Proceedings of the 7th International RAIS Conference on Social Sciences
Proceedings of the 7th International RAIS Conference on Social Sciences
Contributor(s): Minouna Zitouni (Editor)
Subject(s): Social Sciences, Language and Literature Studies, Economy, Law, Constitution, Jurisprudence, Business Economy / Management, Theology and Religion
Published by: Scientia Moralitas Research Institute
Keywords: Social Sciences: Conference
Summary/Abstract: This publication presents the Proceedings of the 7th International RAIS Conference on Social Sciences held at the University of South Florida, Tampa, FL, USA, on February 19-20, 2018. The Conference was organized by Research Association for Interdisciplinary Studies.
- E-ISBN-13: 978-1-945298-12-7
- Page Count: 243
- Publication Year: 2018
- Language: English
Relationship of Age to Trust, Commitment, and Learning in International Joint Ventures
Relationship of Age to Trust, Commitment, and Learning in International Joint Ventures
(Relationship of Age to Trust, Commitment, and Learning in International Joint Ventures)
- Author(s):Sameer Vaidya
- Language:English
- Subject(s):Economy
- Page Range:9-23
- No. of Pages:14
- Keywords:International Joint; Trust; Commitment; Learning; Age
- Summary/Abstract:Strategic alliances between multinational organizations have been prevalent for more than half a century. These alliances are costly to enter and yet, have a history of failure. International Joint Ventures (IJVs), which is a type of strategic alliance, has been an important mode of entry for companies aiming to operate in foreign markets. However, companies have been guarded of forming an IJV due to their high failure rate. Despite their shortcomings, joint ventures are valuable for several reasons, including sharing resources, gaining access to potentially closed markets, and learning complementary skills from the venture partner. However, the age of the alliance (or venture) is an important element in assessing whether the partners achieve their goals. This study looks at the relationship between the age of the joint venture, trust, commitment, and learning effectiveness in Indian international joint ventures. Results show that age of the joint venture is positively related to trust between partners, commitment to the venture, and learning that takes place as a result of the venture.
The Opening of the Stock Market of Angola and the Challenges for Companies at the Level of the Financial Reporting System and Corporate Governance
The Opening of the Stock Market of Angola and the Challenges for Companies at the Level of the Financial Reporting System and Corporate Governance
(The Opening of the Stock Market of Angola and the Challenges for Companies at the Level of the Financial Reporting System and Corporate Governance)
- Author(s):Armada Nunes Namuele
- Language:English
- Subject(s):Economy
- Page Range:24-33
- No. of Pages:9
- Keywords:Corporate Governance; Financial Reporting; Capital Market; Angola
- Summary/Abstract:This research aims to analyze the main requirements in terms of financial reporting and corporate governance mechanisms established by the Capital Market Commission (CMC) of Angola to companies operating on the capital market of Angola. Using a qualitative investigation approach, we conclude that, overall, Angola is providing itself with a legal framework that is in convergence with the major orientations of the international organizations, regarding the requirements made to entities operating in the capital market, in terms of governance and oversight of those corporations, of their financial reporting process. However, there is an urgent need for the CMC of Angola to orient or even advocate the mandatory adoption of the IASB’s international accounting standards for entities operating (or intending to operate) in the capital market of Angola. At the Corporate Governance level, we found a fair convergence of the principles and recommendations of the CMC regarding the OECD Corporate Governance principles.
Selecting Sustainable Development Criteria for Effective Watershed Governance:
Selecting Sustainable Development Criteria for Effective Watershed Governance:
(Selecting Sustainable Development Criteria for Effective Watershed Governance:)
- Author(s):Reza Javidi Sabbaghian
- Language:English
- Subject(s):Economy
- Page Range:34-50
- No. of Pages:20
- Keywords:Sustainable Development Criteria; Effective Watershed Governance; Group Consensus; Risk Analysis
- Summary/Abstract:In recent years, inappropriate governance within the watersheds has caused to qualitative and quantitative degradation of water resources and unbalanced allocation of resources amongst the beneficiaries. Therefore, one of the most important challenges for stakeholders is the selection of final sustainable development criteria, which affects the planning and management for water supply scenarios and leads to effective watershed governance. Selection of final criteria depends on the stakeholders’ preferences and the decision-making risk attitudes. The risk attitudes related to the importance of viewpoints associated with stakeholders’ number within the watershed. This paper has developed a comprehensive approach based on the risk analysis to calculate the group weights and the group consensus measurements of criteria, which leads to selecting final decision-making criteria. Accordingly, in the first step, the initial criteria are determined by the group of DMs. In the second step, the group criteria weights have been calculated and in the third step, the group consensus measurements of criteria have been measured in several risk attitudes using the Hybrid Weighted Averaging (HWA) operator and the distance-based group consensus method. Finally, the most important criteria have been selected from the initial criteria based on the group consensus measurements, compared with an acceptable threshold level. This approach has been developed for the Kashafrud watershed, to select the final sustainable criteria in 2040. The results showed that the number of the final criteria depends on the risk attitudes of decision-making. Development of this method is recommended for watershed governance in the world.
Churn Forecasting Model for South African Pre-Paid Service Providers
Churn Forecasting Model for South African
Pre-Paid Service Providers
(Churn Forecasting Model for South African
Pre-Paid Service Providers)
- Author(s):Olusola Gbenga Olufemi, Trudie Strydom
- Language:English
- Subject(s):Business Economy / Management
- Page Range:51-71
- No. of Pages:20
- Keywords:Churn; Data Mining; Decision Support System; Customer Relationship Management; Bayesian Networks
- Summary/Abstract:Telecommunication companies globally confront with rising problems of customer agitations. Inadequacy of telecoms’ rendered services, delivered products and many other causes, result in the difficult moments telecoms face. These problems have further degenerated to customers leaving from one network provider to the other, in quest for improved satisfaction. Churn is the term used to describe this customers’ resultant movement, due to agitation caused by inadequate operations. The Republic of South Africa (RSA) telecoms presently face this social problem called churn. To understand what causes customer churn, deep studies on varied literature on customer churn revealed the reasons behind this movement, i.e. churn factors. A developed customer experience questionnaire from these studied factors identified the main churn causing factors in RSA telecoms. This questionnaire eased the obtaining of data-records from respondents in South Africa, used in creating varied datasets. Using the varied datasets, a Bayesian networks’ model developed detected and evaluated churn likelihood in these different telecoms. This model proved to have more predicting potentials and relevance in our present days. Three factors revealed to impact more on customer churn in South Africa, by way of the predictions carried out by the derived model. These factors are: Friends & Family Deals on Networks (FFD), Customer Care Service (CCS), and Offers & Promotions (OP).
A Comparative Assessment of Sustainable Economic Development among the G20 Countries
A Comparative Assessment of Sustainable Economic Development among the G20 Countries
(A Comparative Assessment of Sustainable Economic Development among the G20 Countries)
- Author(s):Pallabi Mukherjee, Kanhaiya Ahuja
- Language:English
- Subject(s):Economy
- Page Range:72-86
- No. of Pages:14
- Keywords:Sustainable Development, Gross Domestic Product; Growth; Income; Economic Stability; Employment; Health
- Summary/Abstract:The world leaders now aim at establishing an overall development scenario rather than only considering the Gross Domestic Product (GDP) a true reflection of countries well being. This paper aims to depict the recent initiation to evaluate the efficiency of a nation in converting GDP growth to well being in terms of Sustainable Economic Development Assessment scores (SEDA). SEDA measures sustainable development with the help of three broad dimensions namely Economic, sustainability and Environment. The three broad parameters are then subdivided into ten individual dimensions or sub parameters of true development namely Income, Economic Stability, Employment, Health, Education, Infrastructure, Income Inequality, Governance, Civil Society and Environment. This paper aims to compare the G20 nations in terms of their sustainable development present and progress scores. Data of 2016 has been compiled and trend analysis to compute their expected and actual scores and growth of scores have been depicted. Top four countries (G20) in terms of SEDA scores include Australia, Canada, the United States of America and the United Kingdom respectively. Moreover, the nineteen countries and the European Union have been ranked in terms of their individual dimension scores and further compared with the world median only in order to compare amongst them and to analyze their overall position in the world. Nevertheless, Analysis of variance is applied to the data to conclude that there is a significant difference in variance of individual dimension scores and individual country scores amongst the G20 countries of the world.
Flipping the Script for Skilled Immigrant Women:
Flipping the Script for Skilled Immigrant Women:
(Flipping the Script for Skilled Immigrant Women:)
- Author(s):Dalon Taylor
- Language:English
- Subject(s):Social Sciences
- Page Range:87-96
- No. of Pages:10
- Keywords:skilled immigrant women; critical social work; economic migration
- Summary/Abstract:Research on skilled immigrant women revealed that they are losing their professional skills and career identity due to lack of employment and underemployment, postmigration. These negative outcomes in employment are reported as key factors in the economic instability they face in host countries. On the other hand, reports indicate that economic growth for host countries have increased through skilled immigration. In fact, countries such as Canada, United States, Australia and others, continue to revise their immigration policies to attract more highly skilled immigrants, due to reported benefits. So how are skilled immigrant women, in particular, coping with the negative impact of skilled migration that is more favorable for host countries? More importantly, what suggestions for changes and action might critical social work offer to transform current disproportionate outcomes?This paper provides a brief discussion of the reported labor market outcomes for skilled immigrant women in Canada. It includes a critical assessment of the challenges they face to re-enter the labor market in Canada and argue that the current outcomes are direct manifestations of discriminatory practices, beyond the scope of the labor market alone. The paper highlights reported economic benefits of skilled migration for host countries such as Canada, and raise questions about possible systemic actors in the substandard results for skilled immigrant women. The paper draws on a critical social work perspective to discuss alternatives to improving outcomes for skilled immigrant women and concludes with suggestions for changes in the current social and employment prospects for skilled immigrant women.
Organizational Leadership Designed at Ensuring Employee Commitment
Organizational Leadership Designed at
Ensuring Employee Commitment
(Organizational Leadership Designed at
Ensuring Employee Commitment)
- Author(s):Cristian Liviu Vele
- Language:English
- Subject(s):Social Sciences
- Page Range:97-105
- No. of Pages:8
- Keywords:Leadership; organizational change; creativity; strategy; competitive advantage
- Summary/Abstract:Every organization wants and need employees that perform at their best in each and every aspect of their work. This, in terms, leads to an increase in organizational efficiency and to the development of competitive advantages in relationship with other competitors. But how can organizations develop a working environment in which employees give their full commitment to organizational strategic goals? What are the cultural elements that drive people to develop the necessary beliefs and behaviors in order to fully commit to an organization? In what manner does the leadership of an organization contribute to the increase of individual commitment? The main objective of this article is to identify and analyze possible correlations between certain elements of transformational leadership and employee commitment. One of the main challenges that companies face in present times is the constant shift in the business environment that requires a high level of flexibility and adaptation. Given the fact that employees are the company’s front line by coming in contact with customers, it is paramount that their behavior and commitment is focused on providing the highest value for the market. For this reason, managers need to fully understand how to motivate individuals in order to become completely involved in their work and in offering their contribution to organizational success. The findings presented in the paper can help managers and leaders in their efforts to retain employees and to increase their involvement in the long-term sustainable development of the organization in which they work.
The Immediate Demand for an Efficient Protection of Witnesses of Justice in Albania
The Immediate Demand for an Efficient Protection of Witnesses of Justice in Albania
(The Immediate Demand for an Efficient Protection of Witnesses of Justice in Albania)
- Author(s):Romina Beqiri
- Language:English
- Subject(s):Law, Constitution, Jurisprudence
- Page Range:106-127
- No. of Pages:21
- Keywords:witness protective measures; international criminal court; judicial effectiveness and efficiency; process of familiarization
- Summary/Abstract:In spite of the abundant information regarding Albania’s struggle from the transition towards the integration into the European Union, envisioning common international justice affairs still remains insufficient and it seems that any close connection to the international criminal courts and tribunals has been largely ignored. This paper gives a picture of the alleged ‘internationalisation’ of the witness protection legislation and touches two aspects: firstly, the issues of the current legal framework in relation to procedural and non-procedural witness protective measures and challenges to ensure their effectiveness and secondly, the incorporation of new provisions in the domestic laws related to the best practices on support and assistance for witnesses at international and regional levels. In order to comprehend Albania’s compliance with the Rome Statute of the International Criminal Court and other European legal instruments, an analysis of official documents was carried out, and a range of interviews were performed with the staff of the International Criminal Court, the Courts of Serious Crimes and a District Court in Albania. This study draws conclusions and develops a set of recommendations on the steps that Albania has to take in relation to providing adequate protection and assistance in support of witnesses testifying in serious crimes cases.
ICT Awareness among Faculty Members of The Public Sector Women Universities of Pakistan
ICT Awareness among Faculty Members of The Public Sector Women Universities of Pakistan
(ICT Awareness among Faculty Members of The Public Sector Women Universities of Pakistan)
- Author(s):Shahida Tabassum, Kiran Shehzadi
- Language:English
- Subject(s):Social Sciences
- Page Range:128-144
- No. of Pages:16
- Keywords:Information and communication technologies (ICTs); Public Sector Universities; Female Faculty; Pakistan; Awareness; Attitude towards ICTs; Low competence level
- Summary/Abstract:Information and communications technologies (ICTs) have been included as an essential part of teaching-learning process by a large body of learning institutions around the world. As a developing country, the use of ICTs in Pakistan is a new beginning and it will take time to be more developed. Women are the important part of society and they have to work efficiently side by side with men for having a developed society. So that, the main goal of our study is to check the awareness, attitude and competence level of using ICTs of faculty members of women universities of Pakistan. The analysis is based on Primary source of data collected from the survey. Our target was the female faculty members of Public Sector Women Universities of Pakistan. Findings show that faculty members have a positive attitude towards computers but unfortunately, they have a low competence level of using ICTs. Most of the respondents have never attended any training on ICTs. It is suggested to arrange trainings regarding ICTs for them to have a competent faculty to shape the future of the country.
The Urbanization and Environmental Challenges in Dhaka City
The Urbanization and Environmental Challenges in Dhaka City
(The Urbanization and Environmental Challenges in Dhaka City)
- Author(s):Mahamud Akash, Akter Jesmin, Md Rezwanul Kabir, Tahera Tamanna
- Language:English
- Subject(s):Social Sciences
- Page Range:145-157
- No. of Pages:12
- Keywords:Urbanization; Environment; Dhaka
- Summary/Abstract:The main purpose of this study is to focus on the urban growth and environmental impacts on Dhaka city for the sustainable development of urbanization policymaking.The study has found that the Dhaka city is expanding rapidly and environmental issues are the main problem for urbanization. Because there is huge pollution in Dhaka city through unawareness of human activities. The local government can increase the public participation in sustainable development for urban growth in Dhaka city. The policymaker can formulate a strategy for urbanization growth and green environment by training on public participation and facilitation for urban people.
Knowledge, Attitudes, and Practice of Drivers Towards Traffic Rules and Regulations in Multan, Pakistan
Knowledge, Attitudes, and Practice of Drivers Towards Traffic Rules and Regulations in Multan, Pakistan
(Knowledge, Attitudes, and Practice of Drivers Towards Traffic Rules and Regulations in Multan, Pakistan)
- Author(s):Ishrat Riaz, Samia Shahid
- Language:English
- Subject(s):Social Sciences
- Page Range:158-175
- No. of Pages:17
- Keywords:Road Accidents; Knowledge; Attitudes; Practices; Professional Drivers; Demographic Features; Traffic Rules and Regulations; Multan Pakistan
- Summary/Abstract:Traffic rules are an important agenda for the developing countries and the situation has become worsened particularly in Pakistan. Most of the road accidents are resulting due to lack of knowledge, negative attitudes and risky practices of drivers towards traffic rules and regulations. To highlight the knowledge, attitude and practices of professional drivers towards traffic rules, this research work was initiated. The objective of the research was to determine and explore the knowledge, attitudes and practice towards traffic regulations of professional drivers in Multan (Punjab), Pakistan, also to acquire the relationship between demographic features, Knowledge, attitudes and practices of professional drivers towards traffic rules. Emphasis had also been given to the primary data generation and allied aspects such as construction of the data gathering instrument (Questionnaire), content management, sampling, execution, testing and refinement of the instrument for getting hold of the quality data which ultimately determines quality of the ultimate research. The study explored that many of professional drivers in Multan (Pakistan) had inadequate knowledge, less positive attitudes and risky practices towards traffic regulations. Implementation of effective and standard intervention programs may increase the driver’s knowledge, positive attitudes and safe practices towards traffic rules and regulations.
Role of Identity Crisis and Relative Deprivation as Catalysts of Political Violence and Terrorism:
Role of Identity Crisis and Relative Deprivation as Catalysts of Political Violence and Terrorism:
(Role of Identity Crisis and Relative Deprivation as Catalysts of Political Violence and Terrorism:)
- Author(s):Marium Akhtar
- Language:English
- Subject(s):Social Sciences
- Page Range:176-191
- No. of Pages:16
- Keywords:Turkey; Kurds; identity; deprivation; nationalism; terrorism
- Summary/Abstract:The role of identity and collective conscious is crucial for the understanding of social mobilization and orientation in any nation confronted with terrorism and political violence. Identity plays a crucial role in the lives of citizens may it be ethnic, cultural, religious or social aspects of a group or community as it can be an effective instrument for mass manipulation and propagation of ideology and conduct of a society. A challenged, deprived or marginalized group identity can be a precursor for politicization and violent manifestation in form of aggression and political violence by the challenged group or community. The paper intended to discuss the interplay and manifestation of identity and sense of deprivation at societal levels in modern nation states. It analyzed identity crisis as a catalyst for turning a deprived and vulnerable and insecure segment of the society, into a violent group, performing terror activities inflicted upon state as evident in case study of Kurds vs. Turkish state in the contemporary scenario.
Study on the Relationship between Mental Health and Teaching Efficacy of Chinese Secondary School Teachers
Study on the Relationship between Mental Health and Teaching Efficacy of Chinese Secondary School Teachers
(Study on the Relationship between Mental Health and Teaching Efficacy of Chinese Secondary School Teachers)
- Author(s):Qiu-yan Chen, Zhang Chen-guang, Cao Xuan, Zha Shu-yi, Yang Xun, Cheng Ke
- Language:English
- Subject(s):Education
- Page Range:192-202
- No. of Pages:11
- Keywords:secondary school teachers; mental health; teaching efficacy
- Summary/Abstract:In this study, “Symptom Checklist 90, (SCL-90)” and “Teachers’ teaching Efficacy Scale” were used in stratified sampling survey to 260 teachers in Chengdu to explore the relation between Mental Health and Teaching Efficacy. The results showed that: (1) Secondary school teachers’ SCL-90 scores were significantly higher than the national norm; (2) In terms of “Teachers’ teaching Efficacy Scale” scores and “personal teaching efficacy” scores, there were significant differences among teachers of different teaching ages; (3) there was a significantly negative correlation between mental health and the total score of teaching efficacy including the scores of all dimensions. The dimensions of symptoms such as depression and paranoid had a negative effect on teaching efficacy.
Particulars of Educational Management in the Context of Global Changes
Particulars of Educational Management in the Context of Global Changes
(Particulars of Educational Management in the Context of Global Changes)
- Author(s):Samuiel Balc
- Language:English
- Subject(s):Social Sciences
- Page Range:203-207
- No. of Pages:5
- Keywords:management; education; change; organization; development
- Summary/Abstract:In order to achieve quality management, it is necessary to consider the particulars that characterize it. For this, it is important to understand how educational management is defined; the way it evolved over time; the functions it performs; the role of culture in educational management, as well as the elements to be taken into consideration in setting school curricula or study subjects.
Characteristics of Association Words about Love among Tibetan College Students in China
Characteristics of Association Words about Love among Tibetan College Students in China
(Characteristics of Association Words about Love among Tibetan College Students in China)
- Author(s):Zhang Chen-guang, Zhang Ting, Fu Jia-hui
- Language:English
- Subject(s):Social Sciences
- Page Range:208-220
- No. of Pages:12
- Keywords:Tibetan students; love concept; word association; implicit theory
- Summary/Abstract:In order to explore the characteristics of Tibetan college students’ association words about “love” under the background of social transformation in China, 239 Tibetan college students in Southwest Minzu University were selected as research objects to associate Chinese words with the stimulate word “love”. After all the association words collected were sorted out, statistical analyzes like word frequency, association intensity and Chi-square test were carried out. Results showed that both “love experience” and “commitment” categories were important in Tibetan college students’ association words; men were more likely to think of the “love representation “ and “Love experience B”(feeling of miss in love) categories, while women tended to experience “Love experience A”(sweet feeling in love); who were single but had intimate experience are more likely to associate words of “pain of loss” category; and as a whole, Tibetan college students paid less attention to “rationality”, “Joint action” and “dullness” categories．
The Identity of a Christian Leader
The Identity of a Christian Leader
(The Identity of a Christian Leader)
- Author(s):Timotei Rusu
- Language:English
- Subject(s):Social Sciences, Theology and Religion
- Page Range:221-228
- No. of Pages:8
- Summary/Abstract:he subject of leadership has seen a rising growth in the last twenty years. A proliferation of material is available on and off-line on leadership along with thousands of seminars, webinars, and monthly conferences. All of these training efforts attempt to define and redefine leadership, and offer tips on how to be a successful leader. Prototypes for leadership are taken from religion, sport, and the corporate world. The question needs to be asked, “What is unique to Christian Leadership”? What are the marks that set aside Christian leadership from secular leadership? The answer is found in the uniqueness of Jesus Christ, the One who started Christianity. This article presents the identity of a Christian leader as a starting point in this uniqueness. A Christian leader’s identity is based on his relationship with Jesus Christ and it gives him worth, value, resources and a right mentality for transitions.
Hostility and Controversies upon Recommending the Teaching of a Standard Variety via a Colloquial Variety at Primary School Level:
Hostility and Controversies upon Recommending the Teaching of a Standard Variety via a Colloquial Variety at Primary School Level:
(Hostility and Controversies upon Recommending the Teaching of a Standard Variety via a Colloquial Variety at Primary School Level:)
- Author(s):Minouna Zitouni
- Language:English
- Subject(s):Social Sciences
- Page Range:229-235
- No. of Pages:7
- Keywords:Speculations; Algerian Colloquial Arabic; The Darija; the Educational System; Algeria
- Summary/Abstract:In 2015, speculations have raised to debate recommendations suggested, among others, at the Algerian National Conference on the Evaluation and Implementation of School Reforms to recommend the teaching of Standard Arabic through Algerian Colloquial Arabic –Darija- at primary school level. Since independence, in 1962, Algeria has witnessed an Arabization policy whereby the Arabic language was imposed as the sole official and national language at political, economic and most importantly education level. The aim of this work is to shed the light on the pedagogical and socio-linguistic motives nourishing the possibility of implementing a vernacular variety– which has no morpho-syntactical and phonological representation - as a vehicle for knowledge transmission, literacy and education in the Algerian primary school level. Focus will also be put on highlighting emerging vectors of controversies and hostilities against the project that are deeply rooted in the historical, political and identity-based reality of the country.
Financial Constraints to SMME Growth: Investigating the Moderating Effect of Microfinance
Financial Constraints to SMME Growth: Investigating the Moderating Effect of Microfinance
(Financial Constraints to SMME Growth: Investigating the Moderating Effect of Microfinance)
- Author(s):Nasraldin Omer
- Language:English
- Subject(s):Social Sciences
- Page Range:236-237
- No. of Pages:2
- Keywords:SMME growth; financial constraints; microfinance; moderating effect; South Africa
- Summary/Abstract:Small, Medium and Micro Enterprises (SMME) play a significant role in an economy. SMMEs are an important source of jobs, entrepreneurial spirit and innovation. However, despite the noted contribution of SMMEs, in many countries they face serious constraints, often resulting in failure. The constraints and economic environment have significant and unequal effects on SMMEs indifferent industries and in different locations. Constraints have been used, amongst other growth factors, to understand why some SMMEs fail to grow. The aim of this study was to examine the effect of financial constraints on SMME growth and to investigate the moderating effect of microfinance on overcoming, avoiding or mitigating the financial constraints to SMME growth. The study found evidence that the lack of professional financial advisors, lack of access to finance and lack of awareness of financial services and assistance were significant constraints to SMME growth in South Africa.
Cost-Benefit Analysis of Artificial Intelligence (AI) Fired Robots (AI-Bots) Replacing Educators
Cost-Benefit Analysis of Artificial Intelligence (AI) Fired Robots (AI-Bots) Replacing Educators
(Cost-Benefit Analysis of Artificial Intelligence (AI) Fired Robots (AI-Bots) Replacing Educators)
- Author(s):Tejendra Kalia
- Language:English
- Subject(s):Social Sciences
- Page Range:238-239
- No. of Pages:2
- Keywords:Artificial Intelligence; AI-Bots; Sofia; ASIMO; Potential Savings
- Summary/Abstract:In 2016, Buckingham University’s Vice-Chancellor predicted that the educators will lose their traditional role in 10 years and effectively become little more than classroom assistants (2017, News.com.au. This is supported by the Georgia Institute of Technology’s Computer Science Professor “Ashok Goyal”, who has been using Jill Watson (AI-Bot) successfully since 2016 as a Teaching Assistant to help online students (2016, Hillary Lipko).Jokes cracking Sophia (AI-Bot) by Hanson Robotics of Hong Kong mimics human beings. She appeared at Austin in the 2016 Interactive Festival and in the same year became a citizen of Saudi Arabia (2016, Sean Martin). Apparently, AI-Bots have already demonstrated superior performance in many areas. This poses a threat to educators of being replaced by AI-Bots. However, AI-Bots are expensive. The cost of the most advanced AI-Bot “ASIMO” by Honda in 2016 was US$ 2.5 million(Hnoda.com). Most are afraid of being replaced by Robots. In 2017, Sophia urged, people in India, not to fear AI-Bots, but the 2017 Oxford University’s study estimated that 47% of all U.S. jobs could be replaced by AI-Bots within 20 years.This trend is confirmed by the findings of the Center for Business and EconomicResearch at Ball State University, which attributed 85% of the 5.6m manufacturing-job losses between 2000 to 2010 in the USA were due to technology.
The Status and Role of Women in the Pasemah Tribe:
The Status and Role of Women in the Pasemah Tribe:
(The Status and Role of Women in the Pasemah Tribe:)
- Author(s):Maila Dinia Husni Rahiem
- Language:English
- Subject(s):Social Sciences
- Page Range:240-241
- No. of Pages:2
- Keywords:Status; Role; Women; Pasemah Tribe; South Sumatra; Indonesia; Violence Against Women
- Summary/Abstract:The National Commission on Women in Indonesia conveyed in its annual report that the number of incidents of violence against women continues to increase from year to year (Kompas, 2016). Sexual violence is one of the most prominent forms of violence, so it is said by some that Indonesia is currently in an emergency condition concerning sexual violence. Some famous cases reported in the media, among others, include the Yuyun junior high school girls in Bengkulu, who were raped and then killed by 14 drunk young men, all the perpetrators were under age; a woman was raped by 19 people and severely traumatized in Manado;and the most recent is the sad case of Eno in Tangerang, who was raped by her boyfriend, who then cruelly pierced a wooden handle into her vagina through toher lungs. Many activists, researchers, educators and other community members have advised including materials for the protection and empowerment of women through formal and in-school education in both families and communities. Most of our societies still regard women and children as weak human beings, who have no right to be protected, and can, therefore, be used as an outlet for resentment, anger and all forms of negative emotions.The National Commission on Women in Indonesia, conveyed in its annual report that the number of incidents of violence against women continues to increase from year to year (Kompas, 2016). Sexual violence is one of the most prominent forms of violence, so it is said by some that Indonesia is currently in an emergency condition concerning sexual violence. Some famous cases reported in the media, among others, include the Yuyun junior high school girls in Bengkulu, who were raped and then killed by 14 drunk young men, all the perpetrators were underage; a woman was raped by 19 people and severely traumatized in Manado; and the most recent is the sad case of Eno in Tangerang, who was raped by her boyfriend, who then cruelly pierced a wooden handle into her vagina through to her lungs. Many activists, researchers, educators and other community members have advised including materials for the protection and empowerment of women through formal and in-school education in both families and communities. Most of our societies still regard women and children as weak human beings, who have no right to be protected, and can, therefore, be used as an outlet for resentment, anger and all forms of negative emotions.
Subjectivity, Belonging, and Performativity:
Subjectivity, Belonging, and Performativity:
(Subjectivity, Belonging, and Performativity:)
- Author(s):Aneesh Joseph
- Language:English
- Subject(s):Social Sciences
- Page Range:242-242
- No. of Pages:1
- Keywords:Subjectivity; belonging, Land struggles; Indigenous politics; Reflexivity
- Summary/Abstract:n postcolonial Kerala (India), Adivasis (the indigenous communities) have been entrenched in a legal discourse on the restoration of their alienated land, which they had lost to the migrant settlers (non-Adivasis migrated from other parts of Kerala to Aidvasi settlements, encroaching their land). In the neoliberal period (after 1991), marking a historic shift, the Adivasis initiated an unprecedented socio-political mobilization for land, premised on their indigenous identity. These protracted land struggles have enabled the Adivasis to reconstitute their political subjectivity reflexively and emerge as a socio-political formation. Performing Adivasiness have been central to the way the movement has been seeking to embed the indigenous identity and construct a politics of belonging. My research interrogates the dynamics and processes that are constitutive of Adivasi subjectivity and how their land struggles are reworking the democratic fabric of Kerala. In this presentation, I would like to draw on my empirical data to argue how Adivasis have inadvertently used the depriving elements of their marginality as resources for their relentless struggle for land and in turn have reconstituted their political subjectivity.
The leadership of Deans: Difficulties and Challenges for Deans at Private Universities in the Mekong Delta Region of Vietnam
The leadership of Deans: Difficulties and Challenges for Deans at Private Universities in the Mekong Delta Region of Vietnam
(Leadership of Deans: Difficulties and Challenges for Deans at Private Universities in the Mekong Delta Region of Vietnam)
- Author(s):Ly Le
- Language:English
- Subject(s):Social Sciences
- Page Range:243-243
- No. of Pages:1
- Keywords:deans; private universities; Vietnam; difficulties; challenges; autonomy; leadership
- Summary/Abstract:Private universities have been mushrooming in the Mekong Delta region of Vietnam, and this requires necessary changes in university administration, especially educational administrators. This study investigates difficulties and challenges that deans at private universities in the region have been facing. The study is a qualitative one in which semi-structured individual and focus group interviews were conducted for data collection. Twelve deans and 18 departmental heads and vice heads from 3 private universities in the Mekong Delta participated in this study. The findings of the research indicate that deans’ difficulties and challenges could be categorized in three main areas: autonomy, leadership styles, and resources.