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Research ArticleOpen accessIn the abstractConservation and Developing Indigenous Knowledge of Using Water BuffaloesSamanchai Suwanamphai, Songkoon Chantachon, Kosit Paengsoi, Niwat ThongwolProblem statement: The use of water buffalo labor for farming and the 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. Therefore, water buffalo raising and traditions and rituals involving them which have been useful to humans for a very long time almost all … …Journal of Social Sciences, Vol. 7, Issue 2 · 4 Feb 2011 · 8,140 accessesView PDFCite
Research ArticleOpen accessIn the abstractAn Application of Indigenous Knowledge for Conservation and Development of the Production Process of Silk ClothsNuananong Prathumnet, Songkoon Chantachon, Kosit Paengsoi et al.Problem statement: This study generated from the process of production of silk cloths as the Isan (northeast Thailand) identity with complicated production stages. It takes a long time with low compensations and it is unworthy of investment. Isan people of a new generation have gone to be hired to do other kinds of work. They are not interested in adhering … …Journal of Social Sciences, Vol. 6, Issue 3 · 30 Sep 2010 · 8,141 accessesView PDFCite
Research ArticleOpen accessIn the abstractThe Developmental Model of Cultural Tourism-Homestay of the Lao Vieng and Lao Song Ethnic Groups in the Central Region of ThailandSupon Chaiyatorn, Prarop Kaoses, Phairat ThitphatProblem statement: Lao Wieng and Lao Songe Ethnic Groups were herded from Lanchang Region to Siam Region. In recent time, they settled down in Central Thailand. The objectives of this research were to study: (1) historical background of Lao Wieng and Lao Songe Ethnic Groups, (2) their lifestyle facilitating tourism and (3) development of cultural tourism model as Home Stay … …Journal of Social Sciences, Vol. 6, Issue 1 · 31 Mar 2010 · 9,662 accessesView PDFCite
Research ArticleOpen accessIn the abstractNora: The Preservation of the Southern Thailand Performing Arts Development and InheritanceBubpachat Aupatummarakorn, Kla Somtrakul, Marisa KaseyayothinProblem statement: Nora was the valuable Southern Thailand Performing Arts. The objectives of this study were to study: (1) historical background, identity, factor, tradition, belief and lifestyle of Southern Nora Team and (2) problem situations of Southern Thailand Performing Arts and guidelines in promoting occupation of the Southern Thailand Performing Arts. Approach: The research area in Southern Region included Patalung, … …Journal of Social Sciences, Vol. 6, Issue 1 · 14 Mar 2010 · 8,092 accessesView PDFCite
Research ArticleOpen accessIn the abstractDeveloping of Stage Ornament Creation for Enhancing Economic Value Added in Isan CommunityPattamawadee Chansuwan, Suphanni Luaboonchu, Terdchai PantachiProblem statement: Several communities in northeast Thailand are creative and productive sources of stage ornaments but they cannot expand their markets according to the changes of customer requirements. Approach: This research aimed to investigate 3 point. (1) To investigate the background of stage ornament creation in Isan (northeast) community in the past. (2) To investigate the situation and difficulties of … …Journal of Social Sciences, Vol. 5, Issue 4 · 31 Dec 2009 · 7,439 accessesView PDFCite
Research ArticleOpen accessIn the abstractAssessment of Quality Management Practices Within the Healthcare IndustryWilliam J. Miller, Andrew T. Sumner, Richard H. DeaneProblem Statement: Considerable effort has been devoted over the years by many organizations to adopt quality management practices, but few studies have assessed critical factors that affect quality practices in healthcare organizations. The problem addressed in this study was to assess the critical factors influencing the quality management practices in a single important industry (i.e., healthcare). Approach: A survey instrument … …American Journal of Economics and Business Administration, Vol. 1, Issue 2 · 30 Jun 2009 · 10,367 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 · 11,940 accessesView PDFCite
Research ArticleOpen accessIn the abstractThe Euro: Future Prospects and Consideration for Non-Euro CountriesFarhad Ghannadian, Irina PenovskaProblem statement: Many more Central and Eastern European Countries (CEEC) have decided to adopt the euro. Given the attraction and uncertainties associated with moving into a common currency, the potential gains and losses of a currency adoption was of academic and political interest. The economic impact of implementing a common currency was examined by studying the before and after of … …American Journal of Economics and Business Administration, Vol. 3, Issue 2 · 7 Apr 2011 · 6,902 accessesView PDFCite
Research ArticleOpen accessIn the abstractModel Development of Isan Country Song Compositions for Economic, Social and Cultural Value-AddedNipinth Suwanrong, Khaentaphon Samdaengdech, Thaksina KrairachProblem statement: Country Song was related to history, society, culture and economic. The objectives of this study were: (1) the historical background in composing the Isan Country Song, (2) the current situation and problem of composing style of Isan Country Song and (3) the development of composing pattern the Isan Country Song for elevating the economic value. Approach: The research … …Journal of Social Sciences, Vol. 6, Issue 3 · 30 Sep 2010 · 7,673 accessesView PDFCite
Research ArticleOpen accessIn the abstractAquaculture Industry Potential and Issues: A Case from Cage Culture System Entrepreneurs: Suggestions for Intensification of Aquaculture IndustryA. N. Ahmad Faiz, I. Khairuddin, U. Jegak et al.Problem statement: Cage culture has become a popular aquaculture system nowadays. In the recent statistics provided by DOF, the cage culture system has generated almost USD 400 m (RM 1.39 b) of income per year. In order to further intensify this economic activity the Ministry of Agriculture and Agro-based Industry (MOA) through the DOF has zoned the aquaculture industry via … …Journal of Social Sciences, Vol. 6, Issue 2 · 30 Jun 2010 · 8,593 accessesView PDFCite