Richter, Sally Lightsinger

<p> The demand for innovation in nursing education has increased the use of technology and expanded growth in online courses (Hoffman &amp; Dudjak, 2012; Sword, 2012; Valiga, 2012). Many faculty embrace online learning while others perceive knowledge and skills associated with navigating online learning as a barrier to education (Hoffmann &amp; Dudiak, 2012). A lack of research exist related to faculty efficacy in the use of technology for teaching in the online environment (Chang et al., 2011; ...

Mutafela, Richard Nasilele

The desire for value addition to the organic waste management chain at Högbytorp using the Black Soldier Fly (BSF) process, as well as the problem of the escalating demand for protein in livestock feed motivated this study. Good quality crop land is devoted to growing feed for animals at the expense of human food, and ironically with a full understanding of the associated environmental footprints. Black Soldier Fly Larvae (BSFL) feed on organic waste voraciously while building their body compos...

Fisher, M R

Text in Afrikaans and English. / Includes bibliography. / In the face of negative criticism from the neo-Marxists' school of sociological analysis, Hargreaves (1981) suggested that the ethnographers should adopt what he termed a 'split-level' model. This approach entailed a close scrutiny of societal controls and structures in which education took place so as to give meaning to the 'situational structures' where teachers and pupils interacted in classrooms. He advocated that ethnographers locate...

Rajanna, Sowmya

<p>This paper is aimed at parametric Multiple Input Multiple Output (MIMO) ? Orthogonal Frequency Division Multiplexing (OFDM) channel estimation that increases the spectrum efficiency of the wireless communication systems. OFDM technology has been widely used due to its high data rate and low multipath distortion. The estimation of channel for OFDM is required in vehicular environments and many other cutting-edge technology applications. To develop such reliable vehicular wireless communicatio...

Wood, Craig Warren Barrie

Thesis (MBA)--Stellenbosch University, 2001. / ENGLISH ABSTRACT: The South African Air Force (SAAF) is loosing pilots at an alarming rate and if not addressed with a matter of urgency will become the most critical problems facing the Air Force in the future. This study analyses the problem in comparison to other Air Forces, and how airline hiring and lack of Air Force leadership are contributing to the current situation. Employee retention is a problem inherent in most organisations. The st...

Meiring, Casper Johannes Knoetze

Thesis (MPhil)--Stellenbosch University, 2014. / ENGLISH ABSTRACT: Building structures have a major impact on the quality of the macro-climates of the world, in particular in terms of pollution and environmental costs associated with their creation, operation and maintenance. Emerging global trends to make buildings more efficient, effective and sustainable, led to the question can one establish how sustainable existing buildings are? Building rating tools like LEED, BREEAM and Green Star, can a...

Gokul, Manuj Kumar

Thesis (MPhil)--University of Stellenbosch, 2001. / ENGLISH ABSTRACT: After the dismantling of apartheid in South Africa, the transformation of the entire education system began with a plethora of new policies introduced by the Department of National Education (DNE). Among these, under the title of Curriculum 2005, the DNE introduced an outcomes-based education (OBE) curriculum for schools. Before the planned implementation of OBE in the Senior Phase of the General Education and Training (...

Smit, Elizabeth Johanna

Thesis (MPhil)--Stellenbosch University, 2014. / ENGLISH ABSTRACT: A. Background - Registrars play a significant role as teachers for undergraduate medical students and junior doctors in the clinical setting. (Jack et al. 2010; Busari & Scherpbier 2004). Many however teach ineffectively as registrars are rarely taught how to teach (Morrison et al. 2002, Busari et al. 2002; Thomas et al. 2002). This has prompted a number of universities to implement “Registrar-as-Teacher” training programs as pa...

Singh, Y., Mars, M.

Published Article / There are several HIV drug resistant interpretation algorithms which produce different resistance measures even if applied to the same resistance profile. This discrepancy leads to confusion in the mind of the physician when choosing the best ARV therapy.

Smith, Izak Gerhardus Theron

The search for efficient and economical ways to beneficiate fine coal remains an active research area. Recent developments have shown that the reflux classifier can successfully be used on Australian coals, and based on that, a number of pilot plant investigations have been done in South Africa. While pilot scale units are usually used to test the applicability of a new technology on specific coals, a need exists to gather more fundamental data at a laboratory scale in order to save manpower, co...

Wentzel, Machiel Jacobus

Dust is a well-known occupational hygiene challenge and has been throughout the years, especially in the coal mining industry. The hazards arising from coal dust will differ between geographical areas due to the unique characteristics of dust from the coal mining environment. It is therefore of upmost importance to identify these qualities or characteristics of coal dust in order to understand the potential hazards it may pose. It is also important to consider the presence of nanoparticles which...

Mulubwa, Mwila

Tenofovir disoproxil fumarate (TDF) is a nucleotide reverse transcriptase inhibitor and a prodrug of tenofovir (TFV). It is the currently recommended first line combination treatment of human immunodeficiency virus (HIV) infection in adults. Various clinical studies have associated treatment with a TDF-containing antiretroviral therapy (ART) regimen with reduced bone mineral density (BMD) and renal dysfunction. Hardly any studies to date have correlated plasma TFV concentration with markers of r...

Sandberg, Marcus

The clown loach Chromobotia macracanthus, is a well known species in ornamental fish circuits although the knowledge about it in its wild environment today is limited. The outtake of 50 million juveniles every year may drive the population into a collapse and it might be necessary to breed clown loaches in captivity to lower the pressure in wild stocks. This has not yet been accomplished without hormone treatment. The aim of the present study is to find out if it is possible for C. macracanthus ...

Traut, Melanie

Thesis (MTech. degree in Water Care ) - Tshwane University of Technology, 2007. / This research project investigated the total nitrogen removal capabilities of a nitrification and denitrification system treating two medium strength municipal landfill leachates. The characteristics of the leachates differed as one was obtained from general waste (GLB+) and the other from mixed industrial and general waste (H:h). This project was commissioned to develop a leachate treatment philosophy and a leacha...

Toriola, AL, Lateef, O, Amusa, GP, Konstantin, K

A cooperation project on school physical education (PE) was established between the Tshwane University of Technology, Pretoria, South Africa and the University of Gothenburg, Sweden. The project was funded as part of the international cooperation agreement between South Africa and Sweden. The aim of the project was to investigate discrepancies between intended subscription and actual provision for PE/Life Orientation (LO) in Swedish and South African schools. Presented in this paper are results ...

Wang, Jing

Electrical bioimpedance measurement is widely used today for monitoring body condition. The applications include and go beyond, body composition assessment, nutritional status evaluation, and cancer detection. The modalities for interpreting the impedance information have also developed quickly over the recent decades from single frequency bioimpedance analysis to spectrum and to images. Bioimpedance is measured by computing the relationship between voltage and current. In a current based bioimp...

Nordlie, Anders, Till, Staffan

Harvester operators are handling large amounts of information while processing trees. Primarily by looking at the close environment, the trees, and the harvesting head, but also through the bucking display placed in front of the operator. Head-mounted displays have been under development since the 1960s but have yet to find any major applications where they excel outside military aircrafts despite numerous tries. This master thesis aims at evaluating the usability for head-mounted displays (HMDs...

Badroodien, Rizwana

Includes bibliographical references / The Classroom Communication Resource (CCR) intervention was developed to improve peer attitudes towards children who stutter (CWS). This pilot study will inform the feasibility of a Randomised Control Trial (RCT) through the following aims: 1. To analyse selected procedural aspects including recruitment, participation and re tention rates and questionnaire-questionnaire completion trends. 2. To observe treatment and cluster effect of the CCR intervention at...

Kalula, Sebastiana Zimba

Bibliographical references. / With the advent of the new government and the end of the apartheid era, the Department of Welfare investigated methods whereby the demand for equitable access to state subsidised homes for the aged might be met. It was decided to develop an instrument to assess dependency needs of older persons that might warrant admission to homes for the aged. Financial constraints dictated that only 2% of those over the age of 65 years could be institutionalised in state subsidis...

Basson, Frieda

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Björk, Elisabeth, Wu, Jenny

Introduction: It is scientifically established that absence of viable bacteria in the root canal prior to root filling is an important factor for a successful outcome of endodontic treatment. Culturing technique is often used to confirm a root canal free from bacteria before obturation. This technique has some unfavorable limitations. Polymerase chain reaction (PCR) is a molecular technique which can be used to analyze the endodontic microflora and enable faster analytical progress. It is howeve...

Demana, P H, Smith, E W, Walker, Roderick, Haigh, J M, Kanfer, I

The American FDA has recently released a Guidance document for topical corticosteroid bioequivalence testing. The purpose of this study was to evaluate the recommendations of this document for appropriateness. The new specifications require a dose-vasoconstriction response estimation by the use of a Minolta chromameter in a preliminary pilot study to determine the parameters for use in a pivotal bioequivalence study. Methods. The visually-assessed human skin blanching assay methodology routinely...

Maxwell, Diana Harding

Thesis (M.S.)--Boston University

Chace, Marion

Thesis (M.S.)--Boston University

Hardy, Nathan Ray

Doctor of Philosophy / School of Family Studies and Human Services / Jared R. Anderson / Marriage and relationship education (MRE) is most commonly delivered in a skills-based format that traditionally centers on teaching couples communication skills. Critiques against the current skills-development approach lead to the development and pilot-testing of an alternative self-development curriculum entitled, “Strengthen Yourself, Strengthen Your Relationships.” Guided by Bowen’s (1978) theory of dif...

Nguyen, Jenny Y.

<p> Obesity, cardiovascular disease, and vulnerability among older adults highlight a critical need for a careful consideration of effective and preventive dietary interventions. Consuming flaxseed, along with a well-balanced diet, has been shown to significantly improve weight, waist circumference, blood pressure, serum lipids, plasma glucose levels, and inflammatory biomarkers. Although flaxseed exhibits anti-inflammatory and antioxidant properties, little is known regarding its consumer accep...

Synovec, Caitlin Emma

Individuals experiencing homelessness face significant barriers to accessing affordable and sustainable housing and to managing their health and well-being (Baggett, O’Connell, Singer, & Rigotta, 2010; Munoz, Garcia, Lisak, & Reichenbach, 2006; National Law Center on Homelessness and Poverty, n. d.). This population experiences a high rate of mental health and substance use disorders, chronic health conditions, and brain injury (Topolovec-Vranic et al., 2017). Health care and housing programs ha...

Resad, Sehar

OBJECTIVES: This study aims to explore the relationships between preoperative psychosocial factors in relation to postoperative chronic pelvic pain (CPP) in adolescents and young women with endometriosis, which is a significant public health concern. As a pilot sample, there is large need to present preliminary data exploring the biopsychosocial correlates and possible predictors of central sensitization and CPP, which remains non-existent in the realm of adolescents and young adults with CPP se...

Hong, Suzie

In the United States, an annual estimate of 1.36 million traumatic brain injuries present to the emergency department (ED), of which approximately 75% are concussions. Proper and timely treatment of concussion is especially important in pediatrics as children and adolescents under the age of 19 are at a higher risk for sustaining more severe and longer-lasting consequences. However, due to the wide range of symptoms at presentation, or to the potential lack of obvious symptoms, concussion can ...

Dorji, Gampo

Thesis (Dr.P.H.)--Boston University / Background: A study to assess compliance with existing alcohol service policies and to promote responsible alcohol sales practices among on-premise licensed outlets was conducted in downtown Thimphu, Bhutan from June through November 2013. A total of 202 bars, restaurants, and hotels/lodges received an education program and a follow up enforcement visit in order to improve compliance with and strengthen enforcement of alcohol policies prohibiting (1) underag...

Nersesova, Yanina

Thesis (M.A.)--Boston University PLEASE NOTE: Boston University Libraries did not receive an Authorization To Manage form for this thesis or dissertation. It is therefore not openly accessible, though it may be available by request. If you are the author or principal advisor of this work and would like to request open access for it, please contact us at open-help@bu.edu. Thank you. / Background: In the past decade, a growing body of research has shown a link between attention-deficit/hyperactiv...

Erali, Richard A.

Thesis (M.A.)--Boston University / Osteoarthritis (OA) is a major concern among healthcare providers as its increasing prevalence has not shaped sufficiently adequate therapies to slow or reverse the onset of OA. Further, traumatic injury to joints in the young population can lead to early arthritic changes characteristic of the elderly population. The spontaneous regeneration of injured articular cartilage (AC) is virtually non-existent and current treatments focus on pain management and reesta...

Bartholomew, Edward Alan

Thesis (Ed.M.)--Boston University

Wan, YiYang

Master of Arts / Department of Economics / LeiLei Shen / This paper aims to examine the effect of property taxes on selling prices in China’s real estate market. I collect the data in China’s 35 major cities before and after the property tax has been implemented, and estimate the effects of property taxes using the Differences-in-Differences method. I find that the effect of property taxes in Shanghai and Chongqing does not lead to lower house prices in these two cities.

Felver, Sarah

Social and emotional competencies have received increased attention as important components of school readiness for young children. Universal programs incorporating social and emotional learning (SEL) instruction for all preschool students are needed given the relation between social and emotional competencies in early childhood and later developmental outcomes. The Strong Start: Pre-K program is a low-cost, developmentally tailored educational curriculum targeting important social and emotional...

Shebel, Batoul, Schön, Lisa

Background:Smoking is a risk factor for periodontitis, and tobacco use among adults has remained unaltered at 25 % between 2007 to 2016. Dental personnel are important informers about health risks of smoking including the association between smoking and periodontitis. Aims and methods:A survey was conducted where three schools in Umeå, Sweden participated. 128 students were divided into a control and a test group. An intervention including a lecture about healthy oral conditions was given to the...

Brown, Harold E

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Hadi, Hadi, Krasovskii, Andrey, Wegner Maus, Victor, Yowargana, Ping, Pietsch, Stephan, Rautiainen, Miina

Monitoring large forest areas is presently feasible with satellite remote sensing as opposed to time-consuming and expensive ground surveys as alternative. This study evaluated, for the first time, the potential of using freely available medium resolution (30 m) Landsat time series data for deforestation monitoring in tropical rainforests of Kalimantan, Indonesia, at sub-annual time scales. A simple, generic, data-driven algorithm for deforestation detection based on a consecutive anomalies crit...

Schultz, Jurek, Leupold, Susann, Grählert, Xina, Pfeiffer, Roland, Schwanebeck, Uta, Schröttner, Percy, Djawid, Barbara, Artsimovich, Wladislav, Kozak, Karol, Fitze, Guido

Fingertip amputation injuries are common in all ages. Conservatively treated fingertips can regenerate skin and soft tissues to form a functionally and cosmetically excellent new fingertip. Little is known about this ability that, in humans, is confined to the fingertips. Even less is known about the role of the bacteria that regularly colonize these wounds without negative impact on regeneration and healing. As an alternative to surgery, self-adhesive film dressings are commonly used to establ...

Jäderblom, Niklas

Load, haul and dump machines (LHDs) are commonly used in underground mines around the world. The machines are used to transport fragmented ore after blasting in the ore body. The main propellant used is diesel which accounts for a large part of the diesel consumed in mines today. This master thesis is a pilot study for further work to be done by LTU and Atlas Copco in a project called SIMS or Sustainable Intelligent Mining Systems, where the aim is to physically demonstrate diesel free LHDs doin...

Hu, Aihua

The massification and marketization of higher education in the early 1990s, in addition to the termination of free teacher education (FTE) in normal universities in 1997, created three major challenges for teacher education in China—low admission rates of prospective students, a loss of identity as teacher education institution, and the beginning of a bottleneck period for development, all of which served to marginalize teacher education in the higher education arena. In addition, education ineq...

Hartman, Lorraine Mary

Two multicultural, mixed-ability Standard Nine classes (17 year olds) were selected for this pilot study. As they were half way through the Senior Secondary phase they had completed most of their English Language syllabus. There was a wide range of achievement in English in addition to which, fifteen of the thirty-nine pupils were English second language speakers. The teacher had to decide how to cope adequately with these differences in the subject English in general and in particular, in the L...

Van Zyl, Alfred Edward

From Introduction: The intention of this thesis is not the legitimising of a language across the curriculum project, but will rather attempt to illustrate that a language experience project across the curriculum is essential at the Cape College of Education. The Cape College of Education is currently the only black teacher training college in the Cape Province. This young college, which opened in 1981, is situated on the outskirts of Fort Beaufort and fills the vacuum left by the closure of Love...

Westraad, Susan Fiona

Providing relevant and quality schooling for all South African learners is the paramount goal of the South African National Department of Education. South Africa 's historical and current socio-economic contexts provide many challenges for both the Department of Education and schools in this endeavour to provide quality teaching and learning. These challenges impact directly and indirectly on what happens in the classroom. Since 1994 a plethora of education and training policy has been introduce...

Kierman, Wynsome Doreen

This pilot study attempts to assess the correlation between language ability and a projective Tree-drawing test. The hypothesis tested is that expounded by Sandra Michel, a psychologist working with Dr. A. A. Tomatis at the Language Centre in Paris. The theory of Language from which her work derives is that put forward by A. A. Tomatis in Vers l'écoute humaine (Towards Human Hearing), (1977) and Education and Dyslexia trans . , Louise Guiney, (1972). This hypothesis states that the Tree-drawing...

Herech, Catrin

Introduction: Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) is characterized by increasedresistance in the airways which in turn leads to dyspnea, especially during physical activity. Dyspneamay subsequently cause anxiety. Music has, according to previous studies, been seen to reduce theperception of dyspnea and anxiety during physical activity amongst patients suffering from COPD.The results are promising but however inconclusive. Aim: The primary aim was to evaluate the impact of music therapy ...

Campos Lopez, F. (Felipe)

The development of the mining industry has led to an increase in the environmental impacts generated by the industry. Mining influenced waters have a severe impact over the surrounding aquatic environment as the waters may contain pollutants in dissolved and particulate form, such as heavy metals and metalloids. The severity of these impacts is dependent on, among other factors, the hydrological characteristics of the receiving water bodies as well as the mine water composition. Among the numero...

Mendoza, Leanne

<p> Over 50% of mental disorders have an onset in childhood, and mental health issues during adolescence impact adult psychological, social, and occupational functioning. Parents serve as the primary gatekeepers to child mental health resources, and as such factors that influence parental help-seeking were discussed, and a manualized psychoeducational program for parents was developed with the aim of addressing these barriers. The program was developed based on the need for evidenced-supported s...

Nordqvist, Erik

Many people around the world still lack access to a reliable electricity grid. Supplying electricity to remote off grid areas like villages around Leticia, Colombia is often interrelated with high costs and geographical limitations. Today most of the electricity demand is met through the usage of diesel generators. The generators are easy to use and have a relatively reliable functionality. However, fuel is expensive and there are other negative aspects as fumes and sound pollution. In order to ...

Viberg, Elin

The increasing number of renewable power sources gives positive outcomes to a more sustainable society. This change does not come without problems, since the power supply from renewable energy sources is intermittent. This leads to uncertainty to keep the balance between production and consumption. One solution could be to make the end-users adapt their consumption to the production. Vattenfall has encountered this problem with a project called Smart Customer Gotland. The purpose of the project ...