Computers in Human Behavior Computers in Human Behavior 23 (2007) 1642–1659 www.elsevier.com/locate/comphumbeh Consumer behavior in online game communities: A motivational factor perspective Chin-Lung Hsu a‚* ‚ Hsi-Peng Lu b a b Department of Information Management‚ Da-Yeh University‚ 112 Shan-Jiau Road‚ Da-Tsuen‚ Changhua‚ Taiwan‚ ROC Department of Information Management‚ National Taiwan University of Science and Technology‚ Taipei‚ Taiwan‚ ROC Available online 8 November 2005
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it happens in the hallway or online‚ such behavior can create unfriendly learning environments that interfere with students‚ academic performance‚ and emotional and physical well-being. Bullying behavior is threatening‚ intimidation and occurs repeatedly over time with the intent to cause harm. Bullying behavior can have negative consequences for both the bully and the victim. Children who bully are more likely to engage in other criminal and anti- social behaviors‚ such as Fighting‚ Vandalism
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Stress Levels among College Students Rebecca Mathews Iona College Abstract The purpose of this study was to examine the differing stress levels of college students while looking at their year in college and whether or not they are a member of an athletics team. This study utilized a consent form‚ a demographic form‚ a survey to determine the stress level of the participant‚ and a debriefing form for each of the participants. The results of this study showed that only the athletic status of
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word arthritis comes from the Greek arthron meaning "joint" and the Latin itis meaning "inflammation". The plural of arthritis is arthritides. Arthritis affects the musculoskeletal system‚ specifically the joints. It is the main cause of disability among people over fifty-five years of age in industrialized countries. Arthritis is not a single disease - it is a term that covers over 100 medical conditions. Osteoarthritis (OA) is the most common form of arthritis and generally affects elderly patients
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Computer Learning Center) Tanauan branch is founded April 2010 by Mrs. Fides Nazareth Dimayuga. The courses offered that time are CSDP (Computer System Design and Programming) with only 15 students and CHS (Computer Hardware Servicing) with 13 students. In June 2011 they students increase and became 35 students in CSDP and 23 in CHS. As of now they have added additional courses like Business and Office administration and short courses such as Business Application Software‚ Bookkeeping‚ AutoCAD and
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Binge drinking is a major issue that a lot of college students are facing today. According to NIAAA‚ in order for something to be considered binge drinking the blood alcohol concentration has to be .08 grams percent or above. Usually‚ for most college students‚ this means consuming five or more drinks in 2 hours. The rate is extremely high among college students and according to NIAAA reports‚ two out of every five students of all ages‚ which is more than 40 percent have reported in binge drinking
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| FACTORS AFFECTING THE ADJUSTMENT OF FOREIGN STUDENTS IN MALAYSIA Abstract This research project was aimed at investigating the factors affecting the adjustment of international students in Malaysia. This study consisted of 160 international students in private universities in Malaysia. Even though international students represent around 5 per cent of all tertiary enrolments in Malaysia‚ the population of international students in Malaysia is on the increase year by year. However‚ there
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people don’t have many years back. One of these things is online gaming that is provided by the internet. Online gaming is one of the widely used leisure activities by many people. Teenagers who are playing these online games said that they are playing these games just for fun‚ to keep away from the heat of the sun‚ without knowing that there are a lot of effects of playing these games that are more than what they think. Playing online games‚ according to some research is beneficial. It enables
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References: Andam‚ Z.R.(2003) e-Commerce and e-Business [online] Consumer affairs Victoria‚ Department of Justice.(2002)[online].[Cited 13th Dauglas‚T.L (2010) 4 categories of ecommerce [online].[cited 15th June 2011]. Gunawardana‚K.D.(2006) The Impact of firm-based characteristics on King‚W. (2006) What is e-Commerce- Advantages and drawbacks [online].
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acquisition of knowledge‚ skills and qualifications has become faster‚ easier and more efficient. In this paper it has been made an aim to estimate the use of modern technologies‚ in particular internet‚ such as: amplified reality‚ videoconferences online in real time‚ strategic games‚ social networking sites or books on-line‚ enabling the creation of knowledge and skills‚ which may be an element of value innovation in higher schools. There were made the differentiation of use of new technologies
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