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Read  full  paper  at: http://www.scirp.org/journal/PaperInformation.aspx?PaperID=52949#.VK3glMnQrzE Author(s) Peter A. Magaro , Bruce Brotter , Mariyam Jalees Affiliation(s) Memory Training Centers of America, New York, USA . ABSTRACT Managing memory deficits is a central problem among older adults with mild cognitive impairment (MCI). This study examined the effects of memory training on memory performance in an understudied “oldest-old” population ranging in age from 90 to 99 years. Eighteen mild to moderately cognitive-impaired older seniors, 90 years and older were recruited from memory clinics established in senior living communities. Treatment sessions took place, on average, twice weekly, for 55 minutes. Memory intervention included nineteen computer-based exercises customized to focus on memory loss. The specificity of memory training was very clear; memory training produced significant effects (F(3,51) = 2.81, p = 0.05) on memory...

Read full paper at: http://www.scirp.org/journal/PaperInformation.aspx?PaperID=52727#.VKICkcCAM4 Author(s)   Yu-Ichiro Ohnishi * , Koichi Iwatsuki , Toshiki Yoshimine Affiliation(s) Department of Neurosurgery, Osaka University Medical School, Suita, Japan . ABSTRACT Objective: It is important and helpful for surgeons to understand the correlation between spinal anatomy and screw trajectory before surgery. We aimed to assess a simple technique using 3D imaging software available on the hospital intranet for visual and quantitative feedback to prepare surgeons for an appropriate entry point and safe trajectory when placing cervical screws. Methods: A total of 59 cervical screws were inserted from C1 to T...

Read full paper at: http://www.scirp.org/journal/PaperInformation.aspx?PaperID=52448#.VJjGUcCAM4 Author(s) John F. Kessy Affiliation(s) Department of Forest Economics, Sokoine University of Agriculture, Morogoro, Tanzania . ABSTRACT An assessment of staffing and training needs for effective delivery of extension services in mainstreaming sustainable land management (SLM) practices in Kilimanjaro Region was conducted in June/July 2013. Data collection methods included discussions with key informants at the regional and district levels, consultations with village level stakeholders and potential collaborators, review of human resources data both at regional, district and ward levels and collection of individual ...

Read full paper at: http://www.scirp.org/journal/PaperInformation.aspx?PaperID=49139#.VDTo01fHRK0 Author(s)   Giron Kamonja , Yan Liang , Muhammad Tayyab Sohail , Shahzad Ahmad Khan Affiliation(s) School of Economic and Management, China University of Geosciences (Wuhan), Wuhan, China . School of Economic and Management, China University of Geosciences (Wuhan), Wuhan, China . School of Public Administration, China University of Geosciences (Wuhan), Wuhan, China . School of Economic and Management, China University of Geosciences (Wuhan), Wuhan, China . ABSTRACT In this my present study, I elaborate different types of management, management staffs, types of managers and leaders along with their capacities of work and their roles in any org...