Pub Date : 2024-06-05DOI: 10.48165/sajssh.2024.5314
Daniel Hnadino Onsamo, Jadi Musalaiah
This article investigates “Hiraago” peacemaking practices in the Hadiya Social Philosophy, Ethiopia. The main goal of the study is to examine how the “Hiraago” practice aids in the resolution of disputes and the promotion of reconciliation and social cohesion among the Hadiya. Both primary and secondary data were utilized. The data was collected through in depth interviews and observation. Other techniques of gathering information included analyzing articles from cultural magazines and journals. The “Hiraago” practice, which is strongly entrenched in the Hadiya tradition, is demonstrated to resolve complex, concealed, and long-standing issues and foster peaceful coexistence. The study indicates that “Hiraago” is important peacemaking methods that influence human relations and promotes reconciliation and forgiveness among conflict parties, hence contributing to the maintenance of peace in the studied area. The study suggests more research into the “Hiraago” and other indigenous model peacemaking techniques in social Philosophy of the Hadiya and other community traditional practices. And it urges collaboration between traditional peacemaking methods and modern ones to improve conflict resolution and peace sustainability.
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Pub Date : 2024-06-05DOI: 10.48165/sajssh.2024.5310
Panli Lin, Sharul Azim Sharudin
Purpose/Background: The Hmong ethnic minority in Anshun, China has a rich cultural heritage of embroidery handicrafts used in traditional rituals and festivities. This study aimed to examine the cultural significance and creative applications of traditional Hmong embroidery painting patterns. Methods: A qualitative approach was used involving semi-structured interviews with Hmong artisans in Anshun. Interviews explored cultural meanings of Hmong patterns and the process of adapting them into batik motifs. Detailed notes were taken during the interviews and later analyzed. Findings: These artisans offered profound insights into the cultural significance of Hmong painting patterns and highlighted the process of applying these patterns to batik motifs. The thematic analysis of the interview highlighted the significant role of Hmong painting in the preservation of the cultural heritage of the Hmong community and the promotion of creative expression among the members of this ethnic community. Conclusions: Findings demonstrate the value of Hmong embroidery patterns for maintaining cultural identity and enabling innovation among Hmong artisans. Adaptation of these patterns promotes cultural preservation while supporting economic development in the community. Preservation of traditional handicraft methods among the Hmong is vital for passing on this cultural heritage.
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Pub Date : 2024-06-05DOI: 10.48165/sajssh.2024.5306
Zhihao Liu, Ch’ng Lay Kee
Purpose: The primary aim of this study is to examine the association between social awareness and the emotional competence of students. Self-awareness and social awareness are the independent variables of the study, while emotional competency is the dependent construct. Additionally, the research investigates the mediating impact of cognitive appraisal and self efficacy, as well as the moderating influence of personal well-being. The study is carried out in relation to the educational system of China. Students presently enrolled in institutions of higher education constituted the target population of the research. Method: The present investigation utilizes a quantitative methodology. The data was gathered through the administration of a survey questionnaire comprising closed-ended questions. The statistical software packages AMOS and SPSS were utilized in the analysis of the data for this study. Findings: The results of the study revealed a significant correlation between SA and both SAW and SE. The impact of CA on the efficacy of SA and SAW is also significant. A significant association exists between EC and the variables SA, SAW, and CA. However, the relationship between EC and SE is insignificant. While CA's impact is relatively insignificant, SE assumes a substantial role in mediating the situation. Additionally, it was ascertained that the moderating effect of PWB had a significant statistical impact. Conclusion and Implications: The findings contribute to practical applications and theoretical frameworks both. In addition to identifying potential avenues for future research, the study has assessed its own limitations.
目的：本研究的主要目的是探讨社会意识与学生情绪能力之间的关系。自我意识和社会意识是本研究的自变量，而情绪能力则是因变量。 此外，本研究还探讨了认知评价和自我效能感的中介影响，以及个人幸福感的调节影响。本研究结合中国的教育体系进行。研究对象为高等院校在校学生。 研究方法本调查采用定量方法。通过发放由封闭式问题组成的调查问卷收集数据。本研究使用 AMOS 和 SPSS 统计软件包分析数据。 研究结果研究结果表明，SA 与 SAW 和 SE 之间存在显著相关性。CA 对 SA 和 SAW 的功效也有显著影响。EC与变量SA、SAW和CA之间存在明显关联。然而，EC 与 SE 之间的关系并不显著。虽然 CA 的影响相对较小，但 SE 在调解这种情况方面发挥了重要作用。此外，研究还发现 PWB 的调节作用具有显著的统计影响。 结论和影响：研究结果有助于实际应用和理论框架。除了确定未来研究的潜在途径外，本研究还评估了自身的局限性。
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Pub Date : 2024-06-05DOI: 10.48165/sajssh.2024.5303
Afrah Al-Malki
High-quality services and products give organizations a competitive advantage. Good quality reduces correction costs, waste, complaints and returns on defective products, and most importantly, it achieves customer satisfaction. Quality is the most important factor that affects the performance of an organization's production operations compared to its competitors. The main objective of this study is to use some statistical tools such as (X-bar Chart), which is one of the process control charts. In addition to using the ANOVA technique, this is among the statistical instruments employed to measure and analyses variance and identify sources of discrepancies between group averages. These tools were used in this study to monitor and control the quality of the production process to ensure that the products meet the required quality standards, and to identify and correct any problems or deviations from those standards as early as possible in the production process. The data collected from South Mineral Water Company was processed using the manual method as well as the Excel program. The research concluded that there was a variation in the level of water volumes inside the bottles within the sample as well as between the study samples, and after using the Tukey HSD equation, the largest difference between the variations was identified, which was between the average of observations 3 and 4, which had a value of 12.74.
{"title":"Improving the performance of production operations through Statistical Quality Control: Case study in South Mineral Water Company in Basra","authors":"Afrah Al-Malki","doi":"10.48165/sajssh.2024.5303","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.48165/sajssh.2024.5303","url":null,"abstract":"High-quality services and products give organizations a competitive advantage. Good quality reduces correction costs, waste, complaints and returns on defective products, and most importantly, it achieves customer satisfaction. Quality is the most important factor that affects the performance of an organization's production operations compared to its competitors. The main objective of this study is to use some statistical tools such as (X-bar Chart), which is one of the process control charts. In addition to using the ANOVA technique, this is among the statistical instruments employed to measure and analyses variance and identify sources of discrepancies between group averages. These tools were used in this study to monitor and control the quality of the production process to ensure that the products meet the required quality standards, and to identify and correct any problems or deviations from those standards as early as possible in the production process. The data collected from South Mineral Water Company was processed using the manual method as well as the Excel program. The research concluded that there was a variation in the level of water volumes inside the bottles within the sample as well as between the study samples, and after using the Tukey HSD equation, the largest difference between the variations was identified, which was between the average of observations 3 and 4, which had a value of 12.74.","PeriodicalId":426776,"journal":{"name":"South Asian Journal of Social Sciences and Humanities","volume":"48 9","pages":""},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2024-06-05","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"141382249","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
Pub Date : 2024-06-05DOI: 10.48165/sajssh.2024.5301
Hu Fei, Suhaidah Binti Tahir
Purpose: The rapid advancement and technology have turned every page of life and have primarily affected the student life and education domain. Since COVID pandemic, the education sector embraced the online medium and tried its best effort to effectively continue the learning stream and to evaluate the student satisfaction with the online education system, this study developed an empirical model framing the impact of interactivity, course availability and learning style on the student satisfaction with the catalytic role of cognitive engagement and the external role of communication quality. Method: The study was conducted in the education sector and students who use online platforms and learning materials were targeted within the boundaries of China and the sample size was decided according to item response theory i.e., 440. The SPSS and Amos were used for data analysis. Findings: The findings revealed the significant effects of all the direct and indirect effects and moderation was also accepted for the course availability and interactivity. Conclusion: This research examines the complex interplay between quality metrics, communication quality, and overall satisfaction among online learners to develop a deeper understanding of satisfaction in digital education. The study highlights the impact of three key quality factors on happiness in online learning contexts: interactivity, course accessibility, and learning preferences. It focuses on unraveling how these variables relate to and influence each other as well as learner contentment in virtual classrooms.
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Pub Date : 2024-06-05DOI: 10.48165/sajssh.2024.5308
Jiangwei Lu, Gregory Kiyai @ Keai
Purpose/Background: This study investigated the impact of Miao-themed souvenir toy design on promoting tourism in Guizhou, China. The culturally diverse province has an opportunity to leverage ethnic arts for tourism growth. Authentic representation of minority groups through creative mediums can attract visitor interest. Methods: A qualitative approach was used involving semi-structured interviews with Miao artisans who design souvenirs. Detailed interviews examined artistic processes and cultural representations in toys. Interview transcripts were analyzed using coding and thematic analysis. Findings: Interviews highlighted the cultural significance of toys for promoting both Miao heritage and local tourism. Artisans play a key role in authentically conveying minority culture through creative souvenirs. Culturally symbolic elements in toys resonate with tourists seeking an immersive experience. Conclusions: Findings demonstrate souvenir toy design as an avenue for boosting tourism while preserving ethnic arts in Guizhou. However, time limitations prevented thorough investigation of tourist preferences and trends influencing market success. Ongoing research is critically needed on optimizing cultural designs and effective promotion for visitor appeal.
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Pub Date : 2024-06-05DOI: 10.48165/sajssh.2024.5313
Yousif Mousa Sabti, Salih M AL Hisnawi, Kawthar Mowaffak Jaber AlMousawi, Aeshah Hasan Radhi
This objective of the study is to assess the association between OV and IB. Furthermore, the study scrutinizes the mediating effect of thriving between OV and IB. Moreover, this study also examines the moderating effect of CSE between thriving and IB. A quantitative also cross sectional design was used. Data was collected from to test the proposed 509 respondents from high-tech construction and manufacturing industries of Iraq. The findings shown that OV has a positive association with innovative behavior. The mediation result also was significant. The findings shown that CSE weakened the association between thriving and IB. In the end, theoretical and practices implications was discussed with future recommendation.
本研究的目的是评估 OV 与 IB 之间的关联。此外，本研究还审查了茁壮成长在 OV 和 IB 之间的中介效应。此外，本研究还探讨了 CSE 在茁壮成长与 IB 之间的调节作用。本研究采用了定量和横截面设计。收集了 509 名来自伊拉克高科技建筑业和制造业的受访者的数据，以检验所提出的建议。研究结果表明，OV 与创新行为呈正相关。中介结果也是显著的。结果表明，CSE 削弱了茁壮成长与 IB 之间的关联。最后，对理论和实践影响进行了讨论，并对未来提出了建议。
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Pub Date : 2024-06-05DOI: 10.48165/sajssh.2024.5312
Marimuthu Prahasan
Saint Augustine stands as a towering figure within the history of Western philosophical thought, having crafted a unique and influential religious-philosophical paradigm that integrates diverse intellectual currents including Manichaeism, Neo-Platonism, ancient moral philosophies, and Christian theology. Through this syncretic approach, Augustine offers a comprehensive framework for understanding the human condition and the pursuit of spiritual fulfillment. Central to Augustine's philosophical edifice are a series of interwoven metaphysical concepts that form the backbone of his thought. These include the nature of divinity, the origins of the cosmos, the essence of the human soul, the problem of evil, and the nature of free will, etc. Augustine synthesizes these notions into a coherent vision of human existence, wherein individuals are guided towards a life of moral integrity and spiritual ascent. One of Augustine's distinctive insights is his conception of governance and ruler-ship as divine mandates imbued with metaphysical significance. According to Augustine, earthly authorities are entrusted by God with the responsibility of protecting the faithful and upholding moral order within society. Consequently, he argues for the legitimacy of defensive warfare as a means of safeguarding the righteous against external threats. Furthermore, Augustine develops a nuanced epistemological stance to underpin his theological assertions, thus fortifying them against potential philosophical challenges. Through a qualitative inquiry grounded in secondary sources, this study seeks to elucidate the intricate interplay between metaphysical ideals and various aspects of human well-being, governmental legitimacy, and the moral justifications for defensive warfare. By exploring Augustine's intellectual legacy in depth, this research aims to shed light on the enduring relevance of his thought in contemporary philosophical discourse.
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Pub Date : 2024-06-05DOI: 10.48165/sajssh.2024.5307
Chen Chen, Baharudin Mohd Arus
Background and Purpose: Urbanization in Henan, China has rapidly transformed the landscape, posing challenges to preserving traditional cultural elements like Chinese cultural and opera stages. This study aimed to provide qualitative insights into integrating traditional cultural/opera architectural design with modern urban development in Henan. Methods: Semi-structured interviews were conducted with 10 Henan residents to gather perspectives and experiences. Interview data was thematically analysed. Findings: Residents highly valued traditional cultural/opera stage design, indicating strong cultural interconnectedness. However, challenges were identified including commercial pressure in development, implying difficulty balancing economic growth and cultural preservation. Community participation was mixed with some active engagement. Environmental sustainability concerns and financial/institutional capacity constraints highlighted the need for collaborative approaches. Conclusion and Implications: Traditional cultural elements retain deep meaning for Henan residents amidst rapid urbanization. Preserving these traditions while enabling modernization will require overcoming multiple complex challenges across commercial, environmental, social, and institutional dimensions. Findings indicate that collaborative, multi-stakeholder urban planning approaches are needed to integrate cultural preservation with sustainable growth in Chinese cities undergoing rapid development. Study insights on resident perspectives and challenges can inform policies and frameworks to effectively balance economic, environmental, and cultural priorities.
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Pub Date : 2024-06-05DOI: 10.48165/sajssh.2024.5309
Yongxia Cao, Nadia Binti Mohd Nasi
Purpose/Background: As sustainability garners global attention, exploring green design in residential interiors is significant. This study examined the creation and management of green residential design in Baotou, China. Environmentally conscious interior design can improve residential satisfaction, health, and conservation. Methods: A qualitative approach involved semi-structured interviews with Baotou residents to gain insights into experiences with and perceptions of green residential design. Detailed interviews explored specific sustainable features residents valued along with challenges faced. Interview transcripts were systematically coded and subjected to rigorous thematic analysis. Findings: Analysis highlighted the rationale for implementing green elements in Baotou and their impacts on residential communities, individual wellbeing, and the environment. Findings offer concrete implications for stakeholders including architects, designers, and property managers seeking to create eco-conscious interiors. Conclusions: Dynamic policies on green design pose constraints to consistent implementation, impacting the feasibility of proposed decorative solutions. Still, findings demonstrate clear connections between sustainable features and increased residential quality, which can inform environmentally friendly urban development. Ongoing legal analysis and community consultation is critically needed to adapt strategies while meeting residents' needs.
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