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Showing 1 to 20 of 512 for “"Knowledge gaps"”.
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Determining Knowledge Gaps in Natural Disaster Preparedness: An Exploratory Analysis of Socioeconomic Variables and Response Quality
<p>This exploratory study examines potential knowledge gaps in natural disaster preparedness across socioeconomic groups in Lee County, Alabama and identifies communication barriers affecting response behavior through the lens of the knowledge gap hypothesis. Survey data from 20 residents were …
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Designing and testing a solution to fill ART knowledge gaps at primary healthcare level: WhatsApp-based microlearning
… by regularly updated national guidelines. Knowledge of the guidelines and ongoing training of healthcare workers (HCWs) are vital, to ensure optimal patient care. Human, financial and infrastructural challenges make ongoing training difficult. Innovative solutions are needed. In the first …
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Knowledge Requirements, Gaps and Learning Responses in Smart Grid Adoption: An Exploratory Study in U.S. Electric Utility Industry
… of smart grid technologies presents significant knowledge challenges to electric utilities. This study aims to advance the understanding of IT knowledge challenges in smart grid adoption by focusing on three research questions:</p> <p>1) What knowledge requirements are critical for smart grid …
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Experimental investigations of thermodynamic properties of the LiF –CsF binary system and FliNaK
… of several fluorides were performed to fill knowledge gaps identified in the thermodynamics of fluoride salts. A custom crucible design, selection of suitable calibrants, sample preparation refinement, benchmarking, qualification, and new experimental measurements have been performed. …
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Addressing Insect Declines Via Biodiversity Monitoring, Ecological Restoration, and Population Genetics
… and abundant animal group. Yet there are major knowledge gaps concerning ecology, population genetics, and responses to management practices. Recently reported global declines in insect abundance, biomass, and diversity suggest a pressing need to fill these knowledge gaps. Here, I present work …
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Eco-engineering of coastal infrastructure: A design for life
… is growing, yet there remain critical knowledge gaps. This work investigated the ecology of artificial structures and their ability to be enhanced in order to increase species diversity, addressing five knowledge gaps in the eco-engineering literature: (1) understanding of occurrence of …
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Interactive effects of elevated carbon dioxide concentration with nutrient availability and leaf development on plant carbon metabolism
… purpose of this thesis is to address fundamental knowledge gaps in understanding plant responses to the interaction between elevated [CO2] with water, nitrogen (N), and leaf developmental programs: (1) determine what is the mechanistic response of maize C4 photosynthesis to a three way interaction …
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Adolescent Hypertension at a School-Based Health Center: A Pre-Implementation Study Using the Tailored Implementation for Chronic Diseases (TICD) Checklist
… theme that emerged from survey data included knowledge gaps for medical student providers and a lack of resources to improve guideline adherence and implementation.Conclusion: Based on the feedback received from the survey data, an area of focus for improved guideline adherence includes …
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Formalising, Integrating and Assessing Portfolio Management Processes in Technology-Intensive Firms
… tackle this challenge, by addressing three main knowledge gaps: I. Lack of guidance on how and what to formalise in portfolio management processes II. Limited understanding of inter-relationships between portfolio management processes III. Lack of a comprehensive assessment approach for portfolio …
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Population Parameter Estimation and Stable Isotope Analysis of Gulf Sturgeon (Acipenser oxyrinchus desotoi) in the Pascagoula River
… than their EPU counterparts. Notable data gaps for the WPU includes the absence of recent population parameter estimations and confirmed feeding habitat. My thesis aims to reduce our knowledge gaps for WPU sturgeon by estimating population parameters through mark-recapture modelling and …
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Relationships between Recreational User Perceptions and the Biological Condition of West Virginia Watersheds
… to broaden our approach to identify and solve knowledge gaps in scientific data. Combining collection methods based upon biological data and social perceptions may provide an effective way to identify gaps and involve local stakeholders in river conservation strategies. Our research objectives …
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Spatial and disease ecology of the plains spotted skunk
… skunk in the Midwestern U.S. To address current knowledge gaps, identify future research opportunities, and assess potential causes of the decline, we developed three studies on the plains spotted skunk. ... This body of work collectively fills knowledge gaps in the literature on plains spotted …
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Assessment of the Competitive Advantage Generated by Research of German Universities: an adaptation of Porter’s diamond and Four stages of competitive development models for use in higher education
… methodologies and their application two knowledge gaps emerged: (1) the absence of a universal method to assess the performance of universities; (2) a lack of knowledge and expertise to perform these evaluations.<br/><br/>The direction of the present research in pursuance of closing the …
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Avian Distribution Patterns and Conservation in Amazonia
… is seriously underestimated, and that current knowledge gaps preclude accurate selection of areas for conservation in Amazonia. With this in mind, I modeled the impacts of continued deforestation on the Amazonian endemic avifauna. To overcome knowledge gaps, I complemented bird range maps with …
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Silvicultural Methods for Improving Hardwood Management on Non-Industrial Private Forest land in Virginia
… market (Bechtold and Phillips 1983). Knowledge gaps on how various biological factors affect hardwood growth also exist. Stand improvement methods attempt to shift growth to desirable stems. Three different hardwood stand improvement treatments were evaluated. A pre-commercial chemical …
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Assessment of the knowledge and perceptions about tuberculosis among primary school children in NTCHEU district, Malawi
… tuberculosis (TB) cases in health institutions. Knowledge on TB and attitudes/perceptions about the disease can influence care seeking behaviour and adherence to treatment. Like in other countries, studies in Malawi have been conducted to assess knowledge and attitudes regarding TB in adults. …
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Women's Perceptions of Leadership Roles within a Southern Baptist Congregation
… biblical scripture. The interviews revealed (1) knowledge gaps between the women's stated beliefs and their basic knowledge of their faith, and (2) contradictions between their views and their practices. The interviewees rationalized these gaps and contradictions using explanations of cultural …
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Interannual variability in Indian Ocean surface waters and tuna-environment relationships : filling the gaps with a coupled bio-physical ocean model
… that of the Atlantic and Pacific, with large knowledge gaps remaining in our understanding of regional or basin-scale controls on productivity and higher trophic levels. A lack of in situ data, especially for mid and upper trophic-level organisms, has commonly limited to small spatiotemporal …
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The Use of Virtual Reality in Promoting Industry 4.0 in Manufacturing SMEs
… in facilitating the adoption of Industry 4.0 knowledge within Manufacturing Small and Medium-sized Enterprises (SMEs). The literature review underscores the pivotal role of Industry 4.0 technologies, encompassing Artificial Intelligence (AI), Internet of Things (IoT), Robotics, Additive …
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A Political History of U.S. Commercial Remote Sensing, 1984-2007: Conflict, Collaboration, and the Role of Knowledge in the High-Tech World of Earth Observation Satellites
… remote sensing to determine the role of knowledge in the effective crafting and execution of commercial remote sensing laws and policies. Although individual and organizational perspectives, interests, missions, and cultures play a significant role in the social construction of commercial …
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