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Research ArticleOpen accessEvery word in the titleIndividual 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 · 14,413 accessesView PDFCite
Research ArticleOpen accessEvery word in the titleThai 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 · 7,661 accessesView PDFCite
Research ArticleOpen accessEvery word in the titleAn 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 accessEvery word in the titleUse 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 accessEvery word in the titleKnowledge and Attitude of Persons Living with HIV+/AIDS (PLWAs) Towards HIV/AIDS in IranJamshidi Makiani Mahin, Davoodian Parivash, Abdoul Hossain Madani et al.Problem statement: As number of Persons Living with HIV/AIDS (PLWAs) increases, caring for them is a new rising problem. The World Health Organization encourages caring these people at home. Patients themselves also prefer to stay at home than staying in hospital. Adequate knowledge and positive attitude are important factors in providing better care for a patient. Approach: This study was … …American Journal of Infectious Diseases, Vol. 6, Issue 3 · 30 Sep 2010 · 8,262 accessesView PDFCite
Research ArticleOpen accessEvery word in the titleTacit Knowledge CodificationMarzanah A. Jabar, Fatimah Sidi, Mohd. Hasan SelamatProblem statement: In managing knowledge and competencies as a strategic advantage to an organization, there are difficulties in capturing, storing, sharing and reusing all this knowledge. Researchers have agreed that assessing tacit knowledge is difficult because knowhow of an employee are elusive and what more to assess them. It is compounded when employees leave the organization or become unavailable due … …Journal of Computer Science, Vol. 6, Issue 10 · 10 Aug 2010 · 10,223 accessesView PDFCite
Research ArticleOpen accessEvery word in the titleAdaptive Fuzzy Knowledge Based Controller for Autonomous Robot Motion ControlMbaitiga ZacharieProblem statement: Research into robot motion control offers research opportunities that will change scientists and engineers for year to come. Autonomous robots are increasingly evident in many aspects of industry and everyday life and a robust robot motion control can be used for homeland security and many consumer applications. This study discussed the adaptive fuzzy knowledge based controller for robot … …Journal of Computer Science, Vol. 6, Issue 10 · 30 Jul 2010 · 6,912 accessesView PDFCite
Research ArticleOpen accessEvery word in the titleThe 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 accessEvery word in the titleThe Implications of a Health Promotion Program on the Knowledge and Practice of Automotive Workers Exposed To SolventRumaizah Ruslan, Zailina Hashim, Ismi Arif Ismail et al.Problem statement: An in-house health promotion program aimed at promoting safety and health awareness when handling organic solvents at the workplace was carried out and its effectiveness was evaluated by comparing the Knowledge, Attitude and Practices (KAP) scores at the pre and post-intervention phase. Approach: A total of 104 workers participated in the program and another 176 workers served as … …American Journal of Applied Sciences, Vol. 7, Issue 5 · 31 May 2010 · 8,030 accessesView PDFCite
Research ArticleOpen accessEvery word in the titleWaves of Knowledge Management: The Flow between Explicit and Tacit KnowledgeRoxanne Helm Stevens, Joshua Millage, Sondra ClarkProblem statement: Knowledge Management (KM) is often equated with content management. Indeed, robust knowledge management processes include a database; but, information becomes knowledge when it is understood, manipulated and can become tied to a purpose or idea. By equating KM with content management and by equating the purpose of KM with predictability and control, companies may inadvertently de-emphasize knowledge creation … …American Journal of Economics and Business Administration, Vol. 2, Issue 1 · 31 Mar 2010 · 9,189 accessesView PDFCite