background a large amount of money is allocated to hypertension in terms of remedial and care costs, but fighting against this disease begins with education. objectives this study has been conducted with the aim of comparing the effect of two methods: face-to-face education and distance education (via short message service [sms]) on amount of following remedial diet in patients suffering from h...

The study sought to explain remedial learners’ attitude towards English language using three variables: gender, age and locus of control. Three properly validated instruments were used to collect data on the relevant variables from 385 remedial English learners randomly selected from 5 remedial education centers in Ibadan, Nigeria. Data analysis involved the use of multiple regression to explai...

OBJECTIVE In January 2001, the Nelson R. Mandela School of Medicine in Durban, South Africa implemented Year 1 of a problem-based learning (PBL) curriculum. In attempting to comprehensively evaluate the first year, every aspect was investigated. Problem-based learning requires that, in addition to skills competency and knowledge acquisition, students undergo personal development on their journe...

Each era has its landmark antitrust case. And each such case is a creature of the competitive context in which it arose. The Standard Oil case1 grew out of the enormous consolidations, the trusts, that accompanied the shift from local or regional markets to national markets. The Alcoa case2 arose in the context of unprecedented scale economies in basic manufacturing, at a time when manufacturin...

(Methuen, 17s. 6d.) At first sight one is put off by the amount of apparatus needed and by l'J" mass of detailed instructions. However, any teacher who has taken so much troUb, and given so much thought and time to perfecting such a method must be a r?a. enthusiast and is therefore more likely than other teachers to infuse his pupils the desire to learn. Furthermore, Mr. Moxon has cunningly evo...

This paper describes the evaluation of the effects of the Mathematics and Science Computer Assisted Remedial Teaching (MASCART) software on students from the Pre-Entry Science Course at the University of Botswana. A general significant improvement of basic algebra knowledge and skills could be measured, demonstrating that the combination of increased time on task and computer-assisted remedial ...

Remedial alternatives for arsenic impacted ground water at a former insecticide manufacturing facility are developed and analyzed in this thesis. Five remedial technologies are evaluated, including conventional pump and treat, monitored natural attenuation, soil flushing, electrokinetics, and in-situ fixation. Twelve case studies of arsenic impacted sites are developed from telephone interviews...

In recent years, the demand for computer programming professionals has increased rapidly. These computer engineers not only play a key role in the national development of the computing and software industries, they also have a significant influence on the broader national knowledge industry. Therefore, one of the objectives of information education in Taiwan is to cultivate elite talents specia...

Including ocean noise in marine spatial planning requires predictions of noise levels on large spatiotemporal scales. Based on a simple sound transmission model and ship track data (Automatic Identification System, AIS), cumulative underwater acoustic energy from shipping was mapped throughout 2008 in the west Canadian Exclusive Economic Zone, showing high noise levels in critical habitats for ...

BACKGROUND Little is known about the views of faculty members who train medical students concerning open disclosure. OBJECTIVES The objectives of this study were to determine the views of faculty in a medical school on: 1 what constitutes a medical error and the severity of such an error in relation to medication use or diagnosis; 2 information giving following such an adverse event, based on...