37 articles for “Self-Training”

Research ArticleOpen accessIn the abstractSOCIO-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 PDF Cite

Research ArticleOpen accessIn the abstractTHE EFFECT OF AGRICULTURAL EXTENSION SERVICE ON THE TECHNICAL EFFICIENCY OF TEFF (ERAGROSTISTEF) PRODUCERS IN ETHIOPIAAsres Elias, Makoto Nohmi, Kumi Yasunobu et al.Teff (Eragrostistef) is a major staple food crop in Ethiopia, but smallholder teff production is characterized by persistently low average yield. A major government effort aimed at raising the productivity and competitiveness of smallholder agriculture in Ethiopia involved reforming and implementing agricultural extension service known as Participatory Demonstration and Training Extension System (PADETES). Therefore, this study investigates the effect of … …American Journal of Applied Sciences, Vol. 11, Issue 2 · 21 Dec 2013 · 9,522 accessesView PDF Cite

Research ArticleOpen accessIn the abstractPreventing Injuries Via Innovative Investigations: Reviewing Dangerous Driving Research MethodsChris S. Dula, Russell Fox, Ashley Dickson et al.Dangerous driving behavior is particularly difficult to study for many reasons. Researchers must be creative to capture meaningful data, but innovative techniques often meet with problems that might be solved through the broader use by others. The researchers generally lack a central location from which to review and choose from past methods. This article reviews the techniques used to study … …Current Research in Psychology, Vol. 3, Issue 1 · 16 Jul 2012 · 7,283 accessesView PDF Cite

Research ArticleOpen accessIn the abstractDoes Humor Matter? From Organization Management PerspectiveKai-Ping Huang, Wen-Ching KuoProblem statement: This study is to provide an overview discussion on the issue of humor management of within organizations. Although there are limits to which a work environment can be relaxed through humor or any other device, bonding through humor can be an important device within an organization whereby unity and common purpose are realized. Types of humor in the … …Journal of Social Sciences, Vol. 7, Issue 2 · 4 Feb 2011 · 8,915 accessesView PDF Cite

Research ArticleOpen accessIn the abstractPotentials and challenges of Participation in Agricultural Biotechnology R and D: A Case for National Agricultural Research Capacity BuildingA.E. Adekoya, T.A. AdisaProblem statement: Scientists in National Agricultural Research Institutes and University faculties of agriculture and veterinary medicine were surveyed to explore their participation in agricultural biotechnology research in Nigeria. Multistage sampling was used. Approach: Two Federal universities and two state universities were randomly selected from a list of Federal and State universities. In addition to these, one university each was selected … …American Journal of Biochemistry and Biotechnology, Vol. 6, Issue 1 · 31 Mar 2010 · 7,668 accessesView PDF Cite

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 · 7,782 accessesView PDF Cite

Research ArticleOpen accessIn the abstractWeb-based "Questions-Bank" System to Improve E-Learning Education in Qatari SchoolHosam F. El-Sofany, Noor Al-Jaidah, Shaima Ibrahim, Salha Al-kubaisiProblem statement: This study described the analysis, design and implementation of the Questions-Bank system that allows the students of primary, preparatory and secondary schools to take web-based quizzes and exams, to download course reviews and previous exams. "Questions-Bank", means that each question has a weight and area of knowledge deals with it. The system facilitated generation of automatic, balanced and … …Journal of Computer Science, Vol. 5, Issue 2 · 28 Feb 2009 · 7,825 accessesView PDF Cite