Volume 5, Issue 4 (2009) | Journal of Social Sciences

Khaen: An Application of Isan Local Wisdom for Conservation Revitalization and Development of Raw Materials and Khaen Making for Value-Added Culture

Champadaeng Sithisak — 2009-12-31

Journal of Social Sciences, Published online: 31 December 2009; doi:10.3844/jssp.2009.257.260

Problem statement: The electricity in recent time, the raw materials for making “Khaen” (Lao reed mouthorgan) were decreased. The Reed Mouthorgan manufacturing was a high wisdom heritance. The obj...

The Effect of Contextual Learning in Civic Education on Students' Civic Competence

Kokom Komalasari — 2009-12-31

Journal of Social Sciences, Published online: 31 December 2009; doi:10.3844/jssp.2009.261.270

Problem statement: Globalization demands civic education to develop civic competence involving civic knowledge, civic skills and civic disposition, which are multidimensional. Civic education learning...

Approximate Maximum Likelihood Commercial Bank Loan Management Model

Godwin Norense Osarumwense Asemota — 2009-12-31

Journal of Social Sciences, Published online: 31 December 2009; doi:10.3844/jssp.2009.271.278

Problem statement: Loan management is a very complex and yet, a vitally important aspect of any commercial bank operations. The balance sheet position shows the main sources of funds as deposits and s...

Effects of 7-E, KWL and Conventional Instruction on Analytical Thinking, Learning Achievement and Attitudes toward Chemistry Learning

Rungrawee Siribunnam — 2009-12-31

Journal of Social Sciences, Published online: 31 December 2009; doi:10.3844/jssp.2009.279.282

Problem statement: The purposes of this research were to compare in analytical thinking, science learning achievement and attitudes toward chemistry learning of Matthayomsuksa 5 students who learned u...

Amanah Saham National Berhad'S Promotional Strategies and its Relationship with Customer Motivation

A. Yahaya — 2009-12-31

Journal of Social Sciences, Published online: 31 December 2009; doi:10.3844/jssp.2009.283.291

Problem statement: Every single company needs strategies in order to survive or to become a leader in the market nowadays, therefore a study towards findings the suitable strategies for Permodalan Nat...

Short-Run Employment Functions in Manufacturing Industries

Md. Azizul Baten — 2009-12-31

Journal of Social Sciences, Published online: 31 December 2009; doi:10.3844/jssp.2009.292.300

Problem statement: Increasing growth of population and shortage of producing capacity in Bangladesh have caused serious unemployment crisis and has forced the authorities to look for ways to reduce un...

Conservation, Renewability and Development of Pabung Patham "Flood Plains" In the Chi River Basin by Community Participation

Suparb Boonchai — 2009-12-31

Journal of Social Sciences, Published online: 31 December 2009; doi:10.3844/jssp.2009.301.303

Problem statement: At present Pabang Patham “Flood Plains” have been fading away from new generations’ memories because they have known only community forest or “Pa Chum Chon” many kinds of ...

The Effects of Open Heart Surgery (Coronary Bypass) on Depression and Social Adjustment of Hospitalized Heart Patients

Farah Naderi — 2009-12-31

Journal of Social Sciences, Published online: 31 December 2009; doi:10.3844/jssp.2009.304.313

Problem statement: Post treatment preparation is critical period, as patients may have difficulties with psychosocial adjustment, especially related to dissatisfaction with side effects of medicine ta...

Developing Ornamental Plants for Promoting Community Economy

Kritsana Khonphian — 2009-12-31

Journal of Social Sciences, Published online: 31 December 2009; doi:10.3844/jssp.2009.314.318

Problem statement: This study aimed to investigate the development of ornamental plants for promoting community economy in marketing and product selling. The study area was Ban Mai Udom, Tambon Ban Ma...

Relationship between Affordances in the Home Environment and Motor Development in Children Age 18-42 Months

Alireza Haydari — 2009-12-31

Journal of Social Sciences, Published online: 31 December 2009; doi:10.3844/jssp.2009.319.328

Problem statement: Environmental stimulation plays a critical role in optimal human development during the early stages of life and an optimal level (of development) occurs with strong contextual supp...

Community Learning Center for Building Alternative Learning among the Youth

Sampan Rittidet — 2009-12-31

Journal of Social Sciences, Published online: 31 December 2009; doi:10.3844/jssp.2009.329.331

Problem statement: The research question arose from the youth’s problems, such as, playing truants, motorcycle racing and drug taking. The students, primary and secondary school levels, did poorly i...

Effects of Infrastructural Facilities on the Rental Values of Residential Property

Julius Ajilowo Bayode Olujimi — 2009-12-31

Journal of Social Sciences, Published online: 31 December 2009; doi:10.3844/jssp.2009.332.341

Problem statement: Real estate developers were consistently faced with the issue of making decisions on the types of property to invest their hard earned income or highly competitive secured mortgage ...

The Organization of Cultural Tourism by the Community People in the Region of Toong Kula Rong Hai

Amkha Saeng-Ngam — 2009-12-31

Journal of Social Sciences, Published online: 31 December 2009; doi:10.3844/jssp.2009.342.347

Problem statement: The real concern of this study was relevant to the issue of how to encourage Toong Kula Rong Hai to become one of the tourists’ attractions distinctively focusing on organic agric...

The Mediating Effect of Work-Family Conflict on the Relationship Between Locus of Control and Job Satisfaction

Noryati Ngah — 2009-12-31

Journal of Social Sciences, Published online: 31 December 2009; doi:10.3844/jssp.2009.348.354

Problem statement: Based on the literature review, few studies have tested the mediating effect of work-family conflict on the relationship between locus of control and job satisfaction. Approach: Thi...

The Relationship between School, Class and Co-Curriculum Absenteeism on the Academic Performance of Selected Secondary School

Azizi Yahaya — 2009-12-31

Journal of Social Sciences, Published online: 31 December 2009; doi:10.3844/jssp.2009.355.361

Problem statement: The purpose of this study is to identify the relationship between causes of truant, types of truant and activities done during truant against academic achievement among the lower se...

RETRACTED: Analysis of Students with Psychiatric Disabilities in Higher Education

Azizi Yahaya — 2009-12-31

Journal of Social Sciences, Published online: 31 December 2009; doi:10.3844/jssp.2009.362.369

At the request of the Editor-in-Chief and the Corresponding Author Azizi Yahaya, the Journal of Social Sciences has decided to retract the manuscript titled "Analysis of Students with Psychiatric Disa...

Worldviews in Isan-Thai Stories

Jaruwan Thammawat — 2009-12-31

Journal of Social Sciences, Published online: 31 December 2009; doi:10.3844/jssp.2009.370.373

Problem statement: This study aimed to investigate two-fold: To present worldviews in Isan-Thai Stories and to explain the connections between the worldviews and their societal contexts. Approach: Fol...

A Model of Pulpit Conservation and Revitalization Using Community Participation of Phu-Thai People in Northeast Thailand

Bunkoet Laomi — 2009-12-31

Journal of Social Sciences, Published online: 31 December 2009; doi:10.3844/jssp.2009.374.376

Problem statement: This thesis aimed to examine the following issues of the pulpits: (1) background of the model and structure, (2) current conditions and problems of pulpit construction using partici...

Creating and Developing a Service Network of Stage Costume Business in Isan Community

Ourarom Chantamala — 2009-12-31

Journal of Social Sciences, Published online: 31 December 2009; doi:10.3844/jssp.2009.377.380

Problem statement: A lot of stage costume businesses in Isan community (northeast community of Thailand) cannot expand their business into larger scales because the owners mange everything by themselv...

Factors Influencing Mathematic Problem-Solving Ability of Sixth Grade Students

Sakorn Pimta — 2009-12-31

Journal of Social Sciences, Published online: 31 December 2009; doi:10.3844/jssp.2009.381.385

Problem statement: This study aims to investigate factors influencing mathematic problem-solving ability of sixth grade students. One thousand and twenty eight of sixth grade students, studying in the...

Developing of Stage Ornament Creation for Enhancing Economic Value Added in Isan Community

Pattamawadee Chansuwan — 2009-12-31

Journal of Social Sciences, Published online: 31 December 2009; doi:10.3844/jssp.2009.386.389

Problem statement: Several communities in northeast Thailand are creative and productive sources of stage ornaments but they cannot expand their markets according to the changes of customer requiremen...

Occupational Stress and its Effects towards the Organization Management

Azizi Yahaya — 2009-12-31

Journal of Social Sciences, Published online: 31 December 2009; doi:10.3844/jssp.2009.390.397

Problem statement: The aim of this study is to find out the causes of occupational stress within the organization and the implication on job satisfaction and intention to leave and absenteeism. The re...

An Applied Using Local Wisdom to Making Ironware for Community Economic Development

Chalor Yaekkhoksung — 2009-12-31

Journal of Social Sciences, Published online: 31 December 2009; doi:10.3844/jssp.2009.398.400

Problem statement: Arts and craft were important for economics and society of northeastern people in Thailand: For all that, local wisdom to make ironware lack interest from society. This research aim...

The Attitudes of Instructors and Faculty Members about the Quality of Technical Education Programs in Community Colleges in Jordan

Ayman Suliman Mazahreh — 2009-12-31

Journal of Social Sciences, Published online: 31 December 2009; doi:10.3844/jssp.2009.401.407

Problem statement: This study aimed to answer the question: What are the attitudes of the members of the study towards the technical education programs in the university colleges in accordance with se...

An Investigation and Guidelines for Development Molam Rueang To Klon in Northeast Thailand

Namchai Utharak — 2009-12-31

Journal of Social Sciences, Published online: 31 December 2009; doi:10.3844/jssp.2009.408.410

Problem statement: Molam Rueang to Klon (singer “compose a poem”) of Northeast Region was like a state show which was popular in the past time. Now, its popularity was decreased. The objectives of...

Appropriate Model for Zoning Local Fish Conservation in front of Buddhist Temple on the Bank of the Chi River by Sustainable Community Participation

Somchob Poo-Inna — 2009-12-31

Journal of Social Sciences, Published online: 31 December 2009; doi:10.3844/jssp.2009.411.415

Problem statement: The fresh water fish in The Chi River was a major source of food of people living in this area. The objectives of this research were: (1) to study the historical background, current...

The Effect of Exhausting Exercise Induced Muscular Fatigue On Functional Stability

Khodadad Letafatkar — 2009-12-31

Journal of Social Sciences, Published online: 31 December 2009; doi:10.3844/jssp.2009.416.422

Problem statement: To quantify the effect of exhausting exercise induced muscular fatigue on functional stability. Approach: About 30 male professional athletes with mean age 23±2.1 years old, mean w...

The Effects of Absorptive Capacity and Recipient Collaborativeness as Technology Recipient Characteristics on Degree of Inter-Firm Technology Transfer

A. W. Sazali — 2009-12-31

Journal of Social Sciences, Published online: 31 December 2009; doi:10.3844/jssp.2009.423.430

Problem statement: As an efficient means to increase global competitiveness, technological capabilities and potential for local innovation, organizations in the developing countries are working hard t...

Economic, Social and Political Scenarios of Mexico in the Next Two Decades

Josè G. Vargas-Hernàndez — 2009-12-31

Journal of Social Sciences, Published online: 31 December 2009; doi:10.3844/jssp.2009.431.444

Problem statement: This research proposal aims to analyze the economic, social and political foreseeable scenarios of Mexico by the year 2030. Approach: Starting from the analyzes of the recent econom...

The Effect of Exhausting Exercise Induced Fatigue on the Double-Leg Balance of Elite Male Athletes

Khodadad Letafatkar — 2009-12-31

Journal of Social Sciences, Published online: 31 December 2009; doi:10.3844/jssp.2009.445.451

Problem statement: Fatigue is a complex phenomenon that can be described as a time-dependent exercise-induced reduction in the maximal force generating capacity of a muscle. The aim of the present stu...

Effects of Critical Knowledge Characteristics on Degree of Inter-Firm Technology Transfer

A. W. Sazali — 2009-12-31

Journal of Social Sciences, Published online: 31 December 2009; doi:10.3844/jssp.2009.452.459

Problem statement: The current issue on inter-firm technology transfer in the developing countries is centered on the efficiency and effectiveness of the transfer process by the Multinationals (MNCs)....

Sports Facilities Development and Urban Generation

Maassoumeh Barghchi — 2009-12-31

Journal of Social Sciences, Published online: 31 December 2009; doi:10.3844/jssp.2009.460.465

Problem statement: One major issue on sports facilities construction is the question of their funding and justification for investment. Due to, requirement of huge money for construction, constant mai...

Causal Factors Influencing Adversity Quotient of Twelfth Grade and Third-Year Vocational Students

Rachapoom Pangma — 2009-12-31

Journal of Social Sciences, Published online: 31 December 2009; doi:10.3844/jssp.2009.466.470

Problem statement: The aim of this research was to study the causal factors influencing students’ adversity between twelfth grade and third-year vocational students in Sisaket province, Thailand. Si...

The Development of Natural Pigments in Esaan Folk Wisdom for Usage of Painting

Suchat Sukna — 2009-12-31

Journal of Social Sciences, Published online: 31 December 2009; doi:10.3844/jssp.2009.471.473

Problem statement: The objectives of this research were: (1) History and background of pigments from natural material in Esaan painting, (2) current condition and problems of pigments from natural ma...