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The Impact of a Student’s Proactive Nature on Online Class Engagement

November 16, 2024

In today’s digital age, online learning has become a standard in higher education. But with this shift, there’s a growing issue of low student engagement in virtual classrooms. A recent study took a closer look at how college students' proactive personalities might influence their participation in o

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90 Years of Fun: Community Favorite Party Supply Store Closes Doors

November 16, 2024

Imagine walking into a store that feels like Disneyland, where kids' eyes light up with the joy of a party zone. That's what Vine American, a beloved party supply store in Hollywood, has been for the past 90 years. This gem has been a go-to for every special occasion, but now it's time to say goodby

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Choline Alfoscerate: A Closer Look at Its Usage and Effects on Older Adults with Dementia

November 16, 2024

Choline alfoscerate, often used in Korea to manage cognitive impairments, has been a topic of interest due to its cost to the national health insurance system. This study aimed to explore how this drug, whose effectiveness in dementia treatment is still under debate, is prescribed and how it affects

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Feeling Alone: What Causes It in Low-Income Nations?

November 16, 2024

Loneliness isn't just a rich-world issue. It's a global problem that affects people everywhere, especially in low- and middle-income countries. But, there's not much research on what causes it in these places. So, scientists decided to find out. They looked at people's health and lifestyle to see wh

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Boosting Pollutant Breakdown with ZnIn 2 S 4 Nanosheets

November 16, 2024

Imagine you're trying to build a better machine for breaking down pollutants in water. One clever way to do this is by tweaking the machine's tiny parts, creating some missing pieces on purpose. In this case, scientists used ZnIn 2 S 4 nanosheets and left out some zinc atoms, creating what are

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Google Opinion Rewards Changes: What You Need to Know

November 16, 2024

Google Opinion Rewards is undergoing a significant change. Users are now prompted to agree to share their location data to continue receiving local surveys. This shift is due to Google's decision to store location data locally on devices instead of servers. Previously, the app relied on your device'

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EU's New AI Rules: A Peek into the Future

November 15, 2024

The European Union is taking a big step towards regulating AI with its draft rules for general-purpose AI models. Big names like Meta, Google, and OpenAI will need to follow these guidelines. You might be wondering, what are these general-purpose AI (GPAI) models anyway? They're like super-flexible

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How Iran Deals with End-of-Life Care

November 15, 2024

In the Islamic Republic of Iran, caring for terminally ill patients is a big challenge. Doctors and policymakers often struggle with how to improve the lives of people who are very sick and may not get better. This is where ethics come in. Ethical guidelines help healthcare workers know what's right

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Caring in Isolation: Palliative Caregivers' Online Voices During Covid-19

November 15, 2024

During the Covid-19 pandemic, family caregivers of palliative patients faced unique challenges. They couldn't always be by their loved one's side or get the support they needed. To express their experiences and intentions, many turned to online platforms. This study looked at what these caregivers s

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The Evolution of Capsulorhexis: Why It's Still King

November 14, 2024

Ever wondered why some things stick around longer than others? In the world of cataract surgery, one technique has been a real keeper. We're talking about Continuous Curvilinear Capsulorhexis, or CCC for short. This method of cutting the lens's outer layer has been the go-to choice for surgeons for