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Research ArticleOpen accessIn the abstractEffects of Critical Knowledge Characteristics on Degree of Inter-Firm Technology TransferA. W. Sazali, A. Haslinda, U. Jegak, C. R. RaduanProblem 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). Thus, organizations in the developing countries are striving hard to collaborate, learn and internalize their foreign partner’s technological knowledge by forming strategic alliances or International Joint Ventures (IJVs) as an efficient mean … …Journal of Social Sciences, Vol. 5, Issue 4 · 31 Dec 2009 · 7,897 accessesView PDFCite
Research ArticleOpen accessIn the abstractThe Effects of Absorptive Capacity and Recipient Collaborativeness as Technology Recipient Characteristics on Degree of Inter-Firm Technology TransferA. W. Sazali, C. R. Raduan, U. Jegak, A. HaslindaProblem statement: As an efficient means to increase global competitiveness, technological capabilities and potential for local innovation, organizations in the developing countries are working hard to collaborate, learn and internalize their foreign partner’s technological knowledge by forming strategic alliances or International Joint Ventures (IJVs). Technology recipient characteristics, as one of the important actors/facilitators of inter-firm technology transfer, have increasingly become … …Journal of Social Sciences, Vol. 5, Issue 4 · 31 Dec 2009 · 7,805 accessesView PDFCite
Research ArticleOpen accessIn the abstractOccupational Stress and its Effects towards the Organization ManagementAzizi Yahaya, Noordin Yahaya, Kamariah Arshad et al.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 researcher chooses 100 employees in Companies Commission of Malaysia, a statutory body which regulated company and businesses. Approach: All questionnaires are gathered after 2 weeks after it was … …Journal of Social Sciences, Vol. 5, Issue 4 · 31 Dec 2009 · 8,862 accessesView PDFCite
Research ArticleOpen accessIn the abstractWorldviews in Isan-Thai StoriesJaruwan Thammawat, Pathom Hongsuwan, Wajuppa TossaProblem 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: Following the methodology of folklore studies, both oral and written versions of Isan-Thai stories were analyzed in order to find out their structures, contents, motifs and contexts. The 76 stories which were chosen … …Journal of Social Sciences, Vol. 5, Issue 4 · 31 Dec 2009 · 7,534 accessesView PDFCite
Research ArticleOpen accessIn the abstractThe Mediating Effect of Work-Family Conflict on the Relationship Between Locus of Control and Job SatisfactionNoryati Ngah, Aminah Ahmad, Maznah BabaProblem 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: This study tested a mediation model consisting of job satisfaction as the dependent variable, locus of control as the independent variable and work-family conflict as the mediator. Data were gathered from 159 … …Journal of Social Sciences, Vol. 5, Issue 4 · 31 Dec 2009 · 7,786 accessesView PDFCite
Research ArticleOpen accessIn the abstractThe Organization of Cultural Tourism by the Community People in the Region of Toong Kula Rong HaiAmkha Saeng-Ngam, Songkoon Chantachon, Prasopsuk RitthidetProblem 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 agriculture and cultural tourism. Approach: This was a Qualitative case study conducted in the Koo-Kaa-Sing village, Koo-Kaa-Sing sub-district, Ka-Sate-Wisai district, Roi Et province, geographically recognized as part of … …Journal of Social Sciences, Vol. 5, Issue 4 · 31 Dec 2009 · 7,580 accessesView PDFCite
Research ArticleOpen accessIn the abstractEfficient Approach for Security Information Retrieval by Using GridHameed Ullah KhanProblem statement: This article communicated an approach for determining the exact location/position of the target(s) (human) by applying Grid (matrix) method. Approach: The Main-Grid in-return further grouped into Mini-Grids; which will provide the target(s) information. To accomplish this idea the whole scenario is divided into three phases. Results: In the first phase data is collected from the targeted area, in … …Journal of Computer Science, Vol. 5, Issue 12 · 31 Dec 2009 · 6,957 accessesView PDFCite
Research ArticleOpen accessIn the abstractDiagnostic Endoscopy in Children of Two Months to 15 Years of AgeSeddiqe Amini-Ranjbar, Mohammad-Hossein TorabinejadProblem statement: Considering high prevalence of gastrointestinal complaints in children and the important role of endoscopy in the diagnosis of such complaints, this study was designed to characterize the clinical, endoscopic and pathologic features of Iranian children undergoing upper Gastrointestinal (GI) endoscopy. Approach: This prospective study was performed in an office-based setting in a private medical centre in Kerman, Iran, … …American Journal of Applied Sciences, Vol. 6, Issue 10 · 31 Oct 2009 · 7,124 accessesView PDFCite
Research ArticleOpen accessIn the abstractCommunity Participation in Watershed Management ProgramsReza Bagherian, A. S. Bahaman, A. S. Asnarulkhadi, Shamsuddin AhmadProblem statement: Several studies in other countries had shown the influence of socio demographic, knowledge, satisfaction and attitudinal factors in level of community participation in development programs. The question here is, whether these factors would also be effective on community participation in WMP in Iran? Objective: Determine the factors which are influence community participation in order to enhance their participation … …Journal of Social Sciences, Vol. 5, Issue 3 · 30 Sep 2009 · 8,943 accessesView PDFCite
Research ArticleOpen accessIn the abstractAntioxidant Research in Asia in the Period from 2000-2008R. R. Hafidh, A. S. Abdulamir, F. Abu Bakar et al.Problem statement: Plant antioxidants are natural plant products that inhibit the adverse effects of the Reactive Oxygen Species (ROS) produced in plants. Thus, antioxidants enable plants to survive. Depending on this principle, human beings started using some plants’ parts to cure from diseases many centuries ago, even before the discovery of microbes or disclosing the etiology of many human diseases. … …American Journal of Pharmacology and Toxicology, Vol. 4, Issue 3 · 30 Sep 2009 · 8,283 accessesView PDFCite