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Research ArticleOpen accessEvery word in the titleA Model of Pulpit Conservation and Revitalization Using Community Participation of Phu-Thai People in Northeast ThailandBunkoet Laomi, Songkoon Chantachon, Niyom WongphongkhamProblem statement: This thesis aimed to examine the following issues of the pulpits: (1) background of the model and structure, (2) current conditions and problems of pulpit construction using participation of Phu-thai people in northeast Thailand and (3) model of conservation of revitalization of pulpits by participation of Phu-thai people. Approach: Data were collected from documents and field study in … …Journal of Social Sciences, Vol. 5, Issue 4 · 31 Dec 2009 · 7,919 accessesView PDFCite
Research ArticleOpen accessEvery word in the titleConservation, Renewability and Development of Pabung Patham &#34Flood Plains&#34 In the Chi River Basin by Community ParticipationSuparb Boonchai, Bunsom Yodmali, Therdchai PantachaiProblem statement: At present Pabang Patham “Flood Plains” have been fading away from new generations’ memories because they have known only community forest or “Pa Chum Chon” many kinds of plants, herbs, aquatic animals, wild animals and insects are reduced. Furthermore, some kinds of them are become extinct in the future if no conservation. Approach: A qualitative research was used … …Journal of Social Sciences, Vol. 5, Issue 4 · 31 Dec 2009 · 7,510 accessesView PDFCite
Research ArticleOpen accessEvery word in the titleCommunity Participation in Watershed Management ProgramsReza Bagherian, A. S. Bahaman, A. S. Asnarulkhadi, Shamsuddin AhmadProblem statement: Several studies in other countries had shown the influence of socio demographic, knowledge, satisfaction and attitudinal factors in level of community participation in development programs. The question here is, whether these factors would also be effective on community participation in WMP in Iran? Objective: Determine the factors which are influence community participation in order to enhance their participation … …Journal of Social Sciences, Vol. 5, Issue 3 · 30 Sep 2009 · 8,943 accessesView PDFCite
Research ArticleOpen accessEvery word in the titleAn Applied Local Wisdom to Manage Water for Developing Riverside Community: A Case Study of the Lam Ta Kong River BasinSurapong Kongsat, Anongrit Kangrang, Kitti Srisa-ArdProblem statement: An integrated water resource management is accepted technique to solve the water resource problems both water shortage and flood plane in order to improve human life. The combination between local wisdom and modern technology by farmer participation is a main part of integrated management. The mentioned techniques had been being applied for human life in the northeast region … …Journal of Social Sciences, Vol. 5, Issue 2 · 30 Jun 2009 · 8,989 accessesView PDFCite
Research ArticleOpen accessEvery word in the titleSocial Capital Concerning a Conservation of Sweet Wild Trees (Phak Whanpa) in a Northeastern Thailand CommunityPhiphaporn Ravipolsadtanan, Worapol Aengwanich, Prasopsuk LittidetProblem statement: Thai people favored to eat Sweet Wild Trees (Phak Whan Pa). The wild trees naturally grew quite slowly in the forests. Their leaves, eaten as vegetables, could not meet market demand nationwide. Seedling was difficult and people were not interested in planting them. Support from government and/or public sectors was slow. Those were the causes for shortages of … …Journal of Social Sciences, Vol. 5, Issue 1 · 31 Mar 2009 · 7,797 accessesView PDFCite
Research ArticleOpen accessEvery word in the titleCommunity Based Organic Farming and Social Capital in Different Network Structures: Studies in Two Farming Communities in BangladeshM. Hammadur Rahman, Masahiro YamaoThe main purpose of this study was to assess the status of social capital in different networks of two farming communities (organic and conventional farming) in Tangail district of Bangladesh. Social trust and reciprocity existed in the community were measured in informal, generalized and institutional networks of these two communities. The study was conducted by administering questionnaire survey among the … …American Journal of Agricultural and Biological Sciences, Vol. 2, Issue 2 · 30 Jun 2007 · 8,745 accessesView PDFCite
Research ArticleOpen accessEvery word in the titleThe Extent of Community Awareness Using Natural Element’s Instead of Using Chemical DrugsMeliz Yuvalı, Ismail Bakır, Ilker EtikanAlternative medicine it is a medicine that is not taught in traditional medicine. It is based on ancient historical foundations and different experiments in treatment without building it on the basis of scientific teacher. Alternative medicine is used in many peoples, especially non-developed peoples. Alternative medicine is used as primary medicine. The evidence of poor quality and knowledge about the … …Current Research in Biostatistics, Vol. 7, Issue 2 · 25 Oct 2017 · 8,037 accessesView PDFCite
Research ArticleOpen accessEvery word in the titleAssessing the Impact of Community Life Improvement Program (CLIP) on the Livelihood Assets of Women in the Sheabutter Processing Business in Karaga District of Northern GhanaAlhassan Bawa, Paschal B. Atengdem, Safia Choo AbukariThe poverty situation in Northern Ghana is a major challenge to sustainable development. As a result of socio-cultural factors, women are vulnerable and their poverty situation is even more overwhelming. Development agencies, Governmental and Non-Governmental Organizations have adopted and implemented different strategies aimed at reducing poverty in these areas. Micro-credit delivery to the poor especially women is one of these … …Journal of Social Sciences, Vol. 13, Issue 2 · 20 Jun 2017 · 8,091 accessesView PDFCite
Research ArticleOpen accessEvery word in the titleA Self-Concept Participatory Learning Model for the Improvement of Literacy Skills of the Learners in Community Learning CentresMumun Munawaroh, Dasim Budimansyah, Enceng Mulyana, Ace SuryadiIlliteracy eradication manifests as an important and a common aspect in many countries' development agendas as well as in the United Nation's development initiatives. Indonesia is one of such countries. Based on the data of 2004, Indonesia has at least 28 regencies that still have high illiteracy rates. This condition hinders national growth and development of a country. With a … …American Journal of Applied Sciences, Vol. 14, Issue 1 · 21 Jan 2017 · 7,427 accessesView PDFCite
Research ArticleOpen accessEvery word in the titleSulfur Dioxide and Volatile Organic Compound Exposure to a Community in Texas City, Texas Evaluated Using Aermod and Empirical Monitoring DataJoyce A. Chen, Andrew R. Zapata, Anders J. Sutherland et al.According to emissions data reported to the United States Environmental Protection Agency (USEPA) and the Texas Commission on Environmental Quality (TCEQ), the BP Products North America Inc. (BP) Texas City Refinery is the worst polluter of all the industries in Texas City and is one of the worst polluting refineries in the country. The facility has reported releasing substantial emissions … …American Journal of Environmental Sciences, Vol. 8, Issue 6 · 1 Jan 2013 · 8,719 accessesView PDFCite