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Series: European Proceedings of Social and Behavioural Sciences

Challenge of Ensuring Research Rigor in Soft Sciences

Proceedings of the International Conference on Soft Science (ISSC 2016), 11-13 April 2016, Kedah, Malaysia

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Table of Contents

Frontmatter
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Articles

Original Article

Analyzing the Effectiveness of Social Media Marketing Original Research Article

Haslinda Musa
,
Fadhlur Rahim Azmi
,
Namirah Ab Rahim
,
Abdul Samad Shibghatullah
,
Norfaridatul Akmaliah Othman

Keywords: Customer engagement; brand reputation ℑ customer brand attitudes; Effectiveness of Social Media Marketing; SMEs performances

Article no: 2

Pages 4-10

Doi: 10.15405/epsbs.2016.08.2

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Structural Classification as Preservation Means of Malaysian Folktales

Harryizman Harun
,
Zulikha Jamaludin

Keywords: Malaysian folktales; intangible cultural legacy; structural classification; morphology of folktale; preservation of folktale

Article no: 3

Pages 11-16

Doi: 10.15405/epsbs.2016.08.3

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An Identification Task toward Engendering a Malaysian Folktale Classification System for Preservation

Harryizman Harun
,
Zulikha Jamaludin

Keywords: Malaysian folktales; intangible cultural heritage; folktale classification; identification of folktale; preservation of folktale

Article no: 4

Pages 17-24

Doi: 10.15405/epsbs.2016.08.4

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Situational Inhibitors to Informal Learning in the Workplace: A Case Study of Accountants

Muhammad Syahir Abdul Wahab
,
Ram Al-Jaffri Saad
,
Mohd. Amir Mat Samsudin

Keywords: Accountant; informal learning; situational inhibitor; accounting firm; case study

Article no: 5

Pages 25-31

Doi: 10.15405/epsbs.2016.08.5

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Related Party Transactions and Earnings Management

Zaharaddeen Salisu Maigoshi
,
Rohaida Abdul Latif
,
Hasnah Kamardin

Keywords: Related party transactions; accrual-based earnings management; activity-based earnings management; tunnelling, propping

Article no: 8

Pages 46-52

Doi: 10.15405/epsbs.2016.08.8

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Investigating Rating Scale Design via Rasch Measurement Model: Analysis on a Scale to Assess Islamic Values Application in Quality management Context

Amal Hayati Ishak
,
Muhamad Rahimi Osmana
,
Siti Khadijah Ab Manan
,
Rafeah Saidon
,
Ghafarullahhuddin Din

Keywords: Rasch Measurement Model; scale calibration; Islamic values; quality management

Article no: 9

Pages 53-59

Doi: 10.15405/epsbs.2016.08.9

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Original Article

Nigeria’s 2011 And 2015 General Elections: The Mystery behind Agitations, Conflict and War

Isaac Terungwa Terwase
,
Hindatu Maigari Yerima
,
Muhammad Bello Ibrahim
,
Asmat-Nizam Abdul-Talib

Keywords: Biafra; Boko Haram; General Elections; Nigeria; Political Agitations

Article no: 11

Pages 67-74

Doi: 10.15405/epsbs.2016.08.11

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Original Article

Babalian and Community Rituals of Dusun Tatana Ethnic in Sabah, Malaysia: A Preliminary Study

A.S. Hardy Shafii
,
Solehah Ishak
,
Hazman Hassan
,
Mohamed Ghouse Nasuruddin
,
Mumtaz Begum

Keywords: Babalian; talang pongoh; barasik; Tatana; rituals

Article no: 16

Pages 104-112

Doi: 10.15405/epsbs.2016.08.16

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Antecedents of Internal Crisis Communication: A Conceptual Framework

Adamu Abbas Adamu
,
Bahtiar Mohamad
,
Nik Adzrieman Abdul Rahman

Keywords: Internal crisis communication; leadership; organizational culture; social media

Article no: 18

Pages 119-126

Doi: 10.15405/epsbs.2016.08.18

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 Intrinsic Work Values on Building ASEAN’s Future Workforce: A Comparison between Malaysia, Thailand and Indonesia

Bahtiar Mohamad
,
Jafri Zulkepli
,
Ahmed Rageh Ismail
,
Hassan Abu Bakar

Keywords: Work value; ASEAN; culture; higher education; communication

Article no: 20

Pages 135-142

Doi: 10.15405/epsbs.2016.08.20

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Exposure to Television Crime Shows and Crime Learning Behaviours of Adolescents: A Case of Pakistani Juvenile Delinquents

Mudassar Abdullah
,
Nik Adzrieman Abd Rahman
,
Arminda Santiago

Keywords: Television crime shows; Crime learning behaviours; Pakistani Juvenile Delinquents

Article no: 21

Pages 143-148

Doi: 10.15405/epsbs.2016.08.21

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Corporate Governance: Board Size, Managerial Ownership and Operations Performance

Santhirasegaran Nadarajan
,
Sitraselvi Chandren
,
Ahmad Yusni Bahaudin
,
Ezanee Mohamed Elias
,
Mohd Kamarul Irwan Abdul Halim

Keywords: Corporate Governance; Board Size; Managerial Ownership; Operations Management; Inventory Performance

Article no: 27

Pages 184-188

Doi: 10.15405/epsbs.2016.08.27

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Original Article

Cross-cultural Communication Model in International Business

Pin Lick
,
Soo Hoo

Keywords: Cross-cultural communication; cultural norms; interdependent self-construal; interaction goals; international business negotiation outcome

Article no: 30

Pages 204-211

Doi: 10.15405/epsbs.2016.08.30

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Original Article

Mapping the Market Success for Family Micro and Small Food Producers in Palestine: A Qualitative Study

Issa M. H. Smirat
,
Mohd Noor Mohd Shariff

Keywords: Market plan; Family Cooperatives; Micro and small business; production; strategy

Article no: 31

Pages 212-219

Doi: 10.15405/epsbs.2016.08.31

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Original Article

Conducting Pilot Test of Assistive Courseware for Low Vision (AC4LV) Learners: Initial Round

Nurulnadwan Aziz
,
Ariffin Abdul Mutalib

Keywords: Assistive Technology (AT);Pilot test; Assistive Courseware (AC); Low vision learners

Article no: 32

Pages 220-225

Doi: 10.15405/epsbs.2016.08.32

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Original Article

Transformation of Higher Education Status: Issues on Faculty Workload

Noor Ashikin Basarudin
,
Asmah Laili Yeon
,
Nurli Yaacob
,
Rohana Abd Rahman

Keywords: Transformation of Higher Education Status; Malaysian Public University; Workload of Academic Staffs; Key Performance Indicator; Employment Benefits

Article no: 33

Pages 226-235

Doi: 10.15405/epsbs.2016.08.33

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Are Bilateral Investment Treaties (BITs) a Safe Haven to Multinational Companies (MNCs)?

Ashraf M. A. Elfakharani
,
Rohana Abdulrahman

Keywords: Multinational Corporations; Arbitration; Human Rights; Bilateral Treaties; Encroachment

Article no: 34

Pages 236-243

Doi: 10.15405/epsbs.2016.08.34

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Management of Missing Person’s (Al-Mafqud) Property in Islamic Perspectives: Issues and Challenges

M.A Sulaiman
,
W.Z Wan Yusoff
,
S.M.D al-Edrus

Keywords: Property Management; Missing Person; Islamic Perspectives; Civil Law; Social Impact

Article no: 36

Pages 252-257

Doi: 10.15405/epsbs.2016.08.36

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Managerial Ownership, Horizontal Agency Costs and Monitoring Mechanisms

Rachael Oluyemisi Arowolo
,
Ayoib B Che-Ahmad

Keywords: Monitoring mechanisms; Managerial ownership; Horizontal-agency-costs; Type II agency problem

Article no: 37

Pages 258-266

Doi: 10.15405/epsbs.2016.08.37

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Original Article

Critical Success Factors in IT ProjectManagementEffectiveness:A Study in Thai Firms

Vipakorn Vadhanasin
,
Suthas Ratanakuakangwan
,
Kamales Santivejkul
,
Peerasit Patanakul

Keywords: IT project management; project effectiveness; critical success factors; criteria; innovation model

Article no: 38

Pages 267-274

Doi: 10.15405/epsbs.2016.08.38

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Original Article

Democratic Transition in Nigeria: Towards Understanding the Disguise of International Dynamics Challenging the Fourth Republic Consolidation

Yusuf Isma’ila
,
Abdulrazak Yuguda Madu

Keywords: Democratic transition; international dynamics; fourth republic; consolidation; Nigeria

Article no: 41

Pages 289-295

Doi: 10.15405/epsbs.2016.08.41

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Electoral Malpractice and the Challenges of Democratic Consolidation in Nigeria’s Fourth Republic

Yusuf Isma’ila
,
Zaheruddin Othman

Keywords: Malpractice; democratic consolidation; fourth republic; transition; Nigeria

Article no: 42

Pages 296-303

Doi: 10.15405/epsbs.2016.08.42

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How Does a Community Hold itself together? Insights from a Study on Community Social Capital in Malaysia

Ahmad Shukri Abdul Hamid
,
Najib Ahmad Marzuki
,
Noor Azizah Ahmad
,
Mohd. Sobhi Ishak

Keywords: Social capital; measuring instrument; community; social cohesion; Malaysia

Article no: 43

Pages 304-310

Doi: 10.15405/epsbs.2016.08.43

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Original Article

Entrepreneurial Orientation and Government Intervention to Support Small Businesses Performance in Jordan

Haitham Alhnity
,
Armanurah Mohamad
,
Awanis ku ishak

Keywords: Entrepreneurial orientation; performance; government intervention; entrepreneurial adoption

Article no: 44

Pages 311-319

Doi: 10.15405/epsbs.2016.08.44

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Original Article

Profiles of health insurance policyholders and health care users: evidence from Malaysia

Arpah Abu-Bakar
,
Shamzaeffa Samsudin
,
Mohd Taipor Suhadah

Keywords: Profile; Health Insurance; Adverse Selection; Underwriting; Risk Classification

Article no: 46

Pages 327-332

Doi: 10.15405/epsbs.2016.08.46

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 Impact of Subsidies on the Economic and Environmental Conditions of Small Scale Fisheries in Malaysia

Gazi Md Nurul Islam
,
Jamal Ali
,
Saifoul Zamhuri
,
K. Kuperan Viswanathan
,
Hussin Abdullah

Keywords: Fisheries subsidy; artisanal fisheries; income; fishing effort; livelihoods

Article no: 47

Pages 333-339

Doi: 10.15405/epsbs.2016.08.47

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Assessing Communication Competence of Flood Relief Workers in Malaysia

Che Su Mustaffa
,
Nur Haffiza Rahaman

Keywords: Communication competence; Disaster management; Flood management; Communication studies; Flood victim

Article no: 48

Pages 340-348

Doi: 10.15405/epsbs.2016.08.48

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Examining Weaknesses in the Governance of Premarital Course for Muslims in Malaysia

Rafeah Saidon
,
Amal Hayati Ishak
,
Baterah Alias
,
Fadhilah Adibah Ismail
,
Suliah Mohd. Aris

Keywords: Weaknesses; governance; premarital course; Muslims; Malaysia

Article no: 50

Pages 355-361

Doi: 10.15405/epsbs.2016.08.50

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