scholarly journals Hats Off to the CIM Reviewers of 2021

2021 ◽  
Vol 44 (4) ◽  
pp. E1
Author(s):  
Robert Bortolussi ◽  
Alex Levit
Keyword(s):  
Vital Role ◽  
Academic Excellence ◽  
Scientific Process ◽  
Investigative Medicine ◽  
Over 40 Years

For over 40 years the journal of Clinical and Investigative Medicine (CIM) has published articles of interest to clinician investigators in Canada and elsewhere. We strive for the highest standards and to remain relevant to our readers, but we cannot achieve this goal without the help of our reviewers, all of whom play a vital role in maintaining the integrity of the scientific process. Without their efforts, academic excellence would falter.

scholarly journals My thanks to our Peer Reviewers

2019 ◽  
Vol 42 (4) ◽  
pp. E1
Author(s):  
Robert Bortolussi
Keyword(s):  
Peer Review ◽  
Review Process ◽  
Peer Review Process ◽  
Vital Role ◽  
Academic Excellence ◽  
Fake News ◽  
Scientific Process ◽  
Predatory Journals ◽  
Peer Reviewers ◽  
Investigative Medicine

In this age of “fake news” and “predatory journals”, the peer review process could never be more important. A knowledgeable reviewer plays a vital role in maintaining the integrity of the scientific process. In fact, without adequate peer review, academic excellence would falter. So my hat is off to the 84 people who provided their time and expertise in formulating their reviews for the journal of Clinical and Investigative Medicine (CIM).

Adopting Balance Score Card in Higher Education

2015 ◽  
Vol 6 (2) ◽  
pp. 1-11 ◽  
Author(s):  
Neeta Baporikar
Keyword(s):  
Higher Education ◽  
Vital Role ◽  
Educational Institutions ◽  
Academic Excellence ◽  
Global Trends ◽  
Innovation Activities ◽  
Balance Score Card ◽  
Score Card ◽  
Future Growth

Education enhances knowledge base of the nation. It plays a vital role in development. Emerging global trends, new economic challenges and rapid growth of information technology has enlarged the focus on education making analyzing and assessing simultaneously several areas of performance essential and crucial. If Balance Score Card used by organizations to achieve excellence, is adopted in higher education by universities and higher educational institutions academic excellence could be attained. In addition, it can help them to utilize intangible assets more efficiently, ensure future growth and link long-term strategic planning to short-term, tactical actions. Adopting it would also provide a strong linkage between financial and operational measures, internal processes improvement and innovation activities. Thus, through in-depth literature review and grounded theory the aim of this paper is to give an overview of Balance Score Card, discuss its adoption in higher education by universities and higher education institutions.

scholarly journals Mentorship: A Strategic Technique for Achieving Excellence, Manpower Development and Nation Building?

2019 ◽  
Vol 10 (2) ◽  
pp. 17-24
Author(s):  
Victor F. Peretomode ◽  
Peter Ikoya
Keyword(s):  
Mixed Method ◽  
Relevant Literature ◽  
Nation Building ◽  
Vital Role ◽  
Academic Excellence ◽  
Mixed Method Research ◽  
Extensive Review

Abstract The aim of the paper is to address the possibility of using mentorship as a strategic technique for achieving academic excellence, manpower development and in over-coming challenges of nation building. The authors conducted an extensive review of relevant literature from studies based on quantitative, qualitative, mixed method research and position papers on mentoring. This was followed with an analysis, synthesis and integration of ideas arising therefrom. Thereafter, they developed a logical link between the three variables. The paper concludes that while mentorship may not be the panacea to attaining these variables, it no doubt can play a vital role in achieving academic excellence, manpower development and nation building and therefore it is a strategy worth investing time, effort and money in adopting a combination of appropriate models.

Adopting Balance Score Card in Higher Education

2017 ◽  
pp. 348-359
Author(s):  
Neeta Baporikar
Keyword(s):  
Higher Education ◽  
Vital Role ◽  
Educational Institutions ◽  
Academic Excellence ◽  
Global Trends ◽  
Strong Linkage ◽  
Innovation Activities ◽  
Balance Score Card ◽  
Score Card

Education enhances knowledge base of the nation. It plays a vital role in development. Emerging global trends, new economic challenges and rapid growth of information technology has enlarged the focus on education making analyzing and assessing simultaneously several areas of performance essential and crucial. If Balance Score Card used by organizations to achieve excellence, is adopted in higher education by universities and higher educational institutions academic excellence could be attained. In addition, it can help them to utilize intangible assets more efficiently, ensure future growth and link long-term strategic planning to short-term, tactical actions. Adopting it would also provide a strong linkage between financial and operational measures, internal processes improvement and innovation activities. Thus, through in-depth literature review and grounded theory the aim of this paper is to give an overview of Balance Score Card, discuss its adoption in higher education by universities and higher education institutions.

From Regional Teacher Training College to Research University

1998 ◽  
Vol 12 (6) ◽  
pp. 373-376 ◽  
Author(s):  
Seppo Hölttä
Keyword(s):  
Research University ◽  
Vital Role ◽  
Entrepreneurial Activity ◽  
Academic Excellence ◽  
Significant Development ◽  
Research And Teaching ◽  
Teacher Training College ◽  
The University ◽  
Eastern Finland

The University of Joenssu is located in eastern Finland, in a province which faces significant development challenges. The paper traces the changing structure and role of the University since its foundation in 1969, focusing on the measures it has taken to increase collaboration with local industry and encourage entrepreneurial activity. At the heart of the University's strategy is the need to sustain academic excellence in research and teaching while fulfilling a vital role in the development of its local region.

Ultrastructure of Lymphatic Capillaries in the Transport of Colloidal Particles

1967 ◽  
Vol 25 ◽  
pp. 186-187
Author(s):  
L. V. Leak ◽  
J. F. Burke
Keyword(s):  
Connective Tissue ◽  
Colloidal Particles ◽  
Ultrastructural Level ◽  
Vital Role ◽  
Time Intervals ◽  
Thorium Dioxide ◽  
Lymphatic Capillary ◽  
Tissue Area ◽  
Rapid Removal ◽  
Tissue Fluids

The vital role played by the lymphatic capillaries in the transfer of tissue fluids and particulate materials from the connective tissue area can be demonstrated by the rapid removal of injected vital dyes into the tissue areas. In order to ascertain the mechanisms involved in the transfer of substances from the connective tissue area at the ultrastructural level, we have injected colloidal particles of varying sizes which range from 80 A up to 900-mμ. These colloidal particles (colloidal ferritin 80-100A, thorium dioxide 100-200 A, biological carbon 200-300 and latex spheres 900-mμ) are injected directly into the interstitial spaces of the connective tissue with glass micro-needles mounted in a modified Chambers micromanipulator. The progress of the particles from the interstitial space into the lymphatic capillary lumen is followed by observing tissues from animals (skin of the guinea pig ear) that were injected at various time intervals ranging from 5 minutes up to 6 months.

Three-Dimensional reconstruction of isolated centrosomes by automated electron tomography

1994 ◽  
Vol 52 ◽  
pp. 310-311
Author(s):  
M.B. Braunfeld ◽  
M. Moritz ◽  
B.M. Alberts ◽  
J.W. Sedat ◽  
D.A. Agard
Keyword(s):  
Electron Tomography ◽  
Three Dimensional ◽  
Vital Role ◽  
Complex Nature ◽  
Animal Cells ◽  
Microtubule Organizing Center ◽  
Nucleation Sites ◽  
Dimensional Reconstruction ◽  
Organizing Center ◽  
Resolution Model

In animal cells, the centrosome functions as the primary microtubule organizing center (MTOC). As such the centrosome plays a vital role in determining a cell's shape, migration, and perhaps most importantly, its division. Despite the obvious importance of this organelle little is known about centrosomal regulation, duplication, or how it nucleates microtubules. Furthermore, no high resolution model for centrosomal structure exists.We have used automated electron tomography, and reconstruction techniques in an attempt to better understand the complex nature of the centrosome. Additionally we hope to identify nucleation sites for microtubule growth.Centrosomes were isolated from early Drosophila embryos. Briefly, after large organelles and debris from homogenized embryos were pelleted, the resulting supernatant was separated on a sucrose velocity gradient. Fractions were collected and assayed for centrosome-mediated microtubule -nucleating activity by incubating with fluorescently-labeled tubulin subunits. The resulting microtubule asters were then spun onto coverslips and viewed by fluorescence microscopy.

Abstract #130: Adrenal Functioning Carcinoma in a Woman with History of Adrenal Tumor of Over 40 Years of Evolution

2015 ◽  
Vol 21 ◽  
pp. 17
Author(s):  
Jose Paz-Ibarra ◽  
Sofia Saenz ◽  
Natali Jauregui ◽  
Marialejandra Delgado ◽  
Jose Somocurcio
Keyword(s):  
Adrenal Tumor ◽  
History Of ◽  
Over 40 Years

Asiana Airlines Flight 214

2014 ◽  
Vol 4 (2) ◽  
pp. 113-121 ◽  
Author(s):  
Stephanie Chow ◽  
Stephen Yortsos ◽  
Najmedin Meshkati
Keyword(s):  
Human Factors ◽  
Aviation Safety ◽  
Cultural Factors ◽  
Vital Role ◽  
Cultural Issues ◽  
Flight Crew ◽  
Pilot Performance ◽  
Engineering Designs ◽  
Flight Deck

This article focuses on a major human factors–related issue that includes the undeniable role of cultural factors and cockpit automation and their serious impact on flight crew performance, communication, and aviation safety. The report concentrates on the flight crew performance of the Boeing 777–Asiana Airlines Flight 214 accident, by exploring issues concerning mode confusion and autothrottle systems. It also further reviews the vital role of cultural factors in aviation safety and provides a brief overview of past, related accidents. Automation progressions have been created in an attempt to design an error-free flight deck. However, to do that, the pilot must still thoroughly understand every component of the flight deck – most importantly, the automation. Otherwise, if pilots are not completely competent in terms of their automation, the slightest errors can lead to fatal accidents. As seen in the case of Asiana Flight 214, even though engineering designs and pilot training have greatly evolved over the years, there are many cultural, design, and communication factors that affect pilot performance. It is concluded that aviation systems designers, in cooperation with pilots and regulatory bodies, should lead the strategic effort of systematically addressing the serious issues of cockpit automation, human factors, and cultural issues, including their interactions, which will certainly lead to better solutions for safer flights.

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