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Research ArticleOpen accessIn the abstractTransformation or Transgression? Institutional Habitus andWorking Class Student IdentityTina Byrom, Nic LightfootProblem statement: Whilst evidence continues to highlight disparity in Higher Education (HE) participation rates across social groups, there continues to be small numbers of young people from social groups 4-7 choosing to go to university. However, university experience varies across the different social groups and differing social positions appear to influence the higher education institution students apply to and secure … …Journal of Social Sciences, Vol. 8, Issue 2 · 18 Feb 2012 · 9,615 accessesView PDFCite
Research ArticleOpen accessIn the abstractIdentifying the Factors Affecting the Participation of Agricultural Cooperatives' MembersBagher ArayeshProblem statement: 40-year history of agricultural production cooperatives in the country shows that this type of exploitation system has faced many ups and downs during this period. First, despite the help and support by the government, the cooperative sector has not been able to play a major role in the development of the country and its share has not exceeded … …American Journal of Agricultural and Biological Sciences, Vol. 6, Issue 4 · 31 Dec 2011 · 8,934 accessesView PDFCite
Research ArticleOpen accessIn the abstractLifestyles and Migraine AttackHui Jun Chih, Wenbin LiangProblem statement: Migraine is a headache disorder of serious public health concerns as many sufferers are permanently disabled and incapable of carrying out simple daily routines. Migraine is contributed by biological and lifestyle factors. Understanding the association between these factors and migraine, particularly the modifiable lifestyle factors, can reduce the prevalence of this chronic disease and ease the burden on … …Current Research in Medicine, Vol. 2, Issue 2 · 2 Dec 2011 · 7,517 accessesView PDFCite
Research ArticleOpen accessIn the abstractCulture and the Participation of Native in Educational AttainmentN. Lyndon, S. Selvadurai, A. C. Er, R. MoorthyProblem statement: Culture plays an important role to determine the gender ideologies to define rights and responsibilities and what the appropriate behaviour is for women and men. The objective of this study is to determine the influence of culture in educational attainment of Bidayuh men and women. Approach: This study adopts a phenomenology research paradigm that focuses on the lived … …Journal of Social Sciences, Vol. 7, Issue 4 · 24 Oct 2011 · 7,501 accessesView PDFCite
Research ArticleOpen accessIn the abstractFactors 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 abstractThe Role of Government for Ecotourism Development: Focusing on East Coast Economic RegionMd. A.H. Bhuiyan, Chamhuri Siwar, Shaharuddin M. Ismail, Rabiul IslamProblem statement: This study explored the plans and strategies of government for ecotourism development in Malaysia as well as ECER. Government participation is necessary in developing economies where tourism planning and promotion tend to be controlled directly by governments. The ecotourism activity should have a strong focus on learning through interpretation of local ecosystems and cultural heritage. Malaysia has formulated … …Journal of Social Sciences, Vol. 7, Issue 4 · 14 Sep 2011 · 14,457 accessesView PDFCite
Research ArticleOpen accessIn the abstractModel Development for Health Promotion in the Elderly Participating in CommunitiesSupat Jampawai, Somporn Pothinam, Manop Kanato et al.Problem statement: The problem of the research derives from a lack of research study to develop the suitable model for health promotion in the elderly and examine factors concerning the health promotion in the elderly. This research aimed to study and develop suitable health promotion model for elderly participating in communities and examine factors related to the health promotion of … …American Journal of Applied Sciences, Vol. 8, Issue 9 · 30 Jul 2011 · 7,463 accessesView PDFCite
Research ArticleOpen accessIn the abstractMonks' Health: Holistic Health Care Model by Community ParticipationDecha Buates, Songkoon Chantachon, Kosit Paengsoi, Anongrit KangrangProblem statement: Monks’ health tended to be a continuous increased problem. They were groups who had limitations to access health services due to their monastic disciplines and their most importance for Buddhist institution. Without urgent solution, their normal way of life would have been affected. Approach: This research aimed to study current conditions and to develop monks’ holistic health care … …Journal of Social Sciences, Vol. 6, Issue 3 · 30 Sep 2010 · 8,586 accessesView PDFCite
Research ArticleOpen accessIn the abstractGurjun-Oil Tree: Buddhist Way and the Conservation and Revitalization of Gurjun-Oil Trees in Isan Cultural ForestsChatchawan Kaewsaen, Katharat Hengtragoon, Terdchai PantachiProblem statement: This research aimed at investigating the background of gurjun-oil trees in Iran cultural forests, the present situation and difficulties of gurjun-oil tress and the Buddhist way concerning the conservation and revitalization of them in Iran cultural forests. Approach: A qualitative research was applied to find the data in 7 forest areas of the province of Yasothon, Roi ET, … …Journal of Social Sciences, Vol. 6, Issue 3 · 30 Sep 2010 · 7,600 accessesView PDFCite
Research ArticleOpen accessIn the abstractThe Social Movement of the Phuan in ThailandNiwat Thongwol, Jaruwan Tammawat, Prasopsuk Rittidej, Budsakorn SaenyabudProblem statement: The changing, modernization and globalization had the impact to the Phuan ethnic in Thailand. They faced the problem to adapt themselves and they returned to have ethnic resurgence. The purpose of the article were to study the social movement forms of social organization and to study the causal factor effecting or involving the identity construction in various contexts … …Journal of Social Sciences, Vol. 6, Issue 2 · 30 Jun 2010 · 8,262 accessesView PDFCite