Behind the Paper
The real stories behind the latest research papers, from conception to publication, the highs and the lows
Filtered by: Social Sciences
Hidden trade-off in urban health
Are big cities better when it comes to delivering healthcare to their residents?
Islamic Jurisprudence, Biomedical Ethics, and the Social Construct in Relation to Intersex People
In this endeavor, I sought to better understand the existing literature on intersex people in the Middle East and North Africa (MENA) region.
Esports Nutrition: Enhancing Cognitive and Physical Performance in Competitive Gaming — New Springer Book
I’m excited to share my new Springer book, Esports Nutrition, which brings together cutting-edge research and practical strategies to boost both cognitive and physical performance in competitive gaming. The eBook was published on 31 August 2025 and the hardcover on 1 September 2025 (180 pages).
Reducing Unreasonable Lab Requests with Demand Management Tools
This quality improvement project was implemented to reduce unnecessary laboratory testing requests with a focus on chromogenic and coagulation tests to improve efficiency and productivity in the hematology department of a hospital in Saudi Arabia.
A billboard announced a carbon program
A program announced by a highway billboard caught my (Jeremy) attention, but would it catch the interest and commitment of forest landowners? And given the diversity of land and landowners, who would commit?
Comparative analysis of smart city scientific research trends in the USA and China
Our study, published in Nature Cities, compares U.S. and China smart city research trends using funded proposals and LLM-based analysis. Findings reveal shared priorities in sustainability and equity, but also national divides, highlighting the need for global collaboration.
