The western, capitalistic world has been trying to influence the political values of the Russian government since the collapse of the Soviet Union, advocating for implementation of a strong democracy and improvement of human rights. Putin has been active in the centre of power of Russia since he became …

The increased use of instruments for assessing risks and needs in probation should lead to intervention plans that meet the criteria for effective practice. An analysis of 300 intervention plans from the Dutch probation service showed that the match between the assessed criminogenic needs and the goals …

Aim To discuss the actual public image of nurses and other factors that influence the development of nurses' self-concept and professional identity. Background Nurses have become healthcare professionals in their own right who possess a great deal of knowledge. However, the public does not always value …

The research consists of a marketing plan for Eosta, a company that sells and exports organic fruits and vegetables. The company seeks the proper marketing strategy in order to attract as many customers as possible, and to strengthen the brand image of its products. The problem is to find a good strategic …

Baarts presentiebenadering is even inspirerend voor de professionele beroepspraktijk als problematisch in haar theoretische grondslagen. In deze benadering bestaat een fundamentele morele spanning tussen gebroken waardigheid als het kernprobleem van armoede en het goede leven als de overkoepelende …

Telehomecare is one of the solutions for ageing-in-place in addition to care support for daily functioning, architectural and technological solutions. Telehomecare solutions were examined by the use of the framework of ICF and MIBD. Telehomecare projects address the needs of care recipients and family …

Purpose eHealth projects in the Netherlands have various backgrounds. First, the number of persons aged 65 and over will have increased by 400,000 between 2008 and 20131. Over the same period, the potential workforce will have decreased from 4.2 persons at present to 3.6 persons for each 65 plus. Second, …

In this article I will discuss theories on students’ success in higher education and the need for adjustments of these theories in the contemporary, information and media saturated world. The integration theory on student retention, founded by Tinto and further developed by him and many others, lies …

2.1 Background and Objective This research explores the Housemothers' vision on care at the Assessment Center of World Hope International, where they provide aftercare for victims of sexual abuse and exploitation. World Hope International, a Christian relief and development organization (founded in the …

Since 14 May 2010 Fidesz and KDNP form the Hungarian Parliament. Together, they gained 263 seats: a two-third majority. Viktor Orbán, who leads Fidesz, became the Prime Minister of Hungary. Orbán and his large majority triggered a so called 'national revolution'. Several controversial bills have been …