Showing papers in "Journal of Advances in Social Science and Humanities in 2018"

Transforming higher education landscape with hybrid/blended approach as an evolving paradigm

Abstract: Growing technological advancement and emerging digital environments have infused and swiftly changed the learning landscape globally. One such advancement that incorporates face-to- face learn-ing with technological tools is the blended or hybrid mode of learning and teaching. Blended or hybrid learning is a seamless combination of online and face-to-face activities for classroom instruction for all and basically the demographically displaced. This research delves into a profound study of the perception of students and staE™ involved in a postgraduate educational leadership program oE™ered in a blended mode. An interpretive paradigm using mixed methods approach adopting a survey consisting of Likert scale items and interviews were successfully implemented. The quantitative data was analysed using SPSS while thematic approach using emerging themes were used for interpreting the interviews. Findings testify that blended approach has been liked and very well accepted by the students as it enables them to complete their qualifications and progress academically and professionally in their lives. This study sets a solid platform for further research as certain scholars and administrators are still sceptical and hesitant in fully implementing blended mode of learning and teaching. The study concludes by stating certain implications that subsequently can make blended mode more chronic and applicable to the needs of scholars, teachers and students especially in archipelagos like Fiji and beyond.

Capital market performance and economic growth in nigeria (1984-2016)

Abstract: The study examined the contributions of capital market performance to economic growth in Nige-ria;essentially, it was anchored on endogenous growth theory. Time-series data, covering 1984 to 2016, were sourced from the capital market bulletins of the Nigerian Securities and Exchange Commission and the statistical bulletins of the Central Bank of Nigeria. From these records, economic growth was proxied by gross domestic product, while capital market performance indicators employed are mar-ket capitalisation, all-share index, number of listed equities, number of deals, value of deals, value of transactions, and stock market turnover. Ordinary Least Squares (OLS) was the major estimation technique employed; however, for robustness, Auto Regressive Distributed Lag (ARDL) coeycients and Vector Auto Regression (VAR) coeycients were used to confirm the OLS results. It was found that, three capital market performance indicators (market capitalization, number of listed equities, and value of transactions) positively contributed to economic growth in Nigeria; and four others (stock mar-ket turnover, all-share index, number of deals, and value of deals) negatively contributed to economic growth in Nigeria. Therefore, the study concluded that, capital market performance could contribute positively or negatively to economic growth in Nigeria. So, to this extent, capital market performance has heterogeneous e˙ects on economic growth, depending on the level ofeyciency and discipline of the market as well as the conduciveness of the macroeconomic environment. This poses a resolution to the conflict between the positive-linkand the negative-link schools. It was therefore recommended, that, capital market deregulation policy should be pursued by the national government to influence positive all-share index. Also, capital market regulators should instil market discipline to discourage market infractions, and restore investors’ confidence for increased activities of the capital market, thus leading to improved stock market turnover.Not only that, government should make the macroeconomic envi-ronment conducive by putting inflation rate, exchange rate, tax rate and interest rates under check, so that both the number and value of deals can be enhanced.

Relationship Between Organizational Commitment and Job Satisfaction of Nurses in Dubai Hospital

Abstract: Introduction: Employees determine the success of an organization Their satisfaction and commitment increases effectiveness at both individual and organizational levels Objectives: Objectives were to find the relationship of nurses’ job satisfaction with their selected demographic characteristics; to find the relationship of nurses’ organizational commitment with their selected demographic characteristics and finally to evaluate the relationship between nurses’ organizational commitment towards their organization and their job satisfaction at Dubai hospital Methods and Materials: The study undertook an exploratory design to gain an insight into 380 nurses’ organizational commitment and job satisfaction and their few selected demographic variables using standardized questionnaire and then examines the correlation between the nurses’ commitment and job satisfaction Results: The majority of nurses (96%) were willing to recommend the organization to others 652% with 21-25 years of experience verbalized high job satisfaction levels 566% of nurses with experience between 0 to 5 years wanted to leave the organization As experience increased above 21 years, more nurses (652%) wanted to stay (p= 0006) Intention to leave organization rises between ages 26 and 45 and steadily falls thereafter until retirement (p= 000) Nurses from all age groups favored moderate levels of commitment towards the organization (908% for Affective, 808% for Continuance and 924% for Normative Commitment) Significant relationship was noted between Job satisfaction and Organizational commitment levels among nurses (p=0006) Nurses’ total job satisfaction was significantly related to their affective commitment (p=0001) and total commitment levels (p=0006) Nurses’ total Organizational commitment levels were significantly correlated to their extrinsic job satisfaction (p= 0006) and total job satisfaction levels (p=0006) Conclusion: Nurses’ job satisfaction was significantly related to their affective commitment and total commitment levels Also, nurses’ organizational commitment was significantly correlated to their extrinsic job satisfaction and total job satisfaction levels Keywords: Nurses, Organizational commitment, Job satisfaction

Role of ethical orientation &proactive personality in fostering csr perception of management students

Abstract: Purpose The purpose of the present study was to examine the role of ethical orientation and proactive personality in fostering Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) perception of management students. CSR is a philanthropic, ethical and behavioural orientation towards closing the business strategic gaps in global networking and it creates ties with the communities. CSR activities are driven mainly by the human resource development. Students are perceived as future managers of the corporate world and their perception about CSR is deemed important to business organizations. The students can make companies understand their responsibility towards various stakeholders. So, our target sample is management students who can help and understand the perception of CSR. Design/methodology/approach A sample of 242 management students of a university are participated in a survey. After doing a review of literature, we selected three scales: Perceived Role of Ethics and Social Responsibility (PRESOR), Proactive Personality and Perceptions of CSR scales are used in survey. Descriptive statistics is used to test the hypotheses. Findings Exploratory factor analysis and content analysis suggested that CSR perceptions can be further sub-divided into independent constructs such as perceptions of Philanthropic CSR and perceptions of Ethical CSR. Findings reveal that the both PRESOR and proactive personality are positively correlated with Philanthropic CSR but only PRESOR is positively related to CSR Ethical. Research limitations/implications While the scope of this study is limited to management students in one organization and results may not generalize to different students in different regions. Hence, future studies should test the given hypotheses in different discipline of students. The findings suggest that management education should incorporate CSR course or projects and is a part of business management education. Practical implications Implications of these results for management educators and practitioners are that proper guidance and trainings are required to increase awareness for CSR activities and engage proactive students to put their values they bring to those classes. Today's students may represent a new source of corporate social responsibility. The dimensions identified in the study if incorporated by the business in its day-to-day operations can make it socially responsible as well as socially acceptable in the true sense. Originality/value This research makes an empirical contribution to identify the factors which management students expect business enterprises should do to be justified as socially responsible corporate citizens. Experienced and non-experienced students create a vast difference to the business world. Now students hold long term goal which is a positive syndrome for business organization.

Adoption of sustainable entrepreneurship in small and medium enterprises (smes) in developing countries: literature review

Abstract: Sustainable entrepreneurship has been internationally ac- knowledged by both large and SMEs as a competitive strat- egy. However, there are few studies on the motivation, barriers and strategies of enhancing SMEs adoption of sustainable en- trepreneurship particularly in developing economies. the pur- pose of this study is to conduct a literature review regarding SMEs adoption of sustainable entrepreneurship focusing on themotivation, barriers and the way forward to promote SMEs adoption of sustainable entrepreneurship.

Reconciling human systems with emergent knowledge: work and value today

Abstract: The aim of this paper is to draw on Marx’s grounding of value in social labour so as to create oper-ational space for emergent knowledge to bear on functioning of human systems in the digital age. In particular, it is to address the prospect of ‘digitally enhanced serfdom’ framed by neoliberal - enforced division of labour which is driving techno-scientific complexification away from the service to ‘libera-tion by independent reason’. It will be argued that the necessary condition for redeeming ideals of the Enlightenment without depriving humanity of the benefits o˙ered by emergent technologies is a long overdue methodological turn in educational, training, and management programmes. This is about equipping individuals with novel attitudes to and ownership of experience and work with competences reaching beyond the traditional notion of expertise, about raising the task of problem solving to the level of perpetual problem formulation peculiar to the open, multi-disciplinary spaces of the current vita activa. Only then is it possible to bridge the gap between the emergent knowledge and its social outcomes, with a view to restoring value as a measure of actualization of fullest human potential for all.

Family & attitude: an empirical study among young people with intellectual disability

Abstract: The proportionality of people with mental health problems in the country is quite alarming. Families of children with mental retardation are confronted with various challenges. Majority of the siblings adjust relatively well with their brother or sister with disability. While some siblings will have a limited capacity to adapt with the environment. This in turn affects the overall well-being of the family. The study examines the attitude of siblings towards mentally retarded children. The study was conducted in Malappuram district of Kerala and the research design was descriptive. The results of the study showed that lots of the respondents have a negative attitude towards their mentally retarded brother/ sister. Hence results are discussed and further suggestions are given.

The temporary foreign worker program in canada: labour market solution or open door for abuse?

Abstract: One of the most controversial and often-discussed aspects of the modern global migration system is the issue of precarious labour in the context of migration. In both unauthorized migrants, in particular in the United States and Europe, and authorized guest worker regimes, most prominent in the GulfMonarchies, employers and firms have found large pools of labour not subject to the same legal and social norms as the native workforce. This trend, which has existed since at least the post-World War II period but has been rapidly increasing in the 21st century, has not been without controversy, from a variety of political perspectives. Precarious workers in these conditions are sometimes accused of “stealing” jobs from native-born workers or of driving down working conditions in the receiving countries. Conversely, many NGOs concerned with human rights have drawn attention to the various abusive and exploitative elements embedded within these regimes. Workers are often tied to one particular employer, may not be subject to minimum wage or other workplace legislation and often live in squalid conditions.This paper will investigate the various controversies around the Canadian Temporary ForeignWorker Program (TFWP), with a particular focus on the effects, or lack thereof, of recent reforms to the program. In doing so, it will compare the policies and application of Canada’s program to other, similar programs in developed countries in order to create an accurate portrait of the programs stated and implicit goals and how successful it is achieving them. In addition, the paper will attempt to locate the TFWP’s place within the wider system of migration control policy in the Canadian context, and the extent to which it is congruent with the broader stated values of these policies.

Boredom: different types of the experience

Abstract: The study examines phenomenological experiences of boredom in an effort to reveal its varied meanings and classifications. Based on interviews of 127 university students, whose responses were analyzed by qualitative (content analysis) and quantitative (discriminant analysis) methods, the research found the discriminating functions of boredom to run along axes of connection/loneliness and coping/depression, yielding four distinct types of boredom: external boredom, situational boredom, deep boredom and social boredom. The findings support the theory that boredom is multivalent and encompasses more than one distinct experience. They point to the paradoxical and vague nature of the experience, particularly salient in social boredom, which includes high levels of loneliness as an emotional element, even though it always appears in situations in which the individual is with others.

A framework for incorporating quality into low-cost housing projects in South Africa

Abstract: The South African constitution enshrines the right to “access adequate housing” to its citizens. However, over the years in the post-apartheid government a focus has been on quantitative low-cost housing delivery and less on the quality of these houses. Notwithstanding challenges that citizens encountered, limited research has been conducted on quality management practices in the South African low-cost housing industry. The purpose of this paper is to suggest a framework that could be applied in the industry and discuss how best quality practices could be implemented in the low-cost housing construction industry. A literature review was conducted on the application of quality in the construction of low-cost housing in South Africa. This was done through analysis of media reports, published articles, legal disputes and others. Although South Africa has established well-functioning quality management systems in other industries, low-cost housing has never been a focus. The primary emphasis is still on quantity and very limited on quality. Contractors perceive quality as a peripheral issue and afford less attention to its value. The framework in this study encapsulates policy issues, customer needs, strategy approaches and others.

Administration allemande et gestion des ressources naturelles au Kamerun 1884-1916

Abstract: La recherche des matiA¨res premiA¨res d’outre mer avait constituA© l’une des motivations de la conquAate impA©riale des occidentaux. Dans la ruA©e des puissances europA©ennes sur l’Afrique, l’Allemagne s’A©tait emparA© du Kamerun A travers le traitA© germano-douala de 1884, ratifiA© par Nachtigal agissant au nom du chancelier. Ce traitA© marquait le dA©but de la conquAate, de la mise en valeur et de l’exploitation des ressources naturelles du territoire sous protectorat. Dans ce processus d’annexion et de domination, l’administration allemande mit en place, une politique de pacification territoriale et de gestion des ressources. DA¨s lors, le Kamerun fut soumis A une dynamique de gestion des ressources oscillant entre exploitation et protection. L’exploitation des ressources avait servi A l’approvisionnement rA©gulier de la mA©tropole en matiA¨res premiA¨res notamment en produits agricoles et en produits forestiers destinA©s aux bons fonctionnements des industries. Aussi, les allemands s’intA©ressA¨rent-ils A la protection de l’environnement par l’A©laboration et l’application des ordonnances. Sur la base des donnA©es secondaires, le prA©sent travail pose le problA¨me de gestion coloniale des ressources naturelles A l’A©poque coloniale.

Interrogating the immunity clause and democratic governance in nigeria

Abstract: This paper interrogates the immunity clause and democratic governance in Nigeria. The 1999 con-stitution of the Federal Republic of Nigeria make constitutional provisions on immunity for certain categories of elected political-oA?ce holders in Nigeria. While the original intention for its inclusion in the constitution was good, politicians have used the clause to the detriment of democracy. For this reason, the constitutional provisions on immunity have become a threat to the consolidation of Nigeria’s nascent democracy. The paper interrogate diE™erent views in the course of this work, what the immunity stand for, those that argue for and against immunity clause in Nigeria, the possible eE™ect of removing the immunity clause from the constitution. In this way, the paper made it clear that there are lots of justifications for the retention of Immunity Clause in the 1999 Constitution. The retention of Immunity Clause has lots of usefulness within the Nigerian political environment at the moment. Nigerian government and people are not yet politically mature like the government and people of United States where absence of Immunity clause does not undermine executive capacity.

Factors that affect productivity at medupi power project station south africa

Abstract: Purpose – the purpose of the paper is to provide the overview in the factors that undermine overall productivity at Medupi Power Station in the project level. Design/methodology/approach - The study was conducted by gathering data from a stratified random sample of 240 respondents. The research subjected the publish the findings based on the 120 employees of Medupi Power Station Project (internal stakeholders of Medupi Power Station Project) and an additional 120 external stakeholders of Medupi Power Station Project. Finding - A learning organisation is necessary to ensure future sustainability. An organisation needs to use adaptive and generative learning to build on its strengths, to streamline its processes, and must be committed to innovation to remain competitive. Organisational learning is embraced and forms part of the organisational culture. Research limitation/implication – The focus is the implementation of change management to influence productivity on the project. This includes the effective use of communications in communicating changes and adopting an innovative approach improving productivity, and that normally individuals tend to value leaders primarily for their abilities as orators. Practical implication – It is possible for the project to ensure that better training or enforcement is conducted, to allow employees to be ahead of their work requirements and advancing to the new developmental area. This will be translated inside out, out to the external stakeholders, demonstrating a productive business. Social implication – Effective communication is essential for the management of change in large institutions, and is closely related to the fundamental principles of good corporate governance. Effective communication is a pivotal tool for outlining the outcomes of change, ranging to negative shift to positive alignments required due to sudden shifts. Originality/value – The paper provide an overview perspective at the role of effective communication and training in ensuring that change is managed and implemented effectively.

Legal education for notary position in indonesia

Abstract: This study aims at finding models of legal policy of Indonesian Government in determining the Educa-tion of Notary Position in Indonesia. Notaries in Indonesia are assigned by the state to exercise certain authorities under the law. To occupy the position, education becomes an important requirement. Ac-cording to the Act Number 2 Year 2014 on the Amendment of the Act Number 30 Year 2004 on the Position of Notary, the Notary candidate must have earned Master Degree on Notary. Education for candidates of Notary has experienced significant dynamics from the colonial until the reform era in accordance with the underlying legal policies of its time. The research showed that the education for the position of Notary in Indonesia changed from time to time and still needs improvement. Thus, legal reform on the education for Notaries needs serious attention from any parties so that the existence of Notaries in Indonesia meets their portion and proportion with respect to the concept, law and the ideals of the Indonesian National law.

THE TRANSLATOR’S CHALLENGES TO ACHIEVING EQUIVALENCE IN TRANSLATION PRACTICE

Abstract: This article looks at the limitations that translators encounter in their quest to achieve equivalence in translation practice. Many research scholars in this field have brainstormed on the concept of equivalence and many of them tend to think that it is not a simple matter to try and establish the expected or required sameness between the source language and the target language. There are numerous challenges that translators are faced with in their effort to establish similarity or sameness between the source text and the target text. The debate surrounding the notion of equivalence started as early the 1950s, and ever since, the topic has not only been problematic but also controversial, with many arguing that no two languages in the whole world are absolutely identical in meaning. They further argue that equivalence can only be understood as a kind of likeness and not sameness. Consequently, numerous theories have emerged and have been expounded on the possibility of the source text and target text sharing some kind of approximation in meaning. This work has attempted to critically examine some of the limitations concerning the issue of equivalence in translation as propagated by a number of specialists in the field of translation theories. This article also stresses the fact every translator is likely to face these challenges, as they endeavour to convey the same message from the source language to the target language.

A critical examination of the translated luvale version of the zambia national anthem

Abstract: This article critically analyses the translated version of the Zambia National Anthem, from English into Luvale, one of the 72 languages of Zambia. As Bassnet [1] indicates, “Translation involves far more than replacement of lexical and grammatical items between languages”. Critical examination of translated texts has often revealed that what the source language perceives as very important may not be considered as relevant in the target language. The translator ought therefore to be preoccupied with conveying the overall meaning of the source text. Critical discourse analysis theories provide the insights into semantic relations that exist between the source text (ST) and target text (TT). This study has attempted, through linguistic analysis of the source text, to establish existing semantic and formal equivalence relations between the Luvale translated version of the Zambia national anthem and the original English version. In analysing the English source text and Luvale target texts, this research work took into account both the macro and micro levels of text analysis. In addition to analysing linguistic and semantic relations between the English and the Luvale texts, this paper has also highlighted some cultural relations. The research discovered that modulation, omission, transposition, concision and other procedures were used. From the analysis, the translators of the Zambia national anthem, from English into Luvale, seem to agree with Bell [2] that “something is always lost in the process and translators can find themselves being accused of reproducing only part of the original and so betraying the author’s intentions”. It is for this reason that scholars like Munday [3] have argued that it is not always possible to maintain all the semantic and structural nuances of the source text.

Influence of adhocracy culture on performance of the listed banks in kenya

Abstract: The banking industry plays an important role in the development of a country. For sustainable economicgrowth, a country must have a strong banking sector. However, there have been challenges inrobustness of banks’ performance as a result of the current operating environment. This has resultedto loss of jobs, locking in of customer’s deposits, erosion of shareholder’s wealth as well as a slowdownin economic growth of their countries. To enable optimal operation of banks’ within the current changingenvironment, it is prudent for management of the banks’ to study their strengths which may bea competitive advantage. Adhocracy culture has been selected for this study as one of the strengthsthat an organization can utilize to exploit the opportunities in the environment and therefore boostits performance in line with stakeholders’ expectations. This study therefore sought to determine theinfluence of adhocracy culture on performance of the listed banks in Kenya. The study is of greatsignificance to the management of the Banks in that they will know whether adhocracy culture cangive them an edge to enhance their performance. The relationship between culture and performancehas been studied by previous scholars. From the existing literature, organizational culture has beenoperationalized in different ways. This study adopted a different paradigm of the Competing ValuesFramework (CVF). Therefore, the independent variables for the research was one of the CVF culturenamely adhocracy culture. On the other side, the dependent variable for the research was the organizationperformance which was measured in both qualitative and quantitative ways using return on assets,customer experience ratings and staff satisfaction index. Strategic leadership was taken as the moderatingvariable between the relationship of adhocracy culture and performance. This study adopted adescriptive research design. The population of the study was composed of all the licensed and listedcommercial banks in the Nairobi Securities Exchange (NSE). For the study, multi-stage sampling wasdeployed and convenience and purposive sampling designs were used to come up with a sample of 100respondents who were interviewed using questionnaires. Secondary data on the financial results wascollected using data collection sheets. The data was analyzed for descriptive statistics and inferentialstatistics. Adhocracy culture emerged as a strong predictor of the banks’ performance. Strategic leadershipwas found not to have a significant moderating effect on the relationship between adhocracyculture and performance. In overall, the study findings concluded that the adhocracy culture variablewas statistically significant in explaining the performance in banks. The study recommends that banksshould invest more on technology and innovative solutions that provides convenience, accessibility andreliability of banking services as that will give them a competitive edge as banking services shift frombrick and mortar to technology based services.

Conflict affected children’s survival after the peace agreement: need of vocational training for sustainability

Abstract: The ten years armed conflict h ave s everal c onsequences f or s chool g oing c hildren T hey a re mentally and physically a˙ected even after the armed conflict C onsidering t his a spect, t he p resent s tudy was proposed with research questions: how are they experienceing their life after the peace agreement?To explore the experience of them, a qualitative research msethod was carried out in Gorkha district with two males and two female children of aged under 18 during the 10 years armed conflict in Nepal In depth interview was carried out and the information from in depth interview was analyzed by exploring the themes The finding of the study assets that after the peace agreement, they were getting some sort of support from the government and di˙erent development organizations However, the participants were not satisfied with the support that they are provided as it is insuycient to them for their sustainable livelihood Along with the economic, they were also facing economical, mental and social challenges In addition, they had not been accepted in the society and were still excluded to some extent The findings also showed that the education after the peace agreement had not been in their priority than that of taking care of their family members and sustainable livelihoods However, there was a participant who continued his study in a very diycult situation This study concluded that there is an urgent need of victim centered and individualized approach rather one door approach to address conflict a˙ected children This kind of contextual practices directly address the local and individual needs By this, the needs of the victims can be linked to their vocations for their sustainable future

The religious sites during the chinese cultural revolution, 1966-1976

Abstract: This study presents a thought-provoking picture of statistical data regarding the growth patterns of the religious sites for five main Chinese religions during the Cultural Revolution from 1966 to 1976. Applying comparative and quantitative lenses, this paper addresses the diE™erent growth rates of religious sites during the four diE™erent periods from 1949 to 2004 to test the relative growth pace of religious sites during the Cultural Revolution. To understand the patterns of growing religious sites from 1966 to 1976, this study also compares the diE™erent growth rates of religious sites between the first phase (1966 to 1970) and the second phase (1971-1976) of the Cultural Revolution. Furthermore, it provides detailed information concerning the year of building new religious sites for all five major religions that hold more than 2,500 new religious sites during the Cultural Revolution. In addition, the study shows the top five provinces which built the most new religious sites while denoting their respective rural and urban locations in an eE™ort to demonstrate their geographical expansion during the period. Finally, this study addresses the growth rates of the national population and per capita GDP as compared to the growth of the religious sites during the period of national disaster (1966-1976).

Youth perspectives towards changing politics of india: a study

Abstract: ‘The way you appear is the way to recognize your destiny’ in the transition period, the nature of democracy is changing along with its principles. The concepts of ‘General Will’ (Rousseau) become declining within the sphere of democratic structure. Hence, the real politics needs to uphold the democratic principles practically in the society. In the modern age majority of the countries in the world denied to address equally the civil society groups regarding the functions of the several social aspects of the state. The Popular Sovereignty is the factor to affect on the political welfares of the citizens to create ‘egalitarian’ society. Therefore the involvement of each citizen in socio-political affairs of the state is compulsory as well as it’s their duty. Mean while, the state tried to recognize the active social groups of the society which makes better administration and to bring stability in political environment. The involvements of all social groups in the politics are the illustration for the good administration of a state but unfortunately, there are a few limitations which control the civil society in to the active political participation. The political behaviour of human being is changing by the circumstances where he involved and influenced by the political activities. However, among the several groups of civil society youth group are play a significant role in contemporary scenarios. The aspirations of youth in politics are determined to achieve the desired goals of the government as well as to the solutions of problems facing by youth. Therefore ‘youth’ are facilitator to the success of ‘modern democracy’. Youth are the active social partner today and their immense attitude towards the politics is different than the other groups of civil society. In contemporary period young generation identify the politics based on their opinions, ideas and reviews which brings the principles of democracy in real. Hence, the young people are facing number of problems in changing political environment that has continuously offers them in more number to prior participation in politics.

The effects of internalized homophobia upon consumption habits of lgb individuals and their brand attitudes

Abstract: The purpose of this study is to point out the relationship be- tween the consumption habits of LGB individuals and their brand attitudes under the influence of internalized homopho- bia (IH). The sample group consists of 125 LGB individu- als in the age range of 15-49 years. The demographic in- formation form prepared by the researcher as data collec- tion tool, namely Consumption Habits and Brand Preferences Scale (Memmedova, 2015) Internalized Homophobia Scale (Biological Woman and Biological Male Form) (Genc¸o¨z ve Yu¨ksel, 2006) was utilized. As a result of the analyzes conducted, IH, Consumption as a Reluctance Problem, Consumption as a Self-Expression Factor, Consumption as Impression and Prestige as a Means of Relaxation, Consumption as a Means of Integration as a Group, Increase in the subscale as well as increase in IQ have been assessed as significant. Consumption as Imagination, Self-Expression, Consumption as Impression and Prestige as a Means of Consumption, Consumption as a Means of Inte- gration as a Group and IH levels have been found to be signif- icantly higher in gay men than in lesbians.

Gender, place of origin, and superstitious beliefs of thais

Abstract: The purpose of this study was to examine associations between gender, place of origin and superstitious beliefs. Twenty-five graduate students in one public university in Bangkok were gathered for data collection through a self-administrated questionnaire. Superstitious beliefs were confined to car color and number superstitions. To test research hypothesis, Pearson’s Chi-Square test was used. Results indicated that there was no statistically significant association between gender and superstitious beliefs. Additionally, no statistically significant relationship between place of origin and superstitious beliefs was found. Sample size expansion was recommended for a further study.

Optimizing the air transport operations of indonesian national army-air force on overcoming the impact of the future natural disasters

Abstract: The disaster relief action principles would be do it promptly, by all means, and at any cost. These principles also implemented in the quick response action during the operation of search and rescue for the disaster victims of tsunami waves in Aceh a few years ago. For this pupose, the Indonesian National Army deployed an air transfortation operation as a military operation other than war duty. It taok place for three months carrying million of ton cargos and passengers to and fro the disaster areas at Aceh and North Sumatra Province. Although, behe fing in the disaster relief principles, but along with the limitation and searcity of resources, it is not a taboo to work efficiently even in the disaster relief programs. For that reason, the purpose of the research is to find out wether the air transportation operation carried out by the Indonesian Air Force at that time have already performed efficiently. This information could be obtained by obserbing the aircraft movement us during the operation. The information to be compared with the result of simulation of marginal utility mode. As the conclusion is the forms of aircraft movement pattern in efficiently or the optimal condition.

Optimization of land office mediation institutions in land dispute settlement in buleleng district

Abstract: This study aimed to: (1) find out the form of land disputes that can be resolved through the Land Office mediation agency in Buleleng Regency; and (2) knowing the optimization of the land office mediation agency in resolving land disputes in Buleleng Regency. The approach used in this study is a qualitative approach. The research instrument used the principle that researchers are the main instrument of research (human instrument). The object of research was the form of land disputes and the way to optimize the Land Office mediation institution in Buleleng Regency. The location and subject of this study were determined purposively in accordance with the focus of the problem and the needs of the research data. Data processing and analysis techniques were carried out qualitatively, categorizing and codifying, data reduction, presentation and classification of data as a whole based on their logical links, then interpreted in the overall context of the research. The results of the research were as follows: (1) Forms of land disputes that can be resolved through mediation agencies in the Land Office in Buleleng Regency were grouped into 10 types / typologies of disputes, namely land tenure without rights, boundary disputes, inheritance disputes, selling repeatedly, certificates double, substitute certificate, counterfeit Sale and Purchase Certificate, boundary error, overlapping land location, and court decision; (2) Optimization of the land office mediation institution in resolving land disputes in Buleleng Regency was not seen from the large number or minimum number of disputes that enter through mediation institutions but based on the criteria of determination in resolving land disputes and the package of dispute settlement activities starting from the receipt of complaints to the settlement of disputes.

Effect of capital market on the development of nigeria economy (1990-2015)

Abstract: The study investigated the impact of the capital market on growth of Nigerian economy. The study used a 26-years time series data.(1990-2015) to regress GDP(dependent vari- able) on capital market development indicators: market cap- italization ratio (MACR), turnover ratio (TUOR), total value of Shares traded (TVSR) total new issues (TNISS), total listed Equities and Government stock (TLEGS) and financial deep- ening (FDEEF). The Ordinary least squares (OLS) multiple regression estimation techniques were adopted in the analysis. The study has shown that, capital market development vari- ables, significantly affect economic growth of Nigeria. This implies that the operations of the Nigerian capital market have had significant impact on the Nigerian economy. The study recommended that more listings as well as foreign investors’ participation should further be encouraged in order to improve market capitalization. In addition, the regulatory authorities should ensure transparency, fair trading transactions and deal- ings in the market to restore confidence, among others.

Corruption: an obstacle to the politico/economic and peace development of nigeria

Abstract: The pervasiveness of corruption in Nigeria has been recognized as a significant obstacle to her political and economic development. Since the term‘development’ originally and etymologically means apositive movement towards growth, progress and positive realization of the potentialities of entity orprocess or event in question, the corruption of the process impedes progress or mares the attainment of political and economic goals. Therefore, the purpose of this paper is to reveal the causes of corruption in Nigeria, the factors that create opportunities for it and its effects in her economic and political development. This paper will argue that corruption is a major impediment to the promotion of effective government and a sustained economic growth. This situation leads to an overall corrosive effect on Nigeria’s national development peace.

Historical development, regulation and sanitization of nigeria’s capital market

Abstract: The study examined the e˙ects of the historical development and regulation of Nigeria’s capital market on its sanitization and performance. Accordingly, the normative and positiveforms of theory of regu-lation were adopted with a qualitative research methodology. The preliminary findings of the study suggest that, the two principal regulatory instruments of the Nigerian capital market are the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) as its apex institutional framework, and Investment and Securities Act (ISA), 2007 as its legal framework.It was, however, found that, regulatory failure has been respon-sible for adverse performance of the Nigeria capital market over the years. It was also found that, the performance of Nigeria’s capital market has been negatively a˙ected by the global financial crisis of 2007 to 2011, and that, this was heightened by the economic recession that bedevilled the country shortly after the inauguration of the present administration in 2015. It was, therefore, concluded that, historical development and regulation of the Nigerian capital market have not influenced its sanitiza-tion and favourable performance. The study recommended, among other things, that, the selection of oycials of the Securities and Exchange Commission should be based on integrity, merit and credibility, and not on political grounds, party loyalty, sentiments, vested interests, nepotism, favouritism and federal character principle. Also, the leadership of the Nigerian Securities and Exchange Commission should maintain their integrity and uprightness in order to e˙ectively run the a˙airs of the Commis-sion and to enforce its rules and the provisions of the Investment and Securities Act. Furthermore, loopholes in the legal system of the Nigerian capital market should be blocked to a reasonable degree; and there should be a rigorous review of the Investment and Securities Act (ISA) to reflect the dictates of corporate governance for listed companies. Not only that, appropriate sanctions should be given to culprits in order to serve as a deterrent. As such, any case of insider abuse and violation of Nigeria Stock Exchange (NSE) rules should be duly prosecuted. Finally, the Nigerian Stock Exchange should dilute the extent of foreign capital in its market capitalization so as to reduce its vulnerability to external shocks.

The study on the relationship model among the corporate cultural strength, employee behavior and organizational performance

Abstract: Based on the research results related to the corporate cultural strength, employee behavior and organi-zational performance, this paper summarizes the relationships between and among the three variables. With the support of the Psychological Contract Theory, it builds a comprehensive research model com-posed of the corporate cultural strength, employee behavior and organizational performance, analyzes and discusses the enlightenment and application of the model.

Building a modern african hairdressing factory

Abstract: Development is about bringing well-being to the people. And this well-being is related to the ac-quirement of basic needs including: basic food, education, health care, proper vocational training and especially employment which are a great necessity for the poorest of the world in Africa who unfor-tunately lack it. Therefore, these poor people of Africa are practicing di˙erent type of jobs in order to survive: Hairdressing is one of those jobs that are deeply rooted in the African culture which in contrary are truly neglected over there, especially by parents who does not give any consideration to this type of activity. The idea is that Hairdressing like other vocational professions are what remain to do while one fail to accomplish the so called “proper education”. All parents wish their kids to become Medical Doctor, Engineer, and Lawyer/Solicitor/Barrister or Judge. . . Teacher. However, the hairdressing sector has become over the time an interesting business sector in some organized economy around the world, where it counts for billions of US dollars. As poverty is increasingly progressing in Africa, though the continent is registering an average economic growth of 7% per year, Hairdressing is one of those economic sectors that should be supported in order to be well managed and developed throughout the continent. Hence, jobs will be created and people can feed themselves and their family and become autonomous. Therefore, as Information and communication technology, ICT become tools to be used to tackle poverty issues, the concept of People.net that stand for the transfer of knowledges or constructive information either throughout sound culturally integrated highly usable mobile and/or web ICT platform among people either rural or urban from any background should be considered in order to help the poor people of Africa to sustainably boost their various job activities. Thus, reduce ignorance and reinforce personal and collective development. Applied to the Hairdressing category of activity, knowledge could be exchanged, more clients will be acquired, turnover will rise up, appoint-ments will be well scheduled. . . online training could be ran and catalogues could also be showed o˙ and consulted either by clients/customers or peers

Impact of online news on yemeni student in karnataka

Abstract: In modern times, online news has become one of the most important tools for the nation’s development. Information, provided mostly by online news, has become a prominent toll in technological advancement and an imperative resource in the process of empowerment of people. The modern developmental orga-nizations whether scientific, cultural, political, economic and so on primarily depend upon the flow of information which facilitates the development of the teachers, researchers, students and other beneficia-ries. Undoubtedly, e˙ective and proficient use of online news-based information resources and services would highly contribute toward the development of nations. Policy makers, planners, administrators, academicians, activists, researchers and others have realized the importance of online news-based in-formation resources and services in modern society. But there is empirical evidence about online. This paper focuses on the importance of electronic news on Yemeni student in Karnataka. A survey method will be used for the present study. This paper thus studies the impact of electronic news on Yemeni student in Karnataka.