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The development of digital technologies, capable of analysing massive amounts of data, has led to the widespread implementation of data processing technologies and automated decision-making processes in many areas of hum...

There are several reasons why English language teachers may embark on the endeavor to develop teaching and learning materials for the EFL population in rural schools. This book presents some of those reasons by means of ...

First, it is essential to recognize that new technologies are not a magic bullet on their own. While they offer great opportunities, they also pose ethical challenges that must be addressed responsibly. Privacy, confiden...

The Lean Management program offers a proven system to significantly improve an organization’s performance. The program is designed to develop leaders in the successful implementation of Lean Management and the achievem...

Has your business or the company you work for faced problems such as: delays in product deliveries, errors in production processes, accidents, and dirty and disorganized work areas? Did you know that the secret of having...

Abstract Background Maternal and perinatal quality collaboratives (M/PQCs) across nearly all U.S. states focus on improving health care and outcomes for birth parents and their infants. In the context of increases in mat...

Abstract Background Implementation climate is a key organizational determinant of whether evidence-based interventions (EBIs) are adopted, delivered with fidelity, and sustained in healthcare. Despite its importance, the...

Abstract Background The development of undergraduate medicine licensure examinations is critical for ensuring physicians’ competencies. Existing literature primarily focuses on exams Psychometric properties while leavi...

Abstract Background Social participation, a principle that has guided health reform processes globally, presents diverse barriers according to the political and social context, obstructing its effective exercise. This st...

Abstract Background The use of digital health technologies holds potential benefits for palliative care. Their implementation is fundamentally shifting routines and care practices. These shifts entail social implications...

Abstract Background In biomedical research, subjects and biospecimens are commonly tracked using simple IDs or UUIDs, which guarantee uniqueness but convey no embedded semantic information. Contextual metadata (such as t...

Abstract Background The NHS has introduced a range of new and extended roles in recent decades. Physician associates / assistants (PAs) have become one of the most politically scrutinised of these roles. In 2024, the UK ...

Abstract Background Adaptive designs (ADs) are increasingly used, whereby outcome data accumulated during the trial may inform a trial’s course in accordance with pre-specified rules at interim analyses. The benefits h...