becoming a fundamental component of education. This study extends the Unified Theory of Acceptance and Use of Technology (UTAUT) to identify factors that influence the perceived advantages and relevance of Facebook as a learning tool. The proposed model is based on previous models of UTAUT. Constructs from previous models were used such as performance expectancy, effort expectancy, social influence, facilitating conditions, hedonic motivation and habit. Additionally, two new perspectives were added:
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Many surveys, studies and scientific research has proved that smoking is injurious to health. Smoke is unhealthy and suffocating. It pollutes the environment. There are two types of smokers - active and passive. The person who smokes is active and other who are near to him and inhale the smoke are passive smokers. Both are equally affected by the ill effects of smoking. Smokers and non-smokers meet at many places like offices, buses, hotels, etc. So, considering the bad effects of smoking on individual's
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GENERAL ETHICS ETHICS – derived from the Greek word EOWO (Ethos) which means customs. (Custom is the way of acting common to all men of all places of all times.) The English term moral is taken from the Latin mos or moris which also means customs. Thus, Ethics and Moral Science or Moral Philosophy are identical. Ethics is defined as the practical and philosophical science of the morality of the human act or human conduct. 1. Ethics is a science. A body of knowledge together with its explanations
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Tobacco smoking is the practice of burning tobacco and inhaling the smoke (consisting of particle and gaseous phases). (A more broad definition may include simply taking tobacco smoke into the mouth, and then releasing it, as is done with tobacco pipes and cigars). The practice may have begun as early as 5000-3000 BC. Tobacco was introduced to Eurasia in the late 17th century where it followed common trade routes. The practice encountered criticism from its first import into the Western world onwards
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“THE EFFECT OF STUDY HABITS ON THE ACADEMIC PERFORMANCEOF FRESHMENEDUCATION STUDENTS IN XAVIER UNIVERSITY,CAGAYAN DE ORO CITY, SCHOOL YEAR 2008-2009”A research proposalPresented to:Dr. Amphie V. DinagsaoIn Partial FulfilmentOf the Requirements for the Subject Educ 51 & 52Educational ResearchByBagongon, Christian K&Edpalina, Connie RyanApril 25, 2009 Table of Contents Chapter Page 1 The Problem Introduction. . . . . . . . . . . . . 1 Conceptual Framework. . . . . .
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proficiency, and intellectual abilities to lead successful careers. But, unlike Accountancy, BSAT is a non-board course. However, the graduates of the said program can take the Certified Accounting Technician (CAT) Examination for license. This study aims to determine the reasons and causes why BSA students end up getting BSAT degree instead of Accountancy degree. We, researchers, will investigate on the factors affecting the students focus in studying. We will be conducting survey in the form
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get addicted to such substances very easily. By using marijuana people can have momentary happiness of their mind and soul without thinking about long term effects. These addictions can become bad habits and are very hard to get rid of it. After they start using marijuana they build up a tolerance, therefore they need more to have the same effects and fillings as the first time. Failing to reach the desired results, they start using large amounts of marijuana to satisfy their desired dose. If marijuana
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introduction and background of the study as well as the theories of other people regarding the main topic of this research, the research problem, its hypotheses, significance, scope and limitation of the study, and the definition of important terms that will be seen on this chapter. Introduction The factors that affect the academic performance level of I and III of HRM students of LSPU-SPCC Batch 2015-2016. Is to conduct a study and find out on what is the effect of academic performance of HRM students
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mental disorder that’s affects millions of people worldwide. According to national institute on alcohol and alcoholism, 1 in 12 adults in U.S is suffering from AUD. If not diagnosed early, AUD can effects a person life psychologically, socially and economically. Despite affecting the general population, studies have shown men are two to three times more likely to develop AUD than women due to generic differences (Mettmann D 2014). The androgen receptor (AR) gene, located on X chromosome contains a common
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told me to I needed eat a healthy diet and lose weight or in time I would end up with diabetes. Research has proven weight has an enormous effect on health by impacting everything from heart disease and stroke to mental issues like anxiety and depression (Witt & Mossler, 2010). Once I was able to take control of my eating habits some wonderful side effects took place. I lost weight, my self-esteem improved and I found the confidence to become a personal fitness trainer. I was able to think clearly
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