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Released: 11-Aug-2023 2:15 PM EDT
Cutting-Edge Complex
Sandia National Laboratories

Sandia National Laboratories opened the doors August 7 to its new, cutting-edge Emergency Operations Center aimed at enhancing emergency incident management coordination and communications for the workforce and the community in the event of an emergency, disaster or crisis.

   
Newswise: Disruption risk along global supply chains: technology outage and IR&D investment
Released: 11-Aug-2023 10:05 AM EDT
Disruption risk along global supply chains: technology outage and IR&D investment
Chinese Academy of Sciences

A recent study led by Southeast University of China reveals interdependencies in the global technology supply chain. The researchers have uncovered the profound effects of the technology outage risk and independent research and development (IR&D).

   
Released: 10-Aug-2023 3:35 PM EDT
Poverty alleviation breakthrough: How a switch to a 'growth mindset' empowers entrepreneurs in developing nations
Brigham Young University

Although millions are spent each year on entrepreneurship training that is intended to help alleviate poverty and elevate the quality of life of entrepreneurs in developing nations, these programs often fail to make an impact.

Newswise: The Power of Barbie's Brand
Released: 10-Aug-2023 12:05 PM EDT
The Power of Barbie's Brand
New York Institute of Technology, New York Tech

Consumer psychology expert Colleen Kirk, D.P.S., associate professor of management and marketing studies at New York Institute of Technology, shares insight on why Barbie’s brand is more relevant than ever.

   
Released: 10-Aug-2023 11:35 AM EDT
Anil K. Gupta Recognized by Strategic Management Society for Scholarly Impact
University of Maryland, Robert H. Smith School of Business

Anil K. Gupta, who has addressed the World Economic Forum multiple times and is ranked by Thinkers50 as one of the “world’s most influential management thinkers,” is selected to receive the 2023 CK Prahalad Award for Scholarly Impact.

   
Released: 10-Aug-2023 11:05 AM EDT
"Get back to where you once belonged!" Back-to-School stories for media
Newswise

It's that time of year again. For media working on stories about the seasonal return to school, here are the latest features and experts in the Back-To-School channel on Newswise.

     
Released: 10-Aug-2023 11:05 AM EDT
Font size can 'nudge' customers toward healthier food choices
Washington State University

Restaurants can persuade patrons to choose healthier foods by adjusting the font size of numbers attached to nutritional information on menus, according to a study.

   
Newswise: Monfort College of Business Earns Re-Accreditation
Released: 9-Aug-2023 3:05 PM EDT
Monfort College of Business Earns Re-Accreditation
University of Northern Colorado

University of Northern Colorado’s Monfort College of Business (MCB) was recently reaccredited in business and accounting by the Association to Advance Collegiate Schools of Business (AACSB) programs, underscoring the college’s outstanding leadership, faculty, curriculum and students.

Released: 8-Aug-2023 3:05 PM EDT
Mind what you eat and drink. Food and Water Safety stories for media.
Newswise

The latest headlines from the Food and Water Safety channel on Newswise.

       
Newswise: ORNL, UT’s Spark Cleantech Accelerator partner to support entrepreneurs
Released: 8-Aug-2023 3:05 PM EDT
ORNL, UT’s Spark Cleantech Accelerator partner to support entrepreneurs
Oak Ridge National Laboratory

Entrepreneur-fellows in Innovation Crossroads, a Department of Energy Lab-Embedded Entrepreneurship Program at Oak Ridge National Laboratory, will complete the Spark Cleantech Accelerator, a 12-week program offered by the University of Tennessee, Knoxville, Spark Innovation Center at the UT Research Park.

Newswise: The Wistar Institute Appoints Life Sciences Consultant and Entrepreneur Joy Taylor to its Board of Trustees
Released: 8-Aug-2023 11:10 AM EDT
The Wistar Institute Appoints Life Sciences Consultant and Entrepreneur Joy Taylor to its Board of Trustees
Wistar Institute

The Wistar Institute, a global leader in biomedical research in cancer, immunology and infectious disease, is pleased to welcome Joy Taylor to its Board of Trustees. Taylor is CEO of EastEdge Consulting Services, a Pennsylvania-based management consulting firm focused on organizational and operational improvement.

   
Released: 8-Aug-2023 9:40 AM EDT
Disclosing ‘true normal price’ recommended to protect consumers from deceptive pricing
University of Notre Dame

New research forthcoming in the Journal of Marketing from Joe Urbany, marketing professor in the University of Notre Dame's Mendoza College of Business, recommends disclosing a "true normal price" to protect consumers from decepting pricing.

Released: 3-Aug-2023 5:25 PM EDT
Robots cause company profits to fall – at least at first
University of Cambridge

Researchers have found that robots can have a ‘U-shaped’ effect on profits: causing profit margins to fall at first, before eventually rising again.

Released: 3-Aug-2023 11:10 AM EDT
Three out of every ten meals ordered from the main food delivery app in Brazil come from dark kitchens
Sao Paulo Research Foundation (FAPESP)

About a third of the restaurants listed on iFood, the food delivery app most used by Brazilians, are “dark kitchens”, according to the first study of the topic conducted in Brazil, and one of only a few worldwide.

   
Newswise: Nottingham Trent University chooses Digital Science to measure social impact of research
Released: 3-Aug-2023 11:00 AM EDT
Nottingham Trent University chooses Digital Science to measure social impact of research
Digital Science and Research Solutions Ltd

Nottingham Trent University has chosen Altmetric Explorer from Digital Science’s flagship products to improve the measurement and reporting of social media and alternative metrics.

   
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Released: 3-Aug-2023 9:25 AM EDT
Seven entrepreneurs join Innovation Crossroads seventh cohort
Oak Ridge National Laboratory

Seven entrepreneurs will embark on a two-year fellowship as the seventh cohort of Innovation Crossroads kicks off this month at the Department of Energy’s Oak Ridge National Laboratory. Representing a range of transformative energy technologies, Cohort 7 is a diverse class of innovators with promising new companies.

   

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Newswise: Five common money management mistakes
Released: 2-Aug-2023 2:35 PM EDT
Five common money management mistakes
Texas A&M AgriLife

Many people gain their expertise in money management by trial and error. However, carefully monitoring your finances and giving them proper consideration can help avoid some common financial missteps, according to two Texas A&M University financial planners.

Newswise: Consumer Psychology Expert Discusses Barbie's Brand Relevance
Released: 2-Aug-2023 12:20 PM EDT
Consumer Psychology Expert Discusses Barbie's Brand Relevance
New York Institute of Technology, New York Tech

A New York Institute of Technology consumer psychology expert discusses Barbie's brand relevance.

   
Released: 2-Aug-2023 10:40 AM EDT
Resume padding: Bad for individuals, good for society?
Cornell University

Creatively enhancing a CV, known as “resume padding,” has the potential to cast the sender in a bad light. But can this “self-reported signaling” – the conveying of information that may or may not be true – ultimately have a positive effect in the grand scheme of things? Two Cornell University researchers think so.

   
Released: 1-Aug-2023 9:15 PM EDT
Being proactive alone is not a shortcut to good leadership
University of Adelaide

New research from the University of Adelaide demonstrates that being proactive could earn an individual a leadership position, but merely being proactive alone does not make for a good leader. Individuals must be aware of their own leadership competencies to avoid the traps of the Peter Principle, which acknowledges that employees tend to be promoted to leadership positions based on their past performance as employees, not their competence in leading.

   
Released: 1-Aug-2023 4:05 PM EDT
RUSH Again Among Best in Nation on U.S. News’ Best Hospitals Honor Roll
RUSH

For the fourth year in a row, RUSH is among the nation’s best on U.S. News & World Report’s 2023-2024 Best Hospitals Honor Roll. In the annual evaluation of more than 4,500 hospitals, U.S. News & World Report again placed RUSH University Medical Center among the nation’s top hospitals.

   
Released: 1-Aug-2023 10:00 AM EDT
Duke Health Forges 5-year Partnership with Microsoft to Reshape Health Care
Duke Health

Duke Health is embarking on a five-year, innovative partnership with Microsoft aimed at responsibly and ethically harnessing the potential of generative artificial intelligence (AI) and cloud technology to redefine the health care landscape.

Newswise: Digital Science announces exclusive rollout of Dimensions AI Assistant beta version
Released: 1-Aug-2023 9:00 AM EDT
Digital Science announces exclusive rollout of Dimensions AI Assistant beta version
Digital Science and Research Solutions Ltd

Digital Science is pleased to announce a limited and exclusive beta launch of Dimensions AI Assistant, a new research tool designed to enhance how users engage with the wealth of knowledge available on Dimensions, among the world’s largest linked research databases.

   
Released: 1-Aug-2023 7:00 AM EDT
APS Recognized with Marketing and Communications Awards
American Physiological Society (APS)

The American Physiological Society (APS) has been recognized with seven awards for excellence in the areas of marketing and communications. The awards were given by three different organizations and recognize a wide array of publications and marketing pieces.

   
Released: 31-Jul-2023 2:05 PM EDT
UMD Smith Offers New January Start Date for MS in Information Systems
University of Maryland, Robert H. Smith School of Business

Smith’s MSIS update includes designated focus areas including AI, cloud computing and emerging technologies, and the added start date will accommodate applicants who apply after earning a three-year or four-year undergraduate degree.

   
Newswise: Urban resilience champion to lead University of Miami’s Climate Resilience Academy
Released: 31-Jul-2023 12:00 PM EDT
Urban resilience champion to lead University of Miami’s Climate Resilience Academy
University of Miami

Michael Berkowitz, who built the 100 Resilient Cities initiative, and later Resilient Cities Catalyst, from ideas into global movements, will serve as the executive director of the fledgling Climate Research Academy, which supports the University of Miami’s 12 schools and colleges in their efforts to conduct research, train the next generation of climate scientists and practitioners, and solve the most pressing problems caused by climate change.

Released: 28-Jul-2023 1:15 PM EDT
Activewear angst: Why shopping for workout clothes can be harmful to women
Edith Cowan University

Though it’s just as likely to be worn while lounging on the couch as in the gym, a large driver of activewear’s popularity among women is its association with a dynamic lifestyle, positive wellbeing and overall good health. However, two new Edith Cowan University (ECU) studies suggest online shopping for activewear may in fact be harmful to women’s body image.

   
Newswise: Fitness Industry Leaders Announce Next-Generation Event Partnership
Released: 27-Jul-2023 4:45 PM EDT
Fitness Industry Leaders Announce Next-Generation Event Partnership
American College of Sports Medicine (ACSM)

Fitness Industry Leaders Announce Next-Generation Event PartnershipThe American College of Sports Medicine® (ACSM) and IDEA® Health & Fitness Association join forces for a game-changing Winter 2024 fitness professional conference. San Diego, July 27, 2023 – The American College of Sports Medicine (ACSM) and IDEA Health & Fitness Association, two foundational, professional organizations with deep roots in the fitness and wellness industry, are pleased to announce an event partnership that underscores the importance of unity and commitment to top-level education and professional engagement for personal trainers, group fitness instructors, fitness facility owners and managers, clinical exercise specialists, and other health and fitness professionals.

Newswise: Dynamic Pricing Superior to Organic Waste Bans in Preventing Climate Change
Released: 26-Jul-2023 5:45 PM EDT
Dynamic Pricing Superior to Organic Waste Bans in Preventing Climate Change
University of California San Diego

While composting and organic waste ban policies are gaining popularity across the United States, a new study from the University of California San Diego’s Rady School of Management finds dynamic pricing could be the most effective way for grocery chains to keep perishables out of landfills, reducing food waste by 21% or more.

   
Released: 26-Jul-2023 10:00 AM EDT
American Society of Anesthesiologists Named a Best and Brightest Company to Work For® in the Nation, Seventh Year in a Row
American Society of Anesthesiologists (ASA)

The American Society of Anesthesiologists (ASA) today announced it has been selected as a 2023 Best and Brightest Companies to Work For® in the Nation. This marks the seventh consecutive year the Society has received the designation.

   
Released: 25-Jul-2023 5:30 PM EDT
AI as a leader? A conversation we need to have!
Kühne Logistics University

How can an AI become the boss? Already during the COVID-19 pandemic, we have seen how crucial digital technologies have become for leadership.

Released: 25-Jul-2023 5:05 PM EDT
Offsetting or reducing CO2: This is what consumers want
Kühne Logistics University

Whether it’s recycled aluminum at Apple’s MacBook Air or compensation payments from Microsoft for emissions over the life of an Xbox, climate-friendly products are becoming more and more popular.

Released: 25-Jul-2023 3:50 PM EDT
IT Peer Advice May Diminish the Management Labor Pool
Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute (RPI)

It is only natural that, when students consider career options, they ask friends, family, and colleagues in their prospective fields for advice. They may hear about job opportunities, wage expectations, career paths, hiring processes, and more. In the end, that information may inspire and excite, or it may turn students off from the field entirely.

Released: 25-Jul-2023 11:20 AM EDT
What do consumers love about loyalty cards? It's not what you think.
University of Iowa Tippie College of Business

Those consumer loyalty cards filling our wallets that give you a free sandwich or cup of coffee when they're filled tend to lead to disappointment. A new study shows that for many, completing the card is more fulfilling than the reward.

   
Newswise: Experts available to comment on trending news topics for the week of July 25
Released: 25-Jul-2023 11:15 AM EDT
Experts available to comment on trending news topics for the week of July 25
Indiana University

Experts on women in cinema, social media advertising, and the Arab-Israeli-Palestinian conflict are available to comment on trending news topics for the week of July 24, 2023.

   
Newswise: RADx Tech Program tackles design of accessible COVID-19 home tests
Released: 24-Jul-2023 5:05 PM EDT
RADx Tech Program tackles design of accessible COVID-19 home tests
National Institute of Biomedical Imaging and Bioengineering

NIH's RADx Tech committed resources in early 2022 for increased accessibility of COVID-19 home tests. The RADx Tech Accessibility Program subsequently invited collaboration from advocacy organizations to contribute to design insights and is a first step that will help manufacturers address the gap in accessible test availability.

   
21-Jul-2023 11:00 AM EDT
Risk of Forced Labor Is Widespread in U.S. Food Supply, Study Finds
Tufts University

In a study researchers at the Friedman School of Nutrition Science and Policy at Tufts University and the University of Nottingham Rights Lab calculated the risk of forced labor across all aspects of the U.S. food supply, excluding seafood. (For a copy of the full research study, please contact [email protected])

   
Newswise: ACI Unveils New Bilingual Laundry Safety Resource at PrevCon 2023
Released: 24-Jul-2023 10:35 AM EDT
ACI Unveils New Bilingual Laundry Safety Resource at PrevCon 2023
American Cleaning Institute

The American Cleaning Institute (ACI) launched a new online resource that promotes the safe use of liquid laundry packets at the nation’s laundromats. The flyer, which provides information in both English and Spanish, reminds consumers to use laundry packets safely while keeping them out of the reach of children.

   
Newswise: At an event in California, a Brazilian health tech company presented its exclusive technology for blood tests with AI, delivering results within 30 minutes
Released: 21-Jul-2023 4:20 PM EDT
At an event in California, a Brazilian health tech company presented its exclusive technology for blood tests with AI, delivering results within 30 minutes
2023 AACC Annual Scientific Meeting Press Program

During the AACC - Annual Scientific Meeting & Clinical Lab Expo, held in Anaheim, California (USA) from July 23rd to 27th, the Brazilian health tech company Hilab, specializing in clinical analysis tests, participated in the congress alongside ABIMO - Brazilian Association of Medical Devices Industry.

   
Released: 21-Jul-2023 1:20 PM EDT
Are shared medical appointments the key to solving global healthcare shortages?
ESMT Berlin

This research was conducted by Nazlı Sönmez, ESMT Berlin; Kavitha Srinivasan and Rengaraj Venkatesh, Aravind Eye Hospital (India); Ryan W. Buell, Harvard Business School; and Kamalini Ramdas, London Business School.

   
Released: 21-Jul-2023 8:50 AM EDT
Introducing PeakV: The world's first Large Sample Volume, Open-Assay, Super-fast, Ultra-Sensitive, and Sample-To-Answer PCR instrument
2023 AACC Annual Scientific Meeting Press Program

Developed by OnsiteGene Inc. and sponsored by the NIH RADx initiative, PeakV is a sample-to-answer instrument that transforms PCR testing.

   
Newswise: 'Super premium' industrial motor that benefits both business and the environment
Released: 21-Jul-2023 12:00 AM EDT
'Super premium' industrial motor that benefits both business and the environment
National Research Council of Science and Technology

After its successful development of industrial electric motors (three-phase induction motors) with super-premium class efficiency (IE4) for the first time in Korea, the Electric Machine and Drive Research Center of Korea Electrotechnology Research Institute (KERI) has established an "open platform" that enables SMEs to utilize related technologies.

   
Released: 20-Jul-2023 12:30 PM EDT
Tell us how you really feel -- keep up with the latest research in Psychology and Psychiatry
Newswise

The latest research in psychology and psychiatry on Newswise.

       


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