Recent Articles
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Progress made in patient privacy, but criminal attacks increasing
Pamela Lewis Dolan Healthcare AdministrationThe number of data breaches has declined slightly over the past year. But the state of patient privacy and data protection is not good, according to the Fourth Annual Benchmark Study on Patient Privacy and Data Security.
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What can pilots do to avoid vanishing?
Ryan Clark Transportation Technology & AutomotiveWith all of the talk surrounding the vanishing of Malaysia Airlines Flight 370, many people are asking just how can a plane — in this day-and-age — simply vanish? Sure, it made sense when people believed in a Bermuda Triangle, but with today’s technology and instrumentation, what exactly are the factors and failures that go into an airplane vanishing? More importantly, what can pilots do to remain safe going forward?
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Designing for collaborative consumers
Michael J. Berens Interior Design, Furnishings & FixturesCollaborative consumption poses some interesting challenges for designers, not the least of which is: Is it a viable business model? Traditionally, designers are hired to perform custom work. They are masters of consumption; they know which products are the best and how to get them.
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Backpacking is the latest modern travel trend
Bambi Majumdar Travel, Hospitality & Event ManagementBackpacking was often considered mainly for hiking and camping, but in many ways it is now slowly transforming into an independent and low-cost international travel option for individuals or a small group of people. And the travel industry is gearing up to capitalize on these emerging trends.
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What’s the right solution for ER overuse?
Trina McMillin Healthcare AdministrationIn nearly every emergency room across the country, there are patients waiting to be seen that do not require urgent care. This problem leads to overuse of the emergency department, contributing to ever-increasing healthcare costs. Here is a look at some of the problems and possible solutions surrounding this issue.
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Transferring ESL skills to the business world
Douglas Magrath EducationStudents need to transfer their ESL skills to their academic subjects or careers. A study done at Arizona State University indicates that this may not always occur. In other words, it appears that being involved as a student in an L2 classroom does not automatically lead to motivation to transfer L2 beyond that classroom.
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How to stand out in your next meeting
Deborah Ike Religious CommunityI've been thinking a lot about communication lately. Communication isn't just what we say. It’s how we say something — our tone of voice and our nonverbal queues, including facial expressions and body language. Sometimes our nonverbal cues can betray our intended message.
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Building behemoths: Supersize and megatall
Michael J. Berens Construction & Building MaterialsWhat once seemed impossible is now not only possible, but also imminent. Around the world, building projects of enormous size and dizzying heights are transforming urban landscapes into the stuff of science fiction.
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What’s new about dieting in 2014?
Bambi Majumdar Food & BeverageMore than two-thirds of adults in the U.S. fall within the obesity radar — a grim notion for a country that is also known for its cardiac and diabetic issues. Good health is intrinsically linked to good a body-mass index and a balanced weight that naturally aids the body to remain healthy. Health experts and doctors are constantly focused on better and healthier diets that will enable people to keep their weight healthy.
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Are free speech and public safety at odds in the Internet age?
Liz Murphy Law Enforcement, Defense & SecurityThe rapid pace at which technology is evolving is nothing short of awe-inspiring. But with every device or piece of social technology we create, we are continually reminded that our ability to innovate often outpaces our ability to create laws that protect public safety — often with tragic consequences.