Chesterton’s Fence is the principle that you shouldn’t remove a rule or custom until you understand why it exists. This piece covers its origin in G. K. Chesterton’s 1929 essay, th
Educational evaluation plays an essential role in the education system and is an important means of assessing learners' achievement and improving the quality of education. Through
An emulsion keeps immiscible liquids together as tiny droplets with the help of emulsifiers. From mayonnaise and milk to butter, this piece walks through O/W and W/O types, Bancrof
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The winner’s curse is when the person who most overestimates an item’s uncertain value wins the auction and overpays. This piece covers its origin in Capen, Clapp and Campbell’s 19
The Matthew effect is the phenomenon in which a person or work that starts slightly ahead gains more opportunities and recognition thanks to that lead, so the gap widens over time.
This time, we will discuss digital collections, which can be considered a component of the broader concept of a digital library. Digital collections are the core of a digital libra
A supercritical fluid is a substance pushed past its critical point, where the line between liquid and gas disappears. This article explains what the critical point means, the flui
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A duty-free shop sells goods to travelers leaving the country without customs duties or value-added tax. This article covers how duty-free shops began, why they can drop taxes, the
CCL (Creative Commons License) lets creators state in advance how their work may be used, so others can use it without asking for permission each time. This article explains the co
This time, we will explore the concepts of primary (1st-order) and secondary (2nd-order) sources, which are commonly discussed in library and information science. These are among t