Sunday 23 September 2012

Discovering Research. Connecting Research. 2012

Official website

Deadline  18 November 2012

Type  Quiz

Eligibility
[ Country ]  Asia Pacific

Prizes
[ 6 x Grand ]  iPad 2
[ 10 x Research ]  iPod Nano
[ 15 x Discovery ]  iPod Shuffle
[ 15 x Mystery ]  Mystery prizes




There are 8 exhibits in the DIRECTORY OF EXHIBITS. Which EXHIBIT features “Generational differences in use, how the internet has changed communication and religion, and the “always on, always available” risks of distraction, habit, and anxiety”?
Answer: c) Digital Natives & Friends


With reference to the article on Social Network Sites: Definition, History, and Scholarship, under the topic A History of Social Network Sites - The Early Years, the first recognizable social network site (1: name of Site) _________________________ was launched in (2: Year) ___________________. It allowed users to create profiles, list their Friends and, beginning in 1998, surf the Friends lists.
Answer: d) (1) SixDegrees.com; (2) 1997


The topic ADDRESSING STRESSES, in the article Multicultural challenges in the delivery of anxiety treatment mentioned that “Many ethnic minority and refugee populations live in situations of great stress”. Which of the following stress type is INCORRECT?
Answer: b) Fatigue stress


Alarmingly, melanomas are the most prevalent cancer in 25–29 yr old females, and a link to commercial tanning sunlamps use is suggested (Purdue et al., 2008). Melanoma prevention recommendations include avoiding mid-day sun and artificial UV light, wearing protective clothing and hats, and using sunscreen with a Sun Protective Factor (SPF) of 15 or higher (American Cancer Society, 2010).
In which of the following article can you find the above information?
Answer: b) Sunscreen prevention of melanoma in man and mouse


Green chemistry is a philosophy that puts forward sustainable concepts, which are designed to reduce or eliminate chemicals and chemical processes that have negative environmental impacts. It is mainly governed by 12 basic principles (Figure 1.).
Which of the following principle is INCORRECT?
Answer: c) Water retention


The microRNA regulation of stem cells is an article in
Answer: d) Wiley Interdisciplinary Reviews: Developmental Biology


Which journal has a ranking of 9/99, in the category of Computer Science Interdisciplinary Applications?
Answer: c) Computer-Aided Civil and Infrastructure Engineering


The Wiley-Blackwell History of American Film, an online major reference works, provides a chronological portrait of American film history from its origins to the present day. “Chaplin and Silent Film Comedy” is an article in which year range?
Answer: a) 1915-1928


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