on Immigration Data Matters By www.migrationpolicy.org Published On :: Fri, 16 Mar 2018 12:30:07 -0400 This useful online guide links users directly to the most credible, high-quality data on immigrants and immigration in the United States and internationally. The easy-to-use guide includes more than 220 data resources compiled by governmental and nongovernmental sources, covering topics ranging from population stock and flow numbers to statistics on enforcement, public opinion, religious affiliation, and much more. Full Article
on International Students in the United States By www.migrationpolicy.org Published On :: Tue, 08 May 2018 16:26:24 -0400 The United States has long been the top choice for international students from around the world, hosting about 1.1 million foreign students in higher education institutions in 2016-17. However, U.S. enrollment has slowed in recent years due to several factors. This article offers a data snapshot of the population of international students in the United States. Full Article
on Settling In: A Profile of the Unauthorized Immigrant Population in the United States By www.migrationpolicy.org Published On :: Tue, 13 Nov 2018 16:34:24 -0500 This fact sheet and accompanying interactive data tools provide characteristics of the estimated 11.3 million unauthorized immigrants in the United States, using a unique MPI methodology that assigns legal status to U.S. Census Bureau data. The fact sheet and tools offer statistics on these immigrants’ origins, U.S. destinations, educational attainment, English proficiency, employment, income, home ownership, and more. Full Article
on Frequently Requested Statistics on Immigrants and Immigration in the United States By www.migrationpolicy.org Published On :: Mon, 11 Mar 2019 12:00:22 -0400 Immigrant arrivals to the United States and the makeup of the foreign-born population have been changing in significant ways: Recent immigrants are more likely to be from Asia than from Mexico and the overall immigrant population is growing at a slower rate than before the 2008-09 recession. This useful article collects in one place some of the most sought-after statistics on immigrants in the United States. Full Article
on Mexican Migration to Canada: Temporary Worker Programs, Visa Imposition, and NAFTA Shape Flows By www.migrationpolicy.org Published On :: Tue, 19 Mar 2019 11:06:16 -0400 Mexicans migrate to Canada in much smaller numbers than to the United States, yet over the last 30 years the country has become an increasingly attractive destination. Canada prioritizes highly skilled, educated Mexicans for permanent residency, but also attracts temporary workers from Mexico. This article examines Mexican migration to Canada and how it has been shaped by visa requirements, trade policy, and more. Full Article
on Federal judge declines to block COVID-19 abortion ban in Arkansas By www.upi.com Published On :: Thu, 07 May 2020 23:41:21 -0400 A federal court on Thursday denied a motion to block an Arkansas directive preventing patients from receiving abortion care. Full Article
on Fourth person charged in shooting death of Michigan security guard By www.upi.com Published On :: Fri, 08 May 2020 01:20:54 -0400 Authorities have charged a fourth person connected to the shooting death of a Flint, Mich., security guard who was killed after confronting a customer who entered a store without a state-mandated facemask. Full Article
on Labor Dept.: U.S. economy lost 20.5M jobs in April, unemployment near 15% By www.upi.com Published On :: Fri, 08 May 2020 08:33:06 -0400 The United States economy shed more than 20 million jobs last month, the greatest month-to-month decline in history, the Labor Department said Friday in its monthly employment analysis. Full Article
on Pennsylvania, Texas, California among states lifting coronavirus restrictions Friday By www.upi.com Published On :: Fri, 08 May 2020 10:22:48 -0400 California, Iowa, Pennsylvania and Rhode Island are among states that are loosening coronavirus restrictions Friday to gradually revive their economies. Full Article
on 4.1 million U.S. homeowners past due on their mortgage, data show By www.upi.com Published On :: Fri, 08 May 2020 12:26:30 -0400 More than 4 million American homeowners are past due on their mortgage, a figure that's been fueled by the coronavirus pandemic, industry data showed Friday. Full Article
on Supreme Court puts temporary block on release of evidence in Mueller probe By www.upi.com Published On :: Fri, 08 May 2020 13:17:20 -0400 The Supreme Court on Friday granted a Justice Department request to temporarily block release of secret grand jury material from special counsel Robert Mueller's probe to Congress. Full Article
on Gujarat university, second MBBS examination, forensic medicine question papers, January 2015 By resources.medipacademy.com Published On :: 11 March 2015 11:02:28 Gujarat university, second MBBS examination, forensic medicine question papers, January 2015 Full Article
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on Resources for Medical Students and Professionals By resources.medipacademy.com Published On :: 21 February 2015 11:55:25 The mission of Medip Academy Resources site is to provide teaching and learning materials to medical students (UG and PG) and medical professionals. Medip Academy Resources is a platform for sharing University Examination Papers, Medical Educational Materials, Practical Guides, MCQs, Problem solving etc. The resources available on this site are easily searchable and free to download. URL: http://www.medipacademy.com/resources Email: resources@medipacademy.com How to add a resource? Please share your useful resource by email to resources@medipacademy.com Happy Sharing! Dr. Bhaven Kataria Department of Pharmacology, GMERS Medical College, Sola Ahmedabad, Gujarat, India Full Article
on Honey bees face chronic paralysis pandemic in Britain By www.upi.com Published On :: Fri, 01 May 2020 12:06:18 -0400 The virus responsible for chronic bee paralysis is spreading rapidly among honey bee colonies in Britain, according to a new study. Full Article
on NASA lengthens SpaceX's first crewed mission to International Space Station By www.upi.com Published On :: Fri, 01 May 2020 12:13:47 -0400 The duration of SpaceX's first mission with astronauts on board -- planned for launch at 4:32 p.m. EDT on May 27 from Florida -- has been extended from a few days to potentially weeks aboard the space station. Full Article
on Mars' magnetic field emerged earlier and lasted longer than previously thought By www.upi.com Published On :: Fri, 01 May 2020 17:11:42 -0400 Mars' ancient magnetic field emerged earlier and persisted for longer than scientists previously thought, according to a new study. Full Article
on Astronauts anticipate first crewed launch from U.S. soil in nine years By www.upi.com Published On :: Fri, 01 May 2020 18:15:49 -0400 The two astronauts who are to begin a new era of human spaceflight from U.S. soil this month said Friday they hope to inspire generations of Americans. Full Article
on Halley's Comet will spark Eta Aquarids meteor shower late Monday By www.upi.com Published On :: Mon, 04 May 2020 06:42:19 -0400 Halley's Comet only orbits the sun once every 75 years, but each year in early May, the Earth passes through some of the debris that it left behind. Full Article
on Last Supermoon of 2020 will wash out asteroid showers By www.upi.com Published On :: Mon, 04 May 2020 16:34:27 -0400 The last supermoon of 2020, May's so-called "Flower Moon," will be visible in the night skies this week, and its brightness will likely obscure the yearly Eta Aquarids meteor shower, according to NASA. Full Article
on Trade can spread economic toll of local disasters globally, study finds By www.upi.com Published On :: Mon, 04 May 2020 17:50:09 -0400 Damage from a natural disaster in one place can spread globally due to urban trade networks, a Yale study said Monday. Full Article
on Climate change is influencing where tropical cyclones are formed By www.upi.com Published On :: Tue, 05 May 2020 12:30:50 -0400 Over the last 40 years, climate change has been influencing where tropical cyclones form, according to a new study. Full Article
on Artificial tongue with gold taste buds to test maple syrup By www.upi.com Published On :: Tue, 05 May 2020 13:34:08 -0400 Scientists in Quebec have developed an artificial tongue that can taste the flavor profiles of maple syrup, researchers revealed in a paper published on Tuesday. Full Article
on Scientists unveil fossil fuel-free jet propulsion that uses microwave air plasmas By www.upi.com Published On :: Wed, 06 May 2020 08:49:26 -0400 Engineers in China have developed a fossil fuel-free jet propulsion prototype design that uses microwave air plasmas. Full Article
on Astronomers find black hole just 1,000 light-years from Earth By www.upi.com Published On :: Wed, 06 May 2020 15:35:41 -0400 Scientists have discovered the closest black hole to Earth, located just 1,000 light-years away. Full Article
on New map highlights China's export-driven CO2 emissions By www.upi.com Published On :: Thu, 07 May 2020 14:43:27 -0400 China produces a whole lot of stuff -- stuff that gets bought by the rest of the world. In 2019, China exported approximately $2.5 trillion dollars worth of goods. Full Article
on Researchers find honey bee gene that causes virgin birth By www.upi.com Published On :: Thu, 07 May 2020 18:08:31 -0400 The Cape honey bee, a subspecies found along the southern coast of South Africa, reproduces without having sex. Now, scientists have identified the gene responsible for the bee's virgin births. Full Article
on Cannibalism helps comb jellies survive harsh conditions, invade new environs By www.upi.com Published On :: Fri, 08 May 2020 14:57:57 -0400 The warty comb jelly is native to the western Atlantic, but in recent decades, it has invaded the waters of Eurasia. New research suggests cannibalism is key to the species' ability to move into new environs. Full Article
on Neanderthals preferred bovine bones for leather-making tools By www.upi.com Published On :: Fri, 08 May 2020 16:14:58 -0400 When it came to selecting bones for leather-making tools, Neanderthals were surprisingly choosy. New archaeological analysis shows Neanderthals preferentially selected bovine rib bones to make a tool called a lissoir. Full Article
on Migration & Coronavirus: A Complicated Nexus Between Migration Management and Public Health By www.migrationpolicy.org Published On :: Thu, 19 Mar 2020 10:35:46 -0400 This webinar, organized by MPI and the Zolberg Institute on Migration and Mobility at The New School, discussed the state of play around the globe surrounding COVID-19 and examined where migration management and enforcement tools may be useful and where they may be ill-suited to advancing public health goals. Full Article
on Crisis within a Crisis: Immigration in the United States in a Time of COVID-19 By www.migrationpolicy.org Published On :: Thu, 26 Mar 2020 12:50:47 -0400 The global COVID-19 pandemic has brought into sharp focus the intersection of U.S. immigration and public health policy, and the unique challenges that immigrants face. This article analyzes the Trump administration’s introduction of some of the most stringent immigration restrictions in modern times, the often disparate fallout of the outbreak on immigrant communities, the status of federal immigration agency operations, and more. Full Article
on Africa Deepens its Approach to Migration Governance, But Are Policies Translating to Action? By www.migrationpolicy.org Published On :: Thu, 02 Apr 2020 11:41:21 -0400 While migration once was a lower-priority topic for African governments, the last decade has seen a deepening in governance. Policymakers have integrated migration into their national development strategies and mainstreamed it across policy domains such as health and education. The actions are promising on paper, yet questions remain about the extent to which they will translate to more effective migration management. Full Article
on Immigration Enforcement in the United States: The Rise of a Formidable Machinery By www.migrationpolicy.org Published On :: Mon, 07 Jan 2013 00:00:00 -0500 MPI has released a major study that describes and analyzes today’s immigration enforcement programs, as they have developed and grown in the 25 years since IRCA launched the current enforcement era. Full Article
on Immigration Enforcement in the United States: The Rise of a Formidable Machinery By www.migrationpolicy.org Published On :: Mon, 07 Jan 2013 15:00:00 -0500 Release of a major report that describes and analyzes the immigration enforcement system in the United States as it has developed and grown in the quarter century since the Immigration Reform and Control Act of 1986 launched the current era of enforcement. Full Article
on Key Immigration Laws and Policy Developments Since 1986 By www.migrationpolicy.org Published On :: Fri, 01 Mar 2013 00:00:00 -0500 A timeline of key immigration laws and policy developments between 1986 and 2013. Full Article
on Side-by-Side Comparison of 2013 Senate Immigration Bill with 2006 and 2007 Senate Legislation By www.migrationpolicy.org Published On :: Mon, 01 Apr 2013 00:00:00 -0400 This fact sheet compares key components of immigration reform outlined in the 2013 Senate immigration bill against provisions included in bills considered by the Senate in 2006 and 2007: border security, detention, and enforcement; worksite enforcement; visa reforms; earned legalization of unauthorized immigrants; strengthening the U.S. economy and workforce; and integration of new Americans. Full Article
on Side-by-Side Comparison of the 2013 Senate Immigration Framework with 2006 and 2007 Senate Legislation By www.migrationpolicy.org Published On :: Mon, 01 Apr 2013 00:00:00 -0400 MPI has completed an analysis of the major provisions in the 2013 framework, comparing them to provisions of the legislation the Senate considered in 2006 and 2007. This fact sheet is formatted as a chart comparing the framework of comprehensive immigration reform outlined in the 2013 Senate immigration bill against provisions included in bills considered by the Senate in 2006 and 2007. Full Article
on Side-by-Side Comparison of 2013 Senate Immigration Bill with Individual 2013 House Bills By www.migrationpolicy.org Published On :: Thu, 01 Aug 2013 00:00:00 -0400 This fact sheet offers a detailed review of the comprehensive immigration reform legislation approved by the U.S. Senate in June 2013 and compares its major provisions with those of the five targeted immigration bills approved by the House Judiciary Committee and the House Homeland Security Committee. Full Article
on A House Divided: Divergent Views in Congress Over Immigration Reform - A Video Chat By www.migrationpolicy.org Published On :: Wed, 07 Aug 2013 00:00:00 -0400 MPI experts participate in a video chat shortly after the Migration Policy Institute released an analysis comparing the major provisions of the Senate bill to those of the individual House bills considered to date in House committees. Full Article
on 10th Annual Immigration Law and Policy Conference By www.migrationpolicy.org Published On :: Thu, 31 Oct 2013 00:00:00 -0400 The 10th annual Immigration Law and Policy Conference featured keynotes by U.S. Senator John McCain (R-AZ) and former Mississippi Governor Haley Barbour, as well as panel discussions covering a range of key immigration topics. Full Article
on A Strategic Framework for Creating Legality and Order in Immigration By www.migrationpolicy.org Published On :: Wed, 01 Jan 2014 00:00:00 -0500 This report analyzes how governments ought to best allocate their resources to address the risks associated with migration—the "immigration harms" that undermine the positive economic and social benefits of immigration—including choosing which threats to tackle and where to prioritize enforcement efforts. Immigration policymakers can learn from other public policy regulation efforts to ensure that regulatory actions advance the public interest. Full Article
on IRCA in Retrospect: Guideposts for Today’s Immigration Reform By www.migrationpolicy.org Published On :: Wed, 01 Jan 2014 00:00:00 -0500 This policy brief traces the successes and failures of the 1986 Immigration Reform and Control Act, which represented the first and most comprehensive legislation to take on the issue of illegal immigration to the United States. The brief makes the case that IRCA's major flaws were rooted in statutory design more than regulatory challenges and implementation by the administrative agencies. Full Article
on Curbing the Influence of "Bad Actors" in International Migration (Transatlantic Council Statement) By www.migrationpolicy.org Published On :: Sat, 01 Feb 2014 00:00:00 -0500 This Transatlantic Council on Migration Statement assesses the continuum of policies needed to disrupt illegal migration-related activities and addresses the conditions that make them possible. It examines the role of migration "bad actors"—human traffickers and unscrupulous employers, among them—who operate and profit in this environment, and considers how governments can deploy resources to discourage their actions. Full Article
on Securing the Border: Defining the Current Population Living in the Shadows and Addressing Future Flows By www.migrationpolicy.org Published On :: Tue, 24 Mar 2015 12:34:40 -0400 Testimony of Marc Rosenblum before the Senate Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs for the March 26, 2015 hearing on the characteristics of unauthorized immigrants in the United States and how to address future flows. Full Article