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Internationalization decision-making in oil and gas extraction: the RBG Limited case

Decision Whether to Internationalize or Not? Companies competing in the oil and gas extraction industry are faced with some unique challenges and opportunities as the demand for energy increases and the inexorable march to peak oil continues.

~35 min read

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Merit pay systems in public administration: effectiveness and challenges

The initiative of merit pay seems very simple on the surface. If one pays high-performing employees more than low-performing ones, the high performers will remain and keep performing at a high level, while the low performers will leave or have inducement to get better.

~32 min read

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The Carolingian Renaissance and the revival of European intellectual culture

Carolingian Renaissance was a period occurring in the late 8th and 9th centuries characterized by a revival in an interest in intellectual and culture development. The leadership of Carolingian rulers, Charlemagne and Louis the Pious, spear headed this interest (Trompf).

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Romanesque architecture and the cultural renewal of medieval Europe

The term Romanesque is an architectural category that refers to the art and architecture of the Mid -- Late Medieval Period in Europe (1000 to 1240 AD). It was coined in the nineteenth century to delineate features of the post-Roman Empire style.

~40 min read

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Economic development challenges and reform strategies in Lagos, Nigeria

Over the last several decades, the international community has been focused on dealing with a host of economic issues in Lagos, Nigeria. The reason why, is because the country has been trying to deal with a number of challenges since gaining independence.

~57 min read

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Cosmetic plastic surgery for teenagers: ethical and legal concerns

According to the American Society of Plastic Surgeons, in 2007, more than 87,000 teenagers had cosmetic surgery; and that number has grown exponentially since.

~27 min read

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Barriers to parental involvement in urban schools for minority families

This designed research project is to examine the effects of why there is a lack of Parental Involvement in urban schools is low. Not many parents particularly minorities are able to work together with the school activities due to lack of immovability.

~55 min read

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Block scheduling's effect on student academic achievement in American schools

Introduction- The educational climate in contemporary America is not the same as it was in the late 20th century. There is a long tradition surrounding the manner in which the American educational system should be structured, dating back to the Founding Fathers.

~33 min read

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Romanesque architecture and cultural transformation in medieval Europe

The term Romanesque is an architectural class that refers to the art and architecture of the Mid -- Late Medieval Period in Europe (1000 to 1240 AD). It was coined in the nineteenth century to describe features of the post-Roman Empire style.

~28 min read

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Sarbanes-Oxley Act impacts on firm size and profitability

The study investigates the impact of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act 2002. The literatures are reviewed to reveal the motive behind the passage of SOX Act. The Act is to protect the investors and improve the accuracy of the accounting practice.

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