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Newswise: Retracted anti-abortion paper contained undisclosed conflicts of interest
Released: 11-Jan-2023 9:00 AM EST
Retracted anti-abortion paper contained undisclosed conflicts of interest
Digital Science and Research Solutions Ltd

An anti-abortion paper retracted by a Frontiers journal the day after Christmas contained undisclosed conflicts of interest among its guest editors and peer reviewers, according to an analysis by Digital Science company Ripeta.

   
Newswise: Dr Alison Mitchell joins Digital Science Executive Team
Released: 10-Jan-2023 9:00 AM EST
Dr Alison Mitchell joins Digital Science Executive Team
Digital Science and Research Solutions Ltd

Digital Science is pleased to announce that as of today Dr Alison Mitchell is joining the company in the newly established role of Chief of Staff.

Newswise: Surf, Sand and Seaweed: The latest breakthroughs in Marine Science
Released: 4-Jan-2023 1:40 PM EST
Surf, Sand and Seaweed: The latest breakthroughs in Marine Science
Newswise

Here are some of the latest articles that have been added to the Marine Science channel on Newswise, a free source for media.

Released: 21-Dec-2022 3:15 PM EST
Connecting the Dots Between Car Crashes and Systemic Transportation Challenges
Rutgers University-New Brunswick

To most of us, the twisted metal and broken glass of a car crash is evidence of driver error, bad luck or both. To Kelcie Ralph, an associate professor of urban planning and policy development at Rutgers, every car crash is a datapoint in the larger story of America’s poorly designed roads.

 
Released: 21-Dec-2022 9:55 AM EST
Tis the season to manage stress: Winter holiday story ideas and expert commentary
Newswise

Here are some of the latest articles that have been added to the Winter Holidays channel on Newswise.

   
Newswise: ASPET Ends Page Charges for Open Access Articles in Journals
Released: 20-Dec-2022 5:35 PM EST
ASPET Ends Page Charges for Open Access Articles in Journals
Federation of American Societies for Experimental Biology (FASEB)

The American Society for Pharmacology and Experimental Therapeutics, a FASEB member society, will end page charges for new submissions from all authors who opt-in for Open Access.

Newswise: $125,000 Gift Establishes New Thomas H. Draper Scholarship at Salisbury University
Released: 20-Dec-2022 2:30 PM EST
$125,000 Gift Establishes New Thomas H. Draper Scholarship at Salisbury University
Salisbury University

Tom Draper helped shaped the lives of virtually every resident on the Delmarva Peninsula as the owner of WBOC-TV and other broadcast stations until his sudden death in 2017. Now his legacy will continue to shape the lives of Salisbury University students through the new Thomas H. Draper Scholarship.

Newswise: International recommendations for diagnosis and treatment of new-onset refractory status epilepticus (NORSE)
Released: 16-Dec-2022 3:45 PM EST
International recommendations for diagnosis and treatment of new-onset refractory status epilepticus (NORSE)
International League Against Epilepsy

First-line immunotherapy and the ketogenic diet are two main recommendations for treatment of NORSE of unknown cause, according to results from an international consensus group. Dr. Maryam Nabavi Nouri interviews first author Dr. Ronny Wickstrom.

Released: 16-Dec-2022 12:00 PM EST
Inoculation from the vaccine does not transfer over to blood transfusion patient
Newswise

The claim that a blood transfusion could pass on the inoculation from a vaccine is entirely false.

Released: 13-Dec-2022 12:40 PM EST
Disney’s plans for total dominance are well underway, argues Concordia PhD student
Concordia University

The cultural and economic behemoth that is the Walt Disney Company has steamrolled its way into the collective consciousness and shows no signs of slowing down.

Newswise: On the Frontlines of COVID-19: Mercy’s Dr. Wilma Rowe and Jessica Hagner, PA-C, Featured Guests on “Medoscopy”
Released: 13-Dec-2022 12:30 PM EST
On the Frontlines of COVID-19: Mercy’s Dr. Wilma Rowe and Jessica Hagner, PA-C, Featured Guests on “Medoscopy”
Mercy Medical Center

Wilma A. Rowe, M.D., Senior Vice President of Medical Affairs and Chief Medical Officer with Mercy Medical Center, and Mercy physician assistant Jessica Hagner, PA-C, are the guests for the hospital’s talk show series, “Medoscopy,” airing on Facebook Watch, Wed.-Thurs., Dec. 28th and 29th at 5:30 p.m. EST (www.facebook.com/MercyMedicalCenter).

Released: 5-Dec-2022 4:05 PM EST
We ain't misbehavin' here. The latest news in Behavioral Science on Newswise
Newswise

Here are some of the latest articles that have been added to the Behavioral Science channel on Newswise, a free source for journalists.

       
Released: 30-Nov-2022 4:50 PM EST
Controversial Alzheimer's drug approval sparks surprising impact
IOS Press

When the U.S. Food and Drug Administration gave controversial accelerated approval to the first Alzheimer’s drug in nearly 20 years, it had a surprising impact on attitudes about research into the disease.

Released: 28-Nov-2022 6:55 PM EST
Positive media coverage of cannabis studies regardless of therapeutic effect
Karolinska Institute

In cannabis trials against pain, people who take placebos report feeling largely the same level of pain relief as those who consume the active cannabinoid substance.

Newswise: Global Leader in Materials Research Will Be New APL Materials Editor-in-Chief
Released: 28-Nov-2022 8:00 AM EST
Global Leader in Materials Research Will Be New APL Materials Editor-in-Chief
American Institute of Physics (AIP)

AIP Publishing is pleased to announce the appointment of Dr. Bo Wang of the Beijing Institute of Technology as the new Editor-in-Chief of APL Materials. Wang will lead the journal as it expands to represent material science, materials chemistry, and materials physics more holistically.

Newswise: Altmetric Badges added to Oxford University Press online books
Released: 22-Nov-2022 9:30 AM EST
Altmetric Badges added to Oxford University Press online books
Digital Science and Research Solutions Ltd

The distinctive Altmetric Badge is now being added to Oxford University Press (OUP) book content, updating in real-time to reflect attention given to OUP books and book chapters from sources including news media, social media, and policy documents.

Released: 21-Nov-2022 5:00 PM EST
Science in motion: A qualitative analysis of journalists’ use and perception of preprints
Simon Fraser University

This qualitative study explores how and why journalists use preprints—unreviewed research papers—in their reporting.

Newswise: Nature authors can now seamlessly share their data
Released: 16-Nov-2022 8:30 AM EST
Nature authors can now seamlessly share their data
Digital Science and Research Solutions Ltd

In a further move to support open research, more journals in the Nature Portfolio – including Nature itself – will now provide authors with the opportunity to openly share their data, thanks to an integration with Figshare.

   
Released: 15-Nov-2022 7:05 PM EST
Bring "Highly Cited" immunologists to your podcast guests
La Jolla Institute for Immunology

The 2022 "Highly Cited Researchers" list from Clarivate includes several La Jolla Institute for Immunology (LJI) scientists well versed in lay friendly communication. These experts are ready to share exciting new research with media and podcast outlets. Contact [email protected] to set up an interview and make arrangements for high quality audio capture.

Newswise: American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons Initiates Call for Entries for 2023 Media Orthopaedic Reporting Excellence Awards
Released: 14-Nov-2022 11:05 AM EST
American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons Initiates Call for Entries for 2023 Media Orthopaedic Reporting Excellence Awards
American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons (AAOS)

The American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons (AAOS) invites journalists and print, online and broadcast news outlets to submit content to be considered for the 2023 Media Orthopaedic Reporting Excellence (MORE) Awards.

   
Released: 14-Nov-2022 10:05 AM EST
Preventing the next pandemic: Leaders of Pacific Rim Universities meet in Bangkok, Thailand
Newswise

Hosted by Chulalongkorn University the APRU APEC University Leaders' Forum 2022 is the first post-pandemic in-person APEC meeting held to foster high-level dialogue between CEOs, policy leaders, university presidents, and top researchers. This event begins Nov 15 at 9 PM EST.

       
Released: 10-Nov-2022 4:40 PM EST
New center empowers climate storytellers across the communications landscape
USC Annenberg School for Communication and Journalism

USC Annenberg launched the Center for Climate Journalism and Communication to empower journalists and communications professionals to understand climate science, to capture its effects, particularly when felt disproportionately in under-resourced communities, and to drive action that preserves the health of our planet.

   
Released: 10-Nov-2022 2:15 PM EST
Media Invited to Acoustical Society of America Meeting in Nashville, Dec. 5-9
Acoustical Society of America (ASA)

The Acoustical Society of America (ASA) will hold its 183rd meeting Dec. 5- 9 at the Grand Hyatt Nashville Hotel. ASA183 will be an in-person meeting with several hybrid sessions where remote attendance will also be possible. Reporters are invited to attend the meeting at no cost.

Released: 10-Nov-2022 12:20 PM EST
USC Awards First-of-Its-Kind Innovation Prize
USC Annenberg School for Communication and Journalism

The annual Ameri Prize is a first-of-its-kind award to recognize U.S. public diplomacy professionals who devise innovative and scalable strategies for advancing foreign policy and international cooperation. The program was launched by CPD in collaboration with the State Department in 2021. It has been endowed by Goli Ameri, entrepreneur and former U.S. Assistant Secretary of State for Educational and Cultural Affairs. The inaugural prize honored two U.S. diplomats for exceptional innovation and creativity in countering disinformation in Poland.

Released: 9-Nov-2022 10:20 AM EST
Launch of Beyond the Project Horizon Journal
Harrisburg University of Science and Technology

The Center for Project Management Innovation at Harrisburg University of Science and Technology in Pennsylvania has established an academic journal, Beyond the Project Horizon Journal of Project Management Innovation. The journal will provide insight into the future of the project profession as a platform for research articles, case studies, and white papers in research or a specific topic that presents a solution to a problem within the project industry. The journal will provide information from a practical perspective about trends, new tools, and new methods and peeks over the horizon on all topics about the project profession.

Released: 9-Nov-2022 10:05 AM EST
Trust in experts, media literacy connected to COVID-19 vaccine intention
Washington State University

An early pandemic survey found that respondents’ intentions to receive COVID-19 vaccines were linked more to their media literacy and opinion of health experts than knowledge of the virus or previous vaccination behavior.

7-Nov-2022 12:15 PM EST
Violence on TV: The Effects Can Stretch From Age 3 Into the Teens
Universite de Montreal

A study suggests that exposure to violent screen content in the preschool years is associated with a heightened risk of psychological and academic difficulties in adolescence.

Released: 7-Nov-2022 7:40 PM EST
Americans more likely to share COVID-19 misinformation online
Simon Fraser University

People living in the United States are more than three times more likely to share misinformation and conspiracy theories about COVID-19 than people in four other English-speaking countries, including Canada, a Simon Fraser University study has found.

Released: 7-Nov-2022 7:10 PM EST
Jon Hamm to Interview Neil Gaiman for 2023 St. Louis Literary Award Ceremony
Saint Louis University

The Saint Louis University Library Associates announced today that actor and St. Louis native Jon Hamm will interview writer Neil Gaiman when Gaiman receives the 2023 St. Louis Literary Award in April.

20-Oct-2022 10:40 AM EDT
COVID-19 conspiracy theories could be a “gateway” to belief in more conspiracies
PLOS

In a new analysis, people who more strongly believed in COVID-19 conspiracy theories were more likely to subsequently develop an increased tendency to believe in conspiracy theories in general.

Newswise: Helping R.I. Communities Depolarize and Resist Divisive Rhetoric
Released: 26-Oct-2022 12:50 PM EDT
Helping R.I. Communities Depolarize and Resist Divisive Rhetoric
University of Rhode Island

KINGSTON, R.I. – Oct. 25, 2022 – As a deep political polarization has divided the nation, communities, and even families, a new project led by a University of Rhode Island professor aims to help people tune out divisive rhetoric and spot misleading media messages.The project, led by URI Communication Studies Professor Renee Hobbs, aims to engage faith leaders, K-12 teachers, law enforcement officials, public health workers, military veterans, high school students, and others in constructive dialogue, active listening, and creative media production.

Released: 25-Oct-2022 2:10 PM EDT
The latest news in Opioids, Drug Abuse, and Addiction
Newswise

Here are some of the latest articles that have been added to the Drugs and drug abuse channel.

Released: 24-Oct-2022 10:05 AM EDT
ASCB Partners with Multiview to Grow Communication with Cell Biology Community
American Society for Cell Biology (ASCB)

The American Society for Cell Biology (ASCB) is pleased to announce that it has begun a partnership with Multiview, the largest digital publisher and marketing provider for associations, to enhance the content and reach of Pathways, ASCB’s email newsbrief.

Released: 20-Oct-2022 7:20 PM EDT
Research Links Local News, Civic Health of Communities
University of Oregon

A new report from the UO’s Agora Journalism Center found that Oregonians are unequally served by local news media and that some communities have few places to turn for local news.

Released: 17-Oct-2022 1:05 PM EDT
New Mayo Clinic Proceedings expansion journal will focus on health care’s digital transformation
Mayo Clinic

Mayo Clinic will launch a new Mayo Clinic Proceedings expansion journal on digital health, with the first issue to be published in early 2023. Articles will be published ahead of issue as they are accepted.

Released: 14-Oct-2022 10:00 AM EDT
Researchers have a responsibility to communicate results of science accurately says BU professor
Boston University School of Medicine

Many groups participate in the communication of science, including investigators and researchers, professional organizations, federal agencies, foundations, industry, editors and science writers.

Released: 7-Oct-2022 8:55 AM EDT
Climate change does not cause hurricanes, but it is very likely climate change caused Hurricane Ian to be more destructive
Newswise

While towns across Florida and the Carolinas are cleaning up in the aftermath of Hurricane Ian and the death toll climbs, several high profile climate change skeptics are questioning the connection between the hurricane and human-caused climate change.

Newswise: Lippincott portfolio of journals recognized in 2022 FOLIO Awards
Released: 6-Oct-2022 9:45 AM EDT
Lippincott portfolio of journals recognized in 2022 FOLIO Awards
Wolters Kluwer Health: Lippincott

Wolters Kluwer, Health announced that 10 of its healthcare publications from the Lippincott portfolio were honored with 13 awards in the 2022 FOLIO: Eddie and Ozzie Awards. ASA Monitor’s “In the Know” blog and Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery’s January 2022 issue (Volume 149- Issue 1) won Eddies, and 11 journals were given honorable mentions.

Newswise: Alzheimer's and Dementia: The Journal of the Alzheimer's Association announces UK's Donna Wilcock as new editor-in-chief
Released: 3-Oct-2022 4:10 PM EDT
Alzheimer's and Dementia: The Journal of the Alzheimer's Association announces UK's Donna Wilcock as new editor-in-chief
University of Kentucky

The Alzheimer’s Association welcomes the University of Kentucky’s Donna M. Wilcock, Ph.D., as the new editor-in-chief of Alzheimer’s & Dementia: The Journal of the Alzheimer’s Association.Since its inception in 2005, Alzheimer’s & Dementia has sought to bridge the knowledge gaps that separate traditional fields of dementia research by rapidly disseminating new findings and acting as a forum for articles covering clinical investigations and basic, social and behavioral research.

Released: 30-Sep-2022 11:50 AM EDT
Yes, coffee can help you live longer and protect you from cardiovascular disease, with a few caveats
Newswise

The possible health benefits of coffee have been percolating in the news for years: Coffee can lower your risk for diabetes, coffee may protect against disease and even some cancers, etc. More recently, headlines claim that coffee can extend your life or reduce cardiovascular disease risk. Good news, coffee lovers. The claim is mostly true.

Released: 27-Sep-2022 2:10 PM EDT
The latest research and expert commentary on guns and violence
Newswise

Here are some of the latest articles that have been posted in the Guns and Violence channel on Newswise.

       
Released: 26-Sep-2022 9:40 AM EDT
The COVID pandemic is over? Not quite there, say scientists
Newswise

With the rollout of boosters of life-saving vaccines, new treatments, and a large population already infected, the U.S. is in a less vulnerable place than it was in 2020. However, the death toll, while lower than before, is still at around 400 deaths per day from COVID-19 in the U.S.



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