The first wave of Covid-19 vaccines Over the past year, we have witnessed a mass mobilization in vaccination of historic proportion. Lines wrapped around blocks to secure an early shot,[…]
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Category: Research Summaries
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Policies supporting (or hindering) gender equity in the workplace
In recent decades, women are participating in the labor force in higher numbers, working longer hours, and pursuing higher levels of education. New laws, protections, and policies have been instituted[…]
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Exploring the relationship between technology and religion
Book Review Spirit Tech: The Brave New World of Consciousness Hacking and Enlightenment Engineering by Kate J. Stockly and Wesley Wildman, is an exploration of the various rising industries that[…]
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Factors in addressing racial wage inequality
The role of trade unions There are many factors that have socially and historically contributed to wage inequalities along racial lines. But little attention is drawn to the factors that[…]
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The impact of the opioid crisis on the rural farming community
Trigger warning: suicide, suicidal ideation, drug overdose, addiction. Please proceed with caution. If you or someone you know is in crisis, reach out to the National Suicide Prevention Lifeline at[…]
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Health inequities in the U.S.
The Covid-19 pandemic has shed light on the multiple layers of health inequities that exist in the areas of maternal, mental, geriatric, and child health. Patient narratives, surveys, and health[…]
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Culturally competent communication is a valuable tool against vaccine hesitancy
There are many connections to be uncovered at the intersection of academia, scientific data, and 21st century communications. When sharing our research, we aim to employ culturally competent communications. This[…]
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