examine and critique the current wave of reform, and to propose alternative models of accountability (and renewed research) as … good teaching, instead of on test scores. An alternative discourse and model of accountability must hinge upon restoring a … break into the current discourse about accountability in order to offer a more optimistic, accurate, inclusive, and …

This paper describes the importance of government policy and how it is translated into practice to promote transparency … reported by the media. Prior to the weaknesses, the level of transparency should be increased in Government procurement by … relationships between procurement policies, perceived ease of use, perceives usefulness and transparency. To achieve the objective …

ethnic identity among the Malay Muslims of southern Thailand whose language and culture are different from those of the … themselves with one culture over the other? Therefore, this paper is an attempt to discuss how the Malay language was used as a …

in order to work effectively in their host culture. These challenges often result in early return from an overseas …

The state of Kerala lies in the South- West of the Indian peninsula. Kerala has a rich history and folk culture. The … Keralites. This paper is an exploration into the legend of Yakshi and how it is demonstrated in the society and culture of … of Kerala. The legend of Yakshi is a perfect example of how legends are intertwined with the religion and culture of a …

has introduced in Turkish culture as metarial item and several symbolic meanings and these symbols which has been still … existence as a part of Turkish culture. The portrait of Turkish Rulers with smelling a rose in one hand and holding a … handkerchief in Turkish culture will be explanied. …

Recently, the view that culture matters for economic development has gained much ground within institutional economics …; scholars have provided us with empirical evidence on the positive effect of culture on economic performance. This evidence … shows, in some cases, the overwhelming effect of culture vis-à-vis that of formal institutions (Williamson 2009). In these …