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Differentiating Acid-Base Disturbances

Through the use of symbols and words, the learner reviews the etiologies, symptoms, and treatment of respiratory and metabolic acid-base disturbances.

Subjects:: Health Sciences and Medical Laboratory Science
Keywords:: Acid-base imbalances
Resource Type:: Others

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Directory of Open Access Books (DOAB) (Health Sciences)

DOAB provides a searchable index to the information about these books, with links to the full texts of the publications at the publisher’s website or repository.

Keywords:: Medical sciences Public health Medicine Dentistry Nursing
Resource Type:: e-book

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Directory of Open Access Books (DOAB) (Law and Political Science)

DOAB provides a searchable index to the information about these books, with links to the full texts of the publications at the publisher’s website or repository.

Keywords:: Political science Law
Resource Type:: e-book

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Directory of Open Access Books (DOAB) (Social Sciences)

DOAB provides a searchable index to the information about these books, with links to the full texts of the publications at the publisher’s website or repository.

Keywords:: Education Anthropology Psychology Library science Social sciences Sociology
Resource Type:: e-book

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Discover Psychology 2.0: A Brief Introductory Text

This textbook presents core concepts common to introductory courses. The 15 units cover the traditional areas of intro-to-psychology; ranging from biological aspects of psychology to psychological disorders to social psychology. This book can be modified: feel free to add or remove modules to better suit your specific needs. Each module in this book is accompanied by instructor's manual, PowerPoint presentation, test items, adaptive student quiz, and reading anticipation guide. Please note that the publisher requires you to login to access and download the textbooks.

Subjects:: Psychology
Keywords:: Psychology Textbooks
Resource Type:: e-book

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Dr. Cecil's Psychology Series: Personality Disorder Softball

Learners review descriptions of 10 personality disorders and then test their knowledge in an interactive softball game.

Subjects:: Psychology
Keywords:: Personality disorders Games
Resource Type:: Others

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Drugs quality control (Theoretical foundation and practical application): The Coursebook

The Course book presents the basics of drugs quality control in accordance with regulatory documents (pharmacopoeia of Europe, USA, Japan, Russia) and new data from current scientific periodicals, monographs The features of the physical, spectral and chemical quality control of medicines according to the indicators «identification», «tests» and «assay» are described in detail. Part II presents a workbook, which includes questions for the self-control of the material studied and tasks for a laboratory workshop. The Course book contains reference material and samples of pharmacopoeial articles. The Course book is designed for students of the specialty «Pharmacy».

Subjects:: Medicine
Keywords:: Drugs -- Quality control Textbooks Drug control
Resource Type:: e-book

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ECHO : ethnographic, cultural and historical overview of Yukon's First Peoples

"Today, First Nations peoples living in Yukon, Canada are reviving and practicing their cultural traditions in exciting ways. At the same time, there has been an influx of newcomers to the territory who want to learn more about Yukon's Indigenous peoples and their cultures. With hundreds of references for those wanting to delve deeper into particular topics, ECHO is a handbook that provides the most current research pertaining to Yukon First Nations peoples. Topics include archaeology, ethnology, and lifeways, relationships with newcomers (in the past and currently), the arts, and modern-day land claims. The volume also includes interviews with research collaborators who discuss the importance of community-based research. Castillo, Schreyer, and Southwick's solidly researched handbook serves as an important tool, both for teachers and students, seeking accurate information pertaining to the Indigenous cultures of Yukon"--BCcampus website.

Subjects:: Anthropology
Keywords:: Ethnology Indigenous peoples Guidebooks Yukon -- Research Yukon -- History Native peoples Yukon
Resource Type:: e-book

Courseware

EPID 757 - Introduction to Systematic Reviews and Meta-Analyses

Systematic reviews and meta-analyses are useful for evidence-based clinical and public health practice. The widespread and growing application of systematic review methods for the synthesis of evidence on important or pressing research and clinical questions underscore the need for health-care professionals to understand and critique this research design. This course will provide a detailed description of the systematic review process, discuss the strengths and limitations of the method, and provide step-by-step guidance on how to actually perform a systematic review and meta-analysis. Specific topics to be covered include: formulation of the review question, searching of literature, quality assessment of studies, data extraction, meta-analytic methods, assessment of heterogeneity and report writing. The course will also cover statistical issues such as selection of statistical models for meta-analysis, practical examples of fixed and random effects models, best evidence syntheses (qualitative systematic reviews) as well as examples of methods to evaluate heterogeneity and publication bias. STATA statistical software will be used to perform meta-analysis during the computer lab, along with tutorials on how to effectively use tools such as PubMed for conducting reviews.

Subjects:: Statistics and Research Methods
Keywords:: Meta-analysis Research -- Methodology Systematic reviews (Medical research)
Resource Type:: Courseware

e-journal

Edorium Journals

Edorium journals is one of the leading academic publishers of open access journals. It publishes peer reviewed journals and international journals in fields including basic sciences, medical specialties and surgical specialties. You can refer the open access journals list on Edorium Journals to know the sub-specialties under which scholarly articles can be published here. It covers a variety of disciplines including medicine, science, humanities, technology, chemistry, arts, biology, engineering, management, physics, cancer research, neuroscience, genetics, immunology and infection, environment, developmental biology, bioengineering, clinical skills, biochemistry, behavior, psychology, and many more.

Subjects:: Environmental Sciences, Physics, Chemistry, Psychology, Biology, and Medicine
Keywords:: Science Periodicals Arts Physics Technology Chemistry Social sciences Environmental sciences Engineering Humanities Biology Medicine
Resource Type:: e-journal

Video

EndNote X8 on Macintosh: The short course

A 24-minute class covering the basics of using EndNote X8 on the Macintosh.

Subjects:: Statistics and Research Methods
Keywords:: Bibliographical citations -- Computer programs EndNote (Computer file) Information storage retrieval systems
Resource Type:: Video

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EndNote X8 on Windows: The short course

This 25-minute class covers the basics for working with EndNote X8 on Windows.

Subjects:: Statistics and Research Methods
Keywords:: Bibliographical citations -- Computer programs EndNote (Computer file) Information storage retrieval systems
Resource Type:: Video

Courseware

Endocrine system introduction

A set of 6 video lessons to help the understanding of the endocrine system and how hormones work for the human body. Transcripts included.

Subjects:: Health Sciences
Keywords:: Endocrinology Endocrine gls
Resource Type:: Courseware

Courseware

Environmental Ethics, Justice, and World Views

In this course we introduce the concept of environmental ethics, a philosophy that extends the ethical concepts we traditionally apply to human behavior to the natural world. We will study the history of environmental ethics, the concept of environmental justice, and explore how our views about the natural world have changed over time. Philosophers have debated the concept of environmental ethics since the 1800s, although many consider it to be a relatively new discipline. In this course we identify key pioneers and events that have helped shape the global effort to help preserve our planet for future generations and species. We explore the notion of environmental justice and witness how a disregard for the environment can negatively impact entire communities. Finally, we explore political efforts that have promoted environmental sustainability in the United States and Europe. We see how our ethical beliefs and moral worldview can help shape the laws and regulations we create, in terms of our sense of ethical responsibility, social justice, and environmental sustainability.

Subjects:: Sociology
Keywords:: Environmental ethics
Resource Type:: Courseware

Video

Essence of Linear Algebra

3Blue1Brown, by Grant Sanderson, is some combination of math and entertainment, depending on your disposition. The goal is for explanations to be driven by animations and for difficult problems to be made simple with changes in perspective.

Course related:: AMA1120 Basic Mathematics II – Calculus and Linear Algebra
Subjects:: Social Work and Human Servicessocial and Psychology
Keywords:: Algebras Linear
Resource Type:: Video

e-journal

Estonian Academy Publishers

Estonian Academy Publishers issues seven open access scientific journals, peer-reviewed, indexed and abstracted in international review publications and databases. All journals have an international Editorial board. Publications of the Estonian Academy Publishers cover almost all important areas of contemporary science. Our journals are peer reviewed and recognized by the Estonian Research Council and the Estonian Committee of Science Compentence as journals meeting international scientific standards.

Subjects:: Environmental Sciences, Physics, Chemistry, Archeology, Mathematics and Statistics, Biology, and Foreign Language Learning
Keywords:: Science Periodicals Uralic languages Ecology Mathematics Archaeology Technology Chemistry Social sciences Europe -- Baltic Sea Region Engineering Humanities Geology History Physics
Resource Type:: e-journal

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Ethics in AI

Over the last decade, concerns about the power and danger of Artificial Intelligence have moved from the fantasy of “Terminator” to reality, and anxieties about killer robots have been joined by many others that are more immediate. An introduction by Professor Sir Nigel Shadbolt; The place of Ethics in AI, AI Ethics and legal regulation, Ethics of AI in healthcare

Subjects:: Health Technology and Informatics and Medical and Professional Ethics
Keywords:: Artificial intelligence -- Moral ethical aspects Ethics
Resource Type:: Others

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European Union: Part 3

Learners identify the countries waiting to be admitted to the European Union. A map exercise completes the activity.

Subjects:: Political Science
Keywords:: Europe European Union
Resource Type:: Others

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Evidence-Based Massage Therapy

Massage Therapists want to help people, and part of our approach requires having a clear message of who we are and the value we offer. Adopting an evidence-based conceptual framework offers a solution, as it can provide a cohesive message of our nature and value. This clinical practice handbook will prove essential to massage therapists, physical therapists, chiropractors, medical doctors, psychologists and other health professionals who care for people with musculoskeletal pain. It will be continuously updated as new research becomes available.

Subjects:: Nursing and Rehabilitation Sciences
Keywords:: Massage Massage therapy Textbooks
Resource Type:: e-book

Video

Evidence-based Myopia Control

An online lecture on the topic of "Evidence-based Myopia Control".This lecture is suitable for secondary school and university students as well as the general public.

Subjects:: Optometry
Keywords:: Myopia -- Treatment Myopia
Resource Type:: Video

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Evidence-based practice for librarians- levels of evidence

This video is the part 3 of the EBP for non-health sciences librarians.

Subjects:: Statistics and Research Methods
Keywords:: Evidence-based medicine Information retrieval Medicine -- Research -- Evaluation
Resource Type:: Video

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Evidence-based practice step 3- rapid critical appraisal

This video is about the step 3 of the EBP process is about evaluating the information you have found.

Subjects:: Statistics and Research Methods
Keywords:: Evidence-based medicine Medicine -- Research -- Methodology Information resources -- Evaluation Public health -- Research -- Methodology Medical care -- Research -- Methodology
Resource Type:: Video

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Explorations: An Open Invitation To Biological Anthropology

Anthropology is the study of humanity, in all its biological and cultural aspects, past and present. It is a four-field discipline comprised of biological anthropology, cultural anthropology, archaeology, and linguistic anthropology. The focus of this book is biological anthropology, which explores who we are from biological, evolutionary, and adaptive perspectives. We lay the foundation for this inquiry in the first four chapters by introducing the discipline of anthropology, evolutionary theory, molecular biology and genetics, and the forces of evolution. Chapters 5–8 consider evolutionary, biological, and social aspects of our closest living relatives, nonhuman primates, with whom we share millions of years of evolution. We also learn about how fossils provide material insight into our past. Chapters 9–12 describe prior hominin species and the emergence of Homo sapiens, us! Finally, the last four chapters (Chapters 13–16) explore human biological variation and the concept of race, bioarchaeology and forensic anthropology, and human biology and health in the past and present. We include further readings on osteology (Appendix A), primate conservation (Appendix B), and human behavioral ecology (Appendix C). To guide your reading, each chapter begins with learning objectives and ends with review questions and a list of key terms. Ancillary materials are available for this textbook.

Subjects:: Psychology and Biology
Keywords:: Physical anthropology Textbooks
Resource Type:: e-book

Video

Exploring Memory

The student reads about encoding, storage, and retrieval and test his or her memory in an interactive exercise.

Subjects:: Psychology
Keywords:: Memory
Resource Type:: Video

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Exploring the Realities of Life As a Refugee

In this learning activity, you'll analyze a poem written by a refugee to answer four short questions.

Subjects:: Sociology and Social Ecology
Keywords:: Refugees
Resource Type:: Others

Presentation

Express path to interoperable solutions – Case of the Oncology Institute of Vojvodina, Serbia

This video was recorded at CeGD eGovernance Academy Seminar Series (SEeHealth): The Roadmap from Concept to Practice, Ljubljana 2010. The key of mutual integration of health care institutions lies in their interoperability, gathering and common utilization of data by different applications. Seemingly, imperceptible and smooth applications' integration enables an efficient mutual linkage of all departments within a single health care institution as well as horizontal and vertical linkage of more health care institutions, all with the aim of improvement of health and quality of patient's life. Health care system quality improvement needs a continuous rationalization of resources funds, which leads towards optimization of business processes and availability of all necessary information in the shortest possible period. All necessary information and data on patients must be available independently on location or time of such a necessity. The greatest obstacles for interoperability represent heterogeneous applications. Such heterogeneity can be presented by the fact that they were written in various program languages, that they are intended for utilization at different types of computers or the fact that they use various communication networks and data transfer methods. IT managers in hospitals must decide how to contribute to cross‐organizational integration and what strategy and means to choose for achieving interoperability. If a system is poor in its interoperability, any increasing functions or little changes could stop its working properly. Interoperability must be ensured at technical, semantic and process levels but also in a legislative level, where all recommendations for legal and lawful solutions are given, which remove the most frequent obstacles – human and bureaucratic factors. The Oncology Institute of Vojvodina as a referent center for oncology and a center for medical informatics signed its own Integrated hospital and business information system. The information system at the IOV consists of the following modules: 1. hospital‐clinical IS 2. laboratory IS 3. pharmaceutical IS 4. radiological IS 5. invoicing (accounting) IS 6. business IS 7. managerial IS All of these modules are mutually optimally integrated, and their interoperability at the level of communicational protocols (HL7, DICOM, internal interface), semantics (the same code‐records, rules) and legislative level (the same accounting calculations) enables the user to see all these complex modules as one system. Thus, we created necessary preconditions for our integration into information society, which is a 21st century strategy at the state level.

Subjects:: Health Sciences, Management, and Computing
Keywords:: Health services administration -- Data processing Management information systems Health services administration -- Computer networks
Resource Type:: Presentation

Video

FCC President Eric Wishart talks to TDM News, Macau

In this video, FCCHK President gives his views on the spread of fake news and how news and social media organisations can combat it

Subjects:: Statistics and Research Methods
Keywords:: Media literacy Social media Fake news Information literacy Disinformation
Resource Type:: Video

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Facial and Head Muscles in Action (Screencast)

In this screencast, students identify various muscles of the face and scalp and see them in action.

Subjects:: Health Sciences and Human Biology
Keywords:: Head -- Muscles Face -- Muscles
Resource Type:: Others

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Field Trials of Health Interventions: A Toolbox

Before new interventions can be used in disease control programmes, it is essential that they are carefully evaluated in “field trials”, which may be complex and expensive undertakings. Descriptions of the detailed procedures and methods used in trials that have been conducted in the past have generally not been published. As a consequence, those planning such trials have few guidelines available and little access to previously accumulated knowledge. In this book the practical issues of trial design and conduct are discussed fully and in sufficient detail for the text to be used as a “toolbox” by field investigators. The toolbox has now been extensively tested through use of the first two editions and this third edition is a comprehensive revision, incorporating the many developments that have taken place with respect to trials since 1996 and involving more than 30 contributors. Most of the chapters have been extensively revised and 7 new chapters have been added.

Subjects:: Medicine
Keywords:: Tropical medicine -- Research Textbooks
Resource Type:: e-book

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Fluid and Electrolytes

In this animated object, learners examine the structure and function of intracellular and extracellular fluid. They also read about the most common electrolytes in the body and complete a matching exercise to test their knowledge.

Subjects:: Anatomy and Physiology, Human Biology, and Biochemistry
Keywords:: Water-electrolyte imbalances Cell interaction
Resource Type:: Others

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Folded Paper: An Unstable Figure

In this learning activity you'll discover how the visual perception concept influences your understanding of unstable figures.

Subjects:: Psychology
Keywords:: Visual perception -- Psychological aspects
Resource Type:: Others

Courseware

For Love and Money: Rethinking the Family

Through investigating cross-cultural case studies, this course introduces students to the anthropological study of the social institutions and symbolic meanings of family, gender, and sexuality. We will explores the myriad forms that families and households take and considers their social, emotional, and economic dynamics.

Subjects:: Anthropology and Sociology
Keywords:: Sex Families Gender identity
Resource Type:: Courseware

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Foundations of Epidemiology

This book is intended to provide a basic introduction to epidemiologic methods and epidemiologic thinking. After reading this book, you should be able to read an epidemiologic study, understand what the authors did and why, and identify what they found. You will also have the tools to assess the quality of that study—how good is the evidence? What are potential sources of bias, and how might those have affected the results? This book will not teach you enough to be able to design and conduct your own epidemiologic studies—that level of understanding requires several years of specialized training. However, being able to read and understand the scientific literature about human health will allow you to apply that understanding to your own work in a nuanced, sophisticated way.

Subjects:: Health Sciences
Keywords:: Epidemiology Textbooks
Resource Type:: e-book

Courseware

Foundations of Public Health: Pub Hlth 200

This course presents the overarching framework, principles, and core responsibilities of public health research and practice from a multidisciplinary perspective. The course also provides the necessary foundation for further studies toward advanced cross-cutting approaches essential for public health practice.

Subjects:: Public Health
Keywords:: Public health -- Research Public health Public health administration
Resource Type:: Courseware

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Foundations of Social Work Research

This textbook was created to provide an introduction to research methods for BSW and MSW students, with particular emphasis on research and practice relevant to students at the University of Texas at Arlington. It provides an introduction to social work students to help evaluate research for evidence-based practice and design social work research projects. It can be used with its companion, A Guidebook for Social Work Literature Reviews and Research Questions by Rebecca L. Mauldin and Matthew DeCarlo, or as a stand-alone textbook.

Subjects:: Social Work and Human Services and Statistics and Research Methods
Keywords:: Social service -- Research Textbooks
Resource Type:: e-book

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Four Arrows: An Unstable Figure

In this learning activity you'll explore how visual perception influences your understanding of unstable figures.

Subjects:: Psychology
Keywords:: Visual perception -- Psychological aspects
Resource Type:: Others

MOOC

Frailty in Daily Living

Did you know that frailty can affect the quality of life of older people? Did you know that frailty can impose a burden on the significant others of older people? If you are a member of the general public and would like to know about the prevention of frailty and the promotion of healthy ageing, or if you are a healthcare professional who would like to provide the best care for older people and family members in order to combat frailty, this course is for you. The aim of this course is not only to provide theoretical knowledge about frailty, but also to give practical input to help our learners become familiar with frailty and how to manage it. Frailty is a common condition among older people. It is associated with ageing, which is a trend that is becoming a major concern around the globe. Frailty is not only costly in terms of medical expenses, but also imposes a mental and financial burden on the family members of older people with the condition. A person with frailty is also at an increased risk of disease, disability, and death. However, frailty is reversible. Preventing frailty is an important target in the promotion of healthy ageing.
Apart from introducing concepts related to frailty, this course also provides some practical approaches to help individuals, including the older people themselves, caregivers, and healthcare professionals, to monitor and manage frailty in daily life. Short movies and videos are used for illustration. The techniques introduced in this course for managing frailty can be incorporated into daily life, making frailty easier to manage.
This course is designed for anyone interested in the management of frailty. Taking this course will help you to manage the frailty and promote the health of older people around you.

Subjects:: Nursing and Health Sciences
Keywords:: Health behavior Aging Lifestyles -- Health aspects Older people -- Health hygiene
Resource Type:: MOOC

MOOC

Free Course of University of Derby

These free online courses are also known as MOOCs (massive open online courses). MOOCs are short courses that are usually run free of charge by major learning providers to expand your knowledge of a particular academic topic or to help you develop a specific skill. They are free to take part in and are open to everyone regardless of age, education level and location.

Course related:: RS2270 Rehabilitation Psychology, RS3410 Enabling Occupation: Musculoskeletal Rehabilitation, and RS3310 A: Clinical Sciences in Psychiatric Conditions
Subjects:: Health Sciences, Nursing, and Rehabilitation Sciences
Keywords:: Developmental disabilities Psychology Health
Resource Type:: MOOC

MOOC

Fundamentals of Psychology

An introduction to the systematic study of human cognition, emotion, and behavior with an emphasis on the scientific method. Fundamentals of behavior, learning, conditioning, development, cognitive processes, perception, emotion, personality, and psychopathology are among the content areas studied. Particular emphasis is placed on the use of the scientific method for the study of human nature. Students successfully completing the course will demonstrate a general understanding of the knowledge established in these areas, as well as the methods used by psychologists to acquire that knowledge.

Course related:: RS2020 Foundation Psychology for Rehabilitation Professionals
Subjects:: Health Sciences
Keywords:: Psychology
Resource Type:: MOOC

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Gastrointestinal System Anatomy (Screencast)

In this screencast, learners review the parts of the gastrointestinal system and then check their knowledge in a matching exercise.

Subjects:: Health Sciences
Keywords:: Gastrointestinal system Digestive organs -- Anatomy
Resource Type:: Others

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Gastrointestinal System Drug Treatment Review

Learners match gastrointestinal system drug actions to the appropriate drug category.

Subjects:: Health Sciences
Keywords:: Gastrointestinal system -- Diseases -- Treatment
Resource Type:: Others

Others

Geeky Medics

A collection of interactive medical and surgical clinical case scenarios to put your diagnostic and management skills to the test. Each clinical case scenario allows you to work through history taking, investigations, diagnosis and management.

Course related:: HTI48101 Computed Tomography
Subjects:: Health Sciences and Medical Imaging
Keywords:: Medical personnel -- Study teaching Medical education
Resource Type:: Others

Courseware

Gender & Media: Collaborations in Feminism and Technology

This course examines representations of race, class, gender, and sexual identity in the media, with a particular focus on new media and how digital technologies are transforming popular culture. We will be considering issues of authorship, spectatorship, (audience) and the ways in which various media content (film, television, print journalism, blogs, video, advertising) enables, facilitates, and challenges these social constructions in society.

Subjects:: Sociology
Keywords:: Social classes Mass media sex United States Mass media race relations Mass media -- Social aspects
Resource Type:: Courseware

Courseware

Gender, Health, and Society

This course draws on different disciplines, conceptual frameworks, and methodological approaches to examine gender in relation to health, including public health practice, epidemiologic research, health policy, and clinical application. It discusses a variety of health-related issues that illustrate global, international, domestic, and historical perspectives, while considering other social determinants of health as well, including social class and race.

Subjects:: Sociology
Keywords:: Public health Gender identity Equality -- Health aspects
Resource Type:: Courseware

e-book

General Psychology for Honors Students

What are the most effective methods to study for a test? What are the meanings of dreams? How do illusions work? With whom are you most likely to fall in love? These are just a few of the questions that have been asked by psychologists since the birth of the field as an area of scientific research in the 1870’s. This text surveys the basic concepts, theories, and pivotal findings over the past 100 years in the science of Psychology, with special emphasis on contemporary concepts and findings focused on the relation of the brain to normal and pathological behaviors. Psychology has long evolved past the psychodynamic influence to include biological, social, learning, motivational, and developmental perspectives, to name a few. Contemporary psychologists go beyond philosophical or anecdotal speculation and rely on empirical evidence to inform their conclusions. Similarly, readers will push beyond pre-existing schemas and misconceptions of the field of psychology to an understanding of contemporary quantitative research methods as they are used to predict and test human behavior.

Subjects:: Psychology
Keywords:: Psychology Textbooks
Resource Type:: e-book

e-book

General Psychology: An Introduction

The NOBA Project is a growing collection of expert-authored, open-licensed modules in psychology, funded by the Diener Education Fund. From these open modules, Tori Kearns and Deborah Lee created an arranged open textbook for her introductory psychology class. This textbook was created under a Round One ALG Textbook Transformation Grant.

Subjects:: Psychology
Keywords:: Psychology Textbooks
Resource Type:: e-book

Video

Getting started with Mendeley

This tutorial will help you get started with Mendeley by showing you an introduction to all the basic features. Check out our YouTube channel for more videos, or go to http://resources.mendeley.com for guides and support.

Subjects:: Statistics and Research Methods
Keywords:: Bibliographical citations -- Computer programs Information storage retrieval systems
Resource Type:: Video

Others

Glands of the Endocrine System

Learners identify nine glands in a matching exercise.

Subjects:: Health Sciences
Keywords:: Endocrine gls
Resource Type:: Others

e-book

Global Women's Issues: Women in the World Today, extended version

We cannot solve global challenges unless women participate fully in efforts to find solutions. Female participation in the private sector is a crucial economic driver for societies worldwide. Economic security benefits every facet of a woman's life, with positive effects on the health, education and vitality of families. Learn about women who are changing their societies for the better. This book is based on the twelve critical areas of concern identified in the Beijing Declaration and Platform for Action at the Fourth World Conference on Women in Beijing in 1995: The burden of poverty on women, unequal access to education and training, inequalities and inadequacies in and unequal access to health care and related services, violence against women, the effects of armed or other kinds of conflict on women, including those living under foreign occupation, inequality in economic structures and policies, inequality between men and women in the sharing of power and decision-making at all levels, insufficient mechanisms at all levels to promote the advancement of women, lack of respect for and inadequate promotion and protection of the human rights of women, stereotyping of women and inequality in women's access to and participation in all communication systems, especially in the media, gender inequalities in the management of natural resources and in the safeguarding of the environment, and persistent discrimination against and violation of the rights of the girl child. This extended version of Global Women's Issues: Women in the World Today includes, for each chapter, a summary, key words, multiple choice questions, discussion questions, essay questions, and a list of additional resources. Copies of the original book are also available in Arabic, Portuguese, and Spanish.

Subjects:: Sociology
Keywords:: Women -- Economic conditions Women -- Social conditions Women Textbooks
Resource Type:: e-book

Courseware

Globalization: The Good, the Bad and the In-Between

This subject examines the paradoxes of contemporary globalization. Through lectures, discussions and student presentations, we will study the cultural, linguistic, social and political impact of globalization across broad international borders. We will pay attention to the subtle interplay of history, geography, language and cultural norms that gave rise to specific ways of life. The materials for the course include fiction, nonfiction, audio pieces, maps and visual materials.

Subjects:: Sociology
Keywords:: Globalization
Resource Type:: Courseware

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