HEICO Corporation Names Joseph W. Pallot General Counsel Sep 16, 2008
His legal career has been recognized by several peer review publications, including The Best Lawyers in America. He also carries an ``AV'' rating from Martindale Hubbell. (Primezone Releases)
Frank testifies in support of copyright protection for scientific publishers Sep 13, 2008
However, the NIH takes the articles only after the publisher has done the heavy lifting of validating the science through the costly and time consuming peer review process, he said. By protecting copyright, HR 6845 would help maintain the viability of the robust peer review process that helps ensure the quality and integrity of scientific research. (EurekAlert! -- Business News)
HAL announces $7.9 million in arts and cultural grants for 2009 Sep 13, 2008
All grant applications were evaluated through a process of peer review. Panels, consisting of arts and cultural professionals from throughout the country, evaluated and judged each application based on published review criteria. (Dowagiac News, MI)
9/11 survivors troubled by asthma, PTSD Sep 12, 2008
"The primary finding of the report, as you synthesize the main findings from more than 100 peer review articles on the health ramifications of , is that the findings are very similar across the studies," Lorna Thorpe said. Thorpe, the deputy commissioner in the Division of Epidemiology at New York City Department of Health and Mental Hygiene, is a member of the Medical Working Group. (CNN)
New chapter for Alexan housing begins Sep 12, 2008
The commission will hire a peer review to review the storm water drainage design calculations, said Conservation Administrator Mary Ellen Schloss on Thursday, Sept.11 The project that was previously approved had a larger storm water system, but the state Department of Environmental Protection Agency standards have changed since then. We are confident the applicant will meet the new drainage requirements. (Weymouth News, MA)
Councilors ask for, get peer review Sep 11, 2008
Dissatisfied with portions of the draft Environmental Impact Statement for the Russell and Third streets project, Ward 3 Councilors Stacy Rye and Bob Jaffe asked for a peer review, or second opinion ... Hardly a week goes by that Haines doesn t ask for a bridge for the Miller Creek area to U.S. Highway 93, and Wednesday he said he d like a peer review completed for that project as well ... A peer review would entail hiring a consultant to examine specific chapters of the draft EIS. Because the... (Missoulian, MT)
UW-Stout biology professor appointed to Fulbright committee Sep 11, 2008
Charles Bomar, professor of biology and program director of the applied science program at the University of Wisconsin-Stout, has been appointed to serve on the Fulbright Scholar Peer Review Panel by the National Academy of Sciences. The review committee is part of the Council for International Exchange of Scholars, the group that administers the Fulbright Scholar Program. (Menomonie Dunn County News, WI)
Obama: more money for charter schools Sep 10, 2008
Obama's campaign said teacher performance could be judged by peer review, student test results, classroom evaluations or other processes. "One of the things we'll have to do, and this is something that I know sometimes is difficult, is teachers who are doing a poor job, they've got to get extra support," Obama said. (Crain's Chicago Business)
Obama embraces charter school plan Sep 10, 2008
Obama s campaign said teacher performance could be judged by peer review, student test results, classroom evaluations or other processes. We must give teachers every tool they need to be successful, but we also need to give every child the assurance that they ll have the teacher they need to be successful, Obama said. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution)
Plastic Bottles: Bisphenol A Of 'Some Concern' According To U.S. Government Report Sep 9, 2008
The report is part of a lengthy review of the scientific literature on BPA and takes into consideration public and peer review comments received on an earlier draft report. There remains considerable uncertainty whether the changes seen in the animal studies are directly applicable to humans, and whether they would result in clear adverse health effects, said NTP Associate Director John Bucher, Ph. (Science Daily)
CPP parliamentary candidate spells out conditions for economic success Sep 9, 2008
" Mr Dowokpor called for social justice in order to promote quality education. "Nkrumah's vision of Pan Africanism has found expression in the New Partnership for Africa's Development and the Africa Peer Review Mechanism. " Mr Dowokpor also called on the electorate to vote the CPP into power since it was the only party that could unite and heal the country's wounds. Source:GNA Comments: This article has no comments. All Rights Reserved, 1994-2008, ? Copyright GhanaHomePage. (Ghana Web, Ghana)
Nigeria needs N2.32tr to implement APRM action plan Sep 5, 2008
32 trillion is needed to implement the various components of Nigeria's National Programme of Action (NPoA) under the African Peer Review Mechanism (APRM), the Secretary to the Government of the Federation (SGF) Ambassador Baba Gana Kingibe has said ... Kingibe, going down memory lane, recalled that: "The NPoA document was circulated in advance to assist preparations for the Meeting together with the APR Panel's Country Review Report on Nigeria, and comments of the government and people of... (Guardian News, Nigeria)
Is Prius Really Greener Than Other Cars? Sep 4, 2008
There have been many critics of the study, most notably , which criticized the report for not releasing its full methods, assumptions and data to peer review. The Pacific Institute also disagreed with CNW's '07 average life span estimate of 109,000 miles for the Prius which, if changed, would dramatically change the results. (KSBW 8, CA)
Hear National Toxicology scientists discuss BPA Sep 4, 2008
April 15, 2008: Draft NTP Brief on BPA. June 11, 2008: Peer Review of Draft NTP Brief on BPA. September 3, 2008: Release of NTP-CERHR Monograph ... The National Toxicology Program Brief on Bisphenol A (BPA) includes the NTPs conclusions on the reproductive and developmental hazards associated with exposure to BPA. The NTP Brief is based on the report completed in Fall 2007 by an expert panel on BPA convened by the NTP Center for the Evaluation of Risks to Human Reproduction (CERHR), public... (USA Today -- Money)
$20.8M grant lifts RPCI Sep 4, 2008
The grant surpasses the recommendation of a peer review team that Roswell Park receive $4 million per year. In a prepared statement, Donald Trump, president and CEO, called the increase in funding remarkable during a time of federal cutbacks in the size and number of grants awarded. (Buffalo Business First, NY)
US Oncology Launches New Services Division: Innovent Oncology Sep 3, 2008
The core services offered include: -- Level I Pathways: Physician-developed, evidence-based pathways that reduce treatment variability and resulting costs while providing a platform for standardization, outcomes measurement and ongoing peer review. -- Patient Support Services: An oncology-specific disease management program that increases treatment compliance, helps patients monitor and manage side effects, and reduces unnecessary ER visits and hospitalizations. (PR Newswire)
On Wykeham Road in Washington Residents Detail Concerns About Project Sep 3, 2008
A presentation followed by engineer Mark Goodin, retained by Attorney Edward Hill on behalf of his clients Wendy and Eric Federer to complete a peer review of the plans. Mr. Goodin gave the commission a summary of reasons he believes the plans are incomplete and do not meet the town's regulations. (Voices, CT)
Africa:Will Upcoming Elections Offer Genuine Choices? Sep 2, 2008
Despite many excellent governance standards ratified by parliaments across the continent, and reform initiatives like the African Peer Review Mechanism (APRM) to which all these states - except Swaziland and C te d'Ivoire - have acceded, many African elections are becoming more fractious, rigged and violent than ever, especially where the result is close. Or they produce landslides for ruling regimes. (allAfrica.com)
Kossman back in operation at The Alfred Aug 29, 2008
"I would like to reiterate I totally reject the flawed findings of The Alfred hospital peer review and I see the board's decision as a positive step in fully restoring my professional reputation," he said. The move by the board appears to be a slap in the face to The Alfred, which wrote to the board warning that there was risk to the health and safety of Victorian patients if Dr Kossmann continued to practise medicine in that state. (The Australian)
An effective probiotic that can fight Listeria monocytogenes bacteria Aug 29, 2008
The study, which was published in 2007 in Letters in Applied Microbiology, a peer review journal, demonstrates the effectiveness of Bio-K+ CL1285(R) in inhibiting the growth of certain pathogenic bacteria, including Listeria monocytogenes. The in vitro experiment conducted by Dr. Mathieu Millette, under the direction of Dr. Monique Lacroix, Professor and Researcher at the INRS-Institut Armand-Frappier, demonstrated that the Bio-K+ CL1285(R) formula reduced the development of several pathogenic... (Canada Newswire)
NPG Language Editing Aug 29, 2008
com links Disclaimer Please note that editing of a manuscript by Nature Publishing Group Language Editing in no way implies that the article will be selected for peer review or accepted by a Nature Publishing Group publication or any other publication. The decisions of journal editors are based on the quality and suitability of a manuscript for that journal and are entirely independent of whether the manuscript has been language-edited by Nature Publishing Group Language Editing. (Nature News Service)
Kossmann to continue practising Aug 28, 2008
Professor Kossmann resigned from The Alfred in April ahead of the release of a hospital-commissioned peer review which concluded he engaged in flawed, excessive surgery and rorted the Transport Accident Commission insurance scheme. Professor Kossmann has released a statement welcoming the board's decision to allow him to continue practising orthopedic surgery. (The Age)
Market Motive Adds Search Engine Marketing Certification to Online Training Courses Aug 28, 2008
A more comprehensive certificate, "Master Consultant," will be awarded to members who pass more stringent testing and a peer review by the Internet Marketing Dream Team. At $3,500 per person, the training spans 30-60 days depending on ability. (Yahoo News -- Press Releases)
Germany pledges more dev't support to Ghana Aug 28, 2008
Chancellor Merkel praised Ghana's consistency in economic reforms and process of benchmarking through its subscription to the African Peer Review Mechanism (APRM) and said this has made the country to become the star performer, model of democracy, good governance and transparency in the continent of Africa. "And for this, Mr President, we appreciate your leadership, you are worthy of our respect", she added. (Ghana Web, Ghana)
Taser safety report delayed Aug 27, 2008
Steve Palmer, the executive director of the Canadian Police Research Centre, says the report on the weapons, commonly known as tasers, will be subjected to an independent peer review. The Canadian Association of Chiefs of Police commissioned the review into conducted energy weapons last fall after Robert Dziekanski died at Vancouver International Airport after being hit with the device by RCMP.. (Globe and Mail -- National)
Canada's commitment to cancer research demonstrated in new CCRA report Aug 26, 2008
" "By not only quantifying but qualifying Canada's cancer research investment in terms of the types of research being conducted and the cancer sites being studied, our survey helps to inform cancer research funders as well as key groups like The Canadian Partnership Against Cancer on how future investments may need to be targeted in order to facilitate key discoveries in cancer prevention, detection, treatment and ongoing care," adds Dr. Elizabeth Eisenhauer, Chair of the CCRA and President of... (Canada Newswire)
Police chiefs urged to hire more minorities Aug 26, 2008
" Font:Drennan spoke at the annual meeting of the Canadian Association of Chiefs of Police, which began Sunday night and will run until tomorrow. His address was off-limits to media, but he met with reporters afterward.While Drennan was citing examples of conflict between police and minority groups in Ontario, bad blood between minorities and police was to blame for an Aug. 10 riot in Montreal North sparked when a former resident of the area, Fredy Villanueva, 18, was shot by a police officer a... (The Gazette (Montreal))
FBI STATEMENT: Science Briefing on the Anthrax Investigation Aug 25, 2008
Additional information will be available through peer reviewed publications and I ask you to please respect the integrity of this process. In fact, several research projects related to the FBIs investigation have already resulted in peer reviewed publications and we will provide you with that list ... Additional publications will be available for peer review as more information from the investigation is released. (USA Today -- Tech)
Out in the open: Some scientists sharing results Aug 22, 2008
In such open forums, the wisdom of the crowd could offer the ultimate form of peer review. And scientific information, they say, should be available without the hefty subscription fees charged by most journals. (Boston Globe)
Read more... Aug 22, 2008
Fellows are chosen annually following a peer review process in which previous Fellows select the next round of winners. To learn more about YouthActionNet and this year's Fellows, visit their. (PNN Online)
Small and Medium Enterprises urged to improve on governance Aug 20, 2008
Dr. Boeh-Ocansey said that Ghana had subscribed to the African Peer Review Mechanism (APRM) under the New Partnership for African Development (NEPAD) initiative to ensure good governance, and that good economic and corporate governance practices favour shared growth and promote pro-poor economic development. Source:GNA. (Ghana Web, Ghana)
Hall Signs Contract Extension Aug 19, 2008
"The NCAA peer review team will be on campus later in the fall to assess our entire department in an effort to determine continuity between our self-study and the actual day-to-day operation relative to the guiding principles of Rules Compliance, Academic Integrity, Student-Athlete Well Being and Gender and Minority Equity. The NCAA will render a final certification decision by Feb. 2009.". Awarding a contract for the construction of the new on-campus soccer stadium is also on Hall's to-do... (University News, MO)
NCT: LETTERS, Aug. 18, 2008 Aug 19, 2008
Peer review is peers reviewing peers, e.g., doctors reviewing doctors, usually in the hospital staff setting. JCAHO and the other organizations that you cite are not peer-reviewers, they are simply for-profit private companies which certify hospitals and pharmacies and podiatrists and physical therapists and clinical laboratories and etc. (North County Times)
NSF issues solicitation for basic, human sciences research on social and behavioral dimensions Aug 19, 2008
All project proposals submitted through this solicitation will be reviewed using NSF's standard process of merit evaluation based on peer review, meaning proposals will be evaluated for their intellectual merit and broader impact. "To secure the national defense was one of the original missions we were given when we were chartered in 1950," said David Lightfoot, assistant director of NSF's Social, Behavioral and Economic Sciences Directorate. (EurekAlert! -- Business News)
Editor's mailbag (Aug. 16) Aug 17, 2008
" If Matalin truly believes that Corsi's book qualifies as "scholarship" she should subject it to a standard academic peer review. I'm sure we can find many Government professors who would happily volunteer some of their valuable time to give Corsi's book a scholarly evaluation. ". Barefoot wrote on Aug 16, 2008 9:36 AM:" >Will the drive-by media report the Edwards story with the zeal in which they reported the> Foley story? Only if John McCain is the father of the love-child.A raise of hands,... (Albany Democrat-Herald, OR)
New subcommittee to review retaining wall bylaws Aug 16, 2008
Subcommittee members also discussed implementing a system of peer review for any wall that surpasses six feet in height. Rossetti explained the town has no regulations on the books requiring such walls to be reviewed by more than one engineer. (Saugus Advertiser, MA)
Engineers Detail New Concerns at IWC Hearing Aug 16, 2008
"This eventuality became even more apparent when Attorney Edward Hill, representing Wykeham neighbors Wendy and Eric Federer, introduced engineer Marc Goodin who had completed a peer review of the project plans.Mr. Goodin presented a document to the commissioners detailing some 100 points that he maintained either do not comply with the town's regulations or sound engineering practice. He spent the next hour and then some sharing many of those points with the commission and dwindling public.Mr.... (Voices, CT)
NEC tasks Imo, Rivers, others on Bakassi returnees Aug 15, 2008
" Other decisions adopted by the NEC include the need to encourage Nigerians in Diaspora to return home and render much-needed services instead of considering them as being lost to foreign lands, and encouraging Nigerian youth to engage in voluntary public work to gather enough experience and marketability for higher paid jobs rather than loitering about. The Council encouraged state governors to peer review each other; looking at what each is doing and sharing information of best practices in... (Guardian News, Nigeria)
Taser firm sponsors police chiefs conference Aug 14, 2008
A final report is expected by next year after a full and independent peer review. Related Articles. (Globe and Mail)
Senior development goes before Board of Appeals Aug 13, 2008
We ll be setting hearings for a peer review to study traffic and engineering, Pearson said at the Wednesday, Aug. 6 meeting. There will most likely be several hearings. (Billerica Minuteman, MA)
SuperPower develops first kilometer-long superconducting cable Aug 11, 2008
The development was one of the achievements announced last week at the U. S. Department of Energy's annual Peer Review of Superconductivity for Electric Systems held in Arlington, Va. Any entities that receive DOE funding must provide the agency with annual status updates. (Albany Business Review, NY)
The spark is lit Aug 11, 2008
Well, scientists can only be judged by their peers and this is when their work gets published in peer review journals, and they get recognition when they are invited on fellowships or to speak at international conferences. In terms of health, we need to look at how new concepts have saved lives. (The Star Online, Malaysia)
Nothing common about Sharma Aug 10, 2008
Take me onboard if you believe in what I stand for, Kamalesh Sharma boldly said when lobbying for the Commonwealth secretary-generals post last year. He got the job and is now on the way to proving his worth. (The Star Online, Malaysia)
Age 2 might be tipping point’ for child obesity Aug 9, 2008
Harrington cautioned that the study of children s health records, which has yet to go through a peer review, is retrospective and only includes children identified as overweight. It doesn t mean every child who weighs more than average at 2 will go on to be overweight, Harrington said. (Albany Democrat-Herald, OR)
Journal backs verification of cloning work in wake of scandal Aug 6, 2008
"The scientific community does a very good job of policing itself." However, he said the peer review process assumed honesty and so was not designed to spot fraud. The Nature editorial said the Hwang affair amounted to "extraordinary circumstances", adding: "We should be vigilant against kneejerk reactions.". (Yahoo News -- Cloning)
NASA Spacecraft Analyzing Martian Soil Data Aug 5, 2008
Confirmation of the presence of perchlorate and supporting data is important prior to scientific peer review and subsequent public announcements. The results from Sunday's TEGA experiment, which analyzed a sample taken directly above the ice layer, found no evidence of this compound. (PR Newswire)
Africa:The Politics of Combating Aids Aug 4, 2008
George Katito is a researcher on the Governance and African Peer Review Mechanism Programme at the South African Institute of International Affairs. AllAfrica aggregates and indexes content from over , plus more than , who are responsible for their own reporting and views. (allAfrica.com)
New tracking method shows higher rate of HIV Aug 4, 2008
The new results were calculated in late October 2007 and submitted for peer review to the Journal of the American Medical Association, which released the results Saturday, one day before the opening of the 17th International AIDS Conference in Mexico City. The report estimates that the number of new HIV infections in 2006 was 56,300 - a 40 percent increase over the CDC's long-standing and now obsolete estimate of 40,000 new infections per year. (San Francisco Chronicle)
American Cancer Society study finds high use of complementary methods among cancer survivors Aug 4, 2008
The study, appearing in the American Cancer Society peer review journal CANCER, also finds women, younger survivors, whites, individuals with higher income, and those with more education were more likely to use complementary methods (CM). The study confirmed the findings of previous surveys that found cancer patients use the same complementary methods used among the general population and among people with other chronic diseases, such as spiritual practices, relaxation methods, and dietary... (EurekAlert!)
More than 56,000 in U.S. infected with AIDS each year Aug 3, 2008
AIDS groups have been clamoring for the CDC to release its numbers, but Fenton said the CDC's numbers have been undergoing peer review -- a months-long process during which both the statistical methods and the numbers themselves have been scrutinized by experts recruited by the journal's editors. "This improved estimate means little if it does not serve as the spark to inflame our collective anger about the deadly neglect of an acute emergency," Mark McLaurin of the Community HIV/AIDS... (Scientific American)
Tenured faculty an endangered species? Aug 3, 2008
We d all be too busy writing 27-part series to be submitted for peer review by the Pulitzer board. According to Charles Berst, a retired University of California, Los Angeles, English professor, some think the system produces graying fat cats securely tenured in their dens no matter how much they dodder and drivel. (Logan Herald Journal, UT)
New AIDS Infections Underestimated by 40% in U.S., Health Officials Report Aug 3, 2008
That's why the peer review process was so important. . (Bloomberg -- US)
Diet Flakes: Are They for Real? Aug 2, 2008
He claims to have the endorsement of his colleagues in the form of the gold standard of medical breakthroughs -- peer review. That is a crucial claim, because to most scientists, peer review is an important scientific term. (ABC News)
Care to Care LLC Responds to the GAO Report and AHIP White Paper on Radiology Cost and Radiology Benefit Management Aug 1, 2008
"We concur that cost and utilization are growing exponentially as presented in the GAO report and AHIP White Paper," stated Camille Kurtz, EVP. "While we agree that RBM is the answer, we believe our approach in offering client and provider-centric solutions aimed at mitigating provider discontent is the most successful solution." (Logo: ) "Our Peer to Peer Review program's objective is education on appropriate imaging service required based on diagnosis and the treating physician's expectation... (PR Newswire)
Why we need CCS - whether you like the idea or not! Aug 1, 2008
The peer review process weeds out poor data presentation, missing statistics, etc (everything used by deniers) ... I understand that the Inconvenient Truth wasnt peer reviewed, but much of the "evidence" in that movie was, such as the hockey stick graph, which was of course demonstrably false ... Having scientists peer reviewing other sicentists work could be like having the inmates run the assylum to some people. (ABC Online)
AT&T first reported victim of DNS attack HD Moore was NOT Pwned Jul 31, 2008
Going public on this scale without proper peer review is seen as a no-no in some circles, and Kaminsky had apparently violated a cardinal rule. Recognizing this, and taking lots of heat from other researchers, Kaminsky let others into the fold and shared his findings. (The Tech Herald)
Martindale-Hubbell Gets a Makeover Jul 30, 2008
Martindale is in the process of completely revamping its peer review ratings system by introducing client reviews, corporate counsel reviews of outside counsel and third-party objective data to create a more "holistic" ratings standard. While the effort is separate from Martindale's partnership with LinkedIn, Lipsey says it's part of a broader strategy of providing "more in-depth and meaningful decision-support data.". (Law.com)
Africa: New Innovations to Assist Nepad Underway Jul 30, 2008
During his visit to Sharm-El-Sheikh, President Mbeki participated in the 19th NEPAD Heads of State and Government Implementation Committee Meeting and the 9th African Peer Review Forum on Sunday. The South African delegation takes part in the AU Summit, Executive Council and NEPAD meetings within the context of South Africa's priority to strengthen institutions of governance on the continent with a view to advancing the political and economic developmental agenda of Africa. (allAfrica.com)
More APRM oversight committees inaugurated Jul 29, 2008
Koforidua, July 28, GNA - Professor Samuel K. Adjapong, Chairman of the National African Peer Review Mechanism Governing Council (NAPRM-GC), has called on Ghanaians to support the concept of the mechanism, saying it aims at promoting democracy, good governance and socio-economic development. He said the current state of poverty, deprivation and underdevelopment in Africa was the result of bad leadership and bad governance. (Ghana Web, Ghana)
EPA Acts To Reduce Toxic Pesticide -- Carbofuran -- Residue In Food Jul 26, 2008
As part of this effort, EPA is also releasing its response to the peer review conducted by the independent Scientific Advisory Panel and the agency's response to the U.S. Department of Agriculture's comments on the effect of the cancellation of carbofuran on the agricultural economy. Further information can be found on the EPA's web page. (Science Daily)
Letter from Europe Jul 26, 2008
What purpose was there in "peer review" if the peer in question simply ignored it. In Mbeki's view, an "African solution" became imperative, not just for Zimbabwe, but for the continent's redemption. (International Herald Tribune)
Balancing the bias Jul 26, 2008
The scale of changes meant, on the basis of international peer review, that Stats SA has to at best conduct a parallel survey to have a year-to year comparison that is economically meaningful. It is practically very difficult to have more than a five-year frequency of the current scale (currently close to 25000 households are surveyed). (iAfrica.com)
New study spotlights National Institutes of Health grant outcomes for clinical research Jul 26, 2008
Although the need to translate basic science discoveries into the clinical arena is widely acknowledged, a new study by researchers at the Medical College of Wisconsin, in Milwaukee, and National Institutes of Health (NIH) identified reasons why clinical science grant applications receive less positive peer reviews than basic science grant applications to the NIH. The findings were published in the July issue of The American Journal of Medicine ... The study concluded that approximately one-half... (EurekAlert!)
Nigeria targets N118b global fund to tackle tuberculosis, malaria Jul 25, 2008
His words: "Nigeria is already preparing its application for the Round Eight of Global Fund Grant in HIV/AIDS, tuberculosis and malaria and Nigeria is targeting over $1 billion. The decision to apply for this sum is informed by the population of the country and the good performance of the Round Five. We cannot give the actual figure for now because we are yet to cost the activities. We have almost completed the malaria application because we have done peer review activities in Kenya. We are also... (Guardian News, Nigeria)
'Top experts' using global warming as a weapon Jul 24, 2008
"The following article has not undergone any scientific peer review, since that is not normal procedure for American Physical Society newsletters. The American Physical Society reaffirms the following position on climate change, adopted by its governing body, the APS Council, on November 18, 2007: "Emissions of greenhouse gases from human activities are changing the atmosphere in ways that affect the Earth's climate. "". (Waterloo-Cedar Falls Courier)
