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    <dcterms:title><![CDATA[Performance of Moving Average Investment Timing Strategy  in UK Stock Market: Individual Stocks versus Portfolios]]></dcterms:title>
    <dcterms:abstract><![CDATA[Abstract: This paper aims to test whether moving average (MA) investment  timing strategy is applicable on individual stocks, portfolios formed from these  stocks, or both. Moreover, our objective is to compare the performance of MA  strategy with a buy-and-hold strategy. The data on individual stocks listed on  London Stock Exchange, United Kingdom (UK) is collected over the period  starting from December 31, 1999, through February 29, 2016. For the same  period, we use daily values of UK-DS Market-PRICE INDEX and 1-Month  Treasury bill rate. The paper follows Han et al. (2013) to peruse our  investigation. The study applies both MA and buy-and-hold strategies to  individual stocks and portfolios sorted by volatility. Since most results are  found insignificant, no evidence is found to support that one strategy is better  than the other when applied to individual stocks. However, trading behavior  and success ratios across groups provide mixed results, hinting slightly towards  the failure of MA strategy. The pervasive noise in daily stock return data is  the reason why MA strategy consistently produces insignificant results.  Moreover, when applied to volatility-sorted portfolios, MA strategy  substantially beats buy-and-hold strategy by yielding higher average return  and risk-adjusted returns, lower standard deviations, large-and-positive  skewness and Sharpe ratios, and much success ratios across portfolios. Both for  individual stocks and portfolios, dynamics of returns and especially trading  behavior suggest that the performance of MA strategy decreases with rising lag  lengths, meaning MA signal weakens for a longer history.]]></dcterms:abstract>
    <dcterms:publisher><![CDATA[International Burch University]]></dcterms:publisher>
    <dcterms:date><![CDATA[2018]]></dcterms:date>
    <dcterms:extent><![CDATA[3744]]></dcterms:extent>
    <dcterms:identifier><![CDATA[ISSN 1986-8499; ]]></dcterms:identifier>
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    <dcterms:title><![CDATA[Semantic preference and semantic prosody-a theoretical overview]]></dcterms:title>
    <dcterms:abstract><![CDATA[Abstract: Semantic preference and semantic prosody are two notions that were carefully analysed in post-Firthian corpus linguistics and in the past few years there has been a growing interest in them. As corpora have become larger in size, and tools for extracting different lexical items for different purposes have been developed, the two terms have been addressed more frequently by linguists1. Throughout history, semantic preference and semantic prosody have sometimes been used for the same phenomenon but at other times the two were considered different but closely related. Previous corpus-based studies on the two terms have shown that they can be attached to many investigated lexical items. Therefore, this paper aims to present a detailed theoretical overview of the two terms in order to emphasise their immense importance for identifying the meaning of all the lexical items.]]></dcterms:abstract>
    <dcterms:publisher><![CDATA[International Burch University]]></dcterms:publisher>
    <dcterms:date><![CDATA[2018]]></dcterms:date>
    <dcterms:extent><![CDATA[3778]]></dcterms:extent>
    <dcterms:identifier><![CDATA[ISSN 2566-4638    (In Press)  ]]></dcterms:identifier>
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    <dcterms:title><![CDATA[Labour Market Transition Differences between Natives and  Immigrants in EU Economies]]></dcterms:title>
    <dcterms:abstract><![CDATA[Abstract: The recent economic crisis has had an adverse effect on the  labour markets of European economies and certain population groups  have been disproportionally affected by it. Increased migration flows  may very well have created further pressures on the labour markets of  host countries. The focus of the analysis here is on differences in  transitions from unemployment to employment and vice versa  between native and immigrant populations in European economies  during the 1998-2015 period. The analysis reveals different  outcomes to transitions from unemployment to employment, where in  certain countries and years, the unemployed natives find  proportionally more jobs, while in other countries and years, it is the  immigrants. In most of the countries, however, employed immigrants  are more likely to lose a job than natives. In addition to identifying  the immigrant-native gap, the characteristics of individuals as  potential contributing factors to the gap have also been assessed. The  results of this analysis show that similar individual characteristics  exert a different influence on the immigrant-native gap in labour  market outcomes in different countries. Thus, similar individual  characteristics are rewarded differently in different countries, i.e.,  their labour markets.]]></dcterms:abstract>
    <dcterms:publisher><![CDATA[International Burch University]]></dcterms:publisher>
    <dcterms:date><![CDATA[2018]]></dcterms:date>
    <dcterms:extent><![CDATA[3745]]></dcterms:extent>
    <dcterms:identifier><![CDATA[ISSN 1986-8499, ]]></dcterms:identifier>
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    <dcterms:title><![CDATA[Bilingualism in Kuwait – a linguistic landscape approach]]></dcterms:title>
    <dcterms:abstract><![CDATA[Abstract: This paper examined the linguistic landscape of the Governorate of Farwaniya, the biggest governorate in the State of Kuwait, by means of public and private signs displayed in the city center and side streets. A corpus of 150 photos of diverse signs, both official and non-official, was collected, categorized, analyzed and discussed. The results point to an undeniable representation of the Arabic language in both public and private spheres of life as well as to a substantial presence of the English language on a wide range of signage therefore confirming the imprint the process of globalization has made on this EFL context. The findings also indicate that some other world languages, namely Bengali, Hindi, and Chinese, are represented in the linguistic landscape of Kuwait but rather poorly.]]></dcterms:abstract>
    <dcterms:publisher><![CDATA[International Burch University]]></dcterms:publisher>
    <dcterms:date><![CDATA[2018]]></dcterms:date>
    <dcterms:extent><![CDATA[3779]]></dcterms:extent>
    <dcterms:identifier><![CDATA[ISSN 2566-4638    (In Press)  ]]></dcterms:identifier>
</rdf:Description><rdf:Description rdf:about="https://omeka.ibu.edu.ba/items/show/119">
    <dcterms:title><![CDATA[Bilateral Intra-Industry Trade in Country  Characteristics Context: The Case Study of Trade of  Bosnia and Herzegovina with Croatia]]></dcterms:title>
    <dcterms:abstract><![CDATA[Abstract: The paper focuses primarily on intra-industry trade (IIT)  which is researched in the context of country-specific characteristics. A  three-decade-long academic research of IIT phenomena suggests that IIT  is likely to be more intensive and mostly of horizontal type between  countries that are at a similar stage of economic development, with the  same level of trade openness and with intensive and significantly  liberalized mutual trade. Geographical proximity of countries, especially  their common border, as well as their similarities in some non-economic  characteristics such as history, culture, language, also contribute to IIT  intensity. Bosnia and Herzegovina (BH) and Croatia match most of  these criteria for intensive and increasing IIT. The aim of the research is  to check aforementioned thesis on IIT on a case study of BH in its trade  with Croatia over the period from 2003 till 2016. Research is focused  on IIT characteristics – intensity, trend and structure, both at aggregate  level (based on calculating corrected and uncorrected Grubel-Lloyd  indices) and at division level of Standard International Trade  Classification – SITC (based on calculating standard Grubel-Lloyd  index and relative unit values of export and import). The research  findings indicate a continuously rising, although lower than expected,  intensity of IIT, taking into account similarities between given countries  in comparison with other important trading partners of BH and taking  into account a high level of data aggregation. In BH trade with Croatia  inter-industry trade still prevails while high intensive IIT appears in a  very low number of product groups, coupled with the dominance of  vertical IIT. However,at the same time a growing trend and a  significant increase of IIT intensity in trade with Croatia have been  identified.]]></dcterms:abstract>
    <dcterms:publisher><![CDATA[International Burch University]]></dcterms:publisher>
    <dcterms:date><![CDATA[2018]]></dcterms:date>
    <dcterms:extent><![CDATA[3755]]></dcterms:extent>
    <dcterms:identifier><![CDATA[ISSN 1986-8499, ]]></dcterms:identifier>
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    <dcterms:title><![CDATA[HIGH - RISE BUILDINGS  STRUCTURES AND MATERIALS]]></dcterms:title>
    <dcterms:abstract><![CDATA[High-rise buildings present a challenge; they present a challenge for architects,  engineers, occupants as well as observers. They attract the viewer&#039;s eye. They are  our monuments and often become city landmarks and tourist attractions. City views  from the tops of the buildings are also extremely appealing. People either praise  them or criticize them, but they are indeed an important part of urban landscape in  every modern city. They are here, present, and can be found in every metropolis or  city that intends to become one. Sometimes they stand in awe, and sometimes they  stretch above. For all they are, or for all they are not, their builders are the culprits  responsible for these magnificent structures.  This book is the result of a serious research, and it is intended to become a textbook  for the &quot;High-Rise Buildings&quot; course held at the Master&#039;s Degree Program at the  Department of Architecture at the Faculty of Engineering and Natural Sciences of  the International BURCH University in Sarajevo. However, students of other  architectural faculties or departments of architecture, students of structural  engineering, as well as architects and structural engineers in design and  construction themselves may find this book helpful. Parts of the book, or the entire  book may also be of interest for a common reader.  As the human body is composed of brain, skeleton, muscles, organs, blood and  nervous system, all of which have their own functionality and appearance, the  organism we call a high-rise building is also composed of load-bearing structure,  different materials applied, and various embedded functional systems that allow for  comfort and serviceability of these structures. Their appearance catches the  observer’s eye and causes different emotions; sometimes these emotions are  positive, sometimes not so much, but essentially everything that initiates any  emotion in a person becomes a truly memorable experience]]></dcterms:abstract>
    <dcterms:publisher><![CDATA[International Burch University]]></dcterms:publisher>
    <dcterms:date><![CDATA[2018]]></dcterms:date>
    <dcterms:extent><![CDATA[3717]]></dcterms:extent>
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    <dcterms:title><![CDATA[Concrete Studies 2017]]></dcterms:title>
    <dcterms:abstract><![CDATA[The first study is “Comparison of Fire Resistance of RC Slabs Determined according  to Different Methods“. We construct our buildings and facilities to last 50, 100 or  even 200 years. There is a high probability that fire will eventually occur during the  service life of practically every structure. Fire can happen anytime and anywhere.  This study explores fire resistance of RC slabs that are the most sensitive concrete  elements in fire situation. We compared the results of determination of fire resistance  according to four different methods. We got some conclusions, but also opened an  area for new research on fire resistance of some other concrete elements.  Concrete is principal construction material in Bosnia and Herzegovina. It is very  common. However, concrete of high compression strength is almost unknown in  Bosnia and Herzegovina. The study of “High-Strength Concrete (HSC) and  Possibilities for Production in Bosnia and Herzegovina“ discusses the recent history,  advantages and disadvantages, application and benefits of it, as well as the  constituent materials, mix design and proportioning and properties of high strength  concrete. Experimental part of this study proves that it is feasible to produce highstrength  concrete of slightly modified ordinary concrete mix improved by domestic  admixtures and additives at minimal cost. This study aims to encourage concrete  factories to produce it and engineers to apply it in their designs and actual  construction.]]></dcterms:abstract>
    <dcterms:publisher><![CDATA[International Burch University]]></dcterms:publisher>
    <dcterms:date><![CDATA[2018]]></dcterms:date>
    <dcterms:extent><![CDATA[3731]]></dcterms:extent>
</rdf:Description><rdf:Description rdf:about="https://omeka.ibu.edu.ba/items/show/122">
    <dcterms:title><![CDATA[Concrete studies 2018]]></dcterms:title>
    <dcterms:abstract><![CDATA[We love concrete! We love it because it is concrete. We love it because it is reliable.  We love it for it is steady and durable. We love it because it is mysterious. We would  like to discover some of its mysteries and share them with you!  That is why the “Concrete Studies“! Actually, this is a continuation of “Concrete  Studies 2015-2016“ and hopefully predecessor of some other future concrete studies.  Again, we present you with the additional three studies conducted at the International  BURCH University Sarajevo and University of Bihać in Bosnia and Herzegovina.  The first study is “Comparison of Fire Resistance of RC Slabs Determined according  to Different Methods“. We construct our buildings and facilities to last 50, 100 or  even 200 years. There is a high probability that fire will eventually occur during the  service life of practically every structure. Fire can happen anytime and anywhere.  This study explores fire resistance of RC slabs that are the most sensitive concrete  elements in fire situation. We compared the results of determination of fire resistance  according to four different methods. We got some conclusions, but also opened an  area for new research on fire resistance of some other concrete elements.  Concrete is principal construction material in Bosnia and Herzegovina. It is very  common. However, concrete of high compression strength is almost unknown in  Bosnia and Herzegovina. The study of “High-Strength Concrete (HSC) and  Possibilities for Production in Bosnia and Herzegovina“ discusses the recent history,  advantages and disadvantages, application and benefits of it, as well as the  constituent materials, mix design and proportioning and properties of high strength  concrete. Experimental part of this study proves that it is feasible to produce highstrength  concrete of slightly modified ordinary concrete mix improved by domestic  admixtures and additives at minimal cost. This study aims to encourage concrete  factories to produce it and engineers to apply it in their designs and actual  construction.  In his book “Advanced Concrete Technology“1  , Dr. Zongjin Li said: “Fresh concrete  requires considerable care, just like a baby.” With 28 days of age, we consider  concrete to be mature. However, to get concrete quality as required by design after  28 days, the curing procedure requires a whole set of steps, controls and tests.  Unfortunately, concrete quality control in Bosnia and Herzegovina is usually related  just to testing of concrete compression strength. The study of “Concrete Quality    1 Li, Zongjin, 2011, “Advanced Concrete Technology“, (John Wiley &amp; Sons, Inc., Hoboken, New Jersey, USA ISBN  978-0-470-90239-4 (ebk),   8  Control according to European Standards –Case Study– Construction of the Waste  Treatment Plant in Bihać“ presents a unique example of Quality Assurance Program  for construction project in Bosnia and Herzegovina, but with particular attention to  concrete works in details. Testing of fresh concrete, testing of hardened concrete, and  testing of steel reinforcement were integral parts of the QA Program during the  implementation of the project. The approach presented in this study and implemented  in the actual project could serve as a model, or at least for concrete quality control  according to European Standards for other large construction projects in Bosnia and  Herzegovina. Lessons learned from this project are important and experiences are  tremendous.  We believe that engineers, architects, designers, construction and project managers,  contractors, clients and students can gain and find useful some of our experiences  based upon the critical approach and thinking, and also keeping in mind that  knowledge, same as seed, cannot be just transplanted anywhere without a detailed  analysis of each piece of the land, climate, and many other factors - and in this case  any individual project. We do hope that findings from these studies can serve as a  reference for your future endeavors.  We use this opportunity to thank our reviewers for their remarks, recommendations  and suggestions. We’d also like to thank Ms. Dijana Misaljević for English  proofreading that made this text better and Mr. Elmir Halebić for the design of the  book cover. We also appreciate any effort and support by everyone who has in any  way contributed to the process of publishing this book.]]></dcterms:abstract>
    <dcterms:publisher><![CDATA[International Burch University]]></dcterms:publisher>
    <dcterms:date><![CDATA[2018]]></dcterms:date>
    <dcterms:extent><![CDATA[3733]]></dcterms:extent>
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    <dcterms:title><![CDATA[Cyber Security Audit in Business  Environments]]></dcterms:title>
    <dcterms:abstract><![CDATA[Everyday reports reveal numerous cyber security incidents, while many more are never uncovered due to the risk of jeopardising the reputation of the attacked systems. One definition of risk of this sort is:  “feasible determinable outcome of an activity or action subject to hazards” (Stamatelatos, 2000).  A more holistic and comprehensive definition, which is available in the NIST Special Publication 800-30 Revision 1 Guide for Conducting Risk Assessment, defines risk as:  „Adverse impact(s) that could occur... to organisational operations (including mission, functions, image, reputation), organisational assets, individuals, other organisations... due to the potential for unauthorized access, use, disclosure, disruption, modification, or destruction of information and/or information systems.“  As such, databases, as the active and passive components of computer networks and the building blocks of computer infrastructures, became a point of focus for every business in the world. Unlike 30 years ago, many households nowadays rely on Internet access and available services to support their everyday life. The Internet and World Wide Web (WWW) resources are accessible through various web browsers.]]></dcterms:abstract>
    <dcterms:publisher><![CDATA[International Burch University]]></dcterms:publisher>
    <dcterms:date><![CDATA[2018]]></dcterms:date>
    <dcterms:extent><![CDATA[3776]]></dcterms:extent>
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    <dcterms:title><![CDATA[How Does Lending from Commercial Banks Impact Performance of Small  Enterprises: A Case Study of District Hafizabad, Pakistan]]></dcterms:title>
    <dcterms:abstract><![CDATA[Abstract: This study examines the impact of lending from commercial banks  on performance of small enterprises. Financial data of forty business entities of  district Hafizabad have been collected from commercial banks, for the period of  2005 to 2013. “Net profit” in the first model and “sales” in the second model  are used as dependent variables. Working capital, accumulated profit, net-worth  and lending/financing amount are used as independent variables. The study  suggests: Firstly, banks’ lending positively affects the performance of small  enterprises. Secondly, financing amount illustrates positive effect on net profits of  the firms. Thirdly, the preferred amount of lending to small enterprises is less  than two million PKR.]]></dcterms:abstract>
    <dcterms:publisher><![CDATA[International Burch University]]></dcterms:publisher>
    <dcterms:date><![CDATA[2018]]></dcterms:date>
    <dcterms:extent><![CDATA[3775]]></dcterms:extent>
    <dcterms:identifier><![CDATA[ISSN 1986-8499, ]]></dcterms:identifier>
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