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Showing 1 to 20 of 217 for “"International studies"”.
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An investigation of comparative indices of background of tertiary entrants against academic performance
… upon varied approaches adopted in previous international studies, is described and its application documented.
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Trade liberalisation and the impact of regional trade flows on the mark-ups in South African manufacturing industries
… industries between 1988 and 2002. While several international studies have analysed the impact of trade flows, few have analysed the impact of trade liberalisation using tariff data.
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Measuring values with the Schwartz Values Survey at a university in the Western Cape, South Africa
… for South African students compared to other international studies. A total of 136 students completed the Schwartz Values Survey across three academic study years. The survey reports respondent values and the extent of their religiosity on a Likert-scale. The measure for internal consistency …
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An Analysis of Health Sector Trends: Incorporating Theories of Unbalanced Growth
International studies of health care expenditures find income elasticities of aggregate demand for health care in the range of 1.0 to 1.5. Applying these same models to a U.S. time series using ordinary least squares to estimate a cointegrating relationship yields estimates in this range. …
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Does emergency medicine training improve ECG interpretation skills in South Africa?
… Africa, and to compare the results with similar international studies. A prospective cross-sectional study of Emergency Medicine registrars and recently qualified emergency physicians was conducted between August 2008 and February 2009 during training sessions at various universities through …
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Intellectual and behavioural functioning in boys with Duchenne Muscular Dystrophy : neuropsychological testing and correlation with genotype
… than its musculoskeletal aspects. Although international studies have reported intellectual function ranging from above-average to severe intellectual disability, they have consistently found the average full-scale IQ of affected boys to be reduced by approximately one standard deviation. …
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The differences in the psychological impact of trauma between female rape and non-sexual assault survivors
International research suggests that rape impacts more negatively on the mental health of rape survivors than non-sexual assault. For both groups the post trauma response has mainly been accounted for by Post-traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD). Findings from empirical studies are unequivocal that …
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The effects of fluoride levels in potable water: case studies in the Northern Cape and Mitchell's Plain
… is such that it can be prevented. Various international studies on fluoride have shown a reduction in the prevalence of dental caries. By using geographical information systems, oral health data can be linked to the fluoride levels and further analysis could be done to identify areas at …
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Prevalence of Pik3ca-Mutations and Response to First-Line Endocrine Therapy in a Population of Bulgarian Patients with HR(+) HER2(–) Metastatic Breast Cancer // Честотата на PIK3CA-мутацията и отговорът към първа линия ендокринна терапия в популацията от български пациентки с HR(+)HER2(-) метастазирал карцином на гърдата
… comparable to the frequency reported in several international studies. The study did not find a statistically significant difference in median progression-free survival and OS in first-line therapy with ET±CDK4/6 inhibitor in patients with confirmed PIK3CA mutation and those without mutation.
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Analysis of South African listed real estate to serve as an inflation hedge versus other asset classes
… African property sector has been excluded from international studies owing to its underdevelopment and inconsistent legislative environment. However, post 2013 the new SA REIT legislation was promulgated putting it on par with its international counterparts. In addition from 2012-2013 the market …
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Využití terapie vynuceného používání paretické horní končetiny u pacientů po cévní mozkové příhodě v ergoterapii
… A classification of currently available studies on the topic have been made on the model of literature review, with an in-depth focus on using Constraint induced movement therapy in occupational therapy for adult patients after stroke who have upper limb motor disorders. The present study …
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From learning to teaching : the impact of pre-service teachers' math experiences on their self-efficacy in the classroom
… with the assigned grade level. Unlike some international studies suggesting negative math experiences tend to correlate with lower teaching self-efficacy, these findings suggest well-designed teacher preparation programs can help pre-service teachers reframe negative experiences and build …
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Mental health support in general care settings: An exploratory study into factors that influence nurses in meeting patient’s needs
… New Zealand results will be the same as found in international studies. The research question “what factors influence nurses in meeting the mental health needs of patients in general care settings?” was explored using a self administered questionnaire. The questionnaire was forwarded to nurses (n …
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Internet Regulation in Emerging Markets: How Internet Regulations Violate the Right to Freedom of Information
… by applying ideas and material learned in the International Studies Masters program. This project investigates whether Internet regulation in emerging markets violates the right to freedom of information. The thesis analyzes various factors regarding violations of freedom of information due to …
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Exploring Black-Canadian parent-youth sex communication
… due to their sexual risk behaviours. Many international studies indicate that open parent-youth sex communication may counter the potentially negative impact of peers, mass media and inadequate sexual health education programs on youth sexual risk behaviour. However, there is a paucity of …
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Field information support tool
… Worldwide Civil Information Database (WCID), the International Studies of Violent Groups (ISVG), and the Combined Information Data Network Exchange (CIDNE).
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Körperfettmessung bei Kindern und Jugendlichen - Alters- und geschlechtsbezogene Perzentilen von Hautfaltendicke, Taillen- und Hüftumfang sowie Taille-Hüft-Index und Taille-Größe-Index: Ergebnisse einer pädiatrischen Kohorte in Deutschland (LIFE Child)
… of body fat are in line with other national and international studies. Unlike the KiGGS study, our study provides circumference data across the whole of our age range, i.e. from 3-16 years.
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Detection and significance of blood in firearms used in contact gunshot wounds
… in 40%. These figures do not correlate well with international studies. The very low retrieval rate of weapons for analysis precludes the use of an important forensiometric tool in medico-legal investigation of firearm related fatalities in Pretoria. The urgent need to develop adequate protocols …
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Recognizing Elder Abuse in Mongolia: Experiences of Family Physicians
… estimates the prevalence of elder abuse at 17%. Studies conducted in Asian countries suggest prevalence rates higher than the global average. Social stressors including alcoholism, unemployment, and poverty related to economic transitions, many of which apply in Mongolia, are associated with …
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Analysis of radiosensitivity in South African cervical and breast cancer patients
… are commonly-used treatments. Several international studies have shown breast cancer patients to be more chromosomally radiosensitive than healthy controls. These studies have not been confirmed on a cancer population living in South Africa. Cervical cancer is the second most common …
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