Articles tagged with Research Priorities
Comprehensive exploration of living organisms, biological systems, and life processes across all scales from molecules to ecosystems. Encompasses cutting-edge research in biology, genetics, molecular biology, ecology, biochemistry, microbiology, botany, zoology, evolutionary biology, genomics, and biotechnology. Investigates cellular mechanisms, organism development, genetic inheritance, biodiversity conservation, metabolic processes, protein synthesis, DNA sequencing, CRISPR gene editing, stem cell research, and the fundamental principles governing all forms of life on Earth.
Comprehensive medical research, clinical studies, and healthcare sciences focused on disease prevention, diagnosis, and treatment. Encompasses clinical medicine, public health, pharmacology, epidemiology, medical specialties, disease mechanisms, therapeutic interventions, healthcare innovation, precision medicine, telemedicine, medical devices, drug development, clinical trials, patient care, mental health, nutrition science, health policy, and the application of medical science to improve human health, wellbeing, and quality of life across diverse populations.
Comprehensive investigation of human society, behavior, relationships, and social structures through systematic research and analysis. Encompasses psychology, sociology, anthropology, economics, political science, linguistics, education, demography, communications, and social research methodologies. Examines human cognition, social interactions, cultural phenomena, economic systems, political institutions, language and communication, educational processes, population dynamics, and the complex social, cultural, economic, and political forces shaping human societies, communities, and civilizations throughout history and across the contemporary world.
Fundamental study of the non-living natural world, matter, energy, and physical phenomena governing the universe. Encompasses physics, chemistry, earth sciences, atmospheric sciences, oceanography, materials science, and the investigation of physical laws, chemical reactions, geological processes, climate systems, and planetary dynamics. Explores everything from subatomic particles and quantum mechanics to planetary systems and cosmic phenomena, including energy transformations, molecular interactions, elemental properties, weather patterns, tectonic activity, and the fundamental forces and principles underlying the physical nature of reality.
Practical application of scientific knowledge and engineering principles to solve real-world problems and develop innovative technologies. Encompasses all engineering disciplines, technology development, computer science, artificial intelligence, environmental sciences, agriculture, materials applications, energy systems, and industrial innovation. Bridges theoretical research with tangible solutions for infrastructure, manufacturing, computing, communications, transportation, construction, sustainable development, and emerging technologies that advance human capabilities, improve quality of life, and address societal challenges through scientific innovation and technological progress.
Study of the practice, culture, infrastructure, and social dimensions of science itself. Addresses how science is conducted, organized, communicated, and integrated into society. Encompasses research funding mechanisms, scientific publishing systems, peer review processes, academic ethics, science policy, research institutions, scientific collaboration networks, science education, career development, research programs, scientific methods, science communication, and the sociology of scientific discovery. Examines the human, institutional, and cultural aspects of scientific enterprise, knowledge production, and the translation of research into societal benefit.
Comprehensive study of the universe beyond Earth, encompassing celestial objects, cosmic phenomena, and space exploration. Includes astronomy, astrophysics, planetary science, cosmology, space physics, astrobiology, and space technology. Investigates stars, galaxies, planets, moons, asteroids, comets, black holes, nebulae, exoplanets, dark matter, dark energy, cosmic microwave background, stellar evolution, planetary formation, space weather, solar system dynamics, the search for extraterrestrial life, and humanity's efforts to explore, understand, and unlock the mysteries of the cosmos through observation, theory, and space missions.
Comprehensive examination of tools, techniques, methodologies, and approaches used across scientific disciplines to conduct research, collect data, and analyze results. Encompasses experimental procedures, analytical methods, measurement techniques, instrumentation, imaging technologies, spectroscopic methods, laboratory protocols, observational studies, statistical analysis, computational methods, data visualization, quality control, and methodological innovations. Addresses the practical techniques and theoretical frameworks enabling scientists to investigate phenomena, test hypotheses, gather evidence, ensure reproducibility, and generate reliable knowledge through systematic, rigorous investigation across all areas of scientific inquiry.
Study of abstract structures, patterns, quantities, relationships, and logical reasoning through pure and applied mathematical disciplines. Encompasses algebra, calculus, geometry, topology, number theory, analysis, discrete mathematics, mathematical logic, set theory, probability, statistics, and computational mathematics. Investigates mathematical structures, theorems, proofs, algorithms, functions, equations, and the rigorous logical frameworks underlying quantitative reasoning. Provides the foundational language and tools for all scientific fields, enabling precise description of natural phenomena, modeling of complex systems, and the development of technologies across physics, engineering, computer science, economics, and all quantitative sciences.
A new study found that trauma patients define successful outcomes as returning to work, resuming family roles, achieving independence, recapturing normality, and achieving comfort. The study highlights the importance of understanding different perceptions of injury recovery among patients, family members, and clinicians.
A new study explores the usability of ecosystem services as a tool for urban planning, highlighting its compatibility with existing methods. Municipalities can benefit from collaboration with research to adopt state-of-the-art ES assessment methods prioritizing human needs over environmental impact assessments.
A Baylor University study found that wives who have a romantic view of marriage are less likely to do volunteer work, leading their husbands to volunteer less as well. The researchers also discovered that time spent alone with one's spouse is positively associated with husbands' reports of their own volunteering.
A new study of 16 research papers reveals natural regeneration can boost biodiversity conservation and ecosystem services in tropical regions. The method, which is cheaper than traditional reforestation, has social benefits for human livelihoods but requires careful consideration of ecological factors.
Researchers have identified specific attributes that characterize high-emitting abandoned oil and gas wells, allowing governments to prioritize their repairs. By leaving non-emitting wells alone, states can eliminate the majority of emissions while minimizing costs.
The International Osteoporosis Foundation presented five researchers with prestigious Young Investigator Research Awards for their notable osteoporosis research. The award winners were selected from 168 abstracts and received a prize of $1000, a certificate, and the opportunity to present their work at a high-profile session.
The implementation of Fracture Liaison Services (FLS) is crucial to identify and treat high-risk patients with osteoporosis, reducing the risk of secondary fractures. Studies have shown that FLS can significantly increase treatment rates and prevent secondary osteoporotic fractures.
A group of international researchers from nine countries calls for a grand challenges strategy to set global priorities for developing renewable energy. The proposed approach is modeled on the successful efforts to combat neglected diseases, with an emphasis on big thinking, multidisciplinary approaches and supportive policies.
A long-term study found that extra physical education classes improved girls' bone mass, structure, and strength. Girls who received 200 minutes of physical education per week showed significant gains in cortical thickness and volumetric bone mineral density compared to controls.
The American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons recommends standardized education programs for surgeons, residents, and hospital staff to improve teamwork and non-technical skills. These programs aim to enhance communication, resilience, leadership, and teamwork among surgical teams.
A nationwide poll of 2,044 US adults found that loss of eyesight is the worst ailment respondents could imagine, ranking it alongside losing a limb or hearing. The survey also revealed high awareness of cataracts and glaucoma but low knowledge about other eye conditions.
A new review published by the IFCC-IOF Working Group for Standardisation of Bone Marker Assays supports the potential for bone turnover markers to provide clinically useful information. The study highlights the importance of standardization and harmonization of units for reporting serum/plasma CTX and PINP concentrations.
A new study published in Personnel Assessment and Decisions found that in-person interviews outperformed technology-mediated interviews in terms of company and candidate ratings. The research suggests that face-to-face interactions provide a more favorable impression, while video interviews received the most negative rankings.
Researchers created dozens of human-made ponds with cloned water fleas to understand their dispersal patterns and success in the wild. Higher genetic diversity among the clones was found to enhance the likelihood of at least one clone surviving and dominating a new pond, providing insights into aquatic ecosystems.
A systematic literature review by The Dartmouth Institute found that multicomponent strategies targeting both patient and clinician involvement are effective in reducing low-value care. These interventions include providing feedback to physicians and medical staff on their use of low-value services.
The University of Bristol's research identified four priority challenges to equine welfare: unresolved stress/pain behaviour, inappropriate nutrition, inadequate stabling/turnout, and delayed death. The findings aim to improve horse welfare in the UK, with a focus on education, industry collaboration, and legislative changes.
Trauma researchers emphasize the importance of increased funding to develop evidence-based interventions and enhance disaster preparedness. The US is experiencing a surge in mass casualty events, including natural disasters and gun violence incidents.
Researchers have developed a new risk assessment tool to aid in strategic planning for security, focusing on natural disasters, terrorist events, and major accidents. The Deliberative Method for Ranking Risk has been tested on 26 individuals and found that pandemic influenza, hurricanes, and earthquakes prompt the highest concerns.
A high-resolution structure of spinach PSII-LHCII supercomplex reveals the arrangement of individual subunits and their interactions. The study clarifies energy-transfer pathways between LHCII and the core complex, shedding light on the light-harvesting process in plants.
A systematic review of research published up to 2015 found an association between exposure to air pollution and a heightened risk of stillbirth. Specifically, small particulate matter and nitrogen dioxide were linked to a 2% increased risk of stillbirth.
The American Association of Anatomists has established a new funding mechanism, the Fellows Grant Award Program, with $750,000 in annual awards. Established investigators and young researchers can apply for $25,000 grants to support research proposals submitted to major funding agencies.
Researchers from across Germany are working on a search engine for arguments to shed light on online discussions. The system will analyze argumentative structures, recognize pro and con arguments, and summarize them at a glance.
A new RAND report finds that the US is insufficiently countering the Islamic State in Iraq and Syria. The report recommends more comprehensive training and advising of indigenous forces and forging political agreements to resolve key drivers of conflict.
The international blueprint for action emphasizes the enormous human and economic cost of neglecting surgical conditions, which far exceeds investment required. Investing in safe surgery and anaesthesia is extremely cost-effective, with a fraction of the estimated US$12.3 trillion lost in economic productivity.
The article recommends ways to manage value conflicts and promote patient engagement in clinical care, health care organizations, public health, regulation, and among payers. It proposes strategies such as advance community-based participatory research, facilitating patient and community involvement in learning health systems, and gath...
The first European Astrobiology Roadmap has been published, outlining five key research topics and recommending a platform for interdisciplinary collaboration. The roadmap prioritizes the study of life in the Solar System and beyond, including habitability, origins of organic compounds, and biosignatures.
The symposium highlights opportunities to utilize federal big data initiatives in dental research, such as BD2K, to advance research and practice. Panelists will discuss the potential of linked data for dental providers.
Leading researchers identify five priorities for surgical disparities research, focusing on improving communication, community outreach, and care quality. The national agenda aims to reduce disparities in surgical procedures and improve patient-centered care.
Researchers from Brigham and Women's Hospital identified five research priorities to address health care disparities in surgical care. The top priorities include leveraging electronic health records, improving patient-provider communication, and evaluating regionalization of care.
A Cornell University-led initiative, GREAT, aims to create more inclusive agricultural systems by addressing priorities of both women and men researchers. The project will train over 200 researchers across sub-Saharan Africa on gender-responsive research.
The MIT Energy Initiative welcomes Exelon as a member to advance key enabling technologies crucial to addressing climate change. The partnership aims to accelerate deployment of clean energy technologies through collaborations with academia, government agencies, and industry stakeholders.
The Arctic region is reacting quickly to climate changes, impacting global systems. Research priorities focus on exploring the Arctic's role in the global climate system, improving climate models and forecasts, and understanding the environment's vulnerability.
A new study explores the mental and physical health of transgender active-duty US military personnel and veterans, finding that they experience fewer health problems than their non-transgender counterparts. The research suggests that age and years of service are associated with mental and physical health issues.
Researchers found that brains prioritize high-reward memories, reinforcing them through repetition at rest. This process strengthens connections and helps fix memories in place.
A team of researchers from University of Idaho calls for a national priority on preparing for and adapting to wildfires, which burned over 10.1 million acres in 2015. They propose five Wildfire Grand Challenges to help communities become more resilient to wildfire effects.
Researchers developed a new approach to prioritize investigations on pharmaceutical environmental impacts. They identified 16 compounds as a potential priority, including antibiotics and anti-inflammatory substances.
A recent study reveals that a fungus has developed a way to infect triticale by combining DNA from wheat and rye mildew variants, compromising its natural resistance. This discovery highlights the importance of understanding evolutionary mechanisms in plant diseases.
The study found that over 3.1 million elderly adults visited emergency departments in the US due to infectious diseases, accounting for 13.5% of all visits. The most common diagnoses were lower respiratory infections, urinary tract infections, and septicemia.
Researchers at the University of Exeter estimate that bio scientific research generates 1.8% of global plastic production, equivalent to 67 cruise ships a year. They propose funding agencies incentivize greener practices with budget for lab recycling facilities and grant application requirements.
A new study finds that counseling before discharge from maternity units can impact subsequent contraceptive use, while integrating family planning into immunization services is justified. Relaxing strict LAM conditions may also be an effective postpartum contraceptive method, highlighting the need for a continuum of reproductive health...
A study combining parents' and professionals' views sets research priorities for stillbirth, identifying areas such as ultrasound evaluation and bereavement care as key focuses. The study received over 1600 responses, providing valuable insights into the complexities of stillbirth and its impact on families.
The top 10 research priorities for tackling mild to moderate hearing loss include addressing aspects of hearing aid provision, with the majority concerned with improving treatment outcomes. The list aims to re-focus future studies on areas with the greatest potential impact in furthering understanding and developing successful treatments.
A new study synthesizes research on trophic rewilding, outlining key priorities for rewilding science. The study concludes that species reintroductions and ecological replacements can restore lost food-web cascades with strong ecological effects.
Researchers have developed a theoretical framework, ecological simplification, to address the complexity of ecological relationships in ecosystems. By systematically observing components of complexity, causes of simplification can be recognized and countermeasures can be introduced.
A new report by IOP Publishing and Research Information Network (RIN) analyzes the changing information practices of physical scientists, with 70% collaborating with researchers outside their department in the last five years. Researchers prefer building personal collections of research articles, with 87% storing electronically.
Researchers created detailed maps of five Great Lakes recreational activities to prioritize restoration projects. The maps show the distribution of recreational use and environmental stressors, providing a scientific foundation for sustainable management.
Researchers have found an explanation for the key experiment in Japan's spin caloritronics field. They applied measurement methods to generate pure spin currents in magnetic isolators, differing from original expectations.
The Hastings Center has received a $1.1 million NIH grant to conduct an ethical analysis of next-generation prenatal genetic tests, informing clinical guidelines and policy recommendations. The project aims to identify principles and values guiding the use of these tests, as well as policies needed to support their ethical use.
The university will conduct critical defense research, including designing and developing next-generation armor and high-velocity sprayed materials for military equipment. The $20.4 million agreement will support 30 research projects over three years.
Research from University of Cambridge found that extra hour of daily screen time in Year 10 is associated with 9.3 fewer GCSE points at age 16, while pupils doing an extra hour of homework and reading performed significantly better.
A study published in PLOS Computational Biology suggests that the brain's prioritization of scenic categories may not be as complex as previously thought. Researchers found that people tend to make the easiest distinctions first, rather than following a predetermined hierarchy.
A new study published in PLOS Computational Biology suggests that our brains don't follow a predetermined priority order when categorizing scenery. Instead, they make the easiest judgments first, which can be overridden by manipulating the difficulty level of the task.
A recent survey found that fewer than 1 in 3 Americans are aware of Pope Francis's efforts to publicize global warming as a priority issue for the Catholic Church. Most Americans support the pope's stance on the issue, despite few considering it a religious or social justice concern.
A researcher developed a Public Health Index (PHI) model to identify top health risks for chronic diseases among specific populations. The tool balances magnitude, severity and urgency of health issues with intervention effectiveness and cost.
The tool collects non-redundant PTM data across all known members of a protein family and projects it onto 3D protein structures to visualize PTM hotspots. By analyzing these hotspots, scientists can prioritize research on proteins with high potential for biological function.
A recent study published in Research Involvement and Engagement found that research on treatments for health problems like diabetes and schizophrenia is not focused on the most important treatments considered by patients and clinicians. The study reveals marked differences between the types of treatments highlighted as priorities by pa...
A new review by the International Osteoporosis Foundation confirms the success of the Capture the Fracture Best Practice Framework as a single set of quality standards for Fracture Liaison Services globally. The framework helps raise standards, reinforces international guidelines, and identifies common challenges faced by FLS worldwide.
A comprehensive classification of rare genetic metabolic bone disorders has been developed, categorizing them into four major groups based on their metabolic pathway. This taxonomy provides valuable information for diagnosis, genetic testing, and the development of orphan drugs.
A study of federal policy decisions between 1998 and 2002 found that businesses have a roughly equal chance of success as citizen groups when opposing them. However, businesses may excel in certain types of legislative battles, such as technical projects, where they draw little opposition. The researchers also found that businesses hav...
Researchers at Columbia University have successfully demonstrated an on-chip visible light source using graphene, a single layer of carbon atoms. The graphene-based light emitter can be integrated into chips and is expected to revolutionize the development of photonic circuits and displays.