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    <dcterms:title><![CDATA[A Comparison and an Implementation of Time Driven  Activity Based Costing and Activity Based Costing  Methods in Private Schools]]></dcterms:title>
    <dcterms:abstract><![CDATA[Due to the recent increase in demand for private schools, these schools  have experienced a growth in number and in significance. Therefore, it has  been crucial for the executives of private schools to be able to gain  competitive advantage and to make strategically decisions. This increase of  demand for private schools has also increased the competition in the area.  Due to this increasing competition in private schooling, it has been more  significant to correctly calculate the costs. This study points out the  applicability of activity based costing and time based activity based costing  methods of modern costing methods and the differences between them so  that the executives of private schools could make strategic decisions. Even  though both activities based costing and time driven activity based costing  methods can be applied in private schools, it seems more advantageous to  apply time driven activity based costing since it allows a faster way to  access the information and it is easier to update, which provides a better  chance for long-lasting usage.  Keywords: Activity Based Costing Method; Time Driven Activity Based  Costing Method; Private Education; Costing; Education Institution.]]></dcterms:abstract>
    <dcterms:publisher><![CDATA[International Burch University]]></dcterms:publisher>
    <dcterms:date><![CDATA[2013-05-10]]></dcterms:date>
    <dcterms:extent><![CDATA[1577]]></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/2895">
    <dcterms:title><![CDATA[A comparison of ANFIS and ARIMA  techniques in the forecasting of electric energy  consumption of Tokat province in Turkey]]></dcterms:title>
    <dcterms:abstract><![CDATA[In this study, the electric energy demand of Tokat province was estimated by means of  ANFIS and ARIMA techniques. Seven different forecasting experiments were implemented  for the subscriber groups and the consumption of electric energy which is the  dependent variable. The electric energy demand of the province for the first six months  of the year 2011 was estimated by means of ANFIS and ARIMA techniques. The  obtained results were compared and interpreted in order to illustrate the forecasting  success of these techniques. We showed that the ANFIS is more appropriate than the  ARIMA in point of the forecasting of electric consumption.]]></dcterms:abstract>
    <dcterms:publisher><![CDATA[International Burch University]]></dcterms:publisher>
    <dcterms:date><![CDATA[2011-01]]></dcterms:date>
    <dcterms:extent><![CDATA[1070]]></dcterms:extent>
</rdf:Description><rdf:Description rdf:about="https://omeka.ibu.edu.ba/items/show/2516">
    <dcterms:title><![CDATA[A Comparison of Cross-Cultural Perception between English and Turkish Idioms]]></dcterms:title>
    <dcterms:abstract><![CDATA[Idioms are groups of words in a proper order that have a specific meaning bearing difference from the meanings and connotations of each word understood on its own. They are crucial elements of a language and it is difficult to imagine a language without its idioms. As understood from the definition, their meaning cannot be understood from their elements, but should be learned as a whole. In languages, it is possible to find idioms in any topic and category.     The aim of this article is to compare English and Turkish idioms with food names. Five idioms of English have been chosen, and it has been searched whether Turkish has the same idioms or not. The cultural reasons of these idioms have been searched in both languages. Their meanings and connotations are given. Moreover, similarities and differences are discussed.   ]]></dcterms:abstract>
    <dcterms:date><![CDATA[2012-05]]></dcterms:date>
    <dcterms:extent><![CDATA[1035]]></dcterms:extent>
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    <dcterms:title><![CDATA[A Comparison of Decision Making Models and Electricity  Energy Demand Forecasting for Turkey]]></dcterms:title>
    <dcterms:abstract><![CDATA[Energy is vital for industrialization and development countries like Turkey.  Energy, particularly electricity, is essential for improving quality of live and  developing as social and economic like European Countries. Projections for  Turkey demonstrate positive results from the use of energy, especially for  electricity, and identify key areas for improvement by 2023 (ESMAP  Report, 2011).  Turkey is rapidly growing with a 73 million young and confident people. So,  energy requirements have been rising with increasing population for  twenty years in Turkey. The development a country and people living of  standards is directly related to the energy utilization rate. Authors and  researchers claimed that, the Turkish economy is currently the fastest  growing economies among the European Union. In addition, there are a lot  of and different studies that were published recently on forecasting of  Turkey’s electricity demand. But the aim of this study is to compare  forecasting models each other with error estimations and estimate future  demand. This study is a proposition of a new approach by comparing grey  prediction and multiple regression models with Model of Analysis of the  Energy Demand (MAED). Turkish Ministry of Energy and Natural Resources  carry out MAED. In this study, electricity energy consumption in Turkey is  forecasting with grey prediction and multiple regression models from 1970  to 2010. In this model, we used total export, total import, population and  GDP data unlike than Akay and Atak (2007). This study also explores new  approach by using more data and suggestions regarding to electricity  consumption. As a result, proposed approaches estimates have more  accurate results than MAED model in the comparison of electricity  consumption.  Keywords: Turkey’s Electricity Consumption Forecasting; Grey Prediction;  Multiple Regressions.]]></dcterms:abstract>
    <dcterms:publisher><![CDATA[International Burch University]]></dcterms:publisher>
    <dcterms:date><![CDATA[2013-05-10]]></dcterms:date>
    <dcterms:extent><![CDATA[1490]]></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/3017">
    <dcterms:title><![CDATA[A Comparison of Ethical Perspectives in Business in Turkish Ahilik Society  and American Marketing Association]]></dcterms:title>
    <dcterms:abstract><![CDATA[“Ahilik‖ is the name of a society which had played a crucial role on  social, economic and cultural life of Anatolian people from 13th century to today.  The ethical principles established by this society have had significant effects on  commercial life in Turkish territories throughout history. The teachings of Ahilik  can be found in ‗Futuvvetnames‘ which are the books that include basic moral  rules and principles of commerce such as fellowship, helpfullness, honesty and  tolerance. These set of principles are still significant in today‘s business life in  Turkey. On the other hand, today‘s widespread ethical business principles in the  world are mainly rooted in well-known marketing and business organizations. The  Ethical Codes of American Marketing Association are one of the most well known  ethical codes in current business terminology. The purpose of this study is to  analyze the similarities and differences between the moral rules of ‗Ahilik‘ and  ethical norms and values of American Marketing Association.]]></dcterms:abstract>
    <dcterms:date><![CDATA[2010-06]]></dcterms:date>
    <dcterms:extent><![CDATA[237]]></dcterms:extent>
</rdf:Description><rdf:Description rdf:about="https://omeka.ibu.edu.ba/items/show/2258">
    <dcterms:title><![CDATA[A Comparison Of Futures Prices On Turkdex With Conventional Pricing Theory]]></dcterms:title>
    <dcterms:abstract><![CDATA[Derivatives are very sophisticated financial innovations and require highly sophisticated  financial markets before they are introduced successfully. The well-known arbitrage free  pricing theory applied when pricing derivative securities is based on some assumptions,  which may not be verified in many of the emerging markets. Therefore, the applicability of  the conventional theory to the emerging markets must be studied in details. This paper  questions conformity of conventional arbitrage free pricing theory for emerging markets and  discusses efficiency on newly organized Turkish derivative exchange (TURKDEX). Based on  the market data in Turkey a comparison will be made between daily market prices and  theoretical prices of 43 futures contracts. The results show that currency futures in  TURKDEX are evaluated by market players fairly but ISE-30 and ISE-100 contracts offer  arbitrage opportunities. Additionally, this work shows that theory and market differences rely  mainly on inexperienced market players and newly established market regulations.  Conservative regulations on short-selling are another problem to be solved.  Keywords: futures, TURKDEX, cost of carry, arbitrage theory, emerging markets, pricing]]></dcterms:abstract>
    <dcterms:date><![CDATA[2012-05-31]]></dcterms:date>
    <dcterms:extent><![CDATA[1301]]></dcterms:extent>
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    <dcterms:title><![CDATA[A Comparison of Pre-Service Foreign Language Teachers’ Beliefs about Self-Efficacy in Terms of Some Variables]]></dcterms:title>
    <dcterms:abstract><![CDATA[Key words: teacher training, pre-service teachers, self-efficacy about foreign language teaching  ABSTRACT  Pre-service teachers have beliefs about many varied topics, including their professional roles, their academic performance, correct and incorrect classroom practices (Raths, 2001). Self-efficacy in teachers refers to their beliefs and judgments about their teaching performance in regard to effective teaching. Expectation of outcomes in teachers is their belief and judgment about increasing the student achievement through effective teaching methods (Savran and Çakıroğlu, 2001). Studies on teachers’ self-efficacy (Gibson ve Demo, 1984; Riggs ve Enochs, 1990) conclude that those students with higher levels of self-efficacy are much more diligent, willing and enthusiastic in the teaching process and make immediate decisions about teaching. They are also reported to be more successful in implementing the program and less stressful.  The data of the study will be collected through the use of “The scale of teachers’ self-efficacy” developed by Gibson and Dembo (1984). The scale that includes 31 items was adapted into Turkish. The participants of the study are senior pre-service foreign language teachers attending to a public university in Ankara during the academic year of 2012-2013. Firstly, their mean scores on the scale will be revealed, indicating their self-efficacy levels. Then their mean scores will be analysed and compared based on some variables, indicating the department they are attending, gender, and the high school they graduated from. ANOVA will be employed to see whether or not the mean scores of the participant groups differ significantly. Then the Scheffe test will be used to see which group leads to significant difference. The findings will be discussed in the light of previous findings.]]></dcterms:abstract>
    <dcterms:publisher><![CDATA[IBU Publishing]]></dcterms:publisher>
    <dcterms:date><![CDATA[2013-05-03]]></dcterms:date>
    <dcterms:extent><![CDATA[1938]]></dcterms:extent>
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    <dcterms:title><![CDATA[A Comparison of Turkish and French Teachers in Terms of Teacher Roles of Status Quo and Progressive Approaches]]></dcterms:title>
    <dcterms:abstract><![CDATA[Key words: Teacher roles, status quo roles, progressive roles, inter-cultural comparison  ABSTRACT  Teacher roles pertaining to status quo approach include provision of institutional authority, attaching importance to academic standards, and provision of effective teaching. However, teachers should also pay attention to progressive roles as a result of globalization. Those teachers performing global roles are interested in events at the local, national and global levels, actively try to be informed about these events, have a skeptical approach towards sources of information and exhibit an equitable and supportive approach. On the other hand, these two categories of teacher roles are mostly in opposition. Such a contradiction may lead to role conflict, which is significantly affected by the political, social, and cultural conditions of each society.  The purpose of the study is to compare the adaptation level of Turkish and French teachers concerning the teacher roles of status quo and progressive approaches. Through this comparison, the effects political, social, and cultural conditions on the teachers’ professional role orientations will be revealed. The reason for choosing these two groups teachers is that in both countries education is administered at the central level.  The study was designed as a qualitative study. Both groups contained twenty teachers. Their views were collected through semi-structured interview forms. The data were analyzed with content analysis.]]></dcterms:abstract>
    <dcterms:publisher><![CDATA[IBU Publishing]]></dcterms:publisher>
    <dcterms:date><![CDATA[2013-05-03]]></dcterms:date>
    <dcterms:extent><![CDATA[1738]]></dcterms:extent>
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    <dcterms:title><![CDATA[A Competent English Language Teacher in Bosnia and Herzegovina: A Lifelong Journey]]></dcterms:title>
    <dcterms:abstract><![CDATA[Key words: competences of foreign language teachers, intercultural communicative competences, teacher development  ABSTRACT  This paper tries to propose a holistic approach to the areas of competences within which English language teachers to very young, young and teenage learners in Bosnia and Herzegovina should professionally evolve. The defined areas from subject specific to educational and life-long learning competences, with special attention given to intercultural communicative competences, and thus shifting away from merely focusing on the linguistic skills and broadening the scope of skills relevant for a competent 21st -century teacher. Such a holistic approach aims to raise the awareness of the roles and accountability of all institutions responsible for the individual integral parts of teacher education (from the beginning steps in pre-service to life-long, in-service teacher training programs). The defined competences point to the necessity of the mutual collaboration and orientation of all institutions responsible for professional teacher development to work towards the common goal, which should be to achieve and nurture high levels of professional commitment and excellence, pedagogical and psychological knowledge, intercultural competences, and motivation for life-long learning.]]></dcterms:abstract>
    <dcterms:publisher><![CDATA[IBU Publishing]]></dcterms:publisher>
    <dcterms:date><![CDATA[2013-05-03]]></dcterms:date>
    <dcterms:extent><![CDATA[1810]]></dcterms:extent>
</rdf:Description><rdf:Description rdf:about="https://omeka.ibu.edu.ba/items/show/3047">
    <dcterms:title><![CDATA[A Competitive Analysis Of Ski Resorts In Bosnia And Herzegovina Using  Differential Advantage Proforma]]></dcterms:title>
    <dcterms:abstract><![CDATA[The purpose of this paper is to conduct a competitive analysis of ski resorts in Bosnia  and Herzegovina using differential advantage proforma. Bosnia and Herzegovina has a strong  brand image due to Winter Olympics conducted in Sarajevo in 1984. This image has been  weakening due to lack of marketing efforts, especially following the war between former  Yugoslav republics. Competitive analysis is an important part of marketing strategy for companies  to identify strengths and weaknesses among various competitors. In this study, differential  advantage proforma is used as a technique of competitive analysis to identify comparable positions  and key customer values of ski-resorts in Bosnia and Herzegovina. To identify competitive  positions, a series of qualitative techniques (focus groups, personal interviews, site visits –  observation) are used. Research results indicate that five competing ski-resorts have unique  differential advantages that can be used in marketing of these resorts.]]></dcterms:abstract>
    <dcterms:date><![CDATA[2010-06]]></dcterms:date>
    <dcterms:extent><![CDATA[226]]></dcterms:extent>
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