Tag: impact
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Repeated school closures impact academic learning; online-offline switch adding confusion
[ad_1] As the joy of school reopening was just settling in with the students, the third wave of Covid-19 brought about a closure again. The air of incertitude, amidst the ongoing pandemic, has impacted the learning skills as well as mental well-being of children. While some students are dismayed with the repeated school closures, others…
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What we know about the impact on travel, flights and more
[ad_1] Credit: Pixabay/CC0 Public Domain Telecommunications giants AT&T and Verizon are ready to expand their 5G services, but airlines want to prevent their complete takeoff over safety concerns at some of the nation’s airports. The two telecom companies agreed Tuesday to delay the rollout of new wireless services within two miles of those airports. This…
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‘Delayed NEET result to impact MBBS students’ academic journey, increase workload for faculty’
[ad_1] Dr Amit Gupta, professor, AIIMS Rishikesh, says that students are losing out on the precious time of their life as they sit idle waiting for the results. “NEET aspirants have no idea about the result declaration. They are anxiously looking forward to knowing their fate as they invest several years into the preparations. Delayed…
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Breast Cancer Awareness Month: Impact of breast cancer on women’s fertility
[ad_1] Around the world, many women who are diagnosed with breast cancer worry about their fertility. Dr Pallavi Prasad, fertility consultant at NOVA IVF Fertility, Bengaluru, says pregnancy in women with breast cancer or those who have been treated for it, is difficult. How do cancer treatments affect fertility? “Cancer treatments are necessary as they…
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A front-row seat to the impact of (un)sustainable behavior
[ad_1] Credit: Unsplash/CC0 Public Domain Witness first-hand how your mountain of waste plastic expands over the years and what impact your food has on the rainforests. Virtual reality gives you a front-row seat to the impact of unsustainable behavior. Communication scientists Marijn Meijers and Hande Sungur have developed highly effective virtual worlds that give people…
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How COVID-19 will impact future IT budgets and priorities
[ad_1] 43% of survey respondents will tighten their 2022 IT budgets due to COVID-19, reports a recent TechRepublic Premium poll. Planning for 2022 IT budgets has begun, and many businesses are recognizing the effects of COVID-19 on their IT priorities and tech spends. How COVID-19 will influence IT budgets and how businesses plan to allocate…
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Why your COVID-19 vaccination status might impact whether you’re hired, according to a new study
[ad_1] The study also reported on the possible work repercussions and mental health concerns of employees who test positive for COVID-19. Image: iStock.com/Udom Pinyo Over three in five hiring managers would ask about the vaccination status of a job candidate, with Republicans (69%) more likely to ask than Democrats (54%), a new study finds. An…