Cartographers have long adhered to the view of the map as primarily a medium of communication [1]. Recently, influenced by ideas of scientific visualization and exploratory data analysis, they started to pay more attention to the role of the map as a tool to support visual thinking and decision making [2,3]. To play this role effectively, the map needs two principal additions: interaction and d...

Cartographers have long adhered to the view of the map as primarily a medium of communication [1]. Recently, influenced by ideas of scientific visualization and exploratory data analysis, they started to pay more attention to the role of the map as a tool to support visual thinking and decision making [2,3]. To play this role effectively, the map needs two principal additions: interaction and d...

Although still innovative and not largely disseminated, Computational Thinking is being considered as a critical skill for students in the 21st century. It involves many skills, but programming abilities seem to be a core aspect since they foster the development of a new way of thinking that is key to the solution of problems that require a combination of human mental power and computing power ...

AIMS AND OBJECTIVES To explore students' attitude towards problem-based learning, creativity and critical thinking, and the relevance to nursing education and clinical practice. BACKGROUND Critical thinking and creativity are crucial in nursing education. The teaching approach of problem-based learning can help to reduce the difficulties of nurturing problem-solving skills. However, there is ...

BACKGROUND As the core of health promotion, proper assessment of empowerment is a base for planning for a process that increases people's control on their decisions, lifestyle, and effective activities for their health. OBJECTIVE To design and develop a special tool to assess the empowerment of NGO women in Iran. METHODS This successive exploratory study of combinational type was conducted ...