Journal Articles: Recent submissions

  • Dengue fever 
    Heilman, James M; Wolff, Jacob De; Beards, Graham M; Basden, Brian J (Research Gate, 2014-10-02)
    Dengue fever, also known as breakbone fever, is a mosquito-borne infectious tropical disease caused by the dengue virus. symptoms include fever, headache, muscle and joint pains, and a characteristic skin rash that is ...
  • Distance and E-Learning, social justice, and development: the relevance of capability approaches to the mission of open universities 
    Tait, Alan (2013-09)
    This article reviews the discourse of mission in large distance teaching and open universities, in order to analyse the theories of development and social justice that are claimed or may be inherent in them. It is suggested ...
  • Teachers perceptions of google classroom: revealing urgency for teacher professional learning 
    Martin, Brandy A (2021)
    As the use of educational technology is at the forefront of today’s educational revolution, it is imperative that educators are employing online learning environments such as Google Classroom to enhance 21st century pedagogy ...
  • Online Learning: practices, perceptions, and technology 
    Miller, Dr. Tess; MacLaren, Kendra; Xu, Han (2020)
    The purpose of this study was to examine factors influencing online learning given its rapid growth combined with the necessity to reduce attrition in online classes by providing quality instruction. This study was ...
  • Poverty in the Pacific Islands 
    Tisdell, Clement Allan (2000)
    examines the socio-economic situation of the least developed Pacific Island nations (Solomon Islands, Vanuatu, Samoa, Tuvalu and Kiribati) and the type of economics development advice which they have been given in recent ...
  • Climate change and community resilience in Samoa 
    Latai-Niusulu, Anita; Binns, Tony; Nel, Etienne (John Wiley & Sons, Inc, 2020-01)
    Being resilient in the face of climate change seems especially important for island societies, which face the effects of rising temperatures, unpredictable rainfall, changing wind patterns and sea level rise. To date, most ...
  • Comparing perceived effects of climate-related environmental change and adaptation strategies for the Pacific small island state of Tuvalu, Samoa, and Tonga 
    Beyerl, Katharina; Mieg, Harald A; Weber, Eberhard (Institute of Island Studies, University of Prince Edward Island, Canada, 2018)
    Inhabitants of Pacific small island states are facing multiple socio-ecological pressures, with climate change being one of the most prominent. Nevertheless, the agency of local stakeholders in decisions on how to adapt ...
  • Exploring Conceptualisations of Disability: a Talanoa approach to understanding cultural frameworks of disability in Samoa 
    Picton, Catherine; Horsley, Mike; Knight, Bruce Allen (2016)
    The concepts of disability were explored from a Samoan cultural frame. The impact of disability conceptualisations on identity development and cultural inclusion were assessed through the Samoan language. The study also ...
  • Food, power, and globalization in Samoa 
    Bindon, Jim (2006-02-08)
    The effect of globalization on Samoa diet has been well documented as has the subsequent epidemic of obesity among Samoan. The Samoan diet began a transition in the 1830s with the introduction of more and more imported ...
  • The Future of Nursing 2020-2030: Charting a Path to Achieve Health Equity 
    Wakefield, Mary; Williams, David R; Le Menestrel, Suzanne; ..et.al (National Academy of Sciences, 2021)
  • Anti-Terror Laws and the News Media in Australia Since 2001 
    Jacqui, Ewart (Anti-Terror Laws and the News Media in Australia, 2013)
    The September 11 2001 terror attacks in the United States prompted governments internationally to pass new national security laws, partly in response to United Nations conventions and protocols.1 In the UK the issue of ...
  • A ‘Healthy Islands’ framework for climate change in the Pacific 
    Lachlan, McIver (Oxford University Press, 2015-10-01)
    SmallPacificIslandcountries(PICs)areamongthemost vulnerablecountriesintheworldtotheanticipated detrimental health effects of climate change. The assessment of health vulnerabilities and planning adaptation strategies to ...
  • A Case Study on Law, Ethics, and Social Media 
    Susanna, Monseau (Journal of Legal Studies Education, 2017)
    TheAssociationtoAdvanceCollegiateSchoolsofBusiness(AACSB)accreditationstandardsonlearningandteaching,adoptedin2013,requirestudents to“engageinexperientialandactivelearningdesignedtoimproveskillsand theapplicationofknowle ...
  • Building Student Engagement Through Social Media 
    R. Dragseth, Meghann (Routledge, 2018-02-12)
    Social media offers several opportunities in the classroom that include increased student engagement, building students’ professional and peer networks, and developing their social media skills. This article describes the ...
  • Climate Change, Mental Health, and Well-Being for Pacific People 
    Tiatia-Seath, Jemaima (University of Hawaii Press, 2020)
    In this literature review, we analyze existing research on climate change and its impact on mental health and well-being, primarily among Pacific Islanders. To compensate for a lack of research in this area, we also address ...
  • CONCEPT ANALYSIS STRATEGIES FOR THE DEVELOPMENT OF MIDDLE-RANGE NURSING THEORIES 
    Marcos, Antônio; Gomes, Brandão (Texto & Contexto Enfermagem, 2019)
    to reflect on strengths and limitations of the concept analysis strategies as resources for the development of middle-range nursing theories. Method: a reflection study of metatheoretical nature. Results: strategies for ...
  • The Relationship between Domestic Violence and Addiction with Menopausal Women's Experiences 
    Shariatmoghani, Sedigheh (J Midwifery Reprod Health, 2021-03-12)
    Domestic violence is a major public health concern that could cause long-term physical and mental health problems for women. Evidence indicates that addiction is among important issues resulting in violence against women. ...
  • The Dark Side of Digitalization 
    PETRAȘUC, Ana-Maria Gabriela; POPESCUL, Daniela (The 15th International Scientific Conference eLearning and Software for Education, 2019-04-12)
    In academia and mass media, Information and Communication Technology (ICT) is largely and commonly seen as a main facilitator of learning processes. As ICT eases access to information and knowledge, independent of geographic ...
  • Mental health of women and children experiencing family violence in conflict settings 
    Devakumar, Delan; Palfreyman, Alexis (19Devakumar et al. Confl Health, 2021)
    Armed conflict has significant impacts on individuals and families living in conflict‑affected settings globally. Scholars working to prevent violence within families have hypothesised that experiencing armed conflict leads ...
  • SEXUAL VIOLENCE AGAINST WOMEN IN MEGHALAYA 
    D Sangma, Kethy Mary; Sybramaniyan, Dr J (Ilkogretim Online - Elementary Education Online, 2017)
    Sexual violence in Meghalaya is the most critical Human Rights violation, which remains for a very long time. Sexual violence in Meghalaya continues to be a devastating phenomenon with destructive repercussions for victims ...

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