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A new replication crisis: Research that is less likely to be true is cited more
Papers that cannot be replicated are cited 153 times more because their findings are interesting, according to a new UC San Diego study
Medicare negotiation could save businesses $195 billion and workers another $98 billion
Analysis of H.R. 3 estimates lower commercial market premiums and out-of-pocket costs
The impact of early childhood interventions on mothers
Well-developed early childhood development (ECD) interventions often have substantial positive impacts on children’s physical, cognitive, and socioemotional development, particularly in low- and middle-income countries. However, in a Policy Forum, David Evans and colleagues argue that most evaluations of ECD interventions…
Multi-story buildings made of wood sell for 9% more than other construction in Helsinki
Study shows for first time that wood construction is economically feasible
The impact of real-time feedback in employee reviews
New research shows relationships, favoritism and gender all play a role
UMD collaborates across disciplines to characterize the economics and value of pollination
Review provides insights into the sustainability and resilience of managed versus wild pollinators
$3.3M grant to fuel response to post-pandemic challenges
Universities, organizations to help manufacturers across Massachusetts
When Medicare chips in on hepatitis C treatment for Medicaid patients, everyone wins
Joint Medicaid-Medicare coverage of treatment would save $1 billion over 25 years
New, biological, and safer soaps
An international research team could revolutionize the biosurfactant market
Bringing sexy back: What Australian men and women find attractive in a potential mate
When it comes to sexual attraction, women rate age, education, intelligence, income, trust, and emotion connection higher than men who put a greater priority on attractiveness and physical build says new research from QUT.
New study explores digitally native, but technologically illiterate students
The UToledo researchers recommend three methods to prepare business students in the classroom to create versus consume and have a less difficult time adjusting to full-time employment
Management study examines fine line between lobbying, bribery
In the field of international business research, lobbying is considered a legitimate and legal political action conducted in a developed economy. Bribery, on the other hand, is seen as an outright corrupt practice in an emerging economy.
World first concept for rechargeable cement-based batteries
Imagine an entire twenty storey concrete building which can store energy like a giant battery. Thanks to unique research from Chalmers University of Technology, Sweden, such a vision could someday be a reality. Researchers from the Department of Architecture and…
The Center for Health, Work & Environment launches new module for employers to make real change
The online module is designed for employers wanting to raise awareness and improve the mental health of their employees
Management study examines fine line between lobbying, bribery
In the field of international business research, lobbying is considered a legitimate and legal political action conducted in a developed economy. Bribery, on the other hand, is seen as an outright corrupt practice in an emerging economy. In a study…
Helping students of all ages flourish in the era of artificial intelligence
Responsible AI for Social Empowerment and Education (RAISE) seeks to empower more people to participate in, and benefit from, AI
FAU gets CDC grant to test PPE efficacy and workplace virus transmission
College of Engineering and Computer Science researchers will assess safety measures against airborne transmission of viral infections
When algorithms go bad: How consumers respond
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Research reveals Medicaid expansion is still improving hospital finances
A new study analyzes critical data at state and national levels
Study explores how private equity acquisitions impact hospitals
HOUSTON – (May 4, 2021) – Private equity investment in hospitals has grown substantially in the 21st century, and it accelerated in the years leading up the COVID-19 pandemic. Now a new study of short-term acute care hospitals acquired by…
Health system CEOs form coalition to set new safety standards for US health care workers
Johnese Spisso , president of UCLA Health and CEO of UCLA Hospital System, has joined forces with nine other U.S. health system leaders to form the CEO Coalition and set new safety standards for the nation’s health care workers. The…
At the heart of globalization
A new, federally funded, international research center at Ludwig-Maximilians-Universitaet (LMU) in Munich will study globalization from an unusual angle. It will consider the complexities of worldwide networks of mutual dependency in terms of the dynamics of “dis:connectivity”. On the surface,…
Using social values for profit cheapens them, a new study cautions
May 3, 2021 Using social values for profit cheapens them, a new study cautions. Toronto – Businesses sometimes align themselves with important values such as a clean environment, feminism, or racial justice, thinking it’s a win-win: the value gets boosted…
Housing subsidies reduce health care costs for vulnerable veterans
Ensuring that veterans have stable housing not only reduces homelessness but also slashes the cost of providing them with publicly funded health care, according to a national study led by University of Utah Health scientists. The researchers found that veterans…
Three ways to improve scholarly writing to get more citations
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Expressing variety of emotions earns entrepreneurs funding
Putting on a happy face might not be enough for entrepreneurs to win over potential investors.
Denmark’s largest battery – one step closer to storing green power in stones
The concept of storing renewable energy in stones has come one step closer to realisation with the construction of the GridScale demonstration plant. The plant will be the largest electricity storage facility in Denmark, with a capacity of 10 MWh.
Restricting internet searches causes stock market instability: study
The research by RMIT University looked at the ramifications on the stock market following Google’s withdrawal from mainland China in 2010.
Landmark program joins investors with scientists to confront climate change
Finance giant AllianceBernstein to work with Columbia Climate School
Business school research is broken – here’s how to fix it
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Using spatial distance strategically with luxury and popular product displays
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Smart sensors to provide real time data for optimized operation of district heating grid
Researchers from the universities in Aarhus and Aalborg are working closely with leading companies to develop intelligent, battery-less sensors that communicate wirelessly to an autonomous cloud-based monitoring system
Over 70 leaders in aging and longevity to present their latest research at the 8th ARDD
Speakers revealed for the 8th Aging Research & Drug Discovery Meeting 2021
Augmented reality in retail and its impact on sales
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Better marketing for a better world
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Key policy considerations for reducing public consumption of vice products
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New paper shows how disease can affect economies for generations
A new paper in the Review of Economic Studies indicates that disease can alter the social networks and economic growth of countries for generations, even after the disease itself is eradicated.
How nonprofits can drive more giving from their current donor base
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Elsevier awards Portland State University the Karen Hunter Memorial Award
Portland State University’s open access textbook publishing initiative supports student success
Research suggests SEC’s increasing focus on terrorism may limit financial oversight
When SEC asks companies about potential ties to terrorism, it catches fewer reporting errors
Science family journals’ move to new online platform will enhance user experience
Readers of Science family content will find it more integrated, discoverable, and visually compelling
Helping consumers trade fast fashion for durable, sustainable luxury goods
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Secure type: consumers say compact logos signal product safety
Large-scale surveys and experiments confirm typography influences consumer preferences
Consumer resistance to sustainability interventions
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Life Cycle Sustainability Assessment for Waste Management and Resource Optimization webinar
This seminar is especially addressed to non-economists, with the aim of demonstrating how potent and illuminating the economic perspective may be, but also warning about the possible misuse of economic concepts. The objective of this seminar is to discuss the…
Finnish study detects lottery-like behavior in cryptocurrency market
Recent research from the University of Vaasa and the University of Jyväskyla shows that speculation and lottery-like behavior is a fundamental factor for the pricing of cryptocurrencies.
Weight loss changes people’s responsiveness to food marketing: study
Obesity rates have increased dramatically in developed countries over the past 40 years — and many people have assumed that food marketing is at least in part to blame. But are people with obesity really more susceptible to food marketing?…
Towards a better understanding of natural hazard risk and economic losses in Europe
The ” Science for Disaster Risk Management 2020: acting today, protecting tomorrow “, the second of its series, has been produced with the collaboration of more than 300 experts in disaster risk management. The participants come from different disciplines and…
The color red influences investor behavior, financial research reveals
LAWRENCE, KANSAS — The phrase “to see red” means to become angry. But for investors, seeing red takes on a whole different meaning. William BazleyThat’s the premise behind a new article by William Bazley, assistant professor of finance at the…