THE FUTURE OF UNIVERSITY TEACHING: BLEAK OR PROMISING?

The Future of University Teaching: Bleak or Promising?

In this essay I reflect on what university teaching might be like in the future.I first consider the context in which universities exist in the twenty-first century and identify some of the pressures for change that currently face them.These include the changing demographics among students, the Dresser w/ Fireplace calls by various stakeholders for

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Aged garlic and cancer: A systematic review

Cancer is one of the leading causes of morbidity and mortality worldwide, which increases health-care costs.It has been reported that some dietary components such as aged garlic, one of the garlic preparations with no strong odor and harsh irritating taste, exhibits anticancer effects.This review summarizes the potential beneficial effects of aged

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Design and fabrication of elastic two-component polymer-metal disks using a 3D printer under different loads for the lumbar spine

One of the significant issues in the biomechanics of the intervertebral discs is the origin of the forces on the spine in the lumbar region.This issue can be gravity and the effects of inertia, muscles, intra-abdominal pressure, fascia, and ligaments.Recently, the 3D printing technique with biocompatible metals is used to strengthen the interverteb

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