CANADIAN JOURNAL OF RESEARCHER’S SOCIETY
Volume 13, Issue: 01 (2023)
Factors that Affect Green Purchase Behavior
Salahuddin Ahmed
Digitalization and Entrepreneurship Drive of the Youth in Ghana
Irene Akuamoah Boateng, Tshidi Mohapeloa
Analysis of The Traditional Leadership Theories: A Review of Contemporary Leadership Approaches and Management Effectiveness
Rachel Konyefa Dickson
The Role of Knowledge Management Practices in Adapting to Disruptive Technologies Among Information Organisations: The Case of Some Selected Media Institutions
Florence Odarkor Entsua-Mensah
Farmers’ Practice, Knowledge and Perception on Agrochemicals Utilization and Its Effects on Honeybees in Tigary Region, Northern Ethiopia
Amssalu Bezabeh
Volume 12, Issue: 01 (2022)
Assessing Key Factors in the Making Afan Oromo One of the Federal Working Languages
Wakgari Dulume
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Nominal Representative and Implementing Political Institutions in Ethiopia
Gudeta Kebede Asfaw
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Shell Failed Community Engagement in Niger-Delta Region and Implications for CSR Practices: Towards Global Best Practices for Sustainable Stakeholders’ Involvement
Adewole Adeyeye, Daniel Olukayode Adekeye
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JAMDANI: A GOLDEN KNOTS OF TRADITIONAL WEAVING (Open Access)
Md. Mizanur Rahman, Md. Shohel Anwarr, Afroza Haq Daizy
Factors Affecting the Knowledge & Consciousness about HIV/AIDS of Bangladeshi People (Open Access)
B. Noor, J.A.M.S. Rahman
MICE Tourism in CHT: A Potential for Inclusive Development (Open Access)
Sarder Ali Haider, Mohammad Osman Gani, Fatema Tuz Zohora
Prospects and Challenges of Green Human Resource Management in RMG Sector of Bangladesh (Open Access)
Nahid Akter
Volume 11, Issue: 01 (2021)
Sustainable Economic Planning and Distribution of Mineral Rents in Local Communities: Evidence from Ghana
George Ayuune Akeliwira, Bernard Anaba
An Empirical Investigation of Foreign and Domestic Portfolio Investment on Economic Growth in Nigeria
Aderoju Bolanle Rahmon
Analysis of Optimal Harvest and Management of Capture Fishery of Lake Ziway, Central Ethiopia
Kindineh Sisay, Greg Hertzler
Assessing the Impact of Microfinance and Small Loans Scheme (Masloc) as a Poverty Reduction Strategy in the Sunyani Municipality
Victoria Adu Kyerewaa, Peter Saben-Fosu
Effect of Fiscal and Monetary Policy on Gross Domestic Savings in Kenya
Everlyne Makori, Erickson Matundura, Naftaly Mose
The Antecedents and Consequence of Supplier Unethical Behaviour in Buyer-Supplier Relationship in Tanzania: Testing using the PLS Approach
Catholic Sumuni
The Impact of Tax Revenue on Economic Growth in Somalia
Abdirashid Khalif Mohamed
Systematic Review of the Factors Impacting the Agro-processing Sector Towards Economic Growth & Development: A Case for Ghana
Edmund Gyandoh
Toward Sustainable Growth in Egypt, UK, and USA Economies
Attalla A. Abadeer, Gaber M. Abdel Gawad
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Volume 10, Issue: 01 (2020)
The Influence of Knowledge Management Practices on Organizational Performance: The Case of Public Service and Human Resource Development Bureau SNNPR, Ethiopia
Jemila Hussen
Abstract
The use and management of organizational knowledge has become a commercial obligation to gain competitive advantage. Knowledge is one of the major strategic resources in addition to the traditional factor of production such as labor and capital. Therefore, the aim of this study is to examine the influence of knowledge management practice on organizational performance. The data used for this study was collected from employees of Public Service and Human Resource Development Bureau in Southern Nations Nationalities and Peoples Region (SNNPR) with the total sample size of 118, and employees were selected by applying systematic random sampling technique. The study used Pearson correlation and simple regression to analyze the data. The results of the study revealed that, all knowledge management practices significantly and positively influences organizational performance.
Keywords: Knowledge, Knowledge Management, Organizational Performance, SNNPR
Analysis of Customer Behavior Using Web Usage Mining
Mamman Ojima John, Onoja Emmanuel Oche, Onah John Oche
Abstract
This paper attempts to figure out the concealed data and establish user behavior online by exploiting the online as a source for data collection. With the assistance of this information, user behavior can be predicted very easily. Free tool like similar web and page score were used to analyze user pattern on the web site of the particular establishment. These tools attempt to conduct mining on the web in an independent manner. The experimental result emphasizes a clear way to surf through the web and enhance the design of the web. This paper discusses the elaborate results of website in a particular education domain application. The main objective of conducting this study on websites of the different polytechnics in Federal Republic of Nigeria is to discern the pattern of behavioral expressions and user characteristics so that institutional establishments can enhance their website structure and may transfer additional information in an applicable and timely manner.
Keywords: Customer Behavior; Web usage mining; similar web; Page Score; Pattern.
A Self-Learning Knowledge Based System for Credit Evaluation of Loan Application: The Case of Commercial Bank of Ethiopia
Wesenu Bekele Mulatu
Abstract
This study on prototype self-learning knowledge based system (KBS) is focused on evaluation of loan application used to overcome the challenges that resulted from lack of domain experts and poor loan evaluations. We attempted to design and develop a prototype self-learning KBS that provide advisory services for any credit customers and assists the domain experts in evaluation of customer’s requests for the loan. To develop this prototype system, knowledge was acquired using semi-structured interview from domain experts which are selected using purposive sampling technique from Commercial Bank of Ethiopia (CBE) and critique the acquired knowledge. Explicit knowledge is acquired by analyzing the secondary source of knowledge by method of document analysis. Then, the acquired knowledge is modeled using decision tree that represents concepts and procedures involved in credit evaluation and production rules are used to represent the domain knowledge. The prototype system is implemented using SWI Prolog editor tool. To determine the applicability of the prototype system in the domain area, the system has been evaluated and tested by the domain experts. Eighteen (18) test cases were selected purposively. Test cases are equally selected from both ineligible and eligible cases. The overall total performance of the prototype system is 77.71%. The performance of the prototype system is hopeful and meets the objective of the study. The study concludes that the major credit production type that advanced to customer is import letter of credit facility, export credit facility, pre-shipment credit facility and merchandise. The eligibility of application is focused on general and specific criteria. Credit customer is classified as business, corporate and commercial based on the score sheet they achieved. Generally, in this study, the applicability of knowledge of prototype self-learning KBS is proved as hopeful approach in banking industry for credit evaluation.
Keywords: KBS, self-learning and credit (loan).
The Relation between User-Friendly Communication System and Diversified Workforce on the Productivity of Apparel Industry
Nowshova Ahmed & Farjana Mita
Shanto-Mariam University of Creative Technology, Dhaka, Bangladesh
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Arguably, there are many complex issues involved in communication processes in a large organization. Recommendations to improve communication often include: training staff in effective meeting strategies, training on using the Internet and email as communication tools, and distributing action decisions resulting from executive and departmental managers’ meetings. Staff and management recognize that poor communication can be a source of job dissatisfaction as well as a powerful determinant of an organization’s effectiveness. An initial brainstorming exercise can refine the goal of communication enhancement projects that are generally focused on improving upward and downward communication within an organization. On the other hand, Workforce diversity means similarities and differences among employees in terms of age, cultural background, physical abilities and disabilities, race, religion, gender, and sexual orientation. No two humans are alike. People are different in not only gender, culture, race, social and psychological characteristics but also in their perspectives and makes prejudices. Society had discriminated on these aspects for centuries. Diversity the work force heterogeneous. In current scenario, employing diversified workforce is a necessity for every organization but to manage such diversified workforce is also a big challenge for management. This paper critically analyses the User-Friendly Communication System and workforce diversity and its impact on productivity of apparel industry. The research after examining the literature and various research papers, concluded that workforce diversity is strength for any organization but people still stick to their views related to caste, religion etc. and so consider diversity as a problem but if managed properly, can increase the productivity.
Key-words: User-Friendly Communication System, Diversified Workforce, Productivity, Apparel Industry.
Impact of Employment and Consumer Reliability in Buying Products Online in Kosovo
Leutrina Bajrami, Indrit Haxhidauti, Roberta Bajrami
Abstract
Informative technology and especially the internet has created great opportunities in the business field. Even the United States economy as a world superpower is based on the use and exploitation of the potential benefits of the internet (online access). One of these is electronic business (E-Commerce) or online and which relates to sales and purchases from home. Seeing that international trade is now focused in buying and selling online, this paper first analyzes the theory of purchasing online and confidence in online shopping, then analyzes the data on the income and credibility of the consumers for buying products.The methodology used in this paper is through the analysis of quantitative and qualitative methods. Through simple linear regression (OLS) measurements were made for the income and online purchases whereas the correlation shows the connection between these two variables. To find results in Kosovo, a structured questionnaire with nominal and ordinary data was used.Expected results of this paper serve a certain clientele and have to do with the awareness of people that using internet services is very profitable.
Keywords: Internet, e-commerce, online purchases, services, etc.
Knowledge Sharing Practices among Lecturers in Nigerian Universities: A Case Study
Kennedy A. Eiriemiokhale, Victor O. Idiedo
Abstract
The study investigated knowledge sharing practices among lecturers in Nigerian Universities: A case study of Kwara State University, Malete. The objectives of the study were to: examine the perceptions of lecturers about knowledge sharing; identify the benefits of knowledge sharing among lecturers; identify ways used in sharing knowledge by lecturers; and investigate the barriers militating against knowledge sharing among lecturers. The study adopted the descriptive survey design. The population of the study comprised the entire lecturers in Kwara State University, Malete numbering 413 lecturers. A simple random technique was used to select 217 lecturers from the 7 faculties in the university. A self-designed questionnaire was used for the collection of data. Data were analysed using descriptive statistics of frequency counts and percentage. Findings of the study revealed that lecturers have positive perceptions toward knowledge sharing. It also revealed that there are numerous benefits of sharing knowledge by lecturers. The study further highlighted the various ways of sharing knowledge by lecturers. The study also revealed the barriers militating against knowledge sharing by lecturers in Nigerian universities. It is recommended that university management should create massive campaigns on the need for lecturers to embrace knowledge sharing among peers. This can be done through training, conferences, and seminars etc on the need for knowledge sharing among them.
Keywords: knowledge management, knowledge sharing, practices, perceptions
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Volume 09, Issue: 01 (2019)
Qualitative Education and Impact of Private Universities Role in Bangladesh Education
Md. Abdul Hye (Babu)
Freelance Journalist, Bangladesh
The Article is sponsored by: CBC News, CBC P.O. Box 500 Station A Toronto, ON Canada, M5W 1E6
Abstract:
The main purpose of the study was to analyze the students’ assessment of private higher education sectors in Bangladesh with particular reference to the quality of education. The sample was taken on a random basis from about five private universities in the Chittagong and Sylhet metropolitan area. The respondents (students) were asked to evaluate the quality of education at private universities in Bangladesh. Respondents ranked the attributes according to a number of itemized five point scale ratings bounded at each end by one of two bipolar adjectives. The results of this study show that faculty credentials, the academic calendar, campus facilities and research facilities are associated with quality education, and that the students’ feel most of the private universities in Bangladesh provide quality education.
Keywords: Private universities in Bangladesh, Quality education, Students’ assessment.
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Banking Sector Development and Economic Growth in Bangladesh: An Empirical Analysis
Raju Ahmed, Md. Yousuf, Nasrin Akther Lubna
Bangladesh Bank, Bangladesh
Abstract
Economic growth is closely related to banking sector development. Using some banking sector indicators such as money supply, domestic and private credit as financial development indicator this study attempts to scrutinize the relationship between economic growth and financial development. Per capita GDP has been used as a proxy of economic growth rate and time series data over the period of 1980- 2016 has been taken as sample period. Augmented Dickey-Fuller test along with Philips- Perron test have been employed to test for the existence of unit root, Cointegration test to examine long run relationship and Granger Causality test to find out whether there is any causal relationship. In addition, vector error correction method has been applied to find out the adjustment speed and the dynamics of relationship. Empirical evidence substantiated the unidirectional and bidirectional causality between the financial development and economic growth in Bangladesh. In fact, financial development is one of the prime causes for economic growth in short-term and long-term dynamics. This study suggests ameliorating the financial system for economic development.
Key Words: Bank credit, Broad money, Per capita gross domestic product.
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Results of Biophysical Research of People Educated by Methodic Vihriom
Ignat Ignatov, Hristo Denev
Abstract
This paper presents the results of evaluation of possible biophysical methods and approaches for registering of various non-ionizing radiation (NIR) wave types of the human body in the electromagnetic and optical range. Many types of NIR (electromagnetic waves, infrared radiation, thermo radiation, bioluminescence) emitted from the human body were reviewed. In particular the results on of spontaneous biophoton emission and delayed luminescence from the human body are submitted along with infrared thermography (IRT) results. It was shown that 1 cm2 of skin generally emits ~85 photones for 1s. The intensity of biophoton emission ranges from 10−19 to 10−16 W/cm2 (approx. ~1–1000 photons.cm-2.s-1). The specific photon emission from part of the human thumb was detected as a spectrum of various colours with the method of Colour coronal spectral analysis on a device with an electrode made of polyethylene terephthalate (PET hostafan) with applied electric voltage 15 kV, electric impulse duration 10 ms, and electric current frequency 15 kHz. It was established that photons corresponding to a red color emission of visible electromagnetic spectrum have energy at 1.82 еV. The orange color of visible electromagnetic spectrum has energy at 2.05, yellow – 2.14, blue-green (cyan) – 2.43, blue – 2.64, and violet – 3.03 eV. The reliable result measurement norm was at E ≥ 2.53 eV, while the spectral range of the emission was within 380–495 nm and 570–750 nm±5 nm. Also were estimated some important physical characteristics (energy of hydrogen bonds, wetting angle, surface tension) of water by the methods of non-equilibrium energy (NES) and differential non-equilibrium energy (DNES) spectrum of water, that helps understand in general how electromagnetic radiation interacts with water and establish the structural characteristics of water. The report shows the research of the people educated with methodic Vihriom with author Hristo Denev.
Keywords: Vihriom, infrared radiation, thermo radiation, bioluminescence, color coronal spectral analysis, NES, DNES
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The Role of Capital Structure on Banking Performance: A Study on Bangladesh
Mir Mahmudul Haque Chowdhury
Abstract
Capital structure is the most significant aspect of company’s decision making process that has been debated for a long by scholars for its effects on the financial performance. The current study tried to provide empirical evidence on such debates using data from banking industry. The study spreads empirical work on capital structure determinants of banks within country and foreign country. Multiple reversion models are useful to evaluation the relationship between capital structure and banking performance. Performance is measured by return on assets, return on equity and earnings per share. Determinants of capital structure contains long term debt to capital ratio, short term debt to capital ratio and total debt to capital ratio. Results of the study validated a positive relationship between factors of capital structure and performance of banking industry.
Keywords: Banking Performance, Optimal Capital Structure, Return on Assets, Return on Equity, Earning Per Share.
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Effects of Interest Rate on the Profitability of Deposit Money: A Study on Banks of Bangladesh
Md. Mezba Uddin
Abstract
Banks of Bangladesh remain dominant in the banking system in terms of their shares of total assets and deposit liabilities. Their total loans and advances, a major component of total credits to both public and private sectors are still on the increase in spite of the major constraints posted by the government regulations, institutional constraints and other macro-economic factors. Therefore, the main objective of this study was to determine the effect of interest rate on profitability of deposit money banks in Bangladesh. Samples of 20 deposit money banks in Bangladesh for the period of 2009-2018 were used. For the purpose of this study, regression analysis was employed to determine the relationship between interest rate and profitability of deposit money banks in Bangladesh. The results of the findings showed that there was a positive significant relationship between lending rate and banks profitability. There was a significant positive relationship between inter-banks rate and banks profitability. There was a positive significant relationship between treasury bills rate and banks profitability and finally, monetary policy rate showed positive significant relationship with banks profitability.
Keywords: Interest Rate, Profitability, Deposit Money Banks, Bangladesh.
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Academic Supply Chain Management in Bangladesh Higher Education
Zerin Tasnim
Senior Lecturer, Southeast University, Bangladesh
Abstract
The purpose of this paper is to discuss the concept of supply chain management in higher education sector specially in private sector in Bangladesh, to incorporate innovative management ideas to link up all elements of a supply chain process (Schools, colleges, Parents, universities, employers), enhance student size, how to enhance quality and produce capable graduates to contribute in right industry and to explore the challenges faced by this industry. The paper is conducted based on literature review and case study from few higher education institutes and colleges of Bangladesh. The data as collected from institutional and national documents as well as from individual and panel interviews. Content analysis is used here as a qualitative research tool. The study identified that the higher educational institutes outsource few non-core activities and a portion of core activities, rearrangement of existing supply chain is needed, focus on supply chain quality education based on education and industry collaboration which can provide internship facility to produce high quality graduates, focus on the student performance through the learning process. This research, which used a case study approach to examine the supply chain management process in education system, affects the research generalization. This research qualitatively reviewed the supply chain management process in few higher secondary schools, colleges and universities based on a single city, Dhaka in Bangladesh. This research can assist the education institutes to overcome the shortcomings in their process and fill up the gaps between each element of education supply chain management process in Bangladesh. Also a well-developed education system can help in development of societies. By improvement in all elements of supply chain management process as well as coordination among them, easily a gain is possible in higher education system. This research can provide an innovative way to manage the whole supply chain management process that can enhance the performance of higher education system.
Key words: Supply chain management, integration, Higher Education, Bangladesh.
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The Pattern of Supply Chain in Infant Industries: Some Case Studies on Energy Sector
Mohammad Abu-Qulah, Dr. Mohammad Almahairah, Mohammad Abedal-qader
Al-Isra University, Amman, Jordan
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Firms of infant industries face certain challenges in forming effective supply chains. In this paper, we build on transaction cost economics to explore how supply chains can be formed in infant industries. We focus on two key aspects of supply chain formation: the make-or-buy decision and the strength of the ties between a focal firm and its suppliers. We utilize some-case study methodology, including seven start-up companies in the developing energy industry. We propose two models for supply chain formation in infant industries —‘The Market Model’ and ‘The Maker Model’— and discuss the environments in which each model is appropriate.
Key Words: Supply chain, infant industries, energy sector.
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Current Scenario of SME sector in Bangladesh: Performance, Problems and Prospects
Syeda Tanjila Shahnewaz
Lecturer, Southeast Business School, Southeast University, Dhaka, Bangladesh
Abstract
Nowadays, small and Medium Enterprises (SMEs) have become an essential sector that is supposed to play a significant role in enhancing the economy of Bangladesh. The role of the SME sector can be immense in poverty reduction from the country. However, the SME sector is still facing significant challenges that reduced its potential in developing the economy. Such situations can be tackled by introducing Proper Implementation and Monitoring of Policy Measures, government initiatives and Enhancing Access to SME Finance to accelerate the further development of SMEs. This study mainly aims to assess the present scenario and performance of SME sector in Bangladesh especially in terms of employee turnover rate, quality assurance, allocation of funds, marketing activities, etc. and also identify the problems of SME sector in Bangladesh and suggest recommendations to overcome the problems. This study uses various literature, Bangladesh Bank data for FY 2010-18, and publications from Bangladesh Economic Review 2017, Ministry of Finance, Export Promotion Bureau (EPB), Bangladesh Agro-Processors’ Association (BAPA) and Bangladesh Bureau of statistics.
Keywords: SMEs, Challenges, Financing, Economic development, Government initiatives.
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Significance of Specific Marketing Tools on Student Enrolment in Private Universities in Bangladesh
Afroza Sultana & Engr. Md. Tarique Mahmood
Abstract
The purpose of the study is to investigating the critical marketing tools considered by students when deciding to make private higher education institutions their institution of choice. The study draws data from all the twenty-five private higher education institutions in Bangladesh. Independent variables under study are; public relations, advertising, and direct marketing; the dependent variable is student enrollment. Self-administered questionnaires were given to students representing at least 5% of the student enrollment and representing all gender, study disciplines and levels of study from each university. Descriptive data was analyzed using descriptive statistics and inferential statistics (Chi-Square test of significance). Statistical program for social sciences (SPSS) was used for data analysis. The study has implications on the way private higher education institutions market, manage and sustain the quality of educational provision. The study therefore provides private institutions with useful and practical insights on what students want in their institution of choice. This will assist these institutions in strategizing in order to sustain or gain competitive advantage and to maximize on the increasing demand for private education. The study recognizes the critical role played by private universities in improving access and recommends Asian governments who face financial and resource constraints to fund and expand public universities to encourage private higher education as a meaningful and viable way to improve access and provide higher education opportunities to potential students. The study recommends that universities top management should incorporate a greater market orientation into their strategic planning and frequently revise marketing communication tools to determine their effectiveness in order to have a competitive advantage and gain a big market share.
Key words: marketing communication tools; student enrollment; private universities.
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Determining the Relationship between Human Resource Management (HRM) Practices and Employee Behavior & Commitment
Tahsin Farzana Jisun & Afreen Ahmad Hasnain
Lecturers, Southeast Business School, Southeast University, Dhaka, Bangladesh
Abstract
This study illustrated the relationship between HRM practices and employee behavior & commitment in different private organizations in Bangladesh. By employing convenience sampling technique and structured questionnaire, 189 employees from different private organizations across Bangladesh were interviewed. Inter-correlation matrix among different study variables showed correlations between all the variables relating to HRM practices, employee behavior & commitment were statistically significant except the correlation between discretionary behavior and recruitment & selection. Finally, hierarchical regression model was applied to measure whether there is any significant relationship between the dimensions of HRM practices with the dimensions of employee commitment and behavior. Organizational support had positive and significant impact in determining affective and normative commitment. Also, organizational support, performance appraisal and fair & performance based compensation had significant and positive relationship with employee attitude & behavior.
Keywords: Human resource management practices; significant; behavior; commitment; organizations.
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Volume 08, Issue: 01 (2018)
Ethical Leadership Management in the Private Sector of Bangladesh
Sanzida Sultana, Eastern University, Bangladesh
Khaled Kalam, Coventry University, UK
Abstract
Ethical Leadership is a tremendous growing interest as public confidence in organizational leaders continues to decline in Bangladesh. Among scholarly communities there is considerable disagreement on the appropriate way to conceptualize, define and study ethical leadership. The main purpose of the study to investigate the probable existence of ethical leadership management in Bangladesh private sector organisation. The study has examine the construction and consequences of ethical leader among all the private organisation. A total 100 questionnaire has been collected from different industry and have used multiple linear regression analysis to understand the situation.
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Different Methods of T Shirt Printing: A Comparative Analysis
Lina Jahangir, Lecturer, Department of Fashion Design & Technology
Shanto-Mariam University of Creative Technology, Uttara, Dhaka, Bangladesh
Abstract
The purpose of the study is to examine the different methods of T shirt printing. I have selected Kushtia zone for my data collection. Kushtia is an ancient city and it is very famous for cloth printing from the ancient time. T-shirt printing is one of the professions of the peoples in the Kushtia. Several procedures of printing such as dye sublimation, heat transfer and screen printing are engaged to print t-shirts in Bangladesh. However, screen printing is the most popular way in Bangladesh. It is easy to use and less costly. Despite the fact that the screen printing technique is the most ideal in Bangladesh, its developments come with challenges. The printing procedure is slow and the products that are churned out are of low quality. And in order to minimize the problems that local printers encounter during screen printing, the “Portable T-shirt Printing Machine” has been developed. The Portable T-shirt Printing Machine which is 80cm long, 50cm wide and 15cm high can be carried easily and printing can be done anywhere whether there is electricity or not. The adjustable metallic frame which holds the frame can be adjusted to suit any screen size; ranging from (45 cm by 45cm) to (16cm by 16m) or even smaller screens. The study design adopted for the qualitative (descriptive) approach. The sample population for the study is 110 representing 33% of the target population. The data collecting tools used were interview, observation and questionnaire. The main findings of the study were that, the speed of the traditional screen printing process can be improved when a machine is developed. Also, the fastness and competence of the t-shirt printing process have a direct relation with the income earned.
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Perceptions of Residents in Xinjiang, Urumqi towards Tourism Development through China’s Belt and Road Initiative
Grace Suk Ha Chan, Irini Lai Fun Tang & Mosa Wenxian Zhang China
Abstract
China’s Belt and Road Initiative (BRI) clearly reads as an audacious vision for transforming the political and economic landscapes of Eurasia and Africa over the coming decades via a network of infrastructure partnerships across the energy, telecommunications, logistics, law, Information and Technology, transportation and tourism sectors. The BRI prioritises people-to-people connection. Various countries and cities will benefit from promoting cultural nationalism and local civic identities. The joint project of Belt and Road (B&R) embraces the trend towards a multi-polar world, economic globalization and cultural diversity for upholding global free trade, allocating many resources and deeply integrating marketers. The BRI is a remarkable example of the borderless nature of infrastructure development. This initiative aims to foster economic growth and investment along the ancient Silk Road trading route between Europe and the East. For instance, in Xinjiang, Urumqi, various resources promoting the culture of the area add value to the tourism industry. This study adopted a descriptive research design that encompasses a qualitative approach and addressed the residents’ perception and attitude towards tourism. In-depth interviews with residents were conducted. Recommendations were made for destination marketers and governmental practitioners on how to improve and facilitate tourism industry for Xinjiang, Urumqi.
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The Role of Martabat Tujuh within the Society of the Sultanate Buton Wolio
La Nalefo, Indonesia
Abstract
Martabat Tujuh laws that guided the State’s administration on the sultanate of Buton were born because of (1) the existence of tyranny in society by the noble families, (2) the sultanate of Buton has no state constitution as a guideline for administering the government, and (3) the existence of people’s hope with sultan to restore the economic crisis caused by the drought during that time.
Martabat Tujuh laws in political life, society and religion contain the virtues of value, namely (1) ainda indamo arataa sumanomo karo implies that someone should prioritize the safety of self and family; (2) ainda indamo karo sumanomo lipu, implies that the interest of the state is more important than the personal interest, (3) ainda indamo lipu sumanomo sarah implies that the interest of the leader is more important than the interest of the state, (4) ainda indamo sarah sumanomo religion, implies that religion is more important than the government. In addition, it also gives direction to the people to feel the pain between each other (binci-binci kuli), love each other (pomama siaka), keep each other (popia piara), listen the truth (poangka angkataka), and give each other in deficiency (poma maeka).
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A Model of Protection of Intangible Cultural Heritage by Commercial Three-Dimensional Animation – Taking “Little Master of Brocade” as an Example
Cao Yang, China
Abstract
Though China has carried out protection of intangible cultural heritage by three-dimensional animation, to protect intangible cultural heritage by commercial three-dimensional animation still requires further discussion and promotion. “Little Master of Brocade” (Yun Jing Xiao Dang Jia) is a cartoon gaining a good reputation at home and abroad and it has achieved certain economic benefits and social and cultural benefits in respect of protection of intangible cultural heritage. On the basis the status of protection of intangible cultural heritage by three-dimensional animation, this paper discussed a new model and the future trend of protection of intangible cultural heritage by commercial three-dimensional animation by taking “Little Master of Brocade” (Yun Jing Xiao Dang Jia) as an example.
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Determinants of Capital Structure: Empirical Evidence from Turkey
Merve Gizem Cevheroglu-Acar, Turkey
Abstract
The primary aim of this study is to identify the firm-specific determinants of the capital structure of non-financial firms in Turkey and to test whether the determinants offered by financial theory are able to provide convincing explanations for non-financial firms in Turkey. Because the relationship between liquidity and capital structure is not well examined for Turkish market in the context of capital structure theories, we include liquidity as independent variable in our models in addition to profitability, growth, non-debt tax shields, size, tangibility, and risk. We use panel regression as econometric model and cover the period from 2009 to 2016. Our results show that profitability, non-debt tax shield, size, tangibility, and liquidity are significant determinants of the capital structure, size being the most robust one. On the other hand, growth and volatility are not significantly related with the leverage. Moreover, we conclude that capital structure decisions of non-financial firms in Turkey are mostly consistent with the hypothesis of pecking order theory rather than trade-off theory.
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Defense Strategies Adopted by the Mughal in the 17th and 18th Centuries for the Protection of Dhaka
M. Mahmud Ali, Doctoral Student, Bangladesh University of Engineering and Technology, Dhaka, Bangladesh
Abstract
Dhaka was an important city during the Mughal period. The Mughals came to Dhaka to secure their eastern province. In order to protect Dhaka, the Mughal rulers built up a series of defense outposts in the neighborhood of Dhaka and many river forts, strategically located in different parts of Bengal. The Dulai River (now extinct) almost encircled the Mughal settlement. It was connected with the Buriganga River near the Mitford point to make a shortcut and enable Mir-i-Bahar (Mughal Admiral) to take steps quickly. The core of then Dhaka was Chawkbazar area. Thus, the Mughal Navy was stationed near Chandni Ghat–Swarighat area due to this strategic connection. As a result, they could move fast towards the Shitalakhya River via the Dulai River to intercept the invaders and intruders from east or north-east. The construction of a series of defense outposts in the neighborhood of Dhaka and many river forts (strategically located in different parts of Bengal) are indication of their well-thought defense strategy.
Key-words: Mughal, Dhaka, Suba-i-Bangala, Arakanese-Magh, Portuguese.
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Volume 07, Issue: 01 (2017)
Hedge Funds and Earnings Momentum
Daniel T. Lawson, Eberly School of Business and Technology, Indiana University of Pennsylvania, Indiana, PA, USA
Capital and Firm Specific Characteristics: An Examination of the Survival of Deposit-Taking Financial Institutions (DFI) in Latin America and the Caribbean during the Financial Crisis
Twila Mae Logan, Mona School of Business and Management, University of the West Indies, Mona, Jamaica
Doreen J. Gooden, Florida International University, Miami, Florida, USA
The Relationship between Accounting Information in the Financial Statements and the Stock Returns of Listed Firms in Vietnam Stock Exchange
Ngoc Hung Dang, Hanoi University of Industry, Vietnam
Thi Viet Ha Hoang, Hanoi University of Industry, Vietnam
Manh Dung Tran, National Economics University, Vietnam
The Richer the Greener: Evidence from G7 Countries
Gengnan Chiang, Dept. of Finance, Feng Chia University, Taiwan
Ming-Yi Wu, PhD Program of Finance at Feng Chia University, Taiwan
Corporate Social Responsibility Performance & ETF Historical Market Volatility
Vasiliki A. Basdekidou, SRFA, Aristotle University of Thessaloniki, Greece
Artemis A. Styliadou, School of Law, Aristotle University of Thessaloniki, Greece
Compliance Management in RMG Sector of Bangladesh
Md. Munjur Hossain Babu, Ph.D Fellow, INTI International University, Malaysia
Volume 06, Issue: 01 (2016)
Another Look at Portfolio Turnover and Mutual Fund Performance
Confidence W. Amadi, Felicia Y. Amadi
Land Tax, Justice, and the Unaffordability of Housing: Australian Experience
Viral U. Pandya, John Tippett
Modeling Psychology in Islamic Wealth Management
Ahmed Hamed Al-Abbadi, Adam Abdullah
Quantity Theory of Money: True or False
Chao Chiung Ting
Relationship of Foreign Trade and Economic Growth in Eurasian Economy: Panel Data Analysis
Nazife Özge Kilic, Murat Beser
The Determinants of Stock Returns in the Emerging Market of Kenya: An Empirical Evidence
Muinde Patrick Mumo
The Joint Arabic Investments Role at Aqaba Special Economic Zone: Marsa Zayed as a Model
Hanem Rajab Ibrahem Al-Darwesh
Agency Conflicts, Socioemotional Wealth, and the Debt Maturity Structure of Family Firms: A Critical Analysis
Oscar Domenichelli
What Affects the Relationships between Oil and Industrial Sector? Case of Eurozone
Melik Kamisli, Serap Kamisli, Fatih Temizel, Ethem Esen
Will Rising Debt in China Lead to a Hard Landing?
Wang Man Cang, Zhou Ming Matt
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Volume 05, Issue: 01 (2015)
Credit Expansion, Free Cash Flow and Enterprise Investment: An Empirical Study Based on Listed Companies in China
Nan Zhou, Wai Yan Shum, Sze Nam Chan, Fujun Lai
Unemployment and Economic Growth in Saudi Arabia 2000-2015
Alotaibi Mohamed Meteb
A Multidude of Econometric Tests: Forecasting the Dutsch Guilder
Augustine C. Arize, Ioannis N. Kallianiotis, Ebere Ume Kalu, John Malindretos, Moschos Scoullis
The Effect of Risks on Banking Safety: Applied Study on Jordanian Traditional Banks (2005-2016)
Mohammad Abdel Mohsen Al-Afeef, Atallah Hassan Al-Ta’ani
Changes Required in Saudi Universities Curriculum to Meet the Demands of 2030 Vision
Nadia Yusuf
Leveraged Bootstrap Test of Volatility: A Novel Approach to the Energy Consumption and Economic Growth Puzzle
Kuo-Hao Lee, Jonathan Ohn, Evren Eryilmaz
Informed Trading of Futures Markets during the Financial Crisis: Evidence from the VPIN
Yen-Hsien Lee, Wen-Chien Liu, Chia-Lin Hsieh
On Forecasting Taiwanese Stock Index Option Prices: The Role of Implied Volatility Index
Jying-Nan Wang, Hung-Chun Liu, Lu-Jui Chen
The Long Run Effect of Female Work Force Participation on Child Labor
Soumya Sahin, Ambar Nath Ghosh
Human Resource Management and Nudging: An Experimental Analysis on Goal Settings in German Companies
Mara Grunewald, Andrea Hammermann, Beate Placke
The Integration of International Capital Market from Indonesian Investors’ Perspective: Do Integration Still Give Diversification Benefit
Sabilil Hakimi Amizuar, Anny Ratnawati, Trias Andati
Evaluation of Financial Performance of Islamic Banks in Jordan (2001-2010) “A Comparative Study”
Rana M. Airout, Rula M. Airout
The Threats of Unsystematic Risks in Jordanian Commercial Banking Sector
Ghaith N. Al-Eitan, Ismail Y. Yamin
Nexuses between Economic Factors and Stock Returns in China
Muhammad Kamran Khan, Jian-Zhou Teng, Javed Parvaiz, Sunil Kumar Chaudhary
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Volume 04, Issue: 02 (2014)
Portfolio Investment Flows, GDP, and Investment in Brazil
Roberto Meurer
Modelling the Temporal Effect of Terrorism on Tourism in Kenya
Brian K. Masinde, Steven Buigut, Joseph K. Mung’atu
Factors Influencing the Success of ERP System Implementation in the Public Sector in the Kingdom of Bahrain
Omar Mohamed Bukamal, Rami Mohammad Abu Wadi
Impact of Trading Activity on Price Volatility: Case of Tunisian Stock Market
Mohamed Rafaa Chebbi, Sana Ayachi Jebnoun
Modelling Discretionary: The Development of Automated Financial Service Industry
Xiaomin Guo
Characteristics of Top Tier Finance Journal Publications
Ebenezer Asem, Vishaal Baulkaran
Medium Risk Companies: The Probability of Notching-Up (Note 1)
Marco Muscettola
Empirical Analysis of Efficiency of Community Banks in Tanzania
Lucas Mataba, Jehovaness Aikaeli
Credit Card Rates and Consumer Switch: New Evidence
Omar A. Abdelrahman
The Impact of Austerity Measures on Government Borrowing in GIIPS
Imre Ersoy, Talha Yanmaz
Relationship between Economic Growth, Unemployment and Poverty: Analysis at Provincial Level in Vietnam
Nguyen Hoang Quy
An Empirical Analysis of the Relationship between Oil Prices and Stock Markets
N. Markoulis, N. Neofytou
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Volume 04, Issue: 01 (2014)
An Empirical Analysis of Capital Adequacy Determinants in Nigerian Banking Sector
Odunayo Magret Olarewaju, Joseph Olorunfemi Akande
Determinants of Foreign Portfolio Investment and Its Effects on China
Muhammad Afaq Haider, Muhammad Asif Khan, Elyas Abdulahi
Determinants of Corporate Hedging: Evidence from Emerging Market
Cigdem Vural-Yavas
Can Impairment Recognition under IAS 36 Be Improved by Financial Performance?
Mohammad Ebrahim Nawaiseh
An Empirical Study on the Factors Affecting Savings Bank Loan Interest Rates
Hyun Don Lee, Sang-Bum Park
The Arithmetics of Par, Spot and Forward Curves
Vahagn Melik-Parsadanyan
Social Responsibility and Its Effect on the Companies’ Success According to Users Opinions in Jordan
Raed Kanakriyah
Valuation of Interacting Time-to-Build and Growth Real Options in Infrastructure Investments
Olubanjo Michael Adetunji, Akintola Amos Owolabi
Foreign Direct Investment and Retailing in India: Opportunities and Challenges
Desti Kannaiah, A. Vinayagamoorthy
Should the Interest Rate Really Be the Unique Motive to Save in the Ramsey Model?
Atef Khelifi
Climate Variability and Agricultural Loan Delinquency in the US
Denis Nadolnyak, Valentina Hartarska, Xuan Shen
Reviewer Acknowledgements for International Journal of Economics and Finance,
Michael Zhang
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Volume 03, Issue: 02 (2013)
Firm Growth and Technical Efficiency in Ethiopia: The Role of Firm Size and Finance
Habtamu Tesfaye Edjigu
The Effect of Fund Uniqueness on Fund Flow Sensitivity: An Empirical Study of Chinese Public Mutual Funds
Qiaobo Zhang
Dynamics of the Real Exchange Rate, Inflation, and Output Growth: The Case of Malawi
Zelealem Yiheyis, Emmanuel Cleeve
Analysis the Effect of Islamic Banks Performance on Depositor’s Fund: Evidence from Indonesia
Mohmad T. Abusharbeh
Determinants of Market Liquidity: Evidence from the Jordanian Stock Market
Mohammad Tayeh
Financial Development and Economic Growth in the WAEMU Zone: A Causality Analysis according to Granger
Zahore Gnoleba Martin
Determinants of Swaziland’s Sugar Export: A Gravity Model Approach
Sotja G. Dlamini, Abdi-Khalil Edriss, Alexander R. Phiri, Micah B. Masuku
The Impact of the Global Financial Crisis, Does It Sustain?
Bashar Al-Zu’bi, Hussein Salameh, Qasim Mousa Abu Eid
The Effects of Corporate Social Responsibility on Equity Fund Returns: Evidence from China
Ming-Chuan Chen, Chen-Fu Lee, Chien-Ming Huang
A Nonlinear Empirical Test on the Stochastic Convergence of Economic Growth: A Case Study of East Asian Economic Community
Wang Kun, An Na
The Impact of Board Size on Firm-Level Capital Investment Efficiency
Amy E. Ji
You Can Do Better than “Sell in May” It Is not Halloween, but It May Be Passover and Hanukah
Zvika Afik, Yaron Lahav, Efi Sayar, Rami Yosef
The Impact of Liquidity on the Capital Structure: Evidence from Malaysia
Maziar Ghasemi, Nazrul Hisyam Ab Razak
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Volume 03, Issue: 01 (2013)
Analyzing the Downside Risk of Exchange-Traded Funds: Do the Volatility Estimators Matter?
Jying-Nan Wang, Lu-Jui Chen, Hung-Chun Liu, Yuan-Teng Hsu
Validation of J-Curve Hypothesis in the Nigerian Non-Oil Sector
Jude O. Obasanmi, Fidelis O. Nedozi
Foreign Direct Investment, Exports, and Long-Run Economic Growth in Asia: Panel Cointegration and Causality Analysis
Seng Sothan
Conceptual Model for Effective Board Composition in the Context of Emerging Markets
Madi Almadi
The Development of Corporate Bond Markets: A Cross-Country Analysis
Dung P. Le, Quang T. T. Nguyen, Toan M. Nguyen
Household Debt and the Rise of Financial Fragility in the Tunisian Context
Lobna Abid, Med Nejib Ouertani, Sonia Zouari-Ghorbel
Exploring Relationship between the Stock Price of Taiwan and the Exchange Rate: An Autoregressive Distributed Lag Model with a Quantile Regression
Tzu-Kuang Hsu
Intra-SADC Foreign Direct Investment: A Gravity Approach to South Africa Outward Investment
Onelie Nkuna
A Modified Markowitz Multi-Period Dynamic Portfolio Selection Model Based on the LDIW-PSO
Shuai Shao, Li-qun Yang, Yuan-biao Zhang, Zhi-hui Meng
Empirical Test of Single Factor and Multi-Factor Asset Pricing Models: Evidence from Non Financial Firms on the Ghana Stock Exchange (GSE)
Prince Acheampong, Sydney Kwesi Swanzy
Alternative Estimating Methodologies of the UK Industry Cost of Equity Capital: The Impact of 2007 Financial Crisis and Market Volatility
Panayiota Koulafetis
The Extent of the Obligation for the Jordanian Private Universities in the Requirements of Corporate Governance to Raise the Performance of the Financial Management: A Field Study
Atef Aqeel Al-Bawab
The Effects of Dual-Credit Enrollment on Underrepresented Students: The Utah Case
Richard E. Haskell
The Effects of Corporate Income Tax on Corporate Capital Structure—Based on the Data of Listed Companies in China
Li Wenhong, Wu Jiaqi, Hu Tianran
Corporate Governance and Book-Tax Differences: Tunisian Evidence
Wiem Dridi, Adel Boubaker
Effect of Education and Training, Discipline Working and Job Satisfaction of Members of the Organization of Work Performance Bonding Kindergarten Teacher Indonesia (IGTKI) SUB Krembung
Dewi Tri Wijayati Wardoyo
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Volume 02, Issue: 01 (2012)
Commodity Export Prices and Exchange Rate: An Australian Perspective
Rajiv Bhar
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The Size and Value Effect to Explain Cross-Section of Expected Stock Returns in Dhaka Stock Exchange
Md. Bokhtiar Hasan, Md. Nurul Alam, Md. Ruhul Amin, Md. Afzalur Rahaman
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Dividends as a Solution to Agency Cost and Opaqueness: Theory and Evidence
Brandon C. L. Morris, Brian S. Roseman
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Pessimism Shocks in a Model of Global Macroeconomic Interdependence
Rod Tyers
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Financial Constraints and U.S. Recessions: How Constrained Firms Invest Differently
Timothy J. Haase
CEO Traits, Corporate Performance, and Financial Leverage
Hsien-Chang Kuo, Lie-Huey Wang, Dan Lin
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The Impact of Independent Directors on the Cash Conversion Cycle of American Manufacturing Firms
Amarjit Gill, Nahum Biger, John Obradovich
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Using Quantile Regression to Analyze Mutual Fund Risk and Investor Behavior of Variable Life Insurance
Nan-Yu Wang, Sen-Sung Chen, Chih-Jen Huang, Cheng-Hsin Yen
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Effects of Economic Growth on CO2 Emissions in the “Congo Basin” Countries
Nkengfack Hilaire, Hervé Kaffo Fotio
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Decay Factor as a Determinant of Forecasting Models
Grzegorz Mentel, Jacek Brozyna
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Data Uncertainty, the Output Gap and Monetary Policy in the United Kingdom
Graeme Chamberlin
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Trends of Project Funding in Provincial-Level Agricultural Research Institutions in China and Recommendations for Fund Management
Xia Li, Ying Chen, Hezhong Dong
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Human Rights Awareness among the People of Dhaka City, Bangladesh
Mohammad Mahamudul Hasan Faruki (Open Access)
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Empirical Study about the Interaction between Equalization Funds, Regional Financial and Human Development Index in Regional Economic
Timbul Hamonangan Simanjuntak, Imam Mukhlis
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Volume 01, Issue: 01 (2011)
Panoramic Radiobiological Modelling of the Contribution of Concomitant Chemotherapy to Biological Effective Dose in Squamous Cell Carcinoma
Laura Pettit, S. Meade, P. Sanghera, J. Glaholm, R. M. Wyatt, A. Hartley
Bcl-2 Family Gene Expression in Oropharyngeal Squamous Cell Carcinoma
Jeremiah C. Tracy, Ian Mukand-Cerro, Miriam A. O’Leary, Nora Laver, Richard O. Wein
Evaluation of Human Resource Management Practices in SMEs of Bangladesh
Mohammad Sarwar Hossain Islam, Mohammad Bin Amin
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A Retrospective Study of Palliative Cisplatin-Based Doublet Chemotherapy for Malignant Pleural Mesothelioma
Steffen Filskov Sorensen, Azza Ahmed Khalil, Peter Meldgaard
Extreme Rare Case of Primary Signet Ring Cell Carcinoma of Gall Bladder-Case Report
Ranjit Kumar Padhiari, Niyaz Ahmed, G. P. Praveen, M. K. Ramesh, Basavaraj Talwar, Vishnu Kurpad
Cutaneous Melanoma at an Inner City University Program and the Need for Aggressive Public Awareness Programs: A Pilot, Twelve Year Review
Khurram Tariq, Arezo Farhangi, Fauzia Rana
Are Cancer Patients Willing to Travel More or Further Away for a Slightly More Efficient Therapy?
Ph. Groux, S. Anchisi, Th. Szucs
Lung Cancer Patients Benefit from Second Opinions by Improvement of Diagnosis and Therapy
Romane M Schook, Marleen J ter Avest, Coralien H van Setten, Frances F de Man, Egbert F Smit, Pieter E Postmus
Reviewer Acknowledgements for Cancer and Clinical Oncology,
Lexie Grey
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