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Released: 15-Dec-2023 10:00 AM EST
Wolters Kluwer and The American College of Obstetricians and Gynecologists announce plans to launch O&G Open
Wolters Kluwer Health: Lippincott

Wolters Kluwer and The American College of Obstetricians and Gynecologists introduce O&G Open - a new open access journal

   
14-Nov-2023 1:00 PM EST
Early research shows Gen Z perceives more dangers in life than previous generations
Society for Risk Analysis (SRA)

As presented at the 2023 Society for Risk Analysis Annual Conference, Gabriel Rubin from Montclair State University conducted 40 interviews with members of Gen Z (as of publication) in an ongoing study about risk factors that have led to the current mental health crisis in young people.

Released: 13-Dec-2023 11:05 AM EST
Women may pay a "MOM PENALTY" when AI is used in hiring, new research from NYU Tandon School of Engineering suggests
NYU Tandon School of Engineering

Maternity-related employment gaps may cause job candidates to be unfairly screened out of positions for which they are otherwise qualified, according to new research from NYU Tandon School of Engineering. A research team led by Siddharth Garg, Institute Associate Professor of Electrical and Computer Engineering, examined bias in Large Language Models (LLMs) – advanced AI systems trained to understand and generate human language –  when used in hiring processes. 

Newswise: Workplace gossip can benefit employees and employers
Released: 13-Dec-2023 8:05 AM EST
Workplace gossip can benefit employees and employers
Binghamton University, State University of New York

New research from Binghamton University, State University of New York shows how some workplace gossip could reduce the likelihood of employee turnover and, as a result, potentially boost an organization’s effectiveness.

Newswise: Free electric vehicle charging at work? It’s possible with optimum solar
Released: 12-Dec-2023 6:05 PM EST
Free electric vehicle charging at work? It’s possible with optimum solar
University of South Australia

The global surge in electric vehicle sales has prompted an Australian university to explore how it could offer free or nominal EV charging facilities to staff and students by optimising its solar PV system and minimising workplace electricity costs.

Released: 11-Dec-2023 11:05 AM EST
Ethical Leaders Promote Creative Teams Under the Right Conditions
Georgia Institute of Technology

In a world where CEOs become thought leaders, being an ethical leader is paramount. But does this type of leader inspire their team to be creative? For years, it’s been a common assumption in the organizational behavior field that the more ethical a leader is, the less innovative their employees are.

Released: 7-Dec-2023 2:15 PM EST
Looking for unique stories about the winter holidays? Check out the Winter Holidays channel
Newswise

It's the moooost wonderful time...of the year! Are you looking for new story ideas that are focused on the winter holiday season? Perhaps you're working on a story on on managing stress and anxiety? Perhaps you're working on a story on seasonal affective disorder? Or perhaps your editor asked you to write a story on tracking Santa? Look no further. Check out the Winter Holidays channel.

       
Released: 7-Dec-2023 9:30 AM EST
Commercial Real Estate Risk: Remote Work is Just Part of the Picture, says UMD Smith Expert
University of Maryland, Robert H. Smith School of Business

Risk management expert Clifford Rossi gives context, with risk-response insights, on commercial real estate’s perceived demise.

   
Released: 4-Dec-2023 6:05 PM EST
Study shows how ethical brands fare in a recession
University of East Anglia

A new study from the University of East Anglia reveals why some ‘eco goods’ may fare better than others as a UK recession looms.

Newswise: Investigation of degradation mechanism for all-solid-state batteries takes another step toward commercialization
Released: 4-Dec-2023 12:00 AM EST
Investigation of degradation mechanism for all-solid-state batteries takes another step toward commercialization
National Research Council of Science and Technology

Dr. Hun-Gi Jung and his team at the Energy Storage Research Center at the Korea Institute of Science and Technology (KIST) have newly identified degradation factors that cause rapid capacity degradation and shortened lifespan when operating all-solid-state batteries at pressures similar to those of lithium-ion batteries. Unlike previous studies, the researchers confirmed for the first time that degradation can occur inside the cathode as well as outside, showing that all-solid-state batteries can be operat

Released: 29-Nov-2023 2:05 PM EST
Authentic or ethical? UW study shows best leadership style for inclusive hiring depends on manager’s racial identity
University of Washington

New research from Andrew Hafenbrack, associate professor of management and organization in the University of Washington School of Business, and other institutions examines the impact of leadership style on prospective Black employees who apply for jobs in less-diverse companies.

Released: 29-Nov-2023 12:05 PM EST
Workplace culture is very different these days. Find out how different by exploring the "In the Workplace" channel
Newswise

The latest articles on occupational medicine, workplace culture, and the labor market are in the "In the Workplace" channel on Newswise.

       
Newswise: Remote work, reduced pay: are we willing to make a trade?
Released: 28-Nov-2023 8:05 PM EST
Remote work, reduced pay: are we willing to make a trade?
University of South Australia

The COVID-19 pandemic continues to reshape the workforce, with almost half of Australian workers willing to sacrifice part of their annual salary to work from home.

Newswise: Using supercomputers to help companies advance clean energy technologies
Released: 22-Nov-2023 1:30 PM EST
Using supercomputers to help companies advance clean energy technologies
Argonne National Laboratory

Research and development is an expensive undertaking for any company — which is why so many startups begin with a new patent, a brand new idea foundationally tested and ready to be scaled up.

   
Newswise: Half of tested caviar products from Europe are illegal, and some aren’t even caviar
Released: 20-Nov-2023 7:05 PM EST
Half of tested caviar products from Europe are illegal, and some aren’t even caviar
Cell Press

Wild caviar, a pricey delicacy made from sturgeon eggs, has been illegal for decades since poaching brought the fish to the brink of extinction.

   
9-Nov-2023 11:40 AM EST
Drug manufacturers use FDA, patent strategies to keep insulin prices high
PLOS

An analysis of U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) and patent records revealed how manufacturers have extended periods of market exclusivity for brand-name insulin products.

   
Released: 16-Nov-2023 2:05 AM EST
Devil in the detail – What corporations aren’t disclosing about their C02 emissions
Griffith University

A new study estimates most corporations are not reporting the full scope of their carbon footprint with many claiming to be ‘green’ despite a lack of reporting on Scope 3 key categories.

Newswise: Coloured by numbers? Pack images get tick of approval 
to make product varieties stand out.
Released: 15-Nov-2023 9:05 PM EST
Coloured by numbers? Pack images get tick of approval to make product varieties stand out.
University of South Australia

New flavours, scents, or formulations – we see them every day on the supermarket shelf. Despite line extensions being among the most common strategies to build a brand, they’re expensive, risky, and come with an average fail rate of about 40%.

Released: 15-Nov-2023 5:05 PM EST
LifeX is awarded a $2 million grant through federal EDA's Build to Scale Program
University of Pittsburgh

LifeX, a Pittsburgh-based capital growth company, intends to use funding to accelerate tech entrepreneurship and make an impact on life sciences startup ecosystem locally and globally

Released: 15-Nov-2023 11:20 AM EST
From Farm to Newsroom: The Latest Research and Features on Agriculture
Newswise

The world’s total population is expected to reach 9.9 billion by 2050. This rapid increase in population is boosting the demand for agriculture to cater for the increased demand. Below are some of the latest research and features on agriculture and farming in the Agriculture channel on Newswise.

Released: 14-Nov-2023 9:30 AM EST
2024 AU Sine Institute of Policy & Politics Fellows and Distinguished Lecturers Soar From the Halls of Government to the Frontiers of Space
American University

The Sine Institute of Policy & Politics at American University 2024 class of Spring Fellows and Distinguished Lecturers brings together changemakers from government, business, space exploration, foreign policy, advocacy, and the media.

Released: 13-Nov-2023 3:05 PM EST
"Zoom fatigue": Exhaustion caused by video conferencing proven on a neurophysiological level for the first time
Graz University of Technology

Using EEG and ECG data, researchers at the University of Applied Sciences Upper Austria and Graz University of Technology were able to prove that video conferences and online education formats lead to greater fatigue than face-to-face alternatives

     
Newswise: Michigan Ross Professor Addresses Why Greenwashing Remains as Important as Ever
Released: 13-Nov-2023 3:05 PM EST
Michigan Ross Professor Addresses Why Greenwashing Remains as Important as Ever
University of Michigan Ross School of Business

Tom Lyon, Dow Professor of Sustainable Science, Technology, and collaborators from the Ivey Business School recently released research outlining the evolution of corporate greenwashing. The research has been published in a report titled “Greenwashing 3.0.”

Released: 13-Nov-2023 10:05 AM EST
How Employees Can Help Cut 'Quiet Cutting' Out of Their Careers
University of Maryland, Robert H. Smith School of Business

Expert Gerald Suarez, gives career insights on navigating quiet cutting via “identifying the ‘why,’” “reading the tea leaves,” “finding the ‘off-ramp’” and “starting a new chapter.”

   
Released: 12-Nov-2023 12:05 PM EST
Are consumers ready for robots to show up at their doorstep?
Northwestern University

With Amazon aiming to make 10,000 deliveries with drones in Europe this year and Walmart planning to expand its drone delivery services to an additional 60,000 homes this year in the states, companies are investing more research and development funding into drone delivery, But are consumers ready to accept this change as the new normal?

   
Newswise:Video Embedded episode-202-the-labor-movement
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Released: 10-Nov-2023 4:00 PM EST
Business and Society Podcast: The Labor Movement
University of Michigan Ross School of Business

On this episode of the Business and Society podcast, Professors Jerry Davis and Cindy Schipani discuss the state of labor from an economic, industry, and organizational development perspective. They explore the factors of modern labor, recent striking action, CEO pay, and more.

Newswise: The 3rd World Marketing Forum
Released: 8-Nov-2023 8:55 AM EST
The 3rd World Marketing Forum "The New Marketingverse: Meta Mitri Meetang."
Chulalongkorn University

Marketing Association of Thailand, in partnership with Asia Marketing Federation, is delighted to present the prestigious "3rd World Marketing Forum."

Released: 7-Nov-2023 10:05 AM EST
Why companies should report what CEOs and workers earn
University of the Witwatersrand, Johannesburg

Changes in the law will ensure that companies can’t go on ignoring inequalities in earnings and wealth in South Africa.

Newswise: Customers willing to wait longer for delivery when they shop in store showroom vs. online
Released: 3-Nov-2023 12:05 PM EDT
Customers willing to wait longer for delivery when they shop in store showroom vs. online
Indiana University

New research from the Indiana University Kelley School of Business finds renewed value in stores returning to an old concept — the store showroom — particularly when larger, big-ticket durable goods are involved.

Released: 1-Nov-2023 11:05 AM EDT
Kelley Futurecast: US economy will slow slightly in first half of 2024, but end year stronger
Indiana University

Buoyed by an expected steady decline in inflation, an economic forecast from the Indiana University Kelley School of Business is optimistic in projecting that the economy will slow modestly in the first half of 2024 and then reaccelerate in the second half of the year.

Released: 31-Oct-2023 2:05 PM EDT
Resiliency and Vulnerability of Global Supply Chains During the Covid-19 Pandemic
George Washington University

New research is diving more closely into the resiliency and vulnerability of global supply chains during the Covid-19 pandemic.

Newswise: Expert Shares Tips for Holiday Gift Giving on a Budget
Released: 31-Oct-2023 9:30 AM EDT
Expert Shares Tips for Holiday Gift Giving on a Budget
New York Institute of Technology, New York Tech

While it may be too late to shop earlier or set aside money each week, one expert shares tips to create positive gifting experiences on a budget.

   
Released: 31-Oct-2023 8:05 AM EDT
Power of the Pictogram: Rensselaer Researcher Finds That Sorted Graphics Make Consumers Feel Optimistic
Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute (RPI)

Sometimes, how the information is presented is as important as the information itself. Graphics, icons, and pictograms are increasingly popular methods of presenting information to consumers in direct, memorable, and easily understandable ways.A team of researchers led by Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute’s Gaurav Jain, Ph.D.

Released: 24-Oct-2023 1:35 PM EDT
From nanoplastics to airborne toxins: Pollution stories for media.
Newswise

Read the latest research news on air pollution, nanoplastics, waterborne illnesses and more in the Pollution channel on Newswise.

       
Released: 24-Oct-2023 1:05 PM EDT
Study explores relationship between crowdfunding sites, backers
University of Nebraska-Lincoln

Why would someone decide to give their money to help a stranger bring a creative project to life?

Released: 24-Oct-2023 11:05 AM EDT
Are retrospective adjustments to sustainability reports helping CEOs score a bonus?
University of Technology, Sydney

A lack of clarity around sustainability reporting is allowing companies to retrospectively alter figures, ensuring CEO bonus pay tied to these metrics is realised, new research suggests

Newswise: Stephen M. Ross School of Business at the University of Michigan Partners with Financial Times on Economic Poll Ahead of 2024 Presidential Election
Released: 24-Oct-2023 9:00 AM EDT
Stephen M. Ross School of Business at the University of Michigan Partners with Financial Times on Economic Poll Ahead of 2024 Presidential Election
University of Michigan Ross School of Business

The Financial Times and Stephen M. Ross School of Business at the University of Michigan are partnering on a new monthly poll to track how American voters perceive financial and economic issues in the lead up to the 2024 U.S. presidential election.

Released: 23-Oct-2023 6:05 AM EDT
Female board members help improve firms’ corporate sustainability reporting
University of Portsmouth

New research has revealed that firms with female directors on the board, regardless of how many, improves the quality of corporate sustainability disclosures than those with no board representation.

Released: 22-Oct-2023 12:05 PM EDT
UMD Smith, Montgomery College Initiate Pathway to a Business Analytics Masters
University of Maryland, Robert H. Smith School of Business

The University of Maryland's Robert H. Smith School of Business is collaborating with a regional community college for a unique pathway to a business analytics master’s degree to help meet a growing demand for professionals in that field.

   
Released: 19-Oct-2023 5:05 PM EDT
Q&A: UW expert on rise of younger, less experienced bosses in the workplace
University of Washington

Supervisors are traditionally associated with higher status markers such as age, education and tenure than their subordinates. But it’s increasingly common to see those dynamics reversed, which is the focus of a new study from Jessica Huisi Li, University of Washington assistant professor of management and organization.

Released: 17-Oct-2023 5:05 PM EDT
The biggest barrier to getting fossil fuel workers green jobs isn’t skills — it’s location
University of Pittsburgh

Between the Inflation Reduction Act and the EU’s Just Transition Mechanism, both the United States and Europe are poised to put tens of billions of dollars toward creating green jobs.

Released: 17-Oct-2023 1:05 PM EDT
Accounting is facing a labor crisis. Could fraud be part of the solution?
University of Florida

New research from the University of Florida finds that financial fraud plays a unique role in attracting students to the field of accounting and other business disciplines.

Newswise: RUDN Economists Propose Algorithm For Flexible Management of Innovative Enterprise for Sustainable Development
Released: 17-Oct-2023 5:05 AM EDT
RUDN Economists Propose Algorithm For Flexible Management of Innovative Enterprise for Sustainable Development
Scientific Project Lomonosov

Economists from RUDN University have created a methodology based on mathematical modeling to manage production effectively with rapidly emerging innovations.

Released: 16-Oct-2023 6:05 PM EDT
How to tell if your boss is a ‘corporate psychopath’
Anglia Ruskin University

Findings from research to help the business world identify destructive ‘corporate psychopaths’ will be presented at the Chelmsford Science Festival on Monday, 23 October.

   


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