57 articles for “information society”

Research ArticleOpen accessIn the abstractThe Street Vendors of Bangkok: Alternatives to Indoor Retailers at a Time of Economic CrisisJohn WalshProblem statement: During an economic crisis, consumers will use different techniques to make their money go as far as possible: More carefully comparing prices at point of sale locations, bringing out the coins they previously left unused in saving banks, switching to lower cost options and choosing to shop in less convenient locations in order to find discounts. One such … …American Journal of Economics and Business Administration, Vol. 2, Issue 2 · 30 Jun 2010 · 8,833 accessesView PDF Cite

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 · 8,090 accessesView PDF Cite

Research ArticleOpen accessIn the abstractEnvironmental Impact Assessment for Potential Continuous Processes for the Production of Carbon NanotubesAditi Singh, Helen H. Lou, Ralph W. Pike et al.As an emerging discipline, nanotechnology has the potential to improve environmental sustainability through its application in pollution prevention, treatment, remediation, etc. One challenging issue in the growth of nanotechnology is how to produce purified carbon nanotubes (CNT) in commercial quantities at affordable price and with low environmental impacts. A detailed assessment of such a manufacturing process from both economic and … …American Journal of Environmental Sciences, Vol. 4, Issue 5 · 31 Oct 2008 · 7,600 accessesView PDF Cite

Research ArticleOpen accessAll words, across the recordDeveloping a Community Enterprise Consultant Network for IsanChalard ChantarasombatProblem statement: Developing a Community Enterprise Consultant Network for Isan (Northeast Thailand) is a Participatory Action Research with the purpose: (1) Study the current situation, problems and needs of community enterprises in Northeast Thailand (2) Create a benchmark process in the development of community enterprise consultant network. (3) Create partnerships. (4) Provide training and knowledge to community enterprise consultants and … …Journal of Social Sciences, Vol. 7, Issue 4 · 21 Oct 2011 · 7,654 accessesView PDF Cite

Research ArticleOpen accessAll words, across the recordE-Learning Initiative Capacity Building for Healthcare Workforce of Developing CountriesNurhizam Safie, Syed AljunidThis study aims to explicate the strategic utilisation of e-learning is of upmost significance as e-learning plays a pivotal role in the improvement of healthcare learning and knowledge transfer, especially in developing countries and in pursuing of Millennium Development Goals (MDGs). Rapid technology changes in the learning and knowledge transfer landscape markedly, the swift pace of e-learning leaving healthcare providers … …Journal of Computer Science, Vol. 9, Issue 5 · 23 May 2013 · 7,761 accessesView PDF Cite

Research ArticleOpen accessAll words, across the recordAutism Worldwide: Prevalence, Perceptions, Acceptance, ActionPatricia B. Kopetz, E. Desmond Lee EndowedThis metanalysis scrutinizes the growth of the neurodevelopment condition known as “autism” as a modern-day phenomenon. Over the past decade and worldwide, estimates of increases between 50% to over 2000% in cases of Autistic Disorder diagnoses have been charted, studied and discussed. The rise in diagnoses of autism impacts us all. The world seeks greater awareness and understanding of the … …Journal of Social Sciences, Vol. 8, Issue 2 · 22 Feb 2012 · 11,665 accessesView PDF Cite

Research ArticleOpen accessAll words, across the recordFree WiFi as Strategic Competitive Advantage for Fast-Food Outlet in the Knowledge EraLee Kok Tiong, Zahurin Mat Aji, Mohd Khairudin Kasiran, Nor Iadah YusopProblem statement: The growth of food outlets in Malaysia brings about the stiff competition among the players in food industry. To remain competitive, each outlet needs to adopt its own strategy in order to secure their return on investment and profitability. In knowledge era, technology has become an added value in achieving competitive advantage. The aim of this research is … …American Journal of Economics and Business Administration, Vol. 3, Issue 2 · 27 May 2011 · 8,824 accessesView PDF Cite