scholarly journals Evaluation of a laboratory capacity strengthening project: a case of the summative assessment of the African Field Epidemiology Network (AFENET) laboratory project 2010 - 2016

2018 ◽  
Vol 30 ◽  
Author(s):  
Humphrey Kabugo ◽  
Davis Ashaba ◽  
Fausta Mosha ◽  
Rebecca Babirye ◽  
Christine Kihembo ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Summative Assessment ◽  
Capacity Strengthening ◽  
Field Epidemiology ◽  
Laboratory Capacity

scholarly journals Efforts and Challenges paved by India to confront of Corona Virus (COVID-19)

2020 ◽  
Author(s):  
Mohammad Gayoor Khan ◽  
Umama Yezdani ◽  
Arghya Chakravorty ◽  
Tanvi Shukla
Keyword(s):  
Medical Science ◽  
Multiple Organ ◽  
Contact Tracing ◽  
Healthcare Sector ◽  
Pharmaceutical Companies ◽  
Multiple Organ Dysfunction ◽  
Capacity Strengthening ◽  
Government Administration ◽  
Laboratory Capacity ◽  
Clinical Conditions

The clinical range of Covid-19 is a respiratory route infection that varies from Asymptomatic to various clinical conditions such as respiratory failure to multiple organ dysfunction syndromes (MODS). Government administration officials are ramping up many efforts i.e prevention and containing the spread from escalating to the next level, raising the quarantine stations and increase in the laboratory capacity, strengthening surveillance, contact tracing using artificial intelligence (AI) via technology apps. India is Consequently facing many challenges to tackle the pandemic from shortage of medical supply to the devastation of the educational, transportation, job sectors, and healthcare sector, However, pharmaceutical companies taking center stage in the Covid-19 fight, Other pharmaceutical companies(low scale) in India are following suit during the Covid-19 pandemic and using their capabilities to lighten the burden of coronavirus, WHO recommends social distancing and country-wise lockdown are very essential to tackle the coronavirus, the GOI is scheming on how to get back to normalcy, with an actionable exit plan for the states to confront the coronavirus Bangladesh Journal of Medical Science Vol.19(0) 2020 p. S 88-S 92

Laboratory Capacity Building in Namibia and Zambia

2006 ◽  
Vol 1 (11) ◽  
pp. 531-532
Author(s):  
Steven Specter
Keyword(s):  
Capacity Building ◽  
Laboratory Capacity

The CDC Field Epidemiology Manual

2019 ◽  
Keyword(s):  
Disease Outbreaks ◽  
Incident Management ◽  
The Public ◽  
Field Epidemiology ◽  
Field Investigations ◽  
Toxic Agents ◽  
Core Elements ◽  
Multiple State ◽  
Prompt Action ◽  
Collection And Management

The CDC Field Epidemiology Manual is the definitive resource for the most up-to-date guidance for epidemiologists and other experts conducting field investigations to address acute public health concerns that require prompt action. This latest edition (an update of the 3rd edition of the popular book Field Epidemiology, edited by Dr. Michael Gregg) offers practical advice to guide investigators through the core elements of field investigations, beginning with initiating operations and ending with developing interventions and communicating findings to the public. The manual also provides special considerations to address challenges that often arise during field investigations, such as addressing legal issues, working with multiple state and federal agencies, navigating a multinational outbreak investigation, and working within an incident management structure. The manual includes updated information on using new tools for field investigations, such as the latest technologies for data collection and management and incorporating data from geographic information systems (GIS). Finally, the manual includes tips for investigations in a wide variety of settings, including healthcare and community congregate settings, and different types of outbreaks, including acute enteric disease outbreaks, those suspected to be related to intentional use of biologic and toxic agents, and outbreaks of suicide, violence, and other forms of injury. The manual is written primarily for epidemiologists who will be conducting field investigations in local, state, federal, or international settings. However, others who contribute to field investigations (e.g., laboratory scientists, lawyers, experts in public policy and communications) will also find the book to be an excellent source of information. The manual is written in an easily readable format, including boxes and bulleted points, to provide greater utility for investigators in the field.

The Influence of Assessment on Learning and Teaching

2019 ◽  
pp. 166-185
Author(s):  
Susan Hallam
Keyword(s):  
Communities Of Practice ◽  
Teaching And Learning ◽  
Formal Education ◽  
Peer Assessment ◽  
Real Life ◽  
Summative Assessment ◽  
Learning And Teaching ◽  
The Arts ◽  
Assessment Procedures ◽  
Assessment Research

It is debatable whether it is appropriate to assess performance in the arts. However, formal education institutions and the systems within which they operate continue to require summative assessment to take place in order to award qualifications. This chapter considers the extent to which such summative assessment systems in music determine not only what is taught but also what learners learn. The evidence suggests that any learning outcome in formal education that is not assessed is unlikely to be given priority by either learners or teachers. To optimize learning, the aims and the processes of learning, including formative, self-, and peer assessment procedures, should be aligned with summative assessment. Research addressing the roles, methods, and value of formative, self-, and peer assessment in enhancing learning is considered. A proposal is made that the most appropriate way of enhancing learning is to ensure that summative assessment procedures are authentic and have real-life relevance supporting the teaching and learning process, to ensure that learners are motivated and see the relevance of what they are learning. This might take many forms depending on musical genre, communities of practice, and the wider cultural environment.

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