Research ArticleOpen accessIn the abstractMOBILE COMMUNICATIONS FOR USING IN TELEMEDICINEMarjan Ghazi Saeedi, Mashaallah Torabi, Sakineh Hamidi, Hassan RanjiTelemedicine the use of telecommunication and information technologies in order to provide clinical health care at a distance helps eliminate distance barriers and can improve access to medical services that would often not be consistently available in distant rural communities. It is also used to save lives in critical care and emergency situations. Although there were distant precursors to telemedicine, … …Current Research in Medicine, Vol. 5, Issue 1 · 12 Feb 2014 · 9,988 accessesView PDFCite
Research ArticleOpen accessIn the abstractEFFECTIVENESS OF A PARTICIPATORY ACTION ORIENTED TRAINING INTERVENTION APPROACH AMONG HARVESTERS IN OIL PALM PLANTATIONNg Yee Guan, Shamsul Bahri Mohd Tamrin, Ismi Arif Ismail et al.Consistent with the global demand for palm oil, the intensified upstream harvesting activities of oil palms’ fresh fruit bunches, despite the harvesters evidences of various ergonomics risk factors leading to musculoskeletal disorders should be a cause for concern. Thus, this study describes the effectiveness of a modified and locally adapted Participatory Action-Oriented Training intervention program in improving the working environment … …American Journal of Applied Sciences, Vol. 11, Issue 4 · 8 Feb 2014 · 8,983 accessesView PDFCite
Research ArticleOpen accessIn the abstractThe Effects of Forkhead Box P2 Gene on Language Functional Articulation DisorderLi-Yu ZhouThis study mainly concentrates on the discussion of the relationship between FOXP2 gene and language functional articulation disorder. The children of functional articulation disorder are selected, the normal healthy subjects in the corresponding period served as the controls, by contrasting with five polymorphic sites in FOXP2 gene to have a correlative study on human genes and language acquisition with the … …American Journal of Biochemistry and Biotechnology, Vol. 9, Issue 4 · 22 Jan 2014 · 7,207 accessesView PDFCite
Research ArticleOpen accessIn the abstractTHE ROLE OF WOMEN IN THE OIL INDUSTRYCharles GyanThis study was conducted to ascertain the contribution of women in the oil industry. It also looked at the opportunities available and the barriers that prevent women from attaining higher heights in the oil industry. Findings from the study show several factors (institutional, cultural, social and personal) that prevent women from being employed in the oil industry. The study has … …Journal of Social Sciences, Vol. 9, Issue 3 · 23 Sep 2013 · 7,992 accessesView PDFCite
Research ArticleOpen accessIn the abstractIntention to Use Renewable Energy: Mediating role of AttitudeMamunur Rashid, Syed Shah AlamAcceptance of renewable energy is influenced by attitude of the users towards new technology. Lack of research on renewable energy in emerging countries and drive for switching to alternative energy urge for studies on attitude of the users’ towards renewable energy adoption. This study investigates perception towards renewable energy use in Malaysia. A survey over 200 respondents from Klang-valley area … …Energy Research Journal, Vol. 3, Issue 2 · 11 Mar 2013 · 12,689 accessesView PDFCite
Research ArticleOpen accessIn the abstractReligion and Schools in a Liquid WorldFrank PetersThis study is an exploration of the changing contexts within which schools are required to function. As global borders have become more porous schools are challenged to deal with students from increasingly diverse cultural, linguistic and religious backgrounds, frequently in a political context that is explicitly secular or nondenominational. This perspective may not be perceived by all to be as … …Journal of Social Sciences, Vol. 8, Issue 3 · 10 Aug 2012 · 7,628 accessesView PDFCite
Research ArticleOpen accessIn the abstractUnmet Needs in Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease: A Metasynthesis ProtocolRebecca T. Disler, Anna Green, Tim Luckett et al.Problem statement: Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease is a chronic progressive illness. Despite the high burden experienced by individuals in the advanced stages of illness, individuals with advanced COPD continue to have unmet needs and limited access to palliative care. This Metasynthesis seeks to describe: the barriers and facilitators care access and provision; the unmet needs of individuals with advanced COPD, … …International Journal of Research in Nursing, Vol. 3, Issue 1 · 19 Jun 2012 · 7,583 accessesView PDFCite
Research ArticleOpen accessIn the abstractDemotivating Factors for English Language Learning Among University StudentsReyhaneh Ghadirzadeh, Fariba Pourabolfathe Hashtroudi, Omid ShokriProblem statement: Demotivation is a relatively new issue in the field of second/foreign Language (L2) learning motivation. Recognizing and removing barriers can have a marked effect on motivation and attention to learning in general and ESL/EFL learning in particular. Demotivating factors are essential factors which negatively influence the learner’s attitudes and behaviors and hence lead to undesired learning outcomes. The … …Journal of Social Sciences, Vol. 8, Issue 2 · 21 Feb 2012 · 11,940 accessesView PDFCite
Research ArticleOpen accessIn the abstractService-Learning in a Managerial Accounting Course: Developing the ‘Soft’ SkillsVictoria Calvert, Rafik KurjiProblem statement: This study explores the impact of a service-learning project embedded in a managerial accounting course through the lens of students’ technical, professional and personal development. Academic institutions and Business Schools in particular, are often criticized for producing graduates who are technically capable but lack the capability for teamwork, effective workplace communication and the ability to react effectively in … …American Journal of Economics and Business Administration, Vol. 4, Issue 1 · 3 Jan 2012 · 8,452 accessesView PDFCite
Research ArticleOpen accessIn the abstractEfficiency in the California Real Estate Labor MarketDirk YandellProblem statement: This research explores the extent of market efficiency in the real estate labor market. Given a common commission rate, areas with high average home prices will generate higher agent income per home sold. If markets are efficient with few barriers to entry, additional agents per capita would be expected in high-priced areas, but each home sale would represent … …American Journal of Economics and Business Administration, Vol. 3, Issue 4 · 12 Dec 2011 · 6,984 accessesView PDFCite