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Issues of delivering quality customer service in a higher education environment

Abstract Purpose This paper seeks to redress the lack of academic attention being given to the relationship between academia and industry in the competitive environment of international higher educationā€related service delivery and use. It adopts a relational marketing approach to value creation in service interactions and explores the expectations and perceptions of employers and university … Continue reading Issues of delivering quality customer service in a higher education environment

Statutory financing versus crowdfunding

Photo by Matthias Zomer on Pexels.com Medical crowdfunding might be a viable option for those scientifically proven treatments which are not financed by the German statutory health insurance system for some reason. When funding is requested for a non-resident, a safety gap exists in a system other than the German statutory healthcare system. When funding … Continue reading Statutory financing versus crowdfunding

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The Role of Artificial Intelligence in Health Care, Learning and Development

Abstract Background: Artificial intelligence (AI) is a booming sector that has profoundly influenced every walk of life, and the education sector is no exception. In education, AI has helped to develop novel teaching and learning solutions that are currently being tested in various contexts. Businesses and governments across the globe have been pouring money into … Continue reading The Role of Artificial Intelligence in Health Care, Learning and Development

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Artificial intelligence chatbots in educational contexts

Abstract Purpose The application of artificial intelligence chatbots is an emerging trend in educational technology studies for its multi-faceted advantages. However, the existing studies rarely take a perspective of educational technology application to evaluate the application of chatbots to educational contexts. This study aims to bridge the research gap by taking an educational perspective to … Continue reading Artificial intelligence chatbots in educational contexts

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Best interview questions and answers

1. Tell me about yourself. Your interviewers will likely start out with a question about you and your background to get to know you. Start by giving them an overview of your current position or activities, then provide the most important and relevant highlights from your background that make you the most qualified for the … Continue reading Best interview questions and answers

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Tips to reduce biting in children

Some children bite themselves or others when frustrated. Iā€™ve seen a lot of this in children on the autism spectrum, but it can happen with any childā€“including those with sensory issues. Stopping this behavior can be quite a challenge for parents and caregivers. Letā€™s take a look at why children bite and what can be … Continue reading Tips to reduce biting in children

2023 IMF summary on economic trends, climate change impact

The International Monetary Fund (IMF) took to social media to share insights into the complex economic landscape of 2023, a year marked by unprecedented challenges that put the global economy to the test. According to the IMF, from the impacts of climate change to dynamic shifts in trade and reserve asset patterns, the IMF's Statistics … Continue reading 2023 IMF summary on economic trends, climate change impact

EXPOSED: How much China spent in Trump’s properties during his administration

The Chinese government and its state-controlled entities spent over USD 5.5 million at properties owned by Donald Trump while he was in office, CNN reported quoting financial documents cited in a report from House Democrats released on Thursday. It reported that it was the largest total of payments made by any single foreign country known … Continue reading EXPOSED: How much China spent in Trump’s properties during his administration

JEFFREY EPSTEIN: Everything you should know

Explained: What do we know so far? If you're just joining us this morning, here's a quick rundown of what happened late last night.  Dozens of previously sealed court documents related to Jeffrey Epstein were made public by a US court.Ā  Although interest in the release appeared to crash the website at one point, much … Continue reading JEFFREY EPSTEIN: Everything you should know

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ADHD, ADD, and Vision Defects in Children

Vision deficits can mimic and/or contribute to behaviors observed in children with ADD and ADHD. The classic symptoms of attention disorders are hyperactivity, an inability to focus, poor impulse control, task avoidance and disruptive behaviors. In order to diagnose these conditions, the medical practitioner looks at a series of subjective markers. Medicines are given to … Continue reading ADHD, ADD, and Vision Defects in Children

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5 Trends that will change Nigeria’s automobile industry in 2024

Nigeriaā€™s automotive industry is heavily dependent on importing new and used cars, including vehicle spare parts, due to its underdeveloped state. As an import-dependent sector, economic headwinds, including volatility of exchange rates of naira to dollar, exchange rate of cargo clearing at the port, and surging inflation, pose serious challenges and limit the growth ofĀ Nigeriaā€™s … Continue reading 5 Trends that will change Nigeria’s automobile industry in 2024

Sjoberg claims Giuffre groped with Prince Andrew puppet

During her testimony in the 2015 defamation case against Ghislaine Maxwell,Ā Johanna Sjoberg claimed she saw Virginia Giuffre being touched with a puppet of Prince Andrew. While in Manhattan in 2001, Ms Sjoberg said Maxwell called her to an upstairs closet, where there was a puppet of the Duke of York which was made for a BBC … Continue reading Sjoberg claims Giuffre groped with Prince Andrew puppet

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Big UK lender cutting mortgage rates

Yorkshire Building Society has become the latest lender to confirm it will cut mortgage rates, with full details to be announced next week. It comes after HSBCĀ unveiled reductions to its range on Wednesday, including a five-year deal below 4%. First Direct, a division of HSBC, is also expected to announce mortgage rate cuts on Friday … Continue reading Big UK lender cutting mortgage rates

Epstein documents missing list of names people expected

Jeffrey Epstein cultivated a network of accomplices and associates over a period of decades and as the wheels of justice turn, that web is becoming clearer.  These newly unsealed court documents name dozens of his associates, though many of them are not accused of any wrongdoing.  Michael Jackson, for instance, is named by one victim … Continue reading Epstein documents missing list of names people expected

What Epstein document says about underage sex, orgy involving Prince Andrew, Bill Clinton and Donald Trump

Prince Andrew, Bill Clinton, Donald Trump and Stephen Hawking are among those named in court documents relating to Ghislaine Maxwell, her relationship with Jeffrey Epstein and alleged victims of sexual abuse. A US judge, Loretta Preska,Ā ruled in DecemberĀ that documents that were part of a 2015 defamation case by Virginia Giuffre againstĀ Ghislaine MaxwellĀ should be made public. … Continue reading What Epstein document says about underage sex, orgy involving Prince Andrew, Bill Clinton and Donald Trump