While announcing the results of the 2022 Certificate of Secondary School Examination, Tanzania's National Examination Council did not provide school rankings for the first time in decades.
Education
Feb 13, 2023
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At last count, there were over 500 rankings that pit cities around the world against each other: from the most intricately measured quality of life indices, to infographics of how often postal workers get attacked by dogs.
Social Sciences
Aug 14, 2019
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New research review finds scant evidence for the widespread belief that attending a "top tier" college leads to success in school and in life.
Education
Oct 4, 2018
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Using data to rate countries doesn't just help us understand their behavior, it actually changes it.
Social Sciences
Jan 16, 2019
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The US Apple and Google brands which have become household names around the globe are worth more than $100 billion each, and top a ranking of the world's biggest brands, consultancy Interbrand said on Thursday.
Business
Oct 9, 2014
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We rank almost everything. The top 10 restaurants in our vicinity, the best cities to visit, the best movies to watch. To understand whether the rankings were any good you'd want know who was doing the ranking. And what it ...
Social Sciences
Feb 13, 2024
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University leaders pay close attention to comparative rankings such as those offered by Times Higher Education, ShanghaiRanking Consultancy and others. Rankings influence student matriculation numbers, attract talented faculty ...
Education
Apr 3, 2024
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Research impact is measured in different ways. However, these indicators are often based on dubious calculations, says Ludo Waltman.
Social Sciences
Jun 24, 2019
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