Top 10 April reads from the KnE Publishing platform

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From the effects of caffeine on athletic performance to the theoretical perspectives on cooperative learning, here are April’s top 10 reads on our KnE Publishing platform:

 

1. COVID-19: An Accelerated Learning Challenge for Developing & Developed Countries Alike

COVID-19 is the fastest evolving pandemic in global history and the impact it will have will be overwhelming. This article from the Sudan Journal of Medical Sciences assesses the implications of this unprecedented event on Sudan’s healthcare sector.

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2. Does Caffeine Enhance Athletic Performance?

Caffeine stimulates the central nervous system to reduce fatigue and may also benefit exercise performance. This study from the Arab Journal of Nutrition and Exercise investigates the effects of caffeine on muscle activity, physical training, competitive sports events and short-term physical activity.

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3. The Impact of Tourism On Indian Culture

Tourism impacts both cultures and societies and can cause significant changes in communities. This paper from the KnE Social Sciences series discusses the impact of tourism on Indian culture, considering the question of protecting and maintaining cultural heritage.

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4. Food Label Use and Awareness of Nutritional Information Among Consumers in Bahrain: An Exploratory Study

Nutritional labelling allows consumers to make informed and healthier food choices. This study from the KnE Life Sciences series interviewed 430 consumers while shopping at various grocery stores in Bahrain to assess their knowledge, attitudes and practices with regards to food labelling.

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5. Theoretical Perspectives on Cooperative Learning

Cooperative learning is an instructional method designed to encourage students to work together on academic tasks. New research from the KnE Social Sciences series explores whether cooperative learning enhances students’ social interaction and maximises their academic skills.

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6. Techniques of Eyebrow Lifting: A Narrative Review

No brow lift techniques are entirely satisfactory because of their limited effectiveness and lack of longevity. The study from the Journal of Ophthalmic and Vision Research aims to provide a comprehensive review of the literature on the pros and cons of the most popular techniques in brow and forehead lifting.

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7. Prospects for the Ferronickel Production Development from the Urals Oxidized Nickel Ores

Converting oxidised nickel ores into ferronickel offers significant advantages. This study from the KnE Materials Science series considers the processing technology of serpentinite ores to obtain new data on the structure of ores from the Ural deposits.

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8. NoSQL vs. SQL in Big Data Management: An Empirical Study

When developing a software project, it is vital to choose the database that best suits the needs of the project. This article from the KnE Engineering series compares the efficiency of two types of databases in handling input and reading large amounts of data.

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9. Weight Management for Athletes: Important Things to be Considered

Developing a weight management plan can be useful for athletes, as consuming the right kind of foods can boost their performance. This review from the Arab Journal of Nutrition and Exercise aims to examine the most recent published data for weight management in athletes.

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10. Impact of Financial Technologies on the Banking Sector

Financial technologies are developing at a rapid pace, and market participants need to adapt to them. This article from the KnE Social Sciences series considers the impact of new financial technologies on the banking sector.

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