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Stewart, Lydia A.; Lee, Li-Ching – Autism: The International Journal of Research and Practice, 2017
This review contributes to the growing body of global autism spectrum disorder literature by examining the use of screening instruments in low- and middle-income countries with respect to study design and methodology, instrument adaptation and performance, and collaboration with community stakeholders in research. A systematic review was conducted…
Descriptors: Foreign Countries, Autism, Pervasive Developmental Disorders, Screening Tests
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Watson, Alex P. – Public Services Quarterly, 2012
The J. D. Williams Library at the University of Mississippi launched a pilot program during the 2010 National Novel Writing Month, hosting related events to determine community demand and how such efforts could be quantified. Using participant-submitted word counts and the event's own tools, researchers were able to ascertain that such events had…
Descriptors: Academic Libraries, Pilot Projects, Novels, Library Administration
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Mustafa, Hasrina – Applied Environmental Education and Communication, 2010
This article presents a comprehensive evaluation of the impact of two community projects on energy efficiency held in Malaysia in January 2008. Specifically, the study was undertaken to compare levels of attitudes and practices of energy efficiency between baseline and post-campaign survey; compare electricity consumptions before, one month after,…
Descriptors: Energy Conservation, Program Effectiveness, Foreign Countries, Peer Influence
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Simpkins, Mary Ann; McNeill, Shane; Dieckman, Dale; Sissom, Mark; LoBianco, Judy; Lund, Jackie; Barney, David C.; Manson, Mara; Silva, Betsy – Strategies: A Journal for Physical and Sport Educators, 2009
NASPE's Teacher Toolbox is an instructional resource site which provides educators with a wide variety of teaching tools that focus on physical activity. This service is provided by NASPE to support instructional activities as well as promote quality programs. New monthly issues support NASPE's mission to enhance knowledge, improve professional…
Descriptors: Physical Education, Physical Activities, National Standards, Wellness
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Geffert, Bryn – Public Libraries, 1993
Description of community online systems focuses on a Freenet in Illinois called P.A.T.H. (Public Access to Heartland). Highlights include patron use; discussion groups and bulletin boards; electronic mail; reference questions; Freenet's place in public libraries; and sample reference questions answered by Freenet information providers. (five…
Descriptors: Case Studies, Community Programs, Computer Networks, Electronic Mail
Bishop, Ann P. – Proceedings of the ASIS Mid-Year Meeting, 1994
Describes a pilot study to help develop instruments appropriate for a full-scale assessment of the Blacksburg, Virginia, community network. A brief overview of the methods employed in the pilot evaluation is given. The results of focus group interviews, lessons learned, and future plans are presented. The 17-item focus group questionnaire is…
Descriptors: Community Programs, Computer Networks, Content Analysis, Evaluation Methods
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Caserta, Michael S.; And Others – Gerontologist, 1987
Examined the utilization patterns of caregivers (N=597) to dementia victims when services were available. Identified and examined factors influencing service utilization, including amount of burden experienced by the caregiver, the degree of involvement in the care of the patient, and the amount of resources available. Respite-oriented services…
Descriptors: Adult Day Care, Community Programs, Disabilities, Home Health Aides
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Rogers, Everett M.; And Others – Journal of the American Society for Information Science, 1994
Investigates the socioeconomic and gender equality aspects of the public's use of PEN (Public Electronic Network), a computer-based interactive communication system provided free to residents of Santa Monica (California). Topics discussed include public terminals; use by homeless people and by women; and participation in political communication…
Descriptors: Access to Computers, Access to Information, Communications, Community Programs