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Environmental Sciences
Mel Cosentino, Lucrecia Souviron-Priego
Summary: Expectations are high for early career researchers to have a diverse range of skills, blending natural and social sciences, even though not all skills may directly impact the quality of their work. Collaborations are emphasized as a way to effectively leverage specialized skills and build an inclusive scientific community.
FRONTIERS IN MARINE SCIENCE
(2021)
Article
Ethics
Sergio A. Silverio, Susan Bewley, Elsa Montgomery, Chelsey Roberts, Yana Richens, Fay Maxted, Jane Sandall, Jonathan Montgomery
Summary: Non-recent childhood sexual abuse is a taboo topic that is often met with caution and opposition from research ethics committees. Despite the emotional challenges it poses for both participants and researchers, research suggests that the distress experienced is usually momentary and not of clinical significance. Such research offers a platform for voices that have been silenced, allowing participants to recount their experiences in a safe, non-judgemental space.
JOURNAL OF MEDICAL ETHICS
(2021)
Article
Public, Environmental & Occupational Health
Jonine Jancey, Sharyn Burns, Jacqui Hendriks, Christina Mary Pollard, Jennifer Tohatoa, Jonathan Hallett
Summary: The study investigated how Chief Investigators on health promotion research projects understood and measured research impact, identifying challenges such as disciplinary backgrounds, skills, and resources affecting impact assessment. Funding and training for impact measurement are deemed necessary in research grants.
HEALTH PROMOTION JOURNAL OF AUSTRALIA
(2021)
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Psychology, Biological
Daniel J. Kruger, Maryanne L. Fisher, Catherine Salmon
Summary: We surveyed 581 evolutionary-informed scholars to investigate their beliefs in various aspects of human psychology and behavior. The results showed that the majority of participants believed in the influence of developmental environments, sexual selection, genotype differences, and population differences from ancestral ecologies/environments and across the menstrual cycle. Furthermore, a significant portion of participants endorsed the existence of domain-specific, context-sensitive modules in the human mind and the contribution of group-level selection to human evolution.
EVOLUTION AND HUMAN BEHAVIOR
(2023)
Article
Hematology
Anna Barata, Hannah R. Abrams, Christa Meyer, Lih-Wen Mau, Deborah Mattila, Linda J. Burns, Christina Ullrich, Hemant Murthy, William A. Wood, Effie Petersdor, Thomas W. LeBlanc, Areej El-Jawahri
Summary: Palliative care benefits patients undergoing hematopoietic stem cell transplantation but is underutilized. We conducted a survey to assess HSCT recipients' familiarity, knowledge, and perception of PC, as well as their unmet PC needs. Patients who were more knowledgeable about PC were more likely to have positive perceptions of PC.
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Education & Educational Research
Wendy Larcombe, Tracii Ryan, Chi Baik
Summary: High PhD attrition rates are a global concern, and this study aimed to understand the factors leading doctoral researchers to consider leaving their programs. The study identified mental health difficulties, financial pressures, and problems with supervision as the main factors contributing to thoughts of discontinuing. Cluster analysis revealed six distinct groups of PhDRs with varying risk profiles and socio-demographic characteristics, highlighting the complex nature of the issue.
HIGHER EDUCATION RESEARCH & DEVELOPMENT
(2022)
Article
Environmental Studies
Julian Ashford, Michael Dinniman, Cassandra Brooks, Lian Wei, Guoping Zhu
Summary: The research focuses on transport pathways between different life history areas of Antarctic toothfish, identifying key areas for adult spawning aggregation. The importance of protecting adjacent areas along critical life history pathways is emphasized, along with discussions on available policy instruments.
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Geography
Stephen Axon, Amanda Bertana, Marcello Graziano, Emma Cross, Allie Smith, Kayleigh Axon, Alysia Wakefield
Summary: This article discusses the US Blue New Deal proposal and its emphasis on the sustainability and equitable governance of the blue economy. It introduces a blue justice framework to address the tensions and contradictions within the proposal and highlights how a comprehensive policy framework can enhance the sustainability and equitable involvement of the blue economy.
GEOGRAPHICAL JOURNAL
(2023)
Article
Geriatrics & Gerontology
Irina Kinchin, Iracema Leroi, Sean P. Kennelly, Slavica Kochovska, Conor Brady, Deborah Fitzhenry, Cathy McHale, Philip Kinghorn, Joanna Coast
Summary: This study aims to gather the perspectives and preferences of people living with dementia to assess their quality of life and provide a more robust evidence base for economic evaluation. The study will compare different measurement instruments and explore the views of people with dementia on a good life through think aloud interviews.
FRONTIERS IN AGING NEUROSCIENCE
(2022)
Article
Public, Environmental & Occupational Health
Berna Kokturk Dalcali, Ayse Sinem Tas
Summary: This study reveals the specific views of intern nursing students on death and end-of-life care, with fear and helplessness being predominant emotions towards death, while the focus on end-of-life care is on ensuring peace and providing comprehensive support to patients.
JOURNAL OF RELIGION & HEALTH
(2021)
Review
Chemistry, Medicinal
Mary Kate M. Lane, Mahlet Garedew, Emma C. Deary, Cherish N. Coleman, Melissa M. Ahrens-Viquez, Hanno C. Erythropel, Julie B. Zimmerman, Paul T. Anastas
Summary: Pregnancy presents unique risks for chemical researchers in laboratories due to exposure to various hazards, including chemical, radiation, and environmental factors. Understanding vulnerable windows based on pregnancy stages and taking appropriate measures to mitigate exposure risks are crucial for pregnant lab workers.
CHEMICAL RESEARCH IN TOXICOLOGY
(2022)
Article
Health Policy & Services
Rachael Spalding, JoNell Strough, Barry Edelstein
Summary: This study examined how intrapersonal and social-contextual factors influence surrogate decision-making process, including individuals' willingness to serve as a surrogate and their tendency to select various end-of-life treatments.
PALLIATIVE & SUPPORTIVE CARE
(2021)
Article
Communication
Cynthia Groff, Daniela Vicherat Mattar
Summary: This article illustrates the experiences of belonging and unbelonging as well as the contested nature of borders through the stories of two young women. Their experiences reveal an ongoing negotiation of spatial, social and linguistic borders, blurring the distinctions between nationalities, social groups, and linguistic traditions, showcasing the potential of interdisciplinary perspectives.
LANGUAGE-CULTURE AND SOCIETY
(2022)
Article
Communication
J. Ross Ramsey, Todd Boyette
Summary: The modern science festival movement has significantly grown with hundreds of festivals occurring annually in various formats. However, research articles often lack descriptions of the festivals they study, highlighting the need for more descriptive information about science festivals.
JCOM-JOURNAL OF SCIENCE COMMUNICATION
(2021)
Article
Education, Scientific Disciplines
Samaneh Abolkheirian, Roya Sadeghi, Davoud Shojaeizadeh
Summary: This study investigated the perceptions of parents of children with ASD regarding their quality of life and the factors influencing these perceptions. The findings revealed that parents face various difficulties and crises in their daily lives. Factors such as family interactions, parenting, daily living, health, financial issues, and community-related factors were found to significantly impact their quality of life.
JOURNAL OF EDUCATION AND HEALTH PROMOTION
(2022)