Partnership seeks to foster development and sharing of learnings, evidence, and research; The Journal of Health Communication becomes an official publication of the Society
AUSTIN, Texas – Jan. 24, 2024 – PRLog — The Society for Health Communication, a member-driven organization working to advance the science of health communication has forged a new partnership with the Journal of Health Communication, the highest-rated academic journal in the field. This partnership will help increase the field’s access to critical health communication research, science, and practice learnings; create new publication opportunities; and advance public health.
The partnership includes individual Society member online access to the Journal at a significantly reduced cost, available at https://www.societyforhealthcommunication.org/journal-partnership; and development of an annual Special Issue of the Journal, offering new opportunities for health communicators to publish their research and findings. More information and a 2024 call for papers will be forthcoming.
“Our new partnership brings together the premier peer-reviewed health communication academic journal and leading professional society in the field, creating opportunities for new and important collaboration, research, and learning,” said Dr. Scott Ratzan, Founding Editor-in-Chief, Journal of Health Communication and distinguished lecturer, City University of New York Graduate School of Public Health and Health Policy. “For over 27 years, the Journal has advanced the evidence-base for health communication research. This collaboration will help raise the standards and showcase the impact of health communication in the US and globally.”
The Journal will also now serve as a premiere sponsor of the Society’s National Summit for Health Communication, an in-person and online annual event that provides cross-sector communication professionals a forum to share innovative ideas and new approaches, expand their skills through workshops and educational sessions, and ability to network with leaders in the field.
“In today’s constantly evolving landscape, health communicators need every tool at their disposal to help keep them informed and equipped to reach a diverse set of audiences with communication programs and campaigns that can break through and change behaviors,” said Michael Grela, Outgoing President and Steering Committee Chair, Society for Health Communication and EVP, Head of Reputation, Public Health & Social Impact, Inizio Evoke Comms. “This partnership delivers on our mission to foster trust in science, exchange ideas and best practices, accelerate learning and development, build meaningful, cross-sector connections, and advance the evidence base of the field.”
“I’m thrilled at the immediate and tangible opportunities this partnership provides for our members,” said Dr. Ashani Johnson-Turbes, Incoming President and Steering Committee Chair, Society for Health Communication and Vice President, NORC at the University of Chicago. “Working together, I’m confident we will create an even greater impact for the field of health communication.”
About the Society for Health Communication The Society for Health Communication is a nonprofit organization bringing together health communication professionals and scholars to create meaningful connections, share knowledge, and exchange best practices across disciplines, and advance the science of health communication. Since its founding in 2016, the Society has grown to more than 5,500 individual members and 30 organizational members, representing academia, government, nonprofits and the private sector, connected in their mission to help foster trust in science, dependence on clarity, and the pursuit of health equity. We’re not just an organization; we’re a movement. To learn more, become a member, or donate, visit www.hcsociety.org and follow along on X/Twitter @HealthCommSoc and LinkedIn @Society-for-Health-Communication.
About the Journal of Health Communication: International Perspectives The Journal of Health Communication: International Perspectives (https://www.tandfonline.com/journals/uhcm20) publishes research on the communication of health information globally as well as developments in the field of health communication. It is the leading journal covering the full breadth of the global health communications field. The Journal seeks to advance a synergistic relationship between research and practical information. With a focus on promoting the health literacy of the individual, caregiver, provider, community, and those in health policy, the Journal presents research, progress in areas of technology and public health, ethics, politics and policy, and the application of health communication principles. The Journal was established in 1996 and is published by Taylor & Francis.
Scientists from a project coordinated by Technische Universitat Braunschweig in Germany and Waseda University in Japan with ten other partners from five countries have succeeded for the first time worldwide in developing a bidirectional THz radio link that can be connected as a “backhaul” to the data network of mobile radio providers. This link achieved by the Horizon Europe-funded new windowThoR project, can realise high data rates and thus play an important role in the network infrastructure of the future. On 29 and 30 June, the THz radio link will be presented in a final workshop of the ThoR project.
The Braunschweig radio relay link connects the Oker Tower with TU Braunschweig’s IT Centre over a distance of 160 metres. Credits: Thomas Kürner/ TU Braunschweig
Fibre-optic cables are not always the best option when it comes to transmitting data. Especially in cities, it is often not possible to connect every base station of the mobile network by cable. Radio relay links provide an alternative solution. With the help of antennas mounted on roofs, they can bridge distances of up to one kilometre. This creates important backhaul connections between mobile radio cells and the nodes of the mobile radio network without the need for any road construction work.
Until now, the high data rates produced by the 5G mobile communications standard, which will continue to increase in the future 6G standard, favoured a fibre-optic connection between stations to the data networks. The international ThoR project has now succeeded in developing a bidirectional terahertz radio link that can reliably transmit these high data volumes. The frequency range above 300 gigahertz is used for this as it offers enough spectrum for high data rates.
The ThoR-backhaul link is the only one of its kind in the world to offer a bidirectional real data connection and connects TU Braunschweig’s IT centre with the Oker high-rise building over a distance of 160 metres. It can transmit data rates of 2×20 Gbit/s net at a bandwidth of 2×8.64 GHz and is scalable over the bandwidth so that higher data rates can also be realised. Professor Thomas Kurner, coordinator of the European part of the project: “We have realised an application-oriented complete solution here, which can already be used as a backhaul link in the data network in the near future.” In addition, as the first backhaul link of its kind, its functionality also complies with the IEEE 802.15.3 standard. The IEEE 802.15.3 standard was already developed in the run-up to the ThoR project and substantial research contributions were made by TU Braunschweig and several of the Japan-based partners.
On 29 and 30 June, the final workshop of the ThoR project will take place in hybrid form. In addition to attending the workshop in person in the Aula of the Haus der Wissenschaft (Pockelstrabetae 11, 38106 Braunschweig), it will also be possible to participate online. The core of the workshop is the demonstration of the backhaul track with a tour of the developed THz hardware. Registration for the workshop is possible new windowonline.
The ThoR project is funded by the EU through the Horizon 2020 research framework programme (Grant Agreement 814523) and by the National Institute of Information and Communications Technology in Japan with a total of three million euros. The project started on 1 July 2018 and will end on 30 June 2022.
Partners of the ThoR project: TU Braunschweig (EU coordinator, Germany), Waseda University (Japanese coordinator, Japan), Chiba Institute of Technology (Japan), Gifu University (Japan), University of Stuttgart (Germany), Fraunhofer Institute for Applied Solid State Physics IAF (Germany), University of Lille-CNRS IEMN&PhLAM Laboratories (France), HRCP R&D Partnership (Japan), Vivid Components Ltd (UK), Siklu Communication Ltd (Israel), NEC Corporation (Japan) and Deutsche Telekom (Germany/Czech Republic).
Further information can be found at: https://thorproject.eu/
About NEC Corporation
NEC Corporation has established itself as a leader in the integration of IT and network technologies while promoting the brand statement of “Orchestrating a brighter world.” NEC enables businesses and communities to adapt to rapid changes taking place in both society and the market as it provides for the social values of safety, security, fairness and efficiency to promote a more sustainable world where everyone has the chance to reach their full potential. For more information, visit NEC at https://www.nec.com.
According to the financial report of Tongyu Communication in Q1 2022, Tongyu Communications achieved operating revenue of 404 million CNY, up 17.81% year on year increases.
Recorded a 29.98% jump in net profit to 20.07 million CNY the same period. Tongyu continues to achieve good earnings growth.
In the past year of 2021, Tongyu Communication overcame the three adverse factors of the general environment caused by the COVID-19, including the sharp rise in the price of bulk raw materials such as aluminum, the sharp increase in international freight and the impact of appreciation of RMB. Despite the current adverse environmental trends, the company has maintained robust operations, remained profitable and significantly improved team management capabilities, laying a solid foundation for good results in Q1 2022.
【Tongyu attaches great importance to future 5G deployments】
As a technical expert of base station antenna, Tongyu Communication adheres to technological innovation and leads the industry development for a long time. After 26 years of deep cultivation and technology accumulation in the field of base station antenna, it has grown into the key enterprise of Base Station Antenna at home and abroad, leading in the core technology by proprietary intellectual property rights, research and development, production capability and quality control at home and abroad. By March 2022, Tongyu has obtained more than 800 patented technologies, including 113 invention patents, 543 utility model patents, 105 design patents, 33 international patents, 34 software copyrights.
In the 5G era, Tongyu took the lead in launching AFU (Antenna Filter integration) products worldwide, and achieved batch commercialization; A number of new technologies are adopted to solve the EMC problem of multiple antennas. Vigorously invest in developing the next generation of high efficiency and high performance base station antenna products. And began strategic deployment and pre-research in millimeter wave and 6G antenna fields.
【Multi-dimensional business synergy development】
As a key enterprise in the field of mobile communication antenna, Tongyu communication has developed a series of base station antennas, base station diplexers, combiners, tower top amplifiers, microwave antennas, optical transceivers and other products, which can meet the diversified product requirements of 2G, 3G, 4G, 5G and other multi-network systems at home and abroad.
Tongyu Communication continues to strengthen its efforts to expand overseas markets, and through the implementation of research and development, optimization of technology and materials to reduce costs and improve efficiency, product prices and gross profit in some regional markets have increased significantly compared with last year.
At the same time, the company has not only focused on strengthening the main business by redesigning the antenna structure, reducing costs, improving operational indicators and achieving goals but also vigorously expanding the business landscape. We will make overall progress in the areas of private communications networks, automotive electronics, big data, new energy, and the Internet of Things.
In Q1 2022, Tongyu gave full play to its technological innovation advantages and achieved both revenue and profit growth with the help of continuous improvement of operation and management.
Facing the next reporting period, Tongyu Communication will continue to improve its innovation and management level, continue to deepen cooperation with major global operators and equipment manufacturers, expand broader market space, promote the development of the global communication industry, and win the 5G era.
Media Contact Wilson Chan, Tongyu Communication Inc. Email Address: chenweixin@tycc.cn Website: www.tongyucom.com Telephone: +86-760-85318111
Joint Communication for more effective implementation of the Forest Rights Act signed by Environment and Tribal Affairs Ministries
Will improve participation of STs and forest dwellers in forest management and ensure that Forest Rights Act is implemented in letter and spirit: Shri Arjun Munda
The joint communication indicates a paradigm shift from working in silos to achieving convergence between Ministries and Departments: Shri Prakash Javadekar
A “Joint Communication” was signed by Shri R.P. Gupta, Secretary, Ministry of Environment, Forest & Climate Change (MoEFCC), and Shri Anil Kumar Jha, Secretary, Ministry of Tribal Affairs (MoTA), in the presence of Minister of Environment, , Shri Prakash Javadekar and Minister of Tribal Affairs, Shri Arjun Munda today in New Delhi.
The Joint Communication, addressed to all Chief Secretaries of States/UTs, pertains to more effective implementation of the Forest Rights Act(FRA), 2006 and for harnessing the potential for livelihood improvement of the Forest Dwelling Scheduled Tribes (FDSTs) and other Traditional Forest Dwellers (OTFDs).
Speaking on the occasion, Minister of Tribal Affairs, Shri Arjun Munda stated that tribals and other forest dwellers can contribute significantly in efforts towards climate change through preservation of biodiversity, environmental conservation and enhancing forest cover.
In his key-note address, Shri Munda said that today’s joint communication is oriented towards the rights and duties of the forest dwellers and to improve participation of such communities in the process of forest management.
आदिवासी समुदाय के विकास और सशक्तिकरण के लिए प्रधानमंत्री श्री @narendramodi जी की नेतृत्व वाली सरकार प्रतिबद्ध है. आदिवासियों के सर्वांगीण विकास और वन अधिकार अधिनियम को सही मायनों में लागू करने के लिए आज जनजातीय कार्य मंत्रालय एवं वन,पर्यावरण एवं जलवायु परिवर्तन मंत्रालय pic.twitter.com/myETRdwzBn
— Arjun Munda (@MundaArjun) July 6, 2021
The Minister further informed the gathering that a meeting was held between both ministers on 10th August, 2020 which was intended to resolve issues in ensuring community participation in forest management and today’s joint communication, is a culmination of the series of consultations done after that.
The Environment Minister, Shri Javadekar said that the joint communication indicates a paradigm shift from one of working in silos to achieving convergence between Ministries and Departments, and is a very positive development.
“Government of India is committed for development of Tribes and Tribal areas. The number of sanctioned Ekalavya Model Residential Schools (EMRS) has gone up to 620. Similarly, the launch of Van DhanYojana and increasing the number of Minor Forest Products (MFP) in the bracket of Minimum Support Price (MSP) from 10 to 86 in the last few years has supported tribes immensely in improving their incomes and livelihood prospects.” said the Environment Minister.
गत सात वर्षों में 5 लाख से अधिक पट्टे वनवासियों और आदिवासियों को दिए गए। @TribalAffairsIn का बजट पहले 3800/- करोड़ होता था आज ये 7200 करोड़ है। जहाँ पहले 10 Minor Forest Produce को #MSP मिलता था, वहीँ आज मोदी सरकार ने ये संख्या बढ़ा कर 86 कर दी है। pic.twitter.com/DKHjdtzJM0
— Prakash Javadekar (@PrakashJavdekar) July 6, 2021
On the occasion Minister of State for Tribal Affairs,Smt. Renuka Singh Saruta expressed happieness and hailed the the joint communication as historic that would bring all the stakeholders together and hoped that it will prove beneficial for forest dwellers.
Shri Babul Supriyo Minister of State for Environment, gave a call for action to achieve objectives of Forest Rights Act, 2006 in its right earnest. The step will go a long way for the benefit of not only forest conservation and biodiversity as well as for the welfare of the Scheduled Tribes & OTFDs.
The event was attended by more than 300 participants including State Government officials such as Principal Secretaries/Secretaries in the Forest, Revenue and Tribal Welfare Departments, Principal Chief Conservators of Forest, Commissioners/Directors of Tribal Welfare Departments, Directors of Tribal Research Institutes (TRIs) as well as members from NGOs and partnering organizations.
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