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Resettlement can be an uncertain time for refugees as they have often suffered life-threatening circumstances prior to flight from their countries, yet few resettlement programs screen for mental health. The purpose of this study was to pilot the Refugee Health Screener-15 (RHS-15) to assess mental health and the Pathways to Wellness intervention to identify internal and structural barriers affecting resettlement with a refugee women's sewing group. Community collaborations that create healthy social and physical environments through access to resources, economic opportunities, and social support promote a holistic approach to health and can improve quality of life for this vulnerable population. [ABSTRACT FROM PUBLISHER]

The aerial parts of Salvia hedgeana Dönmez, Salvia huberi Hedge, Salvia pisidica Boiss. & Heldr. ex Bentham. were subjected to hydrodistillation. The obtained essential oils were analyzed both by gas chromatography (GC) and gas chromatography-mass spectrometry (GC-MS). The analyses showed that S. hedgeana essential oil consisted of β-pinene (30.0%) as a major component, in addition to 65 identified components, representing 89.9% of the total essential oil. The major component of S. huberi was identified as 1,8-cineole (20.4%), and 76 further components were characterized representing 87.6%. S. pisidica essential oil revealed the occurrence of camphor (21.7%) as the main constituent among another 59 identified components of 76.8% of the total. Furthermore, the biological properties of the analyzed essential oils were tested using the in vivo method on the chorioallantoic membrane (CAM) in order to examine the anti-inflammatory and anti-angiogenic activity as well as possible irritant or toxic side effects. All essential oils tested at a concentration of 100 µg/pellet showed no pronounced anti-inflammatory, angiogenic, or membrane-toxic properties. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

In this article, we explore the organizational process change dynamic through a theoretical lens of business process reengineering (BPR) models. We review relevant literature related to such models to devise a synthesized model of BPR. The synthesized model facilitates the identification of success factors for BPR. Results from in-depth case-study research add explanatory power to our model. It is hoped that our model and subsequent success factors will offer insights to help organizations effectively manage change and transformation. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

Change management is a critical issue in the current fast-paced business environment. Organizations are being bombarded with global business change, innovations in communications, and rapidly evolving information systems capabilities. Since there exists a paucity of rigorous and relevant literature on change management, we chose to embark on an in-depth case study to explore how one organization manages radical change. We developed a set of theoretical propositions to guide the effort and act as a theoretical lens. Our specific research question is: how does an organization successfully manage projects that call for dramatic change to the way one normally conducts business? The case study allowed us to test the propositions in the business arena with one organization. It is hoped that this approach will offer insights and mechanisms to help other organizations effectively deal with change. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

Presents the United Nations Development Fund for Women's paper on the integration of gender into efforts to address racism and related intolerance. Human rights framework on sex discrimination; Multiple barriers to women's empowerment and advancement; Policy implications of the issue.