Editorial for special issue – ‘Improving cyclist safety through scientific research’

2017 ◽  
Vol 105 ◽  
pp. 1-3
Author(s):  
Divera. A.M. Twisk ◽  
Stefanie H.H.M. de Hair– Buijssen ◽  
Dietmar Otte
Keyword(s):  
Scientific Research ◽  
Special Issue

scholarly journals Symposium in Honor of Irving I. Gottesman (December 29, 1930–June 29, 2016)

2018 ◽  
Vol 21 (4) ◽  
pp. 281-284
Author(s):  
Nancy L. Segal
Keyword(s):  
International Society ◽  
Human Genetics ◽  
Scientific Research ◽  
Twin Studies ◽  
Special Issue ◽  
Twin Research ◽  
Profound Influence ◽  
To Come ◽  
Personal Reflections ◽  
Academic Positions

The June 2016 death of our esteemed colleague, Dr Irving I. Gottesman, was felt as an extreme loss at so many levels by colleagues, students, friends, and family across the globe. Irv's stellar contributions to the field of twin research will continue to be remembered and cited for many years to come. In commemoration of his life and work, I organized a symposium at the 16th meeting of the International Society for Twin Studies, held in Madrid, Spain, November 16–18, 2017. The panelists included mostly former students, as well as colleagues, who presented their scientific research and personal remarks reflecting Irv's profound influence in shaping their lives and careers. A chronology of Irv's academic positions and honors is included in the introduction to this special issue of Twin Research and Human Genetics, followed by brief sketches of the panel participants; their scholarly papers and personal reflections follow.

scholarly journals Twin Registries Worldwide: An Important Resource for Scientific Research

2013 ◽  
Vol 16 (1) ◽  
pp. 1-12 ◽  
Author(s):  
Yoon-Mi Hur ◽  
Jeffrey M. Craig
Keyword(s):  
Collaborative Research ◽  
Scientific Research ◽  
Twin Studies ◽  
Special Issue ◽  
Human Behaviors ◽  
Important Resource ◽  
The Past

Twins can provide unique opportunities to study causal influences on variation in human behaviors, development, and diseases. During the past 10 years, the number of twin registries has increased rapidly across the globe and we thought it timely to bring these to the attention of our readership. In this special issue, we invited papers on twin registries and cohorts from 28 countries representing five continents. Subjects covered include how to establish and maintain twin registries, accurately assess zygosity, collect biospecimens, and other important issues related to twin studies. This special issue shows that over 1.5 million twins and their families are participating in twin studies worldwide. Research interests will be highlighted, with the aim of fostering collaborative research.

scholarly journals Design and Application of Electrical Machines

Energies ◽  
2022 ◽  
Vol 15 (2) ◽  
pp. 523
Author(s):  
Ryszard Palka ◽  
Marcin Wardach
Keyword(s):  
Scientific Research ◽  
Experimental Tests ◽  
Electrical Machines ◽  
Simulation Studies ◽  
Research Centers ◽  
Special Issue ◽  
Design And Application

Design and Application of Electrical Machines is a Special Issue of Energies. In this Special Issue, authors from various research centers present the results of their scientific research on electrical machines. In eighteen papers, they presented simulation studies, design works, and experimental tests on built prototypes.

Special Issue on Advances in System Cell Engineering by Multiscale Manipulation

2010 ◽  
Vol 22 (5) ◽  
pp. 567-567
Author(s):  
Toshio Fukuda ◽  
Kenji Inoue ◽  
Shoji Maruo
Keyword(s):  
Single Cell ◽  
Cell Model ◽  
Scientific Research ◽  
Cell Engineering ◽  
Physical Interaction ◽  
Special Issue ◽  
Priority Areas ◽  
Gene Expression Control ◽  
System Cell

Recent advances in micro- and nano-robotics and mechatronics have led to the discovery of new bioscientific knowledge and the development of new methods of medical treatments and examinations. Scientific Research on Priority Areas, “System Cell Engineering by Multiscale Manipulation” (Head Investigator: Toshio Fukuda), was begun in 2005 to promote interdisciplinary research among engineering, biological, and medical fields and to promote progress in these fields. System cell engineering seeks to understand communication and control principles of a single cell focusing on multiscale manipulation - manipulation ranging from nanoscale to macroscale. By controlling the local environment around a single cell, we actively induce chemical and physical interaction inside and outside the cell and measure changes. We then clarify the mechanism behind the cell system, realize an artificial cell model based on gene expression control, and regenerate tissue by function control. Using innovative engineering, we obtain new scientific knowledge on life sciences and develop medical engineering, ultimately contributing to the good of society. Scientific Research on Priority Areas, “System Cell Engineering by Multiscale Manipulation,” was successfully concluded in March 2010. This special issue presents the latest achievements in system cell engineering and multiscale manipulation, following up on the special issue on System Cell Engineering by Multiscale Manipulation in Journal of Robotics and Mechatronics Vol.19, No.5 (October 20, 2007). Two reviews introduce challengingwork in themedical and biological fields, presenting suggestions to robotics and mechatronics engineers. Three papers develop microfluidic devices and embedded sensors. Three more papers present methods of fabricating micropatterns and microstructures using biological cells. Five papers propose novel actuators, tools, devices, and manipulation systems useful in bioscience and cell engineering. The second to the last paper in the series presents a method for micro teleoperation. The final paper discusses the simulation of self-reproduction of cells. We thank the authors for their invaluable contributions to this issue and the reviewers for their precious time and effort. We also thank the Editorial Board of JRM for making this issue possible.

scholarly journals Investigaciones científicas en el Parque Nacional Isla del Coco y aguas adyacentes del Pacífico de Costa Rica

2016 ◽  
Vol 64 (1) ◽  
pp. 291 ◽  
Author(s):  
Sergio Aguilar
Keyword(s):  
Costa Rica ◽  
National Park ◽  
Scientific Research ◽  
Marine Biodiversity ◽  
National Council ◽  
Special Issue ◽  
National Geographic Society ◽  
Atmospheric Sciences ◽  
National Geographic ◽  
The University

<p>This Special Issue of the Revista de Biología Tropical, “Scientific Research at Isla del Coco National Park and Adjacent Waters, Pacific Costa Rica” (Volume 64, Supplement 1, 2016) contains 20 papers, with topics ranging from atmospheric sciences to an analysis of conservation public policies, including also papers on physical oceanography, chemistry, botany and marine biodiversity of Isla del Coco National Park, its adjacent waters and regions between the continent and the island. The 20 papers were written by 54 authors, including 15 students, from 13 national and international institutions. The manuscripts were reviewed by more than 75 researchers to whom I am greatly thankful. (The list of reviewers is presented at the end; several requested to remain anonymous.) Their corrections, suggestions and comments greatly contributed to improve the papers. Most of the publications are the product of research projects funded by the Vice-rectory for Research of the University of Costa Rica, the French Fund for the World Environment, the National Council of Rectors of the Public Universities of Costa Rica (CONARE), Conservation International, the Undersea Hunter Group, and other funding agencies. I acknowledge the unconditional support, once more, of the Revista de Biología Tropical. The publication of this Special Issue was possible thanks to the financial contributions by the Costa Rican National Academy of Science, the Undersea Hunter Group, the Pristine Seas Project (National Geographic Society, thanks to Enric Sala), and Conservation International (CI). Finally, I want to thank each and every one of the authors for contributing with their manuscripts for this new Special Issue on scientific research at Isla del Coco National Park and its surrounding waters. I hope that this Special Issue, as well as the previous ones, contributes to increase awareness of the importance of Isla del Coco for Costa Rica and the entire world.</p><div> </div>

New Body of Cohesion Research at a Macrolevel

2018 ◽  
Vol 46 (2) ◽  
pp. 342-348 ◽  
Author(s):  
Guy L. Siebold
Keyword(s):  
Relevant Literature ◽  
Scientific Research ◽  
Special Issue ◽  
Social Scientific Research ◽  
The Difference ◽  
Social Scientific ◽  
Made In

A prior special issue of this journal attempts to broaden the perspective on military cohesion. While such broadening is desirable, the lead issue author incorporates only a narrow portion of relevant literature, makes misleading assertions, does not distinguish the difference between conducting studies and carrying out social scientific research, and fails to appreciate the advances made in scalable microlevel cohesion research. This commentary notes the limited literature cited, summarizes the distinction between a study and science, and suggests issues and concepts to be addressed to make a stronger start in research on military cohesion at the meso- and macrolevels.

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