“What CITI Program is Reading” is our biweekly blog series which highlights news articles curated by our staff and relevant to research, higher education, healthcare, technology, and more. Follow us on LinkedIn for upcoming editions and more information from CITI Program.
Technology
U.S. AI Safety Institute Establishes New U.S. Government Taskforce to Collaborate on Research and Testing of AI Models to Manage National Security Capabilities & Risks
Source: National Institute of Standards and Technology The U.S. Artificial Intelligence Safety Institute announced the formation of the Testing Risks of AI for National Security (TRAINS) Taskforce.
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Research
‘It felt very icky’: This scientist’s name was used to write fake peer reviews
Source: Science Elsevier retracts dozens of journal articles that were published based on “fictitious” reviews.
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Awareness of Jordanian Researchers About Predatory Journals: A Need for Training
Source: Springer Nature The use of the open publishing is expected to be the dominant model in the future. However, along with the use of this model, predatory journals are increasingly appearing.
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Amid cuts to basic research, New Zealand scraps all support for social sciences
Source: Science Scientists shocked as “blue-sky” Marsden Fund has half its budget shifted to research focused on helping economy.
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Public Trust in Scientists and Views on Their Role in Policymaking
Source: Pew Research Center Americans’ trust in scientists is slightly higher than it was last year, but remains lower than before the COVID-19 pandemic.
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Ethics
'No consequences' for violating human rights in privately funded research in Canada, says ethics expert
Source: CBC News Roughly 85 percent of clinical trials in Canada are privately funded.
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Safety
Proceedings of the 2024 Advancing Chemical Safety and Security Education Symposium at the 27th IUPAC International Conference on Chemistry Education
Source: ACS Publications The inaugural Advancing Chemical Safety and Security Education symposium was held at the 27th IUPAC International Conference on Chemistry Education (ICCE2024).
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In-Depth Focus: Food Safety
Source: New Food Magazine Explore expert insights on food safety, from allergen prevention to technical training and digital food integrity.
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Higher Education
Faculty and Staff Are Feeling Anxious, Depressed, and Burnt Out, Study Says
Source: The Chronicle of Higher Education Students’ emotional and mental distress are taking a toll on professors’ health. Administrators should take action, the authors urge.
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Higher ed research and development spending is surging
Source: University Business Growth in research and development spending hit a 20-year high in higher ed, according to the latest federal data.
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Compliance
Telemarketer Sentenced for $67M Health Care Fraud and Money Laundering Scheme
Source: Office of Public Affairs A Florida man was sentenced today to 15 years in prison for his role in a wide-ranging conspiracy to defraud Medicare by billing over $67 million for medically unnecessary genetic testing.
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