Using Pooled Model, Random Model And Fixed Model Multiple Regression To Measure Foreign Direct Investment In Taiwan

Through out the paper, two questions will be answered. The first question is, which are the countries that contribute largely to Taiwan FDI? The second question the paper is going to explore is what are the factors that draw FDI into Taiwan. According to the current literature on FDI in other countries, the determinants of FDI are relative market size, relative labor cost, distance and literacy rate. Three versions of the empirical model were estimated. They are Pooled regression model, Fixed Effect (FE) model, and Random Effect (RE) model. Throughout the three models, the relative market size hypothesis was consistently proved to be a key determinant of FDI in Taiwan

A Qualitative Analysis of Four Appalachian Cervical Cancer Patient Navigators Interviews

Despite widespread incorporation of patient navigation into cancer care programs, there remains little consensus on the definition or core competencies which distinguish the patient navigator role within health care. In order to determine the definition and core competencies, the experiences and insights of patient navigators must be understood. Four patient navigators participating in a 2010 Appalachian Cervical Cancer intervention were interviewed. I qualitatively analyzed these interviews for important themes relating to the definition of patient navigation as well as important skills and competencies. The patient navigators identified patient navigation as being patient-centric and focused on overcoming barriers to cancer care. Key skills identified were interpersonal and selfmotivational skills. The themes identified in the interviews strengthen the understanding of what it means to be an effective patient navigator

Accessible Outdoors: Preparing Volunteers and Staff to Work with Diverse Populations

Despite recent advances in outdoor recreation accessibility, many people still face barriers to spending time in nature. This doctoral capstone project was completed in partnership with outdoors equity organization Wilderness Inquiry to address outdoor accessibility through an occupational therapy lens. This project aimed to enhance knowledge and confidence of Wilderness Inquiry staff and volunteers on topics related to working with individuals with physical or neurodivergent abilities during Wilderness Inquiry activities. Needs for training topics were ascertained through survey, interview, and observation of organizational activities. The quality improvement project included the development, dissemination, and evaluation of educational modules on the topics of transferring participants on the trail, working with neurodiverse populations, and when/how to use adaptive gear. The outcomes of dissemination of the educational modules showed statistically significant differences in comfort with transfers when comparing pre-training and post-training responses. A self-reported increase in knowledge and comfort with neurodiversity was also noted and no change in knowledge was noted related to the topic of adaptive gear. Despite limited sample size for evaluation, positive feedback from those who completed the module indicate potential for usefulness in future training. Through this project, access and inclusion in Wilderness Inquiry trips was enhanced through providing leader/volunteer education that will make them more aware, skilled facilitators when working with diverse populations. Because of the alignment of OT scope with the Wilderness Inquiry mission, there are many more opportunities for partnership for further education and process development

The Residency Program Experience: Impact on Resident and Mentor

The Occupational Therapy Residency Program developed by the American Occupational Therapy Association (AOTA) aims to prepare occupational therapists after completion of their degree program through structured didactic and clinical experiences, mentoring and professional activities. This research study attempts to measure changes in the skills of the resident and mentor during the residency period in an acute care hospital setting. Using self-assessment questionnaires from the University of Wisconsin, this study will determine the perceived trajectory of skill development for the resident and the perceived changes in mentors of an OT resident in regard to mentoring and communication skill development. Qualitative data will also be gathered through semi-structured interviews to further assess the residency experience for both resident and mentors. Parametric tests will be used for the quantitative data to ensure validity and rigor of data. After the research implementation, an analysis will be included in the final research report with a summary of results and recommendations for future studies

A Spatial Analysis of Homicide and Dangerous Buildings in Kansas City, Missouri

Title from PDF of title page viewed January 7, 2020Thesis advisor: Kenneth NovakVitaIncludes bibliographical references (page 94-102)Thesis (M.S.)--Department of Criminal Justice and Criminology. University of Missouri--Kansas City, 2019Criminological theories such as routine activities theory, rational choice theory, broken windows and disorder theory, crime pattern and environmental criminology, and social disorganization and collective efficacy theory all suggest the potentiality of a correlation between the presence of abandoned and dilapidated housing and crime. This thesis investigates the geographical locations of homicides that occurred in Kansas City, Missouri in 2016 and dangerous buildings as identified by the municipality. Examination indicates independent clustering of homicides and dangerous buildings and this clustering occurs in the same locational space within the city. Further, the presence of dangerous buildings within census block groups and in surrounding census block groups is correlated with homicides. This finding remains significant when measures of population, poverty, and vacancy are included in the analysis. These outcomes suggest that policies considering the presence of dangerous buildings in conjunction with other violence prevention strategies may be valuable in reducing homicide.Introduction -- Literature review -- Data and methods -- Findings -- Discussion -- Appendi

A comparison of the salaries of Kansas teachers with salaries paid in the business world

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The role of butch identity in a model of self-esteem among sexual minority women

This study explored the relationship of butch gender identity to perceived social support, level of outness, lesbian internalized homophobia, and self-esteem. Previous research has supported relationships between perceived social support, level of outness, lesbian internalized homophobia, and self-esteem in sexual minority women; this study explored these relationships specifically in masculine-identified lesbians. Using data obtained from an Internet survey on lesbian gender identity, a subset (N = 191) was composed of individuals who considered themselves masculine and who identified as butch (127; 66.5%) and those who did not identify as butch (64; 33.5%). A path analysis was conducted to determine what significant pathways existed in the hypothesized model. As demonstrated in previous research, perceived social support and level of outness were found to have a significant positive relationship with self-esteem, and perceived social support was positively related to outness. Unlike in previous studies, there was not a significant relationship between any of the variables and lesbian internalized homophobia. Further, lesbian gender identity was not found to be significant in the model. Clinical and political implications are discussed

Quantitative analysis of pixel crosstalk in AMOLED displays

The resolution of organic light-emitting diode (OLED) displays is increasing steadily as these displays are adopted for mobile and virtual reality (VR) devices. This leads to a stronger pixel crosstalk effect, where the neighbors of active pixels unintentionally emit light due to a lateral electric current between the pixels. Recently, the crosstalk was quantified by measuring the current flowing through the common hole transport layer between the neighboring pixels and comparing it to the current through the active pixel diode. The measurements showed that the crosstalk is more crucial for low light levels. In such cases, the intended and parasitic currents are similar. The simulations performed in this study validated these measurement results. By simulations, we quantify the crosstalk current through the diode. The luminous intensity can be calculated with the measured current efficiency of the diodes. For low light levels, the unintended luminance can reach up to 40% of the intended luminance. The luminance due to pixel crosstalk is perceivable by humans. This effect should be considered for OLED displays with resolutions higher than 300 PPI

Slumlordism as a Tort

The war against poverty has been fought with rather more vigor than its initiators contemplated. Thus far, however, the major engagements have taken place in the streets of Watts and Chicago, which is not quite what they had in mind. Some, who think it odd that as we pass more laws we get more lawlessness, will perhaps content themselves by observing that the feeding hand is always bitten. Those less easily satisfied have begun to see the need for adopting some legal solutions as far reaching as the problems they are designed to abate; the following article is addressed to them