S ........................................................................................................................................... 19 Systemic Integration and Exploration of Genomic Variants Jake Lin and Patrick May ...................................................................................................................... 20 Integrative Studies of Allosteric Regulation in ...

As my title for this editorial suggests, this edition provides new research findings in two spheres of profound interest to this journal and its readers: those of the gathering significance of social media to democratic engagements on the one hand, and of how to view and evaluate e-government in the contemporary state, on the other. In some respects these topics are coming more and more into th...

Middle of squares, one of the components of physical aspect is considered as an appropriateindicator in designing successful urban squares, which consequently promotes visual quality. The present study aims todetermine how the above mentioned aspect was presented in the Middle-Ages and Renaissance within Italian squares.Considering the aim of the investigation, library studies as well as visual...

PURPOSE The aims of this study were to determine the self-reported prevalence of burnout in chairs of academic radiation oncology departments, to identify factors contributing to burnout, and to compare the prevalence of burnout with that seen in other academic chair groups. METHODS AND MATERIALS An anonymous online survey was administered to the membership of the Society of Chairs of Academi...

The objective of our study was to investigate differences in cognitive performance connected with physical load varying intensities. One half 88 examined persons sat on office chairs, and the other chairs added modification gymnastic (Swiss) ball called dynamic directional seat pad (pad). first rest phase followed by phase, which subjects were administered a 20-minute sustained attention test. ...

Broadening participation in computer science for women and underrepresented minority students remains an area of concern for many colleges and universities. Yet, little is known about the role of department chairs in initiating and leading efforts to recruit and retain women and students of color. Interviews with 15 department chairs participating in a nationwide effort to diversify computer sc...