Policymakers should pre-plan for earthquake cordon use
Otago researchers examining the impacts of post-earthquake cordons on residents and businesses say policy makers should pre-plan for cordon use to minimize negative outcomes.
Otago researchers examining the impacts of post-earthquake cordons on residents and businesses say policy makers should pre-plan for cordon use to minimize negative outcomes.
Political science
Sep 3, 2020
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Generation Z are likely to have less faith in elections and their own governments for the rest of their lives as a result of their experiences growing up during the coronavirus pandemic, a new study shows.
Social Sciences
Jun 22, 2020
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After a significant increase in April, the Swedish public's confidence in government officials is now back at the same level as it was in March. Swedish Television (SVT) remains the media channel that most Swedes access for ...
Social Sciences
Jun 18, 2020
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The way a vast amount of schools are setup, with classes grouping children based on their ability, is severely affecting pupil's self-confidence.
Education
Jun 17, 2020
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Americans' confidence in medical scientists has grown since the coronavirus outbreak first began to upend life in the United States, as have perceptions that medical doctors hold very high ethical standards, according to ...
Social Sciences
May 21, 2020
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The challenge of diversifying STEM fields may get a boost from the results of a new study that show field courses help build self-confidence among students—especially those from underrepresented groups.
Education
May 19, 2020
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For the Dutch Safety Board (DSB), the investigation into the MH17 plane crash was unprecedented in scope. It wasn't easy, but it provided valuable lessons for international disaster investigations, says Sanneke Kuipers, a ...
Political science
Mar 9, 2020
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A new report analyzing decades of public opinion surveys reveals that the public's trust in scientists has remained stable and high over decades.
Social Sciences
Nov 14, 2019
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Pursuing a hobby in an intense or serious way can boost people's confidence at work—but only if it uses different skills to their job, according to new research by Dr. Ciara Kelly and colleagues at the University of Sheffield's ...
Social Sciences
Oct 7, 2019
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Looking to raise money in an initial coin offering (ICO) online? You might find the key to success is not so much your plan, product or talent or even your attractiveness—it's all about how confident your team looks, new ...
Economics & Business
Sep 26, 2019
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