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Research ArticleOpen accessIn the abstractA USER PROTECTION MODEL FOR THE TRUSTED COMPUTING ENVIRONMENTMarwan Ibrahim Alshar’e, Rossilawati Sulaiman, Mohd Rosmadi Mukhtar, Abdullah Mohd ZinInformation security presents a huge challenge for both individuals and organizations. The Trusted Computing Group (TCG) has introduced the Trusted Platform Module (TPM) as a solution to end-users to ensure their privacy and confidentiality. TPM has the role of being the root of trust for systems and users by providing protected storage that is accessible only within TPM and thus, … …Journal of Computer Science, Vol. 10, Issue 9 · 15 Apr 2014 · 7,324 accessesView PDFCite
Research ArticleOpen accessIn the abstractA REVIEW ON USER INTERFACE DESIGN PRINCIPLES TO INCREASE SOFTWARE USABILITY FOR USERS WITH LESS COMPUTER LITERACYAli Darejeh, Dalbir SinghThis article presents a review on how software usability could be increased for users with less computer literacy. The literature was reviewed to extract user interface design principles by identifying the similar problems of this group of users. There are different groups of users with less computer literacy. However, based on the literature three groups of them need special attention … …Journal of Computer Science, Vol. 9, Issue 11 · 20 Sep 2013 · 12,181 accessesView PDFCite
Research ArticleOpen accessIn the abstractSpace Requirements to Optimize Welfare and Performance in Group Housed Pigs-A ReviewAlexandra L. Whittaker, William H. Van Wettere, Paul E. HughesProblem statement: In most countries of the world where there are legislation or guidelines pertaining to the commercial farming of domestic swine, figures are quoted for minimum space allocation for various ages and life stages of the animals. These figures are generally based on professional judgment and are in common usage, but there is a growing trend and an expectation … …American Journal of Animal and Veterinary Sciences, Vol. 7, Issue 2 · 4 Jun 2012 · 8,787 accessesView PDFCite
Research ArticleOpen accessIn the abstractThe Adult Educator of Immigrants as an Intercultural ConsultantAthina A. Sipitanou, Alexandra S. FoukidouProblem statement: Inspired by this multi-cultural situation in Greece and the need of immigrants for participation in adult education, this article examines an aspect of the Adult Educator who has to develop intercultural techniques in the frame of his role in order to become an Intercultural consultant. Therefore the aim of this study is to examine specific characteristics that define … …Journal of Social Sciences, Vol. 8, Issue 2 · 5 Mar 2012 · 8,697 accessesView PDFCite
Research ArticleOpen accessIn the abstractDemotivating 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 abstractShakespeare and Literacy: A Case Study in a Primary ClassroomGeorge BelliveauProblem statement: Childhood is an integral time for literacy development and the aim of this article is to closely examine what pedagogical strategies were most effective to promote literacy learning with a group of six to nine year old children. This case study investigates how the use of specific literacy and drama-based strategies prepared and stimulated young children’s understanding and … …Journal of Social Sciences, Vol. 8, Issue 2 · 18 Feb 2012 · 9,335 accessesView PDFCite
Research ArticleOpen accessIn the abstractOn the Derived Subgroups of Some Finite GroupsS. Rashid, N. H. Sarmin, A. Erfanian, N. M. Mohd AliProblem statement: In this study we focus on the derived subgroup of nonabelian 3-generator groups of order p3q, where p and q are distinct primes and p < q. Our main objective is to compute the derived subgroup for these groups up to isomorphism. Approach: In a group G, the derived subgroup G' = [G, G] is generated by the … …Journal of Mathematics and Statistics, Vol. 8, Issue 1 · 8 Feb 2012 · 7,514 accessesView PDFCite
Research ArticleOpen accessIn the abstractFeasibility Study: Colorectal Cancer Related Educational Program for Korean AmericansJin Hee Kim, Usha Menon, Laura A. SzalachaProblem statement: The purpose of this study was to assess feasibility and acceptability of Colorectal Cancer (CRC) related educational program, specifically designed to promote Fecal Occult Blood Test (FOBT) completion for Korean Americans aged 50 years and older. Approach: Focus group discussion (N = 9) guided by semi-structured questions was conducted to understand the demand for CRC education and to … …International Journal of Research in Nursing, Vol. 1, Issue 2 · 22 Dec 2011 · 6,904 accessesView PDFCite
Research ArticleOpen accessIn the abstractThe Organization Culture: The Network Construction and the Ethical Development the Revenue Department, the Ministry of FinanceYaowarin Srichainant, Songkoon Chantachon, Marisa KoseyayothinProblem statement: The organization culture should be organized in the form of network as a means of giving contribution to the organization office members. This study aims to investigate (1) The historical background of the organization culture of the revenue department (2) The present condition of the network formation of the etiquette-based organization culture development and (3) The network formation … …Journal of Social Sciences, Vol. 8, Issue 1 · 27 Oct 2011 · 7,695 accessesView PDFCite
Research ArticleOpen accessIn the abstractConservation and Development of Indigenous Knowledge of the Use of Water BuffaloesSamanchai Suwanamphai, Songkoon Chantachon, Kosit PaengsoiProblem statement: The use of water buffalo labor for farming and tie between rice farmers and water buffaloes at present are greatly decreasing because rice farmers give more importance to modern ploughing machines than water buffaloes. Water buffalo rising and traditions and rituals involving them which have been useful to humans for a very long time almost all disappear from … …Journal of Social Sciences, Vol. 7, Issue 4 · 10 Aug 2011 · 8,222 accessesView PDFCite