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Using Game as an Educational Phenomenon in Foreign Language Education of Adults (Practical Instructions)

Ilka Birova · Journal of Education, Society and Behavioural Science · 2019

This review paper is dedicated to the learning game as an educational phenomenon in foreign language education of adults. Gamification becomes one of the main trends in language education not only of children but of adults as well. Game is a central subject of the author’s recent...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/jesbs/2019/v29i230103

Barriers of Information and Communication Technology on Distant Learning Program among Nursing Students in the National Open University Abeokuta, Nigeria

E. A. Isaiah, S. O. Mustapha & Isaiah Richard · Journal of Education, Society and Behavioural Science · 2019

Distant learning program is a formalised teaching and learning system specifically designed to be carried out remotely by using electronic communication, with about 180,000 students as at 2013 in the National Open University Nigeria. This study explored the barriers of informatio...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/jesbs/2019/v29i230102

Psychosocial Characteristics, Training Attitudes and Well-being of Students: A Longitudinal Study

Norshaffika I. Zaiedy Nor & Andrew P. Smith · Journal of Education, Society and Behavioural Science · 2019

Background: The first aim of this study was to investigate the influence of psychosocial characteristics on four training attitudes (motivation to learn, learning, transfer intention and cognitive dissonance) and well-being. The second — and main — aim was to examine the impact o...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/jesbs/2019/v29i130100

Commodification of Pilgrimage to the Holy Land of Jerusalem Critical Study of Spiritual Tourism and the Advertising Power Based on Adorno's Critical Theory

Frengki Napitupulu, Mirza Ronda & Mikhael Dua · Journal of Education, Society and Behavioural Science · 2019

Commodification as a shift from use value to exchange value does happen to various aspects of culture, including religious values ​​and practices. Religions cannot avoid commodification. Almost all aspects of religions have experienced it - symbols, clothings, or rituals. One exa...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/jesbs/2019/v29i230101

Challenges of the Teaching Profession: Student Teacher Wiev of the Status of Teachers in the Society and Their Own Engagement with Their Future Profession

Marinko Lazzarich · Journal of Education, Society and Behavioural Science · 2019

Some people view teaching as a mission, many others consider it as just another job. Teaching profession is publicly perceived as socially valuable and important, a job essential for the development of fundamental societal and human values. However, in 2019 Croatia, one still can...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/jesbs/2019/v29i130098

Parent-Child Communication and the Prevalence of Sexual Molestation among Adolescnts

F. Lanre-Babalola & O. A. Oke · Journal of Education, Society and Behavioural Science · 2019

Sexual molestation is a complex life experience, not a disorder or diagnosis. The diversity of behaviours included in sexual abuse, along with differences in the age and gender of the child victim, the nature of the relationship between the child and the perpetrator or molesters...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/jesbs/2019/v29i130099

Factors Influencing Brand Switching Behaviour of Mobile Phone Users and the Mediating Effect of Customer Satisfaction: A Literature Review

Esther Garga, Ahmad Audu Maiyaki & Murtala Sabo Sagagi · Journal of Education, Society and Behavioural Science · 2019

Mobile phone market is one of the most turbulent market environments today due to increased competition and change. Thus, it is of growing concern to look at consumer brand switching behaviour and shade light on the factors that influence the consumer switching between different...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/jesbs/2019/v29i130097

Prevalence, Pattern and Correlates of Intimate Partner Violence among Married Men as Victims in Osogbo, Nigeria

Abiodun Adejoke Deborah, Sunday O. Olarewaju, Abiodun Afolabi Benjamin & Adegbite Temilade Adunoye · Journal of Education, Society and Behavioural Science · 2019

Aim: The burden of intimate partner violence in men as victims is under explored in Nigeria and in the catchment area of the present study. The aim of this study was to determine the prevalence pattern and correlates of intimate partner violence among married men as victims in Os...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/jesbs/2019/v29i130096

Knowledge and Use of Low Osmolarity Oral Rehydration Salt Plus Zinc in Diarrhea Management among Mothers in Port Harcourt, Nigeria

Golda O. Ekenedo & Esther David Jaja · Journal of Education, Society and Behavioural Science · 2019

Aim: To investigate the knowledge and use of low osmolarity ORS plus Zinc in the management of diarrhea among mothers living in Port Harcourt, Nigeria. Study Design: The study was a cross-sectional survey. Place and Duration of Study: Primary Health Centres in Port Harcourt. Data...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/JESBS/2018/46875

Sources of Enjoyment and Goal Orientation among Youth Swimmers

Ninoslav Šilić, Kristina Sesar & Damir Crnjac · Journal of Education, Society and Behavioural Science · 2019

The first objective of this study was to examine whether there are achievement goal orientation profile differences regarding enjoyment of swimming. The second objective was to assess which sources of enjoyment differentiate swimmers of different achievement goal orientation prof...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/JESBS/2018/46615

Ethical Considerations and Design of Metric to Identify Key Opinion Leaders in Research

Victor A. Adedayo · Journal of Education, Society and Behavioural Science · 2019

This paper developed a new scheme to identify Key Opinion Leaders in research, based on design of methodology and approaches that are ethical and scientifically sound. Expositions were made to elucidate on ethical issues relevant in the design of appropriate approaches for identi...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/JESBS/2018/46657

Characteristics of Women WhatsApp Users and Use Pattern

Ankita Batra, Kiranjot Sidhu & Shikha Sharma · Journal of Education, Society and Behavioural Science · 2019

There has been an increasing trend globally to use internet based services through smart mobile phone applications for seeking information. In this context, the study was planned in Punjab State of India to analyse the personal and socio-economic profile of 30 WhatsApp women user...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/JESBS/2018/46319

Perceptions of Teachers towards the Use of Human Capital Management Information System (Lawson) in Payroll Management of Public Secondary Schools in Tanzania

Ombeni Msuya & Paul Loisulie · Journal of Education, Society and Behavioural Science · 2019

A case study on the perceptions of teachers on the use of Lawson in payroll management in public secondary schools in Tanzania was undertaken. The study sought on assessing the level of satisfaction of teachers in public secondary schools in Tanzania towards efficiency and effect...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/JESBS/2018/34963

Different Levels of Urinary Short-chain Fatty Acids in Overweight and Normal-weight Children

Jinhui Fan, Renshan Zhao, Lanlan Wei, Ping Liu, Xuejun Kang & Yuan Song · Journal of Education, Society and Behavioural Science · 2019

Background: Obesity may bring about various co-morbidities, which commonly not only include cardiometabolic disorders but also mood and cognitive disorders. Gut microbiota which attracts researchers’ much attention recently plays an important role in maintaining human health. As...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/JESBS/2018/46571

Association between ABO Blood Group Phenotype and Reaction to Academic Stress and Coping Strategies among College Students

Christopher Edet Ekpenyong & Victoria Dominic Inamete · Journal of Education, Society and Behavioural Science · 2019

Introduction: Proper stress response and use of ideal coping strategy can reduce stress-related poor academic performance and ill health among college students. However, whether individual’s stress response/coping method is related to the blood type has not been empirically exami...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/JESBS/2018/46039