahan City (IRAN)

AUTHORS: Mohammad Sadegh Horri, Mohammad Akbarian

Received: 17 Aug, 2013 | Revised: 07 Sep, 2013 | Published: 28 Sep, 2013

PAGES: 472-480

A conceptual model for factors affecting the relationship between supply chain integration and customer delivery performance

AUTHORS: Peyman Ghafari Ashtiani, Elahe Bosak

Received: 22 Jul, 2013 | Revised: 13 Aug, 2013 | Published: 01 Sep, 2013

PAGES: 481-491

The Investigation of Relationship between the Organizational Citizenship Behavior (OCB), TQM practice and Organizational Performance

AUTHORS: Javad Mehrabi, Masoumeh Sadat Abtahi, Mohammad Dehbalaee

Received: 11 Aug, 2013 | Revised: 01 Sep, 2013 | Published: 24 Sep, 2013

PAGES: 492-504

Survey of the Awareness of Faculty Members of Islamic Azad University of Zanjan, Curriculum Development and Presenting Guide Pattern

AUTHORS: Masoumeh Sadat Abtahi

Received: 14 Aug, 2013 | Revised: 01 Sep, 2013 | Published: 25 Sep, 2013

PAGES: 505-515

The Relationship between Organizational Citizenship Behavior and Performance of the Staff of Qazvin University of Medical Sciences and Health Services

AUTHORS: Gholamreza Memarzadeh Tehran, Masoumeh Sadat Abtahi, Soheila Esmaeili

Received: 13 Aug, 2013 | Revised: 01 Sep, 2013 | Published: 25 Sep, 2013

PAGES: 516-523

The Study of innovation Situation and Innovative Aspect in Business Strategy

AUTHORS: Masoumeh Sadat Abtahi

Received: 17 Aug, 2013 | Revised: 02 Sep, 2013 | Published: 26 Sep, 2013

PAGES: 524-532

The Impact of Wage Differentials on Labour Turn Over in Nigeria

AUTHORS: Akekere Jonah, Yousuo, P.O.J

Received: 15 Aug, 2013 | Revised: 03 Sep, 2013 | Published: 26 Sep, 2013

PAGES: 533-541

The Organizational Challenges and Performance of E-Learning (Case Study: University of Isfahan, Iran)

AUTHORS: Hadi Teimouri, Soroosh Emami, Shiva Hamidipour

Received: 18 Aug, 2013 | Revised: 07 Sep, 2013 | Published: 26 Sep, 2013

PAGES: 542-549

Effect of Credit on Micro and small Enterprises Performance in Kitale Town

AUTHORS: Fred Gichana Atandi, Timothy Barasa Wabwoba

Received: 14 Aug, 2013 | Revised: 03 Sep, 2013 | Published: 26 Sep, 2013

PAGES: 550-562

An Assessment of Community Participation in the Sustainability of School Feeding Programme in Primary Schools: A Case of Embakasi, Kenya

AUTHORS: Kirianki John Pius

Received: 13 Aug, 2013 | Revised: 06 Sep, 2013 | Published: 28 Sep, 2013

PAGES: 563-572

An Analysis of Non-Formal Curricular Activities in Mumias Sub-County, Kenya

AUTHORS: Abisaki Oloo, Dr. S.N Mutsotso, Dr Moses Poipoi

Received: 14 Aug, 2013 | Revised: 07 Sep, 2013 | Published: 28 Sep, 2013

PAGES: 573-581

Narrative Comprehension and Story Grammar

AUTHORS: Mehwish Zahoor, Dr. Fauzia Janjua

Received: 16 Aug, 2013 | Revised: 08 Sep, 2013 | Published: 29 Sep, 2013

PAGES: 582-595

Studying the Relationship between Managers’ Communicative Styles and Employees’ Counterproductive in Shahrbabak Copper complex

AUTHORS: Dr. Ziaaddini, Zohreh Abbasian, Zohreh Abbasian

Received: 17 Sep, 2013 | Revised: 07 Sep, 2013 | Published: 29 Sep, 2013

PAGES: 596-608

The Impacts of well Planned Recruitment and Selection Process on Corporate Performance in Nigerian Banking Industry (A Case Study of First Bank Plc 2004-2011)

AUTHORS: MUSTAPHA, Adeniyi Mudashiru, ILESANMI, O.A., AREMU, M.

Received: 11 Aug, 2013 | Revised: 01 Sep, 2013 | Published: 22 Sep, 2013

PAGES: 609-623

Hsaing Waing: Classical Ensemble of Myanmar

AUTHORS: Chalermkit Kengkeaw, Jarernchai Chonpairot, Chalermsak Pikulsri

Received: 17 Aug, 2013 | Revised: 08 Sep, 2013 | Published: 30 Sep, 2013

PAGES: 624-637

The Impact of Globalization Upon Pleng Luok-toong in Thailand and Pleng Luok-toong Banna in Lao People’s Democratic Republic (Lao PDR)

AUTHORS: Thanapon Teerachat, Sangkom Pumipuntu, Chaloey Puminpuntu

Received: 08 Aug, 2013 | Revised: 24 Aug, 2013 | Published: 12 Sep, 2013

PAGES: 638-644

Royal Buddhist Monasteries in Rattanakosin Period: Potential Development Guidelines for Promoting Cultural Tourism

AUTHORS: Phra Somphop Nasing, Chamnan Rodhetbhai, Ying Kirtiburana

Received: 05 Aug, 2013 | Revised: 26 Aug, 2013 | Published: 20 Sep, 2013

PAGES: 645-650

Molam Performance Costumes: A Synthesis of Network Management of Isan Performers

AUTHORS: Pornsiri Sriorapim, Terdchai Panthacha, Prasan Kumchornmenakun

Received: 16 Aug, 2013 | Revised: 08 Sep, 2013 | Published: 30 Sep, 2013

PAGES: 651-659

Conservation and Development of Central Thai Folk Music for Cultural Inheritance

AUTHORS: Thipsuda Imjai, Ying Keeratiburana, Marisa Koseyayothin

Received: 21 Jul, 2013 | Revised: 15 Aug, 2013 | Published: 04 Sep, 2013

PAGES: 660-669

Fruits and Vegetable Carving: Development of Carving Patterns for Banquets

AUTHORS: Saibangorn Panprom, Klas Somtrakool, Prirach Tidpad

Received: 16 Aug, 2013 | Revised: 02 Sep, 2013 | Published: 30 Sep, 2013

PAGES: 670-678

Krajood: Creative Economics Development in Communities through Indigenous Handicraft of Southern Thailand

AUTHORS: Kanlaya Kaewpradit, Ying Keeratiburana, Anchalee Janta-po

Received: 11 Jul, 2013 | Revised: 19 Aug, 2013 | Published: 21 Sep, 2013

PAGES: 679-687

Investigating the Roles of Organizational Culture, Leadership Style, and Employee Engagement in Knowledge Transfer

AUTHORS: Dr. Mohammad Hossein Moshref Javadi, Anahita Anahita Ahmadi

Received: 15 Aug, 2013 | Revised: 01 Sep, 2013 | Published: 22 Sep, 2013

PAGES: 688-704

Typology of Interpretive Narratives of the followers of the Companions of the Holy Prophet (PBUH)

AUTHORS: Fatemeh Shariati

Received: 12 Jul, 2013 | Revised: 21 Aug, 2013 | Published: 11 Sep, 2013

PAGES: 705-710

Losing the Landline Market: A Critical Analysis of Pakistan Telecommunication Company Limited (PTCL)

AUTHORS: Muhammad Asghar, Muhammad Ayyaz, Raheel Abbas

Received: 13 Aug, 2013 | Revised: 01 Sep, 2013 | Published: 26 Sep, 2013

PAGES: 711-722

Critical Success Factors of Customers Experience in Iranian Banks and their Ranking by Using Analytic Hierarchy Process Model

AUTHORS: Dr. Fariddeddin Allameh Haery, Ali Asghar Farahmand

Received: 16 Aug, 2013 | Revised: 03 Sep, 2013 | Published: 27 Sep, 2013

PAGES: 723-734

Analyzing the Influence of Ethical Sales Behavior on Customers Loyalty through Customer Satisfaction and Trust in Insurance Company

AUTHORS: Razieh Pezhman, Mohammad Hossein Moshref Javadi, Arash Shahin

Received: 16 Aug, 2013 | Revised: 05 Sep, 2013 | Published: 28 Sep, 2013

PAGES: 735-743

Thai Silk Pattern: Conservation and Manufacturing Development to Create Added Value in the Province of Khon Kaen

AUTHORS: Kesini Sawatdi, Dr. Boonsom Yodmalee, Dr. Kosit Paengsoi

Received: 16 Aug, 2013 | Revised: 07 Sep, 2013 | Published: 29 Sep, 2013

PAGES: 744-754

The Role of Farhangian University in the Development of New Educational Technologies

AUTHORS: Hussein Khaleghi, Yahya Bayat, Farzaneh A. Verdi

Received: 18 Aug, 2013 | Revised: 09 Sep, 2013 | Published: 30 Sep, 2013

PAGES: 755-759