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Coordination variety of phenyl­tetra­zolato and di­methyl­amido ligands in dimeric Ti, Zr, and Ta com­plexes

Three structurally diverse 5-phenyl­tetra­zolato (Tz) Ti, Zr, and Ta com­plexes, namely, (C2H8N)[Ti2(C7H5N4)5(C2H6N)4]·1.45C6H6 or (Me2NH2)[Ti2(NMe2)4(2,3-μ-Tz)3(2-η1-Tz)2]·1.45C6H6, (1·1.45C6H6), [Zr2(C7H5N4)6(C2H6N)2(C2H7N)2]·1.12C6H6·0.382CH2Cl2 or [Zr2(Me2NH)2(NMe2)2(2,3-μ-Tz)3(2-η1-Tz)2(1,2-η2-Tz)]·1.12C6H6·0.38CH2Cl2 (2·1.12C6H6·0.38CH2Cl2), and (C2H8N)2[Ta2(C7H5N4)8(C2H6N)2O]·0.25C7H8 or (Me2NH2)2[Ta2(NMe2)2(2,3-μ-Tz)2(2-η1-Tz)6O]·0.25C7H8 (3·0.25C7H8), where TzH is 5-phenyl-1H-tetra­zole, have been synthesized and structurally characterized. All three com­plexes are dinuclear; the Ti center in 1 is six-coordinate, whereas the Zr and Ta atoms in 2 and 3 are seven-coordinate. The coordination environments of the Ti centers in 1 are similar, and so are the ligations of the Ta centers in 3. In contrast, the two Zr centers in 2 bear a different number of ligands, one of which is a bidentate η2-5-phenyl­tetra­zolato ligand that has not been observed previously for d-block elements. The di­methyl­amido ligand, present in the starting materials, remained un­changed, or was converted to di­methyl­amine and di­methyl­ammonium during the synthesis. Di­methyl­amine coordinates as a neutral ligand, whereas di­methyl­ammonium is retained as a hy­dro­gen-bonded entity bridging Tz ligands.




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Coordination structure and inter­molecular inter­actions in copper(II) acetate com­plexes with 1,10-phenanthroline and 2,2'-bi­py­ri­dine

The crystal structures of two coordination com­pounds, (acetato-κO)(2,2'-bi­py­ri­dine-κ2N,N')(1,10-phenanthroline-κ2N,N')copper(II) acetate hexa­hydrate, [Cu(C2H3O2)(C10H8N2)(C12H8N2)](C2H3O2)·6H2O or [Cu(bipy)(phen)Ac]Ac·6H2O, and (acetato-κO)bis­(2,2'-bi­py­ri­dine-κ2N,N')copper(II) acetate–acetic acid–water (1/1/3), [Cu(C2H3O2)(C10H8N2)2](C2H3O2)·C2H4O2·3H2O or [Cu(bipy)2Ac]Ac·HAc·3H2O, are reported and com­pared with the previously published structure of [Cu(phen)2Ac]Ac·7H2O (phen is 1,10-phenanthroline, bipy for 2,2'-bi­py­ri­dine, ac is acetate and Hac is acetic acid). The geometry around the metal centre is penta­coordinated, but highly distorted in all three cases. The coordination number and the geometric distortion are both discussed in detail, and all com­plexes belong to the space group Poverline{1}. The analysis of the geometric parameters and the Hirshfeld surface properties dnorm and curvedness provide information about the metal–ligand inter­actions in these com­plexes and allow com­parison with similar systems.




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A database overview of metal-coordination distances in metalloproteins

Metalloproteins are ubiquitous in all living organisms and take part in a very wide range of biological processes. For this reason, their experimental characterization is crucial to obtain improved knowledge of their structure and biological functions. The three-dimensional structure represents highly relevant information since it provides insight into the interaction between the metal ion(s) and the protein fold. Such interactions determine the chemical reactivity of the bound metal. The available PDB structures can contain errors due to experimental factors such as poor resolution and radiation damage. A lack of use of distance restraints during the refinement and validation process also impacts the structure quality. Here, the aim was to obtain a thorough overview of the distribution of the distances between metal ions and their donor atoms through the statistical analysis of a data set based on more than 115 000 metal-binding sites in proteins. This analysis not only produced reference data that can be used by experimentalists to support the structure-determination process, for example as refinement restraints, but also resulted in an improved insight into how protein coordination occurs for different metals and the nature of their binding interactions. In particular, the features of carboxylate coordination were inspected, which is the only type of interaction that is commonly present for nearly all metals.




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Benchmarking predictive methods for small-angle X-ray scattering from atomic coordinates of proteins using maximum likelihood consensus data

Stimulated by informal conversations at the XVII International Small Angle Scattering (SAS) conference (Traverse City, 2017), an international team of experts undertook a round-robin exercise to produce a large dataset from proteins under standard solution conditions. These data were used to generate consensus SAS profiles for xylose isomerase, urate oxidase, xylanase, lysozyme and ribonuclease A. Here, we apply a new protocol using maximum likelihood with a larger number of the contributed datasets to generate improved consensus profiles. We investigate the fits of these profiles to predicted profiles from atomic coordinates that incorporate different models to account for the contribution to the scattering of water molecules of hydration surrounding proteins in solution. Programs using an implicit, shell-type hydration layer generally optimize fits to experimental data with the aid of two parameters that adjust the volume of the bulk solvent excluded by the protein and the contrast of the hydration layer. For these models, we found the error-weighted residual differences between the model and the experiment generally reflected the subsidiary maxima and minima in the consensus profiles that are determined by the size of the protein plus the hydration layer. By comparison, all-atom solute and solvent molecular dynamics (MD) simulations are without the benefit of adjustable parameters and, nonetheless, they yielded at least equally good fits with residual differences that are less reflective of the structure in the consensus profile. Further, where MD simulations accounted for the precise solvent composition of the experiment, specifically the inclusion of ions, the modelled radius of gyration values were significantly closer to the experiment. The power of adjustable parameters to mask real differences between a model and the structure present in solution is demonstrated by the results for the conformationally dynamic ribonuclease A and calculations with pseudo-experimental data. This study shows that, while methods invoking an implicit hydration layer have the unequivocal advantage of speed, care is needed to understand the influence of the adjustable parameters. All-atom solute and solvent MD simulations are slower but are less susceptible to false positives, and can account for thermal fluctuations in atomic positions, and more accurately represent the water molecules of hydration that contribute to the scattering profile.




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Tuning structural modulation and magnetic properties in metal–organic coordination polymers [CH3NH3]CoxNi1−x(HCOO)3

Three solid solutions of [CH3NH3]CoxNi1−x(HCOO)3, with x = 0.25 (1), x = 0.50 (2) and x = 0.75 (3), were synthesized and their nuclear structures and magnetic properties were characterized using single-crystal neutron diffraction and magnetization measurements. At room temperature, all three compounds crystallize in the Pnma orthorhombic space group, akin to the cobalt and nickel end series members. On cooling, each compound undergoes a distinct series of structural transitions to modulated structures. Compound 1 exhibits a phase transition to a modulated structure analogous to the pure Ni compound [Cañadillas-Delgado, L., Mazzuca, L., Fabelo, O., Rodríguez-Carvajal, J. & Petricek, V. (2020). Inorg. Chem. 59, 17896–17905], whereas compound 3 maintains the behaviour observed in the pure Co compound reported previously [Canadillas-Delgado, L., Mazzuca, L., Fabelo, O., Rodriguez-Velamazan, J. A. & Rodriguez-Carvajal, J. (2019). IUCrJ, 6, 105–115], although in both cases the temperatures at which the phase transitions occur differ slightly from the pure phases. Monochromatic neutron diffraction measurements showed that the structural evolution of 2 diverges from that of either parent compound, with competing hydrogen bond interactions that drive the modulation throughout the series, producing a unique sequence of phases. It involves two modulated phases below 96 (3) and 59 (3) K, with different q vectors, similar to the pure Co compound (with modulated phases below 128 and 96 K); however, it maintains the modulated phase below magnetic order [at 22.5 (7) K], resembling the pure Ni compound (which presents magnetic order below 34 K), resulting in an improper modulated magnetic structure. Despite these large-scale structural changes, magnetometry data reveal that the bulk magnetic properties of these solid solutions form a linear continuum between the end members. Notably, doping of the metal site in these solid solutions allows for tuning of bulk magnetic properties, including magnetic ordering temperature, transition temperatures and the nature of nuclear phase transitions, through adjustment of metal ratios.




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The synthesis and structural properties of a chlorido­bis­{N-[(4-meth­oxy­phen­yl)imino]­pyrrolidine-1-carboxamide}­zinc(II) (aceto­nitrile)­trichlorido­zincate coordination complex

The title complex, [ZnCl(C12H15N3O2)2][ZnCl3(CH3CN)], was synthesized and its structure was fully characterized through single-crystal X-ray diffraction analysis. The complex crystallizes in the ortho­rhom­bic system, space group Pbca (61), with a central zinc atom coordinating one chlorine atom and two pyrrolidinyl-4-meth­oxy­phenyl azoformamide ligands in a bidentate manner, utilizing both the nitro­gen and oxygen atoms in a 1,3-heterodiene (N=N—C=O) motif for coordinative bonding, yielding an overall positively (+1) charged complex. The complex is accompanied by a [(CH3CN)ZnCl3]− counter-ion. The crystal data show that the harder oxygen atoms in the heterodiene zinc chelate form bonding inter­actions with distances of 2.002 (3) and 2.012 (3) Å, while nitro­gen atoms are coordinated by the central zinc cation with bond lengths of 2.207 (3) and 2.211 (3) Å. To gain further insight into the inter­molecular inter­actions within the crystal, Hirshfeld surface analysis was performed, along with the calculation of two-dimensional fingerprint plots. This analysis revealed that H⋯H (39.9%), Cl⋯H/H⋯Cl (28.2%) and C⋯H/H⋯C (7.2%) inter­actions are dominant. This unique crystal structure sheds light on arrangement and bonding inter­actions with azo­formamide ligands, and their unique qualities over similar semicarbazone and azo­thio­formamide structures.




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Synthesis and crystal structure of a cadmium(II) coordination polymer based on 4,4'-(1H-1,2,4-triazole-3,5-di­yl)dibenzoate

The asymmetric unit of the title compound, catena-poly[[[aqua­bis­(pyridine-κN)cadmium(II)]-μ2-4,4'-(1H-1,2,4-triazole-3,5-di­yl)dibenzoato-κ4O,O':O'',O'''] 4.5-hydrate], {[Cd(C16H9N3O4)(C5H5N)2(H2O)]·4.5H2O}n or {[Cd(bct)(py)2(H2O)]·4.5H2O}n (I), consists of a Cd2+ cation coordinated to one bct2– carboxyl­ate dianion, two mol­ecules of pyridine and a water mol­ecule as well as four and a half water mol­ecules of crystallization. The metal ion in I possesses a penta­gonal–bipyramidal environment with the four O atoms of the two bidentately coordinated carboxyl­ate groups and the N atom of a pyridine mol­ecule forming the O4N equatorial plane, while the N atom of another pyridine ligand and the O atom of the water mol­ecule occupy the axial positions. The bct2– bridging ligand connects two metal ions via its carb­oxy­lic groups, resulting in the formation of a parallel linear polymeric chain running along the [1overline{1}1] direction. The coordinated water mol­ecule of one chain forms a strong O—H⋯O hydrogen bond with the carboxyl­ate O atom of a neighboring chain, leading to the formation of double chains with a closest distance of 5.425 (7) Å between the cadmium ions belonging to different chains. Aromatic π–π stacking inter­actions between the benzene fragments of the anions as well as between the coordinated pyridine mol­ecules belonging to different chains results in the formation of sheets oriented parallel to the (overline{1}01) plane. As a result of hydrogen-bonding inter­actions involving the water mol­ecules of crystallization, the sheets are joined together in a three-dimensional network.




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Crystal structure and characterization of a new lanthanide coordination polymer, [Pr2(pydc)(phth)2(H2O)3]·H2O

A new lanthanide coordination polymer, poly[[tri­aqua­bis­(μ4-phthalato)(μ3-pyridine-2,5-di­carboxyl­ato)dipraseodymium] monohydrate], {[Pr2(C7H3NO4)2(C8H4O4)(H2O)3]·H2O}n or {[Pr2(phth)2(pydc)(H2O)3]·H2O}n, (pydc2− = pyridine-2,5-di­carboxyl­ate and phth2− = phthalate) was synthesized and characterized, revealing the structure to be an assembly of di-periodic {Pr2(pydc)(phth)2(H2O)3}n layers. Each layer is built up by edge-sharing {Pr2N2O14} and {Pr2O16} dimers, which are connected through a new coordin­ation mode of pydc2− and phth2−. These layers are stabilized by inter­nal hydrogen bonds and π–π inter­actions. In addition, a three-dimensional supra­molecular framework is built by inter­layer hydrogen-bonding inter­actions involving the non-coordinated water mol­ecule. Thermogravimetric analysis shows that the title compound is thermally stable up to 400°C.




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Structural characterization of a new samarium–sodium heterometallic coordination polymer

Lanthanide-containing materials are of inter­est in the field of crystal engin­eering because of their unique properties and distinct structure types. In this context, a new samarium–sodium heterometallic coordination polymer, poly[tetra­kis­(μ2-2-formyl-6-meth­oxy­phenolato)samarium(III)sodium(I)], {[SmNa(C8H7O3)4]·solvent}n (Sm-1), was synthesized and crystallized via slow evaporation from a mixture of ethanol and aceto­nitrile. The compound features alternating SmIII and NaI ions, which are linked by ortho-vanillin (o-vanillin) ligands to form a mono-periodic chain-like coordination polymer. The chains propagate along the [001] direction. Residual electron density of disordered solvent mol­ecules in the void space could not be reasonably modeled, thus the SQUEEZE function was applied. The structural, vibrational, and optical properties are reported.




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Crystal structure and characterization of a new one-dimensional copper(II) coordination polymer containing a 4-amino­benzoic acid ligand

A CuII coordination polymer, catena-poly[[[aqua­copper(II)]-bis­(μ-4-amino­benz­o­ato)-κ2N:O;κ2O:N] monohydrate], {[Cu(pABA)2(H2O)]·H2O}n (pABA = p-amino­benzoate, C7H4NO2−), was synthesized and characterized. It exhibits a one-dimensional chain structure extended into a three-dimensional supra­molecular assembly through hydrogen bonds and π–π inter­actions. While the twinned crystal shows a metrically ortho­rhom­bic lattice and an apparent space group Pbcm, the true symmetry is monoclinic (space group P2/c), with disordered Cu atoms and mixed roles of water mol­ecules (aqua ligand/crystallization water). The luminescence spectrum of the complex shows an emission at 345 nm, cf. 349 nm for pABAH.




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The unanti­cipated oxidation of a tertiary amine in a tetra­cyclic glyoxal-cyclam condensate yielding zinc(II) coordinated to a sterically hindered amine oxide

The complex, tri­chlorido­(1,4,11-tri­aza-8-azonia­tetra­cyclo­[6.6.2.04,16.011,15]hexa­decane 1-oxide-κO)zinc(II) monohydrate, [ZnCl3(C12H23N4O)]·H2O, (I), has monoclinic symmetry (space group P21/n) at 120 K. The zinc(II) center adopts a slightly distorted tetra­hedral coordination geometry and is coordinated by three chlorine atoms and the oxygen atom of the oxidized tertiary amine of the tetra­cycle. The amine nitro­gen atom, inside the ligand cleft, is protonated and forms a hydrogen bond to the oxygen of the amine oxide. Additional hydrogen-bonding inter­actions involve the protonated amine, the water solvate oxygen atom, and one of the chloro ligands.




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Structure of the five-coordinate CoII complex (1H-imidazole){tris­[(1-benzyl­triazol-4-yl-κN3)meth­yl]amine-κN}cobalt(II) bis­(tetra­fluoro­borate)

The title compound, [Co(C3H4N2)(C30H30N10)](BF4)2, is a five-coordinate CoII complex based on the neutral ligands tris­[(1-benzyl­triazol-4-yl)meth­yl]amine (tbta) and imidazole. It exhibits a distorted trigonal bipyramidal geometry in which the equatorial positions are occupied by the three N-atom donors from the triazole rings of the tripodal tbta ligand. The apical amine N-atom donor of tbta and the N-atom donor of the imidazole ligand occupy the axial positions of the coordination sphere. Two tetra­fluoro­borate anions provide charge balance in the crystal.




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Crystal structure of a three-coordinate lithium complex with monodentate phenyl­oxazoline and hexa­methyl­disilyl­amide ligands

The reaction of lithium hexa­methyl­disilyl­amide, [Li{N(Si(CH3)3)2}] (LiHMDS), with 4,4-dimethyl-2-phenyl-2-oxazoline (Phox, C11H13NO) in hexane produced colourless crystals of bis­(4,4-dimethyl-2-phenyl-2-oxazoline-κN)(hexa­methyl­disilyl­amido-κN)lithium, [Li(C6H18NSi2)(C11H13NO)2] or [Li{N(Si(CH3)3)2}(Phox)2] in high yield (89%). Despite the 1:1 proportion of the starting materials in the reaction mixture, the product formed with a 1:2 amide:oxazoline ratio. In the unit cell of the C2/c space group, the neutral mol­ecules lie on twofold rotation axes coinciding with the Li—N(amide) bonds. The lithium(I) centre adopts a trigonal–planar coordination geometry with three nitro­gen donor atoms, one from the HMDS anion and two from the oxazolines. All ligands are monodentate. In the phenyl­oxazoline units, the dihedral angle defined by the five-membered heterocyclic rings is 35.81 (5)°, while the phenyl substituents are approximately face-to-face, separated by 3.908 (5) Å. In the amide, the methyl groups assume a nearly eclipsed arrangement to minimize steric repulsion with the analogous substituents on the oxazoline rings. The non-covalent inter­actions in the solid-state structure of [Li{N(Si(CH3)3)2}(Phox)2] were assessed by Hirshfeld surface analysis and fingerprint plots. This new compound is attractive for catalysis due to its unique structural features.




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Syntheses and crystal structures of the five- and sixfold coordinated complexes diiso­seleno­cyanato­tris­(2-methyl­pyridine N-oxide)cobalt(II) and diiso­seleno­cyanato­tetra­kis­(2-methyl­pyridine N-

The reaction of CoBr2, KNCSe and 2-methyl­pyridine N-oxide (C6H7NO) in ethanol leads to the formation of crystals of [Co(NCSe)2(C6H7NO)3] (1) and [Co(NCSe)2(C6H7NO)4] (2) from the same reaction mixture. The asymmetric unit of 1 is built up of one CoII cation, two NCSe− iso­seleno­cyanate anions and three 2-methyl­pyridine N-oxide coligands, with all atoms located on general positions. The asymmetric unit of 2 consists of two cobalt cations, four iso­seleno­canate anions and eight 2-methyl­pyridine N-oxide coligands in general positions, because two crystallographically independent complexes are present. In compound 1, the CoII cations are fivefold coordinated to two terminally N-bonded anionic ligands and three 2-methyl­pyridine N-oxide coligands within a slightly distorted trigonal–bipyramidal coordination, forming discrete complexes with the O atoms occupying the equatorial sites. In compound 2, each of the two complexes is coordinated to two terminally N-bonded iso­seleno­cyanate anions and four 2-methyl­pyridine N-oxide coligands within a slightly distorted cis-CoN2O4 octa­hedral coordination geometry. In the crystal structures of 1 and 2, the complexes are linked by weak C—H⋯Se and C—H⋯O contacts. Powder X-ray diffraction reveals that neither of the two compounds were obtained as a pure crystalline phase.




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Synthesis, crystal structure and thermal properties of catena-poly[[bis­(4-methyl­pyridine)­nickel(II)]-di-μ-thio­cyanato], which shows an alternating all-trans and cis–cis–trans-coordination of the NiS2Np2Nt2 octa­hedra (p = 4-me

The title compound, [Ni(NCS)2(C6H7N)2]n, was prepared by the reaction of Ni(NCS)2 with 4-methyl­pyridine in water. Its asymmetric unit consists of two crystallographically independent NiII cations, of which one is located on a twofold rotational axis whereas the second occupies a center of inversion, two independent thio­cyanate anions and two independent 4-methyl­pyridine co­ligands in general positions. Each NiII cation is octa­hedrally coordinated by two 4-methyl­pyridine coligands as well as two N- and two S-bonded thio­cyanate anions. One of the cations shows an all-trans, the other a cis–cis–trans configuration. The metal centers are linked by pairs of μ-1,3-bridging thio­cyanate anions into [101] chains. X-ray powder diffraction shows that a pure crystalline phase has been obtained and thermogravimetry coupled to differential thermoanalysis reveals that the title compound loses half of the 4-methyl­pyridine coligands and transforms into Ni(NCS)2(C6H7N). Nearly pure samples of this compound can be obtained by thermal annealing and a Rietveld refinement demonstrated that it is isotypic to its recently reported Cd analog [Neumann et al., (2020). CrystEngComm. 22, 184–194] In its crystal structure, the metal cations are linked by one μ-1,3(N,S)- and one μ-1,3,3(N,S,S)-bridging thio­cyanate anion into single chains that condense via the μ-1,3,3(N,S,S)-bridging anionic ligands into double chains.




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Texture measurements on quartz single crystals to validate coordinate systems for neutron time-of-flight texture analysis

In crystallographic texture analysis, ensuring that sample directions are preserved from experiment to the resulting orientation distribution is crucial to obtain physical meaning from diffraction data. This work details a procedure to ensure instrument and sample coordinates are consistent when analyzing diffraction data with a Rietveld refinement using the texture analysis software MAUD. A quartz crystal is measured on the HIPPO diffractometer at Los Alamos National Laboratory for this purpose. The methods described here can be applied to any diffraction instrument measuring orientation distributions in polycrystalline materials.




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Coordinate-based simulation of pair distance distribution functions for small and large molecular assemblies: implementation and applications

X-ray scattering has become a major tool in the structural characterization of nanoscale materials. Thanks to the widely available experimental and computational atomic models, coordinate-based X-ray scattering simulation has played a crucial role in data interpretation in the past two decades. However, simulation of real-space pair distance distribution functions (PDDFs) from small- and wide-angle X-ray scattering, SAXS/WAXS, has been relatively less exploited. This study presents a comparison of PDDF simulation methods, which are applied to molecular structures that range in size from β-cyclo­dextrin [1 kDa molecular weight (MW), 66 non-hydrogen atoms] to the satellite tobacco mosaic virus capsid (1.1 MDa MW, 81 960 non-hydrogen atoms). The results demonstrate the power of interpretation of experimental SAXS/WAXS from the real-space view, particularly by providing a more intuitive method for understanding of partial structure contributions. Furthermore, the computational efficiency of PDDF simulation algorithms makes them attractive as approaches for the analysis of large nanoscale materials and biological assemblies. The simulation methods demonstrated in this article have been implemented in stand-alone software, SolX 3.0, which is available to download from https://12idb.xray.aps.anl.gov/solx.html.




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New Report Calls for Coordinated, Multidecade National Effort to Reduce Negative Attitudes and Behavior Toward People With Mental and Substance Use Disorders

The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) should lead efforts among federal partners and stakeholders to design, implement, and evaluate a multipronged, evidence-based national strategy to reduce stigma toward people with mental and substance use disorders, says a new report from the National Academies of Sciences, Engineering, and Medicine.




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NIOSH, BLS, and OSHA Should Strengthen Coordination for Occupational Injury, Illness, and Exposure Surveillance

The National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health (NIOSH) should lead a collaborative effort with the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS), Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA), and the states to establish and strengthen regional occupational safety and health surveillance programs, says a new report by the National Academies of Sciences, Engineering, and Medicine.




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New Report Says Programs and Services for Children With Disabilities Should Coordinate Care Across Service Sectors, Focus on Long-Term Goals

While a variety of services and programs exist to support the needs of children with disabilities and their families, a focus on achieving specific near- and long-term goals that help prepare for adulthood and coordination of care within and across service sectors are integral to encouraging healthy growth and development, says a new report from the National Academies of Sciences, Engineering, and Medicine.




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National Academy of Medicine Launches Action Collaborative to Counter Opioid Epidemic -- Public-Private Partnership Will Coordinate Initiatives Across Sectors to Drive Collective Solutions

In recognition of the need for a national coordinated and collective response to the epidemic of opioid addiction in the U.S., the National Academy of Medicine (NAM), in partnership with the Aspen Institute, launched a public-private partnership made up of more than 35 organizations representing federal, state, and local governments, health systems, associations and provider groups, health education and accrediting institutions, pharmacies, payers, industry, nonprofits, and academia.




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Military Families Require More Coordinated Support, Says New Report

The U.S. Department of Defense’s Military Family Readiness System (MFRS) — a network of agencies, programs, services, and individuals that promotes the well-being and quality of life of military service members and their families — lacks a comprehensive, coordinated framework to support well-being, resilience, and readiness, says a new report from the National Academies of Sciences, Engineering, and Medicine.




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U.S. Bioeconomy Is Strong, But Faces Challenges - Expanded Efforts in Coordination, Talent, Security, and Fundamental Research Are Needed

The U.S. is a clear leader in the global bioeconomy landscape, but faces challenges from decentralized leadership, inadequate talent development, cybersecurity vulnerabilities, stagnant investment in fundamental research, and international competition, according to Safeguarding the Bioeconomy, a new report from the National Academies of Sciences, Engineering, and Medicine.




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DOD Biological Threat Reduction Program Should Be Part of a New Interagency Mechanism to Coordinate Efforts to Prevent Biological Threats, Including Natural Disease Outbreaks - Report Offers Five-Year Strategy for BTRP

Over the next five years, the U.S. Department of Defense’s Biological Threat Reduction Program (BTRP) should encourage and be among co-leaders in the federal government’s development of an enduring interagency mechanism to address an array of biological threats – including natural disease outbreaks, accidental releases, and intentional attacks -- to deployed U.S. forces and to the nation itself, says a new report from the National Academies of Sciences, Engineering, and Medicine




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To Maintain Leadership in Plasma Science, U.S. Should Increase Interagency Coordination and Collaboration

Federal agencies, including the National Science Foundation (NSF), the U.S. Department of Energy (DOE), the Office of Naval Research (ONR), and Air Force Office of Scientific Research (AFOSR), should better coordinate their activities in plasma science research if the United States is to remain a leader in plasma science and engineering (PSE), says a new decadal report from the National Academies of Sciences, Engineering, and Medicine.




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U.S. Should Make Monitoring and Detecting Nuclear Threats a Higher National Priority by Ensuring Coordination Across Federal Agencies and Expanding Research Efforts

To address enduring and evolving nuclear threats, the U.S. needs a higher prioritized and more integrated program for monitoring, detecting, and verifying nuclear test explosions, nuclear weapon stockpiles, and the production of fissile material, says a new report from the National Academies of Sciences, Engineering, and Medicine.




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A Full Assessment of the Effectiveness of Gulf Restoration Efforts Will Require Improved Analysis and Coordination, New Report Says

Assessing the success of ecological restoration efforts since the Deepwater Horizon platform explosion and oil spill in 2010 will require continued improvements in data analysis and coordination across the Gulf of Mexico region.




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Industrial artisans extraordinaire

Boulart deftly balances artisan ideals with state-of-the-art technology to bring better bread to the masses.




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NFSA fights for sprinkler ordinance

Former Philadelphia Fire Commissioner Derrick Sawyer leads charge for residential fire safety.




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Audinate and BZBGEAR Join Forces at ISE 2023 Trade Show Showcasing Dante AV-H Technology

The BG-ADAMO-4KDA is currently one of the few PTZ cameras in the world equipped with the all-new Dante AV-H network-based production software by Audinate.




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Cardinal Digital Marketing to Host Healthcare Performance Marketing Summit

Cardinal Digital Marketing to host Scaling Up: The Healthcare Performance Marketing Summit. This two-day virtual event will take place on December 5-6, 2023.




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Marquis Who's Who Honors Alexandre F. Codinach for Expertise in Information Technology and Management

Alexandre F. Codinach is a seasoned expert in software implementation and supervision with 25 years of experience




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The Extraordinary Richard Runyon Has 'A Story to Tell' In His Long-Awaited Interview Series Premiering Today…and the World Is Listening!

Richard Runyon, a retired FDA senior analyst, is rolling out the first in his six-part interview series, in addition to continuing work on his official website and making plans for an audiovisual web series all before the end of the year.




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Richard D. Dinan has been Inducted into the Prestigious Marquis Who's Who Biographical Registry

Richard D. Dinan is recognized for his dedicated career as a farmer




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Reality TV Personality and Event Extraordinaire Samantha Goldberg to Launch her own Talk Show

Lifestyle Adventure Show "Getting Sassy with Samantha Goldberg" Will Debut in Mid-Spring




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Dina R. Justes, PhD, Recognized by Marquis Who's Who for Excellence in Proposal Writing and Management

Dina R. Justes is an accomplished scientist and researcher




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Extraordinary Estate Auction: Iconic Barbie Dolls – Rare and Highly Valuable Collectible Toys

The Ultimate Toy Collectibles Auction Comes to Burnaby Auction




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NIST Confirms STL as an Accurate and Reliable Source for Wide-Area Delivery of Coordinated Universal Time

Study by U.S. Government agency responsible for maintaining national time scale shows that Satelles provides a signal that is independent of GNSS and delivers exceptional timing stability




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Groundbreaking Work from Renowned Artist Mr. Black to be Unveiled on X with 21,000-Piece Ordinal Collection on Bitcoin

The renowned and enigmatic street artist Mr. Black is set to drop a 21,000-piece ordinal collection!




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Haltom City Continues to Close Small Businesses Without Regard to Its Ordinances

City leaders are using codes as weapons against small business owners like a local wrecker service.




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Ferdinand Ruano-Arroyo Demonstrates Excellence in Consulting

Ferdinand Ruano-Arroyo is the chief executive officer, financier, real estate developer and investor at Private Equity Solutions LLC




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Extraordinary Business Leadership Earns Sammy Montoya Santa Ana Chamber of Commerce Award & Recognition

Executives' Association of Orange County




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Los Angeles – Prepare for an evening of musical elegance as Aleksei Chebeliuk, the virtuoso accordionist, brings his extraordinary talent to the iconic Wilshire Ebell Theatre on November 23, 2024

Aleksei Chebeliuk, accompanied by a magnificent live orchestra, will perform a carefully curated selection of classical masterpieces. The repertoire will include the genius works of legends such as Chopin, Vivaldi, Beethoven, Bach, Mozart and more.




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Orange County Convention Center Adds Sustainability Coordinator

Abby Gulden has been named sustainability coordinator at the Orange County Convention Center (OCCC). In this new role, Gulden will work directly with event planners and the Center to promote green initiatives.




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La atención coordinada en niños con síndrome de Down y cardiopatías congénitas reviste gran importancia

Prohibida su divulgación hasta las4:00 a. m., hora del centro / 5:00 a. m., hora del este, del jueves, 12 de septiembre de 2024   DALLAS, 12 de septiembre de 2024 - Según una nueva declaración científica de la American Heart Association (la Asociación...





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FSF job opportunity: Outreach and communications coordinator

The Free Software Foundation (FSF), a Massachusetts 501(c)(3) charity with a worldwide mission to protect computer user freedom, seeks a motivated and talented individual, if possible Boston-based, to be our full-time outreach and communications coordinator.




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Los Angeles Publishes ‘Model Contract’ Under Freelance Worker Protections Ordinance

Blair C. Senesi and Jaime B. Laurent examine the City of Los Angeles’ “Model Contract” under the Freelance Worker Protections Ordinance (FWPO) and explain what it means for employers.

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West Hollywood, California Adopts Comprehensive Hotel Worker Ordinance with Right to Recall

Over the past few years, cities have started to implement workplace regulation, an area previously reserved to federal and state governments.  The hotel industry, which often is one of the primary drivers of a local economy, has been a particular focus.




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Reverse Bullying: When Managers Feel Intimidated by Their Subordinates

Jeff Nowak discusses the problems that negative favoritism in a department can cause if it is not corrected.

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