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

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.

scholarly journals Self-Access Centers and Autonomous Learning: Report on the Japan Association for Self-Access Learning (JASAL) Conference, 2017

2018 ◽  
pp. 90-99
Author(s):  
Lorraine Reinbold
Keyword(s):  
Social Learning ◽  
Language Learners ◽  
Cross Section ◽  
Autonomous Learning ◽  
Educational Institutions ◽  
Annual Conference ◽  
International Studies ◽  
Plenary Talk ◽  
Learning Space ◽  
Non Profit

JASAL (The Japan Association for Self-Access Learning) held their 12th Annual Conference/Forum on December 16th, 2017 at Kanda University of International Studies (KUIS) in Chiba. JASAL is a non-profit organization that fosters learner autonomy and self-access learning to a cross-section of educational institutions in Japan. This article contextualizes the plenary talk and selected presentations that captured the underlying themes of this conference: 1) necessity to become a social learning space for language learners, 2) necessity of structured support, and 3) necessity to assess and modify.

scholarly journals 36th Annual CAPO Conference: Advocating for All: Psychosocial Oncology at the Intersections of Equity, Diversity, and Inclusion, 8–10 June 2021

2021 ◽  
Vol 28 (4) ◽  
pp. 2579-2698
Author(s):  
Peter Traversa
Keyword(s):  
Research Work ◽  
Rehabilitation Medicine ◽  
Psychosocial Oncology ◽  
Annual Conference ◽  
Care Community ◽  
Diversity And Inclusion ◽  
Canadian Association ◽  
Patient Representatives ◽  
Poster Presentations ◽  
Oral Presentations

On behalf of the Canadian Association of Psychosocial Oncology, we are pleased to present the Abstracts from the 2021 Annual Conference, titled “Advocating for All: Psychosocial Oncology at the Intersections of Equity, Diversity, and Inclusion”. The Conference was held virtually from 8 June 2021 to 10 June 2021. This conference brought together key stakeholders including multidisciplinary professionals from nursing, psychology, psychiatry, social work, spiritual care, nutrition, medicine, rehabilitation medicine, occupational health and radiation therapy for both adult and pediatric populations. Participants included clinicians, researchers, educators in cancer care, community-based organizations and patient representatives. Patients, caregivers and family members presented abstracts that speak to their role in managing cancer experiences and care. Over one hundred (100) abstracts were selected for presentation as symposia, 20-minute oral presentations, 10-minute oral presentations, 90-minute workshops and poster presentations. We congratulate all the presenters on their research work and contribution.

scholarly journals Preface

2021 ◽  
Vol 2145 (1) ◽  
pp. 011001
Keyword(s):  
Cosmic Ray ◽  
Nobel Laureate ◽  
Plenary Talk ◽  
Chiang Mai ◽  
Hybrid Form ◽  
Opening Ceremony ◽  
Prince Of Songkla University ◽  
Questions And Answers ◽  
Poster Presentations ◽  
Oral Presentations

The 16th SIAM PHYSICS CONGRESS (SPC2021) B Chatthong1,a, C Buranachai1,b, P Kalasuwan1,c, S Rakkapao1,d, C Putson1,e, B Soonthornthum2,3,f,g and S Aukkaravittayapun2,3,f,h 1Division of Physical Science, Faculty of Science, Prince of Songkla University, Songkhla, Thailand 2Thai Physics Society, Chiang Mai, Thailand 3National Astronomical Research Institute, Chiang Mai, Thailand Email: [email protected], [email protected], [email protected], [email protected], [email protected], [email protected], [email protected], [email protected] The 16th Siam Physics Congress (SPC2021) was successfully held 100% online during May 24-25, 2021. Initially, the Thai Physics Society and Prince of Songkla University had planned to co-host the SPC2021 in Songkhla province in Southern part of Thailand via hybrid form. Unfortunately, due to the rise of coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic cases in Thailand, the organizing committee had considered that physical conference would no longer be possible, and made 100% online decision. This is to keep up to the highest standard of health regulation and self-practice (from WHO) in avoiding the extremely serious pandemic. Consequently, the Thai Physics Society and Prince of Songkla University had facilitated and hosted the SPC2021 as national teleconference during May 24-25, 2021. This year, we had 185 research abstracts and papers submitted for both oral and poster online presentations. There were 1 plenary speaker, 25 invited speakers, 76 oral presentations, 83 poster presentations, and 99 full papers submitted for possible publication in all 21 tracks(topics). The scientific program was announced on the SPC2021 website (https://spc2021.sci.psu.ac.th/) and also distributed via email to all participants. The SPC2021 oral sessions were held via Zoom video conference. Participants can join online sessions either by using their individual Zoom account. The Zoom’s chat channel as well as professional management such as co-hosting the Zoom room from the host-side were employed to alleviate some glitches (e.g. delayed or unclear signals due to slow internet connection from the client-side). In addition, the chat channel was also used for exchanging contact details for further detailed discussion about the presentation. The online opening ceremony and plenary talk was live-broadcasted via Faculty of Science, Prince of Songkla University official Facebook page and YouTube account. After the online opening ceremony, a plenary talk entitled “Exploring the Universe with neutrinos and gravitational waves” by Professor Takaaki Kajita, 2015 Nobel Laureate in Physics from Institute for Cosmic Ray Research, The University of Tokyo, Tokyo, Japan, was given to the audience of approximately 200 participants. The oral presentations were arranged into 3 parallel Zoom rooms in total of 16 sessions. Each invited speaker was allowed 30-minute presentation while regular presenter had 15 minutes including questions and answers. The online audience-size of each room varied between 30 and 60 people. The poster presentations were uploaded onto the SPC2021 Indico website (https://indico.cern.ch/event/973315/), where only registered participants could access. In addition, all participants can login, access all abstracts as well as presentation materials, and submit the full paper. List of Editorial Materials, Logos are available in this pdf.

scholarly journals Abstracts from Dietetic Research Event – May 27-28, 2010

2010 ◽  
Vol 71 (3) ◽  
pp. e57-e77 ◽  
Keyword(s):  
Service Management ◽  
Wide Spectrum ◽  
Food Service ◽  
Annual Conference ◽  
Review Committee ◽  
High Quality ◽  
High Quality Research ◽  
Poster Sessions ◽  
Poster Presentations ◽  
Oral Presentations

Welcome to Montreal and the 2010 Dietitians of Canada Annual Conference Research Event. This year will be quite exciting with nearly 70 high quality research and practice presentations. Topics are varied and include: public health nutrition, food service management, food production, nutrition friendly environments, clinical and applied nutrition, and dietetic practice in various settings, such as schools, community centres, hospitals, health centres, etc. The innovation this year will be the Poster Tour that will allow each presenter to discuss the highlights of his/her research under the guidance of one of the abstract review committee members or a dedicated nutritionist or graduate student. Judging abstracts was a difficult task considering the variety of topics and the large number and high quality abstracts received this year. Members of the Committee had a wide spectrum of expertise and collaborated to share their knowledge and set strict criteria for abstract selection. They also assisted in finalizing the oral and poster presentations schedules. On behalf of the membership of Dietitians of Canada, I would like to thank the Abstracts Review Committee members who took time from their busy schedules to provide their expertise to review these abstracts: Drs. Katherine Gray-Donald and Hugues Plourde from McGill University; Drs. Irene Strychar and Marie Marquis from the Université de Montréal and Dr. Maria Kalergis from the Dairy Farmers of Canada. Join me in celebrating Canadian Dietetic Research by attending the poster sessions on Thursday and Friday (May 27 and 28) and the oral presentations on Friday May 28 in the afternoon.

IX Congreso Nacional ALCONPAT 2020

2020 ◽  
Keyword(s):  
Heritage Preservation ◽  
Nuevo Leon ◽  
Nuevo León ◽  
Maintenance And Rehabilitation ◽  
Infrastructure Investments ◽  
Poster Presentations ◽  
Sanitary Conditions ◽  
Oral Presentations ◽  
Non Destructive ◽  
Virtual Mode

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?

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.

Impact of clinical research coordinators on research output in orthopedic surgery

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.

Developing and Evaluating a Web-Based, Multi-Platform Curriculum for After-School Robotics

2012 ◽  
pp. 266-283
Author(s):  
Fred G. Martin ◽  
Michelle Scribner-MacLean ◽  
Sam Christy ◽  
Ivan Rudnicki
Keyword(s):  
High School Students ◽  
Lessons Learned ◽  
After School ◽  
School Students ◽  
Enrichment Programs ◽  
Web Based ◽  
Non Profit ◽  
Design Engineers ◽  
Design Skills ◽  
University Of Massachusetts

The University of Massachusetts Lowell and a non-profit partner, Machine Science Inc. of Cambridge, Massachusetts have developed a Web-based curriculum for after-school robotics, based on two microcontroller platforms: one for middle school students and the other for high school students. The curriculum, which teaches computer programming and design skills in the context of hands-on electronics and robotics activities, was developed and evaluated as part of a four-year National Science Foundation-funded research project called Building an Internet Community of Design Engineers (iCODE). From 2006 to 2010, the project partners used the curriculum to support year-long academic enrichment programs at middle schools, high schools, and community centers in underserved communities within Boston, Lowell, and Lawrence, Massachusetts. This chapter describes the design and development of the iCODE curriculum, explores the project’s assessment strategies, and reflects on lessons learned from four years of offering after-school robotics for an inner-city youth population.

Professional Standards in the Aftermath of Torture

2020 ◽  
pp. 225-252
Author(s):  
Stephen Soldz ◽  
Steven Reisner
Keyword(s):  
American Psychological Association ◽  
Lessons Learned ◽  
Professional Organization ◽  
Public Response ◽  
The Public ◽  
Intelligence Operations ◽  
Independent Review ◽  
Psychological Knowledge ◽  
Ethics Guidelines ◽  
Enhanced Interrogation

In addition to direct effects on detainees, interrogators, intelligence agencies, and law, the U.S. torture program had additional corrupting influences on other aspects of society. This chapter explores the effects that the torture program had on civil society by exploring its effects on the profession of psychology and on the largest U.S. psychological professional organization, the American Psychological Association (APA). We briefly summarize public knowledge regarding the involvement of psychologists in the CIA and DoD "enhanced interrogation" torture programs. We then describe the public response of the APA as news of this knowledge emerged. However, the public response did not match the APA’s behind-the-scenes actions, as was revealed by a 2015 Independent Review of APA leaders' potential complicity with the torture program conducted by Chicago attorney David Hoffman. The resultant Hoffman Report found a pattern of backchannel collaboration ("collusion") to ensure that APA ethics guidelines on psychologists' interrogation support did not constrain psychologists beyond permissive DoD rules. We then put psychology's interrogation controversy in the context of broader issues regarding the ethics of “operational psychology,” that is, the use of psychological knowledge and expertise by psychologists to further military and intelligence operations. We argue that certain operational psychology applications conflict with the ethics of the profession, and question whether practitioners of such applications properly belong to the profession of psychology. We conclude with a call for a Truth Commission to document the involvement of psychologists in post-9/11 detention and interrogation processes, and to focus on lessons learned regarding professional relations with the security sector, so that future generations of psychologists are less likely to repeat post-9/11 mistakes.

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