Understanding Gain-of-Function Research: Implications of Trump’s 2025 Executive Order

Understanding Gain-of-Function Research: Implications of Trump’s 2025 Executive Order

In a decisive move aimed at preventing future pandemics, President Donald Trump signed an executive order on May 5, 2025, significantly restricting federal funding for gain-of-function research. This controversial field of scientific study, which has gained heightened public attention since the COVID-19 pandemic, involves the deliberate enhancement of pathogens to increase their transmissibility, virulence, or…

AI in Healthcare: Transforming Medicine with Benefits and Challenges

AI in Healthcare: Transforming Medicine with Benefits and Challenges

The Evolution of AI in Modern Healthcare Artificial Intelligence (AI) has emerged as a transformative force in the healthcare industry, fundamentally altering how medical professionals approach documentation, diagnosis, treatment planning, and revenue cycle management. In its most basic form, AI in healthcare refers to the use of machine learning algorithms, natural language processing, and other…

AI in Education

AI in Education: Embracing the Inevitable with Ethical Implementation

The integration of artificial intelligence in educational settings is no longer a question of “if” but “how” to implement it ethically and responsibly. As institutions worldwide grapple with the transformative potential of AI, faculty members and education leaders are confronted with a complex landscape of opportunities and challenges. The recent Digital Education Council Global AI…

Laws of Priority

Laws of Priority

The “laws of priority” are a collection of principles and frameworks that guide effective task management, emphasizing impact over activity volume. They highlight that busyness ≠ productivity, as productivity stems from focusing on high-value tasks rather than merely staying occupied. Here are key principles often associated with prioritization: 1. Pareto Principle (80/20 Rule) 2. Eisenhower Matrix 3. Parkinson’s Law 4. Opportunity…

Physical Science - Sooner Standards

Understanding Energy at the Macroscopic Scale: From Daily Life to Industrial Applications

Introduction Have you ever wondered why a cup of hot coffee eventually cools down, or how a refrigerator keeps your food cold despite the warm kitchen? These everyday phenomena are manifestations of energy at the macroscopic scale, governing everything from the devices we use to the natural processes that shape our world. Energy, in its…

Agile Development Methodology: An In-Depth Guide
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Agile Development Methodology: An In-Depth Guide

An In-Depth Guide On Agile Development Methodology: Overview Agile methodology is a project management approach that emphasizes flexibility, collaboration, and customer satisfaction through iterative development. Originating from the Agile Manifesto, published in 2001, Agile methodologies break projects into smaller, manageable segments called sprints or iterations, facilitating continuous improvement and adaptation. Additional resources for study and…

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What is Kindle Vella?

Kindle Vella is Amazon’s latest initiative that provides a new platform for authors to publish their stories in short serialized installments. It’s an online platform where authors can write and publish stories in small chunks, similar to traditional serial stories that were popular in newspapers in the past. I have started a new project with…

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Oklahoma Arkansas River Valley Region – Gardening

The Oklahoma Arkansas River Valley region experiences a humid subtropical climate with hot summers and mild winters. The best vegetables to grow in this region are those that can tolerate heat and humidity and have a relatively short growing season. Some of the best vegetables to grow in a garden for this region include: Overall,…

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Promote Continuous Improvement

Promoting continuous improvement is an essential aspect of project planning that can help to enhance project outcomes, improve project efficiency, and ensure project success. In this article, we will discuss strategies for promoting continuous improvement in project planning. Recently, my role has changed to Project Manager within Corporate FSI (Foreign Systems Interfaces) team at Universal Health Services. While…