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Towards a Robust Human Resource Information System’s Success Measurement Model

AUTHORS: Bernard Muturi, Abraham Kiflemariam, Freddie Acosta

Received: 10 Feb, 2018 | Revised: 16 Mar, 2018 | Published: 20 Mar, 2018

PAGES: 1-14

DOI: 10.46886/IJARBSS/v8-i3/3895

Causal Relationship between School-Based Oral Performance with Communication Apprehension, Test Anxiety and Fear of Negative Evaluation

AUTHORS: Mohd Nazri Latiff Azmi, Rosnah Mohd. Sham

Received: 20 Feb, 2018 | Revised: 06 Feb, 2018 | Published: 21 Mar, 2018

PAGES: 15-34

DOI: 10.46886/IJARBSS/v8-i3/3896

Conservation of the Ngalai/Berasik Ritualistic Performance of Bajau/Sama’ Ethnic Group for Sustainable Intangible Heritage

AUTHORS: Mohd Kipli Abdul Rahman, Lena Farida Hussin Chin

Received: 25 Dec, 2017 | Revised: 15 Feb, 2018 | Published: 22 Mar, 2018

PAGES: 35-45

DOI: 10.46886/IJARBSS/v8-i3/3898

Comparative Analysis of Real Earnings Management and Accrual-based Earnings Management before and after Convergence of IFRSs in Indonesia

AUTHORS: Daniel Mas, Yossi Diantimala, Mulia Saputra

Received: 22 Jan, 2018 | Revised: 11 Feb, 2018 | Published: 03 Mar, 2018

PAGES: 46-55

DOI: 10.46886/IJARBSS/v8-i3/3899

Impact of Foreign Direct Investment on Unemployment rate in Nigeria (1980-2015)

AUTHORS: Nelson Johnny, Ekokeme Tamaroukro Timipere, Okoyan Krokeme

Received: 07 Feb, 2018 | Revised: 08 Mar, 2018 | Published: 23 Mar, 2018

PAGES: 56-68

DOI: 10.46886/IJARBSS/v8-i3/3905

An Empirical Study of Critical Success Factors and Challenges in Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) Implementation: The Case of Selected Corporate Foundations in Malaysia

AUTHORS: Naziatul Aziah Mohd Radzi, Khai Ern Lee, Sharina Abdul Halim, Chamhuri Siwar

Received: 16 Jan, 2018 | Revised: 08 Feb, 2018 | Published: 23 Mar, 2018

PAGES: 69-88

DOI: 10.46886/IJARBSS/v8-i3/3907

Impact of Brand Association on Consumer Buying Behavior in Foot Ware Industry: The Case of Punjab, Pakistan

AUTHORS: Muhammad Ashraf

Received: 20 Feb, 2018 | Revised: 15 Mar, 2018 | Published: 23 Mar, 2018

PAGES: 89-99

DOI: 10.46886/IJARBSS/v8-i3/3908

The Influence of Customer Experience on Customer Loyalty in Telecommunication Industry

AUTHORS: Noorain Imbug, Sylvia Nabila Azwa Ambad, Imbarine Bujang

Received: 17 Feb, 2018 | Revised: 07 Mar, 2018 | Published: 23 Mar, 2018

PAGES: 100-113

DOI: 10.46886/IJARBSS/v8-i3/3909

The Effect of Business Development Services on Small Medium Enterprises (SMEs) Performance

AUTHORS: Noraini Ombi, Sylvia Nabila Azwa Ambad, Imbarine Bujang

Received: 13 Feb, 2018 | Revised: 07 Mar, 2018 | Published: 23 Mar, 2018

PAGES: 114-127

DOI: 10.46886/IJARBSS/v8-i3/3910

An Analysis of Male Circumcision Interpersonal Communication Messages within Uptake of Voluntary Medical Male Circumcision (VMMC) Among Married Men in Busia County, Kenya: A Quantitative Study

AUTHORS: Omukule Emojong, Hellen Mberia

Received: 18 Feb, 2018 | Revised: 02 Mar, 2018 | Published: 26 Mar, 2018

PAGES: 128-165

DOI: 10.46886/IJARBSS/v8-i3/3911

Influence of Information Asymmetry on Commercial Banks Lending Performance in Rwanda

AUTHORS: Mukasafari Chantal, G. S. Namusonge, Jaya Shukla

Received: 22 Feb, 2018 | Revised: 16 Mar, 2018 | Published: 23 Mar, 2018

PAGES: 166-185

DOI: 10.46886/IJARBSS/v8-i3/3912

Difference Analysis of Physics Learning Result Based on Learning Model

AUTHORS: Elia Putri, Jufri Fajri, Ummi Habibatul Islamiyah, Muhammad Nasir

Received: 06 Feb, 2018 | Revised: 02 Mar, 2018 | Published: 25 Mar, 2018

PAGES: 186-194

DOI: 10.46886/IJARBSS/v8-i3/3913

Development of Bumiputera Communicated Identity Index for Malaysian Statutory Bodies

AUTHORS: Roshima Said, Corina Joseph, Noor Zahirah Mohd. Sidek, Azlyn Zawawi, Zaherawati Zakaria, Mahadir Ladisma@Awis, Roziya Abu, Normah Omar

Received: 11 Feb, 2018 | Revised: 02 Mar, 2018 | Published: 20 Mar, 2018

PAGES: 195-206

DOI: 10.46886/IJARBSS/v8-i3/3914

The Effectiveness of Career Counselling Model towards Career Maturity and Self-Concept Level of Former Drug Addicts

AUTHORS: Amin Al Haadi Bin Shafie, Che Syaza Syamimi Binti Che Jamri, Mohd Nurul Hadi Bin Yatau, Hishamuddin Bin Abdul Wahab, Mohd Khairul Anuar Bin Rahimi, Nurhafizah Binti Mohd Sukor, Siti Nubailah Binti Mohd Yusof, Chong Siew Ngoh

Received: 26 Jan, 2018 | Revised: 03 Mar, 2018 | Published: 26 Mar, 2018

PAGES: 207-222

DOI: 10.46886/IJARBSS/v8-i3/3915

A Model for Building AIS Capabilities in Co-operatives

AUTHORS: Mohd Hadzrami Harun Rasit, Mohammad Azhar Ibrahim

Received: 26 Feb, 2018 | Revised: 22 Mar, 2018 | Published: 26 Mar, 2018

PAGES: 223-235

DOI: 10.46886/IJARBSS/v8-i3/3917

Governance in Occupational Safety and Health in the Aspect of Indoor Air Quality in Malaysia

AUTHORS: Sytty Mazian Mazlan, Muhammad Rizal Razman, Kadir Arifin

Received: 20 Feb, 2018 | Revised: 21 Mar, 2018 | Published: 26 Mar, 2018

PAGES: 236-247

DOI: 10.46886/IJARBSS/v8-i3/3918

Individual Differences in Sabahan Highland Farmers’ Adaptation towards Climate Change

AUTHORS: Khairuddin Idris, Mohd. Fauzi B Fadzil, Bahaman Abu Samah, Asnarulkhadi Abu Samah, Hayrol Azril Mohamed Saffril

Received: 21 Feb, 2018 | Revised: 15 Mar, 2018 | Published: 31 Mar, 2018

PAGES: 248-255

DOI: 10.46886/IJARBSS/v8-i3/3922

Integrative Approach For Corporate Social Responsibility: A Case From The Banking Industry

AUTHORS: Naziatul Aziah Mohd Radzi, Khai Ern Lee, Sharina Abdul Halim, Chamhuri Siwar

Received: 23 Jan, 2018 | Revised: 08 Feb, 2018 | Published: 15 Mar, 2018

PAGES: 256-271

DOI: 10.46886/IJARBSS/v8-i3/3923

Transformational Leadership in Teacher Education

AUTHORS: Sugunah Supermane, Lokman Mohd. Tahir, Mazlan Aris

Received: 28 Feb, 2018 | Revised: 22 Mar, 2018 | Published: 31 Mar, 2018

PAGES: 272-279

DOI: 10.46886/IJARBSS/v8-i3/3925

Intention to Practice Reduce, Reuse & Recycle (3R) among Expatriates Working in Malaysia

AUTHORS: Muhamed Salim Mohd Ali, Raja Nerina Raja Yusof

Received: 03 Feb, 2018 | Revised: 22 Mar, 2018 | Published: 31 Mar, 2018

PAGES: 280-298

DOI: 10.46886/IJARBSS/v8-i3/3928

The Impact of Integrated Psychospiritual Module among the Drug Addicts in Malaysia in Elevating the Psychospiritual and Drug-Related Locus Of Control Level towards the decrease of Relapse Rate

AUTHORS: Amin Al Haadi Bin Shafie, Mohd Rushdan Bin Mohd Jailani, Nurul Ashikin Binti Ahmat Miskam, Fatini Athilah Binti Elias, Hishamuddin Bin Abdul Wahab

Received: 18 Feb, 2018 | Revised: 24 Mar, 2018 | Published: 30 Mar, 2018

PAGES: 299-317

DOI: 10.46886/IJARBSS/v8-i3/3929

Application of Active Knowledge Learning Strategy Sharing to Increase Learning Result Accounting Student Class XI IPS in High School Istiqlal Deli Tua

AUTHORS: Nurjannah Dalimunthe, Jufri Fajri, Ummi Habibatul Islamiyah

Received: 25 Feb, 2018 | Revised: 25 Mar, 2018 | Published: 28 Mar, 2018

PAGES: 318-324

DOI: 10.46886/IJARBSS/v8-i3/3930

Mandating Joint Audits in Nigeria: Perspectives and Issues

AUTHORS: Sunday C. Okaro, Gloria O. Okafor, Grace N. Ofoegbu

Received: 27 Feb, 2018 | Revised: 22 Mar, 2018 | Published: 07 Mar, 2018

PAGES: 325-346

DOI: 10.46886/IJARBSS/v8-i3/3943

Innovativeness Differences of Studentpreneurs Based on Entrepreneurship Experiential Learning

AUTHORS: Tommas Yoehono, Liliani .

Received: 12 Feb, 2018 | Revised: 06 Mar, 2018 | Published: 20 Mar, 2018

PAGES: 347-355

DOI: 10.46886/IJARBSS/v8-i3/3932

Assessment of ICT integration into Special Education Schools in KPK, Province Pakistan

AUTHORS: Dur-e-Najaf Zaibi

Received: 20 Oct, 2017 | Revised: 07 Feb, 2018 | Published: 17 Mar, 2018

PAGES: 356-362

DOI: 10.46886/IJARBSS/v8-i3/3933

Factors that Influenced the Problem of Truancy among Secondary School Students

AUTHORS: Muhammad Azmi Abdullah, Syed Sofian Syed Salim, Mohammad Aziz Shah Mohamed Arip

Received: 25 Jan, 2018 | Revised: 17 Feb, 2018 | Published: 16 Mar, 2018

PAGES: 363-373

DOI: 10.46886/IJARBSS/v8-i3/3934

Facebook usage pattern among rural youths of 1Malaysia Wireless Village

AUTHORS: Hamizah Sahharon, Jusang Bolong, Siti Zobidah Omar

Received: 21 Feb, 2018 | Revised: 17 Mar, 2018 | Published: 24 Mar, 2018

PAGES: 374-394

DOI: 10.46886/IJARBSS/v8-i3/3935

The Development, Validity and Reliability of Higher-Order Thinking Skills - Peer Appraisal Inventory (HOTS-PA)

AUTHORS: Mohammad Aziz Shah Mohamed Arip, Norakmar Abd Rashid, Siti Hawa Ahmad, Nurul Syahirah Husin

Received: 23 Feb, 2018 | Revised: 21 Mar, 2018 | Published: 26 Mar, 2018

PAGES: 395-409

DOI: 10.46886/IJARBSS/v8-i3/3936

Exploring Contributing Factors on Holistic Well-being among Malaysian Youth

AUTHORS: Nor Aini Mohamed, Jeffrey Lawrence D’ Silva, Asnarulkhadi Abu Samah, Dzuhailmi Dahalan

Received: 21 Feb, 2018 | Revised: 18 Mar, 2018 | Published: 30 Mar, 2018

PAGES: 410-419

DOI: 10.46886/IJARBSS/v8-i3/3937

Instructional Technology Competencies as Perceived by University Lecturers in Malaysia

AUTHORS: Kim Wai Lam, Aminuddin Hassan, Tajularipin Sulaiman, Nurzatulshima Kamarudin

Received: 22 Jan, 2018 | Revised: 17 Feb, 2018 | Published: 17 Mar, 2018

PAGES: 420-436

DOI: 10.46886/IJARBSS/v8-i3/3938

Organizational Culture and its Impact on Organizational Citizenship Behavior

AUTHORS: Mustafa Zeyada

Received: 27 Feb, 2018 | Revised: 21 Mar, 2018 | Published: 26 Mar, 2018

PAGES: 437-448

DOI: 10.46886/IJARBSS/v8-i3/3939

Narrative Gamification as a Method of Increasing Sales Performance: A Field Experimental Study

AUTHORS: Jaroslaw Grobelny, Joanna Smierzchalska, Krzysztof Czapkowski

Received: 20 Feb, 2018 | Revised: 12 Mar, 2018 | Published: 31 Mar, 2018

PAGES: 449-465

DOI: 10.46886/IJARBSS/v8-i3/3940

The Effect of Employees’ Perceived Fairness of Performance Appraisal Systems on Employees’ Organizational Commitment

AUTHORS: Ramesh Krishnan, Nur Azreen Farihah binti Ahmad, Hazliza Haron

Received: 25 Feb, 2018 | Revised: 29 Mar, 2018 | Published: 07 Apr, 2018

PAGES: 466-483

DOI: 10.46886/IJARBSS/v8-i3/3941

Examining the Relationship between Organizational Justice and Job Performance

AUTHORS: Ramesh Krishnan, Koe Wei Loon, Nur Azreen Farihah binti Ahmad, Nur Alim Syakri Yunus

Received: 25 Feb, 2018 | Revised: 23 Mar, 2018 | Published: 30 Mar, 2018

PAGES: 484-495

DOI: 10.46886/IJARBSS/v8-i3/3942

Stakeholder Participation in the Project Cycle and Performance of End Child Marriage Project in Homa Bay County, Kenya

AUTHORS: Odondi Allan Orimba, John Mungai, Leon Awiti

Received: 27 Feb, 2018 | Revised: 23 Mar, 2018 | Published: 30 Mar, 2018

PAGES: 495-514

DOI: 10.46886/IJARBSS/v8-i3/3944

Statistical Anatomy of Traffic Accidents in Northern Cyprus

AUTHORS: Okan Veli SAFAKLI

Received: 11 Feb, 2018 | Revised: 16 Mar, 2018 | Published: 23 Mar, 2018

PAGES: 515-526

DOI: 10.46886/IJARBSS/v8-i3/3945

Ownership Structure and its Endogeneity Effect on the Quality of Financial Reporting

AUTHORS: Ahnaf Ali Alsmady

Received: 01 Feb, 2018 | Revised: 20 Mar, 2018 | Published: 31 Mar, 2018

PAGES: 527-542

DOI: 10.46886/IJARBSS/v8-i3/3946

The Contributory Pension Scheme and the Fate of Retired and Retiring Nigerian Workers

AUTHORS: Bonaventure Chigozie Uzoh, S. C. Anekwe

Received: 25 Feb, 2018 | Revised: 21 Feb, 2018 | Published: 31 Mar, 2018

PAGES: 543-557

DOI: 10.46886/IJARBSS/v8-i3/3947

Designing Model of Career Path Development for National Football Development Program (NFDP): Directions, Issues, Challenges and Sources of Knowledge that Influence and Develop Coaching Expertise Level

AUTHORS: Zulakbal Abd Karim, Ahmad Najib Abd Razak, Ali Md Nadzalan

Received: 12 Feb, 2018 | Revised: 20 Mar, 2018 | Published: 08 Mar, 2018

PAGES: 558-566

DOI: 10.46886/IJARBSS/v8-i3/3948

The Leadership style among Football Coaches Leadership Style among Teachers in Hulu Langat District: The implications on National Football Development Program (NFDP) in Malaysia

AUTHORS: Zulakbal Abd Karim, Nur Amalina Abdul Ghafar, Ali Md Nadzalan

Received: 11 Feb, 2018 | Revised: 20 Mar, 2018 | Published: 26 Mar, 2018

PAGES: 567-574

DOI: 10.46886/IJARBSS/v8-i3/3949

The Impact of the Motivation Systems used by the Ministry of Health in Jordan on the Job Satisfaction

AUTHORS: Salah M. Diab

Received: 29 Jan, 2018 | Revised: 25 Feb, 2018 | Published: 19 Mar, 2018

PAGES: 575-593

DOI: 10.46886/IJARBSS/v8-i3/3950

Organizational Factors and Organizational Performance: A Resource-Based view and Social Exchange Theory Viewpoint

AUTHORS: Ammar Ahmed, Faiz Muhammad Khuwaja, Noor Ahmed Brohi, Ismail bin Lebai Othman

Received: 07 Jan, 2018 | Revised: 23 Feb, 2018 | Published: 26 Mar, 2018

PAGES: 594-614

DOI: 10.46886/IJARBSS/v8-i3/3951

Effects of Social Interventions on Employee Performance: A Case of Eldoret Water and Sanitation Company, Kenya

AUTHORS: Limo Samson Kipkosgei

Received: 31 Jan, 2018 | Revised: 20 Mar, 2018 | Published: 27 Mar, 2018

PAGES: 615-622

DOI: 10.46886/IJARBSS/v8-i3/3952

Influence of Economic Recession on the Management of Secondary Schools in Benue State: Implication for Counseling

AUTHORS: Godwin Okibe Ochai, Adikwu Victoria Ogwa

Received: 20 Feb, 2018 | Revised: 23 Mar, 2018 | Published: 28 Mar, 2018

PAGES: 623-633

DOI: 10.46886/IJARBSS/v8-i3/3953

Total Quality Management Practices and Service Delivery in Healthcare in Public Health Facilities in Kisumu East Sub-County, Kenya

AUTHORS: George Benard Oluoch, Raphael Nyonje, Leon Awiti

Received: 07 Feb, 2018 | Revised: 12 Mar, 2018 | Published: 23 Mar, 2018

PAGES: 634-653

DOI: 10.46886/IJARBSS/v8-i3/3954

Mediating Role of Managerial and Stakeholder Involvement in the Effect of Formal Strategic Planning on Strategic Implementation Success: Case of Municipal Government in Cirebon, West Java

AUTHORS: Muhamad Nur Afandi, Saekul Anwar, Fandi Ahmad

Received: 22 Feb, 2018 | Revised: 26 Mar, 2018 | Published: 30 Mar, 2018

PAGES: 654-667

DOI: 10.46886/IJARBSS/v8-i3/3955

The Effects of Job Satisfaction and Work-Life Balance on Employee Task Performance

AUTHORS: Ramesh Krishnan, Koe Wei Loon

Received: 29 Jan, 2018 | Revised: 25 Feb, 2018 | Published: 26 Mar, 2018

PAGES: 668-678

DOI: 10.46886/IJARBSS/v8-i3/3956

Professionalism Practice among Lecturers in Polytechnic in Malaysia

AUTHORS: Noor Rosmawati binti Yusuf, Abdul Razak bin Ahmad, Mohamad Mahzan bin Awang

Received: 20 Jan, 2018 | Revised: 10 Feb, 2018 | Published: 26 Feb, 2018

PAGES: 679-688

DOI: 10.46886/IJARBSS/v8-i3/3972

‘Din Al-Fitrah’ According To al-Faruqi and His Understandings about Religious Pluralism

AUTHORS: Mohd Sharif, M. F., Ahmad Sabri Bin Osman

Received: 27 Feb, 2018 | Revised: 20 Mar, 2018 | Published: 30 Mar, 2018

PAGES: 689-701

DOI: 10.46886/IJARBSS/v8-i3/3991

Client’s Satisfaction in Face-To-Face Counselling and Cyber Counseling Approaches: A Comparison

AUTHORS: Zaida Nor Zainudin, Yusni Mohamadd Yusop

Received: 20 Feb, 2018 | Revised: 02 Mar, 2018 | Published: 16 Mar, 2018

PAGES: 702-710

DOI: 10.46886/IJARBSS/v8-i3/3992

Firms Attributes and Audit Fees in Nigeria Quoted Firms

AUTHORS: Ohidoa, Taib, Okun, O. Omokhudu

Received: 03 Mar, 2018 | Revised: 26 Mar, 2018 | Published: 09 Apr, 2018

PAGES: 711-725

DOI: 10.46886/IJARBSS/v8-i3/4004