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The Application of Fundamental Analysis and Technical Analysis in the Athens Derivatives Exchange (ADEX)
Authors: Pavlou Nikolaos , Blanas George , Golemis Pavlos
Published: January 2021

Derivatives Market in Greece is under development and investors have a clear lack of advising upon this market. Analysts may say that derivatives have low risk, however investing on them does not always return profits. That is why financial analysis is useful, to inform investors. In this paper we try to apply a financial analysis on derivatives market through two different approaches. The fundamental analysis (FA) investigates a firm’s performance through its financial statements and the technical analysis (TA) takes into consideration the past closing prices of the security. The FA will be set through five different kinds of financial ratios for the last five years and TA through five technical indicators for the last three years. Evaluating the results of each method, we try to find whether there is relation with their sector, index, size, establishment date and import date to ASE or not. Our findings show that in both methods there is no strong correlation between the performance and the five different factors, so stock performance is depending on preferences of the investors and not on the directive factors.
Productivity and Spatial Diffusion of Technology in Greece: An Empirical Analysis
Authors: Polyzos Serafeim , Minetos Dionyssis , Sdrolias Labros
Published: January 2021

A great number of studies concerning Greece and other countries have indicated that there are important differences in productivity of economic sectors amongst the different regions. This article focuses on the enterprises that employ more than 20 persons, analyses the observed differences in the productivity of the secondary sector and investigates the influence of technology on the configuration of enterprises??productivity. The spatial scale of analyses is the one defined by the Greek prefectural administrative level. The basic determinant factors of productivity are concretely described and the relationships between technology and productivity and between technology and geographical distance are estimated. The article concludes by commenting on both the existing spatial differences in productivity and the diffusion of technology in the light of their influence on regional inequalities in Greece.
Is There a Decline in Teaching Ethics in US Business Schools?
Authors: Beaghan James
Published: January 2021

With recent financial scandals at Global Crossing, Enron and WorldCom involving manipulation of company earnings and the collapse of shareholder values, there has been increased debate concerning ethical decision making among business leaders in America and abroad. This debate has been accompanied by an increased expectation that US business schools give more emphasis to ethics in their business curricula at both the undergraduate and graduate levels. With AACSB mandating the coverage of ethics in business school curricula for member schools, administrators and faculty have shown considerable latitude in the coverage of this topic. This paper looks at differences in the coverage of ethics in the business school curricula of two universities: one a public state university, one a private religious university, as well as trends in the coverage of ethics at several public and private universities cited in recent research articles.
Sources and Use of Market Information: An Analysis of Successful Small and Medium Sized Exporters
Authors: Burridge Mark , Bradshaw Robert
Published: January 2021

This paper shows that most small and medium sized exporters do not undertake international marketing research. Given this finding the research goes on to consider successful exporters. These firms do engage in such research and their activities are therefore explored in detail. The empirical work shows that the firms make much greater use of in-house rather than external sources of information. The research also shows that successful firms put much greater emphasis on the information required for long term strategic planning. In addition, evidence is presented to suggest that the extent to which information is collected as well as the sources used by these companies is at least partly determined by firm size.
Cognitive Representation of Employees Career Possibilities in a Belgian Public Company
Authors: Belghit Anne
Published: January 2021

In order to understand the tools used by the company employees to make a career, we opt for a method centered on the intellectual plans of the respondents concerning their perception of the career opportunities. The cognitive map, setup by the researcher, allows Our study examines career opportunities as perceived by the public enterprise workers on the eve of a major restructuring. We wish to answer the following questions: How do executive and non-executive employees from a public enterprise, as seen through cognitive maps studies, see their chances for a career?
Customs Unions among Producing Countries with Different Costs
Authors: Mendez-Naya Jose , Gomez-Arias Tomas
Published: January 2021

The effects of production cost asymmetries on the sustainability of customs unions among producing countries are investigated using a homogeneous-product Cournot oligopoly model, in which three producing countries subsidize exports of an homogeneous good to a consumer country that imposes a tariff on imports. It is found that the only sustainable customs union is the one formed by the three-member customs union. However, although the said customs union will be in equilibrium if utility transferences among member countries are allowed, it could not be in equilibrium if such transferences are not allowed.
International Corporate Capital Structure: Dynamics and Determinants
Authors: Kyaw NyoNyo
Published: January 2021

This paper uses the GMM estimator with target adjustment to examine the dynamics of capital structure in 28 countries. Firms are found to adjust their capital structures slowly to the target level indicating the existence of adjustment costs in the process of adjusting the debt level toward its target. Our results provide evidence that firms in common law countries, and in countries with better stock market development or liquidity, carry lower debt ratios indicating that the lower information asymmetry in these countries enhances the We find a positive relationship between corruption perception index. These results are found to vary among industry sectors in terms of the effect of these factors on the use of total and long-term debt ratios.
International Business by SMEs: Empirical Findings from New Zealand
Authors: Alon Ilan , Dana Leo-Paul , Jenkins Anna
Published: January 2021

Why do small firms from small countries internationalize? This study investigates the motives of small-scale entrepreneurs from New Zealand to internationalize via exporting, and particularly evaluate the role of government assistance. Our empirical findings of 139 SMEs situated in the Canterbury region of New Zealand suggest that export is strongly related to government-induced programs. Also important are personal motivations, declining domestic sales, saturated domestic market and excess capacity.
Modern 3PL Services in China: The Role of Trust
Authors: Ghijsen Paul , Semeijn Janjaap , Wang Amy
Published: January 2021

The purpose of this research is to provide an understanding of the contemporary 3PL market in China. This study links trust, IT and 3 PL usage and customer relationships. Also, the importance of social connections in business operations is highlighted. The manuscript shows the influence of trust, IT and 3PL usage on customer service performance, and its consequence for satisfaction and loyalty. 3PL usage appears to have a positive influence on service performance. Furthermore, service performance improves the customer relationship outcomes, in terms of satisfaction and loyalty via trust. Trust seems to have a mediating role.
The Relationship between Corporate Profile, Strategy, and Performance in International Markets
Authors: Luciane Flavia , Clandia Scherer , Gomes Maffini , Kruglianskas Isak
Published: January 2021

One of the core issues of strategy revolves around the relation between strategy and performance. Research studies analyze whether different performances are associated with different strategic attitudes. Given the importance of this issue, the objective of this paper is to describe and analyze the relation between the corporate profile, the adopted strategy and the performance in international markets of firms in the leather and footwear industry from the State of Rio Grande do Sul. The analysis of the corporate profile identified mature, medium-sized and big firms that engage in planning to guide their actions and that are concerned about monitoring changes in the environment with which they work. In regard to the relation between the corporate profile, the adopted strategy and international performance, an analysis of the correlation showed that the main variables that characterize the specific group are the strategic profile, planning, and monitoring of the business environment. It was found that firms with a high Gross Operating Income engage in planning activities on a less consistent basis, do not monitor their business environment and adopt a defensive strategic attitude.
Exploiting the Information of Stock Market to Forecast Exchange Rate Movements
Authors: Kumar Manish
Published: January 2021

The present study examines dynamic relation between stock index and exchange rate by using the daily data for India. The empirical evidence suggests that there is no long-run relationship; however, there is bidirectional causality between stock index and exchange rates. The findings of the causality tests strongly support portfolio or macroeconomic approach on the relationship between exchange rates and stock prices. An attempt is also made to forecast daily returns of INR/USD exchange rates by exploiting the information of causal relationship between exchange rates and stock index using Vector -of-sample performance is benchmarked against the traditional ARIMA model. The potential of the two models is rigorously evaluated by employing a cross-validation scheme and statistical metrics like mean absolute error, root mean square error and directional accuracy. Out-of-sample performance shows that VAR model is robust, and consistently produces superior predictions than ARIMA model.
Board Composition as a Linkage with Environmental Change during Financial Crisis: A Case of Korean Bank Industry
Authors: Kim Jiyeon , Rhee Dong Kee , Park Namgyoo , Kim Hyojung
Published: January 2021

This study looked into the process of a firm actively adapting to the environmental shift and generating good performances by acquiring relational capital as well as personal expertise through the board members. The effect of board composition measured, specifically focusing on personnel with political background, accounting specialists, and foreign company related personnel. The results indicate that firms under extreme environmental change actively utilize their network of board of directors, and such efforts substantially affect firm performance. The implication of this study is in that it empirically verified the relationship between board composition and firm performance based on resource.
Analyzing the Relationships among Tourism, Trade, and Economic Growth in Indian Perspective
Authors: K.G. Suresh , Gautam Vikas , Kumar Mukund
Published: January 2021

The relationship between economic growth and international trade have been discussed intensively in the literature in Indian as well as at the international perspective over years, however the relationship between tourism and economic growth or international trade have not attracted much attention in the literature. This study has made an attempt to test the short-run and long-run relationships among tourism, trade and real income growth in India for the period 1996 to 2009 using quarterly data. The cointegration analysis results indicate the existence of a long-run relationship among the study variables. But we could not find any short-run relationship among the study variables in the VECM analysis, despite the significant error correction term.
The Arab Women Manager: Participation, Barriers, and Future Prospects
Authors: Kauser Saleema , Tlaiss Hayfaa
Published: January 2021

This paper provides an overview of research examining the status of Arab women managers. It summarizes the current situation and highlights constraints Arab women face in their career progression. Given the theoretical shortcomings of research on management and gender in this region, a holistic approach is adopted to evaluate the pressures that Arab women managers must address. Human capital and gender discrimination theories are invoked to explain the restricted managerial advancement of women in this part of the world. This review supports the notion that social, organizational, and personal barriers faced by women managers arises from the culture-based gender roles and status. Research using rigorous designs is needed to probe in more depth many of the issues raised in this review.
Exploring Crisis Readiness in Peru
Authors: Spillan John , Parnell John , Antunez de Mayolo Cesar
Published: January 2021

Organizational crises are inevitable and place a significant demand on resources, diverting firms from their central focus on serving customers. Effective crisis management can minimize the impact of these events on the organization. Recognition and information are two major components of an appropriate crisis management approach; they help organizations respond to crises quickly and effectively. While the crisis management literature is abundant concerning larger organizations in developed nations, little has been written on this subject concerning businesses in emerging countries. This exploratory study examines the perceptions and experiences of Peruvian managers in relation to crisis events. Findings indicate that a majority of these organizations lack adequate crisis preparation, including crisis management plans. Recommendations for management are presented.
Challenges for the Internationalization of SMEs and the Role of Government: The Case of Malaysia
Authors: Hashim Fariza
Published: January 2021

SMEs presence is significant nowadays to most economies, particularly those from emerging countries. The internationalization of these firms is no longer an option; it is indeed necessary for them to follow the wave of globalization. Despite of their constraints, Malaysian SMEs are struggling to expand into the international market and compete internationally to sustain their foothold in the country. Various factors have forced SMEs in Malaysia to engage internationally, however the ventures are arduous to be accomplished independently. As a result, the Malaysian government has initiated various efforts in supporting them to stand in the international arena. Many agencies have been established and numerous programs have been developed to encourage SMEs internationalization. This study aims to unfold the challenges faced by SMEs from emerging countries in expanding internationally by examining the business environment in the country. The study finds that, despite various supports offered by the government, Malaysian SMEs continue to struggle in the global market due various factors including market knowledge, technological and skills capabilities, and products quality.
Cross-national Distance: Concepts, Measures and Relationships
Authors: Newman Karen
Published: January 2021

Cross-national distances between national cultures and national institutions have been studied extensively in the last two decades, particularly with respect to their effects on the conduct of international business. Yet varying levels of analysis, inconsistent definitions, and different operationalizations of cross-national distances inhibit theoretical and empirical advances. Three approaches to non-geographic cross-national distance permeate the literature: psychic distance, national cultural distance, and institutional distance. The meaning of psychic distance has become muddied by evolving operationalizations, from objective indicators to individual perceptions. National cultural distance has been confused with both psychic distance and institutional distance. Various and inconsistent institutional arrangements and business practices are used as measures of institutional distance. This article reviews overlaps, inconsistencies, and ambiguities in the definitions and measurements of psychic, national cultural and institutional distance; suggests a way to rationalize the three constructs; and offers two competing models to explain the role of all three distances in international business decisions.
Foreign Direct Investment and Current Account Deficit - A Causality Analysis in Context of India
Authors: Kaur Manpreet , Yadav Surendra , Gautam Vinayshil
Published: January 2021

Current Account Deficit is one of the major macroeconomic problems facing India. In this paper, we have tried to investigate the relationship between Foreign Direct Investment (FDI) and current account in the context of India. Using the Toda-Yamamoto (T-Y) granger causality technique for the period 1975-2009, our results indicate that FDI and current account are co-integrated in the long run. There is evidence of unidirectional causality from FDI to current account. Furthermore, the analysis of FDI and international trade components (Exports and Imports), which are the major constituents of current account, supports our results of granger causality. Also, an attempt has been made to provide for the impact of FDI on current account through impulse response function.
Foreign Direct Investment and Economic Development: An Exploratory Study of The Internalisation Strategy of a Technology-intensive Multinational
Authors: Cadeddu Stephanie , Donovan Jerome , Masli Eryadi
Published: January 2021

Foreign direct investment is considered an important driver of economic development, particularly through its potential transfer of knowledge, know-how and technology to host countries which may enable industrial or economic upgrading. This study explores the internationalisation process of a technological-intensive Multinational Enterprise (MNE) and, through internalisation theory, explores how it transferred its knowledge, know-how and technology to the host country it entered. Through this exploratory study, findings confirm theoretical expectations developed from the extensive literature review, with data showing that the MNE adopted strict governance structures over the activities of its subsidiary, restricting the transfer of its firm specific advantages to the host market, while leveraging from the central coordination and management of product development and value chain activities.
Determinants of FDI Inflows to Developing Countries: A Panel Data Analysis
Authors: Ab Qayoom , Muthiah Ramachandran , Irfan Sofi
Published: January 2021

The aim of this paper is to identify, by estimating a panel econometric model, the factors determining FDI inflows to developing countries over a long period. The study is based on a sample of 32 developing countries. In our analysis, FDI inflows are modeled as a function of the market size, total reserves, infrastructure, labour cost and degree of openness-for the host countries. Using data from 1982 to 2008, a panel data estimator suggests that the market size, total reserves, infrastructure and labour costs are the main determinants of FDI inflows to developing countries. Our interesting finding is that openness of an economy is insignificant in determining the FDI inflows.
Advertising and Concentration in The Brewing Industry
Authors: Madsen Erik , Wu Yanqing
Published: January 2021

The paper tracks the development in industry concentrations from 2002 to 2012, discusses some of the main drivers behind this development and points to economies of scale in advertising as a main pay-off from mergers and acquisitions. Using firm-level data both from the American market and the world market, the estimations verify significant economies of scale in marketing and distribution costs. Based on information from the annual reports of the eight largest breweries, the estimation proved a reduction in these costs of 10% when doubling the size of the brewing groups.
The Transformation of the Textile and Apparel Sector in Mexico after NAFTA
Authors: López Raúl
Published: January 2021

Based on the preparation of a database that estimates production output numbers, working hours, and their ratios for 5 branches and 27 categories of economic activity, this article analyzes the evolution of the textile and apparel industry in Mexico in the 1994-2008 period. A shift-share type methodology reveals that the incipient process of upgrading following the signing of NAFTA has had mixed results and was not based on a generalized technological transformation, while the use of ECLAC’s Competitive Analysis of Nations methodology for the top twenty export products in 2008 showed a sharp loss of competitiveness in the 2001-2008 period
Global Trends of Multi-factor Productivity: Estimation and Application
Authors: Lee Jeong Yeon
Published: January 2021

Multi-factor productivity (MFP) compares the growth of gross domestic product with the growth of combined capital and labor inputs. The growth rate of MFP assumes theoretical significance because it represents the slope of the steady-state growth path, and hence is a major determinant of the long-term growth trend. This paper offers a balanced panel of the estimated growth rates of MFP for 24 OECD countries over 1986-2011. Based on the estimates of MFP growth, a number of notable trends in productivity growth are identified for the entire OECD area as well as for three major economies – the US, the Eurozone and Japan – within the OECD. In addition, this paper presents panel estimation results confirming that research and development (R&D) is a key determinant of MFP growth.
Acquisitions, Profitability, and Growth: A Study of Canadian Firms
Authors: Semenenko Igor , Yoo Junwook
Published: January 2021

Large acquisitions in the United States by Canadian firms lower growth prospects and profitability of Canadian companies. Results are driven by post-acquisition performance of the largest Canadian industries, including oil & gas, mining and precious metals, which together account for almost 40 percent of Canadian firms with asset size above 100 million reported in Compustat research files. Cross-border acquisitions of firms in high tech industries do not improve performance of Canadian firms.
Synchronizing U.S. States' Strategic Plans to Increase Exports to Emerging Markets
Authors: Ghosh Jayati , Lucy Denise , Lepage Francoise
Published: January 2021

The United States seeks to increase and expand exports to emerging markets. The majority of U.S. firms (98 percent) are small to medium sized enterprises (SMEs) with only 1 percent engaging in exporting. The Federal and State Governments encourage SMEs to expand exporting through the National Export Initiative (NEI) and NEI/NEXT initiatives. This paper examines NEI’s progress and strategies by leading U.S. exporting states, export activity to BRICSA, states’ alignment with NEI and the extent to which NEI has facilitated federal and state collaboration. Further, it reviews NEI/NEXT objectives and strategies to internationalize U.S. business practices.
Investigating the Efficiency of the Indian Currency Market: A Persistence Perspective
Authors: Guha Soumya , Chatterjee Atreyo , Bhattacharya Mousumi , Bhattacharya Sharad
Published: January 2021

The presence of long range persistence and its impact on policy decisions are examined in the Indian Forex market during the period between 2000 and 2015. Hurst-Mandelbrot's Classical R/S Statistic, Lo Statistic, Robinson's Estimate have been computed. Long memory in volatility and absolute return series of each currency pair were evidenced but the logarithmic return series of all these currency pairs indicate proclivity towards the “random walk” hypothesis. Therefore, currencies are not systematically over- or under-valued, which provides justification for passive index investment in these currencies. However, possibilities of speculation/hedging activities could not be ruled out which may call Reserve Bank’s intervention and interest smoothing behavior with potentials for impaired price discovery.
Infrastructure Investment and Economic Growth: Evidence from India
Authors: Tripathy Naliniprava , Srikanth Maram , Aravalath Lagesh
Published: January 2021

This study examines the long-run and short-run relationship between investment in infrastructure and economic growth in the Indian economy by using Auto Regressive Distributed Lag Model, Error Correction Model, and Granger Causality Test. The study reports that there is no short-run relationship among gross domestic product, gross domestic capital formation, revenue of the governmentand exports. However, the study finds that unidirectional causality exists between employment and gross domestic product; gross domestic productandinflation. It implies that employmentlevel in organised sector and inflationinfluence the economic growth in India for a short period. The study finds that there is a long-run relation exists between economic growth, domestic investment, inflation and government revenue. Therefore, emphasis should be placed on capital formation, government income and inflation to accelerate growth and development in the Indian economy. The error correction term is indicating that long term relationship is stable and any disequilibrium created in short termwill be temporary and will correct over a period. However, it is suggested to maintain balance among inflation,gross domestic product, employment, exports, savings, investment and government revenue to keep an economy growing. These findings have important policy implications since an economy built on investment in infrastructural development.
Guest Editors' Introduction to Special Issue on Emerging Research in Business and Economics across Countries
Authors: Trejo-Pech Carlos , Manley John
Published: January 2021

This introduction provides summaries of articles published in volume 17(2) of the Journal of International Business and Economy. The Fall 2016 issue is a special issue with a collection of five articles presented at the XV International Business and Economy Conference, held in Germany early in 2016. In this introduction, we present the relevance of each study, the research methods, and potential implications of the findings.
Wine Tourism: Involvement and Intention of Potential Tourists to Visit California Wineries: East vs. West
Authors: Hussain Mahmood , Simeon Roblyn , Sayeed Lutfus
Published: January 2021

This paper investigates the effects of consumers??involvement in the pre-purchase stages on their willingness to visit wineries in California. The extant theory provides support for a positive linkage between product involvement, consumption, and propensity to visit a wine destination. Using a simple yet elegant model, and focusing on only two pre-purchase stages (cognitive and affective) of consumer behavior, the findings suggest while Asian consumers do not yet seem enthusiastic about wine consumption, they do seem to engage in information search prior to drinking wine. Also, California wineries need differentiated marketing strategies to attract wine tourists from Asia and Europe.
The Impact of Financial Crisis on the Determinants of Capital Structure of Listed Firms in India
Authors: Tripathy Naliniprava , Asija Aman
Published: January 2021

This study investigates the impact of 2007 financial crisis on the performance of capital structure of 88 non-financial companies listed on National Stock Exchange of India during the period between January 2003 to May 2014 by using Fixed Effect (FE) and Random Effect (RE) Models. The study has divided the data period into two distinct time intervals: (2003 -2007) as “pre-crisis” periods and (2008 – 2014) as “post-crisis” periods. The determinants of capital structure such as size, liquidity, profitability, and tangibility are used in the analysis. The findings show that tangibility and size have a greater influence on capital structure decision before crisis period. The findings also show that the coefficient of profitability is negative, displaying an inverse relationship with leverage. The study concludes that pecking order theory has more explanatory power in comparison to other theories in explaining the factors that determine the capital structure decision of listed firms of India.
Does Shacho-Kai Contribute to the Competitiveness of Keiretsu Network? A Comparative Study with the Case of Chaebol
Authors: Yoo Sanghee
Published: January 2021

This study analyzes how the shacho-kai (presidents’ meeting) have contributed to the competitiveness of the Japanese keiretsu network. shacho-kai had been touched upon by various literatures as one of the important elements of the keiretsu, but there had been no attempt to analyze the shacho-kai in detail with comprehensive framework. Thus, this study analyzes the shacho-kai of Mitsubishi group by applying the ABCD model, which is a framework to explain competitiveness or the success factors and compare with the case of sajangdan-hoeui of Samsung, South Korea. Samsung’s sajangdan-hoeui has shown superiority in speed and diligence whereas shacho-kai of Mitsubishi was better in synergy creation and goal orientation factors.
National Output and Market Return Integration of G-7 Countries: A Perspective from Principal Component Analysis
Authors: Todorov Galin
Published: January 2021

This study explores the evolution of integration in output trends, cycles, and market returns for G-7 countries. We use unobserved component model to decompose national output levels and identify quantitatively significant trend and cycle components. For all countries, trend components dominate both in terms of magnitude and importance due to the permanent nature of the shocks they capture. Using principal component analysis, we reveal the existence of common factors driving the volatility in trends, cycles, and market returns. A central contribution of our work is the construction of quantifiable measures of output trend, cycle, and market return integration, referred to as indices of integration. Our indices display high volatility with no trend. In addition, a null hypothesis for white noise could not be rejected for the trend and cycle integration indices. Our study is not able to establish a relationship between integration and national output and market return levels.
International Income Convergence to a Common Trend and Long Run Growth Estimation Using Economic Institutions of OECD Economies
Authors: DelVecchio Micah
Published: January 2021

In traditional studies of regional income convergence, the economies are assumed to follow a common long-run trend determined by common technology. For the group of OECD economies, this is a defensible assumption. In this paper, we estimate this long run component by recovering estimates of steady-state levels of output from the standard convergence estimates in a panel data set. We use institutional indicators to help estimate production technology. Results indicate that many OECD economies were above their steady states last decade, explaining the subsequent slower pace of long-run growth.
The Effect of National Culture on Budgeting in Ghana
Authors: Nsor-Ambala Randolph
Published: January 2021

This study applies a qualitative approach to examine the moderating effects of national culture on budgeting processes and practices among Ghanaian Multinational Companies. Interview responses from twenty Ghanaian respondents from ten companies were analyzed. Applying logical inferences, the evidence suggests that budgeting processes and practices are affected by the concept of ‘self’, the acceptance of logical contradictions, abstractness in language, high priority for non-verbal communication, the cultural need for receivers of information to be good perspective takers, polychromic, and the prioritization of in-groups among others. This study also describes how Ghanaian respondents weave through ethical dilemmas and form an ethical perspective especially when there are conflicts within and between cultural values and beliefs by prioritizing certain cultural values over others, espousing dissonance and rationalization.
Learning from the Giants: Critical Success Factors for Pharmaceutical EMNEs From India
Authors: Bhat Sneha , Momaya Kirankumar
Published: January 2021

Indian pharmaceutical EMNEs, with significant cost competitiveness, have the potential to partially address the vexing problems of global healthcare industry, including rising cost of the healthcare. In this context, we explore the Critical Success Factors (CSFs) of the pharmaceutical industry, which can help firms focus their resources sharply to break-out faster. Using case study method, we studied two global dominant firms for identifying industry CSFs. Product innovation capabilities emerged as the most important CSF, having the potential to provide competitive advantage for long-term competitiveness of the firms. Other two factors that emerged as CSFs are marketing capabilities and financial capabilities. The study contributes to the literature by linking the success factors to firm capabilities and also specifically to international business literature of EMNE capability building. The study also has implications to practitioners in strategic decision making.
Cadangan Kerangka Kerja Konseptual Program Memperkasakan Ekonomi Asnaf: Pembangunan ‘Model Kemenjadian Milenia Asnaf (MKMA)’
Authors: Tuan Mahmood Tengku Mohd Azizuddin , Mohd Din Noormariana , Al Mamun Abdullah , Dahlan Ibrahim Mohamed
Published: January 2021

Program memperkasakan ekonomi Asnaf adalah satu program cakna Asnaf yang merupakan satu langkah wajar di laksanakan ecara berterusan bagi kelansungan komuniti Asnaf. Mengambilkira kohort umur yang relevan sebagai sumber keusahawanan hijau mendepani cabaran masa kini, Milenia merupakan populasi kumpulan yang bakal memonopoli populasi di Malaysia serta menjadi pemangkin dalam pembangunan ekonomi negara. Artikel ini mencadangkan satu program cakna Milenia Asnaf yang bakal memberikan impak kepada komuniti Asnaf. Oleh itu, satu model iaitu Kemenjadian Milenia Asnaf (MKMA) bakal dirangka bagi meningkatkan quality pembangunan modal insan melalui sumber penubuhan usahaniaga baharu bagi meransang kemenjadian usahawan Milenia Asnaf. Program ini akan melalui satu saringan ujian Indeks Kemenjadian Milenia Asnaf (IKMA).
Qitmeer Network Enhances Zakat Tracebility In Nigeria
Authors: Mikai Abdussalam , Ismail Onagun Abdussalam
Published: January 2021

Zakat is mandatory annual alms given from property which zakat is due from it when it reaches nisab. There are challenges facing Zakat management in Nigeria which includes unawareness of Zakat calculation, lack of transparency in collection and distribution of Zakat, lack of Zakat payers’ confidence on their donation and lack of channeling Zakat to the eight groups of people on whom Zakat should be given. The challenges facing by Zakat management led to the failure of Zakat administrative to eradicate poverty and to uplift social welfare in the community. Qitmeer network is the first public chain serving the ecosystem of ethical finance, socially responsible investment and Islamic Finance for enhancing financial inclusion. Qitmeer network support Zakat management to gain the confidence of the public by ensuring transparency and disclosure of all Zakat activities in term of collection and distribution of Zakat. The traceability feature in Qitmeer network ensures that Zakat payers could select what project they would like to use their Zakat for, such as water irrigation, sanitation, poverty eradication and education. The objective of this paper is to analyze how Qitmeer network enhance Zakat traceability in Nigeria. Descriptive and analytical approach is exploited in this paper to analyze secondary and primary data on how Qitmeer Network enhance Zakat traceability in Nigeria. Finding in this paper reveals that the key need of transparency in Zakat management in Nigeria is to enhance the confidence of general public to donate Zakat through verified channels instead of giving it to individual who might not eligible to receive Zakat. Qitmeer network ensures Zakat data integrity through out all Zakat activities using mathematical model which can not be altered. Findings also shows that Qitmeer network enhance Zakat traceability and transparency in collection and distribution of zakat in Nigeria to fulfil purpose of Zakat in eradicating poverty and uplifting social welfares of people. Zakat
El examen del audífono digital
Authors: Frye George J.
Published: January 2021

Entre los profesionales dedicados a la adaptación protésica existe la idea generalizada de que la respuesta de los audífonos digitales no puede ser  examinada. Esta idea es errónea toda vez que disponemos de la tecnología para poder llevar acabo estos estudios. En este artículo presentamos la metodología necesaria para el examen de audífonos digitales mediante el uso de señales de tonos puros y compuestos. Esta metodología permite el análisis de forma interactiva de la respuesta de los filtros de reducción de ruido característicos de los audífonos digitales. Así mimo se lleva a cabo una revisión del análisis de las respuestas mediante el uso de técnicas de espectografía.Traducido con autorización del autor por Franz Zenker. Referencia original del artículo: Frye GJ. Testing Digital Hearing Instruments  [en linea].  Hearing Review. 13 link
The role of Radiation Therapy in Treatment of COVID-19 induced Pneumonia
Authors: Natelauri Eter , Natelauri Tea , Tcheishvili Zurab
Published: January 2021

Background: Coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) is an infectious disease caused
by severe acute respiratory syndrome coronavirus 2 (SARS-CoV-2). Infected people
can develop severe inflammatory reactions, which can lead to pneumonia, acute
respiratory distress syndrome, and death. The use of radiation in the treatment of
COVID-19 induced pneumonia sounds unusual, but is currently being investigated
in clinical trials. Some early results have been already published. This study aims to
review existing information about the role of radiation therapy in the Treatment of
COVID-19 induced pneumonia.
Methods and Materials: An electronic search of the PubMed database and
additional resources ware used to obtain key literature. The following search terms
were used: “Radiation therapy” and “COVID-19”. Results: Search resulted in 137
citations. The first phase of screening identified 13 articles, from which nine articles
were identified to be relevant for the second phase of screening. Six articles were
included in the review. Conclusion: Low-dose radiotherapy has been considered
as a potential treatment for COVID-19 induced pneumonia. The benefits of LDRT
for pneumonia have been reported since the early 20th. However knowledge is
lacking, hence further investigation of the pros and cons of this method is strongly
recommended. LDRT as a prospective cure of COVID-19 induced pneumonia is
worthy of research in a clinical setting.
The Essence Of Environmental Biology
Authors: Sadik Matthew N. O. , Ashaolu Tolulope J. , Ajayi-Majebi Abayomi , Musa Sarhan M.
Published: January 2021

Environmental biology studies the ways organisms, species, and communities influence, and is impacted by natural and human-altered ecosystems. It explores the interconnections among biology, ecology, evolution, environmental science, and conservation. It is a thriving field that is in dear need of enthusiastic, passionate, and well-trained professionals. Environmental biologists focus on the biology of ecosystems and environmental processes, causes and consequences of environmental change, and how environmental change impacts life on earth. This paper provides an introduction into environmental biology.
Big Data in Food Industry
Authors: Sadiku Matthew N. O. , Ashaolu Tolulope J. , Ajayi-Majebi Abayomi , Musa Sarhan M.
Published: January 2021

Big data is changing the world around us. It is changing the food industry for the better. The food industry has huge potential for applying big data solutions as the major food industry players can use data analytics to empower their business. Many food companies are leveraging data analytics to design their inventory, boost business, reduce expenses, improve quality control, meet changing demands, improve consumer experience, reduce waste, and save resources. This paper provides several opportunities for big data applications in food industry.
Strategi Optimalisasi Program Mobile Pusat Layanan Internet Kecamatan (M-Plik) Di Kota Palopo
Authors: Dani Ahmad Ali Hakam , Suppa Rinto
Published: January 2021

Pada Tahun 2010, Pemerintah melalui Kementerian Komunikasi dan Informatika meluncurkan Program Pusat Layanan Internet Kecamatan (PLIK) dan Program Mobile Pusat Layanan Internet Kecamatan (M-PLIK). Program ini merupakan bagian dari Program Layanan Universal Service Obligation (USO) dengan layanan dasar (voice) hingga layanan data (internet). Namun setelah di evaluasi, ditemukan bahwa program ini menimbulkan persolan dimana-mana, mulai dari penyebaran program ini yang tidak merata, masalah utang piutang dengan pihak yang terlibat, terbengkalainya puluhan armada M- PLIK di beberapa daerah, sampai kepada terendusnya tindak korupsi yang dilakukan pejabat Kemkominfo. Berdasarkan hasil pengamatan tentang kondisi Program M-PLIK di Kota Palopo, informasi bahwa M-PLIK masih beroperasi di Kota Palopo, namun sejak Tahun 2015 tidak lagi digunakan sebagai fungsi utamanya, tetapi hanya digunakan sebagai mobil operasional Kemkominfo di Kota Palopo sehingga program ini tidak lagi berjalan dengan optimal. Melalui penelitian ini, dirumuskan strategi-strategi yang digunakan untuk mengoptimalkan kembali Program M-PLIK ini. Hasil penelitian ini berupa formulasi strategi optimalisasi. Hasil strategi-strategi optimalisasi dipetakan ke dalam tiga kategori yaitu strategi optimalisasi berdasarkan pencapaian kinerja maksimal, strategi optimalisasi berdasarkan penggunaan biaya minimal, dan kombinasi terbaik dari kinerja maksimal dan biaya minimal.  In 2010, the Government through the Ministry of Communication and Informatics launched the District Internet Service Center Program (PLIK) and the District Internet Service Center Mobile Program (M-PLIK). This program is part of the Universal Service Obligation (USO) with basic services (voice) to data services (internet). However, after being evaluated, it was found that this program caused problems everywhere, starting from the uneven distribution of this program, debt problems with the parties involved, the neglect of dozens of M-PLIK fleets in several areas, to the detection of corruption by the Ministry of Communication and Information officials. Based on observations about the conditions of the M-PLIK Program in Palopo City, information was obtained that the M-PLIK fleet is still operating in Palopo City. However, since 2015 it has no longer been used as its main function but is only used as an operational car for the Ministry of Communication and Information official in Palopo City so that this program is not running optimally. Through this research, strategies are formulated to optimize the M-PLIK Program. The results of this study are in the form of an optimization strategy formulation. The results of the optimization strategies are mapped into three categories, namely optimization strategies based on achieving maximum performance, optimization strategies based on the use of minimal costs, and the best combination of maximum performance and minimum costs.
Analisis Dan Perancangan Sistem Informasi Penjualan Pulsa Pada Toko Lumbung Buana Cellular
Authors: Hadi Abri
Published: January 2021

Tujuan penelitian ini adalah untuk merancang suatu sistem informasi menggunakan pemrograman visual dimana data-data yang diolah akan menghasilkan informasi yang dibutuhkan. Sistem Informasi Penjualan Pulsa ini dirangkum dalam suatu database, didalamnya berisi informasi mengenai data penjualan pulsa, laporan pelanggan, serta laporan-laporan yang dibutuhkan seperti laporan stok pulsa, laporan pelanggan, serta laporan penjualan. Sistem ini akan memberi manfaat bagi Toko Lumbung Buana Cellular. Berdasarkan hasil analisis dan desain sistem informasi penjualan pulsa pada tokoh Lumbung Buana Cellular yang telah dirancang dapat membantu memecahkan permasalahan yang berhubungan dengan pengolahan data penjualan pulsa serta mampu malakukan proses pendistribusian dan pengolahan data sehingga dapat menyadiakan informasi secara tepat dan akurat. Berdasarkan hasil penelitian yang telah dilakukan dan pembahasan yang telah diuraikan pada bab-bab sebelumnya, maka dapat ditarik kesimpulan sebagai berikut : Perancangan sistem Informasi Penjualan Pulsa pada Toko Lumbung Buana Cellular Palopo, dan dapat dijadikan untuk menjalankan data Penjualan Pulsa. Hasil pengujiannya menunjukkan bahwa program telah bebas dari kesalahan Logika.The purpose of this study is to design an information system using visual programming where the processed data will produce the required information. This Phone Credit Sales Information System is summarized in a database, which contains information about credit sales data, customer reports, as well as required reports such as credit stock reports, customer reports, and sales reports. This system will provide benefits for the Lumbung Buana Cellular Shop. Based on the results of the analysis and design of the credit sales information system at the Lumbung Buana Cellular store that has been designed to help solve problems related to data processing of credit sales and be able to carry out the distribution and data processing process so that it can provide accurate information. Based on the results of the research that has been carried out and the discussion that has been described in the previous chapters, the following conclusions can be drawn: Designing a Phone Credit Sales Information system at the Lumbung Buana Cellular Palopo Store, and can be used to run credit sales data. The test results show that the program is free from logic errors.