MART-1 DESCRIPTION: Protein MelanA (Melanoma Antigen), also known as MART-1 (Melanocytic Antigen Recognized by cytotoxic T lymphocytes) is a common biomarker used to identify malignant melanoma (MM) in patients, it falls under the MHC (major histocompatability complex) I class. MART-1 is encoded by the MLANA gene in humans and is present normally on the surface of benign nevi (beauty marks), as well as on melanocytes, the pigment-producing cells of your skin that become abnormal
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can a systematic review of qualitative research contribute to improving services? A qualitative meta-synthesis Jane Noyes1 & Jennie Popay2 Accepted for publication 29 September 2006 Jane Noyes DPhil MSc RN RSCN Professor of Nursing Research, Co-Convenor Cochrane Qualitative Research Methods Group University of Wales, Bangor, UK Jennie Popay MA Professor of Sociology and Public Health, Co-Convenor Cochrane Qualitative Research Methods Group Institute for Health Research, Lancaster University, Lancaster
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Contents Introduction Goals of Psychological Enquiry Steps in Conducting Scientific Research Alternative Paradigms of Research Nature of Psychological Data Some Important Methods in Psychology Observational Method Example of an Experiment (Box 2.1) Experimental Method Correlational Research Survey Research Example of Survey Method (Box 2.2) Psychological Testing Case Study Analysis of Data Quantitative Method Qualitative Method Limitations of Psychological Enquiry Ethical Issues An idea that is developed
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The Future eTourism intermediaries Dimitrios Buhalis1, Maria Cristina Licata2 1 Course Leader MSc in eTourism, School of Management Studies for The Service Sector, University of Surrey, Guildford, GU2 7XH, UK d.buhalis@surrey.ac.uk Genesys Information Limited Clarendon House, 125 Shenley Road,Borehamwood, Herts WD6 1AG, UK cristina.licata@genesysinformation.com ____________________________________________________________________ 2 Acknowledgement: The authors would like to acknowledge Paul
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analyzing and discussing the results of the survey, a number of potential problems experienced by Vietnamese and Americans when communicating were revealed. Based on these barriers, the study provided some concluding remarks of this study. Though the research is in small scale and cannot cover all problems faced by Vietnamese and Americans in intercultural working environment, the author of this study hopes that it will contribute to identifying the problems Vietnamese and Americans may experience and
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Why spend time and money on it? This study focuses on comparing an electronic and a fashion organization, how they both are conducting reverse logistics in regards to e-commerce. This is of interest to examine and add to the literature based on research focusing on a comparison between two organizations of a different nature in terms of their reverse logistics. Furthermore, it was of interest to study how each organization operates internally. For
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Quarterly 2005; 46; 304 DOI: 10.1177/0010880405275598 The online version of this article can be found at: http://cqx.sagepub.com/cgi/content/abstract/46/3/304 Published by: http://www.sagepublications.com On behalf of: The Center for Hospitality Research of Cornell University Additional services and information for Cornell Hotel and Restaurant Administration Quarterly can be found at: Email Alerts: http://cqx.sagepub.com/cgi/alerts Subscriptions: http://cqx.sagepub.com/subscriptions Reprints:
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Blockbuster Express available in any internet connected space, but is also confined to the single device that the movie was downloaded to thereby losing the mobility that a DVD possesses. While it addresses the demand for convenience, it encounters limitations because only 12% of this online
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Framework for Marketing Decision Making “What do we do well?” “What do buyers need?” “What are competitors doing?” “Where should we compete?” “How should we compete?” I. Situation Analysis A. Internal 1. The Organization’s Goals and Objectives 2. The Organization’s Strengths and Weaknesses B. External 1. Customer Analysis 2. Competitor Analysis 3. PEST Analysis C. Identify Key Problems & Opportunities 1. Perform SWOT Analysis 2. Set Priorities
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MASTER THESIS School of Management and Economics Logistics outsourcing 3PL & 4PL – A Survey on Pakistani manufacturing and exporting companies Business Logistics, 15ECTS, FE–5594 Authors Muhammad Usman Tahir - 840523 Hammad Tabassum - 830509 Saeed Ahmad - 820919 Muhammad Arshad - 830804 Examiner: Helena Forslund Tutor: Petra Andresson ABSTRACT Authors: Tutor: Examiner: Title: Background: Muhammad Usman Tahir, Hammad Tabassum Muhammad Arshad, Saeed Ahamad. Petra Andersson Helena
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