scholarly journals Study Section

2020 ◽  
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Study Section

Energy Policy: An Optimal Allocation Approach

1985 ◽  
Vol 24 (3-4) ◽  
pp. 551-563
Author(s):  
Tariq Riaz
Keyword(s):  
Economic Policy ◽  
Energy Policy ◽  
Specific Energy ◽  
Optimal Allocation ◽  
Mathematical Form ◽  
Policy Recommendations ◽  
Energy Problem ◽  
Study Section ◽  
Central Energy ◽  
Allocation Approach

Any system of ideas which underlies economic policy recommendations needs to be made explicit so that its doctrinal premise may be examined and debated. Section I of this paper, therefore, explicitly states the philosophical under -pinning of this study. Section 2 presents the central energy problem in a general mathematical form whereas the solution of the specific energy problem for the Pakistani economy is presented in Section 3, in which policy guidelines for obtaining the desired solution have also been discussed. Finally, Section 4 briefly presents our concluding remarks.

scholarly journals Improving pilot project application and review processes: A novel application of lean six sigma in translational science

2018 ◽  
Vol 2 (3) ◽  
pp. 135-138 ◽  
Author(s):  
Susanne Schmidt ◽  
Laura Aubree Shay ◽  
Can Saygin ◽  
Hung-da Wan ◽  
Karen Schulz ◽  
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Six Sigma ◽  
Review Process ◽  
Pilot Project ◽  
Lean Six Sigma ◽  
South Texas ◽  
Translational Science ◽  
Research Administration ◽  
Control Approach ◽  
Study Section ◽  
The Impact

Each year our Clinical and Translational Science Award pilot projects program awards approximately $500,000 in translational pilot funding to advance health in South Texas. We identified needs to improve the timeliness, transparency, and efficiency of the review process by surveying applicants. Lean six sigma methodologies, following a “Define, Measure, Analyze, Improve, Control” approach, were used to streamline the pilot project application and review by identifying and removing bottlenecks from process flows. We evaluated the impact of our reorganized review process by surveying applicants and reviewers. Process mapping identified pilot project review as the main source of delay, leading to the implementation of a study section-style review mechanism. After one cycle, 90.3% of pilot applicants and 100% of reviewers were highly satisfied with the new processes and time to award notice was reduced by 2 months. All reviewers familiar with both review processes preferred the study section. We demonstrated how lean six sigma, a methodology not commonly applied in research administration, can be used to evaluate processes in translational science in academic health centers. Through our efforts, we were able to improve timeliness, transparency, and efficiency of the review process.

Be an NIH Reviewer: Contribute to Multidisciplinary Research

2017 ◽  
Vol 40 (3) ◽  
pp. 367-374
Author(s):  
Melinda L. Jenkins
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Small Business ◽  
Review Process ◽  
National Institutes Of Health ◽  
Small Business Innovation Research ◽  
Multidisciplinary Research ◽  
Scientific Review ◽  
Business Innovation ◽  
Innovation Research ◽  
Study Section ◽  
Nursing Expertise

One of the best ways to contribute to multidisciplinary research and to improve your own knowledge of the review process at the National Institutes of Health (NIH) is to serve as a peer reviewer for research, traineeship, and small business innovation research proposals. Proactive targeted outreach to Scientific Review Officers (SROs) at NIH will increase your chances to become a reviewer. Reviewers with nursing expertise are especially welcome as multidisciplinary research is becoming more prevalent. Steps to identify a likely study section, contact the correct SRO, and review responsibly are described in this article, written by an experienced NIH review officer.

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