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Released: 27-Feb-2024 6:05 AM EST
Can hunger be eradicated by 2030?
McGill University

World hunger is growing at an alarming rate, with prolonged conflicts, climate change, and COVID-19 exacerbating the problem.

Newswise: Michigan Ross Professor Explores the Financial Implications of DEI Policy in Government Contracting
Released: 26-Feb-2024 10:05 AM EST
Michigan Ross Professor Explores the Financial Implications of DEI Policy in Government Contracting
University of Michigan Ross School of Business

In a new paper published in the Rand Journal of Economics, Ben Rosa, assistant professor of business economics and public policy, explores the impact of procurement policies on disadvantaged businesses and government spending.

   
21-Feb-2024 10:05 AM EST
Only a third of NI voters believe the Assembly will see out its current mandate
Queen's University Belfast

According to a new report from Queen’s University Belfast, voters in Northern Ireland are split into three camps as to whether the restored Assembly will last until the end of its current mandate in 2027.

Released: 15-Feb-2024 3:05 PM EST
2024 presidential and Michigan state elections: MSU experts can comment on wide range of issues
Michigan State University

The 2024 presidential election is in full swing. As President Joe Biden is set to cruise to the Democratic nomination and former President Donald Trump is likely poised to receive the Republican nomination, 2024 is setting up to be a rematch of 2020.

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Released: 15-Feb-2024 11:15 AM EST
VIDEO and TRANSCRIPT: Presidential Primaries Expert Panel with South Carolina Political Scientists
Newswise

Political Science experts from Furman University will speak and answer questions from the media on South Carolina politics leading up to the 2024 U.S. Presidential Election.

Newswise: University of Miami international relations specialists discuss the roots of the Houthi movement, their motivations, and the menace they pose
Released: 14-Feb-2024 12:05 PM EST
University of Miami international relations specialists discuss the roots of the Houthi movement, their motivations, and the menace they pose
University of Miami

University of Miami international relations specialists discuss the roots of the Houthi movement, their motivations, and the menace they pose.

Released: 12-Feb-2024 7:05 AM EST
WCS Statement from CMS CoP14
Wildlife Conservation Society

“If governments do everything they have committed to do, then the next ‘State of the World’s Migratory Species’ will have some good news.” WCS VP of International Policy Susan Lieberman

Released: 9-Feb-2024 1:05 PM EST
VP Kamala Harris Recognizes End of Community Violence Awareness Week and Acknowledges the Historic Graduation of Pioneering CVI Leadership Academy’s Inaugural Cohort at White House Ceremony
University of Chicago

Vice President Kamala Harris spoke Friday at a White House ceremony recognizing the inaugural graduating class of the University of Chicago's pioneering Community Violence Intervention Leadership Academy

Released: 8-Feb-2024 2:05 PM EST
Lifting of federal funding ban tied to increase in gun violence research
Yale University

The lifting of a two-decade drought in federal funding for firearm injury prevention research was strongly associated with an increase in both clinical trials and publications on gun violence, according to a new report published in JAMA Surgery.

Released: 8-Feb-2024 9:30 AM EST
High-profile incidents of police brutality sway public opinion more than performance of people’s local law enforcement, new study from NYU Tandon reveals
NYU Tandon School of Engineering

In a study published in Communications Psychology, a NYU Tandon research team tracked media coverage of police brutality in 18 metropolitan areas in the United States – along with coverage of local crimes – and analyzed tweets from those cities to tease out positive attitudes from negative ones towards the police.

Released: 7-Feb-2024 11:05 AM EST
UC Irvine online criminology master’s program again rated No. 1 in nation
University of California, Irvine

Irvine, Calif., Feb. 7, 2024 — The University of California, Irvine Master of Advanced Study in criminology, law and society has been named the nation’s best online criminal justice master’s program by U.S. News & World Report for the fifth year in a row.

Released: 7-Feb-2024 10:05 AM EST
Education, bullying, mental health, school gun violence top list of parental concerns for their children: poll
Vanderbilt University Medical Center

The latest results from an annual poll of Tennessee parents from the Vanderbilt Center for Child Health Policy again show education and school quality is the leading concern parents have for their children for the third consecutive year.

Released: 6-Feb-2024 2:00 PM EST
Can Trump Legally Be President?
University of Chicago

The latest episode of the University of Chicago podcast Big Brains features leading legal scholar William Baude discussing his argument that former President Trump is barred from holding office under Section 3 of the 14th amendment.

Released: 6-Feb-2024 12:05 PM EST
New Jersey Leaders, Researchers and Community Leaders Team Up to Discuss Solutions to Gun Violence in New Jersey
Rutgers University-New Brunswick

The Rutgers New Jersey Gun Violence Research Center (GVRC) is bringing together researchers, policy makers, community members and elected officials to discuss data-driven solutions to firearm-related issues in New Jersey.

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Released: 5-Feb-2024 3:05 PM EST
The future of local news is dire
University of Miami

University faculty and students are exploring ways to keep communities informed.

Newswise: Brexit-induced spatial restrictions reveal alarming increase of fishing fleet’s carbon footprint
Released: 2-Feb-2024 11:05 AM EST
Brexit-induced spatial restrictions reveal alarming increase of fishing fleet’s carbon footprint
University of Bergen

In a study published today in Marine Policy, researchers have unveiled striking evidence that fisheries management decisions such as spatial fisheries restrictions can increase greenhouse gas emissions.

   
Released: 1-Feb-2024 10:05 PM EST
How does the majority population feel about policies for minorities?
University of Konstanz

On the international level, there is broad consensus that it is essential to recognize and implement Indigenous rights as well as to correct inequalities and historical injustices.

 
Released: 1-Feb-2024 12:05 PM EST
American Society of Anesthesiologists welcomes improvements to No Surprises Act IDR process
American Society of Anesthesiologists (ASA)

The American Society of Anesthesiologists (ASA) commends the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) for taking positive steps towards returning balance to the independent dispute resolution (IDR) process of the No Surprises Act (NSA) through a recently proposed rule.

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Released: 31-Jan-2024 1:05 PM EST
Michigan Ross Professor Jerry Davis Examines Polarizing Voter Sentiments During First Three Months of the Michigan Ross-Financial Times Poll
University of Michigan Ross School of Business

Announced in October 2023, Michigan Ross and the Financial Times are partnering on a monthly poll to track how American voters perceive financial and economic issues in the lead-up to the 2024 US presidential election. The poll will run for 12 months leading up to the election.

Released: 31-Jan-2024 12:05 PM EST
Black History Month: FSU expert available to offer insights on contributions and history of Black Americans
Florida State University

By: Jenny Ralph, Rodrigo Santa Maria | Published: January 31, 2024 | 12:27 pm | SHARE: During Black History Month, America celebrates the legacy of Black Americans whose leadership brought about positive change across the nation. Florida State University’s new Civil Rights Institute Director, Ted Ellis, will travel to Capitol Hill this month as Acting Chair for the federal 400 Years of African-American History Commission (400YAAHC).

Released: 30-Jan-2024 5:05 PM EST
New research finds concerningly low levels of trust in fisheries institutions post-Brexit
University of East Anglia

Rebuilding trust in fisheries governance will be vital to create a sustainable industry post-Brexit England, according to new research.

   
Released: 29-Jan-2024 4:05 PM EST
When Chinese citizens are surveyed anonymously, support for party and government plummets
University of Southern California (USC)

Chinese citizens who rarely voice open criticism of their government reveal stronger negative views when they can answer questions anonymously, according to a new study published in The China Quarterly.

Released: 29-Jan-2024 3:05 PM EST
Education and information can increase the acceptance of climate policies
University of Gothenburg

An important question for policymakers worldwide is how to make climate and environmental policies acceptable among the populations.

Released: 25-Jan-2024 3:05 PM EST
Bill Introduced in Illinois Would Increase Access to Genetic Testing
Susan G. Komen

Legislation introduced in Illinois would eliminate financial barriers to clinically appropriate genetic testing and additional screenings in an effort to detect breast cancers related to a known inherited gene mutation.

Released: 25-Jan-2024 3:05 PM EST
White House rule dramatically deregulated wetlands, streams and drinking water
University of California, Berkeley

The 1972 Clean Water Act protects the "waters of the United States" but does not precisely define which streams and wetlands this phrase covers, leaving it to presidential administrations, regulators, and courts to decide.

Released: 25-Jan-2024 3:05 PM EST
American College of Surgeons Efforts Help Roll Back Restrictive Sedation Policy
American College of Surgeons (ACS)

The American College of Surgeons, with multiple other medical societies, has successfully advocated for the delay of a harmful Blue Cross Blue Shield of Massachusetts medical policy that would restrict the use of monitored anesthesia care during colorectal and other GI procedures.

Released: 24-Jan-2024 6:05 PM EST
Introduction of Breast Imaging Legislation Will Benefit Thousands of South Dakotans
Susan G. Komen

Legislation introduced in South Dakota will eliminate financial barriers to earlier breast cancer detection by eliminating out-of-pocket costs for diagnostic and supplemental breast imaging.

   
Released: 24-Jan-2024 6:05 PM EST
Introduction of Breast Imaging Legislation Will Benefit Thousands of South Dakotans
Susan G. Komen

Legislation introduced in South Dakota will eliminate financial barriers to earlier breast cancer detection by eliminating out-of-pocket costs for diagnostic and supplemental breast imaging. This imaging is critical in ruling out or confirming breast cancer but can cost hundreds-to-thousands of dollars.

   
Released: 24-Jan-2024 3:45 AM EST
Understanding the Integrated Health Management System Policy in China From Multiple Perspectives: Systematic Review and Content Analysis
Journal of Medical Internet Research

Background: The integrated health management system (IHMS), which unites all health care–related institutions under a health-centered organizational framework, is of great significance to China in promoting the hierarchical treatme...

Newswise: Live animal transport regulations not ‘fit for purpose’, major international study finds
23-Jan-2024 5:05 AM EST
Live animal transport regulations not ‘fit for purpose’, major international study finds
University of Bristol

A ‘fitness check’ of regulations in five countries - Australia, Canada, New Zealand, EU (including UK) and US - meant to protect animals during transportation, has deemed that they all fall short of fully protecting animals during transport.

Newswise: Predicting and Controlling Bad Actor AI Activity in a Year of Global Elections
Released: 23-Jan-2024 11:05 AM EST
Predicting and Controlling Bad Actor AI Activity in a Year of Global Elections
George Washington University

A new study led by researchers at the George Washington University predicts that daily, bad-actor AI activity is going to escalate by mid-2024.

 
Released: 23-Jan-2024 10:05 AM EST
UC Irvine law, criminology experts release second edition of Rap on Trial: A Legal Guide
University of California, Irvine

The second edition of Rap on Trial: A Legal Guide was released today amid growing national concern and legislative developments regarding the use of rap lyrics in court.

Released: 22-Jan-2024 4:05 PM EST
Sexual minority young people in Canada more likely to experience harmful police contact
University of Toronto

While there has been much public scrutiny and research on police interactions and violence towards sexual minorities in the United States, there is a gap in the current literature on how sexual minorities fare with law enforcement contact in Canada.

 
Released: 22-Jan-2024 2:05 PM EST
MSU expert: What an earlier primary means for Michigan and the 2024 election
Michigan State University

The 2024 presidential election is underway with the first contests being Iowa and New Hampshire. While Iowa holds caucuses, New Hampshire holds an open primary — illustrating that the way states assign their delegates isn’t always the same.

 
Newswise: Center for Advanced Research in Forensic Science enters Phase II
Released: 22-Jan-2024 8:05 AM EST
Center for Advanced Research in Forensic Science enters Phase II
Texas A&M AgriLife

Texas A&M is collaborating with center-lead Florida International University and Sam Houston State University within the nation’s only forensic science Industry-University Cooperative Research Center.

Newswise: GOP presidential race: Political experts look to New Hampshire primary and beyond
Released: 18-Jan-2024 12:05 PM EST
GOP presidential race: Political experts look to New Hampshire primary and beyond
Virginia Tech

Virginia Tech political experts Karen Hult and Caitlin Jewitt provided perspectives on what the results of the 2024 Iowa Republican caucuses could spell for the Jan. 23 Republican primary in New Hampshire and the race overall.

Released: 18-Jan-2024 11:05 AM EST
New research sheds light on incel community’s connection to mass violence
University of Rhode Island

Though much has been written in the past decade about “involuntary celibates,” the rise of violent extremism, and their connection to mass violence, empirical research on this community is surprisingly scarce. A new examination authored by URI Professor Miriam Lindner aims to fill this gap.

Released: 16-Jan-2024 8:30 AM EST
What U.S. legislators do when they can’t pass laws
Ohio State University

The 118th Congress passed fewer than 30 new laws in 2023, the least in decades. But that doesn’t necessarily mean U.S. representatives weren’t finding other ways to get things done. A recent book uses newly uncovered data to explore how lawmakers work through federal agencies to accomplish their goals – without the necessity of passing laws.

Newswise: Reimagining rehabilitation: Iceland’s open prisons offer a blueprint for UK’s foreign national prisoners
Released: 15-Jan-2024 12:05 PM EST
Reimagining rehabilitation: Iceland’s open prisons offer a blueprint for UK’s foreign national prisoners
University of Portsmouth

A new study suggests the UK prison system should learn lessons from Icelandic prisons to transform the lives of foreign national prisoners.

Released: 12-Jan-2024 1:05 PM EST
Legislation Introduced In Wisconsin Would Increase Access to Treatments for Metastatic Cancer Patients
Susan G. Komen

Susan G. Komen®, the world’s leading breast cancer organization, applauds Representative Lisa Subeck (D-Madison) and Senator Dianne Hesslebein (D-Middleton) for introducing legislation that would prohibit the use of step therapy protocols for metastatic cancer patients.

Released: 12-Jan-2024 1:05 PM EST
Legislation Introduced In Washington State Would Increase Access to Treatments for Metastatic Cancer Patients
Susan G. Komen

Susan G. Komen®, the world’s leading breast cancer organization, applauds Senator Ron Muzzall (R-Oak Harbor) and Representative Paul Harris (R-Vancouver) for introducing legislation that would prohibit the use of step therapy protocols for metastatic cancer patients.

Newswise: China’s Presence And Power Casts A Shadow Over Taiwanese Elections
Released: 12-Jan-2024 12:05 PM EST
China’s Presence And Power Casts A Shadow Over Taiwanese Elections
University of Miami

Candidates for president of Taiwan must walk a tightrope regarding the country’s China policy. University of Miami experts detail the tensions in the high-stakes elections on Saturday.

Released: 11-Jan-2024 8:05 AM EST
Dark web fentanyl-selling operations have grown rapidly, offer steep discounts
Carnegie Mellon University

Overdose deaths in North America have skyrocketed, primarily because of the spread of illegally manufactured fentanyl. In a new study, researchers analyzed an early and prominent fentanyl-selling operation on the dark web.



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