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    <dcterms:title><![CDATA[The Effects of Using Visual Aids in Teaching Writing on Learners’ L2 Writing Proficiency]]></dcterms:title>
    <dcterms:abstract><![CDATA[The current study aims to find out whether the use of visual aids in writing classes facilitates the path that learners go though while acquiring writing skills in L2. Although strategy training in writing has been proved to be effective in L2 writing development by many studies, the role of visual aids has not been obscured yet (Kobayashi and Rinnert, 2008; Ong and Zahan, 2010; Shi; 1998; among many others). Thus, this study focuses on four particular writing tasks which have been designed by particular visual aids. Ten freshman students studying in Foreign Language Education Department at Yıldız Technical University were recruited as an experimental group as they scored less than 20 out of 40 in the writing component of FCE. On the other hand, the control group consisted of ten randomly selected freshman students from the same department and the institution. Both qualitative and quantitative data have been gathered by the questionnaire with open ended questions asking for students’ reflections on the usefulness of the training and by the pre and post-tests evaluated by two different raters. In the end, it has been found out that there is no significant difference among groups in terms of their writing scores; which may be interpreted as this particular training has not helped learners to enhance their writing skills in L2.]]></dcterms:abstract>
    <dcterms:date><![CDATA[2012-05]]></dcterms:date>
    <dcterms:extent><![CDATA[846]]></dcterms:extent>
</rdf:Description><rdf:Description rdf:about="https://omeka.ibu.edu.ba/items/show/2499">
    <dcterms:title><![CDATA[The Effects of Various Teaching Methods on Learning New L2 Vocabulary]]></dcterms:title>
    <dcterms:abstract><![CDATA[The aim of this research is to define the effects of various teaching methods (classic teaching, using realia , picture-drawing ) on learning, short and long-term recall of   new L2 vocabulary. This experimental model research is used in this study. Participants are 24 students from 10th grade of Zile Trade Vocational High School during 2011-2012 academic year. The research data was collected with the measurement tool (achievement test) developed by the researchers. The achievement test consists of three main and ten sub- sections and one open ended-question to see participants’ attitude against methods used in this research. Participants   studied 12 new words in L2 each through three methods (classic teaching, using realia, picture drawing). Experts’ opinions were taken for validity assessment. Reliability was  determined by test-retest method. The data analyzed by using package program SPSS 15:00. After learning sessions, participants took posttests immediately, after 1 week, and after 1 month. Results show that using realia has significant advantages over others.  It   is the most effective method among the others. Classic method is the second and picture drawing is the third one to teach new L2 vocabulary. Participants’ attitudes also emerged that the using realia is the most effective method to learn new L2 vocabulary. Key words: learning, foreign language, vocabulary teaching, teaching methods and techniques]]></dcterms:abstract>
    <dcterms:date><![CDATA[2012-05]]></dcterms:date>
    <dcterms:extent><![CDATA[851]]></dcterms:extent>
</rdf:Description><rdf:Description rdf:about="https://omeka.ibu.edu.ba/items/show/819">
    <dcterms:title><![CDATA[The Effects of War Crime Processing before Domestic Courts on the Reconciliation Process in Bosnia and Herzegovina    Efekti procesuiranja ratnih zločina pred domaćim sudovima na procese pomirenja u Bosni i Hercegovini]]></dcterms:title>
    <dcterms:abstract><![CDATA[During the war in Bosnia and Herzegovina (1992-1995), severe war crimes were committed, including even genocide. The war crimes, committed during the war in Bosnia and Herzegovina (BiH), have been processed at several different levels (from international to local). The paper focuses on the processing of war crimes committed in BiH before domestic, Bosnian courts and the contribution of these processes to the reconciliation process in BiH. We made an empirical research and collected data on the attitude of victims and, for the first time, of perpetrators of war crimes about three research domains: purpose and expectations from war crime processing, subjects’ perception of the judicial system in BiH that processes war crimes, and perception of the past results of war crime processing in BiH.  The following conclusions were made: the subjects express their negative opinion about the proceedings; most subjects expect processing to reveal the truth and contribute to their prevention in the future; all the subjects have a negative opinion about judicial institutions that process war crimes in BiH; subjects believe that the punishments for the crimes do not achieve the purpose of punishing; processing contributed to easing victims’ suffering but also helped convicts reject their psychological burden.    Sažetak: Tokom rata u BiH (1992-1995), počinjeni su teški zločini, pa čak i genocid.  Njihovo procesuiranje odvija se na više različitih nivoa. U ovom se radu analizira procesuiranje ratnih zločina pred domaćim, bosanskohercegovačkim sudovima i doprinos ovih suđenja pomirenju u BiH.  Provedeno je empirijsko istraživanje i prikupljeni su podaci o stavovima žrtava i, po prvi put, osuđenika za ratne zločine o tri grupe pitanja: svrha i očekivanja od procesuiranja ratnih zločina, percepcija ispitanika o pravosudnom sistemu u Bosni i Hercegovini koji sudi za ratne zločine i percepcija dosadašnjih rezultata rada na procesuiranju ratnih zločina u Bosni i Hercegovini.  Zaključeno je sljedeće: ispitanici izražavaju svoje negativno mišljenje o procesuiranju; većina ispitanika očekuje da će procesuiranje otkriti istinu, i doprinijeti njihovoj prevenciji u budućnosti; svi ispitanici imaju negativno mišljenje o pravosudnim institucijama koje procesuiraju ratne zločine u BiH; ispitanici smatraju da se kaznama za zločine ne postiže svrha kažnjavanja; procesuiranje doprinosi ublažavanju patnji žrtava, ali, također, pomaže osuđenicima da se oslobode psihološkog tereta.]]></dcterms:abstract>
    <dcterms:publisher><![CDATA[Social Sciences Research Center of International Burch University]]></dcterms:publisher>
    <dcterms:date><![CDATA[2014-04]]></dcterms:date>
    <dcterms:extent><![CDATA[2363]]></dcterms:extent>
    <dcterms:identifier><![CDATA[ISSN 2303-5706     ]]></dcterms:identifier>
</rdf:Description><rdf:Description rdf:about="https://omeka.ibu.edu.ba/items/show/2201">
    <dcterms:title><![CDATA[The effects of work motivation in quality of work life and  A study on banking sector]]></dcterms:title>
    <dcterms:abstract><![CDATA[In terms of Suistainable development, in countries, the success and effectiveness of  instuitaions is quite important. One of the most important elements of providing success and  effectiveness of institutions that have the human resources is working effectively and  efficiently. In this respect, “motivation” is one of the most important factors in raising the  quality of work life in the institutions, employee productivity, the contribution of the  institution, and the sense of belonging in the institution. Motivation plays an important role in  business life. Motivation by definition means that the individual actuating motive. In the  business life, motivation, increase the concern of the employee&#039;s job, and as a result of raising  the quality of work life is an important factor that increase business efficiency. The higher  motivation increases the contribution of the institution by raising the productivity of the  employee. High rate of success of the organization by increasing employee motivation  provided by the institution will contribute to the country&#039;s economy. This aspects, in order to  take advantage of the present institutions active human sources,making efforts to enhance the  motivation of employees in achieving organizational effectiveness and efficiency and provide  the employees&#039; job satisfaction. Happy and productive working lifes of employees in having a  sense of belonging in the institution can be used effectively in improving the motivation  factor is the result.This study measured the effect of bank employees, the care component of  motivation in raising the quality of work life survey was applied on the bank employees. In  this study, a survey was applied on bank employee in terms of assessment of the effect of  motivation in the raising the quality of work life of bank employee. Importance of motivation  arises in this sector. The higher motivation increases the productivity of employee,institutional effectiveness and quality of working life. Motivating factors should be applied by  institutions.]]></dcterms:abstract>
    <dcterms:date><![CDATA[2012-05-31]]></dcterms:date>
    <dcterms:extent><![CDATA[1126]]></dcterms:extent>
</rdf:Description><rdf:Description rdf:about="https://omeka.ibu.edu.ba/items/show/2637">
    <dcterms:title><![CDATA[The Efficiency of Banking Sector in Bosnia and Herzegovina in Comparison to Slovenia: Comparative Analysis]]></dcterms:title>
    <dcterms:abstract><![CDATA[This paper analyzes the banking sector&#039;s performance of the two former Yugoslavian republics, Slovenia and Bosnia and Herzegovina. This study is the first study examining the efficiency of banking sector of two countries. Countries have formed their banking systems, with their central banks as central and main monetary institutions. Performance of the banking sector of the two countries is being examined, taking into account that one country is a post war country, while other succeeds to join to European Union. It is determined using the data on return on assets (ROA) as indicator of profit, and return on equity (ROE) as an expression of rentability of banking sector, then compared to nonperforming loans (NPL) in order to foreseethe affect on future lending. Foreign direct investment is also being examined due to the large portion of it was initially made into banking sector. Financial health of the banking sector is analyzed by comparing deposits to loans figures, in several structural aspects. Based on data Slovenia’s banking sector has higher return on equity throughoutyears, therefore it is more profitable.On the other hand Bosnia and Herzegovina’s banking sector is more risk protected, since banks have higher adequate capital that offers protection against risk.]]></dcterms:abstract>
    <dcterms:publisher><![CDATA[International Burch University]]></dcterms:publisher>
    <dcterms:date><![CDATA[2012]]></dcterms:date>
    <dcterms:extent><![CDATA[1391]]></dcterms:extent>
</rdf:Description><rdf:Description rdf:about="https://omeka.ibu.edu.ba/items/show/1753">
    <dcterms:title><![CDATA[The Efficiency of Investment in Education and Teacher  Training and Professional Development]]></dcterms:title>
    <dcterms:abstract><![CDATA[The efficiency of education funding defines the possibility for the high  achievement of desired results in education without increasing the amount  of used resources.  The process of educational activities, especially teacher training whereas  its representative content is a matter of expense that is considered as two  subsystems, such as regular expenses and general consumption. Thus, the  costs of educational activities, including the training of teachers should be  considered an investment. Professional development of teachers and  educational outcomes are directly related to the quality, in terms of  educational production, and on the other hand the educational process.  Human resource (teachers, assistants) is formed by investing in education,  which leads to strengthening of the internal economic value. Moreover, it  becomes a reason for overall economic growth, which ultimately results in  a better quality of the life of citizens. Therefore, it is important to study  education and even in terms of economic discourse because education and  the labor market through external aims of education are in immediate and  lasting correlation.  Keywords: Teacher Training, Investment in Education, a Labor Market.]]></dcterms:abstract>
    <dcterms:publisher><![CDATA[International Burch University]]></dcterms:publisher>
    <dcterms:date><![CDATA[2013-05-10]]></dcterms:date>
    <dcterms:extent><![CDATA[1650]]></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/917">
    <dcterms:title><![CDATA[THE EFFICIENCY OF PRE-EMPTIVE AND REACTIVE TYPE OF FOCUS ON FORM INSTRUCTION ON THE USE OF A TARGET STRUCTURE]]></dcterms:title>
    <dcterms:abstract><![CDATA[The question regarding how to teach structure has played a leading role in teaching field for years. They are on-going debates among linguists on how to teach linguistic forms. Rod Ellis (2003) suggests two questions; 1) Does form-focused instruction work (i.e. do learners learn what they have been taught? 2) What kind of form-focused instruction works best? In this paper, second question is emphasized. The study investigated two groups of pre-intermediate Turkish learners of English in English language context. They were administered with pre-emptive and reactive focus on form (henceforth FFI) instruction while learning a target structure. The data were collected and analysed to decide whether pre-emptive or reactive FFI instruction is more efficient on learning a target structure. The findings revealed that reactive FFI instruction led to superior performance than pre-emptive FFI instruction that can be interpreted as reactive instruction is more efficient.     Keywords:  Reactive, pre-emptive, form- focused instruction, focus on form.]]></dcterms:abstract>
    <dcterms:date><![CDATA[2014]]></dcterms:date>
    <dcterms:extent><![CDATA[3384]]></dcterms:extent>
</rdf:Description><rdf:Description rdf:about="https://omeka.ibu.edu.ba/items/show/378">
    <dcterms:title><![CDATA[THE ELEMENTS OF REALISM IN GEORGE ELLIOT’S (MARIE ANNE EVANS)      MIDDLEMARCH]]></dcterms:title>
    <dcterms:abstract><![CDATA[This research paper is going to elaborate Middlemarch, one of the greatest works of George Elliot (her real name was Marie Ann Evans). It is one of the major pieces of the thesaurus of British Victorian period. The novel is subtitled as ‘A study of Provincial Life’ which is set in the imaginary town of Middlemarch which is thought to be at the territory of today’s city of Coventry, a little town not far from Oxford. The story takes place between the periods of 1930-1932.Elliot presents the stories of a number of denizens of a small English town on the eve of the Representation of the People Act Bill. This Reform Bill endorsed major changes in the parliament where the number of commoners increased. Middlemarch is her seventh novel, started to be written in 1869.The interruption of her writing was caused by the illness of Thornton Lewes, the son of her partner George Henry Lewes. Elliot’s resumed works; fusing together several stories into coherent whole during 1871-1872, appeared in serial form. The Volume I Edition was published in 1874 and attracted a large publicity. The novel is composed of eight books; it contains also a prelude and a postscript or a finale describing the post-novel fates of the main characters. The narrator is an omniscient third-person singular that narrates the life of ordinary people isn’t granting the echelon of heroic princes and kings. As a realistic novel Middlemarch contains multiple and different characteristics of realism such as; a slow-moving plot, emphasis on morality, casualty, foreshadowing of everyday events, emphasis on psychological optimistic tone, too much details, events are usually plausible. The research methods that have been helpful while conducting this research paper are; narrative and descriptive methods.]]></dcterms:abstract>
    <dcterms:publisher><![CDATA[International Burch University]]></dcterms:publisher>
    <dcterms:date><![CDATA[2015-07]]></dcterms:date>
    <dcterms:extent><![CDATA[2888]]></dcterms:extent>
</rdf:Description><rdf:Description rdf:about="https://omeka.ibu.edu.ba/items/show/2557">
    <dcterms:title><![CDATA[The English Academic needs of King Fahd Security College Officers]]></dcterms:title>
    <dcterms:abstract><![CDATA[English for Academic Purposes (EAP) has become an expanding discipline within universities worldwide. Abundant research has been devoted to the study of EAP in various academic settings, and yet no studies have been conducted to investigate the academic English use in military settings, thus making the undertaking of this study significant. This paper investigated the English academic needs of 42 officers working at King Fahd Security College (KFSC) in Saudi Arabia.  The participants&#039; military ranks were 20 1st lieutenants, 14 Captains, 7 Majors and 1 lieutenant colonel.  A questionnaire was developed, piloted and used to collect data about the officers&#039; self-rating of their ability to use EAP, their need for training on using EAP, their frequent use of EAP skills, and the importance of EAP skills.  Overall, the results showed that KFSC officers did not receive training on how to use EAP, and the curriculum in the English courses they had completed was not consistent with their perceived academic needs.  Despite this, many of the officers described their ability to use EAP as moderate. The participants showed awareness of the graduate requirements that await them; that is, they rated some academic skills such as writing proposals and theses, communicating with academic advises as the most important skills. Based on these findings, the study concluded with general guidelines for the development and implementation of an EAP program at KFSC.  ]]></dcterms:abstract>
    <dcterms:date><![CDATA[2012-05]]></dcterms:date>
    <dcterms:extent><![CDATA[918]]></dcterms:extent>
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    <dcterms:title><![CDATA[THE ENGLISH SUFFIX –ING THROUGH ENGLISH TO SERBIAN TRANSLATION EXERCISES]]></dcterms:title>
    <dcterms:abstract><![CDATA[The origin and usage of the English suffix  - ING has been a captivating read for some time. Regarded as both gerund and present participle it has also posed a certain challenge for the students doing English to Serbian translation exercises. This paper briefly depicts derivational and inflectional distinguishing qualities of  - ING suffixes and examines the students’ errors related to them. The errors have been divided according to the function of the word ending in - ING and statistically presented. Finally, as a possible future guidance, the paper offers some practical solutions to the problems identified.    Keywords: morphology, suffix –ING, gerund, present participle, translation, error analysis]]></dcterms:abstract>
    <dcterms:date><![CDATA[2014]]></dcterms:date>
    <dcterms:extent><![CDATA[3460]]></dcterms:extent>
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