Science Board Research Articles

The Development of Green Science Board Game (Greecebome) Media on Environmental Pollution toward Student Interest in Learning

This study developed and analyzed Greecebome's feasibility as a learning media and to know also analyze the influence toward interest in learning of students. The type of this research is Sugiyono's research and development. The subject of this research is eleven students from junior high school. The data collection methods are observation and questionnaires. The results showed an average percentage of media feasibility by a media expert is 91%. A very decent category and average media feasibility percentage by a material expert is 88.75%, with very decent categories. Greecebome media is stated to be very well worth use in research after revisions according to the validator's suggestion. The interest in learning assessment from eleven students shows 94% with the category of interest in learning is very high. The assessment results from three science teachers show 96,88% with a very good category. From the assessment results, it can be concluded that Greecebome media is learning media that is very decent to support learning activities in class on environmental pollution material and encourage student interest in learning.

By the numbers: NSF grants in 2019

26% Research proposals funded , up from 22% in 2018 $151,000 Mean award amount for research grants in NSF’s Mathematical and Physical Sciences directorate 23% Research awards funded for Black/ African American applicants, compared with 29% for White applicants and 21% for Asian applicants Sources: National Science Board and National Science Foundation. Note: Data are for fiscal 2019.

The Impact of Margin and Short Selling on Stock Pricing Efficiency – Based on the Growth Enterprise Market and the Science and Technology Innovation Board

This paper takes the margin and short selling targets of the science and technology innovation board and the growth enterprise board of China’s stock market as the research object, and selects the sample interval from July 2019 to November 2020, Uses the unbalanced data panel model, discusses the effect of short selling and margin trading on the pricing efficiency of stock from the perspectives of the reaction speed and information content of stock information. The results show that margin trading is generally beneficial to the improvement of the pricing efficiency of the stock market; the effect of margin trading and short selling on the improvement of pricing efficiency of different stocks is different. The imbalance of power between margin trading and margin trading has a negative impact on the pricing efficiency of the stock market. The conclusion is helpful for subsequent scholars to continue to study the development level of the securities market and provide suggestions for the development direction of China’s securities market.

Evaluation and Policy Suggestions on Intellectual Property Audit System of Listed Enterprises in China’s SSE STAR Market

The establishment of China Science and technology board provides high-tech enterprises with financing channels for listing, and at the same time, many enterprises are sad to audit the relevant audit due to the current intellectual property audit system of the science and technology board. In this context, this paper first combs out the relevant policies and academic research, puts forward the definition of the intellectual property audit system, then uses the fuzzy comprehensive evaluation method to carry out the evaluation of the system, and finally, according to the final evaluation results, puts forward the relevant policy suggestions to improve the system.

Brokering science, blaming culture: The US-South Korea ecological survey in the Demilitarized Zone, 1963-8.

This paper examines the planning, execution, and closure of the US-Korea Cooperative Ecological Survey project in the Korean Demilitarized Zone (DMZ) in the 1960s. In this period, the U.S. National Academy of Sciences (NAS) initiated bilateral scientific cooperation between the NAS and similar organizations in developing countries along the line of the developmental turn of U.S. foreign assistance. Working closely with the NAS, U.S. conservationists used this scheme to introduce nature conservation practices and the discipline of ecosystem ecology to developing countries. In this context, by way of the NAS's Pacific Science Board, two countries' biologists initiated the preliminary cooperative project in the DMZ in 1966. Korean and U.S. scientists soon began to realize that their collaboration was marked by dissonance. The U.S. side attributed the cooperation failure to Korean culture while the Korean side criticized the unequal structure of their cooperation. Joining the global historiography of Cold War scientific collaboration, this paper pays particular attention to the intermediaries of the collaborative project and their rivalry. It argues that political struggles revolving around the position of go-betweens - as what I call knowledge brokers - on the recipient side provoked contestation between American and Korean scientists. The contention between the two sides played out in the collaboration coming to an end, albeit partially. Throughout this analysis, this study suggests paying more serious attention to the politics of scientific exchange among actors on the recipient side as an outset from which to analyze the heterogeneity of the Korean side without losing sight of their active role in the building process of American hegemony.

Management of a radiation oncology clinic in a clean oncology hospital during the COVID-19 outbreak

Aim: COVID-19 is a disease that was declared a pandemic by the World Health Organization (WHO) in 2020. The first case in Turkey was confirmed on 11 March 2020. Since patients with cancer were reported to have a higher risk for COVID-19 infection, as an oncology hospital, we created a mini science board within our hospital. By following the advice of this science board and the permissions of the local administrators our hospital, which is the only training and research hospital that specialized in oncology in Turkey, undertook the clean hospital mission to continue cancer treatments uninterruptedly. Radiotherapy has an essential role in cancer treatment and our radiotherapy department is the biggest one in Turkey. This retrospective study aimed to constitute ideas for special issues such as pandemics by examining the workflow of our hospital’s radiation oncology clinic. Methods: The workflow of the clinic, the precautions taken, the number of treated patients and the COVID-19 positive cases were evaluated. The records of the radiation oncology clinic were used for evaluation. Results: Two-hundred forty-seven patients in March 2020 and 164 patients in April 2020 were treated in our department. None of our staff and only 3 of our patients were COVID-19 positive. Conclusion: For emergent situations like this pandemic that may occur in the future, the existence of clean hospitals is essential to continue cancer treatments uninterruptedly.

A “Green Oak in a Thirsty Land”

After the passing in 1910 of Mary Baker Eddy, founder of the rapidly increasing Christian Science movement, the governing Christian Science Board of Directors of The Mother Church in Boston faced the daunting task of unifying the sometimes unruly and overly exuberant members of a faith noted for its efforts to reintroduce healing to the religious scene. This essay demonstrates that over the next fifteen years the Directors skillfully consolidated their authority and so established centralized control over the fastest-growing religious group in the United States. Divisive litigation between the Directors and the independent-minded Trustees of the Christian Science Publishing Society, 1919–1921, was resolved in favor of the Directors and so provided the capstone for their efforts to bring order to the new faith. In their actions, the Directors often followed business and societal practices, as a means of attaining routinization of charisma.

Aspects of Gene Therapy Products Using Current Genome-Editing Technology in Japan.

The development of genome-editing technology could lead to breakthrough gene therapy. Genome editing has made it possible to easily knock out or modify a target gene, while current gene therapy using a virus vector or plasmid hampering modification with respect to gene replacement therapies. Clinical development using these genome-editing tools is progressing rapidly. However, it is also becoming clear that there is a possibility of unintended gene sequence modification or deletion, or the insertion of undesired genes, or the selection of cells with abnormalities in the cancer suppressor gene p53; these unwanted actions are not possible with current gene therapy. The Science Board of the Pharmaceuticals and Medical Devices Agency of Japan has compiled a report on the expected aspects of such genome-editing technology and the risks associated with it. This article summarizes the history of that discussion and compares the key concepts with information provided by other regulatory authorities.

Some modest and practical advice for undergraduate researchers

AbstractOver twenty million students enroll in undergraduate programs in the United States every year and nearly three quarters of a million graduate with a science or engineering major according to the National Science Board. A large number of these students now engage in scientific research. They are the foundation of the research, development, and education workforce of tomorrow. Early involvement in the process of scientific inquiry will not only boost their future career potential, but also enable them to develop valuable life skills relevant to any professional career of their choice. At a time when scientific facts have come under attack in civic discourse, the importance of understanding how science works is more important than ever for well‐informed citizenship. Students aspiring to do research often have to take the important step of finding an advisor, who can help them choose a suitable research topic and apply for financial support, especially during summer. This involves making several important considerations which can be intimidating for anyone without experience. Some practical advice on the process of finding a research position and being successful in it may be useful and timely. In this article, I discuss a range of issues relevant to aspiring undergraduate researchers and offer practical advice for adopting practices that will help prepare them for the challenges of pursuing scientific inquiry. Although written with natural sciences students in mind, much of this advice is universally applicable and therefore also suitable for those in other disciplines.

ANNELERİN 60-66 AYLIK KIZ VE ERKEK ÇOCUKLARDAN ÖZ BAKIM BECERİLERİNE İLİŞKİN BEKLENTİLERİ

Öz bakım becerileri yaşam becerileri olup her yaştaki bireyin sahip olması gereken becerilerdir. Bu beceriler, bireyin fiziksel, duygusal ve sosyal gelişimi ve bu alanlardaki yaşamı için de oldukça önemlidir. Son günlerde özellikle el yıkama öz bakım becerisinin günümüz insanın COVID—19’dan kendini koruyabilmesi hatta hayatta kalabilmesi için ne kadar önemli olduğu görülmektedir. Dünya Sağlık Örgütü başta olmak üzere Türkiye’de de Sağlık Bakanlığı Koronavirüs Bilim Kurulunun COVID-19 ile başa çıkmaya ilişkin yönergelerinin el yıkama öz bakım becerisini kullanmayla başlatıldığı dikkati çekmektedir. Öz bakım becerlerinin çok erken yaşlarda kazanılması gerekmektedir. Aile, çocuğun öz bakım becerilerini kazanma şansı bulduğu ilk ortam, ebeveynler ise ilk destekleyicilerdir. Bu araştırmanın temel amacı, 60-66 aylık çocukları olan annelerin, kız ve erkek çocukların öz bakım becerilerine yönelik beklentilerinde anlamlı farklılık olup olmadığını belirlemektir. Bu araştırma, betimsel araştırma modeli ile yürütülmüştür. Çalışma grubu, 2018-2019 Eğitim Öğretim Yılı Muş İli Hasköy İlçesinde bulunan bağımsız anaokullarına devam eden 60 (30 kız, 30 erkek) 60-66 aylık çocuğun annelerinden oluşmaktadır. Araştırmada veri toplama aracı olarak Çetinkaya (2012) tarafından geliştirilen Okul Öncesi Öz Bakım Becerileri Ölçeği’ndeki maddelerden faydalanılarak oluşturulan, Çocuklardan Beklenilen Öz Bakım Becerileri Anket Formu kullanılmıştır. Verilerin analizinde, ki-kare anlamlılık testi kullanılmıştır. Annelerin çocukların öz bakım becerilerine ilişkin beklentilerinin belirlenebilmesi için araştırmacı, annelerle yüz yüze bireysel görüşmeler yapmıştır. Bu görüşmeler iki oturumda gerçekleştirilmiştir. İlk oturumda annelere “5 yaşındaki kız çocuğu…..yapar mı?” yönergesi verilmiştir. Verilen yönerge ile ankette yer alan maddeleri cevaplamaları istenmiştir. Bu oturumda, annelerin kız çocuklarından beklentilerine ilişkin veriler toplanmıştır. İki hafta sonra yapılan ikinci oturumda aynı uygulama işlemi erkek çocuğuna yönelik yönergeler verilerek yapılmıştır. Araştırma sonuçlarında, annelerin kız ve erkek çocukların öz bakım becerilerine yönelik beklentilerinden sadece tertip düzen becerilerine ilişkin maddelerde kız çocuklarına yönelik beklentiler lehine istatistiksel olarak anlamlı fark tespit edilmiştir.

More than just a game: Transforming social interaction and STEM play with Parkopolis.

Science, technology, engineering, and math (STEM) focused language and interactions build a foundation for later STEM learning. This study examines the ability of the life-size math and science board game "Parkopolis" to foster STEM language and interaction in young children and their families. This study is part of a larger initiative called Playful Learning Landscapes that aims to create playful learning opportunities for children and families in the places they naturally go. Observational results from 562 families suggest that caregivers and children in Parkopolis demonstrated greater STEM language, engagement, interaction, and physical activity compared to a STEM focused traditional children's museum exhibit. Implications and next steps are discussed in regards to maximizing the number of families that can benefit from Parkopolis' playful STEM learning opportunities. (PsycInfo Database Record (c) 2020 APA, all rights reserved).

John T. Houghton

An Oxford atmospheric physicist and experimenter on early NASA weather satellites who revolutionized the field through leadership of the Appleton Laboratory, the Meteorological Office and the Science Board of the IPCC.

National Science Board sets vision for 2030

The US needs to take steps to ensure that it remains at the top of global science research in 2030, according to a new report from the National Science Board (NSB). The NSB, which oversees the Nati...

Mary Lowe Good (1931-2019).

Renowned chemist, respected leader, and inspiring mentor

Future development of artificial organs related with cutting edge emerging technology and their regulatory assessment: PMDA's perspective.

Future development of innovative artificial organs is closely related with cutting edge emerging technology. These technologies include brain machine or computer interface, organs made by three dimensional bioprinting, organs designed from induced-pluripotent stem cell for personalized tissue or organ, and xenotransplantation. To bridge the gap between scientific innovation and regulatory product review, Pharmaceuticals and Medical Devices Agency of Japan (PMDA) started the science board to discuss about the new scientific topics regarding medical products including medical device and regenerative products with external experts since 2012. Topics which PMDA raised for science board included cellular and tissue-based products from iPS cells, artificial intelligence and genome editing technology. In addition, PMDA started the horizon scanning to identify a new cutting edge technology which could potentially lead to innovative health technology or product, which has a strong impact on clinical medicine. Although the effectiveness and safety of the medical products must be reasonably assured before clinical use, PMDA introduced Sakigake review assignment (a review partner of device development) and conditional approval system to balance between pre-market and post-market evaluation.

China Challenges U.S. Science Dominance

A recent Congressional hearing and National Science Board report show that U.S. leadership faces growing global competition.

US and China in close race for top spot in global R&D

China likely surpassed the US in research funding for the first time in 2019, according to projections presented for a new report on the state of science in the US and worldwide. The 2020 Science and Engineering Indicators, the bible of science and engineering data, shows that this step is just the most recent development in a trend that began decades ago, when China began investing heavily in science research. The report is published by the US National Science Board (NSB), which puts out the congressionally mandated report every 2 years. “For the US to continue to play a leading role, we can’t be complacent in the face of these challenges. We must adapt,” says Julia Phillips, chair of the NSB’s Science and Engineering Policy Committee and retired vice president at Sandia National Laboratories. In 2017, the most recent year for which data are available, the US spent $548 billion

Sethuraman Panchanathan tapped to lead NSF

Arizona State University executive vice president and chief research and innovation officer Sethuraman “Panch” Panchanathan is the choice of US president Donald J. Trump to head the National Science Foundation. If confirmed by the Senate, Panchanathan would replace current NSF director France Córdova, whose 5-year term ends in March. “I am heartened at the idea of Panch as my successor,” Córdova says in a statement. Panchanathan “has the character and knowledge that make him an ideal fit for the job,” she says. Panchanathan has been a member of the US National Science Board, which oversees the NSF, since 2014. A specialist in electrical engineering and informatics, he is a fellow of the National Academy of Inventors, the Canadian Academy of Engineering, the Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers, and the Society of Optical Engineering. Panchanathan, a senior adviser for science and technology to Arizona governor Doug Ducey, served on the

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BİREYLERİN PSİKOLOJİK SAĞLAMLIK VE COVİD-19 KORKULARININ ÇEŞİTLİ DEĞİŞKENLERE GÖRE İNCELENMESİ

The COVID-19 virus, which is transmitted very quickly through the respiratory tract, has affected the whole world. Methods such as isolation and quarantine have been applied to prevent the spread of the virus. In these processes, restrictions made to protect public health can be effective in individuals' fear mechanisms. This study was planned in order to determine the psychological resilience levels and COVID-19 fear levels of individuals and to determine other factors affecting these variables. Before the research, it was started by obtaining Permission for COVID-19 Studies from the Ministry of Health and Ethics Committee Approval from Siirt University Health Sciences Board. 467 people between the ages of 18-65 participated in the study during the 2020 COVID-19 (AugustSeptember) pandemic process. In the study, the Fear of COVID-19 Scale and the Psychological Resilience Scale were used. In the analysis of the data, t-test, correlation analysis and simple linear regression analysis were used. In line with the results obtained within the scope of the research, it was determined that there is a significant difference between the variables within the groups. At the same time, it was determined that the independent variable (psychological resilience) predicted the dependent variable (fear of covid-19) at a significant level and explained 6% of the variance.