Hong Kong Journal of Social Sciences

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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.

The HKJSS maintains electronic versions of all articles. Data safety is ensured by backing up digital data in accordance with internal regulations. Logical and physical data migration are provided, and cloud technologies are applied.

Article Processing Charges (APC) Information

 

Hong Kong Journal of Social Sciences publishes all its articles in full open access, meaning unlimited use and reuse of articles, in addition to giving credit to the authors. All of our articles are published under a Creative Commons (CC BY) license.
Authors pay the one-time publication fees of 450.00 euros, including:

• Language Editing Services of 80 euros (for articles of 5000 words or less),

• Layout Editing - 20 euros,

• Article Publication Charges (APCs) - 350 euros.

 

Article Processing Charge (APC) to cover the costs of peer review administration and management, professional production of articles in PDF and other formats, and dissemination of published papers in various venues, in addition to other publishing functions.  There are no charges for rejected articles, no submission charges, and no surcharges based on the figures or supplementary data. Some items (Editorials, Corrections, Addendums, Retractions, Comments, etc.) are published free of charge.


Discounts on APCs may be granted at the Publisher's discretion and should be discussed with the editorial office when submitting the article. The editorial decision making is decoupled from the authors' ability to pay the Processing Charges, however authors should consider in advance whether they have sufficient funds to cover the full APC.


HKJSS also offers discount vouchers to selected reviewers.


APCs are payable within 5 to 10 business days.


Invoices are emailed shortly after acceptance to the payment contact provided by the authors. Only official invoices issued by HKJSS (@hkjoss.com) are valid. We do not authorize any third party to collect the APCs. HKJSS (@hkjoss.com) is the sole service provider and cannot be held liable for actions by third parties.
For wire transfers, we ask the customer to pay the fees for both the sender and the recipient bank, so that HKJSS receives the full invoiced amount.

 


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Paper Submission 

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Submission open for No. 64 Autumn/Winter 2024

The Hong Kong journal of Social Sciences is accepting submissions for No. 64 Autumn/Winter 2024

Dear Authors,
Please submit your manuscripts through our Online Submission System http://hkjoss.com/index.php/journal/pages/view/papersubmission  or directly to the Chief -Editor's e-mail mailbox@hkjoss.com.  The journal publishes articles in English or Chinese.

The articles will be published in January, 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.


Subject Areas:
•    Anthropology;
•    Aesthetics;
•    Culturology;
•    Criminology;
•    Commerce;
•    Education and assessment;
•    English language & literature;
•    Econometrics;
•    Ethics;
•    Geography;
•    History;
•    International economics;
•    Insurance;
•    Law;
•    Linguistics;
•    Marketing;
•    Macroeconomics;
•    Media & journalism;
•    Political science;
•    Philosophy;
•    Psychology;
•    Social policy;
•    Social work;
•    Sociology;
•    Spirituality;
•    Tourism;
•    Other related areas.

Articles should be prepared in strict accordance with the template found through the following link: http://hkjoss.com/docs/template.doc  and Author Guidelines, please check the link http://hkjoss.com/index.php/journal/about/submissions#authorGuidelines.  
Each article should have no more than six authors. A study based on up-to-date references of 2016-2021 is required.
All articles published in are published in full open access. In order to provide free access to readers, and to cover the costs of peer review, copyediting, typesetting, long-term archiving, and journal management, an article processing charge (APC) of EUR 350 applies to papers accepted after peer review.
Submitted papers should be well formatted and use good English or Chinese. Authors may use our English editing service prior to publication or during author revisions.
Articles published in the Hong Kong journal of Social Sciences will be Open-Access articles distributed under the terms and conditions of the Creative Commons Attribution License (CC BY). The copyright is retained by the author(s).
Scopus coverage years: from 2010 to 2014, from 2016 to Present.

The Hong Kong Journal of Social Sciences rank is Q4 (General Social Sciences).

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Last Research Articles

This research aims to analyze the factors influencing the pricing of condominium projects along the Mass Rapid Transit (MRT) Orange Line, an electric train expected to start operations in 2025. As the main heavy rail line connecting the Eastern Bangkok suburbs with the city’s New Central Business District (New CBD), the Orange Line has significant implications for urban development. To promote land development opportunities, Bangkok’s city plan has undergone changes along the Orange Line corridor, particularly on the Ramkhamhaeng Road, which is anticipated to drive up land prices.This study examines how condominium prices may fluctuate when various factors are considered, such as proximity to MRT stations, main roads, expressway access points, private facilities, operator reliability, and the cost of common areas. The research equips real estate developers with a comprehensive understanding of these determinants to guide project development and pricing strategies aligned with market conditions. Condominium buyers can leverage accurate pricing information to make informed decisions, while real estate investors can incorporate these insights into their investment strategies. Additionally, the Revenue Department could use the data to inform land tax policies. The hedonic price model was used to determine the factors influencing the prices of condominiums along the Orange Line. The research samples are 28 brand-new condominium properties that are located only one kilometer away from the MRT stations of the Orange Line, and most of them are new condominiums that were constructed in less than 5 years. A total of 17 factors, grouped into three categories—locational, physical, and neighborhood characteristics—were evaluated using regression analysis. The findings reveal that three key factors significantly impact the prices of condominium units: floor level, distance from the train station, and distance from department stores.


Keywords: Central Business District (CBD), Mass Rapid Transit (MRT) Orange Line, condominium prices, housing affordability, Bangkok.

 

DOI: https://doi.org/10.55463/hkjss.issn.1021-3619.64.29

Pornraht Pongprasert, Rungsee Benjaanunphong
2025-02-06
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This study utilized an eclectic blended method with CALL application, combining flipped, brain-targeted teaching, and Know-Want to Know-Learn (KWL) to cater to diverse student learning styles. This study aimed to evaluate the effectiveness of the eclectic method as a teaching strategy, the difference in students’ reading motivation before and after using the eclectic blended method with the CALL application, the difference between high and low motivation students taught by the eclectic blended method with the CALL application, and the interaction between the eclectic method as a teaching strategy and students’ reading motivation level toward students’ critical reading achievement. A 2 x 2 factorial research design was conducted in some colleges of English Education Department students in Indonesia. The data were collected using motivation-level questionnaires and critical reading tests. The experimental and control classes were conducted with 30 students in each class as the sample. The study used two-way ANOVA to analyze data, revealing significant differences between the experimental class taught using the eclectic blended with CALL application and the control class taught using conventional methods. The results also revealed differences in students’ reading motivation and the interaction between the teaching strategy and their reading motivation level toward critical reading achievement. The Eclectic Blended Method with Computer-Assisted Language Learning (CALL) Application is an innovative approach for Indonesian EFL college students, combining multiple teaching strategies and technology to cater to different motivation levels in a critical reading course. This approach is inclusive, flexible, and allows personalized learning, boosting students’ motivation and engagement in the course. The study suggests that educators can improve students’ reading achievement and motivation through an eclectic blended method and recommends further research on this combination with technology instruction.

 

Keywords: Eclectic blended method Computer-Assisted Language Learning (CALL) application, students’ motivation, EFL critical reading.

 

DOI: https://doi.org/10.55463/hkjss.issn.1021-3619.64.28

Rukminingsih, Aang Fatihul Islam, Mecca Puspitaningsari
2025-01-27
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This study investigated the relationship between instructional leadership and teacher efficacy in the context of online learning during the COVID-19 pandemic. The objectives were to examine how leadership practices influence teachers’ confidence and effectiveness in delivering online instruction. A descriptive survey design was adopted, involving 7 deans/principals, 197 teachers, and 100 students. Data were analyzed using correlational analysis to explore the association between instructional leadership and teacher efficacy. Findings indicate that deans/principals actively engaged in key instructional leadership roles, and teachers demonstrated adequate self-efficacy and collective efficacy in online teaching. A significant positive correlation emerged between instructional leadership and teacher efficacy, highlighting the impact of leadership practices on teachers’ capability to provide quality online instruction. Key factors such as technology, training, administrative support, stakeholder involvement, and self-motivation influenced teacher efficacy in online learning, acting as both enablers and constraints. This study contributes the our understanding of the critical role of instructional leadership in enhancing teacher efficacy, particularly during educational crises, and suggests improvements to online education quality through strategic leadership.

 

Keywords: Online learning, instructional leadership, teacher efficacy, collective teacher efficacy.

 

DOI: https://doi.org/10.55463/hkjss.issn.1021-3619.64.27

Herbert Corpuz, Darin Jan Tindowen
2025-01-20
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The Ghãtu dance performance is a cross-cultural text that amalgamates mythic-cultural spectrums to project the art of indigenous esthetics. Not limited to particular indigenous groups such as Gurung or Magar, who observe this tribal festival; Tamang, dura, Barai, Braham, and Aryal kshetri in central and midwestern Nepal also celebrate it with certain methods. Therefore, Ghãtu is the cross-cultural capital of the nation. This study projects how Ghãtu crosses borders and becomes a cross-cultural issue, a hybrid culture, and a cultural transformation. The key issues in the performance of this Ghãtu are bordering and debordering. The findings of this study show that cultural activity continues to move from one community to another or even from one country to another based on cultural values. Crossing borders through cultural activities is an ongoing process. It depends on the choice of the people. Few studies have focused on ethnic cultural activities, and the number of studies has not substantially focused on how Ghãtu crosses the border. This study shows how Ghãtu culture is indigenous esthetics as cross-cultural capital. This study employs the cross-cultural and hybridity theories of Homi K Bhabha for its discussion. This characteristic allows every cultural activity to rupture the border based on its popularity and significance. Therefore, Ghãtu is the most popular culture that crosses borders.

 

Keywords: bordering and debordering, cross-culture, cultural hybridity, cultural transformation

 

DOI: https://doi.org/10.55463/hkjss.issn.1021-3619.64.26

Raj Kumar Gurung, Kamal Sharma, Ram Prasad Rai
2025-01-10
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This study aims to examine the need for sports education and sports universities among urban residents in Nepal by analyzing the perceptions of students, parents, and interested stakeholders. This study applied a convergent parallel mixed method to acquire and analyze quantitative and qualitative data. An online survey on the feasibility of the university in Nepal was administered from February 15 to March 26, 2022, among various urban centers. A total of 256 responses were obtained. To substantiate the quantitative data, 13 interviews were conducted with kinesiologists and policymakers. Using a binary logistic regression model and coding of interviews, this paper found that demand for sports universities among students, parents, and concerned stakeholders is high, who also believe that Nepal can be an ideal destination for sports education for international students and athletes given its climatic and geo-political standings. Sports infrastructure supply, including sports universities, by the Nepalese Government is constrained by financial, human, and technical resource limitations. The overall implications of this finding are that a public-private partnership model is most appropriate for initiating sports universities to meet the demand for sports infrastructure for urban leisure sports in Nepal. The partnership would ease resource constraints and maintain institutional professionalism by promoting health and well-being among urban residents.

 

Keywords: Physical Education, Sports Education, Sports Infrastructure, Sports University, Nepal

 

DOI: https://doi.org/10.55463/hkjss.issn.1021-3619.64.25

Ratna Mani Nepal, Jiwnath Ghimire, Abilal Shah
2025-01-03
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Hong Kong journal of Social Sciences
The Hong Kong Journal of Social Sciences is a top-tier international rigorous scientific peer-reviewed journal that encompasses a broad spectrum of scientific disciplines and academic research domains focused on the study of various social issues.
The Hong Kong Journal of Social Sciences has garnered a substantial readership not only among young and seasoned researchers and other academic community, but also among members of business and government responsible for the development of social policy for the evolution of human society. The international composition of authors’ teams and the broad range of research issues determine the dynamic growth of readers, subscribers, and contributors; hence, the journal’s circulation continues to expand.
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