February 2014 Volume 20 . Number 1. ISSN :2305-4557
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Title | STUDENTS SATISFACTION LEVELS TOWARDS SERVICES PROVIDED BY HEALTH CENTER UNIVERSITI MALAYSIA TERENGGANU (UMT) |
Author | Wan Muhamad Amir W Ahmad, Nor Azlida Aleng, Nurfadhlina Abdul Halim, Mohd Pouzi Hamzah, Norizan Mohamed and Zalila Ali |
Source | International Journal of Social Sciences pp 001-016 Vol 20. No. 1 -- 2014 |
Abstract | The purpose of this study is to investigate customer’s satisfaction towards Students Health Center services. To achieve the objective, we have designed questionnaires and distributed to 318 respondents. We employed five different methods which are structural equation modelling, Mann-Whitney U Test, Kruskal-Wallis H, Friedman test and Ordinal Regression. The statistical analyses reveal that service counter, treatment rooms, pharmacy counter and waiting hall have a relationship with a total score of satisfaction level of students. Results of Mann Whitney U test |
Keyword | Mann-Whitney U Test, Kruskal-Wallis H, Friedman test and Ordinal Regression.
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Title | USING MOTIVATION THEORIES TO ENHANCE PRODUCTIVITY IN CEMENT MANUFACTURING COMPANIES IN NIGERIA: AN OVERVIEW |
Author | Stephen I. Dugguh, Ph. D |
Source | International Journal of Social Sciences pp 017-024 Vol 20. No. 1 -- 2014 |
Abstract | Employees are the most important resources in any organization. They are needed to use inputs to enhance outcomes. Low productivity in manufacturing companies in Nigeria in general may be traceable to poor employee motivation. The objective of the paper therefore is to determine how certain theories of motivation could be applied to increase productivity in Cement Manufacturing Companies in Nigeria. The paper is theoretical in nature and draws from various literatures on motivation and productivity and concludes that motivation has a link to productivity since ‘motivated employees are productive employees’. The paper further suggests that relevant motivation theories should be applied to elicit and drive employee performance and increase the level of productivity in Cement Manufacturing Companies in Nigeria. |
Keyword | Motivation, Theories, Productivity, Cement Manufacturing, Overview |
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Title | THE PRESENT RIGHTS OF PRISONERS IN BANGLADESH: DISPARITY BETWEEN LAW AND PRACTICE |
Author | M. Anwarul Aziz Kanak &Mohammad Mizanur Rahman Chowdhury |
Source | International Journal of Social Sciences pp 025-034 Vol 20. No. 1 -- 2014 |
Abstract | The rights of the prisoners have become the most descriptive issue not only in Bangladesh but also in the whole world. This paper describes the existing rights of prisoners and narrates the points relating to prisoners’ rights that are indicated in the various Act. The rights and privileges mentioned in the law for the prisoners have not been made available for them which they can claim as a human being. Proper monitoring and effective measures for implementation of rights for the prisoners should be taken by the state as well as the consciousness of man may be awaken to raise the voice against the disrespect and neglecting attitude to the prisoners. The authors in this research have pointed out the real situation of prisoners and state the gap between the law and practice. In the modern civil societies the state should give emphasis to ensure the available rights to the prisoners for upholding the dignity of a person. |
Keyword | Rights, prisoner, law , practice
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Title | THE IMPACT OF ASSESSMENT PROCEDURES AND PRESENTATION STYLE OF KISWAHILI INSTRUCTIONAL MATERIALS ON STUDENTS’ ACADEMIC PERFORMANCE: A CASE STUDY OF B.ED (ARTS) DISTANCE EDUCATION PROGRAMME AT UNIVERSITY OF NAIROBI. |
Author | John M. Kobia & Mutahi E. Miricho |
Source | International Journal of Social Sciences pp 035-041 Vol 20. No. 1 -- 2014 |
Abstract | The study investigated the impact of assessment procedures and presentation style in Kiswahili instructional materials on the academic performance of Bachelor of Education (Arts) University of Nairobi distance education students. The study used survey research design. A sample of 60 Kiswahili distance education students and 6 Kiswahili lecturers from University of Nairobi participated in this study. Data was collected from the respondents using questionnaire for the students and interview schedules for the lecturers. A document analysis schedule for the Kiswahili instructional materials was also used to analyze the materials. Descriptive statistics were used to analyze the quantitative data. Qualitative data was analyzed in themes based on the objectives of the study. The study revealed that the Kiswahili instructional materials issued to the Bachelor of Education (Arts) distance education students did not have proper and elaborate assessment procedures, had irrelevant and outdated content. Most of the lecturers used their own modified notes to teach the students and they set the examinations from the content in the notes hence majority of the students relied on the lecture notes and not the Kiswahili instructional materials provided. Therefore the study concluded that there was little significance in the influence of Kiswahili instructional materials on the academic performance of distance education students. The study recommended that Kiswahili instructional materials content should be reviewed and updated. Lecturers teaching the Kiswahili courses currently should be used in the revision of the instructional materials. |
Keyword | Distance education, Kiswahili instructional materials, assessment procedures, presentation style, academic performance
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Title | THE CLINICAL PATHWAY AND COST OF TREATMENT ON METHADONE MAINTENANCE IN RUMAH SAKIT KETERGANTUNGAN OBAT JAKARTA (DRUG DEPENDENCE HOSPITAL JAKARTA) |
Author | Ronnie Rivany |
Source | International Journal of Social Sciences pp 042-049 Vol 20. No. 1 -- 2014 |
Abstract | The drug abuse results in increasing HIV/AIDS prevalence among drug users using injection. Methadone Maintenance Treatment Program (MMTP) is an alternative way for the treatment that at present has not yet equipped with 1) clinical pathway and 2) cost of treatment as standard average cost of health care services. The purpose of this study was to design and applied clinical pathway and cost of treatment of MMTP along with its casemix in Drug Dependence Hospital Jakarta (DDHJ). The method used INA-DRG (Rivany, 2008) which is based on evidence from medical record and focus group discussion between medical and non medical staff, related professional organization and hospital management. Based on numbers and types of treatment utilization in clinical pathway, cost of treatment was done using activity based costing with simple distribution method. The result showed that the length of stay for MMTP was 338 days, with casemix that consist of TBC, Hepatitis, HIV/AIDS and its combination. Treatment cost for MMTP was IDR 66.024.016 with the casemix for complicating disease ranging from IDR 70.156.705 to IDR 211.863.018 and IDR 84.875.621 to IDR 226.988.354 for casemix with combination of complicating and incurring diseases. |
Keyword | INA-DRG’s, Diagnosis Related Group, Clinical Pathway & Cost Of Treatment
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Title | Attitudes and Intercultural Sensitivity Towards English Languaage Teaching |
Author | Hakan Aydoğan and Associate Professor Azamat A. Akbarov |
Source | International Journal of Social Sciences pp 050 -060 Vol 20. No. 1 -- 2014 |
Abstract | Culture involves the universally held traditions, judgement of values and ways of behaving of a particular community. How we develop cultural sensitivity and cultural skill also involves how we exploit cultural awareness,cross-cultural relationships, what qualities we need to deal successfully with other cultures, and how to operate successfully with people from other cultures. Each one of us is getting more and more internationalists nowadays. |
Keyword | interaction engagement, verbal abilities, linguo-intercultural sensitivity/flexibility, emotional attitudes, respect for cultural differences, interaction confidence, English competence, verbal expressiveness, interaction attentiveness
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Title | FACTORS AFFECTING THE IMPLEMENTATION OF UNIVERSAL PRIMARY EDUCATION IN SEMI-ARID AREAS OF KENYA: THE CASE OF GARISSA COUNTY |
Author | Salah M. Egueh & Dr. Agnes P. Zani |
Source | International Journal of Social Sciences pp 061-074 Vol 20. No. 1 -- 2014 |
Abstract | The high enrolment rate that followed the introduction of free primary education in Kenya in 2003 brought insurmountable challenges which are yet to be resolved 10 years later. Pupils in North Eastern Province not only face a shortage of schools, classrooms, teachers, and learning materials common to most schools across the country, but have also to contend with cultural and environmental challenges that slow the implementation of free primary education in the province. This paper provides an overview of the current status of primary education in Garissa County in North Eastern Province and examines the factors hindering the implementation of Universal Primary Education (UPE) in the county. The role of culture and religion in the implementation of UPE is explored. This study is guided by human capital theory and capital theory of school effectiveness and improvement. It uses survey research to collect quantitative and qualitative data from 90 respondents comprising head teachers, teachers, pupils, out of school children, parents, district education officers, district officer and education sponsors. Stratified random sampling and purposive sampling were employed to select schools and respondents. The results indicated that lack of finance, family support, early marriages, drug abuse, inadequate school facilities, nomadic life style, harsh climatic conditions, poor infrastructure, cultural values like female genital mutilation and preference for boy child education, high illiteracy level among parents, and distance to school are some of the factors that hinder the implementation of UPE in the county. |
Keyword | Universal Primary Education, Free Primary Education, Cultural Factors, Environmental Factors, Religion, Garissa County |