Government Policies

Cabinet approves BioE3 (Biotechnology for Economy, Environment and Employment) Policy for Fostering High Performance Biomanufacturing Posted On: 24 AUG 2024 7:22PM by PIB Delhi The Union Cabinet, chaired by the Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi, today approved the proposal ‘BioE3 (Biotechnology for Economy, Environment and Employment) Policy for Fostering High Performance Biomanufacturing’ of the Department of Biotechnology.

Source: https://dbtindia.gov.in/

As India and the world reorient in the wake of the COVID-19 crisis, a landmark policy initiative has been flagged by the Government of India. The Science, Technology and Innovation Policy, 2020 (STIP2020) formulation process will be facilitated jointly by the Office of the Principal Scientific Adviser to the Government of India (Office of PSA) http://psa.gov.in/ and the Department of Science and Technology (DST)/ https://dst.gov.in/ . It is one of the most significant events amidst many important changes in the past decade that have necessitated the formulation of a new outlook and strategy for Science, Technology, and Innovation (STI). STIP 2020 by way of its decentralized, bottom-up, and inclusive design process aims to restrategize priorities, sectoral focus, and methods of research and technology development for larger socio-economic welfare.

Source:https://www.mygov.in/

National Education Policy

National Education Policy, 2020 (NEP) envisions a massive transformation in education through– “an education system rooted in Indian ethos that contributes directly to transforming India, that is Bharat, sustainably into an equitable and vibrant knowledge society, by providing high quality education to all, thereby making India a global knowledge superpower.” The NEP 2020 is founded on the five guiding pillars of Access, Equity, Quality, Affordability and Accountability. It will prepare our youth to meet the diverse national and global challenges of the present and the future.

Source:https://www.education.gov.in/

ReviewMyPaper

ReviewMyPaper is an AI tool that automatically reviews a a researcher's paper to identify its strengths and weaknesses before submitting it to a journal. 

Areas of Research Interest

Octopus.ac, the global primary research record.

It has announced its integration with the Areas of Research Interest (ARI) database. This database is a UKRI-funded platform where government departments post their areas of research interests.

By presenting the ARIs as research problems, researchers are empowered to formulate ideas and theories directly linked to government priorities. Researchers can propose investigation plans, bridging the gap between policy and academia. Source: Research Information

UNDP Report on threats to human security (2022)

 United Nations Development Programme UNDP (2022):  New Threats to human security in the Anthropocene: Demanding greater solidarity. Read the report HERE

TrialGPT

 

NIH-developed AI algorithm that matches potential volunteers to clinical trials. Read more about the news HERE

 Cassini is a digital platform available to discover and publish research seminars.

Innovative project launched at the Chinese University of Hong Kong Library: A short story dispenser.

It dispenses stories, essays, poems or comics that readers can enjoy while visiting the library. It is also worth in showcasing the works of university members.

Guidelines, Policies

 Guidelines for cardiopulmonary resuscitation and emergency cardiovascular care.

Overton -the world’s largest searchable index of policy documents

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Data Standards are a set of rules ( technical specifications, methods)  that define how data is recorded, described, and shared. They ensure that data is consistent, accurate and has a common meaning across all users.

Academic Phrasebank by the University of Manchester - Tool for academic writing -general language functions

https://www.phrasebank.manchester.ac.uk/writing-about-the-past-2/

Oxford learners dictionary

Paperpal by Editage---Tool for academic writing

DeepL - Tool for translation and more

The University of Waterloo Writing and Communication Centre

Writeonline.ca

Online Writing Lab by the Purdue University

Thesaurus.com

Erudita’s AI platform empowers medical writers and researchers in creating systematic review protocols 

IFLA 2024 Speakers

Nose Bleeding- Epistaxis

Dark Patterns

Annoying pop-ups you can’t get rid of: Why Govt is going after ‘dark patterns’
Dark patterns, also known as deceptive patterns, is a term used to describe ways or tricks implemented by websites or apps to make users do things that they didn’t intend to, or discourage behaviour that’s not beneficial for companies. Source: Indian Express

LIGHTS

 Library of Guidance for Health Scientists (LIGHTS)

This is a searchable database for methods guidance. Here one can find information about the scientific background of LIGHTS, methods, and plans for the research development process.

Find more about this wonderful database for scientists HERE

 Poverty, educational inadequacies, or socioeconomic disparities is often overlooked when developing national policies.

What do these reports have to say about inequalities? Find out here

The State of Inequality in India Report- PIB 

World Inequality Report -WORLD INEQUALITY LAB, Paris

First Responders Manual of Prehospital Care

 Received First Responder's Manual of Prehospital Trauma Care by Dinesh Vyas; Scientific Publishers; 2022

It serves as an educational tool for all conscientious citizens willing to serve fellow companions in an adverse scenario of trauma and emergency.

The Scientific Publishers were established in 1976 in India. It publishes books and journals in the field of science and technology.

National Suicide Prevention Strategy

REFERENCES 

Vijayakumar L, Chandra PS, Kumar MS, Pathare S, Banerjee D, Goswami T, Dandona R. The national suicide prevention strategy in India: context and considerations for urgent action. The Lancet Psychiatry. 2021 Dec 8. DOI: 10.1016/s2215-0366(21)00152-8 PMID: 34895477

From Indian Express:

National Suicide Prevention Strategy: Framework and objectives

NCRB report 2021: 7.2 percent increase in death by suicide; experts say ‘busting myths, stigma is crucial’

Access to the government policy is available HERE

Antimicrobial Resistance

 Key facts

Antimicrobial resistance (AMR) is a global health and development threat. It requires urgent multisectoral action in order to achieve the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs).
WHO has declared that AMR is one of the top 10 global public health threats facing humanity.
Misuse and overuse of antimicrobials are the main drivers in the development of drug-resistant pathogens.
Lack of clean water and sanitation and inadequate infection prevention and control promotes the spread of microbes, some of which can be resistant to antimicrobial treatment.
The cost of AMR to the economy is significant. In addition to death and disability, prolonged illness results in longer hospital stays, the need for more expensive medicines and financial challenges for those impacted.
Without effective antimicrobials, the success of modern medicine in treating infections, including during major surgery and cancer chemotherapy, would be at increased risk.

Source: World Health Organization

In an anxious world, time to redefine progress: new UN report

In an anxious world, time to redefine progress: new UN report: People’s sense of safety and security is at a low in almost every country, with six in seven worldwide plagued by feelings of insecurity, according to new data and analysis by the UN Development Programme (UNDP) published on Tuesday.