Is there a good book about sample size calculation in Epidemiology?

Hi all, As many of you, we get involved all the time with issues of sample size calculation. However, besides the use of some software, it is difficult to find a good source of guidance on this...

03 April 2019 2,556 9 View

Can you suggest a good book (or good chapter) on sustainable diet or sustainable food production?

I am teaching a course for undergrads including sustainability topics, and we are interested in having a view of what a good sustainable, healthy diet would be, and also how to see if the food...

02 March 2017 3,857 2 View

Anyone can suggest a good book/paper that present the EPA and/or WHO review process to set air pollution standard or guidelines?

There were very good explanations in the book "Air Pollution and Health" of Holgate but it seems a little outdated (1999). Any suggestion of current sources that explain the process? For instance,...

09 October 2014 1,345 5 View

Can you suggest a good textbook about sustainable cities?

I am starting a class and I want to include elements of sustainability and sustainable cities. Any suggestion?

03 April 2014 8,906 5 View

To travel or not to travel by plane, conferences, and sustainability

Dear all, I would like to know your opinion about travelling by plane to go to conferences and actually the whole idea of having conferences where everybody in the world meet to learn what is...

01 January 1970 5,908 14 View

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02 March 2021 324 2 View

Where can I find life cycle inventory or assessment of non woven materials?

Dear network, I am looking for the LCA or LCI or at least the energy balances of the non woven fabrics process for my master project, in specific for natural fibers, yet I have found...

02 March 2021 9,662 1 View

What is the value of Conference Review Paper?

How much value does a review paper carry in a higher study aspirant student's profile which is presented in a Peer Reviewed Scopus Indexed conference?

27 February 2021 2,068 3 View

Suggestions for occupational stress surveys?

I am currently writing a masters thesis on reasons for occupational stress in the early childhood classroom, and want to include a short survey assessing participants work-related stress levels. I...

24 February 2021 8,678 2 View

How COVID-19 has affected mental health?

The pandemic has led to depression and anxiety and its negative effects shouldn't be ignored. However, it has also led some people to become more resilient! What do you think? Thank you.

21 February 2021 4,733 19 View

Can medicinal plants really play an inherent rule in the COVID-19 tackle?

Numerous scientific reports cited plant extracts with potential antiviral activity and even anti-COVID-19? Why these findings are neglected? I remember very well the warning released by the WHO to...

17 February 2021 2,141 9 View

How can I interpret a ratio variable?

Dear colleagues, I am running a regression in which I have the following regression FoodExp = 67.04 DepRatio +.....e My interest is in the interpretation of the coefficient on the dependency...

16 February 2021 2,058 2 View

How to find orthotropic material properties?

I am doing an impact analysis of bullet on a plate. But for that simulation, I require orthotropic properties of materials like PPS and PEEK which are Unidirectional type. How to find them?...

16 February 2021 8,775 2 View

How can we assess applied digital skills and soft skills through online examinations during COVID-19 semester?

The final qualification assessment for major programs is a strict regimen that involves different stages - oral and written exams, final project viva, internal and external review. How are ICT...

16 February 2021 1,762 8 View

Are you looking for a quality online conference on teaching and learning technology?

This large international conference will be held online this year due to COVID. I am submitting a paper to the Technology Enhanced Language Learning track (8). It is about a topic I have never...

15 February 2021 1,975 15 View