Fundamentals of Neuroscience: Structure and Function
Cellular Foundations of the Nervous System
Neurons: Structure and Function
Neurons are the basic units of the nervous system. They have four functional zones:
- Input: Dendrites receive information from other cells.
- Integration: The cell body (or soma) integrates the information it receives.
- Conduction: A single axon conducts output information away from the cell body as an electrical impulse.
- Output: Axon terminals at the end of the axon communicate activity to other cells.
Neuronal Shapes and Functions
Different
Read MoreIoT Protocols, Data Visualization, and Network Architectures
IEEE 802.15.4 and Key IoT Protocols
IEEE 802.15.4 is a low-power, low-data-rate wireless standard used for IoT sensor networks.
Three main protocols are built upon this standard:
1. Zigbee
Zigbee is a low-power, low-cost wireless mesh protocol for smart homes and IoT automation.
Advantages
- Supports mesh networking → long-range coverage
- Very low power consumption
- Cheap modules
- Reliable for home automation
Disadvantages
- Low data rate
- Not suitable for high-speed applications
- Limited range without mesh
2. 6LoWPAN
Read MoreIndian Constitution: Fundamental Rights, DPSP & Judicial Review
Judicial Review
Judicial review is the power of courts to examine and invalidate laws, policies, and government actions that violate the Constitution or are otherwise unlawful.
Key Features
- Constitutional basis: Judicial review is rooted in the Constitution, which establishes the supremacy of the Constitution and the judiciary’s role in enforcing it.
- Independence of judiciary: Judicial review relies on the independence of the judiciary to ensure impartial decision-making.
- Checks and balances: Judicial
Environmental Management and Ethics in Modern India
Impact of Human Population Growth
Human population growth significantly impacts the environment, human health, and overall welfare. Rapid population increase leads to higher demand for natural resources such as water, land, and energy, resulting in deforestation, habitat destruction, and resource depletion. This accelerates environmental degradation, including pollution, loss of biodiversity, and climate change. [1]
The strain on resources also affects human health by increasing exposure to pollution,
Read MoreUnderstanding Corporate Social Responsibility Principles and Theories
Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR)
: It is defined as a way by which a corporation maintains a balance among social, economic, and environmental responsibilities in its activities in order to address shareholder and other stakeholder expectations. Also, CSR gives an image that both business and society are inter-related and hence, it can be expressed via 3 principles: Legitimacy Public Responsibility Managerial Discretion..
.Legitimacy (The principle of public responsibility
Emotional Visual Storytelling for TOUS and LIDL Marketing
TOUS — Emotional Visual Storytelling
TOUS – Main keyword: “Emotional visual storytelling.” TOUS uses a multi-format digital marketing strategy to build an emotional and premium brand image.
Imagery
Imagery. TOUS relies on high-quality visuals because jewellery must be seen in detail. Examples:
- Instagram: materials and colours of rings, necklaces and bracelets.
- Landing pages: clean, consistent images that allow product comparison.
- Display ads / remarketing banners: static images reminding users
World War II: Key Terms, People & Major Events
World War II: Key Terms, People & Major Events
This document lists vocabulary, people, and events related to World War II. Spelling, grammar, and capitalization have been corrected while preserving original content.
Vocabulary
- Coral atolls — islands difficult to land on with ships.
- Kamikaze — “divine winds”; the act of crashing planes into U.S. battleships.
- Napalm — bombs made of jellied gasoline that not only explode but also catch fire.
- Fascism — an aggressive nationalist movement; the government
Easy Recipes: Croutons, Raita, Spice Oil & Sides
Croutons or Breadcrumbs
- bread
- butter or vegetable oil, as needed
- salt and pepper
I am constantly haunted by the hard, several-day-old bread that I have neglected. Luckily there are plenty of delicious solutions that avoid the trash can. Croutons and breadcrumbs will keep for ages in a sealed container on the counter, and when you have them around you’ll find yourself using them everywhere and finding excuses to make a salad.
This is a method more than a recipe since you’ll have a random amount of bread.
Read MoreEffective Negotiation and Decision-Making Processes
Negotiation Process: Five Stages
Stage 1: Planning and Preparation | Stage 2: Relationship Building | Stage 3: Information Exchange | Stage 4: Persuasion Attempts | Stage 5: Concessions and Agreement |
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NPV, IRR, Discounting and Amortisation Concepts for Finance
ST226 Written Answer Cheat Sheet (Plain Text)
Net Present Value (NPV) and Its Interpretation
NPV represents the present value of all future net cash flows minus the initial cost. A positive NPV indicates value creation at the chosen discount rate. A negative NPV indicates value destruction.
Why Discounting Is Required
Discounting is required because money received in the future is worth less than money now. Discounting converts future amounts into their equivalent today. The discount rate reflects the
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