imagination, explore the world and increase physical activity and interaction with family or friends (Funk, Brouwer, Curtiss & McBroom, 2009). However, parents and other adults seem to be taking this recommendation lightly. One of the largest national studies of preschool-aged media effects, the Kaiser Family Report (2003), showed that the use of television among the children keeps rising (Rideout, Vandewater & Wartella, 2003). The report finds that school going children are exposed to much more screen
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Introduction One of the important requirements of passing a subject or a course is to attend classes regularly. Unattendance, therefore, would probably affect the academic performance of students as it is regarded as an important component of a student’s scholastic record. Aside from that, missing school days could also affect students’ social competence as being absent from class lessens a student’s interaction with his peers and his teacher as well. Absenteeism is considered as a major culprit
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Chapter I THE PROBLEM AND ITS BACKGROUND Introduction The modern world in which we live is often termed a “knowledge society”, education and information have become factors of production that is considered potentially more valuable than labor and capital. In a global setting, investment in human capital has become a need for an international competitiveness. The role of science in our society is one of the central features of our present civilization; it is the age of technological and scientific
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as a useful process of every life. The researchers find out that this electronic, heavy, place only in one position washing machine will transform into like a portable machine. This washing machine turned into a habit of exercise as if someone is making a round of a trip by using a pedal powered washing machine. The first washing machines appeared in the 1760s. These were commonly a wooden box that was filled with clothes
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Chapter 1 THE PROBLEM AND ITS BACKGROUND Introduction Education plays a vital role in our lives. It is important like our basic needs – food, clothes, shelter. It is through education where we can put our potentials in maximum use. It is a precious tool in our lives. It is our key to success. It opens doors of opportunities and serves as our guide to achieving our dreams. It is a preparation for our future roles. Without education, we cannot develop our skills and talents that will help us become
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Institute (TEI) of Lamia, Greece Abstract Background: Τhe scientific value of man relies upon an extension of a continuous effort of mankind to explain the nature of man. The core issue in nursing is man within his entirety. The aim of the present study was to review the literature about the Knowing the Patient for Professional Practice, according to the Carper’s Patterns of Knowing. Method and material: In this paper the four patterns of knowing according to Carper will be analysed. According to
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International Journal of Arts and Sciences 3(15): 238-254 (2010) CD-ROM. ISSN: 1944-6934 © InternationalJournal.org Filipino Philosophy and Post-Modernity Raymundo R. Pavo, University of the Philippines Mindanao, Philippines Abstract: Post-Modernity, with its stress on freedom and creativity, is a vantage point that can dispose Filipino thinkers to philosophically formulate, construct and develop thought systems. This liberating milieu can be reckoned as a fertile occasion where Filipinos
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of multiple service provision options, owned by one company and providing similar services simultaneously is relatively new (Neslin et al. 2006). Moreover, modified consumer habits and lifestyles have led to altered attitudes concerning modes of service provision. At the same time, there has be a growing call for a paradigm shift to customer focus and value creation (see for instance, Sheth and Sisodia 2003). In line with this, the notion of the consumer‟s part in value creation has changed. Consumers
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2006, 4 (1), 36-43 SA Tydskrif vir Menslikehulpbronbestuur, 2006, 4 (1), 36-43 AN OPERATIONAL ’PROJECT MANAGEMENT CULTURE’ FRAMEWORK (PART 1) YVONNE DU PLESSIS CRYSTAL HOOLE yvonne.duplessis@up.ac.za Department of Human Resources Management University of Pretoria ABSTRACT The aim of this research is to develop an operational ‘project management culture’ framework, which can be used by project managers and organisations to support project work. One of the main causes of project failure
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DON HONORIO VENTURA TECHNOLOGICAL STATE UNIVERSITY Bacolor, Pampanga Career Decisions, Experience, Work Traits and Productivity of Public Elementary School Teachers in the Coastal Schools of South Sector in the Division of Pampanga By Amor Chino De Mesa Lopez Ed. D Student Chapter 1 THE PROBLEM AND ITS BACKGROUND Introduction In the country's present educational situation, we need teachers who are effective, dynamic and ceaselessly exert efforts to ca carry out sound pedagogical
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