18 research outputs found
Being a Parent with a Learning Disability: A Qualitative Study
No full textThis research portfolio aims to further explore the issues faced by parents with a
learning disability.
Firstly, a systematic review of qualitative research into the social support of parents
with a learning disability is presented. This not only indicated that a range of social
support is provided to parents with a learning disability and received with different
perceptions, but also highlighted the need for further qualitative research in the area,
to gain a better insight into the lived experiences of this group of parents.
Secondly, and further to the findings of the systematic review, is the empirical
research study. Adopting a qualitative design (Interpretative Phenomenological Analysis- IPA) (Smith, 1996; Smith et al., 2009), the study aimed to explore what
parents with a learning disability understood about their learning disability and how
they perceived it to impact on them in their parenting role. Analysis revealed five
themes which reflect the perceptions and experiences of a sample of eight parents
with a learning disability.
Finally, to enable efficient and effective dissemination of the findings to the wider
audience a journal article is presented. The journal article, as well as attempting to
summarise the methodology used, focused on the most salient theme of the findings,
which was how participants viewed themselves in relation to having a learning
disability and being a parent
Switching patients from warfarin to dabigatran therapy: To RE-LY or not to rely
No full text[No abstract available]Connolly SJ, 2009, NEW ENGL J MED, V361, P1139, DOI 10.1056-NEJMoa0905561; Ezekowitz MD, 2010, CIRCULATION, V122, P2246, DOI 10.1161-CIRCULATIONAHA.110.973735; Shewan LG, 2010, INT J CARDIOL, V144, P1, DOI 10.1016-j.ijcard.2010.07.0300
The rights of individuals with disability to parenthood
No full textThe issue of parenting for people with an intellectual disability (IDD) is complex. On the one hand there is recognition that people with IDD have the same rights as others to parent. On the other, it is apparent that the term ‘intellectual disability’ is applied to a heterogeneous group of people, some of whom will not have the capacity or ability to parent effectively, even with additional support. There has been a growing body of research, which has explored the needs of this group of parents. The present chapter will provide an historical context for the attitudes and behaviours towards parents with IDD. This will be followed by an exploration of current research on how parents with ID are viewed and supported, before outlining what parents with IDD themselves say about their parenting role and support needs
A qualitative exploration of the identities of parents with a learning disability
No full textThere are an increasing number of parents with a learning disability in the UK. Existing research in the area suggests that this group of parents face a number of issues including social isolation and over-representation in child protection systems. This study explored what parents understood about their learning disability and how they perceived this to impact on them in their parenting role. This exploratory study adopted a qualitative approach, involving semi-structured interviews with eight parents (three mothers, five fathers). The study suggested that as a result of having a learning disability parents experience some difficulties, however, these tend to be related to specific tasks only. In their parenting role, three separate identities were conveyed: as a person with a learning disability; as a mother or father, and as an individual (outside of their identity with learning disability or parenthood). The findings presented here are drawn from a larger qualitative study
Adherence to ethical standards in publishing scientific articles : a statement from the International Journal of Cardiology
No full textAll authors of manuscripts in the International Journal of Cardiology are required to make a binding statement that they as authors adhere to the following principles: 1. That the corresponding author has the approval of all other listed authors for the submission and publication of all versions of the manuscript. 2. That all people who have the right to be recognised as authors have been included on the list of authors and everyone listed as an author has made an independent material contribution to the manuscript. 3. That the work submitted in the manuscript is original and has not been published elsewhere and is not presently under consideration of publication by any other journal other than in oral, poster or abstract format. 4. That the material in the manuscript has been acquired according to modern ethical standards and has been approved by the legally appropriate ethical committee. 5. That the article does not contain material copied from anyone else without their written permission and that all material which derives from prior work, including from the same authors, is properly attributed to the prior publication by proper citation. 6. That all material conflicts of interest have been declared including the use of paid medical writers and their funding source. 7. That the manuscript will be maintained on the servers of the journal and held to be a valid publication by the journal only as long as all statements in these principles remain true. 8. That if any of the statements above ceases to be true the authors have a duty to notify the journal as soon as possible so that the manuscript can be withdrawn
Being a parent with a learning disability : a qualitative study
No full textThis research portfolio aims to further explore the issues faced by parents with a learning disability. Firstly, a systematic review of qualitative research into the social support of parents with a learning disability is presented. This not only indicated that a range of social support is provided to parents with a learning disability and received with different perceptions, but also highlighted the need for further qualitative research in the area, to gain a better insight into the lived experiences of this group of parents. Secondly, and further to the findings of the systematic review, is the empirical research study. Adopting a qualitative design (Interpretative Phenomenological Analysis- IPA) (Smith, 1996; Smith et al., 2009), the study aimed to explore what parents with a learning disability understood about their learning disability and how they perceived it to impact on them in their parenting role. Analysis revealed five themes which reflect the perceptions and experiences of a sample of eight parents with a learning disability. Finally, to enable efficient and effective dissemination of the findings to the wider audience a journal article is presented. The journal article, as well as attempting to summarise the methodology used, focused on the most salient theme of the findings, which was how participants viewed themselves in relation to having a learning disability and being a parent.EThOS - Electronic Theses Online ServiceGBUnited Kingdo
Explorations of structure and choice in taxing capital gains: New Zealand tax experts' perspectives
No full textThis study explores the key issues, aspects, and attributes concerning capital gains tax (CGT) to enable the formulation of policy guidelines that might be used if a CGT were considered in New Zealand. It contends that the development of the New Zealand’s policy on taxing capital gains has continued in a somewhat ad hoc and inconsistent fashion. The lack of a uniform approach to capital gains taxation has resulted in detailed, but complex, legislation which leads to “policy inconsistencies and unintended incentives built into the tax structure” (Oliver, 2001, pp. 80 – 81). The study bridges the divide between theoretical analysis of CGT and implementation issues on operating a CGT. It attempts to address one primary research question and an associated secondary question. The primary research question is: should capital gains be taxed more comprehensively than at present? As a start, it examines the two important issues surrounding income definition and the capital/income distinction. In this regard, the research first attempts to identify the definition(s) of capital gains from the New Zealand perspective(s). This is followed by investigating the key areas of the tax system in order to seek the best way of taxing capital gains. This study also attempts to address the secondary research question, i.e., why (or why not) do the tax experts favour (or oppose) a comprehensive CGT? In this respect, this study identifies 23 factors/issues that are related to the tax experts’ attitudes towards a particular form of a CGT model (i.e., current hybrid approach, a realisation-based CGT or an accrual-based CGT). A mixed-methods design has been adopted in this study involving both a quantitative (survey) and a qualitative (interview) method in analysing the data to determine the tax experts’ overall perceptions of a CGT in New Zealand and the CGT adoption factors which influenced them. One important finding of the comparative analyses was that all tax experts generally agreed that the lack of a comprehensive CGT could provide more significant tax planning opportunities. However, many tax experts did not support the comprehensive income concept as they disagreed with the benefits derived from the gains in horizontal equity through adopting a CGT. This study has identified several important policy issues and reviewed their implication for the adoption of a CGT in New Zealand. The finding of the study revealed that the tax experts strongly supported the exemption of the gains on disposal of a taxpayer’s main residence and the tax preference for inflation adjustment. Another important policy issue is the implementation of an accrual-based CGT. Most tax experts considered a realisation-based CGT would be better than an accrual one. In particular, they were concerned about the liquidity problems and the compliance costs involved in an accrual-based CGT regime i.e., the annual valuation of all assets. These findings represent a first step towards a theoretical CGT framework. It is hoped that the knowledge gained in this study would give a greater understanding into the practical decision-making process that could result in a better public acceptance for a tax reform
A statement on ethical standards in publishing scientific articles in the International Journal of Cardiology family of journals
No full textAll authors of manuscripts in the International Journal of Cardiology family of journals: The International Journal of Cardiology, IJC Heart & Vessels and IJC Metabolic & Endocrine are required to make a binding statement that they as authors adhere to the following principles:
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That the corresponding author has the approval of all other listed authors for the submission and publication of all versions of the manuscript, that all authors have made a significant independent contribution and that no one who justifies being an author has been omitted from authorship
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That the work has not been published nor is under consideration for publication elsewhere other than in oral, poster or abstract format, and that appropriate attribution and citation is given for any material reproduced from any other source including the authors' prior publications
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That the material in the manuscript has been acquired according to modern ethical standards and has been approved by the legally appropriate ethical committee(s)
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That all material conflicts of interest have been declared including the use of paid medical writers and their funding source.
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That the manuscript will be maintained on the servers of the journals and held to be a valid publication by the journals only as long as all statements in these principles remain true, and that the authors have a duty to notify the journal editors immediately if any of the statements above ceases to be true withdrawn
Tax compliance, self-assessment and tax administration
No full textTax compliance is likely to become even more important with developments such as self-assessment and electronic commerce. This paper re-examines the meaning of tax compliance. It finds that existing definitions are usually too narrow to encompass the topic in full and a wider definition is offered. The paper describes the purpose of tax compliance and the factors that affect the willingness of taxpayers to comply with a tax system. It discusses two different approaches to tax compliance and suggests that caution should be shown in the use of penalties and the emphasis should be on assisting citizens to meet their tax obligations. Fortunately recent developments have seen closer cooperation between tax agencies and academic researchers. A pressing task is the development of an approach that incorporates both the economic and behavioural approaches to tax compliance and a successful strategy for tax compliance must give due weight to all relevant factors and their interaction.Tax compliance; self-assessment; tax administration
VEGF Signaling through Neuropilin 1 Guides Commissural Axon Crossing at the Optic Chiasm
No full textDuring development, the axons of retinal ganglion cell (RGC) neurons must decide whether to cross or avoid the midline at the optic chiasm to project to targets on both sides of the brain. By combining genetic analyses with in vitro assays, we show that neuropilin 1 (NRP1) promotes contralateral RGC projection in mammals. Unexpectedly, the NRP1 ligand involved is not an axon guidance cue of the class 3 semaphorin family, but VEGF164, the neuropilin-binding isoform of the classical vascular growth factor VEGF-A. VEGF164 is expressed at the chiasm midline and is required for normal contralateral growth in vivo. In outgrowth and growth cone turning assays, VEGF164 acts directly on NRP1-expressing contralateral RGCs to provide growth-promoting and chemoattractive signals. These findings have identified a permissive midline signal for axons at the chiasm midline and provide in vivo evidence that VEGF-A is an essential axon guidance cue
