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Zhang, L., W. Zhang, S. J. Zeng, W. Na, H. Yang, J. Huang, X. D. Tan, and Z. J. Sun. "Design and Research of Service Platform for Protection and Dissemination of Cultural Heritage Resources of The Silk Road in the Territory of China." ISPRS Annals of Photogrammetry, Remote Sensing and Spatial Information Sciences II-5/W3 (August 12, 2015): 395–99. http://dx.doi.org/10.5194/isprsannals-ii-5-w3-395-2015.
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The Silk Road, a major traffic route across the Eurasia continent, has been a convergence for the exchange, communication and dissemination of various cultures such as nations, materials, religions and arts for more than two thousand years. And the cultural heritage along the long and complicate route has been also attractive. In recent years, the Silk Road – the Road Network along the Chang’an-Tianshan Mountain has been listed in the Directory of World Cultural Heritage. The rare and rich cultural resources along the Silk Road, especially those in the territory of China, have attracted attentions of the world. <br><br> This article describes the research ideas, methods, processes and results of the planning design on the internet-based dissemination services platform system for cultural heritage resources. First of all, it has defined the targeting for dissemination services and the research methods applied for the Silk Road heritage resources, based on scientific and objective spatial measurement and research on history and geography, to carry on the excavation of values of cultural resource for the target users. Then, with the front-end art exhibit by means of innovative IT, time and space maps of cultural heritage resources, interactive graphics display, panoramic three-dimensional virtual tour, and the Silk Road topics as the main features, a comprehensive and multi-angle cultural resources dissemination services platform is built. The research core of the platform is a demand-oriented system design on the basis of cultural resources and features as the fundamental, the value of contemporary manifestation as the foundation, and cultural dissemination and service as a starting point. This platform has achieved, temporal context generalization, interest profiles extension, online and offline adaptation, and other prominent innovations. On the basis of routes heritage resource protection and dissemination services with complex relationship between time and space, and the Silk Road as the representative, practice and research of the platform in the internet context help to provide an application reference and theoretical basis.
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Tian, Yang, Driss Boutat, Zhi-feng Liu, and Da-Yan Liu. "State estimation of a heavy-duty machine tool–foundation system based on observability." Journal of Vibration and Control 25, no. 8 (January 22, 2019): 1447–59. http://dx.doi.org/10.1177/1077546318823890.
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Under environmental excitation and based on observability, an online model to predict the state of heavy-duty machine tool–foundation systems is proposed aimed to address the difficulties of directly measuring machine tool displacement states. The aim of the model is to address the difficulties associated with directly measuring machine tool displacements in real time. In this paper, to accurately obtain contact parameters of the joint surface, three states—elasticity, plasticity, and fracture—of concrete micro-bumps were studied. To obtain the equivalent elastic modulus of the secondary pouring material and reinforced concrete material, a composite foundation constitutive model is proposed to determine the equivalent elastic modulus of the concrete foundation. Surface topography features were reconstructed by truncating the peaks of curves, force balance relationships were defined at the joint surfaces, and a metal–concrete joint contact model based on fractal theory was deduced. Based on the joint contact model, a dynamic model of the heavy-duty machine tool–foundation system was established. The dynamic parameters were detected in real time and used to reconstruct the above dynamic model based on observation theory. Further, an estimation model was established to describe the state of a heavy-duty machine tool–foundation system, and online estimation of the machine tool displacement was realized. Finally, the estimation model was validated using an experimental setup of the heavy-duty machine tool–foundation system that considers joint surface factors. In conclusion, the model provides a theoretical basis for stable online control of heavy-duty machine tools.
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Martadinata, Sudrajat, and Arya Zulfikar Akbar. "TRANSPARANSI DAN AKUNTABILITAS KEUANGAN BAGI PARA “PENDOSA." Jurnal Equity 20, no. 2 (March 21, 2019): 45. http://dx.doi.org/10.34209/.v20i2.624.
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This study aims to determine the form of transparency and financial accountability at the Coin Foundation Sumbawa. Using a qualitative approach with qualitative data analysis techniques as well. Where we collect data directly plunge into the field. Interviewing informants, studying the literature, and doing triangulation of sources, data, and research time. Our successful research result concludes that the Sumbawa Coin Foundation utilizes print and online media as a means of effective, efficient, transparent and accountable information dissemination.
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Martadinata, Sudrajat, and Arya Zulfikar Akbar. "TRANSPARANSI DAN AKUNTABILITAS KEUANGAN BAGI PARA “PENDOSA." Equity 20, no. 2 (March 21, 2019): 45. http://dx.doi.org/10.34209/equ.v20i2.624.
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This study aims to determine the form of transparency and financial accountability at the Coin Foundation Sumbawa. Using a qualitative approach with qualitative data analysis techniques as well. Where we collect data directly plunge into the field. Interviewing informants, studying the literature, and doing triangulation of sources, data, and research time. Our successful research result concludes that the Sumbawa Coin Foundation utilizes print and online media as a means of effective, efficient, transparent and accountable information dissemination.
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McMullan, John. "A new understanding of ‘New Media’: Online platforms as digital mediums." Convergence: The International Journal of Research into New Media Technologies 26, no. 2 (November 5, 2017): 287–301. http://dx.doi.org/10.1177/1354856517738159.
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For the last few decades, media theorists have been faced with the understanding that the networked digital computer is the meta-medium to end all mediums. This places researchers in the curious position where online platforms, such as YouTube, cannot legitimately and directly be contrasted with traditional analogue mediums, such as cinema and television. To address this inconsistency, I developed the theory of foundation technologies and their respective proto-affordances, which demonstrates the existence of past periods of ‘new media’. These were brought about by the introduction of key technologies that each offered, at the time, a new and unique underlying affordance to a society. Each new ‘proto-affordance’ inspired social disruption, as new specific mediums were spawned – each remediating existing mediums of similar mode. This framework shows digitality as another evolutionary step in a line of foundation technologies, which includes the artefact, the machine and electricity. The theory of foundation technologies permits software-based online platforms, such as YouTube, SoundCloud and Twitter, to be called digital mediums, and thus aids in understanding their technological substrate and unique affordances. Justifying this relation between old mediums and new, digital, ones equips us to more effectively comprehend and analyse these platforms as to their social adoption and uses, cultural practices, implications and effects. This allows us to better understand and control our present, and even guide our potential future.
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Shah, Ajay, Allen A. Champagne, Joshua Del Papa, Jay Toor, Jeremie Larouche, and Markku T. Nousiainen. "The unique impact of COVID-19 on orthopedic surgery residency applicants and program directors in Canada." Canadian Journal of Surgery 64, no. 2 (April 21, 2021): E249—E252. http://dx.doi.org/10.1503/cjs.002021.
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The COVID-19 pandemic led to the cancellation of visiting medical student electives and in-person residency interviews in Canada. Orthopedic surgery residency programs are now curtailed in their ability to self-promote and select optimal applicants. Online and social media tools should be adopted to promote programs. Faculty, residents and trainees should aim to attend virtual social and program information events. Applicants should make efforts to learn about the programs by attending events and reaching out to residents, and strengthen their application through research and other activities to demonstrate their interest and commitment to the field of orthopedic surgery. These efforts may help avoid the prospect of qualified candidates being unranked by programs or residency positions being unfilled. These difficult circumstances may serve to engender collaboration and cooperation across residency programs and medical schools and lay the foundation for a thriving interconnected ecosystem of future orthopedic surgeons.
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Hudson, Ann. "‘A solid foundation for a career in indexing’: the story of the Society of Indexers’ training course." Indexer: The International Journal of Indexing: Volume 38, Issue 4 38, no. 4 (December 1, 2020): 399–417. http://dx.doi.org/10.3828/indexer.2020.37.
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With the publication in 2020 of the fifth edition of the Society of Indexers’ training course, the current Training Director traces the development of training in the Society of Indexers (SI) since its foundation in 1957. From lectures held in London, through a paper-based course relying on the postal service, to a modern online course using digital technology to deliver a more immediate and personalized experience, indexing training has been through many transformations. Throughout, an emphasis on rigour and the maintenance of standards has been paramount.
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Thomas, Randal J., Marjorie King, Karen Lui, Neil Oldridge, Ileana L. Piña, John Spertus, Frederick A. Masoudi, et al. "Reprint—AACVPR/ACCF/AHA 2010 Update: Performance Measures on Cardiac Rehabilitation for Referral to Cardiac Rehabilitation/Secondary Prevention Services." Physical Therapy 90, no. 10 (October 1, 2010): 1373–82. http://dx.doi.org/10.1093/ptj/90.10.1373.
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Endorsed by the American College of Chest Physicians, the American College of Sports Medicine, the American Physical Therapy Association, the Canadian Association of Cardiac Rehabilitation, the European Association for Cardiovascular Prevention and Rehabilitation, the Inter-American Heart Foundation, the National Association of Clinical Nurse Specialists, the Preventive Cardiovascular Nurses Association, and the Society of Thoracic Surgeons. This document was approved by the American College of Cardiology Foundation Executive Committee in April 2010, by the American Heart Association Science Advisory and Coordinating Committee in April 2010, and by the AACVPR Document Oversight Committee and Board of Directors in June 2010. The American College of Cardiology Foundation requests that this document be cited as follows: Thomas RJ, King M, Lui K, Oldridge N, Piña IL, Spertus J. AACVPR/ACC/AHA 2010 update: performance measures on cardiac rehabilitation for referral to cardiac rehabilitation/secondary prevention services. J Am Coll Cardiol 2010;56:1159–1167. This article is copublished in Circulation and the Journal of Cadiopulmonary Rehabilitation and Prevention. Copyright ©2010 by the American Association of Cardiovascular and Pulmonary Rehabilitation, American College of Cardiology Foundation, and American Heart Association, Inc. Published by Elsevier Inc. CPT™ contained in the online data supplement is ©2009 American Medical Association.
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Cooper, Coyte G., and Richard M. Southall. "The Pursuit of Sustainability: Examining the Motivational Consumption Preferences of Online Consumers of Nonrevenue Sport Teams." International Journal of Sport Communication 3, no. 1 (March 2010): 1–11. http://dx.doi.org/10.1123/ijsc.3.1.1.
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Over the past few decades, college sport in the United States has increasingly adopted a commercial institutional logic when engaging in an athletics “arms race.” With decisions by some athletic directors to eliminate certain nonrevenue Olympic sport programs for spending reallocation, it stands to reason that programs such as men’s wrestling will need to enhance their revenue streams to remain viable in future years. The purpose of the study was to investigate the motivational preferences of online wrestling consumers (N = 451) to provide a core foundation for the development of strategies to enhance interest in the college-wrestling product. In addition to illustrating that online consumers responded most favorably to the sport-related wrestling motives, the data also supported the notion that the motivational preferences of consumers varied when focusing on the demographic information of participants.
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Mohamed, Norshidah, Ramlah Hussein, Nurul Hidayah Ahmad Zamzuri, and Hanif Haghshenas. "Insights into individual's online shopping continuance intention." Industrial Management & Data Systems 114, no. 9 (October 7, 2014): 1453–76. http://dx.doi.org/10.1108/imds-07-2014-0201.
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Purpose – The purpose of this paper is to provide insights into individual's online shopping continuance intention. The research uses the Expectation Confirmation Theory and Technology Acceptance Model as theoretical foundations to develop a model to achieve this aim. Design/methodology/approach – The research uses a cross-sectional survey research design approach. An online marketplace web site that connects buyers and sellers in Malaysia serves as the research context. Data were collected using convenience approach. Findings – Results suggest satisfaction contributes to individual online shopping continuance intention. Consistent with extant research, perceived usefulness of web site links to online shopping continuance intention. Contrary to past findings, perceived ease of web site use does not directly contribute to online shopping continuance intention. Individual's price-oriented lifestyle, perceived ease of web site use and usefulness contributed to individual's satisfaction with online shopping experience. People with time-oriented, net-oriented and price-oriented lifestyles and preference for a web site contribute to perceived ease of web site use. Extraverts have online shopping intention while emotional stability moderates the relationship between perceived usefulness of web site and satisfaction in online shopping. Originality/value – Findings aid web service provider and internet retailers when explaining individual continuance intention of online shopping. This research advances understanding of the role of satisfaction, perceived ease of web site use and perceived web site usefulness regarding online shopping continuance intention. The research also sheds light on individual attributes as contributors to online shopping experience, continuance and perceptions of web site.
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Rhodes, Anthony, Maurice Danaher, and Ashley Ater Kranov. "Concurrent direct assessment of foundation skills for general education." On the Horizon 26, no. 2 (June 4, 2018): 79–90. http://dx.doi.org/10.1108/oth-08-2017-0072.
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Purpose There is considerable agreement around the foundation skills required by employers that will enable graduates to integrate and devise promising solutions for the challenges faced by knowledge and globalized societies. These are life skills (communication skills, teamwork and leadership skills, language skills in reading and writing and information literacy), transferable skills (such as problem-solving, including critical thinking, creativity and quantitative reasoning) and technology skills (search for knowledge and build upon it). Foundation skills, however, are recognized to be difficult both to teach and assess. This paper aims to describe a performance assessment method to assess and measure these skills in a uniquely concurrent way – the General Education Foundation Skills Assessment (GEFSA). Design/methodology/approach The GEFSA framework comprises a scenario/case describing an unresolved contemporary issue, which engages student groups in online discussions, and a task-specific analytic rubric to concurrently assess the extent to which students have attained the targeted foundation skills. The method was applied in three semesters – during 2016 and 2017. These students were non-native English speaking students in a General Education program at a university in the UAE. Findings Results obtained from the rubric for each foundation skill were analyzed and interpreted to ensure robustness of method and tool usability and reliability, provide insight into, and commentary on, the respective skill attainment levels and assist in establishing realistic target ranges for General Education student skill attainment. The results showed that the method is valid and provides valuable data for curriculum development. Originality/value This is the first method in published literature that directly assesses the foundation skills for General Education students simultaneously, thus providing educators with valuable data on the skill level of the students. Additionally, repeated use of the method is a valuable way of teaching skills.
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Yim, See Heng, Lucy Spencer, Gemma Gordon, Karina L. Allen, Peter Musiat, and Ulrike Schmidt. "Views on online self-help programmes from people with eating disorders and their carers in UK." European Journal of Public Health 31, Supplement_1 (July 1, 2021): i88—i93. http://dx.doi.org/10.1093/eurpub/ckab046.
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Abstract Background Digitalizing the healthcare system has been declared a priority by the UK government. People with eating disorders (EDs), especially those with bulimia nervosa (BN) or binge eating disorder (BED), and ED carers may benefit from online self-help programmes, due to the shame and stigma associated with EDs and barriers in accessing treatment, skills-training or support. Qualitative studies are needed to explore stakeholders’ needs, attitudes to and views about online self-help, to optimize intervention design and delivery. Methods Focus groups and telephone interviews were conducted with people with BN or BED, and carers of people with anorexia nervosa, between March and September 2018 in the UK. Results People with EDs and carers perceived online self-help positively in the context of barriers to seeking and accessing treatment and support, despite some seeing it as inferior to face-to-face support. Most reported little experience with online interventions. Participants thought the disadvantages of online interventions could be overcome by reminders, progress summaries, regular engagement and engaging with peers. Receiving guidance was seen as an important functionality in the intervention by people with EDs. Conclusions People with EDs and their carers are aware of the potential benefits of online self-help despite having little experience with this form of intervention. A stepped-care approach that utilizes technology-based interventions as a first step and makes such interventions available directly to the consumer may fit the attitudes and needs of stakeholders. The study provides a foundation for future research on design and delivery of ED online self-help.
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Tian, Xiao Jing, Hua Jun Dong, Da Peng Yin, and Zi Yu Zhao. "Application of Image Processing in Plasma Jet Morphological Analysis." Applied Mechanics and Materials 229-231 (November 2012): 1136–39. http://dx.doi.org/10.4028/www.scientific.net/amm.229-231.1136.
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The morphology of plasma jet (PJ) directly demonstrates whether the procedure of spray processes is stable. The paper proposes an acquisition system of PJ images and an improved edge detection method is presented to get the morphology of PJ. Firstly, the PJ images are gray enhanced to remove the influence of noises. Then they are enhanced with edge sharpening. At last, they are edge detected through Canny, Laplacian and Sobel operator. From the results we can see that the improved method can get more clear and more complete PJ image morphology than traditional one. The processing methods provide foundation for the online detection of PJ morphology and for diagnosing the forming quality.
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Elliot, Lisa, Austin Gehret, Miriam Santana Valadez, Rebecca Carpenter, and Linda Bryant. "Supporting Autonomous Learning Skills in Developmental Mathematics Courses With Asynchronous Online Resources." American Behavioral Scientist 64, no. 7 (May 12, 2020): 1012–30. http://dx.doi.org/10.1177/0002764220919149.
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Researchers have characterized the challenges many deaf and hard of hearing (DHH) students face in postsecondary science, technology, engineering, and mathematics (STEM) programs to three domains: preparation, socialization, and access. Additionally, some research has found that learners who are DHH have poor autonomous learning skills. The Deaf STEM Community Alliance, a project supported by the National Science Foundation (NSF HRD-1127955), created a model virtual (online) academic community called the DHH Virtual Academic Community to directly address preparation, socialization, and access challenges with the logic that online resources provide innovative and flexible means to adapt to complex student needs and schedules. This article describes a mixed-method study regarding one instructor’s effort to supplement developmental math education with online videos for students who are DHH, addressing issues relating to the challenges of preparation and access. Data analysis used both quantitative and qualitative methods to interpret student responses ( n = 89) about viewing behaviors and perceived benefits of the videos. Analysis of viewing behaviors also incorporated aggregated user analytics generated by YouTube. An unexpected finding of the study relates to the opportunity to develop autonomous learning skills by using the videos. While previous research with this student population has frequently found that students are teacher dependent, this study suggested that providing review videos allowed students to practice and master content on their own, strengthening their autonomous study skills.
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Muellenbach, Joanne Marie. "Academic Library Department Experience Fosters the Development of Leadership Skills Relevant to Academic Library Directorship." Evidence Based Library and Information Practice 12, no. 1 (March 15, 2017): 134. http://dx.doi.org/10.18438/b80p8p.
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Harris-Keith, Colleen S. (2015). The Relationship Between Academic Library Department Experience and Perceptions of Leadership Skill Development Relevant to Academic Library Directorship. The Journal of Academic Librarianship, 41(3), 246-263. doi:10.1016/j.acalib.2015.03.017
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Objective – This study sought to identify if the perception of library leadership skill and quality development is equal across departmental experience, and what are the leadership skills and qualities most commonly perceived to be used in each department.
Design – Quantitative online survey instrument.
Setting – Master’s colleges and universities from 728 institutions in the United States of America, as classified by the Carnegie Foundation.
Subjects – 666 academic library directors.
Methods – Selected participants, representing academic library administrative leadership, were contacted by email a maximum of four times and were invited to complete an online survey instrument composed of six sections. The first three sections contained the purpose and confidentiality statements, demographic information, and data on the past five positions held by respondents prior to their current directorship. The next two sections each had 25 statements on a 5-point Likert scale, to collect data on perceived leadership skills and qualities exercised by respondents in their most recent three positions. The final section had four open-ended questions to help explain the academic library directors’ responses and provide context for the ratings in previous sections of the instrument.
Main results – A total of 296 responses were received, for a 40.66% response rate, which was representative of the institution type demographics, including private non-profit, public, and private for-profit.
The first research question asked: is the perception of library leadership skill and quality development equal across departmental experience? The data used for this question involved all library departments: Access Services, Administration, Collection Development, Digital Library Services, Information Technology, Reference and Instruction, and Technical Services. When departments were compared pairwise on composite leadership skill scores, Administration was significantly higher than another department. Results showed that perceptions of leadership quality development appeared to be equal across departments, but leadership skill development was not, and in fact, there was a significant difference between the variances of the composite scores in the population.
The second research question asked: what are the leadership skills and qualities most commonly perceived to be used in each department? Results revealed that every leadership skill score except for time management was significant, indicating a difference among library departments based on individual leadership skill scores. Respondents perceived that there was a difference in leadership skill (but not leadership quality) development opportunity by department.
Departments were also compared pairwise on offering a greater opportunity to develop leadership skills, and overall, academic library directors perceived that there were significant differences in skill development by department. Furthermore, respondents overwhelmingly indicated that Administration was where they perceived the most leadership skill development opportunities. There was no perceived difference in leadership quality development by department. As well, some departments were reported to provide targeted, department-specific leadership skills, such as resource allocation and budget management.
Conclusion – This study offers strong evidence that development of many of the leadership skills necessary for success as an academic library director only present themselves to professionals once they enter the Administration department, the library director position, or the assistant director position.
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Strangleman, Tim. "Sociological Futures and the Sociology of Work." Sociological Research Online 10, no. 4 (December 2005): 51–62. http://dx.doi.org/10.5153/sro.1198.
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This essay is a response to the call for a discussion about future trends in sociology by focusing broadly on the sub-discipline of work and employment. In doing so the piece directly engages with earlier interventions made by John Scott (2005) and Gayle Letherby (2005) in Sociological Research Online. It examines the current state of the sociology of work by charting its foundation and subsequent development. It suggests that there is currently a problem in the area caused in part by intellectual trends and fragmentation. It argues that those sociologists working in the field need to engage collectively in a reflective process to refocus the subject combining elements from its ‘golden age’ as well as from more contemporary sources.
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Cao, Zhongliang, Mingjun Dong, Kailei Liu, and Hongya Fu. "Temperature Field in the Heat Transfer Process of PEEK Thermoplastic Composite Fiber Placement." Materials 13, no. 19 (October 4, 2020): 4417. http://dx.doi.org/10.3390/ma13194417.
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Under the effect of different process parameters, the temperature field inside the thermoplastic fiber is very complex and directly affects the fusion quality between the resins. Considering the heat transfer behavior of thermoplastic fiber polyether ether ketone (PEEK) as the research object, a mathematical model of heat transfer in the thermoplastic composite fiber placement with the relevant boundary conditions was established. Ansys Parametric Design Language (APDL) was used to generate the finite element model and simulate the transient process, not only to explore the influence of various process parameters on the temperature field, but also to build an online temperature field measurement system. The influence rules of placement process parameters and mold initial temperature with respect to the temperature field in the first layer were obtained. Combining the relationship between heating temperature and placement speed, when the first layer was laid, the placement process temperature could be quickly reached by low speed and high temperature. The temperature data were collected by the online detection system. Compared with the temperature data from the simulation, the error was below 8%, which verified the correctness of the heat transfer model. The academic research results will lay a theoretical foundation for the thermoplastic fiber placement.
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Tu, Jui-Che, and Chi-Ling Hu. "A Study on the Factors Affecting Consumers’ Willingness to Accept Clothing Rentals." Sustainability 10, no. 11 (November 10, 2018): 4139. http://dx.doi.org/10.3390/su10114139.
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Fashionable clothes resource suppliers are directly linked with resource consumers through the Internet, thus replacing the traditional model. With fashionable clothes as the products for renting, this study helps relevant enterprises understand the factors influencing consumers’ adoption of renting and their attitude and behavioral intention towards clothes renting. Taking the theory of planned behavior as the theoretical foundation, this study thus adopts the technology acceptance model (TAM), the innovation diffusion theory (IDT), the structural equation model (SEM), and the collected information to develop a research methodology that is both theoretical and practical. According to the research results, compatibility matters the most in driving consumers to have a positive assessment and perception of online clothes renting in terms of behavior and attitude. Additionally, personal innovativeness has significant effects and can help relevant enterprises find their target markets. In terms of subjective norm, interpersonal relationship also has a significant influence, showing that consumers today pay much more attention to friends’ information sources. The self-efficacy of the perceived behavioral control also has a noticeable impact. Therefore, relevant enterprises need to consider the operability of online clothes renting to prevent consumers from feeling frustrated in their ability to use it, thus reducing their use intention.
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Getchell, Leah, Eva Bernstein, Elisabeth Fowler, Linnea Franson, Marian Reich, Dwight Sparkes, Arlene Desjarlais, et al. "Program Report: KidneyPRO, a Web-based Training Module for Patient Engagement in Kidney Research." Canadian Journal of Kidney Health and Disease 7 (January 2020): 205435812097925. http://dx.doi.org/10.1177/2054358120979255.
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Purpose of report: Over the recent years, there has been increasing support and traction for patient-oriented research (POR). Such an approach ensures that health research is focused on what matters most: improving outcomes for patients. Yet the realm of health research remains enigmatic for many patients in Canada who are not familiar with research terms and practices, highlighting the need for focused capacity-building efforts, including the development of novel educational tools to support patients to meaningfully engage in the research enterprise. The need for disease-specific training in POR was identified by the network dedicated to advancing patient-oriented kidney research in Canada, Canadians Seeking Solutions and Innovations to Overcome Chronic Kidney Disease (Can-SOLVE CKD), during the early years of the network’s inception. In this report, we describe the development of KidneyPRO, an online learning module that orients patients and families to kidney research in Canada, and outlines ways to get involved. In line with the Patient Engagement framework of the Strategy for Patient Oriented Research, KidneyPRO was co-developed with the network’s patient partners. Sources of information: The need for KidneyPRO was identified through a review of feedback from network participants of Canadian Institutes of Health Research’s (CIHR) Foundations in Patient-Oriented Research Module 2—Health Research in Canada and a network-wide survey of Can-SOLVE CKD that was conducted in June 2017 and assessed training needs of key stakeholders. This 2017 survey ranked the need for tools providing introductory knowledge on Canadian kidney research as third in the network’s top 5 capacity-building priorities. Methods: At Can-SOLVE CKD, a dedicated multi-stakeholder team was formed from the Training & Mentorship Committee (the network’s core infrastructure for POR capacity building) to determine the learning objectives, content, and user interface. The team consisted of 3 patient partners, Director of Research for the Kidney Foundation of Canada, a kidney clinician-scientist, the network’s Patient Partnerships & Training Lead, Can-SOLVE CKD’s Indigenous People’s Engagement and Research Council Coordinator, and a project coordinator. With permission, content from CIHR’s Foundations in Patient-Oriented Research, along with resources from the Kidney Foundation of Canada’s research arm and network project teams, was used to form the basis of the tool. The working group adapted a DoTTI (Design and develOpment, Testing early iterations, Testing for Effectiveness, Integration, and implementation) framework and iteratively identified, created, and refined the content and user interface in consultation with the Training and Mentorship Committee and the Can-SOLVE CKD Patient Governance Circle. Key findings: In this article, we describe the development, deployment, and evaluation of KidneyPRO, a web-based training module that helps patients understand general, patient-oriented, and kidney-specific research within Canada. KidneyPRO aims to support patient engagement in studies as partners and/or participants and empower them to take part in the research process in an active and meaningful way. It was co-designed and vetted by patients, which helps to ensure clear, useful content and a user-friendly interface. In addition, the module includes links to kidney research opportunities within the Can-SOLVE CKD Network and beyond. A literature review established that KidneyPRO fills an important gap in kidney-specific POR. Ongoing collection of website metrics and postcompletion surveys from users will be used to evaluate the effectiveness of the tool. Limitations: As an online tool, people who do not have adequate Internet access will not be able to use KidneyPRO. Currently, the tool is not compliant with all Web Content Accessibility Guidelines. Given how the landscape of patient partnership in research is constantly evolving, the content in KidneyPRO needs to be updated on a regular basis. Implications: Canadians with or at high risk of CKD now have access to an educational tool when seeking to engage as partners and/or participants in innovative kidney research.
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Truong, Julie T., Mitchell J. Barnett, Terrill T.-L. Tang, Eric J. Ip, Janet L. Teeters, and Katherine K. Knapp. "Factors Impacting Self-Perceived Readiness for Residency Training." Journal of Pharmacy Practice 28, no. 1 (March 27, 2014): 112–18. http://dx.doi.org/10.1177/0897190014527318.
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Objective: To examine the factors impacting postgraduate year 1 (PGY1) residents’ self-perceived readiness for residency. Methods: A total of 1801 residents who matched in American Society of Health-System Pharmacists (ASHP)-accredited PGY1 programs were e-mailed individualized invitations to take an online survey. The survey collected self-ratings of readiness for residency training competencies including time management and organization, foundational knowledge, clinical practice, project management, and communication. Key Findings: Data from 556 completed surveys were analyzed. Residents agreed they were ready to perform activities requiring time management and organization (median = 4, mean = 4.08), foundational knowledge (median = 4, mean = 3.83), clinical practice (median = 4, mean = 3.67), and communication (median = 4, mean = 4.05). Residents who completed at least 1 academic advance pharmacy practice experience (APPE), 5 clinical APPEs, or held a bachelors degree felt more confident than their counterparts in regard to project management ( P < .001, <.001, and .01, respectively). Conclusion: PGY1 residents generally felt prepared for time management and organization, foundational knowledge, and communication residency training competencies. This was significant for those who completed 1 or more academic APPEs, 5 or more clinical rotations, or a bachelors degree. Study results may assist pharmacy schools in preparing students for residency training, prospective resident applicants in becoming more competitive candidates for residency programs, and residency program directors in resident selection.
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Van Laar, Emily S., Charlotte Warren, John Maeglin, Mila Kostic, Michael Schoen, Neil Frick, and Steven Pipe. "Improving Hematologist/Oncologist Knowledge and Confidence in Managing Hemophilia through Online Educational Interventions." Blood 126, no. 23 (December 3, 2015): 5593. http://dx.doi.org/10.1182/blood.v126.23.5593.5593.
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Abstract The field of hemophilia has advanced tremendously over the past few decades leading to significant improvements to a patient's life expectancy. However, gaps in clinician's knowledge about appropriate tailored management of hemophilia can result in suboptimal patient outcomes. A study was conducted to determine if a series of online educational interventions on hemophilia could improve the knowledge and confidence of hematologists/oncologists in treating patients with hemophilia. The Perelman School of Medicine at the University of Pennsylvania, Office of CME, the National Hemophilia Foundation and Medscape, LLC, in partnership with an expert steering committee, developed a global, accredited educational curriculum (http://www.medscape.org/sites/advances/hemophilia-management) focused on the advances in the management of hemophilia. Six activities, including text and video formats, within the curriculum were evaluated using a pre-assessment/post-assessment study design comparing participants' responses to knowledge and case-based multiple choice questions before exposure to educational content (pre-assessment measurement) with the same participants' responses after participation in the educational activity (post-assessment measurement). Outcomes assessment questions focused on current evidence-based recommendations for the management of hemophilia. For all questions combined, paired 2-tailed t-test was used to assess whether the mean pre-assessment score was different from the mean post-assessment score. The effect size (Cohen's d) was calculated by comparing pre-assessment means and post-assessment means of linked learners to show the effect of educational intervention. Effect size of >0.8 and 0.4-0.8 are considered a large and medium effect size, respectively. A total of 256 hematologist/oncologist participants who completed all pre- and post- assessment questions for each assessment were included in the evaluation across the 6 interventions. An increase in knowledge and performance was demonstrated as a result of participation in each of the 6 interventions with effect sizes of 0.25, 0.559, 0.618, 0.721, 1.26, and 2.275. Topics that demonstrated the largest statistically significant increases in correct post-assessment compared with pre-assessment answers included: mechanism of action of Fc fusion technology (63% relative increase, p<.001), patient counseling when switching to an extended half-life factor replacement (100%, P=.008), joint health in hemophilia (340% relative increase, P<.05), and incidence of inhibitors (227% relative increase, p<.05).Confidence in when to use prophylaxis increased post-educational exposure (7.3% mean confidence shift using a 7-point Likert scale) as measured in 3 of the 6 activities. Areas where knowledge gaps remained, as evidenced by >15% incorrect answers post-education, included: adherence with prophylaxis, outcomes for children and adults with severe hemophilia A receiving prophylaxis vs episodic treatment, clinical data from recent studies with new extended half-life factor products in terms of efficacy, tolerability, and risk of inhibitor development in persons of different ages and risk settings, and the potential place of extended half-life factor products in the strategy for the care of individuals with hemophilia A and B. This study demonstrates the success of a targeted online hemophilia educational curriculum using text and video formats in improving the knowledge and confidence of hematologists/oncologists who treat patients with hemophilia, while also identifying remaining educational needs for future education. Disclosures Van Laar: Medscape LLC: Employment. Pipe:CSL Behring: Consultancy; Bayer: Consultancy; American Thrombosis and Hemostasis Network: Other: Chair of the Board of Directors; National Hemophilia Foundation: Other: member of the Medical and Scientific Advisory Committee; Novo Nordisk: Consultancy; Baxter: Consultancy; Biogen Idec Inc: Consultancy.
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Green, Joshua. "Why Do They Call it TV When it's Not on the Box? ‘New’ Television Services and Old Television Functions." Media International Australia 126, no. 1 (February 2008): 95–105. http://dx.doi.org/10.1177/1329878x0812600111.
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This paper examines a set of ‘new television’ projects and their relationship to existing understandings of the object of television. The rise of online video-sharing has been surrounded by discourse about the decline of broadcast television's role for content delivery and advertising revenue. Amidst discussions of ‘piracy’ and debates about new audience measurement techniques and user-generated content, official and unofficial platforms for the distribution of television content have emerged. Some of these sites — like ‘internet TV’ projects such as the Participatory Culture Foundation's Miro TV player — have positioned themselves directly in opposition to television itself, orienting themselves as alternatives or replacements for the broadcast-and-cable-delivered-to-your-set experience. Others — such as CBS's Innertube — attempt to reapply network logics to the online space. Interrogating how the term ‘television’ succeeds or fails to describe these services helps to contextualise the object of television itself, as well as exploring the insights new services provide into audiencehood, national broadcasting and the community-forming roles television has traditionally played.
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Kangean, Sharen, and Farid Rusdi. "Analisis Strategi Komunikasi Pemasaran dalam Persaingan E-Commrece di Indonesia." Prologia 4, no. 2 (October 1, 2020): 280. http://dx.doi.org/10.24912/pr.v4i2.6504.
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The development of internet technology is increasing. With fast internet technology, Indonesian people's spending patterns are shifting. Shopping activities that used to only be through stores directly, but by using internet technology known as online shopping. Online Shopping can be accessed through digital applications known as e-commerce applications. One of the well-known e-commerce sites in Indonesia is Shopee. In this case, the formulation of the problem in this research is to study the marketing communication strategy undertaken by Shopee and the implementation of Shopee marketing communication. The theoretical foundation used in this research is marketing communication, and SOSTAC analysis. The consideration method used in this study is a qualitative approach. The resource persons in this study are Yoga Pratama, who are Shopee Business Development and Shopee users with different needs. The results of this study indicate that the optimal use of the marketing communication mix consists of advertising (advertising) and sales promotion (sales promotion).Perkembangan teknologi internet semakin hari semakin berkembang pesat. Adanya teknologi internet yang pesat, pola belanja masyarakat Indonesia bergeser. Kegiatan belanja yang dulu hanya bisa melalui toko secara langsung, tetapi dengan menggunakan teknologi internet dikenal dengan istilah online shopping. Belanja secara daring (online) dapat diakses melalui aplikasi digital yang dikenal dengan istilah aplikasi e-commerce. Salah satu e-commerce yang ternama di Indonesia adalah Shopee. Dalam hal ini, terdapat perumusan masalah dalam penelitian ini adalah untuk mengetahui strategi komunikasi pemasaran yang dilakukan oleh Shopee serta pelaksanaan komunikasi pemasaran Shopee. Landasan teori yang digunakan dalam penelitian ini adalah komunikasi pemasaran, dan analisis SOSTAC. Metode pendekatan yang digunakan dalam penelitian ini adalah pendekatan kualitatif. Narasumber dalam penelitian ini adalah Yoga Pratama yang merupakan Business Development Shopee dan pengguna Shopee dengan kebutuhan yang berbeda. Hasil penelitian ini menunjukkan bahwa penggunaan bauran komunikasi pemasaran yang optimal yaitu berupa iklan (advertising) dan promosi penjualan (sales promotion).
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Muftakhova, G., K. Kirgizov, G. Serik, S. Kogan, and S. Varfolomeeva. "International Projects of The National Society of Pediatric Hematologist and Oncologists." Journal of Global Oncology 4, Supplement 2 (October 1, 2018): 165s. http://dx.doi.org/10.1200/jgo.18.52800.
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Background and context: International cooperation is a key factor in the success of multicenter studies and educational projects, especially in LMICs. Aim: To describe projects of The National Society of Pediatric Hematologists and Oncologists (NSPHO) in the international collaboration. Strategy/Tactics: NSPHO international projects: optimization of care for children with cancer in Commonwealth of Independent States (CIS) and developing relationship with international organizations such as UICC, SIOP (Asian region). Unique feature is that these projects based on collaboration between healthcare professionals and governments with support of leading institutions. Program/Policy process: Program based on online and off-line meetings and courses. CIS project (in collaboration with WHO and St. Jude Children's Research Hospital) based on series of scientific and organizational meetings (online/off-line). Aim of this work is to organize a community of pediatric hematologists/oncologists of the region and prepare unique projects to improve the outcomes of treatment of pediatric cancer cases. Next meeting under the auspices if WHO will be held in Moscow in April 2018 (participants from 10 countries). The objectives of this meeting are to describe current situation of pediatric oncology care in the region, identify regional gaps in pediatric oncology care, and create collaborative project proposals to address identified gaps in care to improve pediatric cancer outcomes in the region. NSPHO working close with SIOP Asia: SIOP Asia Congress was organized in Moscow in 2016. Second project is developing of Directory of Asian Societies and Foundations in the field of pediatric hematology and oncology. Russian-Vietnamese collaborative group in pediatric hematology and oncology was formed in November 2017 in Vietnam. Second meeting of this group is planned for April 2018. Outcomes: More than 5 collaborative projects will be discussed such as CIS cancer registries, collaborative multicentre protocols, educational outreach projects, etc. As the deliverables the plan to publish a special report as well as a resolution to the Ministries of Health of CIS region. SIOP Asia Congress in Moscow was one of the most successful, attracted 1000 participants from 40 different countries attended. New relations were started. Directory of Asian Societies and Foundations in the field of pediatric hematology and oncology includes information on more than 40 organizations. Printed version will be presented at SIOP 2018 Congress in Kyoto. Several collaborative projects discussed in Russian-Vietnamese group. A “memorandum of understanding” was signed as a part of this meeting. It was decided to continue a series of scientific meetings as a part of collaboration. What was learned: Only active international collaboration supported by healthcare professionals and governments could lead to strong improvement of outcomes of pediatric cancer care in all countries worldwide.
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Baena, Verónica. "The importance of CSR practices carried out by sport teams and its influence on brand love: the Real Madrid Foundation." Social Responsibility Journal 14, no. 1 (March 5, 2018): 61–79. http://dx.doi.org/10.1108/srj-11-2016-0205.
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Purpose This paper aims to to provide a better understanding of the effect that the corporate social responsibility (CSR) practices might have on brand love. It also analyzes the importance of making supporters be aware and involved in such initiatives. Design/methodology/approach This study focuses on the Real Madrid Foundation, which is the most followed charitable sport institution worldwide. Data have been collected through a survey that was available online from January through April 2016. Participation has been solicited among the supporters of Real Madrid on fan sites. This produced a total of 402 completed questionnaires. In addition, the Managing Director of the Real Madrid Foundation has been interviewed. Findings The CSR activities carried out by the team positively influence fan commitment toward the club. Keeping the supporters updated about such initiatives through social networks also helps to increase the bonds between the club and its followers. Moreover, the fans’ use of the club’s website and their involvement in the club’s CSR activities may have a positive impact on the love the supporters profess toward the team’s brand. This claim, however, must be treated with some caution because it has not been proved to be statistically significant. Originality/value This study suggests that developing a website is not enough to get brand love from supporters. Experiential marketing does not seem to have statistical impact on brand love either. Conversely, the CSR actions and the use of social networks to keep followers updated about the social initiatives carried out by the team do provide new opportunities to achieve an emotional attachment toward the club and therefore, positively affect brand love.
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Baker, Philip R. A., Kaeleen Dingle, and Michael P. Dunne. "Future of Public Health Training: What Are the Challenges? What Might the Solutions Look Like?" Asia Pacific Journal of Public Health 30, no. 8 (November 2018): 691–98. http://dx.doi.org/10.1177/1010539518810555.
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The Asia-Pacific region has rapidly changing health needs. This reshaping of health priorities is directly affecting current and future public health education. This brief review focuses on foundational public health skills including epidemiology, biostatistics, and health informatics. Epidemiological skills, in particular, are essential for policymakers and practitioners to identify the emergence of problems and to inform priority setting of public health efforts. Training needs to move beyond didactic, passive learning methods in class settings to approaches that engage and challenge students and academics in active, flexible learning and realistic problem-solving. We provide an overview of future trends in public health training in the Asia-Pacific region and illustrate the diversity of online training resources globally that can enrich staff and student skills and complement our active, class-based teaching.
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Sallman, David A., Tracey Iraca, Casey L. O'Connell, Rafael Bejar, and Sandra Kurtin. "Improving Understanding of MDS Using an Animated Patient's Guide to Benefit Patient Health Outcomes." Blood 136, Supplement 1 (November 5, 2020): 16–17. http://dx.doi.org/10.1182/blood-2020-134647.
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Background: Patients with MDS continue to report gaps in knowledge, particularly where understanding of disease risk, prognosis and treatment options are concerned.1 A recent online social media survey on experiences in myelodysplastic syndromes revealed that patients/caregivers' (n=127) have a general lack of information about MDS and insufficient knowledge regarding treatment options and are unable to make fully informed decisions.2 Efforts to improve patient and caregiver understanding of MDS, including treatment options, are critical to individualized treatment planning and shared decision-making. MDS patients commonly use multimedia and online resources to seek disease information.3 The MDSF introduced an online 'animated,' visual format educational program in July 2018 aimed at improving patient and caregiver knowledge.4 Evaluation of this project, including determining changes in patient knowledge and intent-to-implement a change in behavior are described as parameters of advancing and benefiting health outcomes. Methods: An Animated Patient's Guide to MDS (APG), a multimedia educational initiative was launched globally in July 2018. Recruitment was conducted via search engine marketing, social media promotions and email campaigns to MDS patients, caregivers and oncology provider audiences. Video views, duration of use, and learner responses to questions on the APG website were collected from July 2018 to July 2020 (24 months). Total APG views, most frequently viewed MDS animations and MDS expert videos were monitored on the website and on You Tube, to measure learner responses to outcome-based questions, and learner intent-to-implement changes. Results: A total of 151,231 views, including 58,947 unique visitors visited the APG online resource. Of these, 81% were from the U.S. and 19% from other countries (> 50 countries). Unique visitors from U.S. consisted of 28,171 patients, 15,279 family/caregivers, and 1,910 health providers. Among responses indicating a 'commitment to change', 96% reported they will 'use new information learned to better self-manage their MDS' (n = 917), 93% reported they 'will discuss information learned with their doctor' (n = 355), and 97% reported they 'plan to discuss MDS treatment options with their doctor' (n = 734). Patients who reported they 'learned new information about MDS' identified that they 'learned new general information about MDS' (95%, n = 193), 'learned new information about the diagnosis of MDS' (86%, n = 195), 'learned about new treatment options for MDS' (89%, n = 195), 'learned about new information related to bone marrow transplant in MDS' (85%, n = 177) and intended to 'ask their doctor about how to take part in healthcare decisions' (96%, n = 187). Conclusion: Multimedia education, including visual 'animated' formats, tailored to the needs of MDS patients has the potential to provide effective learning, increase knowledge and improve engagement in shared decision-making. Ongoing monitoring and further analysis of this multimedia educational resource for MDS patients will be necessary to understand how tailored education provided via this format impacts and benefits patient health outcomes. References: 1. Kurtin, S., Chang, E., & Bently, T. (2015). MDS patient characteristics associated with use of disease-modifying therapy: results of a patient survey. The International MDS Symposia, Washington, D.C. 2. Booth, A., Bell, T., Halhol, S., Pan, S., Welch, V., Merinopoulou, E., Lambrelli, D., Cox, A. Using Social Media to Uncover Treatment Experiences and Decisions in Patients with Acute Myeloid Leukemia or Myelodysplastic Syndrome Who Are Ineligible for Intensive Chemotherapy. J Med Internet Res 2019 Nov; 21(11) e-14285 3. Kurtin, S., Harrison, L., Iraca, T., Hassan, A., Nichols, A. Health Technology Engagement and Communicative Health Literacy in Older Adults MDS Patients. Myelodysplastic Syndromes, 15th International Symposia on Myelodysplastic Syndromes. Copenhagen. May 8-1, 2019. Poster presentation. 4. MDS Foundation, Inc. and Mechanisms in Medicine Inc. (2019-06-26). You And MDS: An Animated Patient's Guide to Myelodysplastic Syndromes. www.YouAndMDS.com Disclosures Sallman: Agios, Bristol Myers Squibb, Celyad Oncology, Incyte, Intellia Therapeutics, Kite Pharma, Novartis, Syndax: Consultancy; Celgene, Jazz Pharma: Research Funding. Iraca:MDS Foundation: Membership on an entity's Board of Directors or advisory committees. Bejar:Celgene/BMS: Honoraria, Research Funding; Forty-Seven/Gilead: Honoraria; Genoptix/NeoGenomics: Honoraria; AbbVie/Genentech: Honoraria; Daiichi-Sankyo: Honoraria; Aptose Biosciences: Current Employment; Takeda: Honoraria, Research Funding; Astex/Otsuka: Honoraria. Kurtin:MDS Foundation: Membership on an entity's Board of Directors or advisory committees.
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S. Roberts, Brent, and Cheryl L. Hoover. "Waging a successful library funding campaign: a case study." Library Management 35, no. 3 (March 4, 2014): 164–74. http://dx.doi.org/10.1108/lm-02-2013-0016.
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Purpose – The purpose of this paper is to identify common arguments and points of resistance to library development projects, and to outline effective political and communication strategies, which can be used by library administrators and supporters when pursuing funding campaigns. Design/methodology/approach – This study analyzed media messages from local newspaper and radio stations, including open comments posted in online discussion threads, over a one-year period. Interviews were also conducted with the library's director and foundation development officer. Findings – Analysis of media coverage drew out primary points of resistance, while the interviews provided strategies utilized to counteract anti-library rhetoric. Research limitations/implications – Further comparison with other library funding campaigns is needed. Particular areas to be studied include the relationship between the tone of online discussion forum posts and actual voting results; also, the impact of strongly opinionated posters on other participants. Practical implications – Library administrators seeking public support should strongly consider the following points which contributed to the success of the campaign analyzed in this article: The need to understand common public responses and points of resistance to proposed library projects. The importance of a supportive city council. The need to reduce uncertainty about potential physical locations. Understanding the distinction between political vs marketing campaigns. Identifying potential supporters, regardless of whether they were library users. Originality/value – This study is important because in seeking public support for major projects, administrators must be prepared to counter common anti-library messages. Strategies undertaken in this campaign may be generalized to libraries of other types.
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Sun, Shuwen, Zhengquan Jiang, Jie Huang, and Jianwu Yang. "Analysis and Detection Method for Machining Error of Globoidal Indexing Cam Profile." MATEC Web of Conferences 213 (2018): 01004. http://dx.doi.org/10.1051/matecconf/201821301004.
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The profile of globoidal indexing cam is spatial undevelopable surface. It needs special CNC machine tool to finish batch production. The machining quality of the profile of globoidal indexing cam could be affected by the movement error of each part of machine tool and the clamped positioning error of workpiece. Firstly, this paper analyses the systematic error of the special machine tool of globoidal cam, derives the error transfer matrix, establishes the mathematical model of the globoidal cam profile which including all machining system errors through multi-body system theory primarily. Secondly, this method improves the measuring speed and avoids the probe radius compensation, and evaluates the tolerance of the profile greed of globoidal cam equidistant model directly. Finally, the feasibility of the measurement method is verified by experiments, and the experimental results are analysed and processed. It lays the foundation for the design, process and measurement of globoidal cam mechanism and provides a theoretical basis and key technology for developing the online rapid detection system of the globoidal indexing cam profile.
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Chambers, Lin H., Megan A. McKeown, Sarah A. McCrea, Ann M. Martin, Tina M. Rogerson, and Kristopher M. Bedka. "CERES S’COOL Project Update: The Evolution and Value of a Long-Running Education Project with a Foundation in NASA Earth Science Missions." Bulletin of the American Meteorological Society 98, no. 3 (March 1, 2017): 473–83. http://dx.doi.org/10.1175/bams-d-15-00248.1.
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Abstract In January 1997, the Students’ Cloud Observations Online (S’COOL; http://scool.larc.nasa.gov) project began with NASA scientists visiting rural Gloucester, Virginia, to observe clouds with middle school students. In the nearly 20 years since, this educational outreach component of NASA’s Clouds and the Earth’s Radiant Energy System (CERES) mission has collected ∼144,500 observations from every continent and ocean basin around the world. Thousands of students, educators, and cloud-watching enthusiasts have participated in S’COOL. More than half of S’COOL observation reports correspond to one or more CERES overpasses. A thorough analysis of collocated S’COOL and satellite data were conducted during summer 2015. Results showed that the S’COOL community reports high-quality observations providing useful insights on the strengths and shortcomings of passive cloud remote sensing from space. This reconfirms the utility of S’COOL observations to the scientific community and enables deeper insight into challenges associated with validation of space-based cloud property retrievals. To maintain long-term participation, S’COOL has added components that involve participants directly with science data analysis, strengthening ties to CERES research and deepening engagement. Whenever possible, the S’COOL team sends corresponding subsets of CERES data for the participant to compare to their report. Observations can now be matched to images and cloud retrievals from multiple satellites and instruments. Recent connections to geostationary data make cloud observations at almost any time of day over nonpolar regions useful for validation. This attention to inviting participants into an authentic science experience is key to the long-term success of the project.
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Chang, Shu-Hao, Wen-Hai Chih, Dah-Kwei Liou, and Yu-Ting Yang. "The mediation of cognitive attitude for online shopping." Information Technology & People 29, no. 3 (August 1, 2016): 618–46. http://dx.doi.org/10.1108/itp-08-2014-0172.
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Purpose – The purpose of this paper is to explore the relationships among intrinsic motivation, extrinsic motivation, flow, cognitive attitudes, perceived satisfaction, and purchase intention of consumers’ online shopping from a cognitive attitudes perspective. This study collected data from consumers having bought goods on the e-shopping platform. Design/methodology/approach – This study adopted online questionnaire through my3q (www.my3q.com) for data collection. This research collected and analyzed 866 samples by using the structural equation modeling for validation of the proposed model. Findings – The results indicated that hedonic value, utilitarian value, security, and privacy significantly affected cognitive attitudes (i.e. cognitive trust and perceived risk). Cognitive attitudes significantly affected perceived satisfaction and purchase intention, respectively. Flow significantly and positively influenced cognitive trust and purchase intentions, respectively. Cognitive trust is the mediators between motivations/flow and perceived satisfaction/purchase intention. Research limitations/implications – Both of intrinsic motivation and extrinsic motivation can reflect the cognitive and conscious plan of an individual for a particular task. The cognitive trust and perceived risk are partial mediator and full mediator in the model, respectively. Hedonic value, utilitarian value, security, privacy, and flow all affect the individual’s perceived satisfaction and purchase intention through cognitive trust and perceived risk in the context of online shopping. Cognitive trust is a full mediator of the effects of privacy on purchase intention. It indicates that consumers must fully trust the website to ensure that the information provided by consumers in the transaction will not spread out for the protection of personal privacy. Practical implications – This study aimed to assist the marketing personnel of the EC industry to examine the key influential factors of consumers’ purchase satisfactions and purchase intentions. The results of this study indicated that cognitive trust is the foundation for gaining and retaining customers. The classification of consumer motivations facilitates the understanding of consumers’ demands and accurate interpretation of consumers’ needs. The main influential factor of cognitive trust is utilitarian value. Therefore, this study states that the primary intrinsic motivation of online shopping for most consumers is utilitarian value (e.g. saving time, the cost of searching for the appropriate products, and increasing purchasing efficiency). Social implications – Websites should strengthen the quality and quantity of product information. In addition, websites should provide a dynamic presentation of the product by presenting in various forms (multimedia and text description) about product-related information in order to increase consumers’ hedonic value. For the aspects of security and privacy, websites should provide consumers with reliable safety features, such as secure socket layer or digital signature, smooth communication channel (specific phone services and e-mail address), and consumer’s privacy statements. Finally, web design should meet with the consumer experience model in order to make the website easy to use and order the purchase from the website directly. Websites should also increase the fluency and positive experience of consumers and improve the interaction of a website. Meanwhile, websites need to feedback the consumer problem instantly and provide customized information in order to increase the chance of interaction between the consumers and the website. Originality/value – Relevant studies have explored online shopping from various perspectives, but few studies have examined consumers’ cognitive attitudes toward websites from the consumer motivation perspective. Thus, this study focussed on the influences of consumers’ intrinsic and extrinsic motivations (e.g. hedonic value, utilitarian value, security, and privacy) on their cognitive attitudes toward websites. In addition, with the rapid development of the internet in recent years, internet users’ online flow experiences have gained increased attention. The creation of attractive consumption conditions is vital for website managers to provide consumers with flow experiences. Therefore, this study included consumers’ flow in the proposed model.
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Li, Jian-Bin. "The Association between Perceived Social Hardship and Future Orientation among Hong Kong Young People: The Mediation Role of Belief in a Just World." International Journal of Environmental Research and Public Health 17, no. 14 (July 9, 2020): 4957. http://dx.doi.org/10.3390/ijerph17144957.
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A positive future orientation (FO) is associated with a range of positive outcomes. It is a crucial resilience factor that assists individuals to navigate developmental difficulties during the transition to young adulthood and during periods of social adversity. Exposure to negative social context threatens young people’s FO. The social demonstrations and the outbreak of coronavirus disease in Hong Kong over the past year have caused considerable hardship to the local society. Under such circumstance, young people in Hong Kong may develop a negative FO. Scant research has directly examined the relationship between perceived social hardship and FO as well as the underlying mechanism among Hong Kong young people. In this study, we tested the idea that young people’s perceived social hardship would be negatively related to FO via belief in a just world, a well-known foundation for individuals to think, feel, and plan their future. Participants were 554 students recruited from eight universities in Hong Kong. They filled in self-report questionnaires online. Results of structural equation modeling supported our hypothesis. These findings shed light on how to nurture Hong Kong young people to develop a positive mindset during periods of social hardship.
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Wang, Xue, Baocang Ding, Xin Yang, and Zhaohong Ye. "Design and Application of Offset-Free Model Predictive Control Disturbance Observation Method." Journal of Control Science and Engineering 2016 (2016): 1–8. http://dx.doi.org/10.1155/2016/7279430.
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Model predictive control (MPC) with its lower request to the mathematical model, excellent control performance, and convenience online calculation has developed into a very important subdiscipline with rich theory foundation and practical application. However, unmeasurable disturbance is widespread in industrial processes, which is difficult to deal with directly at present. In most of the implemented MPC strategies, the method of incorporating a constant output disturbance into the process model is introduced to solve this problem, but it fails to achieve offset-free control once the unmeasured disturbances access the process. Based on the Kalman filter theory, the problem is solved by using a more general disturbance model which is superior to the constant output disturbance model. This paper presents the necessary conditions for offset-free model predictive control based on the model. By applying disturbance model, the unmeasurable disturbance vectors are augmented as the states of control system, and the Kalman filer is used to estimate unmeasurable disturbance and its effect on the output. Then, the dynamic matrix control (DMC) algorithm is improved by utilizing the feed-forward compensation control strategy with the disturbance estimated.
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YARSKAYA, V. N., and E. A. DOMRACHEVA. "EXPERIENCE OF SOCIOLOGICAL ANALYSIS OF THE MULTIFOLD CONSEQUENCES OF THE PANDEMIC AS A NEW SOCIAL REALITY." Central Russian Journal of Social Sciences 16, no. 3 (2021): 15–29. http://dx.doi.org/10.22394/2071-2367-2021-16-3-15-29.
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The article points out on the consequences of the pandemic in everyday social life, in online mode. So, the informants were asked questions connected to significant changes during the onset of Covid-19 in various social spheres. The methodology of the analytical approach is based on a qualified assessment of the situation according to the results of large-scale field research by the largest survey and analytical centers (Public Opinion Foundation, Higher School of Economics, Russian Presidential Academy of National Economy and Public Administration, etc.), as well as valid publications of Russian scholars on the topic in peer-reviewed publications. Within the framework of the study, the methodology of mini-interviews with university age and status strata directly associated with the educational process is involved in relation to the problems posed. In the article several statements are given, so they reveal the opinion of representatives of the senior group of respondents – Doctors of Sciences who teach at the university, who have experienced new realities personally and within students’ interaction. According to the results of the new social reality lessons, in the analytical content of the informants` answers there is still expectation of returning to the daily life.
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Pisaturo, Marisa, Alain Deppen, Isabelle Rochat, Walter M. Robinson, and Gaudenz M. Hafen. "Death after cessation of treatment by cystic fibrosis patients: An international survey of clinicians." Palliative Medicine 31, no. 1 (July 10, 2016): 82–88. http://dx.doi.org/10.1177/0269216316637773.
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Background: Little is known about cystic fibrosis patients, who are not considered to be terminally ill, and who die after voluntary cessation of treatment. Aim: This study was undertaken to provide an international snapshot of this issue. Design: An online survey was distributed across three continents. Setting: Distribution to the medical directors of the cystic fibrosis centres affiliated with the US Cystic Fibrosis Foundation, Cystic Fibrosis Australia (inclusion of New Zealand) and to every clinician member of the European Cystic Fibrosis Society. Results: More than 200 cystic fibrosis patients not considered to be terminally ill and, who voluntarily ceased treatment, were reported by the clinicians surveyed. Detailed data were reported in 102 patients (4 children, 25 adolescents and 73 adults). Only one child, six adolescents and one adult were judged by clinicians not to be competent to make the decision to stop treatment. Time-consuming and low immediate-impact therapies, such as respiratory physiotherapy, were most frequently discontinued. Resignation was the main reported reason for discontinuing treatment, followed by reactive depression and lack of familial support. A total of 69% of the patients received palliative care and 72% died in the 6 months following cessation of treatment. Conclusion: Death of cystic fibrosis patients, not considered to be terminally ill, is reported in Europe, the United States and Australia due to voluntary cessation of treatment.
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Ahuja, Himanshu, and Sivakumar R. "Implementation of FOAF, AIISO and DOAP ontologies for creating an academic community network using semantic frameworks." International Journal of Electrical and Computer Engineering (IJECE) 9, no. 5 (October 1, 2019): 4302. http://dx.doi.org/10.11591/ijece.v9i5.pp4302-4310.
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Web 2.0 delivers the information which is then displayed in human readable content, omitting the crucial information which can be drawn from the data by the applications. Web 3.0 or semantic web is an extension to the current web, with an ambition to determine the drawbacks of the current web. The semantic web has already proven its influence in several communities around the globe, such as social media, music industry, healthcare domain, online blogs or articles, etc.; Among the several tools and technologies, ontologies or vocabularies are the foundation pillar for the semantic web. In this paper, the developed system aims at improving the collaboration and academic relations among staff which is directly related to our education community by providing a better networking platform which lets the agents discuss their achievements, titles, domain interests, and various other activities. Results have been analyzed to show how new facts, information can be implied from the presented knowledge of several agents and help generate a relationship graph by utilizing various semantic tools. The system discussed in this paper processes all the information in a format which can be understood by both humans and the machines, to interpret the underlying meaning about it and provide effective results.
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Andrie, Rachael M., John M. Burke, Christopher R. Flowers, Nathan H. Fowler, Jeff P. Sharman, Timothy A. Quill, Kevin L. Obholz, and Ian W. Flinn. "Analysis of an Online Treatment Decision Tool Reveals Variances in Practice between Experts and Oncology Healthcare Providers for Newly Diagnosed Follicular Lymphoma." Blood 134, Supplement_1 (November 13, 2019): 414. http://dx.doi.org/10.1182/blood-2019-128988.
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Background Follicular lymphoma (FL) remains an incurable disease characterized by a persistent risk of relapse and progression. Therefore, to effectively delay progression of disease while maintaining patient quality of life, it is critical that clinicians select therapy for patients with newly diagnosed FL that most optimizes clinical outcomes. To help inform frontline treatment decisions among healthcare providers (HCPs) who care for patients with FL, we have developed an online treatment decision support tool that provides case-specific, individual recommendations from multiple experts. Here we present data from an analysis of self-reported practice trends from HCPs using the tool and compared with corresponding treatment recommendations from FL experts. Methods In May 2018, 5 experts in lymphoma patient care provided specific treatment recommendations for 72 distinct case scenarios of newly diagnosed FL defined by a simplified set of key patient and disease characteristics: disease stage, tumor grade, tumor bulk or burden, presence of symptoms, age and fitness, and patient's primary goal for treatment. Participating HCPs used selection menus to enter specific patient and disease factors along with their intended treatment plan for the case. After completing case entry, individual expert treatment recommendations for that specific patient case were displayed, followed by a short survey designed to determine the impact of the expert recommendations on the HCP's planned course of treatment. Results From August 2018 to July 2019, 311 HCPs (86% MDs) entered 522 patient case scenarios into the online tool. Among the 5 experts, there was a majority consensus in treatment selection for 89% of newly diagnosed FL cases. However, a comparison of expert and HCP treatment choices showed substantial variability for several different patient case scenarios (Table). For example, more than 40% of HCPs recommended chemoimmunotherapy (CIT) for patients with grade 1-3a FL with low tumor burden and no symptoms in contrast to 100% of experts who recommended observation or single-agent rituximab. For patients with grade 1-3a FL, high tumor burden, and a goal to achieve CR or delay PFS, regardless of symptoms, more than 50% of HCPs chose a bendamustine-based CIT regimen in agreement with the experts. However, approximately one third of HCPs chose a more aggressive CHOP-based CIT regimen. For treatment of grade 3b disease or suspected transformation with the intention to achieve CR or delay PFS, more than 25% of HCPs would select a bendamustine-based CIT regimen as compared with 100% of experts who chose R-CHOP. Among the HCPs whose intended treatment plan differed from the consensus expert recommendation, 60% indicated that they would change their initial choice of treatment after viewing the expert recommendations. Conclusions Analysis of case data from this online treatment decision tool suggests ongoing differences in practice between experts and HCPs for multiple case scenarios of newly diagnosed FL, including examples of potential overtreatment in patients with low tumor burden and undertreatment of patients with suspected transformation. Consensus expert recommendations in this online tool changed the intended treatment plan of many HCPs using it and, therefore, has the potential to optimize the care of patients newly diagnosed with FL. A detailed comparison of expert and HCP practice for different case scenarios will be presented. Table Disclosures Burke: Gilead: Consultancy; Roche/Genentech: Consultancy; Celgene: Consultancy. Flowers:Celgene: Consultancy, Research Funding; Optimum Rx: Consultancy; Millenium/Takeda: Research Funding; Acerta: Research Funding; Genentech, Inc./F. Hoffmann-La Roche Ltd: Consultancy, Research Funding; TG Therapeutics: Research Funding; National Cancer Institute: Research Funding; Burroughs Wellcome Fund: Research Funding; AbbVie: Consultancy, Research Funding; BeiGene: Consultancy, Research Funding; Eastern Cooperative Oncology Group: Research Funding; V Foundation: Research Funding; Denovo Biopharma: Consultancy; Gilead: Consultancy, Research Funding; Karyopharm: Consultancy; AstraZeneca: Consultancy; Pharmacyclics/Janssen: Consultancy, Research Funding; Spectrum: Consultancy; Bayer: Consultancy. Fowler:Celgene: Membership on an entity's Board of Directors or advisory committees, Research Funding; Roche: Membership on an entity's Board of Directors or advisory committees, Research Funding; ABBVIE: Membership on an entity's Board of Directors or advisory committees, Research Funding; TG Therapeutics: Membership on an entity's Board of Directors or advisory committees, Research Funding; Novartis Pharmaceuticals Corporation: Consultancy; Janssen: Membership on an entity's Board of Directors or advisory committees, Research Funding. Sharman:AbbVie: Consultancy, Honoraria, Research Funding; Janssen: Consultancy, Research Funding; Genentech: Consultancy, Honoraria, Research Funding; AstraZeneca: Consultancy, Honoraria, Research Funding; TG Therapeutics: Consultancy, Honoraria, Research Funding; Pharmacyclics LLC, an AbbVie Company: Consultancy, Honoraria, Research Funding; Acerta: Consultancy, Honoraria, Research Funding. Flinn:F. Hoffmann-La Roche Ltd: Research Funding; TG Therapeutics, Trillum Therapeutics, Abbvie, ArQule, BeiGene, Curis, FORMA Therapeutics, Forty Seven, Merck, Pfizer, Takeda, Teva, Verastem, Gilead Sciences, Astra Zeneca (AZ), Juno Therapeutics, UnumTherapeutics, MorphoSys, AG: Research Funding; Acerta Pharma, Agios, Calithera Biosciences, Celgene, Constellation Pharmaceuticals, Genentech, Gilead Sciences, Incyte, Infinity Pharmaceuticals, Janssen, Karyopharm Therapeutics, Kite Pharma, Novartis, Pharmacyclics, Portola Pharmaceuticals: Research Funding; AbbVie, Seattle Genetics, TG Therapeutics, Verastem: Consultancy; TG Therapeutics, Trillum Therapeutics, Abbvie, ArQule, BeiGene, Curis, FORMA Therapeutics, Forty Seven, Merck, Pfizer, Takeda, Teva, Verastem, Gilead Sciences, Astra Zeneca (AZ), Juno Therapeutics, UnumTherapeutics, MorphoSys, AG: Research Funding.
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Herrera Lasso, Ana Lía. "Entrevista con el Dr. Anthony G. Picciano." Revista Mexicana de Bachillerato a Distancia 9, no. 18 (August 31, 2017): 2. http://dx.doi.org/10.22201/cuaed.20074751e.2017.18.64942.
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<p>El Dr. Anthony Picciano es profesor y funcionario académico en el programa de Doctorado en Educación Urbana en el Graduate Center en la City University de Nueva York. También es miembro del cuerpo docente en el programa de posgrado en Education Leadership en Hunter College, el programa doctoral en Interactive Pedagogy and Technology en el Graduate Center y el Programa en línea en Communication and Culture de CUNY. Cuenta con una amplia experiencia en la administración escolar y en la docencia, y ha participado en diversos proyectos del Departamento de Educación de EU, la National Science Foundation, IBM y la Fundación Alfred P. Sloan. También fue uno de los fundadores en 1998 de CUNY Online, una iniciativa de varios millones de dólares, emprendida por la Fundación Alfred S. Sloan, la cual apoya con servicios en línea a docentes interesados en el desarrollo de cursos. Fue uno de los miembros fundadores del Consejo de Directores del Sloan Consortium, donde aún se desempeña. En 2010, el Dr. Picciano recibió el premio Nacional de la Sloan-Consortium por logros individuales en la educación en línea.</p><p>Sus principales intereses giran en torno a la investigación en el liderazgo académico, políticas en educación, diseño instruccional, eduación y aprendizaje en línea y modelos instruccionales multimedia.</p>
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Schmidt, Martin, and Timothy Leung. "Enhanced faculty development: using the GMC survey to run a trainer development workshop." BJPsych Open 7, S1 (June 2021): S156. http://dx.doi.org/10.1192/bjo.2021.435.
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AimsTo investigate whether the General Medical Council (GMC) National Training Surveys (NTS) can be analysed to create a trainer development workshop that improves postgraduate training.BackgroundAs part of its role in quality assurance of medical training, the GMC conducts an annual survey of trainers and trainees. The Trainer survey, part of the NTS, consists of 47 questions which are grouped into 11 indicators of quality. At Surrey and Borders Partnership NHS Foundation Trust, we were keen to use the comprehensive data in the NTS to improve training. We analysed each question to create a workshop to engage trainers in discussion about improving the experiences of trainers and trainees.MethodOur analysis of the NTS used data from the online reporting tool to calculate the scores that were obtained for each question in the 2018 NTS. A question was discussed at the workshop if it performed poorly relative to other questions in the indicator; to provide useful information; or to clarify ambiguity. Indicators where interesting comparisons can be drawn between the views of trainers and trainees were also discussed. The 90-minute workshop was led by the Leadership and Education Fellow and Director of Medical Education. Attendees were subsequently sent an online survey.ResultThe workshop consisted of an introduction to the NTS; group discussion on which indicators were felt to be important, good- or poor-performing; discussion of specific questions; and a review of feedback from trainees.12 questions and 3 indicators (Handover, Supportive environment, Rota design) were discussed. 11 questions were chosen for poor performance, which sought to contextualise the results within the experience of attendees. 8 questions were chosen to provide information, such as resources and current initiatives. 3 were chosen to clarify ambiguity. Many questions met several criteria.17 attendees responded to the online survey. 64.7% agreed or strongly agreed that the NTS asks questions that are important for them. 76.5% agreed or strongly agreed that the NTS can be used to improve the trainer experience.In the subsequent NTS, there was an improvement in 9/11 indicators in the Trainer Survey, with four green flags denoting performance in the top quartile of trusts nationally.ConclusionThe NTS can be used to structure a workshop that trainers feel can improve their experience. Our strategy demonstrates the value of analysing the NTS dataset intelligently to engage trainers in improving training.
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Wang, C., S. X. Zhang, S. Song, J. Qiao, R. Zhao, M. J. Chang, Y. Zhang, G. Y. Liu, P. F. He, and X. Li. "POS0743 GENE EXPRESSION MICROARRAY IN LUPUS NEPHRITIS BY BIOINFORMATIC ANALYSIS." Annals of the Rheumatic Diseases 80, Suppl 1 (May 19, 2021): 623.1–623. http://dx.doi.org/10.1136/annrheumdis-2021-eular.2062.
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Background:Nephritis is one of the predominant causes of morbidity and mortality in patients with lupus1 2.The lack of understanding regarding the molecular mechanisms of lupus nephritis(LN) hinders the development of specific targeted therapy for this progressive disease3.Objectives:In this study, we use bioinformatics method to analyze the genes involved in regulating the potential pathogenesis of LN.Methods:The expression profile of LN(GSE104948 and GSE32591) was obtained from the GEO database.GSE104948 was a memory chip, which included 32 LN glomerular biopsy tissues and 3 glomerular tissues from living donors.GSE32591 dataset included 32 LN glomerular biopsy tissues and 15 glomerular tissues from living donors. The Oligo package was used to process the data to obtain the expression matrix files of all the related genes.P<0.05 and |log2(FC)|>2 were setted as cut-off criteria for the DEGs.Ggplot2, heatmap packages were used to DEGs visualization. Metascape online tool was used to annotating DEGs for Gene Ontology (GO) and Kyoto Encyclopedia of Genes and Genomes (KEGG) pathway enrichment analysis performed.We used STRING online database to construct protein-protein interaction (PPI) network. Hub genes were identified by Cytoscape.Results:In differential expression analysis,357 DEGs were identified,including 248 up-regulated genes and 109 down-regulated genes (Figure 1A,B).GO enrichment showed that these DEGs were primarily enriched in biological pathways, cell localization and molecular function and revealed that LN-related genes mainly involved in immune response.KEGG pathway annotation enrichment analysis revealed these DEGs were closely associated with Staphylococcus aureus infection,Complement and coagulation cascades (Figure 1D). Fourteen hub genes(IFT3,IRF7,OAS3,GBP2,RSAD2,MX1,IFIT2,IFI6,MX2,ISF15,IFIT1,QAS2,OASL,OAS1) were identified from PPI network (Figure 1C,E).Conclusion:Illuminating the molecular mechanisms of LN was help for deep understanding of LN.References:[1]Song J, Zhao L, Li Y. Comprehensive bioinformatics analysis of mRNA expression profiles and identification of a miRNA-mRNA network associated with lupus nephritis. Lupus 2020;29(8):854-61. doi: 10.1177/0961203320925155 [published Online First: 2020/05/22].[2]Yao F, Sun L, Fang W, et al. HsamiR3715p inhibits human mesangial cell proliferation and promotes apoptosis in lupus nephritis by directly targeting hypoxiainducible factor 1alpha. Mol Med Rep 2016;14(6):5693-98. doi: 10.3892/mmr.2016.5939 [published Online First: 2016/11/24].[3]Dall’Era M. Treatment of lupus nephritis: current paradigms and emerging strategies. Curr Opin Rheumatol 2017;29(3):241-47. doi: 10.1097/BOR.0000000000000381 [published Online First: 2017/02/17].Acknowledgements:This project was supported by National Science Foundation of China (82001740), Open Fund from the Key Laboratory of Cellular Physiology (Shanxi Medical University) (KLCP2019) and Innovation Plan for Postgraduate Education in Shanxi Province (2020BY078).Disclosure of Interests:None declared
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Weldon, Stephen P. "Building infrastructure in the digital age: case study of the Isis Bibliography of History of Science, 2002-2018." Circumscribere: International Journal for the History of Science 21 (June 1, 2018): 21. http://dx.doi.org/10.23925/1980-7651.2018v21;p21-40.
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The IsisCB Explore went online in 2015 as a foundational digital resource for historians of science. Built on the History of Science Society’s 100-year-old Isis Bibliography of the History of Science, this service is meant to lay the groundwork for a digital infrastructure to support historical work in the relatively new digital environment where so much modern scholarship now takes place. In order to create this resource, the director of the project, Stephen Weldon, has learned how to shape traditional historical methods, practices, and resources to fit the new digital paradigm. Computer and networking technologies have been built out of the needs and practices of technologists, natural scientists, and business innovators, all of whom employ it in very specific ways, quite different from the practices of humanistic scholarship, and history in particular. As a result, the digital environment is not especially friendly to historical work or products. As a result, it has taken a great deal of effort to understand and refactor historical data so that it functions well within a digital knowledge ecology, a “knowledge infrastructure,” as Christine Borgman refers to it. This paper describes the difficulties (epistemological, cultural, and economic) that make the creation of tools like the IsisCB Explore service challenging for historians and suggests some ways forward.
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Card, Karen, Crystal R Chambers, and Sydney Freeman Jr. "Is there a Core Curriculum across Higher Education Doctoral Programs?" International Journal of Doctoral Studies 11 (2016): 127–46. http://dx.doi.org/10.28945/3409.
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Currently the study of higher education has been referred to as a multidisciplinary field. Consensus is continuing to evolve regarding both what is considered the appropriate coursework and the foundational knowledgebase of this field. The study of higher education is maturing and has the potential to transition from being seen as a field to being respected as an academic discipline. The purpose of the present study is to investigate the status of the core curriculum in higher education doctoral programs from the perspective of program directors with programs that required the completion of standardized coursework prior to beginning a dissertation. We used online survey analytic techniques to query program directors about their EdD and PhD programs in higher education, credit hours, and curricular content. Our study confirms previous work finding that there is common agreement in the subject matter areas of organization, leadership, administration, and history. What our work adds is that there is a growing consensus among higher education doctoral programs about the position of higher education law and finance in the curricular core. In addition, we find there is a growing interest in public policy and community colleges over time, with a majority of EdD programs including instruction in these areas. Nevertheless, majoritarian agreement does not meet at a level wherein consensus can be inferred, especially within PhD programs where requirements are more varied across programs. In addition, while there is an increasing trend in the inclusion of multiculturalism in higher education doctoral programming, multiculturalism is not currently part of higher education’s core. We conclude with research and practice implications for doctoral programs in higher education as a field of study.
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Budgeon, Shelley. "Making feminist claims in the post-truth era: the authority of personal experience." Feminist Theory 22, no. 2 (February 20, 2021): 248–67. http://dx.doi.org/10.1177/1464700120988638.
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The increased visibility of feminism in mainstream culture has recently been noted, with the presence of both online and offline campaigns embedding feminist claims in a variety of everyday spaces. By granting recognition to women’s experiences, these campaigns continue the feminist practice of generating critical knowledge on the basis of gendered experience. In the post-truth era, however, the norms governing claims-making are being significantly reconstructed, with significant consequences for critiques of gender inequality. It is argued here that these norms are linked directly to a wider context of anti-feminism in which dismissing women’s claims is consistent with the goal that opponents of gender equality have of seeking and consolidating epistemic power in the face of what is perceived as systemic male disadvantage and victimhood. Returning to earlier debates within feminism, it is argued that the kinds of post-truth rhetoric used to dismiss women’s experience provide a challenge that feminism must confront. This rhetoric is often grounded in the authenticity of individual experience; however, experience cannot provide unmediated access to truth and, therefore, cannot provide the foundation for feminist claims. On the other hand, experience cannot merely offer one of many contested versions of ‘reality’. The excesses of both foundationalist and anti-foundationalist epistemology are countered with the argument that cognition is a human practice mediated by theoretical propositions which illuminate the question of what can be known. This is the role played by feminist theory in defending the role of experience.
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Fields, Jennifer, Mary Brown, Chanell Grismore, Yadira Badwan, Susan Claster, and Diane J. Nugent. "Critical Telehealth and Healthcare Utilization during COVID-19 in Sickle Cell Disease: CBO Reach in Understanding the Patient Experience." Blood 136, Supplement 1 (November 5, 2020): 32–33. http://dx.doi.org/10.1182/blood-2020-138477.
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Introduction: The purpose of this survey is to understand the extent of telehealth utilization for persons with sickle cell disease (SCD), while also determining possible barriers patients may have in accessing care and providers using this tool. . Community-Based Organizations (CBOs) in five states (California, Colorado, Oregon, Nevada, and Arizona) obtained feedback directly from patients with SCD on managing their care via telehealth during the current COVID-19 pandemic. Methods: Phone calls were made by CBOs in five states, to their specific patient database between May 11 - 29, 2020. A series of 17 questions were asked to obtain information from patients with SCD, parents of children with SCD, or caregivers of a person with SCD. All data was de-identified. CBOs that participated in data collection included the Sickle Cell Disease Foundation (California), Colorado Sickle Cell Association, Sickle Cell Anemia Foundation of Oregon, Sickled Not Broken Foundation of Nevada, and Sickle Cell Foundation of Arizona. Results: A total of 199 patients or caregivers of patients living with sickle cell disease were surveyed. Of these individuals, 121 (61%) were female and 78 (39%) were male. The most prevalent SCD hemoglobinopathy reported among patients was Hgb SS (68%) followed by Hgb SC disease at (20%). Hgb SB or other variants were surveyed at (9%), while (3%) were unknown. Participants with Hgb SS disease at (46%) were female while (22%) were male. Overall, the majority of patients fell within the age range of 18-35 (50%). Female patients were 18-35 yrs (30%), 0-17 yrs (18%) or > 36 yrs (13%). Male patients ranged from 18-35 years (20%), 0-17 yrs (12%), and 36 or older (7%). When surveying patients about their primary languages, the majority of participants spoke English (92%), while others spoke Spanish (5%), French (1%), Somali (1%), and Creole (1%). Individuals, who were not fluent in English, desired translated material to assist them in better understanding their disease and managing their care. To understand patient access to care via telehealth platforms during a global pandemic, we asked questions with the following themes: familiarity with telehealth services, the willingness or ability to access services and healthcare utilization patterns during COVID-19. Of those surveyed, 55% indicated that they have heard of or have participated in telehealth services. Importantly, 85% reported familiarity or the ability to download Zoom, and 80% reported interest in connecting with a provider via telehealth services. When asked about access to WiFi and to tools used to navigate online systems, the majority of patients indicated they had access to WiFi (95%) and would access telehealth services through any of the following devices: mobile phones (71%), computers (59%) or tablets (17%). Survey respondents also indicated they had assistance at home with accessing telehealth sessions (64%) while the remaining (46%) indicated that they would be interested in having a Community Health Worker provide them with support in getting started with telehealth services. When asking patients about health care utilization during the COVID-19 pandemic only 35% of patients indicated they went to an emergency room for care while the remaining 65% did not. Of note, 53% of those surveyed reported managing their SCD crisis at home, with 52% of all patients reporting that they reached out to SCD providers (hematologists with expertise in treating patients with sickle cell disease) for advice and care recommendations rather than risking exposure to COVID in the ER. In addition, patients indicated that they had difficulty getting prescriptions refilled or were unable to afford their medications (16%). Lastly, almost all patients indicated an interest in having access to a 24-hour hotline for SCD care (94%). Conclusion: The utilization of CBOs to provide ancillary support services is necessary to continue to understand patient needs, not only during a global crisis but after for routine health care. Our survey demonstrated that most patients have access to the technology needed to connect to their healthcare teams. However, access to a knowledgeable provider should be strengthened to ensure patient competence and comfort with self-management while utilizing telehealth resources. Finally, clinical care teams are recommended to enhance access to telehealth services and provide additional community resources to improve access to care. Figure Disclosures Fields: Imara Inc.: Consultancy. Brown:Novartis: Consultancy; Global Blood Therapeutics: Consultancy, Membership on an entity's Board of Directors or advisory committees.
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Hieuc, Le Quang. "The Impact of Pro-environmental Beliefs and Personal Norms on Green Cosmetics Purchase Intention: A Study of Gen Z in Vietnam." Revista Gestão Inovação e Tecnologias 11, no. 2 (June 5, 2021): 1748–63. http://dx.doi.org/10.47059/revistageintec.v11i2.1796.
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Health consciousness and environmental issues have been concerned greatly in recent years. In the cosmetics industry, these considerations initiated a tendency for Generation Z (Gen Z) to purchase green cosmetics instead of chemical cosmetics. This paper summarizes several theoretical foundations to build hypotheses and framework examining factors affecting Gen Z 's purchasing intention towards green cosmetics. Based on Value - Belief - Norm Theory (Stern, 2000), this research focuses on exploring the influence of psychological factors on green purchasing intentions (GPI). In addition, this study investigates the mediating effects of pro-environmental belief and personal norms on the relationship between the value orientations and the green purchasing intention. Finally, researchers will analyse data collected from people of different gender, ages and their monthly spending on cosmetics. A total of 655 valid responses were gathered through online and offline surveys using convenient sampling techniques. The authors evaluate the reliability (Cronbach's Alpha) and validity (EFA) by using SPSS 25 software, and test the study hypotheses by using SmartPLS 3.7 technique. The findings reveal that hedonic (β=0.290) and egoistic value orientation (β=0.237) indirectly affect GPI while personal norm exerts significant influence on GPI directly (β=0.419). The findings of the study have important implications for formulating appropriate governmental public policies and developing better marketing strategies for green cosmetics brands to approach customers.
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Saiman, Lisa, Juyan J. Zhou, Xiaotong Jiang, Michael R. Kosorok, and Marianne S. Muhlebach. "Surveying Cystic Fibrosis Care Centers to Assess Adoption of Infection Prevention and Control Recommendations." Infection Control & Hospital Epidemiology 39, no. 6 (April 15, 2018): 647–51. http://dx.doi.org/10.1017/ice.2018.72.
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OBJECTIVEIn 2013, the Cystic Fibrosis (CF) Foundation developed an updated guideline for infection prevention and control (IP&C) practices for CF. We sought to assess the adoption of specific recommendations by CF care centers.METHODSDirectors of the 277 CF care centers in the United States were asked to complete a confidential online survey regarding the adoption of selected IP&C recommendations. Selected recommendations were those we considered less likely to be incorporated into a center’s written IP&C policies.RESULTSCenter directors from 198 of 277 CF centers (71%) completed the survey between December 2015 and June 2016; pediatric and larger centers were more likely to do so. Overall, 70% have adopted ≥75% of the selected recommendations. As recommended, almost all provided education to CF center staff (98%) and patients and families (97%); fewer developed educational materials in collaboration with local IP&C teams (59%) and/or patients and families (37%). Among 108 centers with non–English-speaking patients, 65 (60%) provided educational materials in relevant languages. Most (74%) held group education events; of the 138 centers with in-person meetings, 45% allowed 1 individual with CF to attend, and 51% allowed no individuals with CF to attend. Most centers (93%) held outdoor events, and 84% allowed >1 individual with CF to attend. Audits of exam-room cleaning were performed by 49% of CF centers.CONCLUSIONSCystic fibrosis centers in the United States have adopted many of the recommendations addressed in this survey. Nonetheless, these findings suggest opportunities for improvement. More CF centers should provide education to non–English-speaking patients and families, and CF centers should perform audits of room cleaning.Infect Control Hosp Epidemiol. 2018;39:647–651
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Ackbarali, Tariqa A., Stacy E. Croteau, Steven W. Pipe, Kelly Tickle, Lori Long, Sonji Wilkes, Kate Nammacher, Neil Frick, Katie Kowalski, and Wendy Turell. "Assessing Patient and Provider Perspectives, Clinical Practice, Behaviors, and Knowledge on Hemophilia A Care." Blood 136, Supplement 1 (November 5, 2020): 24–25. http://dx.doi.org/10.1182/blood-2020-141657.
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BACKGROUND: The management of severe hemophilia A with and without inhibitors is evolving rapidly. Clinicians who manage patients with hemophilia A may lack confidence in how to optimally utilize extended half-life factor replacement agents as well as non-factor replacement agents for prophylaxis, and in managing complications such as inhibitor development in those with severe hemophilia. Patients with hemophilia and their families are burdened by the complexity of managing their care and would benefit from improved understanding of the disease state, treatment options, how to decrease bleeding episodes, and optimize their quality of life. For these reasons, a web-based joint educational initiative for patients/caregivers and HCPs was created. METHODS: In collaboration with Hemophilia Federation of America, National Hemophilia Foundation, and National Organization for Rare Disorders, a 1-hour online video-based CME activity for HCPs and 1-hour healthcare education activity for patients were created in June, 2020 to address identified practice and knowledge needs among HCPs, and knowledge, communication and self-efficacy behaviors among patients. Each activity consisted of slides, polling and live questions, and remains on-demand for 12 months at www.OMedLive.com and RareDiseaseLive.com, and on Facebook video for patients and caregivers. Test questions were administered at 3 time points (pre-, immediate post-, and 2 mos. post-activity). Data from these test questions, responses to live polling questions, and learner-submitted questions during live Q&A were analyzed to determine engagement, lessons learned and continuing education gaps. RESULTS: As of August 2020, 235 HCPs and 2,384 patients took part in the ongoing activities. Post education, HCP learners (n=79) anticipated the education would positively impact patient clinical outcomes (84%) and their practice behavior (80%). Improvements in pre/post knowledge and case-based competence questions were realized in all 4 administered HCP pre/post questions. For patients and caregivers, knowledge improvements were observed in 3 out of 4 pre/post questions, and a shift was also observed towards preference for more shared models of decision making, and towards increased confidence with HCP communication and managing their own care/the care of the person for whom they care. Differences were observed in patient versus provider perceptions of hemophilia-related challenges. Behavioral changes indicated by patients and providers following the educational activities will be reported and grouped by theme. Two-month follow up post-tests will be administered to HCPs and patient-caregivers who took part in the educational programs, and statistical significance of change and effect size for all repeated test questions will be reported. CONCLUSIONS: Joint CME and patient education can yield insights into clinical practice behaviors; patient healthcare communication, preferences, and confidence; and treatment knowledge of Hemophilia A. Together, aligned education directed to HCPs and patients can improve the ability to provide evidence-based treatment for patients. Disclosures Croteau: Bayer: Consultancy; Genentech: Consultancy; Pfizer: Consultancy; Novo Nordisk: Research Funding; CSL-Behring: Consultancy; Spark Therapeutics: Research Funding; ATHN: Research Funding; Sigilon Therapeutics: Consultancy; National Hemophilia Foundation: Honoraria; Hemophilia Federation of America: Honoraria. Pipe:Apcintex, Bayer, BioMarin, Catalyst Biosciences, CSL Behring, HEMA Biologics, Freeline, Novo Nordisk, Pfizer, F. Hoffmann-La Roche Ltd/Genentech, Inc., Sangamo Therapeutics, Sanofi, Takeda, Spark Therapeutics, uniQure: Consultancy; Siemens: Research Funding; Medical and Scientific Advisory Council to the National Hemophilia Foundation; Medical Advisory Board to World Federation of Hemophilia: Membership on an entity's Board of Directors or advisory committees. Tickle:National Hemophilia Foundation: Other, Research Funding; Platform Q Health: Honoraria.
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Healy, Amber M., Jarrod L. Uhrig, Jay H. Shubrook, Nay Linn Aung, and Archana R. Sadhu. "Resident opinions of diabetes management in training: a survey." Journal of Osteopathic Medicine 121, no. 9 (June 22, 2021): 755–62. http://dx.doi.org/10.1515/jom-2021-0035.
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Abstract Context Primary care physicians need a strong foundation in diabetes management, as they are the first line of care for patients with this complex disease, which is increasing in frequency in the United States. This foundational training begins in medical school, but its applications become more important during residency. Objectives To quantify osteopathic and allopathic family medicine residents’ amount of exposure to diabetes in residency training, investigate referral patterns related to diabetes management, and assess comfort levels with various diabetes treatment modalities. Methods An 18-item cross sectional survey was sent via email using Qualtrics to program directors and chief residents of 16 different training programs located in seven different health systems and four different states; the programs were focused on family medicine, internal medicine, pediatrics, and combined internal medicine/pediatrics programs. The link was also posted on Twitter using specific “handles” to “tag” professional associations and groups related to primary care. Emails and tweets were initiated on October 15, 2018 and responses were collected through April 15, 2019. Data collection was reinitiated via email only from May 1, 2020 through July 31, 2020 due to low initial response rate. The study, which included multiple choice and Likert scale questions with some skip logic, was designed by study investigators. Data was exported from Qualtrics to an Excel spreadsheet and analyzed using descriptive statistics, which are reported as percentages. Results A total of 61 residents responded to the survey, with most (52; 85.2%) enrolled in family medicine or internal medicine programs. Residents were mostly located in rural (28; 45.9%) and suburban (25; 41.0%) areas. Respondents reported being extremely comfortable with metformin (45; 73.8%), basal insulin (24; 39.3%), and healthy lifestyle education (32; 52.5%) for the treatment of diabetes. They reported being least comfortable with diabetes technology, with 51 (83.6%) uncomfortable or extremely uncomfortable with insulin pumps and 43 (70.5%) uncomfortable with continuous glucose monitoring systems for diabetes treatment. Referral rates to endocrinologists were low, with 47 (77%) reporting referral of diabetes patients 10–15% of the time. Residents reported interest in workshops and online continuing medical education for further training opportunities, but interest in additional formal training was low (3; 4.9%). Conclusions Residents in this study reported confidence in diabetes management and referral rates among this group were low. However, reported comfort levels with treatment modalities beyond metformin and lifestyle changes were not strong. Referral rates may have been low due to the low number of endocrinologists in rural areas and therapeutic inertia. Diabetes fellowships could increase resource availability for patient referral. Utilization of diabetologists in primary care programs may also add benefit and improve skills among trainees including more familiarity with diabetes technology and use of newer medications used in diabetes management.
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Frigault, Matthew, Megan Cartwright, Krista Marcello, Timothy A. Quill, Daniel J. DeAngelo, Ilene Galinsky, Shilpa Paul, and Jae H. Park. "Management of CAR T-Cell Toxicities: Concordance and Divergence between Healthcare Providers and Expert Consensus Recommendations." Blood 134, Supplement_1 (November 13, 2019): 2199. http://dx.doi.org/10.1182/blood-2019-131533.
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Background: Chimeric antigen receptor (CAR) T-cell therapy has been a major innovative breakthrough for hematologic malignancies with 2 currently FDA approved CAR T-cell products (tisagenlecleucel and axicabtagene ciloleucel) and several others in different stages of clinical investigation. However, these therapies are associated with unique safety profiles and potentially serious toxicities, including cytokine release syndrome (CRS) and immune effector cell-associated neurotoxicity (ICANS), that require vigilant monitoring and prompt recognition and management to ensure patient safety and optimal therapeutic benefit. We developed an online interactive decision support tool at www.clinicaloptions.com/carttool to give healthcare providers (HCPs) case-specific, evidence-based guidance from experts on the management of adverse events (AEs) due to CAR T-cell therapy. Here, we report a comparison of CAR T-cell toxicity management among HCPs using the tool vs the expert consensus recommendations in the tool. Methods: In March 2019, a panel of 5 experts provided consensus guidance for the screening, prophylaxis, monitoring, and management of CRS and ICANS in patients for which CAR T-cell therapy was either planned or started. This information was used to build the interactive online tool. To use the online tool, HCPs enter the AE that the patient is experiencing, either CRS or ICANS; the grade or severity of the event, per the American Society for Transplantation and Cellular Therapy consensus grading for CRS and ICANS (Lee DW, et al. Biol Blood Marrow Transplant. 2019;25:625-638); and their planned management approach. The HCPs were then shown the expert management recommendation for that specific AE scenario. After viewing the expert management recommendation, HCPs were asked if it impacted their intended management approach. Results: Between May and July 2019, 115 HCPs entered 166 unique case scenarios into the tool. The majority of cases (58%) entered were for patients who were planned for CAR T-cell therapy or who had started therapy without yet experiencing an AE, for which users received expert recommendations on pretreatment screening along with AE prophylaxis and monitoring. Of the 69 cases entered for patients who had received CAR T-cell therapy and were experiencing an AE, 71% were CRS and 29% were neurotoxicity/ICANS. The majority of CRS cases (67%) were intermediate grade (2/3) whereas the ICANS cases were evenly distributed across all grades (1-4). Overall the planned toxicity management strategy of HCPs matched the expert recommendations in 45% of cases, with the greatest discordance for CRS management, where the rate of agreement was 37% (Figure). The proportion of cases in which the planned management strategies of HCPs matched expert recommendations also varied by syndrome grade/severity between US and non-US HCPs. There was no concordance (0%) among US HCPs compared with non-US HCPs (60%) for grade 1 AEs, whereas greater concordance was found in the management of grade 2 and grade 3 AEs among US HCPs (67% and 57%, respectively) compared with non-US HCPs (43% and 44%, respectively; Figure). Of the 15 grade 1 AEs entered by users, only 5 came from US HCPs. Among the 48% of HCPs who answered the optional survey on the impact of the tool on their intended management plan, 48% indicated that the expert recommendations changed their approach, and 80% reported practicing at a treatment center authorized to administer CAR T-cell therapy. Conclusions: These data suggest that many HCPs are challenged to optimally manage toxicities related to CAR T-cell therapy and are not managing their patients in concordance with expert recommendations. Use of an online tool providing easy access to evidence-based consensus expert recommendations may improve patient care and safety in patients treated with CAR T-cell therapy. A detailed analysis of the tool, including case entries and planned management vs expert consensus recommendations for each toxicity and grade, will be presented. Figure. Planned Management of HCPs Compared With Expert Recommendations Figure Disclosures Frigault: Novartis: Patents & Royalties: Royalty; Arcellx, Celgene, Foundation Medicine, Kite/Gilead, Nkarta, Novartis, and Xenetic: Consultancy. DeAngelo:GlycoMimetics: Research Funding; Abbvie: Research Funding; Blue Print Medicines: Consultancy, Research Funding; Novartis: Consultancy, Patents & Royalties: Royalty, Research Funding; Celgene: Consultancy; Amgen: Consultancy; Shire: Consultancy; Jazz Pharmaceuticals Inc: Consultancy; Incyte: Consultancy; Pfizer: Consultancy; Takeda Pharmaceuticals: Consultancy. Galinsky:Pfizer Pharmaceuticals: Membership on an entity's Board of Directors or advisory committees; Merus Pharmaceuticals: Membership on an entity's Board of Directors or advisory committees; ABIM: Other: Member on specialty oncology board; AbbVie Pharmaceuticals: Membership on an entity's Board of Directors or advisory committees. Paul:Agios: Consultancy; Pfizer: Consultancy. Park:Allogene: Consultancy; Amgen: Consultancy; AstraZeneca: Consultancy; Autolus: Consultancy; GSK: Consultancy; Incyte: Consultancy; Kite Pharma: Consultancy; Novartis: Consultancy; Takeda: Consultancy.
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ZAITSEVA, Larisa V., and Olga V. Alieva. "CONSTITUTIONAL INNOVATIONS AND SOCIAL VALUES OF THE STATE IN THE CONTEXT OF THE PRECARIOUS EMPLOYMENT DEVELOPMENT." Tyumen State University Herald. Social, Economic, and Law Research 7, no. 1 (2021): 78–94. http://dx.doi.org/10.21684/2411-7897-2021-7-1-78-94.
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The most important political event in 2020 was the nationwide vote on the approval of amendments to the Constitution of the Russian Federation. Some of the adopted amendments directly concern the social sphere; they are designed to ensure an increase in the well-being of Russian citizens and the level of their social protection. This has actualized scientific research on social justice in all social sciences and humanities. In this regard, legal science is most interested in questions related to at least two aspects. First, to what extent are the amendments to the Russian Federation Constitution relevant from the point of view of the social sphere current state? To what extent are they conditioned by the current agenda and modern social relations content? On the other hand, to what extent does the current legislation designed to serve the implementation of the constitutional foundations meet the requirements of the Basic Law? Do not the provisions of the Constitution become an unattainable bright ideal in the modern system of legal regulation of specific legal relations? This work is devoted to the formulation of precisely these questions. It provides examples from the sphere of regulation of social and labor relations, which make it possible to talk about the difficulties that the law is already facing today, not having sufficient funds in its traditional arsenal to ensure the implementation of fair social standards established in the Constitution. The development of employment non-standart forms, the precarization of the labor market, an objective decrease in the number of hired workers in the total number of employed, creates a significant circle of subjects who today do not have access to the rights and guarantees established by the Constitution, since they are traditionally ensured by the norms of labor law, which does not apply to these citizens. Based on the experience of individual foreign countries, it is concluded that in order to fully implement the constitutional foundations and principles in the world of work, it is necessary to extend certain traditional labor rights and guarantees to the self-employed and workers employed on online platforms.