Volume 5, Issue 2 (2009) | Journal of Social Sciences

Sustainable Regional Development

Helen Theodoropoulou — 2009-06-30

Journal of Social Sciences, Published online: 30 June 2009; doi:10.3844/jssp.2009.80.84

Problem statement: Demographic changes have increased the social and cultural diversity of tourist areas with historical heritage and natural beauty in Greece, causing an expansion in the cultural and...

The Effect of Learning Styles on Education and the Teaching Process

Ibrahim Yasar Kazu — 2009-06-30

Journal of Social Sciences, Published online: 30 June 2009; doi:10.3844/jssp.2009.85.94

Problem statement: It is of great importance that individuals actively participate in the learning process; that, starting from the early ages, their awareness be raised about the efficiency of the le...

Philosophy Underlying Emotional Intelligence in Relation to Level of Curiosity and Academic Achievement of Rural Area Students

Aminuddin Hassan — 2009-06-30

Journal of Social Sciences, Published online: 30 June 2009; doi:10.3844/jssp.2009.95.103

Problem statement: Since emotional intelligence is still not wholly-accepted despite evidences of its powerful influence in general setting, this study is therefore conducted to identify the emotional...

Personal and Psychological Factors-Does it Impact the Choice of Advertising Medium?

Izian Idris — 2009-06-30

Journal of Social Sciences, Published online: 30 June 2009; doi:10.3844/jssp.2009.104.111

Problem statement: Advertising is a multidimensional phenomenon that has been studied in several disciplines. It is one of the most fascinating phenomena in modern capitalist markets. It is pervasive,...

The Adaptation of Fishing Instruments by a Farmers' Community in the Thung Kula Area, in North Eastern Thailand

Worawan Ubonlert — 2009-06-30

Journal of Social Sciences, Published online: 30 June 2009; doi:10.3844/jssp.2009.112.116

Problem statement: In a historical study of the ancient communities in the area of Thung Kula, it was revealed that there are important resources including rice, fish, salt and iron. Salt is used in m...

A Multicultural Comparison of Engineering Students: Implications to Teaching and Learning

Zaki Shkair Seddigi — 2009-06-30

Journal of Social Sciences, Published online: 30 June 2009; doi:10.3844/jssp.2009.117.122

Problem statement: Personality considerations have become increasingly important in recent years, but studies involving the personality characteristics of engineers have been scarcely reported. Engine...

An assessment of Urban Quality of Life by Using Analytic Hierarchy Process Approach (Case study: Comparative Study of Quality of Life in the North of Iran)

Sedigheh Lotfi — 2009-06-30

Journal of Social Sciences, Published online: 30 June 2009; doi:10.3844/jssp.2009.123.133

Problem Statement: Researches of quality of life are concentrated mainly on the urban nature in the recent years and the urban quality of life gained many attentions in empirical studies. The concept ...

An Applied Local Wisdom to Manage Water for Developing Riverside Community: A Case Study of the Lam Ta Kong River Basin

Surapong Kongsat — 2009-06-30

Journal of Social Sciences, Published online: 30 June 2009; doi:10.3844/jssp.2009.134.138

Problem statement: An integrated water resource management is accepted technique to solve the water resource problems both water shortage and flood plane in order to improve human life. The combinatio...

US Foreign Policy and Aid to the Peace Corps

Donald D.A. Schaefer — 2009-06-30

Journal of Social Sciences, Published online: 30 June 2009; doi:10.3844/jssp.2009.139.145

Problem statement: This study examined foreign aid as administered by the US Agency for International Development (USAID) through four presidencies, beginning with the Reagan era. Aid dispensed to the...

Economic Development of Pak Dome Community in the Lower Mun River Basin for Good Life Quality in Northeastern Thailand

Angool Charmremsam — 2014-11-29

Journal of Social Sciences, Published online: 29 November 2014; doi:10.3844/jssp.2009.146.148

This qualitative research was carried out of the Pak Dome community, Mu 1 Tambon Posai, Amphoe Phibun Mang sahan, Ubon Ratchathani. The 15 samples went through learning process by raising plants and a...

Regional Development Model for East Azerbaijan

Hamid R. Alipour — 2009-06-30

Journal of Social Sciences, Published online: 30 June 2009; doi:10.3844/jssp.2009.149.156

Problem statement: Economic development is a process through which scientific-technical production principles change from a traditional status to a modern one. Development is an important event that n...