When the Great East Japan Earthquake struck on March 11, 2011, a large number of people and organizations faced unexpected situations. Even under such circumstances, some people flexibly responded to the situation to minimize damage caused by the disaster beyond the codes of cond...
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Research Article10.9734/BJESBS/2014/5915
The present study investigates the effect of learning styles and keyword method associations on English vocabulary retention of EFL learners. The study addresses the following questions: a) Does learning style of EFL learners affect EFL vocabulary retention performance? b) Are wo...
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Research Article10.9734/BJESBS/2014/5566
Background of the Study: Recent evidence suggests that student-athletes may experience greater levels of stress or anxiety due to the dual demands of athletics and academics expectation placed on them. A lot of pressure is placed on collegiate athletes to achieve excellence in ac...
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Research Article10.9734/BJESBS/2014/5661
Aims: The development of knowledge-based economy in Hong Kong requires employees with higher education level and more up-to-date knowledge. Information and communication technology (ICT) industry has been growing rapidly which is important for building a knowledge-based economy b...
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Research Article10.9734/BJESBS/2014/4810
This study was designed to determine the gender differences in the achievement and retention of Nigerian students exposed to concepts in electronic works trade through reflective inquiry. The pre-test, post-test, non-equivalent control group, quasi-experimental research design wa...
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Research Article10.9734/BJESBS/2013/4026
This study examined heads of departments’ application of knowledge management skills in university administration. One research question and one hypothesis were posed along the dimensions of knowledge management skills namely knowledge sharing, knowledge capturing, knowledge mapp...
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Research Article10.9734/BJESBS/2013/4039
Truancy is an antisocial behavior perpetrated by many students in the lower secondary school, and which is specifically rampant in Osun State of Nigeria public schools, which if not properly addressed could abort the laudable objectives of the Universal Basic Education (U.B.E.) i...
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Research Article10.9734/BJESBS/2013/4399
Aims: This research investigates the relationship between Self-Esteem and completion/non-completion of tertiary qualifications for a sample of New Zealand adults, and explores the factors that may predict intent and learner outcome for these students. Study Design: A descriptive...
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Research Article10.9734/BJESBS/2013/4261
Implementing Mandarin Chinese into the UK school timetable is causing a big challenge and change within the Modern Foreign Language department (MFL). This paper explores some of the issues related to this new change within the MFL department. It begins with the initiative and the...
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Research Article10.9734/BJESBS/2013/5060
Aims: The purpose of this study was to examine the relationship between television program genre and aggression behaviour in primary school students. Study Design: Cross sectional design. Place and Duration of Study: The current study conducted in the five provinces of Iran which...
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Research Article10.9734/BJESBS/2013/4765