Volume 5, Issue 1 (2009) | Journal of Social Sciences

Computer Usage and Achievement among Adults in Rural Area Malaysia

Abdul Razaq Ahmad — 2009-03-31

Journal of Social Sciences, Published online: 31 March 2009; doi:10.3844/jssp.2009.1.8

Problem Statement: Previous study showed that most of the adults especially from rural area they are not expert and do not have any knowledge in using computer. Besides that, they cannot afford to buy...

Attitudes of Sultan Qaboos University Students towards Some Environmental Problems and their Willingness to Take Action to Reduce them

Ahmed Bin Hamad Al-Rabaani — 2009-03-31

Journal of Social Sciences, Published online: 31 March 2009; doi:10.3844/jssp.2009.9.15

Problem statement: Our earth suffers from many environmental problems which need to be tackled at the individual level, requiring individuals to develop those attitudes which will guide them to enviro...

Determinants of Intra-Industry Trade between Zimbabwe and its Trading Partners in the Southern African Development Community Region (1990-2006)

Tafirenyika Sunde — 2009-03-31

Journal of Social Sciences, Published online: 31 March 2009; doi:10.3844/jssp.2009.16.21

Problem statement: The main objective of this study was to establish the determinants of intra industry trade between Zimbabwe and its trading partners in the Southern African Development Community (S...

Social Capital Concerning a Conservation of Sweet Wild Trees (Phak Whanpa) in a Northeastern Thailand Community

Phiphaporn Ravipolsadtanan — 2009-03-31

Journal of Social Sciences, Published online: 31 March 2009; doi:10.3844/jssp.2009.22.24

Problem statement: Thai people favored to eat Sweet Wild Trees (Phak Whan Pa). The wild trees naturally grew quite slowly in the forests. Their leaves, eaten as vegetables, could not meet market deman...

Outcomes of Human Resource Development Interventions

Abdullah Haslinda — 2009-03-31

Journal of Social Sciences, Published online: 31 March 2009; doi:10.3844/jssp.2009.25.32

Problem statement: In Malaysia, Human Resource Development (HRD) plays an important role in the economic development of the country. Despite government policies encouraging the implementation of HRD a...

Causal Relationships between Financial Development, Trade Openness and Economic Growth: The Case of Turkey

Fatih Yucel — 2009-03-31

Journal of Social Sciences, Published online: 31 March 2009; doi:10.3844/jssp.2009.33.42

Problem statement: The main objective of this study was to examine the causality relations between financial development, trade openness and economic growth (GDP) for the Turkish economy. Approach: In...

The Adjustment of the Manufacturing Labors in the Northeastern, Thailand

Junlasun Thuninart — 2009-03-31

Journal of Social Sciences, Published online: 31 March 2009; doi:10.3844/jssp.2009.43.46

Problem statement: Northeastern labors used to live in the community cultures moved to work at the garment factory. The capitalism and the national economic and social development plan of Thailand wer...

Strategic Application of Information and Communication Technology for Effective Service Delivery in Banking Industry

O. O. Adeosun — 2009-03-31

Journal of Social Sciences, Published online: 31 March 2009; doi:10.3844/jssp.2009.47.51

Problem statement: This study deals with strategic application of information and communication technology for effective service delivery in banking industry. Approach: This study emphasized on the ad...

Disposition of Human Resource Development Structure in Manufacturing Firms in Malaysia

Abdullah Haslinda — 2009-03-31

Journal of Social Sciences, Published online: 31 March 2009; doi:10.3844/jssp.2009.52.59

Problem statement: Human Resource Development (HRD) is rapidly gaining importance in manufacturing firms in Malaysia, as there are strong driving forces such as legal, financial and infrastructural su...

Analysis of the Relationship between Physical Self-Concept and Body Image Dissatisfaction in Female Students

Sirus Alipoor — 2009-03-31

Journal of Social Sciences, Published online: 31 March 2009; doi:10.3844/jssp.2009.60.66

Problem statement: Body image is a psychological construct which refers to self-concept including self image and feelings an individual perceives about his or her body. Body image can significantly af...

Jordanian Women and Education

Bashar Al-Saleem — 2009-03-31

Journal of Social Sciences, Published online: 31 March 2009; doi:10.3844/jssp.2009.67.75

Problem statement: Women in Jordan and Arab world in general and in the world received basic secondary education and entered the realm of secondary and university education, this development has taken...

The Effect of Banks Merger on Electronic Banking Services Competency

Ahmad Zakaria Siam — 2009-03-31

Journal of Social Sciences, Published online: 31 March 2009; doi:10.3844/jssp.2009.76.79

Problem statement: This study is conducted to present benefits and consequences of latest technology used in banking industries. In addition, it has focused on the dynamics of banking sector, electron...