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Improving transit access for people in low-income communities is an important consideration for transit providers because many low-income populations who cannot afford a personal vehicle rely on public transit for their transportation needs. However, limited prior research has considered the transit accessibility of affordable housing units.
Read MoreComprehensive maternity protection refers to a set of entitlements that should be available to all working women during pregnancy, around the time of childbirth and while breastfeeding. We investigated the components of comprehensive maternity protection available and accessible to non-standard workers in the Western Cape, using domestic workers as a case study. The first phase of this research was a policy analysis of maternity protection available in South Africa, which we have described as fragmented, complicated, disorganised, dispersed, and lacking coherence.
Read MoreWould-be tenured professors enter academia with dewy-eyed excitement envisioning their idealized career as thought-leaders and knowledge transferers. Yet, for some underrepresented minority faculty that golden ticket has proven ever elusive. This is particularly true for Indigenous scholars who currently make up approximately 1% of full-time US faculty. Administrators and faculty leaders should therefore re-consider existing policies to determine if they create systemic barriers to Indigenous and minority faculty success. If we are ever going to end the underrepresentation of Indigenous faculty, changes need to me made at an institutional level.
Read MoreOne day we sat and ranted about our lives in academia as women, and women of colour. For two of us (Andrea and dyuti) this was also with regards to an academic institution not in our home country. This piece strings together our conversations, frustrations, thoughts, anger, helplessness and doesn’t aim to offer solutions but hold some space, some resonance in our words.
Read MoreThe transgender community is poorly served by our current healthcare system. Findings a national survey of transgender adults in the U.S. revealed that one in three people had a negative experience with their healthcare provider related to their gender—verbal harassment, refusal of treatment, or having to teach the provider about what it means to be transgender. Nearly one in four transgender patients avoided seeing a doctor due to fear of mistreatment.
Read MoreAs a publisher, we understand that words matter. Language helps us express ourselves, create communities, explain new ideas, and spread information. We believe that inclusive language is an important and powerful way to ensure people feel welcomed, respected, safe, and able to fully engage with the research Sage publishes.
Read MoreIf you live in a city, your next parcel could be delivered by a fellow urban resident riding a bus.
Read MoreGun violence is an issue that hits close to home for many individuals, including the authors of this blog. We are school nurses, Laurie Combe and Robin Cogan, who have family members directly impacted by firearm deaths. In our article titled "School Nurses Can Reduce Firearm Injuries and Deaths," we discuss the important role school nurses can play in addressing responsible firearm storage and promoting safety within schools. By viewing the problem through a public health lens, school nurses can make a significant impact on reducing violence and creating safer environments.
Read MoreBlack women who experience chronic pain, pain related to reproductive health, and pain related to sexual difficulties all face the risk of being judged, misunderstood, and misdiagnosed by medical providers. The goal of this study was to explore the pathway from sexual pain disclosure to treatment among Black women living in the Southern United States.
Read MoreExperiencing a first episode of psychosis can often lead to distress. The onset of first-episode psychosis (FEP ) typically happens during the transition to adulthood, a major turning point in life. Our findings highlight the need for professionals working with persons with FEP to assess suicidal risk regularly and throughout follow-up.
Read MoreBased on the 2021 census, approximately 0.33% of the total Canadian population aged 15 and over, or 1 in 300 people, identify as transgender or non-binary. This is likely an underestimate due to a variety of reasons, with the most obvious being that each household completes one survey, and depending on who is responding to the questions, they may not be aware of each person’s gender identity, especially if someone in the household has not come out as transgender yet.
Read MoreIn the latest Science Progress (IF 1.512) Special Collection, several international Guest Editors teamed up to encourage new findings and innovative research that explore the application of AI in achieving social sustainability, considering local, regional, and national characteristics. Topics include theoretical frameworks, empirical studies integrating AI technologies, deep learning in transportation, forecasting renewable energy applications, and economic and environmental assessments with AI applications. Here, we chat with one of the Guest Editors, Dr. Chih-Chun Kung, to learn more about the collection and the experience of launching one.
Read MoreSuccessful completion of a Special Collection as a Guest Editor is a significant achievement. It is also a wonderful opportunity to learn about the editorial process. Being a Guest Editor will help to reinforce and grow your research network.
Completing a Special Collection can be a time-consuming experience and a difficult process to initiate. The Technology in Cancer Research & Treatment (TCRT) editor team supports Guest Editors from start to finish with tools, guidelines, and dedicated promotions via email and social media. To help prepare to be a Guest Editor, here are some tips for taking the initial step with our journal, preparing the Special Collection proposal.
Read MoreBeing a Guest Editor of a Special Collection can be a rewarding and valuable experience that offers numerous benefits for both personal and professional development. In addition to increasing visibility and recognition in the field, a Special Collection can provide you with the opportunity to expand your network, as well as to shape the content and direction of the field and journal.
Read MoreIn today's health-conscious society, many young adults are increasingly using technology, such as smartphone apps and wearable devices, to track their food intake and physical activity. This behavior tracking allows individuals to closely monitor their dietary choices and exercise routines, enabling them to set goals and measure progress. While behavior tracking has the potential to support healthier choices and fitness goals, recent studies have raised concerns about potential risks, including eating disorders and disordered eating and exercise behavior.
Read MoreNo one could have known when Therapeutic Advances in Rare Disease was launched on Rare Disease Day (February 28th) 2020 that we would soon be plunged into a global pandemic the likes of which had not been seen for a century. There were many times when, perhaps more sensible individuals, would have put this project on hold but we decided to push on. We felt that our new Journal had the potential to make a real difference to the rare disease community and who knew how long the pandemic was going to last!?!
Read MoreThere is a sexually transmitted infection (STI) so common that the average American will contract it at some point and likely never know they were infected. If they are unaware of the infection, they will also be unaware of its transmission to others. This STI is the human papillomavirus (HPV), and while many people’s natural immune systems can fight off and clear the infection, this is not always the case. When the body’s immune systems fail to clear the infection, the consequences can be devastating.
Read MoreMost people have heard the phrase, “breast is best,” and are aware of at least some of the superior health benefits that breastfeeding provides. While most mothers attempt and intend to breastfeed, it is often just not that easy. An additional problem is that many mothers then experience shame and personal or societal blame for not breastfeeding according to recommendations.
Read MorePregnancy is a unique “teachable moment” during a woman’s life where improvements to lifestyle behaviors, including diet and physical activity, not only serve to enhance their health, but also the health of their child. Traditionally, physical activity declines during pregnancy due to psychological reasons, such as desire to engage in physical activity, and physiological reasons, including fatigue due to childbearing. Yet, there are several health benefits to maintaining or increasing physical activity during pregnancy. These include reducing the risk for excess gestational weight gain (GWG), development of gestational diabetes mellitus, birth complications and incidence of cesarean section, and birthing a baby large for gestational age.
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