Issues in modern licensing of factual information and databases

2013 ◽  
pp. 99-125
Author(s):  
Raymond T. Nimmer
Keyword(s):  
Factual Information

COMMONWEALTH Forum: The Politics of Science or the Science of Politics

Commonwealth ◽  
2017 ◽  
Vol 19 (1) ◽  
Author(s):  
John Arway
Keyword(s):  
Public Policy ◽  
Natural Resource ◽  
Factual Information ◽  
The Past ◽  
Difference Of Opinion ◽  
History Of ◽  
The Right ◽  
Scientific Facts ◽  
Environmental Agency ◽  
Laws And Regulations

The challenges of including factual information in public policy and political discussions are many. The difficulties of including scientific facts in these debates can often be frustrating for scientists, politicians and policymakers alike. At times it seems that discussions involve different languages or dialects such that it becomes a challenge to even understand one another’s position. Oftentimes difference of opinion leads to laws and regulations that are tilted to the left or the right. The collaborative balancing to insure public and natural resource interests are protected ends up being accomplished through extensive litigation in the courts. In this article, the author discusses the history of environmental balancing during the past three decades from the perspective of a field biologist who has used the strength of our policies, laws and regulations to fight for the protection of our Commonwealth’s aquatic resources. For the past 7 years, the author has taken over the reins of “the most powerful environmental agency in Pennsylvania” and charted a course using science to properly represent natural resource interests in public policy and political deliberations.

Population Control (Review Article)

1961 ◽  
Vol 1 (3) ◽  
pp. 89-98
Author(s):  
Karol J. Krotki
Keyword(s):  
Population Control ◽  
Review Article ◽  
Small Enterprise ◽  
Opportunity Costs ◽  
Relative Importance ◽  
Factual Information ◽  
Undue Influence ◽  
Clear Cut ◽  
Economic Considerations

Discussions about the role of small enterprise in economic development tend to remain inconclusive partly because of the difficulty of assessing the relative importance of economic and non-economic objectives and partly because of the dearth of factual information on which to base an economic calculus. It is probably true, moreover, that, because of a lack of general agreement as to the economic case for or against small enterprise, non-economic considerations, including some merely romantic attitudes toward smallness and bigness, tend to exert an undue influence on public policies. There may, of course, be no clear-cut economic case. And noneconomic considerations should and will inevitably weigh significantly in policy decisions. If, however, some of the economic questions could be settled by more and better knowledge, these decisions could more accurately reflect the opportunity costs of pursuing non-economic objectives.

scholarly journals DISENTANGLING KNOWLEDGE AND BIAS: COMBATING AGEISM WITH THE REVISED FACTS ON AGING QUIZ

2019 ◽  
Vol 3 (Supplement_1) ◽  
pp. S455-S455
Author(s):  
Jensen Davis ◽  
Linda Breytspraak ◽  
Jacob Marszalek ◽  
Joan McDowd
Keyword(s):  
Older Adults ◽  
Psychological Health ◽  
Factor Model ◽  
Age Groups ◽  
Factual Knowledge ◽  
Factual Information ◽  
Age Bias ◽  
Aging Research ◽  
Response Options ◽  
Test Of Knowledge

Abstract The Facts on Aging Quiz (FoAQ) was developed in 1977 as a 25-item True/False test of knowledge about older adults. Since that time, it has been utilized in hundreds of studies involving clarifying misconceptions, measuring factual knowledge across different groups, and assessing bias toward older adults. The current study examines the psychometric properties of a revision to the FoAQ created in 2015 that modified the original items and added 25 more to better reflect contemporary aging research. Participants were sampled using Qualtrics and MTurk platforms and targeted to equally represent the following four age groups: 18-34, 35-49, 50-64, and 65 and older. Exploratory factor analysis (n=956) did not support a multi-factor structure, contrary to previous theories of it having cognitive, physical, societal, and psychological health factors. A single factor model was forced which contained 28 items that only accounted for 26% of the variance in scores. The reliability reached satisfactory levels in the younger three age groups with the 28-item version but remained inadequate among those 65 and older. Small associations with the Expectations Regarding Aging-12 and Aging Semantic Differential scales were observed. In its present format, the FoAQ is not sufficient for research use but remains a useful tool in provoking discussion about age bias and areas in which people of all ages lack factual information. Researchers suggest an expansion in response options and further clarifying the use of this instrument as a measure of knowledge or bias.

The Editor’s Note

2017 ◽  
Vol 99 (4) ◽  
pp. 4-4
Author(s):  
Joan Richardson
Keyword(s):  
United States ◽  
The United States ◽  
Factual Information ◽  
Knowing How

When the president of the United States is repeatedly revealed to be lying, teachers face a new challenge in their classrooms as they try to teach students how to separate fact from fiction. Knowing how to identify factual information is an essential part of critically examining controversial topics. In addition, the author suggests that teachers prepare students to defend their findings and their conclusions.

scholarly journals Some issues regarding the Hungarian regulation of traditional Chinese medicine and possible solutions based on examples from the United Kingdom

2014 ◽  
Vol 155 (15) ◽  
pp. 575-581
Author(s):  
Márk Oravecz ◽  
Judit Mészáros ◽  
Funian Yu ◽  
Ildikó Horváth
Keyword(s):  
Chinese Medicine ◽  
Traditional Chinese Medicine ◽  
Healthcare Professionals ◽  
Educational Background ◽  
Health Sciences ◽  
Medical Sciences ◽  
Factual Information ◽  
The United Kingdom ◽  
The Uk ◽  
New System

This paper aims to present factual information and to suggest possible solutions regarding some of the recent questions which have arisen regarding the regulation of traditional Chinese medicine in Hungary. According to current legislation “traditional Chinese doctors”, who are the most highly trained professionals in this field, are not allowed to practice Chinese medicine and acupuncture in Hungary. This situation cannot be explained by their educational background, as they receive thorough training in both Chinese medicine and modern medical sciences. Furthermore, this legislation is not supported by any EU standard: Traditional Chinese medicine professionals can practice Chinese medicine and acupuncture in a number of European countries within a legal and regulated framework. Different kinds of healthcare professionals may practice Chinese medicine and acupuncture in the UK – this could be a good example for Hungarian regulation. The five-year bachelor level traditional Chinese medicine training at the Faculty of Health Sciences, Semmelweis University and the increasing number of locally trained traditional Chinese medicine professionals could be a good basis for laying the groundwork of the new system. Orv., Hetil., 2014, 155(15), 575–581.

Celebrity Endorsements and Voter Emotions: Evidence From Two Experiments

2017 ◽  
Vol 45 (4) ◽  
pp. 648-672 ◽  
Author(s):  
Anthony J. Nownes
Keyword(s):  
Presidential Election ◽  
Control Group ◽  
General Notion ◽  
Election Campaign ◽  
Hillary Clinton ◽  
Factual Information ◽  
Celebrity Endorsements ◽  
And Behavior ◽  
Attitudes And Behavior ◽  
Presidential Election Campaign

Here, I report the results of two randomized, posttest only, control group, survey experiments in which respondents were exposed to factual information about celebrity support for Hillary Clinton during the 2016 presidential election campaign. Based on previous research, I hypothesize that celebrity endorsements will affect the emotions of enthusiasm, anger, and anxiety vis-à-vis Secretary Clinton. My results provide support for the general notion that celebrity endorsements can affect voter emotions. Specifically, I find that celebrity endorsements profoundly decreased the negative emotions of anger and anxiety vis-à-vis Secretary Clinton. My research suggests that a broad range of stimuli may affect voter emotions, which in turn affect political attitudes and behavior.

The Allergic Child

PEDIATRICS ◽  
1954 ◽  
Vol 14 (2) ◽  
pp. 180-180
Keyword(s):  
Human Hair ◽  
Good Deal ◽  
Cane Sugar ◽  
Factual Information ◽  
Clinical Allergy ◽  
Allergic Child ◽  
Intended Function ◽  
The World ◽  
Allergic Condition ◽  
Established Fact

While a great deal of factual information is presented, this reviewer wonders just how well it fulfills its intended function as a guide and help to parents of allergic children. It appears as too all-inclusive and comprehensive in its coverage for the average layman's use. So detailed and complete is the account of all the possible vagaries of clinical allergy that some parents would find it worrisome and their anxiety over this child's illness would be increased. The language is often technical and a good deal of theory is offered which may be interpreted by the reader as established fact. Human hair is mentioned as an allergen—as is cane sugar—and, says the authors, "it could almost be said that anything in the world might be at the bottom of an allergic condition."

Supplementary factual information

2012 ◽  
pp. 175-222
Author(s):  
Peter John Williams ◽  
Arif Hussain
Keyword(s):  
Factual Information

scholarly journals Rancang Bangun Sistem Informasi Pemesanan Custom Furniture Berbasis Website

2019 ◽  
Vol 3 (1) ◽  
pp. 53 ◽  
Author(s):  
Damasius Wikaryana Utama ◽  
I Gusti Lanang Agung Raditya Putra ◽  
I Putu Satwika
Keyword(s):  
Quality Control ◽  
Business Process ◽  
Online Media ◽  
Factual Information ◽  
Computerized System

Information is the king pin in business. Companies challenge their self to get an actual and factual information to be exist and win the tender. Companies are forced to use an up-to-date technology to produce the information needed. Especially in custom furniture company that has a long business process. It starts from measuring, modelling, budgeting, quotation, re-measuring, quality control, budget realization, until invoice printing. All of those processes must be organized in 1 management, so the custom furniture company can provide the actual and factual information for their customers. CV. Bali Interio is one of the company run in custom furniture business. This company has problems in their business process, it starts from the unorganized documents, slow processing documents que, messing measuring schedule, online buyer that doesn’t have an online media to buy, and the customers who want to monitor their order online. Based on the problems, it can be concluded that CV. Bali Interio needs a computerized system to solve the problems so it can give the best information needed for company or customer.

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