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1. Democracy and the 'New' Democracies: Fragile, Difficult, and Subject to Change. Occasional Papers.

Author

American Forum for Global Education, New York, NY. and Bragaw, Donald

Abstract

This paper provides a definition for the word democracy and examines some of the many definitions and descriptions of democracy that have been offered over time. The paper offers a lesson plan for teaching about democracy, beginning with an introduction: "Democracy as an Argument or a Developing Dialogue" (Donald Bragaw; Michael Hartoonian). The lesson plan cites approximate length and appropriate grade level; addresses national standards; lists essential purposes and essential resources; details an eight step teaching strategy; suggests application; and addresses assessment. The paper also contains: "Why Has Post-Communist Democratization Been So Difficult?" (Stephen Harrison). Discusses the difficulty in implementing democratic reforms in post-Communist eastern Europe. It provides a lesson plan in the same format as the first lesson plan. Contains a student handout. (BT)

Published
2003

2. National Strategies for Coping with Unemployment: An International Perspective. Occasional Paper No. 69.

Author

Ohio State Univ., Columbus. National Center for Research in Vocational Education. and Emmerij, Louis

Abstract

This paper considers the economics of employment and education in industralized countries, particularly European countries. The paper covers six main topics. The first part deals with the present European employment situation, using figures mainly from Holland; the second part is an economic outlook for the 1980s; in the third, the employment and economic situations are combined, and the resulting employment prospects are considered. Discussed in part 4 are economic policies to cope with unemployment. Labor market policies are the subject of the fifth part, while the last section looks at social and cultural policies and what education can do within an overall packet to cope with the unemployment problem. A question-and-answer section follows. The paper maintains that actual unemployment is worse than the figures would indicate because of the rate of disability retirement; suggestions are made for policies of re-education, economic restructuring, and stimulation of international demand. (KC)

Published
1981

3. A Balance Sheet for East-West Exchanges. IREX Occasional Papers, Volume 1, Number 1.

Author

International Research and Exchange Board, New York, NY. and Kassof, Allen H.

Abstract

Four papers discuss research exchanges between the United States and the USSR and East Europe. The first paper considers the evolution of perceptions of social scientists in these countries during the Cold War and Detente. The dominant view of American researchers during the Cold War was that the United States, as the most modern society, was the yardstick for measuring other societies. The United States experienced rapid growth of training and research related to the Soviet orbit. However, Soviet scholars were constrained by Marxist-Leninist doctrine and by educational and research policies. In the 1960s, American social scientists gained a greater appreciation for the complexities of modern societies and East European social scientists began innovative studies. The second paper discusses evaluations of research exchanges between the United States and the Soviet Union. The conclusion is that these exchanges are scientifically valuable to both countries. The most serious problem is Soviet political repression of its scientific community. The third paper discusses problems and accomplishments of East European studies in the United States. Although progress seems to be steady, American social scientists have come to pursue topics that are politically safe, and thus often of secondary importance. The final paper suggests that in exchanges between the Soviet Union and the United States, both academic and government communities profit. The point that Soviet exchanges are generally in sciences and engineering and American exchanges are in history and literature illustrates that each side sends whom it wishes. Thus, the author concludes that this type of exchange is neither unbalanced nor unfair. (Author/KC)

Published
1980

4. Economic Management and Mismanagement. IREX Occasional Papers, Volume 1, Number 2.

Author

International Research and Exchange Board, New York, NY. and Hewett, Edward A.

Abstract

The paper discusses major lines of research of American economists on the economies of the USSR and Eastern Europe. A specific concern is that the United States faces a complex set of issues resulting from the expanding role of these countries in the world economy. At the same time, the United States is experiencing a declining base of specialists in Soviet and East European economics. Presently, much of the work on the Soviet economy concerns three themes: how the system is organized and how it operates; efficiency evaluation in terms of goals or of hypothetical performance; and how the system performs relative to other Eastern and Western countries. One of the most successful projects is SOVMOD, a computer-based series of models of the Soviet economy. Academic exchanges, however, have played a relatively minor role in research development. The benefits of travel for the American economist are small. Documents are generally classified and Soviet economists are not encouraged to work with their American counterparts. Thus, the predominant form of exchange may become short stays by individuals or delegations and conferences. East European exchanges have been more promising, particularly in Hungary, Poland, and Yugoslavia. East European economists are more informed about Western approaches, and data are better and more plentiful. The document concludes with a brief comment by a conference participant who differs with the author on the benefits of research in the Soviet Union. (Author/KC)

Published
1980

5. Teaching, Media Choice and Cost-Effectiveness of Alternative Delivery Systems. IET Paper No. 264.

Author

Open Univ., Walton, Bletchley, Bucks (England). Inst. of Educational Technology. and Bates, A. W.

Abstract

This discussion of the usefulness of audiovisual technology for vocational training begins with a brief overview of changes in vocational training in Europe with the introduction of open learning and distance teaching methods and the increase in technologies available to trainers. Procedures for deciding on appropriate audiovisual media are then considered, with an emphasis on the context of the decision, e.g., the training needs of a large manufacturer vs. those of a service industry. Criteria for this decision-making process are discussed, including the issues of access, i.e., when and where the employee will learn; costs for the production and delivery of instructional materials in various media formats; the presentational characteristics of audiovisual media as they relate to teaching strategies; the control over the medium that is available to the learner, e.g., broadcasts vs. cassettes; and the policies and structures within a training organization that can support or hinder the use of audiovisual media for training. Some general recommendations for the design of a training system using audiovisual media conclude the paper. The text is supplemented by four tables. (EW)

Published
1987

6. The Challenge of Technology for European Distance Education. IET Papers in Broadcasting: No. 288.

Author

Bates, A. W.

Abstract

This paper discusses challenges to the European Association of Distance Teaching Universities (EADTU) in using technology. The first section deals with external challenges to EADTU institutions, including competition from new services, new funding programs, pressure from national governments, and the Europeanization of education. Internal challenges are identified as the need for clearly defined policies regarding transborder activities, low use of technology in member institutions, communication between member institutions (postal services, courier services, telephone, telefacsimile, face-to-face meetings, and audioconferencing), joint course production, transborder delivery of courses, and European-wide course design and delivery. Requirements for member institutions indicated by these challenges are summarized: greater use of established technologies; development of new course designs that exploit new technologies; and development of better communications systems between EADTU institutions. Four references are listed. (MES)

Published
1989

7. The Electronic Dilemma of TV Advertising: Documentation, The Reactions of Business, Cultural Consequences and Consumer Implications. Working Paper No. 2.

Author

Aarhus School of Business Administration & Economics (Denmark). and Sepstrup, Preben

Abstract

This discussion of the influence of advertising on the development of new media covers ways in which advertising uses the media and the implications of new information technologies for consumers and marketing activities. The first of four sections describes how television advertising has been altered by the development of new technologies--cable, satellites, and data processing--and outlines the consequences of these technological developments for broadcasters and advertisers. Part 2 explains and demonstrates with empirical data the electronic dilemma of advertising, i.e., how viewers avoid commercials through mental absence, physical absence, channel switching, use of the fast-forward button on videotaped programs, and use of remote control to "zap" commercials. Part 3 describes and summarizes measures taken by the media and advertising industry in the United States and Europe to counteract this dilemma and to exploit new possibilities associated with information technologies. Finally, Part 4, which is written from a European perspective, identifies the cultural consequences and implications for consumers of these countermeasures, and proposes public policy measures to counteract unwanted cultural or consumer consequences. A five-page list of references is provided. (JB)

Published
1986

8. Transnationalization of Television in West Europe. Working Paper No. 13.

Author

Aarhus School of Business Administration & Economics (Denmark). and Sepstrup, Preben

Abstract

Based primarily on data from public service broadcasting, this study had two major purposes: to develop a framework for understanding, conceptualizing, and measuring international television flows and the effects associated with these flows; and to establish a background of facts on international television flows in Western Europe. Secondary purposes include an evaluation of the "media imperialism" thesis as an explanation of the patterns of flow that can be observed; and an investigation of the validity of researchers' and politicians' claims that the United States dominates Western European television. The first of five chapters in the report describes the purposes of the study and provides a review of earlier research. The second chapter outlines the conceptual framework of the study and describes transnationalization of supply and consumption of television broadcasting. Addressing the second major purpose of the study, the third chapter provides data on transnationalization of television in Europe. Discussions of the media imperialism thesis and both positive and negative effects of transnationalization are presented in the fifth chapter. The final chapter outlines policy and research implications of the study. The report includes 28 tables, an extensive list of references, and three appendixes which include a review of the empirical research on which the study is based and the absolute data from which the tables were derived. (GL)

Published
1988

9. JANUS: Joint Academic Network Using Satellite. Brief Description of Project. IET Papers on Broadcasting: No. 287.

Author

Bates, A. W.

Abstract

The JANUS (Joint Academic Network Using Satellite) satellite network is being planned to link European institutions wishing to jointly produce distance teaching materials. Earth stations with capabilities for transmit/receive functions, voice/data functions, two 64 kbs channels, and connection to local telephone exchange and computer networks will be located at each institution. Initially the European Association of Distance Teaching Universities (EADTU) will form the core of the system, but the network is expected to grow to include enterprises concerned with distance training. JANUS will have several functions: (1) two-way communication between sites; (2) audio-conferencing; (3) electronic mail; (4) computer conferencing; and (5) experimental video-conferencing. JANUS is being designed to reduce travel costs and time, reduce communication costs, speed up joint course production, secure external funding, and improve user-friendliness of electronic messaging and data transfer. Although most functions could be provided by existing services (face-to-face meetings, public telephone systems, public switched packet networks, private data networks, and VSAT satellite networks), there are problems with the cost and quality of service. Issues to be resolved before JANUS becomes operational include earth station design, location of a suitable satellite, development of user-friendly procedures, funding, and regulation of telecommunications services. (MES)

Published
1989

10. Ugly Facts and Fancy Theories: Children and Youth during the Transition. Innocenti Occasional Papers Economic Policy Series, Number 47. Special Subseries: Economies in Transition.

Author

United Nations Children's Fund, Florence (Italy). International Child Development Centre. and Cornia, Giovanni Andrea

Abstract

This is a report sponsored by UNICEF on the effects of economic and political transition in Europe, particularly Eastern Europe, on young children and adolescents. The economic theories and changes in labor and markets which have characterized European transitions in the past few years have paid little attention to issues of poverty and child welfare. This economic transition has placed increased responsibility on families who find themselves undergoing economic hardship. The projected European economic growth has instead become a recession. Some countries have seen institutional weakening, predatory privatization, and monopolistic markets. Such conditions have drastic social costs, including increased poverty, mortality, and stress. Of all age groups, children have been the most negatively affected. These negative effects include: increased incidences of morbidity and low birthweight, increases in juvenile crime rates, and increases in the number of teen pregnancies. (Contains 32 references.) (JW)

Published
1995

11. Green Revolutions: Environmental Reconstruction in Eastern Europe and the Soviet Union. Worldwatch Paper 99.

Author

Worldwatch Inst., Washington, DC. and French, Hilary F.

Abstract

The focus of this paper is environmental issues facing Eastern Europe and the Soviet Union as they struggle with the momentous tasks of economic and political reform. Given the important role that environmental protest played in the upheavals, environmentalists have claimed a mandate for strong environmental controls. The state of the environment and its effects on the health of the inhabitants, plants, and animals are discussed. Chapters include: (1) "Industrial Wastelands"; (2) "The Health Toll"; (3) "Declining Biological Productivity"; (4) "The Green Movement"; (5) "The Official Response"; and (6) "A Policy Agenda." (KR)

Published
1990

12. Researchers at University of Cordoba Report New Data on Opioids (Mixed-mode Cationic Exchange Paper Combined With Direct Infusion Mass Spectrometry, a Sustainable Approach To Determine Opioids In Biosamples).

Abstract

Researchers at the University of Cordoba in Spain have developed a sustainable method for determining opioids in biosamples using mixed-mode cationic exchange paper combined with direct infusion mass spectrometry. This method allows for rapid analysis of samples and reduces solvent usage by avoiding chromatographic separation. The researchers used cellulose paper as a substrate and polyacrylonitrile as a chemical binder to create a planar sorptive phase that can extract opioids from saliva and urine samples. The method was successfully applied to analyze samples from patients undergoing codeine treatment. This research contributes to the field of sustainable sample preparation and provides a new approach for opioid analysis. [Extracted from the article]

Published
2024

13. Library Services. Miscellaneous Papers.

Author

International Federation of Library Associations, The Hague (Netherlands).

Abstract

Papers on library journal cooperation, interlibrary lending, library services to minorities, and school library media centers, which were presented at the 1983 International Federation of Library Associations (IFLA) conference, include: (1) "The Co-operation between Editors of Library Journals in Socialist Countries," in which Wolfgang Korluss (East Germany) describes the development of cooperative agreements between and regularly scheduled conferences for editors of library journals in Socialist countries, and methods of cooperation, including exchange of journals, articles, and editors; (2) "The Impact of Technology on Interlibrary Lending," in which Susan K. Martin (United States) discusses traditional methods of interlibrary lending (ILL) and suggests that advances in online information retrieval, electronic publishing and delivery, telecopying, and optical disk technology will end the need for an ILL department but not the need for an ILL function; (3) "Final Report 1980-83 on the Activities of the [IFLA] Working Group on Library Services to Ethnic and Linguistic Minorities," in which M. Foster (United Kingdom) indicates different types of minorities and ways in which libraries can provide services for these people; and (4) "New Environment of Learning through School Library Media Centers in the Federal Republic of Germany," in which Andreas Papendieck (West Germany) describes the administration and services of German school libraries, including both independent libraries and those cooperating with public libraries. (ESR)

Published
1983

14. IFLA General Conference, 1984. General Research Libraries Division. Section on Parliamentary Libraries; Section on Public Libraries; Section on University and Other General Research Libraries. Papers.

Author

International Federation of Library Associations, The Hague (Netherlands).

Abstract

Papers on government libraries, public libraries, and research libraries presented at the 1984 IFLA general conference include: (1) "Library Services for Research" (Maria S. Pla de Menendez, Colombia); (2) "Interlibrary Loans, Present and Future: A Consideration for Academic Library Management" (Geoffrey G. Allen, Australia); (3) "The Parliamentary Library and the Parliamentary Information System--Tasks and Problems" (Wolfgang Dietz, West Germany); (4) "The Role of University Libraries in Developing Countries: The Case of Francophone Black Africa South of the Sahara" (Gerard Thirion, France); (5) "IFLA Working Group on the Impact of Information Technology upon Public Libraries" (Peter D. Gratton, United Kingdom); (6) "The Creation and Development of a Nation-Wide System of Libraries in Malawi Since 1970, with Special Reference to Public Libraries" (Rodrick S. Mabomba, Malawi); and (7) "Public Library Service in Africa. Opening Remarks: The Development of a Nationwide Public Library Service" (E. M. Broome, United Kingdom). (THC)

Published
1984

15. IFLA General Conference, 1984. Libraries Serving the General Public Division. Section on Libraries for the Blind. Papers.

Author

International Federation of Library Associations, The Hague (Netherlands).

Abstract

Papers on library services and developments in reading materials for the blind and disabled presented at the 1984 IFLA general conference include: (1) "The Establishment of a Library Service to Visually Handicapped People in African Developing Countries" (Paulli Thomsen, Denmark); (2) "Sources of Assistance for Establishing Braille Facilities" (Elizabeth Twining, United Kingdom); (3) "Presentation of a Guide to Developing Braille and Talking Book Services" (Edwige Mortyr, Norway); (4) "Library Services to the Blind in Kenya" (James Mwangi Ng'ang'a, Kenya); (5) "Central Library Services to the Disabled" (Dick Reumer, Netherlands); (6) "Guidelines for Libraries Serving Hospital Patients and Disabled People in the Community--A Tool to Improve Library Service" (Gunar Westgard and Bjorg Heie, Norway); (7) "Public Library Services to the Disabled--Their Information Needs and Special Materials" (Ongare Owino and Edward Waiguru Muya, Kenya); (8) "Producing Braille in Africa: Outlines of a Feasibility Study" (Rainer F. V. Witte, West Germany); and (9) "Presentation of the Work of the Section of Libraries for the Blind" (Winnie Vitzansky, Denmark). (THC)

Published
1984

16. IFLA General Conference, 1984. Collections and Services Division. Sections on Acquisitions and Exchange, Interlending, Rare and Precious Books, and Serials Publications. Papers.

Author

International Federation of Library Associations, The Hague (Netherlands).

Abstract

Papers on library acquisitions, special collections development, and special training for serials librarianship, presented at the 1984 IFLA general conference, include: (1) "The Development of the African Collection at the School of Oriental and African Studies in London and Its Importance for the Cultural History of African Countries" (B. C. Bloomfield, United Kingdom); (2) "Planning Union Catalogues of Books in Developing Countries" (Richard J. Bennett and Maurice B. Line, United Kingdom); (3) "Supply of Literature from and about Africa in Europe with Special Regard to Interlibrary Loan in the Federal Republic of Germany" (Irmstraud D. Wolcke-Renk, West Germany); (4) "Education and Training for Work with Serials" (David P. Woodworth, United Kingdom); (5) "Education for Serials Librarianship: What Are the Basic Components?" (Michael E. D. Koenig, United States); (6) "Serials of the Poor: Their Nature, Importance, Problems, and Suggested Solutions" (Theophilus E. Mlaki, Tanzania); (7) "Acquisition of Library Material in Kenya: Problems and Prospects" (Joshua Reuben Njuguna, Kenya); (8) "Acquisitions in the Developing Countries--Problems and Possible Solutions: The Jamaican Experience" (Stephney W. L. Ferguson, Jamaica); (9) "Theory and Practice of Serials Control and How Your Subscription Agent Can Help" (Arnoud De Kemp, Netherlands); (10) "The British Library's African Research Collections and the Development of African Studies" (I. R. Willison, United Kingdom); (11) "Les Relations d' Echanges entre les Bibliotheques d'Afrique Francophone et la Bibliotheque Nationale de Paris" (Exchange Agreements Between the Libraries of Francophone Africa and the National Library in Paris) (Anne Zundel Ben Khemis); and (12) "The Problems of African Acquisitions: The Experience of the Nairobi Field Office of the Library of Congress" (James C. Armstrong, Kenya). (THC)

Published
1984

17. Telecommunications Policy Research Conference. Computer and Communications Security Section. Papers.

Author

Telecommunications Policy Research Conference, Inc., Washington, DC.

Abstract

In his paper, "European Needs and Attitudes towards Information Security," Richard I. Polis notes that the needs for security in computer systems, telecommunications, and media are rather uniform throughout Western Europe, and are seen as being significantly different from the needs in the United States. Recognition of these needs is, however, quite varied; attitudes towards the best methods for satisfying the needs are even more varied. The situation with respect to those needs and attitudes is described for the major countries of Western Europe, as well as both official and unofficial attitudes towards policy and regulation of information security technology, particularly cryptology. Pointing out that, with a few exceptions, neither official nor unofficial policy level organizations are prepared to follow the position advocated by the U.S. Government in such matters, Polis concludes that the practical impossibility of regulation, coupled with the clear need for large scale deployment of effective, inexpensive cryptology in the private sector, will lead to the decline of the degree of regulation to the vanishing point. (Author/EW)

Published
1987

18. New Allergies Findings from Technical University Munich (TU Munich) Described (Endoscopic Scoring of Nasal Polyposis - Executive Summary of the Eaaci Position Paper: European Academy of Allergy and Clinical Immunology Position Paper On...).

Abstract

A recent study conducted by Technical University Munich (TU Munich) in Germany has highlighted the importance of endoscopic nasal polyp scoring in the diagnosis and monitoring of chronic rhinosinusitis with nasal polyps (CRSwNP). Unlike patient-reported outcomes, endoscopic scoring provides an objective measurement that is not influenced by the placebo effect. The study emphasizes that endoscopic scoring is a safer and more cost-effective alternative to computed tomography imaging for assessing the extent of the disease. The research aims to establish a unified endoscopic nasal polyp scoring system that can serve as a reference standard for researchers and practitioners involved in managing CRSwNP. [Extracted from the article]

Published
2024

19. Investigators from Medical University of Vienna Report New Data on Blood Research (Research Paper Mechanical Properties of Additively Manufactured Lattice Structures Composed of Zirconia and Hydroxyapatite Ceramics).

Abstract

A research study conducted by the Medical University of Vienna in Austria examined the mechanical properties of additively manufactured ceramic lattice structures for bone scaffolds. The study focused on two materials, hydroxyapatite (HAp) and zirconium dioxide (ZrO2), and tested eleven different lattice structures under various loading conditions. The results showed that ZrO2 lattices were stiffer than HAp lattices, and the elastic properties varied depending on the lattice design. The study provides a comprehensive overview of the mechanical properties of these ceramic lattice structures, which can be used as a reference for designers of ceramic implants to improve their performance and mimic human bone tissue. [Extracted from the article]

Published
2024

20. Researchers from University of Barcelona Provide Details of New Studies and Findings in the Area of Liver Cancer (Easl Position Paper On Clinical Follow-up After Hcv Cure).

Abstract

A recent report from researchers at the University of Barcelona provides guidance on the clinical follow-up of patients who have been cured of hepatitis C virus (HCV) infection. The report addresses questions regarding the management of patients after treatment with direct-acting antivirals (DAAs), which can cure HCV in most cases. The recommendations cover follow-up for patients without advanced fibrosis, those with compensated advanced chronic liver disease, and those with decompensated cirrhosis. The report also includes guidance on assessing the risk of hepatocellular carcinoma and managing extrahepatic manifestations of HCV. The recommendations are based on the best available evidence and aim to assist healthcare professionals in the post-treatment management of HCV patients. [Extracted from the article]

Published
2024

21. Findings from Uppsala University Update Knowledge of Information and Data Science (Trends In Information Behavior Research, 2016-2022: an Annual Review of Information Science and Technology Paper).

Abstract

The article provides an overview of trends in information behavior research from 2016 to 2022. Topics discussed include the influence of the COVID-19 pandemic on information-seeking behaviors, the growing emphasis on diversity and inclusion, and the challenges related to misinformation and trust. It also highlights trends in social Q&A websites and collaboration in information creation.

Published
2024

23. Researchers from University of Naples Report Details of New Studies and Findings in the Area of Paracetamol Therapy (Paper-based 2d Configuration for the Electrochemical and Facile Detection of Paracetamol In Wastewaters).

Abstract

A report from researchers at the University of Naples discusses the detection and elimination of paracetamol in wastewaters. Paracetamol, a commonly used analgesic and antipyretic drug, has been found in high concentrations in water streams in many European countries, posing a potential source of water pollution. The researchers developed a paper-based 2D fluidic configuration that can detect paracetamol in environmental matrices without complex analytical procedures. The device showed promise for simple, fast, sensitive, and sustainable detection of paracetamol as an emerging contaminant in the environment. [Extracted from the article]

Published
2024

24. New Breast Cancer Study Findings Recently Were Reported by Researchers at University of Naples Federico II (Paper-based Screen-printed Electrode To Detect Mirna-652 Associated To Triple-negative Breast Cancer).

Abstract

Researchers at the University of Naples Federico II in Italy have developed a paper-based electrochemical device that can detect a specific microRNA, miRNA-652, associated with triple-negative breast cancer (TNBC). TNBC is a particularly aggressive and difficult-to-diagnose form of breast cancer, and current diagnostic methods are invasive and expensive. The device, which is customizable and selective in its recognition of miRNA-652, has shown promising results in detecting the microRNA in standard solutions and human serum. This development represents a significant step towards a non-invasive and TNBC-specific diagnostic platform that could improve patient prognosis and quality of life. [Extracted from the article]

Published
2024

25. Researchers' Work from Karolinska Institute Focuses on Hyperammonemia (Paper-based Colorimetric Hyperammonemia Sensing By Controlled Oxidation of Plasmonic Silver Nanoparticles).

Abstract

Researchers from the Karolinska Institute in Stockholm, Sweden have developed a paper-based sensor for detecting hyperammonemia, a condition characterized by high levels of ammonia in the body. The sensor uses plasmonic silver nanoparticles and provides a colorimetric readout that can be measured with the naked eye or a spectrometer. This new technology could help diagnose high ammonia concentrations, which are difficult to detect but can lead to serious neurological complications. The research was supported by various funding organizations and was published in the journal Nanoscale Advances. [Extracted from the article]

Published
2024

26. Data on Sustainability Research Detailed by Researchers at Varna University of Management (Tourism, Automation and Responsible Consumption and Production: a Horizon 2050 Paper).

Abstract

A recent study conducted by researchers at Varna University of Management in Bulgaria explores the potential for automation in the tourism industry to promote sustainable production and consumption patterns. The paper examines the role of automation in minimizing waste and energy usage, as well as its potential to encourage responsible consumption. The research suggests that automation technologies will have a significant impact on both the supply and demand sides of the tourism industry, ultimately contributing to increased sustainability. This study is one of the first to combine automation and Sustainable Development Goal 12 (SDG 12) literature in the context of tourism. [Extracted from the article]

Published
2024

27. Study Results from University of Cordoba Broaden Understanding of Opioids (Polyvinyl Chloride Coated Paper Postmodified By Nucleophilic Substitution With Diphenylamine To Enhance Cation-p Interactions With Opioids In Saliva Samples).

Subjects
DIPHENYLAMINE, REFLECTANCE spectroscopy, ANALYTICAL chemistry, REPORTERS & reporting, MEDICAL prescriptions
Abstract

A study conducted at the University of Cordoba in Spain has explored the use of cellulose paper as a substrate for preparing a polyvinylchloride (PVC)-diphenylamine sorptive phase for the extraction of opioids in saliva samples. The researchers synthesized this phase using the dip-coating technique to coat the filter paper with PVC and then covalently bonding diphenylamine. The resulting material was characterized and tested for its ability to extract three opioids (methadone, codeine, and tramadol) from saliva samples. The proposed method showed good linearity, sensitivity, and accuracy, and was successfully applied to real saliva samples from patients with codeine and tramadol prescriptions. This research has been peer-reviewed and published in the Microchemical Journal. [Extracted from the article]

Published
2024

28. Studies from University of Ghent in the Area of Medical Devices and Surgical Technology Described (Eao Position Paper Immediate Implant Placement: Managing Hard and Soft Tissue Stability From Diagnosis To Prosthetic Treatment).

Abstract

A position paper from the University of Ghent in Belgium discusses the state of immediate implant placement (IIP) in dental surgery. The paper outlines the prerequisites for successful IIP, including the absence of infection, sufficient bone for implant anchorage, favorable socket morphology, and no midfacial recession. The use of preoperative CBCT imaging and guided surgery is recommended for accurate implant positioning. The paper concludes that IIP should be considered as a treatment option for patients who meet strict selection criteria. [Extracted from the article]

Published
2024

29. Investigators from University of Minho Target Biomimetics (Paper-based Biomimetic Test-strip for Ca15-3 With Coloured Readout).

Abstract

Researchers from the University of Minho in Braga, Portugal have developed a paper-based biomimetic test-strip for the detection of the cancer antigen 15-3 (CA15-3). The test-strip uses molecularly-imprinted polymers (MIPs) on paper substrates to capture CA15-3, and a traditional colored transduction scheme to detect the presence of the antigen. The researchers found that the MIP was able to selectively recognize CA15-3 within a range of concentrations, even in complex samples. This approach has the potential to be applied to other protein disease biomarkers, making it a suitable tool for screening glycoproteins at the point-of-care. [Extracted from the article]

Published
2024

30. New Cancer Study Results from University Hospital Center Described (Interventional Cardiology In Cancer Patients: a Position Paper From the Portuguese Cardiovascular Intervention Association and the Portuguese Cardio-oncology Study Group of the...).

Abstract

A recent study from the University Hospital Center in Lisbon, Portugal, highlights the importance of addressing coronary and structural heart disease in cancer patients. While there has been increased awareness of cardiotoxicity in cancer patients, the focus has primarily been on myocardial systolic dysfunction and heart failure. Limited evidence and guidelines exist for dealing with coronary and structural heart disease in this population. To address this gap, the Portuguese Association of Cardiovascular Intervention and the Cardio-Oncology Study Group of the Portuguese Society of Cardiology have collaborated to produce a position paper on cardiac intervention in cancer patients, with a focus on percutaneous techniques. The paper provides a brief review of available evidence and practical considerations based on the authors' experience in the field. [Extracted from the article]

Published
2024

31. Studies from Bern University Hospital in the Area of Personalized Medicine Described (Clinical Paper Ct Brain Perfusion Patterns and Clinical Outcome After Successful Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation: a Pilot Study).

Abstract

A recent pilot study conducted at Bern University Hospital in Switzerland explored the use of CT brain perfusion patterns to predict clinical outcomes after successful cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR). The study analyzed perfusion maps from 87 patients and identified various patterns of cerebral perfusion changes associated with post-cardiac-arrest brain injury. The researchers found that normal brain perfusion within 12 hours after resuscitation was predictive of a favorable outcome. These findings suggest that certain perfusion patterns could be used alongside other prognostic markers to personalize treatment for patients following CPR. [Extracted from the article]

Published
2024

32. Findings from Swiss Federal Institute of Technology Lausanne (EPFL) Broaden Understanding of Cancer (In-memory Sensing and Computing for Cancer Diagnostics: a Perspective Paper).

Abstract

A report from the Swiss Federal Institute of Technology Lausanne (EPFL) discusses the potential for using in-memory sensing and computing in cancer diagnostics. The report examines the use of two-terminal switching devices, known as memristive devices, which have hysteric behavior in current-to-voltage characteristics. These devices have applications in data storage, in-memory computing, and in-sensor computing. The report explores the concept of using multiple cancer markers simultaneously to improve diagnostic processes in cancer medicine. The research was supported by the Swiss National Science Foundation and has been peer-reviewed. [Extracted from the article]

Published
2024

33. Findings on Education Discussed by Investigators at University of Aquila (Nursing Diagnosis Accuracy In Nursing Education: Clinical Decision Support System Compared With Paper-based Documentation-a Before and After Study).

Abstract

A recent study conducted at the University of Aquila in L'Aquila, Italy, compared the accuracy of nursing diagnoses using a computerized system versus a traditional paper-based approach. The study found that the computer-based system resulted in significantly higher accuracy in solving cancer and stroke clinical scenarios, but no significant difference in acute myocardial infarction scenarios. The use of the electronic system also increased the number of correct diagnostic indicators. However, the study highlighted the need to make electronic documentation systems more user-friendly. This research has been peer-reviewed and published in CIN Computers Informatics Nursing. [Extracted from the article]

Published
2024

34. Study Findings from RISE Research Institutes of Sweden Provide New Insights into Food Packaging and Shelf Life (Development of a Solid Food Simulant To Evaluate Migration of Chemicals From Paper and Board Food Contact Materials To Moist Food).

Subjects
FOOD packaging, SINGLE-use plastics, POLAR wandering, POLYPHENYLENE oxide, CARDBOARD
Abstract

A study conducted by the RISE Research Institutes of Sweden explores the development of a solid food simulant to evaluate the migration of chemicals from paper and board food contact materials to moist food. The research highlights the need for new methods to assess the safety of these materials, particularly as they are increasingly used to replace single-use plastics and promote the use of recycled materials. The study found that a hydrogel-based simulant showed potential for improving risk assessment of less inert food contact materials. However, it was less suitable for non-polar surrogates. [Extracted from the article]

Published
2024

35. Findings on Biosensors Discussed by Investigators at Hospital Universitario Son Espases (A Paper Biosensor for Overcoming Matrix Effects Interfering With the Detection of Sputum Pyocyanin With Competitive Immunoassays).

Abstract

Researchers at Hospital Universitario Son Espases in Palma de Mallorca, Spain have developed a paper biosensor that can detect sputum pyocyanin, a marker for Pseudomonas aeruginosa respiratory infections. The biosensor consists of a paper reservoir containing antibody-coated gold nanoparticles and a substrate with a competing recognition element. The biosensor was able to differentiate between spiked and non-spiked samples and showed a lower relative standard deviation compared to ELISA. This paper biosensor has the potential to be used for diagnosing Pseudomonas infections at the bedside. [Extracted from the article]

Published
2023

36. New Cardiovascular Research Findings from Medical University of Warsaw Described (Struggle For. Italian-polish-spanish-uzbek--vietnamese Expert Forum Position Paper 2023 for Better Control of Classical Modifiable Risk Factors In Clinical).

Abstract

A recent study conducted by the Medical University of Warsaw highlights the challenges in achieving universal control of blood pressure, lipid disorders, and diabetes, despite advancements in pharmacotherapy. The study emphasizes the need for intensified treatment and active identification of patients with cardiovascular risk factors, along with the implementation of new therapies and treatment concepts. The researchers propose the use of single pill combinations containing effective antihypertensive, lipid-lowering, and antidiabetic molecules, as well as the adoption of new technological concepts and strategies to combat smoking. The study concludes that this approach can lead to better control of cardiovascular risk factors in countries such as Italy, Poland, Spain, Uzbekistan, and Vietnam. [Extracted from the article]

Published
2024

37. New Data from Complutense University Madrid Illuminate Findings in Tuberculosis (Tuberculosis In Spain: an Opinion Paper).

Abstract

A report from Complutense University Madrid discusses the current situation of tuberculosis in Spain. The report covers various aspects of the disease, including its incidence, populations most at risk, and healthcare for tuberculosis patients in Spain. It also explores topics such as latent tuberculosis, extrapulmonary disease, diagnosis methods, drug resistance, treatment duration, and special situations like tuberculosis in pediatric age and its implications in surgery and intensive care. The report also addresses the status of the BCG vaccine and the potential for new vaccines to eradicate the disease. Ethical and medicolegal implications of tuberculosis are also discussed. The research has been peer-reviewed. [Extracted from the article]

Published
2024

38. Multicultural Education and Democratic Enhancement.

Author

Mavrikos-Adamou, Tina

Abstract

Multicultural education and multiculturalism have emerged in the post-1989 era as important movements intended as a means of explaining and understanding today's pluralistic societies. Problematic is the ubiquitous usage of the term, as well as the fact that multiculturalism and multicultural education have different meanings and usage in the United States and Europe. In Europe, and in particular southeastern Europe (SEE) multiculturalism rests on varying interpretations and definitions, distinct from those found in the United States. The paper focuses on uncovering how multicultural education might be used as a vehicle for changing attitudes and perceptions held on the part of citizens. It also can be seen as a movement toward educating students in SEE, particularly in the Balkans, about respecting diversity which appears to be a necessity, as individuals need to acquire the ability to comprehend that differences do not necessarily have to be accompanied by negative characterizations. For the purpose of this paper, multiculturalism is understood as the realization and awareness that people are living in a multicultural, interdependent, global world that necessitates that individuals understand and comprehend peoples of other cultures, religions, and political systems so that they can be effective members of their own society. The paper discusses what multicultural education means in practice, multicultural societies in SEE and multicultural education, multicultural education and democracy where they intersect, and how educators know when they are achieving their goals. Includes 18 notes. (BT)

Published
2003

39. Data on Pediatrics Reported by Davit George Chakhunashvili and Colleagues (Teenage parents and their children-position paper of the European academy of paediatrics and the European confederation of primary care paediatricians).

Subjects
TEENAGE parents, FAMILY structure, EXTENDED families, SCHOOL dropouts, REPRODUCTIVE health, ABORTION statistics
Abstract

A report from Brussels, Belgium discusses the implications of teenage parenthood on adolescent parents, their children, and extended families. Despite a decrease in teenage pregnancy rates in Europe, the challenges associated with teenage parenthood persist. The report highlights the importance of specialized support and healthcare for teenage parents and their children, emphasizing the need for comprehensive care, proper sex education, and access to contraception to reduce unplanned teenage pregnancies. The research concludes that specialized healthcare and support are necessary to address the unique challenges faced by teenage parents and improve outcomes for both parents and children. [Extracted from the article]

Published
2024

40. Lausanne University Hospital and University of Lausanne Reports Findings in Computers (Measurement of perceived pressures in psychiatry: paper-and-pencil and computerized adaptive version of the P-PSY35 scale).

Subjects
UNIVERSITY hospitals, PRESSURE measurement, PSYCHIATRY, ITEM response theory
Abstract

A recent study conducted by Lausanne University Hospital and the University of Lausanne in Switzerland aimed to validate the P-PSY35 (Pressures in Psychiatry Scale) and develop a paper-and-pencil and computerized adaptive test (CAT) to measure the pressures experienced by patients in psychiatry. The study involved 274 patients and found that the P-PSY35 demonstrated good internal validity, internal consistency, convergent and divergent validity. The researchers concluded that the development and successful validation of the P-PSY35 is a positive step towards implementing and evaluating programs to reduce the negative consequences of coercion in psychiatry. [Extracted from the article]

Published
2024

41. Researchers from University of Florence Detail Findings in Food Quality and Preference (Remote Testing for Prop Taster Status Assessment Using Solutions and Paper Disks).

Subjects
FOOD preferences, FOOD quality, OPTICAL disks, RESEARCH personnel, REPORTERS & reporting, PRACTICAL reason
Abstract

A recent report from the University of Florence in Italy discusses the use of remote sensory testing as an alternative to traditional lab settings for assessing people's ability to perceive 6-n-propylthiouracil (PROP). The study compared the results obtained using solutions and paper disks and found that mean PROP ratings did not vary across remote and lab conditions. The researchers concluded that one-solution tests are reliable for PROP status assessment in remote testing, while impregnated paper disks can be a suitable alternative in lab settings. However, the use of paper disks requires rigorous in-person control by sensory personnel. [Extracted from the article]

Published
2024

42. New Pain and Central Nervous System Findings from University Hospital Tubingen Described (Opinion Paper: Gynecological Surgery In Local Anesthesia?).

Abstract

A recent report from University Hospital Tubingen in Germany discusses the use of a local anesthesia procedure called paracervical block (PCB) for gynecological surgeries. The PCB allows surgeries to be performed without the need for additional anesthesia, which can help alleviate strain on operating room resources, especially during times of limited staff and during the COVID-19 pandemic. The report explores the indications, implementation, and limitations of the procedure. This research has been peer-reviewed and is available in the Archives of Gynecology and Obstetrics. [Extracted from the article]

Published
2023

43. Findings from Dr. Margarete Fischer-Bosch Institute of Clinical Pharmacology Broaden Understanding of Drug Development (How Paediatric Drug Development and Use Could Benefit From Omics: a C4c Expert Group White Paper).

Abstract

Keywords: Stuttgart; Germany; Europe; Drug Development; Drugs and Therapies; Health and Medicine; Pediatrics; Technology EN Stuttgart Germany Europe Drug Development Drugs and Therapies Health and Medicine Pediatrics Technology 839 839 1 10/30/23 20231103 NES 231103 2023 NOV 3 (NewsRx) -- By a News Reporter-Staff News Editor at Drug Week -- Investigators publish new report on Drugs and Therapies - Drug Development. Stuttgart, Germany, Europe, Drug Development, Drugs and Therapies, Health and Medicine, Pediatrics, Technology. [Extracted from the article]

Published
2023

44. Findings from IRCCS Foundation National Cancer Institute Provides New Data on Angiosarcomas (Clinical Recommendations for Treatment of Localized Angiosarcoma: a Consensus Paper By the Italian Sarcoma Group).

Subjects
SARCOMA, ANGIOSARCOMA, CANCER chemotherapy, MEDICAL societies, CANCER treatment, REPORTERS & reporting
Abstract

A consensus paper by the Italian Sarcoma Group provides clinical recommendations for the treatment of localized angiosarcoma, a rare and aggressive vascular sarcoma. The paper highlights the unique challenges in managing angiosarcoma compared to other sarcomas and emphasizes the need for dedicated clinical recommendations. The Italian Sarcoma Group organized a consensus meeting to develop these recommendations, aiming to standardize and harmonize clinical practices for the optimal approach to localized angiosarcoma. The research concludes that further investigation through clinical trials is necessary to address uncertainties in the management of the disease. [Extracted from the article]

Published
2024

45. Universita della Calabria Reports Findings in Science (Rapid and simultaneous determination of curcuminoids and gingerols in food products containing turmeric and ginger using paper spray mass spectrometry).

Subjects
MASS spectrometry, SCIENCE journalism, GINGER, ELECTROSPRAY ionization mass spectrometry, TURMERIC, CURCUMINOIDS
Abstract

A recent study conducted by researchers at Universita della Calabria in Cosenza, Italy, has developed a rapid and innovative method for determining the levels of curcuminoids and gingerols in food products containing turmeric and ginger. These compounds are considered key bioactive components in these spices and are often used for their functional properties. The researchers used paper spray mass spectrometry coupled with a labeled internal standard to achieve accurate and specific results. The protocol was successfully applied to real samples and compared to the commonly used liquid chromatographic method. This research has been peer-reviewed and provides valuable insights into monitoring the quality of products from a nutraceutical perspective. [Extracted from the article]

Published
2024

46. Studies from Lund University Yield New Data on Heart Attack (Clinical Paper Hypothermia Versus Normothermia After Out-of-hospital Cardiac Arrest; the Effect On Post-intervention Serum Concentrations of Sedatives and Analgesics and Time To...).

Abstract

Keywords: Malmo; Sweden; Europe; Analgesic Therapy; Analgesics; Cardiac Arrest; Cardiology; Central Nervous System Agents; Drugs and Therapies; Health and Medicine; Heart Attack; Heart Disorders and Diseases; Hospitals; Hypothermia; Pain Medicine; Pharmaceuticals; Risk and Prevention EN Malmo Sweden Europe Analgesic Therapy Analgesics Cardiac Arrest Cardiology Central Nervous System Agents Drugs and Therapies Health and Medicine Heart Attack Heart Disorders and Diseases Hospitals Hypothermia Pain Medicine Pharmaceuticals Risk and Prevention 632 632 1 07/24/23 20230728 NES 230728 2023 JUL 24 (NewsRx) -- By a News Reporter-Staff News Editor at Pain & Central Nervous System Week -- Investigators publish new report on Heart Disorders and Diseases - Heart Attack. Cumulative doses of administered sedative and analgesic drugs were recorded. For more information on this research see: Clinical Paper Hypothermia Versus Normothermia After Out-of-hospital Cardiac Arrest; the Effect On Post-intervention Serum Concentrations of Sedatives and Analgesics and Time To Awakening. [Extracted from the article]

Published
2023

47. Studies from University of Campania 'Luigi Vanvitelli' Yield New Information about Heart Disease (Lipid-lowering Therapy In Patients With Coronary Artery Disease Undergoing Percutaneous Coronary Interventions In Italy: an Expert Opinion Paper...).

Abstract

Naples, Italy, Europe, Angiology, Arterial Occlusive Diseases, Arteriosclerosis, Cardiology, Cardiovascular Diseases and Conditions, Coronary Artery, Coronary Artery Disease, Health and Medicine, Heart Disease, Heart Disorders and Diseases, Myocardial Ischemia, Risk and Prevention Studies from University of Campania "Luigi Vanvitelli" Yield New Information about Heart Disease (Lipid-lowering Therapy In Patients With Coronary Artery Disease Undergoing Percutaneous Coronary Interventions In Italy: an Expert Opinion Paper...) Keywords: Naples; Italy; Europe; Angiology; Arterial Occlusive Diseases; Arteriosclerosis; Cardiology; Cardiovascular Diseases and Conditions; Coronary Artery; Coronary Artery Disease; Health and Medicine; Heart Disease; Heart Disorders and Diseases; Myocardial Ischemia; Risk and Prevention EN Naples Italy Europe Angiology Arterial Occlusive Diseases Arteriosclerosis Cardiology Cardiovascular Diseases and Conditions Coronary Artery Coronary Artery Disease Health and Medicine Heart Disease Heart Disorders and Diseases Myocardial Ischemia Risk and Prevention 758 758 1 06/26/23 20230626 NES 230626 2023 JUN 26 (NewsRx) -- By a News Reporter-Staff News Editor at Heart Disease Weekly -- Investigators publish new report on Heart Disorders and Diseases - Heart Disease. [Extracted from the article]

Published
2023

48. New CDC and FDA Study Findings Have Been Reported by Investigators at Max-Planck Institute for Solid State Research (Which Papers Cited Which Tweets? an Exploratory Analysis Based On Scopus Data).

Abstract

The news correspondents obtained a quote from the research from Max-Planck Institute for Solid State Research, "If many tweets were cited in publications, this might demonstrate that tweets have substantial and useful content. Keywords for this news article include: Stuttgart, Germany, Europe, CDC and FDA, Max-Planck Institute for Solid State Research. New CDC and FDA Study Findings Have Been Reported by Investigators at Max-Planck Institute for Solid State Research (Which Papers Cited Which Tweets?. [Extracted from the article]

Published
2023

49. Report Summarizes Allergies Study Findings from University of Vienna [Allergooncology: Danger Signals In Allergology and Oncology: a European Academy of Allergy and Clinical Immunology (Eaaci) Position Paper].

Abstract

Keywords for this news article include: Vienna, Austria, Europe, Allergies, Cancer, Health and Medicine, Immune System Diseases and Conditions, Immunology, Oncology, Risk and Prevention, University of Vienna. Keywords: Vienna; Austria; Europe; Allergies; Cancer; Health and Medicine; Immune System Diseases and Conditions; Immunology; Oncology; Risk and Prevention EN Vienna Austria Europe Allergies Cancer Health and Medicine Immune System Diseases and Conditions Immunology Oncology Risk and Prevention 981 981 1 10/30/23 20231031 NES 231031 2023 OCT 31 (NewsRx) -- By a News Reporter-Staff News Editor at Cancer Weekly -- Research findings on Immune System Diseases and Conditions - Allergies are discussed in a new report. [Extracted from the article]

Published
2023

50. Findings on OBGYN and Reproduction Reported by Investigators at University College London (UCL) Great Ormond Street Institute of Child Health [The Role of Pediatricians In Promoting and Supporting Breastfeeding.a Position Paper of the...].

Abstract

The news reporters obtained a quote from the research from the University College London (UCL) Great Ormond Street Institute of Child Health, "However, widespread adoption of breastfeeding recommendations remains poor in most settings, which contributes to widening health and social inequalities. Keywords: London; United Kingdom; Europe; OBGYN and Reproduction; Breastfeeding; Diet and Nutrition; Health and Medicine; Pediatrics; Pregnancy; Women's Health EN London United Kingdom Europe OBGYN and Reproduction Breastfeeding Diet and Nutrition Health and Medicine Pediatrics Pregnancy Women's Health 216 216 1 10/09/23 20231013 NES 231013 2023 OCT 14 (NewsRx) -- By a News Reporter-Staff News Editor at Women's Health Weekly -- Investigators publish new report on OBGYN and Reproduction. [Extracted from the article]

Published
2023