Social Sciences
and Education
Research ReviewISSN: 2393-1264 · ISSN-L: 2392-9863

Open accessDouble-blind peer review

Menu

Journal archive

Volume 6, Issue 1, 2019

14 open-access articles, published July 2019. Titles link directly to full-text PDFs.

Back to Volume 6Download the complete issue PDF

  1. Volume 6 · Issue 1 · 2019 · pp. 6-29

    INVESTIGATION OF THE RELATIONSHIP BETWEEN HOPE AND THE PSYCHOLOGICAL WELL-BEING IN A GROUP OF ADULTS IN TERMS OF DIFFERENT VARIABLES

    • Bülent DILMAÇ
    • Eda Nur KOCAMAN
    Keywords
    Hope; Psychological Well - Being; Self-sufficiency; Self Respect; Motivation

    Cite as

    DILMAÇ, B., & KOCAMAN, E. N. (2019). INVESTIGATION OF THE RELATIONSHIP BETWEEN HOPE AND THE PSYCHOLOGICAL WELL-BEING IN A GROUP OF ADULTS IN TERMS OF DIFFERENT VARIABLES. Social Sciences and Education Research Review, 6(1), 6-29. https://sserr.ro/wp-content/uploads/2019/07/SSERR_2019_6_1_6_29.pdf

    Abstract. The aim of this study is to examine the corelation between hope and the psychological well-being in a group of adults in terms gender, working – non- working, age and marital status.The study group consisted of 448 individuals aged between 20 and 50 years who were employed in the Sarıyer district of Istanbul working or non-working, married and unmarried.In the study, it was aimed to examine the corelation between hope and psychological well-being variables and analyzed. In order to collect the necessary data in the study, a Personal Information Form developed by the researcher was used to collect data about age, gender, study and marital status of individuals. In order to determine the level of hope of individuals, the Integrative Hope Scale (IHS), which was developed by Schrank, Woppmann, Sibitz and Lauber (2011), adapted into Turkish by Hakan Sarıçam and Ahmet Akın, was used.The Psychological Well-being Scale (PWBS), which was developed by Diener (2009-2010) and carried out by the Turkish adaptation study Telef (2011; 2013), was used to measure the Psychological Well-Being Levels of individuals. The data were analyzed with SPSS software.According to the findings obtained from the study, a positive and significant corelation was found between the subscales of the Integrative Hope Scale and the sub-dimensions of the Psychological Well-being scale. The results of the study were discussed in accordance with the findings of the study and recommendations for the researches were developed.

    Read article PDF

  2. Volume 6 · Issue 1 · 2019 · pp. 30-47

    A REVIEW OF STUDIES ON MATHEMATICAL THINKING IN TURKEY

    • Ebru KÜKEY
    • Tayfun TUTAK
    • Recep ASLANER
    Keywords
    Mathematics Education; Mathematical Thinking; Content Analysis

    Cite as

    KÜKEY, E., TUTAK, T., & ASLANER, R. (2019). A REVIEW OF STUDIES ON MATHEMATICAL THINKING IN TURKEY. Social Sciences and Education Research Review, 6(1), 30-47. https://sserr.ro/wp-content/uploads/2019/07/SSERR_2019_6_1_30_47.pdf

    Abstract. This study aims at reviewing the tendencies of the studies on mathematics education in Turkey with particular regard to mathematical thinking. In this respect, the theses in the National Center for Theses and Dissertations and the journals published online at the DergiPark (The most comprehensive collection of academic journals in Turkey) portal were searched and 48 studies on mathematical thinking were found. In this qualitative study, the studies reviewed were analyzed descriptively. In the light of the findings obtained, it is found that there are 23 articles, 12 master’s theses and 13 doctoral theses. It is also found that while these studies were limited in number until 2010, the number has increased after 2010. When the studies are examined regarding their methodology, it is seen that qualitative researches are in majority; however, there are also quantitative and mixed studies. In addition to this finding, it is also observed that generally open-ended questions, interviews, observations and video recordings are used in qualitative studies, and content analysis is preferred. In the quantitative studies, on the other hand, it is seen that scales are generally preferred as data collection tools. In addition, it is observed that the researchers generally selected middle school students and elementary pre-service mathematics teachers as their sample. The sample size is mostly between 11 and 30 and generally, 201 to 300 samples are determined. According to the results obtained, it is seen that mathematical thinking has become a popular subject recently. Therefore, it is thought that conducting more studies on mathematical thinking and preferring different sample groups would be beneficial for improving mathematics education.

    Read article PDF

  3. Volume 6 · Issue 1 · 2019 · pp. 48-71

    FAILURES OF ETHNIC POLITICS IN ETHIOPIA: A MACHIAVELLIAN WAY OUT

    • Abebe BIRU
    Keywords
    Ethnicity; politics; morality; ideology; love/fear.

    Cite as

    BIRU, A. (2019). FAILURES OF ETHNIC POLITICS IN ETHIOPIA: A MACHIAVELLIAN WAY OUT. Social Sciences and Education Research Review, 6(1), 48-71. https://sserr.ro/wp-content/uploads/2019/07/SSERR_2019_6_1_48_71.pdf

    Abstract. This paper attempts to assess Ethiopian political situations particularly 2018 onwards. First, there is a short introductory part concerned with appointment and disappointment of newly Prime Minister which is outstanding of public interest and exhibits recent political conditions in Ethiopia. Within this short treatise the author addresses ethnicity in relation to politics and its effect. And, there is an attempt to identify what are possible signs of ethnic based politics which distinguishes from ideology centered politics. There is an effort to convey failures of politics that based on ethnicity, language, religion, and others personality. In some extent actors of democratization particularly activists, media, and competent party’s significance are treated by stating their influences in Ethiopia politics regarding ethnic politics. And, implication of morality on politics is important or not, is assessed in this paper and for which society groups are morality appreciated in relation to politics? Afterward, this thesis try to asses why the majority of peoples also distrustful about the current political situations of the country. Finally, the author conclude by stating the distinction between ideology based politics and identity centered politics and there are recommendations to settle such ethnic disputes, and I have message for my aged (youth) groups.

    Read article PDF

  4. Volume 6 · Issue 1 · 2019 · pp. 72-111

    ASSESSING THE PERFORMANCE OF INDUSTRIAL PARKS (IPS) IN ETHIOPIA: THE CASE OF BOLE LEMI 1, EASTERN INDUSTRY ZONE AND HAWASSA INDUSTRIAL PARKS

    • Fesseha Mulu GEBREMARIAM
    • Bizuayehu Daba FEYISA
    Keywords
    Job opportunity; Industrial Park; FDIs; Trained and skilled Manpower; and Technology transfer

    Cite as

    GEBREMARIAM, F. M., & FEYISA, B. D. (2019). ASSESSING THE PERFORMANCE OF INDUSTRIAL PARKS (IPS) IN ETHIOPIA: THE CASE OF BOLE LEMI 1, EASTERN INDUSTRY ZONE AND HAWASSA INDUSTRIAL PARKS. Social Sciences and Education Research Review, 6(1), 72-111. https://sserr.ro/wp-content/uploads/2019/07/SSERR_2019_6_1_72_111.pdf

    Abstract. This exploratory study was conducted to assess the performance of Industrial parks in Ethiopia taking Eastern Industry Zone, Bole Lemi 1and Hawassa Industrial Parks as a case. To this end, an interview with eight key informants, and non-participant field observations were held. Various reports, policy documents and researches related to the study were also consulted. The study reveals that, in their first phase, the parks are fully occupied by 1 local & 114 foreign companies, and created 53,612 jobs directly. And, the surrounding communities are benefiting from the parks by opening up businesses around the parks and renting houses to the people working in the parks. Besides, the parks are performing good in bringing hard currency to the country in which they are earning about 114 Million USD per annum. However, the parks are suffering a lot from lack of supply of well-trained and skilled manpower, absence of supply of local raw/semi-finished materials to the parks, shortage of supply of houses for rent for workers around the parks, inefficient trade, finance and banking system, inefficient port operation and expensive shipping services, lack of capable, experienced Institutional, regulatory and administrative capacity to administer and manage the parks. Thus, the study recommends that the government should strongly work on the development of skilled and well- trained manpower with TVETs and higher education Institutions, work in collaboration with other stakeholders to empower local firms to create business/supply link with the companies in the IPs, and shall build & supply affordable rental residential houses to the people who come to work in the IPs in collaboration with the private sector. It is also advisable that the government should upgrade its trade, finance & banking system, and reform its Institutional and Regulatory system. Above all, the government should encourage domestic investors to invest jointly with foreign companies in the parks in which technology transfer to local firms will be successful.

    Read article PDF

  5. Volume 6 · Issue 1 · 2019 · pp. 112-145

    TOWARDS A HEGEMONIC FEMININITY? COVERAGE OF THE FIRST FEMALE ROMANIAN PRIME MINISTER IN THE NATIONAL AND LOCAL MEDIA

    • Simona RODAT
    Keywords
    hegemonic femininity; hegemonic masculinity; female prime minister; media coverage

    Cite as

    RODAT, S. (2019). TOWARDS A HEGEMONIC FEMININITY? COVERAGE OF THE FIRST FEMALE ROMANIAN PRIME MINISTER IN THE NATIONAL AND LOCAL MEDIA. Social Sciences and Education Research Review, 6(1), 112-145. https://sserr.ro/wp-content/uploads/2019/07/SSERR_2019_6_1_112_145.pdf

    Abstract. Since her appointment in January 2018, the first female prime minister of Romania has been constantly in the focus of the news. Either it was about ordinary political events and statements, current activity and meetings with counterparts from other countries, or it was about extraordinary actions and assertions that have attracted the attention and sometimes criticism and sarcasm of the media, the first woman in a political executive leading position in the history of Romania has always been in the spotlight of the media. Moreover, topics usually or mostly related to women, such as how does she looks or dresses, how is her hairdo or her makeup, have been on the media agenda regarding the female premier. The present paper analyses the national and local media coverage of the Romanian female prime minister since her nomination in January 2018 and continuing with the first months of her term. The article pays particular attention to the extent to which the first female premier of Romania, as represented by the national and regional media, embodies or not the hegemonic femininity.

    Read article PDF

  6. Volume 6 · Issue 1 · 2019 · pp. 146-155

    A PRACTICAL SECOND-ORDER DISCOURSE

    • Stefan VLaDUTESCU
    Keywords
    practice; literature; philosophy; seconde order discourse

    Cite as

    VLaDUTESCU, S. (2019). A PRACTICAL SECOND-ORDER DISCOURSE. Social Sciences and Education Research Review, 6(1), 146-155. https://sserr.ro/wp-content/uploads/2019/07/SSERR_2019_6_1_146_155.pdf

    Abstract. This study is a reflection on the history of discourse and an emphasis on philosophy as a second-order practical discourse. On the one hand, meta-analytically is the idea that literature is canonical scriptural discourse: Literary discourse is a special creation in the report with the discourses from which it comes; as aesthetic discourse, literature has an inaugural character, it comes from many practical discourses. On the other hand, philosophy builds on the literary discourse. Philosophy has a strong, decisive modeling reinforcement; philosophy is a practice of streamlining the practice of everyday life. Philosophy builds up as a second-order practice (literature comes from life, from first-order practice, philosophy is founded as a special literary discourse and returns to life's practice, becoming a second-order discourse). Life has shaped literature, and literature has shaped philosophy.

    Read article PDF

  7. Volume 6 · Issue 1 · 2019 · pp. 156-162

    BRAND POSITIONING IN THE COMPETITIVE ENVIRONMENT

    • Alexandra IORGULESCU
    • Mihaela MARCU
    Keywords
    brand; image; positioning

    Cite as

    IORGULESCU, A., & MARCU, M. (2019). BRAND POSITIONING IN THE COMPETITIVE ENVIRONMENT. Social Sciences and Education Research Review, 6(1), 156-162. https://sserr.ro/wp-content/uploads/2019/07/SSERR_2019_6_1_156_162.pdf

    Abstract. In this article, we have shown the place occupied by a brand on the competitive market according to image and packaging. Attributes are the functional and mental connections, and the benefits are the reasoning of the purchase decision.

    Read article PDF

  8. Volume 6 · Issue 1 · 2019 · pp. 163-169

    MANIFESTATIONS OF ABUSE ON CHILDREN IN DIFFERENT VULNERABLE SITUATIONS

    • Adrian NICOLESCU
    Keywords
    emotional abuse; child; normative acts; international documents

    Cite as

    NICOLESCU, A. (2019). MANIFESTATIONS OF ABUSE ON CHILDREN IN DIFFERENT VULNERABLE SITUATIONS. Social Sciences and Education Research Review, 6(1), 163-169. https://sserr.ro/wp-content/uploads/2019/07/SSERR_2019_6_1_163_169.pdf

    Abstract. Currently, Romania has acceded to numerous international conventions that contain important provisions in the field of the protection of the rights of the child, and once accession to these international documents began, the authorities with attributions in this field have the imperative obligation to harmonize the internal legislation with the foreign regulations. In view of the multitude manifestations of the phenomenon of abuse, the literature considered that under this umbrella can come many forms such as emotional abuse, physical abuse and sexual abuse. Institutions with responsibilities in the field of child protection have the obligation to prevent these behaviors against human well-being and manifested through numerous forms of abuse, and in the event that the risk has occurred and the physical and mental integrity of the child have been reached, then the authorities must undertake all measures for the rehabilitation and integration of the child in difficulty. In preventing cases of abuse of children at an early age, a significant role is played by both local and central authorities, but especially the family, the school and, last but not least, society as a whole.

    Read article PDF

  9. Volume 6 · Issue 1 · 2019 · pp. 170-176

    MESSAGES AND SIGNALS

    • Stefan VLaDUTESCU
    Keywords
    message; code; sign; signal

    Cite as

    VLaDUTESCU, S. (2019). MESSAGES AND SIGNALS. Social Sciences and Education Research Review, 6(1), 170-176. https://sserr.ro/wp-content/uploads/2019/07/SSERR_2019_6_1_170_176.pdf

    Abstract. This study analyzes the main four books of J. L. Prieto in order to delimit what materials he considers to be critical, decisive in the construction of the message. The method used is comparative-meta-analytical. It turns out that J. L. Prieto counts on the signal as the main type of semio-semantic material that is used when building messages.

    Read article PDF

  10. Volume 6 · Issue 1 · 2019 · pp. 177-195

    THE AUDIT OF THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS DRAWN UP BY THE ENTITIES FROM TOURISM

    • Dorel Dumitru CHIRITESCU
    • Aurelia DUMITRU
    Keywords
    professional culture; objectivity; the autonomy of journalists; journalistic ethics

    Cite as

    CHIRITESCU, D. D., & DUMITRU, A. (2019). THE AUDIT OF THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS DRAWN UP BY THE ENTITIES FROM TOURISM. Social Sciences and Education Research Review, 6(1), 177-195. https://sserr.ro/wp-content/uploads/2019/07/SSERR_2019_6_1_177_195.pdf

    Abstract. The audit represents a process developed by individuals or legal persons legally authorised, called auditors, within information regarding a certain entity is analysed and evaluated, profesionally. For this process specific techniques and procedures are being used, in order to obtain proofs, called audit evidence, based on them the auditors elaborate a paper, named audit report and they also provide a responsible and independent οріnіon, using evaluation criteria from the legal regulations or good practice unanimously recognized inside the field where the audited entity develops its activity (Mircea Boulescu, Marcel Ghiţa, Valerica Mares – Audit Foundations, Didactic and Pedagogical Publishing House, Bucharest, 2005, page 11) The audit process, also called audit mission, is based on some national and international standards. Auditors are persons that get this quality under the conditions strictly ruled by the legislation in force. The audited entity can be a material/ an asset unity, the whole Government, ministries, departments, programmes, actions, transactions, operations; The audit represents the examination made by an independent and competent person regarding the fidelity of the accounting and financial presentasions and is the key for the probity and credibility of economic transactions.

    Read article PDF

  11. Volume 6 · Issue 1 · 2019 · pp. 196-212

    ROMANIAN JOURNALISTS - PERCEPTIONS ABOUT ROLES, CONSTRAINTS AND AUTONOMY

    • Antonia MATEI
    Keywords
    professional culture; objectivity; the autonomy of journalists; journalistic ethics

    Cite as

    MATEI, A. (2019). ROMANIAN JOURNALISTS - PERCEPTIONS ABOUT ROLES, CONSTRAINTS AND AUTONOMY. Social Sciences and Education Research Review, 6(1), 196-212. https://sserr.ro/wp-content/uploads/2019/07/SSERR_2019_6_1_196_212.pdf

    Abstract. Objectivity is, according to the Romanian journalists, their most important professional role. 95% of them think that should tell the facts as they happen, without interfering in any way, and 85% say that they should be detached observers, according to the study Worlds of Journalism. On the other hand, half of the journalists said that what is ethical in journalism depends on a specific situation. This paper will examine the perceptions of Romanian journalists regarding their professional roles, internal or external constraints, media independence and freedom of expression, all using the results of the international study Worlds of Journalism. The research was conducted in 66 countries worldwide, more than 27,000 journalists being interviewed during 2012 - 2015. In our country there were interviewed 341 journalists from 80 media organizations (radio, TV, print and online). From a theoretical point of view this paper will analyze some key concepts such as professional autonomy, perception of the role of journalists or the social functions of journalism. External autonomy envisages independence in relation to other spheres of power in society (McQuail, 2005), the degree of independence that journalists have when doing their job and whether this is consistent with the ideological values and ethical principles. Also, we must not forget the ways through which the press serves democracy: it should inform, supervise governments and the political class and give voice to public opinion (Curran, 2011).

    Read article PDF

  12. Volume 6 · Issue 1 · 2019 · pp. 213-221

    THE INFLUENCE OF PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE ON PEOPLE’S TENDENCY TOWARDS WORKAHOLISM

    • Marius NEGRILa
    Keywords
    workaholism; age; experience; addiction; involvement

    Cite as

    NEGRILa, M. (2019). THE INFLUENCE OF PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE ON PEOPLE’S TENDENCY TOWARDS WORKAHOLISM. Social Sciences and Education Research Review, 6(1), 213-221. https://sserr.ro/wp-content/uploads/2019/07/SSERR_2019_6_1_213_221.pdf

    Abstract. Workalholism is placed among the phenomena of organizational pathologies and may lead to serious health problems regarding both the physical and the mental status of the directly involved person or of the ones around him/her. This phenomenon has an impact on the emotional balance of the subject leading to depression, anxiety or even paranoia, which are usually connected to drug or alcohol addiction, compulsive eating, habits that give that lead to the feeling that you are no longer able to control your own life. A workaholic is a person who cannot control himself, working more than necessary, while becoming unhappy and starting to have health problems. The conclusions of the present research reflect that gender or the level of education are not so important when talking about the process of becoming workaholic, but the professional experience achieved over the years could strongly influence the process. The results were obtained through a survey applied on 30 persons, half men and half women of 30 to 45 years old. For the survey were selected subjects with any educational level and any kind of professional experience (0-3 years, 3-10 years and over 10 years). The hypothesis that the professional experience could influence the tendency to becoming a workaholic was confirmed, but more important here are the reasons of suffering from this disease. Therefore, workaholism represents a pathological relationship between a human and his work, which causes changes of his internal status, compulsive behavior, loss of control, poor health and a low social life.

    Read article PDF

  13. Volume 6 · Issue 1 · 2019 · pp. 222-226

    NEWSWORTHINESS AND THE EXPECTATIONS OF SOURCES IN HEALTH JOURNALISM

    • Dan Valeriu VOINEA
    Keywords
    medical journalism; speech; information; education; role

    Cite as

    VOINEA, D. V. (2019). NEWSWORTHINESS AND THE EXPECTATIONS OF SOURCES IN HEALTH JOURNALISM. Social Sciences and Education Research Review, 6(1), 222-226. https://sserr.ro/wp-content/uploads/2019/07/SSERR_2019_6_1_222_226.pdf

    Abstract. In the present study, we set out to open a discussion about the way doctors deal with journalism. We wanted to find out if the first think that they need journalists in the daily landscape of their profession. Isolated in linguistic and epistemic insularity, physicians are often asked to interact with journalists and adhere to the discursive construction rules of the press. Thus, the discursive interaction of the two worlds often collides. Disconsideration and expedition in dramatic and superficial have become the most common features of health journalism in Romania. In the following, we present some of the results of a broader survey, results that relate to the attention physicians give to journalists.

    Read article PDF

  14. Volume 6 · Issue 1 · 2019 · pp. 227-234

    SOCIAL JOURNALISM IN ONLINE WORLD. CONCEPTUAL DELIMITATIONS

    • Xenia NEGREA
    Keywords
    social journalism; technology; proximity; ideological consensus

    Cite as

    NEGREA, X. (2019). SOCIAL JOURNALISM IN ONLINE WORLD. CONCEPTUAL DELIMITATIONS. Social Sciences and Education Research Review, 6(1), 227-234. https://sserr.ro/wp-content/uploads/2019/07/SSERR_2019_6_1_227_234.pdf

    Abstract. In this article we look at the type of journalism generated by technological evolution. Our study starts from the question: "How did technology affect journalistic content?". And the hypothesis of our analysis was that in the new logistic context, journalism of human interest, namely forms of social journalism, is preferred and privileged. Journalists themselves have gone through various stages of dealing with the public quickly, so that, as we have shown, the press liaison function has led to the creation of worlds of consensus, to the detriment of a conglomerate of individuals bound together by communication bridges.

    Read article PDF