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Showing 1 to 20 of 120 for “"preventative measures."”.
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Wires-down predictive modeling and preventative measures optimization
… these wires-down events, PG&E has a portfolio of preventative measures including tree trimming, routine inspections, and replacement of older assets. This thesis hypothesized that a statistical approach could be used to identify the key drivers in wires-down events and predict future failure …
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Evaluating Overheating Preventative Measures in Residential Buildings and Passive Survivability
Buildings that are thoughtfully planned for future climate scenarios, designed well, and properly maintained have the potential to provide thermally comfortable environments. These same buildings can significantly reduce energy consumption and decrease CO2 emissions. This research evaluates the …
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Pilot Awareness and Preventative Measures of Ultraviolet Radiation Effects at Altitude
… a gap in the practical understanding and the preventative measures that can be taken. The following literature review outlines the potential hazards that pilots face from ultraviolet radiation. The aim of the study was to investigate how UV exposure can affect flight crews at altitude. Armed …
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A systems analysis of preventative measures and attributes of a resilient enterprise
… firm, the study estimated the actual cost of the preventative measures (both internal and external) that the firm had adopted during the outbreak period. Additionally, the study has also developed a conceptual simulation model of senior management’s perceptions (mental model) of operational …
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Experiences of Okahandja park informal settlement residents with the COVID-19 preventative measures in Khomas region
… The study concluded that the WHO preventive measures during the lock down had both an adverse and favourable influence on the Okahandja Park informal settlement residents. The study recommends that public health measures for a pandemic like COVID-19 should be put in place, such that the …
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The cost of caring among healthcare professionals : the development of compassion fatigue and preventative measures and interventions for burnout
… review of empirical papers investigating preventative strategies and interventions for burnout among healthcare workers. The idea was borne out of a recommendation in the independent NHS Health and Well-being Review (Department of Health, 2009a) commissioned by the Department of Health and …
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An analysis of needle-stick and splash exposures among health care workers and students at Groote Schuur Hospital, 2001-2005
… and splash exposures. Globally over the years, preventative measures such as universal precautions, safetey devices, Hepatitis B vaccination and post-exposure prophylaxis for HIV have been introduced so as to reduce the transmission of infection from patients to HCWs and students to prevent the …
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Zlomenina proximálního femuru. Výsledky léčby. Sekundární prevence vzniku nových zlomenin proximálního femuru po zlomenině kontralaterálního proximálního femuru
… causes of the fracture and do not know that by preventative measures it is possible to reduce risk of further fractures. Patients with low energy fractures frequently suffer from chronic diseases and a significant number of these patients suffer from cognitive impairment. In most cases, …
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SOCIAL SERVICE PROFESSIONALS PERSPECTIVES ON ASSESSING ABUSE AMONG THE DEVELOPMENTALLY DISABLED
… There are also studies that explore preventative measures and safety factors to help reduce abuse among the population. These relevant studies and research has examined the relationship between developmental disabilities, types of abuse, risk factors, effectiveness of risk …
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A review of suicide, suicidal ideation and preventative interventions in the lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender community
… concern. Moreover, the research examines which preventative measures and interventions are effective. The research approach utilised in this dissertation is a systematic literature review. This paper identifies and describes influential books and articles; recurring conclusions, concepts and …
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Blockchain Security: Double-Spending Attack and Prevention
… attack. This thesis also conducts a survey of preventative measures used to deter double-spending attacks, concluding that a decentralized peer-to-peer network using proof of work is best protected by the addition of an observer system whether internal or external. </p>
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Children's attitudes to a hospital familiarisation programme
… who may experience unplanned hospitalisation, preventative measures have been taken by the Association for the Welfare of Children in Hospital (AWCH). One of these preventative measures is a Hospital Familiarisation Programme (HFP) designed to prepare healthy young children for possible …
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Fatalities in Motor Vehicle Accidents Caused by Sleep Deprivation
… Finally it was determined if there were any preventative measures that could be instituted or regulated to keep fatalitiesin motor vehicles caused by sleep deprivation and alcohol consumption to a minimum.</p>
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Floor health predictive support for highly automated distribution centers
… is a need to improve real-time visibility and preventative measures into floor conditions. This project consisted of five main phases: research, hypothesis, testing, evaluation, and implementation.
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Community Perceptions of Prescription Drug Abuse in Eastern Kentucky.
… in prescription drug abuse, and a lack of preventative measures to control the cyclic pattern of prescription drug abuse in eastern Kentucky communities. The thesis concludes by examining why the need for eliminating underlying social problems is most important in decreasing the amount of …
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An interdisciplinary review of stress mechanisms, health effects, and the influence of a growth mindset
… including a discussion regarding effective preventative measures and the importance of targeting communities whose socioeconomic disadvantage renders them most vulnerable to the debilitating effects of chronic stress. It is important to note that the content of this endeavor is, of course, …
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A system theoretic safety analysis of friendly fire prevention in ground based missile systems
… control structures leading to hazards and preventative measures that may be taken to reduce the effect of these hazards. By using a system-based causation model like STAMP, rather than a traditional chain of events model, this thesis aimed to identify systemic factors and component …
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From mace to restricted movement: feminist social control theory and college women's fear of rape
… also report employing significantly more crime preventative measures than men. However, regression analyses reveal that while gender, acquaintance and stranger fear all have a statistically significant impact on precautionary use, neither fear of rape, nor previous rape victimization are …
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Daily functioning and compliance to health precautions in relation to COVID-19
… outlets, and conservative media outlets) and preventative measure compliance. Participants (N = 126) completed an online survey via Prolific that measured their functional impairment, anxiety, health literacy, precaution compliance, and level of trust of various sources of COVID-19 …
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Violence Prevention Programming in Secondary Public Schools in Virginia
… ideal venue for addressing these factors through preventative measures and interventions because of their ongoing relationship with adolescents. This cross-sectional interpretive collective case study answered three research questions through interviews with school and community leaders operating …
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