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Research ArticleOpen accessIn the abstractCurrent Status and Policy Implications for Fostering Social EntrepreneurYoon-Doo Kim, Seok YoonIn this study, problems in current status of social entrepreneurs in Korea were examined and further policy issues for them were suggested as well. For the methodology, the study analyzed the drawbacks and policy implication of fostering social entrepreneurs through Focus Group Interview (FGI) on analysis of present condition of incubating social entrepreneur and programs for it. First, it should … …American Journal of Economics and Business Administration, Vol. 4, Issue 3 · 9 Jul 2012 · 6,935 accessesView PDFCite
Research ArticleOpen accessIn the abstractEngaging People who Drive Execution and Organizational PerformanceOlogbo C. Andrew, Saudah SofianProblem statement: The construct of employee engagement had gained much reputation in recent years among reputable management and human resources consulting firms. Though there is an increasing contributions of few academic research on the construct of employee engagement yet there is a shortage of academic studies on the construct. This gap had made the construct an interesting area of research. … …American Journal of Economics and Business Administration, Vol. 3, Issue 3 · 3 Nov 2011 · 8,264 accessesView PDFCite
Research ArticleOpen accessIn the abstractExtending the Technology Acceptance Model to Account for Social Influence, Trust and Integration for Pervasive Computing Environment: A Case Study in University IndustryFarahwahida Mohd, Faudzi Ahmad, Norsila Samsudin, Suhizaz SudinProblem statement: The aims of this study are to develop ubiquitous computing environment using Bluetooth (UCEB) and measure the validity and reliability on in order to support student admission services in University Industry Selangor (UNISEL). Approach: This study is based on the descriptive survey research using revised Technology Acceptance Model (TAM), known as Pervasive Technology Acceptance Model (PTAM). Results: This … …American Journal of Economics and Business Administration, Vol. 3, Issue 3 · 3 Nov 2011 · 7,891 accessesView PDFCite
Research ArticleOpen accessIn the abstractIntegrating Life Cycle Assessment and Other Tools for Ex Ante Integrated Sustainability Assessment in the Minerals IndustryDeborah J Shields, Gian Andrea Blengini, Slavko V. SolarProblem statement: The minerals industry is faced with choices beginning in the exploration phase and extending over the life cycle of mine. Firms examine the technical feasibility of alternative actions and typically rank them based on economic performance. Increasingly firms also consider alternatives' contribution to sustainable development. Approach: Sustainable decision making before investment (ex ante decisions) should incorporate a broad … …American Journal of Applied Sciences, Vol. 8, Issue 11 · 10 Oct 2011 · 7,898 accessesView PDFCite
Research ArticleOpen accessIn the abstractThe Role of Molam in Solving Social ProblemsSitthisak ChampadaengProblem statement: Mo-lam is the most popular Isan Local Song. Its rhythm and message influenced people’s feeling and thought. The objectives of this research were to study: (1) the moving force in using the media of Mo-lam for solving social problem, (2) the role of Mo-lam and social problem solving and (3) the effect of campaign with the sharing in … …Journal of Social Sciences, Vol. 6, Issue 3 · 30 Sep 2010 · 7,979 accessesView PDFCite
Research ArticleOpen accessIn the abstractSpatial-Functional Analysis of Kurdish Courtyard Houses in Erbil CityFaris Ali Mustafa, Ahmad Sanusi HassanProblem statement: This study was to analyze the concept of spatial-function in courtyard house layout and its influence to the cultural and social activities. Themes such as integration, segregation, accessibility and zoning of the building space layout are required to be deliberated, in order to achieve further understanding about the Kurdish social and cultural benchmarks (norms) that might have affected … …American Journal of Engineering and Applied Sciences, Vol. 3, Issue 3 · 30 Sep 2010 · 8,839 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 abstractA Model of Appropriate Self-Adjustment of Farmers who Grow Para Rubber (Hevea brasiliensis) in Northeast ThailandMontri Srirajlao, Worapol Aengwanich, Subunn IeamvijarnProblem statement: Para Rubber was an economic wood growing in Northeast Thailand playing economic and social role. The objectives of this research were to study: (1) the economic, social and cultural lifestyle and (2) the appropriate adjustment model of agriculturists or farmers growing Para Rubber in Northeast Thailand. Approach: The research area covered 6 provinces: Mahasarakam, Roi-ed, Khon Kaen, Nongkai, … …Journal of Social Sciences, Vol. 6, Issue 2 · 30 Jun 2010 · 8,114 accessesView PDFCite
Research ArticleOpen accessIn the abstractThe Development of Potential Problem Solving of Students, Mahasarakham UniversityAmorn Suwannimitr, Choochart Deeromram, Suwadee JundeekrayomProblem statement: The problem is a state of difficulty that needs to be resolved. It is involve in daily life of everyone including the students who study in University. Basically, they have to face with the physiological and psychological change; the significant problems also exactly affected to them. These situations led them to be the risk group in which they … …Journal of Social Sciences, Vol. 6, Issue 1 · 31 Mar 2010 · 7,910 accessesView PDFCite
Research ArticleOpen accessIn the abstractThe Effects of Open Heart Surgery (Coronary Bypass) on Depression and Social Adjustment of Hospitalized Heart PatientsFarah Naderi, Alireza Heideri, Marjan Kargarzadeh, Mohammad TahmasbiProblem statement: Post treatment preparation is critical period, as patients may have difficulties with psychosocial adjustment, especially related to dissatisfaction with side effects of medicine taking therapy and a lack of socialization skills/social competence. Different psychological issues arise for patients depending upon where they are in the medical treatment process. Approach: The current research was processed with the intention of … …Journal of Social Sciences, Vol. 5, Issue 4 · 31 Dec 2009 · 7,988 accessesView PDFCite