Full-text Services Research Articles

Construction and Optimization of Distributed Electronic Archives System Merging Control Messages

This paper analyzes the whole of the electronic archives management system, describes the basic features and functions of the system, and gives the flow of each functional module of the system. Techniques for implementing important functions in the system are discussed and compared. Using the object-oriented idea, this paper designs the electronic archives management system and gives the hybrid structure model of the system. According to the needs of the electronic office, an official document transmission module is established to realize the electronic transmission of official documents, and the specific implementation process is given. According to the characteristics of archives information management and utilization, SQL Server is used as the background database and the database design is carried out. This paper introduces the full-text retrieval technology that realizes the query and retrieval function of electronic archives and gives how to configure the full-text retrieval service in SQL Server. This paper proposes a K-means-based merging control message clustering algorithm to solve the problem of communication topology changes caused by large-scale, high-mobility merging control messages. Based on the idea of K-means clustering, the calculation method of distance in K-means is improved by combining the distribution of the initial electronic archives message, and the fitness function of the electronic archives is designed by using the information of the electronic archives in the cluster and the average distance to the neighboring electronic archives. According to the maximum fitness value, the cluster head is selected to establish clustering. The file management system is tested and analyzed in a simulated environment. Based on the functional positioning of the system and the business environment, the functional performance and performance of the analysis system are examined and analyzed, and the research and development results are inspected according to the system development goals to check whether the development results of the system have reached the advanced stage. At the functional level, it can automate the management of the core business of the distributed electronic archives management department and support the distributed storage management of massive archive data, which effectively improves the informatization level and development efficiency of archives management.

Efficacy and safety of general anesthesia combined with paravertebral blockade on postoperative recovery in patients undergoing pulmonary surgery: a systematic review and meta-analysis.

BackgroundResearch on analgesic effect, stress response, and lung function of thoracic epidural blockade (TEB) and paravertebral blockade (PVB) are inconsistent. This study conducted a meta-analysis of related literature, aiming at comparing the clinical efficacy and safety of two analgesic methods, and providing scientific evidence-based basis for clinical choice of analgesic methods.MethodsPubMed, Embase, MEDLINE, Science Direct, Cochrane Library, CNKI, China Biomedical Resources Database, Wanfang Database, VIP, and Foreign Medical Journal Full-Text Service were searched. Keywords were as follows: thoracic epidural block (TEB), paravertebral blockade (PVB), paravertebral catheterization, thoracotomy, and analgesia. Two professionals independently screened documents and extracted data, and used Cochrane System Evaluator Manual (version 5.1.0) to repeatedly assess the bias risk of the documents included in the study.ResultsA total of 9 articles were included. Of the 9 RCTs in the present study, 5 described the allocation concealment in detail, 9 described the correct random allocation method, and 1 did not use the blind method. The visual simulation scores of the PVB group and TEB group at 24 and 48 h were not statistically significant [mean difference (MD): −0.17, 95% confidence interval (CI): −0.43 to 0.08, P=0.18; MD: 0.21, 95% CI: −0.06 to 0.48, P=0.13]. The fixed-effects model was used to analyze the incidence of hypotension, nausea, vomiting, and urinary retention. The results showed that there was significant difference between the PVB group and TEB group [hypotension: relative risk (RR): 0.16, 95% CI: 0.06–0.46, P=0.0006; nausea: RR: 0.40, 95% CI: 0.25–0.66, P=0.0002; vomiting: RR: 0.23, 95% CI: 0.06–0.87, P=0.03; urinary retention: RR: 0.36, 95% CI: 0.15–0.87, P=0.02].DiscussionThe meta-analysis confirmed that PVB has the same analgesic effect and postoperative pulmonary function as epidural blockade in open thoracotomy lung surgery. In addition, PVB can reduce the incidence of analgesia-related complications and postoperative chronic pain.

Construction of CALIS dissertation full text service system

Purpose – The purpose of this paper is to review CALIS-ETD full text service in CALIS-ETD project, Phase 3 and put forward the prospect of this project. Design/methodology/approach – The paper involves: the introduction and assessment of the CALIS-ETD full text service in CALIS-ETD Phase 3; analysis of the issues encountered; and recommendations for the coming new phase. Findings – The thesis full text service is a systematic engineering, involving resources, systems, copyright management, service policies and, etc. Among them, the copyright management is the key issue in the thesis full text service in China. Practical implications – The CALIS-ETD full text service supplies the users a more convenient and formal way to reach the thesis literatures. Originality/value – The CALIS-ETD full text service in the period of its Phase 3 is the first nationwide thesis service in China. It is the very important milestone of this service in China.

Diagnostic value of Golgi-73 and AFP in primary hepatocelluar carcinoma with single assay or combined detection:a meta-analysis

Objective To evaluate the diagnostic accuracy of Golgi protein -73 (GP73 ) and AFP in single and combining forms for primary hepatocelluar carcinoma. Methods By searching PubMed, Foreign Medical Journal Full-Text Service, Wanfang and VIP database from inception to June 2013, combined additional manual tracking, both Chinese and English literatures about GP73 and AFP in the diagnosis of primary hepatocellular carcinoma were retrieved then literatures were selected according to the inclusion and exclusion criteria. Quality assessment of diagnostic accuracy studies (QUADAS) items were used to evaluate the quality of literatures. Sensitivity, specificity and diagnostic odds ratio (DOR) were pooled using random-effect model. Summary receiver operating characteristic curve analysis was used to evaluate the diagnostic accuracy of GP73 and AFP in single and combining forms. Results Totally 27 literatures in English or Chinese were enrolled into this study. The pooled sensitivity, specificity and DOR ［95% confidence interval (CI)］ of AFP alone were 0.58 (0.56-0.60), 0.85 (0.84-0.87), 12.57 (8.60-18.36); while for those of GP73 alone were, 0.76 (0.74-0.77), 0.82(0.81-0.83), 19.14 (13.70-26.75); and for those of GP73 combined with AFP were, 0.86 (0.84-0.88), 0.80 (0.78-0.82), 40.60 (28.49-57.87). The area under summary receiver operating characteristics curve were 0.837 1, 0.881 2 and 0.929 4, respectively. And there was no significant difference of AUC between GP73 and AFP in single tests by Z test (P>0.05), however, significant difference of AUC was found between GP73 combined with AFP and single tests (P<0.05). Conclusion Both AFP and GP73 are useful for diagnosing of primary hepatocelluar carcinoma, but GP73 combined with AFP detection can significantly improve the diagnostic accuracy, and some primary hepatocelluar carcinoma cases with AFP negative can be avoided missing efficiently by parallel diagnostic test.（Chin J Lab Med,2014,37:378-382） Key words: Carcinoma,hepatocelluar; Membrane proteins; alpha-Fetoproteins; Tumor markers, biological; Meta-analysis

Meta-analysis of the clinical significance of thyroidectomy combined with central neck dissection in differentiated thyroid carcinoma at the first treatment

To compare the differences in recurrence rates and surgical complications between thyroidectomy alone and thyroidectomy combined with central neck dissection as initial treatments to differentiated thyroid cancer and evaluate the clinic significance of central neck dissection for these patients. The literatures published in 1998-2013 were searched in Wanfang database, Chongqing VIP database, Chinese Biomedical Literature Database, China National Knowledge Infrastructure, Pubmed, Medline and Beijing Kangjian foreign medical journal full text service. According to the inclusion and deletion criteria, 30 articles were included. Of them 26 articles involved in complications, hypocalcemia and recurrent laryngeal nerve palsy as two major complications were involved in 26 articles and 24 articles respectively, and 26 articles involved in recurrence rate. RevMan5.0 software package was used to perform meta-analysis. Total complication rate in experimental group (plus central neck dissection) was 13.08% higher than that in control group (thyroidectomy only), the odds ratio (OR) [95% confidence interval (95%CI)] was 2.32[2.02, 2.67], Z value was 11.80, P < 0.01. Hypocalcemia in the experimental group was 11.80% higher than that in control group, OR value [95%CI] was 2.58[2.21, 3.02], Z was 11.98, P < 0.01. The rates of recurrent laryngeal nerve paralysis were low in both experimental group (5.26%) and control group(3.95%), and OR value [95%CI] was 1.22 [0.94, 1.58], Z was 1.48, P = 0.14. Recurrence rate in experimental group was 2.23% lower than that in control group, OR value [95%CI] was 0.78 [0.63,0.97], Z was 2.35, P = 0.03. Central compartment dissection as initial treatment to differentiated thyroid cancer may reduce the risk of recurrence, but increases the incidence of total complications and hypocalcemia, and has no significant effect on the rate of the recurrent laryngeal nerve paralysis.

Research on the Construction of Service Mode in University Mobile Digital Library

University mobile digital library is a new service system in digital library. Based on wireless network, Internet and multimedia technology, readers of mobile digital library can make use of a variety of mobile terminal conveniently and flexibly to access services and resources without any limitation on time and space. Service pattern of mobile digital library mainly has SMS service mode, WAP service mode, mobile reference service mode and digital full-text reading service mode. This paper discusses the architecture of mobile digital library mode, which includes base layer, content layer, technology layer and user layer, and establishes the technical framework of mobile digital library system, which has the characteristics of unique authentication, unified retrieval and comprehensive function, etc.

Research the Key Technologies of the Mongolian Full-Text Retrieval Based on Lucene

Under the premise of in-depth understanding of Lucene full-text retrieval technology, this paper will apply it to the Mongolian text search. First, several key issues are proposed which are need to be addressed in achieving the Mongolian text search technology, and give the corresponding solutions to achieve the Mongolian full-text retrieval in Lucene. Second, this paper provides a fast, accurate and comprehensive Mongolian information full-text search service, played a key role in promoting the development of the Mongolian search engine.

Prevalence of coal workers’ pneumoconiosis in China: A systematic analysis of 2001–2011 studies

Nowadays, coal workers' pneumoconiosis (CWP) is still believed to be the main occupational disease in China. However, information on the exact prevalence of the disease is not available. Therefore, the aims of our investigation were to provide the missing information in China by conducting a systematic evaluation of published data from 2001 to 2011 and to compare the prevalence of CWP with those in other countries. Published reports about the prevalence of CWP were searched from PudMed(English language databases), Foreign Medical Journal Full-Text Service Database (FMJS, English language databases), Chinese Journal Full-Text Database (CJFD, Chinese language databases), Chongqing VIP Chinese Science and Technology Journals Database (VIP, Chinese language databases), Chinese Biomedical Literature Database (CBM, Chinese language databases) and Chinese Medical Association Journals Database (CMAJ, Chinese language databases). The quality of identified reports was strictly evaluated using predetermined inclusion and exclusion criteria. Based on these criteria, 11 reports were selected. Then, the content of these reports were reviewed and the needed information was extracted. Meta-analysis was performed on the extracted data. The R2.15.1 software was applied for statistical analysis. The total populations from these reports were 173,646 and 10,821 for dust-exposed coal workers and patients with CWP, respectively. The pooled prevalence of CWP was 6.02% (95% CI: 3.43-9.26%) and the pooled rate of CWP patients combined with tuberculosis was 10.82% (95% CI: 8.26-13.66%). The prevalence was analyzed according to the geographic areas of the study, years of the investigation, duration of dust exposure, coal rank, stages of CWP, types of work and coal-mining categories, etc. Among them, the prevalence of CWP in locally owned mines (9.86%; 95% CI: 1.25-25.17%) was significantly higher than that of state-owned mines (4.83%; 95% CI: 2.35-8.13%) (P<0.05). Publication bias was assessed by the Egger's test which showed insignificant results (P>0.05). It was concluded that the prevalence of CWP were still high in China compared to UK (0.8%, during 1998-2000) and USA (3.2% in 2000s). In addition, the conditions in locally owned mines had caused more CWP than that of state-owned mines. Our data clearly show that regulatory agencies in China need to step up their effort in implementing more rigorous policies to protect coal miners, especially those in locally owned mines.

Comparison of the Efficacy of Ondansetron and Granisetron to Prevent Postoperative Nausea and Vomiting After Laparoscopic Cholecystectomy

Our purpose was to assess the prophylactic antiemetic effects of ondansetron versus granisetron for laparoscopic cholecystectomy. We searched Medline, Cochrane Central Register of Controlled Trials, PubMed, Embase, Science Citation Index Expanded, Foreign Medical Journal Full-Text Service, China National Knowledge Infrastructure Whole Article Database, Chinese Biomedical Database, and the Google Scholar. We calculated the risk ratio (RR) with 95% confidence interval (CI) for dichotomous data. The χ(2) test and I(2) value were used to assess heterogeneity. The merged early incidence of postoperative nausea and vomiting (PONV) in ondansetron group (42.9%) was higher than granisetron group (34.3%) (RR = 1.25, 95% CI, 0.82-1.92, P=0.31, I(2) = 48%). The merged total incidence of PONV in ondansetron group (38.7%) was higher than granisetron group (34.2%) (RR = 1.13, 95% CI, 0.82-1.56, P = 0.46, I(2) = 39%), although these differences were not statistically significant. Ondansetron is equivalent to granisetron for preventing early and total incidence of PONV after laparoscopic cholecystectomy.

Editor's Introduction to This Issue

This issue features a number of review articles that cover many topics, from the fundamental aspect of our genome and transcriptome to the application of genomics for understanding diseases. Profs. Goh and Choi at Yale University, USA, review an emerging technology called exome sequencing and its application in identifying disease-causing variants. While it focuses mainly on inherited diseases, complex diseases are also touched upon, and the common challenges ahead are discussed. Prof. Ikegawa at RIKEN, Japan, gives a historical overview of genome-wide association studies (GWASs) and discusses their future prospects in a narrative tone. Prof. Kyong Soo Park's group at Seoul National University, Korea, gives a more specific account of the application of GWASs in assessing genetic risk factors of gestational diabetes. My group at Soongsil University, Korea, also contributes a review on expression quantitative trait loci and their role in predisposing disease susceptibility. Recently, transposable elements (TEs) have been attracting attention, as they are not 'junk' anymore, and play important roles in gene regulation and genomic evolution. Prof. Kyudong Han's group at Dankook University, Korea, focuses on a few types of TEs that are specific to primate genomes. Besides these review articles, we have several interesting original articles and application notes, as well as a preliminary research communication. For example, Prof. Taesung Park's group at Seoul National University, Korea, reports a novel analysis of gene-gene interactions in GWAS data using a network graph method. While calculating the gene-gene interactions is a difficult task, interpreting such results is an even more daunting task. Their new method facilitates such a process, as demonstrated with success in its application to the study of body mass index. Genomics & Informatics is now available in PubMed Central (PMC), a full-text service, and PubMed, PMC's sister abstract service. We expect more broad international visibility of Genomics & Informatics through these services. Our next immediate goal is the coverage by SCOPUS, one of the renowned citation databases. We plan to apply for inclusion into SCOPUS in the middle of 2013.I hope you enjoy this year's final issue of Genomics & Informatics your continued support is greatly appreciated.

Editor's Introduction to This Issue

This issue features a number of review articles that cover many topics, from the fundamental aspect of our genome and transcriptome to the application of genomics for understanding diseases. Profs. Goh and Choi at Yale University, USA, review an emerging technology called exome sequencing and its application in identifying disease-causing variants. While it focuses mainly on inherited diseases, complex diseases are also touched upon, and the common challenges ahead are discussed. Prof. Ikegawa at RIKEN, Japan, gives a historical overview of genome-wide association studies (GWASs) and discusses their future prospects in a narrative tone. Prof. Kyong Soo Park's group at Seoul National University, Korea, gives a more specific account of the application of GWASs in assessing genetic risk factors of gestational diabetes. My group at Soongsil University, Korea, also contributes a review on expression quantitative trait loci and their role in predisposing disease susceptibility. Recently, transposable elements (TEs) have been attracting attention, as they are not 'junk' anymore, and play important roles in gene regulation and genomic evolution. Prof. Kyudong Han's group at Dankook University, Korea, focuses on a few types of TEs that are specific to primate genomes. Besides these review articles, we have several interesting original articles and application notes, as well as a preliminary research communication. For example, Prof. Taesung Park's group at Seoul National University, Korea, reports a novel analysis of gene-gene interactions in GWAS data using a network graph method. While calculating the gene-gene interactions is a difficult task, interpreting such results is an even more daunting task. Their new method facilitates such a process, as demonstrated with success in its application to the study of body mass index. Genomics & Informatics is now available in PubMed Central (PMC), a full-text service, and PubMed, PMC's sister abstract service. We expect more broad international visibility of Genomics & Informatics through these services. Our next immediate goal is the coverage by SCOPUS, one of the renowned citation databases. We plan to apply for inclusion into SCOPUS in the middle of 2013.I hope you enjoy this year's final issue of Genomics & Informatics your continued support is greatly appreciated.

Meta-analysis of risk factors for recurrent pulmonary thromboembolism

To evaluate the risk factors of recurrent pulmonary thromboembolism (PTE) through Meta-analysis. Chinese Journal Full-text Database, Chinese Biomedical Database, PubMed and Foreign Medical Journal Full-Text Service were searched for the paper relating to the risk factors of recurrent PTE from January 1995 to May 2011. And the references of these studies were also examined. Observational studies (cohort & case control) were assessed according to the method of quality assessment suggested within the references. Randomized control trials (RCTs) were assessed by the Jadad scale. Software RevMan 5.1 was used to examine the heterogeneity of trials. The fixed or random effect model was pooled to calculate the risk ratio (RR). And the results were expressed by RR (95%CI). Forty-two trials including 36 909 cases of PTE and/or deep vein thrombosis were analyzed. And the following factors were relative to recurrence: elevated D-dimer (1.77 (1.34 - 2.36), P = 0.000), idiopathic PTE (1.82 (1.61 - 2.05), P = 0.000), right ventricular dysfunction (RVD) (persistent RVD vs RVD regression (8.71 (2.38 - 31.91), P = 0.001); persistent RVD vs non-RVD (2.45 (1.26 - 4.76), P = 0.008), short anticoagulation duration (1.73 (1.32 - 2.28), P = 0.000), increased endogenous thrombin generation capacity (1.89 (1.39 - 2.56), P = 0.000), elevated factor VIII (1.96(1.40 - 2.74), P = 0.000), positive antiphospholipid antibodies (5.64 (4.09 - 7.77), P = 0.000), anti-thrombin defect (2.45 (1.26 - 4.76), P = 0.008) and males (1.47 (1.06 - 2.03), P = 0.020), etc. When multiple factors co-existed, the risk of recurrence became more obvious. Elevated D-dimer, idiopathic PTE and many other factors may influence the recurrence of pulmonary embolism. And most recurrent patients have two or more factors.

대학도서관의 연구지원서비스에 관한 연구

This research defines research support service, and compares the support service provided by college libraries in Korea and overseas. The findings showed that the frequency of college library service in Korean schools were low. Korean college libraries' services were mostly limited to the services of a normal library such as bibliographic education, full text service, and interlibrary loan service. To put it differently, Korean college libraries lacked information services on research ethics. Research spot services per research stage were mostly restricted to the data collection stage, and deficient elsewhere. On the other hand, college libraries in the U.S. were providing a platform for scholarly communication between researcher and scholars via websites.

Vascular endothelial growth factor gene polymorphisms and the risk of endometriosis: a systematic review

To analyze the potential association between the single nucleotide polymorphisms (SNP) of the vascular endothelial growth factor (VEGF) gene with the risk of endometriosis by meta-analysis. Published case-control studies about the influence of VEGF polymorphisms on endometriosis were searched and screened in Medline, the Cochrane library, China National Knowledge Internet (CNKI), Chinese Biological Medicine Disk (CBM), data base of Wanfang and Foreign Medical Journal Full-Text Service (FMJS). RevMan 5.0 software was used for meta-analysis. Finally, there were 9 literatures including 1610 endometrisis patients and 1643 controls cases, which were eligible for the criteria to investigating the VEGF SNP about -460C/T, +405C/G and +936C/T. The results of meta-analysis showed that there was no evidence for association between endometriosis and the VEGF -460C/T SNP in the genotype or allele frequencies distribution (P > 0.05). Significant differences were found between the frequencies distribution of VEGF +405CC genotype (P = 0.009, OR = 1.45, 95%CI: 1.10 - 1.91) and +405C allele (P = 0.020, OR = 1.19, 95%CI: 1.03 - 1.38), also between the +936CC genotype (P = 0.050, OR = 0.81, 95%CI: 0.66 - 1.00) and +936T allele (P = 0.040, OR = 1.20, 95%CI: 1.01 - 1.43). The VEGF +405C/G and +936C/T SNP may be associated with the risk of endometriosis. Women carrying the +405C or the +936T allele could significantly increase the risk of developing endometriosis.

A Resolution in Service: SFX Usage Logs as a Basis for Link Resolver Menu Redesign

In this study, three years of SFX usage logs at Texas A&M University were analyzed to determine how patrons use link resolver services. The study contrasts the actions taken by users when full text is and is not available and compares public versus staff usage. The results confirmed users’ preference for full-text services but also provided insights into actions taken when full text was not an option. Changes in patterns of usage over a multiyear period are shown. The data was used to redesign the SFX services menu for a more streamlined offering of services, emphasizing those that users would actually choose to use.

The donor mortality in living related liver transplantation

To investigate the cause of donor death in living donor liver transplantation(LDLT), we reviewed all published articles in English on LDLT from the Foreign Medical Journal Full-Text Service (FMJS) and searched the literature for donor deaths before 2008. We identified 12 donor deaths. The rate of donor death is 0.2%. Any donor death would be a catastrophe for the donor's family and for the medical team. It is imperative to avoid donor death in LDLT. Key words: Living related liver transplantation; Donor; Death

Clinical Anesthesia, 6th Edition.

Clinical Anesthesia, 6th Edition.

The National Library of Serbia: Past, Present and Future

In this article, the author presents the National Library of Serbia (NLS), a central, national library and the biggest library in Serbia. A brief historical review and description of the NLS building is followed by a section relating to the basic functions of national libraries – legal deposit and the current national bibliography. The second part of the article gives an overview of collections and user services. The third part describes NLS's new services: the Digital Library, the Virtual Library of Serbia, KoBSON (Consortium of Serbian libraries for coordinated acquisition of foreign databases and full-text services) and SCIndeks (Serbian national citation index). Finally, there is a short overview of Web statistics for 2009, some important aspects of national and international cooperation and a short list of future priorities for development.

전문비서 정보활용 교육과정 개발을 위한 교육요구 분석 연구

The purpose of this study is to raise the importance of information literacy programs for professional secretaries and to present guidelines for organizing them. While the level of projects in secretaries` information service is defined as an influencing factor to the necessity of information literacy programs, the level of scholarships or secretarial science as a major is not. An analysis on education needs of secretaries recommended that curriculum should be composed of 15 topics such as: meta search engines, special search engines, boolean operators, digital libraries, usenet, information centers, internet reference sources, SDI, topic search request, document delivery service, e-journals, commercial databases, fulltext service, search strategy and general search engines.

Editorial: Globalization of The Journal of Chiropractic Eduction

The opportunity to receive a chiropractic education is expanding around the globe at a pace never before seen in the history of the profession. There are now more chiropractic colleges outside the United States than inside its borders, demonstrating that the profession now enjoys worldwide appeal. The Journal of Chiropractic Education (JCE) needs to participate in this expansion and provide a forum for international scholarship in chiropractic education. We have endeavored over the past year to enhance the international participation in, and availability of, JCE. Several exciting developments have made this work a reality. First, the journal is now available for free on our Web site, www.journalchiroed.com. Second, we recently signed an agreement with EBSCO Publishing that will provide full text services for those searching several databases, including CINAHL with Full Text, CINAHL Plus with Full Text, and CINAHL Complimentary & Alternative Therapies. Last, I am pleased to announce that the Association of Chiropractic Colleges approved a proposal earlier this year that will aid in bringing JCE to our international scholars. With this approved proposal, we are moving forward with expanding the journal's editorial board to include one representative from every chiropractic institution worldwide. Each institution will receive a complimentary copy of JCE for its library, as will each member of the editorial board. Thus, you will see some new names added to the editorial board, and we will continue to add new members until we reach our goal. I welcome their participation on our editorial board. A journal is only as good as the content it receives and the quality of its peer review. I have been extremely fortunate to have worked with many editorial board members and peer reviewers during my first term as Managing Editor. They have provided outstanding reviews, returned them in a timely manner, and have improved the quality of the journal and our professional literature through their efforts. Members of the editorial board not only review papers, but provide advice to me on an as-needed basis and are not compensated for their time and efforts. Peer reviewers do not serve as advisors, but provide a great deal of peer review. Please join me in thanking those who reviewed manuscripts in 2006–2007: Jennifer Bolton, James Brantingham, John Downes, Andrew Dunn, Phillip Ebrall, Chris Good, Cheryl Hawk, Max Hines, Claire Johnson, Joseph Keating Jr., Lisa Killinger, Stuart Kinsinger, Anthony Lisi, Brian McAulay, Kevin McCarthy, J. Clay McDonald, Tom Milus, Anthony Onorato, Stefan Pallister, Per Palmgren, Robert Percuoco, Mark Pfefer, Reed Phillips, Ravid Raphael, Guy Riekeman, Ron Rupert, Greg Snow, Randy Swenson, John Taylor, Anne Taylor-Vaisey, Rodger Tepe, Lisa Terre, Robert Ward, Laura Weeks, and Frank Zolli. We look forward to continually improving the journal. Over the next year we will continue to expand our geographic presence. Through a diverse community of education researchers, we can only improve the status of chiropractic education worldwide. If you have suggestions for improving JCE, or would like to serve as a peer reviewer, please feel free to e-mail me.