Handbook of Research on ICTs and Management Systems for Improving Efficiency in Healthcare and Social Care

Handbook of Research on ICTs and Management Systems for Improving Efficiency in Healthcare and Social Care
Author: Cruz-Cunha, Maria Manuela
Publisher: IGI Global
Total Pages: 1387
Release: 2013-04-30
Genre: Medical
ISBN: 1466639911

Through the use of ICT tools, such as the internet, portals, and telecommunication devices, the quality of healthcare has improved in local and global health; aiding in the development of a sustainable economy. Handbook of Research on ICTs and Management Systems for Improving Efficiency in Healthcare and Social Care brings together a valuable research collection on ICT elements needed to improve communication and collaboration between global health institutes, public and private organizations, and foundations. Highlighting the adoption and success factors in the development of technologies for healthcare, this book is essential for IT professionals, technology solution providers, researchers, and students interested in technology and its relationship with healthcare and social services.

Immigration: Views and Reflections. Histories, Identities and Keys of Social Intervention

Immigration: Views and Reflections. Histories, Identities and Keys of Social Intervention
Author: Concepción Maiztegui Oñate
Publisher: Universidad de Deusto
Total Pages: 252
Release: 2008
Genre: Social Science
ISBN: 8498305977

This new number of the series is a compilation of ten articles by members or collaborators of the research team in International Migrations of the University of Deusto, belonging to the European network of excellence IMISCOE (International Migration, Social Integration and Cohesion in Europe).

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Total Pages: 1418
Release: 1999
Genre: Catalogs, Publishers'
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World Guide to Foundations

World Guide to Foundations
Author: Michael Zils
Publisher: Walter de Gruyter
Total Pages: 586
Release: 1998
Genre: Reference
ISBN:

As a crucial source of grants, studies, research, and other not-for-profit services, the world's growing roster of foundations each year dispenses literally billions of dollars on causes ranging from eradicating AIDS to monitoring human rights abuses to promoting free speech on the Internet. Whether you're looking for the phone number of the Ford Foundation, or a list of scientific foundations in Switzerland, you'll find everything you need to know in this first edition of the World Guide to Foundations. It brings together over 21,750 foundations on six continents and some 112 countries, from Albania to Zimbabwe. Entries are arranged alphabetically by country and typically include: -- The foundation's name and abbreviation -- Address, phone and fax numbers, and e-mail address -- Year of origin -- Key personnel, including chairman, managing director, and donors -- Financial resources and annual income and expenses -- Type of foundation and its aims -- Publications Offering additional points of entry are indexes by foundation name and over 199 different subject areas, such as education, peace studies, or consumer protection. A German-English concordance for subject areas is also provided.

The Roma in European Higher Education

The Roma in European Higher Education
Author: Louise Morley
Publisher: Bloomsbury Publishing
Total Pages: 193
Release: 2020-06-25
Genre: Education
ISBN: 1350109657

Today, between 10 and 12 million Roma live in Europe, comprising the continent's largest ethnic minority. However, only 1% participate in higher education. Although the Roma are widely dispersed across Europe, and beyond, they face similar social, political, and economic challenges throughout the continent. A major site of struggle has been access, attendance and achievement in the education sector for Gypsies, Roma and Travellers (GRT). This groundbreaking text explores the Roma in higher education, a topic of great importance since higher education is considered to be a significant pathway out of poverty and to social mobility. Why are participation rates so low? What are the barriers and what are the enablers? This edited collection brings together authors from diverse national and organisational locations including academics, activists and policymakers from Canada, Chile, Finland, Greece, Hungary, Macedonia, Poland, Romania, Serbia, the UK, and the USA. They share and critically analyse contemporary knowledge on research, policies, practices and interventions to promote Roma participation in higher education in a range of European locations. They cover key topics including the representation of Roma communities as living on the margins, but also racism, anti-Gypsyism, Romaphobia, hate crimes and discriminatory practices. The book offers insights into how to fight discrimination and re-distribute higher educational opportunities without objectifying the Roma or representing these rich and diverse communities merely as powerless victims.