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Lifestyle: Self Help

MedReview Chief Strategy Officer to Speak at Prestigious HPRI East Conference

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“Data mining is a powerful tool, as it can curtail claim leakage, identify new savings opportunities and improve medical loss ratios by returning claim dollars to payors,” said Gonzales, who focuses on organizational effectiveness and oversees new client implementations for MedReview.

“Implementing MedReview’s data-mining process has resulted in real savings for P3,” said Wilson. “We’re excited to share our story at HPRI East so that other companies can see a path to the results we have discovered.”

HPRI East connects leading figures in payment integrity and revenue cycle management and is the only conference focusing on breaking down payor and provider silos. Learn more about the conference here.

To learn more about MedReview’s solutions, medreview.us.

About MedReview
Headquartered in the financial district of New York City and serving all U.S. states and territories, MedReview has been a leading provider of payment integrity, utilization management and quality surveillance services for more than 40 years. A physician-led organization with a passion for ensuring that health care claims fairly represent the care provided, MedReview provides timely independent hospital billing audits and clinical validation reviews on behalf of health plans, government agencies and Taft-Hartley organizations, saving millions of dollars for its clients each year.

About P3 Health Partners
P3 Health Partners Inc. is a leading population health management company. Founded and led by physicians, P3 has an expansive network of more than 2,500 affiliated primary care providers across the country. P3 supports primary care providers with value-based care coordination and administrative services that improve patient outcomes and lower costs. Through partnerships with these local providers, the P3 care team creates an enhanced patient experience by navigating, coordinating, and integrating the patient’s care within the healthcare system. For more information, visit http://www.p3hp.org.

Media Contact

Tracey Osentoski, MedReview, Inc., 248-977-0940, [email protected], medreview.us

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ProPharma Expands Regulatory Sciences Team in the Japan and Asia-Pacific Region with Addition of Neama Baho

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Matthew Weinberg, ProPharma’s President, Regulatory Sciences, said: “Neama’s global leadership experience in pharmaceuticals and regulatory affairs makes her uniquely qualified to join the team and oversee ProPharma’s next phase of expansion throughout Japan and Asia-Pacific. Her expertise and proven track record are vital to ensure industry leadership and operational excellence in Regulatory Sciences within the region.”

Baho expressed her enthusiasm: “I am excited to join ProPharma’s Regulatory Sciences team. The company’s reputation for innovation and commitment to excellence seamlessly align with my professional ethos. I am eager to contribute to ProPharma’s continued success in this dynamic region and look forward to leading a collaborative and cross-cultural team.”

As the world’s largest RCO (Research Consulting Organization), ProPharma is dedicated to delivering operational excellence, quality client outcomes, and improving the health and safety of patients worldwide. Baho’s addition to the Regulatory Sciences team underscores this commitment and positions ProPharma for continued success in the future.

About ProPharma
For over 20 years, ProPharma has improved the health and wellness of patients by providing advice and expertise that empowers biotech, med device, and pharmaceutical organizations of all sizes to confidently advance scientific breakthroughs and introduce new therapies. As the world’s largest RCO (Research Consulting Organization), ProPharma partners with its clients through an advise-build-operate model across the complete product lifecycle. With deep domain expertise in regulatory sciences, clinical research solutions, quality and compliance, pharmacovigilance, medical information, and R&D technology, ProPharma offers an end-to-end suite of fully customizable consulting solutions that de-risk and accelerate our partners’ most high-profile drug and device programs.

For more information about ProPharma, please visit: https://www.propharmagroup.com. 

Media Inquiries and Contacts:

Zosya Popik
Vice President, Global Marketing
ProPharma
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Steve Rensi
Senior Director, Global Brand Strategy & Communications
ProPharma
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Jason Wakeford
Associate Partner
Clarity for ProPharma
[email protected]

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Jason Wakeford, Clarity for ProPharma, 424-385-4062, [email protected], https://www.propharmagroup.com/

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Home and Family: Marriage / Relationships

4kiz, a Social Networking App for Kids Under 13, is Now Available Globally in Six Languages

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4kiz, Inc. has recently released English, Indonesian, Thai, Vietnamese, and Korean versions of “4kiz,” a social networking application for children under 13, and has begun global distribution in six languages in addition to Japanese.

TOKYO, Aug. 30, 2023 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ — 4kiz, Inc. has recently released English, Indonesian, Thai, Vietnamese, and Korean versions of “4kiz,” a social networking application for children under 13, and has begun global distribution in six languages in addition to Japanese.

https://4kiz.net/

All major social networking services (Facebook, Instagram, Twitter, TikTok, etc.) are restricted to those 13 years of age or older under their terms of use. But with many children under the age of 13 possessing smartphones and tablets in recent years, an increasing number of elementary school students are using existing social networking services in violation of their terms of use, exposing them to unsafe situations.

To solve this issue, “4kiz” was developed as a safe and secure social networking application for children under 13 that allows children to post and share short videos and images of their drawings, artworks, insect and plant observations, cartoons, cooking, programming, and other works, as well as their daily lives.

The Japanese version was first released in the summer of 2022, and has been used by more than 10,000 children, who have posted a wide variety of contents and interacted with one another. It has been reported on television, newspapers, and online media, and has attracted attention as a safe social networking service specialized for children. Based on the success of the Japanese version, 4kiz have now started global distribution in six languages (English, Indonesian, Thai, Vietnamese, and Korean).

─ 4kiz has the following main features and functions.

【Free for children ages 4-12 from their smartphones and tablets】

  • The 4kiz application can be installed for free on smartphones and tablets from the “App Store” on Apple devices or “Google Play” on Android devices.
  • Children between the ages of 4 and 12 can register for use upon parental approval.

【Nurture children’s creativity by posting short videos and images of their creations.】

  • Short videos or images of 5 to 60 seconds are allowed for submission. Media can be edited within the 4kiz application by taking new pictures, loading existing files, and placing text and stickers on the video or image.
  • This gives children an opportunity to enhance expression, communication, and creativity by posting short videos of creative works such as drawings, insect and plant observations, picture diaries, songs, cartoons, performances, programming, pets, discoveries, and scenes from daily life.

【Expand children’s curiosity and connect over what they love.】

  • Follow, comment, hashtag, and trend functions, as well as a recommendation function that displays recommended posts and friends, can help foster a healthy community where children can connect with one another and stimulate their curiosity about what they like.
  • The community function allows users to create groups based on their favorite themes and chat with each other in real time.

【Stimulate communication among family members】

  • Not only parents, but also grandparents and relatives can be invited as family users to view and comment on the children’s posts.
  • The system also has a separate comment section for children of the same age group and a family comment section that only family members can see, allowing children to comment without feeling shy, thus helping to stimulate family communication.

【Implemented safe and secure design】

  • Children’s privacy is protected by using a nickname as a username, and instead of the child’s portrait, each user can create their own avatar from illustration designed by a picture book artist.
  • Words that encourage bullying, slander, and crimes are set to be detected so that they cannot be written, thus preventing cyberbullying, and enhancing safety.
  • Inappropriate posts are automatically detected by AI to prevent inappropriate content from being displayed to children.
  • Parental control functions allow parental accounts to regulate comments, likes, and follows, decide whether parental confirmation is required before posts are made public, and set usage hours for their children.

─ 4kiz users’ comments and reviews

“My daughter has always watched YouTube and TikTok on her own, so I was worried about a lot of things, but now that we have this app, she jumped right in and started posting! She posts her illustrations because she loves to draw, and she enjoys getting advice in the comments!”

“My elementary school daughter, who has always loved drawing, is really into it. When she posts illustrations, she has drawn on the drawing app, she is happy to receive comments and likes from other children and to exchange requests with them. As a parent, I feel safe letting her use this app because there are no exchanges of bad words or slander like on other social networking services.”

“My child was interested in social media, but I was worried about letting my child use a social networking service that adults use, so I used this one. The text and screen design are cute. My child was immediately interested in posting and seems to enjoy using it.”

─ Android version (Google Play) and the iOS version (App Store) can be installed free of charge from the following URLs.

┩ Android version (Google Play)

https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=jp.forkiz.app

┩ iOS version (App Store)

https://apps.apple.com/app/id1620273667

─ The mission of 4kiz, Inc.

4kiz, Inc.’s mission is to “create connections around the world that will help children realize their unlimited potential.” Through this social networking application, 4kiz aims to develop children’s curiosity by connecting them with their favorite things, and to foster their creativity by sharing their creations with one another.

It is a new online learning platform for children and a new SNS (Social Networking Service) = “Social Networking School.” By implementing a design that allows parents and children to work together and enhances safety, 4kiz will create a safe community and provide opportunities for children to output for healthy communication and connection online.

https://4kiz.net/

Media Contact

4kiz, 4kiz, Inc., 81 80-6085-4326, [email protected], https://4kiz.net/

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Health: Psychology

New Brochure on Piezo Transducers for Microfluidics, from PI

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Our piezo components address your challenge of liquid handling in a small space.

AUBURN, Mass., Aug. 30, 2023 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ — Piezoelectric microfluidic devices are used for dispensing and controlling miniscule volumes down to the nanoliter and picoliter range. These piezo transducers enable liquid handling applications in the field of lab automation and vitro diagnostics.

Application examples for piezo microfluidic devices are

  • Shock-Free Pumping of Small Liquid Volumina
  • Precise Droplet Generation
  • PCR or Genome Sequencing
  • Challenging Separating and Sorting Tasks
  • Active Fluid Mixing
  • Valve Functions with Very Low Flow Rates
  • Molecular Diagnostics, e.g., ELISA Testing
  • Cytometry and Single Cell Isolation
  • Point-of-Care and Lab-on-a-Chip Systems
  • Microarray Spotting

Download | Piezo Transducers for Microfluidics brochure

Explore additional information on piezoelectric transducers and their applications

Industries include Life Sciences, Biomedical Research, Medical Instrumentation, Drug Discovery, Cytometry

PI Americas
http://www.pi-usa.us | [email protected] | (508) 832-3456

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Piezo Transducers for Microfluidics, PI (Physik Instrumente) LP, (508) 832-3456, [email protected], https://www.pi-usa.us/en/

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Science: Biology

MVP One Celebrates Fourth Inc. 5000 Ranking, Solidifying Leadership in CMMS/EAM Industry

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The Inc. 5000 class of 2023 represents companies that have driven rapid revenue growth while navigating inflationary pressure, the rising costs of capital, and seemingly intractable hiring challenges. Among this year’s top 500 companies, the average median three-year revenue growth rate ticked up to an astonishing 2,238 percent. In all, this year’s Inc. 5000 companies have added 1,187,266 jobs to the economy over the past three years.

For complete results of the Inc. 5000, including company profiles and an interactive database that can be sorted by industry, location, and other criteria, go to www.inc.com/inc5000. The top 500 companies are featured in the September issue of Inc. magazine, available on newsstands beginning Tuesday, August 23.

“Running a business has only gotten harder since the end of the pandemic,” says Inc. editor-in-chief Scott Omelianuk. “To make the Inc. 5000—with the fast growth that requires—is truly an accomplishment. Inc. is thrilled to honor the companies that are building our future.”

MVP One proudly highlights its remarkable achievements as an industry leader. As a women-owned business, we embody excellence and diversity. Being acknowledged as a strong performer by Gartner Peer Insights and winning the Multiyear Product of the Year award from Plant Engineering showcase our commitment to delivering innovative and reliable solutions. These accomplishments underscore our dedication to shaping the global landscape of maintenance, operations, and reliability.

About MVP One

Established in 2000 as CMMS Data Group, MVP One has evolved into the leading provider of CMMS/EAM software and services. The journey began with a commitment to helping MP2™ CMMS users harness the full potential of their software.

At MVP One, we pride ourselves on being the trailblazers in maintenance management software. Our portfolio includes the acclaimed MVP One CMMS/EAM software complimented with top-notch technical support, expert professional services, and comprehensive reliability engineering services.

Our holistic solutions empower maintenance organizations to optimize asset performance, boost plant profitability, and ensure the longevity of the business. For more information on MVP One, visit https://www.mvpone.com.

More about Inc. and the Inc. 5000

Methodology

Companies on the 2023 Inc. 5000 are ranked according to percentage revenue growth from 2019 to 2022. To qualify, companies must have been founded and generating revenue by March 31, 2019. They must be U.S.-based, privately held, for-profit, and independent—not subsidiaries or divisions of other companies—as of December 31, 2022. (Since then, some on the list may have gone public or been acquired.) The minimum revenue required for 2019 is $100,000; the minimum for 2022 is $2 million. As always, Inc. reserves the right to decline applicants for subjective reasons. Growth rates used to determine company rankings were calculated to four decimal places.

About Inc.

Inc. Business Media is the leading multimedia brand for entrepreneurs. Through its journalism, Inc. aims to inform, educate, and elevate the profile of our community: the risk-takers, the innovators, and the ultra-driven go-getters who are creating our future. Inc.’s award-winning work reaches more than 50 million people across a variety of channels, including events, print, digital, video, podcasts, newsletters, and social media. Its proprietary Inc. 5000 list, produced every year since 1982, analyzes company data to rank the fastest-growing privately held businesses in the United States. The recognition that comes with inclusion on this and other prestigious Inc. lists, such as Female Founders and Power Partners, gives the founders of top businesses the opportunity to engage with an exclusive community of their peers, and credibility that helps them drive sales and recruit talent. For more information, visit www.inc.com.

For more information on the Inc. 5000 Conference & Gala, slated for October 31 – November 2 in San Antonio, visit http://conference.inc.com/.

Media Contact
Nick Kissel, MVP One, 1 (312) 957-8575, [email protected], https://www.mvpone.com

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Society: Disabled Issues / Disabilities

Registration Now Open for Sept. 8 Military and Veteran Food Distribution

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Soldiers’ Angels event kicks off monthly opportunity for Dallas-area Service Members and Veterans in need of food support

DALLAS, Aug. 30, 2023 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ — Soldiers’ Angels, the national nonprofit that provides more food exclusively to Veterans than any other organization in America, is coming to North Texas during National Hunger Action Month and hosting its first Military and Veteran Food Distribution event in Dallas on Friday, Sept. 8.

Registration is now open at SoldiersAngels.org/Dallas. The food distribution is open to Veterans and active duty Service Members, Guardsmen, and Reservists. Service Members and Veterans must pre-register each month.

To be held on the first Friday of every month, the Dallas Military and Veteran Food Distribution event will eventually provide 200 pre-registered Military-connected individuals and families, on average, 75 lbs. of fresh fruits and vegetables, meats, and non-perishables. The initial event will serve 100 Service Members and Veterans.

The Sept. 8 launch event is sponsored by Lockheed Martin; the date also coincides with its monthly employee volunteer day. A long-time supporter of Soldiers’ Angels, the company recently provided similar support at the organization’s food distribution events in Denver and Orlando.

Now in its eighth year, Soldiers’ Angels’ monthly food distribution has not only expanded to Dallas; it has gone beyond Veterans to also include active duty Service Members, Guardsmen, and Reservists in need of support. According to the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs, nearly 100,000 military Veterans reside in Dallas County, Texas.

HOW TO REGISTER: Veterans, Service Members, Guardsmen and Reservists must pre-register at SoldiersAngels.org/Dallas.

WHEN: Friday, September 8, 2023, 1:00-2:00 PM

WHO: Hosted by Soldiers’ Angels and Lockheed Martin in partnership with the North Texas Food Bank

WHERE: Holy Cross Catholic Church, 5004 Bonnie View Rd., Dallas, Texas 78241

BACKGROUND: Soldiers’ Angels’ Military and Veteran Food Distribution is a nationwide initiative that started in September 2015 at the nonprofit headquarters in San Antonio, Texas. The program continues monthly and has expanded to Atlanta, Charleston, Denver, Detroit, Orlando, and Dallas. And, thanks to generous donors, the program has expanded in 2023 to include qualified active duty Military, Guard, and Reserve families. For video of Soldiers’ Angels Military and Veteran Food Distribution in action, visit soldiersangels.org/veteranfooddistributions.

About Soldiers’ Angels: Soldiers’ Angels is a national 501(c)(3) nonprofit that provides aid, comfort, and resources to the Military, Veterans, and their families. Founded in 2003 by the family of General George Patton, hundreds of thousands of Soldiers’ Angels “Angel” volunteers assist Veterans, wounded and deployed personnel, and their families in a variety of unique and effective ways. (Tax ID# 20-0583415). Learn more at soldiersangels.org.

About Lockheed Martin: Headquartered in Bethesda, Maryland, Lockheed Martin Corporation is a global security and aerospace company that employs approximately 116,000 people worldwide and is principally engaged in the research, design, development, manufacture, integration and sustainment of advanced technology systems, products and services. Please follow @LMNews on X for the latest announcements and news across the corporation.

Media Contact

Mark Szymanski, Soldiers’ Angels, 1 210-629-0020, [email protected], www.SoldiersAngels.org

Michelle Julazadeh Chavarin, Soldiers’ Angels, 1 210-960-4828, [email protected], www.SoldiersAngels.org

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Health

Fort Collins Dental Center Announces New, Redesigned Website

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Fort Collins Dental Center is a full-service dental office that is committed to providing high-quality dental care to patients of all ages. The practice serves patients from Fort Collins, Loveland, Laporte, Bellevue, Windsor, Greeley, and other surrounding areas.

Dr. Craig Martin is the dentist in charge of the practice, and he is supported by a team of dental professionals that includes hygienists, dental assistants, and office staff. Dr. Martin is a highly experienced dentist that’s dedicated to providing his patients with the best possible care as well as expanding his knowledge and training, with over 100+ hours of continuing education last year.

“We are delighted to announce our newly redesigned website to the Fort Collins community,” says Dr. Martin. “Our new website reflects our commitment to delivering smiles that radiate confidence and well-being.”

Fort Collins Dental Center is equipped with state-of-the-art equipment and technology, including 3D imaging, intraoral cameras, and digital x-ray machines. The practice also offers a comprehensive range of dental services, including:

  • General dentistry: Routine cleanings, dental exams, and oral cancer screenings
  • Restorative dentistry: Tooth fillings, root canals, and crowns
  • Cosmetic dentistry: Tooth-colored fillings, porcelain veneers, and crowns
  • Pediatric dentistry: Exams and cleanings for children, along with sealants and fluoride treatments

About Fort Collins Dental Center

Fort Collins Dental Center (http://www.dentistfortcollins.com) is a full-service dental practice serving patients of all ages located at 2000 Vermont Drive, Suite 200, Fort Collins, CO 80525. To make an appointment, call 970-482-1477 or request an appointment online. 

Media Contact

Robert Messinger, Dentalfone, 203.979.4013, [email protected], https://www.dentalfone.com

SOURCE Fort Collins Dental Center

Science: Biology

BIXOLON Names Marcelo Shim as General Manager of BIXOLON Mexico

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As a vital hub to enhance support for customers and partners in Central/Latin America, BIXOLON’s office in Mexico plays an important role in providing regional support.

“I am very excited to be here in Mexico taking on a new role,” Marcelo Shim mentioned. “BIXOLON has established strong competitiveness and outstanding brand power in the receipt and label printing industry over the past 20 years and I’m excited to further strengthen our position during my time here.”

For more information, click here to contact BIXOLON or alternatively speak to your local BIXOLON sales representative.

Media Contact

JANDY KIM, BIXOLON Co., Ltd., +82-31-218-5500, [email protected], www.bixolon.com

LIZ CROUCH, BIXOLON America Inc., +1-763-300-1513, [email protected], www.bixolon.com

SOURCE BIXOLON

Health: Mental Health

Can you laugh your stress away?

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HUMORISTS FOCUS ON THEIR BLESSINGS AND THE BRIGHT SIDE OF LIFE
> 74% of Humorists said that they are able to find the silver lining in negative situations (vs. 34% of Non-humorists).
> 69% make it a point to appreciate the little things in life (vs. 29% of Non-humorists).
> 73% seek and find beauty all around them (vs. 20% of Non-humorists).
> 72% actively adopt an attitude of gratitude (vs. 27% of Non-humorists).

HUMORISTS ARE PERSEVERANT AND MENTALLY TOUGH
> 86% feel they have something to live for (vs. 56% of Non-humorists).
> 70% believe that all obstacles are temporary (vs. 34% of Non-humorists).
> 80% believe that all problems can be resolved or their impact diminished (vs. 42% of Non-humorists).
> 61% believe that it is possible to completely overcome the negative impact of a traumatic experience (vs. 43% of Non-humorists).
> 81% view hardship as an opportunity to learn, grow, and become stronger and wiser (vs. 46% of Non-humorists).
> 62% push themselves to overcome their fears (vs. 31% of Non-humorists).
> 71% are mostly or very satisfied with their jobs (vs. 52% of Non-humorists).

IN CONTRAST, PEOPLE WHO DON’T HAVE A STRONG SENSE OF HUMOR TEND TO STRUGGLE WITH MENTAL AND PHYSICAL HEALTH ISSUES:
> 53% have a tendency to get upset over minor issues (vs. 30% of Humorists).
> 65% often criticize or insult themselves (vs. 40% of Humorists).
> 40% are chronic complainers (vs. 20% of Humorists).
> 26% took more than five sick days in the last year due to illness (vs. 13% of Humorists).
> 14% took more than five sick days in the last year due to stress (vs. 11% of Humorists).

“When you’re having a really bad day at work or are struggling in a relationship or with your health, you’re probably not going to be in the mood to laugh, but these are the times when laughter can be the most beneficial,” explains Dr. Ilona Jerabek, president of PsychTests. “Laughter releases endorphins, reduces emotional and physical tension, strengthens your immune system, and can completely shift your mood.”

And while some people might think that using humor is the same as being in denial, PsychTests data indicates that this is not necessarily the case.

“Our study found that nearly half of the humorist group, 47%, will allow themselves to fully feel their negative emotions rather than trying to ignore or suppress them, whereas only 32% of the Non-humorist group do this,” states Dr. Jerabek. “In addition, the people who use laughter to cope with stress also use other healthy coping strategies, including mindfulness, meditation, deep breathing, and channeling their emotions into something creative.”

So for people who are feeling the weight of the world on their shoulders, finding something funny to read or watch can be highly beneficial.

“It’s your choice: you can focus all of your attention on the negative side of life or look for the humorous side; either way, you’re just pushing your perception in a specific direction. All you need to do is switch your viewpoint, like redirecting a telescope towards a different location in the sky. It’s not about ignoring those unpleasant parts; you’re acknowledging that a blackhole of negativity exists; it’s just that you’re choosing to shift your gaze to some stars now. Although there is bad stuff going on in your life, there is likely at least a few good things too if you’re willing to look for them,” concludes Dr. Jerabek.

How mentally tough are you? Find out with the Hardiness Test at: https://testyourself.psychtests.com/testid/4189

Professional users, such as HR managers, coaches, and therapists, can request a free demo for this or other assessments from ARCH Profile’s extensive battery: http://hrtests.archprofile.com/testdrive_gen_1

To learn more about psychological testing, download this free eBook: http://hrtests.archprofile.com/personality-tests-in-hr

About PsychTests AIM Inc.
PsychTests AIM Inc. originally appeared on the internet scene in 1996. Since its inception, it has become a pre-eminent provider of psychological assessment products and services to human resource personnel, therapists and coaches, academics, researchers and a host of other professionals around the world. PsychTests AIM Inc. staff is comprised of a dedicated team of psychologists, test developers, researchers, statisticians, writers, and artificial intelligence experts (see ARCHProfile.com).

Media Contact

Ilona Jerabek, Ph.D., PsychTests AIM Inc, 5147453189, [email protected], https://testyourself.psychtests.com/

SOURCE PsychTests AIM Inc