19th Congress of the European Society for Dermatology and Psychiatry (ESDaP) and 2nd Brain Skin Colloquium Conference (BSC), 11–13 June 2021, London

The construction industry is an indicator of economic development: in good times both individuals and companies invest to increase or improve their houses and facilities. The halted construction is an indication of economic difficulties. Hence the importance of protecting infrastructure investments through diagnostic, recovery and construction rehabilitation procedures. IX National Congress ALCONPAT Mexico 2020 addressed the thematic axes: Materials and nanomaterials, Durability and sustainability, Preservation of built heritage, Preservation, maintenance and rehabilitation, Semi and non-destructive tests, Corrosion in concrete structures, Climate Change. Four Plenary Conferences were presented, given by renowned researchers from Spain, Colombia, Mexico and Argentina. Nine Master Conferences were also presented, given by Researchers from the Autonomous University of Nuevo León, Veracruzana University, CNIC of Havana, Cuba and the Autonomous University of Campeche. 61 papers were received, divided into: 35 oral presentations 26 poster presentations. The participating institutions were: Universidad Autónoma de Campeche, Universidad Autónoma de Nuevo León, Universidad Veracruzana, Universidad Autónoma del Estado de Hidalgo, Tecnológico Nacional de México (Instituto Tecnológico de Chetumal), Universidad Autónoma de Chiapas, Cinvestav Unidad Mérida, Universidad Autónoma de Yucatán , Universidad Michoacana de San Nicolás de Hidalgo, Universidad Juárez Autónoma de Tabasco, CIIDIR IPN Campus Oaxaca, Centro Nacional de Investigaciones Científicas de Cuba, Consultor Independiente de Ecuador, Centro Internacional de Matemáticas Numéricas e Ingeniería (España), Universidad Nacional del Sur ( Argentina). Effort and enthusiasm of the participants to carry out the event in virtual mode, due to the existing adverse sanitary conditions, stands out. It is one more indication of the strength of the ALCONPAT community in maintaining the continuity of one of its activities to exchange knowledge and experiences for the improvement of practices aimed at prolonging the durability of the infrastructure.

ARE FEMALE ACADEMIC NEUROLOGISTS GETTING THEIR VOICES HEARD?

Journal of Neurology Neurosurgery & Psychiatry ◽

10.1136/jnnp-2015-312379.39 ◽

2015 ◽

Vol 86 (11) ◽

pp. e4.128-e4

Author(s):

Emma Lynch

Keyword(s):

Royal College ◽

Academic Medicine ◽

Implicit Bias ◽

Female Participation ◽

Gender Balance ◽

Abstract Book ◽

Poster Presentations ◽

Oral Presentations

ObjectivesNeurology as a specialty is becoming increasingly feminised. Generally, women are under-represented in academic medicine, particularly at more senior levels. The aim of this study was to assess the gender balance of presenters at the 2014 ABN meeting.MethodsData on gender mix of the specialty was obtained from the 2012 Federation of the Royal College of Physicians Census. Oral presenters and first authors from posters were identified using the Meeting Programme and Abstract Book and the GMC register was used to ascertain individuals' gender.Results29.5% of neurology trainees and consultants are female. There were 38 platform presentations, and 188 poster presentations. It was possible to identify the gender of 99.6% of presenters and first authors. 48.9% of first authors on posters were female; women conducted 18.4% of platform presentations. Oral presenters were significantly more likely to be male (p<0.01).ConclusionCompared to the specialty as a whole, women were well represented at the meeting. However, females were significantly less likely to undertake more prestigious oral presentations. Further work is planned to identify whether the reason behind this imbalance is explicit or implicit bias, and to help identify barriers to increasing female participation in academic neurology.

Report on the Japan Association of Self-Access Learning (JASAL) 2016 Annual Conference

Studies in Self-Access Learning Journal ◽

10.37237/070406 ◽

2016 ◽

pp. 383-393

Author(s):

Michael P. Lin

Keyword(s):

Lessons Learned ◽

Professional Organization ◽

Annual Conference ◽

Plenary Talk ◽

Non Profit ◽

Poster Presentations ◽

Oral Presentations

This article reports on the JASAL 2016 Annual Conference held on December 10, 2016 at Konan Women’s University in Kobe, Japan. JASAL (Japan Association for Self-Access Learning) is a non-profit professional organization devoted to promoting self-access learning in Japan. The conference consisted of opening remarks by JASAL president Hisako Yamashita, a plenary talk by Dr. Jo Mynard, twenty oral presentations on various self-access learning topics, twelve poster presentations, and tours of the e-space, which is a self-access center at Konan Women’s University. Ninety-five participants from over forty institutions attended. In this summary, the author reports on the day’s events, featuring select presentations on SALC design, leadership, integration into curriculum, training, and lessons learned.

Impact of clinical research coordinators on research output in orthopedic surgery

Journal of Comparative Effectiveness Research ◽

10.2217/cer-2021-0020 ◽

2021 ◽

Author(s):

Garrett K Berger ◽

John C Neilson ◽

David M King ◽

Adam N Wooldridge

Keyword(s):

Medical Students ◽

Clinical Research ◽

Orthopedic Surgery ◽

Research Output ◽

Academic Departments ◽

Clinical Research Coordinators ◽

Poster Presentations ◽

Oral Presentations

Aim: To describe the efficacy of clinical research coordinators (CRCs) in terms of research output among faculty, residents and medical students. Materials & methods: We analyzed and reviewed departmental research output from the 3 years prior to the hire of 3 CRCs compared with the 3 years following. Results: From 2014 to 2016, the department output was a total of 27 peer-reviewed publications, 16 oral presentations and 33 poster presentations. From 2017–2019 there was a 52% increase in publications (n = 41), 131% increase in oral presentations (n = 37) and a 61% increase in poster presentations (n = 53). Conclusion: The implementation of CRCs has markedly increased tangible research output and trainee involvement. This role may serve as a valuable model for other academic departments.

Preface

Pure and Applied Chemistry ◽

10.1351/pac20067807iv ◽

2006 ◽

Vol 78 (7) ◽

pp. iv

Author(s):

Yoshinori Yamamoto

Keyword(s):

The United States ◽

Molecular Structures ◽

Synthetic Methods ◽

International Meeting ◽

Boron Compounds ◽

Research Areas ◽

Research Fields ◽

Boron Chemistry ◽

Poster Presentations ◽

Oral Presentations

This volume summarizes the present status of research in the field of organic and inorganic boron chemistry, presented by the invited speakers at the 12th International Meeting on Boron Chemistry (IMEBORON-XII), held in Sendai, Japan, 11-15 September 2005. IMEBORON-XII consisted of 1 plenary lecture, 22 invited lectures, 24 keynote lectures, 48 short oral presentations, and 99 poster presentations. In all, 280 chemists contributed to a truly international meeting, with participants representing China, Czech Republic, Germany, Israel, Japan, Mexico, Poland, Russia, South Korea, Spain, Sweden, the United Kingdom, and the United States.The presentations at IMEBORON-XII covered all aspects of boron chemistry including theoretical studies, synthetic methods of organic and inorganic boron compounds, novel molecular structures, application of organic and inorganic boron compounds to organic synthesis as catalysts or as reagents, medicinal applications, and creation of new materials (liquid crystals, supramolecular clusters, nanocylinders, molecular electronic devices, nanomachines, ceramics, etc.). Not only the distinguished senior members of the boron community, but also young boron chemists took an active part in the conference. Not only traditional boron chemistry, but also new evolving research areas of boron chemistry were presented. Accordingly, I feel that a new generation of both researchers and research fields is coming in boron chemistry. A selection of the invited contributions to IMEBORON-XII is presented in the 14 papers in this issue.The importance of scientific exchange in this field was recognized during IMEBORON-XII. Therefore, the continuation of this series of conferences was discussed, and the venue for IMEBORON-XIII in 2008 will be organized by Prof. F. Teixidor at the Institut de Ciencia de Materials de Barcelona, C.S.I.S., Campus U.A.B., Ballaterra, Spain.Yoshinori YamamotoChairman of IMEBORON-XII

Genomics and molecular mechanisms of high grade serous ovarian cancer: the 12th Biennial Rivkin Center Ovarian Cancer Research Symposium

International Journal of Gynecological Cancer ◽

10.1136/ijgc-2019-000490 ◽

2019 ◽

Vol 29 (Suppl 2) ◽

pp. s7-s11

Author(s):

Erinn B Rankin

Keyword(s):

Ovarian Cancer ◽

Cancer Research ◽

Dna Repair ◽

Molecular Mechanisms ◽

New Technologies ◽

Serous Carcinoma ◽

High Grade ◽

Serous Ovarian Cancer ◽

Poster Presentations ◽

Oral Presentations

ObjectiveThe aim of this study was to review current research efforts in genomics and molecular mechanisms of high grade serous ovarian cancer, presented at the 12th Biennial Rivkin Center Ovarian Cancer Research Symposium, held at the University of Washington.MethodsThe 12th Biennial Rivkin Center Ovarian Cancer Research Symposium brought together leaders in the field to discuss recent advances in ovarian cancer research and therapy.ResultsThe genomics and molecular mechanisms of ovarian cancer session featured invited speaker presentations by Dr Alan D’ Andrea on ‘Deoxyribonucleic acid (DNA) repair in ovarian cancer’ and Dr Kathleen Cho on ‘Modeling the genomics of high grade serous carcinoma in the mouse’. Eight additional oral presentations and 46 poster presentations were selected from the submitted abstracts that highlighted current research efforts in p53, DNA repair, genomic instability and modeling disease in mice, and organoids in high grade serous ovarian cancer.ConclusionsNew technologies utilizing clustered regularly interspaced short palindromic repeats (CRISPR)/CRISPR associated protein 9 (CAS9) approaches in mice, organoids, and cell based screens continue to advance our knowledge of key molecular drivers of ovarian cancer initiation, progression, and drug resistance. Improved understanding of the mechanisms of poly ADP ribose polymerase inhibitor resistance may lead to new therapeutic strategies to enhance outcomes in women with high grade serous ovarian cancer.

Preface

Pure and Applied Chemistry ◽

10.1351/pac20067811iv ◽

2006 ◽

Vol 78 (11) ◽

pp. iv

Author(s):

M. Kidwai

Keyword(s):

Green Chemistry ◽

Research Work ◽

Environmentally Friendly ◽

Sustainable Chemistry ◽

Research Activity ◽

Safe Product ◽

Teachers And Students ◽

The Subject ◽

Poster Presentations ◽

Oral Presentations

Green chemistry occupies a research frontier that is the subject of much current research activity. Although it is not a new branch of chemistry, it demands distinctive thought processes about existing and new chemistry tools, as well as knowledge and creative design of those chemical principles that can contribute toward societal growth whilst protecting the environment and human health. To achieve these ends, it is necessary to create more awareness in the lay public, and to ensure that teachers and students at all levels of education become familiar with the basic concepts and their beneficial outcomes. In this respect, developing countries still have much to do in order to achieve higher levels of awareness of and participation in a greener vision.The IUPAC-sponsored Second International Symposium on Green/Sustainable Chemistry, held in Delhi on 10-13 January 2006, contributed successfully to promoting international awareness of green chemistry. Almost 550 delegates attended from 22 countries and participated in deliberations on recent advances in the trend toward more environmentally friendly practice of chemistry. In addition to a program of 8 plenary lectures and three-way parallel sessions for 31 main and 44 invited lectures by eminent scientists, upcoming doctoral candidates and postdoctoral fellows gave 33 oral presentations on their contributions to future developments in green chemistry. The poster presentations showcased up-to-date research on a range of topics including synthesis of bioactive compounds, green edges of physical chemistry including computational methods, and the use of biomaterials, nanotechnology, biomimetic processes, microwave technology, and ionic liquids, amongst others. The subject of methodological industrialization attracted much interest and served as a source of information and inspiration to representatives from no less than 28 chemical and pharmaceutical companies.The Symposium has contributed to the growing recognition that government, industry, and the academic sector need to cooperate closely, in order to achieve and promote the cause of green chemistry and its beneficial consequences throughout the world. The challenge for the chemistry community is to recognize the need and pursue research that engages environmentally friendly challenges and outcomes. Chemistry provides many of the tools that enable us to understand and influence the environment, and has the potential to be a decisive factor in securing an environmentally acceptable future for humankind. At the practical level, each advance through development of a safe process or a safe product contributes to that future. Much has already been achieved, but a great deal more remains to be done. The publication of this collection of papers, based upon a selection of lectures of the Symposium, provides an overview of some of the chemistry through which clean, eco-friendly, and less wasteful manufacturing processes for sustainable development is increasingly being realized.The International Organizing Committee contributed to shaping the program for this important event in the international calendar of green chemistry activities. Thanks are due to the Local Organizing Committee for the efficiency and excellence of the arrangements and for the gracious hospitality extended to all participants. On behalf of the organizers, I am grateful to those who contributed their research work to this issue and for the support from Dr. John W. Jost, IUPAC Executive Director.M. KidwaiSymposium Chairman

4th International conference on Big Data Analysis and Data Mining

Global Journal of Enterprise Information System ◽

10.18311/gjeis/2016/15844 ◽

2017 ◽

Vol 8 (3) ◽

pp. 83

Author(s):

Editorial Board

Keyword(s):

Data Mining ◽

Big Data ◽

Data Analysis ◽

Big Data Analysis ◽

Main Theme ◽

International Conference ◽

Poster Presentations ◽

Future Technologies ◽

Oral Presentations

Conference Series LLC welcomes you to attend the 4th International conference onBig Data Analysis and Data Mining during September 07-08, 2017 in Paris, France.We cordially invite all the participants to share their knowledge and research in the field of Big Data Analysis and Data Mining. Data Mining 2017 anticipates more than 200 participants around the globe with thought provoking Keynote lectures, Oral presentations, Symposiums, Workshops and Poster presentations. The attending delegates include Editorial Board Members of related International Journals. This is an excellent opportunity for the delegates from universities and institutes to interact with the world class scientists and eminent personalities. The intending participants can confirm their participation by registering for the conference along with your colleagues. The main theme of the conference is “Future Technologies for Knowledge Discoveries in Data”.