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This book shows step by step how to develop, implement (engineering) and operate (administration) technical systems efficiently and effectively. To this end, it first explains how complex real systems are simplified, i.e. modeled, in order to make their relevant properties visible. This is done in an interdisciplinary manner by taking into account...

This study examines the impact of microlearning technology on higher education students' motivation and academic achievement. The pedagogical research involved 128 first-year students of the Bachelor's degree in Economics of the educational programs ‘Economic Cybernetics’, ‘Digital Economy’, ‘International Economics’ and ‘Business Economics’ of the...

Onderwijs speelt een cruciale rol in de reproductie én de mogelijke doorbreking van intergenerationele sociale ongelijkheid. Toch blijft de vraag hoe structurele veranderingen, zoals de massificatie van het onderwijs, sociale klassenverschillen hebben beïnvloed. Dit onderzoek analyseert hoe sociale onderwijsongelijkheid in België zich heeft ontwikk...

In this paper, a process workflow for Bot is created using robotic process automation (RPA), associated with artificial intelligence that is used to stream line the administrative tasks and alleviate stress levels of faculty in handling administrative tasks while teaching in higher education. These activities are must for National Academic Audit Co...

Studentassistenten verrichten verschillende soorten onderwijstaken in het hoger onderwijs. Deze systematische literatuurstudie bracht het onderzoek in kaart naar hoe studentassistenten worden voorbereid op hun inzet in het onderwijs, welke soorten onderwijs ze verzorgen en wat dit oplevert voor de studentassistenten en hun studenten. De studentassi...

A Terapia Cognitivo Comportamental (TCC) postula que a interpretação sobre determinada situação influencia diretamente as reações físicas, comportamentais e emocionais, existindo melhora nos sintomas quando há a modificação do pensamento disfuncional, o que resulta na mudança de crenças disfuncionais. O perfeccionismo pode afetar de maneira drástic...

Introduction: The advent of internet and innovative technologies has rendered learning solution for universities currently navigating an environment of passionate change. Universally, the COVID-19 lockdown has impacted every facet of life, and education is no exception. Understanding faculty perceptions on e-learning technologies is essential for t...

The purpose of this study is to describe the school and community partnership model to improve the quality of the educational environment. This study is a literature study of data collection methods in the form of journals and scientific articles related to research studies. The analysis used in this study includes a review of the latest research f...

Exciting opportunity to guest-lecture at St Mary’s University, Twickenham, for MSc students in Psychology of Mental Health. Reflecting on my applied work at South West London and St George's Mental Health NHS Trust and PhD Research, students immersed themselves in the conceivable effects which exercise and regular physical activity may have on vari...

BACKGROUND AND OBJECTIVE Clinical pathways translate best evidence into the local context of a care setting through structured, multidisciplinary care plans. Little is known about clinical pathway programs in pediatric settings. The purpose of this study was to determine the prevalence of clinical pathway programs and describe similarities and diff...

Authentic learning, enhanced by technology, is a curricular, pedagogical and assessment design approach that has been widely adopted in higher education and has led to positive educational outcomes. Building authenticity into learning activities, approaches and assessments can engage students with real-world problems, issues and analysis and allow...

Introduction: This research aims to analyze students’ expectations and satisfaction with the quality of online learning in Serbia during the COVID-19 pandemic, while examining its advantages, disadvantages, and future intentions. Methods: The research included both desk and field research. Data were collected through an online survey and analyzed w...

Introduction: Common bile duct (CBD) stones are found in 10% to 15% of patient having cholelithiasis. Various surgical methods including endoscopic, laparoscopic and open surgical techniques are practiced but there is no consensus on the management. This cross-sectional study aims to analyze the demographics and trends un management of CBD stones a...

Op vele plaatsen in het hoger onderwijs vinden initiatieven plaats om onderwijs en leren te vernieuwen. Doel van dit onderzoek is meer kennis te verwerven over het leren, ontwikkelen en professionaliseren van HO-docenten in de context van onderwijsinnovaties. Daartoe zijn een literatuurstudie verricht naar 68 wetenschappelijke artikelen, een casest...

Nowadays, educational information technology is widely used in higher education teaching, but various teaching resources are not reasonably utilized and effectively managed. In order to solve such problems, this paper introduces edge computing in the basic cloud computing environment to innovate and optimize the multimedia teaching mode of higher e...

Irrational spatial configuration of campuses has contributed to changes in local microclimates, thus reducing human thermal comfort, particularly in severely cold regions of China. This paper sets out to establish correlation equations between campus spatial morphology indicators and Physiologically Equivalent Temperature (PET). Based on measured d...

Background/Objectives: The nursing work environment is a critical element in healthcare delivery and a strong predictor of both patient and nurse outcomes. Understanding the complexity and multifaceted nature of this environment is essential for improving nursing practices and optimizing healthcare systems. This study aimed to gain insights into th...

Full open text available at: https://ijet.itd.cnr.it/index.php/td/article/view/1348/1244 Previous research has shown that many students still prefer reading and annotating academic material in print form rather than on a screen, despite the increasing availability of digital reading material provided by instructors. This study aims to investiga...

Objective The use of three-dimensional (3D) laparoscopy in surgical practice and training has been an area of research and discussion. Studies have suggested that 3D vision can improve speed and precision compared to traditional two-dimensional (2D) displays, while other authors found no benefits on the learning curves of laparoscopic novices. Mode...

Background: Electrocardiogram has been widely applied as a diagnostic tool for cardiovascular disease. The concept of the cardiac vector is crucial for the clinical application in ECG interpretation. Methods: A prospective cross-sectional study was conducted among 116 male subjects, aged 18-25 years, comprising students and staff of Gandaki Medical...

Background The European healthcare system is reliant on its digital transformation to deal with challenges like rising expenditures or workforce shortage. The digital transformation is inevitably accompanied by the implementation of electronic medical records (EMR) and the ongoing adaptation of existing ones. Systematic reviews indicate that this p...

This paper presents a series of critical reflections on the transcultural need for animal welfare education, that were formulated from my perspective as a member of the Higher Education teaching staff in the field of animal-oriented sciences in Romania, with a background in ethology and psychology, as well as a certified Humane Educator. The critic...

The rapid shift to online education during the COVID-19 crisis has presented both challenges and opportunities for educators worldwide. This paper aims to analyze free-text comments from instructors at Greek Higher Education Institutions (HEIs), gathered during a quantitative survey on the impact of the intensive use of ICT during the lockdown. Top...

Introduction: Placenta previa, where the placenta is partially or completely placed in the lower uterine segment, is a major contributor to vaginal bleeding during pregnancy and affects 0.4-0.5% of all labors. Its exact cause is uncertain but is believed to be linked to aberrant endometrial vascularization caused by scarring or atrophy from prior t...

University-Enterprise Collaboration (UEC) is an educational model that leverages resources from both universities and enterprises, with a focus on cultivating graduates who possess high levels of innovation and practical skills. UEC plays an increasingly important role in modern higher education and is seen as a crucial pathway to achieving deep in...

Purpose: Work Integrated Learning (WIL) supports learners to acquire transferable skills and graduate attributes for employability through placements in settings aligned with their future profession. The purpose of this paper is to explore, student reflections on the attainment of transferable skills and university graduate attributes on health ser...

The oldest medical links between Italy and the Romanian territories that we will refer to are those from the Court of the Rulers of the Principalities. Thus, at Alexandru Lapusneanu's court (Ruler of Moldavia between1552 –1561 and 1564 – 1568), there was a doctor of Italian origin. Likewise, at the court of Stephen the Great (Ruler of Moldavia betw...

Background: Placenta is the most important organ that represents the status of the mother and fetus. Its examination on gross and microscopy can reveal varied pregnancy-related diseases, decreasing future adverse pregnancy outcomes. This study aims to examine the placenta histopathologically among low birth weight pregnancies. Materials and methods...

Background: Dermatoses of palms and soles are frequently encountered as palms and soles have non-hairy skin. Scaling skin could be a symptom of many medical conditions including psoriasis, eczema, contact dermatitis, ichthyosis, actinic keratosis, lichen planus, tinea, etc. Psoriasis must be differentiated from its non-psoriatic lesions. Histopatho...

This paper explores the evolving landscape of business ethics in Japan, with a particular focus on recent research trends and methodologies. It begins by examining historical influences on Japanese corporate governance and business ethics, but places greater emphasis on findings from a survey of Japanese business ethics scholars. Conducted as part...

Aim: This study described the organizational climate of the educational institution in terms of management, policies, processes, facilities, remuneration, rewards, career growth, and relationship with colleagues among the academic teaching, academic non-teaching, and admin personnel as part of the organizational climate of the educational instituti...

Clinical placements form an integral and important part of preregistration nursing student learning. The theory–practice gap has been identified as problematic, with clinical experience being a key strategy to address this. Despite this, the perceptions of nurse academics teaching preregistration mental health nursing regarding clinical placements...

The discovery and integration of Civics and Politics elements in college teaching has become an important way to implement core literacy, and more importantly, it highlights the importance of value in the process of educating people with moral values. This paper utilizes the Delphi method to collect experts’ opinions and revise the indicators of th...

Background Cone-beam computed tomography (CBCT) was quickly adopted in dentistry settings due to its compact size,low cost, and minimal ionizing radiation dose when compared to medical computed tomography. CBCTgenerates three-dimensional (3D) images that are useful in a variety of oral and maxillofacial circumstances,including diagnosis and assessm...

The pandemic (first disruption) eventually led to a forced digital transformation (second disruption) in higher education. Consequently, university educators had to re-navigate their academic teacher identity. This study’s purpose is to contribute new knowledge about how teaching quality in current, post-pandemic, higher education might have been a...

In order to provide readers with an overview of, and summarize, the content of this chapter, the purpose is stated as to explore integration strategies of learner content and user interface design in Higher Education (HE) when teaching and learning online in times of crises. Against the background of integration strategies of generative Artificial...

Academic teaching of the history of philosophy is profoundly gender-biased. The current philosophical canon is the result of a systematic exercise of (educational, economic, and political) violence against women. This teaching innovation project aims to identify and bring to light the contributions of women to both the history of Western thought an...

Introduction: Knee osteoarthritis commonly occurs in the medial compartment. Arthroscopic debridement eases pain by irrigating debris and inflammatory cytokines. Proximal fibular osteotomy shifts the loading force more laterally from the medial compartment, eliminating pain and delaying degenerative progression. This study aims to evaluate pain rel...

Background Push-through technique cartilage perichondrium composite graft myringoplasty involves placing the graft beneath the freshened perforation by endoscopic approach without elevating tympanomeatal flap. The aim of this study is to assess the graft uptake and hearing after push-through myringoplasty at our institution. Methods This prospectiv...

Introduction: Twin pregnancies are often associated with higher risks of complications for both the mother and the neonates, particularly in resource-limited settings. This study was conducted at a tertiary care center in Eastern Nepal to assess the clinical profile and outcomes of twin pregnancies. Methods: A descriptive cross-sectional study was...

Background Acute Coronary Syndrome (ACS), a leading cause of morbidity and mortality globally. While traditional risk factors for ACS are well studied, the role of perceived stress remains underexplored in our context. Hence, we aimed to find the association of perceived Stress with Acute Coronary Syndrome.MethodsA hospital based case control study...

Bespreking van het boek van Reinhilde Pulinx, Mieke Schrooten, & Elke Emmers (2021), Diversiteit in het hoger onderwijs. Van theoretisch kader naar praktijkgerichte verandering

De #MeToo-beweging vergrootte de aandacht voor ongewenste intimiteiten in het algemeen aanzienlijk, maar de specifieke aandacht voor onderzoek naar gedragingen van studenten in het Hoger Onderwijs was beperkt.Wij onderzochten instellingsmaatregelen opgelegd vanwege seksueel grensoverschrijdende gedragingen door studenten die ter discussie stonden b...

The teaching of sciences, and more specifically immunology, in a foreign language presents numerous challenges, particularly in terms of understanding and assimilating knowledge. In this context, teaching sciences in the native language would be more conducive to learning, as students have been familiarized with these linguistic structures from a y...

this article aims to show the importance of articulation between academic teaching, research and extension actions in Higher Education institutions. To this end, the article focuses on the teaching-research-extension tripod as a field of training and intervention in social processes. In this particular case, it is developed based on doctoral resear...

Metabolic syndrome (MetS) is a constellation of interrelated risk factors of metabolic origin— metabolic risk factors—that appear to directly promote the development of atherosclerotic cardio-vascular disease (ASCVD). Menopausal transition with its incidental hormonal changes is considered to contribute to the development of MetS. This was a hospit...

Deviated nasal septum is the most common cause of severe and chronic nose blockage. The eustachian tube (ET) is a tube that connects the middle ear cavity and the nasopharynx and provides middle ear ventilation. The relationship between DNS and ETF is controversial in medical literature. This study tried to find the association between deviated nas...

Maxillary anterior region is the implant site that may require the most rigorous pre-operative assessment as it will have a direct influence on aesthetic outcome and stability of the dental implant. In the present study, CBCT (cone beam computerized tomography) images were used to evaluate alveolar ridge dimension in the maxillary anterior region....

Ultrasonography (USG) is modality of choice for normal, diffuse or nodular thyroid diseases. Two dimensional shear wave elastography (2D-SWE) is the latest innovation in USG techniques that allows real-time quantitative assessment of tissue stiffness using acoustic radiation force impulse (ARFI) induced by ultrafast focused US beam sequence (up to...

Introduction: Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) is a common cause of morbidity and mortality in the adult population, with a high burden in Nepal. Pneumonia is a common cause of COPD exacerbations. The study aimed to determine the clinico-epidemiologic characteristics of pneumonia in COPD patients. Methods: This hospital-based, cross-sec...

Background: The workload of musculoskeletal radiologists has come under pressure. Our objective was to estimate the reading times of common musculoskeletal MRI examinations. Methods: A total of 144 radiologists were asked to estimate reading times (including interpretation and reporting) for MRI of the shoulder, elbow, wrist, hip, knee, and ankl...

The COVID-19 outbreak was declared a global “Public Health Emergency of International Concern (PHEIC)” by the World Health Organization (WHO) in 2020. The epidemiology and clinical characteristics were under investigation among chronic patients with diabetes. This study aimed to determine the clinical characteristics of COVID-19 among COVID-19 pati...

Background: Medical professionals are often subjected to long working hours and intensive academic teaching programs. This leads to altered sleep timings, duration, and quality. This study was carried out to assess the quality of sleep in medical intern’s at a tertiary care teaching hospital. Methodology: This was a cross-sectional, observational,...

Introduction ST-elevation myocardial infarction (STEMI) is a critical condition affecting many individuals worldwide, posing significant risks to patient health and outcomes. Different types of STEMI, such as anterior wall and inferior wall STEMI, can lead to varying in-hospital outcomes following percutaneous coronary intervention (PCI). Understan...

Artificial Intelligence in Education (AIED) has significant potential in terms of improving the learning and teaching experience. Despite the benefits that AI applications provide, Generative AI (GAI) has catalyzed global attention and fostered concern in the educational domain, especially in relation to ethical issues. The literature on the topic...

Universities and colleges aim to provide students with a solid academic foundation. Quality instruction is one strategy for achieving the highest possible standard in the higher education system. Personalized teaching caters to each student by adapting the learning pace and method to their specific requirements. However, the present state of custom...

Background: Globally over 704,753890 had COVID -19 Out of which 7,010,681 died compared to 12031 death in Nepal out of1003450 cases Nationwide. Corticosteroids because of their anti- inflammatory effect may have beneficial effect/s on COVID-19 patients. Severe acute respiratory syndrome coronavirus 2 (SARS-CoV-2) is the pathogen responsible for the...

In academic education, particularly in the context of collaborative research, the interaction between academic faculty, students, and scholars through electronic information media presents both innovative opportunities and challenges. While these technologies offer enhanced learning methods, they also raise concerns about the erosion of interperson...

Although South African higher education institutions experienced a surge in technology use since apartheid, the COVID-19 pandemic prompted adjustments to technology policies and the adoption of emerging technologies, impacting academics' teaching roles, research initiatives, and community services due to unfamiliarity with online learning technolog...

Low-code development platforms (LCDPs) are becoming increasingly important in industry, which confronts us in academic teaching with the challenge of educating students in the basic principles, critical engagement, and evaluation of LCDPs. This leads us to the question, of how to teach the usage of different LCDPs during a university course. The sh...

Background: The increasing antimicrobial resistance (AMR) among Escherichia coli and Klebsiella pneumoniae is a growing global health concern. This study aims to evaluate the antimicrobialsusceptibility patterns of these bacteria isolated at a tertiary care hospital in Nepal. Methods: This study included 629 nonduplicate Enterobacteriaceaeisolates,...

Background: Androgen deprivation therapy, the mainstay of treatment for patients with advanced prostate cancer, can be either medical or surgical. Surgery has cost benefits compared to medical treatment. In this study, we evaluated the use of simple and epididymal-sparing orchiectomy in 2 different practice settings for the treatment of metastatic...

Practical Learning of Artificial Intelligence on the Edge of Industry 4.0 (PLANET4) is a cross-disciplinary initiative funded by the European Commission under the Erasmus+ program that embodies the triple helix model of collaboration between academia, industry, and administration. It aims to bridge the gap between academic teaching and practical ap...

Objectives Surgical site infections (SSIs) continue to be a prevalent and pervasive issue, contributing to healthcare expenditures, extended hospital stays, and significantly increased morbidity and death. The purpose of the current study was to evaluate the risk factors and prevalence of SSIs amongst patients undergoing various surgical procedures...

Purpose According to the Workplace Health Reports 2023, around 76% of employees worldwide have experienced moderate-to-high stress levels. Around 26% of Indians are stressed due to their current work environment with long working hours, lack of job security, low wages, and growing competition. It is often believed that teaching is an extremely diff...

Considering the dynamism of learning, diversity of learners, and ambiguous criteria for effective teaching, the validity of Student Evaluation of Teaching (SET) as a measure of effectiveness and high-stakes decisions concerning faculty members is being challenged. This exploratory-descriptive study investigates the latent dimensions of teaching qua...

This study aims to explore the application strategies and impact of the Problem-Oriented Learning (POL) model in higher education. Our goal is to develop a practical POL implementation plan for higher education institutions through this study, with the goal of enhancing students’ overall competencies and their ability to tackle real-world problems...

Introduction Motivational interviewing (MI) is an evidence-based communication style that is effective in facilitating behaviour change and patient engagement. Originally developed in the field of addiction, MI can be applied to address a range of health behaviours including smoking cessation, medication adherence and diabetes and weight management...

Universities in Aotearoa New Zealand are increasingly espousing a democratic ideology that has much in common with some social justice elements of the internationally agreed Sustainable Development Goals. This trend, however, also relates to the more international ‘universal’ characterisation proposed by Trow in 1973 in the context of university ma...

Periodontitis represents a significant public health challenge due to its complex pathogenesis and prevalence. This inflammatory disorder, driven by an interplay between microbial agents and the host immune response, emphasizes the critical need for early and accurate diagnostics. This study aims to measure the volume of GCF using Periotron® and po...

The combined impacts of dramatic social, industrial, environmental, and technological changes on higher education demand continuous adaptation and reinvention of teaching approaches. We evaluate collaborative autoethnography as a methodology that permits educators to share and interrogate their practices, activating critical reflection, experimenta...

The full English name of VR (Virtual Reality) is a new technology in the computer field. This technology has been widely used and invested in most fields, which shows its reliability and strong computing power. This technology has also played a very important role in the courses taught in colleges and universities. Because of the addition of this t...

An eleven-year-old female Labrador Retriever weighing, 26 kg was presented to the Small Animal Gynaecology and Obstetrics unit, Madras Veterinary College Teaching Hospital with a history of sudden weight loss, polyuria, polydipsia, purulent vaginal discharge and hard mass hanging from the mammary gland for the past one week. The previous history re...

A nine-year-old, male Labrador retriever dog was presented to the Small Animal Gynaecology and Obstetrics Unit, Madras Veterinary College Teaching Hospital, with a history of inappetence, vomition and constipation for the past TANUVAS 14th Clinical Case Conference on Farm and Companion Animal Practice for Veterinary Students Directorate of Clinics,...

This study aims to identify the current state of academic leaders' sustainable professional development at the University of Bisha. It utilized a descriptive method, employing questionnaires and interviews as research tools. The study involved 179 academic leaders, with 110 participants completing the questionnaire and 10 participating in interview...

Background A Biobank is a collection of biospecimens or biological samples and corresponding patient data points which are used for the purposes of medical research. Patient participation and support is imperative to biobank research. Objectives We aim to quantitatively assess the attitudes of Irish patients attending a pigmented lesion clinic (PL...

Objective: To determine the efficacy and safety of pneumatic lithotripsy in the management of pediatric vesical stones at our center. Methodology: This case series study was conducted at the department of urology, Islam Medical and Dental College/teaching hospital, Sialkot, Pakistan. A total of 73 children, aged 5 to 12 years, stone size 5mm...

The current study compared the effects of interteaching and discussion forum activities on quiz and assignment scores in a master's-level asynchronous research methods course. In an alternating-treatments design, six participants engaged in interteaching on half of the weeks and in the discussion forum on alternate weeks. Participants in the intert...

Background Lifestyle medicine (LM) is a patient-centric, evidence-based clinical practice supporting adopting and sustaining of healthy behaviours and improving health-related living standards. Unfortunately, even in developed nations, medical curricula have largely ignored the LM concepts. Some LM components have been incorporated into the medical...

Background: The recent trend has been toward recommendation of nondrainage in spinal surgery. However, the use of drains following posterior spinal surgery is still controversial. It has been claimed that wound drainage confers no significant advantages, increases the risk of infection and the need for blood transfusion with the attendant risks of...

Background: Stroke is the second leading cause of death and disability globally. Intracerebral hemorrhage represents a prominent subtype comprising 10-20% of all strokes and posing substantial challenges, particularly in low-income countries. This study aims to unravel the clinical profile and outcomes of spontaneous ICH patients at our institute....