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Research ArticleOpen accessIn the abstractAcceptance of Sustainable Agricultural Practices: The Case of Crop FarmersJeffrey Lawrence D’Silva, Norsida Man, Hayrol Azril Mohamed Shaffril, Bahaman Abu SamahProblem Statement: Agriculture for numerous years has been a source of income generator that offered wide opportunities for employment and enhancing the socio-economic status of mankind in many countries. Without doubt acceptance of agricultural sustainable practices will bring much benefit to the farming community especially in the long run to overcome the scarcity of resources and continuous income. Aim of … …American Journal of Agricultural and Biological Sciences, Vol. 6, Issue 2 · 6 Jun 2011 · 8,680 accessesView PDFCite
Research ArticleOpen accessIn the abstractFree Enterprise and Entrepreneurship in Serbia: An Analysis of Motivations, Financing and ObstaclesNina Radojevich-KelleyProblem statement: Entrepreneurship is considered to be a major driving force to economic development throughout the world. Free enterprise is challenging in any country, especially in a developing nation such as Serbia where communism and socialism prevailed for decades. The purpose of this study is to examine entrepreneurship and free enterprise in Serbia as well as the challenges or obstacles … …American Journal of Economics and Business Administration, Vol. 3, Issue 2 · 21 Apr 2011 · 8,051 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 · 8,593 accessesView PDFCite
Research ArticleOpen accessIn the abstractThe Ways to Conserve and Develop Isan-Shadow Puppet Performances for Promoting Cultural Value and WorthBooncharoen Bamrungchoo, Boonsom Yodmalee, Khaentaphon SamdaengdejProblem statement: Nang Pra Mo Thai Isan (Isan-Shadow puppet performance) is a kind of cultural plays which has been performed for a long time. At present, it has declined from people’s popularity so it should be conserved and developed in order to promote its folk-cultural value and worth. The purposes of this research were: (1) to investigate the diffusion, the … …Journal of Social Sciences, Vol. 6, Issue 3 · 30 Sep 2010 · 7,728 accessesView PDFCite
Research ArticleOpen accessIn the abstractUse of Indigenous Knowledge for Conservation and Development of Fishing Career at the Lampao Dam in NortheastBudsakorn Saenyabud, Songkoon Chantachon, Phisit Boonchai, Niwat ThongwolProblem statement: The problem of examining this title was caused by building the Lampao Dam. It was the important cause which threatened the ecosystem. Biological diversities and the quantity of water animals decreased, impacting the way of life of fishermen at Ban Sa-at Na Thom, who had to face poverty and had to struggle hard. This was because the resources … …Journal of Social Sciences, Vol. 6, Issue 3 · 30 Sep 2010 · 7,789 accessesView PDFCite
Research ArticleOpen accessIn the abstractAcceptance and Sustainability of Contract Farming Among Youth in MalaysiaJeffrey Lawrence D'Silva, Hayrol Azril Mohamed Shaffril, Jegak Uli, Bahaman Abu SamahProblem statement: Contract farming is one of the agriculture branches that is ready to be discovered for its huge potential and it is perceived as a new dimension which offers agricultural sustainability. But do the youth as the pillar of this sector do accept agriculture? Thus, this study would like to discover factors that affect acceptance of youth towards contract … …American Journal of Agricultural and Biological Sciences, Vol. 5, Issue 3 · 30 Sep 2010 · 8,687 accessesView PDFCite
Research ArticleOpen accessIn the abstractThe Social-Technical View of Knowledge Management in Services IndustriesChoong Kwai Fatt, Edward Wong Sek KhinProblem statement: This study investigated the social-technical view of knowledge management that supported a close social and technology relationship on automotive industry in Australia. It also examined the impacts of legacy EDI groupware technology as a mean to support knowledge management in providing value creation for an automotive company. The industry viewed legacy EDI groupware as an agent in converting … …Journal of Social Sciences, Vol. 6, Issue 2 · 30 Jun 2010 · 7,744 accessesView PDFCite
Research ArticleOpen accessIn the abstractSensitivity of Fish Landings to Some Meteorological Parameters: A Case StudyMadihah Jafar-Sidik, Than Aung, Awnesh SinghProblem statement: A widely held belief that climate change has impacts on sustainable fish catch leads us to find out how these effects influence fish landings in Sabah, Malaysia, especially for the west and east coasts, based upon monsoonal periods. Correlation of fish landings with rainfall suggests that local fish landing is believed to be sensitive to the effects of … …American Journal of Environmental Sciences, Vol. 6, Issue 2 · 30 Apr 2010 · 7,440 accessesView PDFCite
Research ArticleOpen accessIn the abstractPatriarchy and Women's Gender Ideology: A Socio-Cultural PerspectiveA. M. SultanaProblem statement: This research was designed to examine women’s gender ideology in educating their children. It attempts to understand women’s gender ideology as articulated by the women themselves based upon their own point of view. The study highlights that patriarchal norms has an influence on women’s attitudes regarding their privilege rights and responsibilities towards educating children. Women’s gender ideology appears … …Journal of Social Sciences, Vol. 6, Issue 1 · 31 Mar 2010 · 11,971 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