bluuebunny/crossref_metadata_2025_split huggingface dataset:
Empirical Analysis of Joint Impact of Enterprise Risk Management and Corporate Governance on Firm Value
Authors: Rao Ananth 
Published: April 2018

This paper analyzes simultaneity and endogeneity of ERM and Corporate Governance. It assesses quantitative relationship between Corporate Governance, ERM and value of the firm. The research results provide quantitative justifications for the boards to make investments in ERM and Corporate Governance initiatives for improved shareholder wealth. 3SLS-IV system modelling was applied on 2004-11 data of Gulf Cooperation Council financial institutions. Our research confirms the simultaneity and endogeneity of Corporate Governance, ERM and Firm Value determinants. Firm value is jointly and positively impacted by ERM & Corporate Governance initiatives although the impact was less significant. Unexpectedly, ERM initiative was significantly and negatively impacted by determinants such as intangibility, and profitability. Firm size was the only determinant that showed significant and positive impact on firm value. Relative to UAE the corporate governance mechanism was active in Bahrain, Saudi Arabia, Kuwait and Oman firms. Further, the existence of audit committees in the GCC firm’s boards and ERM adoption significantly positively impacted the corporate governance by 3.42% and 1.7239% respectively.
Keywords: Corporate Governance, Enterprise Risk Management, Firm Value, Simultaneity, Endogeneity, Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) economies.
JEL codes: C15, C21, C51, D57, F30, G21, G32, G34, K22, L21, M31, M41, N25, O16
Predicting Business Distress Using Neural Network in SME-Arab Region
Authors: Rao Ananth , AL KHATIB Malik , GENANEW Worku B 
Published: April 2018

The paper analyzes the financial and operational measures for Small and medium-sized enterprises (SME) business distress for predicting credit worthiness by using panel data of 110 observations from 22 SME companies for a period of 5 years (2009 – 2013). Panel logistic and Neural Network (NN) models are developed as alternative techniques for predicting the business distress. The result suggests that cash cycle, net fixed assets, and leverage ratio are key factors in making credit decisions by lenders. The logistic model overall correctly classified 70 percent while NN framework outperformed the logistic model with 93 percent overall correct classification in training phase, and 83 percent in testing phase. The study opens up potential opportunities for the lending firms to adopt advanced analytical frameworks for predicting distress behavior of business firms.
Keywords: SME, Business distress, Arab region, Petrochemical sub-sectors, Logit Model, Neural Network.
JEL codes: G29, G32
System and Neural Network Analysis of Economic and Financial Development – A case study of Dubai and rest of UAE
Authors: Worku Genanew B , Rao Ananth 
Published: April 2018

The study examines the factors affecting the economic and financial development by applying Zellner’s seemingly unrelated regressions (SURE) and Neural Network techniques. It applies multivariate and neural network frameworks for analysing the GDP of Dubai and rest of UAE using data for 2001–2015. The study shows that there exists positive interdependencies between Dubai and rest of UAE economies. This signifies that the core competencies across various sectors in Dubai and rest of UAE economies need to be promoted further to have overall diversified impact on UAE economy. The positive sizable impact of the finance sector in Dubai and negative sizable impact in the rest of the UAE provide many opportunities for designing diversification programs for sustained economic development of the entire UAE economy. The small sample size, non-availability of detailed sectoral data in four of the seven emirates constrained the scope of the study for generalization to other economies in the Middle East. The study findings are crucial for identifying structural reforms, to strengthen competitiveness and accelerate private sector-led job creation for nationals, potential on further opening up foreign direct investment (FDI), improving selected areas of the business environment, and easing access to finance for start-ups and SMEs in both the economies.
JEL: C32, C52, D85, N15, N25
Structural analysis of iron based intermetallic phases in secondary AlSi6Cu4 cast alloy
Authors: Švecová Ivana , Tillová Eva , Kuchariková Lenka 
Published: April 2018

Abstract
The use of secondary aluminum alloys is increasing because it contributes to the decrease of production costs. However, these alloys contain bigger amount of iron. Iron has a negative effect and therefore its elimination is necessary in order to add some elements, which are also called correctors of iron. The most frequently used corrector is manganese. Another quite often used correctors are chromium, potassium, magnesium, vanadium. In the following work, vanadium is used as a corrector of iron phases. The application of vanadium in aluminum alloys has a positive impact on their mechanical properties, increases the tensile strength, ductility and hardness. As experimental material AlSi6Cu4 alloy was used. It was alloyed by master alloy AlFe10. After adding to the master alloy the iron content, the critical value in the alloy exceeded. Vanadium was added to AlSi6Cu4 alloy in different quantities. The image analysis (software NIS-Elements) was used for quantifying the amount of iron based intermetallic phases and determination of average values.
Effect of cyclic loading on the internal damping of magnesium alloy AZ31
Authors: Uhríčik Milan , Dresslerová Zuzana , Palček Peter 
Published: April 2018

Abstract
The article focuses on the analysis of the internal damping changes depending on the amplitude of the magnesium alloy AZ31. Internal damping reflects the ability of the material irreversibly dissipating mechanical energy oscillations. It means that the material of high internal damping ability is able to significantly reduce the vibration amplitude. Internal damping is, generally, dependent on many factors (temperature, material purity, grain size, mechanical and thermal processing, etc.) and its value is determined by interactions between various mechanisms dissipation of mechanical energy. Ultrasonic resonance method was used in experimental measurements, which is based on continuous excitation of oscillations of the specimen, and the entire apparatus vibrates at a frequency which is near to the resonance. Starting resonance frequency for all measurements was about f = 20470 Hz.
Management of reverse logistics processes with Microsoft Dynamics NAV
Authors: Scherer Magdalena 
Published: April 2018

Abstract
Appropriate management of waste streams is a very important part of business operations as it is reflected in the reduction in the flow and use of materials. It also minimizes negative impact on the environment. The article discusses the capabilities of Microsoft Dynamics NAV in the management of reverse logistics processes. We also developed a system supporting reverse logistics as a module for Microsoft Dynamics NAV. It automatically counts waste dividing them into appropriate groups. At the time of writing there was no direct support for waste management in the Dynamics NAV system.
Phase Transformations in Nickel base Superalloy Inconel 718 during Cyclic Loading at High Temperature
Authors: Jambor Michal , Bokůvka Otakar , Nový František , Trško Libor , Belan Juraj 
Published: April 2018

Abstract
Nickel base superalloys are hi-tech materials intended for high temperature applications. This property owns a complex microstructure formed by matrix of Ni and variety of precipitates. The type, form and the amount of these phases significantly affect the resulting properties of these alloys. At sufficiently long exposure to high temperatures, the transformation phase can occur, which can lead to degradation of properties of these alloys. A cyclic plastic deformation can accelerate these changes, and they could occur at significantly lower temperatures or in shorter time of exposure. The aim of this study is to describe phase transformation, which can occur by a cyclic plastic deformation at high temperatures in nickel base superalloy Inconel 718.
Agile Organization as a concept of production adjustment in the face of the crisis
Authors: Tyszkiewicz Rafał , Pawlak-Wolanin Agnieszka 
Published: April 2018

Abstract
The concept of an Agile Organization is the part of the management concepts which aim at adjustment of the production to ever changing environmet. In today’s fast changing landscape, agility may prove to be the difference between success and failure for any business. An organization can be agile only and only if it is focused on business drivers and the factors that shape the business drivers. The aim of the article is to present the concept of an Agile Organization and to identify its basic assumptions for the production in the face of crisis.
Knowledge management in production enterprises
Authors: Bitkowska Agnieszka 
Published: April 2018

Abstract
The fact that companies are constantly subjected to changes creates challenges connected with constant learning and acquiring knowledge. Companies are forced to act in accordance with the generative strategy. Besides realizing the traditional tasks of production or service, companies need to acquire and process knowledge and apply it in practice. The consequence of these changes is the transformation of contemporary enterprises into knowledge-based organizations, with managers increasingly recognizing the role and importance of the concept of knowledge management in creating enterprises competitiveness. The main aim of the article is identification of knowledge management in production enterprises.
Roughness of 1.0721 steel after corrosion tests in 20% NaCl
Authors: Lipiński Tomasz 
Published: April 2018

Abstract
Non-alloy quality case-hardening steels are used for low-load components made on automatic machining centers (automatic lines). Because of the widespread use of these steel in open constructions, they are exposed to atmospheric corrosion. The study attempted to analyze the effect of 20% aqueous NaCl solution on the roughness of the steel as a result of corrosion. The steel roughness and corrosion wear were determined according to corrosion time.
Management and decisions taking in a crisis and chaos production
Authors: Weiss Elżbieta 
Published: April 2018

Abstract
The author presents theoretical and practical considerations in which strategies of enterprise management in crisis situations will be presented. Therefore, two theses have been presented: 1. proper selection of the strategy in time of crisis is an element of enterprise success; 2. restructuring is part of the effective protection of the enterprise before the crisis. For this reason, a verification of views connected to the ways of managing in case of crisis seems reasonable. In addition, note that the board will decide whether a crisis in an enterprises is a threat to their functioning or it is an opportunity of management reconstruction process. These considerations will be presented in both, their theoretical and practical aspect.
FACET5 in the recruitment and managing process as regards production personnel – case study
Authors: Sikorski Adam 
Published: April 2018

Abstract
The hereby article describes the study of two cases, the recruitment process as regards a newly created position and the decision concerning promotion to a managerial position. In both cases tool called Facet5 (used for measuring employees’ potential) was applied to support decisions connected with human resources. As far as the first case is concerned, the profile of an ideal candidate was established. Then the profiles of three candidates selected based on content were compared to the aforementioned profile of an ideal candidate. As regards the second case, the analysis of the strengths and weaknesses in the employee profile and comparing the benchmarks concerning the particular position confirmed the subjective assessments of the supervisors and contributed to making the right decision. The issues connected to the increasing significance of soft competences, talent management in organization and organizational culture in terms of employee effectiveness and corporate competitive were discussed as well. Analyzed situations indicate the potential value resulting from the usage of tools for researching employees’ potential.
Innovation in coal mining management as an intelligent specialization
Authors: Midor Katarzyna 
Published: April 2018

Abstract
In Poland, one of the industries that has to take action to increase innovation is mining, as it is still a strategic branch of the Polish industry. The analysis of the structure of expenditure on mining innovation shows that there are innovations in the product sphere and solutions related to mechanical coal mining, while the sphere of widely understood management is omitted and expenditure on this field is negligible. Bearing in mind, among other things, the above challenges facing the Polish economy in the near future and in particular Polish coal industry, the author of the article attempted to analyse the most important challenges facing the mining industry in Poland. This article will attempt to answer the question in which direction innovative measures should be taken in Polish hard coal mining industry to allow for the development of this industry.
Six Sigma methodology as a road to intelligent maintenance
Authors: Zasadzień Michał 
Published: April 2018

Abstract
An enterprise which is managed in a modern way should be based on the concept of knowledge management. It is particularly important in the case of processes related to facility maintenance, where the efficiency and effectiveness of work is directly connected with the employees’ knowledge. Improvement of processes involved in facility maintenance has a real influence on the productivity of a manufacturing enterprise. High accessibility of technical equipment and its correct functioning influence not only production efficiency but also the quality of products and the safety of operators. The article is a description of an attempt to implement one of quality engineering methods for improving the facility maintenance process. The author decided to use the 8D method to shorten the duration of downtimes caused by breakdowns. Owing to the conducted analysis and the implementation of the improvement and preventive actions, we were able to shorten the duration of a downtime of a machine having a crucial importance for the company. Investigations and implementation were conducted in one of Silesian production plants..
Mengajarkan Sikap Anti Korupsi Sejak Dini Melalui Refleksi Keluaran 23:1-13
Authors: Rifai Rifai 
Published: April 2018

The injustice act of corruption is an apprehensive thing in the national life’s context of Indonesia. There were some treatments and eradication of corruption act had been taken, especially by government, with established a special commission for eradicating corruption. Another important against corruption act is to do an early precaution by giving Christian education lesson in school. This article aimed to describe the using of biblical text on Exodus 23:1-13 as the lesson matter to the student in order they have behavior of anti-corruption. This article used the methods of describing and text analyzing on Exodus 23:1-13. The conclusion is, that the student had to be affected by the values taught in Exodus 23:1-13, they are: not to witness a false report, obeying the rule or law, do justice, love others, not to oppress, and not to call on other God, in order having a behaviour of anti-corruption.AbstrakTindakan kriminal pidana korupsi merupakan hal yang sangat mengkuatirkan dalam kehidupan bangsa Indonesia. Berbagai cara penanganan dan pemberantasan tindak korupsi dilakukan, terutama oleh pemerintah, yaitu dengan membuat komisi khusus untuk memberantas korupsi. Hal yang tidak kalah penting adalah melakukan tindakan pencegahan dini melalui pelajaran Pendidikan Agama Kristen di sekolah. Artikel ini bertujuan untuk memberikan gambaran penggunaan teks Keluaran 23:1-13 sebagai materi ajar kepada siswa agar memiliki sikap anti korupsi. Metode yang digunakan adalah deskripsi dan analisis teks pada Keluaran 23:1-13. Kesimpulannya, anak didik harus menghayati nilai-nilai yang diajarkan dalam Keluaran 23:1-13, seperti: tidak bersaksi dusta, taat hukum atau aturan, berlaku adil, mengasihi, tidak suka memeras, dan tidak menduakan Tuhan, agar memiliki sikap yang anti terhadap segala bentuk tindakan korupsi.
التغيّرات الدينية في عهد خانات القبيلة الذهبية (624-742هـ /1227-1341م )
Authors: نعمان مصطاف ثامر 
Published: April 2018

التغيّرات الدينية في عهد خانات القبيلة الذهبية
(624-742هـ /1227-1341م )
المشكلات الاجتماعية للتلوث البيئي في المجتمع الحضري
Authors: رحمن عودة الصباح . بسمة , محمود سلطان أخلاص 
Published: April 2018

يدرس البحث المشكلات الاجتماعية للتلوث البيئي في المجتمع الحضري / دراسة اجتماعية في مدينة الديوانية ، وموضوع التلوث البيئي يهم جميع فئات المجتمع لما يسببه من أضرار خطيرة وفتاكة ليس فقط للإنسان بل للكائنات الحية جميعها وله أثاره الاجتماعية والاقتصادية والنفسية والصحية مما يتطلب الأمر مواجهة كل هذه الأشكال من التلوث البيئي وبذل جهود مضنية للحد منه ومحاولة التوصل إلى الحلول اللازمة كما يؤدي إلى حدوث العديد من المشكلات الاجتماعية للأفراد في المجتمع ، وعندما نشخص أسباب المشكلات الاجتماعية للتلوث البيئي نستطيع أن نعالجها عن طريق وضع التوصيات والمعالجات إذا ما عمل بها فإنها تساهم بالحد من حجم المشكلة . وبناء على ما تقدم فان البحث الحالي يحتوي على مشكلة وأهمية وأهداف البحث ، بالإضافة إلى المفاهيم العلمية المستخدمة في الدراسة ، ومن ثم يتناول الأسباب التي تؤدي إلى حدوث التلوث البيئي ، والتعرف على المشكلات الاجتماعية الناجمة عنه ، إضافة إلى جملة من الاستنتاجات والتوصيات .
فاعلية استراتيجية البيت الدائري في تنمية اتخاذ القرار ومهارات ما وراء المعرفة لدى طالبات الصف الخامس الأدبي بمادة مبادئ الفلسفة وعلم النفس
Authors: علوان عبود القريشي مهدي 
Published: April 2018

هدف البحث إلى معرفة فاعلية استراتيجية البيت الدائري في تنمية اتخاذ القرار ومهارات ما وراء المعرفة لدى طالبات الصف الخامس الأدبي بمادة مبادئ الفلسفة وعلم النفس ، وذلك من خلال التحقق من الفرضيتين الصفريتين الآتيتين :-
أولاً : لا توجد فروق ذات دلالة إحصائية عند مستوى دلالة )0،05) بين متوسط فرق درجات الاختبار (القبلي والبعدي) لطالبات المجموعة التجريبية اللاتي دُرسن باستراتيجية البيت الدائري ومتوسط فرق درجات الاختبار(القبلي والبعدي) لطالبات المجموعة الضابطة اللاتي دُرسن بالطريقة التقليدية في تنمية اتخاذ القرار .
ثانياً : لا توجد فروق ذات دلالة إحصائية عند مستوى دلالة (0،05) بين متوسط فرق درجات الاختبار (القبلي والبعدي) لطالبات المجموعة التجريبية اللاتي دُرسن باستراتيجية البيت الدائري ومتوسط فرق درجات الاختبار(القبلي والبعدي) لطالبات المجموعة الضابطة اللاتي دُرسن بالطريقة التقليدية في تنمية مهارات ما وراء المعرفة .
استعمل الباحثان التصميم التجريبي ذا الضبط الجزئي ( مجموعة تجريبية ومجموعة ضابطة ) على وفق الاختبارين القبلي والبعدي .
تطور الوعي الانفعالي لدى الأطفال من عمر( 9 – 11 ) سنة
Authors: نصيف عناد شيماء 
Published: April 2018

استهدف البحث الحالي تعرف الوعي الانفعالي في الأعمار(11،10،9) سنة، فضلاً عن تعرف دلالة الفروق في الوعي الانفعالي تبعاً لمتغيري العمر والجنس لدى أفراد عينة البحث التي بلغت (90) طفلا بواقع (30) طفل في كل عمر مناصفة بين الجنسين.
وقامت الباحثة بتبني مقياس الوعي الانفعالي لـ)ريف ( Rieffe et .al, 2008بعد ترجمته وتكييفه على البيئة العراقية. والذي يتكون من (24) فقرة موزعة على (6) مجالات وقد تحققت الباحثة من صدق المقياس باستخدام الصدق الظاهري. وتم التحقق من ثبات المقياس بطريقة إعادة الاختبار.
واستعملت في تحليل البيانات ومعالجتها إحصائياﹰ العديد من الوسائل الإحصائية أهمها: الاختبار التائي لعينة واحدة ، وتحليل التباين الثنائي ، ومعامل ارتباط بيرسون.
وخلص البحث إلى النتائج الآتية:

يتكون الوعي الانفعالي لدى الاطفال في عمر (10) سنوات .
يعد الوعي الانفعالي مهمة تطورية (نمائية) في الأعمار (11،10،9) سنة.
يتأثر تطور الوعي الانفعالي بمتغير الجنس.

وخرجت الباحثة بمجموعة من التوصيات والمقترحات .
تأثير استخدام فطر المايكورايزا Glomus mosseae والسماد الكيمياوي في بعض معايير نمو وإنتاجية محصول الذرة الصفراء Zea mays L.
Authors: طراد عبود ناظم , جبير حناوي محمد , مهدي عبود هادي 
Published: April 2018

نفذت هذه الدراسة لتقيم تأثير عزلة هندية لفطر المايكورايزا Glomus mosseae ) ) على زيادة نمو وإنتاجية نبات الذرة الصفراء . أظهرت نتائج تجربة البيت الزجاجي إن العزلة قيد الدراسة أحدثت زيادة معنوية في جميع معايير النمو المدروسة . وأظهرت النتائج كفاءة العزلة في زيادة معايير نمو حاصل الذرة الصفراء (صنف مسرة) تحـت تأثير ثلاثة مسـتويات مـن الـسماد الكيـميائي (N.P.K. 18:18:0) هي %100, %50, %0 . لوحظ وجود زيادة معنوية في جميع معايير النمو المختبرة وكانت أعلى القيم قد سجلت في حالة المعاملة بالفطر عند مستوى التسميد 100% ، إذ كان أعلى معدل لصفات ارتفاع النبات وطول العرنوص ووزنه هو 210.13 سم ، 17.27سم ، 190.78غم على التوالي مقارنة بمعاملة المقارنة ( بدون فطر ) 195.55سم ، 14.43سم ، 138.8غم على التوالي عند نفس المستوى من التسميد .
أظهرت النتائج أيضاً زيادة معنوية في معدل الوزن الجاف والوزن الطري الكلي للنبات عند المعاملة بالفطر مع التسميد ( 100% ) مقارنة بمعاملة المقارنة وبلغت 197غم ، 1174.36 مقارنة بمعاملة المقارنة 156غم ، 292.44غم على التوالي . حاصل بذور النبات الواحد أيضاً تأثر معنوياً وكان أعلى حاصل قد سجل في حالة النباتات المعاملة بالفطر عند المستوى 100% وبلغ 105.62 غم للنبات الواحد مقارنة بالنباتات الغير معاملة بالفطر ( 71.11 غم / نبات ) عند نفس المستوى من التسميد .
أظهرت النتائج أيضاً وجود علاقة سلبية بين نسبة الأستيطان لجذور النباتات المعاملة بالفطر ومستوى التسميد حيث انخفضت معنوياً وتدريجياً بزيادة مستوى التسميد وأشارت النتائج الى أن محتوى الأوراق من عناصر البوتاسيوم والفسفور والنتروجين أزداد بزيادة مستوى التسميد ثم أنخفض وأن أعلى القيم تم تسجيلها عند مستوى التسميد 50% في حالة النباتات المعاملة بالفطر مقارنة بالغير معاملة .
شعر الإمام علي(ع) عند اللغويين والنحويين
Authors: عبد الحسين حمود الرُّبيعيّ كريم 
Published: April 2018

مما وصل إلينا من التراث العربي ديوان شعر منسوب إلى الامام علي بن أبي طالب (عليه السلام) جمع على حسب حروف الهجاء وطبع طبعات عدةّ، ولكن أكثر الباحثين والدارسين المعاصرين أعرضوا عن هذا الشعر، ويبدو أن السبب وراء ذلك ما ذكره أحد المتقدمين وهو أبو عثمان المازنيّ (ت249هـ) الذي قال: لم يصحّ عندنا أنَّ علي بن أبي طالب عليه السلام تكلم من الشعر بشيء إلا بيتين.
ولكن كلام المازنيّ لم يكن دقيقا فهناك عشرات الشواهد التي ذكرها اللغويون والنحويون هي من شعر الامام علي عليه السلام، ونسبه علماء العربية في غير موضع إلى الامام علي، وقد حاولت في هذا البحث استقصاء الشواهد الشعرية في الدرسين اللغويّ والنحويّ مع ذكر مصادرها.
العلامات اللغوية والمرجعية الثقافية في روايات الطيب صالح "ورقة بحثية في النقد الثقافي"
Authors: علي محمد إسحق , الفحل محاسن 
Published: April 2018

العلامات اللغوية والمرجعية الثقافية في روايات الطيب صالح
"ورقة بحثية في النقد الثقافي"