International Journal of Case Studies (ISSN Online 2305-509X)

VOLUME 14, ISSUE 1
IMPACT FACTOR 4.428

1) The Vertical Vector in Chronic Fatigue Syndrome Observations in a Pilot Study
Author Details: Jan b Eyskens, PhD – Dr. Medical Sciences, Dr. Rehabilitation and Physiotherapy, D.O., Pr. Ph.
Abstract:
A pilot study was set up in 1998 to eventually improve the assessment of patients with chronic fatigue syndrome (CFS). (1) The idea of this pilot study emerged from observing how patients with CFS performed their exercises. Already at the start of their movements, an inefficient habit could be observed. In a vertical position, during either sitting or standing, it seemed as if they were pulling their head down – pulling their head to their neck – as the first procedure in reshaping their body. We even noticed that when lying on their back, their head was pulled in their necks – downwards – before engaging in a movement.
The pilot study’s major aim was to test whether patients with CFS differed from patients with Spasmophilia (SPS) as well as patients with Fibromyalgia syndrome (FMS) in their ability to hold their body up against gravity
Keywords: Chronic Fatigue Syndrome (CFS). Fibromyalgia Syndrome (FMS). Timed Loaded Standing test (TLS). Tensegrity.Fatigue assessment.Gravity and posture.Neuroscience of movement. Rational rehabilitation.
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2) Vocational Training and Employment Opportunities in Zimbabwe: A Tracer Study
Author Details: Blazio M. Manobo (PhD) Catholic University of Zimbabwe
Abstract:
this study investigates the employment outcomes of Vocational Training Centre (VTC) graduates in Zimbabwe, with a focus on their employment status, occupation, and skills utilization. The study uses a tracer study design, where 121 VTC graduates who completed their apprenticeship between 2016 and 2023 were interviewed. The major findings of this study show that 71.9% of the VTC graduates find employment. The study also reveals that VTC graduates who are self-employed have a higher likelihood of specializing in cosmetology (26%) and motor mechanics (33%). The results highlight the importance of vocational training in preparing graduates for the labor market, with 82% of respondents indicating that the skills acquired from VTCs are very relevant to their current work. The study concludes that the VTC program is contributing to employment creation and recommends that the government continues to prioritize vocational training as a key strategy for promoting new enterprise development, employment, and job creation in line with Zimbabwe’s National Development Strategy (NDS) 1
Keywords: National Development Strategy 1, Education 5.0, Youth skills Training, Youth Empowerment.
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