...A SYSTEMATIC REVIEW OF EXERCISES, USED IN A WORKPLACE SETTING, FOR THE MANAGEMENT OF OCCUPATIONAL LOWER BACK PAIN Petronella D van der Merwe A research report submitted to the Faculty of Health Sciences, University of the Witwatersrand, Johannesburg, in partial fulfilment of the requirements for the degree of Master of Science in Physiotherapy. Johannesburg, 2007 DECLARATION I Petronella D van der Merwe declare that this research report is my own work. It is being submitted for the degree of Masters of Physiotherapy in the University of Witwatersrand, Johannesburg. It has not been submitted before for any degree or examination at this or any other University. ………………………… ……………………..Day of…………………, 2007 ii DEDICATION Thank you for all your love and support. My Husband, Levouy, and adoring boys, Jared and Liam You are my inspiration “ All things are possible in God who strengthens me…” iii ABSTRACT Aim: The aim of this study was to determine the most effective exercise program for the management of occupational lower back pain. Background: Occupational lower back pain accounts for 25% of workdays lost. The annual occurrence of occupational related lower back pain among blue collar workers in South Africa has shown to be between 55,7% and 63,9%. Methodology: Primary studies were searched with the use of the Entrez-cross-database search tool. Methodologies were assessed and critiqued. Data which included exercise detail, outcome measures of lower back...
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...The effects of cellphones in the classroom Table of Contents Abstract 4 Keywords 4 1. Section 1 Research Paper 5 1.1. Sub Heading 1 5 1.2. References 10 2. Methodology 11 2.1. Introduction 11 2.2. Conclusion 15 References 16 Abstract With today’s technology advancing at a rapid rate, mobile phones have become such an integral part of our lives. It has become the fastest growing communication channel amongst students as students use them not only at home but also in the classroom. The use of mobile phones by students in the classroom has naturally become a hotly debated topic. Most educators are against the use of cell phones in the classroom as they feel it just serves as a distraction. There is however many that feel mobile phones in schools can be beneficial in many ways. This paper will explore the positive side of having mobile phones in school as well the negative side. It will explore the educational benefits mobile phones have as well as the various problems that come with using it in the classroom. Keywords: Cell phones, students, classroom, benefits, problems 1. Section 1: Cell phone usage in the classroom: Good or Bad? 1. Introduction Technology has evolved so quickly has become so much more open and seems to be everywhere in our lives these days and has made our existence in this busy world much so much simpler. The assorted applications...
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...Facebook: It’s about the money 1) Facebook faces controversy over the handling and usage of the extensive information it collects from its users. FB user’s biggest concerns are the privacy and user controls over the information granted to Facebook. Facebook faces the dilemma of how to gain revenues from user information without violating their privacy. The management and organization failed to consider its users privacy concern when it introduced new software that users felt to be invasive. Facebook provides a free service that users pay for, in effect, by providing details about their lives, friendships, interests and activities. Facebook, in turn, uses that information to attract advertisers, app makers and other business opportunities. Facebook occasionally isn't enforcing its own rules on data privacy. Facebook requires apps to ask permission before accessing a user's personal details. However, a user's friends aren't notified if information about them is used by a friend's app. Facebook provides people a specific social networking platform and facilitates contents sharing and communication. It targets global internet users, advertisers, and also application developers. Facebook partners with different parties in the functionality, application developing, and advertisers for enabling various features to meet users’ different social needs. To give better services to right customers, Facebook exploits and analyzes customer information, shares info with third party and...
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...Advancements in collecting information, spending cost, and daily incoming data is ever growing. Moving forward in business needs can and will grow your company. As the world evolves in many aspects of life, the needs of a company’s evolution are also a part of those changes. We once rode in horse and buggies and using that horsepower, developed into a much faster more efficient way of travel. Stepping into the technological world of business will also create that for your work environment. The components of the system that you recommend including input devices, output devices, and storage. There are multiple components to a system that allows you to get the best use of your computer. Common daily uses of mail, iCal and contacts are interchangeable between your Mac and PC. The compatibility of the Mac allows you to open most files from software that a PC uses. There are a number of input devices that can be useful to enhance your technology. The use of trackballs, multiple mouse options to suit the needs of the user, and scanners that will allow you to digitally store forms and paperwork. Sending these to different departments for their use decreases the need for paper and reduces storage room for paper files. Planning for the storage of these files is important. A structure for backing up information or data is a must and can benefit for a quick reference no matter the date of the file. Organizing the process is critical at the start of the implementation. Having...
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...Netscape's Initial Public Offering Executive summary Netscape Communications Corporation was one of the big players in the dot-com era and information technology boom of the late 1990's and contributed in making the Internet and World Wide Web known to common people. On August 9, 1995, Netscape went through the initial public offering (IPO) process. Dramatically, on August 8, the day before the IPO, Netscape's lead IPO underwriters recommended to the Netscape board to increase the initial offering price to $28 per share from $14 per share, a 100% increase. At this new offering price, the Netscape's value would suddenly climb to more than $1 billion, which when held together with their 1995 revenue of some $16 million, to many seemed like a very optimistic firm value. Furthermore, the company was only 16 months old and had yet to turn a profit. The big question was: What yearly revenue growth rate is needed to support a firm value of $1 billion and an IPO price of $28 per share, and is this growth rate realistic? To answer this question we have performed NPV analysis for the period 1995-2005 based on Netscape's income statement and balance sheet for 1994/1995 together with a number of assumptions stated later in the text. We found that a yearly revenue growth of 59.4% was necessary to justify an IPO price of $28 per share and thereby a firm value of $1 billion. Even if Netscape was the indisputable leader of its kind in 1995 the number of competitors was on a steady rise...
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...Stuck on a Microsoft® Office 2010 project? Need a Microsoft Office 2010 skills refresher? Compass can show you the way. What Is Compass? Compass is a searchable database of multimedia tools designed to teach the 50 most essential skills in Microsoft Word, Excel, Access, and PowerPoint. Available on your PC or mobile phone, Compass is an online, at-your-fingertips resource for tech savvy students who need help and answers right away. Where Do I Find Compass? www.myitlab.com/compass How to use Compass Open your web browser and navigate to www.myitlab.com/compass Search for a skill by typing a key word or phrase in the SEARCH box To find a FREQUENTLY SEARCHED SKILL click on View Skill next to the skill you are interested in. The search results display in a concept map, centered on the skill you searched. Each skill you click centers the concept map to show additional skills related to your search. When the skill you are looking for appears in the search results, click on the skill name to launch step-by-step instructions. Click on the VIEW AT A GLANCE or WATCH VIDEO button to see how to execute the skill. RETURN TO MAP will always bring you back to the map where you last left it. Learn more about using the skill in Word, Excel, Access, and PowerPoint, by clicking the OPEN tab in the lower right hand corner of the screen. Click the CLOSE tab when you are finished. To search for another skill, type a key word or phrase in the search box at the top of the screen or click the...
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...While still a little confused in what is being said, I feel like the power law may connect to Jefferson’s statement of not knowing because the power law in and of itself cannot be determined until plotted out. Unlike other graphs, the power law creates graphs that can have any number of outcomes with skewed results. The quote in the book, “Focus on what you understand and can explain; save what you don’t and can’t for your next book, after you’ve figured it out,” is actually a really good quote. Power law graphs, from what I understand anyway, take what is known about the internet and with the graph it’s able to figure out what it doesn’t know; just as Notes is Jefferson’s book on what he does know as well as what he doesn’t know. At least, that’s what I got from it. Question: Why does Internet Explorer run so much slower than Chrome or Firefox? What I think: Because it has to transfer more data to a server that is way too far out of date. What is Acid3? (Found this while looking up the answer) Apparently it tests just how fast and good a browser works. The better the web, the more colorful rectangles you get. I feel like I know what each of the protocols mentioned in chapter seven are, but I’m not exactly quite sure what they do. It’s like, I understand the general basis of the protocol, but I never bothered to understand what it is that they...
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...From your experience, what elements make it difficult to access a new website or its information? Websites accessibility and usability play a pivotal role in the success of a website. Good usability provides a rewarding experience for visitors. For me the elements that make it difficult to access a new website are: Typography and colour contrast: Good contrast between background and text makes content engage user intelligible. Lack of contrast makes it very difficult for visitors to read your content. Bad information Architecture (Over crowded /overpopulated site): Information and resources should be organized in a way to attract its target market, information should be categorized and sectioned for the ease of use. An overpopulated site can take away from its content and diminishes its function to vocalize the objectives of the company. Unsolicited pop-up windows: Although these were created to entice you into making purchases, some are bogus and can be detrimental to your system. Browser inconsistency (Browser and operating systems incompatibility): The Web site may display a message that indicates that you must use a supported browser; this can be time consuming or may request the experts which may be costly to user. It is imperative for companies to ensure that their sites appear and behave consistently across all major browsers such as Chrome, Internet Explorer, Firefox, Safari and Opera as they add to the image of the company. Language barrier- Possibility...
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...A – Design Brief Objective * To create a website that allows the client to compose a resume containing information about their education, work experience, references, awards, interests, activities, hobbies in order to be presented to different employers at the moment of submitting job applications. * To allow employers to contact client trough the “Contact Me” page Content * Personal details * Education and qualifications * Work Experience * Contact me Application For the design and development of the Resume website we will use the Web Development Program - Macromedia Dreamweaver MX 2004, which meets the expectations to create a BEAUTIFUL website. For testing our website we will use a number of web browsers including Mozilla Firefox, Google Chrome and Internet Explorer. B – Site Structure C – Story Board D - Client questionary 1. What is the message that your website should bring across? 2. Do you have any existing website? If yes, please specify the URL 3. Do you require a website redesign or a complete new website? 4. Do you require a website that you can update yourself? 5. How often would you be making updates to the website? 6. Describe your prospective customers or visitors. 7. Do you have any color preference for the website? 8. Please mention at least 2 websites that you like. Please also mention the reason why you like them. 9. Do you have any specific budget for this project? 10. Do you have a time frame...
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...The three browsers that I would be speaking of are Mozilla Firefox , Google Chrome and Opera. These three browsers are the main browsers on the market at the present point in time they are all used world wide and are used by millions each between themselves as individual browsers. They are all supportive of cross platform use Windows Os , Mac Os and Linux Os and can also be used on portable devices such as tablets and cell phones. Opera being the older of the three has been around for quite some time in fact since 1994 when it was started as a research project at Telenor a Norwegian telecommunications company. In 1995, the project branched out into a separate company named Opera Software ASA, and launched a version in 1996.Opera has made many upgrades since then, and introduced notable features such as Speed Dial. The Opera browser was named MultiTorg up until version 2.0 and was not available to the public. Opera was known for its multiple document interface (MDI) and 'hotlist' (sidebar), which made browsing several pages at once much easier as with the other 2 browsers Mozilla and Chrome In February 2013, Opera Software announced that their proclaimed rendering engine, Presto, would be phased out in favour of WebKit which is carried also by Mozilla and Chrome.[4] Opera 15 saw the browser being fully rewritten, with this and subsequent releases being based on Blink and Chromium Os. Even with as many features carried Opera browser is recommended for slower and earlier...
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...All of my comparisons are limited due to the fact that during this SLP I was forced to switch to a government laptop that I was unable to download browsers to. My primary personal browser is Google Chrome. I choice to use this browser after it was introduced to me by a friend several years ago. I appreciate the simplicity of it and it’s functionality. However, upgrades over the years have changed the interface considerably and made certain things like internet options hard to locate at times. I have had minor issues with the browser seeming to crash however, it is hard to tell if it is the browser itself or the computer that is causing the problems. I have an appreciation for the fact that I am able to identify multiple home pages and every I open up the browser all of the pertinent pages are immediately available for me to access. Overall, Chrome has been a great browser with only minor issues. At work I use Internet Explorer. I have found no issues with this browser and believe the only reason I don’t use it personally is for a change of scenery. Explorer seems to offer all of the same functions that Chrome has as well as the occasional crash. Because the Air Force remains loyal to Microsoft, the one plus to Explorer is that it is the only browser that will operate all of the online applications that the Air Force requires we use. Other than this minor detail, I have found no difference in the functionality. Another browser that I’ve been able to experiment...
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...•Imagine that your company has decided to expand to the Web. You want to reuse some data entry code that has been developed in Windows and place it on the Web. Visual Basic code has the capability to run on a Web server. Explain the process you would go through to develop a Web page locally. You can create HTML pages and Web Forms pages as the user interface for a Web application. HTML pages are generally used for static content. In contrast, Web Forms pages give you a programmable interface that works much like a Visual Basic form, except that the user interface is rendered in a Web browser or other Web device. Web Forms pages are built on the ASP.NET Page framework. Each Web Forms page is an object that derives from the ASP.NET Page class, which acts as a container for controls. The page actually consists of two files: an .aspx file that contains the UI elements (static HTML text and control elements) and a class file that contains the code that runs the page. •Internet Explorer is the number-one Web browser, but many users are moving to Chrome and Firefox Web browsers. Each of these browsers has slight differences in displaying the screen content. Explain how this can occur to your Web screen and any ways to prevent this. Web Forms applications are, by definition, platform-independent — that is, they are "reach" applications. Users can interact with your application regardless of what type of browser they have and even what type of computer they are using. At the same time...
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...FAQs Answers to frequently asked questions – FAQs SIX COMMON CAUSES OF CONFUSION… PLEASE READ! 1. SCM Globe runs best under two browsers – Chrome and Safari. It will also run under Firefox, but sometimes it runs slowly under Firefox. And it DOES NOT run under Microsoft Internet Explorer. You can download a free copy of the Chrome or Firefox browsers by going to the websites of those browser makers. If Microsoft is your regular browser, Chrome and Firefox co-exist well with Microsoft. You can use Chrome or Firefox when working with SCM Globe. And you can return to the Microsoft browser for other tasks. One of those features is triggered when you download simulation results from SCM Globe to your PC. In the Firefox browser when you click on the “Export Results to Excel” button it will cause Firefox to open a dialog box. The dialog box will ask “What should Firefox do with this file?” There are two options: 1) Open with; or 2) Save File. Select “Save File”. The simulation data will then download as a data file to your PC in whatever folder you use for downloading from the Internet. The file will be something called an “octet-stream” instead of a .csv file. . Unlike a .csv file, you cannot open this file unless you open it from within your spreadsheet application. So open up your spreadsheet application (MS Excel, Apple Numbers, Google Sheets, etc.) and then open the simulation data file that you just downloaded. It will open correctly inside your spreadsheet application. ...
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...Previously in my career, I’ve worked in an administrative role, which required me to complete many of the roles that are required of me as part of this role. I enjoy completing administration duties on a day to day basis. I find job tasks like photocopying, scanning and filing satisfying when I complete them to an acceptable standard. Whilst working for Cigna Europe Insurance Services as an Outbound Telemarketing Representative, my day to day tasks involve answering phone calls and emails. The phone calls, whilst as an Outbound Telemarketing Representative, would be made on an automated dialler, and I would speak to customers of the RAC or AA in a professional and confident manner, in order to achieve consistent sales targets on a month to month basis. Currently I am in a different role in the same company, as a Retention Telemarketing Representative, which is a challenging role that requires retaining policies that customers wish to cancel, or make amendments to. Whilst speaking to a customer that may wish to cancel, I am required to access different systems on the computer, and by having strong typing speeds, a good working knowledge of Microsoft Office and organisational skills, accuracy and attention to detail, I am able to complete my role to a competent level. In my administrative roles previously, I’ve managed Excel documents to a reputable standard that are easy to use for other members of staff. These roles required data entry, and access to other databases in Excel...
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...Which Browser is Best: Determining the Benefits to Each Browser Which Browser is Best: Determining the Benefits to Each Browser The purpose of this research paper is to take the reviews from users to help highlight both the positives as well as the negatives of the top four widely used Internet browsers, which will ultimately help determine which browser is the best available for consumers to use. The purpose of this study is to determine which browser is the best out of the four, and to highlight the best features from each browser, and determine their significance on how each feature is. The significance of the study is to analyze the information given on each browser and translate it into information that Internet users can take away to help them determine which browser is the best one for them between Internet Explorer, Safari, Firefox, and Chrome. The Internet has become more readily available across the globe which has caused many software developers to create their own Internet browser. In the past couple of years there has been a flood of Internet browsers available for use (Bidgoli, 2009). When the Internet was only available in select countries there was only a select number of browsers that a user could use to access the Internet. The Internet is only going to become available to more people which will most likely bring more Internet browsers to the market. There are currently millions of users that are accessing the Internet daily and each browser...
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