Essays on Statistics Literature Reviews

truggling with the same issues of direction and context this article, "Dynamics of decision power in the localization process: comparative case studies of China-Western IJV's" reviews the International Human Resources Management issues and how they have impacted on the transfer of HRM facilities by Multinational Corporations .... Also utilized are the archival data records pertaining to the companies' policies, decision-making procedures, internal reports and external reviews to build additional points of comparison....

rom the literature review, it is evident that regardless of the different literature about these issues, there is lack of an organized approach in research.... This research approach will enable the researcher to explore the relationship between variables, manipulate the variable, investigate many variables and provide evidence which will be proved using statistics....

Therapy in diabetic foot ulcers', Diabetes/Metabolism Research And reviews, vol.... Ubbink, DT, Westerbos, SJ, Evans, D, Land, L & Vermeulen, H 2008, ‘Topical negative pressure for treating chronic wounds', Cochrane Database of Systematic reviews, Issue 3, viewed on June 10 2012, ... of the of the Nursing June 8, A literature Review about the impact of VAC Therapy on management of sternal wound infections after cardiac surgery Introduction Sternal wound infection after cardiac surgery is a serious problem resulting in increased patient morbidity; mortality and duration of hospital stay (Luckraz et al 2003)....

Nielsen & Huse (2010) aimed to proffer pertinent issues which focus on the pivotal role of women in decision-making and involvement in strategical designs as members of the board of directors in organizations.... The study was conducted using survey questionnaires distributed to.... ... ... The study highlighted women's professional experiences, as well as values, preferences, and beliefs, as influencing factors in the decision-making and strategic involvement The elements of diversity, gender, and stereotypes were examined to determine their impact on women's perceived role as members of the board of directors....

The shoulder joint in a golf swing: A review of the literature During recent times, golf has becoming an increasingly popular leisure activity amongst the males and females, young and old, alike.... 1166) and statistics have shown that throughout the world, the number of golf players is in excess of 55 million (Lephart, Smoliga, Myers, Sell, & Tsai, 2007, p....

riteria evaluation of literature ... ost of the articles that have been utilized for the preparation of this literature review were scholarly articles and researches put forward by the government of United Kingdom, the labour department.... ritical evaluation of literature: ... ost of the work that has been used in this literature review was from official sources/releases that Government agencies and other non-for profit organizations have released....

Accordingly, the following literature review will be concentric upon for key sections.... Through seeking to answer each of these four sub questions, the literature review will seek to engage the reader with a further analysis and discussion of some of the relevant findings and existing research that has been published with respect to eating disorders within the male population.... Although it is reasonable to assume that many of the contributions which have thus far been put forward and published will be helpful in seeking to understand the questions which have thus far been elaborated upon, the literature review will also be concentric upon providing counter arguments, critiques, and limitations of the articles that have been utilized....

According to the Australian Bureau of statistics (2004) and the WHO (2005) the reduction in maternal deaths for indigenous Australians over the last two decades has been on average 30% less than non indigenous Australians (Sullivan et al 2008).... The Australian Bureau of statistics (2004) indicates that despite the increase in the number of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander women giving birth at hospitals, indigenous women often access antenatal services late in their pregnancies....

eview of Related literature Crime Trends According to the Committee on Understanding Crime Trends (2008), fluctuations in the number and patterns of crimes have serious implications for the policy-making sector of nations.... (2003) Face recognition: a literature survey.... There are several sources used to gauge crime rate in a country, the first being the official crime statistics drawn from criminal records compiled by the police and law enforcement agencies....

Likewise, in an approach derived from past literature reviews, Haruvy and Noussair (2006) noted that virtual markets occupied with speculators, reaction traders and inactive traders made similar patterns as earlier noted.... This literature review "Analysis of Passive Strategy of Spending in the Market Portfolio" discusses the Investment portfolio hypothesis that guides the process in which an investing entity or economic planner distributes capital and related assets in an investment portfolio....

7-58) “As prominent rise of the costs in the healthcare sector evoked a need to find ways to produce services more effectively and at lower costs, an array of literature on pricing and cost control, and accounting in general, in the public health care sector emerged”More over the book provides financial analysis of two chartered accountants to give a clearer picture of the business performance....

This paper is written as a literature review concentrating mainly on the older generation of the Irish people especially in rural areas.... im of this literature review is to prove that lack of infrastructure facilities, development and awareness forced rural Irish older people to stay away from physical workouts.... he older generation of UK in general and that of Ireland in particular are very much reluctant in doing physical activities to maintain their physical and mental health (See appendix for the statistics)....

literature Review 6 ... This work called "The Psychology of Rivalry" describes the increase in competition in the global market.... The author outlines the article of Kilduff, Elfenbein, and Staw (2010) that has been critically reviewed in order to identify its strengths and weaknesses but also its contribution to the explanation of organizational behavior....

"A Review of the literature Relating to Gender Differences in Major Depressive Disorder" paper identifies the state of research into the prevalence and expression of, and risk factors for, depressive disorder are different for women, compared to men in 1988.... his paper presents a critical review of the literature relating to gender differences in major depressive disorder.... he following discussion will present a critical review of the literature relating to this increased prevalence of depression in women....

A total of twenty-one pieces of research were considered to be appropriate for inclusion in the literature that was to be considered for this critique.... The literary review 'The Use of Insulin Pumps in Children' demonstrates safety, convenience, and other benefits of this therapy as an adequate treatment for type 1 diabetes in young patients....

First, the literature must answer “What are the typical behaviours of growing children?... Second, the literature must explain “How male children behave while growing up?... Later on, both the primary and secondary data will be analyzed and discussion will be backed-up by literature. ... The literature will be used to support the results and explain the outcome of the study about the antisocial behaviours of Young African American males....

Integrating research: A guide for literature reviews (2nd ed.... It is worth mentioning, that this literature review shall discuss the early stages of reading instruction.... This literature review shall discuss the early stages of reading instruction, when students with learning disabilities often have difficulty acquiring the developmental skills related to reading, including orthographic and phonological awareness.... n this literature review, we focus on effective reading instruction in inclusion settings, because more than half of the students identified with a learning disability experience serious reading problems (U....

Obesity reviews ... Individual statistics indicated a composition of approximately 3654 calories per individual.... The world's women 2010: trends and statistics.... The review "What Kind of Factors Likely to Lead to Obesity ?... discusses the rising of obesity importance in many countries, including Australia....

This discussion will attempt to examine the literature review as well as analyze the findings of the previous chapters.... An observational approach will be used while evaluating these findings, as well as emphasizing the critical aspects of the literature review. ... t is apparent from the very beginning of the literature review that the method used to assess the study is to raise a series of questions.... The forth, and perhaps the most vital question, is raised in the concluding section of the literature review....

Despite the manufacturing sector playing an important role in the Pakistan economy, the art, craft and cultural sectors are increasingly gaining recognition for their promotion of the textile industry. ... ... lthough learning in art and crafts does not necessarily need to happen in a.... ... ... Art and craft was not majorly taught in the Pakistan higher education, but the trend is changing in modern day, with increased The British crown, which was colonizing Pakistan at the time of the rise of industrial revolution in the 19th century was pressurised to institute formal art and craft education in Pakistan by the Arts & Crafts Movement....

The paper "Sex and Ethic Program Evaluation Plan" is a great example of a literature review on social science.... The paper "Sex and Ethic Program Evaluation Plan" is a great example of a literature review on social science.... The methods involved would include current literature review, interviews and surveys and analysis of existing data.... ata will be collected through an open survey of participants, review of current literature and analysis of available information and data....

The purpose of this study is to make an assessment on the popularity of using social networking websites, identify its interesting features, advantages and disadvantages on people.... Further evaluation of the security measures being implemented by the owners and other security agencies.... ... ... ...

The studies below shall present a literature review on the relationship between the economy and crime, how they impact on each other and mostly how depressed economic conditions lead to the high incidence of crime and how high crime rates can impact negatively on the economy.... Review of related literature Before reviewing the studies discussing the relationship of crime and economic conditions, it is important to first establish global conditions relating the economy and crime....

he literature review will focus on the overview of how risk is identified and managed in the oil exploration programs including purposes of risk management; and application of risk management in the oil exploration programs.... Further, the literature review will focus on the overall summary of framework for how to manage oil spillage risks....

This paper explores existing literature on poka-yoke systems and factors associated with its implementation and success while noting other associated critical findings and perspectives.... literature Review This chapter explores existing literature on poka-yoke systems and factors associated with its implementation and success while noting other associated critical findings and perspectives.... literature has very little evidence of its application in other countries across the world4....

A literature Review on Innovation As our review of the literature will show, the word 'Innovation' has evolved into a complex concept with several meanings, and to which could be attributed the rise and fall of civilisations, the competitiveness of global economies, the profitability of firms, the survival of nations, and the explanation of both the best and the worst in everything human. ...

Aside from this, data shall be collected through the use of survey questionnaires developed by the researcher based on the literature reviewed.... Data Collection As mentioned in the introductory portion of this chapter, the main method by which the research shall collect the pertinent data is through the use of a survey questionnaire, as developed based on the existing literature.... Descriptive statistics shall be used in the presentation of the same, including Frequency and Percentage Breakdown, Min, Max, Mean and Standard Deviation....

literature REVIEW Much of the literature relied upon as primary, secondary and supplemental sources in this study, is incorporated into the body of the study itself.... ?? What this means, of course, is that if you have a Black student body of 100 students, there are at least 101 instances of discipline that are documented; perhaps more, though Monroe does not provide the statistics in that regard since the statement conveys the need for the problem to be addressed....

"How Effective Are Nursing Interventions in the Pain Reduction among Patients in the Hospital Setting" paper evaluates the degrees of effectiveness of nurse-led interventions in the management of pain in the in-patient setting.... This review covered six core studies, including both research designs....

literature Review: Trachea, Bronchus, and Lung Cancer ... edical literature review of articles published on the subject with more than 10 samples ... From the paper "Trachea, Bronchus, and Lung Cancer " it is clear that lung cancer and related diseases kill many people yearly and also cause socioeconomic challenges....

This paper reviews the limited amount of literature available on this topic.... literature Review A comparison of service quality in the banking industry: Some evidence from Turkish- and Greek-speaking areas in Cyprus Arasli, Katircioglu and Mehtap-Smadi have presented the paper “A comparison of service quality in the banking industry: Some evidence from Turkish- and Greek-speaking areas in Cyprus” with the aim of analyzing and comparing the service quality of “the commercial banking sector” (Arasli, Katircioglu and Mehtap-Smadi 508) in Cyprus....

ournal Article reviews ... The paper "Contemporary Employment and Work-Life Balance" is a good example of a literature review on human resources.... This literature review will focus on whether the work-life programs are any beneficial to the employees.... The data provided is reliant on literature that was put forth by other writers.... The paper is more of a literature review than it is a research paper.... The evidence that is provided in this article is supported by literature from a broad array of sources, most of which are journals and books....

" is a good example of a literature review on management.... " is a good example of a literature review on management.... ustralian Bureau of statistics.... The paper "How does Leadership Impact On Innovations in SMEs?... Small and medium enterprises (SMEs) are in various dimensions considered key driving forces for modern economic development....

Still, for European countries, the European Pressure Ulcer Advisory Panel (EPUAP) screens, reviews, and releases guidelines for practice.... This paper will explore different implementing clinical guidelines for pressure ulcer prevention and treatment, as well as the impacts of these guidelines....

The paper 'Employee's Payee Preferences' is an intriguing example of a human resources literature review.... The paper 'Employee's Payee Preferences' is an intriguing example of a human resources literature review.... The literature review is well presented starting with the old findings and concluding with the current research work in the same area of the study (Cooper and Schindler, 2006) ... rom 1980, the pay determination methods has greatly changed as pointed out in the literature review....

ethod: The study is based on literature research of articles located in Embase, CINAHL, Academic Search Premier, Medline, Cochrane, EBSCO Database, Scisearch, OVID Medline, PubMed, and Amed, related to Female Genital Mutilation (FGM).... esults: A review of the available literature revealed that women who have undergone FMG often experience physical and psychological damages, which makes taking care of such patients, a complex and difficult process....

Case Study on Somalia literature REVIEW 0 Introduction Remittances are financial or asset-based transfersthat are provided by foreign workers to other individuals in their home nation.... he case study of Somalia's remittances appears to defy the literature identified in this study in terms of justifying evidence that remittances can, perhaps, reduce poverty.... Evaluating the economic impact of international remittances on developing countries using household surveys: a literature review, Journal of Development Studies, 47(6), pp....

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he study will review statistics from the last 34 years leading cause of homelessness by state in the USA starting 1980 to 2013.... This problem is cause by many factors.... In this study, we will determine the leading cause of homelessness by state in the USA.... We will investigate the factors; homelessness, Unemployment, saving, inflation, Below_povert, state....

hapter 2: literature Review ... he purpose of my study being to answer the question whether celebrity endorsements act as an antecedent of brand-brand building and accept impact over the purchasing behaviour of customer in case of fashion apparel, it becomes necessary that the literature review aims at developing a broad understanding of the theoretical basis of integrated marketing communications be built up first; the reason being celebrity endorsement is a constituent of the marketing mix....

Academic literature reviews of policy and practice have been most influential in improving current policies in place because it consistently encourages evaluation of existing provisions (NACRO, March 2005). ... his chapter discusses the issues surrounding mentally disordered offenders (MDOs) and the extensive amount of literature as well as the ‘grey' literature that tries to address the debates mentioned within the academic research literature....

The author reviews current literature about this topic, United Kingdom government health policies, and World Health Organization viewpoints on physical activity and the issue of obesity.... 2008, ‘Systematic review of school-based interventions that focus on changing dietary intake and physical activity levels to prevent childhood obesity: an update to the obesity guidance produced by the National Institute for Health and Clinical Excellence', Obesity reviews, vol....

his paper reviews the article “An Empirical Taxonomy of Incarcerated Male Sexual Offenders” by Fargo (2008).... This literature review "An Empirical Taxonomy of Incarcerated Male Sexual Offenders" involves a secondary analysis of data.... avis and Leitenberg (1987), during their review of literature established that health professionals have identified factors such as fear of rejection, poor social skills, anger towards women, felling of personal inadequacy, low-esteem, exposure to violence, having been sexually abused and typical sexual interests may fundamentally contribute towards sexual offences....

reviews in Clinical Gerontology, 11 (4), 373-378.... The author observes the literature on discharge planning suggests that there are recurring problems in the interface between secondary and primary care, leading to lack of coordination, communication, and understanding' that negatively impact on patient and family wellbeing and contentment.... Watts (2005), relying on literature review, identified four distinct phases of discharge planning, as: “(1) assessment of the patient's discharge needs; (2) development of the discharge plan; (3) provision of services or implementation of the discharge plan (included in this phase is patient education and referrals to services); (4) and evaluation of the discharge plan....

The review "The Gendered Nature of Sexual Harassment" shed light on the gaps to be bridged to better present solid data on the prevalence and etiology of the sexual harassment, as well as other factors surrounding the event, and their stand on the seriousness of the issue of the prevalence of sexual harassment....

There is no specific number of the stages to be followed in the research process, they vary from one literature to another.... Reviewing the literature enables one to generate and refine ideas and also part of the research project proper.... There is no specific number of the stages to be followed in the research process, they vary from one literature to another.... literature review ... eviewing the literature enables one to generate and refine ideas and also part of research project proper (Sharp et al....

More importantly, aside from providing readers with background knowledge and evidence from relevant literature, they stated the problem and their intention to do investigate the impact of the hidden curriculum in relation to sustainability.... Since the article is generally about sustainability in UK's higher education curriculum, the literature reviewed and used by the authors are relevant and consistent with the article.... The article also managed to reflect on students' role in resolving sustainability issues by citing different literature suggesting the relationship between university life and practical aspects of living particularly in sustaining literacy and the environment affecting student learning....

The paper 'Mobile Application Services for Fire Fighters' is a well-turned variant of a literature review on information technology.... The paper 'Mobile Application Services for Fire Fighters' is a well-turned variant of a literature review on information technology.... The article provides substantial and adequate overview in relation to the literature review.... It is essential to note that the research article does not discuss limitations and strengths of the existing literature in relation to the application of mobile features in the course of providing appropriate platform for the fire fighters to curb diverse situations in management of emergencies....

literature REVIEW The extant literature on English as a Second Language (ESL) is quite extensive.... For the purpose of this study, however, this paper has confined the review of the corpus of literature to those relating or relevant to a proposal to introduce English in elementary education in Saudi Arabia and in the curriculum development in studying ESL among young learners.... literature on the demographics of young learners in Saudi Arabia is quite scarce....

Utilizing the research design chosen, the study was founded well on significant literature sources.... The presentation and arrangement of the review of literature that they have done was systematic as the researchers first concentrated on wide-scale knowledge and then narrowed it down to their scope of interest.... There was also, in contrast to its importance, notable absence of theoretical framework that the researches supposedly must have used of in determining “essential concepts and gaps in the literature that will help drive the research design and show the importance of the research” and to outline a more organized process that they should have had been able to follow (Slack & Parent, 2006, p....