INTRODUCTION Transplantation of organs is the treatment of choice for severe organ failure worldwide. AIM The aims of the present study were to determine the influence of religion on attitudes towards organ donation among staff at schools in Tuzla. MATERIAL AND METHODS In the Tuzla region there are 42 schools and 1580 school staff. A total of 21 schools were selected randomly, which were st...

1. ABSTRACT In this paper, we discuss a tool for eliciting domain knowledge (specification) of a decision support system. In particular, we focus on a decision support software system (DSS) which employs domain knowledge of recidivism in the juvenile justice system. Using the elicited domain knowledge, the DSS tool uses deductive reasoning techniques to make inferences and provide suggestive co...

Many of the most sweeping social movements throughout history have been youth-led, including those related to environmental challenges. Emerging research suggests youth can build concern among parents via intergenerational learning, in some cases overcoming socio-ideological differences that normally stymie attempts at collective action. What has not studied is potential for also influence adul...

background :this study aimed to understand the confront strategies of parents of premature infants hospitalized in nicu.   methods : this study was performed using qualitative content analysis approach. twelve participants including nine parents whose infants were hospitalized in nicu, two nurses and one physician, all selected by purposive sampling method were interviewed by a female expert oc...

Accounting Examining Board 1 ($25/day 2) Joseph Braunger . . . . . . . . . . . . . . expires 7/1/17 Gerald Denor . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7/1/17 Glenn Michaelsen . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7/1/17 Christine Anderson . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .7/1/18 Kathleen LaBrake . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .7/1/18 John Scheid . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .7/...

Training needs and current status of training for direct support staff were identified in one southeastern state. Data sources were (a) direct support staff, (b) administrators of direct support staff, and (c) consumers with developmental disabilities. Stratified sampling was used to gather data from 108 administrators and 170 direct support staff utilizing mail surveys and from 179 focus group...

Background. Limited physical activity (PA) is a risk factor for childhood obesity. In Netherlands, as in many other countries worldwide, local policy officials bear responsibility for integrated PA policies, involving both health and nonhealth domains. In practice, its development seems hampered. We explore which obstacles local policy officials perceive in their effort. Methods. Fifteen semist...