Explore - Summarized Scientific Research
Welcome to the Explore section of the Disruption Department, where you can discover the latest scientific research, summarized and made accessible by our AI.
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Sep 11, 2023,Moscow, Russia — This research explores the role of pre-doctorate experience in shaping the outcomes of doctoral students. It examines whether and how various aspects of pre-doctorate experience contribute to the successful defense of the doctoral dissertation.
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Sep 5, 2023,Ottawa, Canada — A team of researchers from the University of Saskatchewan developed a Cannabis Knowledge Assessment Tool (CKAT) to measure knowledge about cannabis in the context of cannabis legalization. The CKAT was created using the Delphi method, with a purposive sample of healthcare professionals, policymakers, academics, patients, and students serving as the content and development experts.
![Rocks beach, Pula, Croatia](https://thedisruptiondepartment.org/_static/res/imgs/uokql5k6h2mh6d9rd2q6ljth/midj7p17v75tkaaiu4dsw3rv-0-512w.jpg)
Aug 29, 2023,Coast, Scotland — A study published in PLOS ONE on August 28, 2023, titled 'Self-reported benefits and risks of open water swimming to health, wellbeing and the environment: Cross-sectional evidence from a survey of Scottish swimmers' investigated the patterns and trends in the perceived benefits and risks of open water swimming to both public health and the environment.
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Aug 28, 2023,Massachusetts, United States — A recent study highlights the need for negative emissions via carbon dioxide removal (CDR) measures to reach ambitious mitigation goals. In particular, ecosystem-based CDR measures are currently the focus of national net-zero strategies and novel carbon crediting efforts.
![Windmill on grass field during sunset](https://thedisruptiondepartment.org/_static/res/imgs/r708nzgdpac08sfcktlruior/aiouh9qq2026j4pes3d11mgz-0-512w.jpg)
Aug 27, 2023,Clear Water Bay Peninsula, New Territories, Hong Kong — A recent study published in PLOS Climate explores the role of values in public participation in energy decision-making. The study argues that engaging people with different values from early on in decision-making can help develop more socially acceptable energy projects.
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Aug 26, 2023,California, United States — A recent review discusses the importance of microbial water quality data and predictive analytics in achieving Sustainable Development Goal (SDG) 6.
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Aug 23, 2023,St Gallen, Switzerland — A brief and concise summary of a scientific article that explores the patterns and dynamics of physical activity changes across different types of life events and transitions among young adults.
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Aug 21, 2023,Massachusetts, United States — A recent study conducted by the University of Massachusetts Amherst has revealed that the wealthiest Americans, those whose income places them in the top 10% of earners, are responsible for 40% of the nation's total greenhouse gas emissions.
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Aug 20, 2023,Maryland, United States — A study examining the prevalence of opioid use and its association with sociodemographic characteristics in the All of Us Research Program.
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Aug 19, 2023,Southern Plains, Nepal — This research article analyzes the factors affecting what and where girls eat and what affects their behavior in the plains of Nepal, using a cultural-ecological approach.