Decentralisation: a multidisciplinary perspective [PDF]
Decentralisation as a concept is attracting a lot of interest, not least with the rise of decentralised and distributed techno-social systems like Bitcoin, and distributed ledgers more generally. In this paper, we first define decentralisation as it is implemented for technical architectures and then discuss the technical, social, political and ...
Bodó, B., Brekke, J.K., Hoepman, J.-H.
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The multidisciplinary approach to eosinophilia [PDF]
Eosinophilic granulocytes are normally present in low numbers in the bloodstream. Patients with an increased number of eosinophilic granulocytes in the differential count (eosinophilia) are common and can pose a clinical challenge because conditions with eosinophilia occur in all medical specialties. The diagnostic approach must be guided by a thorough
Gunhild Nynke Thomsen+20 more
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Breakfast: a multidisciplinary approach [PDF]
AbstractBackgroundThe role of breakfast as an essential part of an healthy diet has been only recently promoted even if breakfast practices were known since the Middle Age. The growing scientific evidences on this topic are extremely sector-based nevertheless breakfast could be regarded from different point of views and from different expertises.
Antonio Affinita+18 more
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Multidisciplinary Engineering Systems 2nd and 3rd Year College-Wide Courses [PDF]
Undergraduate engineering education today is ineffective in preparing students for multidisciplinary system integration and optimization - exactly what is needed by companies to become innovative and gain a competitive advantage in this global economy ...
Craig, Kevin, Nagurka, Mark L.
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Built environment assessment: Multidisciplinary perspectives. [PDF]
Context:As obesity has become increasingly widespread, scientists seek better ways to assess and modify built and social environments to positively impact health.
Davis, Erica L+5 more
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Cranioplasty: A Multidisciplinary Approach
Decompressive craniectomy (DC) is an operation where a large section of the skull is removed to accommodate brain swelling. Patients who survive will usually require subsequent reconstruction of the skull using either their own bone or an artificial prosthesis, known as cranioplasty.
Mee, H+10 more
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How Multidisciplinary Are the Multidisciplinary Journals Science and Nature?
Interest in cross-disciplinary research knowledge interchange runs high. Review processes at funding agencies, such as the U.S. National Science Foundation, consider plans to disseminate research across disciplinary bounds. Publication in the leading multidisciplinary journals, Nature and Science, may signify the epitome of successful interdisciplinary
Solomon, Gregg E. A.+2 more
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Multi-disciplinary research ethics review: is it feasible? [PDF]
This paper reviews the currently rapid changes in research ethics governance affecting many kinds of social research. Arguments for and against single‐discipline and multidisciplinary research ethics committees will be considered, with examples of how ...
Alderson, Priscilla, Morrow, Virginia
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Collaborative multidisciplinary learning : quantity surveying students’ perspectives [PDF]
The construction industry is highly fragmented and is known for its adversarial culture, culminating in poor quality projects not completed on time or within budget.
Becerik-Gerber B+17 more
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British pain clinic practitioners' recognition and use of the bio-psychosocial pain management model for patients when physical interventions are ineffective or inappropriate : results of a qualitative study [PDF]
Background To explore how chronic musculoskeletal pain is managed in multidisciplinary pain clinics for patients for whom physical interventions are inappropriate or ineffective.
Anisur, Anisur+4 more
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