scholarly journals Eighth Triennial Toxicology Salary Survey

2012 ◽  
Vol 32 (1) ◽  
pp. 11-22 ◽  
Author(s):  
Shayne Cox Gad ◽  
Dexter Wayne Sullivan
Keyword(s):  
Response Rate ◽  
Career Path ◽  
Survey Instrument ◽  
Professional Organizations ◽  
Years Of Experience ◽  
Job Market ◽  
Electronic Survey ◽  
Salary Survey ◽  
Insight Into

This survey serves as the eighth in a series of toxicology salary surveys conducted at 3-year intervals and beginning in 1988. An electronic survey instrument was distributed to 5800 individuals including members of the Society of Toxicology, American College of Toxicology, and 23 additional professional organizations. Question items inquired about gender, age, degree, years of experience, certifications held, areas of specialization, society membership, employment and income. Overall, 2057 responses were received (response rate 35.5%). The results of the 2012 survey provide insight into the job market and career path for current and future toxicologists.

scholarly journals Ninth Triennial Toxicology Salary Survey

2016 ◽  
Vol 35 (2) ◽  
pp. 243-251 ◽  
Author(s):  
Shayne Cox Gad ◽  
Dexter Wayne Sullivan
Keyword(s):  
Response Rate ◽  
Career Path ◽  
Survey Instrument ◽  
Professional Organizations ◽  
Years Of Experience ◽  
Job Market ◽  
Electronic Survey ◽  
Salary Survey ◽  
Insight Into

This survey serves as the ninth in a series of toxicology salary surveys conducted at 3-year intervals and beginning in 1988. An electronic survey instrument was distributed to 5919 individuals including members of the Society of Toxicology, American College of Toxicology, and 23 additional professional organizations. Question items inquired about gender, age, degree, years of experience, certifications held, areas of specialization, society membership, employment and income. Overall, 1293 responses were received (response rate 21.8%). The results of the 2014 survey provide insight into the job market and career path for current and future toxicologists.

scholarly journals Tenth Triennial Toxicology Salary Survey

2020 ◽  
Vol 39 (3) ◽  
pp. 189-197
Author(s):  
Dexter W. Sullivan ◽  
Shayne C. Gad
Keyword(s):  
Career Path ◽  
Survey Instrument ◽  
Professional Organizations ◽  
Years Of Experience ◽  
Job Market ◽  
Electronic Survey ◽  
Salary Survey ◽  
Insight Into

This survey serves as the tenth in a series of toxicology salary surveys conducted at 3-year intervals and beginning in 1988. An electronic survey instrument was distributed to members of the Society of Toxicology, American College of Toxicology, and 8 additional professional organizations. Question items inquired about gender, age, degree, years of experience, certifications held, areas of specialization, society membership, employment and income. Overall, 1338 responses were received. The results of the toxicology salary survey provide insight into the job market and career path for current and future toxicologists.

A 2015 Survey of Forensic Economists: Their Methods, Estimates, and Perspectives

2015 ◽  
Vol 26 (1) ◽  
pp. 53-83 ◽  
Author(s):  
Michael R. Luthy ◽  
Michael L. Brookshire ◽  
David Rosenbaum ◽  
David Schap ◽  
Frank L. Slesnick
Keyword(s):  
Vocational Rehabilitation ◽  
Affordable Care Act ◽  
Response Rate ◽  
Survey Instrument ◽  
Electronic Survey ◽  
Forensic Economics ◽  
Percentage Points ◽  
Paper Survey ◽  
E Mail

Abstract In January 2015, 590 e-mail invitations to complete an electronic survey were sent to NAFE (National Association of Forensic Economics) members. The response rate was approximately 33%, almost nine percentage points higher than the last paper survey administered in 2003. The survey covered many of the major topics included in earlier surveys, such as values of important economic variables (e.g., discount rates), trends in the practice of forensic economics (e.g., personal sources of earnings), and open-ended questions concerning ethics and reactions to the survey instrument. On the 2015 Survey instrument there were several new questions concerning such matters as how forensic economists perceive the role of vocational (rehabilitation) experts, the effects of the Affordable Care Act on loss estimates, how members charge for their services, and the size of respondents' practices.

Evaluating psychiatrists’ attitudes and expectations about pharmacists’ role in psychiatry in Jordan

2021 ◽  
Author(s):  
Derar H Abdel-Qader ◽  
Esraa E Al Jomaa ◽  
Jennifer Silverthorne ◽  
Walid Shnaigat ◽  
Salim Hamadi ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Mental Illness ◽  
Logistic Regression ◽  
Response Rate ◽  
Psychotropic Medications ◽  
Descriptive Statistics ◽  
Multivariate Logistic Regression ◽  
Current Role ◽  
Electronic Survey ◽  
Survey Response Rate

Abstract Objectives Evaluating Jordanian pharmacists’ roles in psychiatry from psychiatrists perspective. Methods An electronic survey was sent to 100 psychiatrists registered in the Jordanian Psychiatrists Association. Statistical analysis included descriptive statistics and multivariate logistic regression. Key findings A total of 80 psychiatrists completed the survey (response rate 80%). Most psychiatrists thought that pharmacists are unable to give individuals with mental illness enough time to discuss their medications (62/80, 77.6%) and to monitor psychotropic medications (PM) efficacy (50/80, 62.6%). Around half of respondents thought that, in the future, pharmacists would not be able to suggest PM for patients (42/80, 52.6%), nor changes in PM dosages (37/80, 46.3%). Most psychiatrists emphasized the importance of psychiatric courses to improve pharmacists’ role. Conclusion Although psychiatrists were generally not satisfied with the current role of pharmacists, they had positive expectations about pharmacists’ competency to do certain activities and to assist them in designing drug therapy plans.

Chemotherapy of drug-resistant ovarian cancer: a Southwest Oncology Group Study.

1986 ◽  
Vol 4 (9) ◽  
pp. 1374-1379 ◽  
Author(s):  
L R Laufman ◽  
J B Green ◽  
D S Alberts ◽  
R O'Toole ◽  
R D Hilgers ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Ovarian Cancer ◽  
Response Rate ◽  
Final Analysis ◽  
Drug Resistant ◽  
Eligibility Criteria ◽  
Interim Analyses ◽  
Southwest Oncology Group Study ◽  
Pathology Review ◽  
Insight Into ◽  
Better Than

We present a final analysis, including pathology review, of a cooperative group study of drug-resistant ovarian cancer. Of 200 patients registered, 112 were eligible and evaluable, with a response rate of 26% and median survival of 7 months. Because these results are poorer than those reported in the preliminary and interim analyses of this study, we scrutinized the 88 excluded patients, most of whom failed to meet our strict pathologic criteria for a diagnosis of ovarian cancer of epithelial type, and who, as a heterogeneous group, fared better than patients who did meet the eligibility criteria. We believe this analysis provides insight into the spectrum of diseases that are frequently called ovarian cancer, but might be more properly labeled abdominal carcinomatosis.

scholarly journals Attitudes of graduating Canadian urology residents on the job market: Is it getting better or are we just spinning our wheels?

2017 ◽  
Vol 12 (4) ◽  
pp. 104-9 ◽  
Author(s):  
Gregory W. Hosier ◽  
Naji J. Touma
Keyword(s):  
Urban Area ◽  
Response Rate ◽  
Large Urban Area ◽  
Job Market ◽  
Employment Opportunities ◽  
The Past ◽  
Agreement Score ◽  
Strongly Agree ◽  
Ideal Practice ◽  
The Ideal

Introduction: There has been increasing awareness of employment difficulties for physicians, especially surgeons, in Canada over the past few years. Our objective was to elucidate the attitudes and experiences of graduating Canadian urology residents in obtaining employment.Methods: We surveyed four separate cohorts of graduating urology residents in 2010, 2011, 2016, and 2017. Responses from the 2010 and 2011 cohorts were combined and compared to the combined results of the 2016 and 2017 cohorts. Mean Likert responses were compared using unpaired t-tests. An agreement score was created for those responding with “strongly agree” and “agree” on the Likert scale.Results: A total of 126 surveys were administered with a 100% response rate. The job market was rated as poor or very poor by 64.9% and 58.4% of graduates in 2010/2011 and 2016/2017, respectively (p=0.67). Lack of resources was identified as the biggest barrier to improved employment in both cohorts. Networking at meetings and staff urologists at their institution were the most important factors aiding employment identified by both cohorts. The ideal practice was academic or academically associated community practices in a large urban area, with 5‒10 partners for both cohorts.Conclusions: The majority of graduating urology residents viewed the job market as poor or very poor and this did not change over a six-year period. It is unclear how much personal preference for location and practice type drove the somewhat negative outlook of employment opportunities, as the majority of residents were seeking large urban, academic, or academically associated community practices in competitive locations.

scholarly journals Rhinitis medicamentosa: a nationwide survey of Canadian otolaryngologists

2019 ◽  
Vol 48 (1) ◽  
Author(s):  
James Fowler ◽  
Christopher J. Chin ◽  
Emad Massoud
Keyword(s):  
Practice Patterns ◽  
Response Rate ◽  
Nationwide Survey ◽  
Neck Surgery ◽  
Electronic Survey ◽  
Nasal Decongestants ◽  
Intranasal Steroids ◽  
Oral Steroids ◽  
Topical Medications ◽  
Rhinitis Medicamentosa

Abstract Background Rhinitis medicamentosa is a non-allergic form of rhinitis that is typically caused by prolonged use of topical nasal decongestants. This condition commonly affects young adults and treatment is not trivial. We aimed to survey Canadian Otolaryngologists to determine practice patterns and their opinions regarding this under-studied condition. Methods An electronic survey was sent to practicing Otolaryngologists within the Canadian Society of Otolaryngology – Head and Neck Surgery. The survey contained 16 questions pertaining to the diagnosis and treatment of rhinitis medicamentosa, as well as opinions on public and primary care awareness of proper use of nasal decongestants. Results The survey was distributed to 533 Otolaryngologists and 69 surveys were returned (response rate of 13%). Cessation and weaning of decongestant (96%), and intranasal steroids (94%) were the most common methods for treating RM. Intranasal saline rinses (55%) and oral steroids (25%) were also supported by some respondents. For those who recommended cessation/weaning, 61% also concurrently introduced an intranasal steroid during this process. The majority responded that current warnings on nasal decongestants were inadequate (75%), and were not visible enough (79%). Conclusions Rhinitis medicamentosa is a common, and very preventable condition. Although the literature lacks a standardized approach to RM, our survey has shown that many Otolaryngologists diagnose and treat RM in a similar manner. Treatment tends to focus on decongestant cessation, often with concurrent introduction of intranasal steroids. It was felt the warning labels on the topical medications are not currently satisfactory.

A Study on Benchmarking Technique Understanding and Knowledge in Malaysia Palm Oil Milling Industry

2012 ◽  
Vol 59 (2) ◽  
Author(s):  
Norashikin Rahman ◽  
Baba Md. Deros ◽  
Mohd. Nizam Ab Rahman
Keyword(s):  
Palm Oil ◽  
Response Rate ◽  
Reliability And Validity ◽  
Oil Industry ◽  
Survey Instrument ◽  
Survey Questionnaire ◽  
Survey Results ◽  
Level Of Understanding ◽  
Postal Mail ◽  
Survey Questionnaires

Benchmarking is a tool that can lead to broad improvements to an organization. It has been implemented in various industries such as manufacturing and services. The objective of this study is to identify the level of understanding and knowledge on benchmarking in palm oil milling industry. A survey instrument, tested for reliability and validity by experts and practitioner was developed to collect data from respondents involved the palm oil milling industry. Later, the survey questionnaire which comprise of two sections was distributed through postal mail and email to 230 respondents in different palm oil milling industry. Seventy four survey questionnaires were completed and returned, giving a response rate of 32.2%. Analysis of survey results shows that 18.9% of respondents are in good category, 71.6% are still in moderate category and 9.5% in low category. Thus, it can be concluded that 81.1% of survey respondents in palm oil milling industry is still lacking of knowledge and understanding in benchmarking concept. Further guidance, support and awareness are really needed to encourage more organisations in palm oil industry to use benchmarking in order to survive and remain competitive.

scholarly journals Weight-for-Age Percentiles and Experience Impact Youth Wrestling Record over the Course of a Season (P23-010-19)

2019 ◽  
Vol 3 (Supplement_1) ◽  
Author(s):  
Heather Reymunde Wittmer ◽  
Steven Reggie ◽  
Erin O'Hora ◽  
Diane DellaValle
Keyword(s):  
Small Sample ◽  
Future Research ◽  
Hydration Status ◽  
Years Of Experience ◽  
Performance Variables ◽  
Funding Sources ◽  
Significant Difference ◽  
And Performance ◽  
Insight Into ◽  
Weight For Age

Abstract Objectives Youth in weight-classified combat sports may attempt to change body weight to gain performance advantage. Differences between weight-for-age percentiles (WAP) and performance in youth wrestlers remains unknown. The purpose of this retrospective study was to examine the differences in performance between wrestlers above and below the 50th WAP over a wrestling season. Methods Participants included 22 male wrestlers from a team in the Pennsylvania Elementary Wrestling League (8.8 ± 2.1 years of age, 2.3 ± 2.3 years of experience). Retrospective data included age, weight, years of experience, family history, and frequency of wins, losses and forfeits over a 3-month wrestling season. Average WAP were calculated using CDC growth charts and wrestlers were assigned to one of two groups <50 th WAP (n = 10) and >50 th WAP (n = 12). Wrestlers were also categorized into two groups in terms of experience (≤2 years, >2 years). Differences between the two groups in performance variables were examined using ANOVA. Results We observed a significant difference between <50th and >50th WAP groups in total forfeits (0.6 ± 1.0; 2.0 ± 1.5, respectively, P < 0.02). There was an interaction observed between WAP group and years of experience in number of total forfeits (P < 0.132) such that wrestlers with <2 years of experience and <50th WAP experienced fewer total forfeits (0.3 ± 0.8) than those >50th percentile (2.0 ± 1.4). Those with more experience in <50th WAP also had fewer forfeits compared to >50th WAP. A similar interaction was observed between WAP group and years of experience in number of total losses (P < 0.187). Wrestlers with <2 years of experience, and <50th WAP experienced more total losses (4.8 ± 1.5) than wrestlers >50th WAP (2.0 ± 1.4). Those with more experience and <50th WAP experienced fewer losses than those >50th WAP. Conclusions We observed a significant difference in forfeits between average WAP groups and an interaction between experience and WAP groups in losses and forfeits in this small sample. Further research is needed to provide insight into how WAP mayaffect performance in this population. Future research may include a larger population, and variables such as BMI-for-age, hydration status, nutrition, body composition and additional factors that affect both weight and performance. Funding Sources n/a.

Factors neurosurgery candidates use when choosing a residency program

2014 ◽  
Vol 120 (1) ◽  
pp. 167-172 ◽  
Author(s):  
Lauren H. Marasa ◽  
Thomas A. Pittman
Keyword(s):  
Residency Program ◽  
Response Rate ◽  
Paper Copy ◽  
Boot Camp ◽  
First Year ◽  
Residency Programs ◽  
Electronic Survey ◽  
Faculty Time ◽  
Program Characteristics ◽  
Survey Responses

Object Many factors affect an applicant's decision when selecting a residency program. While some issues are likely important to all applicants, others may be specific to, or weighed differently by, those applying to certain specialties. In an effort to better understand how applicants to neurosurgery programs make decisions about relative rank, the authors created a survey to identify the program characteristics thought most important by applicants. Methods An electronic survey was created and posted to the neurosurgery residency coordinator's forum. Coordinators throughout the country were asked to send the survey link to students who were scheduled to begin as first-year residents in July of 2012. A paper copy of the survey was also distributed at the Society of Neurological Surgeons intern boot camp in Atlanta, Georgia, in July of 2012. Results One hundred ninety-six students obtained a neurosurgical postgraduate year 1 position in the 2011–2012 match; 40 survey responses were received (response rate 20.4%). The factors cited as being most important in selecting a residency were the residents currently in the program, team camaraderie, and the number of operative cases performed. The interview day, specifically the opportunity to talk to the residents, was also thought to be important, as was the knowledge that the applicant would likely be ranked by the program. Conclusions Applicants for neurosurgical training choose a program for reasons similar to those given by applicants to other specialties. Neurosurgery applicants seem marginally more interested in an emphasis on academics and research and slightly less concerned with a program's location, but overall, the differences appear minimal. The interview process is very important, and contact by a representative after the interview also seems significant in applicants' decision making. By recognizing what applicants think is important in choosing a residency, programs can more effectively recruit residents and more efficiently use faculty time and department resources.

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