Behind the Paper
The real stories behind the latest research papers, from conception to publication, the highs and the lows
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Is there a well-being cost to higher affluence?
Lurking within the same dataset that many have examined, we find another key indicator – stress. Stress, which may also reflect people’s deeper sense of well-being, shows a turning point with income.
Advancing Efficient Decarbonization: Trade-offs and synergies among carbon mitigation policies
Our study in Nature Climate Change has considered the mitigation policy interactions using the CEEGE model. With multiple policy combination options, we find that in most cases these interactions will delay the achievement of carbon neutrality in China.
Sickle cell disease in Sudanese children & psychosocial problems faced by children and parents – a two-scale study
This study explored the psychosocial impact of SCD on affected Sudanese children and parents and to identify the relationship between psychosocial problems experienced by children and parents with the use of two scales.
Improving Post-Separation Suicide Attempt Prediction Models for Transitioning Service Members
Machine learning can improve identification of service members and Veterans at highest risk for suicide in the initial years following separation from military service. Continued work, though, is needed to improve the applicability of machine learning models to guide intervention efforts.
We'll Have the Results by Friday – A Research Team's Journey from Replication to Publication.
This is the story of two early-career scientists backed by the right PIs, facing a maze of challenges, discoveries, and shared laughter as they embarked on an ambitious project: navigating the harsh waters of human neck biomechanics and angle measurements.
The Lasting Impact of COVID-19 on Education
Pandemic-driven school closures caused significant learning losses, with disadvantaged students most affected, leading to long-term economic risks and widening inequalities.
