Four Pillars of the Green University Soft Infrastructure

The Four Pillars of Alzheimer’s Prevention

Much is yet to be discovered about the precise biological changes that cause Alzheimer's, disease, why it progresses more quickly in some than in others, and how the disease can be prevented, slowed, or stopped. And while researchers continue to search for the magic pill that can prevent or halt the spread of amyloid in the brain, our authors believe that changing or modifying one's lifestyle a...

the speech act of advice and the introvert/extrovert distinction among iranian efl university students

the aim of this study is to examine the difference between the introverts and extroverts in preferred advice-giving style. furthermore, it explores the difference between l1 (persian) and l2 (english) regarding the giving of advice for the extroverts and introverts separately. it investigates whether an extrovert or introvert gives advice in the same manner in his l1 (persian) and l2 (english) ...

A new curriculum based on four pillars

A few months ago, I was asked by our faculty administration to write a paper about medical education at the University of Antwerp in Flanders, the Dutch speaking part of Belgium. They thought I was the right person for this assignment because not only do I know the faculty of medicine as a student, I also participated in the development of the education programme. In the following, I will highl...

The Multifunctionality of Green Infrastructure

Making green infrastructure healthier infrastructure

Increasing urban green and blue structure is often pointed out to be critical for sustainable development and climate change adaptation, which has led to the rapid expansion of greening activities in cities throughout the world. This process is likely to have a direct impact on the citizens' quality of life and public health. However, alongside numerous benefits, green and blue infrastructure a...