Submission Deadline Research Articles

Effects of non-isotropic blockage on a tidal turbine modeled with the Actuator-Line method

Blockage effects are a consequence of the interaction between a body and the surrounding boundaries in a constrained flow. For the case of tidal rotors, global blockage (β) is usually defined bythe ratio between the swept area of the rotor and the cross-sectional area of a channel. Increasingblockage tends to increase the limits of power extraction (Garrett and Cummins, 2007), as well asthrust on a rotor through an attendant increase of through-rotor mass flow. While these observations have been studied and demonstrated for isotropic blockage effects (e.g., Zilic de Arcos et al.2020, Bahaj 2007 , Mikkelsen 2002), questions remain regarding the validity of such assumptionsfor non-isotropic blockage in channels with, e.g., rectangular cross-sections with varying aspectratios.
 In this work, we will use CFD simulations to analyze the effect of non-isotropic blockage on atidal rotor. The study aims to explore these effects using an Actuator-Line representation of anaxial-flow rotor, simulated under different blockage ratios (1 %, 5 %, 10%, and 19.7 %), aspectratios (0.25, 0.5, 0.75, and 1), and tip speed ratios (4, 5, 6, and 7). A total of 64 cases will beconsidered. For each simulated case, the power, thrust, and spanwise force distributions will beextracted as functions of time, and used to understand the effect of blockage on the performanceof tidal rotors.
 Our preliminary results, in agreement with existing literature, indicate that blockage affectswake development, as seen in Figure , along with power and thrust. These results, for a constantaspect ratio, show power increases up to 26 % for a blockage of 20 %. The bulk of the simulationmatrix, including the different aspect ratios, is currently under production and is expected to beready before the paper submission deadline.
 
 ReferencesGarrett, C., Cummins, P. (2007). The efficiency of a turbine in a tidal channel. Journal of fluidmechanics, 588, 243-251.Zilic de Arcos, F., Tampier, G., Vogel, C. R. (2020). Numerical analysis of blockage correctionmethods for tidal turbines. Journal of Ocean Engineering and Marine Energy, 6, 183-197Bahaj, A. S., Molland, A. F., Chaplin, J. R., Batten, W. M. J. (2007). Power and thrust measurements of marine current turbines under various hydrodynamic flow conditions in a cavitationtunnel and a towing tank. Renewable energy, 32(3), 407-426.Mikkelsen, R., Sørensen, J. N. (2002). Modelling of wind turbine blockage. In 15th IEAsymposium on the aerodynamics of wind turbines, FOI Swedish Defence Research Agency.
 

The Role and Impact of the OSCE Moscow Mechanism Reports Following the Russian Invasion of Ukraine

Summary The OSCE Moscow Mechanism is one of the generally little-known mechanisms, established in 1991 to facilitate resolution of a particular question or problem relating to the human dimension of the OSCE. This article aims to highlight its role and significant potential to identify relevant patterns of behaviour supported by collected information and evidence on violations of international humanitarian and human rights law in situations that need urgent attention by the international community. Its flexibility and short reactionary time serves to promptly document developments and make them publicly available to inform further actions. At the same time, the mechanism in practice encounters a number of challenges, such as lack of cooperation from the States “under investigation”, very short missions’ deadlines for submission of their findings and rather limited (technical) support by the designated OSCE Institution, the ODIHR. This article discusses the mechanism as such and then looks into the two of its reports from 2022 concerning the situation following the Russian invasion of Ukraine and their impact within the OSCE and beyond. It provides some general conclusions and suggestions on possible improvements of the mechanism going forward.

Issue Information

Front cover: Finally, today is the deadline for abstract submission for the annual meeting of the Molecular Biology Society of Japan. As the deadline is approaching, the front of the building, where the registration desk is situated, is getting crowded with people having their abstracts to submit. In the next building, a few people are in a hurry as they have not yet completed their abstracts, and the woman at the far end of the cover illustration of the June issue is there too. The abstract submission deadline for this year's annual meeting (MBSJ2023) is July 31, 17:00 (JST). Your early submission is highly appreciated. Designed by TRAIS Co., Ltd. (Kobe, Japan).image

The Big Data Gap: Asymmetric Information in the Ophthalmology Residency Match Process and the Argument for Transparent Residency Data.

Background The ophthalmology match is an important step for graduating medical students that defines their future career. Residency programs demonstrate significant variability due to differences in size, location, research output, subspecialty exposure, surgical case load, and alumni fellowship/practice placement. Despite the importance of informed decision-making, applicants often find limited, inconsistent information about potential programs. Purpose The purpose of this study was to characterize and identify gaps in the information available to residents in the 2022 to 2023 Match. Methods The SFMatch Web site was reviewed to identify programs included as well as characteristics cited on each program's webpage. Program webpages were used to evaluate availability and consistency of data on site surgical caseload, fellowship slots, and teaching staff. Results Of the 121 programs included on SFMatch, 23 (19%) provided no data on August 15, 2022 (15 days prior to application submission deadline) and 9 (7%) lacked program data on October 15, 2022. Though most programs provided mean cataract volume, data on volume of other procedures for graduating residents was highly variable and occasionally misleading. Programs did not provide information on several academic and social considerations that may influence match ranking choice. Conclusion Applicants often must read "between the lines" to identify residency program strengths and weaknesses. Data crucial to informing the application process remain sparse, unavailable, or spread across resources. Limited data increases applicant dependence on word-of-mouth knowledge to inform decision-making. This might reduce diversity by limiting successful applicants to those with existing connections within the field.

Call for Papers: The Relationship Between Partnership and Innovation

The second issue of the Interdisciplinary Journal of Partnership Studies (IJPS) in 2023 will explore and celebrate the relationship between partnership and innovation.
 We are looking for innovations that advance science, technology, and invention; innovations supporting individuals or organizations; social, business, government and or policy innovations; and innovations that improve design, remove barriers, build inclusivity, and increase accessibility. Like Buckminster Fuller said, we are architects of our future and not its victims.”
 The submission deadline is August 15, 2023.

Special Issue: Manipulating the Microbiome with CRISPR

The CRISPR JournalVol. 6, No. 3 Call for PapersFree AccessSpecial Issue: Manipulating the Microbiome with CRISPRDeadline for Manuscript Submission: September 30, 2023Guest Editors: Brady Cress and Rodolphe BarrangouGuest Editors: Brady CressInnovative Genomics Institute, UC Berkeley, USA.Search for more papers by this author and Rodolphe BarrangouNC State University, Raleigh, NC, USASearch for more papers by this authorPublished Online:1 Jun 2023https://doi.org/10.1089/crispr.2023.29159.cfp2AboutSectionsPDF/EPUB Permissions & CitationsPermissionsDownload CitationsTrack CitationsAdd to favorites Back To Publication ShareShare onFacebookTwitterLinked InRedditEmail The advent of CRISPR-based technologies has revolutionized our ability to edit the genomes of organisms across the tree of life. Originating from bacteria and archaea as adaptive immune systems, CRISPR-Cas molecular machines provide opportunities to manipulate the microbiome and the virome composition and function. A rapidly mounting body of literature is highlighting the importance of the microbiome for human, livestock, crop, and environmental health and sustainability.The CRISPR Journal is proud to announce a new special issue—Manipulating the Microbiome with CRISPR—to be published in early 2024. We invite researchers to submit articles on original research on any aspect of CRISPR biology; genome editing technologies; and their applications in bacteria, archaea, fungi, and phages. We will also consider guest commentaries and review articles.Specific topics may include (but are not confined to): - Advanced CRISPR-Cas systems for precise manipulation of the microbiome- CRISPR biology and functions in native hosts- Computational and experimental approaches to decipher dynamics between bacteria, viruses, and other mobile genetic elements- Delivery and deployment of CRISPR technologies in archaea, bacteria, and phages- Application of CRISPR tools to edit commensal and pathogenic fungi and mycoviruses- New CRISPR-based microbial functional genomics approaches- CRISPR-enabled microbial molecular recordingArticles will receive prompt peer review and accepted articles will be published online (epub) ahead of print. Please refer to our Instructions for Authors at www.crisprjournal.com before submitting your article. Presubmission inquiries may be sent to The CRISPR Journal (editorial@crisprjournal.com) or to the guest editors directly. This special issue will be published in early 2024; the deadline for submissions is September 30, 2023.The CRISPR Journal is spearheaded by a distinguished editorial board including Jennifer Doudna, Emmanuelle Charpentier, George Church, and Virgis Siksnys, and a diverse and inclusive set of CRISPR pioneers across the globe. Advantages of publishing in The CRISPR Journal include:- Rapid, high-quality peer review, and editorial oversight- Fast electronic submission- Maximum exposure: accessible in 170 countries worldwide- High visibility: International press and social media outreach- Open Access options available- Index in PubMed and MedlineVisit the Instructions for Authors:www.crisprjournal.comSubmit your paper for peer review online:https://mc.manuscriptcentral.com/CRISPRFiguresReferencesRelatedDetails Volume 6Issue 3Jun 2023 InformationCopyright 2023, Mary Ann Liebert, Inc., publishersTo cite this article:Guest Editors: Brady Cress and Rodolphe Barrangou.Special Issue: Manipulating the Microbiome with CRISPR.The CRISPR Journal.Jun 2023.185-185.http://doi.org/10.1089/crispr.2023.29159.cfp2Published in Volume: 6 Issue 3: June 1, 2023PDF download

Call for Papers: Special Issue on Modulation of the Immune System to Improve Tissue Regeneration Strategies.

Tissue Engineering Part AVol. 29, No. 11-12 Call for PapersFree AccessCall for Papers: Special Issue on Modulation of the Immune System to Improve Tissue Regeneration StrategiesManuscript Submission Deadline: September 1, 2023Guest Editors: Laura Bracaglia and Themis KyriakidesGuest Editors: Laura BracagliaE-mail Address: laura.bracaglia@villanova.eduSearch for more papers by this author and Themis KyriakidesE-mail Address: themis.kyriakides@yale.eduSearch for more papers by this authorPublished Online:13 Jun 2023https://doi.org/10.1089/ten.tea.2023.29045.cfpAboutSectionsPDF/EPUB Permissions & CitationsPermissionsDownload CitationsTrack CitationsAdd to favorites Back To Publication ShareShare onFacebookTwitterLinked InRedditEmail We want this issue to comprise research that not only investigates the interaction between the immune system and tissue regeneration, but also aims to inhibit, promote, alter or monitor that interaction to enhance remodeling and tissue growth. This interaction is important in many thematic areas in tissue engineering, and we think the issue should encompass many anatomical regions and physiological conditions.This prominent special issue will consider articles from the full breadth of evidence: from original research papers and reviews, to perspectives, profiles, commentaries, and exemplary front matter. The special issue will publish as a collection featured in Tissue Engineering, Part A.Areas of interest include, but are not limited to: Macrophage response to tissue engineered constructs or strategiesImmune response to tissue engineered constructs or strategiesProtection of tissue engineered constructs from unwanted immune destructionImmune activating biomaterials in wound response strategiesTissue regeneration with support from immune cells and signalsDiscovery of immune system and tissue regeneration interactionsWe also encourage submission of papers that have been published in conference proceedings, with the requirement that the authors have made significant extensions as compared to the already published version of the study.Questions or pre-submission queries? Please contact Guest Editor Laura Bracaglia, PhD laura.bracaglia@villanova.eduPlease upload your submissions under the manuscript category: Modulation of the Immune SystemVisit the Instructions for Authors:www.liebertpub.com/TEASubmit your paper for peer review online:https://mc.manuscriptcentral.com/TEAFiguresReferencesRelatedDetails Volume 29Issue 11-12Jun 2023 InformationCopyright 2023, Mary Ann Liebert, Inc., publishersTo cite this article:Guest Editors: Laura Bracaglia and Themis Kyriakides.Call for Papers: Special Issue on Modulation of the Immune System to Improve Tissue Regeneration Strategies.Tissue Engineering Part A.Jun 2023.307-307.http://doi.org/10.1089/ten.tea.2023.29045.cfpPublished in Volume: 29 Issue 11-12: June 13, 2023PDF download

Call for Papers: Special Issue on Modulation of the Immune System to Improve Tissue Regeneration Strategies

Tissue Engineering Part B: ReviewsVol. 29, No. 3 Call for PapersFree AccessCall for Papers: Special Issue on Modulation of the Immune System to Improve Tissue Regeneration StrategiesManuscript Submission Deadline: September 1, 2023Guest Editors: Laura Bracaglia and Themis KyriakidesGuest Editors: Laura BracagliaE-mail Address: laura.bracaglia@villanova.eduSearch for more papers by this author and Themis KyriakidesE-mail Address: themis.kyriakides@yale.eduSearch for more papers by this authorPublished Online:7 Jun 2023https://doi.org/10.1089/ten.teb.2023.29018.cfpAboutSectionsPDF/EPUB Permissions & CitationsPermissionsDownload CitationsTrack CitationsAdd to favorites Back To Publication ShareShare onFacebookTwitterLinked InRedditEmail We want this issue to comprise research that not only investigates the interaction between the immune system and tissue regeneration, but also aims to inhibit, promote, alter or monitor that interaction to enhance remodeling and tissue growth. This interaction is important in many thematic areas in tissue engineering, and we think the issue should encompass many anatomical regions and physiological conditions.This prominent special issue will consider articles from the full breadth of evidence: from original research papers and reviews, to perspectives, profiles, commentaries, and exemplary front matter. The special issue will publish as a collection featured in Tissue Engineering, Part A.Areas of interest include, but are not limited to: Macrophage response to tissue engineered constructs or strategiesImmune response to tissue engineered constructs or strategiesProtection of tissue engineered constructs from unwanted immune destructionImmune activating biomaterials in wound response strategiesTissue regeneration with support from immune cells and signalsDiscovery of immune system and tissue regeneration interactionsWe also encourage submission of papers that have been published in conference proceedings, with the requirement that the authors have made significant extensions as compared to the already published version of the study.Questions or pre-submission queries? Please contact Guest Editor Laura Bracaglia, PhD laura.bracaglia@villanova.eduPlease upload your submissions under the manuscript category: Modulation of the Immune SystemVisit the Instructions for Authors:www.liebertpub.com/TEBSubmit your paper for peer review online:https://mc.manuscriptcentral.com/TEBFiguresReferencesRelatedDetails Volume 29Issue 3Jun 2023 InformationCopyright 2023, Mary Ann Liebert, Inc., publishersTo cite this article:Guest Editors: Laura Bracaglia and Themis Kyriakides.Call for Papers: Special Issue on Modulation of the Immune System to Improve Tissue Regeneration Strategies.Tissue Engineering Part B: Reviews.Jun 2023.189-189.http://doi.org/10.1089/ten.teb.2023.29018.cfpPublished in Volume: 29 Issue 3: June 7, 2023PDF download

Call for Papers: Special Issue on Modulation of the Immune System to Improve Tissue Regeneration Strategies.

Tissue Engineering Part C: MethodsVol. 29, No. 6 Call for PapersFree AccessCall for Papers: Special Issue on Modulation of the Immune System to Improve Tissue Regeneration StrategiesManuscript Submission Deadline: September 1, 2023Guest Editors: Laura Bracaglia and Themis KyriakidesGuest Editors: Laura BracagliaE-mail Address: laura.bracaglia@villanova.eduSearch for more papers by this author and Themis KyriakidesE-mail Address: themis.kyriakides@yale.eduSearch for more papers by this authorPublished Online:15 Jun 2023https://doi.org/10.1089/ten.tec.2023.29038.cfpAboutSectionsPDF/EPUB Permissions & CitationsPermissionsDownload CitationsTrack CitationsAdd to favorites Back To Publication ShareShare onFacebookTwitterLinked InRedditEmail We want this issue to comprise research that not only investigates the interaction between the immune system and tissue regeneration, but also aims to inhibit, promote, alter or monitor that interaction to enhance remodeling and tissue growth. This interaction is important in many thematic areas in tissue engineering, and we think the issue should encompass many anatomical regions and physiological conditions.This prominent special issue will consider articles from the full breadth of evidence: from original research papers and reviews, to perspectives, profiles, commentaries, and exemplary front matter. The special issue will publish as a collection featured in Tissue Engineering, Part A.Areas of interest include, but are not limited to: Macrophage response to tissue engineered constructs or strategiesImmune response to tissue engineered constructs or strategiesProtection of tissue engineered constructs from unwanted immune destructionImmune activating biomaterials in wound response strategiesTissue regeneration with support from immune cells and signalsDiscovery of immune system and tissue regeneration interactionsWe also encourage submission of papers that have been published in conference proceedings, with the requirement that the authors have made significant extensions as compared to the already published version of the study.Questions or pre-submission queries? Please contact Guest Editor Laura Bracaglia, PhD laura.bracaglia@villanova.eduPlease upload your submissions under the manuscript category: Modulation of the Immune SystemVisit the Instructions for Authors:www.liebertpub.com/TECSubmit your paper for peer review online:https://mc.manuscriptcentral.com/TECFiguresReferencesRelatedDetails Volume 29Issue 6Jun 2023 InformationCopyright 2023, Mary Ann Liebert, Inc., publishersTo cite this article:Guest Editors: Laura Bracaglia and Themis Kyriakides.Call for Papers: Special Issue on Modulation of the Immune System to Improve Tissue Regeneration Strategies.Tissue Engineering Part C: Methods.Jun 2023.229-229.http://doi.org/10.1089/ten.tec.2023.29038.cfpPublished in Volume: 29 Issue 6: June 15, 2023PDF download

Call for Papers: Special Issue on Modulation of the Immune System to Improve Tissue Regeneration Strategies.

Tissue Engineering Part AAhead of Print Call for PapersFree AccessCall for Papers: Special Issue on Modulation of the Immune System to Improve Tissue Regeneration StrategiesManuscript Submission Deadline: September 1, 2023Guest Editors: Laura Bracaglia and Themis KyriakidesGuest Editors: Laura BracagliaE-mail Address: laura.bracaglia@villanova.eduSearch for more papers by this author and Themis KyriakidesE-mail Address: themis.kyriakides@yale.eduSearch for more papers by this authorPublished Online:24 May 2023https://doi.org/10.1089/tea.2023.29045.cfpAboutSectionsPDF/EPUB Permissions & CitationsDownload CitationsTrack CitationsAdd to favorites Back To Publication ShareShare onFacebookTwitterLinked InRedditEmail We want this issue to comprise research that not only investigates the interaction between the immune system and tissue regeneration, but also aims to inhibit, promote, alter or monitor that interaction to enhance remodeling and tissue growth. This interaction is important in many thematic areas in tissue engineering, and we think the issue should encompass many anatomical regions and physiological conditions.This prominent special issue will consider articles from the full breadth of evidence: from original research papers and reviews, to perspectives, profiles, commentaries, and exemplary front matter. The special issue will publish as a collection featured in Tissue Engineering, Part A.Areas of interest include, but are not limited to: Macrophage response to tissue engineered constructs or strategiesImmune response to tissue engineered constructs or strategiesProtection of tissue engineered constructs from unwanted immune destructionImmune activating biomaterials in wound response strategiesTissue regeneration with support from immune cells and signalsDiscovery of immune system and tissue regeneration interactionsWe also encourage submission of papers that have been published in conference proceedings, with the requirement that the authors have made significant extensions as compared to the already published version of the study.Questions or pre-submission queries? Please contact Guest Editor Laura Bracaglia, PhD laura.bracaglia@villanova.eduPlease upload your submissions under the manuscript category: Modulation of the Immune SystemVisit the Instructions for Authors:www.liebertpub.com/TEASubmit your paper for peer review online:https://mc.manuscriptcentral.com/TEAFiguresReferencesRelatedDetails Volume 0Issue 0 InformationCopyright 2023, Mary Ann Liebert, Inc., publishersTo cite this article:Guest Editors: Laura Bracaglia and Themis Kyriakides.Call for Papers: Special Issue on Modulation of the Immune System to Improve Tissue Regeneration Strategies.Tissue Engineering Part A.ahead of printhttp://doi.org/10.1089/tea.2023.29045.cfpOnline Ahead of Print:May 24, 2023PDF download

Editors’ Introduction

Editors’ Introduction Elizabeth S. Radcliffe and Mark G. Spencer We are pleased to say that Hume Studies has awarded its second annual Essay Prize, with an announcement featured in this issue. The winning paper will be published in November 2023 (Hume Studies 48:2). We thank the members of the 2022–23 Prize Committee, who are acknowledged in the announcement. Please see the Call for Papers for the Third Annual Essay Prize on page 189 of this issue. Along with five original articles and three book reviews, our current issue features a symposium on Margaret Watkins’s book, The Philosophical Progress of Hume’s “Essays” (Cambridge University Press, 2019). The symposium is a development from an Author-Meets-Critics panel that was held at the 47th Hume Society Conference, sponsored by the Pontificia Universidad Javeriana in Bogotá, Columbia, July 2021. We thank the organizers and the panelists. With the end of 2022, we have had a changing of the guard among the Hume Studies Editorial Board. The Hume Society Constitution allows that Editorial Board members can serve no more than two consecutive 6-year terms. Consequently, we have had to say farewell to Helen Beebee, Don Garrett, and James Harris. We are grateful for their many years of fine service to the journal. Lisa Shapiro’s appointment has been renewed for another term. We are pleased to welcome new members to the Editorial Board: James Fieser (University of Tennessee at Martin), Peter S. Fosl (Transylvania University), and Ruth Weintraub (Tel Aviv University). We also bring to your attention the Call for Papers for the 50th annual Hume Society Conference, to be held at Oxford University in the summer of 2024. The conference planners hope to present an exceptional program for this golden jubilee. Please check out their “Call” on page 191 of this issue for information about the conference themes and the submission deadline. Finally, we remind our readers that we are always looking for excellent submissions at Hume Studies. We usually get referee reports to authors in about eight weeks’ [End Page 5] time, and time to publication after acceptance is approximately one year. Our issues are online in April and November at three websites: the Hume Society (for members, https://www.humesociety.org), Project Muse (https://muse.jhu.edu), and the Philosophy Documentation Center (https://www.pdcnet.org). Paper issues arrive at U.S. locations by mail just a few weeks later. International mailing takes several weeks longer. Information on submitting a paper to our online portal can be found here: https://www.humesociety.org/ojs/index.php/hs/information/authors. In the case of technical difficulties, please contact one of the editors. [End Page 6] Copyright © 2023 Hume Studies

Molecular Microbiology, one health, one planet

Molecular Microbiology is seeking original research and review articles for a special section that will focus on the One Health initiative and the Sustainable Development Goals of the United Nations. These initiatives are geared toward increasing scientific knowledge and developing molecular tools to monitor and control microbial activities with an emphasis on helping the global community tackle infectious diseases, promote sustainable agriculture, and protect the environment. To support research communities working at the intersection of microbiology, health, climate, and sustainable research, Molecular Microbiology is introducing a new section called “One Health Microbiology.” This section will cover a broad range of disciplines, including infectious diseases, molecular biology, environmental sciences, biotechnology, immunology, pharmaceutical sciences, food sciences, social sciences, economics, and multidisciplinary sciences. The aim is to provide a holistic view of the field and offer high-quality, interdisciplinary content that meets the highest standards. The journal is now calling for contributions to create an authoritative collection of articles that will present research, concepts, and challenges related to One Health initiatives. The articles should be of interest to a wide audience, address challenging scientific questions, offer biological or mechanistic insights, propose solutions to existing problems, or provide a perspective on the future of the field. While the journal encourages submissions of original research or review articles, all types of articles will be considered. The initial deadline for submission is July 15, 2023, with a secondary target submission date of September 30, 2023. To submit a manuscript to Molecular Microbiology's “One Health Microbiology” section, authors must follow the Author Guidelines and use the journal's online submission system. During the submission process, authors are asked to clearly indicate that their contribution is intended for this section. All submitted manuscripts will be peer-reviewed according to the journal's publishing policies. Accepted articles will be published online without charge. While authors are not required to pay Article Processing Charges (APCs), they have the option to publish their article as open access. If they choose this option, Wiley may cover the APCs through agreements with institutions and funders globally. Section Editors: Neil Gow, University of Exeter, Exeter, United Kingdom Leah Cowen, University of Toronto, Canada Monica Gandhi, University California San Francisco, United States Nicole De Nisco, University Texas Dallas, United States Jacomine Krijnse Locker, Paul Ehrlich Institut, Germany Friedrich Frischknecht, Heidelberg University, Germany Junior Editors: Daniel Fernando Rojas Tapias, Agrosavia, Mosquera, Colombia Michael Neugent, University Texas Dallas, United States

Special Issue on “Logistics Optimization for Social Good”

The International Transactions in Operational Research (ITOR) will publish a special issue dedicated to “Logistics Optimization for Social Good”. The world and the population are constantly changing, and these changes have been more pronounced during the last decades. High pollution, increasing aging population, frequent diseases and pandemics, depopulation of rural areas and overpopulation in cities, hunger and shortage in developing countries, are some of the main challenges affecting our current and future situation. Around these ideas there are many logistics solutions to consider on a day-to-day and strategic basis, which can bring many benefits to the societies if they are properly advanced. Accordingly, there is a growing interest to ensure that current and future AI and Optimization research provide these logistics solutions for better crisis response, equality and inclusion, economic empowerment, hunger and shortage response, healthcare, or environmental sustainability, i.e., for social good. This will result in advances in both theoretical and practical aspects as well as technical innovations in several logistics sectors such as emergency logistics, humanitarian logistics, healthcare logistics, etc. In this context, with the aim of reflecting and reporting on the latest research and developments in the interplay between logistics for social good and optimization, we propose this special issue entitled “Logistics Optimization for Social Good”. The main goal of this special issue is to bring and comprehensively collect cutting-edge research and recent advances in AI and Optimization to promote and foster logistics for social good. This issue will provide readers with high-quality contributions exploring and dealing with optimization problems in the field of logistics while discussing advanced methods considering social good. Examples involve the joint use of machine learning and mathematical programming, integrating information systems with optimization algorithms, theoretical or empirical studies in modern operations research, developing truly-brained systems to support logistics decisions, etc. As it can be seen, the special issue will contribute to the literature with relevant theoretical and practical works advancing the progress of operations research and artificial intelligence towards logistics for social good. This call for papers is open to the entire community of researchers and practitioners and we encourage any submissions that fit in the scope of this special issue. Authors of selected works from the 13th International Conference on Computational Logistics (ICCL 2022) will be invited to submit an extended version of their ICCL 2022 accepted papers to this special issue. Each paper will be peer-reviewed according to the editorial policy of ITOR (http://www3.interscience.wiley.com/journal/118505725/home), published by the International Federation of Operational Research Societies – IFORS. Papers should be original, unpublished, and not currently under consideration for publication elsewhere. Manuscripts should be prepared according to the instructions to authors that can be found on the journal homepage. Authors should upload their contributions using the submission site http://mc.manuscriptcentral.com/itor, indicating in their cover letter that the paper is intended for this special issue and listing the novel contributions considering related literature. The deadline for submissions is March 12, 2023. Other inquiries should be sent directly to any of the Guest Editors in charge of this issue: Jesica de Armas ([email protected]), Helena Ramalhinho ([email protected]), and Stefan Voß ([email protected]).

Impact of COVID-19 on the Research Career Advancement of Health Equity Scholars from Diverse Backgrounds.

The COVID-19 pandemic has significantly taxed scientific research and seems to have exacerbated existing inequities within the research field, particularly for early-stage investigators (ESIs). This study examines the effects of the COVID-19 pandemic on traditionally underrepresented ESIs enrolled in an NIH-supported study evaluating the effectiveness of developmental networks, grant writing coaching, and mentoring on research career advancement. The survey consisted of 24 closed-ended (quantitative) and 4 open-ended questions (qualitative) linked to a participant's ability to meet grant submission deadlines, research and professional development disruptions, stress level, career transition level, self-efficacy and management of scholarly tasks, and familial responsibilities. Results from 32 respondents (53%) suggest that COVID-19 adversely impacted the continuity of research (81%) and grant submissions (63%). On average, grant submissions were delayed by 6.69 months (i.e., greater than one grant cycle). We also conducted additional analyses characterizing nonresponse and found that there were no significant predictors of nonresponse, indicating a limited threat to the validity of our findings. The disruption caused by COVID-19 to the careers of ESIs from underrepresented groups in the biomedical workforce has been profound in the short term. The long-term consequences to the future success of these groups are unknown but is a worthwhile area of research and potential innovation.

Compiled by AILA ReN coordinator

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Editorial: Continuing on an Inclusive Path to Scholarly Excellence with Renewed Vigor

Editorial: Continuing on an Inclusive Path to Scholarly Excellence with Renewed Vigor

Call for Papers: Service Science Special Issue: Navigating the Use of Technology in Service Marketing

Free AccessAboutSectionsView PDF ToolsAdd to favoritesDownload CitationsTrack CitationsPermissionsReprints ShareShare onFacebookTwitterLinked InEmail Go to SectionFree Access HomeService ScienceVol. 15, No. 1 Call for Papers: Service Science Special Issue: Navigating the Use of Technology in Service MarketingGuest Editors: Haitao (Tony) Cui, Alison Jing Xu, Ting ZhuGuest Editors: Haitao (Tony) Cui, Alison Jing Xu, Ting ZhuPublished Online:17 Feb 2023https://doi.org/10.1287/serv.2023.0319New technologies have been transforming business models in many service industries. With the assistance of new technologies, firms can provide improved services or expand their services into new domains. For example, in retail, artificial intelligence (AI) has been used to make product recommendations. In the healthcare industry, AI algorithms help doctors detect conditions earlier and diagnose conditions more accurately; medical robots are programmed to perform procedures. In the education industry, cloud-based online meeting platforms remove the barrier of physical distance and provide consumers with access to educators all over the world. Consumers, conversely, are propelled to interact with technology-based service providers at different stages of their decision journey (such as recognizing their needs, searching for information, evaluating and comparing options, making decisions, and providing feedback). The goal of this special issue is to document the contributions of new technologies in transforming how consumers interact with service providers in the marketplace. The role of new technologies can be studied from different perspectives, including (but not exclusive to) consumers, service providers, competition, policy makers, and societal influences. We welcome papers using a variety of methodological approaches, including empirical modeling, theoretical analytics, and the experimental method.We encourage submissions on the following topics (nonexhaustive).How Does the Use of Technology Influence Consumer Behavior?▪ The influence of new technology adoption and innovation (e.g., chatbot, robot, virtual reality, and augmented reality) on consumer behavior (such as consumer decision-making in service contexts, service satisfaction, consumer engagement, etc.)▪ The influence of the use of technology in health-care services (e.g., virtual doctor visits; use of robots in medical services) on patients’ behavior▪ The factors that influence data-sharing intentions and data-privacy concerns in service contexts (e.g., on service platforms such as DoorDash)▪ How consumers react to AI-based recommendations▪ The impact of technology on consumers’ welfare, including the potential gains from the convenience and lower prices and the cost of data sharingHow Does the Use of Technology Influence Firm Behavior?▪ The impact of technology on firms’ performance in service contexts▪ Firms’ strategies for adopting and investing new technology to provide services▪ The effect of marketing analytics tools on the interactions between firms and customers in the service industry▪ The regulation of technology in the service sector▪ The adoption and impact of technology in the marketing of the shared economy▪ The impact of technology on the competitive environment in service industrySubmission Process and TimelineWe offer two tracks of submissions, both of which will undergo a double-blind peer review process. Submissions should be directed to the Service Science online submission system (https://mc.manuscriptcentral.com/serv). Criteria for acceptance include originality, contribution, and scientific merit. For submission guidelines, please see https://pubsonline.informs.org/page/serv/submission-guidelines.Regular TrackPapers for the regular track must be submitted by September 1, 2023. Decisions will typically be made after two rounds of review.▪ Regular track submission opening: March 1, 2023▪ Regular track submission deadline: September 1, 2023Fast TrackThe fast track option provides authors with early feedback on the fit of paper with this special issue. Authors are allowed to submit a long abstract of the paper (two to four pages, single spaced) by an early deadline of May 1, 2023. The editors will provide feedback on the fit of the paper with the special issue and offer recommendations for further development of the paper. Once the full paper is submitted by the deadline of September 1, 2023, it will undergo the review process, with a decision made after one round of review. The decision will be one of the following: accept, conditional accept, minor revision, or reject.▪ Fast track long abstract submission opening: March 1, 2023▪ Fast track long abstract submission deadline: May 1, 2023▪ Fast track full paper submission deadline: September 1, 2023 Previous Back to Top Next FiguresReferencesRelatedInformation Volume 15, Issue 1March 2023Pages 1-78, C3 Article Information Metrics Information Published Online:February 17, 2023 Copyright © 2023, INFORMSCite asGuest Editors: Haitao (Tony) Cui, Alison Jing Xu, Ting Zhu (2023) Call for Papers: Service Science Special Issue: Navigating the Use of Technology in Service Marketing. Service Science 15(1):77-78. https://doi.org/10.1287/serv.2023.0319 PDF download

Biophysical Reviews Issue Focus call: Computational biophysics of atomic force microscopy.

This Commentary describes an open call for submissions to an Issue Focus of the IUPAB Biophysical Reviews journal on the topic of the, 'Computational biophysics of atomic force microscopy'. The Issue Focus will be published in Volume 15 Issue 6 of Biophysical Reviews in late December of 2023. The submission deadline is September 1st of 2023. Interested parties are requested to contact the Special Issue Editors prior to submission.

Call for Special Issue Papers: Biotechnological Routes to Cosmetic and Food Bioactives and Ingredients

Industrial BiotechnologyVol. 19, No. 1 Call for PapersFree AccessCall for Special Issue Papers: Biotechnological Routes to Cosmetic and Food Bioactives and IngredientsDeadline for Manuscript Submission: July 25, 2023Guest Editors: Florent Allais, Juliette Martin, and Louis MouterdeGuest Editors: Florent AllaisGuest Editors: Florent Allais, FRSC; Director & Professor of Green Chemistry at URD ABI–AgroParisTech; President of the CEBB (European Center of Biotechnology and Bioeconomy)Search for more papers by this author, Juliette MartinJuliette Martin, PhD; R&D Partnerships Manager, Proteus SA–SEQENS GroupSearch for more papers by this author, and Louis MouterdeLouis Mouterde, PhD; Research Scientist in Biochemistry, URD ABI–AgroParisTechSearch for more papers by this authorPublished Online:10 Feb 2023https://doi.org/10.1089/ind.2023.29297.cfpAboutSectionsPDF/EPUB Permissions & CitationsPermissionsDownload CitationsTrack CitationsAdd to favorites Back To Publication ShareShare onFacebookTwitterLinked InRedditEmail In a context of scarcity of fossil resources, a significant increase in their price, but above all consumer demand for more natural, safer, and less dangerous products for the environment, the cosmetic and the food industries are investing more and more in biotechnological processes. Indeed, thanks to the use of enzymes and micro-organisms, they are developing new sustainable processes for the production of petrosourced molecules, or better still, new molecules making it possible to get rid of certain bioactives and ingredients currently decried due to their toxicity to humans and/or the environment. With major advances in molecular biology, synthetic biology, biocatalysis, fermentation, and downstream processes, the development of biotechnological pathways is now experiencing rapid growth, to the point of now competing with conventional chemical processes that have been used for decades.In this special topic, we wish to highlight both the success stories recently industrialized and the new approaches validated at the laboratory scale but not yet brought to the industrial scale. Therefore, academics as well as industrial researchers are invited to contribute.This prominent special issue will consider articles from the full breadth of evidence: from original research article and reviews to perspectives, profiles, commentaries, and exemplary front matter.Areas of interest include, but are not limited to, the bioproduction of: antioxidantsantimicrobialsUV filterspreservativesflavors and fragrancesnutraceuticalsgreen solventsformulantsEtc.We also encourage submission of articles that have been published in conference proceedings, with the requirement that the authors have made significant extensions as compared with the already published version of the study.The deadline for article submission is July 25, 2023.Questions or presubmission queries? Please contact Coguest Editors Florent Allais, FRSC (florent.allais@agroparistech.fr), Juliette Martin (juliette.martin@seqens.com), and Louis Mouterde (louis.mouterde@agroparistech.fr).Visit the Instructions for Authors:www.liebertpub.com/indSubmit your article for peer review online:https://mc.manuscriptcentral.com/indFiguresReferencesRelatedDetails Volume 19Issue 1Feb 2023 InformationCopyright 2023, Mary Ann Liebert, Inc., publishersTo cite this article:Guest Editors: Florent Allais, Juliette Martin, and Louis Mouterde.Call for Special Issue Papers: Biotechnological Routes to Cosmetic and Food Bioactives and Ingredients.Industrial Biotechnology.Feb 2023.1-2.http://doi.org/10.1089/ind.2023.29297.cfpPublished in Volume: 19 Issue 1: February 10, 2023PDF download

Legal Reconstruction of Investigation Warrant Submission Arrangements on Suspect Based on Justice Value

Notification of Commencement of Investigation is a letter issued by an investigator addressed to the public prosecutor which aims to notify an investigation into a case. The Public Prosecutor will respond to the Letter of Notification of the Commencement of the Investigation by appointing a Research Prosecutor to follow the investigation process. This study discusses the problem of regulatory weaknesses in the delivery of an order to commence an investigation to the current reported party and efforts to reconstruct the arrangements in submitting an order to begin an investigation to the reported party based on the value of justice. The approach method in this research is socio-legal research. The results of the study found that there was a weakness in the regulation in submitting an order to commence the investigation of the Constitutional Court within 7 (seven) working days. There is no apparent sanction for the investigator if, after 7 (seven) days, the notification letter for the commencement of the investigation is submitted to the reported party. Thus the complainant feels that his rights as a citizen have been degraded. Reconstruction of arrangements in the delivery of the warrant for the start of an investigation to the reported justice based on the non- involvement of the reporting party and the reported party in submitting the Notification of Commencement of Investigation and also regarding the deadline for submission and there are no sanctions for investigators who are late in submitting the Notice of Commencement of Investigation to the public prosecutor, reporter and reported.