Recently, the genre of Orthodox joke has become especially popular in Russian Internet virtual space, social networks that unite people faith. This is at intersection philosophical and mythological discourses, basing on discursive research. It combines features a biblical parable fable. The rational component strong feature joke, which brings it closer to genres treatises, although anecdote as ...

Consultant paediatricians were questioned about their management of wheezing disorders in infants. Salbutamol was the preferred bronchodilator for recurrent wheeze, whereas ipratropium was preferred in viral bronchiolitis. Doses of both medications varied widely. Both inhaled and oral corticosteroids were considered by most respondents. Practice does not clearly follow guidelines or evidence an...

The financial success of centers of excellence typically depends on effective utilization of the OR. Therefore, it's important to align the strategy, structure, information and reporting systems, culture, and behavior of both entities. Moving from management based on anecdote to a data-driven process can enhance the quality of decision-making.

In his delightful memoir Love & Math [1] , mathematician Edward Frenkel shares the following anecdote about wireless telegraphy:

Whether the use of cannabis causes lasting cognitive or behavioural alteration has been controversial for decades. Studies addressing the problem have often been confounded by failure to account for residual acute effects or withdrawal and by failure to measure cognitive function before drug use. Investigative strategies have included neuropsychological testing, brain activation during cognitiv...

Türk sözlü geleneği içerisinde kendine has içerik ve yapısı ile diğer türlerden ayrılan fıkra türü, bir tip etrafında şekillenen gülme/güldürme esasına dayalı üründür. Toplumdaki çarpık durumlara eleştirel yaklaşım göstermek gibi sosyal görev yüklenen bu tür, insan davranışlarında çok karmaşık yapı ürünü olan gülme davranışının yanında düşündürmeyi de hedeflemektedir. Bu ürünler daima geliştiri...