The plastic timeline: How did we get here? - Open Access …
Jan 28, 2021 · Neil Armstrong plants a nylon flag on the moon in 1969 as plastic starts to become a go-to material in the 1970s. In 1977, the plastic bag was introduced to the grocery industry as an alternative to the paper bag—something we’re trying to revert back to 40-plus years later. Production takes a noticeable dip as laws start to be introduced.
Overcoming language barriers in healthcare - Open Access …
Jun 30, 2020 · Other ways of overcoming communication barriers include encouraging clinicians to be more visual and make full use of visual prompts. Patients are more likely to remember and understand information much better with clear visual prompts like diagrams, images and models. Ultimately, healthcare providers must use a combination of the right people ...
Open Access Government - Health & Social Care | Research
The latest open access and free to distribute eBooks from key industry stakeholders covering health, energy, environment, plus more. Open Access Government produces compelling and informative news, publications, eBooks, and academic research articles for the public and private sector looking at health, diseases & conditions, workplace, research ...
Alternatives to animal testing: science, ethics and the law
Dec 5, 2022 · Alternatives to animal testing focus on human biology and use advanced cell-based and computational technologies to investigate diseases and potential treatments. These new methods, therefore, have the potential to deliver safer and more effective medicines more quickly and at less cost. Redirecting continued investment in failing animal ...
Creating accountability and social value in public sector procurement
May 29, 2024 · What’s more, the importance of social value and community impact is increasingly recognised, with policies mandating the consideration of societal benefits in procurement decisions, inspired by legislation such as the UK’s Social Value Act. ‘The adoption of digital platforms and data analytics has transformed procurement processes ...
Effective information governance: building a framework
Mar 10, 2023 · An information governance framework helps organisations manage their data and information, and ensures they are used effectively to meet needs and add value. A good information governance framework will help you manage your information throughout its lifecycle. The best will put information security, risk management, and assurance of good ...
They weren’t witches; they were women: The witch-hunts and their ...
Sep 6, 2024 · Examining historical femicide and its consequences: The witch hunts were a dark period in European and colonial history, primarily occurring between the 15th and 17th centuries. But why were an estimated 60,000 women tortured and killed, what were the consequences, and what does it tell us today?.
Redefining communication in local government and public sectors
Aug 5, 2022 · From the funds collected, local government has to provide a wide range of services, including education, policing and welfare. That requires a very high level of communication within departments, between departments, and with the public they serve. That communication can take the form of everything from newsletters to call centres that utilise ...
What is Soil Organic Carbon (SOC)? - Open Access Government
Sep 23, 2021 · Soil organic carbon (SOC) is a major contributor to overall soil health, agriculture, climate change, and food solutions. It is a natural energy storage, derived from soil organic matter and considered a highly valued earth’s biopolymer. SOC improves soil biological, chemical, and physical properties, water-holding capacity, and structural ...
Public sector trend predictions 2024: Addressing challenges and ...
November 30, 2023. In an ever-shifting landscape of public governance and services, the year 2024 promises to bring about notable transformations and challenges for the public sector. As we explore the public sector trends across different facets of the public sector, the common thread is the call for adaptability and innovation.