Dean-Academics & HOD’s Monthly Meeting conducted through ICT mode
The monthly meeting with HOD’s was called by Dr. Rajesha S, Dean-Academics on 26th March, 2020 at 12 noon through ZOOM platform. In this meeting, HoD’s of Engineering & MBA Departments briefed about the list of actions planned & executed in order to complete academic-related tasks. It was encouraging to learn during the meeting, that each department has adopted ICT Tools to combat lag in Teaching Learning process due to the current COVID-19 scenario.
Online Course on “Cyber Security” completed by Teaching & Non-Teaching Staff
Prof. Naithik ST, Dept. of Information Science & Engineering, Mr. Chandramohan, Network Admin and Prof. Harisha, Dept. of Computer Science & Engineering completed a course on “Absolute Beginners Guide on Cyber Security 2020” – Part 1 on Udemy.
Highlights of the Course:
• Perfect as an introductory course for individuals and students who are interested in becoming cyber security or information security professionals.
• Ideal for students who wish to enrich their knowledge on the basic concepts used in the world of information security.
Click here to view their Certificates.
Faculty delivers a Technical Talk on "Writing Research Paper" through ICT Mode
On 24th March’2020, Dr. Shreyas Suresh Rao, Associate Professor, Dept of Computer Science & Engineering, delivered a talk on "Writing Research Paper" through ZOOM App (ICT Mode).
Highlights of the Talk:
• Types of Research Publications and effective reference management tools
• Journal indexing and Reputed publishers
Faculty Members of the Engineering departments were the beneficiaries of the session.
COVID-19: Avoid self-medication and false 'cures' when battling coronavirus
False information has led to people trying dangerous 'cures' to prevent COVID-19. As the new coronavirus that has killed more than 20,000 people causes markets to crash and sets scientists scrambling for a solution, rumours and false claims are fuelling confusion and deepening the economic misery.
Some researchers have said chloroquine shows great promise as a treatment, though scientists have agreed that more trials are needed to determine if the drug is really effective and safe.
Other dangerous self-medication, 'cures'
From being duped into taking poisonous "cures", to watching businesses crumble and avoiding life-saving medication, people are suffering devastating real-world impacts of a deluge of online virus misinformation.
The effects can be tragic - in Iran, one of the hardest-hit countries, more than 210 people died from drinking toxic alcohol after claims circulated online that it could treat or ward off COVID-19, the official Iran news agency reported.
Dangerous or ineffective and fake "cures"
• Consuming volcanic ash
• Using UV lamps or chlorine disinfectants on the body
• Drinking silver particles in liquid, known as colloidal silver.
• Toxic alcohol (More than 210 people in Iran died trying this)
• Consuming cocaine and bleach-like solutions
• Miracle mineral supplement or MMS which has chlorine dioxide - a bleaching agent
• Drinking water every 15 minutes
Dangerous fake cures debunked by AFP include consuming volcanic ash and fighting infection with UV lamps or chlorine disinfectants, which health authorities say can harm the body if used incorrectly.
Another remedy that "kills the coronavirus", according to misleading social media posts, is drinking silver particles in liquid, known as colloidal silver.
Do not try to Self Medicate.
Source: Gulf News
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