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Research ArticleOpen accessIn the abstractEffectiveness of Thought Field Therapy Provided by Newly Instructed Community Workers to a Traumatized Population in Uganda: A Randomized TrialR. Howard Robson, Phyll M. Robson, Roger Ludwig et al.Thought Field Therapy (TFT) is a promising treatment for posttraumatic stress in a resource poor environment. This study further explores the benefits of this treatment in a rural population in Uganda, which had suffered from the psychological consequences of previous violent conflict. Thirty-six local community workers received a two-day training in TFT trauma intervention and treated 256 volunteers with symptoms … …Current Research in Psychology, Vol. 7, Issue 1 · 19 Feb 2016 · 16,841 accessesView PDFCite
Research ArticleOpen accessIn the abstractTHE IMPACT OF SERVICE-LEARNING CURRICULUM AT A LOCAL AT-RISK HIGH SCHOOL: AN EXAMINATION OF PRELIMINARY DATARoxanne Helm-Stevens, Randy Fall, Cloyd Havens et al.Over the years, there has been substantial research highlighting the effectiveness of service-learning from the perspective of the student in the classroom. Multiple studies have demonstrated student-learning outcomes as well as provided descriptions of service-learning projects and syllabi. However, limited research has been conducted exploring the effects of service-learning on the community. This pioneering study offers preliminary data on the … …American Journal of Economics and Business Administration, Vol. 6, Issue 3 · 8 Dec 2014 · 6,814 accessesView PDFCite
Research ArticleOpen accessIn the abstractANALYTICAL PROBLEMS AND APPROACHES TOWARDS IMPROVING THE UTILIZATION OF PRIMARY HEALTH CARE SERVICES BY THE RURAL COMMUNITIES IN NIGERIAShilni Alfred PukumaUtilization of healthcare services for the most vulnerable and underprivileged populations have been recommended by the World Health Organization as a basic primary healthcare concept. It has been suggested that healthcare should be universally accessible without barriers based on affordability, physical accessibility, or acceptability of services Access to quality health is a basic civic right of all Nigerian citizens. While … …International Journal of Research in Nursing, Vol. 5, Issue 1 · 22 Jul 2014 · 7,310 accessesView PDFCite
Research ArticleOpen accessIn the abstractTHE TRADITION OF LIVING OF MUSLIM COMMUNITY KUDUSKULONAtiek Suprapti, Agung BudiSardjono, H. Arnis Rochma, N.F. YasminaThe northern coast of Java island Indonesia inherited old cities that hold important role in the spread of Islam. It has a strong correlation with the legend of Walisanga that were acted around the 16th century. The Ancient city of Kudus plays an important role in spreading Islam in the coastal line of Java. Kudushas witnessed the glory of the … …Journal of Social Sciences, Vol. 10, Issue 2 · 8 Jul 2014 · 8,520 accessesView PDFCite
Research ArticleOpen accessIn the abstractHodsong: A Monastery Ritual for a Local Wisdom Ceremony for the Monk RankingTheerapong Meethaisong, Pisit Boonchai, Kosit PangsoiThe ranking order of monk in Isan, Thailand was influenced mostly from Buddhist believe and practices starting from Lanchang period and this religious believe become the common practices and the tool for local community in strengthening harmony and unity. One of the important religious ceremony calls Hodsong ceremony. The research area covered Maha Sarakham, Roi Et and Kalasin provinces which … …American Journal of Applied Sciences, Vol. 10, Issue 12 · 2 Nov 2013 · 7,132 accessesView PDFCite
Research ArticleOpen accessIn the abstractSulfur Dioxide and Volatile Organic Compound Exposure to a Community in Texas City, Texas Evaluated Using Aermod and Empirical Monitoring DataJoyce A. Chen, Andrew R. Zapata, Anders J. Sutherland et al.According to emissions data reported to the United States Environmental Protection Agency (USEPA) and the Texas Commission on Environmental Quality (TCEQ), the BP Products North America Inc. (BP) Texas City Refinery is the worst polluter of all the industries in Texas City and is one of the worst polluting refineries in the country. The facility has reported releasing substantial emissions … …American Journal of Environmental Sciences, Vol. 8, Issue 6 · 1 Jan 2013 · 8,719 accessesView PDFCite
Research ArticleOpen accessIn the abstractParticipatory Forest Management for the Sustainable Management of the Sundarbans Mangrove ForestAnjan Kumer Dev Roy, Khorshed AlamPeople’s participation in forest management has become successful in many countries of the world. The Sundarbans is the single largest mangrove forest in the world, bearing numerous values and holding importance from economic, social and ecological perspectives. It is the direct and indirect sources of the livelihood of 3.5 million people. As a reserve forest, government is always providing extra … …American Journal of Environmental Sciences, Vol. 8, Issue 5 · 5 Sep 2012 · 8,213 accessesView PDFCite
Research ArticleOpen accessIn the abstractMinimizing Interference in Wireless Mesh Networks Based Telemedicine SystemMohammad Siraj, Kamalrulnizam Abu BakarProblem statement: It has been always a challenging task for the researchers to incorporate information technology advancements in the medical profession. In order to guarantee a reliable network infrastructure that supports the employment of wireless technology and mobile devices, a hybrid infrastructure that integrates wireless networks with the traditional wired Local Area Networks (LANs) is needed. The wired network will … …Journal of Computer Science, Vol. 8, Issue 8 · 14 Jul 2012 · 8,150 accessesView PDFCite
Research ArticleOpen accessIn the abstractThe Diatom Stratigraphy of Rawapening Lake, Implying Eutrophication HistoryTri Retnaningsih Soeprobowati, Suwarno Hadisusanto, Peter Gell, Atun ZawadskiProblem statement: The use of diatoms to reconstruct past ecological conditions in lakes is well established. Diatoms are microscopic algae that forms siliceous frustules which allow them to preserve well in sediments. Rawapening Lake is one of 15 Indonesian lakes identified as 2010-2014 National Priority Lakes. Naturally, Rawapening is a tectono-volcanic lake. In the early 1900s, the sole outlet of … …American Journal of Environmental Sciences, Vol. 8, Issue 3 · 15 Jun 2012 · 7,720 accessesView PDFCite
Research ArticleOpen accessIn the abstractHome Stay Accommodation for Tourism Development in East Coast Economic RegionMd. Anowar Hossain Bhuiyan, Chamhuri Siwar, Shaharuddin Mohamad Ismail, Rabiul IslamProblem statement: Home stay program provided tourists multi ethnic life condition with cultural experiences and economic well beings for the local people. Malaysian home stay program differed from the other commercial home stay in the world. Home stay accommodation can create a scope to the local communities for active participation in tourism activities. Home stay accommodation might be a potential … …American Journal of Applied Sciences, Vol. 9, Issue 7 · 24 May 2012 · 8,119 accessesView PDFCite