International Norms and Weapons Regulation: Analyzing the Selectivity of Bans
International norms exhibit selectivity in banning certain weapons like landmines and blinding laser weapons while permitting others such as depleted uranium-based arms and autonomous killer robots. The discrepancy raises questions about ethical outrage in weapon condemnation and the role of agenda-
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Diagnostic Test Accuracy Study: Design and Implementation
This content delves into the pathway of a diagnostic test from development to clinical application, focusing on the basic concepts of diagnostic test accuracy, study design, the 2x2 table, and key terminology. It discusses the importance of study design in assessing diagnostic accuracy, including fa
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Understanding Critical Appraisal in Medicine
Dive into the world of critical appraisal in medicine, covering topics such as format, statistics, types of data, p-values, confidence intervals, randomisation, blinding, and more. Learn how to dissect research papers, interpret results, and apply findings to clinical practice effectively.
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Effective Communication and Decision Making in Clinical Trials
Explore the challenges faced by Data Monitoring Committees (DMCs) in communicating emerging benefit-risk assessments to sponsors without revealing study results. Learn about the importance of conveying key trial data to sponsors for informed decision-making while maintaining study blinding. Discover
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Understanding Experimental Design and Bias in Statistics
Explore key concepts in statistics such as observational studies, experiments, bias, and sampling methods. Delve into the difference between observational studies and experiments, understand the impact of bias in research, and learn about sampling techniques like simple random sampling and stratifie
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Quantity Surveying for Concrete Works: Blinding and Foundation Estimates
This course covers quantity surveying techniques for blinding concrete under foundations and estimating concrete needed for various structural elements like foundations, columns, and walls. Dr. Ala'a Alshdiefat provides detailed calculations and examples for calculating blinding concrete and foundat
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