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Showing 1 to 20 of 34 for “"Societal Implications"”.
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Ethical, Legal and Social/Societal Implications (ELSI) of Recall-by-Genotype (RbG) approaches in the Cooperative Health Research in South Tyrol (CHRIS) study on genetic risk factors of Parkinson’s disease (PD)
… RbG approaches have ethical, legal, and social/societal implications (ELSI). In this thesis, we present and discuss the results of research on the ELSI aspects of RbG approaches and within the Cooperative Health Research in South Tyrol (CHRIS) studies (RbG1, RbG2) on genetic risk factors of …
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Militarization And Modern Gaming: An Analysis Of The Relationship Of The Military And The Video Game Industry
… glorified manner. The macro-cultural and societal implications of this phenomenon are explored. </p>
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Sex-talk: Uncovering the rhetorical strategies of abstinence and comprehensive sex education campaigns in the United States
… two programs is presented, as well as critical implications. Health communication research consisting of behavioral change strategies are also applied to this analysis. Ultimately, societal implications suggest a dual approach (combining abstinence and comprehensive) to teaching sex education in …
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The dilemma of development policy in the Third World and some ramifications for women
… and promote industrialization. The complexity of societal implications is explored from economic and political to social and cultural concerns.
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Are distributed energy technologies a viable alternative for institutional settings? : lessons from MIT Cogeneration Plant
… cost-benefit balance for DE owners and of the societal implications that underpin public policy. This study addresses the MIT Cogeneration Plant in that context, motivated by the fact MIT was an early mover in adopting CHP technology in institutional settings. After a decade addressing numerous …
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Essays on trust and reputation portability in digital platform ecosystems
… Throughout, this work considers the broader societal implications for individuals’ digital sovereignty and identity management in online environments and, finally, concludes by providing an outlook with avenues for future research.
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The psychological dimension of living with fear of terrorism: Social identity, existential anxiety, and media influence
… fear, terrorism, existentialism, and the wider societal implications of fearing terrorism, as well as examine the mechanisms influencing such fear and review existing literature. To achieve these objectives, the study recruited eight participants who are therapy patients and reside in Greater …
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Glossolalia: an ethnographic study of the rhetorical role of speaking in tongues in the creation of the pentecostal religious culture
… men and purification and subjugation for women. Societal implications, based on these findings, are also discussed, as well as ideas for further research.
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Standardisation and automatisation of the diagnosis of patients with disorders of consciousness: a machine learning approach applied to electrophysiological brain and body signals.
… of DOC patients has medico-ethical and societal implications, and it is of crucial importance because it typically informs prognosis. Misdiagnosis of patients, however, is a major concern in clinics due to intrinsic limitations of behavioural tools. One accessible assisting methodology …
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Improving Commercial Sign Regulations: A Preliminary Framework to Evaluate Commercial Sign Regulations in Texas
… Establishment of Effective Control, Societal Implications and Program Administration. These broad categories are sub-divided and operationalized into formulated questions used to evaluate Texas Transportation Code Chapter 391 and associated rules Title 43 Texas Administrative Code …
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Sustaining a culture of innovation delivery in society. A practice-led study of the role of design thinking frameworks
… surrounding knowledge dissemination and the societal reception of innovative practices. Drawing upon insights gathered from a diverse cohort of design practitioners over a span of twenty-five years, this research aims to provide a comprehensive understanding of innovation's role in shaping …
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Social Media and Relationship Development
… many social scientists have perceived a recent societal trend toward ambiguity in relationship development processes among emerging adults. The findings lend support to the notion that social media provides individuals and society with the opportunity to adopt clear, public emblems of …
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An Investigation of the Perceptions of Latino High School Males Who Were in Danger of Dropping Out but Persevered
… familial impact on their education, and societal acculturation were explored to elucidate Latino male academic achievement in public high school. The dropout conundrum has serious economic and societal implications for the United States. In addition, the explosion of the Latino population …
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A critical analysis of the effectiveness of secure training centres: Conceptualising policy intent and outcomes for children
… children, suffering and abuse during detention, societal implications and disregard for children’s rights. They have been accused for depriving detainees of justice, fairness and redress and even of inhumane and degrading treatment. There have been attempts to analyse the experience of custody in …
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Game of (Delivery) Drones: A Game-Based Approach for Supporting Deliberation on the Use of Drones in Logistics
… of delivery drones, focusing on their societal implications and potential to inform policy development. While drones are anticipated to transform last-mile logistics, public understanding of their operational and regulatory challenges remains limited. Current research often adopts a …
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Exploring The Implementation Of Physical Activity Interventions In Long-Term Care
… opportunities for future research, practical implications for implementation efforts, considerations for policy development which supports activity, and broader societal implications regarding how we view and understand aging.
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Mandatory Child Abuse Reporting: Behaviors, Attitudes and Beliefs Among Psychologists Regarding Current and Proposed Statutes
<p>Child abuse is a serious societal problem that has occurred throughout history. However, only recently has society begun to formally confront child maltreatment by requiring professionals, including psychologists, to identify children who are being abused or neglected, through formal, mandated …
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Tensions Of Violence, Social Harm, And Profit: An Examination Of The National Football League
… the National Football League and their societal implications. This examination illuminates issues of mental, physical, and overarching social harm inflicted by the corporation while accounting for the necessity to balance the tension between violence and social sentiments. The …
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WHEN THE MOB BOSS, DRUG LORD, AND MALEVOLENT QUEEN AREN’T ALL BAD: AUDIENCES’ COMPLEX UNDERSTANDING OF AND ALLEGIANCE TO FICTIONAL ANTIHERO CHARACTERS IN TELEVISION AND FILM
… characters, and point to potential personal and societal implications of audience engagement with antihero characters.
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