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A new study from Georgia Tech found that nearly 15 percent of work emails are gossip, with lower-level employees sharing more information than higher-ups. The researchers analyzed hundreds of thousands of emails from the former Enron corporation and discovered that negative gossip is prevalent among employees.
A study published in PLOS ONE found that office bacteria are most abundant on chairs, phones, and human skin, with over 500 bacterial genera identified. The study also revealed that men's offices have significantly more bacteria than women's, but the diversity of communities didn't show significant differences.
SomaLogic and NEC announce the release of SomaSuite, a professional software tool that simplifies the analysis of proteomic data generated by SomaLogic's SOMAscan assay technology. The tool enables researchers to quickly discover significant protein expression changes in their biological samples.
A new study in the Journal of Consumer Research found that minor language variations can affect consumers' attitudes towards brands. Consumers tend to feel closer to their bank than insurance company, and using 'we' versus 'you and [the brand]' can impact their perceptions.
India uses branding campaigns to showcase its modernity and attract foreign investment, but the actual state of the country raises concerns about corruption and internal conflicts. The Indian government's efforts to suppress these issues may become increasingly difficult.
A survey of public relations professionals found that 60 percent of articles on their company's clients contained factual errors. The research highlights the need for clear guidelines and consistent rules from Wikipedia regarding factual corrections, as many respondents struggled with engaging editors and securing responses.
A study by The Commonwealth Fund found that consumers nationwide could have received nearly $2 billion in rebates if the Affordable Care Act's medical loss ratio rules had been in effect in 2010. This would have resulted from insurers issuing rebates or reducing premiums to meet minimum quality and care standards.
The Genzyme/ACMG Foundation Awards support clinicians in biochemical genetics, with a focus on metabolic diseases. The 2012-2013 recipients, Dr. Carlos E. Prada and James D. Weisfeld-Adams, received $75,000 per year for one year of clinical genetics subspecialty training.
The Society for Industrial and Applied Mathematics named 35 individuals as part of its 2012 Class of Fellows, recognizing their outstanding research in applied mathematics and computational science. The selected fellows are academics and professionals who have made significant contributions to the field.
Researchers found depression rates were similar among stroke and TIA survivors, with 17.9% of stroke patients and 14.4% of TIA patients experiencing depression at 3 months post-hospitalization. Persistent depression was common, affecting nearly 70% of stroke and TIA patients.
A study by RAND Corporation found that the use of anesthesia providers during GI procedures is increasing rapidly, with substantial regional variation. The study suggests that up to $1.1 billion in annual health spending may be unneeded, as most low-risk patients do not require this service.
A survey of 1,000 physicians found that those who exercised regularly or didn't smoke were twice as likely to make five lifestyle recommendations to patients. The study also showed that most doctors (66%) made these recommendations, despite having unhealthy habits themselves.
DuPont has joined the Global Climate and Energy Project (GCEP) at Stanford University, investing in research on solar and bio-energy technologies. The project's corporate sponsors have invested $113 million in 93 research programs since 2002, focusing on reducing costs and improving efficiencies of batteries and solar cells.
A randomized trial with 255 households showed a significant reduction in unlocked guns (35% to 35%) and ammunition (84% to 35%) after installing $80 locking metal gun cabinets. The study concluded that installing gun cabinets improves safe household firearm storage and could reduce gun-related injuries and deaths.
The Icelandic banking system's brief expansion raised concerns about the balance between corporate social responsibility and responsible operations. Analysis by David Sigurthorsson suggests that CSR can be divided into positive and negative obligations, with the former often taking precedence.
A new study proposes a valuation-based measure of equity market segmentation, identifying country-level factors such as political risk profile and stock market development as key drivers. The study found that while global growth opportunities have increased, significant levels of segmentation remain in emerging markets.
A prospective study found that consuming flavanones in citrus fruits reduces the risk of ischemic stroke by 19% in women. Flavonoids, present in various foods and drinks, may provide protection through improved blood vessel function and anti-inflammatory effects.
A Yale University study has assessed the criticality of metals in the geological copper family, finding arsenic as the most vulnerable to long-term supply disruption. The research methodology evaluates supply risk, environmental implications, and vulnerability to supply restriction, highlighting the importance of considering these fact...
A new UMD study projects that investing excess corporate cash reserves in capital projects could generate up to 2.4 million jobs over three years, reducing unemployment rates and increasing GDP. This investment is estimated to boost economic activity by spending a fraction of the $508 billion excess cash holdings among US corporations.
A Georgia Tech study identifies specific words and phrases that predict whether workplace emails are sent to someone higher or lower in the corporate hierarchy. Certain phrases consistently signal a power relationship between two people, with an estimated probability of chance occurring less than 1 in 1,000.
A RAND Corporation study concludes that few small employers will choose to self-insure or maintain grandfathered plans due to significant financial risk. The analysis found that stricter regulations will be essential to keep premiums affordable in small business insurance exchanges.
Yale researchers developed a methodology to evaluate the importance of scarce metals using supply risk, environmental implications, and vulnerability analysis. The new approach provides a standardized framework for corporations and national governments to inform strategic decision-making around resource use.
A study by Rice University and the University of California at Irvine found that corporate boards tend to dismiss top executives later in a scandal rather than immediately. Companies often use other companies' similar misconduct to justify their own, rather than taking responsibility for their actions.
A California occupational safety program can help prevent workplace injuries, but only if it is adequately enforced. The study found that businesses cited for noncompliance with the program's specific safety mandates saw a 20% decline in injury rates.
A study on post-Katrina New Orleans found that residents reject corporate gifts, viewing them as a threat to the community's cultural identity. The authors argue that corporations usurping community traditions erode the status and cohesiveness among community members.
University of Missouri researchers found that emotional news framing during crises influences public responses, with 'sadness-frame' stories eliciting more positive attitudes. Corporate responses focusing on victim well-being can improve perceptions.
Researchers at Boston College and Northwestern University found that the more cohesive a group appears, the less likely it is that individuals will be held responsible for their own actions. This 'trade-off' in perception leads to assigning moral rights and responsibilities to groups, rather than individual members.
A new method for measuring artery narrowing could eliminate the need for a drug in assessing patients for a coronary stent. The investigational technique, termed instant wave-Free Ratio (iFR), produced similar results to existing methods and is being developed by Imperial College London and Volcano Corporation.
A study by Adam Waytz and Liane Young found that people judge groups as having a collective mind, while attributing individual minds to their members. This 'trade off' affects judgments of responsibility, blame, and moral judgment. The research explores the consequences of this attribution for both groups and individuals.
A new study from the University of Toronto's Rotman School of Management finds that smart managers engage in earnings manipulation and insider trading due to limited capacity and ethical weaknesses. The study suggests that choosing less ethical managers may be in the best interests of current shareholders but not future ones.
A new study suggests that politeness strategies can cause confusion about the meaning of statements, especially in sensitive or high-stakes situations. This confusion can have negative consequences for safety and security, as well as decision-making in corporate culture.
A new study found that patients with consumer-directed health plans have more control over healthcare costs, with two-thirds of the reduction in total healthcare costs coming from reduced utilization of medical services. This is due to lower use of name-brand medications, less in-patient care, and lower use of specialists.
A new study by RAND Corporation reveals that fast-rising health costs have eaten nearly all the income gains made by a median-income American family of four over the past decade. The family would have had an additional $545 per month to spend if healthcare costs had risen only as fast as other goods and services.
Researchers at VCU are developing a new paradigm for digital computing that could enable the creation of energy-efficient processors running without batteries. The goal is to increase computational power and reduce heat dissipation, making it suitable for medical devices such as brain signal monitors.
A multicenter study of over 3,000 preterm infants found that those monitored with the Heart Rate Observation System experienced a greater than 20 percent reduced mortality rate. The HeRO monitor detects early signs of distress and provides a new tool for clinical assessment.
The American Institute of Aeronautics and Astronautics (AIAA) will present awards recognizing key achievements in space science and technology, program management, and sustained service. The AIAA Sustained Service Awards will be presented to Guy Jette and Peter Kurzhals for their contributions.
A study reveals how British American Tobacco used its corporate social responsibility programme to shape UK public health policy, highlighting the need for greater transparency in interactions between governments and industry. The authors argue that this approach has implications for other industrial sectors, such as alcohol and food.
The Operational Land Imager (OLI), built by Ball Aerospace & Technologies Corp., has been approved for shipment to Orbital Sciences Corporation. OLI will provide more sensitive land cover information and better detect changes over time, benefiting scientific, commercial, and governmental users.
The NTU-JTC I3 Centre will focus on four areas: reclamation & marine infrastructure, sustainable infrastructure, underground infrastructure, and infrastructure systems & materials. The Centre aims to attract top students and faculty to pursue projects and careers in industrial infrastructure.
A study found that luxury brands associated with self-enhancement concepts can cause consumers to feel a sense of disfluency when receiving social responsibility messages. In contrast, brands associated with openness or conservation concepts tend to have less conflict and experience more positive reactions to CSR initiatives.
A new UT Dallas study is investigating whether a rise in female executives spurs greater gender diversity across all company ranks. Researchers are looking at the 'trickle-down effect' of women breaking through into executive roles and joining boards, with hopes to inform management strategies for expanding women's roles.
A recent study by Oregon State University reveals that small companies in the US stock market are often disproportionately affected during international financial crises. Investors tend to flee from smaller stocks and shift their holdings towards larger, safer corporations, resulting in significant losses for smaller companies.
Researchers found that angry user-generated comments can perpetuate negative perceptions of corporations during crises. Organizations should monitor and respond to online comments from victims to prevent reputation damage.
A recent study published in the Journal of Management Studies suggests that using ingratiation, or 'sucking up', can neutralize psychological distress and ostracism in the workplace. Employers should create a culture that discourages workplace ostracism by providing training to managers and employees.
Despite 89% saying they'd call 9-1-1 at the first sign of a stroke, only 12% actually did, highlighting a significant gap between intention and action. Prompt hospital arrival is critical for preventing permanent damage, with intravenous clot-busting drugs administered within three hours being the most effective treatment.
A report from a blue-ribbon panel recommends guidelines to improve board practices and standards in seven core dimensions: Purpose, Culture, Leadership, Information, Advice, Debate and Self-Renewal. The report aims to foster further review of board structure and function.
A repeat corporate tax holiday is unlikely to boost the stagnant US economy, according to a University of Illinois expert. The previous 2005 tax holiday resulted in repurchases of shares rather than increased domestic investment and employment.
A RAND Corporation study examined high-deductible health plans and found that medically vulnerable families are not at greater risk of cutting back on needed healthcare. Medical spending declined among all families enrolled in high-deductible plans, with reductions being similar for vulnerable and non-vulnerable families.
Research finds that stroke survival improves for seniors living in cohesive neighborhoods, where social support and interactions with neighbors play a crucial role. The study's results suggest that a positive neighborhood environment is essential for senior health.
Major global health foundations have links with pharmaceutical and food corporations that may benefit from foundation grants, raising conflicts of interest concerns. The analysis found all five largest US private/family foundations had endowment investments in these companies.
A study found that health journalists who regularly read medical journals are more open to covering stories based on corporate press releases, while those covering strokes tend to have negative views. Deadline pressure also plays a role in shaping journalists' attitudes toward press releases.
A pilot study found that noninvasive brain stimulation improved swallowing ability in stroke patients by at least two points in 86% of those receiving treatment. The treatment, tDCS, showed a statistically significant improvement compared to sham stimulation, with patients increasing their ability to swallow by more than 2.5 points.
Researchers predict a significant increase in stroke cases among Mexican-Americans, rising from 26,000 in 2010 to over 120,000 by 2050. This represents a 350% rise, compared to a 75% increase expected for non-Hispanic whites.
A report in the Journal of Service Research found that corporate social responsibility initiatives are ineffective against criticism and bad press, as consumers separate ethics from product quality issues. To combat negative information, firms must focus on service quality and prioritize customer outcomes.
Partnerships with major food companies bring funding and support, but may obscure health messages. Health charities must tread carefully to avoid brand co-branding and maintain public health focus.
A new RAND Corporation study found that electronic medical records have only a limited impact on improving the quality of hospital care. Hospitals with basic electronic health records showed a significant increase in quality of care for patients with heart failure, but no similar gains were noted among those with advanced electronic he...
A new study found that most Massachusetts physician groups are using patient feedback to improve patient experiences, with a focus on staff courteousness, scheduling practices, and electronic health records. However, only a small number of groups are prioritizing the role of physicians in improving patient care.
A RAND Corporation study finds that home health care technology can empower patients to self-manage their conditions, improve health outcomes, and reduce costs. Despite its promise, adoption faces obstacles such as restrictive insurance coverage, limited patient readiness, and concerns about product design.
Health care costs in Canada are expected to increase due to rising expenditures. Governments have options to deal with this, including increasing revenue through taxes or social insurance.
Researchers used data from Bureau Van Dijk and the SIR model to identify countries with greatest potential to cause a global crash. The top twelve countries include Belgium and Luxembourg alongside more obviously impactful economies.