Volume 7, Issue 2 (2011) | Journal of Social Sciences

Teaching Indigenous American Culture and History: Perpetuating Knowledge or Furthering Intellectual Colonization?

Michael Kent Ward — 2011-02-02

Journal of Social Sciences, Published online: 2 February 2011; doi:10.3844/jssp.2011.104.112

Problem statement: This study addresses a number of ongoing and important issues related to teaching the history and culture of Native Americans in the public setting. As part of the social science cu...

Can Technology Acceptance Model be Applied on the Rural Setting: The Case of Village Development and Security Committee in Malaysia

Bahaman Abu Samah — 2011-02-02

Journal of Social Sciences, Published online: 2 February 2011; doi:10.3844/jssp.2011.113.119

Problem statement: Malaysia has come out with a number of strategies such as National Information Technology Center, Universal Services Provider, Rural Internet Center and Rural Info Center to strengt...

How Guanxi Relates to Social Capital? A Psychological Perspective

Kai-Ping Huang — 2011-02-02

Journal of Social Sciences, Published online: 2 February 2011; doi:10.3844/jssp.2011.120.126

Problem statement: The study aims to offer a discussion on social capital and guanxi, in order to illustrate the similarities and differences between these two concepts and how Chinese guanxi varies f...

Impact of Fish Farming on Household Income: A Case Study from Mymensingh District

Syed Mohammad Aminur Rahman — 2011-02-02

Journal of Social Sciences, Published online: 2 February 2011; doi:10.3844/jssp.2011.127.131

Problem statement: Fisheries sector is a rising sector in Bangladesh. Many farmers are shifting their rice fields to ponds for fish farming in the study areas. This transformation of farming raises a ...

Ethics Camp: The Appropriate Management Model for Northeastern Region Youth, Ecclesiastical Region 9

Wongsathit Wisupee — 2011-02-04

Journal of Social Sciences, Published online: 4 February 2011; doi:10.3844/jssp.2011.132.140

Problem statement: Youth’s ethics tended to be a continuous increased problem and they were in their age without judgment. Youths were very important for national development in future, if their pro...

Does Humor Matter? From Organization Management Perspective

Kai-Ping Huang — 2011-02-04

Journal of Social Sciences, Published online: 4 February 2011; doi:10.3844/jssp.2011.141.145

Problem statement: This study is to provide an overview discussion on the issue of humor management of within organizations. Although there are limits to which a work environment can be relaxed throug...

Conservation and Developing Indigenous Knowledge of Using Water Buffaloes

Samanchai Suwanamphai — 2011-02-04

Journal of Social Sciences, Published online: 4 February 2011; doi:10.3844/jssp.2011.146.148

Problem statement: The use of water buffalo labor for farming and the tie between rice farmers and water buffaloes at present are greatly decreasing because rice farmers give more importance to modern...

Buddhist Philosophy: A Study of Buddha Images for Perpetuating Buddhism in Isan Society

Thidarat Duangsin — 2011-02-04

Journal of Social Sciences, Published online: 4 February 2011; doi:10.3844/jssp.2011.149.151

Problem statement: Buddha image is a symbol which built for representing the Buddha. At present, the majority of people always misinterpret and misevaluate the real value of Buddha image. As a matter ...

A Study of Public Health Awareness among the Elderly in an Industrially Developing Country

Ruhana Zainuddin — 2011-02-04

Journal of Social Sciences, Published online: 4 February 2011; doi:10.3844/jssp.2011.152.157

Problem statement: The elderly in Industrially Developing Countries (IDC) may encounter problems regarding health. This research is to determine the common diseases or ailments experienced by adults o...

A Riot Problem in Three Southern Frontier Province: A Cultural Management Model by Means of Peace

Niphon Chuchouisuwan — 2011-02-04

Journal of Social Sciences, Published online: 4 February 2011; doi:10.3844/jssp.2011.158.160

Problem statement: It was evident that a riot problem in Three Southern Frontier Provinces of Thailand resulted from many factors such as an economic factor, a social factor, a political factor, an ed...

Development of Cultural Management and Inheritance by Community Participation

Pichayapol Nguanthaisong — 2011-02-08

Journal of Social Sciences, Published online: 8 February 2011; doi:10.3844/jssp.2011.161.167

Problem statement: Museums were places where all collections, which indicated values of arts and cultural heritages that were useful for learning, were kept. Establishment of museums was successful by...

Trust and its Relationship to Demographic Factors

Asghar Mirfardi — 2011-02-08

Journal of Social Sciences, Published online: 8 February 2011; doi:10.3844/jssp.2011.168.174

Problem statement: Social trust is the main theme in the social life. Trust is “the expectation that arises within a community of regular, honest and cooperative behavior, based on commonly shared n...

Public Involvement on Environment Issues in Kota Bharu and Jeli District, Kelantan

Mohammad Ghazi Ismail — 2011-02-08

Journal of Social Sciences, Published online: 8 February 2011; doi:10.3844/jssp.2011.175.185

Problem statement: Environmental problems are too serious and complex to be solved through scientific approaches, technical and purely legal. Thus, public involvement with a more comprehensive vital i...

An Developing Alternative Tourism Potentials: A Path Following the National Co developers on the Phu Phan Panges

Chanyut Hankhampa — 2011-02-08

Journal of Social Sciences, Published online: 8 February 2011; doi:10.3844/jssp.2011.182.185

Problem statement: The development of alternative tourism was necessary. The objectives of this research were to study: (1) the history of group collaborating in Thai National Development on Pu-pan Mo...

Suitable Assimilation Model of Culture, Beliefs and Rites Concerning Deities of Buddhism and Hindu-Brahmanism for Peace of Thai Society in Bangkok and Circumferences

Phra Maha Kriangkrai Kaewchaiya — 2011-02-08

Journal of Social Sciences, Published online: 8 February 2011; doi:10.3844/jssp.2011.186.189

Problem statement: At present, Thai society widely assimilates culture, beliefs and rites concerning deities of Buddhism and Hindu-Brahmanism by worshipping the deity images at the temples or the abod...

Ethical Issues in E-Commerce on the Basis of Online Retailing

Sinan Nardal — 2011-02-10

Journal of Social Sciences, Published online: 10 February 2011; doi:10.3844/jssp.2011.190.198

Problem statement: The rapid spread of e-commerce has created tremendous opportunities for economic efficiency and customer choice. Use of the global Internet computer network for ecommerce activities...

Banking Efficiency in Lebanon: An Empirical Investigation

Mouataz Zreika — 2011-02-12

Journal of Social Sciences, Published online: 12 February 2011; doi:10.3844/jssp.2011.199.208

Problem statement: The main goal behind this study is to identify whether banks are working at full efficiency or not and spot the changes in efficiency for banks operating in Lebanon after 2007 finan...

A Comparative Study of the Development Model in Education and Religion Management Process between Thailand and Lao

Songkoon Chantachan — 2011-03-09

Journal of Social Sciences, Published online: 9 March 2011; doi:10.3844/jssp.2011.209.212

Problem statement: The monks’ education was a foundation for national development. The objectives of this research were: (1) to study historical background and development of model and process of ma...

A Multi-Dimensional Model of Violent Behavior

Manuel Martinez-Pons — 2011-03-09

Journal of Social Sciences, Published online: 9 March 2011; doi:10.3844/jssp.2011.213.223

Problem statement: A model of violence (Multidimensional Model of Violent Behavior; MMVB) was tested. Approach: 416 university students were surveyed to ascertain the difficulty they experience in c...

Local Youth Historical Research for Students Based Learning Reform, Northeast Thailand

Prasopsuk Rittidet — 2011-03-09

Journal of Social Sciences, Published online: 9 March 2011; doi:10.3844/jssp.2011.224.227

Problem statement: The research problem of education came from school teachers who emphasized high grade-point average. The immediate social, Cultural aspects were overlooked. Students were drawn to...

Economic Growth and Unemployment: An Empirical Analysis

Fuad M. Kreishan — 2011-03-21

Journal of Social Sciences, Published online: 21 March 2011; doi:10.3844/jssp.2011.228.231

Problem statement: This research investigates the relationship between unemployment and economic growth in Jordan through the implementation of Okun’s law. Approach: Using annual data covering the ...

A Study of Urban Quality of Life in a Developing Country

Sedigheh Lotfi — 2011-03-21

Journal of Social Sciences, Published online: 21 March 2011; doi:10.3844/jssp.2011.232.240

Problem statement: The rapid growth of urbanization has led to degradation of quality of life in many developing countries. The qualitative approach towards development concepts provided background ...

An Empirical Analysis on Mobile Phone Messaging Satisfaction among Malaysian Youths

Vimala Balakrishnan — 2011-03-21

Journal of Social Sciences, Published online: 21 March 2011; doi:10.3844/jssp.2011.241.250

Problem statement: The proliferation of mobile phone use among the youths worldwide has sparked the interest of many researchers, especially those related to the mobile phone adoptions and use. Howe...

Challenges Facing the Emerging Economy

Basem Mohammed Lozi — 2011-03-21

Journal of Social Sciences, Published online: 21 March 2011; doi:10.3844/jssp.2011.251.256

Problem statement: The purpose of this study was to explore the challenges that Jordanian economy may have to face based on different scenarios in his macro-environment. Specifically, the study focu...

The Perceived Leader Support Behavior for Subordinate's Creativity: The Moderating Effect of Trust

Kuo-Hsiung Chen — 2011-04-12

Journal of Social Sciences, Published online: 12 April 2011; doi:10.3844/jssp.2011.257.264

Problem statement: The main goal behind this study tries to figure out whether or not the leader’s supportive behavior will influence subordinates’ creativity and is there any affection of trust b...

Service Quality Dimensions in Public Library: Nothern Area Experienced

Zaherawati Zakaria — 2011-04-20

Journal of Social Sciences, Published online: 20 April 2011; doi:10.3844/jssp.2011.265.270

Problem statement: Service quality has emerged as a key strategic issue in management. The service quality assessment tool SERVQUAL was introduced the dimensions of tangibles, reliability, responsiv...

Buddhist Monk Preachers: A Study of Preaching Arts for Increasing Faith in Buddhism of Isan People

Phra Khru Winithon Phongsathon Kaeolan — 2011-04-20

Journal of Social Sciences, Published online: 20 April 2011; doi:10.3844/jssp.2011.271.273

Problem statement: Currently people in general dislike listening to dharma because they view that it is only a ritual. Three major reasons why people dislike listening to dharma include: preachers t...

Community Participation Tourism Management Model of Tapee Plain Community

Wansart Srisuwan — 2011-05-04

Journal of Social Sciences, Published online: 4 May 2011; doi:10.3844/jssp.2011.274.279

Problem statement: Cultural tourism plays an important role in the economy system of Thailand. This study, therefore, aims to investigate the following: (1) The tourism conditions in the community o...

Development Network Pottery to Support Strength of Community

Thanmanee Jangprajuck — 2011-05-04

Journal of Social Sciences, Published online: 4 May 2011; doi:10.3844/jssp.2011.280.283

Problem statement: The pottery was an importance manufacture of Thai rural. The objectives of this research were to study: (1) the historical background of pottery in Central Region, (2) the network...

Democracy Where and Where Not

Christopher B. Gray — 2011-05-04

Journal of Social Sciences, Published online: 4 May 2011; doi:10.3844/jssp.2011.284.289

Problem statement: Democracy is assumed to be the best mode of governance for every group. This assumption is put in question by making the following observations. Democracy is governance in view of...