Articles tagged with Research Management
A recent study suggests that matching employees and customers based on their personalities can lead to improved service experiences. Empathic relationships between employees and customers are crucial for customer satisfaction and loyalty.
Relocating threatened species to save them from extinction is a complex issue due to unforeseen environmental consequences and potential disruptions to ecosystems. Developing effective guidelines and protocols for managed relocation is crucial to minimize social conflict and ensure responsible conservation practices.
Climate change threatens wolverine survival; researchers find refrigerated caches key to adaptation. Wolverines use snow and crevices to store food, protecting it from scavengers and bacteria.
The new titanium personnel sphere has been successfully tested to withstand the extreme pressures of 6500 meters, with sufficient data collected to support certification for human-occupied operations. The upgrade project is a significant step towards resuming ocean science missions with Alvin in the near future.
A study by the University of Zurich found that practicing character strengths such as curiosity, gratitude, and optimism boosts life satisfaction. Participants who trained these strengths reported increased happiness and better mood regulation.
Retention forestry is a management practice that deliberately leaves selected trees standing during harvesting, reducing ecological simplification and preserving natural forest complexity. It brings benefits such as maintaining ecosystem services, increasing public acceptance, and ensuring habitat continuity.
Researchers found tart cherry juice significantly reduces inflammation in women with osteoarthritis, particularly those with high inflammation levels. Drinking twice daily for three weeks led to notable reductions in inflammatory markers.
A study by Concordia University found that business students who evaluate their peers regularly improve in evaluating others. This leads to more effective management skills. The research developed a standardized online peer evaluation system, which can be incorporated into university-wide programs.
Fine-scale measurements can be incorporated into models to reduce wildfire hazard in the southeast, according to a new study published in Forest Ecology and Management. The research focuses on methods that incorporate hundreds of fuel observations into tools used by managers to assess wildfire potential.
Research reveals breast cancer in young women is often diagnosed at an advanced stage, with a significantly higher risk of relapse independent of other factors. Genomic analysis identified age-related biological processes and potential targets for treatment, including the phosphoinositide 3-kinase molecular pathway and RANKL.
A new method to measure IT quality has been proposed by researchers at the University at Buffalo School of Management. The Quality Distinction (QD) Capability Model offers a more reliable understanding of IT capabilities by acknowledging the importance of regularly evaluating and adapting development and delivery processes.
A new study by Dr. Laura Wagner and colleagues found that accredited nursing homes report better staffing, teamwork, and training practices, leading to improved resident safety. The research suggests that Joint Commission accreditation stimulates positive changes in safety-related organizational structures and processes.
Oded Netzer, a Columbia Business School professor, has received the 2012 George S. Eccles Research Award for his groundbreaking research on quantitative methods to understand customer preferences. His work focuses on dynamic segmentation and a marketing framework to move customers toward deeper relationships with firms.
Researchers at Georgia Tech have devised a way to compute delays and self-equalize gaps between buses, improving service for riders and reducing work for management. The system uses GPS and cell phones to optimize bus arrival times, ensuring more consistent headways.
The Tauber Institute at University of Michigan is the first winner of the INFORMS UPS George D. Smith Prize, recognizing its effective and innovative preparation of students in operations research. The institute provides interdisciplinary education uniting engineering and business, preparing students for top-level practice.
TNT Express won the 2012 Franz Edelman Award for its successful application of operations research to modernize its operations and reduce its carbon footprint. This led to significant operational benefits, including €207 million in savings between 2008 and 2011.
Richard Hogg, a renowned expert in particle technology, has been elected to the National Academy of Engineering for his groundbreaking work on coagulation and flocculation. His research interests span multiple areas of particle technology, including characterization, mixing, and agglomeration processes.
PLoS Currents: Disasters is a new publication channel for sharing research and operational analyses on disasters. It supports timely publishing and revision-friendly article formats.
Isabel Garcia, NIDCR deputy director, receives the 2012 AADR Jack Hein Public Service Award for promoting oral health research interests. Dr. Garcia's work benefits both dental and craniofacial researchers and the general public.
A former Army colonel argues that improving supply chain alignment can help the Defense Department reduce costs by tens of billions of dollars. The Institute for Operations Research and the Management Sciences (INFORMS) conference highlights the use of advanced analytics and operations research to address pressing military challenges.
The symposium discusses best practices for using educational research in the promotion and tenure process, facilitated by AADR's Education Research Group and the American Dental Education Association. Key findings highlight the importance of recognizing and applying educational research to advance teaching practice.
Penn State researchers found that consumers are highly concerned about produce safety, and supermarkets will increasingly require growers to demonstrate good agricultural practices. To comply, growers will need GAP training and educational materials, as supermarkets implement policies requiring third-party certification.
The publication brings together the latest knowledge on eastern big-eared bats, a group of species at risk due to habitat loss and environmental contaminants. The research provides guidance on securing or improving habitat for these bats, including discussions of conservation and management strategies.
The system, eStorys, facilitates the search for photographs related to a specific theme, time or place and allows users to share digital stories that aid in understanding or documentation of emergency situations. Experts found it easy to use and exhibited good integration of its functional qualities.
A team from the University of the Basque Country has successfully isolated ribose, a fundamental sugar, in the gas phase. This achievement provides crucial information about the structure and stability of sugars, which are essential for understanding the origins of life on Earth and potentially elsewhere in the universe.
Global brands employ versioning to remove or reduce features in existing models, but consumers revolt and sue companies if perceived as unfair. Companies can mitigate negative reactions by reducing similarity between products and communicating with consumers about the practice.
A new BYU study found that online role-playing games can hurt real-life marital satisfaction, with 75% of spouses wishing their partner would spend less time gaming and more on their marriage. However, for couples who game together, interacting with each other's avatars leads to higher marital satisfaction.
A new study by Michigan State University economist Soren Anderson suggests that the government mandate for ethanol is not justified due to low demand elasticity. The researcher found that when ethanol prices rose, demand fell only 12-16%, indicating that consumers are not willing to pay a premium to support the corn-based fuel.
A national survey of 2000 orthopedic surgeons found that 96% practice defensive medicine, accounting for 24% of imaging studies, laboratory tests, consultations, and hospital admissions. The average cost per month is $8,485, totaling $2 billion annually.
The study found that 10% of TB patients received less than the recommended four drugs, while almost 34% of HIV-positive patients were not satisfactorily managed. The research highlights the need to increase awareness, training, and resource allocation to prevent drug-resistant TB cases.
Researchers found US consumers prefer sustainably grown US cotton over conventional practices. Transparency is key to promoting sales, with consumers willing to pay up to $5 more for a $30 shirt made from US-grown cotton.
A deadly Egyptian soccer riot has highlighted the need for sports teams to assess and prevent spectator rage, which can be triggered by emotional and environmental factors. Researchers suggest that screenings and monitoring of fans during events are critical in preventing incidents.
Researchers caution against relying solely on computerized neuropsychological tests (CNT) to determine when athletes can safely return to play after a concussion. The tests may not accurately measure an athlete's brain function and could lead to premature return, posing risks such as chronic traumatic encephalopathy and death.
A recent study found that male doctors, those working in group practices, and those repeatedly seeing the same patients are at higher risk of burnout. The research used a validated measure to assess emotional exhaustion, depersonalisation, and reduced personal accomplishment among 564 GPs.
Research from the University of New Hampshire found that employers in the US hospitality industry cite prejudice, stereotyping, and limited choices as barriers to hiring people with disabilities. They also highlight the chief concern being the bottom line and workplace accommodations.
The study found significant variability in colonoscopy reporting, but high overall quality. Significant variance between endoscopy departments was also observed. Continuous monitoring and implementation of quality indicators can improve the quality of both reporting and performance.
A study published in the International Journal of Research in Marketing found that a combination of personal performance, team records, market demand, and teammate quality contribute to an athlete's star status. The research also highlights the importance of playing for a winning team and leveraging popular teammates.
The Institute for Operations Research and the Management Sciences (INFORMS) awarded Intel the Daniel H. Wagner Prize for its innovative use of analytics and operations research to optimize product design and scheduling, resulting in improved business processes and overall profit optimization.
A pilot program in Wisconsin found that forgiveness of child support debt could lead to increased payments and reduced overall debt. Low-income noncustodial parents who participated in the program paid more than similar parents who did not participate, contributing an average of $100 more per month.
A recent study published in Cornell Hospitality Quarterly found that novice wine consumers can be swayed by advertising and create stronger memories when they have a better understanding of the product's background. To combat this, wine producers are advised to combine tasting experiences with educational materials.
Researchers develop an integrated statistical framework to model multiple relationships of different types on a common set of actors. The study found that common factors determined the likelihood of relationship formation, including geographical proximity and online popularity. The model accurately predicted relationships in networks, ...
Experts from the Rusk Institute of Rehabilitation Medicine will discuss advances in personalized medicine for neuromuscular care, as well as treatment strategies for traumatic brain injuries. They will also explore the integration of handheld technologies into practice management.
Georgia Institute of Technology experts developed RealOpt-ABM software to model guest movement through the aquarium. The tool accurately predicted guest flow, recommending strategies for show scheduling, resource allocation, and theater loading/unloading. Optimized designs minimized congestion and ensured an amazing guest experience.
Researchers have shown a 5-fold reduction in lameness from one in ten to one in fifty sheep with proper management and antibiotic injection. This breakthrough treatment has the potential to tackle endemic disease affecting 9 million ewes and lambs annually.
Sandia National Laboratories is launching a Cyber Engineering Research Institute to coordinate with industry and universities, aiming to increase cybersecurity research. Experts discuss the need for shared threat information and innovative solutions, including prize competitions to stimulate radical security innovations.
A new study links obesity to increased airway hyperresponsiveness, indicating that obesity is a risk factor for asthma. Meanwhile, specialists' awareness of asthma guidelines does not necessarily lead to better adherence and implementation of management practices.
A study by Michigan State University researchers found that individuals perform better when focusing on the team's effort, rather than their own. This approach boosts both individual and group confidence through effective use of self-talk motivational statements. The findings have significant implications for various contexts beyond sp...
The cereal leaf beetle, introduced in the US in the early 1960s, has rapidly spread across the country, becoming a major pest of oats, barley, and wheat. Current research focuses on developing new information and procedures to encourage growers to adopt integrated pest management approaches.
Researchers found that US patients started dialysis approximately five months earlier on average between 1997 and 2007. This delay reduction translates into additional hemodialysis treatments, hours of treatment, and payments for each patient.
Researchers found that people in collectivist cultures are more likely to offer bribes, as they feel less individually responsible for their actions. In a laboratory experiment, students primed with collectivist words were more likely to offer bribes than those primed with individualist words.
The Fisher-Price iXL Learning System, a smart device for children ages 3 to 7, received the 10th User-Centered Product Design Award for its outstanding user-centered design. The award recognizes innovative approaches to human factors/ergonomics and industrial design.
Research reveals that stronger motivation leads to increased connectivity between brain regions regulating motivation and motor learning. Rehabilitative training advances motor function recovery by activating the brain's motivation centers.
Researchers from the U.S. Department of Energy's Savannah River National Laboratory and Ukraine's International Radioecology Laboratory collaborated on a special issue of the Health Physics Journal, publishing studies on environmental radiation monitoring, decommissioning Chernobyl Nuclear Power Plant cooling ponds, and radioecology re...
A single savings goal is more effective in saving money compared to having multiple goals. This is because it puts individuals in an action-oriented mindset, helping them save more. The study found that multiple goals can lead to people overthinking and making trade-offs, resulting in less savings.
A study by USC, Stanford, and Kellogg School researchers found that individuals with power but low status are more likely to engage in demeaning activities. The study's results support the idea that a combination of power and lack of respect can be toxic, as seen in incidents like Abu Ghraib torture and the Stanford Prison Experiment.
A meta-analysis of 22 studies from around the world found a strong association between alcohol consumption and an increased risk of colorectal cancer. The study suggests that even moderate drinking can increase the risk, particularly at higher levels of consumption.
The Johns Hopkins Wound Center and the Evidence-based Practice Center are conducting an evidence-based review of wound care to determine what is known and unknown about it. This study aims to inform health care providers and patients about effective state-of-the-art wound care treatments, ultimately improving outcomes for six million p...
A Baylor University study found that stress created by incivility at work affects not only the employee but also their family and partner's workplace. The study suggests that organizations must address co-worker rudeness to prevent its impact on employees' lives.
A recent study found significant improvements in reading and math scores for Spanish-speaking students who received a specialized bilingual/bicultural school counselor-led program, closing the traditional achievement gap. The evidence-based program positions school counselors to show their direct impact on student achievement.
The University of Leicester has developed a test to measure the force used during a stabbing using a broken bottle. The study provides a basic classification for the presenting end of a glass bottle and illustrates how much force is required to create injuries.