Template-Type: ReDIF-Article 1.0 Author-Name: Semin PAKSOY Author-Email: spaksoy@cu.edu.tr Author-Workplace-Name: Çukurova University, Faculty of Economics and Administrative Sciences, Department of Econometrics, Adana-Turkey Title: A DEMATEL Method for Identifying Critical Success Factors in an Implementation of Information System Project Abstract: According to latest publication of research papers, the numbers of successfully completed projects are remarkably limited and have not yet reached at a desirable level. The projects are often prepared and delivered bearing at least one problem of their own. The foremost major problems confronted are: lack of functionality, the failure of an activity preventing itself from proper outcome, very highly demanding project schedules and insufficient budgetary allocation. Despite the fact that unsuccessful project outcomes are not overlooked, the reasons for failures or emerging setbacks have not yet been wholly established and they tend to vary from one project to the another. The process of identifying the activities that are influenced by others or that influence others are very important for establishing successful project completion. In this context, the determination of critical success factors (CSF) is central part of project implementation. By determining the important factors and their interconnectedness, a possibility that a particular activity might fail can be prevented. By this provision, the chances of success for the whole project will be enhanced. It is for this reason that academic studies attempting to establish how to determine the major and CSFs -remain to be a challenging issue up to the present day. This research paper is intended to contribute to the present day present literature by selectively determining CSFs in IS project. For attainment of this purpose, initially DEMATEL method has been applied. Respectively -in the light of findings- CSFs in respected projects have been identified. The empirical results reveal that CSFs in IS implementation are mainly related to the managerial and operational activities. Journal: Eurasian Econometrics Statistics & Emprical Economics Journal Pages: 1-17 Volume: 6 Issue: 6 Year: 2017 Month: Feb DOI: 10.17740/eas.stat.2017-V6-01 File-URL: https://eurasianacademy.org/index.php/econstat/article/view/934 File-Format: Application/pdf Handle: RePEc:eas:econst:v:6:y:2017:i:6:p:1-17 Template-Type: ReDIF-Article 1.0 Author-Name: Seda BAĞDATLI KALKAN Author-Email: sbagdatli@ticaret.edu.tr Author-Workplace-Name: İstanbul Ticaret Üniversitesi, Uluslararası Ticaret Bölümü Title: SPLINE MODELS WHICH USE IN LONGITUDINAL DATA ANALYSIS Abstract: Longitudinal data is defined as data obtained by a repeated measurement of variables pertaining to the same units over time. The analysis of longitudinal data cannot be achieved through classical regression models because of the independence and multicollinearity assumptions. For this reason, specific regression models have been developed for such data. Classical parametric models are based on the rationale that the relation between the dependent variable and the independent variable(s) is linear or the relation is expressed through known parametric functions. In such a case, it is not possible to reveal the actual structure of the relation, which will prevent the researcher from achieving reliable and rational outcomes particularly in longitudinal datasets. Non-parametric regression model is utilized in cases where the relation between the dependent variable and the independent variable(s) is more complicated in longitudinal data. In this study spline models in nonparametric regression models which use in longitudinal data are investigated theoretically. Journal: Eurasian Econometrics Statistics & Emprical Economics Journal Pages: 18-35 Volume: 6 Issue: 6 Year: 2017 Month: Feb DOI: 10.17740/eas.stat.2017-V6-02 File-URL: https://eurasianacademy.org/index.php/econstat/article/view/935 File-Format: Application/pdf Handle: RePEc:eas:econst:v:6:y:2017:i:6:p:18-35 Template-Type: ReDIF-Article 1.0 Author-Name: Betül GÜR Author-Email: bgur@ticaret.edu.tr Author-Workplace-Name: İstanbul Ticaret Üniversitesi, İşletme Fakültesi, İktisat Bölümü Title: PANEL CAUSAL ANALYSIS FOR CURRENT DEFICIT AND GROWTH: A CASE OF FRAGILE EIGHT COUNTRIES Abstract: In developing countries in particular, the current deficit is one of the most important sources of economic growth, while increasing the vulnerability of national economies. In recent years, debates about the current account deficit have increased, the current deficit has been different from country to country and the economy of that country has been associated with fragility and crime susceptibility. Due to the fragility of the current account, the risk of growth in the financial crisis in the face of a shock to the country will also negatively affect the growth of the current account, which is significant for the country's economies. The three main results that increase the vulnerability can be said as the current deficit, inflation and external debt, especially for the developing countries. From this point of view, Kónya (2006) panel causality test was applied to the current deficit and growth relationship for fragile eight countries and it was determined that one-way causality from current growth to growth. Journal: Eurasian Econometrics Statistics & Emprical Economics Journal Pages: 36-47 Volume: 6 Issue: 6 Year: 2017 Month: Feb DOI: 10.17740/eas.stat.2017-V6-03 File-URL: https://eurasianacademy.org/index.php/econstat/article/view/936 File-Format: Application/pdf Handle: RePEc:eas:econst:v:6:y:2017:i:6:p:36-47 Template-Type: ReDIF-Article 1.0 Author-Name: Gülçin DURMAZ Author-Email: gdrmz1987@gmail.com Author-Workplace-Name: Çanakkale Onsekiz Mart Üniversitesi, Sosyal Bilimler Enstitüsü, İktisat Anabilim Dalı, Çanakkale, Türkiye Author-Name: Burcu Kılınç SAVRUL Author-Email: kilincburcu@hotmail.com Author-Workplace-Name: Çanakkale Onsekiz Mart Üniversitesi, İ.İ.B.Fakültesi, İktisat Bölümü, Çanakkale, Türkiye Title: Evaluation of the Relationship Between Tax Revenues and Inflation in Turkey on VAR Analysis Abstract: Tax revenues and inflation concepts are widely stressed subjects in the economic theory. The literature discusses whether a relationship existed or not between the two subjects with economic magnitude. This study aims to analyze the direction of the relationship between the two concepts and investigates whether inflation is significant among other socio-economic factors over income revenues collected in Turkey. For this purpose the relationship between inflation and tax revenues has been investigated by using the data of Turkish economy for the periods 2003:1-2016:10 by using Vector Auto Regressive (VAR) analysis. To investigate the long term relationship Johansen co-integration test and to find out short term relationship vector error-correction test have been used. According to the obtained results by using VAR models a significant relationship exists between the two variables and that the relationship between inflation and tax revenues has been negative. A one-way causative relationship has been found from inflation to tax revenues according to the Granger Causality Test. Journal: Eurasian Econometrics Statistics & Emprical Economics Journal Pages: 48-73 Volume: 6 Issue: 6 Year: 2017 Month: Feb DOI: 10.17740/eas.stat.2017-V6-04 File-URL: https://eurasianacademy.org/index.php/econstat/article/view/937 File-Format: Application/pdf Handle: RePEc:eas:econst:v:6:y:2017:i:6:p:48-73 Template-Type: ReDIF-Article 1.0 Author-Name: K. Batu TUNAY Author-Email: batu.tunay@marmara.edu.tr Author-Workplace-Name: Marmara University, Institute of Banking and Insurance, Banking Department Author-Name: İlyas AKHİSAR Author-Email: ilyasakhisar@kou.edu.tr Author-Workplace-Name: Kocaeli University, Faculty of Economics and Administrative Science, Management Department Title: Long-term Relationship Between Internet Banking and Bank Performance in Europe Abstract: In this study, long-term interactions are investigated between internet banking and bank profitability performance. Pedroni cointegration tests and then estimations of the error correction model are made for the data from 2005 to 2014 for the European Union countries. ROA and ROE ratios are taken into account as a bank performance criteria. Analysis has not only been limited to the entire sample, but also the two sub-samples were analyzed as Euro Area countries and member countries outside it. The findings of previous similar studies have shown that short-term interaction between bank profitability and internet banking in Europe. The conclusion of this study is the relationship between long-term profitability of banks and internet banking have shown that only exist in EU countries outside the euro area. Lack of long-term impact on the profitability can be considered as reasonable for the Euro Area counries internet banking markete had reached a certain maturity because of advanced economical and financial structures. However, profitability on a long-term equilibrium relationship is not surprising in consequence of internet banking market is under development in the union members outside the euro area except for Denmark, Britain and Sweden. Journal: Eurasian Econometrics Statistics & Emprical Economics Journal Pages: 74-88 Volume: 6 Issue: 6 Year: 2017 Month: Feb DOI: 10.17740/eas.stat.2017-V6-05 File-URL: https://eurasianacademy.org/index.php/econstat/article/view/938 File-Format: Application/pdf Handle: RePEc:eas:econst:v:6:y:2017:i:6:p:74-88 Template-Type: ReDIF-Article 1.0 Author-Name: Elif Güneren GENÇ Author-Email: elifg@ticaret.edu.tr Author-Workplace-Name: Bankacılık ve Finans Bölümü, İstanbul Ticaret Üniversitesi, İstanbul, Türkiye Title: Universities Country Rankings and Human Development Index: A Panel Causality Analysis Abstract: As globalization is on the rise, education sector has evolved in the context of competition as well. In this sense, universities not only compete within the country they are being established, but also they pay the most attention in benchmarking themselves with universities worldwide, thereby improving their scientific advancement while contributing to regional economies. In this globe, Human Development Index analyzes a country?s development in terms of economic and social factors. In this study, a panel causality test (introduced by Dumitrescu and Hurlin in 2012) is being analyzed between ?scores for countries where most successful universities are located? and ?Human Development Index. This study includes 14 countries while usimg the data set between the years of 2013-2015. At the end of this study, two sided causality has been detected in regards to ?country?s economic and sociological advancement levels? and ?the advancement of universities?. Journal: Eurasian Econometrics Statistics & Emprical Economics Journal Pages: 89-101 Volume: 6 Issue: 6 Year: 2017 Month: Feb DOI: 10.17740/eas.stat.2017-V6-06 File-URL: https://eurasianacademy.org/index.php/econstat/article/view/939 File-Format: Application/pdf Handle: RePEc:eas:econst:v:6:y:2017:i:6:p:89-101