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Nintex Introduces AI-Powered Automation Capabilities to Improve Organizational Efficiency

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Wednesday, March 27, 2024

Nintex has pioneered the use of AI within its automation platform for years, embedding advanced technologies such as computer vision, RPA, natural language processing, and more to speed up core business process automation.

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  • Nintex has pioneered the use of AI within its automation platform for years, embedding advanced technologies such as computer vision, RPA, natural language processing, and more to speed up core business process automation.
  • The latest features showcase the role of generative AI in powering process automation and making it much easier for customers to design on Nintex Process Platform.
  • Available today within DocGen® for Salesforce, Nintex Assistant will soon be available across the Nintex Process Platform.
  • To learn more about the new AI capabilities of the Nintex Process Platform, visit: https://www.nintex.com/process-intelligence/artificial-intelligence/ .

Nintex Introduces AI-Powered Automation Capabilities to Improve Organizational Efficiency

Retrieved on: 
Wednesday, March 27, 2024

Nintex has pioneered the use of AI within its automation platform for years, embedding advanced technologies such as computer vision, RPA, natural language processing, and more to speed up core business process automation.

Key Points: 
  • Nintex has pioneered the use of AI within its automation platform for years, embedding advanced technologies such as computer vision, RPA, natural language processing, and more to speed up core business process automation.
  • The latest features showcase the role of generative AI in powering process automation and making it much easier for customers to design on Nintex Process Platform.
  • Available today within DocGen® for Salesforce, Nintex Assistant will soon be available across the Nintex Process Platform.
  • To learn more about the new AI capabilities of the Nintex Process Platform, visit: https://www.nintex.com/process-intelligence/artificial-intelligence/ .

Researchers at Phoenix Children's First in the World to Produce Mouse Lungs in Rats

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Monday, March 25, 2024

PHOENIX, March 25, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Research conducted at the Phoenix Children's Research Institute at the University of Arizona College of Medicine — Phoenix reports the successful generation of a mouse lung in a rat, according to a paper published in the American Journal of Respiratory and Critical Care Medicine.

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  • The critical differentiating factor with this study is researchers incorporated CRISPR-Cas9, a unique genome editing technology that allows researchers to change genomes by altering sections of the DNA sequence.
  • Modifications of rat embryos by CRISPR-Cas9 allowed the formation of lung tissues consisting of almost all mouse lung cells.
  • This is one of many recent accolades for the Phoenix Children's Research Institute.
  • The Phoenix Children's Research Institute at the University of Arizona College of Medicine –Phoenix launched in May 2023, formalizing a longstanding research collaboration between the health system and the University of Arizona College of Medicine – Phoenix.

Hokkaido University finds a new route to recyclable polymers from plants

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Thursday, March 21, 2024

SAPPORO, Japan, March 21, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Researchers at Hokkaido University have taken a significant step forward in the drive to make recyclable yet stable plastics from plant materials. This is a key requirement to reduce the burden of plastic pollution in the environment. They developed a convenient and versatile method to make a variety of polymers from chemicals derived from plant cellulose; crucially, these polymers can be fully recycled. The method was published in the journal ACS Macro Letters.

Key Points: 
  • Cellulose, abundantly available from plant biomass, can be converted into molecules used to make a new class of recyclable polymers, to sustainably replace some plastics.
  • SAPPORO, Japan, March 21, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Researchers at Hokkaido University have taken a significant step forward in the drive to make recyclable yet stable plastics from plant materials.
  • They developed a convenient and versatile method to make a variety of polymers from chemicals derived from plant cellulose; crucially, these polymers can be fully recycled.
  • To make their new polymers, the Hokkaido team used two commercially available small molecules, levoglucosenone (LGO) and dihydrolevoglucosenone (Cyrene), which are made from cellulose.

Hokkaido University finds a new route to recyclable polymers from plants

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Thursday, March 21, 2024

SAPPORO, Japan, March 21, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Researchers at Hokkaido University have taken a significant step forward in the drive to make recyclable yet stable plastics from plant materials. This is a key requirement to reduce the burden of plastic pollution in the environment. They developed a convenient and versatile method to make a variety of polymers from chemicals derived from plant cellulose; crucially, these polymers can be fully recycled. The method was published in the journal ACS Macro Letters.

Key Points: 
  • Cellulose, abundantly available from plant biomass, can be converted into molecules used to make a new class of recyclable polymers, to sustainably replace some plastics.
  • SAPPORO, Japan, March 21, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Researchers at Hokkaido University have taken a significant step forward in the drive to make recyclable yet stable plastics from plant materials.
  • They developed a convenient and versatile method to make a variety of polymers from chemicals derived from plant cellulose; crucially, these polymers can be fully recycled.
  • To make their new polymers, the Hokkaido team used two commercially available small molecules, levoglucosenone (LGO) and dihydrolevoglucosenone (Cyrene), which are made from cellulose.

New Case Studies Highlight the Value of NWEA's Innovative MAP Reading Fluency Assessment

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Thursday, March 21, 2024

PORTLAND, Ore., March 21, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- NWEA, a K-12 assessment and research organization, announced three new case studies today highlighting the value of its innovative, early literacy assessment tool, MAP® Reading Fluency™. Naperville, IL, and Houston County, GA, educators shared how they use the assessment tool in their early grades and the value it has brought to their classrooms.

Key Points: 
  • PORTLAND, Ore., March 21, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- NWEA , a K-12 assessment and research organization, announced three new case studies today highlighting the value of its innovative, early literacy assessment tool, MAP® Reading Fluency™ .
  • For Naperville Community School District 203 in Illinois, understanding their students' reading and fluency skills required a time-consuming practice.
  • For the Houston County School District, reliability was a significant factor in their decision to add MAP Reading Fluency as a critical assessment tool in its elementary schools.
  • MAP Reading Fluency continues to evolve into one of the most trustworthy assessment tools in the market.

World Education Summit 2024: 'Metacognition has the potential to transform education', says Nord Anglia's Dr Kate Erricker

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Wednesday, March 20, 2024

LONDON, March 20, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Dr Kate Erricker, Assistant Director of Curriculum for leading international schools group Nord Anglia Education , highlighted the transformative potential of 'metacognition' at this year's World Education Summit.

Key Points: 
  • LONDON, March 20, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Dr Kate Erricker, Assistant Director of Curriculum for leading international schools group Nord Anglia Education , highlighted the transformative potential of 'metacognition' at this year's World Education Summit.
  • "Metacognition has the potential to transform education," Dr Erricker said.
  • Dr Kate Erricker holds a Ph.D. in Education from the University of Southampton and is conducting extensive research on metacognition and its impact on learning.
  • For media enquiries or to schedule an interview with Dr Kate Erricker, please contact:

World Education Summit 2024: 'Metacognition has the potential to transform education', says Nord Anglia's Dr Kate Erricker

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Wednesday, March 20, 2024

LONDON, March 20, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Dr Kate Erricker, Assistant Director of Curriculum for leading international schools group Nord Anglia Education , highlighted the transformative potential of 'metacognition' at this year's World Education Summit.

Key Points: 
  • LONDON, March 20, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Dr Kate Erricker, Assistant Director of Curriculum for leading international schools group Nord Anglia Education , highlighted the transformative potential of 'metacognition' at this year's World Education Summit.
  • "Metacognition has the potential to transform education," Dr Erricker said.
  • Dr Kate Erricker holds a Ph.D. in Education from the University of Southampton and is conducting extensive research on metacognition and its impact on learning.
  • For media enquiries or to schedule an interview with Dr Kate Erricker, please contact:

St. Croix Hospice Awarded for Exceptional Marketing Campaign

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Wednesday, March 20, 2024

Recognized by Aging Media's Aspect Awards for the third consecutive year, St. Croix Hospice continues to fortify their position as leaders within the hospice community.

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  • Recognized by Aging Media's Aspect Awards for the third consecutive year, St. Croix Hospice continues to fortify their position as leaders within the hospice community.
  • This year's recognition applauded the agency's successful multimedia campaign to raise awareness of end-of-life care during Hospice Month 2023.
  • "St. Croix Hospice is passionate about leveraging strategic marketing tactics that raise awareness of the hospice benefit, consequently increasing communities' access to a compassionate end-of-life experience," said St. Croix Hospice's Assistant Vice President of Marketing and Communications, Bronwyn Pope.
  • Taking an integrated approach to hospice care, the expert team at St. Croix Hospice provides physical, emotional and spiritual support to more than 4,400 patients daily.

Renowned Los Angeles Urologist Dr. Justin Houman Appointed Assistant Professor at Cedars-Sinai Medical Center

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Wednesday, March 20, 2024

LOS ANGELES, March 20, 2024 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- Cedars-Sinai Medical Center proudly announces the appointment of Dr. Justin Houman, a distinguished Los Angeles-based urologist, as Assistant Professor in the esteemed Department of Urology. With a wealth of experience in clinical practice, research, and medical education, Dr. Houman's appointment marks a significant addition to Cedars-Sinai's renowned team.

Key Points: 
  • Dr. Justin Houman, M.D., brings expertise in clinical care, research, and medical education to Cedars-Sinai's Department of Urology.
  • LOS ANGELES, March 20, 2024 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- Cedars-Sinai Medical Center proudly announces the appointment of Dr. Justin Houman, a distinguished Los Angeles-based urologist , as Assistant Professor in the esteemed Department of Urology.
  • With a wealth of experience in clinical practice, research, and medical education, Dr. Houman's appointment marks a significant addition to Cedars-Sinai's renowned team.
  • In his role as Assistant Professor, Dr. Houman will impart invaluable knowledge and mentorship to medical students, residents, and fellows in urology.