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Showing 1 to 20 of 93 for “"Funding sources"”.
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Exploring the influence of funding sources on business incubation in the Western Cape
… research instead explores the influence that funding sources have on business incubators, with a focus on understanding how incubators in turn assist their incubatees in accessing finance. Research focusing on funder influence on incubators, and support provided to incubatees to assist with …
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Investigating alternative funding sources for community equity ownership in renewable energy projects in South Africa
… climate change; the need to diversify energy sources in order for the country to be energy secure; and the developmental potential that investment in a new industry, in this instance the renewable energy industry, can bring in terms of job creation, economic growth and the exploitation of …
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Winners and Losers: Between Bank Loan and Small Medium Enterprises Equity Investment Scheme (SMEEIS) as Funding Sources for Northern Nigerian SMEs
The performance of the Small and Medium Enterprises in Northern Nigeria have been characterized as suboptimal, due to the myriad of challenges bedevilling the sector, notable among which is the financial constraint. The creation of Small Medium Enterprise Equity Investment Scheme (SMEEIS) was …
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What Comes After the Boom? Baby Boomers in Santa Maria, California a Market Study for People's Self Help Housing
… These challenges include the type, location, and funding sources for future senior housing projects. All federal funding sources for affordable senior housing projects are then briefly presented and their applicability to the proposed project is explained. The introduction sets the stage for a …
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Mapping a Landscape: How Parents View Involvement in Prekindergarten Programs for at -Risk Children
… types of involvement by program staff and funding sources. A broader view of involvement needs to be adopted in considering parental involvement.
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Economic development functions of New Jersey community colleges
… does not include consensus on appropriate funding sources for functions in which community colleges could be involved. The purpose of this study was to determine the priorities among economic development functions of the community college as viewed by community college leaders, leaders of …
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School Counselors' Perceptions of Their Academic Preparation in their Roles as Professional School Counselors
… students with learning differences, seeking funding sources, and using technology. The factor analysis supported the construct validity of the survey instrument. It validated the roles of PSCs as outlined by ASCA standards (2005) and CACREP standards (2001). The factors included (a) Factor 1, …
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Development and testing of an evidence-based tool to support adoption and implementation of the National Healthy Food and Drink Policy
… sector organisations. However, there were no resources developed to support policy implementation. Aim: To develop evidence-based tool(s) to support implementation of the National Healthy Food and Drink Policy. Methods: This mixed methods research included four major components. First, a …
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The characteristics, functions, behaviors and effectiveness of development officers in American public community colleges
… functions were those of: (a) identifying funding sources, and (b) cultivating potential funding sources. Yet, the functional area of least importance and the one for which development officers reported the least responsibility, was that of fund raising. This finding was partially explained …
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Correlation Between Student Success and On-Campus Jobs
… and degrees awarded to ensure state and other funding sources are maximized. Specifically, this study focuses on major student employers on campus including the Admissions Office, Library Services, Student Life, Campus Recreation, University Housing, and a culmination of Other Departments. The …
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Perceptions of Technology Use in Rural and Urban Pennsylvania High Schools
… mean less availability of educational resources? This qualitative case study attempted to answer the following research questions: (a) What are the differences that exist in the way technology is acquired and used in rural and urban Pennsylvania high schools? (b) What are the benefits of …
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An analysis of the funding patterns and sources of community based organizations who deliver adult basic education
The purpose of this study was to explore the funding patterns and sources of adult basic education (ABE) provided by community based organizations (CBOs) and to determine their success in attracting funding from external sources such as corporations, foundations, charitable and philanthropic …
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Challenges faced by IRB Approved Studies due to Sample Size Shortfalls and Low Patient Accrual
… patient accrual rates, and evaluates the role of funding mechanisms and study sites. Findings reveal discrepancies between proposed and actual sample sizes and durations, shedding light on the complexities of study execution. Moreover, the study uncovers no significant differences in patient …
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After the Paris Agreement: How India Can Use Climate Financing to Implement a Sustainable Clean Cookstove Program
… nonprofit organizations, and other international funding sources. The topic of clean cookstoves has gained traction as a strategy to mitigate emissions and adapt to a changing climate, and with the recent passing of the United Nations Paris Agreement, funding is increasing to support programs that …
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Show me the money : promises and pitfalls of asset growth in community development credit unions and loan funds
… product diversification, more debt and equity funding sources, and a focus on fundraising.
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A description of peer education programs in public institutions of higher education in Virginia
… receiving peer education instruction, (g) the funding sources for peer education programs, (h) the academic and administrative units involved in peer education programs, (i) types of compensation given to peer education instructors, and (i) the training protocol for the peer education …
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Down Front: Challenges Facing Community College Based Performing Arts Centers
… community colleges have committed significant resources to presenting arts and cultural programming for their communities. These community college based arts organizations face many of the same challenges as other non-profit arts organizations and arts centers located on traditional four-year …
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Analysis of Texas College Students' Loan Borrowing Patterns
… parental assistance, lack of other available funding sources, and increasing tuition costs were the primary reasons� that prompted them to secure educational loans. Of the three major ethnic groups that participated in the study, Blacks reported the highest average cumulative debt. Anglo …
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Application of commercial best practices for new technology development within the constraints of defense contract funded R&D
… world are explored, including a multiplicity of funding sources, short funding cycles, and ambiguous ownership of go/kill decisions and gating criteria. Existing defense industry Technology Readiness Level (TRL) and new Engineering and Manufacturing Readiness Level (EMRL) and Manufacturing …
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Road Diets and Greenways: Barriers and Strategies for More Innovative Infrastructure
… these solutions, such as scope uncertainty and funding sources. Case study research of the Indianapolis Cultural Trail and the Lick Run Greenway reveals that collaborative planning, goal framing, and unique funding structures are a few examples of overcoming barriers to innovative infrastructure.
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