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Public, Environmental & Occupational Health
Grace Venechuk, Larry A. Allen, Jocelyn S. Thompson, Megan A. Morris, Daniel D. Matlock, Colleen K. McIlvennan, Neal W. Dickert, Caroline Tietbohl
Summary: The quality of patient-clinician relationship and patient activation in ambulatory heart failure care have a bidirectional impact on patient behavior. Patients may occupy different types of activation and relationship quality throughout a single clinic visit.
PATIENT EDUCATION AND COUNSELING
(2023)
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Multidisciplinary Sciences
Hui Chen, Noriko Hara, Clinton McKay
Summary: This paper examines technology-mediated public engagement with science in an online environment, focusing on the sub-Reddit r/science on the popular platform Reddit, investigating factors contributing to user engagement and perceived effects of science communication. Findings show that participants generally have positive attitudes towards science communication, but face difficulties in building trust. The study suggests that time spent on r/science AMAs is a significant factor influencing participants' perception of the effectiveness of science communication.
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Biology
Mark A. Zaydman, Alexander S. Little, Fidel Haro, Valeryia Aksianiuk, William J. Buchser, Aaron DiAntonio, Jeffrey Gordon, Jeffrey Milbrandt, Arjun S. Raman, Nir Ben-Tal
Summary: Cellular behaviors are determined by layers of molecular interactions, and by analyzing the statistical patterns of proteome variations in diverse bacteria, we can define hierarchical networks of protein interactions that reflect the emergence of complex bacterial phenotypes. Our approach, SCALES, allows for the interrogation of genotype-phenotype relationships in bacteria and has been validated through gene-set enrichment analysis and comparison to existing databases.
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Geography
Saffron O'Neill
Summary: This paper explores the social, cultural, political, and scientific histories of polar bear visuals by introducing the concept of a 'visual metonym'. Through a longitudinal analysis of polar bear imagery from various domains and using a hauntological approach, the paper reveals the changing roles of polar bear visuals over time. The study finds that polar bear images have become a visual metonym, representing wider debates and issues related to climate change.
TRANSACTIONS OF THE INSTITUTE OF BRITISH GEOGRAPHERS
(2022)
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Quantum Science & Technology
Hamza Fawzi, Omar Fawzi
Summary: The new quantum Renyi divergence introduced is defined by a convex optimization program for alpha in (1, infinity). It offers desirable computational and operational properties, efficient representation for states and channels, and a chain rule property. Its regularization being equal to the sandwiched quantum Renyi divergence allows for proving important results, converging upper bounds, chain rule properties, and improved quantum channel capacities.
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Agriculture, Dairy & Animal Science
E. M. Wynands, S. M. Roche, G. Cramer, B. A. Ventura
Summary: This study used qualitative participatory methods to explore the level of collaboration and perceptions among advisors in the field of lameness management. The findings showed a positive attitude towards collaboration and highlighted the benefits of communication and relationship-building. However, time constraints and discomfort were identified as challenges. This study offers a promising avenue for promoting collaboration among advisors.
JOURNAL OF DAIRY SCIENCE
(2022)
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Oceanography
P. Tuohy, C. Cvitanovic, R. J. Shellock
Summary: Marine Protected Areas (MPAs) are important for protecting ocean and coastal environments, but many are not meeting their objectives. Meaningful public engagement can improve outcomes by enhancing stakeholder knowledge and support, but tailored communication strategies are needed for different stakeholder groups. A study on Ningaloo Marine Park (NMP) found low awareness among visitors, highlighting the need for improved communication strategies to maximize ecological, social, and economic outcomes.
OCEAN & COASTAL MANAGEMENT
(2022)
Review
Microbiology
Erin Huiting, Joseph Bondy-Denomy
Summary: Recent discoveries have revealed over 100 immune systems encoded by bacteria that can antagonize phage replication. These systems employ both direct and indirect mechanisms to detect phage infection and activate bacterial immunity. The most well-studied mechanisms involve direct detection and activation through phage-associated molecular patterns (PhAMPs) and expressed phage proteins, as well as indirect activation through phage effectors that inhibit host processes.
CURRENT OPINION IN MICROBIOLOGY
(2023)
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Multidisciplinary Sciences
Dietram A. Scheufele, Nicole M. Krause, Isabelle Freiling, Dominique Brossard
Summary: The paper discusses advances in gene editing technologies for human, plant, and animal applications and calls for broad public engagement in decision-making. It points out the limited understanding among groups calling for public engagement on the goals, modes, and effectiveness of such engagement. Finally, the paper outlines three pathways forward that deserve close attention from the scientific community.
PROCEEDINGS OF THE NATIONAL ACADEMY OF SCIENCES OF THE UNITED STATES OF AMERICA
(2021)
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Business
Jitendra Yadav, Rambalak Yadav, Nidhi Sahore, Aparna Mendiratta
Summary: This study enhances our understanding of the role of information and communication technologies in promoting social connections between sports fans and organizations. It investigates the features that encourage frequent IT-mediated social interactions among fans, leading to increased fan engagement. High levels of participation are crucial for effective knowledge dissemination through digital media and social networks. Using UCINET 6, the study analyzes focus group network data with nine specialists, including marketing academics and sports fans, to explore the relationship between influencing factors. The findings suggest the implementation of digital interventions to improve key characteristics that affect fan engagement in the sports business, with interaction, identification, and interface being identified as the most important elements supporting effective digital social engagement and information sharing in the sports ecosystem. This study provides new insights into the consumer-consumer-brand triad in an IT-mediated sports communication network.
TECHNOLOGICAL FORECASTING AND SOCIAL CHANGE
(2023)
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Public, Environmental & Occupational Health
August Summers, Gabriela V. Calderon, Lauren M. Klein, June Wang, Janny Dinh, Tina Suliman, Erin R. Hager, Lorece Edwards, Megan E. Collins, Sara B. Johnson
Summary: This study investigates how parents/guardians of elementary and middle school students in Maryland adapted to in-person schooling after remote instruction, and their preferences for communication about school-based COVID-19 mitigation strategies and public health communication about COVID-19 mitigation in schools.
FRONTIERS IN PUBLIC HEALTH
(2023)
Review
Health Care Sciences & Services
Julia Kane, Lindsay Munn, Shawn F. Kane, Einav Srulovici
Summary: This study systematically reviewed the literature on the definitions and measurements of speaking up in healthcare and developed a comprehensive definition and operationalization. The study found that while the most common synonymous terms for speaking up were "speak up" and "raise concern," only 43 articles provided a definition for speaking up.
JOURNAL OF GENERAL INTERNAL MEDICINE
(2023)
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Multidisciplinary Sciences
Sarah A. Habibi, Lidya Salim
Summary: By comparing educational science content on Instagram and TikTok, it was found that users are more likely to engage when the content is presented in dynamic ways with an experimental component. This study provides insights for science communication on social media platforms.
Review
Biochemistry & Molecular Biology
William Dowhan, Mikhail Bogdanov
Summary: Eugene P. Kennedy made significant contributions in the field of phospholipids, outlining the biosynthetic pathways in somatic cells and Escherichia coli. His mentoring of young scientists led to further advancements in understanding bacterial phospholipid genetics, biochemistry, and function. His early discoveries have inspired a new generation of researchers to continue studying microbial phospholipids.
FRONTIERS IN MOLECULAR BIOSCIENCES
(2021)
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Business, Finance
Sophia Kazinnik, David H. Papell
Summary: This paper explores how communication on monetary policy rules in Israel allows for discretionary deviations within a rule-like framework, maintaining central bank credibility. Policymakers effectively utilize a policy rule as a communication tool to handle economic uncertainty and anchor market expectations.
INTERNATIONAL REVIEW OF ECONOMICS & FINANCE
(2021)