Immunization of networks with limited knowledge and temporary immunity

The purpose of this paper is to assess the current status of institutional repositories (IRs) in Swaziland’s academic institutions. The factors under discussion are the number of IRs in Swaziland, their usage, the level of awareness of these IRs, and the challenges that prevent the implementation of IRs in Swaziland’s academic institutions. A webometric approach, interviews and semi-structured questionnaires completed by IR managers or librarians working for the Swaziland’s academic institutions were used to collect data for this study. Responses were received from 11 respondents. The findings indicated that there is one IR in Swaziland that is accessible to the institution’s community via the intranet. This IR was, at the time when this study took place, not registered in any of the international registries of repositories, such as the Registry of Open Access Repositories (ROAR) and the Directory of Open Access Repositories (OpenDOAR). Currently, this IR faces problems of insufficient content, a low level of IR awareness, limited knowledge of effective and appropriate IR advocacy strategies and limited knowledge of effective IR implementation and management strategies. Based on the findings and information gained from a literature review of IRs, the paper recommends strategies to academic institutions in Swaziland that may enable them to increase their number of IRs, the awareness level of IRs and consequently the use of IRs. The findings and recommendations may also benefit other African countries in similar situations.

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The effect of a lollipop on vocally disruptive behavior in a patient with frontotemporal dementia: a case-study

International Psychogeriatrics ◽

10.1017/s1041610214000866 ◽

2014 ◽

Vol 26 (12) ◽

pp. 2023-2026 ◽

Cited By ~ 6

Author(s):

W. F. Fick ◽

J. P. van der Borgh ◽

S. Jansen ◽

R. T. C. M. Koopmans

Keyword(s):

Beneficial Effect ◽

Knowledge Base ◽

Frontotemporal Dementia ◽

Disruptive Behavior ◽

Treatment Strategies ◽

Limited Knowledge ◽

People With Dementia

ABSTRACTA problematic and disturbing behavior which can develop in people with dementia, is vocally disruptive behavior (VDB). To date, the study of VDB is underdeveloped and with only a limited knowledge base. Medications commonly used in VDB have limited benefits and specific risks in patients with dementia. This report details the case of a patient with frontotemporal dementia with VDB, which responded very well by providing a lollipop. Subsequently, we pose theory-based hypotheses in order to try to explain the beneficial effect of this intervention. This may contribute to a better understanding of VDB and possible treatment strategies.

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The Effects of E-Commerce Drivers on Export Marketing Strategy

Journal of International Marketing ◽

10.1509/jimk.15.2.30 ◽

2007 ◽

Vol 15 (2) ◽

pp. 30-57 ◽

Cited By ~ 27

Author(s):

Gary Gregory ◽

Munib Karavdic ◽

Shaoming Zou

Keyword(s):

Theoretical Model ◽

Environmental Factors ◽

Marketing Strategy ◽

Export Market ◽

Price Competitiveness ◽

Limited Knowledge ◽

Export Marketing

The emergence of e-commerce technology has had a significant effect on firms’ export marketing. However, limited knowledge exists as to how e-commerce drivers affect a firm's export marketing strategy. This study develops and tests a theoretical model to delineate how e-commerce drivers affect export marketing strategy. The empirical findings suggest that internal e-commerce drivers (product online transferability and e-commerce assets) directly increase a firm's degree of promotion adaptation, enhance communication and distribution efficiencies, facilitate greater distribution support, and improve price competitiveness for export ventures. Furthermore, both internal and external e-commerce drivers (export market e-commerce infrastructure and demand for e-commerce) moderate the relationships between environmental factors and elements of export marketing strategy. Overall, the findings support incorporating e-commerce constructs into existing theory on export marketing strategy. The authors discuss theoretical and managerial contributions and offer directions for further research.

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Evaluation of science and mathematics books used for students with visual impairment in inclusive classrooms in Tanzania

British Journal of Visual Impairment ◽

10.1177/02646196211036409 ◽

2021 ◽

pp. 026461962110364

Author(s):

Francis William

Keyword(s):

Secondary Schools ◽

Visual Impairment ◽

Special Needs ◽

Three Dimensional ◽

3D Models ◽

Inclusive Classrooms ◽

Qualitative And Quantitative ◽

Limited Knowledge ◽

And Mathematics ◽

Quantitative Approaches

This study evaluated the adapted science and mathematics books for students with visual impairment in inclusive classrooms in Tanzania secondary schools. It was conducted in 14 regions using qualitative and quantitative approaches. Data were generated from a sample of 19 heads of school, 103 students, and 77 teachers. The findings of the study show that the books are appropriate for students with visual impairment. However, they lacked enough tactile illustrations and pictures. Further findings revealed that lack of braille knowledge among some teachers limited them from using the books. As such, a few teachers who had braille knowledge had started to use the books while those with limited knowledge did not. Most teachers reported lack of appropriate pedagogy for handling special needs in inclusive classrooms. Therefore, although the books are appropriate, a lot needs to be desired in building teachers’ capacity to use the books. Various inclusive methodological knowledge to teachers needs to be ensured. Furthermore, the books must be improved to include more tactile graphics and pictures to make them more reader-friendly for students with visual impairment. Other educational books, including three-dimensional (3D) models, should be part of the adapted books.

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Coalescence and shape oscillations of Au nanoparticles in CO2 hydrogenation for methanol reaction

Nanoscale ◽

10.1039/d1nr01272j ◽

2021 ◽

Author(s):

Shengnan Yue ◽

Yongli Shen ◽

Ziliang Deng ◽

Wenjuan Yuan ◽

Wei Xi

Keyword(s):

Au Nanoparticles ◽

High Selectivity ◽

Co2 Hydrogenation ◽

Au Nanoparticle ◽

Limited Knowledge ◽

Shape Oscillations

Recently, there has been renewed interest in Au nanoparticle (Au NP) catalysts owing to their high selectivity for CO2 hydrogenation to methanol. However, there is still limited knowledge on the...

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Association Between Scapular Posture and Two Different Pectoralis Minor Length Tests in Adolescents

International Journal of Athletic Therapy & Training ◽

10.1123/ijatt.2021-0064 ◽

2021 ◽

pp. 1-6

Author(s):

Leyla Eraslan ◽

Gulcan Harput ◽

Damla Deniz ◽

Taha Yildiz ◽

Burak Ulusoy ◽

...

Keyword(s):

Internal Rotation ◽

Direct Measurement ◽

Crucial Role ◽

Indirect Measurement ◽

Rank Test ◽

Postural Asymmetry ◽

Limited Knowledge ◽

Pectoralis Minor ◽

Direct Measurements ◽

Length Measurements

Postural asymmetry due to the alterations in scapular posture is typically considered to be associated with injury. Pectoralis minor (PM) has played a crucial role in scapular posture, but limited knowledge exists that shows the possible effect of PM length on static scapular positioning in adolescents. The aim of this study was to investigate the association between static scapular positioning and two different PM length measurements in adolescents. Pearson rank test demonstrated that direct measurements of the PM length significantly and strongly inversely correlated to scapular anterior tilting (p = .01; r = −.592)and significantly and moderately inversely correlated to scapular internal rotation (p = .013; r = −.465) and scapular downward rotation (p = .028; r = −.416). However, indirect measurement of the PM length was not related to scapular posture. No significant correlation was found between direct and indirect PM length measurements. Direct measurement of PM length presents more information regarding alterations of the static scapular positioning.

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An Observational Study of Teachers’ Reading Instruction of Students with Emotional or Behavioral Disorders

Behavioral Disorders ◽

10.1177/019874290202700303 ◽

2002 ◽

Vol 27 (3) ◽

pp. 215-235 ◽

Cited By ~ 31

Author(s):

Shari Levy ◽

Sharon Vaughn

Keyword(s):

Observational Study ◽

Reading Instruction ◽

Instructional Practices ◽

Behavioral Disorders ◽

Negative Feedback ◽

Student Behavior ◽

Limited Knowledge ◽

Instructional Needs ◽

Positive Support ◽

Emotional Or Behavioral Disorders

The authors documented reading instructional practices for students with emotional or behavioral disorders (E/BD) as well as strategies used by teachers to redirect behavior and provide positive support during reading. Six teachers of students with E/BD were observed during reading instruction and interviewed. Three of the six teachers provided some reading instruction that was documented as effective and designed to meet the instructional needs of students. Controlling student behavior through isolating students, providing extensive time for worksheets, and negative feedback dominated four teachers’ reading instruction. Teachers reported limited knowledge about how to teach reading.

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Using crocodilian tails as models for dinosaur tails

10.7287/peerj.preprints.1339 ◽

2015 ◽

Author(s):

Heinrich Mallison ◽

Michael Pittman ◽

Daniela Schwarz

Keyword(s):

Sensitivity Analysis ◽

Morphological Data ◽

Muscle Forces ◽

Limited Knowledge ◽

Starting Point ◽

Good Starting Point ◽

Methodological Problems ◽

Parameter Ranges

The tails of extant crocodilians are anatomically the closest approximation of the tails of non-avian dinosaurs, and therefore a good starting point for any reconstruction of non-avian dinosaur tail muscles. However, we here demonstrate some methodological problems using crocodile tails, firstly regarding the general reconstruction of tail mobility from osteology, secondly for the reconstruction of tail musculature for the quantification of muscle forces, especially the m. caudofemoralis longus, and thirdly with respect to the anatomical differences between crocodilians and non-avian dinosaurs, especially in relation to the reconstruction of m. caudofemoralis brevis. Our results show that, given the current limited knowledge of crocodilian tails, volumetric reconstructions should be created on the basis of more gross morphological data than is usually used, and that biomechanical studies should include sensitivity analysis with greater parameter ranges than often applied.

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Sistem Pakar dalam Akurasi Deteksi Pendarahan pada Kehamilan Menggunakan Metode Forward Chaining

Jurnal Sistim Informasi dan Teknologi ◽

10.37034/jsisfotek.v2i4.33 ◽

2020 ◽

pp. 124-129

Author(s):

Rivo Stephano ◽

Y Yuhandri

Keyword(s):

Emergency Room ◽

Pregnant Women ◽

Decision Trees ◽

Medical Records ◽

Input Data ◽

Limited Knowledge ◽

Forward Chaining ◽

Decision Tables ◽

In Pregnancy

The occurrence of bleeding in pregnancy is one of the most complications experienced by pregnant women. The limited knowledge possessed by pregnant women about the risks and dangers of bleeding during pregnancy and wrong or late handling when bleeding occurs is one of the factors that cause bad conditions that occur, namely fetuses and pregnant women can die due to bleeding experienced. This study aims to determine the level of accuracy in diagnosing bleeding that occurs in pregnancy by using the Forward Chaining method precisely and accurately. The data processed in this study were as many as 20 data which came from patient medical records and interviews with experts at RSKIA Sukma Bunda Payakumbuh. The processing stages consist of preparing input data, determining decision tables, creating rules, tracking processes, making decision trees, and tracking results. The results of testing this method are that there are 90% of patients who experience bleeding in pregnancy are based on the results of the consultation entered by the user. The results of this test have been able to diagnose bleeding in pregnancy quickly and accurately using the Forward Chaining method and can be recommended to help the doctor in the emergency room to diagnosing bleeding in pregnancy.

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Principles of Good Faith in Harmonization of Partnership Cooperation on the Distribution of Nine Food Ingredients at PT Sarana PanganMadani, Pekanbaru City

International Journal of Science, Technology & Management ◽

10.46729/ijstm.v2i1.111 ◽

2021 ◽

Vol 2 (1) ◽

pp. 388-397

Author(s):

Yeni Triana ◽

Handana

Keyword(s):

Community Service ◽

Agricultural Land ◽

Limited Liability ◽

Good Faith ◽

Business Community ◽

Market Prices ◽

Food Ingredients ◽

Limited Knowledge ◽

The Difference ◽

The Relationship

The problem of limited knowledge of partners about agreements or contracts in general, and in particular regarding the principle of good faith in business activities faced by business actors and company management, which generally consists of millennial youth, which can be said to be still lacking in understanding the principle of commitment well, as a guideline in carrying out the actions of a company, especially companies with legal entities, such as Limited Liability Companies, where PT Sarana PanganMadani, has established many partnerships, which of course must keep the relationship harmonious, sometimes the relationship is already running, due to limited knowledge, experience, there was a clash that would definitely hinder good relations, both parties, for example, at the beginning of the negotiation there was an agreement, which gave birth to a partnership to distribute the nine staples, but in its implementation, there were obstacles, which caused Due to the difference in prices, even though at the beginning of the negotiation the price was already agreed to, but there was a change, which was due to an increase in market prices or production prices, so that the price that was agreed upon earlier, of course changed, this change is a problem of misunderstanding between the two parties, according to Partners. PT Sarana PanganMadani, the company raised prices unilaterally, while from the PT stated that due to changes in market prices, this is one example which is a significant obstacle, resulting in inconsistencies in the development of partner businesses which are good business groups providing distribution of nine staples daily activities, as well as providing business capital to develop agricultural land, as well as services, ranging from basic materials to packaging ready to be marketed. In this community service program, the priority issue agreed upon by the PKM FH Unilak proposer together with his partner, PT Sarana PanganMadani, to be resolved is to provide understanding through legal counseling about the principles of good faith in cooperating with the business community. Thus, after the program is implemented, it is hoped that partners will gain a correct understanding and have knowledge of agreements or contracts in general, and in particular the principles of good faith in this partnership. The method that will be used in this community service is to use lectures that will be directly at the PT Sarana PanganMadani office.

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