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Research ArticleOpen accessEvery word in the titleMotivations for Remittances and Philanthropy – Lessons from a Qualitative Meta-Synthesis of LiteratureSabith Khan, Daisha M. MerrittWhy do people send remittances? Also, what are the motivations for diaspora philanthropy? While each of these questions have been addressed by scholars in different way – with the most influential theories suggesting that ‘identification’ is the key theme that explains each of these phenomenon, we contend that there is much more than purely ‘identification’ with the recipients that is … …Journal of Social Sciences, Vol. 14, Issue 1 · 3 Mar 2018 · 8,368 accessesView PDFCite
Research ArticleOpen accessEvery word in the titleMicro-Retargeted Advertising and Online Shoppers' Motivation in NigeriaJoseph Wilson, Yusuf Mu'azu, Fredrick WilsonOnline shopping is increasingly gaining popularity worldwide, as the experience is perceived not only to replicate but sometimes exceed that of traditional retail. The rapid transformation of the e-commerce sector compels online stores to adopt innovative strategies to attract and retain customers, enhance service delivery, increase product visibility, and remain competitive. The integration of big data and artificial intelligence has … …Journal of Social Sciences, Vol. 21, Issue 1 · 15 Aug 2025 · 5,437 accessesView PDFCite
Research ArticleOpen accessEvery word in the titleJOB INSECURITY AND EMPLOYEES’ MOTIVATION TO ENGAGE IN PROFESSIONAL EDUCATIONAndrei B. Ankudinov, Oleg V. LebedevCurrent economic slowdown in Russia can cause significant problems with employment in a number of national economy sectors. The article presents results of econometric analysis of employees’ confidence levels in finding comparable new jobs in case of termination of current employment as well as of probability to be temporarily laid off without pay, projected onto employees’ participation in professional education … …American Journal of Applied Sciences, Vol. 11, Issue 5 · 15 Mar 2014 · 6,647 accessesView PDFCite
Research ArticleOpen accessIn the keywordsRelationship between Self-Regulated Learning and Academic ProcrastinationYap Li San, Samsilah Bte Roslan, Fatemeh SabouripourThis study aims to investigate the relationship between the components of motivation in self-regulated learning as well as the components of learning strategies in self-regulated learning and academic procrastination. Academic procrastination creates problems for undergraduates such as stress and poor academic performance which should be investigated as a serious issue in the educational context. The participants in this study included … …American Journal of Applied Sciences, Vol. 13, Issue 4 · 2 May 2016 · 12,211 accessesView PDFCite
Research ArticleOpen accessIn the keywordsSOCIO-PSYCOLOGICAL CHARACTERISTICS OF COLLEGE STUDENTS WHO ARE PRONE TO ADDICTIONSElena Aleksandrovna Cheverikina, Rezeda Munavirovna Rakhimgarayeva, Victoriya Vladimirovna Sadovaya et al.Addictive behavior in the modern world is a disincentive factor for personal-professional development of students. The purpose of this article is to identify the socio-psychological characteristics of college students who are prone to substance abuse. The problem suggested by the authors, is studied on the basis of an integrated approach which is based on an understanding of socialization as a … …American Journal of Applied Sciences, Vol. 11, Issue 8 · 28 Jun 2014 · 7,317 accessesView PDFCite
Research ArticleOpen accessIn the keywordsAnalysis of Intention to Continue Services Among Recruited Voluntary SoldiersKuo-Wei Lin, Chia-Mu Kuan, Chi-Hao LuIn order to attract more promising young people to join the military and enhance combat capability, Taiwan’s Department of Defense is transforming the nation’s military service system from a draft system, which has been in effect for more than sixty years, to an all-volunteer military force system. The government hopes that the new system not only can recruit promising voluntary … …Journal of Social Sciences, Vol. 8, Issue 4 · 11 Sep 2012 · 7,484 accessesView PDFCite
Research ArticleOpen accessIn the keywordsDemotivating Factors for English Language Learning Among University StudentsReyhaneh Ghadirzadeh, Fariba Pourabolfathe Hashtroudi, Omid ShokriProblem statement: Demotivation is a relatively new issue in the field of second/foreign Language (L2) learning motivation. Recognizing and removing barriers can have a marked effect on motivation and attention to learning in general and ESL/EFL learning in particular. Demotivating factors are essential factors which negatively influence the learner’s attitudes and behaviors and hence lead to undesired learning outcomes. The … …Journal of Social Sciences, Vol. 8, Issue 2 · 21 Feb 2012 · 11,929 accessesView PDFCite
Research ArticleOpen accessIn the keywordsFactors Influencing Commitment of Volunteers’ in Neighborhood Watch OrganizationV. B. Thomas, S. Selvadurai, A. C. Er et al.Problem statement: Social ties become less cohesive as society becomes urbanized. The need for social institutions to redress this state of affairs is crucial. There are two objectives of this research: (i) to examine the commitment level of volunteer residents participation in neighborhood watch organization and (ii) to identify attitudinal and motivational factors that influence their level of commitment. Approach: … …Journal of Social Sciences, Vol. 7, Issue 4 · 15 Sep 2011 · 7,990 accessesView PDFCite
Research ArticleOpen accessIn the keywordsThe Key Components of Job Satisfaction in Malaysian Water Utility IndustryKhalizani Khalid, Hanisah M. Salim, Siew-Phaik Loke, Khalisanni KhalidProblem statement: This study aimed to examine the impacts of employee’s rewards and employee’s motivation on employee’s job satisfaction between public and private water utility organization in Malaysia. Approach: A total of 689 employees from both sectors participated. While hierarchical regression analysis was conducted to test the relationship between employee’s rewards, employee’s motivation and employee’s job satisfaction, gap analysis was … …Journal of Social Sciences, Vol. 7, Issue 4 · 16 Aug 2011 · 9,050 accessesView PDFCite
Research ArticleOpen accessIn the keywordsFactors Influencing Mathematic Problem-Solving Ability of Sixth Grade StudentsSakorn Pimta, Sombat Tayruakham, Prasart NuangchalermProblem statement: This study aims to investigate factors influencing mathematic problem-solving ability of sixth grade students. One thousand and twenty eight of sixth grade students, studying in the second semester of academic year 2007 were sampled by stratified random sampling technique. Approach: The research instruments used in the study included mathematic problem-solving ability test and questionnaires. Data was analyzed by … …Journal of Social Sciences, Vol. 5, Issue 4 · 31 Dec 2009 · 10,204 accessesView PDFCite