A New Chapter Delineating the Progression and Ingenuity of the Publication in the Year to Come

The advent of a fresh year presents an abundance of prospects for advancement and improvement in the realm of scientific inquiry. It is pivotal for the journal to actively promote collaboration among scientists hailing from various disciplines, thereby stimulating interdisciplinary dialogues that may culminate in groundbreaking innovations. Moreover, it is crucial to adopt technological innovations to improve the quality of peer-review procedures and guarantee a thorough assessment of research submissions. Moreover, to contribute to the advancement of society, Science Insights will actively support open access initiatives and facilitate the broader dissemination of knowledge, in addition to publishing research findings. In its entirety, the new year functions as a poignant reminder to the journal to maintain its steadfast dedication to excellence in the dissemination of scientific insights, while simultaneously adjusting to emergent trends and advancing inclusivity in research pursuits. &nbsp

Office of Behavioral and Social Sciences Research (OBSSR) Strategic Plan for Health Disparities Research, FY2002-2006

Scientific research supported by the National Institutes of Health (NIH) has been of great benefit to the health of the population in the United States. Research to improve diagnosis, treatment, and prevention has led to improvements in health care for most Americans, and significant declines in morbidity and mortality from numerous diseases. As a result, the population can expect not only to live longer but also to be more productive and to enjoy a higher quality of life. However, these gains have not affected all segments of the population equally. Minority populations in the United States continue to experience substantial disparities in the burden of disease and death when compared to the majority population.http://www.ncmhd.nih.gov/strategicmock/our_programs/strategic/pubs/OBSSRNarrative.pd

Community Forum on the 2022 OSTP Public Access Policy Guidance [presentation slides]

Included: ● Public access background and context ● Summary of the 2022 OSTP Memorandum ● Clarification about the scope of the 2022 OSTP Memorandum ● Timeline for agency adoption of the 2022 OSTP Memorandum ● Agency perspectives: National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA), National Institutes of Health (NIH), and Institute of Museum and Library Services (IMLS) ● Questions and answer

Frequently Asked Questions: 2022 Public Access Policy Guidance

Includes a list of frequently asked questions and answers for the 2022 White House Office of Science and Technology Policy (OSTP) Public Access Policy guidance, including answering questions such as What is meant by public access to federally funded research? and What impact will the policy guidance have on specific business models for scholarly publishing

Memorandum for the Heads of Executive Departments and Agencies, August 25, 2022: Ensuring Free, Immediate, and Equitable Access to Federally Funded Research

This memorandum provides policy guidance to federal agencies with research and development expenditures on updating their public access policies. In accordance with this memorandum, OSTP recommends that federal agencies, to the extent consistent with applicable law: 1. Update their public access policies as soon as possible, and no later than December 31, 2025, to make publications and their supporting data resulting from federally funded research publicly accessible without an embargo on their free and public release; 2. Establish transparent procedures that ensure scientific and research integrity is maintained in public access policies; and, 3. Coordinate with OSTP to ensure equitable delivery of federally funded research results and data. Includes background and policy principles, lessons learned from COVID-19, updates to policy guidance on increasing equitable access to Federally funded research results including peer-reviewed scholarly publications and scientific data, ensuring scientific and research integrity in agency public access policies, public access plan coordination among federal agencies, general provisions, and taking next steps together

Encouraging innovation

The second annual report of the Government Chief Scientific Adviser (GCSA), Sir Mark Walport, looks at the power of forensic science and its many applications. The report draws on evidence provided by experts in several fields. It covers the use of forensic analysis within the criminal justice system through to the prevention, deterrence and detection of fraudulent products and services

09. IMSA 1990-91 Profile

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Greenhouse Gas Removal

The 2015 Paris Agreement called for a balance between sources of Greenhouse Gas (GHG) emissions and their removal by 2100 to halt global temperature rise. This POSTnote explains why Greenhouse Gas Removal (GGR) techniques may be required to achieve this goal, outlines the benefits of and concerns about them, and considers policy options