impact The Impact of Brexit on Energy Transformation in the UK and EU By www.chathamhouse.org Published On :: Mon, 03 Dec 2018 14:20:01 +0000 The Impact of Brexit on Energy Transformation in the UK and EU 28 March 2019 — 8:15AM TO 9:45AM Anonymous (not verified) 3 December 2018 Chatham House | 10 St James's Square | London | SW1Y 4LE The UK’s decision to leave the EU will fundamentally reshape many of the UK’s policies and its relations with countries around the world. For energy and climate, the changes could be significant and will need to be managed carefully to secure ongoing investment, stable energy prices and ambitious climate objectives. The UK’s departure will also affect the balance of political support for climate and energy policies with the EU institutions and potentially impact upon regional initiatives. This roundtable will discuss:The impact on the energy sector of Brexit during the transition period through until December 2020 including the operation of interconnectors and access to the Internal energy market, ongoing engagement in European research collaboration and the replacement of European financial resources.The possible opportunities and risks for the UK’s energy sector in 2021 and beyond.The implications of Brexit on the EU’s energy and climate policy.The roundtable will discuss the role of the public and business in shaping the future deal as it will need to be ratified by the parliaments of all member states.Attendance at this event is by invitation only. Full Article
impact Impact of the US Election on Global Climate Politics By www.chathamhouse.org Published On :: Mon, 16 Nov 2020 16:19:46 +0000 Impact of the US Election on Global Climate Politics 25 November 2020 — 1:00PM TO 2:00PM Anonymous (not verified) 16 November 2020 Online Panellists discuss how Joe Biden’s victory will impact international efforts to tackle climate change. Will climate finally become a common area for global cooperation? Joe Biden’s victory over Donald Trump is already having a positive impact on international efforts to tackle climate change. Leaders from across the world, including the UK, Canada, Australia and Fiji, have used their first messages to the President-elect to draw attention to the climate crisis. Biden has promised to re-join the global community in its commitment to the Paris Agreement – but this could be the easy part. More difficult will be whether and how Biden is able to deliver his ambitious climate plan, and how effectively he is able to integrate climate change into foreign policy efforts and national security strategies. Global climate action has also moved forward in the last four years. The European Union recently pledged to become climate neutral by 2050, and China, Japan and South Korea have committed to achieving carbon neutral economies. How will the US re-enter this global landscape of distributed leadership and what difficulties does it face? Will the US be willing to work within a competitive partnership with the EU and China? How will Biden’s win change the dynamic of COP26 next year? Full Article
impact Climate Change and the Pacific: Impacts and Adaptation By www.chathamhouse.org Published On :: Wed, 14 Nov 2018 14:20:01 +0000 Climate Change and the Pacific: Impacts and Adaptation 27 November 2018 — 8:30AM TO 10:00AM Anonymous (not verified) 14 November 2018 Royal Academy of Arts Pacific Island leaders have identified climate change as the single greatest challenge facing the region. Warming oceans and the increasing incidence of extreme weather events threaten Pacific peoples and their way of life. This event will explore the existing impacts of climate change on the South Pacific and what solutions are feasible for the region. This discussion will follow a brief screening of the documentary film, Subject to Change, which looks at the impact of climate change in New Zealand and Fiji and documents the personal stories of a tiny Pacific community faced with rising and acidifying seas, extreme weather conditions, tidal events and social changes. It also looks at New Zealand’s efforts to amplify the voices of its Pacific neighbours and to drive domestic and global action on climate change. This event is being held in partnership with the New Zealand government. THIS EVENT IS NOW FULL AND REGISTRATION HAS CLOSED. Full Article
impact Webinar: On the Front Line: The Impact of COVID-19 on Asia's Migrant Workers By www.chathamhouse.org Published On :: Fri, 15 May 2020 11:00:01 +0000 Webinar: On the Front Line: The Impact of COVID-19 on Asia's Migrant Workers 21 May 2020 — 2:00PM TO 2:45PM Anonymous (not verified) 15 May 2020 Asia’s army of migrant workers are on the frontline in confronting the health and economic effects of COVID-19. Lacking formal safety nets, health care access, and facing social dislocation, hundreds of millions across the region are bearing the brunt of the coronavirus lockdown. Asian governments have scrambled to come up with an effective health and humanitarian response, exposing public apathy and significant shortcomings in public policy. Is better regional coordination necessary to mitigate the impact of the COVID-19 on migrant labourers? Is the private sector in Asia part of the problem or part of the solution? In this webinar, the speakers will discuss the likely implications of lasting economic damage on the livelihoods of Asia’s migrant workers, as well as responses and measures to effectively mitigate the impact. Full Article
impact Peptidoglycan analysis reveals that synergistic deacetylase activity in vegetative Clostridium difficile impacts the host response [Glycobiology and Extracellular Matrices] By www.jbc.org Published On :: 2020-12-04T00:06:06-08:00 Clostridium difficile is an anaerobic and spore-forming bacterium responsible for 15–25% of postantibiotic diarrhea and 95% of pseudomembranous colitis. Peptidoglycan is a crucial element of the bacterial cell wall that is exposed to the host, making it an important target for the innate immune system. The C. difficile peptidoglycan is largely N-deacetylated on its glucosamine (93% of muropeptides) through the activity of enzymes known as N-deacetylases, and this N-deacetylation modulates host–pathogen interactions, such as resistance to the bacteriolytic activity of lysozyme, virulence, and host innate immune responses. C. difficile genome analysis showed that 12 genes potentially encode N-deacetylases; however, which of these N-deacetylases are involved in peptidoglycan N-deacetylation remains unknown. Here, we report the enzymes responsible for peptidoglycan N-deacetylation and their respective regulation. Through peptidoglycan analysis of several mutants, we found that the N-deacetylases PdaV and PgdA act in synergy. Together they are responsible for the high level of peptidoglycan N-deacetylation in C. difficile and the consequent resistance to lysozyme. We also characterized a third enzyme, PgdB, as a glucosamine N-deacetylase. However, its impact on N-deacetylation and lysozyme resistance is limited, and its physiological role remains to be dissected. Finally, given the influence of peptidoglycan N-deacetylation on host defense against pathogens, we investigated the virulence and colonization ability of the mutants. Unlike what has been shown in other pathogenic bacteria, a lack of N-deacetylation in C. difficile is not linked to a decrease in virulence. Full Article
impact Domestic Violence in Russia: The Impact of the COVID-19 Pandemic By www.chathamhouse.org Published On :: Fri, 17 Jul 2020 12:00:04 +0000 20 July 2020 Ekaterina Aleynikova Research Assistant, Russia and Eurasia Programme @AleynikovaKatya LinkedIn The COVID-19 pandemic has made Russia’s domestic violence problem more visible, with shifting public opinion potentially incentivizing the government to change its approach, argues Ekaterina Aleynikova. GettyImages-1159506648 (1).jpg Campaigners during a rally held in 2019 in support of a Russian law on domestic violence. Photo: Getty Images Russia is one of the few countries in the region to have no legal definition of domestic violence and, as a result, there are no protective measures specific to domestic violence such as restraining orders or compulsory anger management training for abusers. In fact, the government has taken steps in recent years to remove any legal distinction between assault happening in one’s home, and elsewhere, with battery among family or household members for first-time offences decriminalized in 2017.The Russian Ministry of Justice explicitly defended this position in its response to an enquiry into Russian domestic violence cases by the European Court of Human Rights (ECtHR) in November 2019. The ministry claimed existing legislation adequately protects citizens from domestic violence, ‘even though it has never been considered a separate offence’, reiterating that there is ‘no need’ for adopting specific legislation.However, the four cases that led to the ECtHR’s enquiry demonstrate that current legislation is not sufficient. The most prominent case is that of Margarita Gracheva whose ex-husband severed her hands in 2017 despite her having made multiple complaints to the police ahead of the act being committed. If Russian legislation had mechanisms in place to isolate victims from their abusers, then Gracheva could have been protected by the law.Instead, systemic impunity for abusers is supported by statements from people in power excusing domestic violence. The most recent of such statements came from the head of the Chechen Republic, Ramzan Kadyrov, in June 2020. When meeting with the family of a young woman allegedly murdered by her husband, Chechnya’s leader said, husbands beating their wives ‘happens’ and that the young woman should have tried harder to hold on to her marriage. These statements send clear signals to abusers that their actions are justified, and to the victims, that they won’t be protected if they were to come forward.Similarly, to other parts of the world, civil society organizations in Russia have reported an increase in the number of cases of domestic violence during the COVID-19 pandemic. On a personal level, the pandemic has often exacerbated many of the factors that can lead to domestic violence such as stress, economic anxiety or social isolation.On a systemic level, many of the provisions intended to protect victims of violence, which were already ineffective in Russia, have been worsened during the lockdown. Where police may not have rapidly responded to reports of domestic violence previously, under lockdown, they have become focused on other priorities and, where shelters and support networks for the victims may have been scarce in the past, they have been further constrained.Unsurprisingly, the strategy of the Russian state so far has been to deny that there is a problem of domestic violence, with the Ministry of Interior reporting that, according to their statistics, the number of domestic violence cases have gone down during the lockdown. Indeed, Chairwoman of the Federation Council, Valentina Matvienko, has said she does not believe lockdown has increased domestic violence because, on the contrary, families have been ‘brought together’, reflecting wishful thinking at best and negligence at worst.The pandemic has also been used as an excuse to postpone discussion of a federal law on domestic violence, drafted by civil society, that was submitted for review by the Duma last year. This bill would have introduced different types of domestic violence such as psychological and economic violence and transferred domestic violence offences from private to public prosecutions to make it easier for victims to seek justice.The government’s disregard for domestic violence reflects, in part, the patriarchal mindsets of those in power but perhaps, more significantly, the Kremlin’s belief that conservative social groups constitute its main support base. This has been made evident by the politicization of Russia’s ‘traditional’ values in recent years which was vigorously deployed throughout the constitutional amendments campaign. While it is clear that the true purpose of amending the constitution has always been to allow Vladimir Putin to stay in power beyond 2024, amendments relating to this were absent from the government’s campaign. Instead, Russians were encouraged to vote by populist socially-conservative messages, hence why respect for traditional values has been added to the constitution.Despite this, attitudes in Russian society are changing. A February 2020 survey by the Levada Centre showed that 61 per cent of Russians – and 74 per cent of Russian women – think domestic violence is a serious problem.Moreover, the survey shows that women are much more aware of domestic violence than men – with every third woman in Russia admits being aware of domestic violence in their social circles while only every fifth man admits the same. This could be a sign that Russian men and women, on average, have a different understanding of what constitutes domestic violence. If so, adopting a law that defines domestic violence and holding a public awareness campaign is of paramount importance to eliminate any misunderstanding.The difference could also be a sign that victims of domestic violence are more likely to confide in women hence making domestic violence less visible to men. This awareness gap perhaps explains the difference between men’s and women’s assessments of how serious the issue in Russia is.The pandemic has provoked a new wave of discussions of domestic violence among Russia’s population with stories and statistics widely shared in the media and on the internet. As domestic violence becomes more visible, public perceptions are likely to shift further towards recognizing, and hopefully condemning, it. But, while legislation is crucial, the experience of other countries in the region, such as Armenia or Kazakhstan, shows that adopting laws on domestic violence is not enough. Measures are needed to ensure implementation of the law including training police officers and state officials and instituting disciplinary action for negligence of victims’ complaints.Nevertheless, admitting there is a problem with domestic violence in Russia, and introducing laws, are an essential first step. The Russian government seems to have placed its bet on the support of conservative social groups but changing public opinion may prove this strategy unsustainable. Full Article
impact The role of uncoupling protein 2 in macrophages and its impact on obesity-induced adipose tissue inflammation and insulin resistance [Immunology] By www.jbc.org Published On :: 2020-12-18T00:06:18-08:00 The development of a chronic, low-grade inflammation originating from adipose tissue in obese subjects is widely recognized to induce insulin resistance, leading to the development of type 2 diabetes. The adipose tissue microenvironment drives specific metabolic reprogramming of adipose tissue macrophages, contributing to the induction of tissue inflammation. Uncoupling protein 2 (UCP2), a mitochondrial anion carrier, is thought to separately modulate inflammatory and metabolic processes in macrophages and is up-regulated in macrophages in the context of obesity and diabetes. Here, we investigate the role of UCP2 in macrophage activation in the context of obesity-induced adipose tissue inflammation and insulin resistance. Using a myeloid-specific knockout of UCP2 (Ucp2ΔLysM), we found that UCP2 deficiency significantly increases glycolysis and oxidative respiration, both unstimulated and after inflammatory conditions. Strikingly, fatty acid loading abolished the metabolic differences between Ucp2ΔLysM macrophages and their floxed controls. Furthermore, Ucp2ΔLysM macrophages show attenuated pro-inflammatory responses toward Toll-like receptor-2 and -4 stimulation. To test the relevance of macrophage-specific Ucp2 deletion in vivo, Ucp2ΔLysM and Ucp2fl/fl mice were rendered obese and insulin resistant through high-fat feeding. Although no differences in adipose tissue inflammation or insulin resistance was found between the two genotypes, adipose tissue macrophages isolated from diet-induced obese Ucp2ΔLysM mice showed decreased TNFα secretion after ex vivo lipopolysaccharide stimulation compared with their Ucp2fl/fl littermates. Together, these results demonstrate that although UCP2 regulates both metabolism and the inflammatory response of macrophages, its activity is not crucial in shaping macrophage activation in the adipose tissue during obesity-induced insulin resistance. Full Article
impact Sudan’s gold boom: Connections to conflict and transnational impacts By www.chathamhouse.org Published On :: Thu, 24 Nov 2022 11:27:14 +0000 Sudan’s gold boom: Connections to conflict and transnational impacts 7 December 2022 — 2:00PM TO 3:30PM Anonymous (not verified) 24 November 2022 Online At this event, experts will discuss Sudan’s gold sector, its connections to conflict, and transnational impacts. At this webinar panellists will discuss Sudan’s gold sector, its connections to conflict, and transnational impacts. Sudan is one of the largest gold producers on the continent, with the industry constituting Sudan’s foremost source of hard currency since the secession of South Sudan in 2011 and resulting loss of oilfields. The gold rush that has ensued has had important implications for domestic and transnational conflict dynamics. Military actors and armed groups have sought control of gold-producing areas in the peripheries and to capitalize on the flow of labour migrants, against a wider backdrop of conflict partly stemming from contestation for control between central and local actors. International interests are prominent, including increased Russian involvement in the sector, while gold smuggling has also interlaced with mercenary activity in neighbouring CAR, Chad and Libya. At this event, panellists will discuss Sudan’s gold trade, its connections to conflict, and transnational impacts, including the international politics of Sudan’s gold extraction and role of armed groups. It will also explore the environmental and socio-economic dimensions of gold in Sudan’s border areas. This roundtable is an output of the Cross-Border Conflict: Evidence, Policy and Trends (XCEPT) research programme, funded by UK Aid from the UK government. Full Article
impact Impact of the ISCHEMIA Trial on Stress Nuclear Myocardial Perfusion Imaging By jnm.snmjournals.org Published On :: 2020-06-08T14:17:36-07:00 Full Article
impact The Annual Journal Impact Factor Saga By jnm.snmjournals.org Published On :: 2021-07-08T14:20:31-07:00 Full Article
impact Impact of 18F-FDG PET/MRI on Therapeutic Management of Women with Newly Diagnosed Breast Cancer: Results from a Prospective Double-Center Trial By jnm.snmjournals.org Published On :: 2024-10-10T08:33:38-07:00 Visual Abstract Full Article
impact Proteomic analyses identify differentially expressed proteins and pathways between low-risk and high-risk subtypes of early-stage lung adenocarcinoma and their prognostic impacts By www.mcponline.org Published On :: 2020-11-30 Juntuo ZhouNov 30, 2020; 0:RA120.002384v1-mcp.RA120.002384Research Full Article
impact Functional impact of a congenital stationary night blindness type 2 mutation depends on subunit composition of Cav1.4 Ca2+ channels [Neurobiology] By www.jbc.org Published On :: 2020-12-11T00:06:20-08:00 Voltage-gated Cav1 and Cav2 Ca2+ channels are comprised of a pore-forming α1 subunit (Cav1.1-1.4, Cav2.1-2.3) and auxiliary β (β1-4) and α2δ (α2δ−1−4) subunits. The properties of these channels vary with distinct combinations of Cav subunits and alternative splicing of the encoding transcripts. Therefore, the impact of disease-causing mutations affecting these channels may depend on the identities of Cav subunits and splice variants. Here, we analyzed the effects of a congenital stationary night blindness type 2 (CSNB2)-causing mutation, I745T (IT), in Cav1.4 channels typical of those in human retina: Cav1.4 splice variants with or without exon 47 (Cav1.4+ex47 and Cav1.4Δex47, respectively), and the auxiliary subunits, β2X13 and α2δ-4. We find that IT caused both Cav1.4 splice variants to activate at significantly more negative voltages and with slower deactivation kinetics than the corresponding WT channels. These effects of the IT mutation, along with unexpected alterations in ion selectivity, were generally larger in channels lacking exon 47. The weaker ion selectivity caused by IT led to hyperpolarizing shifts in the reversal potential and large outward currents that were evident in channels containing the auxiliary subunits β2X13 and α2δ-4 but not in those with β2A and α2δ-1. We conclude that the IT mutation stabilizes channel opening and alters ion selectivity of Cav1.4 in a manner that is strengthened by exclusion of exon 47 and inclusion of β2X13 and α2δ-4. Our results reveal complex actions of IT in modifying the properties of Cav1.4 channels, which may influence the pathological consequences of this mutation in retinal photoreceptors. Full Article
impact Proteomic analyses identify differentially expressed proteins and pathways between low-risk and high-risk subtypes of early-stage lung adenocarcinoma and their prognostic impacts [Research] By www.mcponline.org Published On :: 2020-11-30T14:35:18-08:00 The histopathological subtype of lung adenocarcinoma (LUAD) is closely associated with prognosis. Micropapillary or solid predominant LUAD tends to relapse after surgery at an early stage, whereas lepidic pattern shows a favorable outcome. However, the molecular mechanism underlying this phenomenon remains unknown. Here, we recruited 31 lepidic predominant LUADs (LR: low-risk subtype group) and 28 micropapillary or solid predominant LUADs (HR: high-risk subtype group). Tissues of these cases were obtained and label-free quantitative proteomic and bioinformatic analyses were performed. Additionally, prognostic impact of targeted proteins was validated using The Cancer Genome Atlas databases (n=492) and tissue microarrays composed of early-stage LUADs (n=228). A total of 192 differentially expressed proteins were identified between tumor tissues of LR and HR and three clusters were identified via hierarchical clustering excluding eight proteins. Cluster 1 (65 proteins) showed a sequential decrease in expression from normal tissues to tumor tissues of LR and then to HR and was predominantly enriched in pathways such as tyrosine metabolism and ECM-receptor interaction, and increased matched mRNA expression of 18 proteins from this cluster predicted favorable prognosis. Cluster 2 (70 proteins) demonstrated a sequential increase in expression from normal tissues to tumor tissues of LR and then to HR and was mainly enriched in pathways such as extracellular organization, DNA replication and cell cycle, and high matched mRNA expression of 25 proteins indicated poor prognosis. Cluster 3 (49 proteins) showed high expression only in LR, with high matched mRNA expression of 20 proteins in this cluster indicating favorable prognosis. Furthermore, high expression of ERO1A and FEN1 at protein level predicted poor prognosis in early-stage LUAD, supporting the mRNA results. In conclusion, we discovered key differentially expressed proteins and pathways between low-risk and high-risk subtypes of early-stage LUAD. Some of these proteins could serve as potential biomarkers in prognostic evaluation. Full Article
impact Impact report 2020–21 By www.chathamhouse.org Published On :: Wed, 14 Jul 2021 15:44:51 +0000 Impact report 2020–21 Other resource dora.popova 14 July 2021 Explore our policy impact in the past year, including through our research, convening and next generation initiatives, in a revised format annual review. Chair’s statement It has been an extraordinary year of change for us all. The COVID-19 pandemic is the greatest challenge to the world for generations. Millions have lost their lives or suffered devastating impacts on their health, both from COVID-19 itself and because health systems have been unable to deliver treatments for other conditions. The pandemic has also caused the greatest shock to the global economy since the 1930s, setting back the progress of recent years in eliminating poverty, getting more children into education and improving global health. This means Chatham House is needed more than ever. Our world-leading convening and cutting-edge research on the major challenges facing the world, from building more sustainable economic growth and tackling climate change to easing geopolitical tensions, has continued despite the challenges of lockdown. For that I pay tribute to the resilience and ingenuity of the staff who have found innovative solutions to the obstacles presented by the pandemic, all while working largely from home. This year I am also delighted to note the exceptional gift of £10 million from the MAVA Foundation to enable us to launch the Sustainability Accelerator. This initiative builds on the Hoffmann Centre’s last five years of innovative convening and activity. And it puts sustainability at the core of the institute’s work in this critical year for addressing climate change and biodiversity. So, as I prepare to step down from my three years as chair of the institute, I would like to thank my fellow Council members and Robin Niblett and his team for their hard work and ambition to deliver on Chatham House’s mission. I have also been especially pleased to see how we are engaging younger, more diverse audiences through the next generation initiatives, including our Panel of Young Advisers, the Common Futures Conversations project, the QEII Academy Ambassadors, our Internship Programme and the Chatham House-SNF CoLab. I am particularly pleased about the Chatham House Summer School, where 16–18-year-olds can now engage with experts on international affairs and get an insight into careers within the charity and not-for-profit sector. It has been an honour to lead this extraordinary institution and I look forward to continuing my involvement with Chatham House in new ways. Lord Jim O’Neill Impact Report 2020-21 (PDF) Full Article
impact Exploring the Impact of IV Nutrition Therapy on Mental Health By www.whatispsychology.biz Published On :: Tue, 19 Mar 2024 19:53:22 +0000 Many people who want to be healthy often try to eat a balanced diet and get regular exercise. However, most foods today simply do not contain the nutrition they did in the past. If your goal is to improve your physical and mental health, your body may still require essential nutrients. IV nutrition therapy is […] The post Exploring the Impact of IV Nutrition Therapy on Mental Health first appeared on What is Psychology?. Full Article Abnormal Psychology Biopsychology Definitions Psychology News Depression IV nutrition therapy IV nutrition therapy mental health mental benefits of IV nutrition therapy newsnow stress IV nutrition therapy
impact Rome Based Agencies making an impact in Burkina Faso By www.fao.org Published On :: Tue, 07 Oct 2014 00:00:00 GMT FAO, IFAD and WFP/Burkina [...] Full Article
impact Two new reports demonstrate the impact of FAO's partnerships with Belgium and Sweden By www.fao.org Published On :: Mon, 03 Dec 2018 00:00:00 GMT Today, FAO launched two new reports in time for the 160th session of the Council: - FAO + Belgium: Inclusive approaches to end hunger and promote [...] Full Article
impact Invitation for the launch event: The impact of disasters and crises on agriculture and food security, 2021 By www.fao.org Published On :: Fri, 12 Mar 2021 00:00:00 GMT Understanding and managing disaster risks in global agriculture: Better data for ambitious action Full Article
impact FAO GLOBEFISH Celebrates 40 years of impact on global fisheries and aquaculture trade By www.fao.org Published On :: Mon, 09 Sep 2024 00:00:00 GMT For the past four decades, FAO GLOBEFISH has been a cornerstone of global fisheries and aquaculture market analysis. Since its inception in 1984, the project has provided [...] Full Article
impact Did the Spanish Flu Impact America's Ability to Fight in WWI? By www.smithsonianmag.com Published On :: Mon, 07 Oct 2024 00:00:00 -0000 By late September 1918, in a bid to contain the spread of the flu, the U.S. had made the decision to cancel the draft. It was too little, too late—in October alone, over 200,000 Americans were killed by the disease. Full Article
impact This 1935 Florida Hurricane Had a Devastating Impact By www.smithsonianmag.com Published On :: Thu, 31 Oct 2024 00:00:00 -0000 On September 2, 1935, Florida was hit by the most intense hurricane ever recorded—a category 5. Despite early warnings by the weather authorities, a calamitous loss of life shocked the nation Full Article
impact Auditor finds federal critical minerals strategy lacking analysis of impact on climate, Indigenous people By www.cbc.ca Published On :: Fri, 08 Nov 2024 06:00:00 EST A federal audit of Canada’s strategy to promote the extraction of critical minerals says the government isn’t giving due consideration to the potential impact of mining on the environment, biodiversity and Indigenous people. Full Article News/Canada/Sudbury
impact Pandemic continues to impact curling events across northern Ontario By www.cbc.ca Published On :: Sat, 15 Jan 2022 07:00:00 EST As some qualifying events in curling get cancelled, organizers in this region and across the country are starting to have to choose teams based on a ranking system to determine who gets to compete. Full Article News/Canada/Sudbury
impact Building shelter, building impact By www.om.org Published On :: Wed, 22 Jun 2016 22:21:39 +0000 An OM couple serving in Bar, Montenegro share how a short-term team building a shelter has had positive and lasting impact on a community they serve through a club for kids. Full Article
impact Hiring, supporting justice-impacted individuals in the workplace By www.psu.edu Published On :: Tue, 29 Oct 2024 14:58:14 -0400 Hospitality stakeholders and organizations can serve a significant role in the integration of people who have criminal records or histories of incarceration back into the workforce, according to a new framework created by researchers in the Penn State School of Hospitality Management. Full Article
impact Dancers impact community in Portugal By www.om.org Published On :: Wed, 13 Mar 2013 13:14:39 +0000 A team of OM Dancelink dancers in Portugal impact the community through workshops, shows and street performances. Full Article
impact Hiking to impact mothers and children worldwide By www.om.org Published On :: Thu, 24 May 2012 15:09:56 +0000 On 12 May, 130 people in Atlanta, Georgia, participate in a hike at to benefit trafficked and exploited women across our world. Full Article
impact Impacting Panama By www.om.org Published On :: Fri, 21 Jun 2013 14:53:25 +0000 A group of 80 teenagers from Chicago, US, bless the local community in Volcán, Panama. Full Article
impact Impacting Ireland By www.om.org Published On :: Thu, 16 Aug 2012 10:26:57 +0000 Participants from all over the world joined together in Ireland for two weeks of training and outreach in partnership with local churches. Full Article
impact OM making an impact: A personal account of a refugee By www.om.org Published On :: Fri, 22 Apr 2016 01:16:14 +0000 A 29 year old recounts how his family fled the war zone and came to stay at OM Odessa centre Full Article
impact Unexpected impact By www.om.org Published On :: Wed, 28 Nov 2018 15:32:12 +0000 God uses theatrical evangelism camps to impact children from vulnerable populations as well as the short-term volunteers who serve. Full Article
impact Impact in Mexico By www.om.org Published On :: Wed, 12 Dec 2018 16:05:36 +0000 Progreso, Mexico :: Reflections on the impact among churches and on people stirred up for mission, after Logos Hope's four months in Mexico. Full Article
impact Bigger office, greater impact By www.om.org Published On :: Thu, 29 Mar 2012 10:41:01 +0000 On 19 March, OM Australia moved into their new home, a place that will help mobilise more people and finances into missions. Full Article
impact Impacto Global By www.om.org Published On :: Fri, 23 May 2014 09:00:53 +0000 Over 180 people of all ages unite in Costa Rica for the annual international outreach of OM Central America. Full Article
impact Small groups impact communities By www.om.org Published On :: Thu, 25 Jun 2015 15:10:54 +0000 Participants of OM Costa Rica's Pearl Process programme start their own small groups to impact more women in high-risk communities. Full Article
impact Embracing kingdom impact By www.om.org Published On :: Thu, 28 Sep 2017 18:45:11 +0000 Throughout the history of the movement, OM has encouraged the formation of many new organisations. Full Article
impact Research Center's Leadership Professional-Development Program Had No Impact. Why? By blogs.edweek.org Published On :: Sun, 17 Nov 2019 00:00:00 +0000 A recent study found that one organization's instructional-leadership professional development had no impact. Could it be because the topic of instructional leadership needs to be expanded? Full Article Professionaldevelopment
impact Co-Op Stories: Kacey Harper's journey is one of growth and community impact By www.psu.edu Published On :: Thu, 05 Sep 2024 11:59:29 -0400 Kacey Harper, a third-year corporate communication major at Penn State Schuylkill, discovered her passion for the field after initially considering marketing. She honed her skills through various leadership roles on campus and a hands-on internship with Schuylkill United Way. Harper is eager to pursue a career that allows her to make meaningful contributions, and she encourages others to gain as much professional experience as possible through Schuylkill’s Co-Op program. Full Article
impact Bulgarian outreach impacts young lives By www.om.org Published On :: Fri, 04 Nov 2016 01:57:38 +0000 This year at the sports and English camp in Bulgaria, the team noticed the fruit of building on relationships over time. Full Article
impact Invasive flathead catfish impacting Susquehanna’s food chain, researchers find By www.psu.edu Published On :: Fri, 18 Oct 2024 00:36:02 -0400 Flathead catfish — native to the Mississippi River basin — were first detected in the Susquehanna River in Pennsylvania in 2002, according to the U.S. Geological Survey. In the two decades since then, the invasive species has spread throughout the river basin. The impact of the large predator on the waterway’s food webs and ecology was unknown, but now a team including researchers from Penn State is beginning to understand what Susquehanna flatheads are eating and how their presence is affecting native aquatic species in the river. Full Article
impact Distinguished professor in plant nutrition retires after long, impactful career By www.psu.edu Published On :: Tue, 05 Nov 2024 08:23:47 -0500 Jonathan Lynch, distinguished professor of plant nutrition, retired this fall after an innovative and impactful 33-year career in Penn State’s College of Agricultural Sciences, focused on conducting research to alleviate world hunger and enhance crop production by subsistence farmers in developing countries. Full Article
impact Public pressure influences whether companies reduce their environmental impact By www.psu.edu Published On :: Tue, 05 Nov 2024 10:23:00 -0500 The effectiveness of national voluntary programs asking companies to pledge to lower their pollution and greenhouse gas emissions depends on pressure from the public, according to a new study led by a Penn State researcher. Full Article
impact 'Growing Impact' discusses communicating inland flooding through visualizations By www.psu.edu Published On :: Fri, 01 Nov 2024 09:08:33 -0400 The latest episode of "Growing Impact" explores how a research team is using computer modeling and animations to visualize future flood and levee failure scenarios. Full Article
impact Poliçan impact By www.om.org Published On :: Mon, 26 May 2014 17:07:58 +0000 The OM Albania team based in Poliçan come from a variety of racial and national backgrounds. Here they discuss how this affects their local community. Full Article
impact Penn State graduate returns to Beaver campus to discuss impact of alcohol By www.psu.edu Published On :: Fri, 27 Sep 2024 11:30:00 -0400 Dr. Elizabeth Zona will present “Beyond the Buzz: Understanding Alcohol’s Impact on Students” at 6 p.m. Oct. 16 in the Penn State Beaver Auditorium. Zona, a 2002 Penn State graduate, is a double board-certified physician, specializing in both anesthesiologist and addiction medicine. Her appearance is part of an ongoing program funded through the Pennsylvania Liquor Control Board’s Reducing Underage Drinking and Dangerous Drinking Grant. Full Article
impact Scientists examine how wastewater practices in Florida Keys impact water quality By www.psu.edu Published On :: Thu, 31 Oct 2024 08:00:00 -0400 Wastewater contains nutrients that can overfeed algae, leading to harmful algal blooms and pollution issues in the ocean and other waterways. A new study by researchers at Penn State tracked how these nutrients migrate from disposal sites in the Florida Keys, and the results have already informed wastewater practices in the region. Full Article
impact Presidential Public Impact Research Award recipients selected By www.psu.edu Published On :: Tue, 04 Jun 2024 16:44:37 -0400 Penn State has announced the recipients of the inaugural Presidential Public Impact Research Awards, a new program designed to support faculty and students who are working on research projects that directly benefit communities. Full Article
impact The impact of education By www.om.org Published On :: Mon, 15 Sep 2014 16:06:38 +0000 OM brings starter schools to families in poor rural areas, benefiting both pupils and teachers in Bangladesh. Full Article
impact Microplastics impact cloud formation, likely affecting weather and climate By www.psu.edu Published On :: Thu, 07 Nov 2024 08:05:00 -0500 Scientists have spotted microplastics, tiny pieces of plastic smaller than 5 millimeters, in some of the most pristine environments on Earth, from the depths of the Mariana Trench to the snow on Mt. Everest to the mountaintop clouds of China and Japan. Microplastics have been detected in human brains, the bellies of sea turtles and the roots of plants. Now, new research led by Penn State scientists reveals that microplastics in the atmosphere could be affecting weather and climate. Full Article
