Print material content and design: is it relevant to effectiveness?

What is magnetoencephalography and why it is relevant to neurosurgery?

Magnetoencephalography (MEG) is a relatively novel technique that allows the study of the dynamic properties of cortical activity. The functional localization of brain sources of MEG signals depends on the models used and it always has a certain degree of uncertainty. Nevertheless, MEG can be very useful in assisting the neurosurgeon in planning and carrying out brain surgery in, or around, elo...

Discourse analysis: what is it and why is it relevant to family practice?

This paper aims to illustrate what discourse analysis is and how it can contribute to our understanding of family practice. Firstly, we describe what 'discourse analysis' is, mapping the discourse analysis terrain by discussing four studies relevant to primary care to illustrate different methodological approaches and key concepts. We then address the practicalities of how to actually do discou...

Fuzzy Relevant Logic: What Is It and Why Study It?

For any correct argument in scientific reasoning as well as our everyday reasoning, the premises of the argument must be in some way relevant to the conclusion of that argument, and vice versa. On the other hand, in scientific reasoning as well as our everyday reasoning, many arguments may be correct to some degree, and therefore, a reasoning consisting of such fuzzy arguments is approximate. A...

Is it possible to design a relevant syllabus for Level I Chemistry?

Our Department has been involved in a major review of our Level I Chemistry subject over the past 3-5 years. The reasons for the review included a realisation that both staff and students needed to be aware of new paradigms in learning and teaching and that changes in pedagogy would necessitate changes in the presentation format of subjects as well as their method of assessment. Rapid changes i...

Quantum Holography: Is it Relevant to Brain Function?