EditorialOpen accessIn the abstractVisceral Pain: Basic Research Concepts and Therapeutic InterventionsVictor V. ChabanThe accumulation of nociceptive diseases that limit normal body functions is a major risk factor for a disability, and visceral pain is one of the most prevalent human health problems. Additionally, many pain-associated diseases are accompanied by the concomitant decline in cognitive and motor performance. The complex interplay and balance between diverse signal transduction mediators, genetic background and environmental factors … …International Journal of Research in Nursing, Vol. 6, Issue 2 · 26 Aug 2015 · 7,148 accessesView PDFCite
Research ArticleOpen accessIn the abstractIMPACT OF THE ANTECEDENT FACTORS ON THE PERFORMANCE OF MALAYSIAN EXPORT COMPANIESSaad Dubayyan Alshammari, Rabiul IslamThe study aimed at investigating the impact of the antecedent factors on the performance of exporting companies in Malaysia through the mediating influence of marketing mix adaptation. In order to provide deep and rich investigation, the impact of the antecedent factors on the marketing mix adaptation was examined. A questionnaire was used as the instrument of the study and the … …American Journal of Economics and Business Administration, Vol. 6, Issue 2 · 30 Aug 2014 · 7,383 accessesView PDFCite
Research ArticleOpen accessIn the abstractIntention to Use Renewable Energy: Mediating role of AttitudeMamunur Rashid, Syed Shah AlamAcceptance of renewable energy is influenced by attitude of the users towards new technology. Lack of research on renewable energy in emerging countries and drive for switching to alternative energy urge for studies on attitude of the users’ towards renewable energy adoption. This study investigates perception towards renewable energy use in Malaysia. A survey over 200 respondents from Klang-valley area … …Energy Research Journal, Vol. 3, Issue 2 · 11 Mar 2013 · 12,683 accessesView PDFCite
Research ArticleOpen accessAll words, across the recordDeveloping Learner Centered Action Learning ModelChalard ChantarasombatProblem statement: This study aimed to examine the effects of using Learner Centered Action Learning Model. The research was research and development by applying Participatory Action Research method. Instruments used were an achievement test, a questionnaire on students’ satisfaction and focused group discussion. Approach: The statistic included the Mean, Standard Deviation, effectiveness index and Dependent Sample t-test. The results revealed … …Journal of Social Sciences, Vol. 7, Issue 4 · 21 Oct 2011 · 7,921 accessesView PDFCite
Research ArticleOpen accessAll words, across the recordElection in Malaysia and Indigenization of DemocracyKartini Aboo Talib @ Khalid, Shamsul A.B, Suraiya IshakElection and democracy have coexisted but the Western interpretations of democracy though dominant, yet contestable. In a democracy, election serves as a tool to elect representatives. Election is held regularly to avoid power absolutism. However, democracy is conceived differently due to history, society and local contexts. In Malaysia, democracy and elections were introduced during the undemocratic colonial period in the … …Journal of Social Sciences, Vol. 14, Issue 1 · 27 Aug 2018 · 8,137 accessesView PDFCite