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The article discusses the rapid evolution of computer vision methods in the field of pathology, particularly focusing on artificial intelligence (AI) applications. It highlights the advancements in training deep-learning classifiers using convolutional neural networks (CNNs) and the emergence of self-supervised learning techniques to reduce the need for extensive annotations. The development of computational pathology foundation models, multiple-instance learning (MIL) frameworks, and innovations in annotation techniques are also explored. The article emphasizes the potential benefits of AI in pathology while acknowledging the importance of pathologist involvement and understanding of these evolving methods. [Extracted from the article]

The Annual Report to the ESA Council from the 109th Annual Meeting in July 2024 provides detailed information on the Ecological Society of America's (ESA) activities, including membership counts, strategic goals, educational initiatives, and diversity programs. The report highlights efforts to foster inclusive participation in science and discusses challenges and successes in ESA's publishing program. Various sections within ESA, such as the C&E Section, Plant Population Ecology Section, Policy Section, Public and Private Sector Ecologists Section, Rangeland Ecology Section, Researchers at Undergraduate Institutions Section, and Soil Ecology Section, are actively engaged in promoting research, communication, and engagement in their respective fields. The sections are focused on expanding membership, providing mentorship opportunities, organizing events, and promoting collaboration among ecologists. [Extracted from the article]

The Obesity Society's awards and grants programs recognize significant research achievements and contributions to the understanding, treatment, and prevention of obesity. Various awards are given to individuals who have made outstanding contributions to the field of obesity, such as the George A. Bray Founders Award, the Friends of Albert (Mickey) Stunkard Lifetime Achievement Award, and the TOPS Research Achievement Award. Recipients of these awards have made significant impacts on the scientific and clinical understanding of obesity and have contributed to improving the lives of those affected by obesity through research, mentorship, and public service. [Extracted from the article]

The study examines the impact of the timing of metformin administration on plasma lactate response to intraduodenal glucose infusion in type 2 diabetes. Results show that administering metformin 60 minutes before glucose infusion led to a 2.1-fold increase in plasma lactate compared to administration at the start of glucose infusion. The study suggests further research is needed to understand how pre-meal metformin administration affects blood glucose control and body weight in type 2 diabetes. The study also highlights the need to consider potential risks of lactic acidosis with pre-meal metformin administration, especially in individuals with impaired liver or kidney function. [Extracted from the article]

The article discusses the anti-inflammatory effects of kaempferol on dendritic cells by accelerating the development of regulatory T cells (Tregs) through the activation of the Aldh1a2/Raldh2 gene. Kaempferol treatment increased the expression of Aldh1a2 mRNA in dendritic cells, leading to enhanced Treg development and suppression of T-cell proliferation. The study also explored the molecular mechanisms behind kaempferol's effects, including its interaction with the aryl hydrocarbon receptor (AhR) and transcription factors PU.1 and IRF4. The findings suggest that kaempferol may have potential therapeutic applications in immune regulation and anti-inflammatory responses. [Extracted from the article]

Introduction: People with lived and living experience (PWLLE) and family members (F) can engage in mental health and substance use health research beyond participant roles, as advisors, co‐researchers, equal partners and research leads. However, implementing meaningful and effective engagement is complex. Methods: This article profiles five research initiatives involving different lived experience engagement structures, situated in a single tertiary care teaching and research hospital. Results: The profiled projects feature various study designs and stages, ranging from initial priority setting to implementation efforts. The levels of engagement range from consultation to PWLLE/F leadership. Across diverse populations, all embody high‐quality engagement and illustrate that PWLLE/F can have an important impact on a wide range of mental health and substance use health research. Conclusions: Engagement can be implemented flexibly within a single research institution to meet a wide range of needs and preferences of researchers and PWLLE/F. Patient and Public Contribution: Each of the research initiatives profiled was conducted with substantial lived experience engagement, as described herein. People with lived and living experience from each research initiative are also included in the authorship team and contributed to this manuscript. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

The article in the Journal of Magnetic Resonance Imaging discusses the reliability and agreement of manual region of interest (ROI) segmentation methods in tissue sodium magnetic resonance imaging (23Na MRI). The study found good to excellent inter-rater and intrarater reliability for skin, leg muscle, tibial bone, and whole leg tissue segmentation. However, there was a clinically unacceptable bias in mean sodium concentration when comparing different skin segmentation methods. The research highlights the importance of establishing standards in ROI segmentation methods for wider clinical use of 23Na MRI technology. [Extracted from the article]

The article discusses the sustained myocardial iron intake following intravenous iron therapy with ferric carboxymaltose for up to 1 year, despite the recurrence of iron deficiency. The study found that myocardial iron levels remained elevated while spleen iron levels declined over time. The findings suggest that repeated doses of intravenous iron therapy may lead to cumulative myocardial iron build-up, highlighting the need for further research on the long-term effects of this therapy on heart function and iron levels. [Extracted from the article]

The article discusses the challenges and importance of conducting clinical trials for paediatric brain cancer in Australia and New Zealand. It highlights the significant impact of paediatric brain cancers on families and communities, emphasizing the need for expanded research and collaboration to improve outcomes. The Australian Brain Cancer Mission (ABCM) and the Australian and New Zealand Children's Haematology/Oncology Group (ANZCHOG) have been instrumental in addressing barriers to clinical trials through strategic funding and partnerships. The collaboration has led to the initiation of multiple clinical trials, showcasing the impact of international collaboration in advancing research efforts and improving survival rates for children with brain cancer. [Extracted from the article]

The article explores the role of ephemeral river islands in the Meta River in eastern Colombia as habitats for migratory songbirds from the northern and southern hemispheres during migration and the nonbreeding period. The islands emerge during the dry season, providing roosting and foraging sites for thousands of migratory birds. The study highlights the importance of understanding the habitat use and quality of nonbreeding areas for long-distance migrants and raises questions about the ecological associations, spatial-temporal dynamics, and conservation priorities of these ephemeral islands. [Extracted from the article]

Background and Purpose: The European Academy of Neurology (EAN) was a merger from two parent societies: the European Neurological Association (ENS, founded in 1986) and the European Federation of Neurological Societies (EFNS, founded in 1987). Methods: This article was written by nine former presidents, three of whom were also founders of the ENS, and is based on recollections and documents. It follows up on a review of the ENS history stored in the EAN archive. Results: The first European society (ENS) was founded by eight individual European academic clinician‐neuroscientists aiming at joining with other qualified European neuroscientists on an individual membership basis. After 1990 members were also invited from behind the former Iron Curtain. A principal goal was holding neurology meetings (700 participants in 1988 and over 3000 in 2010), promoting collaborative research projects with exchange of junior neuroscientists, and providing teaching and education independent from nationality. Health politics were not part of the agenda. The executive boards (4‐year term) were staffed with academic scientists from all subspecialties of neurology. Numerous bursaries and fellowships were established for junior neurologists. The impact of ENS members on research activities of young investigators was appreciated by academia at large. After years of negotiations ENS and EFNS joint efforts resulted in forming the EAN covering all fields of neurology and neuroscience under one roof. Conclusion: The basic principles of the ENS were successfully integrated into the new EAN in particular documented by the number of individual members rising to over 4000 in 2024. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

This document is a profile of Jinfa Chang, a new editorial board member of Frontier Reporters for the Chinese Journal of Chemistry. Chang is a professor at Northeast Normal University in China and has a background in chemistry, with a focus on electrocatalytic hydrogen energy-electric energy conversion. Chang's research aims to design and develop cost-effective, high-performance catalysts to accelerate the commercialization of hydrogen-related energy storage and conversion technologies. The lab pays particular attention to the electrocatalytic performance of electrode materials for fuel cells and water electrolysis under real-service conditions, with a specific interest in the reaction mechanism and structure-performance relationship. [Extracted from the article]

The article emphasizes the importance of transparency in scientific research, specifically focusing on the benefits of preregistration and registered reporting to enhance credibility and reproducibility. It discusses the value of separating hypothesis-testing and hypothesis-generating analyses, as well as the role of interdisciplinary collaborations in study design. The study also addresses common misconceptions about registered reports, highlighting their applicability across various disciplines and their contribution to improving research quality and credibility, particularly in the biomedical field. [Extracted from the article]

Context: Medical education (ME) must rethink the dominant culture's fundamental assumptions and unintended consequences on less advantaged groups and society at large. Doing so, however, requires a robust understanding of what we are teaching, regardless of our intentions, and what is being learned across the multiple settings that our learners find themselves in, from classrooms to clinical spaces and beyond. Approach: Gaining such understandings and fully exploring the extent to which we are rising to the challenges of today's society in authentic ways require robust methodologies. In this research approaches paper, we introduce unfamiliar readers to one such methodology—critical ethnography. By doing so, we hope to demonstrate its potential for helping ME both identify and gain novel insight into necessary solutions for many of today's educational challenges regarding healthcare disparities and inequities. Conclusion: The readers of this paper will gain novel insights into how critical ethnographers see the world and ask questions, thereby changing the way they (the reader) see the world. At its heart, critical ethnography is about thinking differently and that is something that should be accessible to all. Doing so may also enhance our ability to both question dominant ways of thinking and, ultimately, to enact positive change in training and practices to enhance inclusivity and fairness for all regardless of their gender, race and status. Critical ethnography is offered as a method to uncover and address core assumptions in medical education, promoting inclusivity and fairness by questioning dominant perspectives [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

The article discusses the importance of open access publishing in providing equitable access to scientific information, particularly for authors from Low- and Middle-Income Countries (LMICs). It highlights Wiley's APC waiver policy, which supports research publication in LMICs by providing full or 50% waivers for corresponding authors based on specific criteria. The text includes an interview with Dr. Prajwal Pudasaini, an early-career dermatologist from Nepal, who emphasizes the challenges faced by authors from LMICs in publishing research due to financial constraints, lack of support, and time limitations. Dr. Pudasaini also underscores the significance of APC waivers in enabling early-career authors to share their work globally and advance scientific discovery. [Extracted from the article]

More research related to effective ways to support and retain teachers in the teaching profession is necessary as the need for science and mathematics teachers continues to grow. Understanding how teachers perceive challenges and experience support early in their career can contribute to building environments which foster teacher retention. This mixed‐method study explored the influences on the self‐efficacy and career satisfaction of a group of 21 early‐career (2–6 years of classroom experience) secondary science and mathematics teachers who participated in a traditional university preparation program and scholarship program to prepare them for teaching in high‐need school districts. Using data from an efficacy survey and semistructured interviews, this study measured changes in teacher efficacy and described teacher leadership experiences, perceived teaching challenges, and valued supports. Results found no change in teachers' self‐efficacy scores although mean outcome expectancy scores decreased. Teachers' identification as a teacher leader was correlated with science or mathematics teaching self‐efficacy. Qualitative coding of the interviews revealed ways in which assessments, workload, school structures and polices, administration, students, and teacher community either contributed to teachers reported difficulties or supported them as early‐career teachers. The discussion offers suggestions for ways to increase secondary science and mathematics teachers' job satisfaction. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

Advancing care in Emergency Medicine (EM) requires the development of well‐trained researchers, but our specialty has lower amounts of research funding compared to similar medical fields. Increasing the number of pathways available for research training supports the growth of new investigators. To address the need for more EM researchers, the Society of Academic Emergency Medicine and the American College of Emergency Physicians convened a Federal Research Funding Workgroup. Here, we report the workgroup recommendations regarding the creation of Research Training Fellowships using the T32 grant structure sponsored by the National Institutes of Health. After reviewing the history of NIH‐grant supported research fellowships in EM, we outline the rationale and describe the core components of T32‐supported research fellowships, including program design, fellow evaluation, and recruitment considerations. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

This document presents two studies on the use of reslizumab as a treatment for severe asthma with persistent sputum eosinophilia. The first study examines the effects of higher doses of reslizumab on sputum eosinophils in patients who did not respond to the standard dose. The study found that 40% of patients achieved normalized sputum eosinophils after four infusions, while the remaining 60% required a higher dose. The second study focuses on the use of inhaled corticosteroids and found that higher doses of reslizumab led to better suppression of eosinophils and improved asthma control. The studies highlight the potential benefits of higher doses of reslizumab in treating severe asthma with persistent sputum eosinophilia and the importance of assessing and classifying patients based on sputum cytokines. [Extracted from the article]

In this article, the authors explore their motivations for conceiving of and assembling the current issue on comparative religious studies as a viable pedagogical orientation for our troubled times. Situated in both the history of comparison as a method and scholarship on effective pedagogy, it argues that disciplined, scholarly, sound comparative thinking (whether at the level of textbook authorship, course design, or selection of classroom activities) can help us to respond to our students dynamically, reflexively, and, most importantly, humanely. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

Between the years 1925 and 1934, the Social Science Research Council (SSRC) awarded 198 postdoctoral research fellowships to early‐career social scientists, among which 29 were awarded to women. This article, which is based on the SSRC directory and Rockefeller institutions' records, examines the professional paths of these female fellows to shed light on the presence of women in the social sciences and to probe the peculiarities of their professional trajectories. The SSRC fellowships represented a significant professional prospect for brilliant young female graduates who were often denied similar opportunities in other fields. Nonetheless, they did not eradicate all gender discrimination that remained prevalent, not only in the vertical sense by preventing women from progressing in the academic hierarchy, but also in the horizontal sense by retaining them in designated spaces (specific disciplines or institutions) that were underrecognized. Ultimately, the analysis of women's professional paths underscores the importance of examining the private or intimate lives of scientists to gain a more in‐depth understanding of the social structure of science and its impact on its protagonists. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

The American Water Works Association (AWWA) awards individuals and organizations in various categories for their contributions to the water profession and industry. These awards recognize leadership, research, innovation, diversity and inclusion, public service, and volunteerism. The article also mentions awards for best articles, papers, source water protection, academic achievement, and scholarships. The recipients of these awards come from different regions and organizations, showcasing the diverse efforts and achievements in water management. [Extracted from the article]

Trevor Swan, a renowned Australian economist, is celebrated for his significant contributions to economic theory and policy. His work has been recognized by various prominent figures, including Australian Prime Ministers and the Governor of the Reserve Bank. Swan's research spanned areas such as econometric modeling, economic growth models, and internal and external balance, with notable publications in prestigious journals. Despite his reluctance to publish extensively, Swan's impact on economics and public policy is widely acknowledged, making him a highly respected figure in the field. [Extracted from the article]

The Economic Record article provides information on the upcoming 54th Australian Conference of Economists in July 2025, focusing on pressing issues such as climate change, inequality, and healthcare. It also highlights the achievements of Professor Ken Clements, recipient of the Distinguished Fellow Award for his significant contributions to economics. Additionally, the article recognizes Professor Sarah Wheeler for her valuable work in water policy, and Nathan Deutscher for winning the Young Economist Award for his research on intergenerational mobility and public policy. The article also mentions the Best Paper Award winners for the Economic Record and Economic Papers in 2023. [Extracted from the article]

This article discusses the case of a patient, referred to as ET, who has been struggling with severe depression for a long time. ET has tried various treatments, including psychological therapies, antidepressants, augmentation strategies, and repetitive transcranial magnetic stimulation (rTMS), but has not experienced significant or lasting improvement. After failing to respond to electroconvulsive therapy (ECT), ET was enrolled in a study using esketamine, a medication with a unique mechanism of action. Following four weeks of esketamine treatment, ET showed improvement in depression symptoms as measured by various rating scales. The article emphasizes the importance of persistence and exploring evidence-based treatment options for patients with treatment-resistant depression. However, it also acknowledges the need for further investigation into the long-term effects of esketamine and the potential for adverse effects. [Extracted from the article]

Introduction: Training in clinical cardiac electrophysiology (CCEP) involves the development of catheter handling skills to safely deliver effective treatment. Objective data from analysis of ablation data for evaluating trainee of CCEP procedures has not previously been possible. Using the artificial intelligence cloud‐based system (CARTONET), we assessed the impact of trainee progress through ablation procedural quality. Methods: Lesion‐ and procedure‐level data from all de novo atrial fibrillation (AF) and cavotricuspid isthmus (CTI) ablations involving first‐year (Y1) or second‐year (Y2) fellows across a full year of fellowship was curated within Cartonet. Lesions were automatically assigned to anatomic locations. Results: Lesion characteristics, including contact force, catheter stability, impedance drop, ablation index value, and interlesion time/distance were similar over each training year. Anatomic location and supervising operator significantly affected catheter stability. The proportion of lesion sets delivered independently and of lesions delivered by the trainee increased steadily from the first quartile of Y1 to the last quartile of Y2. Trainee perception of difficult regions did not correspond to objective measures. Conclusion: Objective ablation data from Cartonet showed that the progression of trainees through CCEP training does not impact lesion‐level measures of treatment efficacy (i.e., catheter stability, impedance drop). Data demonstrates increasing independence over a training fellowship. Analyses like these could be useful to inform individualized training programs and to track trainee's progress. It may also be a useful quality assurance tool for ensuring ongoing consistency of treatment delivered within training institutions. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

Background: Recent consternation over the number of unfilled Pediatric Anesthesiology fellowship positions in the United States compelled us to assess the change in the ratio of Pediatric Anesthesiology fellows to the number of graduating anesthesiology residents over the 14‐year period between 2008 and 2022. We also sought to report the total ratio of anesthesiology fellows to graduating residents and trends in the annual number of fellowship applicants relative to the number of Accreditation Council for Graduate Medical Education (ACGME)‐accredited anesthesiology fellowship positions by specialty. Methods: We used publicly available resources, including ACGME Data Resource Books, National Resident Matching Program (NRMP) data, San Francisco (SF) Match data, and American Board of Medical Specialties (ABMS) data, to determine the ratio of anesthesiology fellows to graduating anesthesiology residents and to compare the number of fellowship applicants to fellowship positions for Adult Cardiothoracic Anesthesiology, Critical Care Anesthesiology, Obstetric Anesthesiology, Pain Medicine and Pediatric Anesthesiology. Results: Since 2008, the ratio of ACGME‐accredited anesthesiology fellows to graduating residents increased from 0.36 in 2008 (2007 residency graduates) to 0.59 in 2022 (2021 residency graduates) and the ratio of Pediatric Anesthesiology fellows to graduating residents remained relatively stable from 0.10 to 0.11. The number of unmatched positions in Pediatric Anesthesiology increased from 17 in 2017 to 86 in 2023, and all ACGME‐accredited fellowships had more positions available than applicants in 2023. Conclusion: In the USA, while the ratio of Pediatric Anesthesiology fellowship graduates to anesthesiology residency graduates remained relatively constant from 2008 to 2022, this is likely a lagging indicator that has not yet accounted for the recent decrease in fellowship applicants. These findings refute prior estimates for a surplus in Pediatric Anesthesia supply in the USA and have significant implications for the future. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

The risk of a terrorist attack in the United States has created challenges on how to effectively treat toxicities that result from exposure to chemical weapons. To address this concern, the United States has organized a trans‐agency initiative across academia, government, and industry to identify drugs to treat tissue injury resulting from exposure to chemical threat agents. We sought to develop and evaluate an interactive educational session that provides hands‐on instruction on how to repurpose FDA‐approved drugs as therapeutics to treat toxicity from exposure to chemical weapons. As part of the Rutgers Summer Undergraduate Research Fellowship program, 23 undergraduate students participated in a 2‐h session that included: (1) an overview of chemical weapon toxicities, (2) a primer on pharmacology principles, and (3) an interactive session where groups of students were provided lists of FDA‐approved drugs to evaluate potential mechanisms of action and suitability as countermeasures for four chemical weapon case scenarios. The interactive session culminated in a competition for the best grant "sales pitch." From this interactive training, students improved their understanding of (1) the ability of chemical weapons to cause long‐term toxicities, (2) impact of route of administration and exposure scenario on drug efficacy, and (3) re‐purposing FDA‐approved drugs to treat disease from chemical weapon exposure. These findings demonstrated that an interactive training exercise can provide students with new insights into drug development for chemical threat agent toxicities. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

Asian‐African countries face challenges in achieving the 2030 Agenda and require scientific support for progress. Studies have focused on reorganizing important Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) and targets to assess their priorities in these countries considering internal interactions. While previous studies mainly considered first‐order interactions among SDGs, some scholars have emphasized the significance of high‐order interactions that amplify SDG impacts and lead to systemic transformations. To address this, we propose a network hierarchy analysis‐based method to quantify what we called "systemic importance" of SDGs considering high‐order interactions of SDGs in 26 Asian‐African countries using country‐specific target level interaction networks. By analyzing the results, we draw the following conclusions. Goals 13–17 have the highest systemic importance, with the majority of targets being important in the system. Goals with lower systemic importance still include exceptional targets, such as targets related to technological capacity, international representation, and scholarships within Goals 4, 10, and 12, respectively. The rankings of systemic importance for targets and SDGs are similar among the 26 Asian‐African countries, but Lao PDR and Indonesia exhibit larger numerical ranges that require further attention to systemically important targets and goals. Additionally, certain countries show significantly higher systemic importance in specific goals, such as Goal 4 in the Republic of Korea and Goal 7 in Singapore. This study offers quantitative support for prioritizing SDGs in Asian‐African countries by considering the profound impacts resulting from high‐order interactions. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

The article "Sociodemographic and Linguistic Disparities in Tube Feeding Among Canadian Nursing Home Residents With Advanced Dementia" published in the Journal of the American Geriatrics Society in 2025 examines the rates of tube feeding among Canadian nursing home residents with advanced dementia. The study found that the annual prevalence of tube feeding decreased from 2006 to 2022, with disparities observed across various sociodemographic and linguistic factors. The research highlights the need to address language barriers and improve healthcare equity for nursing home residents living with advanced dementia. [Extracted from the article]

The "Chinese Journal of Chemistry" introduces two new editorial board members, Kevin Lam and Dae-Woon Lim. Kevin Lam, a professor at the University of Greenwich, specializes in synthetic electrochemistry, focusing on sustainable and efficient chemical transformations. Dae-Woon Lim, a professor at Yonsei University in South Korea, specializes in designing and synthesizing porous crystalline solid materials, such as metal-organic frameworks, for various energy and environmental applications. Both researchers have received prestigious awards and are actively contributing to their respective fields of chemistry. [Extracted from the article]

The article "Remembering Robert Kinnear Boyd (1938–2024)" in Rapid Communications in Mass Spectrometry pays tribute to the life and contributions of Bob Boyd, a prominent figure in Canadian mass spectrometry. Born in Scotland, Bob's career spanned academia, research, and leadership roles, with significant contributions to mass spectrometry and physical chemistry. His legacy as a mentor, innovator, and humble individual continues to inspire future scientists, and his impact on the scientific community remains profound. Bob's passing marks the end of a remarkable journey, but his spirit of curiosity, exploration, and generosity will endure as a reminder of the noble pursuit of knowledge. [Extracted from the article]

The article discusses the importance of determining the optimal fill volume for fluid-filled testicular prostheses to mimic the stiffness of human testicles. The study found that the minimal recommended fill volume provided the hardness most similar to that of a human testicle, despite all sizes and fill levels being too hard. Injecting an extra 0.2 mL above the minimum recommended fill volume was suggested to avoid a dimple in the prosthesis without introducing air bubbles. The study highlights the need for standardized sizing and design parameters to improve patient satisfaction with testicular prostheses. [Extracted from the article]

This document summarizes a collection of articles that focus on mentorship and leadership in STEMM fields. The articles emphasize the significance of mentorship programs in engaging students and promoting success in STEMM disciplines. They also highlight the importance of inclusive and culturally sensitive approaches to teaching and mentoring, as well as the use of internet platforms to increase equity and access to information. The articles provide practical guidance for implementing mentoring and support programs and emphasize the potential for these approaches to create a more inclusive scientific community. [Extracted from the article]

The view of Black male identities has historically been distorted. Traditionally, it has reflected the dehumanization of Black males through the lens of criminality and lacking dignity. However, in a similar fashion, little is known about the Black males in counseling, due to simultaneous under examination in empirical literature. Therefore, the researchers conducted a content analysis on the family of American Counseling Association and affiliate journals to observe the current state of scholarship on Black males' experiences with counseling. Using an intersectional lens to the approach, our review yielded 102 articles on Black males' experiences with counseling published between 1972 and 2022. Implications for culturally responsive practices and counselor education are further discussed. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

Experiential learning has become a fundamental pillar of higher education, particularly in public administration and nonprofit management programmes. This approach purposefully aims to engage learners directly in (a) concrete experiences; (b) focused, personal reflection; (c) abstract conceptualizations and (d) active experimentation. As universities have increased attention on experiential learning, they have also developed more study‐abroad opportunities that position global citizenship as a primary expected learning outcome. Following the cancellation of study‐abroad opportunities during the COVID‐19 pandemic, this study provides an opportunity to review the student outcomes of two courses with the same materials, course focus (NGOs in Southeast Asia) and learning objectives: a study‐abroad cohort in 2016 and a remote cohort in 2020. The findings suggest that the remote version may lead to similar outcomes in terms of global citizenship dispositions as the in‐person version, although students in the remote version exhibited a more superficial, homogenized response to course materials. Implications for online, on‐site and hybrid learning are discussed. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

To its traditional missions of education and research, the entrepreneurial university adds a 'third mission': knowledge transfer (KT), which aims to contribute to the economic and social development of the university's environment. To this end, it is the role of government to implement regulations and design policies that push universities to be more entrepreneurial. In addition, an entrepreneurial university should interact with industry and society as a whole and implement a clear strategy—endorsed at the highest level—to incorporate the function of KT. However, there has been a lack of critical reflection in the literature about the ways in which universities implement the strategy, and administrators and coordinators, who play a pivotal role in implementing it, are usually underrepresented in university research. The exploratory research presented here addresses this gap by focussing on the current vice‐rectors and KTO directors in charge of implementing KT strategy at Spanish universities. Our findings suggest that the respondents think KT is an objective shared by the government; however, they do not perceive it to be an objective for top and middle managers in universities. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

Despite the gendered rebalancing of enrolments in higher education (HE) in the West, the underrepresentation of women in science, technology, engineering and mathematics (STEM) disciplines persists. Gendered selectivity of field of study influences higher education student migration (HESM) and in turn sheds light on HE participation. Framed by gender intersectionality theories both in HE studies and migration scholarship, this paper uses innovative data to analyse the intersectional effect of gender and field of study on HESM in Canada. Based on Statistics Canada's postsecondary student information system for the 2019/20 academic year, Canadian interregional flow matrixes structured by gender, field and level of study are constructed and analysed. The results show compelling evidence of the influence of gendered differences in HESM when intersected with field and level of study. Notably, women pursuing STEM studies migrate significantly more than any other grouping (i.e. gender, field and level of study groupings). The paper concludes with a discussion of policy implications for the influence of HESM on community demographic make‐up and local labour markets, as well as future research including the need to understand gendered dimensions of migration intentions and motivations. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

The given text is a collection of summaries of various research studies and a case report related to sonography in gynecologic care. The studies explore topics such as the use of ultrasound in diagnosing and managing ovarian torsion, evaluating endometrial polyps, diagnosing and managing uterine fibroids, and evaluating pelvic pain in women. The case report highlights the use of point-of-care ultrasound in diagnosing a molar pregnancy in an emergency care setting. These articles and studies demonstrate the importance of ultrasound in gynecologic care and its ability to provide valuable diagnostic information. [Extracted from the article]

This article discusses the importance of including non-human animals in environmental justice research. It highlights that environmental justice is not only about disparities in environmental quality and health based on race and class, but also about the relationship between humans and the natural world. The symposium "Justice First: Interdisciplinary Approaches in Environmental Justice Research" brought together speakers who examined environmental justice in relation to urban health, environmental injustices, and education. The symposium emphasized the need for a paradigm shift in ecological research, centering social justice and including youth in research. It also explored topics such as the impact of historical redlining on urban ecosystem health, rodent infestations in Philadelphia neighborhoods, and the influence of urban stressors on wildlife physiology. The symposium called for interdisciplinary scholarship and recognized the importance of lived experiences in shaping research. [Extracted from the article]

This document is a guest editorial from the journal IET Computer Vision, discussing the topic of advanced image restoration and enhancement. The editorial highlights the challenges faced in this field, such as the complexity of degradation models for real-world low-quality images and the difficulty of acquiring paired data. It also introduces a special issue of the journal that includes five accepted papers, which focus on video reconstruction and image super-resolution. The editorial concludes by providing brief summaries of each accepted paper. The guest editors of the special issue are also mentioned, along with their research interests and affiliations. [Extracted from the article]

The article discusses a disagreement between two groups of researchers regarding the neuroprogression hypothesis in bipolar disorder. The authors of the article refute the claims made by Strejilevich and colleagues that the neuroprogression hypothesis has been debunked and that the CANMAT/ISBD guidelines have incorporated this hypothesis. They provide evidence to support the neuroprogression hypothesis, including studies on early intervention, relapse prevention, and alterations in brain structures. The authors call for further well-designed studies to advance our understanding of bipolar disorder. [Extracted from the article]

The article provides a list of individuals who have received awards in the field of crop science, highlighting their contributions to research, teaching, mentoring, and service. It also profiles various individuals involved in agricultural research, including undergraduate and graduate students, who are pursuing degrees or working in fields related to agronomy, plant science, soil science, and related disciplines. These individuals come from diverse backgrounds and are passionate about improving agricultural practices, sustainability, and crop productivity. Their research focuses on topics such as plant breeding, soil health, water resources, and crop management. [Extracted from the article]

The document provides information about the recipients of the 2023 awards from the Soil Science Society of America (SSSA). The recipients come from diverse backgrounds and are pursuing degrees and conducting research in various areas of soil science and agronomy. Their research focuses on topics such as crop science, soil health, plant pathogen interactions, and water resources. These individuals have demonstrated leadership, academic excellence, and a commitment to advancing sustainable agriculture practices. The document also includes profiles of individuals involved in the field of agronomy and plant science, as well as highlighting the recipients of the SSSA Presidential Award, specifically recognizing the SSSA Diversity Trailblazers who have made important contributions as women, people of color, indigenous individuals, and LGBTQ+ scientists in leadership roles within the society. [Extracted from the article]

The central thesis of this article is that by anchoring bioethics' core conceptual armamentarium in a four‐principled theory emphasizing autonomy and treating justice as a principle of allocation, theorists inadvertently biased 20th‐century bioethical scholarship against addressing such subjects as ableism, anti‐Black racism, classism, and other forms of discrimination, placing them outside of the scope of bioethics research and scholarship. It is also claimed that these scope limitations can be traced to the displacement of the nascent concept of respect for persons—a concept designed to address classist and racist discrimination—with the morally solipsistic concept of autonomy. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

The International Society for Bipolar Disorders (ISBD) has recognized the need to support early- and mid-career professionals in the field of bipolar disorder (BD). A survey was conducted to identify barriers to career progression, including lack of funding and limited resources. Based on the survey results, the ISBD has proposed initiatives such as an online community, publicizing opportunities, and providing workshops and resources. These initiatives aim to support and promote career progression, increase resources and training, and address issues such as equity and mentorship. The ISBD EMCC seeks to support the career development of individuals in bipolar disorder research and promote equity and inclusion. [Extracted from the article]

The article explores the association between atopic dermatitis burden, sociodemographic index, and the utilization of biologics like dupilumab and tralokinumab across 50 countries from 2017 to 2022. It highlights disparities in biologic utilization based on countries' economic status, with high-cost barriers limiting access in low-middle and middle-SDI countries. The study suggests that measures to reduce costs and improve access to biologics, such as biosimilars, are needed to address these disparities and improve outcomes in resource-limited settings. [Extracted from the article]

The article discusses the increasing cost barriers to medication access in Australia based on the 2022–23 Patient Experience Survey data released by the Australian Bureau of Statistics. It highlights that women, younger individuals, and those in poorer health are particularly affected by these barriers. The data also show that Australians are more likely to experience cost barriers to care if they are younger, in poorer health, or socio-economically disadvantaged. The article emphasizes the need for more comprehensive data on medication non-adherence and affordability to inform evidence-based policy reforms and improve medicine access for all Australians. [Extracted from the article]

The article discusses the challenges faced in establishing a surgical multi-center registry in Australia, specifically focusing on the development of the Australian and New Zealand (ANZ) Targeted Axillary Dissection (TAD) Registry. The authors highlight the difficulties encountered in obtaining site approvals, navigating different online systems, coordinating data agreements, and dealing with paperwork. They propose the need for a centralized platform to streamline the approval processes and improve research output. The article emphasizes the potential benefits of multi-center research projects and the importance of addressing these obstacles to enhance patient outcomes. [Extracted from the article]

The article discusses the challenges posed by multimorbidity in surgical pathways and the need for healthcare professionals to address this issue. Multimorbidity, the presence of multiple chronic conditions in a patient, is becoming increasingly prevalent and is expected to double or triple by 2040. The primary care sector, which plays a central role in managing long-term health conditions, may struggle to meet the growing needs of individuals with multimorbidity. The article emphasizes the importance of integrating multimorbidity into surgical pathways and calls for research and resources to support evidence-based clinical practice in this area. [Extracted from the article]

A study published in Experimental Dermatology compared the UV-induced transcriptional signature of vitiligo skin to non-melanoma skin cancers (NMSCs) such as squamous cell carcinoma (SCC), basal cell carcinoma (BCC), and actinic keratosis (AK). The researchers found that keratinocytes in vitiligo skin are remarkably protected from damage due to UV radiation, despite the presence of few functional melanocytes. The study also revealed a lower "UV signature" in vitiligo skin compared to NMSCs, indicating that vitiligo skin is inherently resistant to UV exposure. The findings suggest potential links between UV exposure, NMSCs, and vitiligo, and highlight the importance of understanding the molecular mechanisms underlying these conditions for developing personalized treatment strategies. [Extracted from the article]