Papers by Journal of Advances in Humanities and Social Sciences JAHSS
Journal of Advances in Humanities and Social Sciences
Therefore, this research paper aims at reviewing one of the most inluential theories of second l... more Therefore, this research paper aims at reviewing one of the most inluential theories of second language acquisition, which is Contrastive Analysis theory, exploring and discussing its theoretical foundations along with assumptions and then elaborating on the achievements and limitations of this theory. This review study reveals that despite all the adverse criticism, Contrastive Analysis theory has proved to be one of the most signiicant studies ever made in describing systems of languages. It should also be noted that current research has revived interest in this theory as a complementary and necessary part of the theory of second language acquisition, one that cannot be ignored. Moreover, Contrastive Analysis theory remains an influential construct in the field of second language acquisition, using comparisons of languages to explain areas of difficulty for learners. Following such a theory may contribute to a better understanding of the acquisition process of second language structures.
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The current study is an explanatory study that investigates the students' perceptions of the effe... more The current study is an explanatory study that investigates the students' perceptions of the effects of the mass lecture on learning four basic English language skills. The objectives of this study are i) is mass lecture suitable to be conducted to learn English language and ii) what are the suitable language skills to be learned in a mass lecture setting. A quantitative study was carried out, and the participants were 206 ESL students from one of the northern universities in Malaysia. It has been found that speaking skill receives negative feedback as to be learned in mass lecture setting whereas the other skills receive a positive one from the students. Factors like difficulties in getting feedback and attention from language instructors might be why students do not positively accept speaking. The result indicates that a mass lecture setting is suitable to be conducted in learning the English language. However, there is a limitation in which mass lecture setting is not suitable for learning speaking skills.
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The researcher has conducted this study to assess the change management in Bahrain Training Insti... more The researcher has conducted this study to assess the change management in Bahrain Training Institute, an academic institution that exists in the Kingdom of Bahrain. This is a government organization that contributes to the skills development of the national workforce in the country. The institute experienced some changes due to the transfer of its supervision from the Ministry of Labor to the Ministry of Education. Being a quasi-independent training institution under the Ministry of Labor to being a centralized institution based on the memorandum of Civil Service Bureau has brought some changes, mostly in the administrative aspect. The problem encountered is that both the academic and non-academic staff employees experience changes that positively and negatively affect their motivation, thus affecting the organizational outcomes. This paper applied the Prosci ADKAR Model to assess the organization's status and level of effectiveness in terms of its awareness, capability, and contribution to change. This study used the descriptive design and came up with a questionnaire and interview to gather data. This leads to encouraging trainers and other employees to embrace change for the benefit of all; improve the current practice of change management in the institute; conduct training and meetings, and communicate plans among each member of the organization. The output of this study will help the trainees cope with changes resulting in participation, thus achieving one common objective. Furthermore, this will help the top management realize that employee productivity increases when they feel supported.
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The study investigated a senior high school's Institutional Research (IR) experiment, aiming to p... more The study investigated a senior high school's Institutional Research (IR) experiment, aiming to provide evidence-based decision-making support to student recruitment policies and practices. Precisely, the study documented and analyzed how IR concepts and techniques could be used to support and benefit school management decision makings. The current IR model is structured with four analysis modules: (1) Enrollment source analysis, (2) School satisfaction questionnaire analysis, (3) Analysis of learning status, and (4) Analysis of teachers' instructional quality. The study contributes to explore the potentials and limitations of IR on guiding school management strategies. Based on this research, new creative concepts and techniques are suggested to be brought into the educational area, and evidence-based decision-making is encouraged. A broader application of Big Data analysis or IR in schools will need more investigations in the future.
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Calculus is important in today's mathematics. This paper investigated Taiwanese college students'... more Calculus is important in today's mathematics. This paper investigated Taiwanese college students' conceptions of mathematics by permeating mathematical culture in calculus. Forty-three college students who had a major in management participated in this study. A qualitative belief questionnaire, students' in-class reports, and achievement tests were sources used to observe the development of students' conceptions. In the beginning, there were 65.12% of students espousing narrow views, whereas it decreased to 34.88% at the end. Research shows that students with broad conceptions from 15 students increased to 28 students (increased to 86.67%). The research concludes that permeating mathematical culture into calculus teaching will improve students' conceptions of mathematics towards a broader perspective. Based on the findings, we can design a curriculum to stimulate students towards the broader conceptions of mathematics in calculus. We suggest that permeating mathematical culture in calculus teaching is appropriate for encouraging students to hold broader conceptions.
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The objectives of this research were (a) to develop Project-Based Learning (PBL) model to enhance... more The objectives of this research were (a) to develop Project-Based Learning (PBL) model to enhance educational media business ability for undergraduate students in Educational Technology and Communications Program (b) to study students' educational media business ability (c) to compare the learning achievement before and after using PBL and (d) to study students' opinions towards PBL. The samples of this research consisted of 37 undergraduate students studying in Educational Technology and Communications at Naresuan University. They were selected by purposive sampling. The instruments used to collect the data were PBL lesson plans to enhance educational media business ability, assessment form of educational media business evaluation project, pretest and posttest, and questionnaires. Data were analyzed using percentage, mean, standard deviation, t-test dependent, and content analysis. The results show that (a) the PBL model to enhance educational media business ability consisted of five elements: 1) principle and objective 2) learner and instructor 3) contents 4) Project-Based Learning activities, and 5) evaluation. (b) the students' educational media business ability was at a high level through the process Project-Based Learning and projects work have the good to a very good level. (c) the students' educational media business knowledge posttest scores were signiicantly higher than the pretest at a level of significance of .05. (d) the students' opinions towards learning using Project-Based Learning were at the highest level. PBL leads to increased students' ability to achieve better learning and project outcomes.
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The study aimed to investigate the concept of creative teaching as perceived by university teache... more The study aimed to investigate the concept of creative teaching as perceived by university teachers and find out some factors that impacted their perceptions comprising gender, academic title, and degree. Data were collected from 164 English language teachers from five different private universities in Thailand using a 5-point rating scale questionnaire and analyzed through t-tests and One-Way Analysis of Variance. The findings reveal that teachers' creative teaching perceptions based on the six categories, namely, school environment, personal quality, personal motivation, teaching belief, education and career experience, and thinking style, were high. Regarding background information, the factor of academic title was found to have an impact on perceptions. Teachers with the academic title had higher perceptions of creative teaching than those without the academic title in all categories, and significant differences were found in overall perceptions and two categories: personal motivation and thinking style (p < .05). However, the other factors comprising gender and degree did not affect their perceptions. The findings can be useful for administrators in all private universities when creativity and creative teaching were implemented in the curriculum.
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This study aims to investigate the impact of social media on customers' image of mobiles. The stu... more This study aims to investigate the impact of social media on customers' image of mobiles. The study population consists of mobile customers who are using social media in Amman. A convenience sample consisting of 500 customers was selected from the targeted population. Five hundred questionnaires were distributed over the study sample; 404 questionnaires were collected, which represent 80.8% of the total sample. The study results indicated that social media has an impact on customers' image of mobiles. The study also found no statistical difference in social media impact on customers' image for mobiles due to gender, and there is no statistical difference in social media impact on customers' image for mobiles due to age. Moreover, there is no statistical difference in the impact of social media on customers' image for mobiles due to income.
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The purposes of this action research were to enhance student's ability in solving mathematical pr... more The purposes of this action research were to enhance student's ability in solving mathematical problems by applying Polya's Four-Steps in problem-solving (understanding problem, devising a plan, carrying out the plan, and looking back) and Schoenfeld's Behavior Categories (resources, heuristics, control, and belief systems), and to investigate students' attitude towards mathematical problem-solving The topics used in this study were principles of counting and probability. The participants were 35 Grade 11 students from a mathematics class at a secondary school in Bangkok, Thailand, studying in the second semester of 2015. The research instruments were 11 lesson plans on principles of counting and probability, two summative tests, and an attitude questionnaire on mathematical problem-solving. Teaching and learning lasted for 13 periods, with 50 minutes in each period. There were three cycles of action plan (plan, do check, and relect). The problem-solving techniques from the two authors were integrated into each lesson. Data were collected and analyzed from tests, students' homework, teacher's-relection, and attitude questionnaire. The results revealed that 80.19% of all students passed both summative tests in problem-solving. More than 93% of students applied Polya's steps 1, 2, and 3 in solving problems, but only 42.80% of students applied step 4. About 91% of students applied Schoenfeld's Behavior Categories, especially resources and heuristics. For the attitude questionnaire using the Likert Scale, the researcher divided it into three categories as follows: 1) Positive feeling towards mathematical problem solving, 2) Negative feeling towards mathematical problem solving, and 3) Applying Polya's Four-Steps and Schoenfeld's Behavior Categories. Most students showed positive feelings in the irst category to solve mathematical problems (x̅ = 3.66, SD = 1.18). In the second category, the majority of students disagreed with this category. A few students felt uncomfortable solving mathematical problems (x̅ = 2.45, SD = 0.94). In the last category, many students applied Polya's Four-Steps and Schoenfeld's Behavior Categories (x̅ = 3.51, SD = 1.06). The findings will help student improve their mathematical problem solving skills.
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The objective of this paper is to propose an information governance model for the Ontario health ... more The objective of this paper is to propose an information governance model for the Ontario health care system. This study first defines information governance, describes information governance maturity level, and introduces the data governance model to achieve the goal. Then it explains the information governance model for the Ontario healthcare system, applies the model to a case study, and demonstrates how the model can be applied to identify key problems and suggest a future action plan. Using the Canadian healthcare system as the backdrop, the study, drawing on the eight principles of information governance outlined by the Association of Records Managers and Administrators (ARMA) and the Data Governance Model, proposes an information governance framework detailing how information should be governed from four dimensions: people, process, policy, and technology. The model is then applied to analyze a case study on the 18-month well-baby visit program. After analyzing the indings from the case, the paper concludes with the implications for healthcare practitioners. The study contributes to the academic study on information governance by offering a well-defined model to practitioners by suggesting effective approaches to information governance.
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This paper aims to introduce deviant workplace behavior and investigate the nature and forms of d... more This paper aims to introduce deviant workplace behavior and investigate the nature and forms of deviant workplace behavior in organizations. Specifically, this paper examines the tort on deviant behaviors in the case of Malaysia and India. Since such negative behaviors are associated with huge economic and psychological costs, organizations need to get this problem under control. In Malaysia, and India there are two relevant statutory legislations in tackling human behavior in the workplace. The main objective here is to explore the strategies and processes to be adopted by the managers and their organizations to reduce, manage or prevent deviant behaviors. Further, to recommend that relevant legislation provides remedies for the victims of such conduct. Based on the findings, useful insights and recommendations for policymakers are enlisted.
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The study of the inclusive educational environment of exceptional and normal children in primary ... more The study of the inclusive educational environment of exceptional and normal children in primary school for architectural design aimed to establish guidelines for creating an environment for inclusive education. Building utilization of thirty-five elementary schools providing the inclusive educational program in Bangkok was analyzed to study the following aspects: 1) The environment of exceptional and normal students’ inclusive classes at the regional center for special education 2) The patterns of the environment suited to the exceptional and normal students’ inclusive classes 3) Environmental management policies for the inclusive classes of exceptional and normal students. Information was gathered from surveys, observations, questionnaires, document analysis, interviews, and non-experimental research. The findings showed that the usable spaces in school buildings were designated to enhance the three kinds of social learning experience: 1) Support class control 2) Help developing students’ personalities consisting of physical, verbal, and emotional expressions that are socially accepted 3) Recognition and learning, which are needed for the increase of learning experience, were caused by having an interaction with the environment. Thus, the school buildings’ space designation positively affected the environmental management of exceptional and normal students’ inclusive classes
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The purpose of this action research was to develop students' mathematical reasoning ability based... more The purpose of this action research was to develop students' mathematical reasoning ability based on a constructivist approach. The topic used in this study was 'functions.' The participants were 35 Grade 10 students from a mathematics class at a secondary school in Bangkok, Thailand, studying in 2015. The research instruments were nine lesson plans on functions, a formative test, and a summative test focusing on mathematical reasoning. In each lesson plan, the researcher integrated a constructivist approach and reasoning. In this action research, there were two cycles of the action plan. Each cycle was composed of planning, doing, checking, and reflecting. The criteria for evaluating students' reasoning ability were at least 70% of all students to pass both formative and summative tests. To pass each test, each student had to get at least 70% of total score. Teaching and learning lasted for 13 periods with 50 minutes in each period. The researcher applied open-ended problems and cooperative learning to construct students' knowledge and reasoning ability (think-pair-share). Data were collected and analyzed from formative and summative tests, students' homework, worksheets, and cooperative learning (think-pair-share). This study showed that mathematical reasoning ability increased to the expected level required by the researcher. So, using the constructivist approach through open-ended problems and cooperative learning (thinkpair-share) could increase students' reasoning ability.
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This paper focuses on the main Syrian allies' foreign policies: Russia, China, and Iran. They mai... more This paper focuses on the main Syrian allies' foreign policies: Russia, China, and Iran. They maintain their policies not to intervene in the Syrian civil war. The paper also investigates Russia, China, and Iran's foreign policies towards Syria since the 2011 Arab Spring. The analysis and argument are based on a realism lens and apply the game theory to test the hypothesis. This research examines how game-theoretic analysis of externals' foreign policies have shown their national interests and strategic cooperation movement. Therefore, it has proven its interdependent strategies among the players (Syria and its allies). Thus, Constructivism theory is used to analyze the norms, beliefs, and ideas that shape a state's foreign policy. This research paper argues that Syria's external allies continue to support Syria to gain their common interests and play major roles in regional politics. Nevertheless, the relationship between Syria and its allies appears to be continued, and they will keep supporting the Assad regime. Finally, the research paper highlights the important motivations for policymakers of the Syrian allies that they are involved in the Syrian crisis acting on both regional and international stages.
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The present work examined the issues of political correctness embodied in language and practice o... more The present work examined the issues of political correctness embodied in language and practice of John and Carol. It also analyzed what the problem of political correctness itself depicted in Oleanna. Contention between John and Carol shows that the fall of politics of difference remained only deepened confrontation in American history. The result of their conflict is a bleak sociocultural wasteland; only violence can be preserved. Both rigid political languages categorizing people and total individualization without concerning socioeconomic context composing political agency is dangerous. Where the place for compromising is founded, real communication can occur. By unraveling political correctness, we could reinterpret the cultural specificity of America and its significance still existing today.
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This research aims to examine the factors that influence cultural intelligence and its impact on ... more This research aims to examine the factors that influence cultural intelligence and its impact on social networks development and adaptive performance among Indonesian students. The formulation of research problems are as follows: 1) Is vacation abroad influence the cultural intelligence of Indonesian students?; 2) Is education abroad influence the cultural intelligence of Indonesian students?; 3) Is social network development and adaptive performance influenced by the cultural intelligence of Indonesian students?. This study was explanatory research that explained the correlation between variables by using a quantitative approach. By using the purposive sampling technique, this study involves 133 students from Indonesia who had experiences abroad. The analysis technique used in this study was Structural Equation Model (SEM). The results showed that international exposure does not affect cultural intelligence. On the other hand, this research proves that cultural intelligence influences social network development and adaptive performance.
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The main objective of this study was to show that storytelling can be a very effective tool for t... more The main objective of this study was to show that storytelling can be a very effective tool for teaching and promoting morality. The author used action research design to explore and understand morality among junior high school students and the use of stories as a form of interventionary strategy. This is a research design that lends itself to use in school and community situations. It is solution-driven and has the potential to increase the amount researchers learn from their experience. This study shows that storytelling can be a very effective tool for teaching and promoting morality. This study is designed to improve practice and advocate for change. This research shows a clear influence of storytelling on the awareness of moral issues among junior high school students.
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This is an attempt to investigate the causal relationship existing between the psychedelic litera... more This is an attempt to investigate the causal relationship existing between the psychedelic literary genre in fiction and the application of trauma theory in the study of One Flew over the Cuckoo's Nest. Trauma theory, which is a psychological theory in essence; has been widely linked to the study of literature since traumatic responses take narrative forms. Scientifically, many studies have proven that the psychedelic trip leads to a deepened exploration of the unconscious tracing latent emotional traumas. Henceforth, I am going to explore this novel as a psychedelic example of science fiction through a generic analysis due to the numerous parallels I have noticed with the effects of drug administration on real life patients. I will base my claim on a medical theory known as Psychedelic Information Theory which investigates psychedelic hallucinations, expanded consciousness and their impact on the metaphysical aspects of self-exploration. Consequently, I shall presuppose that psychedelics act metaphorically on the text of One Flew over the Cuckoo's Nest inducing character-based hallucinatory narratives. Hallucinations are caused by an eruption of a psychedelic consciousness that is the antithesis of the normal state of a mind. Hallucinations range from happy enjoyable experiences laden with kaleidoscopic colourful streams of visions to painful manifestations of latent trauma. The researcher endeavours to analyze this novel as a traumatic example of psychedelic fiction through establishing a cause-result relationship between information theory and trauma theory as a fluid encounter between literature and science within science fiction framework. Finally, it is attempted to link the cultural integration of psychedelics to the shift of the traumatic experience from cultural to structural. This paper explores primarily the manifestations of Chief Bromden's historic trauma. It traces secondarily the psychedelic characteristics of the novel. Lastly, it studies the effects of Bromden's psychedelic journey on his traumatic recovery.
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This paper provides a comparison of the law related to the classification of animals as either "l... more This paper provides a comparison of the law related to the classification of animals as either "legal objects" or "sentient beings" and "non-human persons." In this paper, the definition of "objects" in the South African Law of Persons will be explored. An explanation of the difference between a legal "object" and a legal "subject" in South African law will be provided. Legal research is done with the focus being Interpretative Research. In order to understand the classification of animals in South African law, the relevant provisions of the Animal Protection Act 71 of 1962 and the Performing Animals Protection Act 24 of 1935 (as amended) will be explained. Secondly, the classification of animals in the law of other countries will be explored. Examples will include France, where the legal status of animals has changed from that of "personal property" to "sentient beings"; New Zealand, where the Animal Welfare Amendment Act 2 of 2015 recognizes animals as sentient beings; the legal reforms in Quebec, Canada, stating that animals are not objects and the declaration by India that Cetaceans are "non-human persons." Implications of this research for practice may include a reclassification of animals as persons, which would result in the need for changes to be made in South African law. In conclusion, suggestions are made about whether the classification of animals as "objects" in South African law should be revised.
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The current review study aims to explore the concept of self and its role in selfleadership and p... more The current review study aims to explore the concept of self and its role in selfleadership and propose strategies for teacher leaders in enhancing their awareness of personal qualities in leading their classrooms. This inside-out effect of self and selfdevelopment can be the key to success for the leader to pave the way for more sustainable development in the organization and its components. The inside-out effect is a transformational change within a leader and reflects the beauty inside the world outside by creating a relationship in his leadership. The main goal of the current paper is to review the way this internal process occurs and manifests in a whole person called a leader from different theoretical perspectives. The current study is a review paper that reviews and analyzes existing scholarly work and literature on leadership and its effectiveness. Based on the review, implications for the teachers and principals are discussed.
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