Volume 6, Issue 1 (2010) | Journal of Social Sciences

Silk-Cloth Weaving Development of the Mon-Khmer Ethnic Group in Lower-Isan

Wira Phansuwan — 2010-03-31

Journal of Social Sciences, Published online: 31 March 2010; doi:10.3844/jssp.2010.1.3

Problem statement: Silk cloth weaving culture of the Mon-Khmer ethnic group in Lower-Isan has a specific identity which should be handed down to future generation. The purposes of this research were t...

Suitable Management Model for Economic, Social and Cultural Development Derived from Beliefs and Rites on PraBuddha Southern in Chachoengsao Province

Phrakhrusutawisutthikun Phad — 2010-03-31

Journal of Social Sciences, Published online: 31 March 2010; doi:10.3844/jssp.2010.4.7

Problem statement: In the present Wat Thai was the center of Thai social, The study of Wat Thai management model made us know about economy, social and community culture: (1) to study hi...

Family Values and Female's Psychological Aggression

Ali Edalati — 2010-03-31

Journal of Social Sciences, Published online: 31 March 2010; doi:10.3844/jssp.2010.8.13

Problem statement: The main objective of the current study is to determine the relationship between women’s perceptions toward Iranian family values with psychological aggression. Approach: All of...

Nora: The Preservation of the Southern Thailand Performing Arts Development and Inheritance

Bubpachat Aupatummarakorn — 2010-03-14

Journal of Social Sciences, Published online: 14 March 2010; doi:10.3844/jssp.2010.14.17

Problem statement: Nora was the valuable Southern Thailand Performing Arts. The objectives of this study were to study: (1) historical background, identity, factor, tradition, belief and lifestyle of...

An Examination of Teaching Behaviors and Learning Activities in Physical Education Class Settings Taught by Three Different Levels of Teachers

Howard Z. Zeng — 2010-03-31

Journal of Social Sciences, Published online: 31 March 2010; doi:10.3844/jssp.2010.18.28

Problem statement: To be an accredited teacher education program, physical education teacher education (PETE) programs must fulfill the national standards established by the National Association for S...

The Model of Quality of Life Improvement for Chronic Patients in Community by Using Social Support

Amorn Suwannimitr — 2010-03-31

Journal of Social Sciences, Published online: 31 March 2010; doi:10.3844/jssp.2010.29.32

Problem statement: Caring for a chronically ill-patients is a complex process which require the cooperation and social support to manage a chronic disease. It need an interaction of a large number of...

RETRACTED: On Studying the Linkage between Children Mortality, Prosperity and Education Using Fully Latent Models

Faisal G. Khamis — 2010-03-31

Journal of Social Sciences, Published online: 31 March 2010; doi:10.3844/jssp.2010.33.40

Publication of this article is cancelled due to plagiarism.

Food Security among Households: Evidence from Rice Consumers in Igbemo Region

J. O. Basorun — 2010-03-31

Journal of Social Sciences, Published online: 31 March 2010; doi:10.3844/jssp.2010.41.46

Problem Statement: Less than half the rice consumed in Nigeria was produced locally. Following the sudden rise in the price of imported rice since 2007, Nigerians, no doubt, have faced great risk of i...

The Development of Potential Problem Solving of Students, Mahasarakham University

Amorn Suwannimitr — 2010-03-31

Journal of Social Sciences, Published online: 31 March 2010; doi:10.3844/jssp.2010.47.49

Problem statement: The problem is a state of difficulty that needs to be resolved. It is involve in daily life of everyone including the students who study in University. Basically, they have to face...

Effects of Perceived Fitness Level of Exercise Partner on Intensity of Exertion

Thomas G. Plante — 2010-03-31

Journal of Social Sciences, Published online: 31 March 2010; doi:10.3844/jssp.2010.50.54

Problem statement: Social comparison theory was used to examine if exercising with a research confederate posing as either high fit or low fit would increase the exertion in exercising. Approach: 91 c...

Developing a Paradigm for Describing Diversity and Multiculturalism in Modern America

Mary Beth Leidman — 2010-03-31

Journal of Social Sciences, Published online: 31 March 2010; doi:10.3844/jssp.2010.55.59

Problem statement: There exists misconceptions about the roles and characteristics of diversity and multiculturalism is American Society. The definitions and interrelationships are skewed as there co...

Effects of Learning Environmental Education on Science Process Skills and Critical Thinking of Mathayomsuksa 3 Students with Different Learning Achievements

Phramaha Charoen Buntod — 2010-03-31

Journal of Social Sciences, Published online: 31 March 2010; doi:10.3844/jssp.2010.60.63

Problem statement: The object of this research aimed to investigate and compare effects of learning environmental education by wises of two approaches: The 5 E-Learning cycle with met cognitive techni...

Can Quality of Work Life Affect Work Performance among Government Agriculture Extension Officers? A Case from Malaysia

M.S. Hayrol Azril — 2010-03-31

Journal of Social Sciences, Published online: 31 March 2010; doi:10.3844/jssp.2010.64.73

Problem statement: The importance of agriculture industry in enhancing the country economy cannot be denied. Recently, a total of USD 1.7 billion has been allocated by the government to boost this ind...

A Cost-Benefit Analysis of the Legalization of an Informal Health Sector

Roger Lee Mendoza — 2010-03-31

Journal of Social Sciences, Published online: 31 March 2010; doi:10.3844/jssp.2010.74.84

Problem statement: The Philippines--a developing Southeast Asian country--exemplifies the co-existence of Western-oriented, medical science and indigenous, non-allopathic practices collectively known ...

Philosophical Prostitution

Amihud Gilead — 2010-03-31

Journal of Social Sciences, Published online: 31 March 2010; doi:10.3844/jssp.2010.85.92

Problem statement: This research was needed because some philosophers were subject to a form of blindness concerning prostitution. This blindness was caused mainly by a lack of philosophical insights....

The Dissolution of the National Partnership for Excellence and Accountability in Teaching

Frank B. Murray — 2010-03-31

Journal of Social Sciences, Published online: 31 March 2010; doi:10.3844/jssp.2010.93.98

Problem statement: A heralded federal imitative known as The National Partnership of Excellence in Education (NPEAT), dissolved shortly after being formed. An analysis of some causes of the unexpected...

Cultural Issues in the Business World: An Anthropological Perspective

Michael P. Lillis — 2010-03-31

Journal of Social Sciences, Published online: 31 March 2010; doi:10.3844/jssp.2010.99.112

The significance of cultural influence on business has been widely recognized in both academic and business circles. A number of authors suggest that an anthropological approach is the most appropri...

Venire Reform-Assessing the State and Federal Efforts to Attain Fair, Cross-Sectional Representation in Jury Pools

Thomas White — 2010-03-31

Journal of Social Sciences, Published online: 31 March 2010; doi:10.3844/jssp.2010.113.118

Problem statement: The sixth amendment to the United States Constitution guarantees criminal defendants the right to be tried by an impartial jury of peers and the question of what constitutes an "imp...

Ten Theses in Search of a Thesis for Late Modern Organizations

Hooman Attar — 2010-03-31

Journal of Social Sciences, Published online: 31 March 2010; doi:10.3844/jssp.2010.119.122

Problem statement: Organizational studies frequently fail to integrate major sociological treatments of the problematic nature of contemporary society into their routine investigations. Approach: This...

Patriarchy and Women's Gender Ideology: A Socio-Cultural Perspective

A. M. Sultana — 2010-03-31

Journal of Social Sciences, Published online: 31 March 2010; doi:10.3844/jssp.2010.123.126

Problem statement: This research was designed to examine women’s gender ideology in educating their children. It attempts to understand women’s gender ideology as articulated by the women themselv...

The Relationship between Organizational Culture and Staff Productivity Public Organizations

Mehrdad Goudarzvand Chegini — 2010-03-31

Journal of Social Sciences, Published online: 31 March 2010; doi:10.3844/jssp.2010.127.129

Problem statement: Nowadays organization’s culture is as an effective factor on organization actions. The objective of this research is determining of the relationship of organization’s culture wi...

The Developmental Model of Cultural Tourism-Homestay of the Lao Vieng and Lao Song Ethnic Groups in the Central Region of Thailand

Supon Chaiyatorn — 2010-03-31

Journal of Social Sciences, Published online: 31 March 2010; doi:10.3844/jssp.2010.130.132

Problem statement: Lao Wieng and Lao Songe Ethnic Groups were herded from Lanchang Region to Siam Region. In recent time, they settled down in Central Thailand. The objectives of this research were to...