Validation of the International Space Station Smart Sample Concentrator for Microbial Monitoring of Low Biomass Water Samples.
This report presents the data from a validation study of a NASA-sponsored small business research initiative to develop a microgravity-compatible, automated water concentrator to be used on the ISS, which has been named the ISS Smart Sample Concentrator (iSSC). Efficiency and reproducibility of the iSSC were compared with a ground-based automated water concentrator and the standard Millipore manual filtration. Using 104 CFU/L of Sphingomonas paucimobilis, Ralstonia pickettii, and Cupriavidus basilensis and a mixed microbial community, we have shown, through culture and qPCR, that the iSSC is comparable, if not better, at r...
Source: Journal of Biomolecular Techniques : JBT - October 16, 2020 Category: Molecular Biology Authors: Urbaniak C, Mhatre S, Grams T, Parker C, Venkateswaran K Tags: J Biomol Tech Source Type: research
Rural households in Papua New Guinea afford better diets with income from small businesses
Publication date: Available online 15 September 2020Source: Food PolicyAuthor(s): Emily Schmidt, Valerie Mueller, Gracie Rosenbach (Source: Food Policy)
Source: Food Policy - September 16, 2020 Category: Food Science Source Type: research
Using a Social Capital Framework to Explore a Broker's Role in Small Employer Wellness Program Uptake and Implementation.
CONCLUSION: New initiatives to promote small employer wellness programs can benefit from examining the influence of brokers on the decision-making process. When engaged and supported with resources, brokers may be effective champions for employer wellness programs.
PMID: 32914635 [PubMed - as supplied by publisher] (Source: American Journal of Health Promotion : AJHP)
Source: American Journal of Health Promotion : AJHP - September 10, 2020 Category: International Medicine & Public Health Authors: Thornton M, Hammerback K, Abraham JM, Brosseau L, Harris JR, Linnan LA Tags: Am J Health Promot Source Type: research
Fijian youth entrepreneurs: championing health through sustainable food systems
This study sought to engage Pacific youth as part of the solution to reducing NCDs through social enterprise and championing of sustainable food systems. Four young Fijian vegetable and fruit entrepreneurs shared their stories as part of a participatory action research of Talanoa/storytelling, with social media workshops, networking and promotional opportunities. Findings revealed that youth entrepreneurs are passionate about food and health, family and tradition; some are already food influencers and champions and they are keen to grow their businesses. Yet, there is limited support for small business development with a s...
Source: Health Promotion International - August 23, 2020 Category: International Medicine & Public Health Source Type: research
Health and Safety in Nail Salons: A Cross-Sectional Survey
ConclusionsNail technicians in Toronto, Canada are experiencing work-related symptoms. Musculoskeletal symptoms were the most common symptoms reported. Much of the focus on nail salons and health has been on chemical exposures, but ergonomic hazards should not be overlooked. Efforts to increase knowledge and improve occupational health in nail salons should include information on multiple possible workplace hazards and how to reduce impacts of exposure. (Source: Annals of Occupational Hygiene)
Source: Annals of Occupational Hygiene - July 30, 2020 Category: Occupational Health Source Type: research
The impact of COVID-19 on small business outcomes and expectations [Economic Sciences]
To explore the impact of coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) on small businesses, we conducted a survey of more than 5,800 small businesses between March 28 and April 4, 2020. Several themes emerged. First, mass layoffs and closures had already occurred—just a few weeks into the crisis. Second, the risk of... (Source: Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences)
Source: Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences - July 27, 2020 Category: Science Authors: Alexander W. Bartik, Marianne Bertrand, Zoe Cullen, Edward L. Glaeser, Michael Luca, Christopher Stanton Tags: Social Sciences Source Type: research
How small businesses are coping with the impact of COVID-19
SPARK, an NGO supporting young people access education and employment, commissioned RAND Europe to conduct a survey to understand the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic on small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) in the Middle East and Turkey. (Source: RAND Research Health and Health Care)
Source: RAND Research Health and Health Care - July 5, 2020 Category: Health Management Authors: Stijn Hoorens; Lucy Hocking; Clement Fays Source Type: research
Advancing progress for patients with cancer through small business innovation research
(Source: Journal of Clinical Investigation)
Source: Journal of Clinical Investigation - June 2, 2020 Category: Biomedical Science Authors: Norman E. Sharpless Source Type: research
PPP Changes: Insights from RAND
As Congress prepares to vote to amend the Paycheck Protection Program, a new RAND paper highlights changes that small business owners say may help them survive during the COVID-19 pandemic and thrive after reopening. (Source: RAND Research Health and Health Care)
Source: RAND Research Health and Health Care - May 25, 2020 Category: Health Management Authors: RAND Corporation Source Type: research
The 2019 & #8211;2020 novel coronavirus (severe acute respiratory syndrome coronavirus 2) pandemic: A joint american college of academic international medicine-world academic council of emergency medicine multidisciplinary COVID-19 working group consensus paper
Stanislaw P Stawicki, Rebecca Jeanmonod, Andrew C Miller, Lorenzo Paladino, David F Gaieski, Anna Q Yaffee, Annelies De Wulf, Joydeep Grover, Thomas J Papadimos, Christina Bloem, Sagar C Galw.ar, Vivek Chauhan, Michael S Firstenberg, Salvatore Di Somma, Donald Jeanmonod, Sona M Garg, Veronica Tucci, Harry L Anderson, Lateef Fatimah, Tamara J Worlton, Siddharth P Dubhashi, Krystal S Glaze, Sagar Sinha, Ijeoma Nnodim Opara, Vikas Yellapu, Dhanashree Kelkar, Ayman El-Menyar, Vimal Krishnan, S Venkataramanaiah, Yan Leyfman, Hassan Ali Saoud Al Thani, Prabath W B Nanayakkara, Sudip Nanda, Eric Cioè-Peña,...
Source: Journal of Global Infectious Diseases - May 21, 2020 Category: Infectious Diseases Authors: Stanislaw P Stawicki Rebecca Jeanmonod Andrew C Miller Lorenzo Paladino David F Gaieski Anna Q Yaffee Annelies De Wulf Joydeep Grover Thomas J Papadimos Christina Bloem Sagar C Galwankar Vivek Chauhan Michael S Firstenberg Salvatore Di Somma Donald Jeanmo Source Type: research
How Small Businesses Are Surviving the COVID-19 Pandemic
Small-business owners are facing many challenges as a result of the COVID-19 pandemic. What kinds of policies might help them? What will they need to thrive once the immediate public health crisis has passed? (Source: RAND Research Health and Health Care)
Source: RAND Research Health and Health Care - May 21, 2020 Category: Health Management Authors: C. Richard Neu; Diana Gehlhaus; Howard J. Shatz Source Type: research
How does Organizational Climate Motivate Employee Safe and Healthy Behavior in Small Business?: A Self-Determination Theory Perspective
Conclusion:
Small businesses seeking to engage employees in Total Worker Health efforts should build strong safety and health climates because of their influence on employees’ motivation to participate in health promoting and health protective programs. (Source: Journal of Occupational and Environmental Medicine)
Source: Journal of Occupational and Environmental Medicine - May 1, 2020 Category: Occupational Health Tags: ORIGINAL ARTICLES Source Type: research
APA Calls for Emergency Funding as COVID-19 Overwhelms Behavioral Health System
The behavioral health system is “collapsing,” despite an increase in anxiety, fear, grief, and substance use related to the global COVID-19 pandemic, according to astatement signed by APA and 11 other organizations and sent to Congressional leadership yesterday as Congress prepares to approve another round of COVID-related federal funding.The funding under consideration is primarily focused on shoring up existing programs —especially the Small Business Administration (SBA) Paycheck Protection Program, which ran out of money last week. Congressional Democrats are hoping to add funding for hospitals, state governments,...
Source: Psychiatr News - April 21, 2020 Category: Psychiatry Tags: anxiety behavioral health system Bruce Schwartz CARES Act Congress COVID-19 fear funding grief National Council for Behavioral Health Paycheck Protection Program Saul Levin substance use Source Type: research
Small Business Ownership and Mental Health.
Authors: Visentin DC, Cleary M, Minutillo S
PMID: 32294389 [PubMed - as supplied by publisher] (Source: Issues in Mental Health Nursing)
Source: Issues in Mental Health Nursing - April 16, 2020 Category: Nursing Tags: Issues Ment Health Nurs Source Type: research
IJERPH, Vol. 17, Pages 2444: Models for Developing Community Organizations to Reinforce Health Management in Small Businesses
This study established a model based on community organizational development theory to reinforce worker empowerment for healthcare in small businesses, focusing on health centers for workers (HCFW). The researchers surveyed 408 workers at 39 small businesses in the B region of South Korea, according to the characteristics of business sites, general characteristics of workers, and elements of community organizational development theory, and analyzed their results with a structural equation. The research period was September, 2015. Five concepts were examined: empowerment in healthcare, community capacity, participation and ...
Source: International Journal of Environmental Research and Public Health - April 2, 2020 Category: Environmental Health Authors: Choi Jung Tags: Article Source Type: research
