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Meaning at the Crossroads
Stephen Costello
Mar 16, 2022
Stephen J. Costello holds a BA, MA, and PhD in philosophy. He has addressed two parliaments—Stormont on human rights and the European Parliament in Brussels on mental health. He has twenty-five years’ experience giving seminars...
Published by: Memorial University of Newfoundland
Plenary Keynote Presentation III: Panel Presentation Growing choral-singing communities
Marian Dolan
Jan 17, 2014
Moderator: Marian Dolan (USA)
Panelists:
Sonja Greiner (Europa Cantat, Germany)
Ann Meier Baker (Chorus America, USA)
Fred Sj?berg (International Federation for Choral Music, Sweden)
Patricia Abbott (CAMMAC and...
Published by: Faculty of Education
Determinants of Digital Divide in Africa and Policy Implications
Stephen Aikins
Jan 01, 2019
This article investigates the reasons most African households are not using the internet and discusses the policy implications for bridging the digital divide. The International Telecommunication Union (ITU) reports that at the...
Published by: IGI Global
3D Virtual Learning Environment for Acquisition of Cultural Competence
As educational systems emphasize and experiment with forms of online and remote learning, it is increasingly important to investigate the cultural competence of instructional designers. This chapter addresses the experiences of...
Virtual Communities & Virtual Reality Computer Science and Information Technology Human-Computer Interaction Media and Communications Social Sciences and Humanities
Published by: IGI Global
Occupational Stress and Psychological Health of Employees of University Libraries in Osun State, Nigeria
This study examined the influence of occupational stress on the psychological health of the employees of university libraries in Osun State, Nigeria. A random sample of 32 participants from selected university libraries in Osun...
Published by: IGI Global
Emotional Agents in Educational Game Design
Evaluating the subjective playing experience and engagement in learning is important in the design of advanced learning technologies (ALTs) that respond to the learners' cognitive and emotional states. This article addresses...
Published by: IGI Global
Emotional Agents in Educational Game Design
Evaluating the subjective playing experience and engagement in learning is important in the design of advanced learning technologies (ALTs) that respond to the learners' cognitive and emotional states. This article addresses...
Gaming Media and Communications Digital Media Computer Science and Information Technology Social Sciences and Humanities
Published by: IGI Global
3D Virtual Learning Environment for Acquisition of Cultural Competence
As educational systems emphasize and experiment with forms of online and remote learning, it is increasingly important to investigate the cultural competence of instructional designers. This chapter addresses the experiences of...
Virtual Learning Environments Education Educational Technologies Computer Science and Information Technology
Published by: IGI Global
Exploring Consumers' Intention to Adopt Mobile Payment Systems in Ghana
In this paper, we examined consumers’ intention to adopt and use mobile payment method in Ghana. Data for the study was obtained from a sample of 260 respondents through online and direct survey using structured questionnaire....
Published by: IGI Global
Building Resilient, Smart Communities in a Post-COVID Era
The COVID-19 pandemic spread rapidly throughout the world in early 2020. Beyond the substantial health impacts, the crisis has served as a catalyst for a dramatic shift in working practices, a greater reliance on technology, and...
Published by: IGI Global
Replacing The Gull Rock And Little Bay Islands Navigational Sites
Stephen Wayne Lundrigan
Apr 09, 2013
The largest recorded hurricane to ever hit the province of Newfoundland and Labrador happened during the time span of September 20-21, 2010. After the destruction of the tropical cyclone was complete, the Canadian Coast Guard...
Published by: Memorial University of Newfoundland
Personas, the Pandemic, and Inclusive, Synthetic, Smart City Planning
In the era of COVID-19 planners, and more broadly, city administrators and policy makers, have learned to cope with the accelerated pace of change, the broad band of uncertainty, and the need for rapid decision-making...
Published by: IGI Global
Exploring the Smart Future of Participation
COVID-19 is having an enormous impact on civic life, including public services, governance, and the well-being of citizens. The pace and scope of technology as a force for problem solving, connecting people, sharing information...
Published by: IGI Global
Use of a Blockchain-Based Marketplace to Incentivize Participation in Virtual Clinical Trials
There is an emerging need for advancements in how clinical trials are conducted in the current pandemic situation. Healthcare institutions are moving towards using digital technologies to avoid physical interactions between...
Global Information Technology Computer Science and Information Technology Global Information Technology
Published by: IGI Global
Women Higher Education Administrators
In the multiple crises of 2020, a common narrative emerged about the effectiveness of women leaders in responding at the local, national, and international levels. Their behaviors suggested a reliance on adaptation. As...
Gender & Diversity Education Educational Administration and Leadership Social Sciences and Humanities Business and Management
Published by: IGI Global
Newcomers, Creative Spaces, and Connection Through Art
Historically, the island of Newfoundland has had a culturally homogeneous population. For this reason, newcomers report a distressing insider/outsider dynamic of disconnect and challenges accessing local social support systems...
Published by: The Morning Watch: Educational and Social Analysis
Clinical and laboratory factors associated with neonatal sepsis mortality at a major Vietnamese children's hospital.
Nguyen Duc Toan, Thomas C Darton, Nguyen Hoang Thien Huong, Le Thanh Hoang Nhat, To Nguyen Thi Nguyen, Ha Thanh Tuyen, Le Quoc Thinh, Nguyen Kien Mau, Pham Thi Thanh Tam, Cam Ngoc Phuong, Le Nguyen Thanh Nhan, Ngo Ngoc Quang Minh, Ngo Minh Xuan, Tang Chi Thuong, Nguyen Thanh Hung, Christine Boinett, Stephen Reece, Abhilasha Karkey, Jeremy N Day, Stephen Baker
Apr 17, 2023
Sepsis is a major cause of neonatal mortality and children born in low- and middle-income countries (LMICs) are at greater risk of severe neonatal infections than those in higher-income countries. Despite this disparity, there...
Published by: PLOS global public health
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