Although several European countries have more Shanghai top 100 universities in relation to their population than the United States does, America still dominates the summit of research: 19 of the world's top 20 universities in Leiden University's ranking of most-cited scientific papers in 2014 were American.On the human-capital side, things look less good.
One distinctive view of relevance in that it is focused on the role in innovation of specific 'entrepreneurial universities' in relation to industry and government is, of course, the 'Triple Helix' approach.
Our findings suggest that there is an urgent need to address the multiple capacity challenges of universities in relation to HPSR+A.
These results reflect the differences between Universities in relation to size of student cohort, use of simulation, timing of clinical education and how the paramedicine program connects with other parts of the university.
First, the methodology for capacity assessments of universities in relation to HPSR + A reported here is a first of its kind and can contribute to building the field by providing guidelines for future capacity assessments.
There are significant differences in students' perception of preparedness for clinical placement, which reflects the differences between universities in relation to structure of their paramedicine programs, the timing of clinical education and the number of hours of clinical placement.
These findings are not surprising and perhaps reflect the differences between universities in relation to the structure of the paramedicine program, timing of clinical placements, and when and how case simulation is used.
During an outbreak of invasive meningococcal B disease on a university campus, we explored the knowledge, attitudes, beliefs, and behaviors of members of the university community in relation to the disease, the vaccine, and the vaccination program.
If the absence of the academic is striking in the Tef proposals, so too is the failure to appreciate how important the underlying employment model pursued by universities is in relation to quality.
Educational and college authorities need to acknowledge universities' responsibility in relation to their students' drinking behaviour and to commit themselves to support an environment of responsible drinking.
