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Research ArticleOpen accessIn the abstractKey Performance Indicators Supporting Decision-Making Affecting Malaysian Enterprise' Project Performance in ChinaAbdullah Bin Ibrahim, Wu Jing, Da WengeProblem statement: Nowadays, Improving decision-making to define a group of strategic objectives and associated Performance Indicators (KPIs) are has become one of the critical issues for practices relating to scope management gaining competitive advantages. Approach: This study focus on validate KPI supporting decision-making for sustainability appraisal in projects management for Malaysian Architectural, Engineering and Construction (AEC) enterprises in China. Results: … …American Journal of Applied Sciences, Vol. 7, Issue 2 · 28 Feb 2010 · 7,465 accessesView PDFCite
Research ArticleOpen accessIn the abstractThe Development of Natural Pigments in Esaan Folk Wisdom for Usage of PaintingSuchat Sukna, Sastra Laoakka, Thaksina KrairachProblem 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 material in painting work and (3) develop pigments from natural material for painting work usage. Approach: The instrument consisted of the observation form, interview form, focus group discussion and workshop record … …Journal of Social Sciences, Vol. 5, Issue 4 · 31 Dec 2009 · 7,657 accessesView PDFCite
Research ArticleOpen accessIn the abstractAppropriate Model for Zoning Local Fish Conservation in front of Buddhist Temple on the Bank of the Chi River by Sustainable Community ParticipationSomchob Poo-Inna, Song-Koon Jantakajon, Terdthai PantachaiProblem 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 situation and problems of local fish conservation in front of The Chi River by community participation and (2) to find the appropriate model for zoning … …Journal of Social Sciences, Vol. 5, Issue 4 · 31 Dec 2009 · 7,804 accessesView PDFCite
Research ArticleOpen accessIn the abstractAn Investigation and Guidelines for Development Molam Rueang To Klon in Northeast ThailandNamchai Utharak, Decha Karnjanangkura, Wichaya YoshidaProblem 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 this research were to study: (1) the background of Molam Rueang to Klon in Northeast Region, (2) the current state of recent Mo Lam titled “Compose a … …Journal of Social Sciences, Vol. 5, Issue 4 · 31 Dec 2009 · 7,784 accessesView PDFCite
Research ArticleOpen accessIn the abstractKhaen: An Application of Isan Local Wisdom for Conservation Revitalization and Development of Raw Materials and Khaen Making for Value-Added CultureChampadaeng Sithisak, Bunsom Yodmalee, Khaentaphon SamdaengdejProblem 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 objective of this research was to study the following issues: (1) the history of Reed Mouthorgan musical instrument, raw material and Reed Mouthorgan manufacturing in Esan Region. (2) The state of problems … …Journal of Social Sciences, Vol. 5, Issue 4 · 31 Dec 2009 · 7,686 accessesView PDFCite
Research ArticleOpen accessIn the abstractManagers Empowering EmployeesJ.D. Tony CarterProblem statement: This article looked at the behavior of organizations as an important factor for empowering employees. This allowed for a greater level of partnering between managers and employees. The more that top management wants an internal commitment from its employees, the more it must involve employees in defining work objectives, specifying how to achieve them and setting stretch targets. … …American Journal of Economics and Business Administration, Vol. 1, Issue 2 · 30 Jun 2009 · 8,532 accessesView PDFCite
Research ArticleOpen accessIn the abstractA Qualitative Study of Factors Associated with Medical Students' Academic SuccessMitra Amini, Mohammad Reza Dehghani, Javad Kojuri et al.Problem statement: The aim of the present study was to determine the successful medical students' viewpoints on factors significant to their academic success assessed according to the students' grade point average. In this research the students with the grade point average (GPA) A (17-20) were considered academically successful. Approach: The participants were 30 fifth year successful students (i.e. students with … …Journal of Social Sciences, Vol. 4, Issue 4 · 31 Dec 2008 · 8,184 accessesView PDFCite
Research ArticleOpen accessIn the abstractA Price Survey Comparison of Alcoholic Beverages with the Five Basic Food Groups in Paraiba, BrazilCharles I. Abramson, Waylon Howard, Mia Zolna et al.The study of alcohol abuse is relatively new in Brazil. Government estimates suggest that 11.2% of the Brazilian population is alcohol dependent. Problems associated with alcohol dependence include domestic violence, increased risk of traffic accidents, poor self-esteem and weak academic performance. A factor known to correlate with alcohol abuse in 12-17 year olds is to have the money necessary to … …Journal of Social Sciences, Vol. 2, Issue 4 · 31 Dec 2006 · 7,475 accessesView PDFCite
Literature ReviewOpen accessIn the abstractA Discussion of the Synergy and Divergence between Lean Six Sigma and Person-Centred Improvement SciencesSeán Paul Teeling, Jan Dewing, Deborah BaldieBackground: This paper discusses if and how the improvement sciences of Lean Six Sigma and person-centred approaches can be melded or blended in the health care context. The discussion highlights the relationship between each approach to improvement science in terms of their respective purposes, intentions and probable outcomes; positioning these as either synergies or divergences. Comparison of the key theoretical … …International Journal of Research in Nursing, Vol. 11, Issue 1 · 13 Apr 2020 · 33,445 accessesView PDFCite
Research ArticleOpen accessIn the abstractPresents Some Aspects and Applications of Projective GeometryRelly Victoria Virgil PetrescuProjective geometry is that area of geometry that treats geometric figures from the point of view of the perspective and the horizon line, figures that are considered invariable by projection. The origins are found in the Pappus works of Alexandria (4th century AD), which, referring to the results of Apollonius in Perga, introduces the concept of an anarchic report. The … …Journal of Mechatronics and Robotics, Vol. 3, Issue 1 · 10 Jul 2019 · 11,799 accessesView PDFCite