Cardiac syncope: lessons learned from Sir Roger Bannister's textbook

2021 ◽  
Vol 11 (3) ◽  
pp. 86-88
Author(s):  
Helen Cowan
Keyword(s):  
Lessons Learned ◽  
The Third ◽  
Cardiac Syncope

In the third article of the new Neurocardiology series, Helen Cowan looks at cardiac syncope and the link between the heart and brain.

God

2019 ◽  
pp. 53-73
Author(s):  
Martin Lin
Keyword(s):  
Lessons Learned ◽  
Sufficient Reason ◽  
Existence Of God ◽  
The Third ◽  
Principle Of Sufficient Reason ◽  
Definition Of ◽  
The Way

This chapter offers reconstructions of Spinoza’s four arguments for the existence of God. Among the lessons learned from these reconstructions is that, although Spinoza’s first argument is often described as ontological, it relies on many substantive premises that go beyond the definition of God and it is not vulnerable to standard objections to ontological arguments. Additionally, the second argument introduces Spinoza’s Principle of Sufficient Reason, and seeing how Spinoza applies it to the existence of God sheds light on how he understands both the PSR and causation and explanation more generally. The chapter concludes by arguing that the third and fourth arguments pave the way for Spinoza’s claim that, besides God, no substance can be or be conceived and consideration of them shows why Spinoza’s argument for monism does not beg the question against the orthodox Cartesian.

scholarly journals “Migration and Violence: Lessons from Colombia for the Americas” A workshop of the Transatlantic Forum on Migration and Integration and the Refugee Research Network (TFMI)

Refuge ◽  
2013 ◽  
Vol 29 (1) ◽  
pp. 131-136 ◽  
Author(s):  
Jorge Salcedo
Keyword(s):  
El Salvador ◽  
Central America ◽  
Academic Research ◽  
Lessons Learned ◽  
Research Network ◽  
Fourth Section ◽  
The Third ◽  
Similarities And Differences ◽  
And Migration ◽  
The Relationship

The conference, “Migration and Violence: Lessons from Colombia to the Americas” was held in Bogotá D.C., Colombia at the Pontifi cia Universidad Javeriana on June 29, 2012. The main objective of the conference was to develop inter-disciplinary academic research in Central America and Mexico regarding the relationship between violence, particularly narco-violence, and migration. The setting in Bogotá D.C. was deliberate as the participants discussed how lessons learned from Colombia’s experience with narco-induced migration could be leveraged for the benefit of Central America and Mexico. With the participation of experts on international migration, government representatives, academics, and civil society, the conference highlighted research results and relevant intervention experience concerning this problem in Colombia, El Salvador, Guatemala, and Mexico.This article presents an analysis of the presentations given and the discussions held at the conference. It consists of four parts. The first section compares the similarities and differences regarding migration and violence in Colombia and El Salvador, Guatemala, and Mexico. The second section presents the major epistemological challenges emerging from research and models of intervention. The third section presents the implications of the epistemological challenges and their impact on public policy. The fourth section concludes with principal lessons from Colombia for research and intervention in the problem of violence and migration.

scholarly journals THE KUHNIAN NOTION OF PARADIGM IN THE THIRD INTERNATIONAL RELATIONS DEBATE

2021 ◽  
Vol 17 (1) ◽  
pp. 09-19
Author(s):  
Hristina Dobreva
Keyword(s):  
International Relations ◽  
Scientific Community ◽  
Lessons Learned ◽  
Real Problem ◽  
Problem Solution ◽  
The Third ◽  
Starting Point ◽  
The Future ◽  
Bridge Building

The paper reviews some of the major IR scholars and how they view the applicability of Kuhn’s notion of paradigm in the case of the third IR debate. The starting point is Laipd’s idea of positivism versus post-positivism. I argue that pessimism and optimism are interrelated in the debate. Also, for the future, if the IR scientific community wants to contribute to real problem solution, it should not restrict to the narrow notion of Kuhn’s paradigm. However, there should be some loose sense of a paradigm as a cumulation of lessons learned. The grand theorizing or bridge-building should be replaced by the idea of lots of “doors” or many mediators linking only certain issues in different approaches. If there is only one bridge, this will not adequately reflect the emerging stage of proliferation of pluralism in the field. The pragmatic tendency is towards eclecticism of the approaches. Elements are interrelated and the border between positivism and relativism is moving.

scholarly journals Recruitment, Enrollment, and Retention: Creative Techniques to Overcome Obstacles

2021 ◽  
Vol 5 (Supplement_1) ◽  
pp. 210-210
Author(s):  
Justine Sefcik ◽  
Darina Petrovsky
Keyword(s):  
Older Adults ◽  
Clinical Trial ◽  
Cognitive Impairment ◽  
Longitudinal Study ◽  
Research Participation ◽  
Amnestic Mild Cognitive Impairment ◽  
Lessons Learned ◽  
Survey Study ◽  
Incentive Payment ◽  
The Third

Abstract The process of recruiting, enrolling, and retaining older adults in research studies has been challenging, even prior to the COVID-19 pandemic. This symposium presents research conducted and lessons learned on recruiting, enrolling, and retaining older adults, including those with cognitive impairment. Insights are provided on what techniques are most beneficial for improving rates of research participation, spanning time prior to and during the pandemic. The first presentation reports on qualitative perspectives of persons living with dementia and their caregivers as to what helped them decide to enroll into a clinical trial together. The second presentation speaks to how variations in incentive payment allocations played a role in consent decisions of patients with amnestic mild cognitive impairment and their study partners. The third presentation discusses the effectiveness of an adapted framework and strategies to increase the recruitment and retention of older Latinos with Alzheimer’s Disease and Related Dementias (ADRD) into a clinical trial. The fourth presentation shares techniques for recruiting older adults for a survey study during the pandemic. The fifth presentation defines challenges during a longitudinal study when the pandemic and other natural disasters occurred and strategies for success. Taken together, these presentations will inform researchers on techniques that could be used to improve recruitment, enrollment, and retention of older adults in clinical research.

Building a Cochlear Implant Practice: Five Lessons Learned

2013 ◽  
Vol 20 (1) ◽  
pp. 14-21
Author(s):  
Anne M. Lobdell ◽  
Joseph E. Dansie ◽  
Sarah Hargus Ferguson
Keyword(s):  
Cochlear Implant ◽  
Cochlear Implants ◽  
Lessons Learned ◽  
Clinical Aspects ◽  
University Of Utah ◽  
The Third ◽  
The Past ◽  
Speech Science ◽  
The University ◽  
First Time

Cochlear implants are becoming available to an increasing proportion of the deaf and hard-of-hearing population. As interest in and success with cochlear implants has grown, more and more private practice clinics are incorporating them into their scopes of practice. Over the past 2 years, the first 2 authors of this article have been heavily involved in developing cochlear implant programs in separate otolaryngology private practices. A recent conversation about this process revealed several common experiences and lessons learned. During these same 2 years, the third author began teaching the cochlear implant course at the University of Utah. Although her audiology and speech science background gave her extensive knowledge of the science behind cochlear implants, she had no clinical experience with them. The first author took this course the first time the third author taught it, and the experiences and insights she shared with the third author during and since the course have been an important component of the third author’s personal education in the clinical aspects of cochlear implants. In this article, the first 2 authors share 5 things we wish we had known when first beginning their work with cochlear implants.

scholarly journals Cathodic protection of steel in concrete – experience and overview of 30 years application

2018 ◽  
Vol 199 ◽  
pp. 01002
Author(s):  
Rob Polder ◽  
Willy Peelen
Keyword(s):  
The Netherlands ◽  
Cathodic Protection ◽  
Working Life ◽  
Lessons Learned ◽  
The Third ◽  
Technical Developments ◽  
Concrete Experience ◽  
Precast Elements ◽  
Second Period ◽  
Galvanic Anode

This paper presents an overview of 30 years' experience with cathodic protection of steel in concrete in The Netherlands. Principles and practical aspects of CP and its design and installation are presented. Three phases have passed from the late 1980s until present: pioneering, development and maturity. In the first period CP was mainly applied to precast elements corroding due to mixedin chlorides. The parties involved worked together to draw up a Technical Guideline. In the second period, application to bridges came up, including post-tensioned structures, which was then innovative. Furthermore, galvanic anode systems were introduced. In the third period, CP became a fully accepted method of securing durability and safety. Renewed collaboration led to a database that allowed analysis of various aspects of CP system working life, including shortcomings in early systems. Major successes and lessons learned will be presented. Technical and non-technical developments are highlighted and some recent innovative CP components and systems are discussed.

scholarly journals The Third French Individual and National Food Consumption (INCA3) Survey 2014–2015: method, design and participation rate in the framework of a European harmonization process

2018 ◽  
Vol 22 (4) ◽  
pp. 584-600 ◽  
Author(s):  
Carine Dubuisson ◽  
Ariane Dufour ◽  
Sandrine Carrillo ◽  
Peggy Drouillet-Pinard ◽  
Sabrina Havard ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Energy Intake ◽  
Food Consumption ◽  
Participation Rate ◽  
Lessons Learned ◽  
Supplement Use ◽  
The Third ◽  
Harmonization Process ◽  
The Impact ◽  
Dietary Data ◽  
European Harmonization

AbstractObjectiveAssessing dietary exposure or nutrient intakes requires detailed dietary data. These data are collected in France by the cross-sectional Individual and National Studies on Food Consumption (INCA). In 2014–2015, the third survey (INCA3) was launched in the framework of the European harmonization process which introduced major methodological changes. The present paper describes the design of the INCA3 survey, its participation rate and the quality of its dietary data, and discusses the lessons learned from the methodological adaptations.DesignTwo representative samples of adults (18–79 years old) and children (0–17 years old) living in mainland France were selected following a three-stage stratified random sampling method using the national census database.SettingFood consumption was collected through three non-consecutive 24 h recalls (15–79 years old) or records (0–14 years old), supplemented by an FFQ. Information on food supplement use, eating habits, physical activity and sedentary behaviours, health status and sociodemographic characteristics were gathered by questionnaires. Height and body weight were measured.ParticipantsIn total, 4114 individuals (2121 adults, 1993 children) completed the whole protocol.ResultsParticipation rate was 41·5% for adults and 49·8% for children. Mean energy intake was estimated as 8795 kJ/d (2102 kcal/d) in adults and 7222 kJ/d (1726 kcal/d) in children and the rate of energy intake under-reporters was 17·8 and 13·9%, respectively.ConclusionsFollowing the European guidelines, the INCA3 survey collected detailed dietary data useful for food-related and nutritional risk assessments at national and European level. The impact of the methodological changes on the participation rate should be further studied.

Lessons Learned: Conducting Research With Victims Portrayed in Sexual Abuse Images and Their Parents

2016 ◽  
Vol 33 (24) ◽  
pp. 3829-3839
Author(s):  
Wendy A. Walsh ◽  
Janis Wolak ◽  
Kaitlin Lounsbury ◽  
Susan Howley ◽  
Tonya Lippert ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Sexual Abuse ◽  
Child Sexual Abuse ◽  
Service Providers ◽  
Adult Survivors ◽  
Lessons Learned ◽  
Online Surveys ◽  
Telephone Interviews ◽  
The Third ◽  
Child Victimization ◽  
Conducting Research

Victims portrayed in sexual abuse images may be resistant to participate in research because of embarrassment or shame due to the sensitive nature and potential permanency of images. No studies we are aware of explore reactions to participating in research after this type of crime. Telephone interviews were conducted with convenience samples of parents ( n = 46) and adolescents who were victims of child sexual abuse ( n = 11; some of whom were portrayed in sexual abuse images), and online surveys were completed by adult survivors depicted in abuse images ( N = 133). The first lesson was that few agencies tracked this type of crime. This lack of tracking raises the question as to what types of data should be collected and tracked as part of an investigation. The second lesson was that few victims at the two participating agencies had been portrayed in sexual abuse images (4%-5%). The third lesson was that once possible cases were identified, we found relatively high percentages of consent to contact and interview completions. This implies that researchers and service providers should not be hesitant about conducting research after an investigation of child sexual abuse. The fourth lesson was that the vast majority of participants reported not being upset by the questions. We hope that the data presented here will encourage agencies to reconsider the types of data being tracked and will encourage researchers to conduct in-depth research with populations that are often difficult to reach to continue improving the professional response to child victimization.

Could the Internet Defetishise the Commodity?

10.1068/d275t ◽  
2003 ◽  
Vol 21 (3) ◽  
pp. 359-372 ◽  
Author(s):  
Daniel Miller
Keyword(s):  
Lessons Learned ◽  
Ethnographic Study ◽  
The Internet ◽  
Commodity Chains ◽  
Current Interest ◽  
The Third ◽  
Power And Control ◽  
Production Distribution ◽  
And Control

This paper is in three parts. In the first I summarise and argue for the continued importance of the critique associated with the fetishism of the commodity. In the second part I report on an ethnographic study of the Internet and the lessons learned for how it could most effectively be used. In the third part I present the outline of a programme for inclusion within the school geography curriculum to use the Internet to educate children in their responsibilities as consumers. This consists of following three products, all of which are personalised to the children as end consumers. Using the Internet they would follow all stages of production, distribution, transportation, and the combination of elements that constitute the commodity. All such processes are seen through the labour of those involved. The result may not fully defetishise the commodity in respect to wider issues of power and control, but it might turn the current interest in commodity chains into an attempt to transform the consciousness of consumers for the benefit of producers.

scholarly journals The Social Market Economy Model in Africa: A Policy Lesson in the Pursuit of an Inclusive Development

2020 ◽  
Vol 1 (2) ◽  
pp. 100-125
Author(s):  
Mesfin Mulugeta Woldegiogis
Keyword(s):  
Market Economy ◽  
Lessons Learned ◽  
Inclusive Development ◽  
Social Market Economy ◽  
African Countries ◽  
Third Way ◽  
Economy Model ◽  
The Third ◽  
The Social ◽  
Social Market

A contextually rethought coexistence of capitalism and socialism, particularly, the ‘Third-Way’ politico-economic framework is a contemporary dominion in the pursuit of prosperous and inclusive development. Regarding the third-way position, however, there is a dearth of theoretical framework in African studies. Hence, this article aimed at exploring the theoretical significance of ordoliberalism and its social market economy model that is often praised as the secret(s) in the wake of the ‘Wirtschaftswunder’, meaning the ‘economic miracle’, of Germany. In so doing, the article has sought the common conceptual ground between the notions of the social market economy and inclusive development through the extensive review of theoretical evidence available in the secondary sources of data. The review of literature has revealed that unlike the German experience, the policy choice among the African countries, in the post-colonial era, was never consistent with ordoliberalism or social market economy. However, the post-2000 economic trajectory of Africa has shown the coexistence of the welfare state and coordinated market thereby creating a convenient condition to implement the lessons learned from the development path of Germany. Besides, the prevalent socio-economic problems in most of the Sub-Saharan African countries including demographic bulge, abject poverty, high levels of income inequality, extractive/rent-seeking institutions of governance, brain-drain, and aid/loan dependency syndrome are the major factors that underline the urgency for policy reforms geared towards an Afro-centric social market economy. Yet, the levels of economic development, historical, cultural, and geopolitical differences need to be taken into account to effectively implement the policy instruments of the social market economy in Africa.

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