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    <dcterms:title><![CDATA[Comparison of linear regression and neural network models forecasting tourist arrivals  to Turkey]]></dcterms:title>
    <dcterms:abstract><![CDATA[This paper develops statistical and machine learning methods for estimating tourist arrivals  which is one of the donnée for planning the sustainable tourism development. Tourism is  arguably one of the world&#039;s largest and fastest growing industries. Sustainable tourism development is one of the most promising generators of the sustainable economic  development. Realistic tourism projections based on accurate tourism forecasting contribute  much for the sustainable tourism development. The challenge of the planning and developing  sustainable tourism is to see as the complex paradigm but one of the starting points is the  accurate forecasting tourist arrivals. In this study, linear regression and neural network  multilayer perceptron (MLP) implementations are considered to make multivariate tourism  forecasting for Turkey. Comparison of forecasting performances in terms of correlation  coefficient (R), relative absolute error (RAE) and root relative squared error (RRSE)  measurements shows that MLP model for regression gives a better performance.  Keywords: Tourism forecasting; Tourism demand modelling; Time series; Linear regression;  Neural networks; Multilayer perceptron; Multivariate tourism forecasting.]]></dcterms:abstract>
    <dcterms:date><![CDATA[2012-05-31]]></dcterms:date>
    <dcterms:extent><![CDATA[1179]]></dcterms:extent>
</rdf:Description><rdf:Description rdf:about="https://omeka.ibu.edu.ba/items/show/2319">
    <dcterms:title><![CDATA[Sustainable Security: The Role of Promoting Democracy and Protecting Human Rights]]></dcterms:title>
    <dcterms:abstract><![CDATA[Today’s security threats are more complex than traditional ones, such as HIV, climate  change, human rights violations, anti-democratic laws and measures forced us to think about  the definition and the context of security again. With the effect of these new threats,  sustainable security concept emerged from a post- Cold War multi-disciplinary understanding  of security. Sustainable security redefines how we think about national security in today&#039;s  shifting, after Cold War era. Struggling with these new threats, especially struggling with terrorism requires new approaches to security. The traditional understanding which predicts  balancing human rights and security measures is not valid anymore. In today’s security  understanding promoting democracy and protecting human rights are not causes of insecurity,  contrarily terrorism, which considered as the greatest threat to world security after Sept 11,  wants to create a “police state” to find support their own ideology. Further more terrorism  aiming to demolish democracy and human rights in society; with this, life become insecure,  state become more totalitarian and terrorist acts become more reasonable. For this  characteristic, terrorism called the “disease of democracies”. For this reason promoting  democracy and protecting human rights are the key elements of sustainable security  especially in struggling terrorism  Keywords: Sustainable Security, Human Security, Terrorism, Sept. 11, Human Rights,  Democracy.]]></dcterms:abstract>
    <dcterms:date><![CDATA[2012-05-31]]></dcterms:date>
    <dcterms:extent><![CDATA[1098]]></dcterms:extent>
</rdf:Description><rdf:Description rdf:about="https://omeka.ibu.edu.ba/items/show/2320">
    <dcterms:title><![CDATA[Environmental Welding: The Friction Stir Welding]]></dcterms:title>
    <dcterms:abstract><![CDATA[In this study, microstructural and mechanical properties of pure aluminum joined  by friction stir weldingusing different parameters were investigated.  Hardness, tensile, bending and impact mechanics tests were applied to the  welded samples.In addition, optical and SEM tests were carried out. The effects of  the welding progress rate on the microstructure and mechanical properties were  investigated in these materials.Then, the optimal conditions for friction stir  welding were determined for pure aluminum.  Keywords:Friction stir  welding, aluminum alloy, microstructure, mechanical properties.]]></dcterms:abstract>
    <dcterms:date><![CDATA[2012-05-31]]></dcterms:date>
    <dcterms:extent><![CDATA[1221]]></dcterms:extent>
</rdf:Description><rdf:Description rdf:about="https://omeka.ibu.edu.ba/items/show/2321">
    <dcterms:title><![CDATA[Control of a chaotic finance system with passive control]]></dcterms:title>
    <dcterms:abstract><![CDATA[In this paper, complicated dynamical behavior of a finance system is investigated. The change  in behavior of finance system from stable behavior to chaotic behavior is shown with varying  some system parameters. In addition, chaotic finance system with passive control is  considered and the stability of the controlled system is investigated. In order to control the  chaos in finance system, the controller is designed based on passive control technique.  Designed controller is applied to the chaotic finance system for stabilization of system. After  controller is added to the system, the change in behavior of finance system from chaotic  behavior to stable behavior is shown with passive control.  Keywords: Chaotic finance system, chaos control, passive control]]></dcterms:abstract>
    <dcterms:date><![CDATA[2012-05-31]]></dcterms:date>
    <dcterms:extent><![CDATA[1287]]></dcterms:extent>
</rdf:Description><rdf:Description rdf:about="https://omeka.ibu.edu.ba/items/show/2322">
    <dcterms:title><![CDATA[Using Microphyte-Macrophyte Species As Bioindicators For The Determination And  Phytoremediation Of Heavy Metal Accumulation In The Aquatic Ecosystems]]></dcterms:title>
    <dcterms:abstract><![CDATA[Heavy metal accumulation and contamination have become a serious problem in recent years.  Therefore, it is crucial to take a closer look at the microphytes and macrophytes species.  These two elements are recommended for the determination and phytoremediation of the  heavy metals in the contaminated aquatic ecosystems. It is clear that, the excess amount of  heavy metals can have negative impacts on the environment and these influents can be weak,  strong, long lasting and short lasting, and they can also be present in different levels such as  global, regional or local. Moreover, heavy metal contamination in aquatic environments is a  serious environmental problem, which threatens aquatic ecosystems, agriculture, and human  health. The goal of this study is to understand the importance of microphytes and macrophytes  in accumulation of toxic metals and suggest some effective measurements for the preservation  and restoration of the aquatic ecosystems. Thus, in order to protect our living ecosystems, it is  necessary to study the sources, level and quantity of contamination of heavy metals. Different  treatment methods have been developed for the elimination of these metals from water  including coagulation, adsorption, ion exchange and other chemical and biological processes.  However, these methods are expensive and require major investments in equipment and  facilities and they also introduce various chemicals which can have a harmful impact on our  environment. In contrast, this study verifies that phytoremediation is an efficient and cheap  technology for the treatment of water polluted by heavy metals. Furthermore, it is suggested a  new model called wetland construction, which is an expansion on a river bed and it serves as  a water purification system as well, in order to enable easy collection and replacement. After  the collection, the biomass obtained would be processed to obtain biogas, biofertilizers,  animal food and recycled heavy metals. As a result, the macrophyte and microphyte  communities of the Miljacka River area need to be protected and restored on a priority basis.  To demonstrate a model for ecological determination and phytoremediation of heavy metal  accumulation by using microphytes-macrophytes as bioindicators, structure and dynamics of  aquatic ecosystems were studied at more sites and sides of the Miljacka River (central Bosnia  and Herzegovina). All in all, this study shows that the aquatic microphytes and macrophytes  play a very significant role in removing the different metals from the aquatic environments  and they can both be used as bioindicators of heavy metals and other toxic substances in a  given area.  Keywords: Microphytes; Macrophytes; Toxic metals; Accumulation; Phytoremediation;  Miljacka River;]]></dcterms:abstract>
    <dcterms:date><![CDATA[2012-05-31]]></dcterms:date>
    <dcterms:extent><![CDATA[1267]]></dcterms:extent>
</rdf:Description><rdf:Description rdf:about="https://omeka.ibu.edu.ba/items/show/2323">
    <dcterms:title><![CDATA[The Role Of Internal Auditing In Sustainable Development And Corporate Social  Reporting]]></dcterms:title>
    <dcterms:abstract><![CDATA[Sustainability means a lot more than just the economic, environmental, and social challenges  an organization faces in its everyday and future operations: it means the ethics in these  operations, touching on all the lives of those in the organization, its stakeholders, and the  planet. The objectives of all sustainable development programs must be measured, and the results are to be reported in and outside the organization. Stakeholders and society need to be  assured independently in that such measures are recorded accurately and in timely fashion  before being reported. There are opportunities for internal auditing to contribute to its  independent and objective assurance services as an auditor as well as a consultant and  teacher. Such a contribution can take best-practice internal auditing to a high level of added  value. The internal auditor is a vital conduit to the creation of trust.  The internal auditor contributes to a number of corporate social reporting (CSR) and  sustainability issues by keeping management updated on the aspects of operational and  compliance issues, which is part of their core function, as well as brand management audits  and through participation in the stakeholder dialogue process. Furthermore, the increasing  importance of CSR and sustainability and its impact on risk management bring additional  challenges involving the control environment, including the provision and installation of  effective management and reporting systems, which will provide clarity and transparency,  and therefore trust. The internal auditor has an integral role in determining the materiality of  the content of the CSR and sustainability report. This is a responsibility that can only increase  with the burgeoning of CSR and sustainability reports, both in volume and size of content.  Today, internal audit function that is the most important factor in creating sustainable value  to improve the value of the company and firm performance is important to correct  implementation and to be sustainable. Therefore, enterprises should assign enough  importance to internal auditing and should pay attention to create a sustainable audit system.  The aim of this study is to investigate the system of sustainable internal audit which is the  essential element for sustainable development and corporate social reporting.  Keywords: Corporate Social Reporting, Internal Auditing, Sustainable Development,  Corporate Social Responsibility, Sustainable Management Systems.]]></dcterms:abstract>
    <dcterms:date><![CDATA[2012-05-31]]></dcterms:date>
    <dcterms:extent><![CDATA[1135]]></dcterms:extent>
</rdf:Description><rdf:Description rdf:about="https://omeka.ibu.edu.ba/items/show/2324">
    <dcterms:title><![CDATA[The Export Exceptional Application In Means Of Value Added Tax: The Example Of  Antalya]]></dcterms:title>
    <dcterms:abstract><![CDATA[Purpose of this study is constituted by the exceptional VAT applied in export activities and  the lineal and rudiments related to the rejection mechanism process. The exception included  into this study, the one concerned with the exception are initially those real and legal persons  involved in export activities in domestic borders and abroad, secondly the accountants of  these persons, Public Accountant Members and finally the public closely related to the  subject. Therefore; Value Added.  Tax (VAT) is of great importance in means of tax collection in the Turkish Tax Structure. The  11th and 12th articles within the relative Law subjecting to the “export exceptions” and the  32nd article subjecting the discount applied to the process related to the exceptions are of  great importance within the scope of the VAT.  In the final division of the study there is a survey applied to the companies that realize export  in Antalya in order to gain general information about the companies and the issues faced  related to the reject mechanism of VAT that rise from the export realized by these companies.  In general; it is noticed that most of the exporting companies in Antalya constitute of Small  and Medium Size Enterprises and that they are generally complaining about the mass of  official procedures and about the processes realized very slow.  Keywords: Export Realized in Antalya, The Application of Exceptions in Export, Value  Added Tax, Export Survey]]></dcterms:abstract>
    <dcterms:date><![CDATA[2012-05-31]]></dcterms:date>
    <dcterms:extent><![CDATA[1296]]></dcterms:extent>
</rdf:Description><rdf:Description rdf:about="https://omeka.ibu.edu.ba/items/show/2325">
    <dcterms:title><![CDATA[Measurement Of The Competitiveness Of Turkey : Eu Countries, 1980-2010 Period  Comparison]]></dcterms:title>
    <dcterms:abstract><![CDATA[Today, in the new world order caused by economic glabalization, technologic and political  changes in world economy result in changes in the competitiveness of the countries.  Everyday, countries intensify their effort to gain, develop and protect their power to compete  with other countries. Today, even the most developed countries are trying to strengthen their  competitiveness in order to enlarge their share in the world economy. Turkey desires to  increase its competitiveness in all sectors in order to rise the welfare level of its people and to  speed up its economic growth. Turkey endeavors to increase its competitiveness against EU,  who is one of the most important economic partners of Turkey, in all sectors. In this study, the  period of 1970-2011 to measure the competitiveness of Turkey towards the EU countries and  aims to achieve predictions for the future, and the watermark.  Keywords : Competitiveness, Turkey, EU, International Trade,  JEL Classification: F12, F14, F15]]></dcterms:abstract>
    <dcterms:date><![CDATA[2012-05-31]]></dcterms:date>
    <dcterms:extent><![CDATA[1320]]></dcterms:extent>
</rdf:Description><rdf:Description rdf:about="https://omeka.ibu.edu.ba/items/show/2326">
    <dcterms:title><![CDATA[Investigating Patient-Doctor Communication And Perceived Health Service Quality]]></dcterms:title>
    <dcterms:abstract><![CDATA[Despite medical technologies developed for diagnosis and treatment, medical care still  depends on effective communication between the patient and the doctor that the doctor and  the patient exchange information amongst. Effective patient–doctor communication is  recognized as essential by health care providers and the patients for high quality medical  care. Patient-doctor communication has been shown to be linked to improved patient  outcomes. This paper researches the differences between the perceptions of patients and  doctors about their communication and health care services. The research may determine the  communication needs both from patients and the doctors. Examining differences between the  perceptions of patients and doctors about their communication could lead to improve quality  of health care services. As the focus of today’s health system is the patient, patient-doctor  communication should be researched for improved health care outcomes. Communication in  the delivery of health care services occurs between health care service providers and the  patients, but this study is limited to patient-doctor communication.  Keywords: health care sector, communication, health service quality, patient, doctor]]></dcterms:abstract>
    <dcterms:date><![CDATA[2012-05-31]]></dcterms:date>
    <dcterms:extent><![CDATA[1100]]></dcterms:extent>
</rdf:Description><rdf:Description rdf:about="https://omeka.ibu.edu.ba/items/show/2327">
    <dcterms:title><![CDATA[The Role Of Innovation In The Development Of South Korea]]></dcterms:title>
    <dcterms:abstract><![CDATA[In recent years, innovation and innovative science have completely become a manufacturing  factor. Countries which comprehended the importance of innovation activities earlier than others  and which developed their policies accordingly are now among developed countries. And, South  Korea has become one of the most important ones of these countries.  The subject of this study covers the South Korean economy, the role of innovation in the  development of South Korea and development processes of innovation in South Korea.  Keywords: Innovation, South Korea, Development, Development Processes]]></dcterms:abstract>
    <dcterms:date><![CDATA[2012-05-31]]></dcterms:date>
    <dcterms:extent><![CDATA[1353]]></dcterms:extent>
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