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Developing ICT Competencies: New Skill Sets for Excellent Customer Service in Academic Libraries

A. P. Asimah & I. Osman · Asian Research Journal of Arts & Social Sciences · 2021

This study seeks to examine the perception of academic librarians on the acquisition of ICT skills and customer service competencies in order to meet the diverse and increasingly complex information needs of library users in the digital environment. The study adopts the qualitati...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/arjass/2021/v15i430262

Dutch Disease Syndrome: The Nigeria’s Resource Trap Sickness, Easy to Catch, Harmful to the System and Difficult to Cure

Yusuf, Izang Elijah · Asian Research Journal of Arts & Social Sciences · 2021

This study examines the economy of Dutch disease syndrome in Nigeria from 1970 – 1985. The paper argues that the discovery of oil in 1970 opened-up windows of opportunities for the country, as a result of high inflow of petrodollar surpluses. The paradoxical effect is this, after...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/arjass/2021/v15i330261

If I Die I Lose Everything: Understanding Poverty from the Perspective of Ankaful Residents in Ghana

Alex Somuah Obeng & Elijah Tukwariba Yin · Asian Research Journal of Arts & Social Sciences · 2021

Poverty is a condition in which people and communities lack the resources and basic elements necessary for a minimum standard of living. Poverty means that the level of income from employment is too low to meet basic human needs. Poor individuals or families are likely not to hav...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/arjass/2021/v15i330259

Artisans Regeneration Model: Culture Sustainability Effort for Creativity and Indigenous Skill

Desy Nurcahyanti, Agus Sachari, Achmad Haldani Destiarmand & Yan Yan Sunarya · Asian Research Journal of Arts & Social Sciences · 2021

This study aims at the formulation of a regeneration model for traditional artisans in Indonesia. The model is expected to be a solution for the degeneration problem, the declining interest of the younger generation to learn and to continue tradition art business, mainly batik. T...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/arjass/2021/v15i330260

Parental Involvement and Academic Achievement of Primary Students: A Case Study of Two Nigerian Parents

Fawzul Razeen · Asian Research Journal of Arts & Social Sciences · 2021

This case study reveals how parents perceive their involvements and expectations of their children’s academic achievements. The primary purpose of this study is to explore parental involvement in the academic achievement of primary students in Nigerian schools and to assess paren...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/arjass/2021/v15i330258

Life Satisfaction of Young Female Factory Workers in Developing Countries: A Grounded Theory Approach to Develop a Model

Wasantha Rajapakshe · Asian Research Journal of Arts & Social Sciences · 2021

This study explores the determinant factors of life satisfaction of female workers in Free Trade Zones (FTZ) in Sri Lanka by using the grounded theory approach. Observations and in-depth interviews were applied to gather data. Life satisfaction among women in the workplace is req...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/arjass/2021/v15i330257

Happiness among Undergraduates: What is the Role of Humour Styles?

Chidozie Emmanuel Mabia, Chidozie Edwin Nwafor, Kizto Ifunanya Okonkwo, Emeka A. Nwankwo, Paschal Kandilichukwu Officha, Kingsley Onyibo Nweke, Samuel Uche Ezeakabekwe, Tobias Chineze Enike, Chidiebere Udensi & Ikemefuna Henry Eweni · Asian Research Journal of Arts & Social Sciences · 2021

Hedonism theory and desire theory assumed that internal factors (humour styles) may explain happiness among undergraduates. In the current study, the assumption is tested among 226 undergraduates of Nnamdi Azikiwe University, Awka. Ages of the participants were 18-40 years (M= 21...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/arjass/2021/v15i230256

Stress Inducing Factors and Its Effect on Employees Performance among Selected Instituions

C. O. Emuchay, O. Ekpenyong & O. P. Abu · Asian Research Journal of Arts & Social Sciences · 2021

Aims: The study examined the relationship between stress inducing factors and employee performance in Michael Imoudu National Institute for Labour Studies (MINILS) and National Directorate of Employment (NDE). Study Design: Cross sectional survey design. Place and Duration of Stu...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/arjass/2021/v15i230255

Online Teaching Readiness of Teachers in Salesian Schools

Fr. Rooney John G. Undar & Dennis V. Madrigal · Asian Research Journal of Arts & Social Sciences · 2021

Aims: The study assessed Salesian educators’ level of online teaching readiness and the challenges they have encountered during the conduct of online classes. Study Design: This descriptive-comparative and correlational study gathered data from Salesian Educators as respondents a...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/arjass/2021/v15i230254

Socio-Cultural and Economic Importance of Kete Weaving in Agortime Traditional Area, Ghana

Ivy-Linda Wemegah, Daniel Kwabena Danso & Dickson Adom · Asian Research Journal of Arts & Social Sciences · 2021

Aims: The study investigated the socio-cultural and economic importance of Ewe Kete cloth to the people. It aimed at finding out how the Kete weaving developed as a vocation in the Agortime traditional area, the socio-cultural and economic significance of Kete weaving to the peop...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/arjass/2021/v15i130251

Developmentally Appropriate Practice and Music Education in the Primary School

Benjamin Adjepong · Asian Research Journal of Arts & Social Sciences · 2021

Developmentally Appropriate Practice (DAP) is an educational approach which refers to teaching strategies that consider children’s age, interests, abilities and experiences to help them achieve challenging and achievable goals. The approach which hinges on three pillars: age, ind...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/arjass/2021/v15i130250

Political, Social and Cultural Reforms under the Sovereignty of Amir Sher Ali Khan

Saifullah Gharwal & Asmatullah Ziar · Asian Research Journal of Arts & Social Sciences · 2021

The second rule of Amir Sher Ali Khan (1868-1878) has a special place in the contemporary history of Afghanistan. During this period, new features of the political, administrative, and cultural system were introduced, new institutions established in the country, and efforts were...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/arjass/2021/v15i130248