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This paper examines the web sites of daily newspapers as well as web-only news sites for the presence of information referred to by media critic Steve Outing as credibility statements. The Internet allows journalists to post information almost as soon as they receive it, a quality seen by many journalists as having a positive impact on the profession. A total of 196 news sites were content analyzed. The online editions of the top 100 daily U.S. newspapers by circulation based on March 31, 2004, figures were made part of the sampling frame as were the top papers in the 11 states not represented in the top 100. 118 of the sites analyzed posted information satisfying at least one of the six criteria for editorial policy statements. More than half discussed journalistic principles and one-third disclosed their business relationships. There were significant differences between the two groups regarding their implementation of several of the criteria. Web-only news sites were more likely to post information about journalistic principles, report business relationships and discuss business influences on editorial content. Most Internet news sites do not provide information concerning employee conduct, the influence of business relationships on editorial content or standards for separating editorial content from advertising.

The article reviews the Web site American State Papers, 1789-1838 from Readex, with Internet domain name readex.com.

The article reports on position papers that were cancelled by the Board of Trustees of the American Academy of Periodontology (AAP) in May 2007. They include "Periodontal Considerations in the HIV Positive Patient," "Periodontal Considerations in the Management of the Cancer Patient" and "Sonic and Ultrasonic Sealers in Periodontics." It notes the removal of such papers from the Web site of the academy and sites of the "Journal of Periodontology." It encourages readers to refer to the literature for the latest information on those subjects.

Reports on the availability of the Annual Call for Papers web site of the American Institute of Chemical Engineers Annual Meeting from November 7-12, 2004 in Austin, Texas.

Reviews the Web site Thomas A. Edison Papers from the State University of New Jersey in Piscataway.

Hospitals use different technological tools to implement corporate communication initiatives and, in this way, improve their relationships with stakeholders (employees, patients, media companies) and build a reputed brand. However, they face different barriers: limited budgets for corporate communication, strict legal frameworks, and stakeholders’ new needs regarding information and emotional support. This paper aims to analyze how the 100 best hospitals in the United States manage smart technologies to promote their brand. To do that, we conducted a literature review about smart hospitals, branding, and corporate communication; and then we defined 34 quantitative indicators to evaluate how the hospitals previously mentioned managed their websites, online newsrooms, about us sections, and artificial intelligence department web sites for reputation purposes. Our results proved that most hospitals respected indicators related to the homepage (8.67/11) but not those referring to online newsrooms (4.44/11) or about us sections (2.66/6). Besides, only 23 hospitals had implemented a department specialized in artificial intelligence that collaborated with external organizations. We concluded that most American hospitals focused their reputation efforts on patients rather than other targets (media companies, employees, suppliers, shareholders); and that these organizations did not integrate enough artificial intelligence projects into their smart branding initiatives. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

Reports on the National Electrical Manufacturers Association's release of ANSI/NEMA FI 3-2004, Calendered Aramid Papers Used for Electrical Insulation, in the United States. Application of the FI 3-2004 to qualification and testing of calendered aramid papers; Estimated number of members of the association; Web site where FI 3-2004 can be viewed or purchased.

Research sites for earlier presidents—George Washington through Calvin Coolidge—are distinguished from libraries for Herbert Hoover through George W. Bush, which are administered by the National Archives. Web sites and other information are provided for every president so that researchers can explore this treasure trove themselves. There is an extended discussion of Lincoln sources and the Abraham Lincoln Presidential Library in Springfield, Illinois. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

Aimed at streamlining the grants process, Grants.gov is a new central listing of available awards from all 26 federal agencies that dole out money for research and other programs. The site will eventually allow one to download an application and submit the completed package online, using free software.

The article presents the highlights of the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) report "Recommendations from the EPA Ground Water Task Force."The report presents option papers that provide recommendations concerning cleanup goals for dense non-aqueous phase liquids source zones and ground water use, value and vulnerability. These papers were published on the task force's web site on May 10, 2004 and comments were solicited on the ideas mentioned in the papers. The complete report will be available on the task force's web site, available at http://gwtf/cluin.org.

Comments on the disaster relief efforts to help victims of Hurricane Katrina in the United States. Technology Association of the Paper and Pulp Industry's development of web page to help facilitate disaster relief communication among pulp, paper, packaging and converting community; Homeland Security Information Network web portal to allow members as well as the general public to submit information about resources that can support recovery efforts; Charitable organizations' contact information.

This paper presents the first systematic investigation into the search engine optimization practices of major contract cheating websites in the United States. From a business perspective, visibility in organic search engine results is considered one of the top client recruitment tools. The current understanding of student recruitment strategies by these companies remains largely unexplored in both academic literature and popular press. Replicating the business research practices used in the search engine optimization industry, comprehensive search engine ranking and traffic data was obtained for the 38 largest contract cheating websites in the US. The overall objective was to illuminate the strategies that these companies take to get their services at the top of the search results of as many students as possible – not just the relatively small proportion of students actively cheating. The results show that these companies dominate the search results for not just students searching to cheat, but also for naïve search efforts, when students are simply doing genuine research or classwork. These nefarious companies use highly sophisticated search engine manipulation strategies to bait naïve student searchers onto their sites, thus enabling the potential to switch them to cheaters. Higher education institutions, armed with the specific details provided in this study, can use the strategies outlined in the discussion to directly and negatively impact on the success of these contract cheating services. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

The growth of the Internet opens new possibilities for web-based data collection in cognitive anthropology. This study examines whether free-list data collected online are comparable to those collected with face to face interviews or with self-administered paper questionnaires. We collected free lists for two cultural domains in the United States: one diffuse (things that mothers do) and one relatively well defined (racial and ethnic groups). We selected a purposive sample of 318 university students and randomly assigned participants to provide free lists for one of these domains using a web-based survey, a face to face interview, or a self-administered paper questionnaire. All three modes identified the same set of salient concepts in each domain. Median list length per respondent varied across modes in response to a standard free-list question and to supplementary probes. For the well-defined domain of “racial and ethnic groups,” supplementary probes widened differences among modes; for the more diffuse domain of “things that mothers do,” probes erased evidence of mode effects. Collecting free lists online is viable but may yield different results depending on the study population and attributes of the cultural domains. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

Presents an update on issues and events related to mineralogy as of September/October 2004. Information on the 26th annual mineralogical symposium held in conjunction with the Tucson Gem and Mineral Show in Arizona on February 12, 2005; Reason the Earth Science Week was established; Web site address of the Hudson Institute of Mineralogy; List of donors that funded the color photography in the September/October issue of the "Rocks & Minerals" magazine.

Presents a letter from Kathleen Bennett, the president of the United States Technical Association of the Pulp and Paper Industries (TAPPI) about developments in the association. Updates on the TAPPI web site; Need for leaders in the industry.

Introduces the new features of the website of the United States Technical Association of the Pulp and Paper Industries. Features of the home page; Information for members.

Provides an overview of paper industry-related features that can be accessed in February 2004 by clicking "Online Exclusives" on "Solutions!" link of www.tappi.org. Installation of an ultrafiltration plant at Stora Nymolla AB of Sweden; Hearing loss prevention regulation of the U.S. Occupational Safety and Health Administration.

The article offers information on the awards to be presented by the National Council on Measurement in Education (NCME) on their annual meeting in the U.S. in 2008. Inlcuded are NCME Award for Career Contributions to Educational Measurement, Jason Millman Promising Measurement Scholar Award Description and Application Procedure and Bradley Hanson Award for Contributions to Educational Measurement. Key information about the description of the award, nomination and application procedure is further presented. A website and email address were also provided for additional information.

This paper describes the findings of a quantitative study of 1,698 public library websites in Australia, Canada, and the United States over a period of three years using a spreadsheet protocol. The purpose of the research was to evaluate public library websites, available online sources, and whether library staff were available to respond to users' questions and concerns regarding the website. Descriptive statistics are used to report the results. The study provides public library website information regarding which protocol criteria each country's libraries attained. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

This paper examines the impact of internet information on COVID-19 vaccination rates across U.S. states. Does greater information on the internet about COVID-19 vaccine access increase the number of vaccines administered? Does greater information about COVID-19 vaccine reliability facilitate vaccine administration? To gauge the COVID-19 related information on the world-wide-web we created two cross-state datasets using Google search. One search dealt with searching for information on vaccination availability and scheduling in each state, while the other search involved information on vaccine reliability and its side effects. The estimation results showed that greater availability of the relevant information on the internet increased vaccine administration rates, and this was true for both types of internet searches, resulting in an affirmative answer to the questions above. In contrast, the diffusion of internet access and the digital divide across states did not have a significant impact on vaccination rates. Whereas supply chain issues have garnered most of the attention in terms of the limitations of quickly vaccinating the public, our results show that internet information might be acting as a (largely unheralded) enabler. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

The Bureau of Labor Statistics launched its Internet site on Labor Day 1996. The primary focus of the site's early content was a method for directly assessing the Bureau's LABSTAT database, with general program overviews and frequently-asked questions as supplements. Over the first several month's of the site's operation, news releases were the only form of publication available on the site. The Data Watch catalogues what publications are available on-line through the "Publications and Research Papers" selection from the menu at the bureau's Internet site.

Purpose As libraries are required to become more accountable and demonstrate that they are meeting performance metrics, an assessment website can be a means for providing data for evidence-based decision making and an important indicator of how a library interacts with its constituents. The purpose of this paper is to share the results of a review of websites of academic libraries from four countries, including the UK, Canada, Australia and the USA.Design/methodology/approach The academic library websites included in the sample were selected from the Canadian Association of Research Libraries, Research Libraries of the United Kingdom, Council of Australian University Libraries, Historically Black College & Universities Library Alliance, Association of Research Libraries and American Indian Higher Education Consortium. The websites were evaluated according to the absence or presence of nine predetermined characteristics related to assessment.Findings It was discovered that “one size does not fit all” and found several innovative ways institutions are listening to their constituents and making improvements to help users succeed in their academic studies, research and creative endeavors.Research limitations/implications Only a sample of academic libraries from each of the four countries were analyzed. Additionally, some of the academic libraries were using password protected intranets unavailable for public access. The influences of institutional history and country-specific practices also became compelling factors during the analysis.Originality/value This paper seeks to broaden the factors for what is thought of as academic library assessment with the addition of qualitative and contextual considerations. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]