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Determinants of Library Subscription Prices of Economic Journals
Issue:
Volume 6, Issue 1, February 2018
Pages:
1-5
Received:
9 October 2017
Accepted:
31 October 2017
Published:
20 December 2017
Abstract: Although an increase in the prices of academic journals across several decades has been a crucial issue for research institutions, few studies using individual journal prices have been carried out on the introduction of a bundling service called Big Deal. The present study empirically examines the determinants of the prices of 409 economic journals using the latest data. The results found that publishers set higher prices for more frequently cited journals, implying that the demand factor influences the price level in addition to cost factors. Furthermore, prices of journals published by large commercial publishers are higher than those published by professional associations and university presses. However, the prices differ among large commercial publishers, and further investigation is needed to conclude whether they set higher prices by exercising market power. On the other hand, an increase in the number of pages in individual journals caused by an increase in the number of submitted articles certainly leads to a corresponding rise in journal subscription prices. The healthy development of open access journals to ensure that everyone can read articles for free is needed to restrict an increase in the prices of traditional subscription journals.
Abstract: Although an increase in the prices of academic journals across several decades has been a crucial issue for research institutions, few studies using individual journal prices have been carried out on the introduction of a bundling service called Big Deal. The present study empirically examines the determinants of the prices of 409 economic journals...
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Analysis of Personal Loans and Household Financial Health of Primary School Teachers in Kenya
Florence Jepchumba Bett,
Robert Kirui
Issue:
Volume 6, Issue 1, February 2018
Pages:
6-17
Received:
24 October 2017
Accepted:
9 November 2017
Published:
11 January 2018
Abstract: Liberalization in the finance industry in Kenya has led to increased access to credit facilities to Kenyan employees. Primary school teachers are among the beneficiaries. The objectives of this study were to: evaluate the effects of school fees loans on household financial health of primary school teachers in Emining division, assess the effects of home improvement loans on household financial health of primary school teachers in Emining division, examine the effects of emergency loans on household financial health of primary school teachers in Emining division and establish the effects of development loans on household financial health of primary school teachers in Emining division. The study used descriptive research design. Purposive sampling was used to collect data from 165 respondents, 5 teachers from each of the thirty three primary schools, in Emining Division, Baringo. Biographic data on the respondents was analyzed using descriptive statistics such as percentages. Primary data for this study was collected using structured questionnaire. The questionnaire was self-administered. Regression was conducted to test the effect of the various independent variables pooled together on the dependent variable. Two tail t-test and ANOVA test was used to determine the degree of significance of the relationship. The data analyzed was presented in form of tables. Relationships between unsecured personal loans and household financial health of primary school teachers in Emining division was determined at alpha level of p<0.05. Results of the study showed that there is statistical significant relationship between unsecured personal loans and household financial health. Findings of the study also revealed that there is a strong positive relationship between unsecured personal loans and household financial health with a significance value of p= 0.000. Therefore the study concluded that there is strong positive statistical significant relationship between unsecured personal loans and household financial health of primary school teachers in Emining Division, Baringo County, Kenya.
Abstract: Liberalization in the finance industry in Kenya has led to increased access to credit facilities to Kenyan employees. Primary school teachers are among the beneficiaries. The objectives of this study were to: evaluate the effects of school fees loans on household financial health of primary school teachers in Emining division, assess the effects of...
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Relationship Between Ability Improvement of the “Xuehui” and Project Supported by the Science & Technology Association — Analysis of W City in China
Issue:
Volume 6, Issue 1, February 2018
Pages:
18-22
Received:
23 February 2018
Published:
24 February 2018
Abstract: As a grass-roots organization of the Science & Technology Association, “Xuehui” do a lot of effective work in promoting the prosperity and development of science and technology, and promoting the popularization and improvement of science and technology. In order to promote the further development of the “Xuehui”, W city supported the “Xuehui” by choosing the best choices since 2012. In recent years, the society has developed rapidly, but whether and to what extent does this development be driven by project funding? Based on questionnaires and interviews, the data of 27 projects funded “Xuehui” and 36 “Xuehui” which were not funded by Science & Technology Association of W city were collected. Then, the impact of project funding on the development of “Xuehui” ability was discussed through comparative method and analytic hierarchy process. Finally, this paper points out that the government and the Science & Technology Association should strengthen the support of the policy and fund of the society, and promote the construction of the information and work platform of the society, the “Xuehui” itself should improve the organization, actively transform the scientific and technological achievements, and improve the service of the members.
Abstract: As a grass-roots organization of the Science & Technology Association, “Xuehui” do a lot of effective work in promoting the prosperity and development of science and technology, and promoting the popularization and improvement of science and technology. In order to promote the further development of the “Xuehui”, W city supported the “Xuehui” by ch...
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Analysis and Research on Current Juvenile Delinquency
Issue:
Volume 6, Issue 1, February 2018
Pages:
23-26
Received:
23 February 2018
Published:
5 March 2018
Abstract: It has been more than 30 years since China started to study the issue of juvenile delinquency. And research results from all dimensions currently show initial scale and efficiency. With the perfection of the legislation to teenagers and continuously-profound research on this issue, juvenile delinquency has got a quite good control. However, the issue of teens-related crimes in China still is not thoroughly optimistic at the present time due to effects from these factors including development and transformation of the society, as well as family problems, physical and mental issues of the young boys and girls, etc. This paper tries to analyze the features about juvenile delinquency and its causes in China at present from status quo of juvenile delinquency and relevant data, and tries to come across with solutions for the existing issues.
Abstract: It has been more than 30 years since China started to study the issue of juvenile delinquency. And research results from all dimensions currently show initial scale and efficiency. With the perfection of the legislation to teenagers and continuously-profound research on this issue, juvenile delinquency has got a quite good control. However, the iss...
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The Impact of Intrahousehold Resource Distribution on Woman’s Bargaining Power – A Collective Model Approach
Syed Ali,
Bupe Simuchimba,
Christabel Ngongola
Issue:
Volume 6, Issue 1, February 2018
Pages:
27-34
Received:
30 January 2018
Accepted:
16 February 2018
Published:
16 March 2018
Abstract: This study was conducted in Kabwe city of Zambia during June to august 2017. The city was divided in to three zones – more developed, medium developed and backward. From each zone one area, i.e., Highridge, Katundo and Makululu, respectively, was selected. The purpose of study was to know the impact of intra-household resource distribution on woman’s bargaining power. Logit model was used to find out the relationship between dependent and independent variables. The study revealed positive impact of age and education on bargaining power of woman in the household. Asset ownership also had significant impact on the bargaining power of woman. The study recommended to constitute a new higher education policy to encourage women to pursue higher education and to reduce drop-outs. It is also recommended that the women should be made owners of assets in the household through legislation.
Abstract: This study was conducted in Kabwe city of Zambia during June to august 2017. The city was divided in to three zones – more developed, medium developed and backward. From each zone one area, i.e., Highridge, Katundo and Makululu, respectively, was selected. The purpose of study was to know the impact of intra-household resource distribution on woman...
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