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Showing 1 to 20 of 289 for “"lack of awareness"”.
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Barriers to access to mental health care services in the Cape Metropole, faced by refugee and asylum seeker women who have been exposed to trauma
Through use of a phenomenological design, this qualitative study investigated barriers to accessing mental health care by female refugees living in the Cape Metropole who have mental health problems as a result of exposure to trauma. A high number of female refugees in the Cape Metropole have been …
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Non-violent discipline options for caregivers and teachers: a systematic overview of the evidence and exploration of the role of attunement
… is a risk factor for more serious forms of physical abuse. One reason for the persistence of corporal punishment may be lack of awareness of positive disciplinary alternatives. At the other extreme, lack of awareness of positive options may lead to permissive parenting, which also has …
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Marketing Adventist Higher Education in North America : College Choice - Motivators and Barriers
… <p>It is estimated more than 75% of Seventh-day Adventist (SDA) college-bound students (rising freshmen) who live in the North American Division (NAD) do not attend an SDA college/university. This is a major challenge for the NAD colleges/universities. Discovering motivators and …
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Women veterans: The awareness of sexual assault trauma and psychological resources
… women have not reported incidents because of their lack of awareness about military resources to support them. The purpose of this qualitative study was to identify if women veterans were aware of the psychological resources available to them through the military in the case of sexual …
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Teacher Response to Student Writing: Communication, Context, and Pedagogy
"The dissertation then examines two families of ""post-transmission"" models, the ""meaning-as-negotiated"" and dialogic models, and extends the latter to take into account awareness of interpretive difference. Based on this extension of the dialogic model, it is argued that communicative problems …
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Cross-Cultural issues at Icelandic workplaces
This study investigates current situation of multiculturalism at workplaces in Iceland. 46 foreign workers and 36 Icelandic workers at various organizations answered the online questionnaire. The result shows that about half of workplaces of participants noticed increase in number of foreign …
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Determining the socio-economic value of groundwater: Franschhoek case study
The Western Cape, a province of South Africa is facing increased pressure to develop new supplies of fresh water to cater for the regions rapidly growing demand. Groundwater is being explored as a possible contributor to the freshwater supply. Development of the resource has been slow despite the …
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Exploring the role of AI in enhancing sustainability within New Zealand's hospitality industry: A study on knowledge, applicability, and perception in reducing food waste
… it is also responsible for a significant amount of food waste (FW). In recent years, there has been a growing interest globally in artificial intelligence (AI) to curb FW in the hospitality industry. This study explores the role of AI in reducing FW and enhancing sustainability within New …
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Steaming towards a cyber secure shipboard navigation systems: a review of industry readiness
… particularly vulnerable to attack, as they are often connected to the 'internet of things' and contain sensitive data. This dissertation reviews the current state of cyber security in the maritime industry, and assesses the readiness of the industry to address this challenge. It is argued that …
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Engaging Underserved Populations in Clinical Research Utilizing Conceptual Bioethical Priniciples
… therapies for all patients. Additionally, the lack of engagement of underserved minority populations in clinical research limits these patients to traditional standard of care treatment, preventing the potential for innovative therapies clinical research may have to offer. Healthcare providers …
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Planning policy and landscape architecture : street design in theory and practice
… closer together, yet there persists a lack of awareness of each discipline to the other. Planning’s roots in street design and landscape architecture’s new theory of landscape urbanism, which focuses on infrastructure, provide common ground for a fruitful dialogue between the two – a …
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Strategies for Revitalizing the Humanitarian Workforce Program
… disaster response. However, barriers such as lack of awareness, time constraints, and inclusivity challenge hinder volunteer engagement. This study utilized mixed-methods research, including a survey of 120 participants and two focus groups, to explore these challenges. Survey findings …
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Patient-centric barriers to clinical trial participation in developing countries: A retrospective analysis
<p>The underrepresentation of developing countries in clinical trials limits the applicability of research findings to a significant portion of the global population. This study addresses this gap by conducting a retrospective analysis of published literature to identify patient-centric barriers to …
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Catching up to multiculturalism: Bilingual and cultural competent practices in speech-language pathology
<p>The rapid rise of culturally and linguistically diverse (CLD) clients has resulted in an increased demand for bilingual speech-language pathologists (SLPs) in schools and health care settings. Yet little is known about the experiences and the training needs of these bilingual service providers. …
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Development of a BIM and LEAN construction process protocol for the construction industry in Kuwait: from a client perspective
… advanced methods thatenable the digitisation of the industry. This study investigates the most common problemsfacing the Kuwaiti construction industry, identifies an appropriate solution to resolve theseissues, and thus, improve the industry.Lean Construction (LC) and Building Information …
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Teaching English Language Learners in the Art Classroom: A Survey of Approaches
This study consisted of an online survey of members of the National Art Education Association Elementary Division in which 29 participants answered questions related to their instruction of English language learners in the elementary art classroom. Four participants participated in follow-up …
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Exploring the perceived barriers and facilitators to equitable access of Naloxone in Durham Region: A pilot study
… from community pharmacies and perspectives of service providers about barriers and facilitators to equitable access of naloxone through the Ontario Naloxone Program (for Pharmacies) in Durham Region, Ontario, Canada. The impact of the COVID-19 pandemic on access was also explored. Results …
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Barriers for immunization against HPV in developing countries (India)
<p>Cervical cancer is one of the most common cancers in women. Incidence and mortality rates of cervical cancer are high in less developed and developing countries. In some countries, the acceptance of the HPV vaccine to prevent cervical cancer is low. Previous studies revealed that lack of …
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Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder: Management Strategies Teachers can Use to Support Student Learning During Classroom Instruction
… (ADHD). Many teachers might find the behavior of students with ADHD to be incongruent with classroom norms. However, the main problem is not always the student’s behavior and attitude, but the teacher’s ability to negotiate this student’s behavior in the classroom during instruction. If …
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New technoloogy in a changing electric power sector : market penetration strategies for fuel cells
… deliver high quality electricity. After decades of development, the technology is on the verge of commercialization. However, fuel cell penetration of the electric power sector will be inhibited by a number of important market barriers, including high initial costs, lack of awareness, and …
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