Obtaining and Using Copyrighted Research Journal Content—Convenience vs Ethics

Members of American Dietetic Association (ADA) or those credentialed by the Commission on Dietetic Registration agree to abide by the ADA/Commission on Dietetic Registration Code of Ethics for the dietetics profession (1). A fundamental principle within the Code is to conduct dietetics practice with honor, integrity, and fairness and to comply with all laws and regulations applicable or related to the profession. Dietetics practitioners read and apply the results of research published in professional journals and other publications to guide their evidence-based practice. Authors of research articles can, in some cases, make their work more accessible to practitioners by amendment of the copyright transfer agreements required by the publisher. And practitioners working in the United States must understand and abide by the US copyright laws that govern the fair use of these resources. In this digital age, inappropriate access to and distribution of copyrighted research content can occur. This article briefly describes the key requirements of current US copyright law, generalized to situations that a dietetics practitioner might encounter, through scenarios that illustrate implications for practitioners and suggests options for the retrieval and use of copyrighted research information while abiding by the Code of Ethics. The discovery, access, and use of freely available literature (“open access”) with proper attribution of authorship is also discussed

Analyzing the effects of the Russian-Ukrainian war on Kenya’s agrifood systems and policy responses

This policy brief examines the consequences of the Russia-Ukraine war on Kenya’s agrifood systems, focusing on its impact on food security and the country’s policy responses to counter the effects of the war. Drawing from official data, scholarly articles, institution reports, and online news sources, this brief encompasses the period from January 2019 to February 2023 to provide a nuanced understanding of the events leading up to and following the conflict. The results show that the Russia-Ukraine war resulted in high fuel and fertilizer prices in Kenya, negatively impacting overall crop productivity, agricultural sector employment, and, by extension, the entire economy. By examining data on food, fertilizer, fuel prices, inflation, and other vital indicators, this brief unravels the dynamics affecting Kenya’s agrifood systems contributing to a deeper understanding of Kenya's vulnerability to global geopolitical events. The results underscore the necessity of responsive policy strategies to ensure food security and economic resilience throughout the country

The Reverend John H. A. Bomberger, Doctor of Divinity; Doctor of Laws 1817-1890: Centenary Volume

Prepared for the one hundredth anniversary of the birth of John Henry Augustus Bomberger, this biographical volume provides details of Dr. Bomberger\u27s life from his early days as a student at Mercersburg through his final years as the first President of Ursinus College. The 273 page book contains photographs and portraits.https://digitalcommons.ursinus.edu/jhabombergercent/1000/thumbnail.jp

Implications of the Russia-Ukraine war on agrifood systems in Ghana and policy responses for building a resilient food system

This policy brief discusses the immediate impact of the Russia-Ukraine war on the economy of Ghana with a specific focus on the agricultural and oil sectors. The study employs content analysis of various sources, including articles, published papers, and reports, and utilizes data from AfricaFertilizer.org, Ghana's Ministry of Food and Agriculture, and the World Food Programme (WFP) to explore these impacts and policy measures. The study finds that despite being a net crude oil exporter, Ghana's reliance on imports of petrol and diesel makes it susceptible to international price fluctuations, leading to rising pump prices and inflation. The war has also impacted Ghana's agricultural sector, particularly with regard to the import of chemical fertilizers for agricultural production. Furthermore, the study highlights the influence of the conflict on wheat exports and its consequences on Ghana's domestic wheat demand. Escalating palm oil, wheat, and fertilizer prices have further compounded the situation, with international price shocks affecting local food markets and contributing to high food inflation in Ghana. The document's scope extends to examining the policy responses implemented by the country's government to address the challenges posed by the conflict. Finally, the study concludes with key recommendations for enhancing the resilience of the food systems in Ghana

Cavity QED with a Bose-Einstein condensate

Cavity quantum electrodynamics (cavity QED) describes the coherent interaction between matter and an electromagnetic field confined within a resonator structure, and is providing a useful platform for developing concepts in quantum information processing. By using high-quality resonators, a strong coupling regime can be reached experimentally in which atoms coherently exchange a photon with a single light-field mode many times before dissipation sets in. This has led to fundamental studies with both microwave and optical resonators. To meet the challenges posed by quantum state engineering and quantum information processing, recent experiments have focused on laser cooling and trapping of atoms inside an optical cavity. However, the tremendous degree of control over atomic gases achieved with Bose-Einstein condensation has so far not been used for cavity QED. Here we achieve the strong coupling of a Bose-Einstein condensate to the quantized field of an ultrahigh-finesse optical cavity and present a measurement of its eigenenergy spectrum. This is a conceptually new regime of cavity QED, in which all atoms occupy a single mode of a matter-wave field and couple identically to the light field, sharing a single excitation. This opens possibilities ranging from quantum communication to a wealth of new phenomena that can be expected in the many-body physics of quantum gases with cavity-mediated interactions.Comment: 6 pages, 4 figures; version accepted for publication in Nature; updated Fig. 4; changed atom numbers due to new calibratio