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I ES Research methods and techniques

Es.· The research methods and techniques to be used in this rescarch are: (X all that apply)

Computer based tests Data linkage Focus groups X Face-to-face interviews Telephone Interviews (please read protocol) Internet or web based research Observation Covert observation Photographs of people Physical activities, tests or exercises Psychological tests Anonymous questionnaires, surveys or diaries X Identifying questionnaires, surveys or diaries X Record or document analysis Taping - audio or video Case studies Case-control studics Epidemiological research Intervention study Qualitative research Randomised controlled trial Other (please specify in no more than 300 words)

If any of the procedures or tests you intend to use, are listed on the HREe Database of

E5·2 Approved Procedures and Tests, please identify thcm by the registration number and title and risk level. Othenvise, provide details and aUach a copy of questionnaires, SUlveys, inteIView scripts tests instruments or procedures that are not on the R~!ster. Details I A copy of the questionnaire is attached to this application. (Max 300 words)

l E6 Informed consent NS2.2

Consent method: (X all that apply)

Written informed consent X Recorded informed consent Parent, Guardian or Carer consent Child's assent with parent or guardian consent Young persons (16-17 years) consent Child less than 16 years assent Implied consent Retrospective consent Waiver of infonned consent obtained Waiver of parent or guardian consent obtained Existing consent (provide details below)

Other (please specify below) Details of I Students will be asked to complete the online survey questionnaire, which will be process used to identify patterns in student mobility from the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia

--=(Max 300 words) and the UAE. Email lists will be acquired from the Ministries and students will

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be guided to the survey questionnaire with instructions on how to answer each question. Anonymity of each recipient will be respected and information collected from each completed survey will only be shared with the researcher and academic supervisors. Focus groups win be organised in targeted cities (2 in each country) after the survey results are collated and analysed. Targeted parents and human resou rce managers will be identified through social networks and interest engendered in an effort to fo llow up on identified patterns of interest based on the survey and perceived views about study abroad and student mobilitv more generally

Communication of results or reporting NSI.I; NS1.3; NS1.4; NS2.2.6; NS3.1.4; NS3.I.U Details I Reporting will only take place between the researcher and her supervisors. (Max ::too words) SUmmary of results will be provided to the ministries.

I E8 Duration of data collection for research. ('From date' must be after meeting date)

From: I 01/02/2011

Has the research been approved, or is under Yes E9 consideration, by another Human Research Ethics Give No X Committee (HREC)? Go to ElO

lfYes and approved attach a copy Qf the app1'Oval(s). details

Name of other HREC Reference No.

I ElO Is the research funded by an in ternal or external grants I Yes

I 11~~ toEl1 Ix body or sponsor? Give details

Organisation or Funding Body

I zoject title on contract or nding application

First named investigator

Administering institution Does the funding body have ownership of or control over the dissemination of results? If yes

19:ive details. Copy thIS table and repeatfor each contract or grant.

I ElO.1 Does the funding constitute a eonflict of interest I Yes

I II ~tOEl1 I X for either the researcher(s) or provider(s) of the GiYe fundin. NSS.4 details Details (Max 3 0 0 words)

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El1 Data Storage and Security

Data storage and security of proposed research.

a) Will the Principal Researcher be responsible for security of the Yes X No data collected? If No, please provide further details:

b) Who will have access to the data? Named X Other than researcher the named s only researcher

s Please give details of others who will have access to the data, for what purpose and their connection to the oroiect:

c) Will data be kept in a locked filing cabinet? I Yes I XI I No I If No, please explain:

d) Will data and identifiers be kept in separate, locked filing Yes X No cabinets? If No, please explain:

e) Will access to computer files be available by password only? Yes X No I Other (please describe):

f) Does data storage comply with Australian Code for the Yes X No Responsible Conduct of Research (Research Practice for the Management of Research Data & Primary Records)? 2 1 & 2.2 If No, please explain:

g) Wil] data be kept in locked facilities in the school through Yes X No which the research is being conducted? If No, please explain how and where data will be held, including any arrangements for data security during fieldwork

h) Will data be kept for a minimum of 5 years? I Yes I X I I No I If No, please explain how long the data wi11 be kept:

i) How will the data be disposed of? All files deleted and hard copy shredded j) When will the data be disposed of? 5 years from thesis completion k) Who will dispose of the data? Principal researcher

1 E12 Safety implications

Does the proposed research involve work on, use of, or exposure to any of the following?

Cash reimbursements or payments to research participants Yes No X

Fieldwork or off-campus activities, e.g. intelViews Yes X No Recombinant DNA Yes No X

Genetically modified organisms Yes No X

Biologically hazardous micro-organisms Yes No X

Chemically hazardous materials Yes No X

Human body fluids or tissue Yes No X

Radioisotopes or unsealed sources Yes No X

Ionising radiation Yes No X

Non-ionising radiation Yes No X

Any other potential safety hazard for either participants or researchers? Yes No X

If'Yes' what precautions will the researchers take to overcome these safety issues?

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PART Fl- DECLARATION BY APPUCANTS

All of the required signatures in this part must be provided before this application can be processed. (Refer to Special Circumstances in the Appendix - How to submit your application.)! declare that the information

provided in this application is truthful and as complete as possible.

In signing this application, I declare that the research protocol conforms to the National Statement on Ethical Conduct in Human Research, 2007, which I have read .

• I undertake to conduct the research in accordance with the approved protocol, the National Statement, relevant legislation and the policies and procedures of the University of New England.

Where I am the project supervisor for the research described herein which' will bc conducted by a student of the University of New England, I declare that I have provided guidance to the student in the design, methodology and consideration of ethical issues of the proposed research.

I make this application on the basis that the information it contains is confidential and will be used by the University of New England for the purposes of ethical review and monitoring of the research project described herein, and to satisfy reporting requirements to regulatory bodies, The information will not be used for any other purpose without my prior consent.

All investigators named at B2 , 83 and 84 are to sign this declaration.

Name Sianature Date Chief investigator or Dr Brian Denman

I Droiect sUDervisor Co-Invcstigator or Ms. Kholoud Hilal Student Researcher Co-Investigator or Professor Larry Smith Student Researcher Co-Investigator or Student Researcher Co-Investigator or Student Researcher

PART G2 - HEAD OF SCHOOL DECLARATION

I Head of School Deelar. lion

Where the Head of School has a conflict of interest with the proposed research, e.g. an investigator on the project, a member of the research group, or a personal relationship to any member of the research team, this Declaration is to be completed by the Faculty Research Director or the PVC/Dean.

I have considered this application and the cthical implications of the proposed research and recommend it for consideration by the HREC. I confirm that the qualifications and experience of all investigators is appropriate to the Shldy to be undertaken, and the necessary resources are available to enable this research to be conducted.

Title I First Name I I Last Name

Position

Signature I Date

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All of the required signatures in this part must be provided before this application can be processed. (Refer to Special Circumstances in the Appendix - How to submit your application.)1 declare that the information

provided in this application is truthful and as complete as possible.

In signing this application, I declare that the research protocol conforms to the National Statement on Ethical Conduct in Human Research, 2007, which I have read.

I undertake to conduct the research in accordance with the approved protocol, the National Statement, relevant legislation and the policies and procedures of the University of New England.

Where I am the project supervisor for the research described herein which will be conducted by a student of the University of New England, I declare that I have provided guidance to the student in the design, methodology and consideration of ethical issues of the proposed research.

I make this application on the basis that the infonnation it contains is confidential and will be used by the University of New England for the purposes of ethical review and monitoring of the research project described herein, and to satisfy reporting requirements to regulatory bodies. The infonnation will not be used for any other purpose without my prior consent.

All investigators named at B2 , B3 and B4 are to sign this declar ation.

Name - Si nature Date Chiefit;Lvestigatoror Dr Brian Denman 13 :1"" A ll 'nroiect sunervisor . Co-Investigator or Ms. Kholoud Hilal Is< J,J. to l StudenfResearcher Co-;Investigator or Professor Larry Smith (9W VJ, HI.M - ~tuJq fut/G I) Student ReSearcher Co--Investigator or v

Student Researcher. Co-Investigator or Student Researcher

PART 02 - HEAD OF SCHOOL DECLARATION

I ~e.d of School ~ecl.ration Where the Head o/School has a conflicto/interest with the proposed research, e.g. an investigator on the project, a member 0/ the research group, or a personal relationship to any member a/the research team, this Declaration is to be completed by the Faculty Research Director or the PVC/Dean.

I have considered this application and the ethical implications of the proposed research and recommend it for consideration by the HREC. I confirm that the qualifications and experience of all investigators is appropriate to the study to be undertaken, and the necessary resources are available to enable this research to be conducted.

Title . . ?.n:::R1 Fi"tName. ·1 A"~ 1 Last Name I-:::'\-"'~~ Position \-..ASignature I Date: I 4- .:;). .\\

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Level of Review Having completed this application, I believe that this project qualifies/or (X one box):

I Expedited Review E1 or Expedited Revicw E2

Atta chments: I have attach ed the required documents as follows: (please X)

· In[ormation S.hf.~tB. (Qr ,P,{ll'li.:::il'ants

• l'ranslations oflriforrnation S heetsfor Participants N/A

• C2nsent F QMU{SJ N/A • All r ecruihnent m aterial, e.g. adlJcrlisem cnts, posters N/A

• S urueys and queslionna ir'es N/A

• Focus group and InlerlJiew schedule(s) N/A

• Approval(s).from any other fIREC's N/A

Comments You are invited to add comments to supplement your application if you think something has not been covered or to provide feedback on this form.

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APPENDIX - How to submit your application

Before you submit:

• Incomplete applications will not be accepted so ensure that your application is complete and collated in the format listed below.

• The application must identify all of the researchers involved with the project and they must all sign the Declaration at Pa11 Gl (for exceptions refer to the Special Circumstances section below). The Student cannot be the Principal Investigator or Project Snpcrvisor this must be the Supervisor

• The Head of School Declaration at Part G2 must be completed. Note: It is the applicant's responsibility to ensure the completed declaration is submitted with their application.

• Applications are to be collated and clipped (NOT STAPLED) together in the following order: o Application form o Information Sheets for Participants o Consent Form(s) - (if applicable) o Then any other relevant documents as called for in the Application.

• Applications can be submitted either electronically or hard copy. If you choose to submit a hard copy of your application it must be printed and photocopied single-sided and must not be stapled.

Number of copies to be submitted: El applications: Original only

E2 application:

Submit to:

Research Ethics Officer Research Services T.C LambIe Building University of New England

Armidale NSW 2351

Original only

11 0267733449 §10 02 6773 3543 (International prefix +61 2)

It is advisable to keep both an e lectronic copy and paper copyfor your personal records, i.e. thefull application complete with signatures etc.

Closing date for applications: There is no set closing date for El applications. Applications will be accepted at any time. But E2 applications should be submitted to the Secretary by 12 noon Tuesday to make the meeting the following Thursday.

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Jo-Ann Sozou

From: Sent: To: Cc: Subject: Attachments:

Dear Jo-Ann,

Brian Denman <bdenman@une.edu.au> Friday, January 28, 2011 4:36 PM Ethics@une.edu.au Kholoud Hi lal; Ismith35@une.edu.au Ethics applicat ion (Hilal) Kholoud ethics application[l].doc

Please find attached the Ethics application for Kholoud Hilal, w ho is a PhD cand idate under my supervision.

She has also completed the online survey questionnaire, which can be accessed via t he following link:

http://unebepp.gualtrics.com/SE/?SID-SV 25l v2qGh6Pk1dW

Should you require further information, please do not hesitate to contact Kholoud or myself. Professor l arry Smith has also been cc'ed into this message as co-supervisor.

All best,

Brian

Dr Bri an D Denman Course Coordinator, (Organisa tiona l l eadership, Change Management, Higher Education, and Training and Development) Schoo l of Business, Economics, and Public Policy University of New England Armidale NSW 2351 Austral ia +61 2 6773-2269 telephone +61 2 6773-3363 fax bdenman@une.edu.au http://www.une.edu.au/

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SUlvey Questionnaire on Student Mobility in the KIngdom of Saudi Arab ia and United Arab Emirates

Thank you for taking the time to complete this survey. Your participation is crucial for understanding better the effects of student mobility coming from Arab-speaking nations. The survey should take less than 20 minutes to complete, and all recorded responses will be used strictly for this PhD research and analysis. Only this researcher and her supervisors 'Nill have access to the information you provide.

Please answer the fo llo'Ning questions to the best of your ability. It is recommended that you not read into the questions too deeply, as what first comes to mind is best.

Sincerely,

Ms. Kholoud Hilal PhD candidate University of New England School of Business, Ecooomics and Public Policy Armidale, Australia khilal@une.edu.au

Nationality

o Saudi

e Emlra\l

Gender

o Male

() Female

Age

0 under 20

0 20-25

0 26-30

" 31-35

0 ".

Marital status

5 Single

0 Married

0 Divorced

I') Other

if you are married or divorced, how many kids do you have?

o 0

o o 2

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Please choose the country wrere you are sh.xlying abroad

, have been an overseas study abroad student since

What is your home country if different from your nationality?

List the degree for which you received your scholarship

['l PhD/doctorate

['l Master's

D FeliowshlpfPostdoc

What is your discipline?

o Medicine (including Dentistry)

Q Phannacy

(, Nursing

o Medical Science

0. Health Sciences

o Engineering

Are you a scholarship recipient?

r::J Associate's

o Bachelor's

I'J Other

(') COl'Tllu ler Science

() Mathematics, Physics, Cherrislry or Biology

(, Business, Jl.ccounting, MarKeting, Insurance or Finance

o Law

o Electronic Trade

o Other

If you are a scholarship recipient, what is the name of your scholarship or sponsor?

() Ministry of Higher Education in Saudi Arabia

() Ministry of Higher Education in UAE

o .Abu Dhabi Police

n Ministry of Interior Affairs

C' Ministry of Presidential Mairs

o Abu Dhabi investment I>lJthority

I') Government of Dubal

<) University of United Arab Emirates

o Department of Planning and EconolTf{

o .Abu Dhabi Education Council

o UrMversity Sponsored

(j Hospital Sponsored

<) Government SponsOfed

Q Other

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Studying abroad is a great opportunity for me in terms o f providing better standard of education and knowing different cultures.

Strongly,Agree

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Neutral

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Disagree

" Strongly Disagree

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Due to increased interaction with different people with different religions and beliefs while abroad , I 'NOrry about my own cultural identity.

Strongly .Agree

" ,Agree

" Neutral

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Disagree

o Strongly Disagree

o

Rank the chaUenges you have had to overcome while stu:lying abroad: (Move numbers on right from 1 to 10 to rank)

Obtaining health Insurance

Obtainingfrer.ewing student visas

Understanding the host culture

Maintaining financial support

COlTJTIJnlcating In host language

Conmunicating with non-Muslims

Educating my children

Studying away from home

Social/racial profiling

Getting a drive~s license

Maintaining \slarnc Identity

If you have or hope to have children in the future, assuming that your child(ren) will be given an opporturity to study abroad, you would allow your children to study abroad without. hesitation

Strongly,Agree

" Poree

o Neutral

" Disagree

o Strongly Disagree

o

You are pleased with the discipline you have been assigned to study while abroad through your scholarship? Strongly.Agree

o .A(jree

" Neutral

o Disagree

" Strongly Disagree

o

If you were given a chance to extend your stay for a period of one or more years in the host country after you completed your degree, would you stay?

I) Yes

'.) No

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Regardless of your answer from the previous question, please choose the reasons for your answer (check all that apply)

o E~loyment D New ways of thinking

D Freedom of speech o Educational opportuni1ies

['j Marriage to a foreigner o Jdentity

EI Standard of living I'J Way of life

EI Freedom of religion !:J MarrlageJEngaged

D Social reasons o Horresickness

o Western lifestyle o !f...YQ:!~J:!~ve another reason, please specify

o Family reasons

By studying abroad, you believe that ultimately the rumber of foreign 'NOr1<:ers will be reduced in your home country due to a stronger skilled 'NOrkforce

Strongty J\jree

" J\jree

" Neutral

" Disagree

<)

Strongly Disagree

If an overseas educational institution were to offer degree programs in your home country, would that appeal to you more than your studying abroad?

o Yes

(l No

Have you experierced discrimination or bad treatment while abroad?

o Yes-frequently

i:;' Yes-sometimes

o No

After fi nistlng your st1.rjies abroad, you 'NOrry about how you will be perceived by your family and frierds upon your return to your home country?

Strongly J\jree

o J\jree

" Neutral

" Disagree Strongly Disagree

o

As your collltry's ambassador, how'NOuId yo u attempt to improve your country's culturaVnational stereotype? (check a/l that apply)

Ll COllY'llJnicate rrore with non-Muslims t:J Maintain culturaVnallonalldentity

o Change the way Western people feel about Islam L! Promote greater equality and peace

o Be more hospitable/respectable toward Western people

Tick each of the following reasons for stooying abroad that appty to your 0'Ml priOrities (check aI/ that apply)

Ll Discovering the wor1d o Getting a quality educationlqualifica~on

rl Learning a different language' o Obtaining prestige because of hosl institulion

o Learning a different way of thinking I:'J Obtaining a high salary upon cOf11)letion of degree

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o Expanding my WOI1dview

Upon your return to your home country, you beUeve that your study abroad experience will be considered overall as a positive experience

Strongly ~ree

c~ "'"" o

Neutral Disagree

o Strongly Disagree

o

As countries like Saudi Arabia and UAE are sending more and more shxlents abroad, you are of the opinion that you believe that your/their national and cultural identities will remain intact.

Strongly ~ree <)

Neutral

What do you believe is better? (Choose one option only)

o Perrrlmng international universities 10 educate inside our home countries

0') Continuing overseas scholarship programs

o Building better quality universities in our home countries

Disagree

o Strongly Olsagree

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Do you believe that by increasing opportunities to study at the tertiary level (including international universities, study abroad opportunities through scholarship, and better quality institutions at home), that this will result in higher standards of living?

','J Yes

o No

You are pleased Ylith the academic advice you have received at your host institution,

Strongly ~ree <)

In general, what motivates you (as a person) most?

o Prestige of title

o ElT1Jloyment rank

('I Purpose of Job

f) Travel

r) Country

o Freedom

Neutral

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o Salary

t."> Farrlly

(, Faith

o Self-actualisalion

Disagree <)

o if you have another answe. please specify

Strongly Disagree

o

After you finish your study overseas and go back to your home country, please li st the profession that besl suits your career aspirations :

o Banking (Finance)

o Hospital (Health workerfAdninistrator)

o Government (LocaIiReglonaVNat/onalfinternatlonal)

,) Education (AcaderrlclTeacher)

o Engineering (CivlllMechanlcaIfElectrical)

(> Self-Employed (Entrepreneur)

(I TourlsnvHospitality

o If you have another answe. please specify

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Do you believe that your foreign qualifications INiIl result in a higher salary and/or position once you retum to your home country? o Yes

o No

You are pleased with the student support you have received at your host institution.

Strongly ~ree Ag"" "

Neutral

o Disagree

o Strongly Disagree

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The Committee agreed that an approval number could be issued for this research protocol subject to the researchers satisfactorily addressing the following conditions:

The researchers must supply the Secretary with a copy of the approva l letters from the Ministries involved in this research.

2. The Information at the beginning of the survey must include the following things:

fi The Information Sheets of Participants must contain the contact details for all researchers involved in thi s project

o The Information Sheets for Participants must include the s tandard approval and / complaints clause. This can be found on the Human Research Ethics web page under

the heading Samples.

o /The Information Sheet for Participants needs to include all of the information regarding the long term fate of the data

o The Information Sheet for Participants must include the following sta tement "the ../ participant is free to withdraw consent and to discontinue participation in the

activity at any time without prejudice."

a/The Information Sheet for Participants must include the UNE logo.

3;/The Committee requires that the researchers provide the Secretary with a copy of all the documents that will be used for the Focus g roups and the identifying questionnaires.

4/ The Committee would like to know how the researchers will be identifying the potential participants for the focus groups.

5/ The Committee would like to remind the researchers that only they are to have access to the raw data. This relates to question E7 on the application.

6?he Committee requires an undertaking from the researchers that only de-identified data will be provided to the Governments. This relates to question E7 on the application.

7. The Committee understands that English is not the first language of Ms Hilal. We would therefore request that Dr Denman proof reads the survey, and any other documentation relating to this research, as there are a few grammatical errors on the survey.

~The researchers are required to clarify .;r~Ms Hilal is in a position to act as a local contact person in both countries. This relates to question D16.

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Jo-Ann Sozou

From: Sent: To: Cc: Subject: Attachments:

Dear Jo-Ann,

Brian Denman Thursday, February 10, 201112:54 PM Jo-Ann Sozou khilal@une.edu,au; Ismith35@une.edu.au Responses to the conditions set down by the HREC Approvalletters.doc; KholoudlnformationForm.docx; KholoudConsentForm.docx

Below please find the responses to the conditions set down by the HREC in numerical order:

1) A copy of the approval letters are in email format and in Arabic. ~Iease see attached. If you require that they are translated into English, please advise. Please note that the survey

questionnaire will be distributed online.

2) All points are answered by the attached Participant Information Form.

3) The attached Consent Form will be provided to participants for the focus groups. The following stimulus questions are justifiably open-ended to promote discussion and debate.

1) How do you feel about your child studying overseas? ~) How involved have you been In helping your child study overseas?

3) What are your three biggest concerns when your child is studying overseas and why? 4) What attributes and outlook are you expecting for your child to attain upon graduation from an overseas

institution? S) What are your greatest concerns for Saudi (UAE) students studying overseas in general?

,)-) Focus groups are to consist of 10 to 12 parents from Saudi Arabia and UAE respectively. The parents identified will come from a random sample of student respondents, wh ich w ill be pooled from Jeddah and Dubal in particular.

Ai Acknowledged.

~) Acknowledged that only de-identified data will be provided to the Governments.

7) Being done as standard practice.

8) The attache names are as follows:

Saudi Arabia Dr Abdullah AI-Musa

~eputy Minister, Ministry of Higher Education

United Arab Emirates Mr Khalid Butruss Executive Secretary of the Cultural Attache

Should you require further information or clarification, please do not hesitate to contact me or Ms Kholoud Hilal.

All best,

Brian

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Participant Information Sheet

1. The purpose of this study is to identify the extent to which student mobility can influence educational policy and practice, with a particular focus on the factors that promote Of

inhibit that influence.

2. The study is being undertaken as part of a Doctor of Philosophy through the University of New England.

3. Participants in the project will be asked to complete an online questionnaire comprising a number of short answer response questions. Some participants will also be asked to participate in one or more 'focus groups' designed to share opinions about the issues raised through the questionnaire. Focus groups generally should not exceed one hour in duration.

4. Participants will also be asked to complete a short biographic questionnaire designed to assist the researcher to understand the 'profIle' of the people completing questionnaires. No names are required on this document, and the questions are designed to ensure that the identity of the respondents can not be inferred from the information supplied.

5. No one is under any pressure to participate in this study, and no one will be disadvantaged in any way if they choose not to participate. Further, you are free to withdraw consent and cease participation in t~project at any time without any obligation to provide a reason for your decision.

6. You must be 18 years of age or older in order to participate in this study.

7. Any notes taken by the researcher throughout the course of this study will not be made /available to anyone else. The notes will be kept in a locked filing cabinet in the

researcher's office for a period of five (5) years, after which time they will be shredded.

8. All publications resulting from this research will ensure that no individual is or can he identified. Complete anonymity and confidentiality for participants is assured.

9. A summary of findings from the study will be made available to all particjpants on request.

10. 1Jlis project has been approved by the Human Research Ethics Committee of the vUniversity of New England (Approval No ....... , valid to .. .I ... ! ... )

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11. Should you have any complaints concerning the manner in which this research is conducted, please contact the Research Ethics Officer at the following address:

Research Services University of New England Annidale, NS W. 2351 ./ Tel: 02 67733449 Fax: 02 67733543

12. Should you at any time have any questions about the procedures or the progress of the study, please feel free to contact either the Researcher or her supervisor as listed below.

Thank you for your contribution to this project.

Researcher: Ms Kholoud Hilal

Email: khilal@une.edu.au

Supervisor: Dr Brian D Denman

./Tel: (02) 6773 2269

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