Public-private partnership is the most effective mechanism for interaction between the state and the private sector to achieve certain social and economic goals.This form of interaction between the state and the private sector is quite common in Western Europe in terms of infrastructure (public and private property) and the implementation of public
In autism, stereotypies are frequent and disabling, and whether they correspond to a hyperkinetic movement disorder, a homeostatic response aiming at sensory modulation,or a regulator of arousal remains to be established.So far,it has been challenging to distinguish among these different possibilities,not only because of lack of objective and quant
The premise of this article is that theoretical frameworks and models are essential to the long-term credibility and viability of a field of practice.In order to assess the theoretical challenges Hoods facing the field of distance education, the significant theoretical contributions to distance education in the last century are briefly reviewed.Thi
Preterm birth is associated with significant perinatal morbidity and mortality.Spontaneous preterm birth accounts for upto 75% of all preterm births.A number of maternal and fetal characteristics have been associated with preterm birth.With better understanding of the pathophysiology of preterm birth, various 6.5mm biochemical markers have been stu
Tidal marshes will be threatened by increasing rates of sea-level rise (SLR) over the next century.Managers seek guidance on whether existing and restored marshes will be resilient under a range of potential future conditions, and on prioritizing marsh restoration and conservation activities.Building upon established models, we developed a hybrid a