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Showing 1 to 20 of 70 for “"Communication Challenges"”.
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Communication Challenges Associated With Voyageurs National Park: A Discourse Analysis
<p>This dissertation analyzed interviews conducted with three key people who described their personal connections to Voyageurs National Park and the adjoining communities. These ethnographic details add insights expressed in the voices of community members who have demonstrated interest in and …
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Communication challenges facing internationalisation of higher education at University of Zululand
… In addition the expansion in Information and Communication Technologies (ICTs) has changed the nature in which education is offered and consumed internationally. Globalisation and the spiralling evolution of ICTs has become the driving force for transformation in higher education sectors. Many …
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Constructing the Medical Voice: How doctors-in-training engage with communication challenges-a grounded theory of adapting
… question: How do doctors-in-training engage with communication challenges in the hospital environment? Despite the increase in communication skills training in undergraduate medical curricula, complaints about communication in healthcare remain high. Understanding why undergraduate communication …
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‘Intercultural Communication Challenges and Impact on Multicultural Teams in Saudi Arabian Companies – Perceptions and Roles on Beliefs of Trust’
… and helps develop cooperation and enhance communication amongst members of the multicultural organisations and ameliorate their performance at work. However, despite the importance of trust in building collaborative and effective relationships in the workplace, the increasing cultural …
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A multiple goals/normative approach to family communication surrounding young adults' substance use problems: explicating parents' and siblings' communication challenges and strategies
… situated demands complicate family member communication about and coping with substance use. Through qualitative interviews with 49 parents and siblings, the current study developed normative theory regarding parents’ and siblings’ experiences, specifically focusing on challenges that may …
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Navigating the legal constraints of being a nonimmigrant: A study of the technical communication challenges for international graduate students in the United States
… Being a Nonimmigrant: A Study of the Technical Communication Challenges for International Graduate Students in the United States, explores the issues that can occur for international graduate students when navigating situations involving technical communication before, and during, their stay as …
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OVERCOMING INTERCULTURAL CHALLENGES IN INTERPRETING: A CASE STUDY ON CHINESE-ENGLISH CONFERENCE INTERPRETING
… interpreting through the lens of intercultural communication frameworks, we know relatively little about conference interpreters’ experiences with intercultural communication challenges. This project helps address this research gap by investigating the types of intercultural communication …
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Advancing 5G Coverage: Novel Methods for Metasurface Characterization and Leaky-Wave Antenna Reconfigurability
… method enables beam-steering, benefiting communication systems with cost-effective flexibility. This approach also facilitates beam scanning, bandwidth, and polarization reconfiguration. This thesis provides innovative solutions to wireless communication challenges, demonstrated through MS …
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Filling the Gap-A Handbook for Immigrant Families to Communicate with Teacher in U.S.A
… purpose of this field project is to fill the communication gap between immigrant families, teachers and school by designing a foundation level English language handbook. To ensure immigrant families can use this handbook to communicate with the teacher who cannot speak the second language. …
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Participation of children with autism spectrum disorder : comparing the perspectives of children and their caregivers
… Children with ASD present with sensory and communication challenges which may make obtaining information about their subjective participation experiences more methodologically challenging. The current study aimed to describe and compare the perceptions of children with mild to moderate …
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Exploring Male And Female Healthcare Provider Communication With Alzheimer’s Patients: A Qualitative Study
… and would be exacerbated by the breakdown in communication. While communication challenges can take many forms, one understudied area in AD patient-provider communication is how gender role might affect the outcomes and perceived feelings during interaction. Without knowledge and attentiveness …
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Academic experiences of international students at Eastern Michigan University
… study can experience both positive and negative challenges during the process of achieving their educational goals at the higher educational institutions they are enrolled in. This study explored how academic experiences of international students from different racial/or ethnic groups may or may …
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Resumes Of Diploma Theses (2014) for Master’s Degree in Pharmaceutical Management
… EXAMPLE OF BOEHRINGER INGELHEIM ***** CLIENTS COMMUNICATION CHALLENGES AND OPPORTUNITIES FOR DERMA-COSMETIC COMPANIES ***** OPTIONS FOR ADMINISTRATION FOR OF TOTAL QUALITY MANAGEMENT SYSTEM AT SOPHARMA TRADING ***** FOOD SUPPLEMENTS AND MEDICINAL PRODUCTS CONTAINING GINKGO BILOBA USAGE ***** …
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Ultrasound Visual Biofeedback and Accent Modification: Effects on Consonant and Vowel Accuracy for Mandarin English Language Learners
… of language diversity comes a potential rise in communication challenges for those who speak with non-mainstream American English accents as English language learners. A portion of these individuals may elect to seek accent modification services, perhaps due to decreased intelligibility or …
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The role of Information and Communications Technology (ICT) in junior primary phase: A case study of environmental studies in selected grade two rural classrooms
… aimed to explore the role of Information and Communication Technology (ICT) in the Junior Primary phase in the Omusati region of Namibia. The study targeted Grade Two teachers from the Omusati Region, mainly those in rural schools responsible for teaching Environmental Studies. A …
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Applicability of basic virtual reality vs. pictures as prompts for conversation in dementia care
Communication challenges are prevalent in individuals with dementia and can lead to reduced social engagement and overall well-being. This study explored the feasibility of basic virtual reality (VR) to facilitate conversations among older adults with dementia. Two participants were exposed to …
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Storytelling for digital photographs: supporting the practice, understanding the benefit
… In this dissertation, I studied the online photo communication challenges that have arisen as a result of the transition from film to digital photography. I detail my studies of consumer desires and barriers related to online photo communication. Also, I present the design and user evaluation of …
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Advancing Verbal Communication Skills Through Transcript-Based Feedback : Designing an AI-Assisted Language Learning Application, “Stepping Stones, ” to Support ESL Students in Academic and Professional Contexts
This thesis investigates communication challenges faced by English as a Second Language (ESL) learners from high-context language backgrounds, such as Korean, Japanese, and Chinese, in online academic and professional settings. Cultural norms around indirectness, shared context, and cautious …
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A comparison of English and U.S. American communication patterns in work settings : an English perspective
<p>This thesis examines communication patterns between the English and U.S. Americans in a work environment. These two cultural groups engage in significant business, economic, and political relationships, and though they share many similarities, the cultural and communication differences can lead …
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Creative solutions for a better relationship: Utilizing art therapy to improve communication in cross-cultural couple counseling
… would help cross-cultural couples improve their communication skills through better understanding of each other’s cultural differences. Five cross-cultural couples were selected, composed of one partner from an individualistic culture and another partner from a collectivistic culture. Participant …
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