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The Infant Manufacturing Industry Argument on Tariff: the Nigeria Hypothetical Example

AUTHORS: AROGUNDADE Kayode Kingsley, OBALADE Adefemi Alamu, OGUMAKIN Adeduro Adesola

Received: 30 Nov, -0001 | Revised: 30 Nov, -0001 | Published: 27 Jun, 2015

PAGES: 1-10

DOI: 10.46886/IJARBSS/v5-i6/1648

Environmental and Economical Assessment of MSW Management in Europe: An Analysis between the Landfill and WTE Impacts

AUTHORS: Veronica R. Polzer, Kenneth M. Persson

Received: 30 Nov, -0001 | Revised: 30 Nov, -0001 | Published: 27 Jun, 2015

PAGES: 11-34

DOI: 10.46886/IJARBSS/v5-i6/1649

The Challenges of Tertiary Management Education and Strategic Learning Panacea in Nigeria

AUTHORS: Ezenyilimba Emmanuel

Received: 30 Nov, -0001 | Revised: 30 Nov, -0001 | Published: 27 Jun, 2015

PAGES: 35-49

DOI: 10.46886/IJARBSS/v5-i6/1650

Role of Electronic Data Interchange On Supply Chain Performance in Cargo Distribution Management in Kenya: A Case of Mombasa Port

AUTHORS: Robert Wachira Kiggira, Fred Mugambi Mwirigi, Noor Ismail Shale

Received: 30 Nov, -0001 | Revised: 30 Nov, -0001 | Published: 28 Jun, 2015

PAGES: 50-74

DOI: 10.46886/IJARBSS/v5-i6/1651

Competency Assessment Using Key Performance Indicators

AUTHORS: Toader Elena Alexandra, Laura Brad

Received: 30 Nov, -0001 | Revised: 30 Nov, -0001 | Published: 30 Jun, 2015

PAGES: 75-86

DOI: 10.46886/IJARBSS/v5-i6/1658

Discourse Analysis for Ads in Turkey: Pegasus Airlines and Anadolujet

AUTHORS: Ozlem ATALIK, Iki Eylul, Bahri Baran KOCAK

Received: 30 Nov, -0001 | Revised: 30 Nov, -0001 | Published: 30 Jun, 2015

PAGES: 87-101

DOI: 10.46886/IJARBSS/v5-i6/1659

Effect of Huduma Centers (One Stop Shops) in Service Delivery– A Case Study of Mombasa Huduma Centre

AUTHORS: Amir Ghalib Abdalla, Joseph Karanja Kiragu, Florence Adhiambo Waswa Felix Tebangura Ono, Josephine Wanjugu Kariuki

Received: 30 Nov, -0001 | Revised: 30 Nov, -0001 | Published: 30 Jun, 2015

PAGES: 102-117

DOI: 10.46886/IJARBSS/v5-i6/1660

Relevance of Financial Sector Development on Real Sector Productivity: 21st Century Evidence from Nigerian Industrial Sector

AUTHORS: Stephen Oluwafemi Adeusi, Olufemi Adewale Aluko

Received: 30 Nov, -0001 | Revised: 30 Nov, -0001 | Published: 30 Jun, 2015

PAGES: 118-132

DOI: 10.46886/IJARBSS/v5-i6/1661

The Effect of Family Ownership on Cash Holdings of the Firm (Karachi Stock Exchange)

AUTHORS: Shehriyar Khalil, Liaqat Ali

Received: 30 Nov, -0001 | Revised: 30 Nov, -0001 | Published: 30 Jun, 2015

PAGES: 133-141

DOI: 10.46886/IJARBSS/v5-i6/1662

A Stakeholder Approach to Triple Bottom Line Accounting: Nigerian Experience

AUTHORS: Ogbodo, Okenwa Cy

Received: 30 Nov, -0001 | Revised: 30 Nov, -0001 | Published: 30 Jun, 2015

PAGES: 142-160

DOI: 10.46886/IJARBSS/v5-i6/1663

Sectoral Allocation of Banks’ Credit and Economic Growth in Nigeria

AUTHORS: FAPETU Oladapo, OBALADE Adefemi A

Received: 30 Nov, -0001 | Revised: 30 Nov, -0001 | Published: 01 Jul, 2015

PAGES: 161-169

DOI: 10.46886/IJARBSS/v5-i6/1666

Preschool Teachers' Views and Experiences about ICT Use in Instruction: A Case Study

AUTHORS: Ali SABANCI, Miray OMEROGLU

Received: 30 Nov, -0001 | Revised: 30 Nov, -0001 | Published: 01 Jul, 2015

PAGES: 170-183

DOI: 10.46886/IJARBSS/v5-i6/1667

The Role of Women in Business from the Perspective of Behaviorism

AUTHORS: Homa Rezaei Ghaleh, Edris Pirsaheb, Aram Shakeri, Reza Alami, Reza Sohaei, Romina Zerafat

Received: 30 Nov, -0001 | Revised: 30 Nov, -0001 | Published: 01 Jul, 2015

PAGES: 184-189

DOI: 10.46886/IJARBSS/v5-i6/1668

Effects of Information on Loan Access: A Case of Small and Medium Enterprises in Kenya

AUTHORS: Gacicio Pauline Wangechi, Gabriel Waweru

Received: 30 Nov, -0001 | Revised: 30 Nov, -0001 | Published: 02 Jul, 2015

PAGES: 190-207

DOI: 10.46886/IJARBSS/v5-i6/1669

The Impact of the 2007/2008 Post Election Violence on Women in Kakamega County, Kenya

AUTHORS: Mukabi Narotso Benardatte

Received: 30 Nov, -0001 | Revised: 30 Nov, -0001 | Published: 03 Jul, 2015

PAGES: 208-219

DOI: 10.46886/IJARBSS/v5-i6/1670

Evaluating the Effective Factors in Loyalty of Athletes to Sports Brands in the Archery League Teams

AUTHORS: Mohammad Soltanhoseini, Nasim Azimi

Received: 30 Nov, -0001 | Revised: 30 Nov, -0001 | Published: 03 Jul, 2015

PAGES: 220-228

DOI: 10.46886/IJARBSS/v5-i6/1671

Investigating the Relationship between Cultural Capital and between- Person Trusts (Case Study: Government University of ILAM)

AUTHORS: Mohammad Hussein Askarinia, Ali Akbar Khalafi, Mohammad Abasi Niko, Ehsan Namdar Joyami

Received: 30 Nov, -0001 | Revised: 30 Nov, -0001 | Published: 03 Jul, 2015

PAGES: 229-243

DOI: 10.46886/IJARBSS/v5-i6/1672

Investigating the Role of Social Capital in Organizational Readiness to Facilitating the Establishment of Knowledge Management (Case Study: Ilam University Staff)

AUTHORS: Ali Akbar Khalafi, Mohammad Abasi Niko, Mohammad Hussein Askarinia, Ehsan Namdar Joyami

Received: 30 Nov, -0001 | Revised: 30 Nov, -0001 | Published: 03 Jul, 2015

PAGES: 244-253

DOI: 10.46886/IJARBSS/v5-i6/1673

The Impact of Boko Haram Insurgency on Nigerian National Security

AUTHORS: Salisu Salisu Shuaibu, Mohd Afandi Salleh, Abdullahi Yusuf Shehu

Received: 30 Nov, -0001 | Revised: 30 Nov, -0001 | Published: 05 Jul, 2015

PAGES: 254-266

DOI: 10.46886/IJARBSS/v5-i6/1676

Using Factor Analysis Tool to Analyze the Important Packaging Elements that Impact Consumer Buying Behavior

AUTHORS: Vjollca Visoka Hasani, Jusuf Zeqiri

Received: 30 Nov, -0001 | Revised: 30 Nov, -0001 | Published: 05 Jul, 2015

PAGES: 267-276

DOI: 10.46886/IJARBSS/v5-i6/1677

Mentoring as a competency Tool for the Development of The University Teaching Staff- A Case Study of Adekunle Ajasin University Akungba Akoko

AUTHORS: Olorunleke Gabriel Kolade

Received: 30 Nov, -0001 | Revised: 30 Nov, -0001 | Published: 05 Jul, 2015

PAGES: 277-288

DOI: 10.46886/IJARBSS/v5-i6/1678

Knowledge Transfer among Employees in Organizations of Local Governments

AUTHORS: Helena Harausova

Received: 30 Nov, -0001 | Revised: 30 Nov, -0001 | Published: 07 Jul, 2015

PAGES: 289-297

DOI: 10.46886/IJARBSS/v5-i6/1679

Core Principles for Talent Management System and its Impact on Competitive Advantage "Applied Study Cellular Communications Companies in Jordan"

AUTHORS: Mohammad Fathi Almaaitah, Yoshifumi Harada, Mohd Foad Bin Sakdan

Received: 30 Nov, -0001 | Revised: 30 Nov, -0001 | Published: 08 Jul, 2015

PAGES: 298-310

DOI: 10.46886/IJARBSS/v5-i6/1680

Estimation of Relative Contribution of Job Burnout in Organizational Justice in Sport and Youth Department Staff in Esfahan Province

AUTHORS: Maliheh Pirmoradian, Majid Khorvash

Received: 30 Nov, -0001 | Revised: 30 Nov, -0001 | Published: 09 Jul, 2015

PAGES: 311-319

DOI: 10.46886/IJARBSS/v5-i6/1681

Application of Remote Sensing and Geographic Information System in Monitoring the Dynamics of Landuse in Minna, Nigeria

AUTHORS: G. Morenikeji, E. T. Umaru, S. H. Liman, M. A. Ajagbe

Received: 30 Nov, -0001 | Revised: 30 Nov, -0001 | Published: 09 Jul, 2015

PAGES: 320-337

DOI: 10.46886/IJARBSS/v5-i6/1682

Effect of Entrepreneurial Skills Management and Funding on Small and Medium Enterprises’ Performances at the Local Government Level in Northern Nigeria

AUTHORS: Bello Sani Sambo, Robert Gichira, Iliyasu Yusuf

Received: 30 Nov, -0001 | Revised: 30 Nov, -0001 | Published: 12 Jul, 2015

PAGES: 338-348

DOI: 10.46886/IJARBSS/v5-i6/1683

Entrepreneurial Development Deficiencies in Developing Economies – Nigeria in Focus

AUTHORS: A. E. NDU OKO, Walter C. Ndubuisi

Received: 30 Nov, -0001 | Revised: 30 Nov, -0001 | Published: 12 Jul, 2015

PAGES: 349-364

DOI: 10.46886/IJARBSS/v5-i6/1684

The Relationship between Transformational Leadership and Followers’ Work Characteristics and Task Performance

AUTHORS: Oon Fok- Yew

Received: 30 Nov, -0001 | Revised: 30 Nov, -0001 | Published: 12 Jul, 2015

PAGES: 366-377

DOI: 10.46886/IJARBSS/v5-i6/1685

Waste Management and Asset Service Improvement in Pematangsiantar

AUTHORS: Sarintan Efratani Damanik

Received: 30 Nov, -0001 | Revised: 30 Nov, -0001 | Published: 14 Jul, 2015

PAGES: 378-396

DOI: 10.46886/IJARBSS/v5-i6/1686

The Urban form and Sustainable Development

AUTHORS: Fardin Kooshki, Ali Shokoohi, Sajad Bazvand

Received: 30 Nov, -0001 | Revised: 30 Nov, -0001 | Published: 14 Jul, 2015

PAGES: 378-387

DOI: 10.46886/IJARBSS/v5-i6/1687

Experimental Approach as a Methodology in Teaching Physics in Secondary Schools

AUTHORS: Elijah Owuor Okono

Received: 30 Nov, -0001 | Revised: 30 Nov, -0001 | Published: 14 Jul, 2015

PAGES: 388-406

DOI: 10.46886/IJARBSS/v5-i6/1688

Assessment of Rural Infrastructures and Productive Assets Provided by Fadama 11 Development Project in Okigwe Agricultural Zone of Imo State, Nigeria

AUTHORS: Izuogu, Chibuzo U, Ekumankama, Orji O

Received: 30 Nov, -0001 | Revised: 30 Nov, -0001 | Published: 15 Jul, 2015

PAGES: 407-415

DOI: 10.46886/IJARBSS/v5-i6/1695

The Role of Cause-related Marketing on Brand image Perception in the Garment Industry

AUTHORS: Elham Heidarian, Monireh Bijandi

Received: 30 Nov, -0001 | Revised: 30 Nov, -0001 | Published: 15 Jul, 2015

PAGES: 416-422

DOI: 10.46886/IJARBSS/v5-i6/1696

The Impact of a Computer Training Program on the Ministry of Education and Higher Education Staff to Improve Computer Skills and Productive Performances

AUTHORS: Mohamed S. AbuShugair, Magdy Aqel, Ali. H. Abuseada

Received: 30 Nov, -0001 | Revised: 30 Nov, -0001 | Published: 15 Jul, 2015

PAGES: 423-441

DOI: 10.46886/IJARBSS/v5-i6/1697