Methodology behind the 2024 Guardian University Guide The compiler of the Guardian university league tables explains the technicalities of the process The Guardian - UK · Sep 9, 2023
‘Evolution of scientific methodology is possible because of the human desire to know’ ICMR NITM launched "Kshitij: looking beyond the horizon", a lecture series in Belagavi. Nitin Khot delivered the inaugural address on evolutionary biology, contribution of scientists and dangers faced by present generation. ICMR NITM director said series aims to strengthen connections between institution and scholars, and help research be interdisciplinary. Khot… The Hindu · Sep 8, 2023
Finance Ministry notifies valuation methodology for calculating GST on online gaming, casino The government on September 6 notified amendments to GST law in relation to the valuation methodology to be adopted by online gaming companies and casinos for calculating tax. The Hindu · Sep 7, 2023
Guidelines cannot replace Works of Defence Act to impose restrictions on constructions: Karnataka High Court The defence authorities cannot issue guidelines by exercising executive power for imposing restrictions on proposed constructions in the vicinity of defence establishments when the Works of Defence Act, 1903, stipulates a methodology for imposition of such restrictions, said the High Court of Karnataka. The Hindu · Aug 30, 2023
Nigeria's unemployment rate falls to 4.1%, using new methodology. Analysts say it’s an undercount Nigeria's statistics agency says the unemployment rate now stands at 4.1% The Independent UK · Aug 24, 2023
ICSSR to study socio-economic impact of Centre’s schemes The Indian Council of Social Science Research will soon announce the results of the research award proposals it had invited to study the impact of various schemes and public policy initiatives of the Union government The Hindu · Aug 21, 2023
Gauge or Grift? As the Press Once Again Goes Nuts Over Nielsen's Monthly Market Share Tracker, It's Time to Ask -- Again -- Just What's in This Sausage, Anyway? Nielsen continues to define the benchmarks for a fast-changing media-entertainment industry, but major questions about methodology and nomenclature remain Broadcasting & Cable · Aug 16, 2023
Studies reveals Artificial intelligence can diagnose autism spectrum disorder A study has found that artificial intelligence can diagnose autism spectrum disorder. Read further on Dynamite News: Dynamite News · Aug 16, 2023
Consumption-based poverty estimates have relevance The rate of reduction in the poverty ratio having slowed down is at best a guess and it is best to wait for consumption expenditure survey data The Hindu · Aug 15, 2023
Explained | Is there a rural bias in national surveys? Govt of India appointed Pronab Sen panel to review NSO methodology due to articles by Ravi and Debroy claiming outdated survey methodology underestimates India's development. Mohanan and Kundu argue no systematic underestimation, but errors should be minimised. Examining NFHS data, no systematic rural bias found. Pronab Sen Committee should address… The Hindu · Jul 24, 2023
Mykyta Semeniak: "Modern logistics should be predictive, not reactive." According to a study by American Global Logistics, among the main trends of 2023 in the logistics market are the proactive management of geopolitical, macroeconomic, and environmental risks, digitalization, and visible supply chains. inkl · Jul 23, 2023
TNERC issues tariff increase order effective July 1; no hike for domestic consumers In its previous tariff hike order on September 9, 2022, TNERC had approved a methodology for Consumer Price Inflation (CPI) linked tariff revision for FY 2023-24 to FY 2026-27. Based on this, it issued a suo-motu order on tariff for Tangedco. The Hindu · Jul 1, 2023
Evaluation of UK’s pandemic preparedness was ‘simply wrong’, expert says The World Health Organisation carried out a joint external evaluation of the UK’s ability to cope with public health risks prior to the pandemic. The Independent UK · Jun 15, 2023
Nobel laureate Maria Ressa says research by Oxford institute can be used against reporters Exclusive: methodology used by Reuters Institute for the Study of Journalism risks undermining media in global south, says Ressa The Guardian - UK · Jun 13, 2023
The Hindu · Jun 12, 2023 Explained | How are universities assessed under the National Institutional Ranking Framework? The Hindu explains the takeaways from this year’s NIRF rankings, the methodology used to rank Indian universities, colleges and other higher education institutes, and why it faces criticism from some quarters
WEKU · May 15, 2023 What the debt ceiling standoff could mean for your retirement plans Biden has warned that defaulting on the national debt "would devastate retirement accounts," among other things. The head of advice methodology at Vanguard wants people to remember the bigger picture.
Bangkok Post · May 3, 2023 Making ESG ratings count for something MSCI, one of the most influential gatekeepers of environmental, social, and governance ratings, is about to downgrade the ESG ratings of 31,000 investment funds in one fell swoop. The dramatic move comes after MSCI decided to update its methodology and require funds to meet higher standards for AA or AAA…
Reason · Mar 27, 2023 Third Circuit Rejects Pacira Biosciences' Trade Libel Claim Over Article in Leading Medical Journal About EXPAREL From Friday's Third Circuit decision in Pacira Biosciences, Inc. v. American Society of Anesthesiologists, Inc., written by Judge Patty Shwartz, joined by Judges Stephanos Bibas and Thomas Ambro: Pacira BioSciences, Inc. … sued the American Society of Anesthesiologists, Inc. …, the editor-in-chief of its medical journal, and the authors of…
The Independent UK · Mar 9, 2023 PSG are broken and Messi, Mbappe and Neymar can’t fix them The Galacticos methodology must give way to an underdog mentality and giant egos must be replaced by humble enthusiasm if PSG are to ever end the cycle
The National (Scotland) · Mar 7, 2023 Scots economist debunks 'urban myth' of GERS with game-changing research A SCOTTISH economist is calling for alternative GERS figures to be produced after concluding an independent Scotland could walk into a surplus of…
The Guardian - AU · Feb 2, 2023 Deaths from Covid in Australian aged care pass 5,000 after monthly fatalities double in January Department of Health says significant jump to 597 deaths from 22 December to 25 January was partially influenced by a change in reporting methodology
The Conversation · Jan 13, 2023 Are you living in a food desert? These maps suggest it can make a big difference to your health Public concerns about high food prices highlight how meeting basic human needs can’t be taken for granted, even in a country like Australia.
Chronicle Live · Nov 25, 2022 Gateshead residents say council's plans to close two leisure centres are 'riddled with problems' Campaigners have questioned the council's financial methodology in assessing two leisure centres as unsustainable
The Guardian - AU · Nov 22, 2022 Australian TV news presenters still mostly white, report shows, sparking row over balance Media Diversity Australia dismisses criticism over methodology from ABC as ‘disappointing’ and ‘flimsy’
Los Angeles Times · Nov 17, 2022 UC Berkeley Law School to withdraw from U.S. News & World Report rankings LOS ANGELES — The University of California, Berkeley Law School announced Thursday it would withdraw from U.S. News & World Report's closely watched evaluations of higher education institutions, saying the ratings' methodology penalizes schools that encourage public service and low costs.