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Newswise: Researchers Propose New Method for Large-Scale Urban Building Function Mapping Using Web-Based Geospatial Data
Released: 30-Nov-2023 7:05 AM EST
Researchers Propose New Method for Large-Scale Urban Building Function Mapping Using Web-Based Geospatial Data
Chinese Academy of Sciences

Urban buildings, essential to socio-economic activities, present a complex dynamic of form and function.

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.

Released: 28-Nov-2023 9:30 AM EST
MSU survey: 7 in 10 consumers deceived into buying counterfeit products online
Michigan State University

Research from Michigan State University sheds light on effective strategies for educating consumers about the dangers of buying counterfeits online.

Released: 28-Nov-2023 8:05 AM EST
Study: New Audit Rules Had Little Effect on Companies
North Carolina State University

When new financial auditing regulations went into effect in 2019, there were concerns the rules would affect publicly traded companies and, by extension, investors. A new study finds there was an effect – but it was a small one.

Released: 27-Nov-2023 5:05 PM EST
Shared community spaces key to tackling issues caused by Cornish gentrification, study says
University of Exeter

Creating and fostering ‘shared spaces’ can help to tackle the problems caused by gentrification and changing communities in Cornwall, a new study says.

Released: 27-Nov-2023 11:05 AM EST
Wind and solar projects can profit from bitcoin mining
Cornell University

Bitcoin mining is often perceived as environmentally damaging because it uses huge amounts of electricity to power its intensive computing needs, but a new study demonstrates how wind and solar projects can profit from bitcoin mining during the precommercial development phase — when a wind or solar farm is generating electricity, but has not yet been integrated into the grid.

   
Released: 27-Nov-2023 11:05 AM EST
PhD Graduates with Disabilities Are Underpaid and Underrepresented in U.S. Academia
Johns Hopkins School of Nursing

STEM PhDs with disabilities earned $10,580 less per year than their counterparts without disabilities. In academia, they earn US $14,360 less and are underrepresented among academic leadership and in tenured roles

   
Newswise: Making a difference, belonging drives rural festival volunteers and bolsters community development
Released: 27-Nov-2023 9:05 AM EST
Making a difference, belonging drives rural festival volunteers and bolsters community development
Iowa State University

New research suggests people are more likely to volunteer for festivals and support rural community development if they have a strong sense of psychological ownership.

Released: 27-Nov-2023 7:45 AM EST
Novel framework for assessing the utilization efficiency of mobile power sources in the power grid
Chinese Academy of Sciences

Deploying mobile power sources can effectively mitigate the impact of natural disasters on the power grid. However, the investment in emergency resources has marginal effects on enhancing the power grid's survivability.

Released: 23-Nov-2023 5:05 AM EST
UN climate meetings organised in a way that benefits richer, larger countries
Lund University

Every year, the UN organises its global climate change Conference of the Parties, “COP”, with the aim to create action to halt climate change and support those vulnerable to the effects of climate change.

Released: 22-Nov-2023 4:05 PM EST
“Not dead yet” - Oxford experts identify interventions that could rescue 1.5°C
University of Oxford

To meet the goals of the Paris Agreement and limit global heating to 1.5°C, global annual emissions will need to drop radically over the coming decades. Today [22 Nov]

Released: 21-Nov-2023 3:45 PM EST
It's not over until it's over. Keep up with the latest COVID research in the Coronavirus channel.
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Stay informed! Keep up with the latest research on the COVID-19 virus in the Coronavirus channel on Newswise.

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.

   
Released: 20-Nov-2023 3:05 PM EST
Residential Solar Power Saves Less Energy Than Expected
Georgia Institute of Technology

This paradox is called the solar rebound effect: the ratio of the increase in energy consumption to the amount that is generated by the solar panels. In new research out of the Georgia Institute of Technology, Matthew Oliver, an associate professor in the School of Economics, presented this argument for how the economics of solar power really work, in “Tipping the Scale: Why Utility-Scale Solar Avoids a Solar Rebound and What It Means for U.S. Solar Policy,” published in The Electricity Journal.

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Released: 20-Nov-2023 9:05 AM EST
Planning a holiday shopping budget is the best way to navigate the season, says Virginia Tech experts
Virginia Tech

As the holiday season approaches, it is important to begin budgeting for your gift shopping ahead of time. Taking proactive steps now will help you manage expenses wisely and make the most of the festive season.

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16-Nov-2023 6:05 PM EST
Survey: From inflation to world affairs, stressors pile up for Americans this holiday season
Ohio State University Wexner Medical Center

The season of comfort and joy is upon us, but a new survey finds that for many Americans, it’s the season of stress and worry. The survey commissioned by The Ohio State University Wexner Medical Center and College of Medicine finds Americans are feeling the strain from inflation and world affairs.

   
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 12:05 PM EST
Op-ed: The Case for Enterprise Risk Management in Higher Education
University of Maryland, Robert H. Smith School of Business

Colleges and universities are not immune to major risk events. The complexity of institutions of higher education and the diversity of risks they face requires academic administrations to develop enterprise risk management (ERM) functions and frameworks.

   
Released: 16-Nov-2023 11:05 AM EST
Standard inflation measures failing to fully capture cost-of-living pressures for people on lower incomes
Loughborough University

New research published today provides new evidence that households with lower incomes are facing greater financial pressures than existing inflation measures are capturing.

Released: 16-Nov-2023 10:05 AM EST
New Study Finds Schools Call Moms More Than Dads
Tufts University

Laura Gee, an associate professor of economics at Tufts, and her colleagues recently completed a study that looked at how calls and messages from children's schools are split along gender lines. One of their findings surprised exactly no one: Mothers get the lion’s share of the interruptions.

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 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: 15-Nov-2023 4:05 AM EST
Land taxation can reduce wealth inequality
Potsdam Institute for Climate Impact Research (PIK)

“Of course, opinions on distributional justice differ a lot. However, even if one only slightly dislikes the idea of unequal distribution of wealth, using taxes on land rent is a really good choice for government policy.

Newswise: Iowa State recognized for spurring innovation, talent and economic wellbeing
Released: 14-Nov-2023 3:45 PM EST
Iowa State recognized for spurring innovation, talent and economic wellbeing
Iowa State University

Iowa State received the top Innovation and Economic Prosperity University Award from the Association of Public and Land-Grant Universities. The university also ranked first in Iowa in The Princeton Review’s 2024 annual survey of undergraduate schools for entrepreneurship studies.

Released: 13-Nov-2023 4:05 PM EST
Millennials aren’t all worse off than Baby Boomers, but the rich-poor gap is widening
University of Cambridge

A study of over 12,000 people in the US, comparing Baby Boomers and Millennials, raises concerns about Millennials’ diverging financial gains.

Newswise: Chulalongkorn University BRIDGES Nobel Laureate Talk Series
Released: 13-Nov-2023 8:55 AM EST
Chulalongkorn University BRIDGES Nobel Laureate Talk Series
Chulalongkorn University

Chulalongkorn University and the International Peace Foundation will co-host the JAPAN-ASEAN BRIDGES event series, which is open and free to the public. BRIDGES will bring the brightest minds of the world – Nobel Laureates in Physics, Economics, Medicine and Finance – to both Japan and Thailand from November 2023 to March 2024 to stimulate exchange and enhance further development through education.

Released: 12-Nov-2023 12:05 PM EST
Want higher graduation rates? New study shows public spending on families is key
Michigan State University

A new study, conducted in collaboration between researchers at Michigan State University and Central Michigan University, found that public spending on social safety net programs and on education spending each independently impact high school graduation rates, which are a key predictor of health and well-being later in life.

Released: 10-Nov-2023 4:05 PM EST
Effective communication boosts sales of solar systems
Ludwig-Maximilians-Universität München (Munich)

A new study shows how targeted advertising messages can increase demand for solar systems.

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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: Thailand’s Silver Workforce: Tapping into Untapped Potential
Released: 10-Nov-2023 8:55 AM EST
Thailand’s Silver Workforce: Tapping into Untapped Potential
Chulalongkorn University

In recent years, the labor market in Thailand has experienced a major “demographic disruption” that has affected the employment dynamics among the senior population (we will focus on individuals aged 55 and above in this article as this reflects the typical “early retirement age” in the country).

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.

Released: 3-Nov-2023 10:05 AM EDT
Paid family leave boosted postpartum wellbeing, breastfeeding rates
Northwestern University

Postpartum people are 9% more likely to breastfeed at six months postpartum in states with generous paid family leave.

Released: 1-Nov-2023 1:05 PM EDT
Optimizing office environments for work efficiency and health of worker
Hosei University

Researchers examine the economic benefits of enhancing various elements in office spaces in Tokyo for improved work efficiency and health

     
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.

Released: 31-Oct-2023 12:05 PM EDT
Digitizing books can spur demand for physical copies
Cornell University

Digitization can boost sales of physical books by up to 8% by stimulating demand through online discovery, a research group including Imke Reimers, associate professor at Dyson, has found.

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.



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