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    Balch internet research and analysis tool development case study

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    The Internet has become increasing popular as a vehicle to deliver surveys. An essential objective of research is to collect accurate data and there has been little work to insure that Internet survey systems are employing best practices as defined by academic and professional research to collect data. My dissertation reviews the current literature relating to best practices in Internet survey design and best practices in software design and development. I then document the development and deployment of an Open Source and publicly licensed Internet survey system that allows researchers to easily create, deploy, and analyze the results of Internet surveys. The resultant Internet survey design product, the Balch Internet Research and Analysis Tool (http://birat.net) is a full-featured Internet survey system which addresses best Internet research practices as defined by academic and professional research. The system was designed and coded by the author and is considered by him to be both innovative and unique to the field. The dissertation then reviews the system features, describes how the system was deployed, and discusses the strategies used to increase use and adoption of the system

    Focal Spot, Summer 2003

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    Focal Spot, Summer 1999

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    https://digitalcommons.wustl.edu/focal_spot_archives/1082/thumbnail.jp

    Volume 23, Number 2, Winter 1986 Speaker and Gavel

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    Complete digitized issue (volume 23, issue 2, Winter 1986) of Speaker & Gavel

    Mobile appointment reminders in patient-centered care: Design and evaluation

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    Reminder systems have great potential to enhance healthcare outcome if it can facilitate collaborative appointment management with accessible mobile communication technology in patient-centered care. Yet, Current appointment reminder systems are effective but not optimal (McLean, et al. 2016). Following the design science process delineated by Peffers et al. (2007) and other requirements, this study proposes a design of reciprocal reminder system that automates the process of appointment rescheduling for healthcare providers and patients in addition to confirmation and cancellation. Based on the premises of media synchronicity theory, media naturalness theory and stakeholder theory as kernel theories, this study develops a design theory that covers platform design, communication design and service design. Design principles of new mobile appointment reminders are proposed to cater to the different requirements of provider and patient users. Situation adaptivity and privacy sensitivity are identified as the major design features that need to strike a balance between different user requirements. An experiment investigates how the variation in design may influence user behavior, and the findings suggest that situation adaptivity and privacy sensitivity have positive effects on users’ system experiences in terms of performance expectancy, effort expectancy and subjective consonance. Further survey results on the final design confirm that the reciprocal reminder system adaptive to patient situations and sensitive to privacy concerns has the expected effects on user behavior

    Toward a Better Understanding and Management of Product Recall

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    Product recalls have become increasingly common across product categories and countries. Although recalls pose adverse consequences for businesses, regulatory agencies, and society, they also test these stakeholders’ resilience in the face of adversity. Perhaps because scholars from multiple disciplines have studied recalls for nearly four decades now, a large number of terms, most of which stay undefined, has been used to describe recalls and several closely related yet distinct phenomena. We also lack a framework that can help synthesize our knowledge and guide us toward questions that are both interesting and relevant. Finally, there has been no attention to the fundamental question of what firm actions drive the effectiveness of recalls. My thesis seeks to address these two areas of improvement. Specifically, Essay 1 defines product recall, and delineates it from related phenomena. It also offers a framework of the various strategies firms can undertake in the aftermath of defective products, factors that drive choice of these strategies, and the performance implications of the chosen strategies. Essay 2 empirically examines how recall-announcing firms’ marketing communications and marketing channels drive product recall effectiveness. The two essays thus seek to improve academics’ and practitioners’ understanding and management of product recall respectively

    Pneumanaut: Demonstration and Proclamation Through Abstract, Metaphor and Sculpture

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    The theology of academia lacks appropriate metaphors and abstracts to demonstrate, embody, and announce the kingdom of God. A solution is the creation of new metaphors and abstracts to add insight and definition. The purpose of this project, then, is to interpret and create some new metaphors for theological themes commonly used in academic circles. Because of prior knowledge readers bring with them when they engage with theology, their positions and starting points sometimes limit their understanding of the sensus plenior or fuller meaning, of the original text. By providing new metaphors for these theological themes, readers will enter into the conversations with new starting points enlisting an audience that perhaps otherwise would be disengaged. In some instances the language of academics loses broader relevance to popular culture. Because of this, a prior understanding and critical interaction with numerous texts becomes a prerequisite and often times understanding the surrounding theological polemics is a mandatory prerequisite to adequately wrestle with texts. Within popular culture, the academics become unappreciated, and as result their material lacks distribution. Therefore, there needs to be a relationship between the proclamations of the academic theologians and a demonstration of what it is they are communicating. A solution is new metaphors and abstracts to add insight and definition because of cultural perceptions commonly associated with the chosen themes. There is room for an artistic exposition to solidify the link between proclamation and demonstration. The medium of physical art is an appropriate context in which to address this. Each piece of metal used in the sculptures is unique in that it was created for another purpose. An alternator pulley, a Lions Club International road sign, and a 1940 Ford Spindle all are unique in their own contexts and have their own stories behind them. By linking them together in the fusion of art, their stories become something greater and assist in shaping a new metaphoric reinterpretation of their collected story. These sculptures are being created to re-language metaphors used in Christian dialogue and to hopefully add applicability to a wider audience. x Utilizing the medium of metal sculpture, a series of sculptures will be placed within the boundaries of a meditation garden. The viewers of this project will be permitted time to contemplate each piece\u27s meaning. When given a chance to read a short statement on each piece. they will see the reasons and justifications behind the intent. If engaged, the viewer can then access further descriptors of each piece on the project website where they will be pointed to additional resources, and written works for each piece\u27s theme. The intent of this artwork is to re-language metaphors needed to engage popular culture in the biblical story

    In response to 'Celebrate citation: flipping the pedagogy of plagiarism in Qatar'

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    In her article (http://uobrep.openrepository.com/uobrep/handle/10547/335947) Molly McHarg makes several points that I agree with, particularly that for the majority of students the plagiarism is not deliberate but is due to a lack of understanding of how to reference correctly

    Undergraduate Research Project: Step-by-Step

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    This book is in a workbook format, intended to complement any individual or group of undergraduate researchers in their social science investigations. The step-by-step approach provides understanding and experience with scholarly inquiry. Students discover content and practice skills related to scholarly inquiry and their academic subjects.https://cornerstone.lib.mnsu.edu/books-sandell-undergraduate-research/1000/thumbnail.jp

    Department of Radiology-Annual Executive Summary Report-July 1, 1989 to June 30, 1990

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    Department of Radiology Chairman, Vice Chairman 1 Divisions and Directors 1 Committees and Chairmen 1 Department Full Time Faculty 2 Faculty with Secondary Appointments 3 Adjunct Faculty 3 Radiology Residents and Fellows 4 Department Organization Charts 5 State of the Department 7 Teaching Programs Introduction 17 A. Teaching Programs for Medical Students 17 B. Residency Program 18 C. Training Programs for Fellows 19 D. Continuing Medical Education (CME) Programs . 20 Radiology Grand Rounds 21 Radiology Research Conferences 23 Publications Publications 25 Abstracts 34 Presentations Scientific Presentations 43 Exhibits and Poster Presentations 66 Honors, Editorial Activities, Service for National or Regional Radiology Organizations 69 Appendix A: Funded Researc
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