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Research team develops more holistic way to monitor lobster industry
Maine's lobster fishery—one that supports thousands of jobs statewide—is extensively monitored. Management efforts are informed by biological monitoring surveys observing changes in abundance and distribution of the lobster ...
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Rethinking capitalism: Can it adapt to the Anthropocene's demands?
The Anthropocene is a relatively recent term, coined to define the epoch in which human activity is increasingly dictating environmental and biological change on Earth as previous periods driven by natural occurrences did ...
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Platform ecosystems and organizational capabilities boost competitiveness in volatile markets
Digital platforms and artificial intelligence can enhance the agility, flexibility and resilience of business-to-business (B2B) service companies in volatile markets, a new study from the University of Eastern Finland shows. ...
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Informal mining persists in South Africa despite police crackdowns
In mid-January 2024, over 1,000 hunger-weakened miners exited two abandoned mine shafts in Stilfontein, near Johannesburg in South Africa. They had been starved out by the police in Operation Vala Umgodi—meaning "plug the ...
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Suez Canal blockage cost shipping company $89 million, study finds
The 2021 Suez Canal blockage resulted in a loss of nearly $89 million for the shipping company Maersk Line. This is revealed in a new study conducted by a European research team in collaboration with the School of Business, ...
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Africa without borders could help the continent prosper. What's getting in the way?
The vision of a "borderless Africa" is one of unity and shared prosperity for the continent. It is rooted in the ideals of the pan-Africanist movement.
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The economy was the big issue for youth in 2024—especially for those who didn't vote
Economic concerns motivated many voters to go to the polls in 2024, but they were even bigger priorities for young Americans who did not vote, according to a new poll conducted by the Center for Information & Research on ...
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Children born into poverty face higher risk of behavioral problems
Children born into poor families are more likely to exhibit aggressive, impulsive behaviors throughout childhood, according to a new study from the University of Georgia.
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Firms use earnings guidance to mitigate complexity of environmental, social and governance disclosures
Companies in the United States are turning to voluntary earnings guidance to prevent confusion resulting from environmental, social and governance (ESG) disclosures, according to a new study from researchers at Florida Atlantic ...
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22 hours ago
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Future-focused travel ads inspire more bookings than nostalgic campaigns, study finds
When it comes to getting people to want to go places, the future is ever more lovely than the past, according to a new Washington State University-led study in the Journal of Hospitality and Tourism Research.
Social Sciences
Jan 22, 2025
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Employee trust in AI linked to performance and adoption rates
Many companies are making substantial investments in artificial intelligence (AI), which can enhance decision-making processes, foster innovation, increase productivity, and have other advantages.
Economics & Business
Jan 22, 2025
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Do minimum wage hikes negatively impact students' summer employment?
New research in Contemporary Economic Policy indicates that rising minimum wages in a state are associated with reduced summer employment for college students, the time when students tend to work the most.
Economics & Business
Jan 22, 2025
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How war and climate crisis are reshaping the global fertilizer industry
Although fertilizers are essential for global food production, they also contribute to greenhouse gas emissions. The war in Ukraine has caused supply chain disruptions and price increases. How can fertilizer production become ...
Economics & Business
Jan 21, 2025
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Does the world need a 'universal language' of accounting?
In the early years of the 21st century, investors had good reason to hope that a single, globally-accepted accounting framework would soon emerge to unite the world's financial markets. It seemed inevitable that the Securities ...
Economics & Business
Jan 21, 2025
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How nonprofits pitch in before, during and after disasters strike
Los Angeles is reeling after fires of historic proportions raced through many communities in January 2025, destroying thousands of homes. The Conversation U.S. asked Vanessa Crossgrove Fry, an associate research professor ...
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Jan 21, 2025
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Beer sold in grocery stores drives higher sales in other categories
When a grocery store starts selling beer, its sales grow beyond just six-packs and cases: Households, and beer-purchasing households in particular, visit the store more frequently and increase their total monthly grocery ...
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Jan 21, 2025
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Survey with American employees reveals 'workers want a say in their work'
"Voice gap," which measures a worker's perceived gap between desired and actual influence at work, significantly impacts job-related outcomes, such as job satisfaction, according to new research by ILR Assistant Professor ...
Economics & Business
Jan 21, 2025
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I'm an economist. Here's why I'm worried the California insurance crisis could trigger broader financial instability
The devastating wildfires in Los Angeles have made one threat very clear: Climate change is undermining the insurance systems American homeowners rely on to protect themselves from catastrophes. This breakdown is starting ...
Economics & Business
Jan 21, 2025
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Communities affected by public mass shootings see alcohol sales increase across US
Alcohol sales spike after a public mass shooting, according to a study published in PNAS Nexus. The increase in alcohol consumption could further increase firearm-related violence in affected communities.
Social Sciences
Jan 21, 2025
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Neuroimaging uncovers why diverse teams excel in ideas but falter in execution
Contrary to the widespread belief that teams with diverse expertise are automatically more creative, a new study by a joint team of researchers from the University of Waterloo, Xiamen University and Texas Tech University ...
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Jan 21, 2025
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