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Research ArticleOpen accessIn the abstractThe Impact of Foreign Ownership on Firm Performance, Evidence from an Emerging Market: TurkeyAli Osman Gurbuz, Asli AybarsProblem statement: The inflows of foreign direct investment are important sources of finance for developing countries. Due to the increase in the amount of the international flows of capital over the last three decades, the issue of the possible impact of foreign direct investment on the performance of corporations and thus the economy has gained increased attention. The purpose of … …American Journal of Economics and Business Administration, Vol. 2, Issue 4 · 28 Nov 2010 · 15,819 accessesView PDFCite
Research ArticleOpen accessIn the abstractCost Comparisons in the Rice Disinfestations between Infrared Radiations Heating Application and Chemical ApplicationWithaya Insorn, Sukangkana Lee, Nalin Piantong, Adun JanyalertadunProblem statement: Rice is one of importance export goods especially Hom Mali Rice. Therefore, rice storage is very important. The main enemy of Hom Mali Rice is Rice Weevil. It is a small insect and grows fast with small amount of food eating. Its deteriorate rice by bite both internal and external rice kernel resulting in damage and loss of … …Energy Research Journal, Vol. 1, Issue 2 · 31 Oct 2010 · 7,645 accessesView PDFCite
Research ArticleOpen accessIn the abstractA Random Walk Model for Stock Market PricesS. O.N. Agwuegbo, A. P. Adewole, A. N. MaduegbunaProblem statement: The stock exchange market has been one of the most popular investments in the recent past due to its high returns. The market has become an integral part of the global economy to the extent that any fluctuation in this market influences personal and corporate financial lives and the economic health of a country. The daily behavior of … …Journal of Mathematics and Statistics, Vol. 6, Issue 3 · 30 Sep 2010 · 8,678 accessesView PDFCite
Research ArticleOpen accessIn the abstractTrading Volume and Stock Indices: A Test of Technical AnalysisPaul AbbondanteProblem statement: Technical analysis and its emphasis on trading volume has been used to analyze movements in individual stock prices and make investment recommendations to either buy or sell that stock. Little attention has been paid to investigating the relationship between trading volume and various stock indices. Approach: Since stock indices track overall stock market movements, trends in trading volume … …American Journal of Economics and Business Administration, Vol. 2, Issue 3 · 30 Sep 2010 · 8,224 accessesView PDFCite
Research ArticleOpen accessIn the abstractImpact of Firm's Characteristics on Determining the Financial Structure On the Insurance Sector Firms in JordanGhazi F. Momani, Majed A. Alsharayri, Mwafaq M. DandanProblem statement: The question of the funding structure took a great importance in developed countries, but it has been neglected in developing countries. Approach: This study came with the aim to examine the effect of the following factors: Volume, assets structure, return on assets and growth rate on the capital structure of the insurance sector companies listed in Amman stock … …Journal of Social Sciences, Vol. 6, Issue 2 · 30 Jun 2010 · 7,739 accessesView PDFCite
Research ArticleOpen accessIn the abstractDetermination and Evaluation of Privatization Effects on Financial Performance of Firms in Tehran Stock Exchange (TSE)Hossein Panahian, Hamid AkbarzadehProblem statement: Does privatization process, as form of transferring the control of public (state-owned) companies via Tehran Stock Exchange, effect positively on their financial performance? In this study privatized and public firms were compared during 3 years before and after privatization process from 1994 -2007. Approach: To achieve the purpose of the study, the pre-test and post-test design was used. … …American Journal of Applied Sciences, Vol. 7, Issue 4 · 30 Apr 2010 · 6,928 accessesView PDFCite
Research ArticleOpen accessIn the abstractMeasuring Investors' Reaction to the Adoption of International Financial Reporting Standards in Greece, Using a Market-Based ModelAthanasios Vazakidis, Stergios AthianosProblem statement: The aim of this study is to highlight the main differences between International Accounting Standards and Greek accounting, The sample constituted by 90 randomly selected Greek companies which are listed in Athens Stock Exchange were scrutinized concerning the differences in financial figures which have been appeared due to the adoption of IFRS. Approach: The use of capital asset … …American Journal of Economics and Business Administration, Vol. 2, Issue 1 · 31 Mar 2010 · 7,538 accessesView PDFCite
Research ArticleOpen accessIn the abstractAre There Smaller Leverage Effects in Less-Developed Markets? Evidence from an Oil Exporting CountryMosayeb Phalavani, Parinaz EzzatiProblem statement: This study uses daily data from the Tehran Stock Market (TSM) to illustrate the nature of stock market volatility in an undeveloped and young stock market. Although most studies suggest that a negative shock to stock prices will generate more volatility than a positive shock of equal magnitude but there is no evidence of asymmetric effect in TSM. … …American Journal of Applied Sciences, Vol. 7, Issue 1 · 31 Jan 2010 · 7,519 accessesView PDFCite
Research ArticleOpen accessIn the abstractAnt Colony Optimization for Solving Solid Waste Collection Scheduling ProblemsZ. Ismail, S. L. LohProblem statement: Southern Waste Management environment (SWM environment) is a company responsible for the collection and disposal of solid waste for the city of Johor Bahru, a city with over one million populations. The company is implementing an integrated solid waste management system where it involved in the optimization of resources to ensure the effectiveness of its services. Formulating this … …Journal of Mathematics and Statistics, Vol. 5, Issue 3 · 30 Sep 2009 · 8,015 accessesView PDFCite
Research ArticleOpen accessIn the abstractDeterminants of Poster Reputation on Internet Stock Message BoardsYing ZhangProblem statement: I investigate the determinants of poster reputation in a user-rewarding reputation system on Thelion!WallStreetPit stock message board. My empirical analyses deal with two hypotheses: First, is a poster’s reputation affected by his/her characteristics at the time the message was posted? Second, is reputation also associated with the characteristics of the stock to which the message refers? Approach: To … …American Journal of Economics and Business Administration, Vol. 1, Issue 2 · 30 Jun 2009 · 7,664 accessesView PDFCite