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    <dcterms:title><![CDATA[Croatian Reformed Pension System Crisis and Models of  Sustainable Optimization]]></dcterms:title>
    <dcterms:abstract><![CDATA[Croatia, as well as many western-economy based countries, is expecting longterm  negative demographic trends when it comes to young and elderly ratio or  natural increase ratio. Social policy objective in the context of pension system  is supposed to be crucial factor in preserving social stability based on longterm  sustainability, not on short-term solutions like abundant debt-funded  pensions directly from national budget. Recent macroeconomic changes in  Croatia, like structural unemployment because of inconsistent demand and  supply on labor market as well as extinction of old and expansion of new  business markets puts Croatian pension system in challenging economic  surroundings. These surroundings identify a new way of approach on  determining future macroeconomic projections and designing a better and  more sustainable fiscal system of which pension system holds substantial part.  The study presents argumented thoughts on previous and recent analyses of  Croatian pension system, mainly from the period after pension reforms in  Croatia that is between 2002 and 2012. Authors of this study identify  fundamental problems and present a new perspective considering the  direction of possible future changes in the pension system, having in mind  recent demographic and public finance trends in Croatian economy. Authors  also present conceptual directions towards optimization of the pension  system, with emphasis on specifically applicable models of optimization  considering pension pillars and other social contributions that are obligatory in  calculating brutto wages. In addition, this study presents interest groups like  pensioners, insured workers, obligatory pension funds and government that  would be affected by proposed models of optimization. Different approaches  in creating motivational factors for pension system optimization had been  analyzed and presented solutions have a built-in trade-off for every analyzed  interest group. Presented models are to be considered for potential  implementation or new reform that would improve pension adequacy rates  without affecting fiscal sustainability of public finance in Croatia.  Keywords: Croatian Pension Insurance, Pension System Reforms, Demographic  Changes, Sustainability, Optimization Level, PAYG.]]></dcterms:abstract>
    <dcterms:publisher><![CDATA[International Burch University]]></dcterms:publisher>
    <dcterms:date><![CDATA[2013-05-10]]></dcterms:date>
    <dcterms:extent><![CDATA[1514]]></dcterms:extent>
    <dcterms:identifier><![CDATA[ISSN 2303-4564     ]]></dcterms:identifier>
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    <dcterms:title><![CDATA[English language as an instrument of globalization]]></dcterms:title>
    <dcterms:abstract><![CDATA[World globalization establishes new standards for foreign language skills as  well as for the teachers of foreign languages. Market globalization  represents one of the main factors that influenced English language to be  international language. In order to have a successful interaction between  foreign companies, market and economy felt a need for the knowledge of  English language. In this way English language became a device, an  instrument of successful management and the most useful second  language. There was also the need to improve knowledge of English  language in every company and business institutions. Increasing the  number of English language speakers, we increase the international  communication in an academic and business level.  Keywords: Globalization, English Language, Market, Business,  Communication]]></dcterms:abstract>
    <dcterms:publisher><![CDATA[International Burch University]]></dcterms:publisher>
    <dcterms:date><![CDATA[2013-05-10]]></dcterms:date>
    <dcterms:extent><![CDATA[1480]]></dcterms:extent>
    <dcterms:identifier><![CDATA[ISSN 978-9958-834-23-3     ]]></dcterms:identifier>
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    <dcterms:title><![CDATA[Predictability of Financial Crisis in Developing  Countries: Turkey, Argentina and Thailand]]></dcterms:title>
    <dcterms:abstract><![CDATA[Since 1980’s, financial liberalization policies that implemented without  adequate infrastructure in order to decrease inflation and interest rates  also construct a sustainable growth process led to many financial crisis  which have significant effects throughout the world. Therefore many  models have developed to explain these crises. Main purpose of these  models is to increase the predictability of financial crisis by identifying the  factors that affecting the formation of crisis. Determining factors affecting  the formation of financial crisis and trying to predict the crisis is very  important in preventing crisis. In this context the aim of this study is  analysis the predictability of financial crisis that occurred in developing  countries which are Turkey, Argentina and Thailand 1990-2010 periods, by  using Markov Regime Chance Model. In generated models, indices of  financial pressure were calculated as dependent variable and fifteen  different indicators were chosen from the literature to describe these  indices. Successful indicators in predicting financial crises are: for Turkey;  trend deviation of real exchange rate, domestic credits/industrial  production, inflation and M2/reserves, for Argentina; stock price,  difference in real interest rate, inflation and M2/reserves and for Thailand;  trade balance, terms of trade, M2/reserves and oil prices. As a result of  this study, financial crises such as 1994 and 2001 crises in Turkey, 1994,  2002 and 2009 crises in Argentina and 1997 and 2009 crises in Thailand  were successfully predicted.  Keywords: Financial Crisis, Financial pressure, Markov Regime Chance  Model, Predictability.]]></dcterms:abstract>
    <dcterms:publisher><![CDATA[International Burch University]]></dcterms:publisher>
    <dcterms:date><![CDATA[2013-05-10]]></dcterms:date>
    <dcterms:extent><![CDATA[1629]]></dcterms:extent>
    <dcterms:identifier><![CDATA[ISSN 978-9958-834-23-3     ]]></dcterms:identifier>
</rdf:Description><rdf:Description rdf:about="https://omeka.ibu.edu.ba/items/show/1651">
    <dcterms:title><![CDATA[Effect of Extracurricular Activities on Sustainable  Improvement Process of Higher Education through  Example of Business Clubs]]></dcterms:title>
    <dcterms:abstract><![CDATA[This study includes the overview of the effect of extracurricular activities  on sustainable improvement process of higher education through example  of business clubs. The main purpose of this study is to contribute the  literature with the information about influences of these kinds of activities  on quality of higher education. Also, this study presents factors that have  effect on sustainable improvement process of higher education institutions  related to clubs activities. Through realization of projects and activities  such as organization of seminars, workshops, conferences etc., students&#039;  clubs contribute to improvement of quality in higher education. The survey  technique is used to gather information that is collected by the universities  operating in BIH and Turkey. Additionally, factor analysis is explored to  analyze the results in this study. Findings of this study state that there are  positive effects of business clubs on sustainable improvement process of  universities in terms of quality, innovations and cooperation between the  universities and business world. Also, results of this study reflect  importance of support to student activism in order to make them more  significant as subjects in the education process and improve its quality.  This study can be a source of motivation for other similar researches.  Keywords: Sustainable Improvement, Higher Education, Quality,  Innovations, Corporations.]]></dcterms:abstract>
    <dcterms:publisher><![CDATA[International Burch University]]></dcterms:publisher>
    <dcterms:date><![CDATA[2013-05-10]]></dcterms:date>
    <dcterms:extent><![CDATA[1602]]></dcterms:extent>
    <dcterms:identifier><![CDATA[ISSN 2303-4564     ]]></dcterms:identifier>
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    <dcterms:title><![CDATA[Does Turkey’s Stance on Iran’s Nuclear Development  Program Reflect an Axis-shift in Turkish Foreign Policy?]]></dcterms:title>
    <dcterms:abstract><![CDATA[The world is being nourished with tremendous development in technology,  which causes the greatest destruction of civilization from the intrinsic  civilization itself. It is believed that nuclear weapons states hold a handful  of nuclear arsenals, strong enough to eradicate completely life on earth.  With the experience of the devastating atomic bombs marking the end of  the Second World War, it is not difficult to say that the whole world is  shaking when there is any state attempting to develop nuclear armaments.  In the case of Iran recently, different approaches and resolutions have  been discussed. Consequently, several of them have been implemented, in  order to prevent the Islamic Republic from pursuing nuclear arsenal,  despite Tehran’s discourses on her intention to have her own nuclear  program for peaceful and civilian purposes. Turkey, as an active regional  player, reflects her position on the issue via the state’s foreign policy. That  Turkey has been hesitating at complying with the West’s sanctions on Iran  poses not only questions but also confusion among the international  community. “Does Turkey’s stance on Iran’s nuclear development program  reflect an axis-shift in Turkish Foreign Policy?”  This paper seeks to answer that question, by analyzing the context that  endorses the Iranian nuclear program in pursuance of nuclear technology,  and by focusing on the discourses offered by the Iranian and Turkish  representatives to the international community concerning the ambiguities  of the Iranian nuclear development program.  In contrast to much in the literature which perceived Turkey as a  moderator, this paper argues that Turkey is more like a facilitator, besides  proposing mediation grounds like the previous Baghdad and Moscow  sponsored mediations between the US/EU and Iran. From this perspective,  Turkey’s stance seems clear in supporting the idea that instead of imposing  sanctions, the West must think of other effective ways to resolve the  nuclear energy. In other words, Ankara believes that diplomatic talks and  negotiations shall be continued and attributed to Iranian nuclear debacle.  Overall, this paper concludes that Turkey’s decision of no sanctions on Iran  does not indicate that Turkish foreign policy is anti-Western. Rather, it illustrates Turkey’s growing independence as a regional power and  flexibility in decision-making process with regard to her own interests, such  as gaining image in the Middle East with the new foreign policy doctrine,  less independence on Russian energy imports by Iran’s alternative, and  prioritizing domestic solutions, while not upsetting the West’s mutual  interests.  In addition, this study will contribute to the existing literature on the part  of the explanation of Iranian diplomacy with regard to the religious  understanding of “taqiyya” (deception) and “qitman” (concealing).  Keywords: Nuclear Program, Iran, Middle East, NPT, Turkish Foreign Policy,  Western Orientation, Axis-Shift.]]></dcterms:abstract>
    <dcterms:publisher><![CDATA[International Burch University]]></dcterms:publisher>
    <dcterms:date><![CDATA[2013-05-10]]></dcterms:date>
    <dcterms:extent><![CDATA[1599]]></dcterms:extent>
    <dcterms:identifier><![CDATA[ISSN 978-9958-834-23-3     ]]></dcterms:identifier>
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    <dcterms:title><![CDATA[The Relationship between Social Media and Human  Development: An Analyze on Transition Economies]]></dcterms:title>
    <dcterms:abstract><![CDATA[The Human Development Index which measures the average achievements  in a country in three basic dimensions is a summary measure of human  development as known. The Human Development Index is one of the tools  for comparing countries. On the other hand the use of social media is  getting more important nowadays, especially after the Arab Spring. Even  the statistics of social media use is becoming an alternative way for  comparing countries. In fact some of the previous studies have shown that  gross domestic product which is a dimension of human development  somehow affected by the social media. In this study the aim is to  investigate possible relations between human development and social  media in transition economies by using statistical methods.  Keywords: Internet, Social Media, Facebook, Transition Economies,  Development.]]></dcterms:abstract>
    <dcterms:publisher><![CDATA[International Burch University]]></dcterms:publisher>
    <dcterms:date><![CDATA[2013-05-10]]></dcterms:date>
    <dcterms:extent><![CDATA[1667]]></dcterms:extent>
    <dcterms:identifier><![CDATA[ISSN 978-9958-834-23-3     ]]></dcterms:identifier>
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    <dcterms:title><![CDATA[Economic Views of the EU Integration Process of  Macedonia]]></dcterms:title>
    <dcterms:abstract><![CDATA[The purpose of this research is to provide a general overview of the  accession process with a special reference to the economic integration and  the challenges of the Republic of Macedonia in the road of joining the  European Union.  The Stabilization and Association Agreement (SAA) between the Republic  of Macedonia and the EU was signed in April 2001 and entered into force  in April 2004. The Council adopted the Accession Partnership for the  country, including key priorities for reform, in February 2008. In October  2009, the Commission recommended to the Council to open negotiations  with the country, as well as to move to the second phase of SAA  Implementation. These recommendations were reiterated in 2010. The  Council has not yet concluded its deliberations on the Commission&#039;s  proposals. Visa liberalization for citizens travelling to the Schengen area  has been in force since 19 December 2009.  The decision of the European Council of December 17, 2005 granting the  candidate status for EU membership is an event of historical importance  for the Republic of Macedonia as deserved recognition for the efforts and  results achieved in the way of achieving the strategic goal - EU  membership.  During the last years, the macroeconomic stability of the country has been  maintained despite the continued global economic turbulence. Market  entry and exit procedures have been improved and the rule of law has  been strengthened. However, structural imbalances on the labor market  are still very pronounced and the business environment is still suffering  from slow judiciary, and a number of weak and not fully independent  regulatory and supervisory institutions. The exchange rate against the euro  has remained stable in nominal terms. Price competitiveness has remained  largely unchanged. Trade integration with the EU is well advanced, but  exports remain concentrated on a few price-sensitive products.  Keywords: Economic Criteria, Market Economy, EU, Macedonia, Western  Balkan]]></dcterms:abstract>
    <dcterms:publisher><![CDATA[International Burch University]]></dcterms:publisher>
    <dcterms:date><![CDATA[2013-05-10]]></dcterms:date>
    <dcterms:extent><![CDATA[1458]]></dcterms:extent>
    <dcterms:identifier><![CDATA[ISSN 978-9958-834-23-3     ]]></dcterms:identifier>
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    <dcterms:title><![CDATA[Cyberspace and Virtual Reality Tools of Advertising in  the Real World: a New Paradigm in Marketing  Communication]]></dcterms:title>
    <dcterms:abstract><![CDATA[Literature in advertising and new technological information systems  suggests that internet network technologies generate new integrated  applications. Day after day, computer-based cyberspace programs with  realistic shadows and reflections take the attention of different sectors  such as, biology, medicine, and advertising etc. At the first times, virtual  reality and cyberspace advertisements are seemed to be a manifest.  Recently, advertisements which use virtual reality technologies are seemed  to be new marketing trend. Advertisements and marketing applications  which are arranged through virtual reality are generated with the help of  these integrated applications, called Cyberspace. ‘Cyberspace’ is an  artificially generated automated system which can be visited  simultaneously by many people via network computers. Cyberspace  advertisements are generated through bundle of rays or holograms. With  the virtual reality advertisements, cyberspace, which is one of the  dimensions of postmodern world, is now a new tool for reaching  customer’s mind, attracting more attention, creating more awareness and  support the consumption stage. Multi-sensory computer-based programs  which are used for cyberspace and interactive advertising in the  consumer’s minds are now seemed to change the current consumer  behavior and profiles. At the same time these systems, undoubtedly  support the creative advertisement creation process. Therefore, the  traditional marketing practices between producers and consumers start to  become more interactive. With these new creative applications, customers  are involved in the virtual reality marketing process interactively which in  turn expected to create a new paradigm in marketing practices. Thereby,  new virtual reality advertisement and marketing applications in  Cyberspace world are now increasing and expected to be in advance of conventional marketing applications. These new technologies also affect  the advertisers, advertising agencies and marketing practitioners. This  study aims to introduce the new concepts of cyberspace and virtual reality  advertising in the light of new technologies and marketing and secondly  aims to determine the differences between conventional marketing  techniques and cyberspace marketing throughout the Semiotics Approach.  The research method of the paper is to analyze the real world applications  of virtual reality advertisements throughout the world with using semiotic  approaches and this paper offers a framework for understanding how  virtual reality advertising is used in marketing communication by using  Semiotic Research Methods.  Keywords: Cyber, Cyberspace, Virtual Reality, Cyberspace Advertising,  Virtual Reality Advertising.]]></dcterms:abstract>
    <dcterms:publisher><![CDATA[International Burch University]]></dcterms:publisher>
    <dcterms:date><![CDATA[2013-05-10]]></dcterms:date>
    <dcterms:extent><![CDATA[1492]]></dcterms:extent>
    <dcterms:identifier><![CDATA[ISSN 2303-4564     ]]></dcterms:identifier>
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    <dcterms:title><![CDATA[Thinking &quot;I&quot; And &quot;The Company&quot; Were the Same]]></dcterms:title>
    <dcterms:abstract><![CDATA[The main objective of this paper is not only to explain and discuss  managerial problem known as „I and company are the same“, but also to  propose adequate solution that will be beneficial for managers in their  practice. By using literature review methodological approach, several  factors that are strongly related to this problem have been identified.  Beside power and influence as important factors to consider, there are so  called „shadows that leaders fail to recognize“, that are responsible for  misleading manager to the point where he identify company by himself. At  the end, there are guidelines based on specific literature which are useful  for avoidance and solving this problem.  Keywords: Management, Leadership, Power, Influence, Mistake.]]></dcterms:abstract>
    <dcterms:publisher><![CDATA[International Burch University]]></dcterms:publisher>
    <dcterms:date><![CDATA[2013-05-10]]></dcterms:date>
    <dcterms:extent><![CDATA[1574]]></dcterms:extent>
    <dcterms:identifier><![CDATA[ISSN 978-9958-834-23-3     ]]></dcterms:identifier>
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    <dcterms:title><![CDATA[Could burnout be a reason behind airlines accident? An  Empirical Study in Turkish Airlines Companies]]></dcterms:title>
    <dcterms:abstract><![CDATA[Competitive advantage is highly important factor in all sectors. It would be said that  having and sustaining competitive advantage in airlines companies depend on  safety of flight and quality of services in flight and on the ground. Pilots and flight  attendants, in good mental, psychological and physical health give passengers  guaranty of safe flight and also high quality of services.  On the other hand, research results show that % 60 to % 80 of aircraft accidents  happen due to human factor. Researchers try to figure out where human factor  makes mistakes. Stress and fatigue were defined one of the reason behind human  mistakes and aircraft accidents.  According to literature, Burnout syndrome might cause companies workers to have  negative, callous and dehumanized responses to their customer, increase turnover  intention, high stress, job dissatisfaction and decrease the quality of services. This  syndrome might be the reason that cockpit and cabin crew live and suffer from  stress and fatigue, cause for accident and low quality service in airlines companies.  In this study aims to figure out burnout relationship with stress and supervisory  support and how much burnout differ according to professional position difference  in cockpit and the cabin of the aircraft. To collect data, Peeters, Buunk ve  Schaufeli’s (1995) supervisory support survey, House and Rizzo-(1972) stress survey  and Maslach burnout inventory survey will be used. Surveys will be delivered to  Turkish Airlines Companies. Data will be collected from pilot, copilot and flight  attendants. To analysis survey data, correlation and regression analysis will be  used. According to the hypothesis developed, the relationships between burnout,  stress and supervisory support will be analyzed and findings will be reported.  This study will contribute to the literature with empirical findings about  relationship between burnout, stress and supervisory support especially in Turkish  Airlines Companies.  Keywords: Burnout, Stress, Supervisory support, Professional Position.]]></dcterms:abstract>
    <dcterms:publisher><![CDATA[International Burch University]]></dcterms:publisher>
    <dcterms:date><![CDATA[2013-05-10]]></dcterms:date>
    <dcterms:extent><![CDATA[1513]]></dcterms:extent>
    <dcterms:identifier><![CDATA[ISSN 2303-4564     ]]></dcterms:identifier>
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