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In this study, the cognitive performance, specifically visuomotor organization and thinking operations, of new immigrant children (Ethiopian) and children from a minority group (Bedouin) was compared to the performance of mainstream Israeli children in two age groups. By assessing the cognitive performance of children from different cultural contexts, a more basic understanding can be gained of the child's ability to perform in school, in daily self-care, and in play/leisure tasks....
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Many educators argue that teachers' limited knowledge about culturally and linguistically diverse (CLD) students with and without disabilities may affect patterns of interaction and the use of effective practices with these students. Such situations may be true across and within racial-ethnic groups. To explore these hypotheses further, 43 African American student teachers completed 3 surveys focusing on their perceived preparedness to teach CLD learners with and without disabilities...
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Background: Although the percentage of the population that smokes has declined in the United States and some other countries, it is increasing in less developed countries. In Ethiopia khat (Catha edulis) is commonly used for social and religious purposes. Objective: To assess the prevalence and risk factors of cigarette smoking and khat chewing among college students Methods: A cross sectional study was conducted in January 2001 in the four colleges found in North West Ethiopia. Students in...
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Information and Communication Technology is the driving force in the information intensive global society.Information Technology (IT) professionals with skills and capabilities required by the IT industry are scarce.Industry and policy makers see education institutions as the vehicle to produce skilled IT professionals to bridge the gap between the changing technology and industry needs.Many Least Developed Countries including Papua New Guinea are slowly coming to grips with the rapidly...
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Since the mid 1990s, the Rwanda government supported the increase in the marketing of agricultural products and the agricultural productivity, which is a key strategy to raise incomes n rural areas and stimulate broad-based economic growth. Many analysts believe that a combination between organic and inorganic fertilizers constitutes the most important strategy for increasing land productivity. The purpose of this document is to inform the debate in identifying a realistic and inexpensive...
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In South Africa, HIV/AIDS is still approached primarily as a health issue, with interventions focussing mainly on prevention and treatment. The social implications and poverty dimensions of HIV / AIDS are recognised in policy, but have not yet been translated adequately into practice. Provision of affordable, accessible and reliable public services is essential in supporting health maintenance and reducing stress for people infected and affected with HIV/AIDS. Reliable delivery of good...
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During January 2001, certain ecological aspects of the fringing reef of Ras Shukeir was investigated. Since 1960s, this fringing reef has been chronically polluted, where Ras Shukeir area was used by Gulf of Suez Oil Company (GUPCO) for oil production. Its present status showed a moderate level of petroleum hydrocarbon pollution. Field survey showed that the reef was seriously degraded where about 99% of its coral cover was destroyed along the whole investigated shore. Only sporadic colonies...