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Showing 1 to 20 of 85 for “"Theory of Change"”.
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The role of Public-Private Partnerships in Universal Secondary Education in Uganda: an expanded Theory of Change approach.
The role of Public-Private Partnerships in delivering Universal Secondary Education in Uganda: an expanded Theory of Change approach The Sustainable Development Goals commit signatories to ensure that ‘all girls and boys complete free, equitable and quality primary and secondary education’ by 2030. …
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A Theory of Mind: An Evaluation of a Programme for Youth Who Have Offended Using the Theory of Change Methodology
… a programme for 14-17 year old boys who had offended and were considered at high risk of continuing down a “prison pipeline”. A Theory of Change methodology was used, comprised of two phases. Phase 1 involved construction of a model (the Theory of Change) which represented MYND’s most …
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Using Theory of Change to design and evaluate complex mental health interventions in low and middle income countries: the case of PRIME
… health interventions are complex and consist of several interacting components (Medical Research Council 2008). These components include multiple causal strands, outcomes and levels of governance and may result in unexpected outcomes and non-linear change (Glouberman and Zimmerman 2002). As …
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Management Model to Strengthen integration of Information and Communication Technology in Pedagogic Practices at Selected Zululand District Schools
The aim of the study is to design a management model to strengthen integration of information and communication technology in pedagogic practices at selected Zululand district schools. The model seeks to provide clarity for school management teams (SMTs) in terms of how they can effectively embed …
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A theory and outcome evaluation of the Allan Gray Orbis Foundation Association programme
… This dissertation presents the outcome and theory evaluation of the Allan Gray Orbis Foundation (AGOF) Association programme. The Association programme is a lifelong support network for fellowship programme alumni aimed at fostering responsible entrepreneurship by providing continuous …
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Linkages between cash incentives and behaviour change with regards to HIV counselling and testing uptake in adolescents: An assessment of the Rhiva programme in the Khomas region, Namibia
Adolescents must deal with a range of biological, social, emotional, and psychological transitions in order to successfully enter the adult world. Yet, they lack the basic knowledge, skills and structural support to prevent themselves from becoming infected with HIV. Vulnerable children typically …
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Women in High School Principalships: A Comparison of Four Case Studies from a Virginia Public School District from 1970 - 2000
Four case studies were developed of women who were promoted to high school principalships in a public school district in Virginia, 1970 __ 2000. Using qualitative research methods, data were obtained through interviews, school system documents, and written media. The software package Ethnograph was …
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Qualitative evaluation of an anti-stigma intervention to reduce the impact of stigma in individuals with mental illness
Objectives: To evaluate the effectiveness of a group-based, psychoeducational and behavioural modification intervention, Overcoming Stigma in Mood and Anxiety Disorders, in reducing the impact of mental-illness-related stigma. A secondary objective was to explore the nature of behavioural changes …
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Systemic Transformation for College and Career Readiness And Enhanced Social Return on Investment
… in the long term. The disruptive consequences of the transition presents a scenario of short term losses sparking a sense of urgency among educators, parents, students, and the community at-large. This sense of urgency serves as the catalyst for the transformational change initiatives outlined …
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Investment professionals' readiness for effective impact evaluation using sustainable innovation: A case study of a large South African asset manager
In this essay, I examine the readiness of investment professionals at a leading South African asset manager, to employ effective impact evaluation methods, with a focus on the integration of blockchain technology. In it, I delve into the current state of impact investing in South Africa, …
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Change begets change: employing a change perspective to inform South Africa's coastal community conservation policy-praxis disjuncture
… from the need to address the diverse objectives of protecting biodiversity and enhancing social wellbeing. However, centralized and exclusionary conservation approaches are often ill-suited to tackling these coupled objectives. Consequently, increasingly calls have been made for the development …
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Motivation to Participate in Health Advocacy and Health Services: An evaluation of Advocacy for Better Health
This study utilized the theory of planned behavior to investigate motivations for participating in health advocacy initiatives in Uganda. This study sought to uncover why participants choose to engage in health systems advocacy to evaluate the Advocacy for Better Health intervention. A household …
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Fall Prevention Through Proactive Toileting
… prevention project conducted by a University of San Francisco Clinical Nurse Leader student. Falls in the hospital setting are an ongoing problem in our healthcare system as they have great physical and financial impacts (Salamon, Victory, & Bobay, 2012). Hospital A, an urban teaching …
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Process is just as critical as results: using community-based participatory research to unite environmental justice and sustainability
… are two critically important goals often prioritized by NGOs, planners, government agencies, and grassroots groups. Although complementary, these two bodies of literature are rarely integrated. This thesis examines the barriers that have impeded greater cohesion of environmental …
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The Clinical Nurse Leader as Outcomes Manager in the Emergency Department: Improving Door-to-ECG Time for Patients Presenting with Chest Pain
<p>A clinical nurse leader can develop a culture of quality in the emergency department (ED) through leading process redesign, workflow, and team engagement. The American Heart Association guidelines recommend that a 12-lead electrocardiogram (ECG) be performed and interpreted within 10 minutes of …
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Relationships, Health, and Spirituality among College Students: Factors of College Success
… the relationship between healthrelated quality of life (HRQL) and various social and faith factors associated with the home to college transition. Data from 347 collegians attending a Christian University were utilized for this study and results uncovered that over the course of a year, gender, …
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Local food availability, diet and obesity: Development and empirical testing of a complex theory
… with poor quality diets face an increased risk of developing a range of chronic diseases. Aspects of the local food environment, including food availability, have been linked to less healthy diets and increased body weight in adults. However, there is limited theory development to guide the …
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Pitirim Sorokin and the duality of mind
The objective of this essay is a creative, critical analysis of Sorokin's theory of social change. In general, by showing the nature of Sorokin's system of sociology, and particularly his theory of change, it is demonstrated that neither of the two principles of change he proposes -- that of …
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