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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>
</rdf:Description><rdf:Description rdf:about="https://omeka.ibu.edu.ba/items/show/1276">
    <dcterms:title><![CDATA[PERFORMANCES OF FLAT-PLATE AND CPC SOLAR COLLECTORS IN UNDERFLOOR HEATING SYSTEMS]]></dcterms:title>
    <dcterms:abstract><![CDATA[Keywords:Solar energy, Floor Heating, TRNSYS, Cyprus.  ABSTRACT  There is a growing interest in using solar energy in the underfloor heating systems. However, the large areas required for the placing of the solar collectors can be discouraging, especially for the apartment buildings.  The objective of this study is to investigate the possibility of using Compound Parabolic Collector (CPC) collectors to replace Flat-Plat collectors in solar energy underfloor heating systems. By this way, it is aimed to explore the feasibility of area reduction required by the collectors. Secondly, the temperature profiles of the circulating water loops and the concrete slabs are sought to be examined.  The simulations were carried out under the winter weather conditions of the Cyprus. The system consists of solar thermal collectors, a storage tank and circulation of water to carry the heat to 4 floor slabs. The results of the simulations show that, a CPC collector which is commonly used in producing high grade heat can work more effectively with less area occupied in this system. It is observed from this study that the outlet fluid temperature of this collector is between 25 to 95◦C, compared to that of Flat-Plate collectors which is between 25 and 75◦C. The simulations suggest that a 2 m2 CPC collector can perform satisfactorily to match the job of 8 m2 Flat-Plate collectors. The heat that is stored in the tank can supply hot water at a temperature of 60◦C which is reduced to 45◦C after mixing with cold return water before entering the floor slabs. The estimated slab temperature is approximately 24◦C which is compatible with the standards. Fluid which is passing through the slabs will eventually lose its temperature as the heat transfer occurs from the slabs to the environment. Consequently the fluid outlet temperature is observed to be approximately 25◦C.]]></dcterms:abstract>
    <dcterms:publisher><![CDATA[International Burch University]]></dcterms:publisher>
    <dcterms:date><![CDATA[2013-05-24]]></dcterms:date>
    <dcterms:extent><![CDATA[2117]]></dcterms:extent>
    <dcterms:identifier><![CDATA[ISSN 2233-1565     ]]></dcterms:identifier>
</rdf:Description><rdf:Description rdf:about="https://omeka.ibu.edu.ba/items/show/1755">
    <dcterms:title><![CDATA[Peripheral Study of Second-Language Acquisition]]></dcterms:title>
    <dcterms:abstract><![CDATA[Key words: inter-language, sociolinguistic, strategic competence, learning mechanisms fossilization  ABSTRACT This paper includes a discussion on the nature of SLA and different approaches towards it.Factors affecting the processes of SLA has been mentioned as vital to the topic.Some key terms related to SLA has been explained so as the reader may feel at ease while going through this paper. The factors influencing the second language acquisition are included in this research as they are to be kept in while dealing with the topic of SLA. The target of research is to enhance the awareness among teachers and learners the essentials of second language equisition.]]></dcterms:abstract>
    <dcterms:publisher><![CDATA[IBU Publishing]]></dcterms:publisher>
    <dcterms:date><![CDATA[2013-05-03]]></dcterms:date>
    <dcterms:extent><![CDATA[1925]]></dcterms:extent>
</rdf:Description><rdf:Description rdf:about="https://omeka.ibu.edu.ba/items/show/270">
    <dcterms:title><![CDATA[Personality Characteristics and Emotional Intelligence Levels of Millenials: A Study in Turkish Context]]></dcterms:title>
    <dcterms:abstract><![CDATA[The purpose of the study is twofold. The first purpose of the study is to investigate the relations between personality characteristics and emotional intelligence of the Millennials. Costa and McCrea’s Big Five Personality Inventory (IPIP-NEO) is used to measure the personality characteristics of the millenials. Emotional intelligence dimensions are measured by Wong and Law emotional intelligence scale (WLEIS). Secondary purpose of the study is to find self-evaluations of the Millenials related with their characteristics. Roger’s Q-Sort Scale is used to find out Millenials self perceptions. An advantage of the Q-Sort Scale is that it offers straightforward assumptions about the underlying structure of a concept within demographical segments. Results reveal that use of emotion is positively correlated with conscientiousness whereas regulation of emotion is negatively correlated with Neuroticism. Furthermore, personality characteristics have effects on emotional intelligence dimensions. The effects are much more significant for regulation and use of emotions dimensions. These dimensions are assumed to be important determinants of performance within organizations so it is important to analyze the personality constructs associated with them. Depending on their self-perceptions, millienials evaluate themselves relatively high on positive traits (e.g. honest, out-going, etc.) and low on negative traits (e.g. unhelpful, dishonest, etc.). Regarding personality characteristics, they evaluated themselves highest in openness and lowest in neuroticism. Millenials will be the dominating workforce for the upcoming years, so if they are willing to establish high performance relations, managers should better understand Millenial characteristics and perspective.     Keywords: Millenials, Personality Characteristics, Emotional Intelligence.]]></dcterms:abstract>
    <dcterms:publisher><![CDATA[International Burch University]]></dcterms:publisher>
    <dcterms:date><![CDATA[2016]]></dcterms:date>
    <dcterms:extent><![CDATA[2972]]></dcterms:extent>
    <dcterms:identifier><![CDATA[ISSN 1986 – 8502, ]]></dcterms:identifier>
</rdf:Description><rdf:Description rdf:about="https://omeka.ibu.edu.ba/items/show/2456">
    <dcterms:title><![CDATA[Personality Factors According to the Five Factors Model in Accomplished Multilingual Foreign Language Learners]]></dcterms:title>
    <dcterms:abstract><![CDATA[For several decades the issue of personality effects on second language acquisition has been high on the agenda of many second language acquisition researchers (cf. Dewaele, 2009). Nevertheless, personality and other non-intellectual characteristics are considered to be weakly correlated with cognitive abilities and, as a result, they are not likely to explain variance in the outcomes of learning a foreign language (cf. Robinson &amp; Ellis, 2008). On the other hand, some researchers being aware of the potential of personality factors in the development of foreign language aptitude call for research on this neglected field (cf. Dörnyei, 2009, 2010; Hu &amp; Reiterer, 2009; Hyltenstam &amp; Abrahamsson, 2003; Moyer, 2007). The purpose of the study reported here was to analyze personality factors defined according to the “Five Factor Model” (McCrae &amp; Costa, 2003) in accomplished multilinguals. The factors included: Openness to experience, Conscientiousness, Extraversion, Agreeableness and Neuroticism. An instrument used in the study was The Revised NEO-FFI Personality Inventory (Costa &amp; McCrae, 1992) - a Polish adaptation by Zawadzki et al. (1998). The results of 44 accomplished multilinguals were compared to the results of 37 mainstream first-year English philology students. The analysis revealed that the factor of Openness to experience was significantly higher in the accomplished multilinguals than in the mainstream L2 learners. The other factors, that is Neuroticism, Agreeableness, Extraversion and Conscientiousness did not reveal statistically significant differences between the samples. Openness is a factor that is relatively stable and the most genetically determined of all the Five Factors. It includes a cognitive aspect, which means that people who score high on general cognitive ability tend to display openness to new experiences and intellectual curiosity and flexibility (Corno et al., 2002). A suggestion that Openness to experience is a good predictor of the outcomes of learning a foreign language is discussed.]]></dcterms:abstract>
    <dcterms:date><![CDATA[2012-05]]></dcterms:date>
    <dcterms:extent><![CDATA[821]]></dcterms:extent>
</rdf:Description><rdf:Description rdf:about="https://omeka.ibu.edu.ba/items/show/1132">
    <dcterms:title><![CDATA[PERSONALITY TRAITS OF FOREIGN LANGUAGE TEACHERS  FOR YOUNG LEARNERS]]></dcterms:title>
    <dcterms:abstract><![CDATA[The knowledge concerning personality traits of foreign language teachers for young learners which  contribute positively to teaching process is still insufficient. The paper will present the investigation that  involves the collection of experts’ opinions on the personality traits required from good foreign language  teachers for young learners. The Adjective Checklist was be used in the research to collect data from 26  experts - professionals in teacher education and foreign language teachers of young learners.The  investigation is the first part of the project aiming at constructing personality measurement tool helpful in  counselling candidate for foreign language teachers.  Keywords: foreign language teachers, young learners, personality traits]]></dcterms:abstract>
    <dcterms:date><![CDATA[2014]]></dcterms:date>
    <dcterms:extent><![CDATA[3483]]></dcterms:extent>
</rdf:Description><rdf:Description rdf:about="https://omeka.ibu.edu.ba/items/show/905">
    <dcterms:title><![CDATA[PERSPEKTIVE HRVATSKIH PROIZVOĐAČA I IZVOZNIKA NAFTNIH DERIVATA NA TRŽIŠTU BiH]]></dcterms:title>
    <dcterms:abstract><![CDATA[U ovom radu će biti napravljena analiza međusobne robne razmjene Bosne i  Hercegovine i Hrvatske u segmentu naftnih derivata, a bit će provedena analiza i usporedba sa  vanjskotrgovinskom razmjenom u segmentu naftnih derivata između Mađarske i Bosne i  Hercegovine s obzirom da je Mađarska od 01.05.2004. članica EU te su prošli integracijske  procese koji Hrvatsku tek očekuju. Pored navedenog analizirat će se i utjecaj dinamike  završetka modernizacije regionalnih rafinerija na tržište naftnih derivata u BiH.  U ovom radu koristit će se metode analize i sinteze, deskripcija postojećeg stanja, standardne  logičke metode. Kvantitativnom i komparativnom metodom Statističko -analitičko metodom  ću se posebno koristiti kod analize ukupne vanjskotrgovinske razmjene između Hrvatske i BiH,  te vanjskotrgovinske razmjene u segmentu naftnih derivata. Induktivno-deduktivna  metodom koristit će se pri analizi utjecaja dinamike procesa modernizacije regionalnih  rafinerija nafte na tržište naftnih derivata u BiH. S obzirom da je predmet istraživanja izuzetno  širok, metodološki pristup temeljen je prije svega na analizi sekundarnih podataka tj. desk  istraživanju.  Utvrđeno je da će dinamika završetka procesa modernizacije regionalnih rafinerija  nafte utjecati na tržište naftnih derivata u Bosni i Hercegovini, budući da će proizvodni  rafinerijski kapaciteti znatno premašiti potrebe tržišta za naftnim derivatima. Pridruživanjem  Hrvatske EU prestao je vrijediti Ugovor o slobodnoj trgovini sa BiH koji je omogućavao  Hrvatskim izvoznicima povlašten položaj. Uvoznici u BiH će se otvoriti za nova-stara tržišta  koja su u proteklom periodu bila manje zastupljena. Sa ovog aspekta pristupanje RH Europskoj  uniji negativno će utjecati na konkurentnost hrvatskih izvoznika naftniha derivata.  Ključne riječi: Vanjska trgovina, integracije, Europska Unija.  Key words: Foreign trade, integrations, European Union]]></dcterms:abstract>
    <dcterms:publisher><![CDATA[Faculty of Law, University of Mostar]]></dcterms:publisher>
    <dcterms:date><![CDATA[2014]]></dcterms:date>
    <dcterms:extent><![CDATA[3029]]></dcterms:extent>
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    <dcterms:title><![CDATA[Persuade to Buy: Implications for Online Advertising]]></dcterms:title>
    <dcterms:abstract><![CDATA[The aim of this article is to explore the development of a variety of online advertising tools and  the implications that the characteristics of these tools have on their effectiveness, as well as to  discover how important are the amount and nature of cognitive processing that a person does  about a persuasive message in order to determine the kind of persuasion that occurs.  Even though advertisements are a necessary and important component of the Internet, most users  are merely concerned with the quality of online experience and do not appreciate pop-up ads.  However, the majority of previous researches in the area of online advertising lack in application  of psychological theories of information processing and attitude change. This article seeks to  explore the connection between cognitive processing and consumers&#039; online experience as well as  behaviour change in order to provide the most important factors that attract customers. The study is designed in qualitative research approach in which literature review method has been chosen.  The overview of contemporary researches in the area of online advertising will be provided  together with the analysis of psychological aspects of information processing. Moreover, this  study aims to obtain deeper understanding of elaboration likelihood model with the special  emphasize on two routes an individual will take in a persuasive situation and its application to  online advertisements.  It is concluded that cognitive aspects of information processing as well as elaboration likelihood  model need to be taken into account when creating online advertisements, especially banners and  pop-up ads. Also, the list of major factors that attract customers&#039; and should be elaborated in each  advertisement is result of this qualitative research study.  Keywords: online advertising; persuasion; cognitive processing; banners; pop-up ads; elaboration  likelihood model; consumer behaviour; perceived intrusiveness.]]></dcterms:abstract>
    <dcterms:date><![CDATA[2012-05-31]]></dcterms:date>
    <dcterms:extent><![CDATA[1359]]></dcterms:extent>
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    <dcterms:title><![CDATA[Phenotypic and Genetic Parameters of Some Production Traits of Holstein  Friesian Cows Raised at the State Farm of Koças]]></dcterms:title>
    <dcterms:abstract><![CDATA[In this researh, six reproductive and three milk yield traits were determined and  genetic and phenotypic parameters were estimated for these nine traits in the Holstein Friesian  cows reared at the State Farm of Koças in Aksaray (Turkey). The least squares means of fırst  service age (FSA), fırst calving age (FCA), calving interval (CI), number of insemination per  conception (NIPC), gestation length (GL), service period (SP), lactation milk yield (LMY) ,  lactation length (LL), and dry period (DP) were 560.80±3.07 days, 855.43±2.66 days,  382.30±6.42 days, 1.76±0.06, 285.05±1.66 days, 110.57±6.28, 6937.63±1 09.46 kg,  320.51±3.29 days, 69.51±3.08 days and respectively. Heritabilities of these traits were  0.55±0.151, 0.69±0.162, 0.06±0.086, 0.04±0.062, 0.11±0.085, 0.21±0.000, 0.20±0.11,  0.078±0.007, and 0.34±0.000, respectively. The repeatibilities of CI, LPC, GL, SP, LMY, LL,  and DP were 0.12, 0.042, 0.32, 0.44, 0.37, 0.065, and 0.42, respectively. The year had a  significant effect on the FSA, CI, SP, and LMY at (p&lt;O.OI) levels. lt was shown that  lactation number had a significant effect on NIPC, LMY, and DP, the sex of calf had a  significant effect on GL, the calving season had a significant effect on LMY, and DP at  (p&lt;0.01) levels. Also, linear regressions of LMY to LL, SP to LL, and LL to LMY  statistically significant.]]></dcterms:abstract>
    <dcterms:date><![CDATA[2010-06]]></dcterms:date>
    <dcterms:extent><![CDATA[439]]></dcterms:extent>
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    <dcterms:title><![CDATA[Phrases Regarding Animals in Greek And Serbian Language]]></dcterms:title>
    <dcterms:abstract><![CDATA[Key words: phrases, greek and serbian language, cultural specificity  ABSTRACT  This paper deals with comparative analysis of the phrases in Greek and Serbian language, which have as their object an animal. It also analyses idioms in Greek language from both, semantic and cultural aspect, trying to find their counterparts in Serbian language and in that way confirm the exceptional closeness of two cultures, on the other hand, there have been found the expressions that have no equivalents in Serbian language due to their cultural specificity.]]></dcterms:abstract>
    <dcterms:publisher><![CDATA[IBU Publishing]]></dcterms:publisher>
    <dcterms:date><![CDATA[2013-05-03]]></dcterms:date>
    <dcterms:extent><![CDATA[1791]]></dcterms:extent>
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