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The benefits of using a motivational framework for culturally responsive…
Sangeeta Johri EducationThis research-based article explores the benefits of a motivational framework for culturally responsive teaching in higher education. To support her study, the author explains how she has experimented and utilized a motivational framework in her classes while teaching English as a second language (ESL) to her students from diverse cultural backgrounds. The author highlights the four different aspects of a motivational framework: inclusion, attitude, meaning, and competence. She also highlights different strategies and activities that she has used in her own classes based on a motivational framework.
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A new study could lead doctors to use a common diabetes drug to treat many…
Lisa Mulcahy PharmaceuticalA brand-new study from the Salk Institute may change the way doctors treat their patients. A team of researchers looked at the second-most prescribed diabetes drug, metformin, to see the exact ways it controls blood sugar levels — information that has eluded doctors previously. As a result, the researchers think metformin could be used to target new cellular processes; therefore, a great number of patients dealing with other medical issues may benefit.
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Dentist moves to No. 2 spot on best jobs list, per U.S. News & World…
Tammy Hinojos Oral & Dental HealthcareThere is no single job out there that would be best for every person in the workforce. But many of the best professions do have some attributes in common. A few of those commonalities: they pay well, challenge us over time, complement our talents and skills, aren't too stressful, offer room for advancement throughout our careers and offer a positive work-life balance. Whether or not the position is in demand by job seekers is also a consideration in selection. The job of dentist moved from No. 4 to No. 2 in U.S. News & World Report's annual rankings of the 100 Best Jobs, the magazine revealed on its website on Jan. 7.
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Remodeling activity holding steady for now
Michael J. Berens Interior Design, Furnishings & FixturesEarly indications suggest that, as it has for the previous two quarters, growth in remodeling activity remained more or less flat in the fourth quarter of 2019. Current projections show that trend will continue for much of the coming year. Remodelers, however, are more optimistic, pointing to current project backlogs and a recent uptick in project inquiries. The outlook for remodeling business in 2020 varies depending on what part of the market one is looking at.
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Risk management in the age of big data
Marconi Vieira Business Management, Services & Risk ManagementThere's no doubt that we're living in the age of big data. Of course, there are many risks associated with managing an organization and its projects in the age of big data. Risk is inherent in all human endeavors, and we need to identify and understand big data risks and know how to manage them effectively. Two risks currently appear to be the most critical, and they demand focused attention from any organization that is serious about surviving and thriving in the age of big data.
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FAA seeks to take back the skies from rogue drones
Tory Barringer Transportation Technology & AutomotiveFor the past few years, the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) has had a growing problem with unidentified flying objects. Not the kind with little green men, but rather unmanned (and unregistered) aerial vehicles (UAVs) — "drones" for short. Originally designed for military applications, drones are now used widely for a variety of jobs, including aerial surveillance, bridge inspections, wedding photography and package delivery, among others. So how does the government keep track of more than a million remote-controlled flying machines? The answer, at least until recently, is "not very well."
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CES 2020: Explorers in the era of 5G
Lark Gould CommunicationsThis year at CES 2020, the placards, posters, headlines and lowlines all, somehow, kept coming back to some reference for 5G. Phones were given 5G signal bars. Exhibitors were hyping their products as 5G-ready. But for all the pomp and circumstance around this number/letter combo, few among the 200,000-strong tsunami of attendees could say exactly how 5G was working for them right now. For starters, what, exactly, is 5G? The term stands for fifth-generation cellular wireless and refers to standards set at the end of 2017. And from there it is a bit like wandering down the rabbit hole.
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Investigational HBOT indications: Inflammatory bowel disease
Eugene R. Worth Medical & Allied HealthcareIt is time for the third installment of diseases that are considered "off-label" for hyperbaric oxygen...yet, these diseases have some evidence supporting effectivity and plausible pathophysiology for HBOT use. This blog installment will cover inflammatory bowel disease (IBD). Like our cardiac pre-conditioning blog, there will be a number of papers to consider. We are in luck because there are several "review articles" that have taken the literature to that point and reviewed or attempted to classify the research by effectivity.
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Practical steps to take your leadership to new heights
Terri Williams Business Management, Services & Risk ManagementBeing a transformative leader — more than just a good leader — takes a lot of work. Many leaders try to emulate other successful leaders, and they often end up getting stuck in a rut. However, according to Doug Conant, building a sturdy and firm foundation is the key to enduring success as a leader. Conant is the founder of Conant Leadership and has served in the senior ranks of leadership for various companies over 20 years. He is also author of "The Blueprint: 6 Practical Steps to Lift Your Leadership to New Heights." We asked Conant to share some of his tips with MultiBriefs readers.
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‘Growth mindset’ in education: Great new tool or overrated…
Patrick Gleeson Education"Growth mindset" theory in education proposes that minds are malleable: teachers can improve students’ "intelligence, ability and performance" by encouraging them to believe their learning abilities aren’t fixed, but are capable of growth. The theory is popular in education circles. Firsthand teacher accounts show dramatic learning improvements attributed to growth mindset. It also has its detractors. At least one well-designed study found little evidence the theory really does work in practice. Who's right?