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PolyU research reveals significant effects of instructors onscreen during video classes in aiding student learning

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Monday, March 25, 2024
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Researchers from The Hong Kong Polytechnic University (PolyU) have conducted a study to analyse whether and how the instructor's presence in online video lectures affected student learning and learning outcomes.

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  • Researchers from The Hong Kong Polytechnic University (PolyU) have conducted a study to analyse whether and how the instructor's presence in online video lectures affected student learning and learning outcomes.
  • The results reveal that students are more motivated to perform socio-emotional and cognitive processing when an instructor, human or animated, is present onscreen, hence facilitating more effective learning.
  • Previous studies have indicated that socio-emotional cues, such as human facial expressions and gestures, help students understand and stay focused on learning content.
  • This contributes to the development of an evidence-based instructional design for multimedia learning, thereby enhancing student's learning experience and outcome."

Global Conference to Draw 6G Blueprint for Future

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Monday, March 25, 2024
International Telecommunication Union, Advisory Committee, Science and Technology Daily, Conference, Communication, Chinese Academy of Engineering, Royal Academy of Arts, China Communications Standards Association, Future Forum, AI, IMT, Suggestion, National academy, ITU, Multilateralism, Future Development, Mobile phone

The conference will gather global insights into 6G future development to accelerate its industrial development.

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  • The conference will gather global insights into 6G future development to accelerate its industrial development.
  • Aiming to align with the ITU's roadmap, the conference will discuss the future blueprint of 6G technologies and business and promote global consensus before the launch of 6G standards.
  • As an international event covering a wide range of 6G fields and comprehensive content, the Global 6G Conference, held for three sessions, is not only a grand event for cutting-edge sci-tech communication, but also a bridge for enhancing international cooperation.
  • Last year, the conference issued a document, "Global Promotion Initiative for 6G International Cooperation and Development", making two key recommendations for further global cooperation.

Data Equity Advocate Ninez A. Ponce Receives 2024 Elizabeth Fries Health Education Award

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Wednesday, March 20, 2024
Health promotion, Health equity, Health, Equity, Society, Psychology, Population health, Research, Diversity, Policy, Health policy, Native Hawaiians, Social insurance, MPP, Teaching, Organization, Stanford Cancer Institute, Memory, National Quality Forum, Public, MD, Student, Health care, Public health, Virginia Commonwealth University, Medical statistics, Doctor of Philosophy, Faculty, Milbank Quarterly, Data collection, CDC, Lecture, National academy, Health education, Nursing

ATLANTA, March 20, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Ninez A. Ponce, PhD, MPP, distinguished public health researcher, today received the 2024 Elizabeth Fries Health Education Award.

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  • ATLANTA, March 20, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Ninez A. Ponce, PhD, MPP, distinguished public health researcher, today received the 2024 Elizabeth Fries Health Education Award.
  • This year's award was presented to Ponce at the annual meeting of the Society for Public Health Education (SOPHE), along with her lecture entitled "No Equity without Data Equity."
  • The Elizabeth Fries Health Education Award, first presented in 1992, recognizes a health educator who has made a substantial contribution to advancing the field of health education or health promotion through research, program development or program delivery.
  • As of 2016, the CDC Foundation manages and administers the Fries Foundation's public health award programs, which include the Fries Prize for Improving Health and the Elizabeth Fries Health Education Award.

The Inner Circle acknowledges Mr. Garry Pezzano as a Top Pinnacle Professional

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Tuesday, March 19, 2024
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MECHANICSBURG, Pa., March 19, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Prominently featured in The Inner Circle, Mr. Garry Pezzano is acknowledged as a Top Pinnacle Professional for his contributions to evolving quality of care in post-acute aging services.

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  • MECHANICSBURG, Pa., March 19, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Prominently featured in The Inner Circle, Mr. Garry Pezzano is acknowledged as a Top Pinnacle Professional for his contributions to evolving quality of care in post-acute aging services.
  • Mr. Pezzano pursued higher education at the College of New Jersey, earning a Bachelor of Science degree in Speech-Language Pathology.
  • Mr. Pezzano has enhanced clinical effectiveness across various roles, as he fosters innovation and driving progress during his tenure at Genesis Healthcare.
  • Notably, he has successfully guided organizations towards improved outcomes and operational efficiency through his effective leadership in driving change.

Global Times: Global Civilization Initiative continues contributing Chinese wisdom to all humanity

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Monday, March 18, 2024
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The initiative is another major public product provided to the world by China after the Global Development Initiative and the Global Security Initiative, both put forward by Xi in 2021 and 2022, respectively.

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  • The initiative is another major public product provided to the world by China after the Global Development Initiative and the Global Security Initiative, both put forward by Xi in 2021 and 2022, respectively.
  • "The award means a lot to me," Ferguson said, noting that it serves as a platform to implement the Global Civilization Initiative and foster humanity's shared values.
  • He told the Global Times that the proposal of the GCI is a modern expression of traditional Chinese culture and showcases the "continuity" in traditional Chinese culture as well as in China's governance.
  • Ferguson has just attended the London Book Fair to promote two books themed on Chinese and global development.

CACTUS partners with PNAS to make the journal's high-quality research accessible through R Discovery

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Monday, March 11, 2024
Nexus, Discovery, CACTUS, Culture, Database, University, Partnership, Society, Research, PNAS, Conference proceedings, National academy, NAS, Social, Literature, Pharmaceutical industry

This will make PNAS' high-quality research accessible to researchers through R Discovery, the highest-rated literature search and research reading platform by CACTUS.

Key Points: 
  • This will make PNAS' high-quality research accessible to researchers through R Discovery, the highest-rated literature search and research reading platform by CACTUS.
  • Leveraging cutting-edge AI technology, R Discovery is dedicated to enriching the research discovery and reading experience for researchers.
  • Ms. Diane Sullenberger, Executive Editor of PNAS and PNAS Nexus, notes: "Our partnership with Cactus Communications signifies our shared vision to make PNAS research universally accessible through R Discovery.
  • This partnership marks a significant milestone for R Discovery, expanding its repository and solidifying its position as a leading platform for on-the-go research discovery.

How news producers can drive consumers toward misinformation - even when they want the truth

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Tuesday, March 5, 2024
News, Social media, Language, National academy, Publishing, PNAS, Research, Environment

Rand and his coauthors saw that this approach left out a fundamental piece of the equation — misinformation producers.

Key Points: 
  • Rand and his coauthors saw that this approach left out a fundamental piece of the equation — misinformation producers.
  • “Consumers don't just make unilateral choices about what they consume, but instead, their choices depend on the content that producers produce.
  • This is possible when two conditions are met: news producers can present different stories to different consumers using microtargeting and consumers are somewhat inattentive.
  • Right now, the deck may be stacked in misinformation producers’ favor — but as Rand and his team found, close attention puts consumers back in control.

With a five-year study period spanning 2017-2021, this is the second annual report to cover the COVID-19 pandemic period

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Thursday, February 29, 2024
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With a five-year study period spanning 2017-2021, this is the second annual report to cover the COVID-19 pandemic period, which permits an early understanding of the adaptation of Workers’ Compensation to the pandemic and general reversions to pre-pandemic trends.

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  • With a five-year study period spanning 2017-2021, this is the second annual report to cover the COVID-19 pandemic period, which permits an early understanding of the adaptation of Workers’ Compensation to the pandemic and general reversions to pre-pandemic trends.
  • The report includes tables, figures, and appendices detailing outcomes related to Workers’ Compensation benefits, costs, and coverage.
  • “In addition to its impacts on employment, the pandemic placed pressure on Workers’ Compensation and other programs to benefit workers and their families.
  • In 2021, workers’ compensation covered jobs made strong gains from 2020, while covered wages continued to increase as they have in recent years.

iCAD expands Board of Directors with the appointment of Dr. Hedvig Hricak, MD, PhD, (Dr.h.cᵐ)

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Tuesday, February 27, 2024
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Dr. Hricak is a renowned radiologist and researcher with over 40 years of experience in the field.

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  • Dr. Hricak is a renowned radiologist and researcher with over 40 years of experience in the field.
  • Dr. Hricak is a member of the National Academy of Medicine and received the David Rall Medal, the NAM award for distinguished leadership.
  • The hallmark of her academic career has been developing, translating, and disseminating new diagnostic imaging techniques, primarily for genitourinary cancers.
  • “We are thrilled to welcome Dr. Hricak to the iCAD Board of Directors,” said Dana Brown, President, CEO, and Chairman of the Board.

American Institutes for Research Announces New CEO and Board Chair

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Wednesday, February 21, 2024
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Lawrence D. Bobo , the dean of social science at Harvard University, is the new chair of the AIR Board of Directors.

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  • Lawrence D. Bobo , the dean of social science at Harvard University, is the new chair of the AIR Board of Directors.
  • Heppen is the seventh president and CEO in AIR’s 77-year history, and the first woman to serve in the role.
  • She stepped down from the AIR Board of Directors after serving as its chair for more than 25 years.
  • Bobo has been a member of the AIR Board since 1997 and most recently served as vice chair.