1.

Record Nr.

UNINA9910459137303321

Autore

Mirbagheri Farid

Titolo

Historical dictionary of Cyprus [[electronic resource] /] / Farid Mirbagheri

Pubbl/distr/stampa

Lanham, MD, : Scarecrow Press, 2010

ISBN

1-282-92222-X

9786612922220

0-8108-6298-0

Descrizione fisica

1 online resource (289 p.)

Collana

Historical dictionaries of Europe ; ; 69

Disciplina

956.93003

Soggetti

Electronic books.

Cyprus History

Cyprus Dictionaries

Cyprus History Dictionaries

Lingua di pubblicazione

Inglese

Formato

Materiale a stampa

Livello bibliografico

Monografia

Note generali

Description based upon print version of record.

Nota di bibliografia

Includes bibliographical references.

Nota di contenuto

Cover; Contents; Editor's Foreword; Acknowledgments; Preface; Acronyms and Abbreviations; Chronology; Introduction; The Dictionary; Appendix A: Presidents of the Republic of Cyprus; Appendix B: Turkish Cypriot Leaders; Appendix C: Special Representatives of UN Secretaries-General to Cyprus; Appendix D: UNFICYP Force Commanders; Appendix E: The Lusignan Rulers of Cyprus; Appendix F: British Personnel 1878-1960; Appendix G: Archbishops of the Cyprus Orthodox Church; Glossary; Bibliography; About the Author

Sommario/riassunto

From ancient times to the present, the history of Cyprus is provided in this useful reference, which includes hundreds of cross-referenced dictionary entries on its historical, political, social, cultural, and economic history.



2.

Record Nr.

UNINA9910452008103321

Titolo

Growing up with autism [[electronic resource] ] : working with school-age children and adolescents / / edited by Robin L. Gabriels, Dina E. Hill

Pubbl/distr/stampa

New York, : Guilford Press, c2007

ISBN

1-281-12404-4

9786611124045

1-59385-731-4

Descrizione fisica

1 online resource (320 p.)

Altri autori (Persone)

GabrielsRobin L. <1962->

HillDina E. <1965->

Disciplina

618.92/85882

Soggetti

Autism in children

Autism in adolescence

Electronic books.

Lingua di pubblicazione

Inglese

Formato

Materiale a stampa

Livello bibliografico

Monografia

Note generali

Description based upon print version of record.

Nota di bibliografia

Includes bibliographical references and index.

Nota di contenuto

I. The individual with autism. Understanding behavioral and emotional issues in autism / Robin L. Gabriels -- Medical health assessment and treatment issues in autism / Edward Goldson and Margaret Bauman -- Sexuality and autism: individual, family, and community perspectives and interventions / Robin L. Gabriels and Mary E. Van Bourgondien -- Communication and language issues in less able school-age children with autism / Diane Twachtman-Cullen and Jennifer Twachtman-Reilly -- Sensory processing disorders in children with autism: nature, assessment, and intervention / Eynat Gal, Sharon A. Cermak, and Ayelet Ben-Sasson -- Assistive technology as an aid in reducing social impairments in autism / Ofer Golan, Paul G. LaCava, and Simon Baron-Cohen. II. Family and caregivers of the individual with autism. Advocating for services: legal issues confronting parents and guardians / Wayne Steedman -- Family resources during the school-age years / April W. Block and Stephen R. Block -- Family vacations and leisure time: considerations and accommodations / Sharon Lerner-Baron. III. Community aspects of intervention. Building a foundation for



successful school transitions and educational placement / Ramona Noland, Nancy Cason, and Alan Lincoln -- Translating early intervention into positive outcomes / Laurie Sperry and Gary Mesibov -- School consultation and interventions for middle school and high school students with autism / Brian R. Lopez ... [et al.] -- Criminal justice issues and autistic disorders / Alicia V. Hall ... [et al.].

Sommario/riassunto

Individuals with autism and their caregivers face unique challenges in later childhood and adolescence. This volume translates research on the needs of this population into practical recommendations for clinicians and educators. The book features vivid case examples and an in-depth, reproducible assessment form. Accessible guidance and hands-on suggestions are provided for supporting positive behavior, communication, and social skills; managing issues related to mental and physical health and sexuality; helping families access services and navigate the legal system; and optimizing the

3.

Record Nr.

UNINA9910794238003321

Titolo

Lean six sigma in higher education : a practical guide for continuous improvement professionals in higher education / / edited by Jiju Antony (Heriot Watt University, UK)

Pubbl/distr/stampa

Bingley, England : , : Emerald Publishing Limited, , [2021]

©2021

ISBN

1-78769-929-3

1-78769-931-5

Descrizione fisica

1 online resource (257 pages) : illustrations

Disciplina

658.4013

Soggetti

Universities and colleges - Administration

Education - Higher

Colleges of higher education

Lingua di pubblicazione

Inglese

Formato

Materiale a stampa

Livello bibliografico

Monografia

Note generali

Includes index.

Nota di contenuto

Prelims -- Chapter 1 An overview of lean six sigma -- Chapter 2



Academic leadership  their culture and characteristics -- Chapter 3 Lean six sigma in higher education: state-of-the-art findings and agenda for future research -- Chapter 4 Challenges in the deployment of LSS in the higher education sector: viewpoints from leading academics and practitioners -- Chapter 5 Readiness factors for the implementation and deployment of lean six sigma (or operational excellence) in higher education -- Chapter 6 Basic lean six sigma tools for higher education -- Chapter 7 Perceived non-value added activities in the research grant application process  through a lean six sigma lens -- Chapter 8 Voice of the customer in higher education -- Chapter 9 A lean six sigma maturity model for higher education institutions -- Chapter 10 Lean six sigma roadmap for implementation in higher education sector -- Chapter 11 Six sigma and big data -- Chapter 12 Case studies of lss in higher education -- Index.

Sommario/riassunto

This book illustrates the integration of both Lean and Six Sigma as a process excellence methodology which can be utilized in Higher Education environments for achieving and sustaining world class efficiency and effectiveness. It showcases various studies carried out by leading research scholars, academics and practitioners.