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An introduction to energy resources
Nature & Environment

An introduction to energy resources

...double the global average. Figure 1.5b, which shows the amount of lighting seen from space at night, gives a graphic picture of the inequalities of energy use. Figure 1.5 (a) Energy consumption by region, in GJ per person per year, 2004. (b) Composite satellite image of the Earth at night. The white areas show outside lighting. In 2002, UK primary energy used was the...
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Level 2: Intermediate 8 hrs
Everyday maths 1 (Northern Ireland)
Science, Maths & Technology

Everyday maths 1 (Northern Ireland)

...double-check your calculations using an alternative method. There are different methods you can use, and the one you choose will probably depend on the calculation. One very good way of checking calculations is to carry out a reverse calculation, or an inverse calculation as it was called earlier in this session. This is where you use the opposite type of sum (or opposite...
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Level 1: Introductory 48 hrs
Histology, microscopy, anatomy and disease
Science, Maths & Technology

Histology, microscopy, anatomy and disease

...circulation. A further consequence may be a corresponding decrease in the volume of the chambers of the heart so that less blood is pumped with each contraction. Interpreting the changes seen histologically requires a sound understanding of the underlying disease processes. Identifying cells and structures As you have read, it is difficult to see many cellular structures...
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Level 1: Introductory 12 hrs
Physical and mental health for young children
Education & Development

Physical and mental health for young children

...et al., 2014, p. 4). This term is used to describe a variety of conditions children may experience, including mild, moderate to severe, and ensuing conditions ranging from anxiety or depression through to bipolar disorder, schizophrenia and eating disorders. Health promotion The World Health Organisation (2018) define health promotion as the process of enabling people to...
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Level 1: Introductory 20 hrs
Fast Reactors and Thorium
Science, Maths & Technology

Fast Reactors and Thorium

...et al. (2015) have concluded: ‘that thorium fuel offers little benefit over conventional uranium-fuelled approaches for open-cycle nuclear energy production limited to the Low-Enriched Uranium standard of 20% 235U. We suggest that short- to medium-term interest in thorium should be restricted to those countries with an interest in spent nuclear fuel reprocessing or with...
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Article 10 mins
What You Need to Know About Psychometrics
Health, Sports & Psychology

What You Need to Know About Psychometrics

...et al. (2005) found that tests of general mental ability and specific cognitive abilities (verbal, numerical, perceptual and spatial) are valid predictors of both job performance and training success, especially for job roles that require complex thinking. Psychologists use different psychological theories to inform the content of each psychometric test plus statistical...
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Article 10 mins
Green Brexit?
Society, Politics & Law

Green Brexit?

...ETS) - seen by many as the world's foremost market implement for carbon emissions reduction? JJ: Brexit does give more scope for the right-wing ideologues in the Cabinet to undermine existing international agreements, especially as they largely seek to by-pass Parliament by making policy via trade deals. My answer, as before, is to kick them out at the next election....
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Article 10 mins
Oes gen i broblemau iechyd meddwl ac a ddylwn i gael help?
Health, Sports & Psychology

Oes gen i broblemau iechyd meddwl ac a ddylwn i gael help?

...in Welsh] Cyfeirnod Schaefer, J. D. et al. (2017). Enduring mental health: Prevalence and prediction. Journal of Abnormal Psychology, 126(2), 212-224. Mae’r adnodd hwn yn rhan o ‘Gasgliad Llesiant ac Iechyd Meddwl’ wedi ei greu gan y Brifysgol Agored yng Nghymru. Gallwch ddysgu mwy a dod o hyd i gyrsiau, erthyglau a gweithgareddau eraill ar dudalen hafan y casgliad....
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Article 10 mins