new The placement has provided an opportunity to engage with experts in the field of social science to support and gain feedback on my research approach and thesis structure. These are opportunities not readily available at the College and that have been hugely beneficial to my research. It has also provided valuable opportunities to develop networks and collaborations in an international context allowing comparisons and sharing of best practice in selection, admissions and transitions policies across borders. — Imperial College London, 8h ago

new ...“Still, much effort is needed to expand this work and to open even more legal migration routes,” he wrote. “Where political will is lacking, effective models like yours offer new and viable avenues.”... — Our Sunday Visitor, 10h ago

new Returning scientists play a critical role in building up the academic workforce and science in their home country. Yet, in this study we argue that return mobility may limit scientists‟ international relevance and thus spillover effects may not be realised. We take scientists returning to China as a sample to investigate the impact of return mobility on international visibility/impact. What is more, we explore the roles of the international collaboration network and international knowledge base in this effect. Our findings clarify the limitation of return mobility and provide some empirical evidence on the limits of global knowledge spillovers in science and talent introduction policies. — Launch of the MIOIR Working Paper Series, 7h ago

new Conceptually, ‘awareness’ has turned into ‘partnership’, bringing attention to the relationship between patients, researchers and other stakeholders, but also requiring a rethinking of the existing hierarchies in healthcare and a concrete shift in research culture. Patients as partners means, in fact, that cancer care should be more open to innovation, looking for new business models and approaches to advancing patient-centric options of care. For example, in academic research, innovative grant funding approaches requiring a patient-involvement/engagement plan as part of every grant application could potentially overcome some of the main hurdles affecting patient involvement in trials. — Daily Reporter, 1d ago

new Due to differences in culture, procedures, and systems, effective collaboration and communication among business partners and other stakeholders can sometimes take time and effort. Miscommunication can result in annoyance, missed opportunities, and even expensive errors. It can be challenging to deal with various personalities and communication styles, so adapting to connect with others and forge lasting relationships is critical. The effective resolution of conflicts is also necessary to keep relationships intact. — ReadITQuik, 10h ago

new It will be interesting to monitor progress. The current collaboration is for research not clinical purposes; the latter requires various FDA certifications. One earlier measure of success will be the generation of scientific papers, agreed Zhou. The hope is that many of the learnings will eventually make their way into healthcare. — HPCwire, 9h ago

new Consider, for example, paper-based records. Historically, from drug discovery through to product release, a significant amount of time was spent interacting with systems, recording, transferring and sharing data within cumbersome manual, paper-based systems. Digitizing, automating and streamlining those processes makes that information available automatically and immediately to relevant stakeholders, enabling scientists, for example, to focus on actual science! In a market increasingly driven by positive patient outcomes, freeing human imagination, creativity and curiosity to advance innovation and discovery in medicine, science and technology is key to delivering advanced therapeutics that can tangibly improve patients’ lives. — Contract Pharma, 8h ago

new ...demonstrates how so-called artificial intelligence (AI) techniques can be used instead of conventional text analysis to disentangle information from a large body of work. Proof of principle was undertaken using a patents database and focusing on research and technologies utilizing the field of quantum science. The specific case revealed interesting dynamics concerning global innovation and national organizational profiles pertaining to competition in this area between China and the U.S. — techxplore.com, 1d ago

new The key is to work together to prioritise and better guide informed decision-making when it comes to fair pricing and access to approved therapies. The shaping of health policy towards facilitating equitable access to optimal, affordable care quite literally begins ‘at home’. Robust, evidence-based intelligence provided by ESMO and other societies will better enable decision-makers to balance efficacy and reimbursement of anti-cancer therapies with regional and socio-economic realities. — esmo.org, 9h ago

new Visualization research is better communicated and acted on if it is freely accessible to the research community, practitioners, and the general public. Therefore, all paper authors are encouraged to share their accepted paper in an open access repository before the print deadline in accordance with IEEE copyright regulations. Additionally, funding agencies and research organisations may have specific rules such as Plan S compliance and it’s the authors responsibility to check and comply with their respective organizational rules. For instructions on how to post an accepted paper to an open access repository, please see the VIS Open Practices Guidelines (link coming soon)... — computer.org, 1d ago

new The second most received complaint from our partners in the public sector is the increasing administrative burden facing teams and organisations. Whether aligning with ever-changing regulations or meeting the increasing need for financial transparency, valuable time is spent gathering, collating and formatting data unnecessarily when the tools now exist to allow us to set up reporting structures initially and have the data populated live based on regular updates provided by action owners and team leaders. — Open Access Government, 12h ago

new The Woodson Collaborative fulfills a lot of needs. It is open to all, offering transparency and information to parents and teachers anywhere. It was built in collaboration with 29 museums and educational institutions across its state and is designed to expand and incorporate updated materials as soon as they are developed. And its methods for development can be replicated for other subjects in which educators are searching around for curricular materials that are up to date and relevant to their students. — New America, 1d ago

new Large language models can swiftly adapt to new tasks utilizing in-context learning by being given a few demos and real language instructions. This avoids hosting the LLM or annotating big datasets, but it has major performance issues with multistep reasoning, math, having the most recent information, and other things. Recent research suggests giving LLMs access to tools to facilitate more sophisticated reasoning stages or challenging them to emulate a chain of reasoning for multistep reasoning to alleviate these constraints. Nevertheless, it is challenging to adapt established approaches for a chained reason with tool usage to new activities and tools; this requires fine-tuning or prompt engineering specialized for a particular activity or tool. — MarkTechPost, 15h ago

new The consultation paper intended to highlight the issues that the industry needs to address if TCA is to become a more valuable basis for assessment. The paper states that transparency of methodology and calculations is critically important to ensure debate between interested parties is informed and valuable. Secondly, it emphasises that consistency in application of methodology and calculations is essential for effective analysis. Thirdly, the document points out that statistical problems often exist in terms of typical client transaction numbers, but suggests that these can be offset by provision of appropriate measures and explanations within the analysis. — thetradenews.com, 1d ago

new Today, the route to diagnosis and specialist treatment for people with sarcomas still varies between countries, with more limited delays in accessing high quality care in developed areas compared to resource-constrained ones. This picture is exemplified by data from different countries presented at the ESMO Sarcoma and Rare Cancers Congress 2023 (Lugano, 20–22 March) suggesting that much needs to be done to address inequities worldwide. — Daily Reporter, 1d ago

new ...“The US and EU have set 2035 as a target date to eliminate animal testing. Current alternatives are limited and gigantic steps and efforts are needed to come even close to making the set goal. Being able to merge different deep technologies to create more complex tissues and embed them with biosensors and bioelectronics, provides the opportunity to not only generate more data but also enhance the standardization of this data output. Bringing these cyborganic tissues inside the human body could further contribute to the challenges we are facing within regenerative medicine and contribute to enhancing human longevity,” pointed out John Zandbergen, Founder & CEO of Ourobionics BV [DeepTech Pioneer 2021]. — VoxelMatters - The heart of additive manufacturing, 1d ago

new Many students, domestic and international, are not used to peer review or group work. We can help students with explicit instruction on how to provide and accept feedback on each other’s work. While some researchers note that, among other difficulties, non-native English-speaking peer reviewers are often unable to give useful, concrete feedback or that the implementation of peer review is too complex to be of much use in English as a second language (ESL) environments, other research suggests peer review can be a helpful tool for multilingual students. I believe that, with explicit instruction and modelling, peer review can benefit all students. — THE Campus Learn, Share, Connect, 23h ago

new The complete digitalisation of all production steps allows different departments of a production process to dovetail more closely and effectively. With adequately set up and deep integrations between departments through open and proprietary interfaces, more time can be spent on the creative processes. Also, creative decisions become more meaningful because the basic assumptions are in agreement. Through these collaborative approaches, creative decisions are preserved and do not have to be repeated in a cumbersome manner. Efficiency, creativity as well as image quality all increase. — Broadcast, 2d ago

new The communication skills and tasks required both for the study and practice of medicine are dynamic and complex. “Our students need to do more than simply have conversations or write papers in English. The study and practice of medicine requires students to be able to synthesize, analyze, and apply evidence from multiple sources – key critical thinking skills and foundational for Evidence-Based Practice – clearly and concisely document notes for patients’ medical records, show empathy during the medical interview, and actively engage in collaborations with colleagues. These are just some of the many key communication skills needed.” – Kasey Larson, Director of the Specialized English Language Programs (SELP) Unit at St. George’s University... — mid-east.info, 1d ago

new In many ways this democratising helped research. But there still remain barriers to disseminating especially to developing nations. Mission Vikramshila besides providing a cost effective and transparent platform to academics will in the medium term be able to provide content to students in a manner that puts the student first. With India’s large numbers of academics who still struggle to get published, Mission Vikramshila will open doors to wider dissemination. For a nation relying heavily on Western content, and thus imbibing Western thought, Mission Vikramshila will be a pathway to traditions, learnings and practices that work directly for the locals. — researchinformation.info, 2d ago

new ...able to be intelligently relied upon in order to RANK countries regarding the relevant variables. The Edelman annual polls are thus a rare gold mine of information that can be intelligently used for crucial international comparisons. — South Front, 1d ago

new Rakotonarivo says that ignoring farmers when developing pro-environment interventions will only lead to failure; if their needs aren't considered, programs "might fail to mitigate conservation conflicts through lack of engagement, uptake, and follow-through." Although many problems—farmers killing pest animals or clearing forests—are "commonly framed as human-wildlife conflicts," she says, the issues may be better addressed by looking at the "more complex social conflicts between different social groups."... — phys.org, 1d ago

new Rakotonarivo says that ignoring farmers when developing pro-environment interventions will only lead to failure; if their needs aren't considered, programs "might fail to mitigate conservation conflicts through lack of engagement, uptake, and follow-through." Although many problems -- farmers killing pest animals or clearing forests -- are "commonly framed as human-wildlife conflicts," she says, the issues may be better addressed by looking at the "more complex social conflicts between different social groups."... — ScienceDaily, 1d ago

new Rakotonarivo says that ignoring farmers when developing pro-environment interventions will only lead to failure; if their needs aren't considered, programs "might fail to mitigate conservation conflicts through lack of engagement, uptake, and follow-through." Although many problems-farmers killing pest animals or clearing forests-are "commonly framed as human-wildlife conflicts," she says, the issues may be better addressed by looking at the "more complex social conflicts between different social groups."... — Seed Daily, 1d ago

new Another challenge is the difference in retail culture between different regions. While the US and Asia are very retail-centric, and investing is seen as both accessible and exciting (one panellist noted that “all the sexy stocks are American”) – while in the UK and Europe, investing is seen as far more difficult to access and the markets are dominated by institutional players. — thetradenews.com, 1d ago

new Every innovation endeavor begins with a unique concept. The basis for the subsequent stages of innovation management is laid during idea generation. So, idea management ought to be a fundamental component of any program for innovation management. It is critical for effectively gathering and debating ideas that the platform supports seamless access and cooperation. This entails weighing their advantages and disadvantages, classifying them according to priority, and then deciding which ones to pursue. Also, the software serves as a central repository for all thoughts, including those marked for later, allowing you to return to them whenever necessary. — GlobalFinTechSeries, 1d ago

new Finally, open banking will enable fintechs and new entrants to supply monetary providers that compete straight with incumbents at the moment. That is true regardless of the strategy to governance. The largest alternatives will likely be within the identification, private data and personalisation domains as a result of entry to client monetary knowledge will enable companies to raised perceive their customers, changing into extra versatile and attentive to market wants. — Bitzzilla, 1d ago

new Today, specialty care drives the majority of cost and complexity in healthcare. The focus on return on investment (ROI) of medical solution investments will be fundamental to benefits selection moving forward, yet many healthcare platforms use outdated, trend-based methods to calculate ROI. It is apparent that a new ROI methodology—rigorous, robust, and resilient to scrutiny is needed. — MedCity News, 1d ago

new The book provides a seemingly helpful checklist of factors for a researcher to consider when thinking through what model to choose. For example, does the strain of mice proposed become deaf or blind in maturity, limiting its suitability for tests using these modalities? Or if swimming is required as part of spatial memory tasks, rats will likely be preferable over mice. However, it would be difficult in reality to implement such a decisionmaking process. It might appear most promising for relatively junior researchers—Striedter notes he had “young scientists” in mind when writing the book—who don’t have entrenched patterns and habits. But given the hierarchy of science, it is unclear that these people always have the autonomy necessary to determine model choices. — Issues in Science and Technology, 1d ago

new Kairouz warns though that as more women are turning to gamble, they still tend to be underrepresented in studies which give a silted version of events and whether women are getting adequate help when it comes to problem gambling and addiction. Kairouz is determined to find out more and she is embarking on a new data collection initiative between April and September and will explore the relationship between gender and play. — GamblingNews, 1d ago

new Keeping Spanish and Portuguese as living scientific languages is also one of the goals sought by many academic journals throughout the region, said Amescua. However, the entire Latin American publishing and communication model must be strengthened, Amescua contended, “making it grow based on its own characteristics, being congruent with its history, with its social development, and with its needs to remain as a valid peer of the North, and not as a favors requestor.”... — Eos, 1d ago

new The quantity of information being generated by trendy enterprise is astronomical. More and more, enterprise leaders are on the lookout for methods to leverage this knowledge for the creation of higher processes, merchandise, and repair methods. Knowledge options are getting used to create digital twins, which streamline manufacturing processes, empower higher worker coaching, and even unlock invaluable insights into the shopper journey. — ILCA Crypto News, 1d ago

new While we may still be far away from a neutral language model utopia, this research is ongoing in that pursuit. Currently, the model is just for language understanding, so it’s based on reasoning among existing sentences. Unfortunately, it can’t generate sentences for now, so the next step for the researchers would be targeting the uber-popular generative models built with logical learning to ensure more fairness with computational efficiency. — Freethink, 2d ago

new Online dispute resolution (ODR) platforms that enable parties to resolve legal disputes online are becoming more prevalent. "This technology has the potential to make dispute resolution cheaper, more efficient, and more accessible," said Shahi, while adding that e-discovery, a process that involves the identification, preservation, and collection of electronically stored information (ESI) in response to a legal request, is also an popular offering among startups. — Entrepreneur, 1d ago

new ..., which offer many benefits, such as enabling candidates to get various papers, making copying more difficult. As the total number of queries increases and the printing and transporting stages are drastically decreased or removed, leaks also become less of a problem. Modern statistical methods also make it possible to assess comparison performance across articles quickly and precisely. Such tests enable applicants to be assigned tasks (such as changing a word in a text or plotting a location on a graph or map) that assess higher-level skills but can still be computer-corrected. It should be mentioned that many of the most prominent and esteemed Indian examinations are conducted in English. — DATAQUEST, 1d ago

new This also isn’t confined to dating, it seems. Denby’s research into dating’s “emotional stalemate” draws heavily on the work of sociologist Eva Illouz, who argued that the culture of capitalism has led to close, intimate relationships becoming increasingly defined by economic models of bargaining and exchange – imagined as things to be evaluated, measured, and quantified. In the case of dating and dating apps it seems obvious this is the case, but in the realm of platonic relationships, too, there is a growing trend to consider friendships like transactions. Relationships become like work; every emotional interaction is conceived as labour. — The Independent, 2d ago

new Underlying data, such as the updated collections of freshwater treaties, RBOs, and events, will also be accessible through this interface. The following updated datasets are available, with more new updates underway to bring the collections up to date. Combined with other existing information, they will help identify potential hydropolitical hot spots, as well as assist in all manner of governance and legal best practices research:... — New Security Beat, 2d ago

new ...is a significant and timely contribution to the historiography of modern North American and transnational labor. Future Canadian, European, American, and Caribbean labor historians will use this work as a key piece of their own studies, and the work will also be enjoyed by a general audience as it is captivating and exceptionally readable. It is highly recommended for anyone interested in agricultural and labor history, as well as Canadian history in general.”... — mqup.ca, 2d ago

new ...won’t remember much. If it is going to be effective, training must be relevant, spread over time, and demonstrate consequences of actions through practice. That is when the knowledge and experience become cemented and supports future behavior. — thespacereview.com, 2d ago

new Now, while many institutions have started to invest in student persona and corresponding student-journey maps, the related outcomes are used largely for administration and marketing rather than learning purposes. Personalised learning can be provided in various forms including customised content, progression, pedagogy, delivery and learning support. Unfortunately, by and large, it remains aspirational and lacks scale; and pedagogically successful and commercially viable models are in their infancy. — THE Campus Learn, Share, Connect, 1d ago

new Cross-temporal research allows one to go beyond static cultural differences, to model cultural processes and how they change over time. Consequently, it captures the dynamic features of culture that have so far been neglected from some of the academic and international relations discourse. The key challenge for cultural change research concerns availability of reliable data with good temporal resolution over time. Without good data, estimates of cultural change in generosity, traditionalism, violence, or attitudes toward climate change remain speculative. The latter may be convenient for political pundits, as their claims about the direction our societies remain unchecked. To ensure greater accountability, reduce misperceptions, and provide clarity to the public, we need much greater investment into systematic measurement of cross-temporal trends about cardinal aspects of human welfare and societal change at scale. — E-International Relations, 2d ago

new Yet, because LLMs are always evolving, it becomes necessary to fine-tune new models, which raises serious questions about the total cost of fine-tuning. Engineering cues are used to direct frozen LLMs. The prompt design incorporates an engineering natural language prompt into the task input to train the LLM to learn in context or to encourage the LLM to reason. Quick tuning adds a soft prompt represented by continuous parameters to improve it. Although these techniques can provide outstanding results for particular jobs, it is unclear if prompts created for one task can be used for other task types that have not yet been discovered since tight zero-shot settings make prompt designers blind. — MarkTechPost, 2d ago

new The zero-trust approach, increasingly promoted in several recent national guidelines, effectively ensures the continuing integrity of OT systems because rather than trying to establish trust, it aims to bring defenses as close to the target networks as possible, establishing protective insulation and isolation through segmentation, minimizing permission policies, and the application of high-grade content filtering (such as CDR) to all incoming and outgoing data routes, according to Yeroslav. “Focusing efforts on prevention and... — Industrial Cyber, 2d ago

new Overall, NFT-Fi is an essential tool to help NFT markets access broader funding. 2 areas of great public interest combined together make a good idea that allows owners to make real profits from their NFTs, not just speculative action. Simple. Given the great benefits NFT-Fi offers, it is very likely that in the near future it will play an essential role in providing the NFT with the elements necessary for space to be widely accepted as a type of asset produced. — CoinCu News, 2d ago