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An introduction to digital simulation in healthcare
Health, Sports & Psychology

An introduction to digital simulation in healthcare

...systemic issues: simulations can reveal systemic issues within healthcare processes, such as demonstrating bottlenecks in patient flow or communication breakdowns. Identifying these issues helps in developing strategies to address them, thereby improving overall healthcare delivery. Patient education: digital simulations can also be used to educate patients about their...
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Level 1: Introductory 4 hrs
Beginners’ Chinese: a taster course
Languages

Beginners’ Chinese: a taster course

...system is. It will download it. And you can see how the colour is starting to show when the file is being downloaded. If you can see at the bottom of the screen also, you will see English, but once you click on that-- that has been installed now, so I can just close that window. And at the bottom of my screen, I have a Word document open. I see English, if I click on...
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Level 1: Introductory 4 hrs
Animals at the extremes: hibernation and torpor
Nature & Environment

Animals at the extremes: hibernation and torpor

...systems with control mechanisms different from, or with the ability to override, those which operate in the seasons when the animal is euthermic; biochemical and cellular control mechanisms capable of protecting tissues against damage, and compensating for energetic and metabolic disadvantages which are manifested at low body temperatures. The terminology used to describe...
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Level 2: Intermediate 14 hrs
Understanding water quality
Nature & Environment

Understanding water quality

...system. One such bacterium, Escherichia coli (E. coli), has various strains, most of which are non-pathogenic and exist in human and animal intestines in a symbiotic relationship, making substances needed by humans and animals. The presence of E. coli in river water is therefore a useful indication of faecal pollution. The coliform count (the number of coliform bacteria,...
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Level 2: Intermediate 10 hrs
Managing my money
Money & Business

Managing my money

...system can be used to address income inequality, and you'll see the impact of inflation on household finances. Finally, you'll start compiling your own household budget. So, what's the point of this week? One crucial part of understanding your finances is how you're taxed and how inflation impacts on your money. Have a great week. This course is presented with the kind...
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Level 1: Introductory 24 hrs
Should the Americans consider the lessons of Brexit before voting this November?
Society, Politics & Law

Should the Americans consider the lessons of Brexit before voting this November?

...system that many think does more harm than good. But what are the economic costs of this populist upsurge? While economists have expressed skepticism, there was little tangible evidence until recently. Now, we need only look to the aftermath of Brexit for answers. Market responses to the EU referendum send a clear message. Specifically, these reactions show the dangers of...
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Article 5 mins
Why the economy can't explain Trump or Brexit
Society, Politics & Law

Why the economy can't explain Trump or Brexit

...system, but neither, says Eric Kaufmann, were driven by personal economic circumstances...[Nigel Farage addresses the US CPAC conference] Were Farage and Trump appealing to forces beyond the pocket book? For months, commentators have flocked to diagnose the ills that have supposedly propelled Trump’s support, from the Republican primaries until now. As in Britain, many...
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Article 10 mins
How do social networks play a key role in disaster recovery?
Society, Politics & Law

How do social networks play a key role in disaster recovery?

...systems at the Fukushima Daiichi nuclear power plants 1 through 3, which experienced nuclear fuel meltdowns. Over 160,000 people were forced to evacuate from Fukushima prefecture. The radiation exclusion zone initially covered more than 5,400 square miles, but has slowly decreased as decontamination efforts have progressed. In total, more than 470,000 people evacuated...
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Article 5 mins