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The Relationship Between Individual Social Capital and Life Satisfaction Among University Students in China: The Mediating Role of Resiliency 中国大学生个人社会资本与生活满意度之间的关系：复原力的中介作用

International journal of social science research Pub Date : 2024-03-26 DOI: 10.5296/ijssr.v12i1.21802

Xiaomei Zhang, Soon-Yew Ju

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Fostering Digital Excellence: A Multidimensional Exploration of the Collective Effects of Technological Adaptability, Employee Competitiveness, and Employee Dynamic Capabilities on Employee Digital Performance in Chinese SMEs 培养卓越数字化人才：技术适应性、员工竞争力和员工动态能力对中国中小企业员工数字化绩效集体效应的多维探索

International journal of social science research Pub Date : 2024-03-14 DOI: 10.5296/ijssr.v12i1.21774

Guifang Wang, Z. Mansor, Yee Choy Leong

{"title":"Fostering Digital Excellence: A Multidimensional Exploration of the Collective Effects of Technological Adaptability, Employee Competitiveness, and Employee Dynamic Capabilities on Employee Digital Performance in Chinese SMEs","authors":"Guifang Wang, Z. Mansor, Yee Choy Leong","doi":"10.5296/ijssr.v12i1.21774","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.5296/ijssr.v12i1.21774","url":null,"abstract":"This study is grounded in a specific Eastern cultural region, undertaking a multidimensional exploration. We meticulously examined the intricate interplay between employee competitive attitudes (ECA) and behaviors (ECB), employee dynamic capability (EDC), and Competitive climate (CC), converging these factors to redefine the contours of Employee Digital Performance (EDP). The survey data for this study were collected from SMEs in four Chinese provinces: Shanghai, Guizhou, Guangdong, and Anhui. The analysis was conducted utilizing CB-SEM (AMOS) to analyze the newly conceptualized framework. The research findings unveil a profound reality: in the digital era, Technological Adaptability (TA), Employee Competitive Attitudes, Employee Competitive Behaviors, and Employee Dynamic Capabilities all exert positive influences on Employee Digital Performance. The study indicates that technological adaptability, as a forward variable of employee competitive attitude and employee competitive behavior, positively influences employees' competitive attitudes and behaviors. Employees possessing competitive attitudes and behaviors enhance their dynamic capabilities, thereby promoting employee digital performance. Furthermore, the research indicates that the Competitive Climate moderates Employee Competitive Behaviors, and Employee Competitive Attitudes drive Employee Dynamic Capabilities, enhancing Employee Digital Performance. In the process of Chinese SMEs striving for digital advantages, this research provides a distinctive perspective. It offers actionable insights into harnessing employees’ traits and capabilities within the continually evolving digital ecosystem.","PeriodicalId":92053,"journal":{"name":"International journal of social science research","volume":null,"pages":null},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2024-03-14","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"140244301","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}

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Electoral Violence in Africa: An Analysis of Factors, Dimensions, Effects and Mitigating Factors 非洲的选举暴力：因素、层面、影响和缓解因素分析

International journal of social science research Pub Date : 2024-03-14 DOI: 10.5296/ijssr.v12i1.21773

Follah Placate Tacham, Mannjong Callistus Acho

{"title":"Electoral Violence in Africa: An Analysis of Factors, Dimensions, Effects and Mitigating Factors","authors":"Follah Placate Tacham, Mannjong Callistus Acho","doi":"10.5296/ijssr.v12i1.21773","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.5296/ijssr.v12i1.21773","url":null,"abstract":"Elections are key elements of democratic processes. This article aims at providing reasons for election-related violence in Africa, their dimensions, effects, and mitigating factors. Elections are supposed to provide for a transparent and peaceful change of government, the distribution of power, and the promotion of democracy, but most elections in Africa are characterized by violence at various stages of the process. In war-torn countries and even in some stable African countries, incumbents are often manipulating or believed to be tampering with the electoral processes. The opposition parties also have incentives to further their strength through the use of violence. Such violence is potentially damaging democratic processes and undermining progress towards democratization. Electoral violence has varied causes, as highlighted in this article. Beyond direct effects such as hindering people from casting their vote and preventing candidates from participating in the electoral process, electoral violence can have long-term effects. Thus, managing election-related violence would build a strong, democratic, and peaceful society based on the rule of law, accountability, and transparency. Various strategies are used by different actors to achieve this. This article uses a qualitative research design. Information on the research is gathered purely from the review of scholarly articles and reports on the topic. The information presented is based on a synthesis of findings from these sources. From the synthesis of information from other reviews, we have in this article gathered and presented the main causes, effects, dimensions, and some mitigating factors of electoral violence in Africa.","PeriodicalId":92053,"journal":{"name":"International journal of social science research","volume":null,"pages":null},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2024-03-14","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"140244612","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}

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Analysis of Cognitive Domain on Exercises in Numbers and Operations for Year 3 Mathematics Books 三年级数学上册《数与运算》练习的认知领域分析

International journal of social science research Pub Date : 2024-01-05 DOI: 10.5296/ijssr.v12i1.21592

Peter Chien Chze Kong, R. Rosli

{"title":"Analysis of Cognitive Domain on Exercises in Numbers and Operations for Year 3 Mathematics Books","authors":"Peter Chien Chze Kong, R. Rosli","doi":"10.5296/ijssr.v12i1.21592","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.5296/ijssr.v12i1.21592","url":null,"abstract":"Pupils’ low achievement in Numbers and Operations topics in Trends in International Mathematics and Science Study (TIMSS) 2019 has been a concern for the development of mathematics education in Malaysia. Therefore, the quality of mathematics textbooks and activity books, especially in the cognitive domain of exercises, is essential to ensure effective learning of mathematics contents. Thus, content analysis was performed to identify the cognitive domain of exercises in Numbers and Operations topics in the Year 3 mathematics textbook and activity book based on the TIMSS 2023 Mathematics Framework. In this study, the exercises in Numbers and Operations were categorised based on types of exercises and cognitive domain aspects. Results showed that most of the exercises of both the mathematics textbook and activity book topics are in the domain of knowing. The findings suggest that the percentage of exercises in applying and reasoning should be increased and aligned to the suggested percentage by the TIMSS 2023 Mathematics Framework. This situation should be aware by curriculum developers to enhance mathematics learning resources for Malaysian pupils towards the international level.","PeriodicalId":92053,"journal":{"name":"International journal of social science research","volume":null,"pages":null},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2024-01-05","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"139383957","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}

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A Comparative Analysis of Frozen Estates in Malaysia and Indonesia 马来西亚和印度尼西亚冷冻庄园的比较分析

International journal of social science research Pub Date : 2023-12-20 DOI: 10.5296/ijssr.v12i1.21544

R. M. Yusoff, A. Yunus, Azhani Arshad, Alizah Ali, Y. S. Barlinti, Wirdyaningsih Wirdyaningsih, Farida Prihatini

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Cyber Insurance in Malaysian Organisations: An Introductory Journey 马来西亚组织的网络保险：入门之旅

International journal of social science research Pub Date : 2023-11-22 DOI: 10.5296/ijssr.v12i1.21241

Rajeswari Raju, Nur Hidayah Abdul Rahman, Sritharan Sangaran, S.N. Syed Yasin, Z. D. Eri

{"title":"Cyber Insurance in Malaysian Organisations: An Introductory Journey","authors":"Rajeswari Raju, Nur Hidayah Abdul Rahman, Sritharan Sangaran, S.N. Syed Yasin, Z. D. Eri","doi":"10.5296/ijssr.v12i1.21241","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.5296/ijssr.v12i1.21241","url":null,"abstract":"Over the past century, many profound technological, economic, and social transformations have occurred. 21st century emerged as of technology and the borderless world; businesses have embraced more strategic ways to handle risk in computing; Cyber Risk Management (CRM) has become one of the essential components in risk management initiatives that seek to mitigate and analyse the multitude of new risks. One risk mitigation process is investing in cyber insurance to safeguard IT assets from cyber threats by transferring such risks to another party known as the insurer. However, implementing cyber insurance in Malaysia is still a considerable organisationsal gap. Unlike any other insurance purchased by default due to financial obligations, many organisations in Malaysia are still lackadaisical towards cyber insurance. The research looks into the factor that contributes to the gap. The study starts with identifying the research background and problem statement and then collecting the data. 30 semi-structured interviews were conducted. The data was collected from 30 experienced Malaysian organizations in the public and private sectors. Finally, the outcome is analysed and concluded.","PeriodicalId":92053,"journal":{"name":"International journal of social science research","volume":null,"pages":null},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2023-11-22","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"139247950","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}

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A Novel Analysis of the Relationship Between Caste and Adherence to Medical Treatment 种姓与坚持治疗之间关系的新分析

International journal of social science research Pub Date : 2023-11-22 DOI: 10.5296/ijssr.v12i1.21487

Ahsan Abdullah, Meher Abdullah, Muhammad Saad Abdullah

{"title":"A Novel Analysis of the Relationship Between Caste and Adherence to Medical Treatment","authors":"Ahsan Abdullah, Meher Abdullah, Muhammad Saad Abdullah","doi":"10.5296/ijssr.v12i1.21487","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.5296/ijssr.v12i1.21487","url":null,"abstract":"In clinical practice the adherence to medical treatment of patients with regard to their caste has not been well-studied. This study is based on 193 outdoor patients having mean age of 43.65 years (range 18–87 years), median age of 45 years at three government hospitals located next to Islamabad. First the patients considered were asked to answer a 13-item questionnaire concerning the factors that could have affected adherence to the recommended medical treatment. Subsequently, each patient answered the Urdu language version of the Morisky Medical Adherence Scale (MMAS-8) questionnaire. After data preprocessing, the response of each participant was scored to ascertain the adherence to the recommended medical treatment and finally all variables were statistically analyzed. The overall mean MMAS-8 score was 4.55.The adherence to medical treatment of patients in clinical practice with relation to their caste has not been well researched. This study is based on 193 outdoor patients from three government hospitals near Islamabad; patients having median age of 45 years and a mean age of 43.65 years (range 18–87 years). First, a 13-item questionnaire based on the variables that could have impacted adherence to the prescribed medical therapy was given to the patients under consideration. After that, each patient responded to the Morisky Medical Adherence Scale (MMAS-8) questionnaire in Urdu. Following data preparation, each participant's response was assessed to determine compliance with the prescribed medical therapy, and all variables were then statistically analyzed. The mean MMAS-8 score across the board was 4.55. Three variables were found to be considerably associated with low adherence i.e. i) number of dependent children (p = 0.005) ii) age (p = 0.02) and iii) caste (p = 0.03) for three major castes of 63 patients. Moreover, patients having higher education appeared to be more adherent as compared to those patients that had no schooling.","PeriodicalId":92053,"journal":{"name":"International journal of social science research","volume":null,"pages":null},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2023-11-22","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"139246769","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}

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Reflection as a Tool for Improving English Language Skills at the Tertiary Level 反思是提高高等教育英语语言技能的工具

International journal of social science research Pub Date : 2023-11-02 DOI: 10.5296/ijssr.v12i1.21247

Soo Kum Yoke, Nur Izzah Jamil

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Constructs for Safe-use of Natural Health Products Among Malaysian Consumers 马来西亚消费者安全使用天然保健产品的构想

International journal of social science research Pub Date : 2023-11-02 DOI: 10.5296/ijssr.v12i1.21268

Nur Syamila Mohd Roziman, Wardah Mustafa Din, Zurina Mahadi, Farida Islahudin, Mazlina Md. Said

{"title":"Constructs for Safe-use of Natural Health Products Among Malaysian Consumers","authors":"Nur Syamila Mohd Roziman, Wardah Mustafa Din, Zurina Mahadi, Farida Islahudin, Mazlina Md. Said","doi":"10.5296/ijssr.v12i1.21268","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.5296/ijssr.v12i1.21268","url":null,"abstract":"Since the outbreak of Covid-19 in 2020, people have become more health-conscious and thus felt responsible for taking care of their own health for long-term well-being. The public is more aware to seek extra health measures with alternative therapies as awareness of sustainable lifestyles was promoted before the vaccine was introduced. The term “natural” brings a positive attitude towards the product since most consumers perceive natural as safe even though it does not necessarily mean safer or better. There are many reports on natural health products that are adulterated with harmful substances, and many still do not have data on their efficacy, hence it is pivotal that consumers know the safe-use elements of natural health products. It is important for consumers to know and have the right knowledge regarding the safety of natural health products to prevent any adverse effects in the future. The objective of this study is to identify the safe-use elements perceived by consumers for natural health products. A qualitative approach of Focus-Group Discussion (FGD) is employed to elucidate the safe-use elements, and thematic analysis is being done on the qualitative data to explore the objective. There are 11 safe-use elements of natural health products mentioned by consumers. However, there is only 1 safe use element that is in line with the current regulation in Malaysia. A complete guideline on the safe use of natural herbal products for consumers is pivotal to maintain their general health and well-being.","PeriodicalId":92053,"journal":{"name":"International journal of social science research","volume":null,"pages":null},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2023-11-02","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"135934357","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}

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THE ROLE OF ENVIRONMENTAL KNOWLEDGE AND GREEN ECONOMY PERCEPTIONS ON GREEN ENTREPRENEURSHIP INTERESTS IN ENTREPRENEURS IN THE FOOD AND BEVERAGE (F&B) SECTOR IN BALI 环境知识和绿色经济观念对巴厘岛餐饮业企业家绿色创业兴趣的作用

International journal of social science research Pub Date : 2023-10-20 DOI: 10.53625/ijss.v3i3.6651

None Ni Kd Sioaji Yamawati, None I G. A. Intan Saputra Rini, None I Gde Agung Wira Pratama

{"title":"THE ROLE OF ENVIRONMENTAL KNOWLEDGE AND GREEN ECONOMY PERCEPTIONS ON GREEN ENTREPRENEURSHIP INTERESTS IN ENTREPRENEURS IN THE FOOD AND BEVERAGE (F&B) SECTOR IN BALI","authors":"None Ni Kd Sioaji Yamawati, None I G. A. Intan Saputra Rini, None I Gde Agung Wira Pratama","doi":"10.53625/ijss.v3i3.6651","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.53625/ijss.v3i3.6651","url":null,"abstract":"This research background is based on increasing public awareness of the importance of protecting the environment and moving towards a green economy. This happens because environmental problems are increasingly complex and have an impact on human survival on earth. One way to overcome this problem is by developing green entrepreneurship or environmentally oriented entrepreneurship. Green entrepreneurship can help to build a sustainable economy and minimize negative impacts on the environment. However, the success of developing green entrepreneurship does not only depend on the entrepreneur's ability, but is also influenced by the entrepreneur's environmental knowledge and perception on green economy. This research aims to identify the factors that influence the interest in green entrepreneurship among entrepreneurs in Bali, especially environmental knowledge and perceptions of the green economy in the food and beverage (F&B) industry sector. Where the use of plastic materials in serving food and drinks is still very difficult to avoid. The analysis technique used in this research is Structural Equation Modelling (SEM) with a Partial Least Square (PLS) method approach. From the test results it can be analysed that the existence of environmental knowledge and perceptions of the green economy influence the interest in green entrepreneurship among entrepreneurs operating in the F&B sector in Bali, this is due to an increase of environmental problems in public awareness, making the environment an important factor in making business decisions","PeriodicalId":92053,"journal":{"name":"International journal of social science research","volume":null,"pages":null},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2023-10-20","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"135567272","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}

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