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Research at Public Policy Groups Newsletter for 2024-06-18 ( 27 items )  
'Black Women Best' in Ohio (10)
COLUMBUS, Ohio, June 18 (TNSres) -- Policy Matters Ohio, a nonpartisan policy research institute, issued the following news release: * * * Policies to support Black women - and everyone * * * By crafting public policy to specifically benefit Black women, Ohio's leaders can improve economic conditions, health outcomes, and overall well-being for Ohioans of all races and genders. Policy Matters Ohio's Juneteenth report, Black women can thrive in Ohio: Implementing a Black Women Best framework, more PR

'The Second Wave of Democratization Has Begun': CAIA Releases Report Designed to Help Wealth Professionals Progress From Ideation to Implementation in Alternatives (10)
AMHERST, Massachusetts, June 18 (TNSres) -- The Chartered Alternative Investment Analyst issued the following news release on June 17, 2024: * * * Franklin Templeton, Vanguard, Ellevest, NB Private Wealth all contribute important ideas on not just the "why" but the "how" of helping clients make use of alts * * * The Chartered Alternative Investment Analyst (CAIA) Association, the global professional body for the alternative investment industry, is today releasing its newest report: Crossing  more PR

29 LEGISLATIVE CANDIDATES ANSWER SURVEY ON CHILDREN'S ISSUES (10)
OKLAHOMA CITY, Oklahoma, June 18 (TNSres) -- The Oklahoma Institute for Child Advocacy issued the following news release: The Oklahoma Institute for Child Advocacy (OICA) sent a survey on children's issues to every candidate running for seats in the Oklahoma House of Representatives and Senate to gauge their understanding of and positions on a variety of children's issues, as well as to raise awareness with them about critical children's policies. The results of that survey, where 29 candidate more PR

AAP April 2024 StatShot Report: Overall Publishing Industry Up 18.3% for Month of April, and Up 4.2% Year-To-Date (10)
WASHINGTON, June 18 (TNSres) -- The Association of American Publishers issued the following news release on June 17, 2024: The Association of American Publishers (AAP) today released its StatShot report for April 2024 reflecting reported revenue for Trade (Consumer Books), Religious Presses, Higher Education Course Materials, PreK-12 Instructional Materials and Professional Publishing. Total revenues across all categories for April 2024 were up 18.3% as compared to April 2023, coming in at $94 more PR

ACAMS Highlights Its Commitment to Purpose-Driven Initiatives in 2nd Annual ESG Report (10)
WASHINGTON, June 18 (TNSres) -- The Association of Certified Anti-Money Laundering Specialists issued the following news release: * * * 2023 Report Showcases ACAMS Achievements in Driving Change and Safeguarding Communities Around the World * * * ACAMS, a leading international membership organization dedicated to the fight against illicit finance, today published its 2023 Environmental, Society and Governance (ESG) Report. This report highlights ACAMS' achievements over the past year, showc more PR

ACLS Names AVDF/ACLS Fellows for Research on the Liberal Arts (10)
NEW YORK, June 18 (TNSres) -- The American Council of Learned Societies issued the following news release: ACLS is pleased to announce awardees of the 2024 AVDF/ACLS Fellowship for Research on the Liberal Arts, a program made possible through a grant from the Arthur Vining Davis Foundations. The fellowship provides funding and training for scholarly research utilizing the extensive College and Beyond II (CBII) database to examine how experiencing a liberal arts education has shaped students at more PR

ALA Releases Free 'Partnering for Stronger Programming: A Toolkit for Libraries' (10)
CHICAGO, Illinois, June 18 (TNSres) -- The American Library Association issued the following news release on June 17, 2024: Libraries do their best work when they work with partners. The American Library Association (ALA) today announced the "Partnering for Stronger Programming: A Toolkit for Libraries", a free resource created to help library workers consider the big-picture goals of library programming and determine ways to begin and sustain impactful partnerships. The toolkit provides five  more PR

Annual Conference Will Feature More Than 55 Sessions Across Key Topics (10)
LAKE MARY, Florida, June 18 (TNSres) -- The Institute of Internal Auditors issued the following news release: * * * Debut the Findings of the Vision 2035 Project * * * The Institute of Internal Auditors (The IIA) will host its International Conference (https://iiaic.org/?_gl=1%2Ardpdbe%2A_gcl_aw%2AR0NMLjE3MTg2ODMwNzkuQ2owS0NRancwcnV5QmhEdUFSSXNBTlNaM3dvVmFXUW40YUcyaWV6cmFmR2tPbTRDZ1FvUVZfYUJ6RlBRU1FKem9Wa191SHFKUE1nQ2dxd2FBcnQyRUFMd193Y0I.%2A_gcl_au%2AMTU5NzI2NjMxNy4xNzE4NjgyODI3%2A_ga%2AMTE more PR

Annual Survey Provides Insight Into the State of the Permanent Diaconate in the Church (10)
WASHINGTON, June 18 (TNSres) -- The U.S. Conference of Catholic Bishops issued the following news release: * * * The USCCB's Committee on Clergy, Consecrated Life, and Vocations has released its annual survey, "A Portrait of the Permanent Diaconate in 2023: A Study for the United States Conference of Catholic Bishops." * * * The U.S. Conference of Catholic Bishops' (USCCB) Committee on Clergy, Consecrated Life, and Vocations has released its annual survey, A Portrait of the Permanent Diacona more PR

Award-Winning Science Uses Routine CCTA to Predict Cardiac Death, Heart Attack Risk (10)
ARLINGTON, Virginia, June 18 (TNSres) -- The Society of Cardiovascular Computed Tomography issued the following news: The Society of Cardiovascular Computed Tomography (SCCT) honors Kenneth Chan, MBBS as recipient of the 2024 SCCT Clinical Trials and Registries Award (CTRA), supported by Cleerly. The award recognizes clinical trials that use computed tomography coronary angiography (CCTA) and/or CCTA-based analyses to detect atherosclerotic burden in the diagnosis and treatment of coronary art more PR

Capital Impact Partners Launches Free Training Program for Atlanta's Emerging Real Estate Developers (10)
ATLANTA, Georgia, June 18 (TNSres) -- Capital Impact Partners, an organization that says it provides credit and financial services to underserved markets and populations, issued the following news release: * * * The Equitable Development Initiative helps developers who are focused on bringing affordable housing and other real estate projects to disinvested communities. * * * A new program will help Atlanta's emerging real estate developers overcome the systemic obstacles that have prevented  more PR

Council for Responsible Nutrition Launches New Podcast 'Supplement Source' (10)
WASHINGTON, June 18 (TNSres) -- The Council for Responsible Nutrition issued the following news release: * * * Hosted by VP of Communications Jeff Ventura, the Monthly Show Will Debut June 24 * * * The Council for Responsible Nutrition (CRN), the leading trade association for the dietary supplement and functional food industry, announces the launch of its new podcast, "Supplement Source." Hosted by CRN's Vice President of Communications, Jeff ("J.D.") Ventura, the podcast will provide a comp more PR

FOOD FOR THE POOR LAUNCHES BEYOND THE PLATE PODCAST (10)
COCONUT CREEK, Florida, June 18 (TNSres) -- Food for the Poor issued the following news release on June 17, 2024: Today, Food For The Poor (FFTP) is launching its first podcast to engage donors and audiences in a new way. Hosted by FFTP's Paul Jacobs and Danny Patino, both experienced on-air radio hosts, Beyond the Plate will take listeners on a journey through compelling food-related stories and experiences. Each 15-minute episode will revolve around food. Audiences can expect to hear conve more PR

Heat Dome Blanketing Much of US, Leaving People Exposed to Deadly Heat Again This Danger Season (10)
CAMBRIDGE, Massachusetts, June 18 (TNSres) -- The Union of Concerned Scientists issued the following news release: * * * UCS Experts Available to Discuss Connection to Climate Change, Policy Solutions * * * A prolonged heatwave that began in Mexico and the U.S. Southwest is slated to continue to spread East this week and could endure through the end of June over much of the country. This expansive heat dome will affect people in most of the lower 48 states and Puerto Rico at some point over  more PR

How the Ketogenic Diet Improves Healthspan and Memory in Aging Mice (10)
NOVATO, California, June 18 (TNSres) -- The Buck Institute for Research in Aging issued the following news: * * * The insight into mechanisms provides new targets for improving memory that may not even require a ketogenic diet * * * The ketogenic diet has its fanatics and detractors among dieters, but either way, the diet has a scientifically documented impact on memory in mice. To uncover how the high fat, low carbohydrate diet boosts memory in older mice, Buck scientists and a team from th more PR

McCord Stewart Museum: Second Edition for the Book Parachute - Subversive Design and Street Fashion (10)
MONTREAL, Canada, June 18 (TNSres) -- The McCord Stewart Museum issued the following news release on June 17, 2024: The Museum is pleased to announce the publication of the second edition of the book Parachute: Subversive Design and Street Fashion. This new edition has been revised and expanded with a section devoted to the popular exhibition Parachute: Subversive Fashion of the '80s. It should appeal to both Parachute fans and readers who want to discover this famous brand inspired by new wave more PR

More Than 800 Coal Plants Could Potentially Make a Profitable Switch to Solar (10)
CLEVELAND, Ohio, June 18 (TNSres) -- The Institute for Energy Economics and Financial Analysis issued the following news release: * * * Key Takeaways: * It is economically viable to replace select coal generation assets in emerging markets through deals that cover all costs associated with their transition to renewables and closure. More than 800 coal plants potentially fit this category as viable transition targets by 2030. * Transactions are feasible without subsidies for opportunities ass more PR

NASEO Releases Report for States on Incorporating Equity Into Clean Energy RD&D (10)
ARLINGTON, Virginia, June 18 (TNSres) -- The National Association of State Energy Officials issued the following news: On June 17, 2024, NASEO released a report, State Opportunities and Challenges in Supporting a Just Energy Transition: Incorporating Equity into Clean Energy Research, Development, and Demonstration with support from the U.S. Department of Energy Office of Electricity. This report is one of five authored by NASEO, the National Association of Regulatory Utility Commissioners (NAR more PR

National Academy of Public Administration and University of Connecticut School of Public Policy Host 23rd Annual Social Equity Leadership Conference, June 20-22 (10)
STAMFORD, Connecticut, June 18 (TNSres) -- The National Academy of Public Administration issued the following news release on June 17, 2024: This week, June 20-22, the University of Connecticut School of Public Policy and The National Academy of Public Administration will host the 23rd annual Social Equity Leadership Conference. This year's conference theme is "Achieving Diversity, Equity, Inclusion, and Access in an Increasingly Divided World." The Social Equity Leadership Conference (SELC) i more PR

New Research to Help Meet the Needs of Cancer Survivors With Pets (10)
WASHINGTON, June 18 (TNSres) -- The Human Animal Bond Research Institute issued the following news release on June 17, 2024: * * * Human Animal Bond Research Institute Awards Grant to Colorado State University * * * The Human Animal Bond Research Institute (HABRI) today announced funding for a new research project that will explore the challenges cancer survivors encounter in caring for their pets throughout the course of their treatment and recovery with the goal of informing the developmen more PR

New Screening Tool Could Improve the Survival Rate of Patients With Hepatocellular Carcinoma From 20% to 90% (10)
PHILADELPHIA, Pennsylvania, June 18 (TNSres) -- The American Journal of Pathology, the journal of the American Society for Investigative Pathology, issued the following news release: * * * A breakthrough study published in The American Journal of Pathology describes a new machine-learning model that may improve accuracy in early diagnosis of hepatocellular carcinoma and monitoring the impact of treatment * * * Early diagnosis of hepatocellular carcinoma (HCC)--one of the most fatal malignanc more PR

NSTA Announces Publishing Partnership With Routledge (10)
MCLEAN, Virginia, June 18 (TNSres) -- The National Science Teaching Association issued the following news release on June 17, 2024: The National Science Teaching Association (NSTA) officially announced today its publishing agreement with leading education publisher Routledge, an imprint of Taylor & Francis. As of January, Routledge is publishing, distributing, and providing access to NSTA's suite of grade-range-specific journals (Science & Children, Science Scope [https://www.nsta.org/science- more PR

Pancreatic Cancer's Cellular Amnesia (10)
COLD SPRING HARBOR, New York, June 18 (TNSres) -- The Cold Spring Harbor Laboratory issued the following news: Things aren't always as they seem. Take pancreatic cancer, for example. In up to one in 10 cases, researchers have documented a peculiar characteristic. Some of the pancreatic cells appear to have lost their identity. It's as if they forget what they are. Former Cold Spring Harbor Laboratory (CSHL) postdoc Diogo Maia-Silva, now at Massachusetts General Hospital, explains: * "This is v more PR

SPINNING UP HURRICANE COMMUNICATIONS (10)
BOULDER, Colorado, June 18 (TNSres) -- The National Center for Atmospheric Research issued the following news release: * * * Tweets analyzed by NSF NCAR scientists offer insight into effective hurricane risk messaging * * * Forecasters can use images in social media to better communicate weather related hazards of hurricanes, according to a pair of new studies. Scientists at the U.S. National Science Foundation National Center for Atmospheric Research (NSF NCAR) analyzed 2017 Twitter (now X more PR

Study: Socio-Political Dynamics in Clean Energy Transition (10)
SANTA FE, New Mexico, June 18 (TNSres) -- Santa Fe Institute issued the following news release: Times of crises often call for strong and rapid action, but in polarized societies, strong top-down policies can backfire. In a paper published on June 17, 2024, in Environmental Research Letters, SFI Applied Complexity Fellow Saverio Perri, SFI Science Board Fellow Simon Levin (Princeton University), and colleagues present a conceptual model of how these dynamics could play out in efforts to decarb more PR

SwRI BREAKS GROUND ON A NEW HYPERSONIC ENGINE RESEARCH FACILITY (10)
SAN ANTONIO, Texas, June 18 (TNSres) -- Southwest Research Institute issued the following news release on June 17, 2024: Southwest Research Institute (SwRI) today celebrated the groundbreaking of the Center for Accelerating Materials and Processes (CAMP), a new facility that will support research and development for tomorrow's high-speed aerospace engines. "This project will help ensure the U.S. is a leader in high-speed propulsion research and development," said Dr. Barron Bichon, director of more PR

Together, the Inclusion of the Power Sector in the New York Cap-Trade-and-Invest Program and Facility-Specific Caps Help Disadvantaged Communities (10)
WASHINGTON, June 18 (TNSres) -- Resources for the Future issued the following news release: * * * A new issue brief explores ways to make New York State's cap-trade-and-invest system more effective at reducing emissions near disadvantaged communities. * * * Disadvantaged communities in New York State bear a disproportionate burden of pollution from fossil fuel combustion. Over the past three years, a partnership between Resources for the Future (RFF) and the New York City Environmental Justi more PR