...Employers are trying out social networking-style systems that aim to improve—and take the dread out of—annual reviews In the world of Facebook or Twitter, people love to hear feedback about what they're up to. But sit them down for a performance review, and suddenly the experience becomes traumatic. Now companies are taking a page from social networking sites to make the performance evaluation process more fun and useful. Accenture (ACN) has developed a Facebook-style program called Performance Multiplier in which, among other things, employees post status updates, photos, and two or three weekly goals that can be viewed by fellow staffers. Even more immediate: new software from a Toronto startup called Rypple that lets people post Twitter-length questions about their performance in exchange for anonymous feedback. Companies ranging from sandwich chain Great Harvest Bread Co. to Firefox developer Mozilla have signed on as clients. Such initiatives upend the dreaded rite of annual reviews by making performance feedback a much more real-time and ongoing process. Stanford University management professor Robert Sutton argues that performance reviews "mostly suck" because they're conceived from the top rather than designed with employees' needs in mind. "If you have regular conversations with people, and they know where they stand, then the performance evaluation is maybe unnecessary," says Sutton. What Rypple's and Accenture's tools do is create a process in which evaluations...
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... Mild to moderate malnutrition, also called chronic under nutrition, is much more common than severe forms, and is often difficult to recognize. The severe forms are either due to insufficient protein and calories (marasmus) or to an acute protein loss or deprivation (kwashiorkor). At present, when increasing investment in our educational programs is being made to improve the performance of the schoolchildren however, to some extent this are being wasted. Children are not reaching their full intellectual potential consequently, predispose to school failure. In public elementary schools particularly the Kalibo Elementary School I, where malnutrition is prevalent among schoolchildren, it is observed that children has low attention-span, lack interest and decreased ability to focus on tasks, and restlessness. These likely to interfere with their learning ability and in this way resulted to their poor school performance. However, this has yet be proven, whether malnutrition impair the learning ability and school performance of schoolchildren. It is for this reason, necessary to study the effects of malnutrition on the learning ability and school performance of schoolchildren. Malnutrition and School Performance Unfortunately, very few studies have been made concerning the direct effect of early malnutrition on school performance. The findings in those that have been carried out indicate that both chronic under nutrition and severe clinical...
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...be discussed with the patient. Without all the necessary interventions applied the process of wound healing can be lengthy and may lead to infection, excessive hospitalization and potential amputations. Understanding the body’s nutritional needs and how the body uses protein in the repair process is imperative. The recommendation for the amount of protein supplementation is between 0.8grams/kilogram to 1.2 grams/kilogram and is based on patient nutritional status and severity of the wound (Collins 2014) (Goodridge 2006) (Lansdown 2004). Maintaining recommended amounts of protein intake has shown dramatic decrease in days-to-heal and better patient outcomes overall (Demling, 2009). Purpose The primary purpose of this integrated review is to summarize the findings from studies that evaluated the use of protein...
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...Promoting health is significant in nursing practice. Nurses must be able to work alongside not only patients, but communities, families, and other healthcare professionals to promote a healthy lifestyle and high quality life for all of those involved. This literature review will describe health promotion, its meaning for nurses, and describe the health promotion levels. Definition of Health Promotion The W.H.O. describes health promotion as “Health promotion is the process of enabling people to increase control over, and to improve, their health. It moves beyond a focus on individual behaviour towards a wide range of social and environmental interventions.” (WHO,2014). Health promotion is described by Edelman, Kudzma, & Mandle as “The science and art of helping people change their lifestyle to move toward a state of optimal health. The process of advocating health to enhance the probability that person (individual, family, and community), private (professional and business), and public (federal, state, and local government) support of positive health practices will become a societal norm” (Edelman, Kudzma, & Mandle, 2014, Glossary). Health Promotion Purpose The health promotion intent vastly does beyond giving information for a healthier lifestyle. Health promotion focuses on proactive decision-making for all, with specifics to meet the needs of all backgrounds. Nurses work alongside other healthcare team members to meet patients’ needs. It is essential to incorporate patient...
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...Background……………………………………………………………………4 2. Statement………………………………………………………………...........4 2. Literature Review………………………………………………………......................5 3. Approach to the problem……………………………………………………........ …11 4. Research design...........................................................................................................13 1. Preliminary investigation…………………………………………………….14 2. Collection of Quantitative Data……………………………………………...14 1. Measurement and Scaling Procedures 2. Questionnaire Design 3. Survey 3. Sampling Process………………………………………………….................15 1. Target population 2. Sample Size 3. Sampling technique 5. Fieldwork………………….…………………………………………………………15 6. Data Interpretation and analysis ……………………………………………………..16 1. Data Analysis Plan…………….……………………………………………16 2. Methodology………………………………………………………………..18 3. Analysis and Interpretation………….......………………………………… 19 7. Results ……………………………………………………………………………….28 8. Limitations and caveats ………………………….…………………………………..29 9. Exhibits………………………………………………………………………………31 10. References……………………………………………………………………………54 List of Exhibits Exhibit 1: T-test on the influencing factors ……………………………………………..31 Exhibit 2: T-test on the influencing factors in families with kids ……………………….31 Exhibit 3: T-test on importance of product attributes …………………………………...32 Exhibit 4: One way Anova of product attributes vs different...
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...Background……………………………………………………………………4 2. Statement………………………………………………………………...........4 2. Literature Review………………………………………………………......................5 3. Approach to the problem……………………………………………………........ …11 4. Research design...........................................................................................................13 1. Preliminary investigation…………………………………………………….14 2. Collection of Quantitative Data……………………………………………...14 1. Measurement and Scaling Procedures 2. Questionnaire Design 3. Survey 3. Sampling Process………………………………………………….................15 1. Target population 2. Sample Size 3. Sampling technique 5. Fieldwork………………….…………………………………………………………15 6. Data Interpretation and analysis ……………………………………………………..16 1. Data Analysis Plan…………….……………………………………………16 2. Methodology………………………………………………………………..18 3. Analysis and Interpretation………….......………………………………… 19 7. Results ……………………………………………………………………………….28 8. Limitations and caveats ………………………….…………………………………..29 9. Exhibits………………………………………………………………………………31 10. References……………………………………………………………………………54 List of Exhibits Exhibit 1: T-test on the influencing factors ……………………………………………..31 Exhibit 2: T-test on the influencing factors in families with kids ……………………….31 Exhibit 3: T-test on importance of product attributes …………………………………...32 Exhibit 4: One way Anova of product attributes vs different...
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...Institute for Research on Poverty Discussion Paper no. 1044-94 Long-Term Poverty and Child Development in the United States: Results from the NLSY Sanders Korenman Humphrey Institute of Public Affairs and Center for Population Analysis and Policy University of Minnesota Jane E. Miller Institute for Health, Health Care Policy, and Aging Research Rutgers University John E. Sjaastad Humphrey Institute of Public Affairs University of Minnesota September 1994 This research was funded by a grant from the Institute for Research on Poverty at the University of Wisconsin. An earlier version of part of this paper appeared as part of Office of Population Research Working Paper No. 93-5, Princeton University, June 1993, which contains supplemental analyses and is available from the authors. We thank participants in seminars at the University of Maryland, the University of Michigan, Princeton University, the National Bureau of Economic Research in Cambridge, Massachusetts, and the 1993 meetings of the Population Association of America for their comments. Abstract The authors describe developmental deficits in early childhood associated with long-term poverty in the National Longitudinal Survey of Youth (NLSY). They compare estimates of the effects of long-term poverty (based on a thirteen-year average of income) to estimates of the effects of poverty based on a single year of income (at the time of developmental assessment). They find substantial developmental deficits among...
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...Nutrition can be defined as the process of obtaining the food that is necessary for health and growth. Appropriate nutrition is one of the most important factors in a human's everyday lifestyle. Nutrition can be noted generally as having a consistent eating pattern, the correct amount of meals a day, as well as getting the recommended amount of energy and source of nourishment. However, healthy nutrition is often overlooked in certain age groups. When comparing college aged adults to older adults 25 and older there are many differences that come into effect. The amount of time, financial statuses, attitude, availability and how easy to obtain food lead to the many differences between the two groups. One study has shown that one of the most...
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...eating of nonfood substances. The Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders, fourth edition, classifies it as a feeding and eating disorder of childhood). 1. According to health line Iron Deficiency anemia is one of the cause for pica because your body lacks the mineral iron. Your body needs iron to make a protein called Hemoglobin. The protein carries the oxygen from your body to the tissues, so that your body can function correctly. When the body lacks the right amount of iron in the blood the body does not get enough oxygen to make your body works properly. 2. In my research I found that Nutritional Deficiencies (Malnutrition) is also a cause for Pica because the body is not getting all the right nutrition is need, so its finding another way to get the nutrition it is missing. According to health line the usual cause of nutritional deficiencies is a poor diet that lacks essential nutrients. The body stores nutrients, so a deficiency is usually caught after it’s been without the nutrient for some time. 3. In the end being pregnant can cause you to have Pica behavior because your body is supporting for two persons and without all the nutrition’s your body needs to support you and your baby it is going to start craving unusual things. As reported by the bump pregnant women get strange cravings for things that are edible but sometimes can be dangerous for the baby health like dirt, clay, and chalk. B. Main Point Two – Now that I have tell about the three main reasons...
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...Palmer Cutbacks in Music, Art and Physical Education School is where we all gain basic knowledge. It is where we learn what we need to live and then get interested in what we will excel at later in life. Many students want to grow up to be a lawyer, doctor or a teacher but for some students, it is the dream of being a famous musician, artist or athlete. With education budget cuts and the motion for higher standardized test scores on the raise, many schools have been forced to cut some of their programs. Those hardest hit are music, art and physical education classes. The issue is that cutting these programs may do more harm to students than good. Studies have shown that music, art and physical activity have many positive effects on student development and learning. Physical education has become especially important today. With childhood obesity become an increasing problem, physical health and proper nutrition has become a great concern. Music and art also have also shown to have an impact on physical development. These are the classes and programs that promote creativity, self-expression and individuality, and for many students are the classes that they look the most forward to and are often the highlight of their day. By taking them away are we not robbing our students of the opportunity to learn through different mediums? What about the future musicians, artists and athletes? Are we not robbing them...
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...equivalent screener created by Nutrition Quest is a very efficient method used to assess daily folate intake. The objective of this study is to test whether or not a dietary folate equivalent screener can be used in supplementary of the food frequency questionnaire. The correlation between the food frequency questionnaire and the dietary folate equivalent screener for total folate intake (r = .70) were correlated but statistically insignificant (p < 0.05). However analysis of previous studies suggests that food frequency questionnaire can be supplemented by the dietary folate equivalent screener. Introduction There are many different dietary assessment tools in determining nutrient intakes. The food frequency questionnaire is a dietary assessment tool frequently used in large-scale nutritional epidemiology studies and has been a cost-effective, yet suitable method for self-administered use for dietary assessments (2) (3). However, the food frequency questionnaire is very extensive and usually takes around forty-five minutes to an hour to complete. When only assessing specific micronutrients, such as daily folate intake, more efficient methods need to be developed to analyze dietary intakes. Nutrition Quest created a one page dietary folate equivalent screener similar to their food frequency questionnaire as a means to analyze folate intake within a population more efficiently. In this study, the dietary folate equivalent screener (by Nutrition Quest) will be evaluated against...
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...The impact of health and health behaviours on educational outcomes in high-income countries: a review of the evidence Marc Suhrcke, School of Medicine, Health Policy and Practice, University of East Anglia, United Kingdom Carmen de Paz Nieves, Fundación Ideas, Madrid, Spain ISBN 978 92 890 0220 2 Keywords HEALTH BEHAVIOR - HEALTH STATUS - EDUCATIONAL STATUS - RISK FACTORS - SOCIOECONOMIC FACTORS - REVIEW LITERATURE Suggested citation Suhrcke M, de Paz Nieves C (2011). The impact of health and health behaviours on educational outcomes in highincome countries: a review of the evidence. Copenhagen, WHO Regional Office for Europe. Address requests about publications of the WHO Regional Office for Europe to: Publications WHO Regional Office for Europe Scherfigsvej 8 DK-2100 Copenhagen Ø, Denmark Alternatively, complete an online request form for documentation, health information, or for permission to quote or translate, on the Regional Office web site (http://www.euro.who.int/pubrequest). © World Health Organization 2011 All rights reserved. The Regional Office for Europe of the World Health Organization welcomes requests for permission to reproduce or translate its publications, in part or in full. The designations employed and the presentation of the material in this publication do not imply the expression of any opinion whatsoever on the part of the World Health Organization concerning the legal status of any country, territory, city or area or of its authorities, or concerning...
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...diabetes, vision, nutrition, pharmaceuticals and animal care. The global presence is in 130 countries and 70% of Abbott’s net sales’ coming from oversees operations and generated 5.96 billion in net income in 2012. The stock price has increase 25.8% in 52 weeks and 19.7% year to date with a range of $29.48-$38.77. The ABT stock yields 1.5% divined yield annually with an earnings per share of 3.29 and a price per earning of 11.4. Abbott current equity holders are 67.9% institutionally held and 32.10% other. Assets held by Abbott are 67.23 bil. and liabilities of 40.51 bil. equaling 26.72 bil. in stockholders equity. Mission Statement We are here for the people we serve in their pursuit of healthy lives. This has been the way of Abbott for more than a century—passionately and thoughtfully translating science into lasting contributions to health. Our products encircle life, from newborns to aging adults, from nutrition and diagnostics through medical care and pharmaceutical therapy. Products and Segments * Diagnostics * Immunoassay and clinical chemistry * Hematology * Molecular * Point-of-care * Vascular * Coronary * Endovascular * Diabetes Care * Personal Use * Hospital Use * Vision Technologies * Cataract Products * Refractive Eye Surgery Products * Corneal Products * Nutrition * Pediatric * Adult and Healthy Living * Therapeutic Nutrition * Pharmaceuticals ...
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...Technology in Sports The world of sport is continually changing over the years, and the use of technology is just one of those areas that has made an impact on many sports in the modern day. See the annual sports technology awards for the latest technology ideas in the world of sport. One criticism of the use of technology is that it can slow down the speed of the game, but on the other hand for many people it makes watching it more enjoyable to see the correct decisions being made. Assisting the Umpires / Referees Most professional sports in the United States have long used instant replay and other high-tech aids to help referees make the right call. Gridiron has used video replay systems to check referees' calls for many years. Basketball referees use replay systems to make sure players are shooting within the time allotted by the shot clock. In international cricket, the third umpire has been used, one sitting off the ground with access to TV replays of certain situations (such as disputed catches and boundaries) to advise the central umpires. The umpires out on the field are in communication via wireless technology with the other umpire. The third umpire is also asked to adjudicate on run out decisions, which he makes without consultation with the two central umpires. One sport that has resisted the use of high-tech assistance until very recently is soccer/football. Replays could be used to decide off-side decisions, whether a ball passes over the goal line, and clarify...
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...Highlights from Journal Articles Below is a summary of research findings on six key benefit areas of garden-based learning for children, youth, adults, and families: 1. Nutrition Awareness 2. Environmental Awareness 3. Learning Achievements 4. Life Skills 5. Health and Wellness 6. Community Building and Social Connections Nutrition Awareness Gardening improves opportunities for children, youth, adults and families to gain interest and eat fruits and vegetables. Results from this study of middle school-aged students indicate that school gardening may affect children’s vegetable consumption, including improved recognition of, attitudes toward, preferences for, and willingness to taste vegetables. Gardening also increases the variety of vegetables eaten. (Ratcliffe, M.M., et al. (2011) The Effects of School Garden Experiences on Middle School-Aged Students’ Knowledge, Attitudes, and Behaviors Associated with Vegetable Consumption. Health Promotion Practice 12.1: 36-43.) The article reports that school gardens can positively impact children’s food choices by improving their preferences for vegetables and increasing their nutrition knowledge. (Graham, H. et al. (2005) Use of School Gardens in Academic Instruction. Journal of Nutrition Education and Behavior. 37: 3: 147-151.) A study in Tucson, AZ showed that children who participated in the garden learned to like healthy foods. The vegetables that the children grew had a high intrinsic value. (Cavaliere, D. (1987). How...
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