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Nigeria: Innovation through public awareness and
, 2011
"... Resolving the gully erosion problem in Southeastern ..."
RESEARCH ARTICLE Public awareness of cance
"... Full list of author information is available at the end of the articleBackground Cancer development is associated with several factors. Since the study by Doll and Peto [1], which made a de-tailed assessment of various cancers related risks, several epidemiological studies have identified factors wh ..."
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Full list of author information is available at the end of the articleBackground Cancer development is associated with several factors. Since the study by Doll and Peto [1], which made a de-tailed assessment of various cancers related risks, several epidemiological studies have identified factors which show a causal relationship with cancer development. It has been estimated by various authorities that about one-third of cancers, in western high-income societies, are due to factors related to food and physical activity [2]. As rec-ommended by “World Cancer Research Fund/American Institute for Cancer Research ” [2], regular consumption of vegetables, daily physical activity, limited intake of red meat and alcoholic beverages, decrease the risk of cancer development. Therefore, the cancer prevention is pos-sible by behavioral change. This justifies the implemen-tation of preventive actions [3-9]. However, to ensure the effectiveness of such initiatives, the first step consists in understanding the concerns and beliefs of the target
Does Increasing Public Awareness of the Anti-Globalization Movement Affect its Growth?
, 2005
"... Does increasing public awareness of the anti-globalization movement affect its growth? ..."
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Does increasing public awareness of the anti-globalization movement affect its growth?
Public Awareness and Sensitization Campaigns on HIV/AIDS in Nigeria
"... The communicative effectiveness of language use is examined in this paper. This is done with particular reference to the texts of public awareness/sensitization campaigns on HIV/AIDS in Nigeria. Hence texts primarily meant to create awareness and sensitize the general public on the dangers of the HI ..."
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The communicative effectiveness of language use is examined in this paper. This is done with particular reference to the texts of public awareness/sensitization campaigns on HIV/AIDS in Nigeria. Hence texts primarily meant to create awareness and sensitize the general public on the dangers
Evaluating European Public Awareness of Science Initiatives:
"... A review of the literature There are many public awareness of science initiatives (PASIs) and they are diverse, taking many forms from countrywide science weeks to small meetings focussed on a single issue, or perhaps a dramatised event. These represent a major investment of resources – individuals ..."
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A review of the literature There are many public awareness of science initiatives (PASIs) and they are diverse, taking many forms from countrywide science weeks to small meetings focussed on a single issue, or perhaps a dramatised event. These represent a major investment of resources – individuals
LITERATURE REVIEW ENVIRONMENTAL EDUCATION AND PUBLIC AWARENESS
, 2004
"... Even though growing public awareness about environmental issues is evident, lack of adequate environmental knowledge can play a big role as an obstacle towards achieving a sustainable future for humankind at both global and local scales. Proper media-assisted civic education and awareness campaigns ..."
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Even though growing public awareness about environmental issues is evident, lack of adequate environmental knowledge can play a big role as an obstacle towards achieving a sustainable future for humankind at both global and local scales. Proper media-assisted civic education and awareness campaigns
Public awareness, attitudes and understanding towards epilepsy in
- Neurol J Southeast Asia
"... This is a survey on the public awareness, attitudes and knowledge toward epilepsy in Kota Bahru, Kelantan, Malaysia. Kelantan is a rural state with predominantly Malay population. The survey was based on a questionnaire conducted as one-to-one interview by medical students in the public places. Ther ..."
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This is a survey on the public awareness, attitudes and knowledge toward epilepsy in Kota Bahru, Kelantan, Malaysia. Kelantan is a rural state with predominantly Malay population. The survey was based on a questionnaire conducted as one-to-one interview by medical students in the public places
NEGOTIATING SHIFTING LANDSCAPES: PUBLIC AWARENESS-BUILDING IN THE FACE OF CONTESTED CULTURAL HERITAGE
"... Building of public awareness has long been recognized as an important part of successful historic heritage preservation. In the World Heritage Convention (WHC), Article 27 requires the State Parties to strengthen the appreciation and respect ..."
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Building of public awareness has long been recognized as an important part of successful historic heritage preservation. In the World Heritage Convention (WHC), Article 27 requires the State Parties to strengthen the appreciation and respect
PRT in Sweden: From Feasibility Studies to Public Awareness
"... Podcars or Personal Rapid Transit (PRT) has been discussed and analyzed in Sweden since the mid-1960’s. Interests in PRT has gone up and down over time. Since the mid-1990’s, however, the efforts of promoting PRT in Sweden have become more serious and frequent. Many pre-feasibility and a few feasibi ..."
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feasibility studies were undertaken by researchers, consultants and cities against a wide range of vested interests in the automotive and public transport industries. This paper summarizes a great number of studies, and tries to explain why PRT has not yet materialized. Up to now, the crucial point seems
Public Awareness of Financial Market in Iraqi Kurdistan
"... The research is descriptive in nature and have taken three objectives to measure the awareness about stock exchange operations are to find the solution for the problem as to find the variables affect the investor’s opinion to invest in ESX, to measure the level of participation of investors in ESX o ..."
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The research is descriptive in nature and have taken three objectives to measure the awareness about stock exchange operations are to find the solution for the problem as to find the variables affect the investor’s opinion to invest in ESX, to measure the level of participation of investors in ESX
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