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    <dcterms:title><![CDATA[SMEs, the Backbone of the Albanian Economy (doi: 10.14706/icesos1725)]]></dcterms:title>
    <dcterms:abstract><![CDATA[Abstract: Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) play a fundamental role in the economic growth of  a country. This report’s purpose is to determine and prove the great significance they have in Albanian  economy, and what measures are needed to be taken in order to stimulate the establishment of new SMEs  and assuring a long term sustainability of the existed ones in the market. In this paper is being analyzed  the impact that SMEs have in GDP, employment, innovation, and investment.     The data used in this report is gathered from INSTAT; Albanian Ministry of Economic Development,  Trade and Entrepreneurship; Eurostat; and European Commission.                                                                                                                                                                                                            According to this data, even though Albania has made improvements in the business sector, there is still  much to be done related to SME development such as: the improvement of business climate, further  simplification of legislation, implementation of favorable financial assistance schemes, and easily  providing low interest loans.     Keywords: economic growth, GDP, employment, innovation, investment, turnover]]></dcterms:abstract>
    <dcterms:date><![CDATA[2017]]></dcterms:date>
    <dcterms:extent><![CDATA[3662]]></dcterms:extent>
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    <dcterms:title><![CDATA[The Youth&#039;s Perception of Migration in Bosnia and Herzegovina (doi: 10.14706/icesos1721)]]></dcterms:title>
    <dcterms:abstract><![CDATA[Abstract: Migration, in a simple definition, is the movement of people from one country to another. One  of the major problems in Bosnia and Herzegovina (BiH) is youth migration. Young people from BiH  mostly migrate to European countries. Factors which have an influence on the youth migration and  relationship between demographic differences, as well as the tendency of the youth to emigrate have  attracted a great curiosity. The purpose of this study is to examine the perceptions of the youth about  determinants of migration as well as the relationship between demographic variables and immigration  tendency. Using the survey method, 207 responses were collected from the youth in BiH. Descriptive  analysis, one-sample, and independent sample t-test were constructed to analyze data. The results have  showed that the perceptions of the youth about job opportunities in BiH and approach of officials towards  young people are negative. However, study results show that younger group of young people with less  education have a greater tendency to emigrate.     Keywords: migration, Bosnia and Herzegovina, the youth]]></dcterms:abstract>
    <dcterms:date><![CDATA[2017]]></dcterms:date>
    <dcterms:extent><![CDATA[3658]]></dcterms:extent>
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    <dcterms:title><![CDATA[Tourism demand, oil price fluctuation, exchange rate and economic growth: Evidence from ARDL model and Rolling window Granger causality for Tunisia]]></dcterms:title>
    <dcterms:abstract><![CDATA[Abstract :  The paper examines the relationship between tourism demand and its macroeconomic determinants (GDP, oil price, exchange rate) with an aim to test the dynamic interdependence between them in the case of Tunisia. Using yearly data from 1971 to 2014, the output of the ARDL model and the more recent Bootstrap rolling window Granger causality tests show important results with great economic implications for researchers, regulators, investors, … The results substantiate, especially, the following causal relationships, i.e. i) tourism-demand induces substantial increase in both economic growth and oil price, ii) economic growth led tourism demand, iii) increase in oil price affects negatively the tourism demand, iv) tourism demand and exchange rate are not significantly associated.     Keywords: Tourism demand, GDP, Oil price, ARDL, Bootstrap Rolling window.  JEL classification: O40, L83, P1.]]></dcterms:abstract>
    <dcterms:publisher><![CDATA[International Burch University]]></dcterms:publisher>
    <dcterms:date><![CDATA[2017]]></dcterms:date>
    <dcterms:extent><![CDATA[3664]]></dcterms:extent>
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    <dcterms:title><![CDATA[Implementation of TQM in Local Government Using Quality Management  System in Accordance with ISO 9001 and CAF Self-Assessment Model (doi: 10.14706/icesos1717)]]></dcterms:title>
    <dcterms:abstract><![CDATA[Abstract: Quality of township management is highly related to society, and it reflects the local  government situation. The paper presents the idea of improving the quality of service in local government  through the application of TQM. This paper presents two approaches that are commonly used in recent  years and moved closer to these organizations that the concept of TQM which uses a quality management   system based on ISO standards 9000 and model self-assessment CAF. This paper describes the  interactions between these approaches and their possible joint application with a view to the  implementation of TQM system in local government.  Within this approach public sector organizations should be interested in improving the quality of their  services through the implementation of TQM. The process is a long-term and complex one, where the  client is its key element. Thus, it should be understood by the whole staff  (both  the  management  and   the  inferiors)  that  a  well  served  citizen  is  the  core  of  the procedure and he/she should always be  assisted and have even his most complicated problems solved in the institution he/she turns to.  When   implementing   the   principles   of   TQM,   significant   changes   regarding   the management  and administration should occur in organizations.   The methods that are helpful in the course of the  implementation of TQM rules are the management quality systems based on  the  ISO  9001  quality   standards  and  the  CAF  self-assessment  model,  which  aim  at perfecting the organization  operations  in order to meet the  clients’  needs and introduce the necessary improvements.  The public sector organizations in Bosnia and Herzegovina (e.g. state or self-government offices) have  started applying a certified Quality Management System(QMS) in compliance with the ISO 9001  standards already  since 2001 (following the reform of the self-government  administration).  Recently  –  due  to  the  implementation  of  the  CAF  model  in  the  state  administration offices (in BiH since October 2006) – a significant increase of interest on the  part  of   the  public  sector  units  in  the  improvement  of  service  quality  by  means  of  this model   of   selfassessment      can   be   noticed.   The   completion   of   several   programs   that implemented this  method enabled the application of the model in several hundred offices.  Quality management systems and the EFQM model (CAF is the EFQM model adjusted to public  sector) are necessary not only to companies but also to public sector organizations. They are  based   on  similar  principles  and  they aim  at  the  improvement  of  services  offered. Despite  certain   differences,  it  seems  that  they  can  complement  one  another  and  be  used simultaneously in an  organization.     Key words: Public administration, quality management system, model self-assessment,               ISO standard, TQM]]></dcterms:abstract>
    <dcterms:date><![CDATA[2017]]></dcterms:date>
    <dcterms:extent><![CDATA[3654]]></dcterms:extent>
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    <dcterms:title><![CDATA[AWARENESS ABOUT DOMESTIC PRODUCT CONSUMPTION IN BOSNIA AN HERZEGOVINA doi: 10.14706/icesos1726]]></dcterms:title>
    <dcterms:abstract><![CDATA[Abstract: Aware of the effect on the domestic production is a huge process which includes numbers of different research on various theory which are explaining the terms aware of somethinh in a term of buying somethinh or product. Many researchers help us to understand this problem and to open some other research about this and also to understand the human behavior and their decision, also it is very complex concept and it consider what is difficult to understand human preferences in buying product from outside or it means foreign product or to buy domestic product that is made in you own country,there are relationships on the market and also some other factors which are taking a part in this interaction.Customer loyalty in general is the behavior which customer play main role in my terms named by Bosnian people and there preferences to domestic or foreign brands and also to understand their preferences in the decision making process. In a term of consideration set influences on consumer decision making and choice,issues,suggestion or models. Bosnian people aware about buying the domestic product is the purpose of this study is to define and analysis the relationships between consumers and domestic products. The purpose of this research is to degine consumers and their responsibility to buy domestic product. Emipirical finding reveal that why consumer prefer to buy domestic or foreign products tend to have uniques lifestyle and great shopping orientation that is different from those who prefer domestic. Our study brings previous research about preferences in buying domestic products and foreign products and all aspects that which are connected with his theory and model concept. Result of this study help an organization to recognize what components is missing to satisfied customer satisfaction. After this study it will be useful for an organization or company exactly to decide what to do, when, why, where and how to do or they will find anothery way to satisfied customer needs.  Key words : Customer loyalty, purchase decision, brand awareness, post-purchase behavior and social responsibility.]]></dcterms:abstract>
    <dcterms:date><![CDATA[2017]]></dcterms:date>
    <dcterms:extent><![CDATA[3665]]></dcterms:extent>
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    <dcterms:title><![CDATA[Rural Business Development in the Balkan Region: Hospitality and Tourism  Management (doi: 10.14706/icesos1711)]]></dcterms:title>
    <dcterms:abstract><![CDATA[Abstract: Balkan is part of Europe, but in the past years it has not been known like that and negative  effect of it continue also now days with not being part of European Union and not having profit from  that. Balkan states have been under stratocracy and this has caused to them to not have the knowledge  about management and last methods how to make profit from rural regions and from this we have the  effect of immigration. The economy of Balkan has been underestimated from the other parts. Balkan  region, especially rural areas do not have the infrastructure to make them frequented from the tourists.  Infrastructure is one of the main problems which is related with the electricity, 24h water, Wi-Fi areas  etc and this causes problems to the natives, services and goods that they offer and with the domestic  production.     Tourism should give one of the main revenues in the economies of these states like Albania, European  part of Turkey, Serbia, Macedonia etc, together with the agriculture too. Population of the Balkan is  known for its hospitality and people speak different languages like English, Italian, Spanish and now  days they can speak Turkish too. This characteristic give to them an opportunity that other problems of   technology and infrastructure cause to them disadvantages and from this the tourism is not developed as  much as it had to be. There are a lot of places which are virgin and not explored from foreigners (for  example in Albania or Kosovo and Macedonia too, as well as in other countries which are part of  Balkan). The governments of these countries and their policies do not offer opportunities enough to be  promoted. Since they have been isolated from other parts of the World, most of the people do not know  how to manage with the three levels of the managing (in rural areas) and the only type that exists is just  the sole-managing. There are not enough advertisements or not good marketing in the Balkan region to  make them known. Still there are countries which do not know where the Balkan is.    In continue of this research will be attached what can governments do to solve this problem and how this  problem can be solved about the rural areas which are more than underestimated even if they keep  precious values.    Keywords: underestimated, values, profit, infrastructure, three-level management, domestic production.]]></dcterms:abstract>
    <dcterms:date><![CDATA[2017]]></dcterms:date>
    <dcterms:extent><![CDATA[3648]]></dcterms:extent>
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    <dcterms:title><![CDATA[Detection of Financial Statement Fraud Using Beneish Model (doi: 10.14706/icesos178)]]></dcterms:title>
    <dcterms:abstract><![CDATA[Abstract: One of the greatest challenges faced by auditors is to detect anomalies in financial statement   reporting. Once the anomalies are detected they have to be further investigated by forensic accountants.  However, the practice of forensic accounting has not yet become a reality in Bosnia and Herzegovina. So  the main purpose of the study is to analyze to which degree BH companies are exposed to the financial  statement fraud and with respect to that the need for forensic accountants. The financial statement data  will be collected from BH companies and it will be analyzed using Beneish model. The Beneish model is  the mathematical model that identifies the manipulation of earnings through financial ratios. These  analytical techniques should reveal the unconventional variations in financial statement reporting,  indicating that there is possibility of fraudulent transactions.    Key words: Beneish model, fraudulent reporting, forensic accounting]]></dcterms:abstract>
    <dcterms:date><![CDATA[2017]]></dcterms:date>
    <dcterms:extent><![CDATA[3645]]></dcterms:extent>
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    <dcterms:title><![CDATA[Quality of Education and Intellectual Capital: Analysis of the Competitive Position of Universities (doi: 10.14706/icesos177)]]></dcterms:title>
    <dcterms:abstract><![CDATA[Abstract: Intellectual capital opened the way for research into this area, which forms the basis of the  new knowledge economy. The development of intellectual capital has a growing impact on the economic  and social processes. Intellectual capital is now even more important than tangible assets.  If a country  wants to develop and become economically strong and enlightened it needs to build a modern and  flexible and well suited and efficient education system that is ready and able to responses to all the  global technological and social changes, as well as the local current social needs. To achieve this there  is a need to establish institutional cooperation between universities, governments, research institutions.  Education has a double meaning that is economic and social. It represents a means to improve economic  standards as well to spread spiritual perspective and improvement of own intellectual and emotional life.  Sociologically it is established that education is beneficial both for the individual and for society.  Therefore, it not only contributes to higher profits for the individual, but also its better social status and  reputation of the company, financial and social security, development of identity and self-confidence,  self-esteem development and personal satisfaction, better understanding of the political situation and  greater social engagement and cohesion, respect for social norms, reducing stereotypes and prejudice,  improving gender relations and better education of children, development of tolerance and ethical  behaviour, aspirations towards healthy living, and better physical and mental health. Investments in  education are an important factor for competitiveness, growth and development of a country. Education  has a key role in improving the human capital and the development of a knowledge based society. It  contributes to the unification of life chances, personality development in the spirit of liberty, intellectual  development and spiritual and cultural richness. The aim of this paper is to investigate connection  between service quality and competitive position of Universities in Bosnia and Herzegovina to help  developing new and improved academic programs that will contribute development of future strategies  based on intellectual capital.     Keywords: Intellectual Capital, Quality of Education, Education System, Service Quality, Bosnia and  Herzegovina]]></dcterms:abstract>
    <dcterms:date><![CDATA[2017]]></dcterms:date>
    <dcterms:extent><![CDATA[3644]]></dcterms:extent>
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    <dcterms:title><![CDATA[Tourist Potential as a Factor of Rural Territories Development: Experience of  the Russian Federation Regions (doi: 10.14706/icesos1718)]]></dcterms:title>
    <dcterms:abstract><![CDATA[Abstract: World experience shows that in Russia and other countries, the development of rural tourism  can be a very effective activity aimed at environmental, economic, and social development.  Today, about 20000 villages in Russia are on the verge of extinction. Consequently, rural tourism can  and should become the very “locomotive” that will really pull out and revive the rural areas of Russia.  The development of rural tourism is named among the priority area provided for in the “Concept of  Sustainable Development of Rural Territories of the Russian Federation for the period up to 2020”,  approved by Order of the Government of Russia in 2010.    Expert assessments based on studies conducted in the regions of the Russian Federation show that the  approximate level of income from rural tourism activity per administrative region of the constituent  entity of Russia may be about 30 million rubles (500 thousand US dollars) per year. In the case of the  implementation of an integrated approach involving the joint development of agricultural activities and  rural tourism, the effect can double – up to 50-60 billion rubles per year.    Rural tourism in Russia is a new socio-economic phenomenon oriented to the use of natural, cultural,  historical resources of rural areas to create and supply a tourist product to a wide range of people. In  this regard, it should be thought that the strategic priorities of the national policy aimed at stimulating  tourism in rural areas should be the concentration of tourist resources and creation of destinations that  include backbone tourist centers with high potential for the formation of rural tours, and territories  adjacent to the borders. At the same time, the activation of rural tourism will allow developing territories  that do not have promising industrial and agricultural organizations, and thereby improve the socioeconomic  situation  of  the  country  as  a  whole.        Keywords:  rural  territories,  development,  tourism,  Russian  Federation]]></dcterms:abstract>
    <dcterms:date><![CDATA[2017]]></dcterms:date>
    <dcterms:extent><![CDATA[3655]]></dcterms:extent>
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    <dcterms:title><![CDATA[Hiring a High-quality Auditor and debt maturity structure: Evidence from Iranian firms]]></dcterms:title>
    <dcterms:abstract><![CDATA[Abstract: The current research is an attempt to offer new insights into the association between hiring high-quality audit firms and corporate debt maturity structure.  To this end, 94 firms listed on the Tehran Stock Exchange were scrutinized for the period 2011-2015. To test the research hypotheses, multiple regression and data panel were employed. The findings confirm that a high-quality audit firm can enhance the debt maturity. The results of testing the research hypothesis point to a significant correlation between the hiring of a high-quality audit firm and corporate debt maturity structure, in that short-term debt and quality audit are two alternative mechanisms used to mitigate information asymmetry and monitor managerial behavior. Therefore, in firms audited by high-quality audit firms, due to the effective monitoring imposed by auditors on debt convent, creditors experience information asymmetry and less agency costs, thereby desiring to extend the debt maturity. The findings of current study not only fill existing gaps in the field, but also contribute to decision-making practices in stock exchange.]]></dcterms:abstract>
    <dcterms:publisher><![CDATA[International Burch University]]></dcterms:publisher>
    <dcterms:date><![CDATA[2017]]></dcterms:date>
    <dcterms:extent><![CDATA[3718]]></dcterms:extent>
    <dcterms:identifier><![CDATA[ISSN 1986-8499    (In Press)  ]]></dcterms:identifier>
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