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2. Towards a Cultural Shift in Learning and Teaching. Learning & Teaching Paper #6
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European University Association (EUA) (Belgium), Loukkola, Tia, and Peterbauer, Helene
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Universities across Europe are calling for a more student-centred, inclusive university environment bringing together all actors of the university community, while also implementing measures to achieve such a cultural shift. Members of the EUA [European University Association] Learning & Teaching Thematic Peer Groups are -- each based on their own perspective and experience -- advocating for such a shift because it is seen as a necessity. This paper highlights common and overarching conclusions and considerations present in the work and reports of these Thematic Peer Groups, while also drawing on other studies and reports concerned with learning and teaching.
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- 2019
3. Research and the promotion of child health: a position paper of the European Society for Pediatric Gastroenterology, Hepatology, and Nutrition.
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Koletzko B, Kolacek S, Phillips A, Troncone R, Vandenplas Y, Thapar N, Baumann U, van Goudoever J, Mihatsch W, de Swarte C, Benninga M, and Mearin L
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- Child, Epigenesis, Genetic, Europe, Exercise, Female, Gastroenterology, Humans, Infant, Microbiota, Nutritional Sciences, Pregnancy, Socioeconomic Factors, Diet, Gastrointestinal Tract, Health Promotion, Liver, Nutritional Status, Pediatrics, Research
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Children comprise one-fifth of Europe's population. Promoting child health and development is of key importance for society and its future. This position paper highlights opportunities of investing in gastrointestinal, liver, and nutritional research to promote child health and delineates priorities for research. Investing in child health plays a key role in the promotion of population health, well-being, and disease prevention lifelong, with large health economic benefits. Major opportunities for improving knowledge and translational application arise from recent scientific and technological developments, for example, the long-term impact of early environmental cues interacting with genes. Personalised approaches to therapy and prevention should be enhanced. Deciphering the microbiome and its effects on functions can help in promoting long-term health. Epigenetic research can help to understand how early environmental factors influence later gastrointestinal and hepatic health and disease. A linked nutrition and physical activity strategy can promote health and prevent nutritional deficiencies, inactivity, and chronic noncommunicable diseases, such as diabetes, to ensure optimal health and cognition. Special attention should be devoted to populations with low socioeconomic status, migrant background, and ethnic minorities, and to critical life periods, including pregnancy, lactation, infancy, and childhood. Improved understanding of optimal nutrition and on maintaining gut and liver homeostasis throughout childhood will help prevent chronic diseases in later life.
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- 2014
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4. AUSTRALIAN AGRICULTURAL EXTENSION CONFERENCE, 1962, REVIEWS, PAPERS, AND REPORTS.
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Commonwealth Scientific and Industrial Research Organisation, Melbourne (Australia).
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IN THIS REPORT OF AN AUSTRALIAN TECHNICAL CONFERENCE ON AGRICULTURAL EXTENSION, EMPHASIS IS PLACED ON CASE STUDIES AND RESEARCH APPLICABLE TO PROFESSIONAL EXTENSION WORK, INCLUDING FARMER CONTACTS AND SUCH SUPPORTING ACTIVITIES AS LIAISON WORK AND COURSE WORK IN THE BEHAVIORAL SCIENCES. THE FIRST SECTION DESCRIBES SERVICES IN EACH STATE AND IN THE NORTHERN TERRITORY, NEW GUINEA, AND NEW ZEALAND. THE NEXT THREE SECTIONS COVER COMPARTIVE EXTENSION IN AUSTRALIA, EUROPE, AND THE UNITED STATES, SPECIAL PROBLEMS RELATING TO AUSTRALIAN PASTORAL AND OTHER INDUSTRIES, AND THE WORK AND PROBLEMS OF DISTRICT ADVISORS. THE ROLE AND SIGNIFICANCE OF COMMERCIAL FIRMS AND PRIVATE ADVISORY SERVICES (INCLUDING FARM MANAGEMENT CLUBS) IN FARM MANAGEMENT EXTENSION ARE DOCUMENTED IN THE FIFTH SECTION. OTHER SECTIONS DEAL WITH PROGRAM PLANNING, GROUP METHODS AND DEMONSTRATIONS, TELEVISION AND OTHER MASS MEDIA. THE RELATIONSHIP BETWEEN EXTENSION AND REGULATORY SERVICES AND RESEARCH EXTENSION LIAISON, RESEARCH IN COMMUNICATIONS, ADULT LEARNING, DECISION MAKING, AND PROGRAM EVALUATION, ASPECTS OF PROFESSIONAL TRAINING (HIGHER EDUCATION, INSERVICE TRAINING, INTERNATIONAL AID), AND POSTCONFERENCE REPORTS BY OVERSEAS VISITORS AND ORGANIZING COMMITTEES. ALSO INCLUDED ARE FOUR FIGURES, 35 TABLES, AND NUMEROUS REFERENCES. (LY)
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- 1963
5. [Overdue. Urgent. Seriously intended? The Position Paper of the European Science Foundation on animal rights].
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Kolar R
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- Animal Testing Alternatives, Animals, Europe, Humans, Animal Rights, Research standards, Societies, Scientific
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- 2000
6. How to present research data consistently in a scientific paper.
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Laniado M
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- Europe, Humans, Peer Review, Research, Periodicals as Topic, Radiology, Writing, Publishing, Research
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The paper analyzes, on a subjective basis, aspects of how to write scientific papers that will be accepted for publication in peer review journals. For each individual section of the manuscript, i.e. Introduction, Materials and methods, Results, Discussion, Abstract, and References, general comments and examples are given. It is concluded that writing scientific articles is a form of mental exercise that has to be practised to be successful.
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- 1996
7. Towards improved cancer diagnosis and treatment founded on current developments in the basic sciences: options for intensified European efforts. A consensus paper. Research Branch of the European Organization for Research and Treatment of Cancer (EORTC).
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- Europe, Humans, Neoplasms diagnosis, Neoplasms therapy, Research
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- 1991
8. A Collaboratively-Derived Research Agenda for E-Assessment in Undergraduate Mathematics
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George Kinnear, Ian Jones, Chris Sangwin, Maryam Alarfaj, Ben Davies, Sam Fearn, Colin Foster, André Heck, Karen Henderson, Tim Hunt, Paola Iannone, Igor' Kontorovich, Niclas Larson, Tim Lowe, John Christopher Meyer, Ann O'Shea, Peter Rowlett, Indunil Sikurajapathi, and Thomas Wong
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This paper describes the collaborative development of an agenda for research on e-assessment in undergraduate mathematics. We built on an established approach to develop the agenda from the contributions of 22 mathematics education researchers, university teachers and learning technologists interested in this topic. The resulting set of 55 research questions are grouped into 5 broad themes: errors and feedback, student interactions with e-assessment, design and implementation choices, affordances offered by e-assessment tools, and mathematical skills. This agenda gives a framework for a programme of research aligned with practical concerns that will contribute to both theoretical and practical development.
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- 2024
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9. Copyright and Text and Data Mining: Is the Current Legislation Sufficient and Adequate?
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Juan-Carlos Fernández-Molina and Fernando Esteban de la Rosa
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Text and data mining activities -- that is, the automated processing of digital materials to uncover new knowledge -- have become more frequent in all areas of scientific research. Because they require a massive use of copyrighted work, there are evident conflicts with copyright legislation. Countries at the forefront of research and development have begun to address this issue. This paper presents the basic aspects of legislation applicable to text and data mining activities. It offers a detailed comparative analysis of the norms of the main jurisdictions that have regulated them to date, highlighting in each case the positive and negative aspects. An adequate knowledge of these laws is not only important for researchers but also important for the academic librarians who provide advice and support in these matters.
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- 2024
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10. Application of Blockchain Technology in Higher Education
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Fedorova, Elena P. and Skobleva, Ella I.
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Emergence and development of the blockchain technology, which is able to transform into "a most powerful disruptive innovation", shall definitely concern universities. Moreover, nowadays the blockchain technology meets the challenges that both the system of higher education and the entire society are currently facing. Advantages of the blockchain technology are decentralized open data, absence of forgeries, safe storage of information, and reduction of transaction expenses related to data checkup, control, and verification. This paper provides a critical analysis of application of the blockchain technology considering with its applicability opportunities and restrictions in education; it also aims to identify the consequences of its influence upon the development of education. The article analyzes real cases when this technology was applied, with the Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT) as an example. The MIT applied it to protect and validate the certificates that it issued. Another example is the Sony Global Education that forms individual data on its trainees' competencies and productivity; a third one relates to the University of Nicosia, which was the first to use smart contracts and accept cryptocurrency as a form of payment. The paper also considers the elements of the blockchain technology at universities (both in Russia and outside it), which participate in massive open online courses. It determines the scope of application of this technology in the Russian educational system. In addition, this article provides a literature review related to application of the blockchain technology; the review includes works by such renowned researchers as D. Tapscott, B. Bleir, A. Watters, A. Grech, A. Camilleri, M. Swan, A. Zaslavsky, etc. The paper analyzes the obtained findings of the survey that its authors have conducted among experts, professors, and specialists involved in accreditation. Thus, the paper provides an analysis of opportunities and restrictions related to application of the blockchain technology in higher education.
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- 2020
11. Bibliometrics of Scientific Productivity on Physical Activity in Children and Adolescents with Autism Spectrum Disorder and Down Syndrome
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Cossio Bolaños, Marco, Vidal Espinoza, Rubén, Pezoa-Fuentes, Paz, Cisterna More, Camila, Benavides Opazo, Angela, Espinoza Galdámez, Francisca, Urra Albornoz, Camilo, Sulla Torres, Jose, De la Torre Choque, Christian, and Gómez Campos, Rossana
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The aim of this study was to compare bibliometric indicators of scientific productivity in physical activity (PA) in children and adolescents with Autism spectrum disorder (ASD) and Down syndrome (DS) in the PubMed database. A bibliometric study was conducted for the last 5 years (2017 to 2021). The data collected for each article were: year of publication, language of publication, country, journal name, and type of paper. The results showed that there was higher scientific productivity in the population with DS (20 studies) relative to their counterparts with ASD (31 studies). The language of publication in both cases was English. There were 10 countries that published on PA in ASD and 14 countries that published on DS. Overall, the greatest interest in publishing on PA in children and adolescents with ASD was in North America (6 studies), followed by Asia (5 studies) and Europe (4 studies). In the DS population it was in Europe (13 studies), North America (9 studies) and South America (4 studies). Nineteen journals were identified that published in the ASD population and 29 journals in DS. Six experimental studies were identified in ASD and 7 in DS. There was a higher scientific productivity with original studies. There was a positive trend of increasing scientific productivity over the years in both populations. We suggest the need to promote research on PA in both populations, regardless of the type of study, as it is an indicator of overall health status.
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- 2022
12. The Legal Foundation of Responsible Research Assessment: An Overview on European Union and Italy
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Ginevra Peruginelli and Janne Pölönen
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During the past decade, responsible research assessment (RRA) has become a major science policy goal to advance responsible research and innovation and open science. Starting with the DORA declaration in 2012, common understanding of the needs and demands of RRA has been shaped by a growing number of initiatives, culminating in a European Commission supported Agreement on reforming research assessment published in July 2022. In this paper, we outline and investigate the normative framework for RRA, ranging from binding legal norms (hard law), rules of conduct which, in principle, have no legally binding force but which nevertheless may have practical effects' (soft law) to self-regulation in supranational (the European Union) and one national (Italy) context. As shown by our analysis of hard and soft legal sources for RRA, apart from constitutional and legal provisions regarding freedom of research, autonomy of universities and non-discrimination and gender equality, the legal foundation for RRA rests mainly on soft law and policy norms. In the discussion we relate the normative framework for RRA to research integrity guidelines and consider the challenges of ensuring coherent RRA implementation across countries and research funding and performing institutions. We conclude that self-regulation and soft law are good starting points and may pave the way for hard law down the line: this can be seen as the optimum mix of regulatory mechanisms to mainstream RRAs.
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- 2023
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13. A Bibliometric Analysis of Digital Literacy Research and Emerging Themes Pre-During COVID-19 Pandemic
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Baber, Hasnan, Fanea-Ivanovici, Mina, Lee, Yoo-Taek, and Tinmaz, Hasan
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Purpose: Digital literacy is not the mere ability to use a digital device or know to use various software. It is a domain of exploration for sociology, psychology, education and, of course, technology. This study aims to present a quantitative analysis of the literature on digital literacy using a bibliometric approach. Design/methodology/approach: Using data from the Web of Science database, the importance of the research is evaluated by reviewing 2307 publications and examining the yearly publication, field category productivity, citation structure, most cited resources, documents, most-cited authors, most productive authors, and country in the field of digital literacy. Further, a cluster analysis is conducted to see the most recurrent keywords and emerging trends in this field. At last, the authors analyzed the thematic progression of keywords over these five years based on the normalized citations. Additionally, a graphical representation of the bibliometric data using VOSviewer is presented in the paper. Findings: The results suggest a steady rate of publication in this field, with most of the research published in education and library fields and the USA leading the country in this realm. The emerging themes in this field are 'Fake News', 'Competence', 'Educational Technology', 'Health Literacy', 'Self-Efficacy' and, interestingly, 'COVID-19'. The results also revealed that COVID-19 has been examined and associated with fake news, higher education, social media and information literacy. Originality/value: This paper provides an overall summary of the most recent research work published from 2017 to 2021 on digital literacy in the backdrop of COVID-19. The study presents the thematic progression over the years and particularly the new keywords that emerged in the limelight of the pandemic. It contributes by updating the existing body of knowledge in the field of digital literacy and presents preliminary results related to COVID-19.
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- 2022
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14. Prioritizing research challenges and funding for allergy and asthma and the need for translational research-The European Strategic Forum on Allergic Diseases.
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Agache I, Annesi-Maesano I, Bonertz A, Branca F, Cant A, Fras Z, Ingenrieth F, Namazova-Baranova L, Odemyr M, Spanevello A, Vieths S, Yorgancioglu A, Alvaro-Lozano M, Barber Hernandez D, Chivato T, Del Giacco S, Diamant Z, Eguiluz-Gracia I, van Wijk RG, Gevaert P, Graessel A, Hellings P, Hoffmann-Sommergruber K, Jutel M, Lau S, Lauerma A, Maria Olaguibel J, O'Mahony L, Ozdemir C, Palomares O, Pfaar O, Sastre J, Scadding G, Schmidt-Weber C, Schmid-Grendelmeier P, Shamji M, Skypala I, Spinola M, Spranger O, Torres M, Vereda A, and Bonini S
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- Asthma diagnosis, Asthma therapy, Big Data, Bioengineering, Disease Management, Drug Development, Environmental Health, Europe epidemiology, Health Policy, Humans, Hypersensitivity diagnosis, Hypersensitivity etiology, Hypersensitivity therapy, Implementation Science, Information Technology, Patient Participation, Asthma epidemiology, Capital Financing, Hypersensitivity epidemiology, Research, Translational Research, Biomedical economics, Translational Research, Biomedical legislation & jurisprudence, Translational Research, Biomedical methods, Translational Research, Biomedical organization & administration
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The European Academy of Allergy and Clinical Immunology (EAACI) organized the first European Strategic Forum on Allergic Diseases and Asthma. The main aim was to bring together all relevant stakeholders and decision-makers in the field of allergy, asthma and clinical Immunology around an open debate on contemporary challenges and potential solutions for the next decade. The Strategic Forum was an upscaling of the EAACI White Paper aiming to integrate the Academy's output with the perspective offered by EAACI's partners. This collaboration is fundamental for adapting and integrating allergy and asthma care into the context of real-world problems. The Strategic Forum on Allergic Diseases brought together all partners who have the drive and the influence to make positive change: national and international societies, patients' organizations, regulatory bodies and industry representatives. An open debate with a special focus on drug development and biomedical engineering, big data and information technology and allergic diseases and asthma in the context of environmental health concluded that connecting science with the transformation of care and a joint agreement between all partners on priorities and needs are essential to ensure a better management of allergic diseases and asthma in the advent of precision medicine together with global access to innovative and affordable diagnostics and therapeutics., (© 2019 EAACI and John Wiley and Sons A/S. Published by John Wiley and Sons Ltd.)
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- 2019
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15. Learning Loss, Learning Gains and Wellbeing: A Review of Policy and Grey Literature
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Education Development Trust (United Kingdom) and Ndaruhutse, Susy
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COVID-19 has caused considerable disruption to education around the world. Disadvantaged and marginalised learners are being particularly hard hit. Naturally, throughout the pandemic, the focus of much attention has been on how to open schools safely with a preoccupation with the hygiene and social distancing considerations. A shift is noticeable and welcome. With schools in many jurisdictions reopening partially or fully there is a growing interest in the immensely important area of recovering the lost learning that has occurred while learners have been away from face-to-face education. This report documents an analysis of policy and grey literature. It is one output from the first phase of our collaboration and links are made to two other outputs: (1) A rapid evidence assessment (REA) of the academic literature; and (2) An overarching summary paper drawing out key messages and introducing the next phase of the collaboration. [This report is written with assistance from Anna Riggall, Ella Page, Elnaz Kashefpakdel and Sonia Guerriero. For the companion report, "Learning Loss, Learning Gains and Wellbeing: A Rapid Evidence Assessment," see ED615066.]
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- 2021
16. EAPC White Paper on outcome measurement in palliative care: Improving practice, attaining outcomes and delivering quality services – Recommendations from the European Association for Palliative Care (EAPC) Task Force on Outcome Measurement.
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Bausewein, Claudia, Daveson, Barbara A., Currow, David C., Downing, Julia, Deliens, Luc, Radbruch, Lukas, Defilippi, Kath, Lopes Ferreira, Pedro, Costantini, Massimo, Harding, Richard, and Higginson, Irene J.
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BENCHMARKING (Management) , *CLINICAL medicine , *MEDICAL quality control , *HEALTH outcome assessment , *PALLIATIVE treatment , *PROFESSIONAL associations , *QUALITY assurance , *RESEARCH funding , *SPIRITUALITY , *TERMINAL care , *KEY performance indicators (Management) , *BURDEN of care - Abstract
Background: Outcome measurement plays an increasing role in improving the quality, effectiveness, efficiency and availability of palliative care. Aim: To provide expert recommendations on outcome measurement in palliative care in clinical practice and research. Methods: Developed by a European Association for Palliative Care Task Force, based on literature searches, international expert workshop, development of outcome measurement guidance and international online survey. A subgroup drafted a first version and circulated it twice to the task force. The preliminary final version was circulated to wider expert panel and 28 international experts across 20 European Association for Palliative Care member associations and the European Association for Palliative Care Board of Directors and revised according to their feedback. The final version was approved by the European Association for Palliative Care Board for adoption as an official European Association for Palliative Care position paper. Results: In all, 12 recommendations are proposed covering key parameters of measures, adequate measures for the task, introduction of outcome measurement into practice, and national and international outcome comparisons and benchmarking. Compared to other recommendations, the White Paper covers similar aspects but focuses more on outcome measurement in clinical care and the wider policy impact of implementing outcome measurement in clinical palliative care. Patient-reported outcome measure feedback improves awareness of unmet need and allows professionals to act to address patients’ needs. However, barriers and facilitators have been identified when implementing outcome measurement in clinical care that should be addressed. Conclusion: The White Paper recommends the introduction of outcome measurement into practice and outcomes that allow for national and international comparisons. Outcome measurement is key to understanding different models of care across countries and, ultimately, patient outcome having controlled for differing patients characteristics. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]
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- 2016
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17. The current and future role of the medical oncologist in the professional care for cancer patients: a position paper by the European Society for Medical Oncology (ESMO).
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Popescu, R. A., Schäfer, R., Califano, R., Eckert, R., Coleman, R., Douillard, J.-Y., Cervantes, A., Casali, P. G., Sessa, C., Van Cutsem, E., de Vries, E., Pavlidis, N., Fumasoli, K., Wörmann, B., Samonigg, H., Cascinu, S., Cruz Hernández, J. J., Howard, A. J., Ciardiello, F., and Stahel, R. A.
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ONCOLOGISTS , *CANCER patients , *CANCER research , *MEDICAL personnel , *MEDICAL specialties & specialists , *EVIDENCE-based medicine - Abstract
The number of cancer patients in Europe is rising and significant advances in basic and applied cancer research are making the provision of optimal care more challenging. The concept of cancer as a systemic, highly heterogeneous and complex disease has increased the awareness that quality cancer care should be provided by a multidisciplinary team (MDT) of highly qualified healthcare professionals. Cancer patients also have the right to benefit from medical progress by receiving optimal treatment from adequately trained and highly skilled medical professionals. Built on the highest standards of professional training and continuing medical education, medical oncology is recognised as an independent medical specialty in many European countries. Medical oncology is a core member of the MDT and offers cancer patients a comprehensive and systemic approach to treatment and care, while ensuring evidence-based, safe and cost-effective use of cancer drugs and preserving the quality of life of cancer patients through the entire ‘cancer journey’. Medical oncologists are also engaged in clinical and translational research to promote innovation and new therapies and they contribute to cancer diagnosis, prevention and research, making a difference for patients in a dynamic, stimulating professional environment. Medical oncologists play an important role in shaping the future of healthcare through innovation and are also actively involved at the political level to ensure a maximum contribution of the profession to Society and to tackle future challenges. This position paper summarises the multifarious and vital contributions of medical oncology and medical oncologists to today's and tomorrow's professional cancer care. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]
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- 2014
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18. The History of Education in Hungary from the Mid-Nineteenth Century to Present Day
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Szabó, Zoltán András, Garai, Imre, and Németh, András
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In our paper, we aim to give an overview about the emergence and evolvement of the history of education in Hungary. Nevertheless, we intend to surpass the traditional approach of giving a schematic description of these processes as we would like to depict the interconnectedness of the Hungarian history of education with the European research tendencies and the thematic variety of the Hungarian research activities. We used literature analysis, historical source analysis and descriptive statistical analysis as primary methods. Within Hungary, we pay special attention to the University of Budapest but we also reflect special peculiarities regarding the other full universities in the country. The Hungarian history of education followed the pathway of the German-speaking countries regarding the approach and the function until 1948. History of education had a self-legitimising role in the emerging national education system and modernised university environment; however, this characteristic feature did not exclude the incorporation of international research approaches. This function was slightly altered in the interwar period since leading researchers of the subfield contributed to maintaining the ideological coherence of the political structure. During the socialist period, researchers were expected to follow the directives of their Soviet colleagues; however, in the 1970s the homogeneity in themes and research approaches began loosening. As the result of the political regime change in 1989/1990, Hungarian research was given an opportunity to be integrated into the European exchange of ideas and implement research approaches prevalent in Western countries.
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- 2022
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19. Research Agendas and Culture: A New Approach to Analysing the Academic Profession in Asia and Europe
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Santos, João M., Liu, Yingxin, and Tang, Hei-hang Hayes
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This paper investigates the research agendas of academics in Asia and Europe with reference to cultural influences rooted in the two continents. Unlike studies on the influence of culture on research that focus on only one or a few countries, this study explores the relationship between cultural dimensions and research agendas at the continental level, across Europe and Asia. The study uses general linear modelling with interaction terms to identify how cultural dimensions influence research agendas and how their influence differs between Europe and Asia. Hofstede's cultural dimensions model and the Multidimensional Research Agendas Inventory-Revised scale are adopted in this study, as measures of cultural dimensions and research agenda-setting, respectively. The results show that culture influences several aspects of research agenda-setting in both Asia and Europe, but these dynamics are not always identical across continents. These findings are relevant both for academics studying the cultural dynamics of science, and also for policymakers who need to consider these cultural dimensions while striving to promote specific research agendas.
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- 2022
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20. International Society for Quality of Life Research commentary on the draft European Medicines Agency reflection paper on the use of patient-reported outcome (PRO) measures in oncology studies.
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Kyte, Derek, Reeve, Bryce, Efficace, Fabio, Haywood, Kirstie, Mercieca-Bebber, Rebecca, King, Madeleine, Norquist, Josephine, Lenderking, William, Snyder, Claire, Ring, Lena, Velikova, Galina, Calvert, Melanie, Reeve, Bryce B, King, Madeleine T, Norquist, Josephine M, and Lenderking, William R
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QUALITY of life ,ONCOLOGY ,HEALTH outcome assessment ,PUBLISHING ,TUMOR treatment ,RESEARCH ,SELF-evaluation - Abstract
In 2014, the European Medicines Agency (EMA) released for comment a draft reflection paper on the use of patient-reported outcome (PRO) measures in oncology studies. A twelve-member International Society for Quality of Life Research (ISOQOL) taskforce was convened to coordinate the ISOQOL response. Twenty-one ISOQOL members provided detailed comments and suggestions on the paper: 81 % from academia and 19 % from industry. Taskforce members consolidated and further refined these comments and shared the recommendations with the wider ISOQOL membership. A final response was submitted to the EMA in November 2014. The impending publication of the EMA reflection paper presents a valuable opportunity for ISOQOL to comment on the current direction of EMA PRO guidance and strategy. The EMA paper, although focused on cancer, could serve as a model for using PROs in other conditions, as it provides a useful update surrounding some of the design issues common to all trial research including PRO endpoints. However, we believe there are a number of additional areas in need of greater consideration. The purpose of this commentary is therefore to highlight the strengths of this timely and potentially useful document, but also to outline areas that may warrant further discussion. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]
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- 2016
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21. Encouraging MSK imaging research towards clinical impact is a necessity: opinion paper of the European Society of Musculoskeletal Radiology (ESSR).
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Tagliafico, Alberto Stefano, Wilson, David, Sconfienza, Luca Maria, and European Society of Musculoskeletal Radiology (ESSR) Research Committee
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SOCIAL impact ,RADIOLOGY ,DIAGNOSTIC imaging ,MEDICAL research ,FINANCIAL crises - Abstract
Radiology has not been spared in recent economic crises with a substantial reduction in the turnover of imaging equipment. These problems are exacerbated by increasing demand for healthcare across Europe. Therefore, using existing radiological services while rigorously following evidence-based guidelines might improve patient care. Thus, diagnostic pathways should be assessed not only for technical and diagnostic performance but also for their impact on medical and social outcome. In this paper, we report the advice of the Research Committee of ESSR on how we may guide musculoskeletal radiological research towards studies that have useful clinical impact. The ESSR Research Committee intends to encourage research with potential to influence treatment, patient outcome, and social impact. Key Points • Research in medical imaging has the potential to improve human health. • High-level studies have the potential to place radiology at the pinnacle of quality in evidence-based practice. • The ESSR Research Committee intends to encourage research with potential to influence treatment, patient outcome, and social impact. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]
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- 2019
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22. TITLES AND ABSTRACT OF PAPERS.
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RESEARCH , *NATURAL resources , *GEOGRAPHICAL research - Abstract
The article presents abstracts of geographical research papers. In the research paper "A Geographical Study of Nova Scotia," researcher R.H. Whitebeek discusses the geographic conditions of Nova Scotia. Lying nearer Europe and possessing many excellent harbors and peopled by immigrants from the best European stocks, the province of Nova Scotia in Canada has now, after 300 years, fewer people than the city of Boston, Massachusetts. Its total manufacturing output is less than that of single companies in New England, and the province has shared but slightly in Canada's economic growth.
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- 1914
23. Special Section of Papers from the Radecs 2000 Workshop.
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CONFERENCES & conventions , *RESEARCH - Abstract
Presents an overview of the papers selected by the 'IEEE Transactions on Nuclear Science' journal from the European Conference on Radiation and its Effects on Components and Systems in 2000. Information on the conference; Target applications for the conference's workshop; Members of the conference's organizing committee.
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- 2001
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24. Moving forward.
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Miller P
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- Demography, Developed Countries, Europe, Family Planning Services, Fertility, Ireland, Population, Population Dynamics, Pregnancy, Reproduction, Sexual Behavior, Abortion, Induced, Legislation as Topic, Pregnancy Outcome, Pregnancy, Unwanted, Research
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- 1999
25. Scientific papers presented at the European Congress of Radiology 2000: publication rates and characteristics during the period 2000-2004.
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Miguel-Dasit, Alberto, Martí-Bonmatí, Luis, Sanfeliu, Pilar, Aleixandre, Rafael, and Martí-Bonmatí, Luis
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RADIOLOGY ,ASSOCIATIONS, institutions, etc. ,CONFERENCES & conventions ,MEDLINE ,SCIENTIFIC development ,ABSTRACTING & indexing services ,MANUSCRIPTS ,MEDICAL specialties & specialists ,PROBABILITY theory ,PUBLISHING ,CONTINUING medical education ,SYSTEMATIC reviews ,SOCIOECONOMIC factors - Abstract
To determine the rate at which abstracts orally presented at the ECR 2000 were published between 2000-2004, and to identify predictive factors of publication and differences between abstracts and subsequently published papers. Specific search profiles were devised to retrieve items from the Medline database. From 1020 abstracts originating from 39 countries, 479 articles (publication rate 47%) were subsequently published in 139 Medline-indexed journals, most frequently in European Radiology (14%). Country of origin statistically (P<0.0001) influences the subsequent publication of the abstract, Germany having the highest number of presentations (n=343) and derived articles (publication rate 54%). Abstracts presented by authors from the USA (n=21) had the highest publication rate (76%). Most papers were published within the first 3 years after the meeting, as original articles and in English-language journals. Both the study sample size and the first author frequently changed. Chest and cardiac studies had the highest publication rates (56%, both). In summary, abstracts presented at the ECR 2000 had a high publication rate in Medline-indexed journals. Country of origin and subspecialty of presentation appeared to influence subsequent full publication. More articles were published in European Radiology than in other journal. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]
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- 2006
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26. American Dream, Humboldtian Nightmare: Reflections on the Remodelled Values of a Neoliberalized Academia
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Tomicic, Ana
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While universities now lie between two philosophical poles -- idealism and utilitarianism -- the Humboldtian ideal primarily serves to give a humanist glaze to a technocratic discourse. Regardless of its autonomy on paper, the University does not control its finances. This guise of autonomy has set a double authoritarian heteronomy of the university: from increased administrative supervision and from market control. While the current debate is strongly permeated by the idea that we should simultaneously compete with and copy the model of elite US universities, this article presents reflections on how detached from Humboldtian ideals we now are, explores the consequences of that transformational logic and encourages debate through critical distance.
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- 2019
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27. Comment on paper ‘Effective risk communication and CCS: the road to success in Europe’.
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Anderson, Kirsty
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RISK communication ,CARBON sequestration ,RESEARCH - Abstract
The article offers the author's analysis on the research paper "Effective risk communication and CCS" by Ragnar Löfstedt, who takes an approach to analyzing the communication challenges linked with the siting of carbon capture and storage (CCS) facilities in Europe. The author says Löfstedt considers the key findings of the already impressive body of research, and that the study highlights the important areas of risk communication, such as the social amplification of risk.
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- 2015
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28. Who Is Engaging with Whom? Internationalizing Opportunities for Business Schools in Emerging Economies
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Bevelander, Dianne Lynne
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Purpose: The purpose of this paper is to discuss the globalization of Business Schools and present different strategies, issues and perspectives on how and why business schools are going global. The paper explores various models for globalization, contrasts and integrates them, and then presents an approach to globalization that is within the reach of these smaller and less endowed schools. Design/methodology/approach: This paper reviews relevant literature and an analysis of exchange programs amongst the world's leading business schools. Different aspects of the globalization of management education are discussed including internationalizing the curriculum, globalizing research agendas, and the impact of globalized competition. Findings: A framework has been developed that can be employed by business schools--especially in emerging economies--to internationalize themselves through their education and research programs. Recommendations are made for how business schools with limited resources can meet the challenge of offering the internationally-oriented education experience increasingly demanded by employers and students alike. Research limitations/implications: Limitations to this paper result from the use of "Financial Times" top 100 ranked business schools. Aside from weaknesses inherent the rankings methodology, the choice of these business schools excluded hundreds of high quality business schools around the world--many of which are internationally recognized for quality. Furthermore, the methodology of the scanning of web sites of schools for types of collaboration agreements across borders might not give the full picture of agreements betweens schools. Originality/value: Although a considerable amount has been written about the globalization imperative facing business schools (with many illustrations of what could be considered best practice), there is a significant lack of information when it comes to the articulation of strategies and implementation challenges facing smaller and less well endowed business schools that want to globalize. (Contains 19 notes, 1 table and 3 figures.)
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- 2012
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29. Continental Responsibility: European and International Support for Higher Education and Research in East Central Europe.
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Institute for Human Sciences, Vienna (Austria)., Institute of International Education, New York, NY., Kirk, Mary E., and Rhodes, Aaron A.
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This publication provides a comprehensive inventory of initiatives undertaken by European institutions and international organizations to assist the transformation of higher education and research in East Central Europe. Section 1 contains five papers, each highlighting one of five institutions that have developed innovative approaches to address problems facing higher education and research communities in East Central Europe. Paper titles are: "Harnessing Higher Education to Change: The TEMPUS Scheme in Central and Eastern Europe" (Roger Absalom); "The European Science Foundation" (W. Shauinger-Horne); "The European Cultural Foundation and Higher Education Initiatives in Eastern and Central Europe" (Odile Chenal); "Opening Up the Centre: A Brief Review of the Central European University and the Soros Foundation Network" (Paul Flather); "Transformation of the National Higher Education and Research Systems of Central Europe: A Program at the Institute for Human Sciences" (Aaron A. Rhodes). Section 2 highlights institutions in Western and Eastern Central Europe that are working to increase east-west exchange and provide support for reform. Section 3 describes east-west university linkages beyond the TEMPUS (Trans-European Mobility Programme for University Students) Program which dominates the scene. Section 4 looks at Canadian programs in East Central Europe. Section 5 is a bibliography containing over 240 references published from 1991 to 1993. Section 6, an appendix, contains descriptions of European Union Initiatives to support cooperation in science and technology with the countries of central and Eastern Europe and in the New Independent States. (JB)
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- 1994
30. Scientific papers presented at the European Congress of Radiology: a two-year comparison.
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Miguel-Dasit, Alberto, Martí-Bonmatí, Luis, Sanfeliu-Montoro, Antonio, Aleixandre, Rafael, Valderrama, Juan, Martí-Bonmatí, Luis, and Valderrama, Juan Carlos
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RADIOLOGY ,RADIOLOGISTS ,PHYSICS research ,HEART diseases ,RESEARCH - Abstract
The purpose of this report was to determine the rate at which abstracts orally presented at the European Congress of Radiology (ECR) 2001 were published in 2001-2005 Medline-indexed journals and to compare publication rates and factors with presentations at the ECR in two different periods (2001 and 2000). Absolute and relative publication rates (APR, RPR) and different publication-related factors were analysed. From 991 abstracts originating from 52 countries, 449 articles (APR 45%) were subsequently published in 125 journals, most frequently in European Radiology (n=79, 18%). Country of origin statistically (p<0.0001) influences subsequent publication of the abstract, with Germany having the highest number of presentations (n=300) and derived articles (n=175, RPR 58%) whereas Sweden had the highest RPR (82%). Interventional and physics studies had the highest RPR (59% and 58%, respectively). The ECR meeting has a very high and stable APR (ECR 2001: 45% vs ECR 2000: 47%), and the journal European Radiology had the larger number of related publications (18% RPR following ECR 2001 compared with 14% from ECR 2000). Germany had the highest number of presentations and publications for both meetings. The highest RPR for ECR 2001 was found in interventional and physics studies whereas chest and cardiac studies had the highest RPR for ECR 2000. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]
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- 2007
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31. Higher Education Policy Change in Europe: Academic Research Funding and the Impact Agenda
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Gunn, Andrew and Mintrom, Michael
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In the policy period following the Lisbon Strategy of 2000, European governments increasingly regard universities, and the research they produce, as key to enhancing economic performance. With this heightened respect for the value of university-based research, comes an impatience to see returns on the public investments made. We analyze how policy is being used to influence the academic research process through the evaluations and funding allocation that accompany public funding. This paper features examples from the European Union and recent policy developments in two nation states to investigate how policy seeks to enhance the non-academic impacts of academic research.
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- 2016
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32. Rules of Engagement: Measuring Connectivity in National Systems of Higher Education
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de Rassenfosse, Gaétan and Williams, Ross
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With the advent of mass higher education and the consequent absorption of significant national resources, both public and private, it is inevitable that universities are increasingly expected to meet a range of societal needs. They are expected to "connect" with society at large. In this paper, we argue that connectivity is best integrated with research, teaching and scholarship and should not be relegated to a "third stream". We compare degrees of connectivity of 50 national systems of higher education using ten indicators, making a distinction between domestic and international connectivity. The strongest finding is that smaller countries exhibit the highest level of international connectivity. The higher education systems in countries with large absolute numbers of researchers such as the USA, China and Japan are relatively self-contained compared with countries such as Ireland, Switzerland and Singapore. Another finding is the relative insularity of the education sector in Eastern Europe, including the Russian Federation. When differences in levels of economic development are allowed for, among lower-income countries South Africa stands out as having a well-connected higher education sector.
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- 2015
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33. Scientific papers presented at the 2000-2001 European Society of Gastrointestinal and Abdominal Radiology (ESGAR) meetings: publication rates during the period 2000-2004.
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Secil, Mustafa, Ucar, Gokhan, and Dicle, Oguz
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MEDICAL literature ,INTERNET in medicine ,PUBLICATIONS ,PERIODICALS ,ABSTRACTS ,LIBRARY information networks ,ABDOMINAL radiography ,BIBLIOMETRICS ,CONFERENCES & conventions ,MANUSCRIPTS ,MEDICAL societies ,PUBLISHING - Abstract
The aim of this study was to investigate the rate at which abstracts orally presented at the ESGAR 2000 and 2001 meetings were published between 2000-2004, and to identify predictive factors of publication. The abstracts of ESGAR meeting presentations were reviewed and classified according to organ, modality, type of design, country of origin of the studies and basic categories of diagnostic or interventional. The presentations were searched for publication in Medline-indexed journals using the PubMed server. The publication rates of the presentations, the time period between the presentation and publication, and the journal in which the article had appeared were investigated. An overall number of 109 publications were found originating from 276 presentations (39.5%). The median and inter-quartile range [IQR] between the abstract presentation and subsequently full publication was 18 months [1.0 -53.0]. The journal with the highest number of derived articles from abstract presentation was European Radiology (n=21, 19.2%). Retrospective studies were found to be more frequently published than prospective studies (p=0.001). The publication rate did not show any statistically significant difference between groups of other classifications. The publication rate of studies orally presented at ESGAR meetings was 39.5%. No specific variable other than the type of design of the studies appeared to influence the publication rate. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]
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- 2007
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34. Research Round Up: Working Paper Summaries.
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RESEARCH ,MARKETING ,ELECTRONIC commerce - Abstract
Summarizes several research working papers submitted to the 'Business Strategy Review' journal as of September 2000. Measures of marketing performance in Great Britain and Spain; Observation of the trends in market competition in line with the export and import trading; Proliferation of electronic commerce and the emergence of small-to-medium size businesses.
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- 2000
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35. Strategies for dealing with HIV / AIDS in the former Soviet Union.
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Burrows D
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- Behavior, Developed Countries, Disease, Europe, Europe, Eastern, Organization and Administration, Russia, Substance-Related Disorders, Virus Diseases, Acquired Immunodeficiency Syndrome, Disease Outbreaks, Education, HIV Infections, Program Evaluation, Research, Substance Abuse, Intravenous
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- 2000
36. Abortion, obtained and denied: research approaches.
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Newman SH and Beck MB
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- Abortion Applicants, Abortion, Criminal, Abortion, Therapeutic, Contraception Behavior, Demography, Developing Countries, Europe, Family Planning Services, Female, Fertility, Humans, Interview, Psychological, Legislation as Topic, Mental Health, Morbidity, Pregnancy, Socioeconomic Factors, United States, Abortion, Induced mortality, Research
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- 1970
37. Ireland's newest import.
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Kissling F
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- Behavior, Developed Countries, Europe, Ireland, Politics, Public Opinion, Abortion, Induced, Research, Violence
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- 1999
38. Survivors, not victims.
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Andric-ruzicic D
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- Behavior, Bosnia and Herzegovina, Crime, Delivery of Health Care, Developed Countries, Europe, Health, Social Problems, Health Services, Organizations, Rape, Research, Therapeutics, Violence, Women
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- 1999
39. [Vocationally motivated migration behavior in double-income households. An empirical analysis using GSOEP data].
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Jurges H
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- Behavior, Demography, Developed Countries, Emigration and Immigration, Europe, Germany, Marriage, Population, Population Dynamics, Social Sciences, Humans, Decision Making, Economics, Employment, Evaluation Studies as Topic, Family Characteristics, Interpersonal Relations, Marital Status, Research, Sociology, Transients and Migrants
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- 1998
40. Demographic studies in Germany.
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Xiao H
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- Developed Countries, Europe, Germany, Population, Demography, Emigration and Immigration, Population Dynamics, Research, Social Sciences
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- 1998
41. Migrations in Kazakhstan: past and present.
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Kendirbaeva G
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- Asia, Asia, Western, Demography, Developed Countries, Europe, Europe, Eastern, Kazakhstan, Political Systems, Population, Population Dynamics, Russia, Colonialism, Emigration and Immigration, Research
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- 1997
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42. Research using the 1991 census of population, Part 2.
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Rees P
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- Culture, Demography, Developed Countries, Economics, Employment, Europe, Population, Population Characteristics, Socioeconomic Factors, United Kingdom, Censuses, Ethnicity, Poverty, Religion, Research, Unemployment
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- 1995
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43. Challenges in Transition of Care for People with Variations in Sex Characteristics in the European Context.
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Gramc, Martin
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AFFINITY groups ,MEDICAL quality control ,RESEARCH ,FOCUS groups ,SOCIAL support ,TRANSITIONAL care ,SEX differentiation disorders ,QUALITATIVE research ,DOCUMENTATION ,HEALTH care teams ,RESEARCH funding ,THEMATIC analysis - Abstract
Objective: People with variations in sex characteristics (VSCs) have been receiving inadequate care for many decades. The Chicago consensus statement in 2006 aimed to introduce improved comprehensive care, which would include the transition of care from pediatric to adult services organized by multidisciplinary teams. Yet, the evidence for transitional care is scarce. The aim of this paper is to outline the delivery of transition of care for adolescents and young adults with VSCs. Method: Seven focus groups were conducted with health care professionals and peer support groups by care teams in Central, Northern, and Western Europe. The data from the focus groups were examined using reflexive thematic analysis. Results: Even though the transition of care has been implemented in the last two decades, it remains inadequate. There are differences among countries, as the quality of care depends on available resources and variations in sex characteristics. Moreover, there are significant hurdles to adequate transition of care, as there is lack of time and funding. The lack of adult care providers and psychosocial support often leaves young adults with VSCs to navigate the health care system alone. Conclusion: The outcome of the study shows that the transition of care is organized through the department of pediatric endocrinology. The quality of care varies due to resources and variations in sex characteristics. A lack of adult specialists, and especially psychosocial support, represents the biggest obstacle for young adults and adults in navigating the health care system and for improvements in the provision of health care to adults. There is a risk of re-traumatization, as adolescents and young adults must often repeat their medical history and educate adult care providers who are insufficiently trained and knowledgeable. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]
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- 2024
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44. European value-based healthcare benchmarking: moving from theory to practice.
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García-Lorenzo, Borja, Gorostiza, Ania, Alayo, Itxaso, Zas, Susana Castelo, Baena, Patricia Cobos, Camiña, Inés Gallego, Narbaiza, Begoña Izaguirre, Mallabiabarrena, Gaizka, Ustarroz-Aguirre, Iker, Rigabert, Alina, Balzi, William, Maltoni, Roberta, Massa, Ilaria, López, Isabel Álvarez, Lobera, Sara Arévalo, Esteban, Mónica, Calleja, Marta Fernández, Mediavilla, Jenifer Gómez, Fernández, Manuela, and Hitar, Manuel del Oro
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RESEARCH ,STATISTICAL significance ,HEALTH facilities ,HUMAN research subjects ,KEY performance indicators (Management) ,LUNG tumors ,HEALTH outcome assessment ,MEDICAL care costs ,REGRESSION analysis ,VALUE-based healthcare ,BENCHMARKING (Management) ,INFORMED consent (Medical law) ,QUESTIONNAIRES ,CLINICAL medicine ,DESCRIPTIVE statistics ,RESEARCH funding ,SOCIODEMOGRAPHIC factors ,ELECTRONIC health records ,CLUSTER analysis (Statistics) ,BREAST tumors ,LONGITUDINAL method ,DELPHI method - Abstract
Background Value-based healthcare (VBHC) is a conceptual framework to improve the value of healthcare by health, care-process and economic outcomes. Benchmarking should provide useful information to identify best practices and therefore a good instrument to improve quality across healthcare organizations. This paper aims to provide a proof-of-concept of the feasibility of an international VBHC benchmarking in breast cancer, with the ultimate aim of being used to share best practices with a data-driven approach among healthcare organizations from different health systems. Methods In the VOICE community—a European healthcare centre cluster intending to address VBHC from theory to practice—information on patient-reported, clinical-related, care-process-related and economic-related outcomes were collected. Patient archetypes were identified using clustering techniques and an indicator set following a modified Delphi was defined. Benchmarking was performed using regression models controlling for patient archetypes and socio-demographic characteristics. Results Six hundred and ninety patients from six healthcare centres were included. A set of 50 health, care-process and economic indicators was distilled for benchmarking. Statistically significant differences across sites have been found in most health outcomes, half of the care-process indicators, and all economic indicators, allowing for identifying the best and worst performers. Conclusions To the best of our knowledge, this is the first international experience providing evidence to be used with VBHC benchmarking intention. Differences in indicators across healthcare centres should be used to identify best practices and improve healthcare quality following further research. Applied methods might help to move forward with VBHC benchmarking in other medical conditions. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]
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- 2024
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45. SIECUS fact sheet: comprehensive sexuality education. The truth about latex condoms.
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- Americas, Behavior, Contraception, Contraceptive Agents, Developed Countries, Disease, Europe, Family Planning Services, Italy, North America, Spermatocidal Agents, United States, Virus Diseases, Acquired Immunodeficiency Syndrome, Condoms, Evaluation Studies as Topic, HIV Infections, Health Behavior, Nonoxynol, Research, Sexual Behavior
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- 1993
46. Innovative Ways for Information Transfer in Biobanking
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Macheiner, Tanja, Huppertz, Berthold, and Sargsyan, Karine
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Purpose: Biobanks are collections of biological samples (e.g. tissue samples and body fluids) and their associated data intended for various approaches in medical research. The field of biobanking evolves rapidly as an interdisciplinary branch of research and requires educational efforts to provide skilled experts in Europe and beyond. New ways in research and research education play a pivotal role in the future of biobanking. Design/methodology/approach: The increasing of requests and potential uses of biospecimens from biobanks necessitates an international and national intensified transfer of forward looking knowledge and know-how. In Austria, this could be realized by special trainings as well as a postgraduate education. Furthermore, the forward looking research and further development of infrastructure will play a pivotal role in biobanks in the future. Findings: Few opportunities are available for specific education on biobanking in Europe. This could be remedied by the creation networks of ISO-certified biobanks and co-operation with interested parties. Research limitations/implications: The current research focuses on the situation of information transfer in the field of biobanking in Europe. A wider investigation in better harmonization and standardization of methods in other parts of the world would be beneficial. Originality/value: The value of biomolecular resources such as biobanks has previously been discussed in detail, e.g. by the "Time" magazine. The paper focuses on demonstrating the importance for education in the future of biobanking in general.
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- 2013
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47. Development of Public Administration and Governance in Central and Eastern Europe: Content Analysis of The NISPAcee Journal.
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Kotnik, Žiga and Kovač, Polonca
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PUBLIC administration ,CONTENT analysis ,EUROPEANIZATION ,PROFESSIONAL associations ,COMMUNISM - Abstract
Public administration (PA) as a discipline and public governance as a closely related concept have been developing constantly and rather rapidly in recent years. A particularly lively progress is characteristic of Central and Eastern Europe (CEE), owing to its post-communist legacy and subsequent transition. This paper outlines the mainstream topics of PA development within The NISPAcee Journal, which covers the CEE region and beyond. The principal objective of the paper is to systematically and quantitatively codify a series of text documents that comprises 142 articles published between 2008 and 2016 in The NISPAcee Journal, in order to identify the characteristics of PA development in the region. The paper investigates three hypotheses: first, whether the quality of the articles changed throughout 2008 - 2016; second, whether The NISPAcee Journal attests a multidisciplinary orientation in terms of scientific contributions from different disciplines, and third, whether The NISPAcee Journal reflects the West-East knowledge transfer among PA academia. The three hypotheses were tested against seven analytical dimensions. The research findings reveal that governance is the prevailing cognitive paradigmatic approach of The NISPAcee Journal. Europeanisation is the common thread of almost all articles, with a particular emphasis on the ideological elements of the Neo-Weberian and New Public Management doctrines. Qualitative methodology is still the prevailing research method, and the occurrence of mixed methodology is rare. The topical orientation of the analysed manuscripts is very diverse. A considerable emphasis is placed on the analysis and development of PA as a discipline. The majority of researchers originate from CEE countries and focus their studies on Eastern Europe, the Balkans, and the Caucasus. Scientific partnership between the Eastern and the Western academic worlds is still scarce. Given the low level of exchange of best academic practices between Western and Eastern Europe, research results indicate the need for an increased internationalisation of the NISPAcee Journal and a more holistic approach to tackle the future challenges of global and regional PA and public governance more adequately. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]
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- 2018
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48. TRAINING OF OLDER WORKERS--ENGLISH AND WEST EUROPEAN EXPERIENCE.
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BELBIN, R. MEREDITH
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THE ROLE OF THE ORGANIZATION FOR ECONOMIC COOPERATION AND DEVELOPMENT IS ILLUSTRATED IN REPORTS OF VARIED RETRAINING PROGRAMS (PART OF THE ACTIVE MANPOWER POLICY) IN GREAT BRITAIN, FRANCE, AND SWEDEN. THE PROGRAMS INCLUDE SUCH ACTIVITIES AS--(1) FINANCIAL ENCOURAGEMENT OF INDUSTRY TO PARTICIPATE IN TRAINING THE OLDER ADULT, (2) RETRAINING TO MEET SPECIFIC SHORTAGES IN THE WORK FORCE, (3) TRAINING FOR FUTURE INDUSTRIAL NEEDS, AND (4) PROVISION OF TRAINING ALLOWANCES. SCIENTIFIC RESEARCH DONE IN ENGLAND HAS PROVIDED EVIDENCE THAT IT IS SOUND PUBLIC POLICY TO INVEST IN TRAINING OF OLDER PERSONS, AND SPECIALLY-DESIGNED TRAINING FOR THEM IS VERY EFFECTIVE. THE RESULTS OF TWO STUDIES DEMONSTRATE AN ACTIVITY METHOD OF LEARNING IS SUPERIOR TO MEMORIZATION, AND WHEN INFERENCE, OR DEDUCTION, IS INTRODUCED INTO PROGRAMED AND ACTIVITY LEARNING, SUCCESS IS GREATER THAN BY EITHER METHOD, AS WELL AS BY MEMORIZATION. A HIGH DROPOUT RATE AT COMMENCEMENT OF TRAINING AND AFTER TRANSFER TO THE WORK SITUATION, AND LOW EMPLOYMENT IN LARGER, MORE ADVANCED FIRMS WERE ALSO REVEALED BY SURVEYS. INFORMATION RESULTING FROM THESE STUDIES IS BEING APPLIED IN EXPERIMENTAL PROJECTS IN FIVE COUNTRIES. THIS PAPER WAS PRESENTED AT THE NATIONAL CONFERENCE ON MANPOWER TRAINING AND THE OLDER WORKER, WASHINGTON, JANUARY 17-19, 1966. (PT)
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- 1966
49. The Changing Nature of Higher Education in Western Europe.
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Teichler, Ulrich
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A discussion of higher education in West Europe looks at the variety of educational philosophies guiding higher education systems and their implications for teaching, research, and administration. The changing role of universities is examined in the context of expansion and growth of private colleges. Factors affecting access and admission are also discussed. (MSE)
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- 1996
50. Renewal of Central Higher Education: Issues and Challenges.
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Cerych, Ladislav
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The heritage of the past 50 years is the greatest challenge facing higher education in central Europe. Issues to be addressed include the traditional separation of teaching and research, low enrollment and labor market needs, diversification, access, the role of the government, and the economic context and impact of higher education. (MSE)
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- 1991
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