Hong Kong Journal of Social Sciences

The Hong Kong Journal of Social Sciences (HKJSS) (ISSN:1021-3619) is a double-blind peer-reviewed, open access research journal. HKJSS aims to publish interdisciplinary research with a primary focus on original research or reviews in various disciplines of humanities and social sciences.
Articles are welcome in the following categories: education and assessment, English language & literature, media & journalism, politics & governance, psychology, sociology, macroeconomics, international economics, econometrics, tourism, insurance, commerce, marketing, history, political science, philosophy, culturology, aesthetics, ethics, law, spirituality.
The Hong Kong journal of Social Sciences is indexed by Scopus, Web of Science, America: History and Life, CSA Sociological Abstracts, Historical Abstracts, Hong Kong Journal Online, International Bibliography of the Social Sciences, International Consortium for the Academic Publication, ProQuest, Ulrich’s Periodical Directory, 中華民國期刊論文索引影像系統, 中文期刊篇目索引影像系統, 香港中文期刊論文索引, 港澳期刊網.
Journal audiences are learned readers, including researchers from universities and higher education institutions, policymakers, and administrators.
Articles containing fundamental or applied scientific results in all areas of the social sciences are accepted for consideration.
The editorial board of the HKJSS includes 25 members and is chaired by Editor-in-Chief Prof. Luo Jinyi.
Frequency of publication: Four issues per year beginning in 2020
Access to all articles on the website is open beginning in 2020; neither registration nor payment is required.
Journal articles are licensed under the CC BY 4.0 Creative Commons Attribution 4.0 License.
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Submission open for No. 65 Spring/Summer 2025 |
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The Hong Kong journal of Social Sciences is accepting submissions for No. Spring/Summer 2025
Hong Kong journal of Social Sciences an international, open access journal with rapid peer-review, which publishes works from a wide range of fields, including anthropology, criminology, economics, education, geography, history, law, linguistics, political science, psychology, social policy, social work, sociology and so on. The journal seeks to appeal to an interdisciplinary audience and authorship which focuses upon real world research. With its efficient and qualified double-blind peer review process, Hong Kong journal of Social Sciences aims to present the newest relevant and emerging scholarship in the field to both academia and the broader public alike, thereby maintaining its place as a dynamic platform for engaging in social sciences research and academic debate.
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Last Research Articles
This study examined the effect of internal corporate governance mechanisms on the financial performance of listed financial institutions on the Uganda Securities Exchange. We collected secondary data from a census of all the financial institutions from 2014 to 2023. In addition, primary data on governance and financial performance was obtained through interviews to supplement the secondary data. We employed both accounting-based (ROE) and market-based (Tobin’s Q) proxies to measure firm-financial performance. Based on the results, the agency theory fails to illustrate that the board of directors (BoDs) and the audit committee (AC) are effective in improving financial performance. However, ownership structure (OS) has a notably positive and significant effect on financial performance, highlighting the importance of different forms of ownership in a firm. Our study adds to the literature by demonstrating that the application of agency theory doesn’t have a significant effect on firm-financial performance in the Ugandan context. Moreover, it contributes to the present body of knowledge on ICGMs and firm-financial performance literature, particularly in the context of an emerging economy.
Keywords: Internal corporate governance mechanisms, financial performance, listed commercial banks, Uganda Securities Exchange.
Robert Oguti Etengu, Joshua Oder, Peter Paul Opio, Bonny Odongo, Rockfell Ebwonyu
2025-04-16
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Despite the growing use of Smart Tourism Technologies (STTs) in heritage tourism, their effectiveness in shaping tourist experiences, heritage site image, and destination loyalty remains underexplored, particularly in Cambodia’s UNESCO World Heritage Sites. This study examines how key STTs attributes—informativeness, accessibility, interactivity, personalization, and security—enhance tourists' experience with STTs and their loyalty with heritage destinations. It also examines the mediating role of heritage site image in this relationship. This study collected data on-site from 411 international tourists visiting all four of Cambodia's UNESCO World Heritage Sites. Smart-PLS 4.0 was used to evaluate the measurement and structural models. The results demonstrate that all STTs attributes positively enhance tourists perceived STTs experience. This perceived smart tourism experience subsequently impacts tourists' likelihood of returning to the heritage destinations and recommending them through word-of-mouth, which is partially mediated by the heritage site image. This study contributes to the limited body of research on the impact of STTs in heritage tourism by introducing a new conceptual model that positions heritage site image as a mediator between perceived STTs experience and destination loyalty. The findings offer practical insights for heritage stakeholders, including technology developers, by highlighting the critical role of informativeness, personalization, and interactivity in the design and implementation of STTs to enhance tourists’ experiences and strengthen the global appeal of Cambodia's heritage sites.
Keywords: Cambodia, smart tourism technologies, heritage site image, PLS-SEM, destination loyalty.
Sokunthea Neak, Pithoon Thanabordeekij, Supanika Leurcharusmee, Tatcha Sudtasan
2025-04-14
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This study examines the challenges in the Thai constitution-making process from a constitutionalism perspective. Employing a qualitative research approach, we analyzed 20 processes of drafting the Thai constitution from secondary documents, comparing past and present processes. Our analysis is grounded in the concept of constitutionalism, which comprises four key criteria: the legality of the constitution-making process, the constitution-making organization, the role of political representatives, and public participation. The findings indicate that the Thai constitution-making process is largely inconsistent with constitutionalism principles, with most processes originating from coups or their continuations. Although recent efforts have improved the process's form, only 3-5 processes meet the constitutionalism criteria. The lack of public participation in the constitution-making process has resulted in a constitution lacking political equity, negatively impacting Thailand's democratic system stability and contributing to ongoing political crises.
Keywords: Constitutional process, Thailand, Constitutionalism, Thailand's democratic system.
Tanaroj Lortanapaisan
2025-04-07
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This study employs a multidisciplinary approach, integrating critical discourse analysis and cognitive linguistics to investigate the impact of the journey metaphor on U.S. presidential campaign slogans from 2000 to 2024. A comprehensive analysis of 20 years of slogans sourced from Wikipedia reveals a nuanced understanding of the metaphor's role in shaping political discourse and voter perceptions. The research identifies three dominant themes: "Vision for the Future" (37.04%), "Challenges and Solutions," and "Identity and Values." Notably, the emphasis on "Unity and Togetherness" has significantly decreased, indicating a shift in political messaging strategies. This study contributes to the existing literature on political discourse and campaign rhetoric, providing insights into the evolution of U.S. presidential campaign slogans and their implications for voter engagement. Keywords: Emotional Connections, Journey Metaphor, Presidential Campaign Slogans, Political Discourse, Political Messaging, Voter Perceptions.
Roseline Jesudas, Zakiuddin Mohammed, Abdul Mateen Mohammed
2025-04-07
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This study examines the relationship between work environment and turnover intention, with a specific focus on the impact of three-shift work. Using survey data from a large hospital in South Korea and the job demands-resources model, we investigate whether three-shift work exacerbates the negative association between work environment and turnover intention. The findings indicate that a positive work environment can mitigate turnover intention, whereas three-shift work is associated with increased turnover intention. Notably, we found no evidence to suggest that nurses working in three-shifts perceive a weaker relationship between work environment and turnover intention. These results have implications for addressing the global nursing shortage and high turnover rates, suggesting that three-shift work may be a viable flexible work pattern. Furthermore, our study provides empirical support for the impact of three-shift work on employee perception, highlighting the need for managers to redesign work types, including three-shift schedules, to improve performance.
Keywords: work environment, turnover intention, three-shift work rotation, the job demand-resource model, nursing industry.
Sungchan Kim, Burmaa Tsogtochir, Soyoung Park
2025-03-22
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