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Top 5 reads of January 2021
It is often said that how you begin January sets the tone for the rest of the year. At Zendy, we know that despite the COVID-19 pandemic curbing some activity options, there’s one activity that remains available still and that’s catching up on the best academic literature! Here are Zendy's top 5 reads in January: 1. Managing Organisational Behaviour (e-Book) Interested in understanding and managing organisational behaviour? This e-book provides cutting-edge research and tools to help students, teachers, and researchers to understand, analyse, describe and manage attitudes and behaviour in organisations. Drawing on key concepts and theories, it features articles, books, case studies, and research reports that elucidate the factors influencing organisations' behaviour. Continue reading here:https://zendy.io/title/21503 2. Breast Cancer(e-Book) This e-book takes the reader through the journey of a patient diagnosed with breast cancer and her caregiver's experience. It provides an overview of her cancer treatment and care in simple terms including diagnosis, medical treatment options, physical and psychosocial side effects, complementary therapies, and how a patient's active participation in her treatment helps her fight cancer. Continue reading here:https://zendy.io/title/21506 3. Sustainable Design: Towards a New Ethic in Architecture and Town Planning(e-Book) Sustainable architecture strives to form buildings using a combination of energy-efficient technology, renewable materials, and innovative design. This e-book covers the work of the 2007 and 2008 prize winners of the Global Award for Sustainable Architecture. Before providing a deeper insight into their projects and designs, each architect's work and ideas are introduced. Continue reading here:https://zendy.io/title/21509 4. Software Modeling and Design: UML, Use Cases, Patterns, and Software Architectures (e-Book) This is a must-have e-book for any senior technologist involved in the software development life cycle. It covers how to model and design software applications from use cases to software architectures in UML and shows how to apply the COMET UML-based modelling and design method to real-world problems. Continue reading here:https://zendy.io/title/21499 5. Performance and Productivity in Public and Nonprofit Organisations (e-Book) What is performance? What is productivity? This comprehensive e-book provides an overview of organisational and performance productivity strategies in public and nonprofit organisations. Designed for professional use and courses, it covers the traditional approaches to productivity improvement and its evolution throughout the years. Continue reading here:https://zendy.io/title/21511 Access articles, e-books, magazines and more on Zendy – your gateway to knowledge and discovery! Zendy is now available in Algeria, Bahrain, Jordan, Morocco, Saudi Arabia, Tunisia, and the UAE. Sign up todayhere!
A new digital library: Zendy launches in Saudi Arabia
Dubai, United Arab Emirates, 7th February, 2021:Zendy, the first subscription-based library for scholarly literature in MENA, has launched in Saudi Arabia. The Saudi 2030 vision aims to move towards a culture of research, innovation and entrepreneurship. Zendy plans to support this vision by providing researchers, students, and otherknowledge enthusiastsaccesstothousands of articles, e-books and scholarly resources. Zendy’s mission isto break down barriers to scholarly discovery by providing individuals world-wide affordable access to the world’s latest research and literature. Traditionally academic literature is hidden behind expensive paywalls or restricted to those who are affiliated with a larger organisation. Kamran R. Kardan, Founder and CEO of Knowledge E, says, “We are extremely excited to launch Zendy in Saudi Arabia, to increase the visibility of research in the Kingdom and promote education for all. Saudi Arabia is striving towards becoming a knowledge-based economy and, by expanding Zendy’s presence to the country, we aim to drive this shift forward.” Zendy first launched in Jordan in late 2019, and the online library has since accumulatedthousands ofusers across North Africa and the Middle East. It hosts over 120,000 publications including more than 30,000 journals and 30,000 e-books. Zendy also allows users to save searches, export citations and navigate easily according to material type, subject, publication title, language and more. To celebrate Zendy’s launch, all Saudi Arabia users will receive a 50% discount on the yearly plan by using the discount code SAUDILAUNCH50 when subscribing. Click here to start your scholarly journey with Zendy. About Zendy Zendy was created to facilitate access to academic literature. By addressing the key challenges that we face with traditional ways of finding relevant, high-quality, academic content, Zendy strives to provide peace of mind to all students, researchers, professionals and knowledge enthusiasts. Zendy is developed by Knowledge E in a growing collaboration with researchers, students, institutions and publishers. Zendy democratises access to content by making it more affordable and accessible. There are no limitations on reading, just simple access to scholarly resources. www.zendy.io About Knowledge E Established in 2012, Knowledge E’s name was fast to become synonymous with collaboration, professionalism and innovation. Head-quartered in Dubai, United Arab Emirates, and supported by a team of over 40 highly engaged professionals, Knowledge E works closely with over 200 clients world-wide from various types of organisations and government entities within the research and education sector to support their continued innovation and development. This is achieved by providing leading expertise, information resources and software solutions. Since its inception, Knowledge E has prudently expanded its expertise, services and technology in line with its vision of developing ‘a more knowledgeable world’. Knowledge E’s three core offerings are the 3D’s; ‘Discover’, ‘Develop’ and ‘Disseminate’. ‘Discover’ powered by Zendy,through the KnE Digital Library Solutions for research literature discovery, as well as tailored content packages; ‘Develop’ through the KnE Training Programmes, supporting capacity building and skills development within academia as well as the KnE Consulting Projects, serving universities on their mission to become ‘world-class universities’; and ‘Disseminate’ through the KnE Publishing Services and the platform for Open Access publishing of regional journals and conference proceedings. www.knowledgee.com For any and all press inquiries please contactpress@zendy.io.
Top 5 reads of December 2020
2020 tested our resilience, forcing the world to change and for most of us, change how we live and work. As we enter 2021, many of us ask, what will the post-pandemic normal look like? How will we build a better future? At Zendy, we know that our users are working hard, reading up on the latest developments and research, to come up with great ideas and smart solutions! What were our users reading in December? 1) Antitrust Law and Economics (e-Book) This comprehensive e-book provides a broad overview of the major topics of antitrust law from an economic perspective. It contains ten in-depth papers on antitrust law and economics, covering issues such as predatory pricing, essential facilities, tying, vertical restraints, enforcement, mergers, market power, and facilitating practices. Continue reading here:https://app.zendy.io/title/21064 2) Development of Science and Technology of Food Resources(e-Book) Wenbiao Wu's e-book provides extensive insights into the science and technology of sustainable food resources. It is the perfect resource for farmers, food production enterprises, and government administrators involved in making food policies or scientists interested in developing sustainable food resources and their production systems. Continue reading here: https://app.zendy.io/title/21065 3) Acetaminophen: Properties, Clinical Uses and Adverse Effects (e-Book) This e-book presents current research around the properties, clinical uses and adverse effects of acetaminophen, commonly known as paracetamol. Can sesame oil treat acetaminophen-overdose-associated liver injuries and paracetamol use in the elderly? Which methods can be used to remove acetaminophen from water supplies? Continue reading here: https://app.zendy.io/title/21066 4) The E-Society(e-Book) What is an e-society? In her e-book, Becky Loo guides us through the technical and social complexities of an e-society which she describes as “the pervasive influence of advanced technologies in microelectronics, informatics and telecommunications on people’s mindsets and lifestyles.” How are digital technologies invading our personal lives? Continue reading here: https://app.zendy.io/title/21067 5) Steam Generators: Design, Types and Applications (e-Book) Interested in the development of novel fast-neutron reactors? Or perhaps you want to learn more about heavy liquid metal coolants? This e-book presents a wide range of research on steam generators including its structural designs, advances in modelling and simulation, transport reactor plants and corrosion performances. Continue reading here:https://app.zendy.io/title/21068 Access articles, e-books, magazines and more on Zendy – your gateway to knowledge and discovery! Zendy is now available in Algeria, Bahrain, Jordan, Morocco, Tunisia, and the UAE. Sign up todayhere!
Top 5 reads of November 2020
It’s almost the end of the year! It has been an unusual yearand we can’t wait to see what next year brings. But let's not worry about that right now. Instead, let's revel in an exciting collection of e-books and articles to get us ready for the new year! Here are Zendy's top 5 downloaded reads in November: 1) Romanticism (e-Book) In Catherine Corman’s latest e-book, she provides a fresh collection of poems inspired from the memoirs, letters and diaries of Martha Graham, Anaïs Nin, Marguerite Duras, Billie Holiday and Diane Arbus. Accompanied by photographs that trace their lives, Corman brings life to the words of these five bold women. Continue reading here:https://zendy.io/title/21045 2) August Wilson: Completing the Twentieth-Century Cycle(e-Book) August Wilson was an American playwright who chronicled the African-American experience in the 20th century. This e-book is the first volume devoted to Wilson’s last five plays: Jitney, Seven Guitars, King Hedley II, Gem of the Ocean, and Radio Golf. It contains an extensive and diverse array of discussions from leading Wilson scholars and literary critics. Continue reading here:https://zendy.io/title/21046 3) The Netflix Effect: Technology and Entertainment in the 21st Century(e-Book) Over the past decade, streaming services such as Netflix have shaped how we engage with media. This e-book provides insightful essays by academics from a range of disciplines, discussing Netflix’s effects on technology, entertainment, industry, and society. Ranging from politics to economics to technology, this is a valuable resource for those navigating the media industry. Continue reading here:https://zendy.io/title/21047 4) Achievements and Solutions in Mechanical Engineering (e-Book) Interested in robotics and mechatronics? Or perhaps you want to learn more about 3D printing? This e-book presents recent research that aims to improve theoretical and practical activities in the field of mechanical engineering. This research is based on the peer reviewed papers presented at the 4th International Conference of Mechanical Engineering in Romania. Continue reading here:https://zendy.io/title/21063 5) Highly Selective Oxidation of Carbohydrates in an Efficient Electrochemical Energy Converter: Cogenerating Organic Electrosynthesis (Journal article) Energy converters are used to supply stationary and mobile devices with minimum environmental impact. This article proposes an approach to make catalysts that can convert carbohydrates into chemicals selectively and produce electrical power and recoverable heat. Continue reading here:https://zendy.io/title/17873 Access articles, e-books, magazines and more on Zendy – your gateway to knowledge and discovery! Zendy is now available in Algeria, Bahrain, Jordan, Morocco, Tunisia, and the UAE. Sign up todayhere!
Top 5 reads of October 2020
Whether you're curious about renewable energy engineering or interested in progressing into a healthcare management role, Zendy has something for everyone! We're always looking for our next great read – so what are the best e-books and journal articles to dive into? To lend a hand, every month, we share the top 5 downloaded resources on Zendy. Here are Zendy's top 5 downloaded reads in October: 1) Education and Social Media: Toward a Digital Future (e-Book) In this e-book, leading scholars from education, law, communications, sociology, and cultural studies explore the digital transformation taking place in a variety of educational contexts. It examines such topics as social media usage in schools, online youth communities, and distance learning in developing countries. How are popular social media platforms such as Facebook, Twitter, and Instagram transforming how teachers teach? What controversies surround the integration of social media in students' lives? Continue reading here:https://zendy.io/title/20938 2) Renewable Energy Engineering: Solar, Wind, Biomass, Hydrogen and Geothermal Energy Systems(e-Book) Researchers and politicians around the world agree that renewable energy technologies will play an increasingly important role in strengthening national economies in the future. This e-book examines recent advances in specific renewable energy systems. From solar energy systems to thermal energy storage, readers will be able to broaden their understanding of complex renewable energy projects. How will the renewable energy industry impact power capacity in the future? Continue reading here:https://zendy.io/title/20939 3) Nutrition Through the Life Cycle(e-Book) 'Nutrition Through the Life Cycle' summarises what is known about the relationship between diet and health at different points in the life cycle, and the nutritional requirements of individuals of different ages. Filled with resources to guide the study of nutrition, this e-book also uses current research to explain the nutritional foundations necessary for the growth, development and normal functioning of individuals at each stage of their life span. Continue reading here:https://zendy.io/title/20940 4) Novel and Potent Inhibitors Targeting DHODH are Broad-Spectrum Antivirals against RNA Viruses including Newly-Emerged Coronavirus SARS-CoV-2(Journal article) Emerging and re-emerging RNA viruses occasionally cause epidemics and pandemics worldwide, such as the ongoing outbreak of the novel coronavirus. This journal article discusses two inhibitors of human DHODH, S312 and S416, with favourable drug-likeness and pharmacokinetic profiles. Which viruses did these inhibitors show antiviral effects against? Was it effective against the coronavirus? Continue reading here:https://zendy.io/title/21069 5) The Global Healthcare Manager: Competencies, Concepts, and Skills(e-Book) Interested in healthcare management and leadership? This e-book provides a comprehensive overview of healthcare management and leadership in a global context, with real-world perspectives from a broad range of countries, cultures, and delivery settings. Written for both students and practitioners, this e-book incorporates examples, case studies, exercises and guidelines to reinforce key concepts. Continue reading here:https://zendy.io/title/20941 Access articles, e-books, magazines and more on Zendy – your gateway to knowledge and discovery! Zendy is now available in Algeria, Bahrain, Jordan, Morocco, Tunisia, and the UAE. Sign up todayhere!