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The 2024 Journal Outstanding Paper Awards by ASA, CSSA, and SSSA recognize exceptional papers published in the past two years. Winners include studies on soybean yield response, maize tolerance to water deficit, and soil health indicators. These awards highlight the impact and originality of research in agriculture and environmental sciences. [Extracted from the article]

The American Society of Agronomy, Crop Science Society of America, and Soil Science Society of America have announced the finalists for the paper of the year for each society through their flagship journals. The finalists were selected based on the number of citations and full-text views, and represent less than 1% of the submitted papers. The winning papers will be acknowledged at an awards ceremony during the 2024 ASA, CSSA, and SSSA International Annual Meeting in San Antonio, Texas. The article provides a list of the finalists for each society's award, along with links to their respective papers. [Extracted from the article]

Certified Community Behavioral Health Clinics (CCBHCs) can significantly contribute to crisis system planning, coordination at various levels of implementation, such as cross‐sector collaboration and innovation and best practices, according to a new white paper released last week by the National Council for Mental Wellbeing. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

The article presents a list of winners for the 2023 Outstanding Paper Awards in the fields of agronomy, crop science, and soil science. These awards recognize the contributions made by researchers in advancing knowledge in their respective fields. The winning papers cover a diverse range of topics such as corn development, genetic diversity in plant breeding, soil nitrate sensors, extended crop rotations, and water management practices on golf courses. The awards highlight the significance of research in agriculture and environmental sciences. The article also provides links to the winning papers, which are peer-reviewed and published by nonprofit association publishers. The revenue generated from publishing supports various programs that benefit the scientific community and promote the importance of these sciences. [Extracted from the article]

The expanded scope of the Medicaid program has accomplished a great deal in bolstering substance use treatment, but further progress will depend on correcting deficiencies in non‐expansion states and within Medicaid managed care entities, a newly published commentary suggests. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

Through 2019, all the forms in the Registrar's Office at the University of Northwestern, St. Paul were paper based, or in some cases, fillable PDFs. Students could either print them out and bring them to the office once they were completed or come by the office to pick one up, said Registrar Andy Simpson. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

With the Tackle Hygiene with Every Catch campaign, Tork is able to support several worthy charitable partners, in a way that gets positive publicity and also educates the public about its products - a triple win. In these cases, it can help if the donation itself is made in front of lots of eyeballs - such as the latest "Tackle Hygiene with Every Catch" campaign launched by popular hygiene products company Tork. To date, in partnership with the Packers, Tork has donated $54,500 worth of sustainable hygiene products to local charities in Northeast Wisconsin. [Extracted from the article]

The article in CSA News discusses the Crops for Nutrition and Health (C9) Division Paper Award, which recognizes outstanding papers published in Crop Science. This year's winning paper is titled "Targeted and Untargeted Metabolites and Antioxidant Properties in Chili Pepper at Different Maturity Stages" by Esther Shiau Ping Yap, Apiradee Uthairatanakij, Natta Laohakunjit, Pongphen Jitareerat, and Claudia S. Maier. The paper explores the metabolites and antioxidant properties of chili peppers at various maturity stages. [Extracted from the article]

Through 2019, all the forms in the Registrar's Office at the University of Northwestern, St. Paul were paper based, or in some cases, fillable PDFs. Student could either print them out and bring them to the office once they were completed or come by the office to pick one up, said Registrar Andy Simpson. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

Adult learners have more higher education options than ever before — from degree to nondegree‐bearing programs. Understanding whether adult learners still desire a 4‐year degree — and if so, why — the authors of a new white paper assert, is "especially important at a time of great enthusiasm about novel alternatives to college diplomas." [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

The article discusses the appointment of new Editors-in-Chief for the American Society of Agronomy (ASA) and the Soil Science Society of America (SSSA). Dr. David Clay and Dr. Markus Flury bring extensive experience and enthusiasm to their roles, aiming to enhance the impact and visibility of their respective journals. They emphasize the importance of open access to scientific information, addressing challenges such as competition from for-profit journals and the need to increase the value and recognition of their journals within the scientific community. [Extracted from the article]

Annual bluegrass (Poa annua) is a problematic weed in turfgrass systems due to its adaptability and high seed production. Turf managers use non-chemical control practices, but these are often ineffective. Herbicides and plant growth regulators are commonly used to remove annual bluegrass, but this can lead to herbicide resistance. A collection of 21 papers published in Crop, Forage, & Turfgrass Management covers various topics related to annual bluegrass, including seed biology, the use of plant growth regulators, herbicide efficacy, and resistance surveys. These papers provide valuable insights for improving weed management strategies. [Extracted from the article]

Precision agriculture tools like decision support systems increasingly use machine‐learning algorithms and other types of artificial intelligence (AI) to analyze large quantities of agricultural data and provide recommendations to producers and crop advisers. However, several barriers threaten adoption of these tools. Three papers in the recent Agronomy Journal special section, "Machine Learning in Agriculture," explore this phenomenon and offer solutions and opportunities for building trust in these technologies. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

The article focuses on the special section of the "adose Zone Journal" dedicated to Martinus "Rien" van Genuchten, highlighting his groundbreaking contributions to soil science. Topics include advancements in HYDRUS software for simulating subsurface flow, new mechanistic models for root water uptake, and research on preferential flow and its impact on groundwater contamination.

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As dwindling budgets lead to higher teaching loads and increasing service expectations, many academics struggle to maintain a research agenda. Well, when my colleague put out calls for papers, most were handled in the typical way - a specific call, a panel chair, reviewers, and twenty-five to thirty submissions winnowed down by reviewers to the best five. The keys to pulling it off were counterintuitive - all it took was a positive department culture, a little service work, and modest expectations. [Extracted from the article]

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The article discusses the intersection of soil science with the Nobel Prize in Physics, highlighting the contributions of John Hopfield and Geoffrey Hinton to machine learning with artificial neural networks. It traces the development of neural networks in soil science from the 1990s to the present, emphasizing advancements in incorporating soil science knowledge into machine learning models. The text also explores the rise of deep learning, the application of convolutional neural networks in soil science, and the emergence of Soil Science-Informed ML (SoilML) as the next frontier in advancing soil research and applications. [Extracted from the article]

In an effort to help the public better understand the mental health implications of gaming, an international foundation and a public health nonprofit this month released a white paper, calling it a first‐of‐its‐kind report, that analyzes the potential role of gaming as an innovative solution to the increasing mental health crisis in this country. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

The families served by MCC are also experiencing surges in prices of food and household items, making the product donation that much more impactful. Sofidel, a leading global provider of paper for hygienic and domestic use, has donated 233 cases of toilet paper to local Philadelphia nonprofit Maternity Care Coalition. [Extracted from the article]

The event includes two plenary sessions, over 180 panel and/or paper presentation sessions, a poster session, and numerous opportunities for networking/idea sharing with peers. The Association for Research on Nonprofit Organizations and Voluntary Action will hold its 2023 Annual Conference Nov. 16-18 in Orlando, FL. According to organizers, this conference aims to create a public conversation on, as well as opportunities for presenting research on, pressing issues and vital opportunities facing the voluntary or nonprofit sector. [Extracted from the article]

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Intensive outpatient and partial hospitalization or day treatment programs can provide more intensive levels of care with multiple types of therapy, more frequent sessions with mental health professionals, and clinically informed care coordination and case management. This observation on residential treatment is included in a new white paper released this month by the National Association for Behavioral Healthcare (NABH). [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

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Georgia-Pacific, a paper products company, recently raised over $500,000 for the City of Hope, an organization dedicated to fighting cancer and other life-threatening illnesses. The funds were raised through Georgia-Pacific's annual charity golf tournament, which has been held for the past 20 years and has raised a total of $4.3 million. The money will help City of Hope continue its mission of advancing research and saving lives. City of Hope is one of only 54 National Cancer Institute-designated comprehensive cancer centers in the U.S. [Extracted from the article]

Taking into account the everyday decisions medical professionals have to make about patient care for individuals with mental health and substance use disorder challenges, a white paper has been published that offers much needed guidance to help key stakeholders throughout the behavioral health field. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

Health care payments continue to evolve and shift away from fee‐for‐service payment systems that typically reward volume and move to value‐based payment (VBP) models that incentivize high‐quality, cost‐effective care. While this is happening more for physical health services, there's more uncertainty about the role of behavioral health. A new white paper aims to tackle that question with information about existing models that have been implemented along with recommendations for federal and state policymakers. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

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Observing that the transition to the 988 National Suicide and Crisis Lifeline offers an opportunity to grow crisis response services along a continuum, the National Association of State Mental Health Program Directors (NASMHPD) and the Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA) last month released a series of 10 technical assistance collaborative papers providing important resources for stakeholders. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

This article provides an overview of systematic reviews and meta-analyses, which are research methods used to analyze findings from multiple studies. It explains the differences between the two methods and outlines the steps involved in conducting them. The article emphasizes the importance of careful interpretation and critical evaluation when using these methods for clinical decision-making. Another document provides guidance on conducting systematic reviews and meta-analyses, highlighting the need for selecting appropriate summary statistics and conducting heterogeneity and sensitivity analyses. It also cautions readers about potential limitations of these methods but acknowledges their value in guiding evidence-based practice and policymaking. [Extracted from the article]