The paper asserts that a desirable architecture and the environment intertwine inseparably in complex relationships, which, usually, make the coexistence of these dynamic intricate and diverse factors difficult. The paper separates these factors into natural and artificial components and relates them to the sociocultural environments prevalent in Nigeria. This paper elaborates on the various fe...

Survival rates have improved dramatically in recent years for very preterm or tiny infants. However, such infants remain at significant risk for a wide array of long-term morbidities that are mostly inversely related to gestational age. In early childhood, neurodevelopmental disabilities and recurrent health problems take a significant toll. Subsequently “hidden disabilities” such as school dif...

This final report summarizes five experiments conducted to find ways of improving the process and outcome of team problem solving. Our basic approach has tested strategies for increasing the extent of involvement among individuals whose level of participation is typically low. A computer-controlled message system was developed and utilized to investigate communication processes in four-person p...

The purpose of this article was to examine the following three questions: Are women’s leadership styles truly different from men’s? Are these styles less likely to be effective? Is the determination of women’s effectiveness as a leaders fact-based or a perception that has become a reality? Conclusions revealed: Question one: Yes, women’s leadership style is, at this point, different from men’s ...

Objective: This paper examines the positive influence that personality has on the level of engagement workers have in their work. By determining the connection between personality characteristics and work engagement, leaders can be proactive in promoting higher levels of engagement by their workers. Background: Engaging in one’s work encompasses the total person and includes elements such as en...

of (1981a). (sg: LG, A(LG), Aut(LG)) 1981a Generalized line graphs. J. Graph Theory 5 (1981), 385–399. MR 82k:05091. Zbl. 475.05061. (sg: LG, A(LG), Aut(LG)) Dragoš M. Cvetković and Slobodan K. Simić 1978a Graphs which are switching equivalent to their line graphs. Publ. Inst. Math. (Beograd) (N.S.) 23 (37) (1978), 39–51. MR 80c:05108. Zbl. 423.05035. (sw: LG) E. Damiani, O. D’Antona, and F. Re...

Schizoid process is one of the most ubiquitous personality patterns, but it is insufficiently discussed in the literature. This article offers a description of both the true schizoid and the more prevalent schizoid process that runs through various types and levels of functioning. Schizoid process and personality type are described, including the characterological organization, interpersonal pr...

Narcissist” is a term that may be used lightly to describe or label someone that is selfcentered. However, research that suggests a possible increase in narcissistic personality tendencies among college-aged American students has a very real and serious impact on society. The goal of this paper is to examine the evolution of the concept of narcissism and its detrimental effects on society. This...

Existing sociological and other literature on digital inequalities in the United States has given little specific attention to the potential roles of cognitive ability and personality, especially in terms of how effects of these variables may vary in predictable ways depending on individuals’ social position. We consider the matter specifically with regard to whether late midlife adults have be...