Assessing the impact of the New Student Support Arrangements (NSSA) on higher education institutions (BIS research paper no.12)

"The research explores the impact on the policies, planning and behaviours of universities nearly four years after the introduction of new arrangements for student support in higher education (known as NSSA). It is set within the context of continued policy focus on increasing and widening participation, rising importance of university performance indicators in student choices, and a challenging economic climate. The research uses qualitative evidence collected from over 120 staff in 15 case studies across England..." - exec. summary

A Business Case Analysis Of The Snowboarding Industry

This manuscript presents a business case analysis of the snowboarding industry. The demographic trends for both skiers and snowboarders are presented to illustrate the significant differences between the two. In addition, the historical growth of the industry is compared to that of the ski industry. Finally teaching notes offer suggestions as to how this case can be used in class to illustrate certain marketing and business principles

Deep learning based on co-registered ultrasound and photoacoustic imaging improves the assessment of rectal cancer treatment response

Identifying complete response (CR) after rectal cancer preoperative treatment is critical to deciding subsequent management. Imaging techniques, including endorectal ultrasound and MRI, have been investigated but have low negative predictive values. By imaging post-treatment vascular normalization using photoacoustic microscopy, we hypothesize that co-registered ultrasound and photoacoustic imaging will better identify complete responders. In this study, we use

Concert recording 2019-11-12

[Track 1]. Epitaph VI: Phoenix rising / Martin Ellerby -- [Track 2]. Now hear this / Ray Dempsey -- [Track 3]. Air on the G string / J.S. Bach arranged by Goble -- [Track 4]. Four pieces. I. Andante tranquillo [Track 5]. II. Allegro vivace [Track 6]. III. Larghetto [Track 7]. IV. Allegro / Gordon Jacob -- [Track 8]. Bottoms up rag / Keith Mehlan -- [Track 9]. When tubas waltz / Alfred H. Bartles -- [Track 10]. Requiem for a dead little cat / Ernst-Thilo Kalke -- [Track 11]. Inertia / Kenyon Wilson -- [Track 12]. Tubasonatina. I. Sea chanty [Track 13]. II. Meditation [Track 14]. III. Dance / Thom Ritter George -- [Track 15]. Pavane, op. 50 / Gabriel Faure arranged by Wilson -- [Track 16]. Quartet for tubas. I. Allegro [Track 17]. II. Andante [Track 18]. III. Vivo / Frank Lynn Payne

The Unsustainable Use of Sand: Reporting on a Global Problem

Sand is considered one of the most consumed natural resource, being essential to many industries, including building construction, electronics, plastics, and water filtration. This paper assesses the environmental impact of sand extraction and the problems associated with its illegal exploitation. The analysis indicates that extracting sand at a greater rate than that at which it is naturally replenished has adverse consequences for fauna and flora. Further, illicit mining activities compound environmental damages and result in conflict, the loss of taxes/royalties, illegal work, and losses in the tourism industry. As sea-level rise associated with climate change threatens coastal areas, sand in coastal areas will play an increasingly greater role in determining the amount of damage from floods and erosion. The present analysis points to the need for swift action to regulate sand mining, monitoring, law enforcement, and international cooperation