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The Effect of Obesity on State Health Care Expenditures: An Empirical Analysis [PDF]
, 2009 The purpose of this study is to examine the effects of obesity rates on per capita state health care expenditures. A two-stage least square regression model is used. In the first stage of the estimation, factors influencing obesity rates are determined.
Collins, Kristen
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Assessing interdisciplinary learning and knowledge: A state‐of‐the‐art review and heuristic
Journal of Engineering Education, Volume 115, Issue 2, April 2026.Abstract Background The need for interdisciplinary training is increasingly important, but assessing the effects of interdisciplinary education initiatives remains challenging. One of the leading difficulties is identifying and selecting the best instrument or technique for a given purpose.
Kacey Beddoes, Kristi Bartlett
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The Effect of the Gramm Leach Bliley Act on the Financial Services Industry [PDF]
, 2007 The financial services industry has fascinated me since high school when I participated in a University Program focusing on the industry. During this time I became familiar with the Gramm-Leach Bliley Act (GLBA) and other legislation that was reshaping ...
Zamanian, Bijan
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Defining joy after a genetic diagnosis: A narrative inquiry
Journal of Genetic Counseling, Volume 35, Issue 2, April 2026.Abstract Research on patient and family experiences often focuses on the challenges associated with receiving a genetic diagnosis, including feelings of uncertainty, grief, and emotional distress. Positive or encouraging aspects of the diagnostic journey are less well described. This study aimed to identify and describe ways in which patients and their
Jordan Cannon Miller +4 more
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Dormant Account Reactivation at Al–Shajar Capital
International Journal of Experiential Learning & Case Studies, 2019 The case study highlights the importance of finding a simple and cost effective solution to a core business problem. It elaborates the cost effective approach of Al-Shajar Capital’s Management in reactivating its dormant client base in order to ...
Muhammad Yawar Uz Zaman, Ali Sajid
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Improving Heart Failure Education Prior to Discharge: An Emmi Implementation Project [PDF]
, 2017 Background: Heart failure is one of the leading causes of hospitalizations and increased health care costs in the United States. Many patients are readmitted within 30 days of discharge, resulting in increased costs.
McCord, Elizabeth
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Review of Education, Volume 14, Issue 1, April 2026.Abstract Graduate students across the world are increasingly required or expected to publish in English‐medium academic journals, yet their capacity to do so often depends on the nature of pedagogical support available within their programs. While English for Research Publication Purposes (ERPP) instruction by language specialists has gained a growing ...
Yongyan Li, Xiaoling Liu, Wenxin Zhou
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The Gordian Knot: How the United States, the European Union, and Organization for Economic Cooperation and Development took action against corporate tax avoidance [PDF]
, 2017 In 2016, the United States had the highest corporate tax rate in the world. Perhaps, the high tax rate could be why American corporations are holding an estimated $2.5 trillion abroad (Cox 2016). According to a study by the Bureau of Economic Analysis, U.
Twomey, Katlyn
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The Legacy of Colonial‐Era Urban Planning on Present Day Air Quality Disparities in Kampala, Uganda
Journal of Geophysical Research: Atmospheres, Volume 131, Issue 6, 28 March 2026.Abstract British colonial urban planners in Kampala, Uganda, designed segregated neighborhoods for Europeans, Asians, and Africans, under the colonial public health guidance. No studies have investigated how these historical urban design decisions relate to modern air pollution exposure disparities in African cities.
Dorothy Lsoto +8 more
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Predictors of student preparedness for advanced pharmacy practice experiences
BMC Medical EducationBackground A capstone course often serves as the final checkpoint of student readiness before the commencement of experiential training. The purpose of this study was to determine if the assessment components from the capstone course can serve as ...
Shantanu Rao
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