plueme/wizJson huggingface dataset:
location: , 'Kenya 
year: 2015 source: scholar global 
title: Estimating the Economic Opportunity Cost of Capital for Kenya 
abstract: the capital market; therefore the economic cost of capital is an  economic opportunity cost for these funds. In this thesis developing a general framework for the estimations of economic
location: , 'Kenya 
year: 2015 source: scholar global 
title: The potential economic impacts of herbicide-tolerant maize in developing countries: a case study 
abstract: The purpose of this study is to evaluate the potential economic impact of herbicide tolerant (HT) maize in Kenya. To do so, the farm-level agronomic changes from the introduction of HT
location: , 'Kenya 
year: 2015 source: scholar global 
title: Corporate size, profitability and market value: An econometric panel analysis of listed firms in Kenya 
abstract: of firm sizes in all sectors of Kenyan economy hence amplifying the importance of the study.  on profitability and market value of listed firms in Kenya. In this study, data for companies
location: , 'Kenya 
year: 2015 source: scholar global 
title: The gender factor influence on entrepreneurial success in Kitui County, Kenya 
abstract: History shows that economic progress has been significantly advanced by pragmatic  that entrepreneurship indeed contributes to economic development. In Kenya, unemployment is a
location: , 'Kenya 
year: 2015 source: scholar global 
title: Rural Development policies in Kenya: A descriptive analysis over 1970-2001 period 
abstract: Kenya’s economy was mainly a state-controlled economy and the Phase II or the Full Rural Decentralization period over the 1986-2001during which the economy  rural economy and
location: , 'Kenya 
year: 2015 source: scholar global 
title: Effects of internet banking on the financial performance of commercial banks in Kenya a case of Kenya Commercial Bank 
abstract: the Kenyan economy. ICT is becoming increasingly important for the growth of our economy as  commercial banks in this era of e-Economy. Availability of skilled labor is a questionable
location: , 'Kenya 
year: 2015 source: scholar global 
title: Food Riots and Food Rights: The Moral and Political Economy of Accountability for Hunger in Kenya 
abstract: Kenya and, despite the constitutional commitment, our study finds a persistent failure of accountability for hunger. Factors rooted in Kenya’s history and political economy  to Kenya, but
location: , 'Kenya 
year: 2015 source: scholar global 
title: Kenya at war: Al-Shabaab and its enemies in Eastern Africa 
abstract: 2011; and the threat posed to Kenya's economy by the destabilization of the coastal  Kenya's policy was to create a ‘friendly’ buffer-zone state in Jubaland that would work in Kenya's
location: , 'Kenya 
year: 2015 source: scholar global 
title: Applying climate compatible development and economic valuation to coastal management: a case study of Kenya's mangrove forests 
abstract: We use economic valuation approaches to combine socio-economic data,  economic consequences of plausible alternative future scenarios for the mangrove forests of the South Kenya
location: , 'Kenya 
year: 2015 source: scholar global 
title: Kenya agricultural risk assessment 
abstract: , agriculture remains a crucial backbone of Kenya’s economy. The sector directly accounts  is vital to Kenya’s economic growth, national food security, and poverty reduction. Yet Kenya’s
location: , 'Oman 
year: 2014 source: scholar global 
title: The impact of socio-economic factors on life expectancy for sultanate of Oman: An empirical analysis 
abstract: of Oman should seriously check these socioeconomic factors for increasing life expectancy.  growth and economic growth on life expectancy in case of Sultanate of Oman. This type of
location: , 'Oman 
year: 2014 source: scholar global 
title: Entrepreneurship in Oman: Paving the way for a sustainable future 
abstract:It has long been recognized that the increasing economic and social prosperity of the Sultanate of Oman can only be secured through the reduction of the Country's reliance on oil
location: , 'Oman 
year: 2014 source: scholar global 
title: The future of Islamic banking in Sultanate of Oman 
abstract: to two new entities in Oman who aim to operate solely in  Oman and the customer’s attitude towards these banks, as well as the value that these banks would add to the Omani economy.
location: , 'Oman 
year: 2014 source: scholar global 
title: The role of government economic programmes in developing small and medium enterprises in the Sultanate of Oman 
abstract: The heavy involvement of state in Oman's economic process  continue to stimulate activities in Oman’s Small and Medium  periods of economic crisis, economic managers have
location: , 'Oman 
year: 2014 source: scholar global 
title: Tourism development plan in Oman 
abstract: an important role in economic development. Oman, as part of its economic diversification goal,  Today tourism has been given a very careful thought in order to make Oman as target for
location: , 'Oman 
year: 2014 source: scholar global 
title: Islamic finance development in the sultanate of Oman: Barriers and recommendations 
abstract:This paper considers the key potential barriers that are likely to arise with the adoption of a dual financial system in the Sultanate of Oman. Despite the fact that Oman is a predominantly
location: , 'Oman 
year: 2014 source: scholar global 
title: Implementing employment quotas to develop human resource capital: a comparison of Oman and the UAE 
abstract: driven economy (stage 3) and is ranked very high in world competitiveness. The ranking for Oman is classified as a transition economy from stage 2 to stage 3. The economy in both
location: , 'Oman 
year: 2014 source: scholar global 
title: The challenges of green construction in Oman 
abstract: Oman’ economy is heavily dependent on oil and gas sectors. However, Oman’s oil fields are generally smaller, more widely scattered and pose higher production costs than other
location: , 'Oman 
year: 2014 source: scholar global 
title: Perceptions on motivating factors and future prospects of green construction in Oman 
abstract: The Sultanate of Oman is experiencing economic growth thanks to backing from oil-fueled state coffers. The construction and infrastructure sectors had a growth of 11.9% in 2012 and
location: , 'Oman 
year: 2014 source: scholar global 
title: Achieving business success through information and communication technologies adoption by small and medium enterprises in Oman 
abstract: developed economy and its endowments. In this research, we  economy of a country, but are also crucial to the ICT Adoption in GCC Countries and Oman: In the late country’s economic
location: , 'Oman 
year: 2014 source: scholar global 
title: A study on behavioral factors influencing consumer debt in the sultanate of Oman 
abstract: section in this paper to evaluate the socio-economic environment of Oman that influences consumer borrowing, its impact on the economy and the role that the financial sector can play
location: , 'Oman 
year: 2014 source: scholar global 
title: Financial Inclusion in Rural Oman: A Demand and Supply Analysis 
abstract:
location: , 'Oman 
year: 2014 source: scholar global 
title: The effect on the relationship between board of directors characteristics on firm performance in Oman: Empirical Study 
abstract: Due to the weaknesses and severe shortages of This study focused on Oman (as emerging  the country’s economy to prosper. sub-committees, the legal system in Oman and their effect
location: , 'Oman 
year: 2014 source: scholar global 
title: Corporate governance and performance of non-financial public listed firms in Oman 
abstract: This chapter highlights information regarding Oman ie background of Oman, economic view, economy growth, foreign direct investment (FDI), inflation, financial situation, currency and
location: , 'Oman 
year: 2014 source: scholar global 
title: Factors affecting m-commerce adoption in Oman using technology acceptance modeling approach 
abstract: According to (Trading Economics Oman GDP, 2013), Oman’s  Sultanate of Oman enjoys a stable political, economical and  remarkable progress in both economical and social fields [9].
location: , 'Oman 
year: 2014 source: scholar global 
title: Exploring the relationship between tourism development, economic growth and exchange rate in Oman 
abstract: to be drawn from this paper is that Oman can improve its economic growth performance from the contribution of the tourism industry as tourism is an important factor of economic growth.
location: , 'Oman 
year: 2014 source: scholar global 
title: Study of factors influencing investment decision of households in Oman 
abstract: Oman is a developing economy; hence this is not possible to ignore importance of household’s intended savings and rational investment in economic activities. Winsen (1976),
location: , 'Oman 
year: 2014 source: scholar global 
title: Work-life balance, family-friendly policies and quality of work life issues: studying employers' perspectives of working women in Oman 
abstract: —policies necessary, we believe, to keep women committed to Oman’s economic needs. We hereby present our conclusions and recommendations under distinct headings to outline
location: , 'Oman 
year: 2014 source: scholar global 
title: Vulnerability assessment of environmental and climate change impacts on water resources in Al Jabal Al Akhdar, Sultanate of Oman 
abstract: economy (only 3.7% of the total Oman GDP), it is the main dominant water consumer in Oman  or vulnerable species of flora and fauna that are not found elsewhere in Oman [36].
location: , 'Oman 
year: 2014 source: scholar global 
title: Volcanostratigraphic controls on the occurrence of massive sulfide deposits in the Semail Ophiolite, Oman 
abstract:The Semail ophiolite in Oman is capped by up to 2 km of basaltic-andesitic lavas that host copper-dominant, Cyprus-type, volcanogenic massive sulfide (VMS) deposits. This study
location: , 'Oman 
year: 2014 source: scholar global 
title: Audit committee characteristics and executive committee characteristics and firm performance in Oman: Empirical study 
abstract: This study aimed to focus on emerging market such Oman for many noteworthy reasons.  ’s economic policies at any time. Consequently, oil prices in recent years reinforced Oman’s
location: , 'Oman 
year: 2014 source: scholar global 
title: Preserving Oman's geological heritage: proposal for establishment of world heritage sites, national geoparks and sites of special scientific interest (SSSI) 
abstract: The total acreage of all these GeoPark sites is <10% of Oman and  economic benefits as the post-oil and gas economy of Oman  Oman, both in the Al-Hajar range in the northern Oman
location: , 'Oman 
year: 2014 source: scholar global 
title: GIS-based framework for the simulation of the impacts of sea level rise and coastal flooding on Oman 
abstract: Oman has a shoreline of 3,165 km and offers a diverse range of natural resources and promising circumstances for social and economic development According to the Oman  that Oman
location: , 'Oman 
year: 2014 source: scholar global 
title: Generation and composition of municipal solid waste (MSW) in Muscat, Sultanate of Oman 
abstract: As per GCC report in 2004[13] MSW generated (kg/ capita/day) in Oman is 0.70. Now may be due to economic growth, accelerating population growth and changes in the life style
location: , 'Oman 
year: 2014 source: scholar global 
title: Strategies for improving the performance of firms operating in Oman tourism industry 
abstract: Investing in the tourism industry has become a very common economic plan in Oman. According to a report produced by the world travel and tourism, the Oman government also
location: , 'Oman 
year: 2014 source: scholar global 
title: Export financing in international construction: Case study of Siemens power division in Oman 
abstract: growth in all sectors of economy during the past years and is  growth and development process of Oman more sustainable in the  Oman is committed to a policy of open marNet economy
location: , 'Oman 
year: 2014 source: scholar global 
title: Training needs assessment of fishermen in Oman through concept mapping technique 
abstract: Fishing and fisheries are important for the economic development of Oman. Fishermen in Oman are facing certain challenges all of which are not in their control. However, certain other
location: , 'Oman 
year: 2014 source: scholar global 
title: Post Financial Crisis performance of Commercial Banks in Oman 
abstract: like Oman. It is the main source of funding for infrastructure and other growth projects.  private sector Oman’s 2020 vision, especially in the commercial banks’ vision of Oman’s economic
location: , 'Oman 
year: 2014 source: scholar global 
title: Age at diagnosis of female breast cancer in Oman: Issues and implications 
abstract: Omanis are locals who were born in Oman and have Omani nationality and Arab ethnicity. Non‑Omanis are non‑locals, economic migrants mostly of South East Asian origin. Of the
location: , 'Oman 
year: 2014 source: scholar global 
title: Roadmap Of Recovery Amid Challenges Facing Oman Tourism 
abstract: In economic terms, leakage could be defined as losses from the national income flow. Oman has import-weighted economy for inputs of tourism operations. Furthermore expatriates
location: , 'Oman 
year: 2014 source: scholar global 
title: Perspectives of smes on the emergence of islamic banking in the sultanate of oman–the golden hands coming together for sustainable growth 
abstract: on the identified 7Fs (Seven Factors), then the golden hands of Islamic Banks and SMEs can unite together and ensure sustainable economic growth of the Sultanate of Oman.
location: , 'Oman 
year: 2014 source: scholar global 
title: Attitudes Toward Business Ethics: A Gender-Based Comparison of Business Students in Oman and India. 
abstract: Oman and India have enjoyed fruitful political and economic  and have continued as Oman embarked on its process of  to bilateral ties and overall economic vitality, bilateral trade
location: , 'Oman 
year: 2014 source: scholar global 
title: Assessment of the consciousness levels on renewable energy resources in the Sultanate of Oman 
abstract:This paper aims to investigate the level of awareness and prevailing attitudes of the Oman government’s electrical sectors towards renewable energy. The geographical landscape of
location: , 'Oman 
year: 2014 source: scholar global 
title: Effect of poverty reduction programmes on economic development evidence from Nigeria 
abstract:This work observes the effect of poverty reduction programs on economic development evidence from Nigeria. Poverty reduction is a serious matter that requires serious attention.
location: , 'Oman 
year: 2014 source: scholar global 
title: … effect of board of directors characteristics, audit committee characteristics and executive committee characteristics on firm performance in Oman: An empirical study 
abstract: Secondly, Oman is the first GCC country to implement code  Lastly, Oman is the first country in the GCC to apply the code  This reason is to give the boost to country’s economic policies
location: , 'Oman 
year: 2014 source: scholar global 
title: Attitudes of Undergraduate Students towards Entrepreneurship as a career choice in Oman 
abstract: towards entrepreneurship among undergraduate students of Sultanate of Oman, based on a  talent will stimulate the economic growth and development within a country. In Sultanate of
location: , 'Oman 
year: 2014 source: scholar global 
title: Challenges and Opportunities of Microfinance in Oman–Case of Dhofar Region 
abstract: , this effort could spur economic growth and job creation in Oman, which is the main concern of the government, because no more vacancies in the public sector. Oman is home to a
location: , 'Oman 
year: 2014 source: scholar global 
title: Adoption of social networks in business: Study of users and potential users in Oman 
abstract:Web 2.0 technologies have become effective tools in recent years, being used by people everywhere for everything. One of the most effective types of Web 2.0 technology is online
location: , 'Oman 
year: 2014 source: scholar global 
title: A Circular Causation Model of the Oil and Gas Sector Relative to the Nonoil Sector in the Sultanate of Oman 
abstract: economic wellbeing by creating, supporting, and sustaining a productive transformation of the economy  to as Omanization of Oman’s national economy. Omanization also means
location: , 'Oman 
year: 2014 source: scholar global 
title: Towards developing index for the assessment of sustainable development: a case study of the Sultanate of Oman 
abstract: to maximize socio-economic potentials from the sector. Based on the fishing methods used and their scale of operations, the wild fisheries sector in Oman is divided currently into three
location: , 'Oman 
year: 2014 source: scholar global 
title: Analysis and assessment of accident characteristics: Case study of Dhofar Governorate, Sultanate of Oman 
abstract: and economic concern all over the world especially in developing countries. Oman had  at the road network in Dhofar, Sultanate of Oman. Such analyses will help to explore the scale
location: , 'Oman 
year: 2014 source: scholar global 
title: Exploring entrepreneurship and SMEs in Oman: Opportunities, Challenges, Realities and Pitfalls 
abstract: education practice in Oman, will result in national economic growth, employment creation and improvement in the quality of life. This research will benefit Oman, the wider community at
location: , 'Oman 
year: 2014 source: scholar global 
title: Advent of Islamic banks and the emerging banking landscape in Sultanate of Oman 
abstract: in Sultanate of Oman has emerged as one of the strongest sectors in the economy, catering  financial regulator for Oman’s financial services industry comprising of Oman’s commercial
location: , 'Oman 
year: 2014 source: scholar global 
title: A review of Islamic financial planning process in Oman and Nigeria 
abstract: in Oman in 2013 with the launching of two full-fledged Islamic banks after being issued a license by the Central Bank of Oman ( our daily business and economic activities. Muslims are
location: , 'Oman 
year: 2014 source: scholar global 
title: Can effective corporate governance of Islamic banks enhance financial inclusion in the Sultanate of Oman 
abstract: Regulators can be encouraged to take fresh statistics on the impact of corporate governance on financial inclusion for Oman’s economy. The IBRF is a source of proactive regulation
location: , 'Oman 
year: 2014 source: scholar global 
title: Investigating Finance Non-Resources Economic Growth Nexus; Evidence from Oman (1972-2012) 
abstract: based economic growth in the case of sultanate Oman by  In the other side, it seems that in the case of Omani economy This study provides the policy makers in sultanate Oman with
location: , 'Oman 
year: 2014 source: scholar global 
title: Scope of biotechnology in Oman 
abstract: In comparison to other regions, there is no effective strategy to deal with biofouling and its economic and environmental impact in Oman waters. Antifouling strategies in Oman can be
location: , 'Oman 
year: 2014 source: scholar global 
title: Jurists, Clerics, and Merchants: The Rise of Learned Law in Medieval E urope and its Impact on Economic Growth 
abstract: law but because of the rational, scientific, and systemic features of R oman and canon law  important impact for economic development was not primarily the content of R oman law, but
location: , 'Oman 
year: 2014 source: scholar global 
title: Oman and the Indian Ocean Rim 
abstract: In addition, as a result of historical connections, geographical proximity and such contemporary matters as political and economic security and labor needs, Oman has paid particular
location: , 'Oman 
year: 2014 source: scholar global 
title: Determinants of economic growth in GCC economies 
abstract: model for all countries except for Oman. ECM provides a useful and meaningful link between the long-run and the short-run approach to economic modeling. The ECM equation should
location: , 'Oman 
year: 2014 source: scholar global 
title: Impact of food prices, income and income distribution on food security in Oman 
abstract: on food security in the Sultanate of Oman is analyzed. The threshold of household food  Software Platform for Automated Economic Analysis. With the surge in world food prices, Oman’s
location: , 'Oman 
year: 2014 source: scholar global 
title: Reasons for Migration of Contract Labor to Oman: A SEM Approach 
abstract: by economic disparity, labor shortage in the destination country and a marked wage differential. Oman,  With its economy largely based on Oil and Gas, Oman’s population stands at 3.6
location: , 'Oman 
year: 2014 source: scholar global 
title: Evaluation of the 2006–2008 Food Crisis on Household Welfare: The Case of the Sultanate of Oman 
abstract: food prices on household welfare in Oman during the 2006–2008  Because of its high dependence on food imports, Oman has  As Oman is an open economy with little trade barriers,
location: , 'Oman 
year: 2014 source: scholar global 
title: ASTER spectral sensitivity of carbonate rocks–Study in Sultanate of Oman 
abstract: economic important carbonate rocks, includes limestone, marl, listwaenites and carbonatites occurred in parts of the Sultanate of Oman to map such economic valuable carbonate rocks.
location: , 'Oman 
year: 2014 source: scholar global 
title: Coastal erosion in Al Batinah, Sultanate of Oman 
abstract: of the Sultanate of Oman. The focus of much human activity, both economic and recreational,  One of the most fertile areas in Oman, it has a shoreline made up more than 90% of sandy
location: , 'Oman 
year: 2014 source: scholar global 
title: Economic and Social Aspects of the Use of Treated Wastewater in Oman 
abstract: WW Re-use in Oman  There are 150 TWW plants in Oman  Total annual volume of TWW 42 million m3.  The volume of TWW is only 21% of desalinated water  Muscat: Haya
location: , 'Oman 
year: 2014 source: scholar global 
title: Challenges and barriers encountered by the SMEs owners in Muscat Blossom Christina 
abstract: ) plays a decisive role in any developing economy. In Oman about 60 percent of the SMEs are the  Among these institutions, the definition of SMEs offered by Oman Tender Board was
location: , 'Oman 
year: 2014 source: scholar global 
title: National economic emancipation and development strategy (NEEDS): A springboard for Nigerian sustainable development 
abstract: to the local level, owing to some political, economic and social problems. The objective of this  The significance of this study is that it has outlined solutions for countries whose economic
location: , 'Oman 
year: 2014 source: scholar global 
title: Societal changes in the Arabian Gulf: The case of language change and identity in Oman‖ 
abstract: Hence, there is an increasing apprehension about the presence of a huge labor force in Oman (Pradhan. 2013), even if the need for it, at least in some economic sectors, continues to
location: , 'Oman 
year: 2014 source: scholar global 
title: Towards Making A Road Map for Using GIS in Oman 
abstract: important for Oman because of its convergence towards knowledge economy, smart location This paper will discuss opportunities of GIS in Oman. More specifically, we will discuss key
location: , 'Oman 
year: 2014 source: scholar global 
title: Marketing excellence: myth or reality in oman 
abstract: Oman firms/institutions can use these findings firm by firm as  and improve marketing practices in Oman and contribute to  Oman lags behind United Arab Emirates in economic and
location: , 'Oman 
year: 2014 source: scholar global 
title: The state of social studies in basic education schools in Oman 
abstract: with knowledge about their country and its political, economic, and cultural systems; appreciate the heritage and culture of Oman; understand rights and responsibilities of citizens;