Social Science Journals Research Articles

Effect of Poultry Farmers’ Socioeconomic Features on Selected

Poultry farmers are faced with many problems that reduce their capacity utilisation. The challenges have made a lot of poultry entrepreneurs to leave the business compellingly. Many interventions have been applied to solve production problems of the poultry farmers but they have not given the desired results. Also, literatures on poultry production in Nigeria are many and growing focusing mainly on production, economic and marketing research questions. Few have linked the socio-economic factors of poultry farmers with production management and challenges. The research, therefore, analysed the effects of socio-economic characteristics of poultry farmers on selected problems of poultry farming. Two-stage sampling procedure was adopted. At the first stage, three states: Ekiti, Lagos and Ondo were purposefully selected and at the second stage, simple random sampling was used to select 320 poultry farmers in the three states out of which 307 were successful for analysis. Data were collected on 10 socio-economic characteristics and 5 production problems: adverse effect of climate change, disease incidence, high cost of transportation, high feeds cost and high cost of drugs. Frequency distribution, percentage and Probit model were used to analyse data. 76.55%, 63.84%, 68.73% and 67.10% of the farmers were male, married, into farming as main occupation and belonged to cooperative in that order. Poultry farmers using battery cage system have higher likelihood, 0.497, of facing adverse effect of climate change than the farmers using deep litter system while those in Ekiti State have lower likelihood (-0.506) of facing the problem of climate change than those in Ondo and Lagos States. The likelihood of having disease incidence declines with membership of cooperative and increase in years of experience among the poultry farmers with the coefficients of -0.705 and -0.035 respectively. Poultry farmers that are members of cooperative are less likely to have high transportation cost and high cost of feeds as problems from the coefficients of -0.525 and -0.726 correspondingly. Though the probability of having high cost of drugs as production problem increases with age of farmers, older farmers are less likely to have the problem and farmers that have poultry production as main occupation have higher probability of having high cost of drugs than those that are into poultry farming as secondary occupation with the coefficients of 0.156, -0.002 and 0.402 respectively. The study recommends that deep litter system of production should be encouraged among poultry farmers to reduce the adverse effects of climate change. Cooperative membership should be encouraged among the poultry farmers to reduce transportation cost and disease incidence on farms. Also, poultry drug related assistance should be given to the farmers that engage in the enterprise as main occupation which demands the identification of poultry farmers that are into the enterprise as main occupation. Key words: Climate change, Cost of feeds, Cost of drug, Cost of transportation, Poultry, farmer, Southwest Nigeria Journal Reference Format: Ogunyemi, O.I. (2022): Effect of Poultry Farmers’ Socioeconomic Features on Selected Production Limiting Factors in Southwest Nigeria. Humanities, Management, Arts, Education & the Social Sciences Journal. Vol. 10. No. 2, Pp 13-26 www.isteams.net/humanitiesjournal dx.doi.org/10.22624/AIMS/HUMANITIES/V10N2P2x

Adoption of open access in social science journals: An analytical study of DOAJ

The present study is based on data taken from the Directory of Open Access Journals (DOAJ), which is the recognized database of fully open access peer-reviewed scholarly journals. The objective of the study has been to explore through a quantitative approach, the inclusion of Library & Information Science (LIS), Sociology, Political Science, History, and Geography journals from various perspectives. It is found that there are 177 LIS journals, 198 Sociology Journals, 123 Political Science Journals, 232 History Journals and 206 Geography Journals indexed in DOAJ published from 65 countries in 41 different languages. English is the dominant language of publication for 604 journals. On the basis of the total journals published in DOAJ of select Journals of the Social Sciences Brazil is ranked 1 with 157 Journals followed by Spain (104). Only one Journal of LIS is covered by DOAJ. The maximum number of Journals used CC BY licensing i.e., 361. The study found that the year 2017 and 2020 can be marked as most significant years because the highest number of (135 each) journals were added in DOAJ. Many journals do not charge article processing charges and most of the journals did not fulfill the guidelines for the DOAJ Seal and also discuss about different types of peer review.

Intoxicant Use in Undergraduate Medical Students of Islamabad, Pakistan

Intoxicant use and subsequent substance abuse is the leading health problem in younger age groups in contemporary times, and across the globe. It contributes to morbidity, mortality and economic loss. It also disturbs the social system of a community and creates a serious threat to global health. The aim of this study was to determine the use of intoxicants among medical college students of Islamabad and to identify the associated factors with intoxicant use. A cross-sectional research design was used to gather survey data from two private medical colleges. Data from a final sample of 310 respondents was analyzed using descriptive statistics. It was found that smoking was the most prevalent intoxicant used amongst the participants (21.9%). The other most common prevalent use of intoxicants included alcohol (6.1%), Naswar (powdered tobacco dip) (6.8%) and Heroin (3.9%). The male gender and need for mental relaxation were found to be statistically significant with cigarette smoking. Most of the students indicated that they did not feel guilty about using intoxicants. It is important that medical college administration develops policies to control intoxicant use 2 Forman Journal of Social Sciences (2022) Volume 1 DOI: 10.32368/FJSS.20220113 among students, including and not limited to awareness campaigns, counseling and support for stress relief. Key words: Medical students, Intoxicant use, Islamabad, Pakistan, Cigarette smoki

Presence of women on the editorial boards of the language and linguistics journals in Spain

Many international studies have pointed out the under-representation of women on Editorial Boards of both Science and Social Science journals. Their presence as Editorial Board members is relevant as they influence and reflect the policies of the journal itself. This study analyses the participation of women on the Editorial Boards of the Spanish Language and Linguistics journals in SCOPUS. To this end, 54 journals indexed in SCOPUS were analysed, thus discriminating the gender of all members and the role that each member plays on the Editorial Board. The results show no significant differences in the participation of men and women in these Editorial Boards. It was not found any evidence of gender bias in these journals.

Measuring the developmental function of peer review: a multi-dimensional, cross-disciplinary analysis of peer review reports from 740 academic journals.

Reviewers do not only help editors to screen manuscripts for publication in academic journals; they also serve to increase the rigor and value of manuscripts by constructive feedback. However, measuring this developmental function of peer review is difficult as it requires fine-grained data on reports and journals without any optimal benchmark. To fill this gap, we adapted a recently proposed quality assessment tool and tested it on a sample of 1.3 million reports submitted to 740 Elsevier journals in 2018–2020. Results showed that the developmental standards of peer review are shared across areas of research, yet with remarkable differences. Reports submitted to social science and economics journals show the highest developmental standards. Reports from junior reviewers, women and reviewers from Western Europe are generally more developmental than those from senior, men and reviewers working in academic institutions outside Western regions. Our findings suggest that increasing the standards of peer review at journals requires effort to assess interventions and measure practices with context-specific and multi-dimensional frameworks.

Consumer self-concept in the cyberspace: how digitization has shaped the way we self-disclose to others

ABSTRACT This study investigates digitization’s implications on consumers’ self-concept by focusing on how consumers build their self-concept and convey it to others in cyberspace. A systematic literature review (SLR) is undertaken using articles published on this topic in the last twenty years in scholarly business, management, and social science journals. The SLR method has been chosen as it considered as one of the most efficient and high-quality methods to acknowledge extensive literature on a subject, show the body of knowledge, let areas for further research emerge, and unveil the presence of research problems that justify further contribution to the body of existing knowledge. Five major themes characterizing consumer self-concept construction and disclosure online emerge: self-narration in digital spaces, ambivalence between the virtual and real self, digitization and self-enhancement, self and digital possessions, and privacy protection. Based on each topic, future research avenues have been identified. The analysis will help scholars identify some core issues and challenges that require further enquiry. In addition to academics, the analysis can also benefit practitioners who are confronted with a landscape that changes dramatically along with the technological advancements.

How to calculate, use, and report variance explained effect size indices and not die trying

AbstractMany consumer research and social science journals are increasingly urging behavioral researchers to submit effect sizes among their reported results. Yet most researchers are less familiar with effect sizes than with significance tests, even in choosing among them. This article clarifies the concepts, formulae, and appropriate usage of the “variance explained” effect size indices, eta‐squared, omega‐squared, and epsilon‐squared (), and their partial effect size variants (). Equations are presented, explained, and illustrated. Software is provided to facilitate the calculation of the indices in SAS, SPSS, and R, and suggestions and updated guidance are offered to scholars regarding reporting practices. The primary contribution of this article is to clarify the role of variance explained effect sizes in behavioral research so that scholars can be confident in precisely understanding the content of these measures in their analysis and reporting.

The Role of Blended Learning (Campus and E-Learning) on Students’ Scientific Level in Accounting Subjects an Exploratory Study of the Opinions of a Sample of Students of the Accounting Department at Salahaddin University-Erbil for the Academic Year 2020-2021

The research dealt with the relationship of blended education with the scientific level of students of the Accounting Department in accounting subjects and whether there was an effect of blended education on the scientific level of students in those subjects. The results of the research showed that the blended education with its two methods (inside the halls and electronic) has a significant and direct effect on the scientific level of students in the study subjects according to the results of the statistical analysis and the most important recommendations of the study are the continuation of electronic education in parallel with the education inside the halls, especially for students who want to continue to study from a distance and to achieve this, the research recommends establishing studios and equipping them with modern devices and to record lectures with audio and video. Reference: داود، سلیمان حمودة محمد (2018) فاعلیة مقرر الالکتروني لمهارات الاتصال وفق معاییر جودة التعلیم الالکتروني في التحصیل الدراسي والاتجاه نحو المقرر لدی طلاب کلیة الشریعة جامعة القصیم- المملکة العربیة السعودیة، المجلة الدولیة للابحاث التربویة، 42 (1) ، جامعة الامارات، لەم بەستەرە بەردەستە: https://www.academia.edu/35662943 (Accessed: 7 September 2021). الربیعي، محمود داود (2020) تطبيق التعليم المدمج في الجامعات العراقية، ئارتیکڵێکی زانستیە لەم بەستەرە بەردەستە: https://mustaqbal-college.edu.iq/ (Accessed: 19 August 2021). الزاملي، علي عبد الحسین هاني (2014) التعلیم المحاسبي ودوره في تطویر المهارات المهنیة لخریجي قسم المحاسبة، مجلة الادارة والاقتصاد، 3 (12)، کلیة الادارة والاقتصاد- جامعة کربلاء، ل. 286- 312. السقا، د. زیاد هاشم، والحمدانی، خلیل ابراهیم (2013)، دور التعلیم الالکتروني في زیادة کفاءة وفاعلیة التعلیم المحاسبي، مجلة اداء المٶسسات الجزائیریة، 2، جامعة قاصدي مرباح ورقلة، ل. 47-64. عبدالله، عائدة عثمان، و الاسمري، هاجر (2018) دور التعلیم المحاسبي في ترسیخ اخلاقیات مهنة المحاسبة في المملکة العربیة السعودیة، Route Educational and Social Science Journal، (5(3، لەم بەستەرە بەردەستە: http://www.ressjournal.com/Makaleler/902708651 (Accessed: 5 September 2021). عجیلة، محمد، وقنیع، احمد (2016) مساهمة التعلیم المحاسبي الالکتروني في تنمیة مهارات طلبة اقسام المحاسبة، المجلة الجزائریة للدراسات المحاسبیة والمالیة، العدد 3، جامعة قاصدي مرباح ورقلة (الجزائر). ل. 37- 47. Arkorful, V. (2014) The role of e-learning, the advantages and disadvantages of its adoption in Higher Education, International Journal of Education and Research, 2 (12). Available at: https://www.researchgate.net/publication/348335311 (Accessed: 11 September 2021). Bryan, A., Volchenkova K.N. (2016) Blended Learning: Definition, Models, Implications For Higher Education, Bulletin of the South Ural State University. Ser. Education. Educational Sciences, 8(2). Available at: https://www.researchgate.net/ publication/ 303815166 (Accessed: 11 September 2021). Chang, T.F., Chao, C,M., Cheng, B.W. (2015) Framework and Verification of a Blended E-learning System Behavioral Intention Model among Clinical Nurses, Journal of Baltic Science Education, 14(6), the Scientia Socialis Ltd., pp. 733-743. Dziuban, C. et al (2018) Blended learning: the new normal and emerging technologies, International Journal of Educational Technology in Higher Education, Open Access, Open University of Catalonia & University of Los Andes – Colombia, DOI 10.1186/s41239-017-0087-5 http://www.hammuraby.com (Accessed: 12 September 2021). https://moodle.org (Accessed: 10 September 2021).

Disaster Preparedness Education among Community: What is effective? An Integrative Literature Review

Background: Community-based disaster preparedness is vital in all types of disaster scenarios. Despite having resources and post-disaster training, growing evidence indicates that many residents struggle to prepare ahead of a disaster.
 Objectives: The aim of this review was to evaluate the effectiveness of disaster preparedness education for community.
 Methods: A literature search was conducted using combination of the following keyword: “disaster planning” or “disaster preparedness” or “disaster training” and “evaluation or outcomes of education” and “community” or “family” Medline database via OVID and ProQuest Social Sciences Journals.
 Results: The review included fourteen articles, seven of which were quantitative, four of which were qualitative, and three of which were mixed-method studies. The education contents were related to psychological first aid, evacuation sites and routes in times of disaster, items to prepare in case of emergency, preparing for safety inside a home, community mapping, and responding to psychological trauma, and how to build sustainability into community work.
 Conclusion: All of the strategies and content used in disaster preparedness tend to enhance community preparedness. More research is needed to identify best practices for community disaster preparedness by using more rigors method and consider the local needs or barriers in designing education program.

Democracy and Politics: An Introduction to the Special Issue of the Athens Journal of Social Sciences

This paper is an introduction to the special issue of the Athens Journal of Social Sciences on Politics. It includes six papers, which relate to various aspects of politics in today’s democracies. The first paper examines populism in selecting political parties of the European Union (EU); the second explains a political experiment performed in USA; the third discusses the prospects of the 2022 elections in Brazil; the fourth states that democracies need leaders as this is the case with Israel; the fifth looks at a real threat to democracy which is radicalism and violence using the case of the Slovakian youth; and the last paper examines a case of primary elections of a Greek political party (PASOK). Keywords: politics, democracy, elections, Brazil, Greece, Israel, Slovakia, USA, European Union, Latin America

Exploring the Factors Associated with Unemployment Rate

Exploring the Factors Associated with Unemployment Rate

The Structural Equation Model of Causal Factors Affecting on The Customer Satisfaction Level to Transportation Providers of Fruits in Thailand

The Structural Equation Model of Causal Factors Affecting on The Customer Satisfaction Level to Transportation Providers of Fruits in Thailand

Comparing the Effect of Intangible Assets and Macroeconomic Parameters on the Stock Prices in Firms Listed on the Stock Exchange of Iran, Saudi Arabia and Iraq

Comparing the Effect of Intangible Assets and Macroeconomic Parameters on the Stock Prices in Firms Listed on the Stock Exchange of Iran, Saudi Arabia and Iraq

Erratum to “Research on the Impact of Social Capital on Villagers Willingness to Partake in the Supply of Rural Public Products”, [Open Journal of Social Sciences (2021) Vol.9 No.5

Erratum to “Research on the Impact of Social Capital on Villagers Willingness to Partake in the Supply of Rural Public Products”, [Open Journal of Social Sciences (2021) Vol.9 No.5

The Effect of Big Five Personality Traits on Leader Member Exchange and Organization Citizenship Behavior in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa Universities

The Effect of Big Five Personality Traits on Leader Member Exchange and Organization Citizenship Behavior in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa Universities

Organizational Commitment, Organizational Citizenship Behavior and Turnover Intention: The Moderating Role of Leadership Behavior

Organizational Commitment, Organizational Citizenship Behavior and Turnover Intention: The Moderating Role of Leadership Behavior

Satisfaction matters: Job satisfaction among physiotherapy professionals in Sri Lanka

Sri Lanka Journal of Social Sciences (SLJSS) publishes social science articles on topics relevant to Sri Lanka in particular and South Asia in general. The journal also has a website at http://www.nsf.gov.lk/.

Current Insights.

The Current Insights feature is designed to introduce life science educators and researchers to current articles of interest in other social science and education journals. In this installment, I highlight three recent studies from the fields of psychology and higher education that can inform practices in the life sciences. The first is a synthesis paper that builds a unifying framework for the diverse activities that fall under the umbrella term “active learning.” This paper emphasizes a novel aspect of the active-learning classroom: student agency. The second paper employs an underutilized framework in biology education research, quantitative critical theory, to explore why faculty–student interactions may not be universally beneficial. The third paper explores how valuing relationships can keep first-generation college students from reaching out for help when they need it. Together, these last two papers help researchers understand the perceived costs and benefits of seeking help from faculty.

Editorial: A New Chapter or a New Page for Marketing Science?

Marketing Science authors are facing challenging times, in which we have no monopoly over any topic. Yet we must produce original and relevant research in a timely manner. We are also living through an exciting era in which many constituencies in other academic fields, industry, and public policy are interested in our research and we have the opportunity to have significant impact. The continued success of Marketing Science over the next few years will be the result of the creativity and rigor of authors and the diligence and insight of reviewers, associate editors, and senior editors. The result will be a secured place both among the top business journals and the top social science journals. I plan to do my part by helping to reduce the “time to market” of our research (time from initial submission to acceptance) without compromising on quality and by continuing to invest in Frontiers in Marketing Science.

Influence of Online Apps in Fostering Agri-Enterprise Development along the Agricultural Value Chain in Kenya

Influence of Online Apps in Fostering Agri-Enterprise Development along the Agricultural Value Chain in Kenya