central, western, and northeastern regions are 0.420, 0.153, −0.487, and 0.320, respectively. Overall, suicidal ideation is strongest in the eastern and northeastern regions, intermediate in the central region, and weakest in the western region of China. ...
Domestic political processes shape climate policy. In particular, there is increasing concern about the role of political lobbying over climate policy. This paper examines how lobbying spending on the Waxman–Markey bill, the most prominent and promising
To reveal the disparate impact of managed power outages on vulnerable subpopulations in Harris County, Texas, which encompasses the city of Houston, we collected and analyzed community-scale big data using statistical and trend classification analyses. The results highlight the spatial and temporal ...
like work, study, or family-related reasons, extending beyond vulnerable individuals fleeing crises like violence or famine in their home countries. This clarification is essential as it distinguishes immigrants from refugees or asylum seekers, a common misconception perpetuated in media narratives. While...
These technologies were proven successful in the Barnett shale in Texas, which was the first formation to move into commercial production in the early 2000s when Mitchell Energy developed an effective “slickwater” that maximized the output of natural gas for the investment in materials in the ...
the social and non-social engagement features that are present in current smoking cessation apps and the effectiveness of these features in engaging users remain understudied. To fill the gap in the literature, a content analysis of free and paid smoking cessation mobile apps was conducted to exami...
This study was conducted at Children’s Health, a pediatric hospital within an academic medical center in Dallas, Texas, which offers children, adolescents, and young adults multidisciplinary psychosocial support during cancer treatment. This qualitative report was part of a larger qualitative study exam...
The social work profession is a dynamic career choice for those looking to promote healthy growth and change among vulnerable populations. Social workers are individuals who believe in human connection to empower others.Whether you are interested in working with youth and family, veterans, elders, ...
social worker with a platform to push for better public health or health care reforms, and 4) patients with drug or substance abuse problems benefit from the social worker’s unique skills. The graduate can pursue social work licenses, such as the LBSW (Licensed Bachelor’s in Social Work)...
Attending an accredited school or program is often a prerequisite for obtaining financial aid, student loans or even professional licenses. Educational authorities use accreditation as a tool to combat degree mills in order to ensure you get a high-quality education. The Council on Social Work ...