CORRUPTION'S EFFECT ON FOREIGN DIRECT INVESTMENT – THE CASE OF MONTENEGRO by Elvira Pupović

“…Motivated by these issues, the main objective of this article is to empirically reexamine the effects of corruption on foreign direct investment (FDI) inflows by incorporating a further link between corruption and investment inflows as new understanding investment concepts. …”
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ADAPTATION OF DELONE AND MCLEAN MODEL FOR ERP SYSTEM QUALITY EVALUATION by Vesna Pavković, Dražena Gašpar, Mario Jadrić

“…The empirical research has confirmed that the D&M model of information system success, with some adjustments, can be used to investigate the quality of ERP systems. The main limitation of the research is the lack of a database of companies using ERP systems that makes the data collection phase more difficult and more complex. …”
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Covert marketing in films and series by Dimitrijević Ljiljana, Gojković Marija, Kolar Janez

“…Its influence is growing, and through advertising through celebrities, who immediately draw attention to a certain brand or service, its attractiveness is growing. The main purpose of covert advertising is for the manufacturer to put their products and services in the real life context. …”
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Semantic difficulties of the English aerospace terminological system by Irina Suima

“…Findings: The aerospace terminological system does not exist separately from the terminological systems of other industries. The main method of translating a term is using a lexical equivalent. …”
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CORRUPTION'S EFFECT ON FOREIGN DIRECT INVESTMENT – THE CASE OF MONTENEGRO by Elvira Pupović

“…Motivated by these issues, the main objective of this article is to empirically reexamine the effects of corruption on foreign direct investment (FDI) inflows by incorporating a further link between corruption and investment inflows as new understanding investment concepts. …”
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Thermal performance evaluation of phase changing materials in double glazing units for office buildings in Egypt by Omar Abdel-Rahman, El Rouby, Mohamed Moemen Afify

“…The proper integration of the unique properties of the PCM could effectively enhance the thermal performance of buildings therefore, the main objective of this research is to examine and validate the effect of using phase change material (PCM) on the building thermal performance especially when integrated with double glazing unit (DGU). …”
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An interpretative phenomenological study about maternal perceptions of cesarean birth. by Hala Bawadi, Zaid Al-Hamdan, Nagham Abu Shaqra, Amer Gharaibeh, Hasan Rawashdeh, Asma Basha, Majida Jallad, Sawsan Majali, Heba AboShindi, Mahmoud Taym

“…<h4>Results</h4>Three main themes were identified: The Foundation of Women's Knowledge and Cognitive Structures; The Influential Parties in Shaping Women's Perceptions; and Transforming Perception into Action.…”
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Nearly AdS2 holography in quantum CGHS model by Shinji Hirano, Yang Lei

“…We go beyond the linear order perturbation in non-normalizable fluctuations of the Liouville field and work up to the second order. As a main result of our analysis, we clarify the role of the boundary graviton in the holographic framework and show the Virasoro/Schwarzian correspondence, namely that the 2d bulk Virasoro constraints are equivalent to the graviton equation of motion of the 1d boundary theory, at least, on the SL(2, R) invariant vacuum.…”
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The Mongolian Script in the Baikal region at the Present Stage: a Course for Revitalization? by Innokenty G. Aktamov, Nadezhda B. Badmatsyrenova

“…This paper aims to provide an analysis of the development of the Mongolian script in the sociocultural context of the Baikal region in modern times. The main purpose of this article is to characterize the key trends in society from the point of view of sociolinguistic processes. …”
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JOB DESIGN IN THE FUNCTION OF IMPROVING THE JOB PERFORMANCE OF THE EMPLOYEES IN BOSNIA AND HERZEGOVINIAN COMPANIES by Alma Kovačević, Adisa Delić

“…The research covered 120 BiH companies, taking into account territorial and business dispersion. The main results of the research are reflected in the understanding of the relationship between the number of employees and the size of company, as well as in the fact that the increase in the number of employees in the company results in the decrease of the number of employees with a university degree compared to employees with high school degree. …”
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School based continuous professional development practices at a selected general secondary and preparatory school in Bahir Dar town by Dereje Taye Wondem

“…So, serious consideration should be given mainly to the capacity development of all the actors involved in the delivery of the program …”
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Causes and consequences of the pension system reforms in Serbia by Đekić Marija, Mijalković Jovana, Marković Biljana

“…The state pension systems of most countries in the world have been facing the problem of difficult financing due to the mismatch in the inflow of funds deriving from the contribution of employees and the outflow of funds from the payment of pensions to pension beneficiaries. The main causes of poor functioning of the current financing system are mostly demographic. …”
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NIGERIAN LOCAL GOVERNMENT ADMINISTRATION: A COMPARATIVE ANALYSIS OF THE THIRD AND FOURTH REPUBLICS by Towoju Adedoyin John, Mohammed Idris Danjuma, Ibrahim O Salawu

“…The major findings were that each reform measure was necessitated by the short-comings inherent in the preceding system; some of the reforms were far reaching and had positive impacts, while others were cosmetic in nature and mainly for political expediency. The paper recommends among other things the strengthening of local governments in the country, through granting of considerable autonomy, especially financial, political as well as administrative. …”
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Protective Effect of Thyme Extract on Albino Rats Exposed to Paraquat by Nazar M. Shareef Mahmood

“…(T.vulgaris) and their constituents was previously reported. The main target goal of the present study, is to explore the influence of T.vulgaris extract toward PQ induced toxicity in male albino rats. …”
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THE EFFECT OF TRANSACTIONAL LEADERSHIP ON EMPLOYEES PERFORMANCE – CASE STUDY OF 5 ALGERIAN BANKING INSTITUTIONS by Ali Bousbia Brahim, Ognjen Riđić, Tomislav Jukić

“…Out of 174 sent out surveys, the responses were collected from 132 surveyed individuals. The survey was the main instrument for data collection and it was designed in a “5 - point Likert’s scale”, in addition to descriptive statistics questions. …”
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Физиологическое обоснование применения цитофлавина при коррекции метаболического ацидоза в ходе интенсивной терапии и реанимации новорожденных... by Алексей Игоревич Лопатин

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Investigation of the Effect of Grout Viscosity on The Bearing Capacity of Sandy Soil. by Oriokot, William

“…Grouting is one of the most effective and commonly used soil stabilization technique for weak soils and rock formations. Cement grouts are mainly used in most engineering works since they have low costs and readily available. …”
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Digital Technologies and Financial Performance in Local Government in Uganda: A Case Study of Kabale District. by Mugume, Herbert

“…Research findings from the regression model show that integrated financial management systems (R=862), programme-based budgeting system and integrated personnel (R=756 and integrated personnel and payroll system (R=829) have a positive significance on the financial performance at Kabale District local government. The main conclusion drawn from this research is that integrated financial management systems, programme-based budgeting system and integrated personnel and integrated personnel and payroll system have a significant effect on service delivery. …”
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Upgrading of Rwakiseta Road from Gravel to a Double Surface Bituminous Road. by Akanyijuka, Baram

“…This report consists of a detailed proposed design for upgrading Rwakisenta road to a bituminous Paved surface which stretches a distance of 638M. The main objective was to a design flexible pavement with respect to the route, geometry, drainage and pavement. …”
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Challenges in the Implementation of Fiscal Decentralization and It’s Effects on the Health Sector in Uganda by George Stanley, Kinyata, Siraje, Kaaya

“…The study reviews various writers on fiscal decentralization Programmes and high lights the problems affecting Uganda’s Health sector service delivery. The Main issues of concern regarding Fiscal decentralization and social economic development are tax jurisdiction, expenditure responsibilities and resource allocation. …”
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