Journalism Schools in Russia: Professional Expertise Experience

The study examined the qualitative originality, current state, and problems of improving journalism education in Russia. In broad terms, this topic determined the content of the research project "Theoretical and Educational Schools of Journalism in Russia" initiated and implemented at St. Petersburg State University with the participation of other domestic and foreign universities. Highlighting the school of journalism as an independent object of study, identifying and emphasizing its features of originality, project participants thus relate it to the models that deny global standardization. The authors of the article recognize the variability of approaches to education under the influence of fundamental shifts in practice and the current market conjuncture, at the same time they emphasize the significance of constant characteristics of the school phenomenon. The article is based on the materials of expert interviews, which are an integral part of the project program. The experts are the heads and leading employees of educational organizations for training journalists. Experts identified the mandatory components of theoretical and educational schools, revealed the features of their fundamental similarities and differences, and discussed the prospects and difficulties of their qualitative growth under the pressure of market conditions, unification, and commercialization of education. The training of journalists in higher education is viewed in the light of the cultural traditions of national education, press, and journalism. The school appears as an integral phenomenon in its fundamental characteristics and at the same time as a variety of specific manifestations (schools) that have developed under the influence of personal, regional, historical, cultural, and other factors. The possibility and feasibility of a monographic study of the Russian theoretical and educational school of journalism as an independent and unique phenomenon in international professional educational practice are revealed. The genesis and functioning of domestic journalism schools are presented in comparison with the experience and pedagogical ideologies of foreign universities.

The Dialectic of Transnational Integration and National Disintegration as Challenge for Multilevel Governance

A large number of studies have detected that within the EU multilevel governance there is a transformation toward a hybrid knowledge co-production that overcomes traditional categories such as locality or embeddedness. There, a sort of sustainable decision-making knowledge is co-developed and theoretically supposed to be applied top-down on the national level of EU member states. However, in practice such processes of unification are always associated with a risk of limited compliance with specific national situations and with a specific national “world of relevancies”. Despite the rise in popularity of these top-down initiatives within international policy levels, there is a lack of studies that empirically analyze how national policy systems respond to these global standardization approaches. Therefore, the central aim of this study is twofold: Based on an exemplary case of an international information system co-produced by an expert group of the European Commission, it first reconstructs whether and how transnational information is integrated on the national policy level. Second, it elucidates factors limiting an application. The results show that this international knowledge system was used for basal purposes and was mainly challenged by non-compliance with national specificities and the existence of alternative knowledge sources.

Global standardization and local adaptation of marketing ---A critical review of the literature

This paper discusses and critically reviews the causes and consequences of global standardization and local adaptation of marketing strategies. The scope of the literature review is in the fields of international marketing, international trade, and corporate strategic management. It also aims to emphasize finding gaps after reading the literature. Even though the studies scope is extensive, this paper limits the reach: firstly, it introduces the standardization and local adaptation, discusses the advantages and disadvantages of both by researchers. At the same time, untangle the relationship between international marketing strategy and marketing mix. Secondly, it is divided into macro and micro to collate and analyze the leading factors affecting international strategy. So that realise the cross-market fit of global marketing tactic. Finally, focus on the KPI. The indicators of financial return were selected as the review from the factors representing the intuitive development level of the company. The goal was to concentrate on the mutual feedback and adjustment between the standardization/adaptation and performance of multinational companies. Among them, the diversities between developed and emerging markets are interspersed in each link. As this difference is a trend that scholars have begun to notice in recent years. Although many existed bibliographies are revolved around particular multinational companies or regions to assessment, this paper will focus on the impact of practical research article review and evaluation. It would not involve in specific corporate and country.

Global FT4 immunoassay standardization: an expert opinion review

Objectives Results can vary between different free thyroxine (FT4) assays; global standardization would improve comparability of results between laboratories, allowing development of common clinical decision limits in evidence-based guidelines. Content We summarize the path to standardization of FT4 assays, and challenges associated with FT4 testing in special populations, including the need for collaborative efforts toward establishing population-specific reference intervals. The International Federation of Clinical Chemistry and Laboratory Medicine Committee for Standardization of Thyroid Function Tests has undertaken FT4 immunoassay method comparison and recalibration studies and developed a reference measurement procedure that is currently being validated. Further studies are needed to establish common reference intervals/clinical decision limits. Standardization of FT4 assays will change test results substantially; therefore, a major education program will be required to ensure stakeholders are aware of the benefits of FT4 standardization, planned transition procedure, and potential clinical impact of the changes. Assay recalibration by manufacturers and approval process simplification by regulatory authorities will help minimize the clinical impact of standardization. Summary Significant progress has been made toward standardization of FT4 testing, but technical and logistical challenges remain. Outlook Collaborative efforts by manufacturers, laboratories, and clinicians are required to achieve successful global standardization of the FT4 assays.

Improved harmonization of critical characterization assays across cell therapies

The field of cell therapy has blossomed, providing exciting new options for treating a variety of diseases. While few cell therapy products have US FDA approval, there are thousands of cell treatments at various stages of development, pointing to a potential revolutionary shift in patient care. The expanding number and nature of cellular therapies necessitate greater standardization. Several international organizations are collaborating to pursue some level of global standardization, especially concerning cell banking. However, less harmonization surrounds assays used for critical quality characterization including: identity, purity, safety and potency. Frequently, there is divergence regarding the terms describing the characterization assays across regulatory authorities and guidances. This review summarizes the critical quality assays currently used for different categories of cell therapies. Areas of harmonization and an absence of standardization are highlighted. We propose potential solutions to facilitate harmonization of critical quality characterization assays and the language used to describe them.