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Introduction Research offers the opportunity to bring together topics otherwise unexplored. The work presented here attempts to do that. This exploratory research integrates aspects of my broad professional background, my interest in sustainability, and my imminent...Earned Value Management System (EVMS)
Earned Value Management System (EVMS) The ANSI/ELA-748 Standard for Earned Value Management Systems was developed in 1996 as part of the Department of Defense (DoD) acquisition reform initiative that adapted commercial management control best practices. The U.S....Linking Cost Of Quality (COQ)
Linking Cost Of Quality (COQ) According to the U.S. Government Accountability Office (GAO), “Every two years at the start of a new Congress, GAO calls attention to agencies and program areas that are high risk due to their vulnerabilities to fraud, waste, abuse, and...The structure and composition of bone
Bone structure Bone tissue is composed of bone cells such as osteoclasts, osteoblasts, and osteocytes (Clarke 2008). The osteocytes are differentiated osteoblasts. The bone cells are embedded in an osteoid matrix, which has mineral and fibrous components. The fibrous...Management of osteoporosis in AS
Management of osteoporosis in AS No specific guidelines are available for managing bone loss in AS. Present clinical practice guidelines in Canada involve applying FRAX or CAROC based guidelines to evaluate fracture risk (Kanis 2011,Papaioannou 2010). These guidelines...Tampa Electric Company
Introduction Coal power provides an inexpensive, reliable power source that is plentiful in the United States. Electricity has been essential in America’s culture, business and economy since the eighteenth century. Coal has been a staple in the production of...Fracture risk in AS
Prevalence of fractures Osteoporosis has serious consequences, such as fractures. Fractures can cause severe pain, physical deformity, disability, poor quality of life and even mortality. In addition, they are sometimes associated with a need for long-term care...Osteoporosis in AS
Bone loss in AS It is now well established that patients with AS are at high risk of developing osteoporosis (Davey-Ranasinghe 2013). The prevalence of osteoporosis and osteopenia in ankylosing spondylitis, as assessed by cross sectional studies, varies from 2- 34%...Using Social Media In Public Health Interventions
Using Social Media In Public Health Interventions Communicating the safety of restaurants, food trucks, coffee shops and bars to the public is a federal mandate that must be followed by public health departments across the nation. It is important that this information...Clinical manifestations of AS
Clinical features of AS AS has a chronic disabling disease course and it affects multiple organ-systems. The onset of disease is predominantly in the teenage years and twenties. The onset at a young age exposes patients to a prolonged burden of disease. It is more...Implementation of multi-channel marketing in a digital environment
Introduction The previous chapter introduced the theme of how the digital world along with new communication devices is changing consumer behaviour and interaction. It outlined the relevance of the subject for business in South Africa and beyond, as well as motivation...Overview of Ankylosing Spondylitis (AS)
Definition of AS Ankylosing spondylitis (AS) is a chronic systemic inflammatory disease. It predominantly affects the axial skeleton and sacroiliac joints. AS is also the prototypic disorder of a spectrum of diseases called spondyloarthritis (SpA). AS is considered as...Operational Impact
Operational Impact An operational impact of a cyber-attack is measured the same as maintenance, power outage, or any other cause when the system becomes unusable or unavailable. Cyber-attacks are complex and dynamic in nature. Attacks, once successful, allow hackers...Business strategy and consumer insights
Business strategy and consumer insights Challenge 1: Digital revolution and business models Day (2011) described business models as tools that should showcase the methods an organisation can employ to can create value for customers and how the organisation is then...Potential Infrastructure Breach Points
Potential Infrastructure Breach Points Airlines have public-facing websites that allow customers to book their reservations. The web servers, if not correctly updated and patched, can leave holes for a cyber-attack. Karen A. Forcht, professor in the Department of...
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