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Research ArticleOpen accessIn the abstractEnhancing Social Science Research in the UAE: An Open Source Software Solution University of Sharjah (UOS) Case StudyManar Abu Talib, Muhammed AbuOdeh, Adhraa Almansoori, Arwa AlNauimiResearchers, practitioners and social scientists all agree on the enormous importance of social science research in advancing human knowledge and informing public policy makers. The National Research Foundation, along with other organizations in the UAE, is leading the initiative to integrate the efforts of social research institutions in order to support the decision making process in the UAE. As indicated … …Journal of Computer Science, Vol. 11, Issue 1 · 22 Jan 2015 · 7,688 accessesView PDFCite
Research ArticleOpen accessIn the abstractPersonality Traits and Exposure to Stressful Life Events Among Smokers and NonsmokersNataša Šimić, Arta Dodaj, Kristina SesarEarly studies supposed that personality traits and students’ life, which include brings many social and academic changes, may be relevant factors in initiation and maintenance of smoking. The aims of this study were to investigate differences in personality dimensions, as well as exposure to stressful life events among students’ smokers and nonsmokers and finally to examine the predictive contribution of … …Journal of Social Sciences, Vol. 10, Issue 4 · 7 Jan 2015 · 7,552 accessesView PDFCite
Research ArticleOpen accessIn the abstractIMPACT OF SOCIAL INFLUENCE ON INDIVIDUALS’ ADOPTION OF SOCIAL NETWORKS IN SMESMajharul Talukder, Ali Quazi, Dede DjatikusumoWhile prior studies focused on the determinants of adoption of technological innovation in large scale businesses, there is a lack of empirical research on this issue of acceptance of social networks in SMEs in emerging economies. This study addresses this lacuna by focusing on the social factors driving Indonesian SMEs’ adoption of technological innovation. A theoretical model based on the … …Journal of Computer Science, Vol. 9, Issue 12 · 25 Nov 2013 · 8,280 accessesView PDFCite
Research ArticleOpen accessIn the abstractCurrent Status and Policy Implications for Fostering Social EntrepreneurYoon-Doo Kim, Seok YoonIn this study, problems in current status of social entrepreneurs in Korea were examined and further policy issues for them were suggested as well. For the methodology, the study analyzed the drawbacks and policy implication of fostering social entrepreneurs through Focus Group Interview (FGI) on analysis of present condition of incubating social entrepreneur and programs for it. First, it should … …American Journal of Economics and Business Administration, Vol. 4, Issue 3 · 9 Jul 2012 · 6,929 accessesView PDFCite
Research ArticleOpen accessIn the abstractNutrition in Tertiary Education: Biological and Social ApproachesG. A. Fragkiadakis, C. Papandreou, K. GkouskouProblem statement: Human Nutrition, a necessary component of health-education, studies the food-depended growth/maintenance of the human body. To approach what nutritionists will need to apply in the 21st century, we searched the literature for new syllabus-fields. Approach: We detected fields likely to play a significant and innovative role in university teaching of Human Nutrition; then tried a synthesis of biological … …Journal of Social Sciences, Vol. 8, Issue 2 · 18 Feb 2012 · 8,590 accessesView PDFCite
Research ArticleOpen accessIn the abstractEthnicity and Ethnic Perception of IndiansRavichandran Moorthy, Novel Lyndon, Er A. Choy et al.Problem statement: The discourse of ethnicity, race dominance and Islamization has dominated Malaysian politics since 1957, after several centuries of colonial rule. Although the country has achieved admirable socio-economic progress, the ethnic Indians situation has somewhat remained backward compared to the Malay and Chinese communities. The objective of this article is to examine how ethnic Indians recognize their ethnic identity … …Journal of Social Sciences, Vol. 7, Issue 4 · 16 Sep 2011 · 7,790 accessesView PDFCite
Research ArticleOpen accessIn the abstractA Critical Review of Climate Change Induced Psychosocial Impacts and Options for Strengthening Social Support SystemsParnali Dhar Chowdhury, C. Emdad Haque, Graham SmithProblem statement: Climate change and its associated manifestations have only recently emerged as significant threats to health faced by Canadians. The emergence of these threats has meant that Canadians are faced with increasing health-related concerns that are more frequent, more severe and occurring in communities where they have not been previously experienced. The compounding effects of change in weather patterns … …American Journal of Environmental Sciences, Vol. 7, Issue 4 · 26 Aug 2011 · 7,425 accessesView PDFCite
Research ArticleOpen accessIn the abstractA Secure Simple Authenticated Key Exchange Algorithm based Authentication for Social NetworkP. Venkateswari, T. PurusothamanProblem statement: This study describes about a robust and secured authentication procedure that can be adapted in a private forum within a Social Network Site (SNS) to update its user’s profile. Approach: The robustness is achieved through combining proven security measures combined with usability aspects. The study demonstrates acceptance of such robustness particularly in a SNS to update user’s profile. … …Journal of Computer Science, Vol. 7, Issue 8 · 14 Jul 2011 · 6,594 accessesView PDFCite
Research ArticleOpen accessIn the abstractIndividual Factors and Knowledge SharingEugene Okyere-Kwakye, Khalil Md NorProblem statement: Knowledge management has been acknowledged as an important element for businesses today. While individuals within the organizations might recognize the importance of knowledge management for the success of their day to day business functions, previous literatures have shown that individuals are still reluctant to participate in knowledge management efforts especially knowledge sharing. As the behavior people show in … …American Journal of Economics and Business Administration, Vol. 3, Issue 1 · 7 Jan 2011 · 14,408 accessesView PDFCite
Research ArticleOpen accessIn the abstractThai Local Entertainment of Local Community in Mae-Klong River Basin: Knowledge Management for Inheriting Local Culture of Primary SchoolSaksin Chongdarakul, Songkun Chankajon, Ratchanon SupapongpichaitProblem statement: Local entertainment was an activity providing the pleasure, joyfulness and recreation. The objectives of this research were to study: (1) the historical background of cultural factor and body of knowledge in local entertainment, (2) the usefulness in inheriting and problems in Thai Local Entertainment and (3) the knowledge management model of Thai Local Entertainment in Primary School for … …Journal of Social Sciences, Vol. 6, Issue 3 · 30 Sep 2010 · 7,655 accessesView PDFCite