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The Influence of Prerequisite Grades on Students’ Performance: Further Evidence from Kuwait

Khalid A. Alanzi
pp. 1-9
DOI: https://doi.org/10.1353/jda.2015.0056
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Teaching Probability with Graphic Calculator Instructional Approach

Choo-Kim Tan, Choo-Peng Tan
pp. 11-23
DOI: https://doi.org/10.1353/jda.2015.0061
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Consumer Acceptance of More-Than-Voice (MTV) Services: Evidence from the Bottom of Pyramid in Bangladesh

Muhammad Muazzem Hossain*, Md. Raihan Jamil
pp. 25-39
DOI: https://doi.org/10.1353/jda.2015.0066
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The Longevity of Large Enterprises: A Study of the Factors That Sustain Enterprises over an Extended Period of Time

Malik Muhammad Sheheryar Khan*
pp. 41-52
DOI: https://doi.org/10.1353/jda.2015.0071
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Malaysian Fast Food Brand Equity

Teck Ming Tan, Hishamuddin Ismail, Rasiah Devinaga
pp. 53-65
DOI: https://doi.org/10.1353/jda.2015.0046
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People or Trust in Building Commitment to Change?

Wustari L. H. Mangundjaya
pp. 67-78
DOI: https://doi.org/10.1353/jda.2015.0050
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Microcredit Towards Achieving Women Empowerment: From the Perspective of Rural Areas of Bangladesh

Sultan Salah Uddin
pp. 79-86
DOI: https://doi.org/10.1353/jda.2015.0054
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Estimating the Value of Political Connection to Malaysia’s Richest Tycoon Companies

Wan Sallha Yusoff, Mohd Fairuz Md. Salleh, Azlina Ahmad, Fazli Idris
pp. 87-100
DOI: https://doi.org/10.1353/jda.2015.0059
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Factors Correlated with Visitors’ Interest in the Best International Show: Evidence from Hong Kong Arts Festivals

Stephen Boyle, Carmen Reaiche Amaro, Chengzhong Wu, Md. Wahid Murad
pp. 101-113
DOI: https://doi.org/10.1353/jda.2015.0064
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Time Varying Correlation Between Islamic Equity and Commodity Returns: Implications for Portfolio Diversification

Aftab Parvez Khan, Sarkar Humayun Kabir, Omar K M R Bashar, A. Mansur M. Masih
pp. 115-128
DOI: https://doi.org/10.1353/jda.2015.0069
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Purchasing Power Parity in the SAARC Region: Evidence from Unit Root Test with Cross-Sectional Dependence

Kamrul Hassan, Ariful Hoque, Paul Sergius Koku
pp. 129-137
DOI: https://doi.org/10.1353/jda.2015.0074
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Family Firms, Expropriation and Firm Value: Evidence from Related Party Transactions in Malaysia

Liew Chee Yoong, Ervina Alfan, S.Susela Devi
pp. 139-152
DOI: https://doi.org/10.1353/jda.2015.0048
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Development of a Multidimensional Sustainable Livelihoods Model for Rural Bangladesh

Tamgid Ahmed Chowdhury
pp. 153-168
DOI: https://doi.org/10.1353/jda.2015.0052
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Factors influencing engagement with higher education pathway programs

Stephen Boyle, ABM Abdullah
pp. 169-182
DOI: https://doi.org/10.1353/jda.2015.0057
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An Investigation of Cosumer Attitudes Towards New Varieties of Shopping Bags: Exploring Eco-Awareness and the Possibility of Behavior Change

Ishrat Jahan Synthia, Shafquat Kabir
pp. 183-196
DOI: https://doi.org/10.1353/jda.2015.0062
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Efficiency Convergence Towards International Standard: Evidence from Malaysian Listed Government Linked Companies (GLCs)

Jennifer Tunga Janang, Rosita Suhaimi, Norhana Salamudin
pp. 197-211
DOI: https://doi.org/10.1353/jda.2015.0067
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Returns to Education and Wage Differentials in Malaysia

Mohd Nahar Mohd Arshad, Gairuzazmi Mat Ghani
pp. 213-223
DOI: https://doi.org/10.1353/jda.2015.0072
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It Pays to Be an Executive in Malaysia

Zahiruddin Ghazali, Fauziah Md. Taib
pp. 225-237
DOI: https://doi.org/10.1353/jda.2015.0047
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An Empirical Analysis of Engel Curve on Energy for Households in Sabah and Sarawak Based on Location and Income Group

Vivin Vincent Chandran, Caroline Geetha, Kwang Jing Yii, Amran Ahmed
pp. 239-251
DOI: https://doi.org/10.1353/jda.2015.0051
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The Quality of Presentation and Content for Internet Business Reporting (ibr) on Malaysian Public Listed Companies (plcs)

Azleen Ilias, Mohd Zulkeflee Abd Razak, Rahida Abdul Rahman
pp. 253-261
DOI: https://doi.org/10.1353/jda.2015.0055
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The Expectation of Perceived Benefit of Extensible Business Reporting Language (XBRL): A Case in Malaysia

Azleen Ilias, Mohd Zulkeflee Abd Razak, Rahida Abdul Rahman
pp. 263-271
DOI: https://doi.org/10.1353/jda.2015.0060
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Proposal of a Decision-Making Guide for Classroom Control: A Case Study of a Private Secondary School in Subang, Selangor

Kenny S.L. Cheah
pp. 273-284
DOI: https://doi.org/10.1353/jda.2015.0065
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Welfare Impacts of Preferential Trade Liberalization in South Asia

Amirul Islam, Ruhul Salim, Harry Bloch
pp. 285-292
DOI: https://doi.org/10.1353/jda.2015.0070
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Student and Youth Tourism: A Case Study from Vietnam

Nguyen Thi Khanh Linh
pp. 293-307
DOI: https://doi.org/10.1353/jda.2015.0075
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The Acquisition of Valuable Resources by Family-Controlled Companies in Malaysia Through Political Connections of Their Independent Directors

Saeed Pahlevan Sharif, Yeoh Ken Kyid, Khong Kok Wei
pp. 309-319
DOI: https://doi.org/10.1353/jda.2015.0049
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Leisure Tourists’ Online Buying Intentions in Malaysia

Mo Ling Yan, Adeline Kok Li-Ming
pp. 321-333
DOI: https://doi.org/10.1353/jda.2015.0053
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A Review of Smes Recruitment and Selection Dilemma: Finding a ‘Fit’

Mathew Abraham, Maniam Kaliannan, Avvari V. Mohan, Susan Thomas
pp. 335-342
DOI: https://doi.org/10.1353/jda.2015.0058
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The Role of Psychological Capital and Psychological Empowerment on Individual Readiness for Change

Ayu Aprilianti Lizar, Wustari L.H Mangundjaya, Ahmad Rachmawan
pp. 343-352
DOI: https://doi.org/10.1353/jda.2015.0063
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Social Collateral Model for Islamic Microfinance

Amrizah Kamaluddin, Nabawiyah Abdul Hadi, Md. Mahmudul Alam, Mohamed Azam Mohamed Adil
pp. 353-363
DOI: https://doi.org/10.1353/jda.2015.0068
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Single or Multiple Organizational Identities: The Management Consultant’s Dilemma

John Chelliah, Brian D’Netto, Samantha Georges
pp. 365-374
DOI: https://doi.org/10.1353/jda.2015.0073
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The Editorial

Abu N.M. Wahid
p. iii
DOI: https://doi.org/10.1353/jda.2015.0076
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