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Roberts PA. Advice to a Young Mathematical Biologist. Bull Math Biol 2024; 86:52. [PMID: 38592370 PMCID: PMC11003877 DOI: 10.1007/s11538-024-01269-1] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 02/02/2024] [Accepted: 02/12/2024] [Indexed: 04/10/2024]
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This paper offers advice to early-mid career researchers in Mathematical Biology from ten past and current Presidents of the Society for Mathematical Biology. The topics covered include deciding if a career in academia is right for you; finding and working with a mentor; building collaborations and working with those from other disciplines; formulating a research question; writing a paper; reviewing papers; networking; writing fellowship or grant proposals; applying for faculty positions; and preparing and giving lectures. While written with mathematical biologists in mind, it is hoped that this paper will be of use to early and mid career researchers across the mathematical, physical and life sciences, as they embark on careers in these disciplines.
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- Paul A Roberts
- Centre for Systems Modelling and Quantitative Biomedicine, Institute of Biomedical Research, University of Birmingham, Birmingham, B15 2TT, UK.
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Joseph S, Van den Bulke F, Mathew J, Trappeniers M, Van Hoecke K, Van Cauwenberghe A, Pradeep KI. Toward a Socioeconomic Equity in Combating Adolescent Substance Abuse: An Outreach and Drop-In Centre to Bridge the Gap. Community Ment Health J 2024; 60:470-481. [PMID: 37787886 DOI: 10.1007/s10597-023-01193-z] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 06/25/2023] [Accepted: 09/20/2023] [Indexed: 10/04/2023]
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This paper describes a case study of an Outreach and Drop-in Centre (ODIC) established under the National Action Plan for Drug Demand Reduction, Ministry of Social Justice and Empowerment, Government of India. In the quantitative part, data were gathered from the ODIC office documents and analysed using MS Excel. Linear regression analysis demonstrated a relationship between the number of in-centre clients and the number of Community Outreach Programmes (COPs). Similarly, this study examined the relationship between the number of networks established and the number of participants in COPs. Hence, two regression lines were derived accordingly. In addition, qualitative data collected through key informant interviews corroborated the quantitative results. This case study highlights the importance of networks and COPs in increasing the reach of ODIC and ensuring the quality of services. Finally, in partnership with other government agencies, this ODIC sets a model for engaging marginalised adolescents in reducing substance abuse.
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- Shinto Joseph
- Rajagiri College of Social Sciences (Autonomous), Kalamassery, Kochi, India
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- Rajagiri College of Social Sciences (Autonomous), Kalamassery, Kochi, India.
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Garcia G, Kurker KP, Dabhi N, Kurker VH, Sowah M, Jones BS, Fuentes AM, Bin-Alamer O, Park MS. Neurosurgery Influences and X: A Social Media Analysis. World Neurosurg 2024; 183:e145-e152. [PMID: 38092357 DOI: 10.1016/j.wneu.2023.12.043] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 09/29/2023] [Revised: 12/06/2023] [Accepted: 12/07/2023] [Indexed: 02/03/2024]
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BACKGROUND There exists a complex and ever-evolving relationship between social media and medicine. This study investigates the usage of X (formerly Twitter) among neurosurgeons and explores how virtual engagement potentially impacts this specialty. METHODS The researchers examined X posts from the top fifty influential neurosurgeons over 6 months. Demographics and practice information were collected. Posts were categorized into 9 predetermined coding definitions. Descriptive statistics were used to summarize user characteristics. χ2 tests and two-tailed T-tests were employed to examine patterns of posting behavior. RESULTS Most influencers practiced in an academic setting (89%) and 43% of them were age fifty or older. Only 15% identified as female. Cerebrovascular subspecialists accounted for 39% of the cohort. Reposting was the most popular type of posting, constituting 61% of all posts. The most common postcategory observed was "Professional Events" (31%), while "Patient Education" was the least common (0.8%). Private practice and general neurosurgeons infrequently posted about "Professional Events" (5.1%, P < 0.01 and 3.2%, P < 0.01, respectively). "Personal Thoughts" constituted the second most common category, with a notable increase among users younger than 50 (25%, P < 0.01), individuals who identified as female (62%, P < 0.01), those in private practice (69%, P < 0.01), and general neurosurgeons (86%, P < 0.01). CONCLUSIONS Neurosurgeons of all ages use X to advance their careers and stay updated. However, the utilization of this influential platform likely varies depending on the current practice setting and individual career goals. Neurosurgeons on X appear to have the greatest influence within an academic context, particularly when promoting professional events.
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- Gracie Garcia
- Department of Neurosurgery, University of Virginia, Charlottesville, Virginia, USA.
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- Department of Neurosurgery, University of Virginia, Charlottesville, Virginia, USA
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- Department of Neurosurgery, University of Virginia, Charlottesville, Virginia, USA
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- Department of Civil and Environmental Engineering, Carnegie Mellon University, Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, USA
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- School of Medicine, University of South Carolina, Greenville, South Carolina, USA
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- School of Medicine, Wake Forest University, Winston-Salem, North Carolina, USA
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- Department of Neurosurgery, University of Virginia, Charlottesville, Virginia, USA
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- Department of Neurosurgery, University of Pittsburgh Medical Center, Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, USA
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- Department of Neurosurgery, University of Virginia, Charlottesville, Virginia, USA
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Khan R, Akhund R, Allahwasaya A, Wang R, Chen H, Gillis A, McMullin JL. LinkedIn Usage Trends Among Surgeons at a Large Academic Institute. J Surg Res 2024; 295:770-775. [PMID: 38154363 DOI: 10.1016/j.jss.2023.11.069] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 06/22/2023] [Revised: 11/10/2023] [Accepted: 11/23/2023] [Indexed: 12/30/2023]
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INTRODUCTION Social networking platforms have evolved into a self-promotional space. The LinkedIn platform allows users to share knowledge, research accomplishments, and network in an academic setting. Our objective was to determine LinkedIn usage trends among surgeons at a large academic institution. METHODS A list of surgeons within the department of surgery at a large academic institute was compiled. All publicly available profiles were analyzed for their LinkedIn activity and followership. Active accounts were defined as users who have posted or interacted with any posts within the last year. Comparisons of LinkedIn usage grouped by gender, surgery division, and rank were analyzed. RESULTS A total of 133 surgeons were included. Among these surgeons, 88 had a LinkedIn profile (66.2%); however, only 43 surgeons had active usage on this platform (32.3%). The median number of followers among surgeons with a profile was 110 (IQR [24-427]). Male surgeons had a higher median of followers (167 IQR [38-502]) compared to female (54 IQR [21-209]). A greater percentage of male surgeons had a profile compared to female surgeons (68.5% M versus 61.0% F, P = 0.12). The transplant surgery division had the highest percentage of LinkedIn accounts (90.9%) followed by surgical oncology (87.5%). However, active usage was led by the pediatric surgery division (80.0%), followed by the plastic surgery division (71.4%). Instructors, assistant professors, associate professors, and professors all had LinkedIn accounts; however, instructors were the least active users with 33.3% being active on their LinkedIn. The lowest percentage of those with LinkedIn accounts were instructors (50%). Professors were found to be the most active users at 57.1%. CONCLUSIONS Social media use is on the rise in academic surgery. Within a department of surgery at a large academic institution, only 32.3% were active users of LinkedIn, suggesting that there is room for improvement in utilizing this resource as a tool for mentorship, professional development, and networking.
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- Rabisa Khan
- Department of Surgery, University of Alabama at Birmingham, Birmingham, Alabama; University of Alabama at Birmingham Heersink School of Medicine, Birmingham, Alabama
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- Department of Surgery, University of Alabama at Birmingham, Birmingham, Alabama
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- Department of Surgery, University of Alabama at Birmingham, Birmingham, Alabama
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- Department of Surgery, University of Alabama at Birmingham, Birmingham, Alabama
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- Department of Surgery, University of Alabama at Birmingham, Birmingham, Alabama
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- Department of Surgery, University of Alabama at Birmingham, Birmingham, Alabama
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- Department of Surgery, University of Alabama at Birmingham, Birmingham, Alabama; Department of Surgery, University of Utah, Salt Lake City, Utah.
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Maxwell WD, Fierke KK, Zumach GM. Outcomes of a "virtual think tank" to establish collaborative leadership initiative plans ("CLIPs"). Explor Res Clin Soc Pharm 2024; 13:100409. [PMID: 38317647 PMCID: PMC10839148 DOI: 10.1016/j.rcsop.2024.100409] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/29/2023] [Revised: 01/05/2024] [Accepted: 01/17/2024] [Indexed: 02/07/2024] Open
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Goal The American Association of Colleges of Pharmacy (AACP) Leadership Development Special Interest Group (LD SIG) held a one-hour "Virtual Think Tank" (VTT) interactive session in 2020 for pharmacy educators interested in leadership development. The purpose of this study was to evaluate the quantitative and qualitative outcomes of this VTT. Methods VTT attendees worked together in small groups created based on pre-selected common interest areas related to leadership development to create collaborative leadership initiative plans (CLIPs), which were ideas for new collaborative scholarly or programmatic initiatives. Principal findings Quantitative outcomes of this VTT included statistically significant increases in positive perceptions toward the organization hosting the VTT regarding networking, scholarly collaboration, educational collaboration, and professional service opportunities, as well as significant improvements in attitudes regarding engagement with the sponsoring organization. Additionally, 18.4% of VTT attendees continued communicating with CLIP groups post-VTT and 13.2% of respondents indicated that they successfully implemented the CLIP ideas that were generated during the VTT. Qualitative outcomes included findings that the two most commonly encountered barriers were insufficient traction of the initial idea and lack of time (41.9% (n = 13) for both). Other barriers included lack of alignment with priorities at 12.9% (n = 4). Practical applications This leadership VTT for pharmacy academicians led to development and implementation of important scholarly and programmatic outcomes, and fostered cross-institutional partnerships. Findings from this study evaluating a VTT provide a framework of expectations for other organizations seeking to implement a similar initiative.
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- Whitney D. Maxwell
- Department of Clinical Pharmacy and Outcomes Sciences, University of South Carolina College of Pharmacy, 715 Sumter Street, Columbia, SC 29208, United States of America
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- Department of Pharmacy Practice and Pharmaceutical Sciences, University of Minnesota, College of Pharmacy, 232 Life Science, 1110 Kirby Drive, Duluth, MN 55812-3003, United States of America
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- Department of Pharmacy Practice and Science, University of Nebraska Medical Center College of Pharmacy, 986120 Nebraska Medical CenterOmaha, NE 68198-6120, United States of America
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Zarif A, Bandyopadhyay S, Miller G, Malawana J. Delivering medical leadership training through the Healthcare Leadership Academy: a four year analysis. BMC Med Educ 2024; 24:194. [PMID: 38403581 PMCID: PMC10895908 DOI: 10.1186/s12909-024-05031-y] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/17/2023] [Accepted: 01/04/2024] [Indexed: 02/27/2024]
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BACKGROUND Formal leadership training is typically targeted at senior health professionals. The Healthcare Leadership Academy (HLA) was formed in 2016 to provide a leadership programme for students and early-career health professionals. This study analyses the effectiveness of the HLA scholarship programme as an intervention for improving interest in and preparing scholars for future leadership roles. METHODS Survey data was used to assess the effectiveness of the HLA Scholarship program in cultivating leadership development. Questions required either multiple-choice, free text, ranking or Likert scale ('strongly agree', 'agree', 'neither agree nor disagree', 'disagree', 'strongly disagree) responses. Participants spanned six regions (London, Newcastle, Bristol, Belfast, Edinburgh, and Amsterdam) in four countries (England, Scotland, Northern Ireland, and the Netherlands). Descriptive statistical analyses were conducted, and insights were drawn from the open-ended survey questions using a leadership framework. RESULTS Seventy participants who underwent the course between 2016 and 2020 completed the questionnaire. Nearly all (99%) found that the training provided on the programme had equipped them to be more effective leaders, with 86% of respondents stating that they were more likely to take on leadership roles. Nearly all (97.1%) found the course to be either of good or very good quality. Nineteen insights were identified from free text responses that fitted under one of the four themes of the leadership framework: "optimising", "resolving uncertainty", "enhancing adaptability", and "promulgating a vision". CONCLUSIONS Healthcare leadership is a non-negotiable component of healthcare delivery in the 21st Century. As healthcare professionals, it is our duty to be effective leaders confident and competent in navigating the increasingly complex systems within which we operate for the benefit of ourselves, colleagues, and patients. By accounting for known shortcomings and developing ameliorative measures, the HLA Scholarship programme addresses unmet needs in a structured manner to support effective long-term healthcare leadership development.
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- Azmaeen Zarif
- School of Clinical Medicine, University of Cambridge, Addenbrooke's Hospital, Cambridge, CB2 0SP, UK.
- The Healthcare Leadership Academy, London, UK.
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- The Healthcare Leadership Academy, London, UK
- Oxford University Global Surgery Group, University of Oxford, Oxford, UK
- Clinical Neurosciences, Clinical & Experimental Sciences, Faculty of Medicine, University of Southampton, Southampton, Hampshire, UK
- Wessex Neurological Centre, University Hospital Southampton NHS Foundation Trust, Southampton, UK
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- The Healthcare Leadership Academy, London, UK
- School of Medicine, University of Central Lancashire, Preston, UK
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- The Healthcare Leadership Academy, London, UK
- School of Medicine, University of Central Lancashire, Preston, UK
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Freeman KA. The Growing Years: Promoting Yourself in the First 5 Years. Thorac Surg Clin 2024; 34:33-38. [PMID: 37953050 DOI: 10.1016/j.thorsurg.2023.08.003] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/14/2023]
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There are several transitions that must be made to define your new role as an attending surgeon. Establishing these transitions can be difficult but trying to promote yourself while undergoing these awkward transitions can be taxing but nevertheless crucial. Whether you are in private practice trying to obtain referrals to build your practice or in an academic setting where you are trying to find your niche, promoting yourself along the way is imperative for your future growth. There are 3 core transitions in the first 5 years: (1) clinical, (2) professional, and (3) personal.
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- Kirsten A Freeman
- Department of Surgery, Division of Cardiovascular Surgery, University of Florida, PO Box 100129, Gainesville, FL 32610-0129, USA.
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Lucena MI, Villanueva-Paz M, Alvarez-Alvarez I, Aithal GP, Björnsson ES, Cakan-Akdogan G, Cubero FJ, Esteves F, Falcon-Perez JM, Fromenty B, Garcia-Ruiz C, Grove JI, Konu O, Kranendonk M, Kullak-Ublick GA, Miranda JP, Remesal-Doblado A, Sancho-Bru P, Nelson L, Andrade RJ, Daly AK, Fernandez-Checa JC. Roadmap to DILI research in Europe. A proposal from COST action ProEuroDILINet. Pharmacol Res 2024; 200:107046. [PMID: 38159783 DOI: 10.1016/j.phrs.2023.107046] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/07/2023] [Revised: 12/19/2023] [Accepted: 12/20/2023] [Indexed: 01/03/2024]
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In the current article the aims for a constructive way forward in Drug-Induced Liver Injury (DILI) are to highlight the most important priorities in research and clinical science, therefore supporting a more informed, focused, and better funded future for European DILI research. This Roadmap aims to identify key challenges, define a shared vision across all stakeholders for the opportunities to overcome these challenges and propose a high-quality research program to achieve progress on the prediction, prevention, diagnosis and management of this condition and impact on healthcare practice in the field of DILI. This will involve 1. Creation of a database encompassing optimised case report form for prospectively identified DILI cases with well-characterised controls with competing diagnoses, biological samples, and imaging data; 2. Establishing of preclinical models to improve the assessment and prediction of hepatotoxicity in humans to guide future drug safety testing; 3. Emphasis on implementation science and 4. Enhanced collaboration between drug-developers, clinicians and regulatory scientists. This proposed operational framework will advance DILI research and may bring together basic, applied, translational and clinical research in DILI.
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- M I Lucena
- Servicios de Aparato Digestivo y Farmacología Clínica, Hospital Universitario Virgen de la Victoria, Instituto de Investigación Biomédica de Málaga y Plataforma en Nanomedicina-IBIMA Plataforma BIONAND, Universidad de Málaga, Málaga, Spain; Centro de Investigación Biomédica en Red Enfermedades Hepáticas y Digestivas (CIBERehd), Madrid, Spain; Plataforma de Investigación Clínica y Ensayos Clínicos UICEC-IBIMA, Plataforma ISCIII de Investigación Clínica, Madrid, Spain.
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- Servicios de Aparato Digestivo y Farmacología Clínica, Hospital Universitario Virgen de la Victoria, Instituto de Investigación Biomédica de Málaga y Plataforma en Nanomedicina-IBIMA Plataforma BIONAND, Universidad de Málaga, Málaga, Spain; Centro de Investigación Biomédica en Red Enfermedades Hepáticas y Digestivas (CIBERehd), Madrid, Spain
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- Servicios de Aparato Digestivo y Farmacología Clínica, Hospital Universitario Virgen de la Victoria, Instituto de Investigación Biomédica de Málaga y Plataforma en Nanomedicina-IBIMA Plataforma BIONAND, Universidad de Málaga, Málaga, Spain; Centro de Investigación Biomédica en Red Enfermedades Hepáticas y Digestivas (CIBERehd), Madrid, Spain
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- Nottingham Digestive Diseases Centre, Translational Medical Sciences, School of Medicine, University of Nottingham, Nottingham, United Kingdom; NIHR Nottingham Biomedical Research Centre, Nottingham University Hospitals NHS Trust and the University of Nottingham, Nottingham, United Kingdom
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- Faculty of Medicine, University of Iceland, Department of Gastroenterology and Hepatology, Landspitali University Hospital, Reykjavik, Iceland
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- Izmir Biomedicine and Genome Center, Izmir, Turkey. Department of Medical Biology, Faculty of Medicine, Dokuz Eylül University, Izmir, Turkey
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- Centro de Investigación Biomédica en Red Enfermedades Hepáticas y Digestivas (CIBERehd), Madrid, Spain; Department of Immunology, Ophthalmology and ORL, Complutense University School of Medicine, Madrid, Spain; Instituto de Investigación Sanitaria Gregorio Marañón (IiSGM), Madrid, Spain
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- Center for Toxicogenomics and Human Health (ToxOmics), NMS | FCM, Universidade NOVA de Lisboa, Lisbon, Portugal
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- Centro de Investigación Biomédica en Red Enfermedades Hepáticas y Digestivas (CIBERehd), Madrid, Spain; Exosomes Laboratory, Center for Cooperative Research in Biosciences (CIC bioGUNE), Basque Research and Technology Alliance (BRTA), Derio, Bizkaia, 48160, Spain. IKERBASQUE, Basque Foundation for Science, Bilbao, Bizkaia 48009, Spain
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- INSERM, Univ Rennes, INRAE, Institut NUMECAN (Nutrition Metabolisms and Cancer) UMR_A 1341, UMR_S 1317, F-35000 Rennes, France
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- Centro de Investigación Biomédica en Red Enfermedades Hepáticas y Digestivas (CIBERehd), Madrid, Spain; Institut d'Investigacions Biomèdiques August Pi i Sunyer (IDIBAPS), Barcelona, Spain. University of Barcelona, Barcelona, Spain; Department of Cell Death and Proliferation, Institute of Biomedical Research of Barcelona (IIBB), CSIC, Barcelona, Spain
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- Nottingham Digestive Diseases Centre, Translational Medical Sciences, School of Medicine, University of Nottingham, Nottingham, United Kingdom; NIHR Nottingham Biomedical Research Centre, Nottingham University Hospitals NHS Trust and the University of Nottingham, Nottingham, United Kingdom
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- Department of Molecular Biology and Genetics, Faculty of Science, Bilkent University, Ankara, Turkey; Interdisciplinary Neuroscience Program, Bilkent University, Ankara, Turkey; UNAM-Institute of Materials Science and Nanotechnology, Bilkent University, Ankara, Turkey
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- Center for Toxicogenomics and Human Health (ToxOmics), NMS | FCM, Universidade NOVA de Lisboa, Lisbon, Portugal
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- Department of Clinical Pharmacology and Toxicology, University Hospital Zurich, University of Zurich, Zurich, Switzerland; CMO & Patient Safety, Global Drug Development, Novartis Pharma, Basel, Switzerland
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- Research Institute for Medicines (iMed.ULisboa), Faculty of Pharmacy, Universidade de Lisboa, Lisbon, Portugal
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- Servicios de Aparato Digestivo y Farmacología Clínica, Hospital Universitario Virgen de la Victoria, Instituto de Investigación Biomédica de Málaga y Plataforma en Nanomedicina-IBIMA Plataforma BIONAND, Universidad de Málaga, Málaga, Spain
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- Centro de Investigación Biomédica en Red Enfermedades Hepáticas y Digestivas (CIBERehd), Madrid, Spain; Institut d'Investigacions Biomèdiques August Pi i Sunyer (IDIBAPS), Barcelona, Spain. University of Barcelona, Barcelona, Spain
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- Institute for Bioengineering, School of Engineering, Faraday Building, The University of Edinburgh, Scotland, UK
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- Servicios de Aparato Digestivo y Farmacología Clínica, Hospital Universitario Virgen de la Victoria, Instituto de Investigación Biomédica de Málaga y Plataforma en Nanomedicina-IBIMA Plataforma BIONAND, Universidad de Málaga, Málaga, Spain; Centro de Investigación Biomédica en Red Enfermedades Hepáticas y Digestivas (CIBERehd), Madrid, Spain
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- Translational & Clinical Research Institute, Faculty of Medical Sciences, Newcastle University, Newcastle upon Tyne, United Kingdom
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- Centro de Investigación Biomédica en Red Enfermedades Hepáticas y Digestivas (CIBERehd), Madrid, Spain; Institut d'Investigacions Biomèdiques August Pi i Sunyer (IDIBAPS), Barcelona, Spain. University of Barcelona, Barcelona, Spain; Department of Cell Death and Proliferation, Institute of Biomedical Research of Barcelona (IIBB), CSIC, Barcelona, Spain; Department of Medicine, Keck School of Medicine, University of Southern California, Los Angeles, CA 90033, USA
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Satake Y, Kuramochi I, Kawagishi R, Masuda M, Aki M, Oya N. The pros and cons of virtual networking events: online exploratory survey of psychiatrists' opinions. BJPsych Int 2024; 21:17-20. [PMID: 38304408 PMCID: PMC10803773 DOI: 10.1192/bji.2023.26] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/06/2023] [Revised: 07/28/2023] [Accepted: 08/09/2023] [Indexed: 02/03/2024] Open
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We conducted an online questionnaire-based cross-sectional study to clarify psychiatrists' perspectives on virtual networking events. We compared two groups of respondents: those who had participated in virtual networking events (experienced group, n = 85) and those who had not (inexperienced group, n = 13). The experienced group had a greater level of agreement than the inexperienced group that virtual events were generally useful and helped with forming professional relationships and improving professional skills. Respondents in the experienced group considered the ease of participation and low financial burden to be advantages of virtual networking meetings and difficulties in building friendships and socialising to be disadvantages.
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- Yuto Satake
- MD, PhD, Specially Appointed Assistant Professor, Department of Psychiatry, Osaka University Graduate School of Medicine, Osaka, Japan
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- MD, PhD, Assistant Professor, Department of Psychiatry, Saitama Medical Center, Saitama Medical University, Saitama, Japan.
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- MD, Specialist, Department of Psychiatry, Chiba Psychiatric Medical Center, Chiba, Japan
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- MD, PhD, Assistant, Department of Psychiatry, Faculty of Medicine, Fukuoka University, Fukuoka, Japan
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- MD, PhD student, Department of Psychiatry, Graduate School of Medicine, Kyoto University, Kyoto, Japan
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- MD, PhD, Assistant Professor, Department of Psychiatry, Graduate School of Medical Science, Kyoto Prefectural University of Medicine, Kyoto, Japan
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Iftikhar S. Cyberterrorism as a global threat: a review on repercussions and countermeasures. PeerJ Comput Sci 2024; 10:e1772. [PMID: 38259881 PMCID: PMC10803091 DOI: 10.7717/peerj-cs.1772] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 02/15/2023] [Accepted: 12/04/2023] [Indexed: 01/24/2024]
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An act of cyberterrorism involves using the internet and other forms of information and communication technology to threaten or cause bodily harm to gain political or ideological power through threat or intimidation. Data theft, data manipulation, and disruption of essential services are all forms of cyberattacks. As digital infrastructure becomes more critical and entry barriers for malicious actors decrease, cyberterrorism has become a growing concern. Detecting, responding, and preventing this crime presents unique challenges for law enforcement and governments, which require a multifaceted approach. Cyberterrorism can have devastating effects on a wide range of people and organizations. A country's reputation and stability can be damaged, financial losses can occur, and in some cases, even lives can be lost. As a result of cyberattacks, critical infrastructure, such as power grids, hospitals, and transportation systems, can also be disrupted, leading to widespread disruptions and distress. The past ten years have seen several cyber-attacks around the globe including WannaCry attack (2017), Yahoo data breaches (2013-2014), OPM data breach (2015), SolarWinds supply chain attack (2020) etc. This study covers some of the cyberterrorism events that have happened in the past ten years, their target countries, their devastating effects, their impacts on nation's economy, political instability, and measures adopted to counter them over the passage of time. Our survey-based research on cyberterrorism will complement existing literature by providing valuable empirical data, understanding of perceptions and awareness, and insights into targeted populations. It can contribute to the development of better measurement tools, strategies, and policies for countering cyberterrorism.
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- Saman Iftikhar
- Faculty of Computer Studies, Arab Open University, Riyadh, Saudi Arabia
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Demmer I, Belz M, Oberbach L, Hummers E, Wiltfang J, Bartels C. [Evaluation of satisfaction with and relief vs. workload by a general practitioner-centered dementia care project: early information and support in dementia (FIDEM) in Göttingen, Germany]. Nervenarzt 2023; 94:1034-1042. [PMID: 37796324 PMCID: PMC10620282 DOI: 10.1007/s00115-023-01557-6] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Accepted: 08/28/2023] [Indexed: 10/06/2023]
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BACKGROUND Early information and support in dementia (FIDEM) is a cross-sectoral, general practitioner-centered network model for the improvement of community-based care of people with dementia and their caregivers by systematically assigning them to non-physician healthcare providers. OBJECTIVE To describe the implementation of FIDEM in Göttingen, Germany and to exploratorily evaluate satisfaction and relief vs. additional workload. MATERIAL AND METHODS FIDEM was established in Göttingen in 2017. Community-based and district-based networks consisted of medical (general practitioners) and non-medical cooperation partners (occupational therapists, care counselling, other non-medical care providers) and were instructed to efficiently share information. During biannual network meetings from August 2017 to October 2019, a self-developed questionnaire for quality management and evaluation of the aspects of the project described above was filled out by participants attending the meetings. RESULTS Consecutive recruitment resulted in 7 networks by October 2019, with participation of 29 general practitioners and 46 non-medical care providers, serving as cooperation partners. Quantitative evaluation of 80 FIDEM cooperation partners revealed high satisfaction ratings with all aspects of the model (M from 7.22 to 7.87 out of possible "10"), with partially higher ratings on the part of primary care physicians. Furthermore, all participants reported a reduction in workload due to participation, which was significantly higher for primary care physicians across all scales (all p-values < 0.001). CONCLUSION FIDEM has been implemented in Göttingen beyond a funded pilot project phase. High satisfaction ratings and considerable relief in workload suggest the continuation of FIDEM along with a full evaluation and, provided positive results, its consolidation of and transfer to other regions in Germany.
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- Iris Demmer
- Institut für Allgemeinmedizin, Universitätsmedizin Göttingen, Göttingen, Deutschland
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- Klinik für Psychiatrie und Psychotherapie, Universitätsmedizin Göttingen, Von-Sieboldt-Straße 5, 37075, Göttingen, Deutschland
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- Klinik für Psychiatrie und Psychotherapie, Universitätsmedizin Göttingen, Von-Sieboldt-Straße 5, 37075, Göttingen, Deutschland
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- Institut für Allgemeinmedizin, Universitätsmedizin Göttingen, Göttingen, Deutschland
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- Klinik für Psychiatrie und Psychotherapie, Universitätsmedizin Göttingen, Von-Sieboldt-Straße 5, 37075, Göttingen, Deutschland
- Deutsches Zentrum für Neurodegenerative Erkrankungen (DZNE), Göttingen, Deutschland
- Neurosciences and Signaling Group, Institute of Biomedicine (iBiMED), Department of Medical Sciences, University of Aveiro, Aveiro, Portugal
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- Klinik für Psychiatrie und Psychotherapie, Universitätsmedizin Göttingen, Von-Sieboldt-Straße 5, 37075, Göttingen, Deutschland.
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Froh EB, Tarasenko L, Hayakawa J, Patton L, Sarik D, Hernandez T. National collaborative maximizes pediatric hospital-based nurse scientist impact and resources through strategic networking. J Pediatr Nurs 2023; 73:e273-e276. [PMID: 37833156 DOI: 10.1016/j.pedn.2023.09.021] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 06/22/2023] [Revised: 09/25/2023] [Accepted: 09/25/2023] [Indexed: 10/15/2023]
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This paper describes how a national collaborative of pediatric nurse scientists has leveraged the expertise of their membership and strategic networking to guide the development of the evolving hospital-based nurse scientist role and influence centers of nursing research. Members' narratives illustrate how their networking across the collaborative has resulted in increased clarity and understanding of the hospital-based nurse scientist role, consistency in job responsibilities and expectations, title changes that more accurately reflect the nature of the role, establishment or expansion of centers of nursing research, success in talent recruitment, diversification of center team members, reporting structure alterations, and dedicated nursing research funding mechanisms. These tangible outcomes enable pediatric nurse scientists to become more effective in their roles and transform the care of pediatric patients and their families.
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- Elizabeth B Froh
- Nurse Scientist, Children's Hospital of Philadelphia, USA; Adjunct Associate Professor, University of Pennsylvania, USA.
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- Nurse Scientist, Children's Hospital Colorado, USA; Assistant Professor, University of Colorado College of Nursing, USA.
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- Director of Nursing Research and Innovation, Children's Hospital Orange County, USA.
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- Senior Director, Nursing Research & EBP, Children's Health System of Texas, USA; Adjunct Associate Professor, Texas Christian University, USA.
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- Director of Nursing Research and Evidence-Based Practice, Nicklaus Children's Hospital, USA; Nurse Scientist, ChristianaCare Health System, USA.
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- Nurse Scientist, Children's Hospital Colorado, USA; Professor, University of Colorado Denver-Anchutz, USA.
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Hedley V, Bolz-Johnson M, Hernando I, Kenward R, Nabbout R, Romero C, Schaefer F, Upadhyaya S. Together4RD position statement on collaboration between European reference networks and industry. Orphanet J Rare Dis 2023; 18:272. [PMID: 37670358 PMCID: PMC10478454 DOI: 10.1186/s13023-023-02853-9] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/11/2023] [Accepted: 08/08/2023] [Indexed: 09/07/2023] Open
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Notwithstanding two decades of policy and legislation in Europe, aimed to foster research and development in rare conditions, only 5-6% of rare diseases have dedicated treatments. Given with the huge number of conditions classed as rare (which is increasing all the time), this equates to major unmet need for patients (over 30 million in the EU alone). Worryingly, the pace of Research and Innovation in Europe is lagging behind other regions of the world, and a seismic shift in the way in which research is planned and delivered is required, in order to remain competitive and-most importantly-bring meaningful, disease-altering treatments to those who desperately need them. The European Reference Networks (ERNs), launched in 2017, hold major potential to alleviate many of these challenges, and more, but only if adequately supported (financially, technically, and via robust policies and infrastructure) to realise that potential: and even then, only if able to forge robust collaborations harnessing the expertise, resources, knowledge and data of all stakeholders involved in rare disease, including Industry. To-date, however, ERN-Industry interactions have been largely limited, for a range of reasons (concerning barriers both tangible and perceived). This Position Statement analyses these barriers, and explains how Together4RD is seeking to move the needle here, by learning from case studies, exploring frameworks for collaboration, and launching pilots to explore how best to plan and deliver multistakeholder interactions addressing real research needs.
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- Pediatric Neurology Department, Hôpital Necker Enfants Malades, APHP, Universite Paris Cité, Institut Imagine, Paris, France
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- Center For Pediatrics and Adolescent Medicine, University of Heidelberg, Heidelberg, Germany
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Khosla M, Vidya R, Kothari A, Gulluoglu BM. New Media Platforms for Teaching and Networking: Emerging Global Opportunities for Breast Surgeons. Breast Care (Basel) 2023; 18:187-192. [PMID: 37529372 PMCID: PMC10389166 DOI: 10.1159/000529521] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/04/2022] [Accepted: 01/10/2023] [Indexed: 08/03/2023] Open
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Background The framework of breast care is changing rapidly due to the increasing success of systemic therapies for breast cancer, and consequently, surgeons need to adapt themselves to the changing role of surgery in its management. Real-world evidence indicates that breast cancer patient-related outcomes are better if they are managed by specialized physicians and surgeons. On the other hand, the curriculum for the training of breast surgeons is expanding and includes skills that involve newer surgical techniques and nonsurgical technologies. De-escalation of surgery and also the fact that quality of life is becoming one of the priorities in breast cancer management require breast surgeons to be competent in all aspects of multidisciplinary management. Classical teaching including master-apprentice relation-based training is no more sufficient to satisfy the expectations of the trainees. However, on the other hand, the sources for contemporary postgraduate education are relatively scarce when considering these fast changes in the field. Therefore, there is a continuing quest among breast surgeons for finding ways to maintain their professional development. Summary Classrooms and operating theaters without walls that came with the internet boom brought substantial opportunities for breast surgeons. Platforms such as BreastGlobal, Breastics24 h, Global Breast Hub, Oncoplastic Academy-Brazil, ibreastbook, Virtual Breast Oncoplastic Surgical Simulator, and CluBreast helped surgeons who needed to get contemporary training and interaction for their professional continuous development. Networking sites such as YouTube, Facebook, and Twitter are also among the social media platforms for professional groups to interact. National and global breast surgery societies also provide periodical online meetings and congresses for their members in order to satisfy the ongoing demand for training, interaction, and networking. Therefore, web-based platforms helped many surgeons from different parts of the world who could not afford to travel or did not have time to attend the necessary meetings due to their limited time and resources. Moreover, these online programs may have also encouraged surgeons to pursue specialized training in breast surgery which in turn should be expected to increase the quality of breast care in their countries. Key Messages The platforms have downsides such as practical training and role modeling are limited and the opportunity of receiving real-time feedback on skills requirements lacks and networking would not be productive as expected. Nevertheless, web-based platforms require certain technology and infrastructure which still could not be provided everywhere.
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- Muskaan Khosla
- Breast Department, The Royal Wolverhampton NHS Trust, Wolverhampton, UK
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- Breast Department, The Royal Wolverhampton NHS Trust, Wolverhampton, UK
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- Department of Breast Surgery, Guy's and St. Thomas' NHS Foundation Trust, London, UK
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- Department of General Surgery, Marmara University School of Medicine, Istanbul, Turkey
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Inthavong P, Rehman KU, Masood K, Shaukat Z, Hnydiuk-Stefan A, Ray S. Impact of organizational learning on sustainable firm performance: Intervening effect of organizational networking and innovation. Heliyon 2023; 9:e16177. [PMID: 37251908 PMCID: PMC10209408 DOI: 10.1016/j.heliyon.2023.e16177] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/05/2022] [Revised: 05/05/2023] [Accepted: 05/09/2023] [Indexed: 05/31/2023] Open
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This research has analyzed the role of learning in an organization while measuring and managing sustainable organizational performance. Furthermore, our research has also included the intervening role of organizational networking and organizational innovation while analyzing the relationship between organizational learning and sustainable organizational performance. Our research has adopted a quantitative approach while using the survey method to collect data from 710 owners of the manufacturing sector belonging to the Small and Medium Enterprises SMEs operating in Laos. Informed consent was obtained from all participants for your research. Structure equation modeling SEM was used through partial least square PLS software to test the collected data's reliability and validity and test the hypothesis to meet the research objectives. The study's findings reveal that organizational learning is vital to organizational performance and success. Information sources (networks) moderate the relationship between innovation and organizational performance. Our findings confirm that innovation is disruptive if it is not well-informed and well-processed. The research concludes that organizational learning is very vital for sustainable organizational performance. The current research contributes to the body of knowledge by examining sustainable organizational performance from an entirely different perspective.
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- Office of Research Innovation and Commercialization, University of Management and Technology, Lahore, Pakistan
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- School of Professional Advancement, University of Management and Technology, Lahore, Pakistan
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- Dr Hasan Murad School of Management, University of Management and Technology, Lahore, Pakistan
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- The Institute of Industrial Management, Economics, and Trade, The Great Saint Petersburg Polytechnic University, Russia
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Huber RJ. Recent insights into the networking of CLN genes and proteins in mammalian cells. J Neurochem 2023; 165:643-659. [PMID: 37022340 DOI: 10.1111/jnc.15822] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 02/03/2023] [Revised: 03/17/2023] [Accepted: 04/03/2023] [Indexed: 04/07/2023]
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Ceroid lipofuscinosis neuronal (CLN) genes encode 13 proteins that localize throughout the endomembrane system to regulate a variety of cellular processes. In humans, mutations in CLN genes cause a devastating form of neurodegeneration called neuronal ceroid lipofuscinosis (NCL), commonly known as Batten disease. Each CLN gene is associated with a specific subtype of the disease that differ from each other in severity and age of onset. The NCLs affect all ages and ethnicities worldwide but primarily affect children. The pathology underlying the NCLs is poorly understood, which has prevented the development of a cure or effective therapy for most subtypes of the disease. A growing body of literature supports the networking of CLN genes and proteins within cells, which aligns with the broadly similar cellular and clinical manifestations among the different subtypes of NCL. Here, all relevant literature is reviewed to provide a comprehensive overview of our current understanding of how CLN genes and proteins are networked in mammalian cells with an aim towards revealing new molecular targets for therapy development. Intriguingly, CLN gene and protein networking extends beyond the NCLs as recent work has linked several CLN genes and proteins to other forms of neurodegeneration such as Alzheimer's disease and Parkinson's disease. Thus, a deeper understanding of the pathways and cellular processes impacted by mutations in CLN genes will not only strengthen our knowledge of the pathological mechanisms underlying the NCLs but may also provide new insight into related forms of neurodegeneration.
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- Robert J Huber
- Department of Biology, Trent University, Peterborough, Ontario, Canada
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Rau T, Mayer S, Heimgartner A, Allroggen M. [Experiences of dangerous situations in psychiatry and psychotherapy involving patients with extremist attitudes]. Nervenarzt 2023; 94:408-416. [PMID: 36947217 PMCID: PMC10031705 DOI: 10.1007/s00115-023-01469-5] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Accepted: 02/12/2023] [Indexed: 03/23/2023]
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BACKGROUND AND OBJECTIVES Dangerous situations in connection with the treatment of persons with suspected extremist attitudes have become increasingly relevant. A survey of physicians and psychotherapists is intended to provide information about concrete dangerous situations among these patients. MATERIALS AND METHODS By means of an anonymous online survey, which comprised 16 main questions and up to 95 additional questions, a total of 364 health professionals were asked about the general situation and about patients, as well as relatives with suspected extremist attitudes. RESULTS In all, 17.5% of the participants were physicians, 72.1% psychotherapists. 47.7% work exclusively in a hospital, 34.2% in a private practice. A total of 57.7% of the participants have already treated patients with suspected extremist attitudes (46.7% treated relatives); 27.6% were confronted with situations of self-endangerment (30.1% in the case of relatives), 49.5% with situations of danger to others (18.3% in the case of relatives), in which they often did not feel safe. Altogether, 20.3% of the professionals informed security authorities, and not quite half found this contact to be comparatively unhelpful/not at all helpful (45.5% among relatives). The majority of the participants had no contact to other agencies, such as specialized counselling centres for deradicalization. Physicians experienced the situations of endangerment more often than non-medical psychotherapists. A comparison between professionals from hospitals and private practices shows no significant differences. DISCUSSION The study was able to show that extremism and the associated dangerous situations are an important topic in the treatment of patients and that physicians and non-medical psychotherapists should be well prepared. Networking with extremism prevention agencies and good cooperation with security authorities would be important and desirable for the future.
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- Thea Rau
- Klinik für Kinder- und Jugendpsychiatrie und Psychotherapie, Universitätsklinikum Ulm, Steinhövelstraße 5, 89075, Ulm, Deutschland.
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- Klinik für Kinder- und Jugendpsychiatrie und Psychotherapie, Universitätsklinikum Ulm, Steinhövelstraße 5, 89075, Ulm, Deutschland
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- Klinik für Kinder- und Jugendpsychiatrie und Psychotherapie, Universitätsklinikum Ulm, Steinhövelstraße 5, 89075, Ulm, Deutschland
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- Klinik für Kinder- und Jugendpsychiatrie und Psychotherapie, Universitätsklinikum Ulm, Steinhövelstraße 5, 89075, Ulm, Deutschland
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Mekota AM, Gillespie SH, Hoelscher M, Diacon AH, Dawson R, Churchyard G, Sanne I, Minja L, Kibiki G, Maboko L, Lakhi S, Joloba M, Alabi A, Kirenga B, McHugh TD, Grobusch MP, Boeree MJ; PanACEA consortium. Building sustainable clinical trial sites in Sub-Saharan Africa through networking, infrastructure improvement, training and conducting clinical studies: The PanACEA approach. Acta Trop 2023; 238:106776. [PMID: 36502888 DOI: 10.1016/j.actatropica.2022.106776] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 09/27/2021] [Revised: 11/16/2022] [Accepted: 11/21/2022] [Indexed: 12/13/2022]
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INTRODUCTION The Pan-African Consortium for the Evaluation of Anti-Tuberculosis Antibiotics (PanACEA) was designed to build tuberculosis (TB) trial capacity whilst conducting clinical trials on novel and existing agents to shorten and simplify TB treatment. PanACEA has now established a dynamic network of 11 sub-Saharan clinical trial sites and four European research institutions. OBJECTIVES In 2011, a capacity development program, funded by the European & Developing Countries Clinical Trials Partnership (EDCTP), was launched with four objectives, aiming at strengthening collaborating TB research sites to reach the ultimate goal of becoming self-sustainable institutions: networking; training; conducting clinical trials; and infrastructure scaling-up of sites. METHODS Assessment in six sub-Saharan TB-endemic countries (Gabon, Kenya, South Africa, Tanzania, Uganda and Zambia) were performed through a structured questionnaire, site visits, discussion with the PanACEA consortium, setting of milestones and identification of priorities and followed-up with evaluations of each site. The results of this needs-based assessment was then translated into capacity development measures. RESULTS In the initial phase, over a four-year period (March 2011 - June 2014), the programme scaled-up six sites; conducted a monitoring training program for 11 participants; funded five MSc and four PhD students, fostering gender balance; conducted four epidemiological studies; supported sites to conduct five Phase II studies and formed a sustainable platform for TB research (panacea-tb.net). CONCLUSION Our experience of conducting TB clinical trials within the PanACEA programme environment of mentoring, networking and training has provided a sound platform for establishing future sustainable research centres. Our goal of facilitating emergent clinical TB trial sites to better initiate and lead research activities has been mostly successful.
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Wang C, Tang Y, Mo Y, Huang MM, Abdul-Rahman H. Structured mathematical modelling on innovation management in project-oriented small construction firms. Heliyon 2023; 9:e13386. [PMID: 36755599 PMCID: PMC9900353 DOI: 10.1016/j.heliyon.2023.e13386] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/10/2022] [Revised: 01/08/2023] [Accepted: 01/27/2023] [Indexed: 02/02/2023] Open
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The significance of innovation management in triggering and sustaining increase in corporations of distinct size, age or enterprise type, is receiving growing attention, yet scant empirical research have been carried out in project-oriented service firms, in particular small-scaled enterprises. This study aims to identify how innovation management in small construction firms could enable them to pursue innovation and achieve greater business performance. Data collection comprises 157 empirical surveys leading to a conceptual framework modelled using the structural equation modelling approach. The findings show that entrepreneurship and networking have a direct and considerable influence on both technological and non-technological innovation, which consequently improves firm performance.
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- Chen Wang
- Intelligence and Automation in Construction Fujian Province Higher-Educational Engineering Research Centre, College of Civil Engineering, Huaqiao University, 361021, Xiamen, China
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- Intelligence and Automation in Construction Fujian Province Higher-Educational Engineering Research Centre, College of Civil Engineering, Huaqiao University, 361021, Xiamen, China
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- Intelligence and Automation in Construction Fujian Province Higher-Educational Engineering Research Centre, College of Civil Engineering, Huaqiao University, 361021, Xiamen, China,Corresponding author.
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- Fuzhou Sinotom Information Technology CO., LTD., 350001, Fuzhou, China
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Saravanakumar C, Neethu CS, Purvaja R, Sunantha G, Robin RS, Ramesh R. Networking and co-occurrence of virulent and multidrug resistant environmental bacteria in different aquatic systems: A gap in MDR-virulence transfer? Sci Total Environ 2023; 857:159221. [PMID: 36206910 DOI: 10.1016/j.scitotenv.2022.159221] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/04/2022] [Revised: 09/21/2022] [Accepted: 09/30/2022] [Indexed: 06/16/2023]
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Co-occurrence of resistance and virulence is often overlooked in aquatic bacteria as environmental reservoirs, while transmission of these characteristics to clinically significant strains present unforeseen problems in future. In this investigation, environmental bacteria identified concurrently from multiple aquatic habitats viz., groundwater, canal, river and coastal waters were profiled for antibiotic resistance, metal tolerance, virulence factors and genes coding for these determinants. Strains from polluted river and canal exhibited higher resistance and virulence, especially Pseudomonas gessardii and P. fluorescens displayed high antibiotic resistance index (ARI > 0.6-0.8) with Alkaline Protease and Phospholipase production. Opportunistic pathogens including Vibrio parahaemolyticus, V. alginolyticus, V. vulnificus, Corynebacterium and Comamonas testosteroni expressed all three virulence factors with relatively low resistance. However, V. vulnificus and V. alginolyticus exhibited multiclass antibiotic resistance (5/6 classes). Metagenomic analysis revealed that genes corresponding to beta-lactam resistance were significantly higher (p < 0.05) in freshwater than seawater, while multidrug resistance gene were higher (p < 0.05) in seawater. In all aquatic bodies, abundant virulence genes belonged to secretion system proteins followed by motility related genes. Culturable bacteria revealed differential distribution of positive and negative correlation between 31 targeted genes with expressed resistance and virulence. Among Acinetobacter, significant positive correlation was found between Phospholipase production, other virulence genes (OVGs) and resistance to DNA Synthesis Inhibitors (DSI). In Pseudomonas, positive correlation was detected between toxin genes (toxA, eta, hlyA and stx) and resistance to cell wall synthesis inhibitors (CSI) as well as with OVGs and adhesion genes (eae, afa, papC and papA). Network analysis displayed unique clustering of genes ncc, arsB, strA, merA and intI dominated by non-pathogens and distinct clustering of genes pho, erm, nfsA, trh, lasB, tdh and invA by Vibrio. This investigation extends insight on co-occurring resistance and virulence in aquatic reservoir bacteria that could pose serious threats to public health in future.
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- C Saravanakumar
- National Centre for Sustainable Coastal Management (NCSCM), Ministry of Environment, Forest and Climate Change (MoEFCC), Chennai 600025, India
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- National Centre for Sustainable Coastal Management (NCSCM), Ministry of Environment, Forest and Climate Change (MoEFCC), Chennai 600025, India
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- National Centre for Sustainable Coastal Management (NCSCM), Ministry of Environment, Forest and Climate Change (MoEFCC), Chennai 600025, India
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- Chulalongkorn University of Engineering, Department of Engineering, Bangkok 10400, Thailand
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- National Centre for Sustainable Coastal Management (NCSCM), Ministry of Environment, Forest and Climate Change (MoEFCC), Chennai 600025, India
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- National Centre for Sustainable Coastal Management (NCSCM), Ministry of Environment, Forest and Climate Change (MoEFCC), Chennai 600025, India.
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Mion G, Vigolo V, Bonfanti A, Tessari R. The Virtuousness of Ethical Networks: How to Foster Virtuous Practices in Nonprofit Organizations. J Bus Ethics 2023; 188:1-17. [PMID: 36643016 PMCID: PMC9831017 DOI: 10.1007/s10551-023-05326-y] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Figures] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/02/2021] [Accepted: 01/03/2023] [Indexed: 06/17/2023]
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Ethical networks are an emerging form of social alliance based on collaboration between organizations that share a common ethical commitment. Grounded in a theoretical framework of virtue-based business ethics and focusing on nonprofit alliances, this study investigates the virtuousness of ethical networks; that is, how they trigger virtuous practices in their member nonprofit organizations. Adopting a qualitative grounded theory approach, the study focuses on one of the largest Italian ethical networks of nonprofit organizations operating in the social care sector. The findings show that shared ethical values and religious beliefs are positively associated with ethical network building. Based on these findings, a circular model of virtuousness is proposed in which ethical networks foster virtuous practices among their members at four levels: (1) the strategic orientation level, (2) the institutional level, (3) the organizational level, and (4) the relational level. At each of these levels, ethical networks foster a habituation to virtues and the propagation of virtuous behaviors among their members. Theoretical, practical, and social implications of the research findings are discussed.
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- Giorgio Mion
- Department of Business Administration, University of Verona, Via Cantarane, 24, 37129 Verona, Italy
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- Department of Business Administration, University of Verona, Via Cantarane, 24, 37129 Verona, Italy
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- Department of Business Administration, University of Verona, Via Cantarane, 24, 37129 Verona, Italy
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- Department of Business Administration, University of Verona, Via Cantarane, 24, 37129 Verona, Italy
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Loza MI, Hmeljak J, Bountra C, Audia JE, Chowdhury S, Weiman S, Merchant K, Blanco MJ. Collaboration and knowledge integration for successful brain therapeutics - lessons learned from the pandemic. Dis Model Mech 2022; 15:286134. [PMID: 36541917 PMCID: PMC9844134 DOI: 10.1242/dmm.049755] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/24/2022] Open
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Brain diseases are a major cause of death and disability worldwide and contribute significantly to years of potential life lost. Although there have been considerable advances in biological mechanisms associated with brain disorders as well as drug discovery paradigms in recent years, these have not been sufficiently translated into effective treatments. This Special Article expands on Keystone Symposia's pre- and post-pandemic panel discussions on translational neuroscience research. In the article, we discuss how lessons learned from the COVID-19 pandemic can catalyze critical progress in translational research, with efficient collaboration bridging the gap between basic discovery and clinical application. To achieve this, we must place patients at the center of the research paradigm. Furthermore, we need commitment from all collaborators to jointly mitigate the risk associated with the research process. This will require support from investors, the public sector and pharmaceutical companies to translate disease mechanisms into world-class drugs. We also discuss the role of scientific publishing in supporting these models of open innovation. Open science journals can now function as hubs to accelerate progress from discovery to treatments, in neuroscience in particular, making this process less tortuous by bringing scientists together and enabling them to exchange data, tools and knowledge effectively. As stakeholders from a broad range of scientific professions, we feel an urgency to advance brain disease therapies and encourage readers to work together in tackling this challenge.
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- Maria Isabel Loza
- Center for Research in Molecular Medicine and Chronic Diseases (CIMUS), Pharmacology Department, School of Pharmacy, University of Santiago de Compostela, Health Research Institute (IDIS), Kærtor Foundation, 15706 Santiago de Compostela, Spain,Authors for correspondence (; ; )
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- Disease Models & Mechanisms, The Company of Biologists, Bidder Building, Station Road, Histon, Cambridge CB24 9LF, UK
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- Dorothy Crowfoot Hodgkin Building, Dorothy Hodgkin Road, University of Oxford, Oxford OX1 3QU, UK
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- Flare Therapeutics, 215 1st Street, Cambridge, MA, 02142, USA
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- The Michael J. Fox Foundation for Parkinson's Research, 111 West 33 Street, New York, NY 10120, USA
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- Keystone Symposia, 160 U.S. Highway 6, Suite 201, PO Box 1630, Silverthorne, CO 80498, USA
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- Northwestern University, 303 E Chicago Ave., Chicago, IL 60611, USA,Authors for correspondence (; ; )
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- Atavistik Bio, 38 Sidney Street, Cambridge MA 02139, USA,Authors for correspondence (; ; )
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Surangi HAKNS. A critical analysis of the networking experiences of female entrepreneurs: a study based on the small business tourism sector in Sri Lanka. J Innov Entrep 2022; 11:61. [PMID: 36467671 PMCID: PMC9702637 DOI: 10.1186/s13731-022-00255-y] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/18/2021] [Accepted: 11/16/2022] [Indexed: 06/17/2023]
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This study expands on current knowledge through how female entrepreneurs form and develop their networks in the Sri Lankan context. It adopts social constructionism philosophy and narrative design to explore the female entrepreneurs' networking behaviour. Thematic analysis is used to understand the life stories of fourteen women entrepreneurs in the tourism sector. Findings suggest that female entrepreneurs are likely to rely on more informal recruitment methods and informal training practices. They have strong relationships with local communities, but they focus on customers beyond the locals. Seasonality within tourism has emphasised tourism literature due to its disruptive effect on economic transactions. However, less of the literature has examined the social effects of seasonality, which is where this study can contribute by exploring how gender roles related to social and domestic responsibilities are renegotiated during the low and high seasons when tourism entrepreneurs re-adjust to new time-demand realities. Nevertheless, the narrative research design is not widely used in the Sri Lankan context. Therefore, this article adds to the entrepreneurial networking knowledge by analysing stories about female entrepreneurs' experiences and social constructionist perspectives.
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- H. A. K. N. S. Surangi
- Department of Commerce and Financial Management, Faculty of Commerce and Management Studies, University of Kelaniya, Kelaniya, Sri Lanka
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Brändle L, Signer H, Kuckertz A. Socioeconomic status and entrepreneurial networking responses to the COVID-19 crisis. J Bus Econ 2022; 93:111-147. [PMID: 38013853 PMCID: PMC9684885 DOI: 10.1007/s11573-022-01120-w] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Figures] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Accepted: 10/17/2022] [Indexed: 11/29/2023]
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Networks play a vital role for entrepreneurs in overcoming crises. The most vulnerable to crises are those from lower socioeconomic backgrounds. However, we know less about the role of socioeconomic status in entrepreneurial networking. This study investigates whom entrepreneurs call in case of emergency. We develop hypotheses on how entrepreneurs' socioeconomic status influences models of networking agency in situations of economic threat. The results of a pre-registered randomized experiment in the COVID-19 context conducted with 122 entrepreneurs from the US indicate that entrepreneurs in higher socioeconomic status positions activate contacts to serve their own goals (i.e., independent networking agency) when facing an economic threat. In contrast, and counter-intuitively, entrepreneurs of lower socioeconomic status are more likely to support others when facing an economic threat (i.e., interdependent networking agency). Exploring the evolving network structure, our explorative post-hoc analyses suggest that entrepreneurs activate closer networks (i.e., higher density and stronger ties) under threat. The study discusses the implications of these findings for the theory of entrepreneurial networking in general and network responses to crises in particular.
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- Leif Brändle
- Entrepreneurship Research Group, University of Hohenheim, Wollgrasweg 49, 70599 Stuttgart, Germany
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- Entrepreneurship Research Group, University of Hohenheim, Wollgrasweg 49, 70599 Stuttgart, Germany
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- Entrepreneurship Research Group, University of Hohenheim, Wollgrasweg 49, 70599 Stuttgart, Germany
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Agyepong IA, Barasa E, Sheikh K, Lehmann U, Gilson L, Dahoui Y, Godt S, Sombie I. Health policy and systems research capacity development to support maternal, new-born, child and adolescent health in West and Central Africa. Ghana Med J 2022; 56:3-12. [PMID: 38322739 PMCID: PMC10630042 DOI: 10.4314/gmj.v56i3s.2] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 02/08/2024] Open
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Objectives To examine how and why a South-South capacity development and networking program for leadership, research, practice and advocacy on maternal new-born, child and adolescent health and health policy and systems strengthening in West Africa and Cameroon worked and identify lessons for low- and middle-income countries. Design Single qualitative case study drawing on data from document review, observations, key informant interviews and a deliberative workshop. Ethics approval for primary data collection was obtained from the Ghana Health Service Ethical Review Committee (GHS-ERC 012/10/18). Setting West Africa and Cameroon. Participants Researchers, policy and programme managers and frontline health workers. Interventions Networking and capacity development. Results The programme made good progress in implementing many but not all planned capacity development and networking activities. The opportunity to network with other organisations and individuals and across countries, disciplines, and languages as well as to learn, to develop skills, and obtain mentorship support, were considered valuable benefits of the partnership. Human and financial resource constraints meant that not all planned interventions could be implemented. Conclusions Lessons for health policy and systems research capacity building in LMIC include the potential of South-South partnerships, the need for dedicated resources, the potential of Sub-regional health organizations to support capacity building and recognition that each effort builds on preceding efforts of others, and that it is important to explore and understand where the energy and momentum for change lies. Funding The work described here has been funded by IDRC Canada under research grant # 108237 "West and Central African partnership for maternal, new-born, child and adolescent health research."
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- Irene A Agyepong
- Ghana College of Physicians and Surgeons, 54 Independence Avenue, Accra. PMB 429, Ministries, Accra / Dodowa Health Research Center, P.O. Box DD1, Dodowa
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- Health Economics Research Unit, KEMRI Wellcome Trust Research Programme, Nairobi, Kenya
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- Alliance for Health Policy and Systems Research, World Health Organization, Geneva
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- Director, School of Public Health, University of the Western Cape
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- West Africa Health Organization, Bobo-Dioulasso, Burkina Faso
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Sibbald SL, Burnet ML, Callery B, Mitchell JI. Building a virtual community of practice: experience from the Canadian foundation for healthcare improvement's policy circle. Health Res Policy Syst 2022; 20:95. [PMID: 36050686 PMCID: PMC9434556 DOI: 10.1186/s12961-022-00897-0] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/05/2021] [Accepted: 08/15/2022] [Indexed: 11/10/2022] Open
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BACKGROUND Communities of Practice are formed by people who interact regularly to engage in collective learning in a shared domain of human endeavor. Virtual Communities of Practice (VCoP) are online communities that use the internet to connect people who share a common concern or passion. VCoPs provide a platform to share and enhance knowledge. The Policy Circle is a VCoP that connects mid-career professionals from across Canada who are committed to improving healthcare policy and practice. We wanted to understand the perceived value of the VCoP. METHODS We used qualitative and quantitative survey research to explore past and current Policy Circle members' thoughts, feelings, and behaviours related to the program. Our research was guided by the Value Creation Framework proposed by Wenger and colleagues. Three surveys were created in collaboration with stakeholders. Data were analyzed within cohort and in aggregate across cohorts. Qualitative data was analyzed thematically, and quantitative data was analyzed using descriptive statistics (means of ranked and scaled responses). RESULTS Survey participation was high among members (Cohort 1: 67%, Cohort 2: 64%). Participants came from a variety of disciplines including medicine, health policy, allied health, and nursing, with most members having a direct role in health services research or practice. The program was successful in helping participants make connections (mean = 2.43 on a scale from 1 to 5: 1 = yes, significantly, 5 = not at all); variances in both qualitative and quantitative data indicated that levels of enthusiasm within the program varied among individuals. Members appreciated the access to resources; quarterly meetings (n = 11/11), and a curated reading list (n = 8/11) were the most valued resources. Participants reported the development of a sense of belonging (mean = 2.29) and facilitated knowledge exchange (mean = 2.43). At the time of this study, participants felt the program had minor impact on their work (mean = 3.5), however a majority of participants (50%) from Cohort 2 planned to acknowledge the program in their professional or academic endeavours. Through reflective responses, participants expressed a desire for continued and deeper professional network development. CONCLUSIONS The Policy Circle was successful in facilitating knowledge exchange by creating a community that promoted trust, a sense of belonging and a supportive environment. Members were satisfied with the program; to promote further value, the Policy Circle should implement strategies that will continue member participation and networking after the program is finished.
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- Shannon L Sibbald
- School of Health Studies, Faculty of Health Sciences, University of Western Ontario, 1151 Richmond Street, London, ON, N6A 3K7, Canada. .,Department of Family Medicine and the Schulich Interfaculty Program in Public Health, Schulich School of Medicine and Dentistry, London, ON, Canada.
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- School of Health Studies, Faculty of Health Sciences, University of Western Ontario, 1151 Richmond Street, London, ON, N6A 3K7, Canada
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- Healthcare Excellence Canada, Ottawa, ON, Canada
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Lang M, Keenan L. Canadian medical faculty senior leaders: what skills do they need? Leadersh Health Serv (Bradf Engl) 2022; ahead-of-print. [PMID: 36000765 DOI: 10.1108/lhs-03-2022-0023] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/17/2022]
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PURPOSE Many academic leaders have little formal leadership training, which can result in challenges to effective leadership, succession planning and burnout. This paper aims to explore the leadership skills needed to be an effective senior academic leader in a Canadian medical faculty. DESIGN/METHODOLOGY/APPROACH An anonymous voluntary survey of needed leadership skills and supports was sent to 60 senior academic leaders at the University of Alberta. This was followed by interviewing a purposive sample, using open-ended questions based on a multimodal needs assessment of senior academic leaders. The authors used an iterative process to analyze the data; anonymized transcripts were coded and categorized separately by two researchers, and themes were created. FINDINGS The "ability to influence" was the highest rated needed leadership skill in the survey. The interviewed leaders (n = 12) were unanimous that they felt unprepared at the start of the leadership role. The survey and interviews identified five major themes for leadership skills: Mentoring, Finances, Human Resources, Building Relationships and Protected Time. Networking and leadership courses were identified as major sources of support. RESEARCH LIMITATIONS/IMPLICATIONS Although a single site study, the results were similar to another large Canadian medical faculty (University of Toronto, Lieff et al., 2013). While the survey had a 42% response rate (25/60), the survey responses were echoed in the interviews. Although the purposive sample was small, the interviewed leaders were a representative sample of the larger leadership group. ORIGINALITY/VALUE Academic leaders may benefit from a mentorship team/community of leaders and specific university governance knowledge which may help their ability to influence and advance their strategic initiatives.
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- Mia Lang
- Faculty of Medicine and Dentistry, University of Alberta, Edmonton, Canada
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- Faculty of Medicine and Dentistry, University of Alberta, Edmonton, Canada
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Rahbar E, Diaz-Garelli F, Wang VM, Vandevord P, Weaver AA. Looking Back on Graduate BME Admissions Data: Lessons Learned and Implications for Holistic Review and Diversity. Biomed Eng Educ 2022; 2:101-12. [PMID: 35856076 DOI: 10.1007/s43683-022-00080-5] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/21/2022] [Accepted: 06/19/2022] [Indexed: 11/05/2022]
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Graduate school applications in Biomedical Engineering (BME) are steadily rising, making competition stiffer, applications more complex, and reviews more resource intensive. Holistic reviews are being increasingly adopted to support increased diversity, equity, and inclusion in graduate student BME admissions, but which application metrics are the strongest predictors of admission and enrollment into BME programs remains unclear. In this perspectives article, we aim to shed light on some of the key predictors of student acceptance in graduate school. We share data from a three-year retrospective review of our own institution’s graduate BME applications and admission rates and review the influence of grade point averages (GPA), standardized test scores (e.g., GRE), and prior research experience on graduate school admission rates. We also examine how the waiver of GRE requirements has changed the landscape of BME graduate applications in recent years. Finally, we discuss efforts taken by our institution and others to develop and implement holistic reviews of graduate applications that encourage students from underrepresented backgrounds to apply and successfully gain admission to graduate school. We share five key lessons we learned by performing the retrospective review and encourage other institutions to “self-reflect” and examine their historical graduate admissions data and past practices. Efforts aimed at engaging faculty to overcome their own implicit biases, engaging with underrepresented students in hands-on, research-intensive programs, and networking with diverse student populations have strong potential to enhance the diversity of BME graduate programs and our STEM workforce.
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In early childhood, essential foundations are laid for healthy growing up and long-term quality of life and health. Stressful life situations can disrupt good early childhood development, therefore early support is essential. Early childhood interventions like "Frühe Hilfen" provide support systems with coordinated services for parents and children during early childhood. They are particularly aimed at families in stressful life situations and thus counteract the long-term consequences of negative childhood experiences and promote healthy growing up. Pediatricians are important cooperation partners of "Frühe Hilfen", especially with respect to access to the services. Early life care is an interdisciplinary and integrative concept that aims to promote optimal conditions for families around the desire to have children, pregnancy, birth and early childhood, among other things, with a view to risk situations.
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- Sabine Haas
- Gesundheit Österreich GmbH, Stubenring 6, 1010 Wien, Österreich
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- Christian-Doppler-Klinik, Uniklinikum Salzburg, Salzburg, Österreich
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- Nationales Zentrum Frühe Hilfen, Bundeszentrale für gesundheitliche Aufklärung, Köln, Deutschland
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The pandemic has made deeper problems more transparent and has stimulated many to realize that there may be an opportunity over the next period to pursue much needed innovations in learning. In this essay we describe the ways in which the pandemic has provided the conditions for new human development that joins two powerful forces: the pulsar model which elevates human potential with respect to student learning, and new, deeper forms of collaboration that have long eluded those interested in system change. In this article we show how 'spirit work' and collaboration can combine to develop schools systems that are essential for coping with the new post-pandemic conditions facing humanity. We also identify spinoff opportunities arising from the pandemic, and a corresponding pressure that could generate more widespread system improvement designed to improve learning for all, including advances in both equity and excellence.
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- Cecilia Azorín
- Faculty of Education, University of Murcia, Campus de Espinardo, 30100 Murcia, Spain
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Community health workers (CHW) can play an active role in providing integrated HIV and harm reduction services. We used social media to create a virtual network among Vietnamese CHW. This paper reports CHW's social media engagement and the relationships with other work-related indicators. Sixty CHW participated in an intervention for integrated HIV/drug use service delivery. Following two in-person sessions, Facebook groups were established for CHW to share information, seek consultation, and refer patients. CHW's levels of online engagements were tracked for six months and linked to their service provision confidence, interaction with patients and other providers, and job satisfaction. The CHW made 181 posts, which received 557 comments and 1,607 reactions during the six months. Among the 60 CHW, 22 (36.6%) had three or more posts, 19 (31.7%) had one or two posts, and 19 (31.7%) had no post. Comparing the baseline and 6-month follow-up data, we observed that those who posted three or more times showed better service provision confidence (p = 0.0081), more interaction with providers in other settings (p = 0.0071), and higher job satisfaction (p = 0.0268). Our study suggests using social media to engage CHW in virtual communications to improve service provision in communities.
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- Li Li
- Semel Institute for Neuroscience and Human Behavior - Center for Community Health, University of California, Los Angeles, CA, U.S.A
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- Semel Institute for Neuroscience and Human Behavior - Center for Community Health, University of California, Los Angeles, CA, U.S.A
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- Semel Institute for Neuroscience and Human Behavior - Center for Community Health, University of California, Los Angeles, CA, U.S.A
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- Semel Institute for Neuroscience and Human Behavior - Center for Community Health, University of California, Los Angeles, CA, U.S.A
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- National Institute of Hygiene and Epidemiology, Hanoi, Vietnam
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Van Den Bossche T, Arntzen MØ, Becher D, Benndorf D, Eijsink VGH, Henry C, Jagtap PD, Jehmlich N, Juste C, Kunath BJ, Mesuere B, Muth T, Pope PB, Seifert J, Tanca A, Uzzau S, Wilmes P, Hettich RL, Armengaud J. The Metaproteomics Initiative: a coordinated approach for propelling the functional characterization of microbiomes. Microbiome 2021; 9:243. [PMID: 34930457 PMCID: PMC8690404 DOI: 10.1186/s40168-021-01176-w] [Citation(s) in RCA: 29] [Impact Index Per Article: 9.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 06/16/2021] [Accepted: 10/10/2021] [Indexed: 05/04/2023]
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Through connecting genomic and metabolic information, metaproteomics is an essential approach for understanding how microbiomes function in space and time. The international metaproteomics community is delighted to announce the launch of the Metaproteomics Initiative (www.metaproteomics.org), the goal of which is to promote dissemination of metaproteomics fundamentals, advancements, and applications through collaborative networking in microbiome research. The Initiative aims to be the central information hub and open meeting place where newcomers and experts interact to communicate, standardize, and accelerate experimental and bioinformatic methodologies in this field. We invite the entire microbiome community to join and discuss potential synergies at the interfaces with other disciplines, and to collectively promote innovative approaches to gain deeper insights into microbiome functions and dynamics. Video Abstract.
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- Tim Van Den Bossche
- VIB-UGent Center for Medical Biotechnology, VIB, 9000, Ghent, Belgium
- Department of Biomolecular Medicine, Faculty of Medicine and Health Sciences, Ghent University, 9000, Ghent, Belgium
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- Faculty of Chemistry, Biotechnology and Food Science, NMBU-Norwegian University of Life Sciences, 1432, Ås, Norway
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- Institute for Microbiology, Department for Microbial Proteomics, University of Greifswald, 17498, Greifswald, Germany
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- Bioprocess Engineering, Otto von Guericke University, 39106, Magdeburg, Germany
- Bioprocess Engineering, Max Planck Institute for Dynamics of Complex Technical Systems, 39106, Magdeburg, Germany
- Microbiology, Anhalt University of Applied Sciences, 06354, Köthen, Germany
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- Faculty of Chemistry, Biotechnology and Food Science, NMBU-Norwegian University of Life Sciences, 1432, Ås, Norway
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- Université Paris-Saclay, INRAE, AgroParisTech, Micalis Institute, 78350, Jouy-en-Josas, France
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- Department of Biochemistry, Molecular Biology, and Biophysics, University of Minnesota, 6-155 Jackson Hall, 321 Church Street SE, Minneapolis, MN, 55455, USA
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- Helmholtz-Centre for Environmental Research GmbH-UFZ, Department of Molecular Systems Biology, Permoserstrasse 15, 04318, Leipzig, Germany
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- Université Paris-Saclay, INRAE, AgroParisTech, Micalis Institute, 78350, Jouy-en-Josas, France
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- Luxembourg Centre for Systems Biomedicine and Department of Life Sciences and Medicine, University of Luxembourg, Esch-sur-Alzette, Luxembourg
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- VIB-UGent Center for Medical Biotechnology, VIB, 9000, Ghent, Belgium
- Department of Applied Mathematics, Computer Science and Statistics, Ghent University, Ghent, Belgium
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- Section eScience (S.3), Federal Institute for Materials Research and Testing, Berlin, Germany
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- Faculty of Chemistry, Biotechnology and Food Science, NMBU-Norwegian University of Life Sciences, 1432, Ås, Norway
- Faculty of Biosciences, NMBU - Norwegian University of Life Sciences, 1432, Ås, Norway
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- HoLMiR - Hohenheim Center for Livestock Microbiome Research, University of Hohenheim, Leonore-Blosser-Reisen-Weg 3, 70599, Stuttgart, Germany
- Institute of Animal Science, University of Hohenheim, Emil-Wolff-Str. 6-10, 70599, Stuttgart, Germany
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- Center for Research and Education on the Microbiota, Department of Biomedical Sciences, University of Sassari, Sassari, Italy
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- Center for Research and Education on the Microbiota, Department of Biomedical Sciences, University of Sassari, Sassari, Italy
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- Luxembourg Centre for Systems Biomedicine and Department of Life Sciences and Medicine, University of Luxembourg, Esch-sur-Alzette, Luxembourg
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- Biosciences Division, Oak Ridge National Laboratory, Oak Ridge, TN, USA.
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- Université Paris-Saclay, CEA, INRAE, Département Médicaments et Technologies pour la Santé (DMTS), SPI, 30200, Bagnols-sur-Cèze, France
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Kulessa PWJ, Raschke MJ, Sobota A, Hartensuer R, Blätzinger M, Juhra C. [Telemedicine in the emergency room-An extension with potential? : Results of a recent survey]. Unfallchirurg 2021; 125:249-256. [PMID: 34918190 DOI: 10.1007/s00113-021-01120-5] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Accepted: 10/12/2021] [Indexed: 11/30/2022]
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Critically injured patients pose great challenges for medical personnel in emergency room treatment. How can such a high workload due to a lack of personnel be reduced? Telemedicine can offer solutions here. With the help of external medical expertise, diagnoses and treatment processes are already significantly accelerated and optimized in other specialist areas. This possibility should now also be introduced into the care of critical trauma surgery patients. In this article, current emergency room treatment is reflected, problems are shown and future-oriented solutions are suggested.
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- Peter W J Kulessa
- Stabsstelle für Telemedizin, Universitätsklinikum Münster, Hüfferstr. 73-79, 48149, Münster, Deutschland.
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- Klinik für Unfall‑, Hand- u. Wiederherstellungschirurgie, Universitätsklinikum Münster, Münster, Deutschland
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- Stabsstelle für Telemedizin, Universitätsklinikum Münster, Hüfferstr. 73-79, 48149, Münster, Deutschland
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- Klinik für Unfall‑, Hand- u. Wiederherstellungschirurgie, Universitätsklinikum Münster, Münster, Deutschland
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- Stabsstelle für Telemedizin, Universitätsklinikum Münster, Hüfferstr. 73-79, 48149, Münster, Deutschland
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Prabhu V, Lovett JT, Munawar K. Role of social and non-social online media: how to properly leverage your internet presence for professional development and research. Abdom Radiol (NY) 2021; 46:5513-5520. [PMID: 34089361 DOI: 10.1007/s00261-021-03154-0] [Citation(s) in RCA: 3] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/15/2021] [Revised: 05/24/2021] [Accepted: 05/25/2021] [Indexed: 12/14/2022]
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The internet has become an integral component of daily life, with its content broadly grouped into social media and non-social online content. The use of social media, comprising interactive information sharing and networking tools, has proliferated in radiology, with as many as 85% of radiologists utilizing social media and adoption by both private and academic practices. In radiology, social media has been used to increase patient and public awareness of the specialty, establish a professional brand, share scholarly activity, aid in professional development and recruitment, improve communication, and increase engagement during scientific meetings. Organizations like the Society of Abdominal Radiology have increased the visibility of abdominal and pelvic radiology through their activity on social media; however, individual radiologists are integral to this function as well. In this article, we outline a stepwise approach to the individual use of social media, with practical tips for radiologists interested in effectively engaging the plethora of social media and non-social online content available. We also briefly discuss an approach to performing research using publicly available online media.
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- Vinay Prabhu
- Department of Radiology, NYU Langone Health, 660 First Avenue, Third Floor, New York, NY, 10016, USA.
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- Department of Radiology, NYU Langone Health, 660 First Avenue, Third Floor, New York, NY, 10016, USA
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- Department of Radiology, NYU Langone Health, 660 First Avenue, Third Floor, New York, NY, 10016, USA
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Geile K, DiMola M, Langley P, Price B, Reid P, Spinale A, Collins J. Apheresis Nursing & Allied Health in North America. Transfus Apher Sci 2021; 60:103307. [PMID: 34838442 DOI: 10.1016/j.transci.2021.103307] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 10/19/2022]
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- Kira Geile
- St. Louis Children's Hospital, St. Louis, MO, USA
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- SickKids- The Hospital for Sick Children, Toronto, Ontario, Canada
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- Children's Healthcare of Atlanta, Atlanta, GA, USA
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Social media has become incorporated into the practice of contemporary nursing. It must be acknowledged by the nurse and the nursing profession that social media has the power to enable the nurse to network with colleagues and share research findings through both private and open forums. However, it also has the potential to negatively influence patient care. This article discusses the use of social media and the dilemmas both ethical and legal. It highlights the need for the nurse and the nursing profession to remain vigilant regarding its use within both their personal and professional lives, to ensure that no boundaries are inadvertently crossed.
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- Sadie Geraghty
- Associate Professor, University of Notre Dame, Australia
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- Lecturer, University of New South Wales, Australia
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- Senior Lecturer, University of Notre Dame, Australia
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Afifi T, Collins NL, Rand K, Fujiwara K, Mazur A, Otmar C, Dunbar NE, Harrison K, Logsdon R. Testing the Feasibility of Virtual Reality With Older Adults With Cognitive Impairments and Their Family Members Who Live at a Distance. Innov Aging 2021; 5:igab014. [PMID: 34632105 PMCID: PMC8494141 DOI: 10.1093/geroni/igab014] [Citation(s) in RCA: 4] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/15/2020] [Indexed: 01/14/2023] Open
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Background and Objectives This study tests the feasibility of using virtual reality (VR) with older
adults with mild cognitive impairment (MCI) or mild-to-moderate dementia
with a family member who lives at a distance. Research Design and Methods 21 residents in a senior living community and a family member (who
participated in the VR with the older adult from a distance) engaged in a
baseline telephone call, followed by 3 weekly VR sessions. Results Residents and family members alike found the VR safe, extremely enjoyable,
and easy to use. The VR was also acceptable and highly satisfying for
residents with MCI and dementia. Human and automated coding revealed that
residents were more conversationally and behaviorally engaged with their
family member in the VR sessions compared to the baseline telephone call and
in the VR sessions that used reminiscence therapy. The results also
illustrate the importance of using multiple methods to assess engagement.
Residents with dementia reported greater immersion in the VR than residents
with MCI. However, the automated coding indicated that residents with MCI
were more kinesically engaged while using the VR than residents with
dementia. Discussion and Implications Combining networking and livestreaming features in a single VR platform can
allow older adults in senior living communities to still travel, relive
their past, and engage fully with life with their family
members, despite geographical separation and physical and cognitive
challenges.
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- Tamara Afifi
- Department of Communication, University of California Santa Barbara, USA
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- Department of Psychological and Brain Sciences, University of California Santa Barbara, USA
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- Rendever, Boston, Massachusetts, USA
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- Department of Psychology, National Chung Cheng University, Taiwan
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- Department of Communication, University of California Santa Barbara, USA
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- Department of Communication, University of California Santa Barbara, USA
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- Department of Communication, University of California Santa Barbara, USA
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- Corporate Applications, Blizzard Entertainment, Irvine, California, USA
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- Department of Psychosocial and Community Health, University of Washington, Seattle, USA
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Guerra F, Linz D, Garcia R, Kommata V, Kosiuk J, Chun J, Boveda S, Duncker D. The use of social media for professional purposes by healthcare professionals: the #intEHRAct survey. Europace 2021; 24:691-696. [PMID: 34626177 DOI: 10.1093/europace/euab244] [Citation(s) in RCA: 13] [Impact Index Per Article: 4.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 08/11/2021] [Indexed: 01/02/2023] Open
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Social media (SoMe) represents a medium of communication in everyday life and has gained importance for professional use among clinicians. In the #intEHRAct survey, we aimed to describe the use of SoMe by the healthcare community in a professional setting. The EHRA e-Communication Committee and the Scientific Initiatives Committee prepared a questionnaire and distributed it via newsletters, Twitter, LinkedIn, and Facebook. The survey consisted of 19 questions made on an individual basis and collected anonymously. Two hundred and eighty-five responders from 35 countries (72.3% male, age 49 ± 11 years old) completed the survey. Most respondents (42.7%) declared to use SoMe as passive users while 38.3% and 19.0% declared to share content on a non-daily and daily basis, respectively. The respondents estimated they spent a median of 5 (Q1-Q3: 2-10) h per week on SoMe. The most widely used SoMe was LinkedIn (60.8%), but the use of each platform was heterogeneous between countries. Among the advantages of SoMe, respondents indicated the chance of being updated on recent publications (66.0%), networking (48.5%), and the availability of rare or interesting cases (47.9%) as the most useful. Regarding the disadvantages of SoMe, the respondents underlined the loss of personal contact (40.7%), the inability to get 'hands-on' training (38.7%), and the lack of control regarding quality of scientific evidence (37.1%). Social media is increasingly used for professional purposes for scientific updating, networking, and case-based learning. The results of this survey encourage scientific societies, journals, and authors to enhance the quality, reach and impact of scientific content provided through SoMe.
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- Federico Guerra
- Department of Biomedical Sciences and Public Health, Cardiology and Arrhythmology Clinic, Marche Polytechnic University, University Hospital "Ospedali Riuniti Umberto I-Lancisi-Salesi", Via Conca 71, Ancona, Italy
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- Department of Cardiology, Maastricht University Medical Centre and Cardiovascular Research Institute Maastricht, Maastricht, the Netherlands.,Department of Cardiology, Radboud University Medical Center, Nijmegen, the Netherlands.,Department of Biomedical Sciences, Faculty of Health and Medical Sciences, University of Copenhagen, Copenhagen, Denmark.,Centre for Heart Rhythm Disorders, University of Adelaide and Royal Adelaide Hospital, Adelaide, Australia
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- Cardiology Department, University hospital of Poitiers, Poitiers, France
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- Departments of Cardiology and Medical Science, Uppsala University, Uppsala, Sweden
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- Cardioangiologisches Centrum Bethanien, Frankfurt, Germany
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- Cardiology-Heart Rhythm Management Department, Clinique Pasteur, Toulouse, France
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- Hannover Heart Rhythm Center, Department of Cardiology and Angiology, Hannover Medical School, Hannover, Germany
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Valenti A, Fortuna G, Barillari C, Cannone E, Boccuni V, Iavicoli S. The future of scientific conferences in the era of the COVID-19 pandemic: Critical analysis and future perspectives. Ind Health 2021; 59:334-339. [PMID: 34421103 PMCID: PMC8516633 DOI: 10.2486/indhealth.2021-0102] [Citation(s) in RCA: 8] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/26/2021] [Accepted: 05/24/2021] [Indexed: 05/28/2023]
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The global spread of COVID-19 pandemic forced the scientific community to identify new ways of exchanging and transferring the scientific knowledge, also considering that the measures taken to combat the pandemic, such as travel restrictions, closed borders and gathering bans, led to cancellations of many conferences, meetings and workshops. The enhancement of the existing digital platforms and the development of new systems to share scientific knowledge has allowed the scientific community to "meet" again in new virtual environments (e.g., Zoom, Cisco WebEx, Live Stream, Demio, GoToWebinar Seminar, Google Hangouts, Skype, Microsoft Teams, etc.), providing an unprecedented opportunity to reform methods of organizing academic conferences in all disciplines.Starting from the review of the existing literature, this study aimed at investigating the impact of the spreading of virtual conferences on the field of research. The SWOT analysis was used to identify strengths and weaknesses of the scientific conferences organized in the new format, as well as opportunities and threats created by the socio-economic and political context in the era of the COVID-19 pandemic.
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- Antonio Valenti
- Department of Occupational and Environmental Medicine, Epidemiology and Hygiene, Italian Workers' Compensation Authority (INAIL), Italy
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- Department of Occupational and Environmental Medicine, Epidemiology and Hygiene, Italian Workers' Compensation Authority (INAIL), Italy
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- International Commission on Occupational Health (ICOH), Italy
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- Department of Occupational and Environmental Medicine, Epidemiology and Hygiene, Italian Workers' Compensation Authority (INAIL), Italy
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- Department of Occupational and Environmental Medicine, Epidemiology and Hygiene, Italian Workers' Compensation Authority (INAIL), Italy
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This article was migrated. The article was marked as recommended. As social media platforms such as Twitter become increasingly utilized by physicians, students, and researchers for professional use, it is important to further the discussion about the role of these sites in medicine. Here, we focus on the hashtag #MedTwitter, which consists of an online community of researchers, practitioners, students, and professionals who have created an open source, decentralized forum for information share, medical education, and professional networking. #MedTwitter also provides a space for publications to be shared, promoted, and discussed, which has proven particularly useful in the setting of the Covid-19 pandemic. #MedTwitter comes with its challenges, potential for abuse, and the spread of misinformation. Thus, further research and discussion will be critical in exploring the future of #MedTwitter and social media in healthcare.
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Hermes-Moll K, Walawgo T, Osburg S, Heidt V. [Quality assurance in haemato-oncology specialist practices]. Onkologe (Berl) 2021;:1-7. [PMID: 34366574 DOI: 10.1007/s00761-021-01006-6] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Accepted: 07/12/2021] [Indexed: 11/21/2022]
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Hintergrund Die regelmäßig erscheinenden Qualitätsberichte der hämatoonkologischen Schwerpunktpraxen umfassen primär Abrechnungsdaten und Ergebnisse von Patienten- und Mitarbeiterbefragungen sowie aktuelle projektbezogene Ergebnisse. Um darüberhinausgehende Informationen zur Strukturqualität zu erlangen, wurde eine zusätzliche Erhebung bei den hämatoonkologischen Praxen durchgeführt. Ziel der Arbeit Ziel waren Analyse und Darstellung struktureller Qualitätsmerkmale der hämatoonkologischen Schwerpunktpraxen. Material und Methode Es erfolgte eine Online-Befragung der Praxen mit mindestens einem Mitglied im Berufsverband der Niedergelassenen Hämatologen und Onkologen in Deutschland im Jahr 2019 zu Praxismerkmalen, berufspolitischen Themen sowie Qualitätsmanagement und Vernetzung. Ergebnisse Von 372 angeschriebenen Praxen haben sich 130 an der Strukturdatenerhebung beteiligt (35 %). Hinsichtlich der Themen Qualitätsmanagement und Vernetzung zeigen die Daten, dass über 60 % der Praxen ein zertifiziertes Qualitätsmanagementsystem haben. Fast alle Praxen (94 %) sind mit mindestens einem zertifizierten Zentrum vertraglich verbunden und nehmen regelmäßig an Tumorkonferenzen teil (98 %). An klinischen Studien nehmen 77 % der Praxen teil. Schlussfolgerungen Die Ergebnisse der Strukturdatenerhebung 2019 liefern Einblicke in Qualitätsmerkmale der hämatoonkologischen Schwerpunktpraxen und belegen eine starke sektorenübergreifende Vernetzung dieser Praxen in Deutschland.
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Javier D, Stinson K, Zavala M, Ahmed T, Vishwanatha JK. NRMNet: Building a National Resource for Mentorship, Networking and Professional Development to Enhance Diversity. Ethn Dis 2021; 31:469-480. [PMID: 34295135 PMCID: PMC8288472 DOI: 10.18865/ed.31.3.469] [Citation(s) in RCA: 3] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/18/2022] Open
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Background To address the need for diversifying the biomedical research workforce, the National Institutes of Health (NIH) established the Diversity Program Consortium (DPC) with the goal of developing, implementing, assessing, and disseminating interventions and programs to enhance the participation and persistence of individuals from underrepresented backgrounds in biomedical research careers. Intervention As part of the DPC initiative, the NIH funded the National Research Mentoring Network (NRMN), which aimed to increase diversity of the biomedical research workforce through culturally responsive mentorship, networking, and professional development. In 2015, the NRMNet portal was developed to provide a broad-based network of mentors who are accessible to diverse mentees across the country. The portal also provides networking and professional development resources that support mentee transitions from one career stage to the next. Results NRMNet is the gateway for career stage-specific mentorship, networking, resources, and professional development programs for trainees across the biomedical, behavioral, clinical, and social sciences. In the first five years, the NRMN strategic recruitment efforts resulted in an expanded network of nearly 13,000 diverse mentors and mentees with NRMN representation in all 50 states and Puerto Rico. Consistently, over the first five years, racial and ethnic diversity was reflected in composition of mentee and mentor groups: 66% of 6,526 mentees and 33% of 3,866 mentors were from underrepresented groups. Conclusions The NRMNet portal is a promising effort for enhancing participation and continued engagement of undrerepresented individuals in biomedical research careers by providing culturally responsive mentorship, networking, and professional development for individuals at all career stages.
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- Damaris Javier
- National Research Mentoring Network, University of North Texas Health Science Center in Fort Worth, TX
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- National Research Mentoring Network, University of North Texas Health Science Center in Fort Worth, TX
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- Department of Biology, California State University in Northridge, CA
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- Department of Biomedical Informatics, Vanderbilt University Medical Center in Nashville, TX
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- Center for Diversity and International Programs, University of North Texas Health Science Center in Fort Worth, TX
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Gotlieb AI. Cardiovascular pathologists in translation research. Cardiovasc Pathol 2021; 54:107369. [PMID: 34271195 DOI: 10.1016/j.carpath.2021.107369] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/03/2021] [Accepted: 07/04/2021] [Indexed: 11/20/2022] Open
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Last K, Power NR, Dellière S, Velikov P, Šterbenc A, Antunovic IA, Lopes MJ, Schweitzer V, Barac A. Future developments in training. Clin Microbiol Infect 2021; 27:1595-1600. [PMID: 34197928 PMCID: PMC8280350 DOI: 10.1016/j.cmi.2021.06.032] [Citation(s) in RCA: 4] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/01/2021] [Revised: 06/16/2021] [Accepted: 06/19/2021] [Indexed: 11/25/2022]
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BACKGROUND The coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) pandemic has demonstrated the value of highly skilled and extensively trained specialists in clinical microbiology (CM) and infectious diseases (ID). Training curricula in CM and ID must constantly evolve to prepare trainees for future pandemics and to allow trainees to reach their full clinical and academic potential. OBJECTIVES In this narrative review, we aim to outline necessary future adaptations in CM and ID training curricula and identify current structural barriers in training with the aim of discussing possibilities to address these shortcomings. SOURCES We reviewed literature from PubMed and included selected books and online publications as appropriate. There was no time constraint on the included publications. CONTENT Drawing from the lessons learnt during the pandemic, we summarize novel digital technologies relevant to CM and ID trainees and highlight interdisciplinary teamwork and networking skills as important competencies. We centre CM and ID training within the One Health framework and discuss gender inequalities and structural racism as barriers in both CM and ID training and patient care. IMPLICATIONS CM and ID trainees should receive training and support developing skills in novel digital technologies, leadership, interdisciplinary teamwork and networking. Equally important is the need for equity of opportunity, with firm commitments to end gender inequality and structural racism in CM and ID. Policy-makers and CM and ID societies should ensure that trainees are better equipped to achieve their professional goals and are better prepared for the challenges awaiting in their fields.
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- Katharina Last
- Centre for Infectious Diseases, Institute of Medical Microbiology and Hygiene, Saarland University, Homburg, Germany.
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- Royal College of Physicians of Ireland, Setanta House, 1 Setanta Pl, Dublin 2, Ireland
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- Université de Paris, Laboratoire de Parasitologie-Mycologie, Groupe Hospitalier Saint-Louis-Lariboisière-Fernand-Widal, Assistance Publique-Hôpitaux de Paris (AP-HP), Paris, France
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- Infectious Diseases Hospital Prof. Ivan Kirov and Department of Infectious Diseases, Parasitology and Tropical Medicine, Medical University of Sofia, Sofia, Bulgaria
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- Institute of Microbiology and Immunology, Faculty of Medicine, University of Ljubljana, Ljubljana, Slovenia
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- Department of Clinical Microbiology, University Hospital for Infectious Diseases, Zagreb, Croatia
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- Infectious Diseases Department, Hospital Professor Doutor Fernando Fonseca, Amadora, Portugal
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- Department of Medical Microbiology, University Medical Centre Utrecht, Utrecht, the Netherlands
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- Clinic for Infectious and Tropical Diseases, University Clinical Centre of Serbia, Belgrade, Serbia
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Cuypers WL, Dönertaş HM, Grewal JK, Fatima N, Donnelly C, Mer AS, Krieger S, Cuypers B, Rahman F. Highlights from the 16th International Society for Computational Biology Student Council Symposium 2020. F1000Res 2021; 10. [PMID: 34136128 PMCID: PMC8182693 DOI: 10.12688/f1000research.53408.1] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Accepted: 05/25/2021] [Indexed: 11/20/2022] Open
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In this meeting overview, we summarise the scientific program and organisation of the 16th International Society for Computational Biology Student Council Symposium in 2020 (ISCB SCS2020). This symposium was the first virtual edition in an uninterrupted series of symposia that has been going on for 15 years, aiming to unite computational biology students and early career researchers across the globe.
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- Wim L Cuypers
- Adrem Data Lab, Department of Computer Science, University of Antwerp, Antwerp, Belgium.,Tropical Bacteriology Unit, Department of Clinical Sciences, Institute of Tropical Medicine, Antwerp, Belgium
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- European Molecular Biology Laboratory, European Bioinformatics Institute EMBL-EBI, Wellcome Trust Genome Campus, Cambridge, UK
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- Canada's Michael Smith Genome Sciences Centre, BC Cancer Research Institute, Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada
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- Adrem Data Lab, Department of Computer Science, University of Antwerp, Antwerp, Belgium
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- Princess Margaret Cancer Centre, University Health Network, Toronto, Canada
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- Department of Computer Science, University of Arizona, Tucson, Arizona, USA
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- Adrem Data Lab, Department of Computer Science, University of Antwerp, Antwerp, Belgium.,Molecular Parasitology Unit, Department of Biomedical Sciences, Institute of Tropical Medicine, Antwerp, Belgium
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- School of Human and Life Sciences, Canterbury Christ Church University, Canterbury, UK
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Bhargava P. Regulatory networking of the three RNA polymerases helps the eukaryotic cells cope with environmental stress. Curr Genet 2021; 67:595-603. [PMID: 33778898 DOI: 10.1007/s00294-021-01179-y] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 02/12/2021] [Revised: 03/15/2021] [Accepted: 03/16/2021] [Indexed: 01/25/2023]
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Environmental stress influences the cellular physiology in multiple ways. Transcription by all the three RNA polymerases (Pols I, II, or III) in eukaryotes is a highly regulated process. With latest advances in technology, which have made many extensive genome-wide studies possible, it is increasingly recognized that all the cellular processes may be interconnected. A comprehensive view of the current research observations brings forward an interesting possibility that Pol II-associated factors may be directly involved in the regulation of expression from the Pol III-transcribed genes and vice versa, thus enabling a cross-talk between the two polymerases. An equally important cross-talk between the Pol I and Pol II/III has also been documented. Collectively, these observations lead to a change in the current perception that looks at the transcription of a set of genes transcribed by the three Pols in isolation. Emergence of an inclusive perspective underscores that all stress signals may converge on common mechanisms of transcription regulation, requiring an extensive cross-talk between the regulatory partners. Of the three RNA polymerases, Pol III turns out as the hub of these cross-talks, an essential component of the cellular stress-response under which the majority of the cellular transcriptional activity is shut down or re-aligned.
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- Purnima Bhargava
- Centre for Cellular and Molecular Biology, (Council of Scientific and Industrial Research), Uppal Road, Hyderabad, 500007, India.
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Pieczywek PM, Cieśla J, Płaziński W, Zdunek A. Aggregation and weak gel formation by pectic polysaccharide homogalacturonan. Carbohydr Polym 2021; 256:117566. [PMID: 33483067 DOI: 10.1016/j.carbpol.2020.117566] [Citation(s) in RCA: 10] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/30/2020] [Revised: 12/17/2020] [Accepted: 12/22/2020] [Indexed: 01/04/2023]
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This study presents a novel model of homogalacturonan (HG) based on the dissipative particle dynamics (DPD). The model was applied to investigate the mechanism of self-aggregation of low-methoxylated homogalacturonan in aqueous solutions in the absence of cations. The coarse-grained model provided new insights into the structural features of HG aggregates and networks in aqueous solutions. Depending on the properties and concentration of polysaccharides, two major patterns of self-assembly were observed for HG - ellipsoidal aggregates and a continuous three-dimensional network. Simulations showed that a decrease in the degree of dissociation of HG results in a higher rate of self-aggregation, as well as facilitating the formation of larger assemblies or thicker nanofilaments depending on the type of final self-assembly. Simulations of polysaccharides of different chain lengths suggested the existence of a structural threshold for the formation of a spatial network for HG consisting of less than 35 GalA units.
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- Piotr Mariusz Pieczywek
- Institute of Agrophysics, Polish Academy of Sciences, Doświadczalna 4, 20-270 Lublin, Poland.
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- Institute of Agrophysics, Polish Academy of Sciences, Doświadczalna 4, 20-270 Lublin, Poland
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- Jerzy Haber Institute of Catalysis and Surface Chemistry, Polish Academy of Sciences, Niezapominajek 8, Cracow, 30-239, Poland
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- Institute of Agrophysics, Polish Academy of Sciences, Doświadczalna 4, 20-270 Lublin, Poland
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Müller A, Schmidt F, Pfeiffer N, Brill A, Prokosch V. [Evaluation of a user habit-based ophthalmologic e-learning platform]. Ophthalmologe 2021; 119:13-19. [PMID: 33404686 PMCID: PMC8763945 DOI: 10.1007/s00347-020-01306-z] [Citation(s) in RCA: 5] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 08/20/2020] [Revised: 11/03/2020] [Accepted: 12/14/2020] [Indexed: 11/28/2022]
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BACKGROUND In medical studies digital learning is often achieved by the use of learning management platforms, such as Ilias. Lecture presentations and organizational documents are typical contents. Students use multiple, mostly external learning options for acquisition of knowledge and competences. We present our updated ophthalmology e‑learning environment for medical students and its evaluation. OBJECTIVE Evaluation of an ophthalmology e‑learning platform for medical students, which considers prevalent learning habits. MATERIAL AND METHODS The platform should provide and link a selection of internal and external learning resources following anatomical structures of the eye. For every subject area the platform provides a text with essential matters, clinical cases, lecture presentations, multiple choice questions for practice, links to corresponding chapters of a textbook and the appropriate AMBOSS learning cards (Amboss GmbH, Berlin, Germany). At the end of the semester an evaluation of the platform was carried out. Different statements were rated by the students on ordinal scales and analyzed. RESULTS The platform was rated with 1.47 ± 0.54 (mean ± standard deviation; n = 107) on a German school grade scale (1 = best, 6 = worst). It was perceived as helpful for the individual learning with 1.62 ± 0.77 (1 = very helpful, 7 = not helpful at all). The structuring of the internal and external learning resources was rated as very good 1.44 ± 0.66 (1 = very good, 7 = very bad). The median for subjective amount of usage was 1-5 h (ordinal scale <1, 1-5, 6-10, 15-20, >20 h). CONCLUSION It appears to be meaningful to specifically link external learning resources corresponding to the own curricular structure in order to provide medical students with a modern basis for learning in ophthalmology.
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- Andreas Müller
- Augenklinik und Poliklinik, Universitätsmedizin Mainz, Johannes Gutenberg-Universität Mainz, Langenbeckstr. 1, 55131, Mainz, Deutschland.
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- Zentrum für Qualitätssicherung und -entwicklung, Johannes Gutenberg Universität Mainz, Mainz, Deutschland
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- Augenklinik und Poliklinik, Universitätsmedizin Mainz, Johannes Gutenberg-Universität Mainz, Langenbeckstr. 1, 55131, Mainz, Deutschland
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- Augenklinik und Poliklinik, Universitätsmedizin Mainz, Johannes Gutenberg-Universität Mainz, Langenbeckstr. 1, 55131, Mainz, Deutschland
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- Augenklinik und Poliklinik, Universitätsmedizin Mainz, Johannes Gutenberg-Universität Mainz, Langenbeckstr. 1, 55131, Mainz, Deutschland.,Zentrum für Augenheilkunde, Uniklinik Köln, Universität zu Köln, Köln, Deutschland
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Wihofszky P, Hofrichter P, Layh S, Jahnke M. [Transfer of participatory research findings to practice: the tool Standortanalyse in municipal health promotion]. Bundesgesundheitsblatt Gesundheitsforschung Gesundheitsschutz 2021; 64:199-206. [PMID: 33403461 PMCID: PMC7785035 DOI: 10.1007/s00103-020-03273-x] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 08/03/2020] [Accepted: 12/14/2020] [Indexed: 11/10/2022]
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In Hamburg wird der Auf- und Ausbau von integrierten kommunalen Gesundheitsstrategien in Sozialräumen gefördert. Für die Beratung entwickelten wir, die Forschungsgemeinschaft des Projekts „Kommunale Entwicklung von Gesundheitsstrategien“, in einem partizipativen Prozess das Instrument „Standortanalyse“. Die Konzeption gründet auf Ergebnissen des Projekts und orientiert sich am Modell „Community Readiness“. Die Standortanalyse dient der Einschätzung eines Sozialraums und richtet sich an Fachkräfte. Dieser Beitrag beschreibt, wie ein Transfer in die Praxis gelingen kann. Hierzu werden Ergebnisse der Erprobungsphase der Standortanalyse, die wir von 2019 bis 2020 in 4 Stadtteilen Hamburgs evaluativ begleiteten, vorgestellt. Die Standortanalyse umfasst ein Tableau, Themenfelder und Fragekarten sowie ein Arbeitsheft. Im Mittelpunkt steht die Analyse der Themenfelder. Gegenstand unserer qualitativen Evaluation waren die Akzeptanz der Beratungen, die Passung und Handhabung des Instruments sowie mögliche Weiterentwicklungsbedarfe. Die Ergebnisse gliedern sich in Beratungsvorgehen, Beratungskontext und Wirkungen. Zentrale Erkenntnisse sind: Das Instrument fördert die Vernetzung von Fachkräften, trägt zur Strukturierung und Transparenz in der Entwicklung von integrierten kommunalen Strategien in Sozialräumen bei, schließt Wissenslücken und unterstützt das Handling der Prozesse. Für die Praxis ist eine externe Prozessbegleitung bedeutsam. Neben der Verfügbarkeit eines Instruments ist es künftig wichtig, in die Qualifikation von Beratenden sowie in digitale Angebote zu investieren.
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Affiliation(s)
- Petra Wihofszky
- Institut für Gesundheits- und Pflegewissenschaften, Fakultät Soziale Arbeit, Gesundheit und Pflege, Hochschule Esslingen, Flandernstraße 101, 73732, Esslingen a. Neckar, Deutschland.
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- Hamburgische Arbeitsgemeinschaft für Gesundheitsförderung e. V., 20097, Hamburg, Deutschland
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- Fakultät Soziale Arbeit, Gesundheit und Pflege, Hochschule Esslingen, 73732, Esslingen a. Neckar, Deutschland
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- vdek-Landesvertretung Hamburg, 20097, Hamburg, Deutschland
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Bozkurt I, Chaurasia B. Attitudes of Neurosurgeons Toward Social Media: A Multi-Institutional Study. World Neurosurg 2020; 147:e396-e404. [PMID: 33358733 DOI: 10.1016/j.wneu.2020.12.067] [Citation(s) in RCA: 6] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/30/2020] [Revised: 12/11/2020] [Accepted: 12/12/2020] [Indexed: 01/19/2023]
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BACKGROUND Social media has become an important communication tool in modern life, and its use is undoubtedly increasing worldwide. Given the rising importance of social media in the health care system, little is known about neurosurgeons' social media use and interactions in the context of professional purposes. This study aimed to analyze social media usage and opinions among neurosurgeons in terms of age, gender, and practice setting. METHODS An online survey was administered to neurosurgeons worldwide. A total of 1119 neurosurgeons from 104 different countries responded to the questionnaire. RESULTS All respondents were members of at least 1 social media platform. Older neurosurgeons and neurosurgeons in nonacademic settings spent less time on social media (P < 0.05). Communication with peers via social media decreased with age, while communication via e-mail increased (P < 0.05). Most respondents perceived the effect of social media to be beneficial to neurosurgery (very beneficial [28.73%], somewhat beneficial [35.55%]). More women than men considered that social media platforms provided a greater chance for networking opportunities, learning about a new study or conference, and providing rapid and widespread knowledge transfer (P < 0.05). False guidance (44.68%) and violation of privacy (41.64%) were thought to be the main disadvantages. CONCLUSIONS Social media use, opinions, and attitudes among neurosurgeons vary depending on their age, gender, and practice setting. Most neurosurgeons stated that the use of social media could have beneficial and advantageous effects on neurosurgery practice, while the frequency of misleading information and lack of privacy were perceived as barriers.
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- Ismail Bozkurt
- Clinic of Neurosurgery, Cankiri State Hospital, Cankiri, Turkey.
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