Fostering SE Asia Business Events Post-Pandemic Era
The strategies implemented for risk management during the pandemic in Southeast Asia's business events industry. Discover the challenges faced, including land and income taxes, restrictions on crowds, and the importance of cleanliness, health, safety, and environmental sustainability. Learn about th
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Reimagining Cross-Border Higher Education Post-Pandemic: Insights on Student Mobility in Asia
Explore the impact of physical mobility in joint/dual degree programs during the pandemic from an Asian perspective. Discuss the growth of cross-border higher education, modes of delivery during the pandemic, and the relevance of quality assurance and qualification recognition.
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Transformational Leadership for Improving Teacher Performance during Covid-19 Pandemic
This study analyzes the positive impact of transformational leadership on teacher performance amidst the Covid-19 pandemic. Quantitative methods were used on 50 teachers in Bandung, revealing a significant correlation. Transformational leadership was found to enhance teacher performance, emphasizing
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Severity Assessment in Adverse Drug Reactions
The concept of severity assessment in adverse drug reactions (ADRs) categorizes the intensity of medical events into mild, moderate, severe, or lethal categories based on the required management steps. Various classification systems such as Karch and Lasagna, as well as modified Hartwig's and Siegel
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Understanding the Natural History of Disease Development and Prevention
The natural history of disease development outlines the progression of a disease in an individual without intervention, from exposure to outcome. Learning objectives include defining prevention terms, understanding disease severity, prevention levels, and intervention measures. Studying disease prog
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Supporting Students Through a Pandemic: Implications for School Counselors
Psychological impacts of the COVID-19 pandemic on students, the role of school counselors, challenges faced post-pandemic, interventions provided by counselors, and necessary support for students and counseling programs to address mental health, academic, and social issues.
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Overview of Acute Cholecystitis: Diagnosis, Severity Grading, and Treatment
Acute calculous cholecystitis is a common digestive disease with varying treatment perspectives. The Tokyo Guidelines 2018 provide criteria and severity grading for the diagnosis of acute cholecystitis. Diagnosis involves local and systemic signs of inflammation along with specific imaging findings.
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Visualizing Hurricane Tracks and Severity Over 40 Years
Explore hurricane track data from 1981 to 2021 sourced from the International Best Track Archive for Climate Stewardship. The visualization includes maps showcasing hurricane frequency, maximum severity by Saffir-Simpson scale categories, and trend indices. Follow the evolution of hurricane patterns
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COVID-19 Pandemic Tabletop Exercise Overview
The Division of Healthcare Management and Occupational Safety and Health (DHMOSH) Public Health Unit has designed a Tabletop Exercise to assess preparedness in responding to the COVID-19 Pandemic. The exercise aims to enhance awareness, evaluate critical functions for business continuity, discuss ke
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Understanding Suicide Risk and Prevention During the COVID-19 Pandemic
The COVID-19 pandemic has raised concerns about potential increases in suicide rates due to its economic impacts and social disruptions. While there is a focus on suicide prevention efforts, the exact effect of the pandemic on suicide rates remains unclear. Initiatives such as Suicide Prevention Act
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Understanding Pandemic Influenza: Causes, Impacts, and Preparedness
Influenza pandemics have historically caused significant casualties, with the most notable being the 1918 H1N1 pandemic flu that resulted in approximately 50 million deaths. Understanding how diseases like the flu can cause a pandemic is crucial, including the groups most vulnerable and the necessar
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Coping with Challenges During the Pandemic: Insights and Reflections
Shedding light on the impacts of the pandemic, this content delves into themes of hope, resilience, and personal growth. It discusses the importance of preparation, choice in life, and managing stress effectively. Reflecting on the profound effects of the pandemic on individuals and society, it emph
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Understanding Pandemic Economics Through Game Theory
Exploring the application of game theory in pandemic economics, this chapter delves into the strategic interactions among individuals, policymakers, and the spread of disease. It discusses the impact of cooperation, defection, and policy interventions on social outcomes during a pandemic, shedding l
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Enhancing Pandemic Recovery Efforts in Education Agencies
This document provides insights into improving pandemic recovery efforts in education agencies through research grant programs offered by the Institute of Education Sciences (IES). It covers the objectives, application process, and overall mission of IES to enhance education outcomes and practices p
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Kosovo Treasury Response to COVID-19 Pandemic Situation
Kosovo Treasury has efficiently managed its operations during the COVID-19 pandemic, ensuring continuity in financial functions and creating a dedicated bank account for funds related to fighting the pandemic. Despite reduced office staff, the Treasury has remained fully operational, handling revenu
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Trends in Cycling: Historical Evolution and Impact of Pandemic
Cycling has witnessed significant growth over the past two decades, with a doubling in cycling levels from 2000 to 2015. This growth was partly fueled by a shift towards sustainable travel. However, recent data suggests a plateau in cycling levels. The pandemic led to a surge in weekend cycling acti
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UK Economic Activity Update: Impact of COVID-19
UK's economic activity and output have seen significant impacts due to the COVID-19 pandemic. While GDP has shown signs of recovery, it remains below pre-pandemic levels. Weekly hours worked have increased but are still below pre-pandemic levels, and the number of payrolled employees is gradually ri
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Understanding Domestic Violence Trends During the Pandemic
Domestic violence, a serious issue affecting individuals regardless of age, gender, or background, has escalated during the pandemic. This type of violence encompasses various forms such as physical, sexual, emotional, and financial abuse, leading to severe mental, emotional, and spiritual effects o
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Economics of Education During a Pandemic: Challenges and Opportunities
A pandemic can disrupt the educational process, highlighting the value of education. This disruption forces stakeholders to minimize social costs and maintain quality education. Issues such as school closures, educational models, and investment in human capital are crucial during such times. Tradeof
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Understanding Intellectual Disability in a 5-Year-Old Boy
This case study discusses the diagnosis and severity of intellectual disability (ID) in a 5-year-old boy, distinguishing between developmental delay and ID. It covers the importance of genetic testing, particularly in cases like Fragile X syndrome, as well as the evolution of assessing ID severity b
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Understanding Atopic Eczema in Children and Its Management
Atopic eczema is a chronic inflammatory skin condition in children with varying severity. Proper management is crucial to reduce its impact on a child's life. Identifying triggers, assessing severity, and implementing a stepped treatment approach are key in managing this condition effectively.
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Donor Mapping for GBV Activities in the DRC
This report delves into the magnitude and severity of gender-based violence (GBV) in the Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC) in recent years. It highlights the methodology used in data collection, key results, and leveraging findings for advocacy. The report also outlines the objectives of the ma
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Ensuring Continuity of Essential Health Services in Zombo District During the COVID-19 Pandemic
This presentation outlines the efforts made in Zombo District to maintain essential health services during the COVID-19 pandemic, including strategies employed, performance indicators, lessons learned, challenges faced, and the way forward. The district profile, COVID-19 situation updates, health wo
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Understanding Autism Spectrum Disorder: Overview and Assessment
Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD) is a lifelong neurodevelopmental condition that affects social interaction, communication, and behavior. The spectrum includes a range of characteristics, from highly verbal individuals to non-verbal ones. Various disorders fall under the ASD umbrella, with different l
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Management of COVID-19 in Acute Care Setting in Antigua and Barbuda by Dr. Sneha Shanbhag
This presentation by Dr. Sneha Shanbhag, a consultant internist at Mount Saint John's Medical Centre in Antigua, outlines the COVID-19 management strategies in the acute care setting. The presentation covers case severity breakdown, hospital admission guidelines, therapeutic management for mild to s
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Chronic Primary Mitral Regurgitation: Evaluation and Management Considerations
Chronic primary mitral regurgitation (MR) presents various considerations in evaluating severity, symptoms, left ventricular function, and candidacy for mitral valve repair. The management decision involves assessing imaging findings, LV function, and the impact on mortality and quality of life. Sur
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Development of Crash Severity Models for Highway Safety Manual
Research findings from NCHRP Project 17-85 focused on assessing current HSM approaches for crash severity prediction, identifying gaps, developing new severity models, and creating guidance for model application. The study introduced distinctive methodologies like Quasi-induced Exposure and Ordered
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Global Engagement Trends Amidst the Pandemic
Amid the pandemic, Asia, Europe, Africa, and South America experienced fluctuations in engagement levels. However, both Asia and Europe have managed to recover to pre-pandemic levels. South America's engagement remained relatively stable, while Africa saw a dip during the pandemic but has since show
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Analysis of Atopic Eczema in Children: A National Clinical Audit Program
The British Association of Dermatologists conducted a national clinical audit program in 2015 to evaluate atopic eczema in children based on NICE guidelines. The audit included contributions from BAD and BSPD members, as well as private providers. It involved 128 submissions from 98 centers, with 12
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Impact of Vehicle Mix on Crash Frequency and Severity
The supplemental presentation to NCHRP Research Report 1103 explores the influence of vehicle mix on crash frequency and severity. It highlights the project background, objectives, completed tasks, key deliverables, implementation strategies, and considerations for the Highway Safety Manual. The pro
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Crime Statistics and Severity Analysis: RCMP Sooke Detachment
An overview of crime severity measurements, property crime rates, and violent crime rates in Sooke and comparable detachments. The data includes crime severity index scores, crime type contributions by year, and property/violent crime rates per 1000 population. The analysis shows changes over time,
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Understanding Software Defect Management
Defects in software arise from various causes such as miscommunication, lack of experience, human factors, and poor testing skills. Different types of defects can be classified based on severity, work product, type of error, and status. Severity-wise classification includes major, minor, and fatal d
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Prediction of Liver Fibrosis in NAFLD Patients: Impact of CAP Values
Steatosis has emerged as a significant diagnosis with NAFLD becoming a common cause for hepatologic evaluation. Liver stiffness measurement (LSM) using transient elastography is vital for assessing fibrosis severity in NAFLD patients. However, the accuracy of LSM can be influenced by obesity and sev
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Insights into COVID-19 Epidemic Severity Analysis
Clinical studies and model-based analysis provide evidence and categorization of COVID-19 severity, symptoms, and risk factors. Severity stratification shows the distribution among tested patients, highlighting the attack rate and vulnerable populations. Studies aim to estimate severity accurately f
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Gamifying Vulnerability Reporting for Coordinated Disclosure at Microsoft Security Response Center
Christa Anderson, a Senior Security Program Manager at Microsoft's Security Response Center, discusses the importance of gamifying vulnerability report data to encourage coordinated disclosure. The MSRC Top 100, announced at Black Hat USA, plays a crucial role in the public credit strategy by recogn
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The Rise of Dollar Stores During the Pandemic: A Retail Success Story
Amid a depressed economy and the challenges of a pandemic, dollar stores like Dollar General and Dollar Tree experienced significant growth in sales and store openings. These stores catered to budget-conscious consumers seeking value and convenience. Despite the decrease in store traffic during the
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Pharmacovigilance Guidelines for Clinical Trials in Bronchiectasis Research
The CLEAR Trial is a 2x2 factorial randomized trial evaluating the effectiveness of hypertonic saline and carbocisteine for airway clearance in bronchiectasis patients. The trial, led by Professor Stuart Elborn and Professor Judy Bradley, focuses on pharmacovigilance activities, adverse event defini
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Near Real-Time Flood Inundation Mapping Using Sentinel-1 Data During Hurricane Florence
A study by Shen, Xinyi and colleagues from the University of Connecticut has developed the RAdar Produced Inundation Diary (RAPID) algorithm for near real-time flood inundation mapping using Synthetic Aperture Radar (SAR) data from Sentinel-1 during Hurricane Florence. The analysis revealed large in
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Understanding Fractures: Classification and Factors
A fracture is a break in bone continuity, classified by causal factors, presence of external wounds, location, morphology, severity, and stability post-reduction. Fracture causes include direct violence, indirect violence, bone diseases, and repeated stress. Fractures can be closed or open, with sev
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Understanding the Columbia Suicide Severity Rating Scale (C-SSRS)
The Columbia Suicide Severity Rating Scale (C-SSRS) is an evidence-based suicide risk screening tool recommended by the Joint Commission. It is vital for identifying patients at risk of suicide, given the alarming rise in suicide rates. This tool helps healthcare professionals assess and address sui
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