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Lindner, Mark D.; Vancea, Adrian; Chen, Mei-Ching; Chacko, George – American Journal of Evaluation, 2016
The National Institutes of Health (NIH) is the largest source of funding for biomedical research in the world. Funding decisions are made largely based on the outcome of a peer review process that is intended to provide a fair, equitable, timely, and unbiased review of the quality, scientific merit, and potential impact of the research. There have…
Descriptors: Medical Research, Biomedicine, Peer Evaluation, Evaluation Criteria
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Bishai, David; Liu, Liang; Shiau, Stephanie; Wang, Harrison; Tsai, Cindy; Liao, Margaret; Prakash, Shivaani; Howard, Tracy – Journal of School Nursing, 2011
The purpose of this study was to estimate the risk of acquiring pathogenic bacteria as a result of shaking hands at graduation ceremonies. School officials participating in graduation ceremonies at elementary, secondary, and postsecondary schools were recruited. Specimens were collected before and immediately following graduation. Cultures…
Descriptors: Graduation, Microbiology, Medical Research, Communicable Diseases
National Institutes of Health (DHEW), Bethesda, MD. Clinical Center. – 1972
The traditional role of the professional nurse has emphasized patient care; however this role is now becoming part of a new role of the medical profession--membership on the modern medical team. In conjunction with this trend the Clinical Center of the National Institutes of Health in Bethesda has focused not only on the traditional nursing skills…
Descriptors: Health Facilities, Medical Research, Medical Services, Nursing