Article
Green & Sustainable Science & Technology
Xue Chen, Ye Jin, Shiping Mao
Summary: Information technology plays a crucial role in modern agriculture, especially for the sustainable development of the apple industry. The study finds that farmers' attitudes towards information technology and perceived behavioral control significantly influence their intention to choose IT, which in turn affects their actual behavior. Additionally, knowledge sharing has a positive moderating effect on the transformation of intention into behavior.
Article
Public, Environmental & Occupational Health
Mary A. Gerend, Cylena Stewart, Karen Wetzel
Summary: This study investigated the experiences of weight discrimination among Black, Latina, and sexual minority women and identified factors associated with vulnerability or resilience to the harmful health consequences of weight discrimination. The findings revealed the intersectional nature of women's experiences with weight discrimination. The study highlights new research questions for future studies.
SOCIAL SCIENCE & MEDICINE
(2022)
Article
Management
Katherine B. Coffman, Manuela R. Collis, Leena Kulkarni
Summary: Labor market outcomes are influenced by an individual's willingness to apply for different opportunities. This study uses experiments to examine gender differences in the willingness to apply for higher-paying and more challenging work. The findings show that qualified women are less likely to apply in male-dominated domains compared to equally qualified men. However, reducing ambiguity in required qualifications increases the rate at which qualified women apply. The effects are mixed for men. These results suggest a way to increase the pool of qualified women applicants.
MANAGEMENT SCIENCE
(2023)
Editorial Material
Oncology
Inas Abuali, Shruti Patel, Lauren Kiel, Kelly Meza, Narjust Florez
Summary: Disparities in cancer care disproportionately impact minority groups, who face challenges in accessing high-quality care, are underrepresented in clinical trials, and experience financial toxicity and discrimination during their cancer journey. Diversifying the workforce, improving trial access, and allocating research funding for equitable initiatives should be prioritized.
Article
Multidisciplinary Sciences
Jean Stockard, Celeste M. Rohlfing, Geraldine L. Richmond
Summary: This study suggests that graduate students in the field of chemistry who identify as underrepresented minorities are more likely to face financial support insufficiency and lack of support from peers and advisors, yet they exhibit a stronger commitment to completing their degree and remaining in the field. In terms of gender differences, men are more likely than women to express commitment to finishing the PhD and staying in chemistry, and also have a higher aspiration to become research-focused professors.
PROCEEDINGS OF THE NATIONAL ACADEMY OF SCIENCES OF THE UNITED STATES OF AMERICA
(2021)
Article
Psychiatry
Alejandra Ceja, Matthew M. Yalch, Shira Maguen
Summary: Research has found that female veterans of different races and ethnicities show differences in PTSD symptom expression, with Latina veterans exhibiting unique symptom typologies. Understanding these diverse symptom typologies will help provide more tailored assessment and treatment for diverse women veterans.
PSYCHIATRY RESEARCH
(2022)
Review
Chemistry, Multidisciplinary
Jia Yuan, Hongli Liu, Shirong Wang, Xianggao Li
Summary: Metal halide perovskites (MHPs) have emerged as promising semiconductor photocatalysts due to their high extinction coefficients, optimal band gaps, high photoluminescence quantum yields, and long electron-hole diffusion lengths. Despite their unstable ion-bonded crystal structures, there is growing interest in their potential applications in photocatalytic processes such as water splitting, carbon dioxide reduction, and organic conversion.
Article
Chemistry, Multidisciplinary
Shanina Sanders Johnson
Summary: Uncle Nearest Premium Whiskey, created in honor of the first African American master distiller Nathan Nearest Green, is currently the most-awarded American whiskey or bourbon. The company, owned by Black woman Fawn Weaver, is committed to diversifying the spirits industry and elevating people of color. This story connects chemistry students' learning to real-world applications, highlighting the narrative of Black women often excluded from the chemistry curriculum. It also offers insights on equity and social change in STEM fields.
JOURNAL OF CHEMICAL EDUCATION
(2022)
Article
Psychology, Clinical
Sarah C. Boyle, Joseph W. LaBrie
Summary: This study examined the impact of recent experiences with violence and harassment due to sexual minority status on the effectiveness of a personalized normative feedback intervention for LBQ women who engage in moderate-to-heavy drinking. The findings suggest that recent interpersonal stigma exposure moderates the effectiveness of the intervention, with less drinking and consequences reported among participants who experienced violence or harassment.
ADDICTIVE BEHAVIORS
(2022)
Article
Orthopedics
Max R. Haffner, Benjamin W. Van, Joseph B. Wick, Hai V. Le
Summary: Orthopaedic surgery has shown slow progress in increasing representation of women and under-represented minority groups over the past decade. In contrast, by 2020, general surgery emerged as the most diverse among the seven surgical specialties. Efforts to increase diversity in orthopaedic surgery may benefit from evaluating and implementing successful interventions seen in general surgery.
CLINICAL ORTHOPAEDICS AND RELATED RESEARCH
(2021)
Article
Women's Studies
Natalie Jovanovski, Meagan Tyler
Summary: This article examines the motivations of 124 men who have chosen to stop consuming pornography, in order to understand the role of concerns about violence against women and gender equality in their decision. The findings have important implications for future research on the contribution of men in preventing or addressing harmful attitudes towards women in their everyday practices.
VIOLENCE AGAINST WOMEN
(2023)
Review
Chemistry, Multidisciplinary
Hira Fatima, Tawatchai Charinpanitkul, Kyo-Seon Kim
Summary: The activation of magnetic nanoparticles in hyperthermia treatment by an external alternating magnetic field is an effective technique for targeted cancer therapy. The heating efficiency of magnetic nanoparticles is influenced by factors such as the product values of the applied magnetic field and frequency, as well as protein corona formation.
Article
Oncology
Lorraine T. Dean, Naomi Greene, Mary Anne Adams, Sophia R. Geffen, Jowanna Malone, Kristi Tredway, Tonia Poteat
Summary: This study found that race and sexual minority identity contribute differently to healthcare system distrust among women in the US who have received breast cancer screening. Sexual minority identity emerged as the primary driver of HCSD disparities, but the combined racial and sexual minority disparity persisted. Excluding sexual identity in HCSD studies may overlook an important contributor.
Article
Criminology & Penology
Jennifer Cobbina-Dungy, Henrika Mccoy, Emily A. Hernandez
Summary: The rise of the Black Lives Matter movement has brought excessive attention to the perceptions and attitudes of Black individuals towards law enforcement, while neglecting the strained relationship between police and Black individuals and its impact on their sense of safety and security. In this study, 28 protesters were surveyed to examine their perceptions of safety and security for Black people. The results showed that many expressed concerns about personal safety, as they believed some Black individuals were unsafe in different areas and that others had to proactively find ways to ensure their safety. These concerns and strategies represent broader societal experiences.
CRIME & DELINQUENCY
(2023)
Review
Immunology
Donald J. Alcendor, Patricia Matthews-Juarez, Duane Smoot, James E. K. Hildreth, Mohammad Tabatabai, Derek Wilus, Katherine Y. Brown, Paul D. Juarez
Summary: The American College of Obstetricians and Gynecologists (AGOG) recommends Pfizer and Moderna mRNA COVID-19 vaccines and boosters for all eligible pregnant women in the US. However, vaccine confidence and uptake among pregnant minority women have been low, likely due to myths and misinformation. Further investigation is needed to understand the factors that deter minority mothers from receiving the vaccines. Strategies to improve vaccine confidence and uptake include community engagement efforts, awareness campaigns, and appropriate counseling during the perinatal period.
