Incorporating iPad technology: Creating more effective language classrooms

© 2015 TESOL International Association. Technology today plays a significant role in the lives of many students who are part of a technology-driven culture that they have grown up with. It would seem unimaginable for young adults today to communicate or exchange ideas without using technology. The plethora of devices competing with the computer, from smartphones to tablets, just to name a few, have provided students with the ability to communicate and get information with unprecedented accessibility and speed. Because visual culture, youth culture, and digital media go hand in hand today, it is only logical that classrooms move beyond the traditional methods of teaching, which no longer seem compatible with student expectations or the needs of today’s workforce, and utilize this passion for technology. Fully incorporating technology in the classroom is inevitable, and utilizing students’ passion for technology can act as a catalyst for motivating them to work. This article presents the benefits of utilizing the iPad in the ESL classroom, showing how lessons can become more effective, paving the way for more motivating and engaging English language learning. It also provides information which guides ESL teachers in choosing appropriate apps for transformative lessons and information on apps that have been used in ESL classrooms

The Next Generation of Technology: Mobile Apps in the English Language Classroom

The purpose of this research was to make suggestions for choosing Apps for a Foundation level English program in the United Arab Emirates. The program had to prepare for the integration of iPads into the English program for approximately 800 students. To prepare, the program launched a pilot study with a small group of teachers, administrators and technology specialists. We used qualitative research to fulfill our research needs which included participant diaries, focus groups, a research journal and observations. From the data, we developed a list of criteria for choosing Apps and a process for selecting Apps

Impact of opioid-free analgesia on pain severity and patient satisfaction after discharge from surgery: multispecialty, prospective cohort study in 25 countries

Background: Balancing opioid stewardship and the need for adequate analgesia following discharge after surgery is challenging. This study aimed to compare the outcomes for patients discharged with opioid versus opioid-free analgesia after common surgical procedures.Methods: This international, multicentre, prospective cohort study collected data from patients undergoing common acute and elective general surgical, urological, gynaecological, and orthopaedic procedures. The primary outcomes were patient-reported time in severe pain measured on a numerical analogue scale from 0 to 100% and patient-reported satisfaction with pain relief during the first week following discharge. Data were collected by in-hospital chart review and patient telephone interview 1 week after discharge.Results: The study recruited 4273 patients from 144 centres in 25 countries; 1311 patients (30.7%) were prescribed opioid analgesia at discharge. Patients reported being in severe pain for 10 (i.q.r. 1-30)% of the first week after discharge and rated satisfaction with analgesia as 90 (i.q.r. 80-100) of 100. After adjustment for confounders, opioid analgesia on discharge was independently associated with increased pain severity (risk ratio 1.52, 95% c.i. 1.31 to 1.76; P < 0.001) and re-presentation to healthcare providers owing to side-effects of medication (OR 2.38, 95% c.i. 1.36 to 4.17; P = 0.004), but not with satisfaction with analgesia (beta coefficient 0.92, 95% c.i. -1.52 to 3.36; P = 0.468) compared with opioid-free analgesia. Although opioid prescribing varied greatly between high-income and low- and middle-income countries, patient-reported outcomes did not.Conclusion: Opioid analgesia prescription on surgical discharge is associated with a higher risk of re-presentation owing to side-effects of medication and increased patient-reported pain, but not with changes in patient-reported satisfaction. Opioid-free discharge analgesia should be adopted routinely

CAPM Patient Satisfaction Survey

As part of the ISO 15189 certification preparation, the toxicology and pharmacology laboratory of the Poison Control and Pharmacovigilance Center of Morocco(CAPM) Satisfaction Survey for Patients Requesting Analyzes. The chosen tool was a questionnaire using 11 closed questions and 1 open. The survey was conducted on patients who performed the toxicology and pharmacology analyzes during the period January 01, 2016 to August 31, 2016.The results obtained have made it possible to evaluate the perception of the quality of the service rendered by the laboratory to these patients.</jats:p

A Study on the Impact of E-Commerce of Cosmetic Products in Oman

The research discussed the topic (Study on the Impact of E-Commerce of Cosmetic Products in Oman). In today\u27s global cosmetic sector landscape, the growth of e-commerce platforms has triggered dramatic shifts, changing consumer behaviours and competitive dynamics. Oman, being a quickly expanding market, has witnessed this paradigm shift, with the introduction of e-commerce causing significant changes in the cosmetics business. This graduation project seeks to examine and assess the effects of e-commerce on the cosmetic products market in Oman, diving into a variety of topics such as consumer preferences, market trends, regulatory frameworks, and strategic manoeuvres used by major parties. The research focuses on Provalo Cosmetics, a premium business based in India that sells a line of natural skincare products made with organic components and scientific precision. Provalo Cosmetics, founded by Parth Thaker and Meet Mehta, is dedicated to redefining skincare through a combination of nature and technology, meeting today\u27s consumer demands for efficacy, safety, and sustainability. The company\u27s ethos revolves upon providing honest, natural, and scientifically supported beauty products, while also cultivating a culture of skin and environmental care. The study outlines the purpose, background, problem statement, goals, scope, importance, and constraints of the research project. It clarifies how Oman\u27s cosmetics business is expanding rapidly due to changing beauty standards and disposable incomes, all of which are being challenged by e-commerce. While the study aims to provide industry stakeholders with actionable information, the research questions attempt to elucidate the complexities of cosmetic consumption patterns, branding strategies, and market competitiveness within the Omani environment.   To sum up, this graduate study provides an in-depth analysis of how e-commerce has affected Oman\u27s cosmetics business, with a particular emphasis on face wash products. Businesses navigating the ever-changing Omani cosmetics market will benefit greatly from the research\u27s insightful examination of consumer behavior, market dynamics, and strategic imperatives. The study highlights the significant influence of e-commerce in determining current consumer preferences and market trends, even if it also acknowledges its inherent limits. This helps to facilitate well-informed decision-making and tactical interventions in the digital marketplace