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Hemispheric dominance and language proficiency levels in the four macro skills of Western Mindanao State university college students

Tendero, Julieta - 2000

This study was conducted to determine the relationship between the hemispheric dominance (HD) and the English proficiency (EP) scores in the four macro skills of the Western Mindanao State University college students. It hypothesized that students’ HD would have a significant correlation a)...

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Una consideración empírica preliminar del Coronavirus en Colombia

John Michael, Riveros Gavilanes - 2002

The present paper presents an empirical consideration from the data collected of the National Institude of Health in Colombia (2020) related to the confirmed cases of Covid-19. This study does not pursue to predict or forecast the growth of the contamination since it is not derived and does not...

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Coastal Zone Management in Zamboanga City, Philippines: Experiences and Lessons Learned

Zabala, Cedrick - 2023

This academic research explores the experiences and lessons learned from coastal zone management in Zamboanga City, Philippines. The study examines the effectiveness of various strategies and initiatives implemented by local government and stakeholders to address the complex challenges...

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Stateless sea gypsies in Bangsamoro coastlines: Understanding the Sama Bajau ethnic tribe in the Philippines

Moreno, Frede - 2023

This research paper investigates the socio-political and cultural dynamics surrounding the Sama Bajau ethnic tribe, commonly referred to as "stateless sea gypsies," residing along the coastlines of the Bangsamoro region in the Philippines. By employing a multidisciplinary approach that...

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Corruption in social services and human development: water, sanitation and electricity sectors

Sohail (Khan), M.; Cavill, Sue - 2010

Corruption costs the Water, Sanitation and Electricity (WSE) sectors millions of dollars everyyear, siphoning off …

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The development of the rural water supply and sanitation sector in Zimbabwe between 1974 and 1987: the design and impact of donor supported projects

Boydell, Robert Arthur - 1990

andtrends of contemporary aid philosophy and its translationin to rural development and water and sanitation projects,which led … to ruraldevelopment and the goals of the IDWSSD. However, the largeinvestments in water and sanitation which included …Although the International Drinking Water Supply andSanitation Decade has generated great interest from foreignaid …

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Human security: Concept and practice

Venu Menon, Sudha - 2007

In the era of multiplying and escalating risks, both at national and international level, security of individual –popularly known as human security- from pervasive threats and fears become an area of intellectual discourse and policy debate. This is especially significant after the end of cold...

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Pattern of Computer and Internet Use among Teachers in Higher Institutions in Nigeria

Awoleye, Michael; Siyanbola, William; Egbetokun, Abiodun A. - 2008

This research borders on assessing teachers’ competences in the use of ICT tools in teaching and research in Nigeria. Two common ICTs: the computer and the internet were selected, and the skills and attitudes of teachers in 7 Nigerian higher Institutions were assessed. About 760 questionnaires...

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The New World Order, Muslim Predicament, and the way out

Hasan, Zubair - 2004

This paper attempts at identifying the contours of a new world order under a unilateral paradigm currently taking shape under the US dominance. Its impact on, and implications for, various countries are going to be different but ultimately none would remain unaffected – developed or developing...

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Verification of Citations: Fawlty Towers of Knowledge?

Wright, Malcolm; Armstrong, J. Scott - 2007

The prevalence of faulty citations impedes the growth of scientific knowledge. Faulty citations include omissions of relevant papers, incorrect references, and quotation errors that misreport findings. We discuss key studies in these areas. We then examine citations to Estimating nonresponse...

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