7th International Conference On Advances In Economics, Social Science and Human Behaviour Study

Proceedings of

7th International Conference On Advances In Economics, Social Science and Human Behaviour Study ESSHBS 2017

Date

24-Sep-2017

Location

Bangkok , Thailand

Authors

7

ISBN

978-1-63248-137-5

5 Articles Published

1. THE FADING ART OF RITUAL SABA DANCE PRESERVING TRADITIONAL MEDICAL THRU MYSTICAL SKILLS

Authors: AMRIZAH KAMALUDDIN

Abstract: This ritual dance can be seen in Ulu Terengganu, Terengganu, Malaysia. Saba‟ Dance history can first be tracked more than 150 years ago, and it was founded by Tok Shaman Smudge or Tok Bomoh Comot. During this period, the Saba Dance was performed for medical purposes such as treating diseases often related to mystical elements such as supernatural entities and entertainment. The legend related to this Saba was that Saba was a tree that grew in a garden filled with flowers in the sky. The garden was a place for the gods and goddesses to mix and play. Materials such as peak oil (Saba) which was used as the main ingredient, roasted, incense and filled with assorted tools spirit used in this dance. The dancers would perform dances around the tree Saba and they were accompanied by traditional music and sounds produced from bamboo called 'Bug'.. The dance is a combination of three forms of art; songs, music and dance. Traditional instruments such as the Child Threshold (bamboo), Children Cera

Keywords: Ritual Dance, Preserving, Mystical, Traditional Medical.

Pages: 1 - 4 | DOI: 10.15224/978-1-63248-137-5-2820171102_045519

2. ANTECEDENTS OF ADOLESCENT PARENTHOOD: A STUDY OF BONDO AND NAIROBI DISTRICTS IN KENYA

Authors: MILDRED JENIFER LODIAGA

Abstract: The general objective of the study was to find out, compare and analyze factors of socio-cultural and socioeconomic nature that could explain the differentials in adolescent reproductive behaviour by gender and urban-rural place of residence in two districts in Kenya: Bondo and Nairobi. Nairobi represented an urban area while Bondo, a rural environment. The study was based on a sample of 533 adolescents. Of these 272 (51 percent) were females while 262 (49 percent) were males. Of the 533 informants, 296 were from Nairobi (55.5 per cent), and the remaining 273 (44.5 per cent) were from Bondo. The target populations were adolescent girls and boys, in and out of school, with and without children, in and out of marital unions. Information on adolescent reproductive behavior was obtained using interview schedules, focus group discussions guides and observations checklist. Data obtained were analyzed using both qualitative and quantitative approaches to complement each other in explaining th

Keywords: antecedents, adolescent sexual behavior, parenthood, fertility

Pages: 39 - 40 | DOI: 10.15224/978-1-63248-120-7-69

3. SOCIAL CAPITAL AND DEVELOPMENT FAILURE: THE CASE STUDY OF A SUB-SURFACE ARSENIC REMOVAL SYSTEM SITE IN NARAIL, BANGLADESH

Authors: RAISA BASHAR , NAZMUL AHSAN KHAN , JAY ANDREW

Abstract: The role of social relationships in development has important implications for contemporary development research and policy. Projects in Bangladesh fail more frequently that they should and one reason may be due to a lack of social capital among locals. The SAR (Sub-surface Arsenic Removal) system is a very viable and sustainable way to produce arsenic-free fresh water in areas like rural Bangladesh. One such SAR system is being developed in Barnal-Eliasabad in Kalia upazila of Narail district, Khulna. The aim of this study is to show that the SAR water supply system is likely going to be unsuccessful due to a lack of social capital among the villagers of Barnal-Eliasabad, Kalia upazila. The study investigated respondents’ insights on the causes of failure of the community based SAR project. Qualitative research method was used to understand the research problem better. The questionnaires and interviews revealed that the locals are very dissatisfied with the SAR system, and cited some

Keywords: social capital, development failure, Khulna

Pages: 22 - 27 | DOI: 10.15224/978-1-63248-137-5-32

4. UTILIZING THE 4 P‟S FRAMEWORK FOR STUDENT RETENTION IN THAI PRIVATE UNIVERSITIES

Authors: POONPILAS ASAVISANU

Abstract: Increased pressure on Thai private universities to retain students in the wake of decreasing enrollment due to changing population demographics and mounting competition from both public and private universities, calls for a more practical approach to the planning and implementation of strategy and action regarding student retention. Most retention research has tended to be based on predominant models and theories of student retention developed from studies on western student populations. Thus, the explanatory or predictive power of these theories to accurately describe reasons behind student attrition in regional or local settings may be limited or inconclusive due to cultural, psychological or organizational differences in Asia and especially, Thailand. This paper will explore the use of the 4 P’s framework as developed at De Paul University in the context of the development of student retention strategies for Thai private universities. The exploration of student retention from a pers

Keywords: student retention, Thai private universities

Pages: 5 - 9 | DOI: 10.15224/978-1-63248-137-5-29

5. CORPORATE SOCIAL RESPONSIBILITY AS A DIFFERENTIATION TOOL TO ACHIEVE COMPETITIVE ADVANTAGE; CASES FROM TURKISH PRIVATE SECTOR

Authors: MURAT YALCINTAS

Abstract: This paper aims to present Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) as a differentiation tool to achieve competitive advantage. Two fundamental outcomes of CSR activities; corporate reputation and organizational commitment can become sources of competitive advantage for a company using CSR as a differentiation tool. This paper discusses the theoretical side of this approach and identifies successful applications of CSR differentiation strategies by examining cases from some Turkish companies. The findings indicated that CSR activities provided valuable resources to the companies such as positive reputation, increased brand value, committed workforce and “free” advertisement provided by the media. The paper concludes that CSR can be a valuable tool for differentiation strategies and can help companies to achieve competitive advantage.

Keywords: Corporate Social Responsibility, CSR

Pages: 10 - 14 | DOI: 10.15224/978-1-63248-137-5-30