Thesis Proposal. In this thesis, I present new findings collected from Eastern Cameroon, contributing to the ongoing studies of loiasis and SAEs in this country loa (Thomson, et al., 2004; Boussinesq, et al., 2003; Boussinesq, et al., 1998; Boussinesq, et al., 2001; Xxxxxx, et al., 1995; Kouam, et al., 2013;). The investigation analyzes loa intensity measurements from a projected sample of 3,000 individuals across 30 villages within the Garoua-Mboulaï province (Figure 1) and utilizes a probability model (Xxxxxxxx, et al., 2016) programmed in R to predict the likelihood of SAEs within each province. R is free, open-source, statistical computing program (reviewed in Xxxxx & Xxxxxxx, 2016). While it is a powerful program, it has also been dubbed as “hard to learn” by the prolific statistical programming author Xxxxxx Muenchen (2014). Ultimately an instrument that is challenging to access is not useful, and therefore, this thesis proposes a Graphical User Interface (GUI) for end users to run and interpret the Xxxxxxxx, et al. (2016) model. This thesis’ prototype not only draws upon decades of research related to loiasis and NTDs, but additionally, a theoretical framework that contextualizes the GUI as a health intervention. Literature Review Part II: eHealth History and Implementation Electronic Health (eHealth) Tools: Implementation & History within Global Health There are ample accounts of public health interventions that fail to benefit their targeted populations (Xxxxxx & Xxxxxxxx, 2004). One noted reason was associated with the ever- increasing demands of technology and computation, and a scarcity of opportunities to build systems that connect such innovations to the critical stakeholders (Xxxxxxxx & Danielsson, 2015). As part of bridging this gap, it is essential to not only increase accessibility of an effectual statistical model, but pursue best practices in dispersing and implementing the system. This review discusses the five following topics intrinsic to this goal: (1) examples of electronic health (eHealth) tools that invented GUIs for health practitioners, (2) definitions of eHealth, (3) conceptualizing eHealth as a formal intervention, (4) paradigms that ground eHealth implementation, and (5) the unique advantages that this tool could contribute to NTD management.
Thesis Proposal. Writing a good thesis proposal and developing a research design and outline is an indispensable part of the overall thesis writing process. A thesis proposal requires students to describe the focus and goals of their academic inquiries and helps to determine feasibility of the proposed research. It should contain a work plan that a student will follow during development of his/ her research thesis. Selection of an acceptable and adequate research topic and preparation of a good thesis proposal are the key elements for writing a successful thesis. It is important to identify an adequate scope for the research topic as it will be impossible to conduct thorough and proper research if a topic is too broad, while a too narrow topic may result in research being insignificant and having little academic or scientific value. A topic should be selected in academic areas that constitute the curriculum of the MA programme a student is enrolled into. A thesis proposal shall be a comprehensive document of required/ adequate length containing sufficient information on all major parts of the planned thesis project. Below you can find the requirements with accompanying clarifying comments and questions to serve as additional guidance: Title Keywords mentioned in the title should reflect the core and general idea of the thesis. The title must be self-explanatory and unambiguous. It should not contain abbreviations and exceed 15 words. Executive Summary/ Abstract What is the proposal about in brief? Which problem is being resolved, what knowledge gap is being addressed, and what methods will be used to resolve or fill it? This section should contain one paragraph and not exceed 400 words. Introduction Problem Statement/ Explaining the Research Rationale: A brief discussion on general and/ or specific background of the issue/ case/ phenomenon to be addressed by the thesis. What is the unresolved problem, and what is it about? How does this problem, the research topic and interest relate to an academic inquiry and production of knowledge? What do we hope/ expect to learn from conducting an academic inquiry into the problem? Research question(s): What research question does the thesis address? It should be one central research question that aims to answer why causalities or correlations exist or not, or how political or economic processes take place and unfold. Sub-questions, if included should be specific and narrowing down selected aspects or the research interest.
Thesis Proposal. Each student must submit a thesis proposal for approval by the Department Committee on Graduate Students before undertaking the major work of the research. The proposal should be handed in at the EECS Graduate Office. Instructions for properly preparing the thesis proposal are contained in the following pages. If there are any special features about the contemplated problem which raise questions about its suitability, or if unusual difficulties are encountered in carrying out the procedures below, consult the Graduate Office or your Graduate Counselor.
Thesis Proposal. In NTHU, the Candidate must submit his/her thesis proposal at least six weeks in advance of the thesis defense examination.
