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Authors: Mishra and Nguyen
Publisher: Deakin University
License: CC BY-NC
Developed for an international cohort, this text is designed to explain business finance concepts in an easily understood manner without overwhelming students with too much content.
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Authors: López Castellano, Holas, and Rios Rodriguez
Publisher: Deakin University
License: CC BY-NC
This book focuses on a hands-on, student-centric approach to learning Spanish. Designed for the Australian and New Zealand environment for use at Deakin University, currently available is foundation level content, suitable for a first introduction to Spanish speaking. The resource is still in development with additional content progressing to more advanced skill levels currently under development.
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Editors: Hitch, Pepin, Nicola-Richmond, and Watchorn
Publisher: Deakin University
License: CC BY-NC
This textbook provides readers with up to date knowledge about the assessment, management and support of people experiencing Long COVID. Learning activities draw upon personas co-authored with people with Long COVID.
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Authors: James and Rawson
Illustrator: Cheffers
Publisher: Deakin University
License: CC BY-NC
Mathematical Reasoning and Investigation is designed to help you develop the ability to use mathematics to solve the kinds of problems that don't come with answers in the back of the book. We like to think of it as a mathematics book for people who think they're not good at mathematics. The work will be useful for anyone wanting to develop their own skills in reasoning and problem solving using mathematics, and for teachers and preservice teachers hoping to help their students to develop these same skills.
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Author: Röseler
Publisher: Zenodo
License: CC BY
During the last years, many scientific disciplines have changed. There have been new journals, methods, initiatives, societies, structures, and many more. Researchers are calling these changes a crisis, revolution, a renaissance, or a reform. Together, these changes have led to a greater degree of openness and transparency and have changed the academic system. In this German textbook, I discuss the concept of openness, the origins of change, and the many facets of openness with an emphasis on the academic system, scientific methods, theories, and epistemological arguments. Examples and developments are primarily from the social sciences, particularly psychology.
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Author: Shields
Publisher: eCampusOntario
License: CC BY-NC-SA
Business Fundamentals is an all-encompassing introductory textbook designed to introduce readers to the business world. Geared toward college and university students, especially those with little to no prior experience in business, this resource lays a strong foundation for individuals embarking on their academic journey with ambitions of pursuing a business career. The book delves into key functional areas of business, illustrating how departments within organizations work together to generate sales, boost revenue, manage finances, develop innovative products and services, attract and retain customers, manage resources, and make sound decisions. It also addresses essential topics such as corporate social responsibility, business ethics, teamwork, risk management, personal finance, and strategies for academic and professional achievement. Furthermore, it provides an introduction to entrepreneurship and highlights the pivotal roles of managers and leaders in business operations. Tailored for first-year students, the text includes Canadian-specific insights on economics and banking while maintaining a global outlook with examples from Canada, the United States, and other countries. By blending content from various open educational resources (OERs) with original material, this textbook offers a thorough and engaging overview of the business field.
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Authors: Tai, Funk, Harris, Dargusch, and Bourke
Publisher: Deakin University
License: CC BY-NC
Assessment should benefit all students’ learning and retention. However, current systems do not take into account the diverse characteristics, backgrounds, and situations of students. Instead, universities rely on accommodations – which are only available to specific groups – to make case-by-case adjustments, rather than proactively improving assessment designs in ways that are socio- culturally, and research informed, for the purposes of inclusion.
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Authors: Polito, Walsh, and Gagnon
Publisher: Peter J. Polito, James E. Walsh, and Jeff L. Gagnon
License: CC BY-NC-SA
As stated in previous editions, the purpose of the physics laboratory is not only to reinforce the physical principles studied in the classroom but also to stimulate the development of skills and techniques required to carry out well-designed experimental investigations. It is the hope of the authors that the experimental skills and techniques acquired in this laboratory will be carried over by the student to their respective areas of interest. It is, in fact, strongly suggested that the student make an effort early in their undergraduate career to become familiar with the current research problems in their area of interest. The student should always be aware of the applicability of skills
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Authors: Salgado-Ortiz, Preciado-Ramírez, and Proaño-González
Publisher: Editorial Grupo AEA
License: CC BY-NC-SA
El libro explora, en nueve capítulos, la formalización y sostenibilidad de emprendimientos informales en zonas rurales, con un enfoque en Ecuador. El primer capítulo destaca indicadores clave como financiamiento y educación empresarial para formalizar negocios. El segundo analiza las plataformas digitales y su impacto en pequeñas empresas de La Concordia, Ecuador, donde la digitalización mejora la competitividad, aunque enfrenta limitaciones de infraestructura. La capacitación continua para emprendedores, central en el tercer capítulo, es vital para el éxito en entornos rurales. Los capítulos posteriores abordan el papel del microcrédito (IV), la innovación en el cultivo de cacao (V), y la importancia de la auditoría en la toma de decisiones empresariales (VII). La obra también examina cómo la universidad contribuye con indicadores socioeconómicos (VI), la gestión de calidad en MIPYMES (VIII), y concluye con una propuesta curricular para capacitar a comerciantes informales (IX). Este compendio ofrece un análisis exhaustivo de cómo la educación, el financiamiento, la tecnología y la innovación son fundamentales para el desarrollo económico sostenible y la formalización en zonas vulnerables.
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Authors: Macias-Loor, Prado-Chinga, and Alcívar-Soria
Publisher: Editorial Grupo AEA
License: CC BY-NC-SA
El libro abarca once capítulos que exploran diversos aspectos de la administración y la organización empresarial en contextos tanto públicos como privados. Inicia con el análisis de la burocracia y las asociaciones dentro de estructuras organizacionales, seguido por una discusión sobre la razón instrumental en la toma de decisiones. Posteriormente, se aborda el desarrollo sostenible y la justicia social, así como la cultura organizacional en asociaciones culturales. Otros capítulos profundizan en la responsabilidad social corporativa en Ecuador, las capacidades administrativas en el sector público, y la formalización del comercio de mariscos. También se analizan factores de motivación y deserción estudiantil, así como estrategias para mejorar la atención al cliente en instituciones públicas. Finaliza con un estudio sobre los "spin-offs" y su rol en la innovación y sostenibilidad en Ecuador.
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